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THE ADVOCA WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CORISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL ELECTIONS. VOLUME X. In A Long Controversy Between West Virginia and Mother State Calls for A Show Down. Unique Distinction Enjoyed by The Elkins. The Charleston correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer says in a recent issue of that paper: "From the longest vacation that he has ever enjoyed, fully restored to health, Governor William E. Glasscoock landed at the West Virginia capital Friday evening, looking fit to engage in a hand-to-handle encounter, if necessary, with the State Legislature, which he proposes to call into extraordinary session for the consideration of direct primaries. Four weeks the Governor spent in Florida, and during his absence the United States Supreme Court handed down the opinion in the Virginia debt, controversy, and this judgment the Governor, upon his return, carefully refrained from discussing, although he had been acquainted with all the details of the case during his Southern journey. "Prior to his departure for Floorida the West Virginia Executive had announced that he would assemble the Legislature in special session for the sole purpose of considering the question of direct primaries. April 25 was the date designated by the Governor for assembling of the soils. Upon his return, Glasscock would make no comment upon his announced decision to call the special session in extra session, although a number of the politicians believed the turn taken in the Virginia debt litigation might lead to a postponement of the special session. While the Governor stated he would make no further announcement until he had disposed of the business which accumulated during his absence, he is said by his friends to be of the same opinion still. The Governor himself believes that he has no authority to assume what the Legislature will do or what it will not do, but holds that he has certain duties to perform. Governor Glasscox is not in sympathy with the opinion expressed by many of those who are opposed to a special session of the futility of the act. While he realizes there is always a vast sentiment against a special session, he holds that much of the remedial legislation on the statute books was placed there at special sessions of the Legislature. The Legislature of 1905 he believes responsible for the new tax laws, and asserts that the special session of 1908 passed the greatest amount of useful legislation than any Legislature he can recall, including the public accounting act, the current proctect act and the county salary bill. "There is only one question that with delay a special session. If the Virginia debt controversy is in such shape that it can be presented to the legislature at a special session to be assembled late in Anil, the call for extra session will emanate from the Executive offices in a few days. If not, the session may be delayed for some months. This question the Governor will solve before making public his decision. "Unique and probably without parallel in the whole country is the distinction enjoyed by two West Virginia women, Mrs. Hallie Elkins, and Mrs. Blaine Elkins, wife of the son of the late Senator and Mrs. Elkins. With only an intermission of a few years relatives of these two women have represented West Virginia in the United States Senate practically since the admittance of the state into the Union. Mrs. Kellie Elkins is the daughter of Henry Gassaway Davis, Democratic nominee for Vice President in 1904, and formerly a United States Senator from West Virginia. It was while she lived at Washington with her father that she met and carried Stephen Benton Elkins, and who later became a United States Senator and served in that body until his death, which occurred last January. Upon the death of her husband her oldest son, Davis Elkins, was appointed to fill the vacancy in the United States Senate occasioned by the death of her husband. Thus Mrs. Elkins has been the daughter wife and mother of a United States Senator. "This unique distinction possessed by Mrs. Hallie Elkins is paralleled, if not eclipsed, by that of Mrs. Blaine Elkins, her dapher-in-law. Prior to her marriage with Blaine Elkins, she was Miss Mary Kenna, daughter of the late United States Senator John E. Kenna. Her uncle, William E. Cilton, was recently elected to the United States Senate as the successor of Senator Nathan Bay Scott. Her husband's brother Davis Elkins, was a Senator of the United States, as was her husband's father, the late Senator Elkins, and her husband's grandfather Gassaway Davis. "Martinsburg, one of the oldest cities of the state, over in the eastern Panhandle, furnished the surprise of the week when by a majority of 172 votes out of a total vote of 2,500 the Berkeley capital of Southern sentiment; voted against licensing of saloons. It was a local option election, and while not binding on the Councilmanate body, both sides engaged in the controversy, confident of the result, and it is expected will abide by the popular decision. The contest was a stubborn one and 19 saloons and two wholesale houses will be eliminated. Martinsburg is the home of the Hannis Distilling Company apt is in the senatorial district represented by Senators Gray Silver and A. C. McIntire, who have opposed the submission of the prohibition amendment. The election was a surprise to the wets, who believed that wet sentiment predominated in that section. However, the license elections have shown an even division of sentiment, Grafton, the home of Colonel John T. McGraw, Democratic National Committee, after reposing on the water wagon for two years, joined the wet municipalities of the state and at the same time elected a Republican Mayor and Council, while Falmont, the home of Senator C. W. (Watson, voted license and elected Democratic municipal authorities. "The municipal elections to the present time have not been of one variety. Both parties have scored in the cities and towns where elections have been held. Moundsville went Democratic and against License, while Sistersville elected a Republican mayor and council. Point Pleasant elected an independent Republican Mayor and Elkins elected an independent Democrat. Next week Charleston will have a municipal election and elect a mayor after a sizzling campaign. "Galveston, Des Moines and other municipalities governed under the commission plan may be able to chuck partisan politics out, the window working under the modern idea, but the bi-partisan plan does not work that way at Charleston-on-Kaunawha. When the new-idea charter was promulgated through the State Legislature a few years ago it was stated that the municipal politician—the fellow who thrived on the flesh pots—would have to look for another job. But not so. He is still at work, and more than ever. So complete has been the failure of the commission plan, as practiced at Charleston, to take the municipal government out of politics that even the Courts have been called upon to restore to one of the parties the political rights that are said to belong to said political party. Mayor James A. Holly, trained in political maneuvers and believed to have gubernatorial ambitions which are inclined to grow formidable in the next two years, is the local leader of the Democratic party, which is in the ascendancy. Recently the Charleston Mayor won a complete victory over the Democratic insurgents in nomination of municipal candidates and the Republicans, who have also nominated a municipal ticket, say that the Democratic leader will not only nominate and elect the Democratic candidate for Board of Affairs, but will also elect H. B. Buster, the independent candidate. "Two members of the board are to be elected, and they are to be of opposite politics. Buster is a Republican, but remained out of the Republican primary and became an independent candidate with the support of the organization Democrats. When the regular Republican committee slept at the switch the Holley and Buster forces named the election officers and now a suit in the Supreme Court of Appeals for a writ of mandamus to compel the Board of Affairs to appoint the election officers recommended by the Republican City Committee, is pending. The case will be heard on Tuesday. "Clerk Mansfield M. Neely, of the House of Delegates, who was instructed by resolution of the State Senate while the Legislature was in session to refrain from printing the Pt. Pleasant charter bill in the acts, will disregard the action taken by the State Senate. After an investigation the Clerk of the House decided that the Pt. Pleasant charter which has for its purpose the changing of the licensing body in the town of Pt. Pleasant in order to make the town dry, was a law, and that it should be incorporated in the acts along with the other laws enacted at the recent session of the Legislature. "The charter bill was passed by both Houses of the Legislature and was signed by the Governor in accordance with the prerogative of his office, but before the two days in which bills can be reconsidered by the Legislature had clapped the Senate voted to reconsider the measure, but was unable to secure the engrassed or enrolled copy of the bill. As a parting shot the Senate instructed Clerk Neely to refrain from printing the charter among the acts of the Legislature. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1911 Charleston Girl Wins FIRST PRIZE. IN CONTESTS BE TWEEN MORGAN AND STORER COLLEGES. Eight Competitors Two Young Women and an Equal Number of Young Men From Social Institution, Are Led By Miss Hazel Dillard in Declaratory Contest. Harper's Ferry, April 1.—In the intercollegiate declaratory contest held here last night, between representatives of the Ciceronian Literary Association of Morgan College, Baltimore, Md., and the Woman's League and Lincoln Debating Society of Storer College, Storer carried off the lion's part of the prizes. Two ladies and two gentlemen represented each school. A first and a second prize were offered the young ladies; and a first and a second prize, the young men. Those representing Storer and their subjects were: Mary F. Parker, "11 Corksville, Md., "Mazeppa," Hazel Dillard, "12, Charleston, W. Va., "The Soul of the Violin," Chas H. Palmer, "12, Seaford, Dell., "The Death Bed of Benedict Arnold," Layton J. Wheaton, "11, New York City, "A Revolutionary Sermon." The representatives of Morgan and their parts were: Roberta E. Hawkins, "Hiwatha," Idia E. Rogers, "Venice," Richard E. Johnson, "The Better Part;" and Samuel P. Jones, "Work." The rivalry between Storer and Morgan is very keen. The catholicism of the West Virginia school was therefore, not to be surprised when the judges—Dr. W. S. Montgomery of the Washington schools, and Pres. S. P. Hatton and Prof. Speer, of Powhatan College, Charles Town—awarded the ladies' first prize to Miss Dillard, second to Miss Hawkins; to gentlemen, first prize, Mr. Palmer; second prize, Mr. Wheaton. The program for the occasion was: Opening Numbers—College Band, Serenade—Dreamland—Orcelstrom, Prayer—Rev. Chas. E. Young, D. D. Morgan College. Sole—The King of the Winds—Summer Arter. Declaration—Hiawatha—Roberta E. Hawkins, Morgan College. Declaration — Mazeppa—Mary F. Parker, Storer College. Solo—In the Vale of Dreams—Mabel Tokus. Declaration—The Soul of the Viola —Hazel Dillard. Storery College. Declaration—Venice—Ida E. Rogers. Morgan College. Piano Solo—Miss Laura V. Anderson. Morgan College. Declaration—The Better Part—Rich and E. Johnson, Morgan College. Davis Bid of Benefi- diet Arnold—Charles H. Palmer. Storer College. Solo — Down in the Depths of the Sen- — James A. Thomas. Declaration — A Revolutionary Serm- mion — Layton J. Wheaton, Stere- College. Declaration — Work — Samuel P. Jones Morgan College. Quiltet — Asleep in the Deep — Misses Campbell & Douglass, Messrs. Pal- mer, Wheaton & Arter. Selections — Idle Thoughts. Love's Response — Orchestra. Decision of Judges. Presentation of Prizes — Mr. J. E. Robinson, Presiding Officer. Music — College Band. "The action of Clerk Neely is taken to mean litigation in the Courts, and very probably the Supreme Court of Appeals, in the end will be invited to render an opinion on the validity of the act. "Some of the Republican members of the West Virginia State Senate are possessed of a conscience. At least there is prima facie evidence of that fact. For 17 days the 15 Republican Senators remained out of the Senate Chamber, taking no part in the deliberations of the Democratic 15. Part of this time was spent in Cincinnati in order to evade threatened arrest to compel attendance at the sessions of the Senate While the members of the dignified and august State Senate are rewarded beinlally for their faithful service at the rate of $4 per day for a period of 45 days, it is noteworthy that four of the Republican Senators refused their per diem for the time they were absent from the Senate Chamber. Senator D. B. Smith, of Huntington; Senator Howard Sutherland, of Elkins, and Senator Charles G. Coffman, of Clarksville, extracted from the state their per diem for only 28 days, each allowing 68 good American dollars to repose in the treasury. Senator H. D. Hatfield, the Republican President of the Senate, went the three Senators mentioned above one better when he refused to accept any part of his per diem, although as the presiding officer of the Senate he was entitled to $6 per day during the last 28 days of the session. President Hatfield drew his milicage, but still has a credit of $236 in the State Treasury. Emancipation Day Celebrated Monday The Gospel of Work Preached by Richmond Diane on Anniversary of the Fall of Capital of the Con- federacy, Observed by Negro People. Richmond, W.V., April 3.—The fall of Richmond, which was on the 3rd of April, 1855, is the day the Negroes of this city, observe as their Emancipation day. The creator of today's occasion was Rev. E. H. Hunter, L.J.M., who resigned a lucrative government position to enter the ministry and is now pastor of Third Street A. M. E. church, this city. He eloquently and comprehensively discussed the obligation of citizenship and in part, said "The obligations of citizenship, therefore, require recognition of the fact that the benefits of citizenship fix proportionally responsibilities. Men are both cowardly and selfish when they try to escape the burden of responsibility which attaches of the superior position attained through wealth, position or inouence. The special gifts and graces, favors and accumulations of what kind soever are entrusted to men to be used for the common good and not to be squandered in idle pleasures, vain coercions, avaricious schemes & miserly efforts for future protection. The good citizen believes in the deocrine of "All men up and no man down." The obligations of citizenship therefore call for us to lift as we climb. "There must be no cessation in urging the Gospel of Work to the utmost of individuals and organized capacity. Correct ideas as to the dignity and character of labor must be instilled, said the brilliant speaker. The following utterances elicited hearty applause: "We hear much talk about the need of race leaders; but the permanent need is men. Enough strong, thoughtful, unselfish. God fearing men will not be long finding a proper leader, whenever and wherever one is needed, nor, in unhorsing one, who misleads them or misrepresents their highest inspiration, loftiest ambition and fondest hopes in efforts to secure hinus-lf and his pet schemes, in a place of favor with unjust, unholy, self-constituted lords of creation. Those who are willing to compromise or barter away the God-given manhood rights of their people for place, self or temporal power, are not worthy of the confidence of their followers and thereby they hinder the cultivation of true manhood. The surest guarantee of a proper and effective assumption of the obligations of citizenship is the cultivation, of true manhood." To Celebrate Sen. Morrill's Birthday West Virginia Colored Institute will Observe Natal Day, Friday, the 141st, of Man Who Did Mach for Agricultural Schools. Institute, April 4.—The 101st anniversary of the birth of Justin S. Morrill, to whose efforts was largely due the creation by the national government of the—popularly called—Merrill Fund for the support of agricultural and mechanical colleges, will be celebrated here Friday, the 14th inst., at 2 P. M., by the West Virginia Colored Institute, a bureaucary of his statuteship. The program, celebrating the event as arranged by a committee of the faculty, is. Quartet—Lelia Powell, Ophelia Washington, Alma Peters, Amelia Lowry, Prayer. Duet—Linda Scott, Lelia Powell. Oration—Justin Morrill, O. A. Pierce Instrumental Solo.....Linda Scott "The Ploughman".....Otelia Morgan "School Song".....School Adress.....Hon. Stuart F. Reed Secretary of State. America.....School Wilkinson Succeeds Miller as President Only Remaining -Member of State Normal and Industrial College of South Carolina is Placed at the Head of the institution. Columbia, S. C., March 29—Prof. Robert Shaw Wilkinson, of Charleston, the only member of the original faculty remaining in the employ of the institution, was today elected president of the State Normal and Industrial College at Orangeburg, succeeding Thomas E. Miller, who resigned recently under pressure from Governor Blease. According to Governor Blease in whose office the meeting was held at noon no nominations were made. "It was moved" said the Governor "that the board enter on the election of a president. On the first ballot Wilkinson received four out of seven votes, on my motion his election was made unanimous." The Rev. N. C. Nix, formerly vice president of the College whose connection with the institution ceased in 1910, followed a fight with President Miller, was elected to a full professorship at today's meeting. Nix own a fine plantation in Orangeburg County, inherited from his father. He was educated at Clafin. At present he is pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Orangburg. He had been mentioned for presidency. Presidents Wilkinson is from Charleston. He has been a teacher in the College since its foundation. Among the other candidates were Prof. N. J. Frederick, for some years principal of the Howard public school in Columbia, the Rev. J. J. Durham of Alken, president of the colored State Baptist Convention, and Prof. W. W. Cook, of Washington, Miller's son-in-law. Washington Conference MAKES BUT FEW CHANGES IN ASSIGNMENT OF MINISTERS FOR COMING YEAR. All Leaders Remain In the 19th Ferner Charges, The Smaller Churches Only Being Affected by the Transfers Made at Lyrichburg by Bishop Anderson. Lynchburg, Va., March 31.—But few charges were made in the locations of ministers by the Washington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church which adjourned Monday afternoon, last. All the more prominent ministers will retain their charges for another year and what changes were made were "among the smaller churches. Mcdugal afternoon Bishop Anderson announced the following appointments: Alexandria District—W. C. Thompson, superintendent. Alexandria, C. S. Briggs; Bedford City, A. J. Mitchell; Bedford Springs, J. W. Warren; Brownburg, J. H. Lewis; Buchanan, V. E. Jobson; Charlestown, J. G. Grant; Falls Church, J. W. Colbert; Halls Hill, T. H. Brooks; Hamilton, J. W. Dockett; Leesburg, Washington Murray; Leesville, G. E. Stephens; Lexington, E. J. Rudock; Lincoln, N. A. Austin; Lynch's, E. C. Fanches; Lynchburg, W. H. Dean; Manohover to be supplied; Middleburg, I. H. Carpenter; Pittsville, A. G. Islar; Richmond, Asbury; Moses Lake; Richmond, Leigh street, J. W. Waters; Jr., Ronoke, B. T. Perkins; Rockbridge Bath, J. R. Davis; Salem, F. E. Nicholas; Stewartville, J. W. T. Wilson; Woodlawn, Fairfax King; Collytown and St. Luke, David King. Annapolis District—Joseph Wheeler superintendent. Annapolis, Ashbury, N. M. Carroll; Atholton, A. L. Jenkins; Baltimore, Centenennial, D. W. Shaw; Canton and North Point, J. W. Lavatt; Eastern Chapel, J. H. Jenkins; John Wesley, Ernest Lyon; St. Paul's, S. H. Norwood; Brooklyn and Holly Run; Samuel Aquilla; Brooks and St. Luke C. C. Brown; Broad Neck, J. W. Gros- way; Chesapeake Beach, Frank Glitz, Davidson, J. J. Cecil; East Port, Alex- ander Dennis; Elicott City, J. H. Goodrich; Huntington, Daniel Collins; John Wesley and St. Mark, L. Wriggs; Lancaster, Va., J. W. Hollins Moran, Va., J. W. Jackson; Magothy H. A. Carroll; Mount Hope, J. T. Mote; Mount Zion, A. H. Tiltgham; Prince Frederick, Elijah Eyers; Spar- rows Point, R. R. Riggs; St. John's Joseph Henry; Waterburg and McTa- bor, B. W. Brown; Churchton, B. F. Myers; Friendship, C. A. Randall. Baltimore District—M. J. Naylor; superintendent, Abingdon, J. T. Owings; Ames, Memorial, D. D. Turpean; Asbury, C. G. Cummings; Belair, C. H. Matthews; Buckeystown, J. C. Norris; Centerville, W. H. Berry; Chase, W. T. Harris; Falston, J. T. Stanley; Federal Hill, Moses Opher; Frederick City, Asbury, L. J. Valentine; Gettysburg, C. A. Brady; Gough's, C. B. Bishop; Green Spring, R. A. Green; Hullsville, C. E. Jones; Hagerstown, Edw. Moore; Harrisburg, J. D. Brown; Hereford E. P. Moon; Libertytown, G. W. Cohen; Lutheville, William Brown; Michaelsville, E. D. Venture; Middletown, R. B. Boston; Metropolitan, J. A. Holmes; Mount Zion, Matthias Williams; New Market, J. L. Brown; New Windsor G. D. Young; Reisterstown, L. A. Carter; Sharp St. Memorial, W. A. C Hughes; St. Matthew's, E. W. S. Peck; Sykesville, C. H. Arnold; Whatcat Alfred Young; West minster, W. A. English; Williamsport, A. F. Wallace Cumberland District—G. E. Curry superintendent, Buckharrion; Dante Aquila; Charleston, J. S. Carroll; Clarkshurg, J. H. Jenkins; Cumberland, J. W. Waters; Falmont, C. G Gill; Frostburg, J. W. Jenkins; Grafton, R. D. Jennings; Huntington, J. T Reed; Keyser and Pledmont, J. M Beane; Montgomery, N. J. Nones; Moorfield, C. W. Matthews; Morgantown, Vachel Harriday; Parkersburg, J. W. Carroll; Pittsburg, S. A. Vigril Point Pleasant, R. A. Bolden; Romney H. A. Johnson; Sisterville, J. W Jackson; Washington, W. E. Jeffer son Wheeling, G. W. W. Jenkins Sharpburg, J. N. Yearwood Staunton District—S. R. Hughes, superintendent, Bridgewater, J. B. Arter; Charlestown, J. E. Datson; Covington, J. A. Haines; Douglas Grove, A. J. Cosley; East Stacaton, T. B. Dunable; Frankford, D. A. H. Moore; Grottews, D. L. Washington; Harper Ferry, F. A. Lewis; Harrisonburg, J. H. E. Carter; Hedgesville, C. D. Hughes; Hinton, D. G. Johnson; Inwood, E. M. Mitchell; Lowsburg, J. C. Love, Luray, J. H. McPherson; Martinsburg, S. M. Beane; McDowell, A. W. Jones; Mount Hope, B. B. Martin; Roneoverte, J. A. Reid; Selber, Jolr Keets; Shepherdstown, C. Y. Trigg; Staunton, R. W. S. Thomas; Strasburg, R. R. Robinson; Union, R. S. Reid; Waynesboro, C./C. Young; White Sulphur, J. N. Roan; Williamsburg, J. B. Moberley; West Staunton, W. H. Kent; Winchester, A. P. Shaw; Woodstock, J. H. Johnson. Washington District - E. S. Williams superintendent. Bowie, Naina Rose, Boyds, C. G. Taylor, Brandywine, E. M. Dent; College Hall, C. E. Queen, Daisy, A. H. Whitfield, Emory Grove, C. E. Hodges, La Plata, G. R. Williams, Laurel, V. N. S. Hughes, Laytonsville, Benjamin Gross, Marboro Virgil Carter; Mount Alrey, J. H. Watson; Nottingham and Croome, T. B. Snowden, Oxon Hijl, G. H. Booze; Ponomkey, C. S. Harper, Plegag, L. E. S. Nash, Rockville, W. N. Holt; Sandy Springs, R. P. Lawson, Scotland, J. E. Roberts, Shiloh, A. A. Brown; Selman; J. S. Cole; St. Mary's, Brandy Johnson; Woodville, R. F. Coats; Washington, Ashbury, M. W. Clair; Benning, W. J. Tyler: Central, T. P. Thomas; Escherzo, S. H. Brown; Fairmount, H. H. Howard; Haven, W. H. Barnes; Mount Vernon, A. Randall; Mount Zion, D. W. Hays; Nash Memorial, G. A. Davis; Simpson, W. S. Jackson; Tennalltewnt, M. P. Hayling; Union Mission, R. A. Hart. I. L. Thomas, field agent of Board of Home Mission and Church Extension; J. W. E. Bowen, professor in Gammon Theological Seminary; J. D. Chavis, instructor in Agricultural College, Greensboro, N. C.; C. A. Johnson, professor in Morgan College; C. E. Smallwood, Levi Miller and O. C. Spencer, left without appointment, to attend school: W.-L. Washington, missionary in Washington, D. C. Tennessee Legislature HAD MUCH OF ITS TIME CON SUMED BY INTRODUCTION OF NEW BILLS. Not Affected by Any Legislation Enacted Thus Far, But Reformatory For Juveniles is Expected to Open Avenue of Helpfulness. (Special to The Advocate) Memphis, Tenn., April 3, 1910—The introduction of new bills consumed much of the time during the first week of the Tennessee Assembly after its reopening for work. But both houses have done some work in enacting important measures. Governor Hooper sent two messages at the opening session last Monday. He simply added some more to his veto of the Nashville charter bill that has been creating disturbance in the political arena of the capital city since its introduction, in fact the dissatisfaction concerning the Nashville charter bill has gone somewhat beyond the confines of the city and has appeared to reach out through the State. This is probably due to the belief among the Tennessee probills that the Nashville charter if adopted would endanger the exction of the Statewide law. The Banner and Tennessee have fought it. The editors seem to think that it gives the Mayor too much powaw and that if he had it and happened to be a whiskey-man, it would be "all-off" for those who have been fighting so hard and long for the reforms they expect Governor Hooper to carry out. The other message sent by the Governor simply covered the needs of the State at present and directed the assembly by giving his opinion as to the line of action best to be pursued. A resolution was passed favoring an income tax amendment to the federal constitution. Some bills of importance have been introduced. They concern the better regulation of the banks of the state of Tennessee; the regulation of medical food laws; the establishment of a State reformatory for juveniles; changes in the divorce laws and some important changes in the election laws. The whiskey people are about to break in again, if they have ever been out. They seem to be outlawed now but they want to be inlawed. A bill has been introduced to amend the liquor manufacturing laws so that whiskey may be manufactured in the state if the product is shipped to points without the state upon the payment of a private tax. The Assembly resumed business Monday of this week with less than thirty days of rush work before it. Some important legislation may be enacted before adjournment. It is a safe proposition that nothing will be done to increase the chances of the people whom the present administration defecated. Up to now Gov Ben Hooper has been driving the Re- CONTINUE ON PAGE FIVE. Cause Present trouble and May be the Beginning of Disturbance Similar to Those Which Disrupted Institution a Few Years Ago. (Special to The Advocate,) Atlanta, Ga., April 5—Because the matron, Mrs. Poele, of Clark University had a special table for herself and some of the white teachers at the institution and did no say "please," when asking the colored teachers to chaperon the young lady students of their race, on their shopping days down town, the new administration of Clark University has had trouble but the school has a strong and able president who had the foresight to adjust the differences and thus avoid adding another changer to the series of social and moral equations of the past at the Methodist school of learning. Clark University has had its misfortunes in the past. They have all been of a serious nature and, sufficient to impair the usefulness of the school and cause it loss of prestige and power as an institution for the higher education of Negroes. Its history in this respect has been written and is well known by those who have kept in touch with the life of the institution. In addition to "social, moral and student revolutions," the school has been hand-capped in doing its work because of a constantly changing faculty. The recent outbreak was due more to petty jealousy and short sightedness than any other cause. It may probably be the beginning of another seige of trouble that may finally land the school on the bottom round of the educational ladder. The friends and loyal graduates of the school are hopeful and believe firmly that President Obama is the man to restore the power of the institution and place it again on the high road of education and financial prosperity. The students have been somewhat in the habit of running things at Clark according to their own notions. They either outlink the faculty or keep the teachers afraid to stand up and conduct the affairs of the University in the way they ought to be. There is a good deal of sense in a student body sometimes and some non-sense at others. Students can do one thing for any school. They can and will run it in the ground if allowed a free hand in dictating to the faculty how things should be carried on. In the recent outbreak at Clark, the student body drew up a set of "demands" and presented them to President Idleman for his signature. He signed promptly and seemed to know his business on this particular occasion. The boys and girls of Clark did not like "Jim Crow" at meal time. What Negro could swallow it with a relish, while living where a better diet should be expected? If the facts are true as put by Clark students, no same person could blame them for displaying their race consciousness on this occasion. It is reported that all the colored teachers boarding in Warron Hall were in sympathy with the student movement to regulate the "color question" in the Clark dining hall as well as the other points touched upon in the resolutions President Idleman was required to sign. As a matter of eternal fitness, if the colored teachers had any grievance they ought to have taken them up in the faculty meeting and settled them here. Such a course would have added to their strength. As it is, by giving silent consent to student regulation of affairs at Clark they have lost ground and have possibly in an innocent or willful way added fuel to a fire that may break out again at any time unless the authorities higher up in the Methodist Educational Board use a firm hand in regulating the faculty differences that keep rising up at Clark. The trastes once took hold of matters in this respect. They may have to do so again. It is reported also that the Gammon Seminary teachers do not seem to be thoroughly in accord with the administration of President Idleman. The dissatisfaction is said to exist among the white members of the faculty. It is thought that it is due to the fact that some one of them expected to be chosen as President of the united institutions when Gammon Seminary and Clark University were merged. The Negro teachers as a rule are standing faithfully by the new President of Clark University and their position in the recent out-break is not considered a general disposition of the teachers in their relation to the new administration. CORRESPONDENCE EAGLE. Sunday was regular preceding day, Rev L. C. Page was present, and an able sermon was preached both morn ing and night. Lewis Dow, of Boomer, and John Taylor, of Salem, Va., were calling on Mrs. Emma Teague Sunday. D. S. and Sandoz Saunders were visiting friends at Boomer Sunday of tercen. Mrs. Jack smith is quite ill with typhoid fever. James Russ was visiting relatives of Crown Hill and Bellmont last week. Mrs. T. W. Wade is quit ill. Misses Louise Brown and Nellie Hayden are cut again after a few days' illness with measles. Mrs. Martha Graves has gone to Blockwell, N. C., to see her mother who is ill. Wm. Fremon, of London, attended services here Sunday. Mrs. Dora Lemons is out after an illness of a few days. Miss Lillian Cosby was shopping in Montgomery last week. PAGE. Mrs. Holland, of Eagle, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Miller. Mrs. Alice Bolden who has been sick for some time is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Early have returned from Sulivan, where they visited the former's sister. Walter Howard, Andrew Sanders, Jasper Martin and Harrison Brown, of Eagle, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Mary Davison, who has been confined to her room for a week, is better at this writing. Miss Anna Wesley, left Saturday for Virginia to visit her mother a month. Miss Lizzie Bennett, of Sewell, is visiting Mrs. Mary Davision. J. W. Dandridge and family left Saturday for their home at Beckley. Mrs. B. C. Cosby is indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Brown is visiting relatives at Norfolk, Va. CHILLICOTHE, OHIO The city schools opened Monday morning in full after a week's holiday. Miss Helen E. Marshall and Ellen Dawley, of Southern building corps of teachers, took the city examination Saturday. Mrs. A. A. J. Hays, principal of the Southern School Building, returned Saturday from a week's visit to Cadiz, O. Miss Hazel Lucas and Miss Johnson came home with her, they spent the Sabbath and returned Sunday night to Cadiz, where Miss Lucas is teaching. Rev. W. E. Walkhe, pastor Quitan Chapel A. M. E. Church, returned Friday from Washington, C. H., Ohio where he had been attending the district conference of the Cincinnati District. Mrs. Eugene Liggons has recovered from a long spell of illness. The Ladies Aid of Quinn Chapel, will elect new officers Wednesday night, and will serve free lunch and cream. Miss Mae Medley, of 27 South High street, was taken suddenly ill while talking over the phone Sunday afternoon. Dr. S. S. Jordan was called and she was soon relieved. G. R. Ryans, who has been ill for some time with a gripe, is still lingering with the after effect of it, but is some what improved. On the account of his age, the recovery is slow Rev. W. E. Walker Sunday morning in his sermon on the study of the lives of great men denounced in uncompromizing terms. The letters written by Rev. J. B. Robinson, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, which appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer last week slandering the character of one of the greatest men of America, Dr. B. T. Washington. A minister of the gospel should be the last man to throw fire-brands or be a party to anything that would hinder or crush the influence for good of a leader and an educator and an uplifter of humanity. His mission is to save the fallen. Elbridge Butler, a former citizen of Chillicothe, died in Cincinnati Monday, and was brought here to burial. The funeral was held from the home of his brother, Sam Butler, on 6th street, Friday afternoon, Rev. J. W. Carter officiated, on the account of the absence of Rev. W. E. Walker, who was attending the District conference. Walter Gatliff has had an operation performed on his neck, and is improving rapidly. HUNTINGTON Mrs. L. F. Hunter, of Pt. Pleasant was a pleasant visitor to this city, last week. Kadd Pogue, of Toulouse, Arizona was among his friends of this city last week. J. A. Carey, of Hollen, was in the city Friday, on business. Rev. and Mrs. R. D. W. Meadows of Artisan Avenue, are the proud parents of a son. Dr. Barnett, are coucheur. Both mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. Isham Scott, the mother of prof. J. W. Scott, who was injured by a C. & O. freight train; is getting along nicely. The Elks are preparing to present a fine minstrel some time in this month. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wood, on 14th St., is very ill with diphtheria. The Stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Milton Owens, Friday, and brought them a daughter. Dr. Barnett was accout,eur. Mother and daughter are getting along nicely. Alexander Dixon, ex-member of the police force of Ironton, O., has located here and will start in business soon. Joseph Goss is able to be out again after having a serious attack of pleuro pneumonia. J. W. Reed, who has been employed at Thurmond for some time, returned to the city. BANCROFT Mrs. Mickens and Miss Stella Smith, of Plymouth, spent Monday in Charleston on business. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Stevens and Mrs. Edward Stevens spent Saturday and Sunday at Bidwell, Ohio, returning Monday. Miss Viola Smith, of Institute, was visiting her mother Sunday. Mrs. H. A. Jones was a shopper in Charleston, Thursday. Dr. M. T. Sinclair made a business trip to Lock 7. Thursday. He is arranging to erect an office on the corner of his lot in the near future. Mrs. Daniel Jackson, of Plymouth, is spending some time in Mason city. Rev. P. P. Holland, of Spring Hill, was here Saturday paying off insurance claims. Mrs. John Jenkins is sick this week. J. W. Cyrus made a business trip to Charleston Tuesday. J. E. Jackson is in town filling orders for the Thomas Guaranteed Goods. Mrs. Julia Campbell and Mrs. Lizzie Waynesbourgh, of Charleston were Saturday and Sunday guests of Mrs. Malinda Foreman, of Plymouth, Perey Massy, of Plymouth, was sick a few days last week, but is better at this writing. J. E. Jackson made a business trip to Raymond Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Moseley, of Plymouth were called to Cedar Grove Saturday on account of the death of the latter's father. J. W. Cyrus is indisposed at this writing. A large number from Plymouth, Bancroft and Betsey attended the K. J. P. Sermon at Raymond Sunday, in spite of the inclementy of the weather. Attorney R. E. Carter was here last Friday on legal business. J. E. Jackson, agent of the Thomas Manufacturing company made a business trip to Charleston and Winfield Tuesday. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School elected H. Phillips to represent them at the Sunday School convention which convenes at Huntington the 3rd and 4th of May. Mrs. Mollie Smith, of Plymouth, made a business trip to Charleston Monday. Stanley, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Harris, of Betsey, is suffering from an abcess on his jaw. Winston Cole, of Raymond, was a business caller here Monday. Mrs. Malinda Foreman was a caller in Bancroft Monday. Mrs. Hall, of Virginia, is visiting her mother. Mrs. J. Barrett, of Betsey. SMFTHERS & LONGACRE. Rev. S. E. William filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two able sermons. Mrs. James Stokes, of Kimberley, was visiting her husband in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daulton. Mr. and Mrs. H. Fisher attended the funeral of Rev. H. Williams at Harewood, Sunday. O. T. Wilkerson, of Montgomery, was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Daulton. John Aries and Albert Kinney, of Cannelton, attended service here Sunday. Rev. H. Williams, of Harewood, was visiting friends here Tuesday. Mrs. Alina Vaughn and daughter, of Mt. Carbon, were convassing here Tuesday for their Sunday school. The Sunday school will have a raily and will render a program Sunday evening to raise the means to represent in the Sunday school convention. Mrs. Harriet Gray, of Cedar Grove, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Monday. Lee Jack, of Boomer, was the guest of Henry Daunton, Sunday. KANAWHA CITY T. R. Johnson visited his son, Tom, at Sewell, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. E. D. Page was the guest of friends in Charleston last week. The Misses Woods had as their guests Sunday, Misses Virginia Wanzer and Mildred Kent, Myles Webb and Daniel J. Johnson, of Charleston. G. L. Jackson visited his mother, Mrs. R. B. Johnson, here Sunday. J. W. Lawson, of Charleston, is spending the week here with his father. A party of young people composed of Misses Mary Page, Octavia and Marehie Green, Ivory, Sadie and Mattie Martin, Maggie Woods, Win. Page, John and Cal Woods and Wm. Teat, attended the closing exercises of Miss Ida M. Kings school at lower Kanawha, Saturday night. The young people enjoyed the exercises very much, and think Miss King deserves much credit for her work in the school. Fred Page closes a very successful term of school here Friday. The school is preparing for an entertainment Friday night April 7th. It is hoped that everybody will turn out, as it is to be a very brilliant affair. J. W. Woods, who was ill at his home last week is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Emma Page visited her husband last Sunday. Mrs. R. B. Johnson has been sick for several days. W. W. Lewis visited his family Saturday and Sunday. Sam Lawson, the blind man who stepped off a railroad trestle some time ago is able to be out again. By Negroes Opposed By Ontario Members of Parliament. Ottawa, Ont., April 3—The movement of Negroes into Western Canada to take up free homesteads was brought up in Parliament today by Mr. Thoburn, an Ontario member, who declared that hundreds of colored settlers and emigrated from the United States, and, at the rate the movement was growing, there soon would be thousand of them planted in the Northwest. Mr. Thoburn asserted that they are not suited to Canadian conditions and would not make desirable settlers. The Government, he said, should do something to discourage the movement. Minister of the Interior Oliver replied that the Canadian laws do not prohibit the entry of Negro settlers, and the Government could only administer the law. While the situation was being carefully watched, the Government had not yet seen fit to take drastic action. CLARKSBURG. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Steele Wilson a son. Consuelo, aged twelve years, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dougherty died Monday March 27, of a complication of diseases. The funeral services took place Thursday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist church. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Consuelo was much beloved and was quite bright in her studies in school and in music. T. became family have the sympathy of the entire community. Resolutions of respect were passed by the B. Y. P. U., The L. T. L., the S. S. and church of which she was an active member. On March 24th an immense audience gathered at Pride A, M, E. church to enjoy the declaratory contest between Buckhannon and Clarks burg. The contestants from Buckhannon were Misses Mumford and Lydia. Clarks burg was represented by Misses Inez Tuck and Ethel Nunally. The musical numbers were well received and the contestants acquitted themselves with credit. Messrs Armstrong, of Fairmont, and Florence, of Grafton, and Miss Davison, of Shinnston, rendered a decision granting Miss Inez Tuck first prize and Miss Ruth Mumford second prize. Mrs. D. H. Kyle and Children have returned from Uniontown where her son Page underwent special treatment. Miss Sadie Mays and C. W. Florence, of Grafton, attended the contest here March 24th. Mrs. Matilda Wade and Mrs. Walker, of Buckhannon, attended the contest also. The Annual Thanksgiving sermon to the Knikhts of Pythias & Court of Calanthe was preached at Mt. Zion Baptist church March 26th. Anita and Star Lodges K. of P. and W. S. Kearney Court attended in a body. A number of visitors also attended Rev. Kenney preached an able sermon. Mrs. Lutie Tuck has opened a sewing establishment on W. Pike St. The entertainment given at Trinity M. E. Church by Mrs. Amelia Lowry was well attended and especially pleasing was the program Mrs. Maria Littleton has returned from Buckhannon where she visited her daughter, Mrs. James Davis. Mrs. Ella Thomas, of Huntington, and Mrs. Jennie Davis, of Wheeling, passed thro' Sunday en-route to their respective homes from Buckhannon, where they attended the executive board meeting of the W. M. M. Society. While here they were guests of Mrs. S. P. West. Mrs. S. P. West, Mrs. Belle Lee and Miss Willa Lee attended the executive board meeting of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society in Buckhannon. Miss Lily Allen was the week-end guest of Mrs. James Davis, of Buckhannon. Mrs. Nellie Ogdeif spent the weekend in Buckhannon with relatives and friends. Mrs. May Thomas and Mrs. Lucy Taylor are able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dickinson were visiting in Buckhannon last week. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Green celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary Monday evening. Many friends gathered to congratulate them and wish them many more years of conubial bliss. Miss Florence Ruffin, who has been THE ADVOCATE ill for three weeks with fever, is on a fair road to recover, much to the delight of her many friends. Misses. Beanah Smith and Effe Lowry are Buckhahnn visitors. WEST CHARLESTON Fleming Marting is sick with pneumonia. Henry Allen, who has been off on account of a cut foot, is at work again. Jno Roberts is out this week, after nursing a sore foot for about ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Bicket's little girl, who met with an accident last week is improving and is entirely out of danger. Sol Watts, who has been employed by the Kelley Axe Company for about fifteen years, has given up his position and gone to Detroit. Mrs. Mollie Hammond is sick this week. DAVIS. Rev. Frank Yates, formerly of Clarksburg, was publicly installed pastor of our Mt. Zion Baptist church The sermon was preached by Elder W. T. Kenney, of Clarksburg. There were inattendance, Thomas Lee and wife, and others from Thomas. The installation ceremonies closed on Monday night with a lecture by Dr. Kenney entitled "Look out for the Dog", and festival. Frank Clark left Friday for Fairmont to visit friends. THURMOND. Rev. R. Daniel, of Va., was in Thurmond, Saturday. Mrs. Tim Boyd, of Rush Run, was shopping in town Friday. Shed Hughes, of Claremont, was accidentally shot by one of the family, Thursday. Mr. Hughes is a well known citizen of Fayette, and all hope he will soon recover. Miss Annie Cheaks is sick this week. Miss Maggie Fields was called to Virginia first of the week. Sam Boyd, of Virginia, was here the first of the week. J. P. Dandridge, of Greenville was in Thurmond Monday. George Thomas and Mr. Tatum, of Concho, was calling on Dr. Gordon Saturday. Mrs. Dennis Oglesby and Mrs. Rogers, of Hill Top, were shopping here the first of the week. Dr. Gordon was called to Fire Creek Sunday on professional business. James Dooley, has opened a tailor shop. The Enterprise Grocery Company, a new undertaking by the colored people of Thurmond, and near by Towns, is having success. INSTITUTE. DeWitt Meadows has returned home. Miss Georgia Wares has closed her school at Sissonville and is now taking the review course at the West Virginia Colored Institute. S. H. Guss has moved into the house of G. W. Hurt. Miss Jennie Foster left Saturday to resume her duties as school teacher. Guernett Ferguson has returned home. Miss Rebecca Green, of Charleston, was a business caller at Institute Tuesday. Miss Lillian Foster was a caller at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Monday. FAIRMONT Mrs. A. H. Williams and children, Helen and Arthur, of Pt. Pleasant, spent a few days here with her sisters Mrs. E. H. Hamilton and Mrs. E. L. Morton, en route home from Fairchance, Pa., where she spent a week visiting her husband. W. O. Armstrong spent the weekend in Clarksburg. Dr. E. W. Young was the guest of W. O. Armstrong, while in town to attend the "Smart Set." Mrs. E. L. Morton has been confined to her room with an attack of rheumatism. Rev. C. C. Gill has been returned to the M. E. church for the 3rd year as pastor. The congregation is delighted to have Rev. Gill with them again. Mrs. Duval Johnson is much improved from a severe sick spell. Mrs. Isaac Ferrell and daughter, Bertha, have returned home after spending the winter in Virginia with relatives. Miss Florence Warrick, of Morgan-town, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Nellie Staley. Mrs. E. L. Morton entertained at dinner Sunday. Mrs. A. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hamilton, Miss Florence Goff and W. O. Armstrong. Rev. T. J. Wanzer has moved his boarding place from Mrs. N. B. Scott's to Mrs. Isaac Ferrell. A play and supper, will be given at Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday night. Mrs. Denmark has moved from Jackson to High street. HOUSE FOR RENT For rent a five room cottage with large yard and garden. Well of pure water on premises. Enquire of L. N. Brown, Institute, W. Va. Mrs. J. C. Lewis, who taught a very successful school at Arneltown, returned home Friday. Miss Myrtle Cooley, of Thurmond, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cooley. B. A. Bolling, Jr., who taught a successful school at Herberton, returned home Friday night. Mrs. Kate Calaway, of Hinton, is here visiting friends and relatives. Rev. J. C. Love, the new pastor of the M. E. Church, arrived Saturday morning, and Sunday, preached two able and soul inspiring sermons. Frank Pryor, who has been Very ill, is much improved. Floyd Haynes and Willie Allen, of Ronceverte, were visiting here Sunday. Miss Bertie Bush and little daughter, Mary Charles, who were visiting relatives in Ronceverte, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Sallie Erby, of Washington, is visiting her brother, Frank Pryor. Mrs. Cousin, of Ronceverte, was a business visitor here Monday. Harry Toliver, of Ronceverte, was calling on Miss Lelia Freeman, Sunday. Mrs. Church, of Renick, is visiting Mrs. Mandy Jackson. Rev. W. Jackson, of Mount Tabor Baptist church, preached two able sermons Sunday. Mrs. Agnes Lewis and niece, Miss Willie Lewis, were visiting relatives in Ronceverte Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. William Mackey, of Huntington, who spent a few days visiting relatives here returned home Thursday. Mrs. W. K. Carter, who taught Fire Creek, returned home Saturday night. Miss Mildred Carter, who spent the winter with her mother at Fire Creek, returned home Saturday night. PARKERSBURG. Mrs. Jane Jones entertained a few of her friends Monday afternoon at her home on Avery street. A delightful time was spent. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Jones' hospitality were Mesdames George Edmondson, J. S. Giles, Phyllis Hayes, Addie Vanell, Harrison (Washington, Sarah Reeves, J. W. Shelcroft, Martha Brown and Anna Tuck. Rev. J. W. Carroll, pastor of Logan Memorial Church, returned to the city Tursday after attending a very successful session of the annual conference which convened at Lynchburg, Va. Rev. Carroll opened his new year Sunday by preaching able sermons morning and evening. Mrs. Julia Bayes is able to be out after being quite ill. The sewing circle of the Zion Baptist church will meet at Mrs. Oscar Carter's on Covert street, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Dora Smith is critically ill at her home on Quincy street. Naomi Lodge No. 1551 G. U. O. of O. F. gave a supper Tuesday evening in their hall, corner of Sixth and Market streets. A delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mr. Johnson, of Point Pleasant, was in the city Monday and spent a few hours with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Custis, Greene street. There will be a concert given at K. of P. hall Wednesday evening by a committee of ladies of the Bethel A. M. E. church. Refreshments were served and a neat sum was realized. Mrs. Harry Hazlewood left last week for her home at Buckhannon, W. Va., where she will spend a few days. Miss Alfreda Jackson is spending a few days with Mrs. Chas. Pierce enroute from Ronceverte, where she taught a successful term of school. The Phoenix Literary Society will meet at Bethel A. M. E. Church on Clay street, Tuesday evening at eight o'clock. An interesting program will be rendered. Mrs. J. W. Carroll, after attending the annual conference which was held at Lynchburg, Va., will spend a few days in Bedford City, Pa., visiting relatives. There will be a musical concert at Zion Baptist church Monday, April 10, given by some of the young ladies of the church. The following program has been arranged; Selection ..... McClung's Orchestra Invocation ..... Rev. W. M. Toney Solo ..... Mrs. Robert Lindsy Address ..... Rev. C. A. Sheen Solo ..... Miss Alberta McClung Reading ..... Wirt Jones Instrumental Solo ..... ..... Mrs. J. W. Shellcroft Paper ..... Miss Bernadine Peyton Solo ..... Miss Mae Giles Reading ..... J. R. Jefferson Solo ..... Mrs. Carey Williams Violin Solo ..... Zack McClung Reading ..... Miss Mary Washington Selection ..... McClung's Orchestra Solo ..... Mr. S. Payne Selection ..... Mrs. Jacob Curtis Solo ..... Miss Grace Washington Selection ..... H. D. Hazlewood Solo ..... Sam Watson Solo ..... Mrs. Carrie Hatcher MARTINSBURG Mrs. Fannie Wilson left for New York one day last week, where she tends to make her home. She has many friends in this city and no doubt will be greatly missed. Prof. Jno. W. Corsey, principal of Sumner School, who has been critically ill with pneumonia, is something better and the doctor has hopes of his recovery. John F. Carter, the bass songster, assisted the choir of Mt. Zion M. E Church Sunday night and added greatly in rounding out what is al- THE BAUER MEAT & FISH CO. 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. 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S. M. Beane left for Baltimore Monday morning, where he will attend the funeral of Mrs. L. A. Carter, wife of Rev. L. A. Carter, who was formerly pastor of John Mann's Church, Winchester, Virginia. Mrs. Carter died suddenly in Winchester, Va., preceding the day they were to move to Laurel, Md., where the M. E. Conference had sent Rev. Carter. The funeral took place from the Metropolitan Church, of which Rev. Jno. Holmes is pastor. Miss Nannie V. Scott has been sick during the past week, suffering from an attack of la gripe. Mrs. Nannie V. Smith has been complaining for the past few days, but is something better. Aaron T. Johnson, Jr., spent Sunday in Harper's Ferry visiting his son, who is attending Storer College. Sidney Scott has a very valuable horse quite sick. Mrs. Florence Kirk, and Mrs. Ella James spat a few hours in Hagerstown one day last week. Thomas Horden is erecting a beautiful house on West Samuel street. He is a young man of but 18 years and deserves much credit. James Scott, who will graduate from Storer College this spring, spent Sunday at home with his parents. THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1911. ER MEAT SH CO. CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, ork Sausage NN MAKE. machine sliced nd Bacon SH, POULTRY is in all the popular ls of eese tronage for we have n our lines and you you want more TO ICHOLS THE TASTES LIKE MORE n or in Brick To Churches and Dealers to friends in the south. Miss Emmett Roper, of Kearneysville, is in the city, for a few weeks. John H. Briscoe, of Gerardstown, was in town Thursday to see his nephew, J. Frank Briscoe. BOOMER. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Klimbo, Jesse Wilson, Stanford Buster, and Basil Grey attended the annual sermon of the K. of P.'s at Long Acre. Rev. J. H. Williams, of Harewood, has moved to his new house at Boomer Heights. Mrs. Henrietta Ware and Katherine Broadnax were calling on friends at Long Acre Sunday. Frank Sunders and little daughter Madge are indisposed at this writing. C. C. Woods, J. H. King, W. M. Banner and Floyd Buster gave an interesting talk to the Sunday Evening Club. Mrs. Mayme Woods and Carolyn Buster spent a pleasant week visiting relatives and friends in Charleston. The ladies of the Boomer and Harewood are planning a pink tea party for the 15th. STANAFORD. Miss Callie Jackson, spent Saturday at Beckley city, the guest of Miss Mary Booze. Mrs. Daniel Sherman, was shopping at Beckley, Thursday. Phil Austin and Samuel Berry attended service at Stanaford Sunday. Miss Christina Saunders, of New Jersey, spent a few hours here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Austin. Samuel Berry, spent last week at Sullivan, visiting Miss Maud Clark. Public school children with their teacher, Miss Callie Jackson, spent a delightful outing at Lanark, Friday. Kills a Murderer. A merciless murderer is Appendicitis with many victims, but Dr. King's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. 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Fisk University is one of the oldest and best of the many colored educational institutions in the south. Its graduates have gone into all parts of the country and have made good, Prof. E. B. DuBols, the noted sociologist, is a graduate of the university. Booker T. Washington is a member of the board of trustees. There are now abut 500 students enrolled. There are 35 acres on the campus, 14 buildings and a plant valued at $367,662. The present endowment of the school amounts to $67,000. Among its 775 graduates are some of the most prominent men and women in the race. Fisk University was found in 1867, its first quarters being in an old army barracks. The Fisk Jubilee Singers won fame all over the country by their efforts to raise funds for the school. NEAR LYNCHING OF NEGRO EXPENSIVE. Less to Contractors on Railroad by Trouble over Shooting is $20,000 Bluefield, W. Va., April 3—(Special.)—It is estimated by a representative of Reynolds Bros., who have the contract on the Cedar Bluff cut off being built by the Norfolk & Western from Cedar Bluff to Berwind, that the attempt to, lynch R. P. SIMMS John Henry Morgan, who murdered a foreman several days ago has cost the five contractors at that place more than $20,000. The Negroes, who, with the foreigners formed the bulk of the working men on the contracts have left almost to a man while the foreigners not understanding the situation have become alarmed and the few that have not already left are preparing to leave. Because of this the camps are all totally crippled and the loss of so much time is the cause of thousands of dollars loss to the contractors. Washington Denies Philadelphia Report Educator Did Not Say he Would not Prosecute Assailant and Cites Telegram to Quaker City Friends in Substantiation of His Claims. Cincinnati. O. April 4.—Following the publication in the Enquirer last Monday of an Associated Press dispatch, in which Booker T. Washington was credited with the statement that he would not prosecute Ulrich, the man who attacked him in New York several weeks ago, and that his assailant was justified in his actions, a number of prominent local colored citizens communicated with Booker T. Washington asking him to confirm or deny the statements that he was said to have made. The following were the replies received: "Mr. W. L. Anderson, Editor the Pilot, Cincinnati, Ohio—Dear Mr. Anderson: Inclosed. I hand you a copy of a telegram which I sent to Hon John S. Durham Monday evening. It I think, satisfactorily contradicts the statement which you call to my attention. I thank you for your kindness in bringing the matter to my attention. "Mr. Dunham has telegraphed me since the receipt of my telegram that Dr. Talcott Williams, the editor of the Philadelphia Press, has made a correction of the false interview. Yours truly, "Booker T. Washington." "March 27, 1911." "Mr. John S. Durham, 4816 Florence Avenue, Philadelphia, Penn.; Please see or telephone Dr. Talcott Williams, editor of the Philadelphia Press, tonight that his paper has done me a serious injustice in printing the interview which I am informed appears in Monday's paper. I have not intimated to any one that Ulrich was justified in attacking me or that the prosecution of the case would be dropped. "B. T. W." CHEAP HORSES MAKE FORTUNE. Negro Trotting Trainer Buys Likely Looking Youngsters at Sales, and Developes Them and Developes Them. Lexington, Ky., April 1—William Bentley, a colored trainer of trotters and pacers who make his home at Georgetown, is fast gaining a reputation for perspicacity in the selection of speed prospects, and he is making money apace. Three times within two years he has, to employ a simile, built a bakeshop from a biscuit. His system is to go to the sales, pick out a cheap youngster and develop it. He bought Wynema Chimes (2:17 1-4) for $80 and sold her for $2.500; for Wickliffe Girl he paid $60, and she netted him $1,500, and this week he has sold the four-year-old black filly Marietta, by Edward (2:29 1-4), out of a full sister to Nettie Brock (2:16 1-4), by Silent Brook (2:16 1-2), to Edward Holtenbeck, of Goshen, N, Y., for $2,500. Marietta was bred by Ungarette and Ely, at Georgetown, and was consigned by them to the sale here in February, 1901. She was knocked down to Bentley for $80 H_e took her to the half-mile track at Georgetown and gave her some educational work. Last summer he brought her to the mile track here and she paced a mile for him in 2:08. During the October trotting meeting Lon McDonald heard about her and asked for a price. Bentley said he'd let her go for $2,000. McDonald drove her four miles better than 2:10, but there was something about her that he did not fancy and he passed her up. Hollenbeck, however, came down to see her this week liked her and bought her at $2,500. She will be raced this year on the half-mile tracks in the North and East. DRAW DECISION. May Knock Sam Langford Out of a Fight With Johnson. Paris, April 2. Because the referee declared the twenty-round contest between Sam McVy, the California Netween Sam McVey, the California Ne-Langford, the crack colored middle-weight, a draw on Saturday night. Langford may not get his wish to fight Jack Johnson fulfilled. Half of the house thought McVey was out classed and that Langford won by a good margin, but the referee declared all things even up at the finish. The men fought for a purse of 10,000, which they divided evenly after the contest was over. Langford thought sure that he had the winner's end clinched all along, and was very much disappointed when the go was called a draw. Langford informed the press that he was ready to make a match with Jack Johnson at any time, but McVey waits the club to give him first crack at Johnson, so it looks as if a merry war will result. ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAYS "do not worry, eat three meals a day, say your prayers and be of good courage." Maybe there are other things that your special case requires to make you happy. You will do yourself justice to have your clothes tailored to order at T. W. Hale Tailoring Co. All work made by New York Tailors. Pants $2.75 a leg, seats free. 428 State St. Charleston Business League Revived. At a meeting held in the offices of two American Workmen's Insurance Co., K. of P. Building, Monday night steps looking to the revival of the local Negro Business League were taken by the dozen or more business and professional men present. Encouraging talks were made by Pres. F. C. Brown, proprietor, of Hotel Brown, Attorney J. W. Chapelle, A. L. Garrett, of the undertaking firm of Garrett and Hazlewood, J. D. Gillmer, D. E. V. Jordan, state agent of the American Workmen's Insurance Co., and others. Several new members were taken in and arrangements were discussed for public meetings in the near future. Charleston Girl Wins—In the general news columns of this issue of the Advocate is an exclusive account of the intercollegiate declamatory contest between Storer and Morgan Colleges in which the first prize was awarded to Miss Hazel Dillard of this city. There were seven other contestants, three of whom were from Storer thus making the success of Miss Dillard a notable achievement. Miss Dillard is a product of the local school and the West Virginia Colored Institute. Executive Board Called.—The Executive Board of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention will meet here Friday, April 21st, and will hold two sessions—one in the forenoon and the other in the afternoon. Business of urgent importance will be discussed and a full attendance is expected. Members intending to be present should notify the secretary, Rev. H. B. Rice, 712 Brooks St., that ample arrangements may be made for their accommodations. Died of Pneumonia—The seven months old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, colored, died Tuesday morning at the home of its parents on Kanawha Two Mile from pneumonia. The funeral was from the home at 10 o'clock yesterday morning and interment was in the graveyard at that place. Child Dies.—The six months old infant of Mrs. Gertrude Brown, died Monday at the home of its grandfather, Arthur Brown, on Bullitt street of pneumonia. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence. Burial was in Spring Hill. Hotel Brown Arrivals.—Miss Gertrude Brown, Weston; Harry Jones, Longacre; R. Jackson and Gorge Grant, Baltimore; Mrs. E. Brackett and Mrs. F. C. Johnson, Concho; Mrs. Parham, Cabin Creek; F. L. Patterson, Hugheson; J. T. McNeil, Isom Alston, Raymond City; Eugene Fisk, Nelsonville, O.; D. E. Bell, St. Albans; H. Alexander and Wife, Goshen; Va.; M. H. Fairfax, Glen Jean; H. D. Bartlett, Beckley; R. H. Johnson, Pt. Pleasant; Miss Della L. B. Brown, Beckwith; and W. M. Young and wife, Ardsley, are registered at Hotel Brown this week. Suprise Party.—Mrs. Mattie Moss was agreeably surprised by a number of her young friends on the occasion of her birthday anniversary, Tuesday night. Those leading the affair were Miss Mary Yancy, Mrs. Emma Watson, Miss Emma Johnson and Miss Jessie Turner. The evening's pleasure was concluded with an appetizing lunch, punch being served by Miss Yancey. F. D. Cambric Seriously Ill.—Local friends of F. D. Cambric, a former teacher in Garnett High School, whose home is at Clarksburg, have been advised that his condition is regarded as grave. Mr. Cambric was compelled to resign his position here last June because of ill health and has grown steadily worse since. He is suffering with tuberculosis. Conference Discussed.—Rev. J. S. Carroll discussed some of the features of the recent M. E. Conference at Lynchburg, at the evening service of Simpson M. E. Church, Sunday night. He said the conference reported on the Carnegie Fund more than $6,000 leaving a balance of $5,000 to be raised by the Delaware and Washington conferences by June. Simpson church sent in $50.00 of its apportionment and has $73.00 yet to collect. An earnest plea was made to those who had subscribed to the fund to meet their obligation before the time limit. Rev. Carroll expressed the hope to accomplish more this year in all departments of the church than was done last year. Benefit Matinee.—The Anti-Tuberculosis League will give a benefit matinee at the Majestic theatre, Saturday afternoon. All friends are asked to attend and help in the cause. The League will also give an entertainment at the First Baptist church, Monday next. Tickets of admission to either place are being sold by school children. Mrs. Houston Buried.—Mrs. Ellen Johnson Houston, died Wednesday evening of last week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Margaret Johnson, Railroad Avenue, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Houston had been ill a number of years and her death was not expected. She is survived by a husband, daughter, mother and three sisters. The funeral services were held, Friday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. Week of Prayer.—Beginning with Palm Sunday. Simpson M. E. church will observe a week of prayer. A topic german to the occasion will be considered each night. Sunday there will be a special sermon and music at the morning service. Mrs. Mary Thomas and Jas. Brown are ill at their homes on Sentz St. Miss Bessie Campbell, a student at the West Virginia Colored Institute, spent Sunday here with her parents. Mr. Logan, of Glen Jean, is visiting Mrs. Mollie Parker, Jacob St. The Willing Workers of Simpson church met last week with Mrs. D. A. Colbert, Morris St. The Art club was also entertained by Mrs Colbert. Mrs. P. E. Nelson was hostess Sunday at six o'clock dinner at Hotel Brown to Mrs. Joseph Kent, Mrs. H. W. Earley and Mrs. J. H. Barnes. Frank Brown is ill at his home on Shrewsbury St. Mrs. C. H. James was called to Keystone by the illness of her grand-daughter. Miss Dela Brown has closed her school at Cotton Hill and returned to the city. Mr. Merrick entertained T. W. Hale and Mr. Emmett, of Baltimore, at breakfast at the Brown, Sunday. The condition of Claiborne Smith, who has been ill several years with a complication diseased, is reported critical and hopes for his recovery have been abandoned. Mrs. W. M. Holmes underwent an operation at the Barber Hospital, last week, and her condition is said to be serious. The Thursday night Aid Society of Simpson M. E. church meets tonight with Mrs. Ida Wright, Bradford St. Owing to a misunderstanding, the reception to Rev. J. S. Carroll was not held Monday night. C. E. McGhee, superintendent of the Colored Orphans Home and Industrial school Huntington and R. W. White, associate editor, of the McDowell Times, Keystone, were business visitors here Wednesday. Miss Willa Jackson, of Zanesville, O., is visiting her cousin, Miss Estella Green, Brooks St., this week. While here Miss Jackson will take the Teacher's Uniform Examination. T. G. Nutter returned Wednesday from a visit to New York, Atlantic City, N. J., and Princess Anne, Md. Mrs. Rhoda Ulen entertained the married ladies whist club Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs. J. W. Viney, Jacob St. Mrs. H. R. Brown will entertain the club Thursday afternoon at her home on Lewis St. Mrs. Viola Hardy, of Montgomery, was the guest of Miss Hattie Peters, Elmwood Avenue, Miss Hattie and Monday. Miss L. Q. Hopkins was hostess to the Improvement League Friday. A committee from the W. C. T. U. of the white people visited the club to ask their aid in the prohibition movement. Margaret Johnson has returned to the city after several weeks stay in Pt. Pleasant. Mrs. Wayne Woods and Miss Carrie Buster, of Boomer, were visitors in the city Sunday. Prof. Byrd Prillerman, of Institute made a business trip to the city Tuesday. The W. C. T. U. will meet Tuesday night at the Simpson M. E. church. All friends are invited. Miss Jessie Embry, of Institute, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones. The Oriental Art Co. offers for the purpose of advertising their high grade work their $4.50 portrait enlargement complete (framed) for $2.98. 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Knights of 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. SEE THE LUNCH? Gear Home Phone 429. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months $0.50 Six months 1.00 One year 1.50 THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1911. VOTE THE REGULAR TICKET. In the campaign for municipal offices certain facts stand out so boldly that they are not even questioned. The first of these is thus many, in fact, the majority of the Republicans have been long dissatisfied with the present city administration; second Mr. Petty secured the nomination on the Republican ticket for member of the Board of Affairs absolutely without opposition. These being undisputed facts, The Advocate, which holds no brief for Mr. Petty or any other candidate, can not see how any Republican can with justice oppose his candidacy. --- It was known before the primary election that he had opposed a part of the Republican ticket in the campaign last fall. Then why did not those, who objected to his nomination on the Board of Affairs, bring out another candidate and fight for the nomination? Instead of doing this, they allowed the nomination to go by default. Now they talk of party regularity, galoon rule, the unfitness of the candidate for the office, and nominate another. No objections will hold against their choice. He would fill the office as well as some and better than most of those who aspire to it. But if party regularity is in question, what of the party regularity of those who are now opposing the regularly nominated candidate of the party? Are they not committing the very sin of which they accuse Mr. Petty? They tell us the City Committee exceeded its authority in issuing the call for the nomination of only one candidate for the Board of Affairs, and two for Council in each ward. May be it did, but did they exhaust all legal means to secure their rights before they decided upon another set of candidates? Not so that any one could notice it. Following close up on the regular primary, a convention was called and an independent ticket was placed in the field. And this was done, mind you, without even the usual excuse for such action. There had been no appeal to the courts nor to the members of the party at the polls. As was said last week in these columns, The Advocate had hoped that the Republicans of Charleston would forgive, if they could not forget, all factional differences, unite and make this campaign a start a new toward that harmony which is so essential to future success. This they have not done and, in failing to do so, have widened, rather than close the breach. In these circumstances, this paper can but reiterate what it has said always in political campaign—"stick to the regular Republican ticket!" Do not be deluded with statements that this election will not affect county nor state questions. Remember what that vote for MacCorkle and Brawley did last fall, and run from anything not out and out Republican, like the devil does from holy water. Listen, brothers, for I claim your attention in behalf of your sister and mine! In primitive forests we fought the wolves to protect your children, and when clans were born out of social chaos we founded industry in the open field and in the cave that was home. In the days of despots we sweated and suffered with you, and not less than you. We bore the taskmaster's lash on flesh made tender in your service. Our wounds festered in the sun. In ages of intolerance and superstition we were persecuted, as you were, for Truth's sake, sawn asunder burned as witches, fed to ravenous beasts, martyred in vile ways innumerable. Throughout all ages we have shared your poverty and your mischance, your doubt and your sorrow, your oft thwarted passion for beauty, love, advancement, freedom and ideals. We have born you and suckled you, rocked you in cradles, carried you from place to place, on our backs and in our arms, nursed you in sickness, fostered you in health, inspired you in battle and comforted you in death. There has been no darkness through which we have not gone with you hand in hand. But now you are coming into your own proud heritage, my brothers, and a new morning dawns, gladdened by freedom and opportunity. Have we no share in the morning? By our blood and by our tears freely spent for you, by our labor and our births, by our love inexpressible, we claim fullest human rights in your morning of freedom. Listen, brothers, for I speak for all your sisters, for the weak as well as the strong, for those who understand, and I say. Give us a share in your democracy, that we may show you ours! When objections long and loud are heard from certain quarters to any proposed legislation, it is always safe to bet that the bosses or the interests have something to lose by its passage, and the people something to gain. To be convinced that this is true, one has but to recall the fight that was made against the revision of the tax laws, the opposition to the submission of a prohibition amendment, the dire predictions on the proposal of a tax on natural gas, and the creation of a public service commission. All these measures had for their aim a larger participation of the people in the state's affairs, and for that reasons they were strongly opposed. An extra session of the legislature to consider a primary elections law has been announced by Governor Glasscock. It is being opposed by the same crowd which stood in the way of the measures mentioned above. The bosses are "agin" a primary elections law because it will curtail their power. The interests are allied with them, because a curtailment of the power of the bosses narrows the scope of influence of the interests. The main objection, however, to a primary elections laws is the fear lest the Negroes of the counties McDowell, Kanawha, Fayette, Mercer and, possibly, Jefferson, get some of the representation to which their numbers entitle them. As when this subject was a leading topic in the Legislature, two years ago, there is now in these counties some talk of "Negro domination". A McDowell county Negro was reported to have said that, if such legislation were enacted, he would be a candidate for a judgeship. This report was worked over time to kill the measure. It is hardly likely that such tactics will be adopted at the coming extra session, but even if they are the legislators will certainly not be so gallible as were some of their predecessors. Both parties are pledged to a primary elections law of some kind. If there is no legislation along this line, the fault can not be laid at the door of Governor Glassecock. THE SOCIAL EQUALITY BUGABOO. The affirmation of two young colored women that they were not seeking social equality, but more convenient quarters, when they applied for rooms in a woman's dormitory at Cornell University, is further confirmation, if any were needed, that race prejudice is as strong within the halls of learning at the North as it is without, that the fear lest the Negro is aiming at social equality is but little less at Cornell than it is at any Southern university. "Tis more than passing strange that those who have arrogated to themselves the superior place in all that differentiates man from other animals should think persons of color are ever striving to be on terms of social equality with them, that they want to be invited into their homes and sit at their tables. Nothing of the kind. To think as is a reflection upon your boasted intelligence. The most ignorant Negro has no desire for uncongenial associates white or black. Even less is the educated Negro inclined to force him self into positions where social recognition would be denied or grudgingly paid him. Each has self consciousness in the same degree as it is developed in the same class of the other race, and neither is more desirous of overstepping the bounds that hedge it about than the laboring class of whites years to mingle socially with the employing class, or vice versa. Social equality is a bugaboo differing in no respects from the hobgoblin of bib and tucker age. It is a scarcrow erected by designing politicians to further their nefarious schemes, and should have long sipe been relegated to that limbo where witchcraft and alchemy have found an eternal abiding place. THE REPUBLICAN STATE COMMITTEE. The Advocate joins in the popular demand for the reconstruction of the Republican State Committee, but it does not endorse the proposition of the Wheeling Intelligence, the leader in the movement that the membership be confined to one representative from each of the senatorial districts. 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. If the suggestion of The Intelligencer were adopted in too, where do we come in? What representation will the Negro have? Under the present arrangement, provisions are made for a committeeman at large, and that committeeman in a Negro. If representation is confined to the senatorial districts, we lose out, for no Senatorial district, however great its Negro population, will have any but a white man. Since it is reasonably certain that the forces now at work will soon effect some changes in the composition of the State Committee, it behooves the Negro Republicans of the State to formulate plans and act that they be not deprived of their representation. There are some fourteen or fifteen thousand of them who, while they do not fear that they will not get a square deal, would be better satisfied if they were represented in the councils of the party by one of their number. This representation they certainly will not get if The Intelligencer plan prevails. It's up to the Negro leaders. Booker Washington denies the Philadelphia interview in which he is reported to have said Ulrich was justified in assaulting him. So few people believe the report that Mr. Washington would seem to have wasted his time denying it. "Our sins are diluted and macgre in comparison with those of ages ago," says a Providence, R. L., clergyman. What concentrated double diluted quintessence of wickedness our ancestors must have been. Senator Hepburn says the Capitol is not a fit place for statesmen of culture and learning. But just the same we fail to hear that the coninent Senator from Idaho is going to resign. When Mr. Rockefeller and Mr. Taft passed at Atlanta they said "Hello." Whether this is significant or not, depends upon which one winked at the other. The Queen of Spain compels her daughters to wear labels reading "Do not kiss me." If they look like their papa when they grow up, such labels will be superfluous. Some of the alleged boodlers in Illinois must have wretched reputations as regards veracity, since the jury will not believe them after they have confessed. "As the Chicago News observes, Loomier may be unfit, but it cannot be said that he is unfought," remarks the Omaha Bee. Or unbought error. President Daisy can not meet with any reverses which will cast doubt on his right to be recognized as one of the world's champion standpetters. Champ Clark may lose a portion of that benign look after he has worked at being speaker of the House a number of weeks. Does any one really believe that we will continue to have a secret ballot when women get the franchise. Every woman should have an aim in life, even if she can't hit the side of a bain with a brick. students registered Virginia Colored In 10. Ten States an Term Begins J THE MINIA COLORED largest and best equip ate for the education youths. is offered. 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Only 50c at all druggists. 4-7-11 NO TROUBLE WITH COLORED TROOPERS Washington, April 4—In connection with representations to the president that the presence $ \mathrm{e} $ of the Ninth cavalry, Negro troops forming part of the division at San Antonio Texas, would likely cause racial disturbances, Major General Carr commanding the division today telegraphed the war department that there had been no trouble between the whites and blacks. Consequently it is said at the department the colored soldiers will not be withdrawn, but probably soon will be sent to the border to relieve the Third cavalry of patrol duty. lexl Reflexlier ```markdown ``` THROWS 98 of its light The best and " ever placed o I will place on th ness house or re these famous vince you of P. A. D S 98 PH light do and "cheap ed on the on trial in or residen ous lights of its gr Done THROWS 98 PER CENT of its light downward. The best and "cheapest" light ever placed on the market. 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BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR lar faculty of sixteen highly educated assistants. Our Library catalogued accordi- —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. and women have graduated students. Magnificent healthful. Ample built-UP TO OUR PLANT THAT highly educated, earnest to med according to the DoCTIFICATES ARE GRAND-STATING CLASSES WHO OF EDUCATION. Stored in body. Its whole influence, Christian. Organize. State Normal, Indus-ologue and other printed Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christia n Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. THE NATIONAL CITY BANK of Charleston With Resources of a Million Dollars WANTS YOUR ACCOUNT Skyscraper Building Kanawha and apitol Streets THREE PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS HENRY T. M'DONALD, President THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1911 exlier 500 Candle Power Light at cost of one Cent per Day 08 PER CENT light downward. "cheapest" light on the market. trial in any busi esidence one of lights and con its great value onovan July $65.00 Profit Margin. ER d for Catalogue, SONS, CONCERN IN THE UNITED STATES. I have graduated here. The oldest dents. Magnificent location. Eleva- ample buildings. THREE NEW OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- ted, earnest teachers does not include ing to the Dewey System, is one of ES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TION. Storer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Normal, Industrial, Music, other printed matter write to The Presiden AL CITY BANK arleston ources of a Arcade N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. . (Continued from page one.) publican-Democrat team pretty well He seems to have been conxing them along and appears to wish to avoid any nervousness right now. After all, he may keep them working very well together. Some fine morning. If the new Governor of the Volunteer State keeps up his present tacities, "The elephant" may awake to find that he is a "donkey" or vice versa. None of the legislation enacted affects the status of the Tennessee Negro to any great degree. Of course any who may be so unfortunate would prefer death in an electric chair to the hemp route. Some of the physicians who have been practicing for the allotted ten years would be very glad to receive the honorary license to practice pharmacy. That is one of the medical changes as suggested. But the law is meeting with some opposition by the pharmacists The Reformatory for juveniles opens up a new avenue of helpfulness to the young of the race. Many Tennessee youths have become hardened criminals because of inadequate provisions along this line. Some private attempts have been made but they have not met with the largest possible success. Certainly the need has been supplied. The most unusual and successful attempt along this line has been made by the Rev. G. B. Taylor, of Nashville, Tennessee. There was another man Purdy who created some interest among the white and colored people along this line for a while in Tennessee. He set up a work in Nashville and was supported heartily for a time by the court officers and interested people of both races. He finally went East on a soliciting trip and left the boys he had "rescued" in Tennessee stranded in a northern city. Thus he proved to be a greater criminal than the lads he proposed to reform and has made the work harder for those who may attempt it after him. National Negro Business League Reports Phenomenal Twelve Year Growth of North Carolina Insurance Company and Other Evidences of Progress. A new business lately opened up in Montgomery, Ala., on 112 North Perry Street is "The Productive Enterprise Company," with Arthur-A. Madison its manager. The purpose of this firm is to handle a high grade line of goods, such as shoes, drygoods and notions fresh from the factory. The stock is valued at $3,600.00. Firman C. Brown, Charleston, West Virginia, has recently received notice of allowance of patent on his food-warmer and will now introduce an emergency service. Cooked meals can be sent out any distance from one block to two miles, hot and in a sanitary condition at destination. The warmer will take up space of an ordinary grip and can be easily carried in street car without inconvenience to passengers. Mr. Brown, the inventor, has given twenty years as head-waiter in the leading hotels North and South and has observed the need of service as above named. Tentative efforts will probably be made to arrange for a "National Business League Special" for the eleventh annual meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas, August 16th-18th. The plan is to have the business men from the cities in the East to gather at Baltimore, starting out in special Pullmans from that point, they could proceed West to Pittsburg, Cleveland, YOUNGS LOVE Chicago, then to St. Louis, finally reaching their destination, Little Rock. Delegates from cities nearby could join "the special" at these principal places. The Cleveland Journal makes the above practical suggestion, which is at least worthy of consideration. The Negro Business League of Birmingham, Alabama, has a rare opportunity to reader valuable and substantial service to the members of the race in that community by urging the practice of frugality, in strengthening the businesses already established and in the encouraging the starting of new cases, where there is a prospect of support and success. This opportunity is present by reason of the fact that, over one million ($1,000,000) dollars every month is paid to Negro wage earners in the mines, the mills and factories in that district. The greater portion of this vast sum of money is spent with the various merchants of the city. It follows then that, if a fair portion of these people's trade does not go to the Negro merchant, the white man cannot be justly held responsible for it. It may not be generally known, but nevertheless it is a fact that a coloured man presides at the throttle of an engine that pulls one of the fastest traks on the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg. His name is Wm. G. Burnes of Indianapolis, Indiana. He runs between that city and Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Burnes has been in the employ of the company for over thirty-five (25) years. He began as a section-hand and was advanced from one grade of service to another as he increased in skill and efficiency until he was promoted to a passenger engineer about twenty years ago. It is said that some of the most successful white engineers of today owe their training to the careful teaching of this man. Moreover he has the reputation of being quite a student and is well informed on subjects of general interest. Mr. Burnes is a citizen of Indiana-polis and he owns considerable property as well as being interested in some good investments. The abstract of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association is out and the last report of the greatest Negro insurance company in the world indicates that steady growth has always marked its course. The association is now twelve years old. Beginning in 1899 with $840, for a year's business, it has gained so steadily every year, without exception, that it has for the 1910 report $215,238 volume of business. Besides the exceptional showing in collections, it has $69,218 in real es- During its twelve years, the company has paid over a half million dollars in benefits and has written over 200,000 members. Furthermore, it has a $20,000 cash bond in the hands of the South Carolina Insurance Commissioner as a guarantee for its policy holders in that state. The Company was organized with John Merrick, of Durham, North Carolina, as its president. He began life as a barber but he had something higher always before him. He has often been called "The Black Duke" because of his business success. But like Carnage he has been fortunate in his lieutenants. Dr. A. M. Moore is secretary and treasurer, C. C. Spandling Vice President and general manager, and J. M. Avery, assistant manager. MEMORIAL DAY IN LOUISIANA New Orleans, April 6.—Today was generally observed throughout Louisiana as Confederate Memorial Day. Many of the public offices were closed and appropriate exercises were held under the auspices of the veterans' organizations. Vancouver, B. C., April 6.—With an entry list larger than ever before the annual bench show of the Vancouver Kennel Club opened today and will continue until the end of the week. The exhibition is also said to contain a greater variety of breeds than were ever shown here before. The benches contain exhibits from many sections of Canada and the United States. MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses have been issued, all parties being from Kanawha county: Robert Higgins 27, Nellie C. Littlejohn 25. John Wickline 20, Maggie L. Dixon 16. Henry H. Miller 23, Silbria May Crouch 24. MEETING OF EDUCATORS Greeley, Colo., April 6.—Several hundred delegates, among them many well known divines and educators, gathered here today for the annual district convention of the Religious Educational Association. The territory represented at the meeting comprises Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona. UNGS LO (JUNGE LIEBE) THE ADVOCATE Seattle, Wash., April 6. After spending the early forenoon in Tacoma, where he was enthusiastically received, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Seattle this afternoon. He will remain here until tomorrow morning, when he will leave for Spokane. The local program provides for several features of entertainment. This afternoon the ex-President delivered an address to the students of the University of Washington. Philadelphia, April 6.—Many men of prominence have arrived in Philadelphia to attend the fifteenth annual meeting of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, which will begin its sessions tomorrow. A CRUISE TO THE AMAZON New York, April 6.—Commodore E. C. Benedict of the New York Yacht Club, accompanied by a party of friends, sailed today on the steam yacht Virginia for a cruise to the Amazon river. The cruise will extend over a period of two months and will include stops at several West Indian ports on the way south. Commodore Benedict made a long cruise up the Amazon in the Virginia several years ago, going as far as Manaos. ORATORICAL CONTEST Hillsdale, Mich., April 6.—The hotels in Hillsdale are filling with delegations of college students who are getting on the ground early for the annual contest of the Michigan Intercollegiate Oratorical Association, which is to take place here tomorrow evening. Seven institutions will participate in the contest, the University of Michigan, Albion College, Olivet College, Hillsdale College, Michigan Agricultural College and the Western Normal School of Kalamazoo. COTTON STATES LEAGUE RACE Jackson, Miss., April 6.—The race for the championship pennant of the Cotton States League began today with games scheduled in Hattiesburg, Yazoo City and Greenswood. The Jackson team was programmed as the opponent of Yazoo City on the latter's grounds, while Hattiesburg had the Meridian team as its guests. Vicksburg lined up for the initial contest against Woody Thoruton's players at Greenwood. The schedule provides for a season of 120 games, closing August 23. PROMOTE PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS Minneapolis, Minn., April 6.—Un- ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. Interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor, is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. As your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT der the auspices of the Minneapolis Playground Commission, a three days' institute was opened here today for the discussion of plans to promote the playground movement in the large cities and towns of this section of the country. Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri and North and South Dakota have sent delegates to Than all other pleas-ure are, all other pleas-ure are..... And they less simple than be-fore, less simple than be-fore..... Andante cantabile. Sighs, which are from lovers blown, Do but gently heave the heart; E'en the Love, like spring-tide, full and high. Swells in every youthful vein; But each tears they shed a lone, Cure, like trickling balm, their smart, Lovers, when they tide does less supply, Till they quite shrink in again; If a flaw in lose their breath, Bleed away in la-zy death, in..... la-zy death..... age appear 'Tis but rain, and runs not clear, and..... runs not clear.... ee meee ere c Re ree ) EC | SR, See ny 3 Rees te : Ss SSE ee ee PEER A oe | REE ERE RG rane oo oe: Soo Se REE Sey en ere co. eee a wf OES Ee ROC Le eit . ee SESE RBA re eT Soe ae ae aR a eee X s wes ge nS eS f Spring inall its beauty is about to spread its cheerfulness over us. With it comes the feeling that as nature perfo1 ms its won- derful work of changing its dry desolate looking apparel to the bright, fresh green; so must we throw aside ourwintergarments for, the pleasing and stylish Easter wearables now on dis- play. We Show the Best at the Low- est Prices Possible HATS Every new style and color $2 to $5 NECKWEAR New ones every day.........25c to $2 HOSIERY All shades.......00.0...00000.......25e to $1 Best 50c silk made SHIRTS With or without collars.........$1 to $3 New shades, two collars to match $1.50 ONE PRICE CLOTHIER 222 CAPITOL STREET | aaah Sanaa s ASE Nd een pe OO ui eae bi pte BE 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, i i A oe Paar six BUCKHANNON. .. Miss Willia Lee, and little Alen, of Clarksburg, were guests of Mrs. Jas. L. Davis, Saturday and Sunday. Prosecuting Attorney Roy Reger has offered a Gold Medal to the best speaker from Victoria school Phe comest will be held about April 28th, The Missionary Council held their annual session at Halls’ Chapel, A. Yh E. Churey, March 31st and April Tat Mys. Jennie Burley was here a part of last week en-ronte to Colum- bus, O. While hero she was the gues! of Mrs, Malinda Hunter, A-number of visitors from Clarks: burg, and Weston attended the mis- sionary council ar the A. ME. chureh, last week. Mré. H. D. Hazlewood, of Parkers: burg, is paying her parents_Mrand Mis. '3a8, A, Danie Vish, Mrs. Byrd Littleton, of Clarksburs, is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Jas. L. Davis Mrs. J. W. Mumford has returned from Sutton, Misses Effie Lowry, and Beulah Smith, of Clarksburg. were guests o “Misses Addie Mumford, and Reti Hunter a part of last week Warren Perkins, of Weston, yas here Sunday. Mrs. Goorstana Wright entertain ed the Ladies’ Aid of Simpson M. K. chureh Friday night st her home on Latham street. -* QE OE ASBURY STARTS NEW ORDER, Former editor of Odd Fellows’ Jour nal bexins movement to divide old organization, Philadelphia, Maren 31—Mr. J. Asbury, formerly Blitor of the Odd Fellow’s Journal, and defeated ean- didate for Grandmaster of Odd Fel lows, which convened in Baltimore, Md., last. Summer, has organized a new order of Odd Fellows to be known as the Ancient Order of Odd Fellows of America. ‘The followers of Mr. Asbury, who supported him in Baltimore, declare that he was count- ed out unfairly, and that they pro- pose to organize a new order. ‘The first necting looking to the organiza- tion was held in Philadelphia, Pa., ast month, at which time Mr. As- bury explained to his hearers the aim and object of the new organization. The next meeting will be held by Mr. Asbury in Norfolk, Va.. this month, and from there he will make a tour of the United States. ——— | Carl Clarkson, the two-sear-old soa of Mr and Mrs, Clarkson, colored ied (his morning att o'clock atthe hone of is parents on Jovell street from ‘pneumonia, ‘The funeral wil be held Saturday at 10:00 4. M. from the residengs. Burial wilt be in Spring Hill TEE ee ee ee @_ TIF Tsorrexnrst was founded in 1838 as a Weekly Maga- vine 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. Ae have printed frequent articles from prominent Negroes and have closely followed their activi ties and successes, ‘This attitude has cost us many: thousand subscribers, hut 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 20 acquaint you with the character and policy of Tae INpe- resmext, we shall be glad io accept a six months. subscription for one doilar. Our regular price is ‘$4 a year. Wee believe that by reading Toes INorvexpext you will realize our fait attitude aad position. Remember, Tue Typrepet is an Tus trated Weekly Magazine, and that you will therefore receive 26 copies for about fonr cents each, Use this blank, i THE INDEPENDENT Reguiar Subseription Price 190 FULTON STREET $3,00e Year . NEW YORK ° Enclosed find One Doltar for which please send me Tae Ixperenvent every week for Six Months Reformers Management Richmond, Va., April 1—R,__T. HIN, cashier of the defunct True Re- formers saving bank, who myster- Jously disappeared from the elty over 4 week gO, has not been heard from By the request of his family cireutars bearing his discription with a re ward of $25, are being sent to the various police departments over the country by the ehlet of police of this city. ‘This. move of Hil] at, the time when thesoceivers ais abo to mae thor repcrt- makes matters poriend an outcome for those connected wisi him in the bank that is not at all pleasant. A.W. Holmes, the present head of the Order has been claiming that he Was not a party to the management that has placed the organization in its present plight, but a number of the officials who are now being eriti- cised say that Holmes tor a number of years was a member of the board of directors and the executive com- mittee, which were presided over by W. L. Taylor. One of the officers of the old regime says that Holmes tock part in all of the official actions i the governing of the Order and the bank during the time he was on the various boards. And one of the offi cials state that he was a member of the board at the time he was elected to his present office. It is claimed by many that Hol- mes’ management of the Truo Re- fermers hotel was a failure, and since he could not manage the hotel, he is not the man for the head of the Order. The meeting held at the Auditor- jum last Wednesday night when the governor was the principal. speaker, was a failure when the attendance is considered. ‘In Richmond, and as reports show from other States, the people are not interested in the pres- ent plans of the organization and there Is evident a — dissatisfaction which is appaling to those who here: lofore were optimistic, Attorney Newsome is working for the interest of the.fraternity. It is claimed that he is not receiving any money trom the officials to pay the expenses in- curred by him in traveling and other- wise to conserve every interest of ihe Order. ‘The exeentive committee fs not giving him any support, bat he is carrying on the fight <Csingle handed and paying his expenses tha: the executive committee should will- ingly meet The same methods that were in force when Taylor was the head, are largely being-nsed by Holmes. The organization can ‘be saved but it will have to be done by letting the people know the true condition of affairs and not scheming to keep intelligent and honest men out of certain posi- tioons. The bank receivers are to Jake their reports next week, so it is claimed; then interestiig develop- menis are expected. It is conceded that If Attorney Newsome had the support of the off cials and that if a man of the caliber of W. T. Vernon, K. A. Johnson and thelr kind, were at the head ofthe organization the people would rely ‘The plight of the order calls for the best element in the race to manifest Htelf and save the thousands of poor people who have spent many dollars to insure for the necessary protec: tion the fraternity was supposed to give them, EXCHANGE SATURDAY At the store of Alexander the flor- ist, on Quarrier street, an exchange fas been provided for all day Satur- day by members of the W. C. T. U, Several committees are at work mak- ing arrangements for the affair. __ > apvooatTn —,, They do Not Seek Social Equality Colcred Girl Students at Cornel Say “Luey Songht Quarters More Cou Veniont to the College When ‘They Asked for Quarters in Sage Col lene. Ithaca, N.Y, April 2.—Declarine thac they belleved the trustees of Cornell University would give them iustice, Miss Rosa Vassar and Mis Pauline Ray, th two young colorec Women whose attempts ta Ket rooms in Sage College at Cornel Uatversity roused the other co-eds to a high Pitch, have made a viatement of their position. “We want a mare convenient and nearer place to the university to live,” they say, “We applied for Yooms last year, but Mrs. Martin, the adviser of women, said she had talker the matter over with Treasurer Wil- Hamp, of the university, and they had decided that It would be Inexpediont {0 Bive US rooms. — We dea't seek so- cial equality. We are willing to let the trustees decide, and we believe that they would give us justice.” Their attempts to get rooms in Sage College have so stirred up the other coeds that more than 300 of them have addressed a petition to the Reard of Trustees praying that no Negroes he allowed to occupy rooms in Sage. This petition wil be presented te the Board of Trustees at their meeting Next week, | MIDNIGHT IN’ THR OZARKS and yet sleepless Hiram Scranton, of Clay City, M., coughed and coughe:t He was in the mountains on the ad- vice of five doctors, who said he had consumption, but found no help in the climate, and started home. Hear- ing of Dr. King’s New Discovery, he began to usg it. “I believe it edved my life.” he writes “ for it made a new man of me, so that I can now do good work again.” For all lung diseases, coughs, colds, la-grippe, asthma, croup, ‘whooping cough, hay fever, hemorrhages, hoarseness or duingy, its the best known remedy. Price 50c and $1.00. Trial bottl~ free, Guaranteed by all druggists. 4T-4t Mas 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, ‘burns, boils, scalds, cuts, corns, sore eyés, sprains, swellings bruises, cold sores. Has no equal for piles. 25¢ at all druggists, 3-2-6 1080 COLORED MEN REGISTERED | Baltimore, Md,, ‘April 5——In the supplémentary registration “otf vqters held hé?2’Monday 1,080 colored men were. registered. Of ihis . number 314 declined to state their party af- filiations, 48 enrolled as Democtats and the remainder as Republicans. This makes a total of 17,207 colored men, whose names are on the polling hooks. ” . —_-+-___ JOHNSON MUST STICK. San Francisco,Apr ‘il 1.—The state supreme court. denied today the appli- cation of Jack Johnson, the heavy weight champion, for relief from Uh sentence of 25 days’ imprisonment in the county jail imposed by Acting Po- lice Judge Treadwell for automobile speeding. Johnson is now serving the sentence. DEATH OF CHILD, Frances C. Scott, 6 years of age, died this morning at the home ot her parents on Relmont avenue, from a complication of diseases. The fu- neral will be held tomorrow modraing at 10 o'clock. Interment will be tn ‘Spring Hill cemetery. EXCURSION Columbus, Ohio SATURDAY, | APRIL 15TH. SSS Via KANAWHA AND MICHIGAN pa se eT Te oe " Columbus,O., Stations. ‘Time of Train. and Recarn. Leave Gauley Bridge. . oes 5 veeince: seKce este: ace iaves Cy eee. 8100 RB, ar $2.00 Glen Ferris .. ° a a fee ea et es enews + £8:07 P.M. 4.00 * Boomer Gi ee ae en ee eee some. ie SRE RS . eee eae 8:24 P.M. 2.00 Smithers ae ease cen sie aR se SEES seeeeee et. 8:30 PL OM, 2.00 Cannelton An 8 HC eee . CHET SS CURE ee ose a 8:33 P.M. 2.00 London ... om: mes . % i a . a Siereie Jb Shiae ae . (8:44 P.M 2.00 Hugheston ... 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This will be an exciting game and no one should miss this OPPortunity of seeing these two teams battle for the supremacy of the opening game. y SEER RETURNING, Excursion tickets will be returning ONLY on Special Train ieaying Coiumbus, 0., at 7:30 P.M. Sun- day, April 16th, 1911 ‘ ih ey This is the first excursion rin by the Kanawha & Michigan Railway this ‘season. ee te a eee BAGGAGE WILL NOT 8H CHECKED ON THIS TRAIN, Redueed rate fare cannot be accepted by conductors on trains. To obtain this concession pasiensers musi purchase tickets at ticket oflices 4 i, For further_information, call on Agents or write. - — te A. N. Lyon * J. I e Youse General Superintendent General Passenger Agent Charleston, W. Va. Charleston, W. Va. Y. MC. A. OF THREE STATES: Jackson, Miss., April 6.—Repre- sentatives of the city, college and railroad branches of the Young Men's Christian Association in Alabama, Louisiana and Missiasippi_met here today for the annual tri-State ‘con- vention. Large delegations are on hand from Montgomery, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Mobile, New Orleans, Birmingham and other cities. ‘The session will last four days, closing Sunday with a farewell service at which a number. of noted speakers will be heard, | a There will be a sale of fancy arti-| cles for the benefit of ihe Anti-Tuber- culosis League, at the Parish House on Broad street on Saturday morn- ing. H. L, Davidson, advance man of “The Melting Pot.” which will soon be seen at the Burlew, is in the city today in the interest of his company. ete SOUTHERN ILDINOIS TEACHERS Carbondale, TM, Aprit 6.—The thirtieth annual convention of the Southern Illinois ‘Teachers’ Associa- tion met here today with an attend- ‘ance the largest in the history of the 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. Opeh day and night. Bell Phone 336. 609 Summer Nereet. Home Phone 328. , Charleston, W. Va. organization. The homes of the city have been thrown open‘ to the visi- tors and ample cntertainment has been provided for all. ‘The sessions are being held at the Southern Tll- nois normal school and will continue over tomorrow and Saturday. Among the noted educators to address the TRURSDAY, APTI. a. 1018, | gathering are State Superintendent of Puble Instruction Francis G Plair of Mlinpis, Dr. L. C. Claxton of tho University of Tennessee, Dr. TL. C. Lord of the Bastern Lllinois Nor- mal School, and Dr, Henry Suzzall, dean of. the College of Pedagogy of Columbia University, LS TLR TTT TT ERTS SETI LICENSED EMBALMER can furnish you with the same ess money. We carry a large re service. Opeh day and night.