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--- At the Nation's Capital DELEGATION OF GRATEFUL NEG ROES THANK PRESIDENT TAFT FOR LETTER OF CONFIDENCE IN DR. WASHINGTON. W. H. Lewis is Assistant Attorney General. Will be Confirmed and Salary is Assured.-Plans of the National Medical Association Announced by Dr. Curtis-Prof. Moore Talks on Teachers at Home and Mental Association. THE ADVOCA/U WITH CEREMONALLY PUBLISH ALL CRIPP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., March 29—No single incident in the career of President Taft has won for him such hearty encomiums at the hands of the Negroes of the country as his strong, generous and unequivocal letter of last Tuesday, expressing his confidence in the integrity and moral rectitude of Dr. Booker T. Washington, following the brutal assault upon the eminent educator in New York City. Here and throughout the jand nothing but praise is heard touching the fine courage of the Chief Executive, who, without solicitation on the part of Dr. Washington or his friends, and in the face of possible criticism from prejudiced sources, sends to the Tuskogeean a message of cheers that settled for all time the question as to whether the untoward episode, in the national metropolis, would impair the usefulness of the Negro's foremost character. Not only has the "Wizard" suffered no loss of prestige, but the prompt rally to his support on the part of the公府's most influential citizens, the official and otherwise, representing the wealth, culture and commercial strength of the nation, has given evidence of his hold upon the confidence and esteem of the people, as nothing else could have done. The race will have no hesitancy in the future in accepting the leadership of a man, who has, in the face of the foutest conspiracy ever hatched by a "yellow press" against an innocent man, won the open and militant approval of such substantial forces of civilization as Ex-Mayor Seth Low, Andrew Carnegie, George Foster Peabody, George McAneny, John D. Rockefeller, Jacob H. Schiff, William Jay Schieffenbill, and others of like caliber, besides the earnest support of the vital factors of his own people, who left their various fields of labor in New York City to lend their active assistance in putting the enemy to rout. The big meetings in New York City and Boston, addressed by the race's best citizenry, ministers and prelates, were significant of the deep interest felt in the preservation of the Negro's greatest chieftain. --- Delegation Thanks President Taft. In happy accord with "the internal fitness of things" a delegation of prominent colored men of the District waited on President Taft on last Wednesday and thanked him in enthusiastic terms for his splendid letter in Dr. Washington's behalf. The party was headed by J. C. Napier, Register of the Treasury, and Whitefield McKinley, Collector of the port at Georgetown, D. C. The party included Jas A. Cobb, Assistant United States District Attorney; Cyrus Field Adams, Assistant Register of the Treasury, and others. The President was visibly impressed with the sincerity of the spokesmen, and replied in a vein which left no doubt as to the positiveness of his attitude towards the "Wizard" and the race with which the party was identified. The Taft letter has had an unusually wide circulation, and its exact wording has been indefinitely burned into the mind of every Negro between the oceans. It is Now "Assistant Attorney-General Lewis." After a session of patient waiting, William Henry Lewis of Boston, is Assistant Attorney-General of the United States. He was sworn in Monday, and after calling upon President Taft, returned to his office in the Bond Building and entered at once upon the discharge of his duties. He has been assigned to Indian depration cases. His familiarity with the methods of the Department of Justice will render this work comparatively easy, and he is already at home in his new surroundings. He has made a highly favorable impression upon his official associates and his administration starts out under very agreeable auspices—in all respects, save one; that is, Mr. Lewis will draw no salary until he is confirmed. This, however, is a more matter of detail. The President is at the back of the new Assistant Attorney-General, and there will be little delay, if any, in securing his confirmation, after which, a special bill covering his back salary will speedily passed by Congress. Mr. Lewis thoroughly understands the situation and has no fear of a failure of the program. He resigned the post of Assistant United States District Attorney at Boston, with full knowledge of the conditions he would be called upon to face here. For the present, Mr. Lewis' family will remain in Boston. He is making his home temporarily with Dr. and Mrs. John R. Francis at 2112 Pennsylvania Avenue, northwest. No Trouble at the Register's Office There is nothing in the report that there is trouble at the office of the Register of the Treasury. In consonance with the recommendation of the Commission that has been engaged for months upon the work of rearranging and consolidating the various divisions of the Treasury Department, in the interest of convenience and economy, a certain branch of the Register's Office has been incorporated with another branch, and a division heretofore located elsewhere, has become a part of the Register's encouragement. The change was not made with any view of reducing the prestige of Mr. Napier's office, and there is no color aspect to the case. A considerable reduction is made in the number of employees in the Register's branch, but this will be true of all of the branches before the Commission is through with its labors. As it is, Mr. Napier has over fifty persons under him and there is no difference in the dignity of his position or in the salary, as against the conditions that have prevailed heretofore. There is absolutely no truth in the assertion that Mr. Napier is dissatisfied to the point of carrying the matter to the President, and his possible resignation has not been hinted at in any reputable quarter. The sensational rumor carried in a local sheet is simply one of those "mare's nests" that papers of this type are want to publish, to arouse gossip and to magnify their importance. Mr. Napier has no part nor parcel with such false reports and does not approve of antics of superservicable "defenders". There is nothing that looks like "trouble" at the Register's Office. Plans of the National Medical Association. There will be held in Paris, France, this coming June the annual meeting of the International Medical Association for the Prevention of War. Dr. A. M. Curtis, president of the National Medical Association, has been in correspondence with officers of that Association, and has been asked to appoint six delegates to represent the N. M. A, at that meeting. Acting upon this invitation, he has selected six members whom he feels will be a credit, not only to the National Medical Association, but will reflect honor upon the whole race. He has selected those whom he feels are amply able to go and who will make the trip. Dr. Curtis is not inclined, however, to make public the names of the delegates chosen until their credentials have been forwarded to him. The various countries will send personal representatives, and it is hoped by the medical fraternity generally that the President of the N. M.A. may be appointed as one of the representatives of the United States Government. Dr. Curtis has appointed the program committee for the ensuing year. It will be the duty of this Committee to arrange for the scientific papers for the next annual meeting, which is to be held the latter part of August at Hampton, Virginia. This committee will consist of Dr. J. W. Mitchell, of Washington, D. C.; C.; Dr. Lassiter, of Newport News, Va.; and Dr. John A. Kenney, of Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Substantial progress is being made for the coming session. The various local committees are hard at work, and the President is assured by those in charge of the preparations that he will preside over one of the best sessions in the history of the N. M. A. Resignations at Howard University. The community was not a little surprised to learn a few days ago that Prof. T. Montgomery Gregory, instructor in English, and Prof. F. B. Washington, instructor in German, had resigned their chairs at Howard University. Both are young and promising educators, and is was not doubted that they would have a long tenure of useful service at this great institution. Although rumor has it that the young men have been lacking in discretion, they have not attempted to evade the responsibility by falsehood, and the more serious allegations have not been supported by any reliable evidence. The friends of Messrs. Gregory and Washington make no concealment of their feeling that the young men have been dealt with too harshly and an effort is being made to have the Board of Trustees reconsider the acceptance of their resignation. Attorney James A. Cobb representing Gregory and Washington, has secured a continuance of the investigation until Saturday night, April 1, at which time the case will be finally disposed of. The hope is freely expressed that President Thirkeld will experience a change of heart and that, when the facts are full brought out, he will recommend that they be given another chance at the profession to which they wish to do. THE ADVOCATE vote their lives. Mr. Gogory is a graduate of Harvard, and Mr. Washington comes from Tufts College, Massachusetts. Both are of excellent families, and their retirement from Howard University under what seems to be a cloud would cause their parents untold anguish, especially as great sacrifices have been made to equip them for honorable careers in the educational world. Georgians Marching on RALLYING TO BUILD AN ODD presided over by Prof. Paul B. a graduate of Palme College in gusta. He is assisted by a corps of teachers from his own Mater and other higher school the State. They are making tempt to establish a High School partiment and it may finally be Elberton is a center of a com of Negro farmers who own v tracts of land and are reall Prof. L. B. Moore Talks About "Teachers." Prof. L. B. Moore, Dean of the Teachers' College at Howard University, delivered an unusually able and interesting address on "The Moral and Intellectual Qualifications of a Teacher" to the monthly meeting of the Home and School Association Friday evening at the Summer School Building, 17th and M street northwest. A large audience of teachers, parents and students was present on applauded the salient points of the splendid lecture. Prof. Moore said the teacher must stimulate enthusiasm in the children for the love of knowledge and should be a moral example in and out of the schoolroom. Teachers must be unselfish, painstaking, sympathetic and make their profession a life work, rather than merely a means to an end. Cheerful preparation is a prime essential in an educator. "The art of good teaching," said Prof. Moore, "is what Joseph Jefferson said is the art of good acting—to do it every time as though it were the first time." The Home and School Association is designed to bring into closer touch the three elements that must unite in the successful working out of our educational problems—the teachers, parents and student—and its labors are bearing fruit. Dr. Lucy E. Mosten, principal of Normal School No. 2, is deeply interested in building up the Association and she had surrounded herself with a corps of loyal and willing assistants. Profitable features of this meeting were the supplementary talks of Dr. L. N. Ros, partner of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, and L. M. Hershaw, and the musical numbers rendered by Miss Elsie Brown, Miss Celestine Lott and Mr./L. O. Westmoreland. Miss Lott won hearty playing the famous sextet from officers of the Home and School Association ae: President, Dr. C. W. Child; vice-president, L. M. Hershaw; corresponding secretary, R. W. Thompson; recording secretary, C. M. Thomas; treasurer, George D. Jephil; chairman of the Advisory Council, Dr. Tiacey E. Moten. The News in Brief W. H. O. Ennis, a prominent business man of Delaware City, Del., spent a few days in the city this week. He held several important conferences at the Capitol with Senator H. A. DuPont, Congressman W. H. Heald, and other well-known leaders in the political life of the State of Delaware. Mr. Ennis is the largest dealer in ice in his community and supplies the city government with this necessary product. Mr. Ennis was the guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Henry. A young daughter, Miss Mary Frances, is a student in the college department of Howard University. At the April meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club, R. W. Thompson will deliver an address, entitled "Negro Journalism Under the X-Ray." A display of many of the race papers of the country will be a prominent feature of the occasion. Dr. trayl describes the meeting as journalistic clinic. Cinclimat Paper. Prints Special in Which Educator Is Said to Have Justified Attack Upon Himself --- Clinemati, O. March 27—The Enquirer prints a special today from Philadelphia that Booker T. Washington emphatically declared that he believed that Ulrich was justified in attacking him under the circumstances. The special continues: After making the admission Washington infiltrated that all future proceedings against Ulrich would be dropped, but declared this was a matter to which his lawyers would attend, and he could not be sure that they would allow him to retire from the prosecution. "In looking upon the attack after seven days from its occurrence," said Washington, "I believe that Mr. Ulrich was justified in attacking not only me, but any other man under similar circumstances. I was in the hall of the house and was peering at the name plates on the doors in an effort to find one of my business acquaintances. "After the charges had been brought I learned that Ulrich had a daughter, and that several efforts had been made to kidnap her. There seems to be but little doubt, but Ulrich thought I might be a kidnapper. If not, he was perfectly justified in attacking me. No man could have done otherwise under the circumstances." Georgians Marching on Among Capital City Colored People and Other Communities of the Empire State of the South in all Lines of Business. Augusta, Ga., March 27 - The Negroes of Georgia are "marched on" in their prosperity and at the present rate of travel they will soon double the sixty millions upon which they pay taxes. All through the State there are signs of progress along business and industrial lines. The colored people of Georgia are not behind in anything. They are right up in the front rank and the men and women who are foremost seem bound to keep them there. They are planning a handsome new Odd Fellows Hall to be erected in Atlanta and have already subscribed the money necessary for the construction of a new N. Y. M. C. A. building there. The Negroes of the Gate City have rallied to the promotion of these enterprises in a very remarkable and creditable manner and deserve to have their praises sung throughout the length and breadth of this broad land of ours. "Ben" Davis is going to have a new feather in his cap when the B. M. C. meets in Atlanta and he ought to if the Odd Fellow Building becomes a real thing. He is full of ideas, even if his enemies do say they work both ways at times, and Davis deserves commendation for his creditable achievements. It will be his triumph more than that of any other one individual in the State of Georgia. The good women of the State are working along constructive lines also. The Atlanta Free Kindergarten Association is a useful institution conducted by the women of Atlanta. Through their untiring efforts a number of free kindergarten have been established and are being supported in a very liberal manner by the public. These kindergarten are located in neighborhoods where they are most needed and can best serve the purpose for which they were established. Mrs. J. W. E. Bowen, Mrs. William Winn, Mrs. J. A. Rush, Mrs. H. H. Proctor and Mrs. Green are among the foremost workers and supporters of the Kindergarten movement in Atlanta. The Neighborhood Union has been established by Mrs. John Hope, the energetic wife of the President of the Atlanta Baptist College. It is a community work serving an admirable purpose in promoting the home life of the people residing in the Atlanta Baptist College community. No college in Atlanta now is contributing any more to the substantial uplift and constructive progress of Georgia Negroes than Atlanta Baptist College, of which John Hope is President. It will be hard to find anywhere a school where the Faculty from the President down is more bent on implanting high ideals and lofty standards of honor among the people of a State. The student atmosphere seems so clean and wholesome and there is an air of refinement and culture about the place that leaves a pleasing impression upon a visitor and must surely leave its mark upon the students who are going out from this college in larger numbers each year. There is a new building—Sale Hall—erected during the administration of President Hope. It adds a great deal to the attractive and convenient features of the Atlanta Baptist college campus. Prof. Archer, the old Colgate athlete, and Prof. Bullock of Dartmouth fame are among the Faculty members. Negro collegians throughout the country know these men as "princely fellows of learning and culture." They add a great deal to the Faculty strength and the student life of the Baptist college. At Athens, Ga., there are new signs of progress and business expansion. A new drug store and a real estate and brokerage firm conducted by A.T. Jackson and Co., are among the new features there. Jeruel Academy, another Baptist school, and Knox Institute, are located here. The latter is a child of the American Missionary Association. Both of these institutions have a large enrollment and a capable staff of teachers. The "Black Mammy, Memorial" fostered by Prof. Samuel Harris has been established at Athens. The name and what it signifies may retard its growth and it may not "Black Mammy" is so much a hobby of the Southern white man that Negroes are not likely to fall in love with the name. At Elberton, Ga., we find a prosperous and growing public school presided over by Prof. Paul Blackwell a graduate of Palne College of Augusta. He is assisted by an able corps of teachers from his own Alma Mater and other higher schools of the State. They are making an attempt to establish a High School Department and it may be possible. ment and it may finally succeed. Ebibenton is a center of a community of Norton farmers who own valuable tracts of land and are really making attempts to cultivated "crops." The Ebibenton beach got away from this section of Northern Georgia. At Macon and Savannah the Negroes are launching out on business lines. There are drug stores and shoe store, dry goods stores and banks enough to hold the carolings of any prosperous colored person. The Central City Drug Store of Mason, Ga., is a successful business of long standing. Drs. Green are the proprietors. It is liberally patronized by the Negro physicians of the Central City among whom are Dr. J. L. Curwin, Dr. J. A. Moore, Dr. Thos. Moore and Drs. Green, father and son, both graduates of Howard University. The Scott Bros. of Savannah, Ga., are doing a successful dry goods business and Chas. McDowell has a well established real estate business. These are all college men of Flsk University. Throughout the State of Georgia the Industrial Insurance Companies conducted by the colored people are well established and succeeding. They employ a large number of people who are well paid for their work and seem happy in it. The men engaged in this work are from some of our host schools and colleges. There are Howard men, Fisk men, Atlanta University men, Clark University and Atlanta Baptist College graduates, all of whom seem to have mastered the fine art of insurance writing and the intricate details of the business. Interest Increasing in Municipal Primary Interest Increasing in Municipal Primary Four Candidates in the Field, for Mayoralty Nominations, Torsch, Republican, Having Good Show to Win. Baltimore, March 30—As the One draws nearer interest has begun to heighten in the municipal primary, which will take place here next Tuesday. Mayor 'Mahool' who signed the first segregation ordinance and who is also a disfranchisement advocate, is a candidate for renomination. The Democratic ring is behind James H. Preston and a bitter campaign between him and the Mahool forces is being waged. Former Mayor, E. Clay Timanus is being backed by the Republican organization, while Charles H. Torsch, one of the most successful business men in the city, is opposing him for the nomination. Timanus has not aroused one bit of enthusiasm among the thoughtful colored voters, as he is regarded, a man who only use for the Negro is to get his vote. Cue thing that has militated against Mr. Timanus is that he never manifested any interest in the colored people here, and several weeks ago two of the daily papers stated that he had caused the arrest of a colored man who had asked him to change a $50-bill. He now comes out with a belated dental of the charge that he caused the arrest of the men. The man was discharged from custody, as he proved that the money was his. Contrary to his antagonist, Mr. Torsch has been making an active campaign, and some surprises may be in store, as the nomination will be made at a direct primary. The fight for the councillian nomination in the Seventeenth ward is attracting general attention. City Councillor Harry S. Cummings is having the fight of his life against Louis H. Davis who is opposing him. Mr. Cummings has strong backing and is almost certain of renomination, if the expressions of the multitude are to be believed. He is regarded as one of the ablest members of the City Council, and has served there as long as any other man in the city. His opponent is a successful business man, and has had considerable experience in politics. Mr. Cummings defeated him for the nomination in a five-cornered fight four years ago. William F. Allen is running against a white man for nomination in the Fifth ward. The ward had a large Negro vote and Mr. Allen expresses himself as confident of landing the nomination. Up in the Fourteenth ward three Hebrews are making a desperate effort to land the colored vote for the councilman nomination. Some of the wealthiest white and colored residents of the city live in the ward. Has Millions of Friends How would you like to number your friends by millions as Bucklen's Arnica Salve does? Its astounding cures in the past forty years made them. Its the best Salve in the world for sores, ulcers, eczema, burrs, boils, scalds, cuts, corns, sore eyes, sprains, swelling bruises, cold sores. Has no equal for piles. 25c at all in drugstores. 3-2-5t Negro Mass Meeting Expresses Affection For Washington and Warmly Praise President Taft for Writing His Letter of Sympathy. New York, March 26—At a mass meeting of more than 500 Negroes in the Bethel, A. M. E. Church today resolutions were adopted expressing confidence it and affection for Dr. Booker T. Washington, the Negro educator who recently was injured during an encounter with Albert Ulrich, a white man, in this city. President Taft was warmly praised for writing his letter of sympathy to Washington, following the alleged assault. Rev. R. C. Ransom, pastor of the church, opening the meeting, said: "If Dr. Washington had been a white man this meeting would not be necessary, not because we care less for a worthy man of the white race, but when an accusation, however unjust, or a suspicion, however unfounded, is lodged against a Negro public sentiment may be more quickly inflamed, and if a white woman gives her word it would stand against the whole world so far as the Negro's word is concerned." Rev. A. C. Powell said: "When I saw the papers with the account of the assault on Dr. Washington I felt like getting a mob and stringing the man responsible for it by the thumbs, but a minute later I changed my mind and knew that nothing since the banishment Proclamation would so help the Negro race or bring it closer together than this very thing." NEGRO POET'S RELATIVE. First Student at Wilberforce to Rene Att From Dunbar Scholarship. Zenla, Ohio, March 24 - The Paul Lawrence Dunbar scholarship of $2,000 has been voted to Wilberforce University at Wilberforce, Ohio, and the first student to benefit by it will be a member of the Dunbar family, Paul Lawrence Dunbar Taylor, of Dayton, Ohio. W. S. Scarborough, President of Wilberforce University, received notification today that the scholarship had been given to his university, the notice coming from Dr. David W. Clark, of Boston, Chairman of the commission having the matter in charge. Other members of the commission are William Dean Howellis, James Whitcomb Riley, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Brand Whitlock and Booker T. Washington. Call to Workers INTERESTED OR ENGAGED IN EDUCATING AND UPBUILDING NEGRO PEOPLES. Washington Plans Tuskegee, Ala., March 25—What is likely to prove the most ambitious and far-reaching effort to bring together workers for the uplift of the Negro is being made by Dr. Booker T. Washington, as a circular recently issued by him attests. He proposes an international conference or the Negro to be held at Tuskegee Institute, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17, 18 and 19, 1912, and says: "For some years past I have had in mind to invite here from different parts of the world—from Europe, Africa, the West Indies and North and South America—persons who are actively interested, or directly engaged as missionaries, or otherwise, in the work that is going on in Africa and elsewhere for the education and upbuilding of Negro peoples. "For this purpose it has been determined to hold at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17, 18 and 19, 1912, a little more than a year from this time, an International Conference on the Negro. Such a Conference as this will offer the opportunity for those engaged in any kind of service in Africa, or the countries above mentioned, to become more intimately acquainted with the work and the problems of Africa and these other countries. Such a meeting will be valuable and helpful, also, in so far as it will give opportunity for a general interchange of ideas in organizing and systematizing the work of education of the native peoples in Africa and elsewhere, and the preparation of teachers for that work. Wide knowledge of the work that each is doing should open means of co-operation that do not exist. "The object of calling this Conference at Tuskegee Institute is to afford an opportunity for studying the methods employed in helping the Negro people of the United States, with a view of deciding to what extent Tuskegee and Hampton methods may African Republic TES OUR FORMER NAME AS THE CORPILIST ENERAL MUSEE Gets Place Appointment Regarded as Signature of High Estates Which Recognize That Country Have for our Representative From This Country (Regular Correspondence.) Baltimore, Md., March 28—Dr. Ernest Lyon, who served with signal success as United States minister and consul general at Merrick via, Liberia, from the spring of 1821 until last June, has been tendered an appointment by Liberia as consul general of that country at Washington. The appointment is regarded as highly significant of the estates which the people of that country have for Dr. Lyon in that he is asked to represent a government to which he was formerly the accredited diplomatic representative. The commission, which was signed by President Arthur Baylor and Secretary of State, F. E. B. Johnson, is already in Dr. Lyon's possession. In a letter notifying him of the appointment, Secretary Johnson writes: "I have the honor to send you herewith a commission appointing you consul general of the republic of Liberia, at Washington, U. S. and in performing this pleasant duty I avail myself of the opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment to this important post in which you can do much for the promotion and the advancement of the welfare of this country. The interest manifested by you during your visit in the welfare of your constituents me that the possibility that President made no mistake in advising you for this post." "I am confident that you will do all in your power to enhance Liberia welfare and that your relations to the department will be the most harmonious and cordial character." Dr. Lyon has a great ability. He was educated at the New Orleans University and the Union Theological Seminary, New York. He was pastor of the John Wesley, M. E. Church, this city, when President Roosevelt appointed him to the Liberian mission. While in that country, he made an exhaustive study of economic and political conditions. He succeeded in having this government send a commission, composed of Roland P. Falkner, Jimett J. Scott and George Sale, to Liberia in order that conditions might be studied at first hand. The commission aroused general interest in the problems confronting the Hole West African republic, and efforts are now being made to place it upon a firm financial basis. The labors of former Minneapolis Lyon for Liberia and the general estimate there of the man may be best judged by the following, which Bishop J. B. Harzell, who has charge of the work of the Mothbear Episcopal Church in Sierra Leone, sent to the former diplomat a few weeks ago: "In the success of your work," writes the bishop, "as the diplomatic representative of the United States to Liberia, you have fulfilled the anticipations of your friends; and in social standing, Christian character, intellectual vigor and successful diplomatic administration your record will stand out as one of the brightest pages in the history of Liberia, and as in every other war worthy of the great nation, of which you were the representative." be applied to condition in these countries, as well as to conditions in Africa. "It is hoped, that numbers of people representing the different governments interested in Africa and the West Indies, as well as representatives from the United States, and the countries of South America, will decide to attend this Conference. Especially is it urged that missionary and other workers in these various countries be present and take an active part in the deliberations of the Conference. "It is desirable, in any case, to have any suggestions as to what might be done to make the work of the Conference more helpful to all concerned. The names of persons who would like to be present, with whom you are acquainted, will be appreciated, and through you they are invited to be present and take part in the deliberations of the Conference. "Those who, come to Tuskegee properly accredited will be welcomed and entertained as guests of the institution and will be under no expense during their stay here." BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Principal Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. CORRESPONDENCE --- The church bells ring, children throng the street and Martinsburg is dry by 173 majority. Prof. Jno. W. Corsey, principal of Summer School, is critically ill at his home on West Burke street, with pneumonia. Rev. S. M. Beane, of Mt. Zion M. E. church, has been returned for another year to the above named church. The stork left a ten-pound baby boy at the home of Mr. Wm. Spear's one day last week. Miss Mabel Brady, teacher of Domestic Science at Bluefield College, spent a few hours in Martinsburg. Saturday evening, attending to business. Accompanying her was Miss Ella Smith, of Storer College, Harper Ferry. Harry Clyde spent a few days in Berkeley Springs and Cumberland. Among the many lectures delivered here during the wet and dry campaign none appealed to us more than the great speech delivered by Prof. Ramer, at the closing rally of the temperance forces which was held at Dudley F. B. Church Monday evening. It is the talk of the town. Many prominent clergymen and businessmen were in attendance and Mr. Ramer pointed out to them their duty forward their colored brother, in a forceful and convincing manner. It is said he struck the key note of the proper relation of the races. Mrs. Emma V. Brady, an estimable lady, died Sunday and was buried Tuesday from Curtis F. B. Church, Harper's Ferry, Rev. McDonald officiating. Interment at Kearneysville. She was a lifelong resident of Harper's Ferry, and by her upright Christian life merited the great respect she received. She leaves a husband, Mr. Ben. Brady, three daughters, Misses Mabel, Catherine and Malcoma and two sons, Benjamin and Carl. Mrs. L. D. Coleman is improving being now able to sit up in bed. She has been confined to her bed for three months with rheumatism. Mrs. Virgie Lee and Miss Anna Douglas, of Thomas, were calling in Davis Sunday. Austin Harris left Monday for Columbus, Ohio, where he expects to move his family. Mrs. Jennie Harris left Tuesday for Bochann to visit friends. Mrs. Terrell, of Dobins, spent Sunday with Mr. Clark and family. The Installation services of Rev. F. E. Yates will be held Sunday, April 2nd. At the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Ministers invited are Rev. J. H. Freeman, of Elkins, and Elder W. T. Kenney, of Clarksburg. On Saturday there will be a literary program rendered at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, which promises to be an interesting feature. The debate held at the public school Monday night between four of the young men was amusing and interesting. Subject; resolved that a dog is of more value than a gun. It was decided in favor of the gun. Prof. E. B. Black is deeply interested in the development of his pupils and uses every way possible to encourage the young minds to seek after knowledge. Mrs. A. J. Hayes, left for Cadiz, O., Saturday to spend her vacation with Hazel Lucas. Rev. S. P. West left Friday morning for his home in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The K. of P. Lodge held their Thanksgiving service at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The sermon was preached by Rev J. W. Carter. C. R. Foster, of Charleston, W. Va., was the guest of Mr. Williams on Mechanic St., Monday. George R. Ryans continues ill at his home on South Walnut street. The official board of Quinn chapel A. M. E. church met Monday night and by a unanimous vote decided to hold a rally on the first Sunday in May at which time each member and friend is requested to pay $2.50. Revs, S. P. West and W. E. Walker were entertained at supper Friday by Miss Cora B. Medley; Thursday at supper by Mrs. Carrie Hogan, on Elm street. Thursday night the members and friends of Rev. Walker gave him a supper party at the parsonage. Rev. Walker pastor Quinn chapel left Tuesday afternoon for Washington, C. H. Ohio, to attend the District Conference. The Boomer Literary Society gave a very interesting debate. Supper was served by the ladies. D. E. V. Jordan and W. M. Foreman were here a few days in interest of the American workman Insurance Co. The little daughter of Rev. Herbert Williams departed this life Saturday morning. Prof. Ralley and Archie McKinney, of Montgomery, were callers here Sunday. Mrs. Mayme Wood and Perley Saunders were shopping in Montgomery Thursday. J. H. King was a business caller in Charleston Saturday. Mrs. Hattie Saunders, of Longacre, was here last week in interest of the Walker Soap Co. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Kimbrough PAGE TWO MARTIN'SBURG CHILLICOTHE OHIO BOOMER. and son Jesse visited Mr. Ed; Miller who is convalescing in the General Hospital at Charleston. The Sunday Evening Club is preparing a nice program for Sunday afternoon. All are cordially invited. Kills a Murderer. A merciless murderer is Appendicitis with many victims, but Dr. King's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, preventing that clogging that invites appendicitis, curing Constipation, lindache, Billiousness, Chills. 25c at all durgists. 3-2-5f Mrs. Chas. Smith is sick Will Smith, of Weston, was here Friday to see his nephew, Russ Moulton, who is ill at the city hospital. A number of persons from this place went to Weston Sunday to hear the annual sermon preached to the K. of P. lodge. Misses Ruth Mumford, and Mary Lydia, accompanied by their teacher, E. W. Jones went to Clarksburg Friday to take part in the speaking contest held there Friday night. Miss Mumford won second prize. Miss Malcoma E. Brady returned from Harper's Ferry, Sunday. Mrs. Jas, Wade, Misses Reta Hunter, Addie Mumford, Nettie Madison, Mrs. Jno. Waiker and Bert Lewis attended the contest at Clarksburg, Friday night. Mrs. J. M. Mumford is visiting relatives in Sutton. F. C. Walker went to Clarksburg Sunday to attend the annual sermon of the K. of P. Lodge, of which he is member. Rev. A. J. Smoot, pastor of the A. M. E. church here, preached the annual sermon to the K. of P. Lodge, of Sutton, Sunday. Russ Moulton, who is ill at the city hospital, is very much improved at this writing. The Oriental Art Co. offers for the purpose of advertising their high grade work their $4.50 portrait enlargement complete (framed) for $2.08. This work consists of three distinct high grades of art: Steel Engraveurs—like crayon, only very far superior to anything ever before placed at popular prices; Sepla or Brown Tone, a distinctive feature of our high grade work; Pastel, must be seen to be appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Giles and children, of Cabin Creek, spent Saturday and Sunday here visiting relatives. W. H. Foreman, of Plymouth, spent Saturday and Sunday here attending the K. of P. Thanksgiving sermon. Floyd Adams and L. T. Bell, of Boomer, spent Saturday and Sunday here the guests of the Misses Smith. Mrs. Naola Preston and Mrs. Lucy Meadows and daughter, Miss Minnie are spending the week here visiting Mrs. H. P. Day. R. H. Allen, R. A. Neal and A. Wilson returned from St. Albans, where they spent a few weeks with their families. Jubilant Lodge K. of P. No. 17 and Queen Esther Court No. 18 had their annual Thanksgiving sermon preached Sunday by Rev. Warner Brown, of Montgomery. He preached two 'ery good sermons both for the loces and at night. J. K. Wilson died suddenly at his home here Friday evening from a complication of diseases. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. D. Davis Sunday. Interment at the Cedar Grove cemetery. A number of people were present from the following towns: Charleston, Shrewsbury, Monarch, Hugheston, Hansford, Pratt, Mammoth and Ward, Mr. Wilson leaves a wife and ten children. J. E. Jackson, of Bancrook, agent for the Thomas Novelty Company, of Dayton, O., was soliciting orders here last week. Rev. E. D. Wallace, of Gaulle, attended the funeral here Sunday. Mrs. Effie Newman and daughter, Mrs. Leona Newman, of Glouster, O., are here. Rev. Boston, pastor of the A. M. E. church here, is stopping with John Reed. The new choir is progressing under its instructor, W. H. Lacey. Mr. and Mrs. Archey Mosby, of Plymouth, attended the funeral here Sunday. The younger set met Monday evening and organized a baseball team, The officers are James Wilson, secretary; George Dingess, treasurer; Dillard Jackson, Captain; John Austin, Manager. David Mimms and Joe Mimms, of Shrewsbury, were here Sunday. Miss Mildred Austin, of Riverside, who has been confined to her room with measles, is convalescent. Rev. Miss Gertrude Donaway evangelist of Parkersburg, is conducting revival services at the A.M.E. church here this week. Kills a Murderer WINIFREDE CEDAR GROVE. (Special to The Advocate.) Ann Arbor, Mich., March 25.—Tonight at the invitation of Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Prof. W. E. B. Dubois lectured to the colored students of the University of Michigan and their friends. The lecture, "The History of Africa," gave to the students many interesting facts concerning their early ancestors which for some reason the writers of history have not seen fit to present to English speaking people. Prof. Dubois clearly demonstrated, not only that the black people have a history of which they might well be proud, but also that they developed a civilization which, assimilated by Egypt, affected the "white man's" civilization of today. He said among other things that the "Negro problem" was not a local one but world-wide and concerns all colored people. In its essence the problem is, whether the world was made for the white people a select few, or for humanity. After the lecture, Prof. Dubois was entertained at the Epsilon Chapter house and was made an honorary members of the Fraternity. HILL DISAPPEARS (regular Correspondence.) Richmond, Va., March 27.—The talk of the town is the disappearance of R. T. Hill, cashier of the defunct Tru₀ Reformers Savings Bank. He left his home early Friday morning, and his family looked for him all during that day until Saturday night their apprehension increased and they reported to the police headquarters his prolonged stay from home. A diligent search for him in the city has been made and the only evidence procurable was that he boarded a train at Ela, a station of the R. F. P. railroad in this city, and it is thought that he went to Washington. Hill was treasurer of the Lott Carey Foreign Missionary society and a number of other societies, and because these societies had lost their money by the Savings bank going into the bank, receivers, he was worried, so much so that it is stated by some of his family that his mind may be affected on account of the mental strain. It is stated that he felt personally responsible for the funds of the organizations of which he was treasurer, and that he was about to perfect a deal where he could raise money enough to make good the funds of the Lott Carey society. A description of Hill has been sent to police headquarters of other cities, and a persistent search is now on to find him since he is believed to be mentally unbalanced. It is understood that the receivers of the bank are about to make their report. Hill has been assisting the receivers. His sudden departure has caused many conjectures to be made. PARKERSBURG. A large number of the members of K. of P. Lodge and the Courts of the city in a body attended the memorial services which were held at Logan memorial church Sunday of two o'clock. Rev. C. A. Shane, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E. church delivered an excellent discourse. A brief story of Damon and Pythias by J. R. Jefferson was told and his hearers were much pleased. A part of the program given regularly, which never fails to be interesting was carried out. The Phoenix Literary society met at Zion Baptist church Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. An interesting program was rendered and was well attended. The concert given at Zion Baptist church Monday evening by the children's mission, under the direction of Mrs. Ellen Phifer, was a success. Mrs. Isaac Phifer, who was a patient in the St. Joseph Hospital for three weeks, is improving and has been removed to her home on Green St. Miss Ruth Taylor, of Charleston, is in the city the guest of Mrs. J. M. Robinson, Dillaway St. Mrs. Julia Bayes, who has been very ill at the residence of Mrs. Toney on 19th St., is improving. A number of young men of Marietta Ohio, were in the city Sunday to attend the K. of P's memorial services. GRAFTON. Mrs. Berthema Dalton, Miss Nannie Stout, Miss Grace Miner, Mrs. Georgia Hutchinson, Sherman Kinkle and Wm. Hargrave attended the Smart Set show at Fairmont the 21st. Rev. Dungee, of Keyser, was calling on Rev. M. V. Turner Wednesday enroute to Huntington where he was taking Victoria Smith to the Orphans home. Rev. M. V. Turner went to Elkins Saturday where he preached the annual sermon for the K. of P. Lodge on Sunday. P. H. Powell, George Turner and Frank Sheppard attended the annual sermon of the K. of P. at Elkins Sunday. P. H. Howell was initiated in the order Saturday night. Mrs. Bertie Carter and Mr. Scott Martin are sick this week. Rev. M. D. Willis has gone to Meriden to carry on a revival meeting at his church. Thursday evening March 30th, a concert will be given at the Baptist church. Wesley Beamer and John Coleman made a business trip to Clarksburg THE ADVOCATE Rev. I. V. Bryant of Huntington is holding a revival at the Baptist church this week. Miss. Lulu Brinkley and Mrs. Mary A. Brown attended conference at Lynchburg last week. Mrs. Grace D. Sheffy is visiting friends at Marlinton. Miss Ida Jackson was the guest of Mrs. H. T. Moore last week. Miss MattieC. Slaughter and Mrs. Rose Cochran, of Marlinton, were visitors here last week. Miss Camille Curry was a visitor here Monday. Rev. Howard White, who has been sick for some time, is able to be out again. Mrs. Lulu Grant and Mrs. Coleman, of White Sulphur, were visitors here Monday. Mrs. Sallie Holland, who has been sick for some time, is slightly improved at this writing. Lewis Brinkley, who has had a severe attack of rheumatism for the past three months, is much better and able to walk around. Closing exercises of Maple Grove school were held Friday night at the M. E. church. An excellent program was rendered by the scholars and a short address was made by Supt. O. O. Crawford. The past term was the most successful in the history of the school. There was an efficient corps of teachers in Prof. Frank Peck, Mrs. Annie K. Dandridge and Miss Elfreda Jackson. Mrs. Berta Bush and daughter, of Lewisburg, were the guests of her sister, Miss Minnie V. Allen, last week. Clarence Johnson, who has been attending school here for the past term, returned home at Frankfort Sunday. Misses Nicy Morris, Jennie Jackson, Mrs. Maggie Brown, Mr. and Mrs. John Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Otho Chambers and others, of Lewisburg, attended clogging exercises of school here. The school has been established 24 years and this is the first term it had a graduating class. The graduates were Minnie Violet Allen, Brunette Allice Brown, and Harry Wartick Laevy. RED STAR Mrs. Amelia Knight entertained us an informal reception for some of the young people at her hospitable home Saturday night. A most enjoyable evening was spent in games and music. A delicious repast was served. Those present were Misses Coseley James, Pearl Stone, Virginia and Eva Murry, Ardelle Smith, Andrew Hickman, Glen McBrayer, Moselle Stone Grayson and Jackson. The Dubar literary society, an organization of students of W. Va., Seminary and College, presented a "mock court" in the Masonic hall at Oak Hill Friday night. The performance was a creditable one and a neat sum was realized for the Seminary. J. M. Ellis and wife, Roderic Tarrer and wife, Joe Clark, Gurney Furgeson Brasil Braxton, Herbert Bankes, DeWalt Meadows and Misses Ida Alexander and Lillie Foster, presented a drama here Saturday night, March 18 entitled "Because I Love You". They gave it for the benefit of the Woman's I. League which will heartily appreciated. They successfully rendered it at Greenstown and Oak Hill, previous to this date for the benefit of Greenstown Baptist church. ... The Woman's Improvement League met with Mrs. H. C. A. Washington last week and elected Mrs. J. P. Dandridge a delegate to represent at Charleston April 14th and 15th. Miss Ida Alexander left for her home on the 20th. Miss Ardelle Smith was at Glen Miss Ardelle Smith was at Glen Jean on business Monday. S. Qualls, of Sun, was in town Wednesday. Mrs. M. E. Davis, who teaches at Oswald, was home Saturday and Sunday. The Seminary Industrial Club will celebrate the 9th of April on Monday the 10th. Dr. S. A. Washington went to Laurel Creek Tuesday on professional business. ELKINS. The Annual sermon K. of P. was well attended at the First Baptist church. Rev. Turner, of Grafton, preached Sunday. P. H. Howell, of Grafton, arrived Saturday and was initiated with others in the order of K. of P. Frank Sheppard and George Turner, of Grafton, were week-end visitors. Mrs. Fields is improving. Mrs. Bettie Criss has recovered from a paralytic stroke and is out again at her place of business. Misses Grace and Maybel Greene were calling on friends in Beverly, Friday. John Thomas, James Butler and Dan Tate were in Phillipi, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fletcher spent Thursday in Phillipi. The pastor, members and friends of the A. M. E. church are getting ready for Easter exercises. The Philamathean Literary Society of A. M. E. church will meet in debate Monday. The sewing class of A. M. E. church will meet Saturday. It is reported the colored voters here caused the city to be dry? Maude Tyler has a class in the hair business on Henry Ave. Mary Amiss spent Sunday in Clarkaburg. M. D. Buster, N. N. Willis, H. H. Railey and Dr. G. W. Hodge were appointed a committee from the Masonic Lodge to attend the funeral of Edward Moss, at Mt. Carbon, Saturday. Rev. D. C. Deans preached at the First Baptist church in the absence of the pastor. Rev. E. C. Page prescheduled the annual sermon for the K. of P. at the church Sunday afternoon. Archie McKinney and H. H. Ralley, were at Boomer, Sunday. Mrs. Lizale Perry Callender and daughter, Mary M. are here the guests of Mrs. P. H. Sheppard; Mrs. Callender will soon be at home to her many friends in the old Perry homestead. Mrs. Mayme Jackson, who has been sick for several days, is able to be up. Rev. Wallace Page, of Kanawha City, was in town Sunday, visiting his sons, J. S. and Rev. E. C. Rev. Brown's mother, of Fincastle, Va. is here to spend some time. Miss Mary Early, niece of J. S. Noel, died Saturday and was buried here Monday. This makes the third death in Mr. Noel's family since September and the family has the sympathy of the town. Miss Hattle Burkes visited her sister at the Paint Creek hospital, Monday. Rev. Warner Brown preached the annual K. of P. sermon at Winifred Sunday. The stork left a little girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson, last week. P. H. Hays is able to tie out after some weeks illness. Mrs. Kitty Mills continues sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. B. Branham. Mrs. William Allen was the hostess to the Improvement League and Ladies' Council Wednesday evening. A. P. Straughther, of Hinton, was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Page, Thursday. The fifth anniversary of Rev. Warner Brown's pastorate of the First Baptist church will be celebrated with the following program: Solo, Miss Ethel Brown. Recitation, Miss Evelyn Willis. Sunday, April 2nd. Regular order of services at 11 a. m. Music. Anniversary Sermon by Rev' A. D. Lewis, Pastor of First Baptist church, Hinton. Sermon, 2:30 p. m., Rev. E. C. Page, Pastor First Baptist Church, Eaglo Prayer, Music by Choir, Collection. Benediction. 7:30 p. m. Music. Sermon, Rev. A. D. Lewis, Hinton. Prayer; Music, Choir. Collection. Monday Night, April 3rd. Music. Sermon, Rev. D. C. Deans Montgomery. Prayer. Remarks. Music. Collection. Prayer. Remarks. Music. Collection. Benediction. Wednesday Night, April 5th. Sermon, Rev. Herbert Williams, Harewood. Prayer. Remarks. Music. Collection. Thursday night there will be a literary program at the Odd Fellows Hall, for the benefit of the Church. Song and prayer. Music. Paper-"The Possibilities for Doing Good."—Dr. O. W. Hodge. Instrumental Solo, Miss Ada Wright. Address-"The Beauty of a Life Service." Hon. H. H. Railer. Paper—"Our Duty to Our Church," D. W. C. Lawrence. Financial report for the year by the Financial Secretary, S. E. Child. The program was interesting and a neat sum was realized. Remarks. J. J. NOBLE, Clerk. POINT PLEASANT Miss Ida Alexander, who has finished a very successful term of school at Scarbro, came home Wednesday of last week. Mrs. A. H. Williams and children left for Fairchance Saturday to spend some time there with her husband. Miss Marie Craig has had a serious attack of tonsillitis. Miss Agatha Alexander, who is attending W. V. C. L., spent Saturday and Sunday here with her mother, Mrs. Julia Alexander. Morton and James Kelly., Lelau Bates and Robert Johnson entertained a few friends at the home of Mrs. Jernie Kelly, Thursday night. Music and whist were the features of the vesning. Pearl Johnson has a serious attack of La Grinne. RAYMOND CITY. The K. of P's and the Court of Calanthe had their annual Thanksgiving sermon preached Sunday by Rev. P. P. Holland.. A number of friends from Plymouth and Bancroft attended the services. Douglas Jackson, of Plymouth, was the pleasant guest of Miss Adzonia Alexander, Sunday. Frank Goode and Kenton Williams spent Sunday night in St. Albans, returning Sunday. Mrs. P. P. Holland, of Spring Hill, spent Sunday here. Lydia Shores was called to Charles THE BAUER MEAT & FISH CO. 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more Wholesale Only ton, on account of the illness of ton, Miss Cora aGland, last week. Mrs. Jack Walker, who has been visiting relatives in Agusta Springs Va. for the last two months, has returned home. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Hubbard a fine girl. Rev. N. A. Smith preached two excellent sermon, Sunday. The Daughters of Pocahontas gave an entertainment Saturday night which was a success. Oscar Robinson was a business visitor to Charleston last week. Rev. Stratton preached here Thursday night an able sermon. Miss Lizzie Bennett was a weekend guest of Mrs. Davis. P. B. Teal, of Charleston, was Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are visiting Mrs. Taylor, of Hawk's Nest. J. W. Dandridge was a business visitor to Cabin Creek last week. H. H. Washington was a business visitor to Montgomery Saturday. Mrs. Stanley entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. Teal, Mr. and Mrs. James Cosby and Mr. J. W. Hisgibbotham. Robert Allen and Anderson Wilson have returned to their positions at Winifrede, after an extended stay with their families. Miss Rhoda Wilson spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Rosalynd Friend, of Institute, was visiting her brother, Percy Friend Saturday. Reece Green, who has been very sick with pneumonia for the past two weeks, is improving. Mrs. James Crawford is improving slowly. The Annual sermon of the Guilding Star Lodge, K. of P. was preached Sunday by Rev. J. W. Robinson. --- Mrs. Lue Cogle is convalacing. PAGE. ST. ALBANS. --- R. J. Hayden's house caught fire last week and had it not been for the heroic efforts of Ira Saunders, great damage would have been done. S. E. Lemons made a business trip to St. Albans last week. Mrs. Emma Teague is somewhat indisposed. The Sunday school is preparing for an Easter entertainment. Mrs. James Ross met the Montgomery improvement league at the home of Mrs. Rachel Brown, Thursday night. The league has selected Mrs. Clara Powell and L. D. Hodge delegates to represent them in the State Federation in Charleston the 11th of April. Misses Leona and Nellie Hezden were shopping in Montgomery last week. Mrs. Lizzie Freeman, of London, was visiting here last week. The Sunday school is doing its best to make a good representation in the Sunday school convention at Huntington. Miss Hattie Claytor was in Montgomery Saturday. A large number attended the Knights annual sermon in Montgomery Sunday afternoon which was preached by Pastor Rev. E. C. Page. Miss Lovittte and Master Fred Brown are confined to the house with measles. Mr. and Mrs. James Russ entertained a few friends at dinner last Sunday. A severe attack on school principal, Chas. B. Allen, of Syrvania, Ga. is thus told by him. "For more than three years," he writes, "I suffered indescribable torture from rheumatism, liver and stomach trouble and diseased kidneys. All remedies failed till I used Electric Bitters, but for bottles of this wonderful remedy cured me completely." Such results are common. Thousands bless them for curing stomach trouble, female complaints, kidney disorders, billiousness, and for new health and vigor. Try them. Only 50c at all druggists 3-2-11 To Churches and Dealers Both Phones THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1911. 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Mrs. Jonos was formerly Miss Alpha Brooks, of this city and franchise. The young lady has been named Blake Cabell and is said, as is her husband, to be doing extremely well. Mrs. Carper Hostess—Mrs. I. M. Carper entertained at dinner, Sunday complimentary to Mrs. Blanche Tyler. Her other guests were Mrs. J. S. Carroll, Misses Lizzle O. Marlins, Mabelle Green, Nina Clinton and Mr. Gilbert Beane. St. Paul Church. On Sunday, April 9th, Palm Sunday, services will be held and palms will be distributed. Each night during the week following will be attended to special services. Easter will be celebrated Sunday, April 10th, an excellent program is provided for the 11:00 A. M. services, the Salath School at 3:00 p. m. and at night. The presence of the general public will be appreciated by the member. ship of the church. Hotel Brown Arrivals.—C. W. Taylor, Hinton, Miss Maitte, Jones, Staunton, Va.—O. S. Robinson, Pace; W. Emmett, Baltimore, Md.; Miss Clara Poindexter, Staunton, Va.; Jas Waters, Salisbury, N. C.; William Jones, Lester, Miss Stella Smith, Mrs. Lucy Mickens, Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins, Decota; Mrs. Mary Bradley, Mrs. M. L. Ray, Montgomery; J. A. Shields, St. Albans, and J. D. Williams, Chicago, were Hotel Brown guests this week. Hold a Razar.—The Ladies Needle Art club held a successful bazaar at the home of Mrs. Lyda Hawkins, Sentz St. Tuesday evening. Some beautiful and expensive work was exhibited by the ladies and cake, cream and coffee were served. Re-Assigned Here.--Rev. J. S. Carroll returned Tuesday afternoon from Lynchburg, Va., where he attended the Washington Annual Conference of the M. E. church. Slimpson is fortunate, says a prominent member, in having him returned for another year. Last year, under his leadership, was one of results. The printed report of the truestees shows that department alone to have raised $1,350, and paid on old indebtedness $634, making the present indebtedness of the church $3,792 against $427 last year. More than $2,800 was needed for the report. was raised for all purposes. A reception is planned for Rev. Carroll at the church, Friday night. Preachers' Assignments.—Owing to the lack of space this week, The Advocate finds it impossible to print the full list of appointments made at the Lynchburg conference. As the assignments of former pastors of Simpson M. E. Church are of ideal interest, they are given below. J. W. Waters, returned to Gumbertland. Md.; D. W. Shaw, returned to Baltimore, Md.; Moses Lake, Richmond, Va., and G. W. W. Jenkins, Wheeling. Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., formerly at Lewisburg, goes to Richmond, Va. Locals and Personnels. Miss Charlotte, Campbell, domestic science teacher at Institute, spent Tuesday evening here the guest of Miss Amelia E. W. Washington has returned from Rocky Mount, Va., where he spent several months with his family. Mrs. McClinnie Robinson, of St. Albans, is in the city taking a course in hair dressing. Mrs. Kate Tayler, of Pittsburgh, who is a guest at the home of Mrs. Amanda Taylor, Court street, was dithered with her daughter at dinner Sunday by Mrs. M. O. Mitchell. Miss Geneva Taylor, of Institute, was the guest of Miss Hattie Taylor, Court street, last week. Mrs. Ida Howard has returned from a short trip to Cincinnati. The Needle Art Club will hold its next meeting with Mrs. S. A. Colbert, Morris street. The Loyal Union will hold a public meeting at the home of Mrs. H. H. Rice, Brooks street, Monday evening. 9.00 The Junior Athletic Club met with William Thompson, Thessalonica evening, at which time two new members were received. The next meeting will be held with Jallus Thomas. 12.00 The Thursday night Ald Society of Simpson M. E. church will meet this week with Mrs. Callie Pettigrew, Bibby street. Mrs. Martha Peck and son, Harry spent Sunday at Plymouth, the guests of relatives. Mrs. Lillian Neal spent the latter part of the week in Hinton and St. Albans. Miss Maude Vinoy is ill at the home of her parents on Jacob street. Miss Viney has a slight attack of typhoid fever. Miss Aristes Johnson will entertain the Priscilla Art Club Friday evening at her home in Washington Court. Miss Hattie Peters spent the week's end at Slesonsville with her mother. Miss Blanche Arnold was operated on Thursday of last week at the General Hospital for a complication of diseases. She is feeling as well as can be expected at this writing. Harvey Lowry is able to be out after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Gliss and daughter Lillian were in town Saturday because of the illness of Miss Blanche Arnold, who is a sister of Mrs. Guss. Mrs. B. F. White, of Huntington, and Mrs. Eunice Brown, of Institute, were in the city Friday of last week Nation's Capital Attorney L. G. Gregory sailed from New York Saturday for a ten weeks' journey to Egypt and the Holy Land to study at close range biblical history and to learn more of the Bahai religion, of which he is the chief exponent among the colored people of this vicinity. The spring reception of the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University will be held at Odd, Fellows' Hall on Tuesday evening, April 18. Israel Baptist Church will observe the anniversary of the enacipation of the slaves in the District of Columbia on the evening of the 17th of April. R. W. Thompson will be the speaker of the occasion. Rev. J. H. Burkels pastor of Israel Church. Following the wedding of Mr. Al. F. Watts and Miss Estelle Cash on the stage of the Howard Theater last Tuesday evening, a reception in their honor was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Henson, 645 Florida Ao. N.W. The associates of the happy couple in the Black Patti company pere present. Col. Judson w. Lyons is now in Augusta, Ga., but will return to open another vigorous campaign for the passage, of the bill to reimburse the depositors of the Freedmen's bank. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson denies that he is the author of editorials published in the Atlanta Independent criticising the appointment of Register Napier. He says the paper stating such to be a fact is grossly in error. There is comparative peace in the public schools of the District. Dr. W. A. White, superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane, is in a "peck of trouble" because of the escape of a bunch of crazy folks and charges of cruel and inhuman conduct on the part of the attendants, and other things equally as bad. The colored people do not care what happens to Dr. White, since he weakened on the lecture proposition, yielding to the prejudices of a set of cads, whose "social standing" would not stand the strain of listening to lectures in the same room with students from the medical department of Howard University. "It's a long lane that has no turn. SEGREGATION BILL ADVANCED. First Brauch Passes West Ordinance By Strict Party Vote. Baltimore, Maryland, March 28.—Clothed, in legal armor which its supporters hope will withstand a test in the highest courts, the West segregation ordinance last night passed the First Branch City Council by a vote of 13 to 6. The most spirited speech made yesterday in connection with the measure was by Councilman Cummings, who said: "Before casting my final vote against this ordinance I feel compelled, in justice to myself and on behalf of the 90,000 people of my race in this city, again to register my protest against its passage. 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Knights or Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- cates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH; Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. SET THE LUNGE? Gear THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1911. REPUBLICAN MUNICIPAL TICKET For Member Board of Affairs O. A. PETTY. For Member Common Council. First Ward— R. S. JARRETT E. J. RICHARDSON. Second Ward— S. P. RICHMOND. S. C. BUTLER. Third Ward— GEORGE MEDLEY. FRITZ NUNNENKAMP. Fourth Ward— E. A. RIPLEY. J. GLUCK. Fifth Ward— PHILIP NEARMAN. J. FRED ENGLERT. Sixth Ward— EDWARD BURDETTE. F. J. DANIELS. Seventh Ward— C. H. GEBHART. L. D. VICKERS. Eighth Ward— A. E. SCHERR. LEROY CLFMENS. Ninth Ward— FRIEND COCHRAN. O. A. DEVINNEY. Tenth Ward— JOHN ISAACS. C. W. EAGLER. THE CITY ELECTION. With a Republican, Democratic, Socialist, Independent Republican, Peoples' and Citizens' ticket in field to choose from on the 17th of next month, surely no shade of political opinions will be without representation in the municipal election, nor does any lack adherents, now. In fact, there is such a diversity of opinion, as reflected by the tickets named, that the average voter will experience considerable difficulty when the time comes to make a selection. As The Advocate sees it, the plain duty of the voter, tired of the manner in which the city's affairs have been conducted during the past two years, is to cast his ballot for that candidate for the Board of Affairs who stands the best show to win. It is very generally conceded that Mr. Bedell will have a walk over. He is, therefore, eliminated. But another must be chosen, and either he or Mr. Bedell will in the course of time become mayor. It is within the power of the Republicans of the city to select the other man, if they will waite their forces. The question is whether they will do it or not. Many of them are opposing the regular Republican nominee because he fell from grace during the last campaign. Others have allied themselves with the Citizens' or People's party because he does not take a stand on the liquor question. Neither of these objections, reduced to its last analysis, has any weight. If the gentleman who heads the Republican ticket was so objectionable, why did not the forces now opposing him because of his "irregularity" put up a candidate against him in the primary election? To the writer's personal knowledge, strong support was tendered another if he would consent to run. He feared, even though he should be nominated, less the election officials selected by the Democratic ring favor the present incumbent. He refused, and it was doubtless this consideration which prevented other candidates from coming forward. This fear, however, did not deter Mr. Petty. He was willing to take his chance and won the nomination by default. Hoving won without opposition in the primary, can any Republican repudiate him? The liquor question has no part nor parcel in the present campaign. Given an opportunity last fall to record their wishes as to a "wet or dry town," the voters of Charleston gave the saloons over a thousand majority. True. It was not a municipal election, but prohibition was the paramount issue, and prohibition lost. And there is a stronger reason why the liquor question should not be injected at this time. By act of the recent Legislature, the people of this city will soon have an opportunity to settle this matter at the polls when the complexion of parties and the personality of candidates will not perplex. This paper had hoped that after the disastrous defeat of last fall, the white Republicans would get together and present a solid front to the Democrats at this election. This they have failed to do. So it again becomes the duty of the colored voters to save what they can out of the wreck which threatens. They can best do this by voting the straight Republican ticket. The terms of settlement of the firemen's strike on the Queen & Crescent Railroad are a distinct victory for right and the Negro. By the agreement entered into Saturday last, the strike is declared off at once, the strikers are to be reinstated within fifteen days with seniority standing and rights, no prejudice; Negro fireman are not to be employed, north of Oakdale, Tenn. The percentage of Negro fireman on the Third District, between Chattanooga and Oakdale, Tenn. hereafter shall not exceed "that of January 1, 1911; Negro fireman are not to have more than half of the passenger or preferred freight runs, and are not to be assigned to these runs unless entitled thereto by seniority and fitness for such service, and any question that shall arise and cannot be settled by the road and the men can be appealed by either side to Judge Martin A. Knapp, of the Commerce Court. The contention of the strikers was that the services of Negroes as firemen should be confined to local and slow freight trains and on yard engines. Had they been successful the economic progress of the Negro would have been seriously impeded. As it is, considerable harm has been done. The relations between the white and black firemen have been irreparably strained, and the movement to, bar the Negro from all but menial labor has been forwarded. Speaking to the Negroes of Atlanta last month, President Taft said: "The secret of the solution of the problem of the South is education, primary and industrial". At that very time this strike was on, and industrial education, one of the President's factors in the solution of the South's problem caused it. The whites saw that industrially educated blacks stood in their way to lucrative employment; and they forthwith attempted to remove the stumbling block. This leads to the observation that industrial education, the accumulation of wealth uprightness nor meekness, nor all of them when exercised only by the Negro portion of the population of the South is a solvent of the problem of the races. It begins to look as if greater results would be accomplished if the whites could get the benefit of some of the advice which every speaker seems to feel duty bound to give a Negro audience. NO SEPARATION By a vote which was so overwhelming as to be almost unanimous, the Negro Methodist who make up the Washington Conference have decided against withdrawal from the mother church. In the reasons assigned for so voting the question of finance does not appear, but it had its weight none the less. The one hundred and forty-five who voted against separation have evidently compared the condition of the exchequer of their denomination with the condition of the exchequers of those denominations composed wholly of and dominated by Negroes. The comparison was anything but favorable to the latter. There was a fatness of liabilities and a leanness of assets which gave them pause. Separation from the main body meant a diminution of receipts and an increase of disoursements. Another establishment would call for bishops and other high-salaried officers. The denominational schools would be dependent wholly upon the Negro churches, and there was a probability that the property of these as well as of the churches would revert, by a strict construction of the law, to the parent organization. Is there any wonder then that Rev. Lyon's proposal me such a Waterloo? If it had been Jack Johnson whom he ossaulted, instead of Booker Washington, Ulrich, who is lauded as a hero by some, would be mounned, as a martyr. BRICKBATS AND FOUQUETS. Editor J. C. Gillmer, of the Charleston, (W. Va.) Advocate is of the opinion that Washington City is shy on business genius, but when it comes to getting up swell banquets, it is "there with the goods."—Florida Sentinel. The eloquent "Quill Driver" of the Advocate is "conn' in some moh." He seems to think that we are taking the opposition of the Advocate to the Editor's Conference to heart. We didn't know the Advocate really opposed it. We are glad to have the fact acknowledged even at this late date. Belated honestly is better than no honesty at all. Truth to tell as far as we were able to discern the Advocate was a "fence-rider" in this matter. It blew hot and cold. It seemed to veil its real intention, if any it had, with conjunction and modifying clauses and finally completely lost itself in the meshes of the subjunctive mode on this question. But as our friend says "Let the dead bury the dead." Now lets see if he is willing to follow his own injunction in this matter. Our old friend S. B. Moon has to bed us of the honor of a further reply in his article on another page, entitled "Knockers and Barkers." We are just now and here concerned with another little matter accredited to and acknowledged by the Advocate. In the last issue it bewailed the fact of certain presentations on 250 Students registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute in the Fall term of 1910. Ten States and Africa were represented. WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE Is the largest and best equipped school in the state for the education of the Negro Youths. 14 courses offered. The school is in the most flourishing Negro community in the state. Healthful climate. No Saloons. the program at the closing of the Bramwell school, McDowell County was so firmly imbeded in the mind of the gentleman that he, accredited Bramwell to McDowell County when it is in Mercer. In an attempt to rectify the matter the Advocate goes on to take a slap at Kinnibal saying, "Kinnibal is in Mercer County," when the fact is Kinnibal is in McDowell County. It might be beneficial for the editor of the Advocate, who is our very good friend by the way, to lay off a day and make a trip over on this side of the mountain and take a look around as the boys say. Some where we read in a book that there are fifty five counties in the state of West Virginia and that would make fifty-four more outside of Kanawha. While none of them could possible compare with Kanawha, yet some of them are what you might call "real right down communities both in point of intellect and general standing," as Bill Nye was wont to say. Of course if a visit can't be had from our good friend Geographies can be had for $1.25 and State Histories are cheap, to say nothing of the fact that either of them, we doubt not, can be had for reference out of the State Library, merely for the trouble of the getting. We might feel to pardon any other man from making mistakes similar to these, but a mza from the County of Kanawha, NEVER!—McDonald Times FOR BISHOP R. C. RANSOM. Since some weeks ago The Age suggested the propriety of clereting to the Board of Bishops the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom. The Negro press has been rather free in its comments respecting the Bishopric, and led by the able Charleston Advocate, whose editor is neither tool nor fool, many good men have criticized the Age for presenting New York's great preacher, The Advocate resurrected a lot of old charges against Dr. Ransom and challenged us to disprove them, when it is established everywhere among law-abiding peoples that it is no burden upon the accused to prove his innocence. The accuser must establish the guilt of the accused. We do not fight over this, and we are pleased to meet the challenge of the Advocate, and of all everywhere who may honestly inquire into the fitness of Dr. Ransom for a high office in the church exaggerated, as he himself says, out of all proportion to its warrant. Our silence under fire and questions has been due to our desire to gather and present the facts involved in the dispute. In another place in this issue of The Age is a statement from Dr. Ransom which covers the disagreeable matter which is the substance of the controversy. It must have been painful to Dr. Ransom to go over the happenings of the period when good men stirred up anger by grievous words, and the race was feverish with criticisms. Better than The Age could ever do it, by pleadings or eloquence or advocacy. Dr. Ransom, in simple language, states his own case. Let every honest man read what he has written, and then ask himself if the preacher deserves the respect of his fellows, and if his qualities of mind and heart being everywhere conceded, he deserves promotion in the great church whose foremost pulpitheer he is. What are the facts? Dr. Ransom was not unduly intimate with any white woman, on a train or anywhere else. Brutal white men did set upon him and beat him, not because he spoke courteously to a woman, but because he was a passenger in a pullman car. The conductor of the tran, thought powerless to interfere, advised Dr. Ransom to call upon him for assistance if he should decide to take his grievances to the courts. He was not drunk when he got to Normal, Dr. Council, never at brave man—but green be the grass above his grave—did not meet Dr. Ransom, and, influenced by the newspaper reports of what had occurred, was affraid to meet him at all. But why go over all this? If there be other words necessary. Edited by W. E. BURGHARDT DUBOIS Circulation: November, 1,000; April, 10,000 Articles by Charles Edward Russell, Oswald Garrison Villard and William Stanley Braithwaite The Independent A STAUNCH FRIEND OF THE NEGRO THE INDEPENDENT was founded in 1848 as a Weekly Magazine to secure the freedom of American slaves. In the sixty-two years that have followed, it has always been the friend and champion of the Negro Race. We have printed frequent articles from prominent Negroes, and have closely followed their activities and successes. This attitude has cost us many thousand subscribers, but we have the courage of our own convictions. We feel we are publishing a Magazine that every Negro should read. SEND $1.00 FOR SIX MONTHS To acquaint you with the character and policy of THE INDEPENDENT, we shall be glad to accept a six months subscription for one dollar. Our regular price is $3 a year. We believe that by reading THE INDEPENDENT you will realize our fair attitude and position. Remember, THE INDEPENDENT is an illustrated Weekly Magazine, and that you will therefore receive 26 copies for about four cents each. Use this blank. Enclosed find One Dollar for which please send me THE INDEPENDENT every week for Six Months. THE ADVOCATE students registered Virginia Colored In 1910. Ten States are Term Begins THE MINIA COLORED largest and best equip ate for the educati nths. is offered. The scho rishing Negro com Healthful clima information address PRILLERMAN , Institute, read the letter from a man who never tells a lie either in Georgia or Illinois. Unsolicitedly Bishop Turner wrote Dr. Ransom that Councill, sick to death did not want to die without repairing a grave injury he had done to Dr. Ransom. Through Bishop Turner Mr. Councill requested Dr. Ransom to come again to Normal. Dr. Ransom properly refused. If Dr. Ransom has been in other places as effective in his public and denominational work as he has been in his labors in New York, his record is beyond reproach. The Age presents him for the Bishopric, because we know him in his private and public life to be a gentleman, a Christian, a leader, and the greatest preacher his church, or any other church, may now claim. In respect of this, The Age may have misgivings as to other men and forces, but we know that John C. Gilner, of the Advocate, in whatever he has written with respect to Dr. Ransom, has sought only the truth, for he deals justly with men and problems. The Age does not recede from THE Edited by W. E. BU Circulation: November, its position in believing in and in sisting upon a clean ministry. Baltimore, March 29—According to the opinions expressed by leading members of the Galilean Fishermen, the outlook is most hopeful for the order, after the receivership for the National Grand Tabernacle shall have been lifted. Attorneys C. C. Fitzgerald and W. C. McCard, the receivers, have just returned from Hampton, Va., where they went to look into the affairs of the endowment department of the order, the $22,000, liabilities caused Grand Treasurer Joseph P. Evans to apply for the receivership. National Grand Ruler Columbus Gordon, of this city, also expresses himself hopeful of the future of the order. Galjean Fisherman have a bright future. 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Another printed matter write to CITY BANK Pleston Interesting Data About Matters Not Generally Known SOME TABLES THAT TALK Even figures are sometimes interesting, not only to the parties directly interested but to the average reader who gives sufficient attention to matters of general interest as to have some idea of what is really done by those who have to think to accomplish results. The recent session of the legislature added several new judicial circuits. In but one instance was there any real objection, and in that particular case no change was made. A general redistricting did not prevail nor did all the bills, seeking to create new circuits, pass and become laws, but a number of new ones were created. Auditor Darst some time ago compiled a list of all the cases—chancery, civil and criminal—each separately—of which he could receive reports from the counties of the State. The figures given below are the total of all these cases, or in other words, a recapitulation of the data gathered by the auditor, and include the cases commenced in the various counties during the year ending September 30, 1910, and also the cases that were decided during that period and the number pending at the end of that period. There are few persons who have any idea of the number of cases that are commenced in the courts of the State, or in their own county. In McDowell county 1,038 cases were commenced during that period and 932 were decided. This was the largest number both as to the number commenced and the number decided during that year. The total number of cases in Ohio county are not given, for the reason that the criminal cases were not available for this table, but they are not expected to equal McDowell, where the criminal alone were 744. The largest aggregate number of chancery and civil cases was in Kanawha, where they totalled 538. Omitting all the cases from Braxton and no figures of the criminal cases from Ohio and Raleigh counties, the following interesting table is the result, showing what the judges of the courts have been doing: County. Commenced. Pending. Decided. Barbour 318 207 329 Berkeley 100 330 97 Boone 129 161 157 Brooke 118 55 54 Cabell 813 1085 719 Calhoun 76 179 92 Clay 144 178 176 Doddridge 75 212 102 Fayette 438 556 344 Gilmer 79 117 177 Grant 26 87 24 Greenbrier 125 242 142 Hampshire 83 154 101 Hancock 83 38 108 Hardy 80 85 76 Harrison 605 523 759 Jackson 151 266 162 Jefferson 108 73 32 Kanawha 852 1257 777 Lincoln 431 214 217 Lewls 177 360 202 Logan 361 254 107 Marion 725 692 477 Marshall 173 94 79 Mason 157 197 176 Mercer 295 503 375 Mineral 118 150 86 Mingo 750 543 192 Monongalia 394 178 216 Monroe 151 60 91 Morgan 53 130 96 McDowell 1038 378 932 Nicholas 205 776 134 Ohio 379 511 297 Pendleton 93 127 74 Pleasants 55 86 64 Pogahontas 162 558 148 Preston 233 360 169 Putnam 154 270 94 Raleigh 292 181 203 Randolph 663 650 571 Ritchie 133 205 164 Roane 140 103 52 Summers 235 265 211 Taylor 184 340 229 Tucker 379 570 114 Tyler 111 221 139 Upshur 214 381 176 Wayne 406 460 208 Webster 188 99 89 Wetzel 234 314 281 Wirt 112 119 43 Wood 720 291 533 Wyoming 283 189 94 WICKERSHAM TO ADDRESS NEW ENGLAND JEWELERS Providence, R. L., March 30.—The New England Jewelers and Silversmiths' Association, which entertained President Taft last year, has provided for noted speakers at its annual banquet hero Saturday night. Among those who will be heard are Attorney General Wickersham, ex- Congressman J. Adam Bode of Minnesota and Prof. William P. Shepherd of Columbia University. DRESSES 500 DRESSES MUST BE SO LOWERING OF PRICES, SO THAT BE LEFT. $12.98 Buy $22.50 FOULARD OR MESSALINE HIGH NECK OR LOW NECK, L SLEEVE. POSITIVELY EXCLUS TO GET YOUR CHOICE. $12 $9.95 for Dresses THIS IS GREATEST OPPORT ITIVELY NOTHING LIKE IT BE Select Any Dress $1 and All You Have 500 DRESSES MUST BE SOLD IN 5 DAYS. DETERMINED LOWERING OF PRICES. SO THAT NOT ONE GARMENT WILL BE LEFT. $12.98 Buys a Beautiful FOULARD OR MESSALINE, DARK OR EVENING SHADE, HIGH NECK OR LOW NECK, LONG SLEEVEES OR K I M O N A SLEEVE. POSITIVELY EXCLUSIVE STYLES. COME EARLY TO GET YOUR CHOICE. $12.98 $9.95 for Dresses From $15 to $18 THIS IS GREATEST OPPORTUNITY EVER OFFERED. POSITIVELY NOTHING LIKE IT BEFORE. Select Any Dress $15 to $18 and All You Have to Pay is $9.95 $2.98 THE CENTRAL BA THE MAIN THE CENTRAL BANK PLAN WAS THE MAIN TOPIC DISCUSSED AT BANQUET LAST NIGHT OF THE BANKERS OF GROUP 4, THIS STATE T. J. Davis, of Cincinnati, Was Chief Speaker OTHERS TOO TOOK PART The regular semi-yearly meeting of the Fourth Group of West Virginia Bankers came to a close last night with a banquet at the Kanawha hotel at which about forty members and guests were present. At the conclusion of a very dielectable menu, Senator W. E. Chilton arose as toastmaster and with a few witty remarks of felicitation and welcome, in which he highly complimented the work of the bankers of West Virginia for the active part they had taken in the development of the State, introduced the principal speaker of the evening, Mr. T. J. Davis, a prominent banker of Cincinnati, Mr. Davis was asked to speak on the topic of "The Central Bank," the establishment of which is advocated by Senator Aldrich in the measure known as the "Aldrich Central Bank Bill." Change in Banking System. In speaking of the subject Mr. Davis, who has devoted a great deal of time and study to the question and particularly to the methods used by foreign countries, began his address by comparing these methods with those of our own country. He stated that in his opinion the banking system of the United States would sooner or later be modeled after that system now in use by other countries. A close study of our present system has demonstrated that there is a lack of coherence, due chiefly to the peculiar unit of action characteristic of our banks. This lack of coherence is made manifest when our present system allows credit to pile up until there is not enough available currency to reserve against it; a crash comes, each bank tries its best to protect itself and a panic is the result. Mr. Davis further stated that to correct this evil, there must be a central bank, or "fountain head," as it were. This principle is included in the Aldrich bill, which provides for a central bank in which every bank in the country has an interest. This central bank is to have the power to issue its own note acceptable anywhere. The bill further provides that the United States be divided into fifteen districts, each bank to have a vote in electing a part of the directorate, regardless of its capital, while a certain number of the directors are to be elected by these banks --- $5.00 SILK MESSALENE SKIRTS, ASSORTED SHADES. ON SALE COLD IN 8 DAYS. DETERMINED AT NOT ONE GARMENT WILL. Is a Beautiful Dress DARK OR EVENING SHADES, LONG SLEEVES OR KIMONA SIVE STYLES. COME EARLY $2.98 From $15 to $18 ATTUNITY EVER OFFERED. POS- SEYEOR. 15 to $18 $9.95 to Pay is WHERE. 79c BANK PLAN WAS TOPIC DISCUSSED according to the number of shares held by each bank. To Have Big Directorate. The central bank is to be capitalized at $150,000,000 and is to have a directorate of 45 members. The President is to select the governors and several directors, and part of the directorate is to consist of farmers and other commercial men not bankers. It is further intended that the various sub-treasuries of the country be made branches of this central bank and that in time of need a message to a sub-treasury will be answered by an amount of currency to meet the emergency. All of the banks are to deposit their gold here, creating the largest amount of gold concentrated at any point in the world. The scattered condition of the gold at present makes a severe money stringency which results in panics. Mr. Davis advocated a feeling of more confidence among the banks of today and said that the central bank would create this feeling and result in a great development of legitimate enterprises which are now retarded. Some Other Features. In comparing the system of this country with that of foreign countries, the speaker stated that the United States banks are not empowered to accept time drafts. Foreign countries have this power and the custom results in great aid to its exporters in placing their goods in foreign countries. Another good feature of the Aldrich bill is that it will enlarge the powers of the national banks by permitting them to establish saving banks, have trust and fiduciary relations and loan on real estate. This proposed bill will result sooner or later in a uniform banking system for the banks of the United States. Other Speakers At the conclusion of Mr. Davis' remarks Mr. Mont J. Goebel, cashier of the Fifth-Third National Bank of Cincinnati, was called upon by the toastmaster. Mr. Goebel responded in a few words in which he declared himself in favor of the Aldrich bill Senator Price was next called upon as a "lawyer, business man and banker." In a few words Mr. Price spoke of the evils which now exist in the present day banking system and declared himself in favor of any legislation which would correct them Ex-Governor Dawson, called upon to balance the Democratic speech made by Mr. Price, briefly pointed out the evils that now exist and stated that something must be done to correct them. Mr. Fred M. Staunton was next referred to as "The Tall Sycamore or Mill Creek," and when asked to address the assembly very nicely passed the honor on to Hon. J. E. Chilton. In his usual witty manner Mr. Chilton expressed himself as satisfied with the present banking system, but declared that he wanted to see son, arrangement perfected by which the people of West Virginia could use the vast natural resources as collateral where now it is worth practically nothing and that it could be used as collateral in place of the railroad bonds which everybody knows were 1. 30-INCH TAFFETA, $1.00 YARD KIND, BLACK ONLY, WHILE IT LASTS HANDSOME, TAILOR MADE TAN, GREY MIXTURE, SILK-L STRICTLY TAILORED, ON SALE $14.99 $15.00 SER IN TAN, CREAM, BLUE, BLACK COLLARS TRIMMED WITH BLACK SALE $12.99 = ALL HATS T never issued with any idea of being paid. Dr. Robins followed Mr. Chilton and expressed his desire to see some centralization of local banks. Mr. Joe Hill expressed himself in a gratifying manner concerning the interest exhibited by the bankers and the pleasure their presence afforded to all. At this conclusion of his remarks Mr. Hill announced that the next meeting of the bankers wont be held at White Sulphur in July. The business meeting held yesterday afternoon at the Kanawha, was called to order at 3 o'clock by F. M. Staunton, chairman, and the following program, with the exception of the topic "Legislation" by Mr. Mason Matthews, president of the Bank of Lewisburg, was carried out. Mr. Matthews was unavoidably absent and his subject was placed before the meeting for general discussion. Other topics discussed by individuals, on which a general discussion followed, were: Interest on Deposits—Keep It Down—John L. Dickinson, cashier Kanawha Valley Bank. The Postal Savings Banks. Will They Effect Us? Co-Operation of Banks for Mutual Protection—S. V., Matthews, State Bank Commissioner. The Aldrich Currency Bill—T. J. Davis, cashier First National Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio. The election of officers for the ensuing year was held and the following members were elected: President, D. L. Prichard; secretary, J. C. Morrison. NEW JAPANESE BATTLESHIP Tokio, March 30.—The new Japanese battleship Sottau, one of the most formidable fighting machines of the new Japanese navy, was successfully launched today. The vessel will have a displacement of 20,800 tons and will carry twelve 12-inch guns and ten 10-inch guns in her main armament. Chicago, March 30.—Wheat close at 86 7-8, corn 47 3-4, oats 30 1-2. Our BIG S Our purchases make this sale on for your spring e under the market. If you can use a c if you need a Rup under. Carpets, Rugs, Mattings, Linoleums Shades, Awnings save from $5.00 Rugs alone. Small lots of Lace Table Oil Cloths Floor Oil Cloths Awnings for rest Examine our Wit Watch T SOLOF'S 230 Capitol Street SUIT DEPARTMENT $20.00 SUITS at $14.95 HANDSOME TAILOR MADES IN LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE, TAN, GREY MIXTURE, SILK LINED. HARIT BACK SKIRTS, STRICTLY TAILORED, ON SALE $15.00 SERGE COATS IN TAN, CREAM, BLUE, BLACK AND WHITE SERGE, SAILOR COLLARS TRIMMED WITH BLACK SILK, OTHERS PLAIN. ON SALE $12.98 ALL HATS TRIMMED FREE LAWN KIMONAS, FULL LENGTH, ASSORTEL COLORS, ON SALE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET Our purchases for Spring have been heavy and we make this sale on new, bright, desirable merchandise for your spring cleaning, giving you values 25 per cent under the market value. Many items one-third off. If you can use a carpet, we have it 25 per cent under. If you need a Rug, we can give you one 25 per cent under. If you want Matting, it is yours, 25 to 50 per cent under, viz: 10c, 14c and 19c while they last. Can you use Lace Curtains? One-third to one-half off. If you can use Linoleums, we have the best 47 1-2c. Also we have the 4-yard Cork Linoleums best in the world. Heavy Inlaid Linoleums for Stores, bath rooms, etc. 1000 Door and Hearth Rugs, closing less than cost of the yardage. 50 Full Size Room Rugs from $8.00 to $15.00, you can save from $5.00 to $10.00 on our prices this sale on Rugs alone. Small lots of Lace Curtains one-half of regular prices Table Oil Cloths 10cand 15c while it lasts. Floor Oil Cloths 25c for the 40c grade. Awnings for residences or stores, send for estimates. Examine our Wilton and Velvet Room Rugs. Watch This Space For Special Prices DANIELS IN LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE, NED. HABIT BACK SKIRTS, E 4.98 RGE COATS AND WHITE SERGE, SAILOR CK SILK, OTHERS PLAIN. ON 2.98 RIMMED. FREE = PURE LINEN TABLE DAMASK, 64 AND 70-IN WIDE, WORTH 50c, ASSORTED PATTERNS, ON SALE LEPROSY CURE NOW CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MODERN POSSIBILITIES Washington, March 30.—The announcement of Dr. Duval, of Tulane University, New Orleans, that he had successfully inoculated Japanese dancing mice with the bacillus of leprosy has attracted much interest among scientists in Washington, especially those employed by the government. Such an achievement, hardly less important than the already accomplished growth of the bacillus on artificial media, would be a notable progress toward the discovery of a serum for the prevention of leprosy. In the absence of official confirmation of Dr. Duval's claim, no comment was offered by Washington scientists who have studied leprosy. Dr. Duval is regarded as an eminently competent and reliable worker, and probably was assured of his successful experimentation before he made its results public. He had already accomplished the growth of the bacillus of leprosy, his achievements being of slightly later date than the first announced by Dr. Clegg, now of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, and the subsequent achievements by Dr. Currie and Dr. Brinkerhoff, of the Service. Doctors in Hawaii. Drs. Clegg, Currie and Brinkerhoff, who have accomplished so much in the cultivation of the bacillus lepra, are at the Leprosy Investigation Station of the service at Kalawao, Molokal, Hawaii, the country most infected with leprosy. The problem there is acute and the station, established in 1905, has had more and better opportunities for the investigation of the disease, easily the most fearful in the popular mind, than any other institution in the world. Leprosy became a public problem in Hawaii in 1863, when the spread ale Begins And for Spring have been heavy and we new, bright, desirable merchandise cleaning, giving you values 25 per cent value. Many items one-third off. laupet, we have it 25 per cent under. we can give you one 25 per cent ing, it is yours, 25 to 50 per cent un- 14c and 19c while they last. 75c EMBROIDERY AT 49c. BEAUTIFUL SKIRT FLOUNCING IN DAINTY PATTERNS, ON SALE AT 49c ONE WOULD THINK IT WAS THE END OF SUMMER INSTEAD OF BEFORE EASTER, THE WAY WE'RE SELLING THESE NEWEST AND CLEVEREST SPRING HATS. BUT WE KNOW OUR BUSINESS—BEEN AT IT FOR YEARS AND SHOULD EVERY DELIGHTED CUSTOMER NOW MEANS A HALF DOZEN NEW CUSTOMERS LATER ON. NEW HELMET MODES, PLENTY. $6.00 MANY PLACES, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY of the disease among the native population alarmed the community. Since 1865 the policy of segregation has been pursued with varying degrees of thoroughness. Lepers were first sent to the leper settlement on the island of Molokai in 1866. The number of patients segregated there each year since has varied from 27 to 558, the average being 146 and the total being 5,853 for the forty years following 1866. Conceal Disease. When the first census of the territory of Hawaii under American rule was made in 1900 there were 37,635 Hawaiians, of whom 951 were lepers in seclusion. In other words, 1 in 40 persons was a leper. How many persons suffering from the disease concealed the fact cannot be known. That they did and do conceal it and that their friends and kinsmen help them to conceal it is a fact; they spread the isolation which is not only absolute but permanent. Though cases of leprosy in the United States are not infrequent, they are not alarmingly numerous. They have been confined almost wholly to the seaboard. The possible transmission of the disease by files and mosquitoes is a phase of the subject that is receiving especial attention at this time. That such a transmission is possible is believed by several scientists, but the data now available are not regarded as permissive of a positive statement. Athletic Clubs.—No boy can be a fine athlete, football, baseball or basketball player, runner, jumper, or gymnast, who weakens his heart and poisons his blood by cigarette smoking. Prof. Mike Donovan, director of the New York Athletic Club, gives this testimony: "To do any athletic work at all, tobacco must be absolutely tabooed. Smoking injures the nerves, softens the muscles and weakens the stomach." Colleges—Tobacco and, scholarships are not friends. They cannot go together, says Dr. J. W. Seaver, of Yale College. "Cut out cigarettes or leave school," is the official mandate that has been issued by the faculty of Cornell College. The principal of Men's Wear We will give you an opportunity that only comes with one of Daniels' Sales to buy Men's Furnishings—catch our prizes—pass it along—we have the goods to back up every figure. 1000 pieces Men's Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, 25c, 6 for $1.00. 1000 pieces Men's Medium Weight Flexible Wearers, 50 each, 4 pieces for $1.75. Men's Silk or Mercerized Shirts and Drawers, 75c, worth $1.50. Large line Men's Work Shirts, 3 for $1.00; this Sale, 44c each. 500 Men's Dress Shirts, some with and some without collars, nearly all sizes, closing 25c, these are discarded styles worth up to $1.00. The best 50c Soft Shirt. The best Silk Pongee dollar Shirt on the market. Wool Shirts, this sale 98c, formely $2.00, till closed. 1000 pieces Neckwear, 50c values, 25c or 3 for 50c. 1000 pairs Men's 1-2 Hose, 4 for 25c or 4 for 50c. 500 pairs Pure Silk HalfHose, this sale 25c pair. 500 pairs Men's Spliced Sole, this sale $2.50 dozen. 500 pairs Suspenders, 5c, 10c and 20c. Men's Sample Hats 98c, worth up to $3.00. Boys' and Children's Hats and Caps, large stock. Overall, all grades, Khaki Pants the best, 75c this sale $2.98 IS THE END OF SUMMER IN R. THE WAY WE'RE SELLING LATE SPRING HATS. BUT WE NOT IT FOR YEARS AND SHOULD NOW MEANS A HALF DOZEN LENTY. $6.00 MANY PLACES. SURDAY 98 Sailors IN THE LATEST TURN UP OR 8c CESS KAYSERS LONG SILK GLOVES, ALL COLORS. ON SALE 79c the schools in Kenosha, Wis., has issued an order that all users of cigarettes must be expelled from schools, as the influence of the smokers on other boys is decidedly bad. The proprietors of the Spencerian Business College, say: "We refuse to receive users of tobacco in our institution, because it is our experience in teaching more than 500,000 young people, that cigarettes bring shattered nerves, mental weakness, stunted growth and general physical and moral degeneracy." 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 Shinley President Suspenders are comfortable and economical for the working man or business man. Light, Medium or Extra Heavy Weights Extra Lenghts 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. Not Over '10 Days an opportunity that only comes with sales to buy Men's Furnishings—catch it along—we have the goods to back Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, 25c, and Young Men's Spring Clothes of the Highest Style and Character. A OPEN EVENINGS HOME PHONE 1063 EDIT IF YOU W Washington Conference Washington Conference (Special to The Advocate) Lynneburgh, Va. March 27—The withdrawal of Negro members from the Methodist Episcopal church, proposed by Rev. Ernest Lyca, late American minister to Liberia, now pastor of a Baltimore church, does not meet the approval of the pastors and delegates in attendance upon the Washington conference of that church now in session here. By a vote of 145 for and B. NUFORM CORSETS THE Nuform is a popular priced corset, modeled on lines that per- W.B. NUFORM CORSETS lect your figure. It defines graceful bust, waist and hip lines and fits at the back. The range of shapes is so varied, every figure can be fitted with charming result. All Nuform Corsets are made of serviceable fabrics—both heavy and light weight—daintly trimmed and well tailored. Your dealer will supply you with the model best suited to your figure. Nuform, Style 478. (As pictured). For average figures. Medium low bust, extra skirt length over abdomen and hips. Made of durable coutil and light weight batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 18 to 30. Price, $1.00. Nuform, Style 485. For average and well developed figures. Medium bust, extra length over hips, back and abdomen. Coutil and batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 18 to 30. Price, $1.50. form, Style 488. For average and well developed fig- unique coat construction over hips, back and abdomen, comfort with modish lines. Made of excellent coil use supporters. Sizes 19 to 30. Price, $2.00. Sold At All Stores N BROS., Makers, 34th St. & Broadway, New York T AND HAZLEWOOD UNDERTAKERS GARRETT, LICENSED EMBALMER prices when we can furnish you with the same goods for less money. We carry a large empt ambulance service. Open day and night. Nuform, Style 488. For average and well developed figures. Unique coat construction over hips, back and abdomen, insuring comfort with modish lines. Made of excellent couil and batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 19 to 30. Price, $2.00. Sold At All Stores WEINGARTEN BROS., Makers, 34th St. & Broadway, New York GARRETT AND HAZLEWOOD UNDERTAKERS GARRETT AND HAZLEWOOD UNDERTAKERS ARTHUR L. GARRETT, LICENSED EMBALMER Why pay large prices when we can furnish you with the same quality of service and goods for less money. We carry a large stock of goods. Prompt ambulance service. Open day and night. --- 1911 SPRING STYLES Nur ures. U insuring co and batiste. H WEINGARTER Bell Phone 336. Home Phone 328. SPRING OPENING LIBERTY CREDIT CO. All Ready For Easter With the most magnificent display of Men's, Women's and Childrens Spring Apparel ever recorded in the history of this store or any other store; a style showing that will astound every one that views it not only on account of great variety of styles shown but on the beauty of the display as well. Whatever your dress ambition, it will be met here Saturday. Men's Spring Clothes Every style, every material, every shade, every size. You can't find any better made clothes of any of the swell shops in town, simply because good clothes can not be made better, even at double the price we ask. Just investigate this statement. It is almost needless to say they are all-wool materials. Men's Spring Suits $15.00 to $30.00] SWELL EASTER MILLINERY AN EXPOSITION OF BEAUTY AND INDIVIDUALITY AWAITS YOU TOMORROW. A showing of, new models, unequaled by any display in town. Each hat a triumph of the designer's and milliner's art. three against strong resolutions were adopted scouting the idea and expressing confidence in the parent body. Those voting in the negative were Rev. Lyon, D. C. Shaw and Rev. J. D. Chavis. The resolutions, which were written by Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, are: The Washington Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in its forty-eighth annual session assembled in the city of Lynchburg, Va. March 22nd, 1911 sends greetings to its membership, lay and clerical, throughout the land to wit: We thank God for your faith that grounds itself upon tar-reaching works of mercy and Christlike benevolence and for the devotion that characterizes 609 Summer Street. Charleston, W. Va. 11 your march under the flag of the Methodist Episcopal Church. We look over the past and find our history illuminated with an array of men, whose valour and heroic deeds weave a chaplet of undying fame for their sable brows. We have built up a constituency of 30,000 strong whose church holdings amount to $1,472,246.00 and this added to our school property, gives us a working base of $1,572,246.00. From the day that our American Methodism met in her infancy in a prayer-meeting in the hay loft in New York City and throughout the Pauline journeyings of her first great American Bishop to this very day, we have sustained and do now sustain a vital and integral relation to and constitute a vital and integral relation to and constitute a spiritual unit in the spiritual solidarity of the church of our birth and choice. This relationship and birthright we do not intend to surrender. In these days when the questions of federation and organic union with other Methodisms are under passage way, there is a darkening of counsel and an attempt to mislead the unwary by the multiplication of untempered words as to our relation and prerogatives in our church. The opinion has gained currency in certain quarters that we, the Colored members of our church, are contemplating withdrawing from our church to enter one of the distinctive Colored Methodisms of the land and that our church is contemplating inviting us to withdraw from her fold or is ruthlessly planning to set us aside. To sustain this statement, we refer you to the columns of "The Christian Recorder."—the official organ of the African Methodist Episcopal Church—in a recent publication. That great paper should open its columns to such a statement as appeared therein is an evidence that a greed for proselytizing has unbalanced its reason and destroyed its love for accuracy. We regard such statement as disruptive of our ranks and destructive of our peace and we declare that there is no such official effort or purpose within our church. We further regard such publications as referred to above as unsupported by facts, unbrotherly and violative of the Christian spirit and of interdenominational courtesy. Beloved, to all, who hold such opinions or entertain such discussions or make such attacks, we declare the following to be our deliberate convictions and sincere purpose. First: The Methodist Episcopal church is the church of our faith and love. She has not in her official capacity, or in her official voice or in the general administration of her machinery uttered a single note or taken a single stand, or placed upon her statute books a single act contrary to the spirit of the brotherhood or that may be construed as prejudicial o our highest interest or that looks towards inviting us to leave our father's house. Second: Our great church has a history upon all questions that may be read in every chapter without the suspicion of a charge of double dealing being placed at her doors touching our interests and there is nothing, in the present negotiations for federation or organic union, that may give warrant to the charge that the church is not true to us for that looks to the dismemberment of Episcopal's faithful people. Further, isolated or inciden- Ladies' and Misses' Spring Suits and Dresses More than stylist—these spring suits and dresses have a charm and originality of their own. They are here without limit In variation of materials, designs and colors. You'll wish to see them, and we invite you to come. Ladie's and Misses' Smart Spring Apparel From America's Best Spring Creators tal slights, here and there, can never be regarded by sound thinkers as sufficient grounds for a revolutionary disruption of the peace of a great church or for advocating the segregation of our membership from the church of their choice. Nor will we listen to the destructive voice of this shren. We will not march for such trifles. Third: While it may be said that we have not yet attained unto the full measure of all the prerogatives with in the church that some of our members enjoy; nevertheless by the acts of legislation, we are endowed with full equality in all the privileges and duties of membership and we intend to hold steady and "press with vlogon" unto the mark. We do not believe that the God-fearing men, who have been legislating thus for a generation and more, are in the game of misleading us to follow a jack-o'lantern phantom of spurious equality nor are we deceiving ourselves in our faith in our church and in our devotion to her polity or in our hopes in the future for the Negro people called Methodist Episcopalians. Finally: We send this word of cheer to you "To your tents Oht' Israel" and, "hold that fast which they hast, that no man take thy crown." We are in our father's house and there we abide. And in the words of Martin Luther, the mighty unknot of Esleben before the Diet of Worms, we lift our voice in the fullness of our African enthusiasm and say: "Here we stand, we can do no other. God help us." J. W. E. Bowen, A. Young, S. H. Norwood, B. T. Perkins, G. E. Curry, C. G. Cummings, J. C. Love, M. J. Naylor, W. J. Tyler, V. E. Johnson, G. R. Williams, J. W. Waters, E. P. Moon, G. W. W. Jenkins, Benj. Gross, J. H. Watson, D. Collins, W. C. Thompson, W. A. C. Hughes, E. S. William, J. W. Waters, Jr., J. A. Holmes, J. B. Arter, A. Dennis, J. W. Jenkins, Samuel Aquill, D. L. Washington. Express Confidence in Doctor Washington Washington Annual Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church Voices its Belief in his Moral Integrity. (Special to The Advocate.) Lynchburg, Va., March 28.—The Washington Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which concluded its labors here yesterday, adopted strong resolutions of confidence in the absolute integrity of Dr. Booker T. Washington, who was the victim of a cowardly assault in Washington last week. The resolutions were offered by Dr. Ernest Lyon, and are as follows: "Whereas, the country has been shocked by the account of a cowardly attack upon the person of Dr. Booker T. Washington, the foremost leader of our race in this country; and Whereas, the perpetrator of that deed of which this distinguished man has been the victim is now endeavoring to add insult to injury—the implication of improper conduct; therefore Resolved. That this Washington Annual Conference of the Methodist . Annual Conference of Episcopal Church Belief in his Moral In- better than you ever could before. If you, who live and work in places so remote from satisfactory markets that you can not fully develop the resources of your locality, can be assured of a cheap, uniform parcel post rate that will enable you to send products profitably to any part of the country, you will be better off. If you, the express companies, the jobbers of the transportation-business are driven out of existence by a cheap parcel post, the country will be better off. Finally, if you, the average citizen, who desires a postal service that means your full convenience, can secure an extended parcel post, you will be better off. The April American Boy. Spring and summer, of course, are the seasons when boys expect their reading matter to consist largely of stories and articles which have to do with the great out-of-doors, such as baseball, fishing, camping, boating, swimming, etc., and The American Boy is amply prepared to satisfy such requirements. That front cover cover page of the April number is adorned with a splendid picture (in colors) of a boy of Ancient Greece, being the second of a series of pictures of boys of the ancient world. The contents of the April American Boy will please every reader. The number begins with the opening chapters of a fine serial by Garrard Harris, entitled Joe Weston, Book Farmer. It tells of a boy's pluck and determination combined with the use of up-to-date scientific methods. Bartley, Freshman Pitcher, is continued three more chapters, as are The Young American Privateers and The Gage of Battle. Among the shorter stories are: Maghmood of Calro, a story of Arab boy life; A Preliminary Race, showing how the unexpected does happen, and The Eleven Foot, a bright story of college athletics. A few of the unusually interesting, practical, and instructive articles in this number ARE YOU WORK OR IS YOUR MONEY? If you are working and saving your money in a trunk or hiding it some where, if you are working and saving your day and night whether you are working on money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association the money we could save together and the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have of the main business streets in the city of Herald, the largest daily newspaper publisher office rooms, while the third floor is a large well. After the Charleston building had been dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share agent in your locality about it or write to LET YOUR MONEY PYTHIAN MUTUAL ASS 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 Pythlan 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 L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT Episcopal Church, now a session in Lunchburg, hereby records its implicit confidence in his moral integrity, his Christian character and his high sense of honor, and further that he invites a full, thorough and full investigation of the incident in order that there shall not remain the smallest doubt in the minds of the general public as to his complete vindication as to what we believe to be a snare to catch his feet." A resolution advocating separation of the colored constituency from the general denomination was overwhelmingly voted down. Dr. Lyon, Revs. D. D. Turpeau and D. W. Shaw and other members of the conference have recently advocated that the colored membership secede or form an autonomous church. A. Flerce Night Alarm. is the hourse, startling cough of a child, suddenly attacked by croup. Often it aroused! Lewis Chambiln of Manchester, O., (R. R. No. 2) for their four children, were greatly subject to croup. "Sometimes in severe attacks," he wrote "we were afraid they would die, but since we proved what a certain remedy Dr. King's New Discovery is, we have no fear. LITERARY NOTES The April issue of Success Magazine contains a significant article entitled "The Oregon Idea," describing Oregon's experience in putting the government, in the hands of the people. In "Missionaries to the Soli," Forrest Crissey describes Uncle Sam's method of preaching the gospel of better crops to the farmers of the South. Inis H. Weed, in an article entitled "Daughters of the New South," tells the story of the work done by a group of women toward social betterment in the South. Mary Heaton Vorse, in "A Plea for Pure Fabrics," points out the need of legislation to protect us against the adulteration of cloths. Fiction numbers of interest are "The Man I Might Have Been" by James Oppenheim; "The Turk," by Carolyn Wells; "Janey Takes A Thinking-Part," by Inez Haynes Gilmore; "Easter Bonnets," by Hyman Strunsky and a new "Average Jones" story; "Flashlight," by Samuel Hopkins Adams. Orison Swett Marden's editorial for the month is "The Country Boy's Chance." Everybody's Gain. An extended parcel post means easier and cheaper transmission of commodities. The more easily and cheaply commodities can be exchanged, the better it is for us, says Bannister Merwin in "Success Magazine," all other things considered. An extended parcel post bears "the same relationship to a cramped and limited parcel post that good roads bear to bad roads. If you, the farmer, can send your dairy products, in small quantities, to the city by mail more cheaply than and just as quickly as you now send them by express, you are better off." If you, the merchant in a small town, can order supplies in small quantities and get them cheaply as well as quickly, you are better off. You can keep abreast of the trade 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. The April American Boy. THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1911. comprised. Part I. of The Great American Game, telling of the Spring Training Trip, Its Reason and Object; Part IV. of Useful Hints for the Outdoors Boy, shipwing how to make and use bows and arrows; What Has Happened in April; The Boy Scouts of America, and Part IV of Chicken Farming on a City Lot. Then there are the many regular departments containing a wealth of just the things to give the handy boy pleasure. In addition there are over 60 illustrations. $1.00 a year. The Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit, Mich. IOWA TEACHERS IN SESSION Atlantic, Ia., March 30.—A large attendance marked the opening here today of the annual convention of the Southwest Iowa Teachers' Association. The program covers three days and provides for addresses and discussions dealing with all branches of school work. Severa, educa-firs of wide prominence will be heard. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Moody Turley and wife to Walter Jones and wife, tract Washington district; $135 et als. Burton C. Thomas and husband to Daniel Barder, lot city; $5.00 et als. M. M. Robertson, wife and others, to J. W. Edens, tract Elk district; $460. J. A. Glenn and wife and others, to A. S. Alexander, lot city; $1.00 et als. SCIENTISTS TO ORGANIZE Berkley, Cal., March 30.—The Pacific Association of Scientific Societies began a two days' meeting here today with a large and representative attendance of educators and others. Plans for the formation of a western auxiliary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science are to be discussed at the meeting. STATE R SCHOOL TEACHERS Virginia Colored Institute 9TH, 1911 Six Weeks Information Address P. Shawkey Boston, W. a. or Al Prillerman e, W. a. FOR MONEY? MING FOR YOU? Bank where you get no interest, keep are Working for Money. A safe way, where it will be working east six per cent. Interest — Your order to give us an opportunity to put ove is a picture of our building on and three story brick building on one door is occupied by the Hunting on state, the second floor, is used for This building is sure to pay us months our stockholders were paid a the installment plan. Ask your K FOR YOU INVESTMENT WESTON, W. VA.