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THE ADVOCACY WE GREEBELLY PUBLISH ALL DRIED NEWS, NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. Vigorous Statement Of those opposed to him and intimidates that they should play beam out of own eyes before attempting to pluck mote out of his orde (Horace D. Slatter.) Nashville, Tenn., April 11. With reference to the efforts of a committee of colored people by Hen committee of colored people headed by Henry Allen Boyd, of the National Baptist Publishing House, and the efforts of the Nashville Globe, a local colored weekly publication, to have him cousted from his position as a teacher in the Knowles School, George Waters, who, was recently acquitted by the Supreme Court of a criminal charge, makes a vigorous statement in his behalf. He questions the motive of the effort which he styles persecution, and declares that there can be but little sincerity in any effort which seeks to go behind the decision of the court. Prof. Waters suggests that his dismissal is apparently sought to give an irregular substitute a place in the schools, which substitute was displaced when he was appointed to the position. This substitute, Waters states, is a member of the Sunday School Class, which Henry Allen Boyd teaches in the M. Olivet Baptist church. He calls attention to the fact that with few exceptions the committee working against him is composed of the employees of the Baptist Publishing House, and that it is not composed of any goodly element of the patrons of the school or a corresponding number of the most representative Negro citizens. In his statement Waters says: "During the past few weeks, the Nashville Globe, a Negro paper owned and controlled by H. A. Boyd and one or two of his father's employees, has been devoting much space to an unjust irate aggrandise, because of the fact that in former times, would-be assailants of my character made charges of immorality against me and used all possible diligence in efforts to destroy me. These charges were in the nature of indictments at law. Being arraigned upon these indictments, I made no attempt whatever to avoid prosecution, or to get beyond the reach of justice. "On the contrary, knowing as I did that I was innocent, and that only the guilty have need to fear the working of the law, and recognizing also the old established principle that a man charged with crime is presumed innocent until his guilt has been established, I faced those those charges like a man, met every requirement of a citizen so charged until the highest tribunal of justice in this commonwealth acquitted me of this charge, for which the Globe now seeks to have me again held responsible." Prof. Waters reviews his associations and past life in Nashville where he has lived for the past 38 years, his connections in the church and schools, and declares that it was perfectly natural that having been vindicated by the highest court in the state, he should expect and seek a restoration to the full confidence of all his fellow citizens, and that his friends or enemies should not longer adjudge him guilty of the charge or unworthy of the confidence of the people, after the Supreme Court, with all the facts before it, had declared him innocent. He makes the pointed inquiry, "Shall not the records of the court stand?" and points to some incidents in the life of some of the committee, of a similar nature. Waters disclaims any intention of "throwing mud," but asks why should not the record of the courts stand in his case as in the case of one member of the committee "prosecuting" him. In this connection, he makes these inquiries: "Would any of the owners of the Globe like to be condemned, adjudged immoral and unworthy and shattered on a charge for which the courts had acquitted them? "In former times, did not Rev. R. H. Boyd, the father of Henry Allen Boyd and a member of this committee, stand charged with alienating the affections of a man's wife and separating the two? Was he not tried and acquitted by a court of justice, and shall not the record of the court stand in his case? "Was there not in times past an accusation of murder against Rev. R. H. Boyd, for which he was tried and acquitted before the courts, and shall not the court records stand in that case?" Waters concludes his statement with an appeal for justice in the matter, claiming that he has proceeded in his defense. In the same manner as any other man would have done, and that the case was won on its merits. He cites the fact that the school is in flourishing condition, that a majority of the patrons are satisfied, and that the efforts of the Nashville Globe to keep the matter continually stirred up bears but little fruit. The good condition of the school and the full enrollment is given as proof that the demoralizing condition said to exist by the Globe on account of Waters' appointment does not exist in the community of Knowles school. It is understood that a large number of prominent colored people in the 3rd Ward have written letters to the Board of Education dissenting from the position taken by the Nashville Globe and the committee. BLAME FOR LYNCHING. Put. on Georgia Judge By Governor and Adjunct General. Atlanta, Ga., April 8—The responsibility for the lynching of the Negro, Charles Hale, at Lawrenceville, Ga., early this morning, for attacking a white woman, is placed on Judge Charles Brand, of the Superior Court of that place, by Governor Brown and Adjutant General Scott, who say they had troops ready to go to Lawrenceville Friday afternoon, but that Judge Brand urged them not to send the troops, saying there was no danger of lynching. Adjutant General Scott says Judge Brand had promised to give warning of trouble, but failed to do so. Fisk Wins Third Time ATLANTA UNIVERSITY LOSES AGAIN IN TRIANGULAR LEAGUE DEBATE Internal Dissension Largely Responsible for poor show- ing made by Georgians who are wrangling among themselves about fraternities. (Special to The Advocate) Atlanta, Ga. April 8—Atlanta University lost again to Fisk last night at the Tallarigan Lengua Debate in the Ware Memorial Chapel. Against the chapel was filled with the intelligence and culture of the Gate City and the Fisk debating team, covered itself with glory. It is the third successive defeat of the Atlanta University debaters by the Fisk boys and the institution has not scored a victory against Howard or Fisk since the Debating League was organized. On the other hand Howard University has won all of her contests with both Fisk and Atlanta University. The subject was Received: "That the Initiative and Referendum should be made a part of the Legislative System of our States." Fisk had the negative and was represented by Payne, Upshaw and Robinson. Homer Cooper was the Fisk alternate. The team of Fisk was composed of Senior men and was a strong one. The boys made a free showing and cleared outlasted the Atlanta University. The Atlanta University student body, is losing its power in all intercollegiate struggles. Its fading influence is due to inability of the students of the institution to work out their problems together in a harmonious way. For the past five years the students of Atlanta University have been conducting a senseless war among themselves because of the presence of ambitious fraternity enthusiasts. There are some little secret societies there—pretty good things in some respects but bad assets in a small school with a student body so easy to lose its balance as has been the case at A. U. For a time their differences presented a silly spectacle for college young men and the Atlanta student body was roundly condemned for its continual strife and discord. There is a slight improvement this year but it is doubtful if the students of Atlanta University will ever show to advantage again so long as they permit the war between the "Owls and Bones" and "The Fraternity Wolves" to affect the student life of the school in pronounced manner. The students of Atlanta should not need faculty intervention to settle this matter; they should rise up and show their own spirit and crush out the whole silly affair that has contributed so much to making a ridiculous spectacle of the student body when it should have shown to a much better advantage. The Triangular Debating League is a notable organization for the development of the intellectual life of the students of Fisk, Howard and Atlanta and the schools are to be congratulated on the success of the organization but Atlanta University must put on better trimmings to meet such stalwart young men as Fisk and Howard are sending South each year or she will have to make room for some other Atlanta college where the students are more likely to stand together and present a solid front when they go into contests of all kinds with other Negro colleges. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1911 At the Nation's Capital NINTH CAVALRY WILL BE ASSIGNED TO PATROL DUTY ALONG THE MEXICAN BORDER IN TEXAS, DESPIECE PROTESTS OF BOURBONS----HOWARD UNIVERSITY TUTORS WILL APPEAL TO CONGRESS FOR REINSTATEMENT----RUMOR OF PRESIDENT THIRKIELDS RESIGNATION DENIED.----FORMER WHITE HOUSE STEWARDS DIES----DOINGS OF THE THEATRICAL PEOPLE. Washington, D. C. April 12. William Jennings Bryan, author, editor, statement and sometime candidate for President of the United States, was the chief attraction Sunday afternoon at a monster meeting of the Colored Branch of the Y. M. C. A. Spacious and beautiful Howard Theater was packed to the doors with one or the finest audiences of Afro-Americans gathered anywhere between the oceans. The Y. M. C. A. has never held a meeting that rivalled this one in point of numbers or enthusiasm, that said addressed last year, at the Belasco Theater, by Booker T. Washington. The "peersel leader" of the militant democracy was cheered to the echo at frequent intervals throughout the half hour covered by his address, and, though nothing of a political or racial nature was brought out in the talk, Mr. Bryan was visibly pleased with the tumultuous and sincere oval accorded him by an audience of colored citizens in this cosmopolitan capital. The address of Mr. Bryan to the colored Y. M. C. A. was the first of the four speeches delivered by him on Sunday in Washington. His theme was "Civilization," and the immaculable influence of the Y. M. C. A. movement in advancing the highest type of civilization was dwelt upon in an entertaining and convincing fashion... He was a charter member of the organization in his home community, and regarded his card of identification as one of his proudest possessions. The eloquent Nebraskan exhorted the men to adhere strictly to the Y. M. C. A. idea, to support it with their voice, their influence and their money. It is cheaper, he said, to prevent cynic by remedial policies than to repair the evil consequences growing out of vice. He stated that the heart should not be neglected for the training of the mind; that a strong body is essential to a strong heart and a strong mind. He said that man had been able to measure the breadth of a message in telegraphy, but that no man had yet been able to measure the breadth of a message of friendship and brotherly love which emanated from the heart. Th Y. M. C. A. the speaker said, affords a general training which no other organization can give. It trains the heart, the soul and the physical body. Mr. Bryan was happily introduced by Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, the capable secretary of the colored branch. At the close of the address of the distinguished guest, Mr. Bryan was whirled away in the high-powered automobile of Dr. G. W. Cabaniss to Continental Hall, where another immense audience awaited him. At the Howard Theater, following Mr. Bryan, a magnificent address was delivered by Dr. C. F. Barbour, of New York, international committee of the Y. M. C. A. The Elks Glee Club, led by Mr. Louis Ambler, sang, and the Wilberforian Orchestra rendered a number of selections, under the direction of Prof. J. Sherman Hunnicutt. Easter Sunday will be "Ladies Day" and the Howard will be a veritable bower of beauty on that occasion, Prof Kelly Miller, of Howard University will speak on "Righteousness." Potrel Duty for the Ninth Cavalry. The flurry over the disposition of the Ninth Cavalry is at an end. By order of Gen. Leonard Wood, Chief of Staff, the colored troops will take their turn at patrolling the Mexican border and will replace the 3d Cavalry, relieving the latter in order that it may have a chance to receive instructions in the maneuver camp at San Antonio. Gen. Carter, in command of the Maneuver Division, will have charge of the distribution of the 9th Cavalry, and while Sam Fordyce, Laredo, Eagle Pass, Marathon, Marfa, Presidio del Norte, Hancock, Manora and other points on the Rio Grande will be covered, it is expressly stated that under no circumstances will they be seet to Brownsville, of 25th Infantry fame. The 9th will be the Divisional Cavalry of the Maneuver Division. The War Department will pay no serious attention to the howl raised by a few of the border towns, which do not want a Negro regiment "in their midst." Even the Washington Post has had the generosity to say that "it goes against the grain of a Texas white man to see a Negro in military uniform, manipulating a gun," adding sagely, that "it has the same effect upon them as the waving of a red flag in the face of a bull." The matter of placing the colored troops is always a delicate problem. North or South, and in this particular instance, it is evident that the President and the War Department are determined to do their level best to preserve the peace, maintain the dignity of the Army establishment, and use the gallant 9th according to the needs of the service, independent of the whims or absurd fears of the hourbours along the Texan frontier. No one here believes that in stirring up this racial embroglish, Representative Garner has chosen "the better part." Howard University Tutors to Appeal to Congress. Prof. T. Montgomery Gregory and Prof. Forrester B. Washington, the two young Howard University teachers who were forced to resign a few weeks ago because of an alleged violation of rules of discipline of the school are to appeal to Congress for a rehearing of their cases. A resolution is to be introduced, demanding that the Secretary of the Interior conduct an investigation and give the deposed young men a "square deal," which, they claim, has been denied them by the authorities of Howard University. At the special meeting of a committee appointed to act on the cases, at the suggestion of President Thirkield, and the Board concurring, it was decided that the best interests of the University would be subserved by declining to reopen the consider its action in accepting the resignations of Gregory and Washington, and the young men were not reinstalled. Hence the appeal to Congress. The incidents that led to the enforced resignations from the faculty took place over a fortnight ago, while the young men were down town on leave. The following day an anonymous letter was received by President W. P. Thirkell in which the writer said Gregory and Washington had been drinking. Dr. Thirkell called the young men before him, and told them of the information he had received. It is said that both Gregory and Washington admitted that they had taken one drink, but denied that they had been in saloons and were intoxicated. Prof. Kelly, Miller, dean of the college department, is said to have made an investigation of the charges contained in the anonymous letter, reporting that, while he had found Gregory and Washington technically guilty, having violated the regulations of the university by drinking, they were not drunk or disordered. The dismissed educators have retained Lawyers A. Cobb and Henry E. Davis as counsel and will exhaust every possible resource to secure vindication. Attorney A. A. Birney will represent the University. A hot fight is in prospect, and the citizens who on the hill are in a fever of excitement, watching developments. PRESIDENT THIRKIELD NOT TO RESIGN. There is absolutely no truth in the rumor circulated by certain irresponsibles to the effect that President Thirkield is to resign the headship of Howard University. Dr. Thirkield says there has never been such a thought in his mind and that he talks of a successor has ever been brought to his attention. He says he will continue to perform his duties as usual. No member of the Board has heard of any such rumor from any reliable source, and are paying no attention to the gabble of chronic enemies of the school. The story of the alleged resignation of President Thiil keld is said to have had its foundation among some of the fool friends of Meersen, Gregory and Washington, who vainly imagine that it will do the young men good to thus attempt to embarrass the President of the University by circulating this falsehood. Attorney Cobb gives no countenance to these puerile tactics, and purposes to fight the battle on its morals. It is generally felt that the two teachers were pitted in excess of the demands of the situation, and they have a host of level-headed admirers who would be glad to see them reinstated; but they say that the determination of the 'case' is a matter with which the President, the faculty and trustees, together with the counsellors, are more qualified to deal than mere laymen, with meager knowledge of the facts. No good purpose is served by inviting a unlicensed warfare on Dr. Thiikeld, the spreading broadcast a fake "resignation" story, with the wish the father to the thought. Secretary Hillees at Work. Hon. Charles Dewey Hillees, the new and popular Secretary to the President, is also making an admirable impression on the vast array of visitors who call daily at the White House. His hearing is easy, courtful and affable, with a quiet firmness and quick grasp of the most intricate situation, suggesting great reserve force and executive ability of the highest order. Mr. Hillees knows just how to greet individuals of the most widely varying types, and seems able to make them feel that there is to be a "square deal" for all in the most expedient fashion. He has demonstrated thus early that as a secretary and presidential mentor, he is in the Lamont, Cortelyou and Loeb class. (Continued on page six.) OF HIGH CHARACTER AT THE WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE. Ambitious Program Of varied scope is rendered by piano and vocal students, the second of its kind this season under the direction of Mrs. Mitchell. (Special to The Advocate.) Institute, April U1.-The Second Students' Recital, vocal and Instrumental, was conducted by Mrs. C. E. Mitchell in Hazlewood Hall, Monday night. In spite of the little effort put forth to advertise it, a respectable number of music lovers, outside of the student body, were out to be entertained. To those who had the good fortune to be present at the first recital the events of Monday evening were but a continuation of a very delicate presentation of tuneful melodies. The scope was varied and exhibited all the steps of graduation and finish that one would expect to find from six years to full maturity. The strict adherence to the request of Mrs. Mitchell, that no responses to encore demonstrations should be given, prevented the lengthening of the interesting program. Teacher and students were highly congratulated. Appended is the pro- gram: (a) With Light Steps.....Porter Myrtle Woody (b) Let Us Sing a Merry Lay.....Porter Marcia Canty (c) Study.....Porter Joyfulness.....Porter Ednora Prillerman (d) Study.....Matthew First Waltz.....Schmoll Lillian Guss (e) Good Moon. Thou Glidest Gently.....German Folk Song Eva Bruce (a) Study.....Matthew (b) Waltz.....Gurlik Little Ballade.....Burgmiller Blanche Fletcher (a) Slumber Song, Op. 121..... Karl W. Kern (b) Silhouette, Op. 58 No. 2..... Hugo Reinhold Laurence Prillerman (a) Study.....LeCouppey (b) The Brownies, Op. 58, No. 8..... Hugo Reinhold Luetta Lipscomb Slumber So Gently..... From "The Princess Bonnie" The School Chorus Tarantella.....W. Lomas Bertha Deans (a) Study.....B. Wolff Nannie Saunders China Tragedy (Song) Clayton Thomas Amelia Lowry Merry Merry Maids of Spain..... From "The Princess Bonnie" The School Chorus (a) Study, Op. 45, No. 16....Heller (b) Solfeigletto.....K, Ph. E. Bach (c) Alla Tarantella Op. 39, No. 2.... ...MacDowell Eunice Jones (a) In a Toy Shop (Song)...Gaynor (b) Japanese Love Song..... ...Clayton Thomas Ophelia Washington (a) Song.....Danela (b) Anitra's Dance (Violin Solo)..... Grieg Don Jones Polish Dance.....Ph. Scharwenken Lella Powell (a) Barcarolle.....Jaques Offenbahe (b) Hark, Hark, the Lark..... Franz Schubert Ophelia Washington Amelia Lowry Lella Powell Alma Peters (a) Pas des Amphores. C. Chaminade (b) Spinning Song.....Mendelssohn (c) Rustle of Spring.....Sinding Linda Scott Fair Weather Sailors Bold are We... ...From the "Princess Bonnie" The School Chorus The violin obligates are played by Mr. Don Jones. Accompanist Linda Scott. LOST HS JOB. And Negro Officeholder Threatens to Fight the Administration. New Orleans, April 5.—Walter Cohen, Register of the New Orleans Land Office, the last Negro Federal officeholder of any importance in Louisiana, was thrown out of a job to-day by the merging of the New Orleans and Natchitoches Federal Land Offices, with headquarters at Baton Rouge. The Register of the Natchitoches Land Office, a white Republican, was placed in charge of the consolidated office at Baton Rouge. Cohen gave out a statement to the newspapers today, in which he bitterly attacked the National administration for its alleged refusal to recognize Negroes. Cohen announced that he would start a political insurrection in Louisiana against the Taft Administration. Negroes Suspected of Murder Lynched THREE COLORED MEN TAKEN FROM JAILER AND RIDDLED WITH BUILTLES BY GEORGEA MOB WHICH TOOK THEM BEFORE COMMITMENT TRIAL HAD BEEN HELD. Ellaville, Ga., April 8.—Three Negroes charged with the murder of S. C. Eason in a Negro store in Ellaville January 2, were removed from the Schley County jail, by 200 masked men early this morning and lynched in a pike thicket a quarter of a mile from town. About 2 $\sigma$clock the mob came to the jail and awoke the jailer, A. C. Baugh, telling him they had a prisoner. When he opened the door he was overpowered and the prisoners taken from their cells. With ropes around their necks they were led to a pine orchard, about a quarter of a mile from the jail, where they were flung to a tree and their bodies riddled with bullets. The victims of the mob were Dawson Jordan, Charles Pickett and Murray Burton. Dawson Jordan evidently fought the mob and broke away, for his body was found riddled with bullets about 50 yards from the tree to which the other two Negroes were hanging. In Jordan's clinched right hand was some hair, showing that he had grasped one of the lynchers by the beard. They were masks made of stockings. The Negroes had never had a commitment trial and were held on the evidence brought out at the Coroner's inquest. Deacons' Union OF MT. OLIVET BAPTIST ASSOCIATION PREPARE EXCELLENT PROGRAM FOR DISCUSSION OF TIMELY TOPICS AT MEETING TO BE HELD AT ST. ALBANS 20TH AND 21ST INST --- St. Albans, April 11.—The Maistress and Deacons' Union of M. Olivet Baptist Association will meet here on the 90th and 21st st. at, the Baptist church, of which the Rev. J. W. Robinson is pastor. For the meeting there has been issued the following program: THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH. Morning session, 9 o'clock. Devotional exercises led by the President. Routine Business, Revision of the Constitution read and explained. Introduction Sermon, Rev. S. A. Thurston, Alternate, Rev. E. C. Page. Afternoon 2 O'clock. Devotional, led by Rev. T. H. Jones and Deacon J. R. Randolph. Topic 1. "The Church and Pastor's Local Mission", Revs. R. M. Mayhew, H. Coles and Deacon J. I. Thomas. Topic 2. "The Propriety of Baptist Evangelists", Revs. I. V. Bryant, J. A. Scott and Deacon E. H. Carter. Routine Business. Evening. 7:30 O'clock. Devotionals led by Rev. D. W. Ed- wards and Deacon J. S. Taylor. Sermon, Rev. B. R. Reed; Alternate, Rev. J. A. Scott. Collection. Routine Business. Second Day. Morning. 9 O'clock. Devotional by E. D. Allen and P. Martin. Routine Business. "The church problems of today and how to solve them." Round Table discussion led by Rev. B. A. Brooks Communion (1) Its subjects (2) obligations (3) administration. Revs. S. A. Thurston, W. W. Scott, E. C. Page and Deacon, W. P. Martin, Semon by Rev. D. D. Davis Alternate Rev L. W. Mayo. Afternoon 2 O'clock. Devotionals led by Rev. D. Robinson. "Is All Baptism or Immersion by Pedo-Baptists Sufficient to Qualify for Admission to Membership in the Baptist Church?" Revs. D. Stratton, P. P. Holland & J. W. Robinson. "Our Present Demands and How to Meet Them." Revs. R. D. W. Mendels, Supt. of State Missions, and J. J Turner, State Supt. Sunday School Missions. Routine Business. Evening, 7:30 O'clock. Devotionals led by Rev. L. C. Mass sev. Sermon by Rev. I. V. Bryant. All alternate to be appointed by President. Colection. Routine work. Adjournment. NEGRO STUDENTS. To Be Admitted to Sage College Dormitory by Schurman's Order. Ithaca, N. Y., April 10—President Jacob C. Schurman, of Cornell University, today brought to an end the controversy which has been in progress over admitting Negro women students of Sage College dormitory. In a statement issued to Mrs. G. S. Martin, of the Woman's Advisory Council, he says that all Negro women students are to be admitted to the privileges of the women's dormitories if they request admission. ARE URGED BY PRES. GATE TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO Nashville April 7.—President G. A. notes of Fisk University displayed an unusual amount of courage last night at a concert complementary to the Legislature of Tennessee by Fisk University in Fisk Memorial Chapel, Governor Ben Hooper was present and all the lawmakers worth the name were with him. The singing of the Mozart Society and Jubilee Club were the attractive features of the program, but the most important was the pointed address of President Gates during the intermission. The Fisk president spoke on higher education for the Negro. He referred to the recent donation to Fisk by the General Education Board and its significance. He paid his respects to the man who does not believe in the education of the Negro and the one who doubts the wisdom of educating him too highly. He pointed out the good results of higher education in an emphasis manner and referred to the notable careers of the college graduates of Fisk and other institutions of the character. He spoke of the mental ability of the Fisk student body and made the statement that they were as capable of doing college work as the students of any college in the land. Their conduct, he said, was above suspicion and a credit to the race and good enough to command the sympathy and respect of all fair minded people. He made reference to the fact that they did not belong to the lawless element of Tennessee and the police and courthouse records would testify to that. Then he brought out the commercial value of Fisk and its student body to Nashville and the influence in this way of the graduates and students scattered throughout the length and breadth of the country. After summing up the good results of the higher education of Negroes, he came out in a courageous manner and etated to Gov. Hoopar and the legislators assembled that since higher education was so good a thing and so much in need of strong endorsements and supporters and since they were interested in the higher development of the officers of the South, he did not see any reason why the education at Fisk could not receive the moral endorsement of Tennessee to the extent of about $20,000. He said: "I have been talking it around among some of you members of the Tennessee assembly. I have been met with the argument that the State refuses to contribute to the support of any institution it does not control, but have some stronger reasons. Why Fisk and higher education should receive favorable consideration in this matter." As a parting rejoinder he said: "Do not be surprised if in the future you are called upon to approve or disapprove the work at Fisk by voting on a measure presented for your endorsement." The address of President Gates was brief and to the point. He showed to good advantage and that he has the Fisk idea at heart. He spoke in a convincing manner. At a time like this when the proud business man and the philanthropic and charitable sources of the land are so luxewarm in their sympathy and support of the higher education of the race it is good to feel that advanced learning for the Negro race has such a pronounced and able champion as President Gates. He has the experience and learning as an educator and with his ability to present the cause in an emphatic manner, the country may expect to hear from the Fisk president as the new champion of higher education of Negroes. NEGRO STUDENT For the Second Time Wins Curtis Medal at Columbia University. New York, April 6.—For the second time in the history of Columbia University, a Negro Student has won the Curtis medal for excellence in public speaking. This year's winner is George W. A. Scott, whose subject was "Child Slavery." Scotification proposed a national law for the suppression of child slavery in the creation of a national children' bureau under the Department of Commerce and Labor. HOUSE FOR RENT AT INSTITUTION FOR RENT—A five-room outbuilding Large garden and yard. Well of pear water on the premises. Apply to A. N. Brown, Institute, W. Va. 4-6-4t. CORRESPONDENCE KAŃAWHA CITY Mrs. Minnie Page left Saturday for Pomeroy, tronton and other points in Ohio. Mrs. R. B. Johnson continues ill at her home. F. D. Page closed his school Friday night with an entertainment. It was the finest of the kind given here for many years. At the closing speeches were made by Geo. High, J. W. Woods, I. C. Cable, J. W. Page, Woods, I. C. Cable, J. W. Page, and W. W. Lewis. After the exercises refreshments were sold by Misses Sadie Woods and Mattie Martin. W. H. and G. L. Jackson, of Charleston, were here Sunday to visit their mother. J. W. Woods and W. W. Lewis were business visitors to Charleston Thursday. Miles Webb was the guest of friends here Sunday. Miss Ivory Woods is visiting friends in Charleston this week. PAGE. R. W. Sneed was a business visitor or to Huntington last week. Joseph Branche and S. Marshall were calling on Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Washington of Kincad, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. Miller are the proud parents of a girl. Rev. Stanley preached here Sunday night an able sermon. Mrs. B. L. Cosby, who has been confined to her room for a week is able to be out again. Miss Lola Washington, of Kincaid, was calling on Mrs. Boarder, Sunday afternoon. CEDAR GROVE. The people here met on last Thursday night and organized the Cedar Grove Missionary Society with the following officers: president, Esther Phillips; vice president, Mrs. Joel Walker; secretary, Evangeline Cann; assistant secretary, Hattie Walker; treasurer, Mrs. J. L. Vaughn. Installation and special program Sunday, April 16. Charles Tolton, of Elizabeth, Pa., has opened a clothes cleaning and pressing establishment here in connection with Theodore Roache's shop. Miss Garnett Harris, of Charleston, passed through here last week en route to Caperton. Mrs. Ida Coleman, of Raymond City, was here last week visiting her brother, George W. Lee. Rev. S. F. Boston, pastor of the A. M. E. church, shared the hospitality of Miss Esther Philips at dinner last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alexandria Shaver, of London, were here last week. The revival services that... have been going on at the A. M. E. church under the management of Rev. Miss Strurture Donaway, of Parkersburg, closed Sunday night without success. Mrs. Theodore Roache was visiting relatives and friends in Charleston last week. Miss Bessie Dawson, of Charleston, was here last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Roache. Mrs. Georgia Lewis, of Longacre, was here last week. Miss Dissa Berta and Bertha Newman, of Five Mile, were here Sunday. Mrs. Richardson, of Charleston, was visiting friends at Monarch last week. Morris Jones, of Monarch, is recovering from an attack of la gripe, Bernard B. Waynesboro, of Boomer, met with the Codar Grove improvement Company last week. W. F. Martin continues ill. John Johnson, of Mucklow, is there for permanent residence. W. L. Vaughn is sick. RED STAR. Miss Frances Goodwine and Miss Edith Thompson were bridesmaids to Miss Kettie J. Roberts last week and Misses Alice and Annie Smith, Mildred Burdette and Mrs. A. M. Banks were in attendance at the wedding also. Mrs. A. M. Banks and Miss H. M. James have returned from Lynchburg, Va., where they went to attend conference. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Misses Edith Thompson and Frances Goodwine, Prof. J. M. Arter and wife Prof. Thos. Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Clemmons were in attendance at the examination at Fayetteville Thursday and Friday. Rev. C. H. Rollins, of Slab Fork, was in town Wednesday. Rev. J. J. Turner was in town Monday. Rev. D. C. Hunter filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Alonza Munroe and wife entertained Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson and daughter Sunday at dinner. Rev. Martin, who was appointed to this circuit, and Wm. Spencer, of Mt. Hope, were calling on some of the people last week. Anrew Hiekman, one of the students of W. Va. Seminary and College, left for his home last week. Mrs. Davis is sick. W. B. Wright went to Mt. Hope Monday to attend quarterly conference. LEWISBURG. Mrs. Charlotte Rose died at the home of her son, Frank Perkins. Thursday afternoon aged eighty years. The funeral services were held Saturday at the residence. Fourteen applicants were in the uniform examination on Thursday and Friday. Miss Hattie Perkins of Wheeling was here to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Rose. Rev. Love, the new pastor of the M. E. church, was a business visitor in Baltimore last week. Little Eva Scott is sick. George Carter was called to Charlottesville on account of the illness of his mother. Rev. Love preached a very able sermon Sunday morning and administered the eucharist to a large number that night. Mallilieu Perkins, of Roanoke, is here visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Hannie Calender. J. C. Lewis was a business visitor in Ronceverte, Monday. HUNTINGTON. J. C. Campbell and T. B. Bush of Charleston were in the city this week attending the Federal Court. Dr. T. H. Nicholas passed through the city Thursday en route to Fairmont, where he will locate to practice his profession. J. W. Scott has published a pamphlet, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., entitled, "The Progress of the Huntington Negro." It gives an account of every piece of property that has been purchased by Negroes since the founding of Huntington. Every one should secure a copy. The Y. M. C. A. observed Palm Sunday with a song service. Rev. J. T. Reed, the newly appointed minister to the M. E. church, stirred the souls of those present by an eloquent address. The St. Luke's will have their annual sermon at the First Baptist church Easter Sunday, at 3 p. m. The 16th St. Baptist church will have Baptismal Services Sunday at 11 a. m. There are several colored physicians taking the State Board Examination here this week. R. W. White passed through the city last week, en route to Charleston, looking after some legal affairs. The box supper given at the 1st Baptist church Thursday was quite a success. B. F. M. Scott, who has been working on the McDowell Times, at Keystone, is home for a few days. B. F. Richardson, who has been ill for some time, left Tuesday for his home at Kokamo, Indiana. ELKINS Born to Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Crosby, a boy, April 4th, Mrs. John McClure is improving. The following named persons attended the teachers' examination here: C. R. Black, of Coketon; E. B. Black, Davis; Mrs. A. C. Jones, Thomas; Miss Clara Cockron, Beverly, and Miss Alice Brown. Mrs. E. W. Graham is in the city to city. The public school rendered an interesting program, observing Arbor day, Thursday. John Connally arrived from South Carolina, Saturday. Christian Barber, of Patton, is here for the summer. Palm Sunday was observed at the A. M. E. church. A large audience was present and heard an interesting sermon. Clemmie Burch, of Cleveland, O.. is employed at Randolph hotel. Grace Greene is a delegate to the district conference of A. M. E. church which will meet in Parkersburg in May. D. C. Crosby is a delegate to the electoral college of the A. M. E. church which meets in Clarksburg. The base ball club will have an entertainment at the residence of Mr. Roland Tuesday. The True Reformers will give a supper Wednesday. MARTINSBURG. James Freeland, of Baltimore, is now employed at Geo. L. Moxley's barber shop. Henry Hopewell spent a few hours in Shepherdstown one day last week. Richard Murphy is suffering from rheumatism in his ankles. Pembroke Gaithers, who was striken on Sunday, the 2nd instant, with pneumonia, died last Sunday night. He was industrious and gentlemanly and the community loses a good citizen. Miss Adena Roberts, assistant teacher in Summer School, is sick at her home on S. Maple avenue. Her many friends are hoping she may recover very soon. Mrs. Lawson V. Hark visited friends and relatives in Gerrardstown last week. Prof. John Corsey, principal of Summer school, continue to improve and his recovery is almost assured. Harry L. Meyers is visiting his parents at Gerradstown. The B. Y P. F. will hold their weekly meetings at Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday evening at 7 P. M. The meetings have been very successful so far and promise to be better as times go on. This community was shocked by a telegram to Mrs. Bertie F. Scott announcing the death of Mrs. Geo. E. Curry, who died Sunday night at her home in Gottsburg, Pa. It will be remembered that Rev. Geo. E. Curry once pastored Mt. Zion M. E. church, at a time when the church was at its low water mark financially, and is largely responsible for the flourishing condition the church enjoys today. But whatever Rev. Curry accomplished in the way of building up the M. E. church in this community a share of the credit must go to his devoted wife who stood by him lovingly in every effort he made and in every cause he espoused for the uplift of humanity. Her death, will be keenly felt by all who knew her in *Martiusburt*, as there never lived in this community a woman who was more dearly loved. СНILДАСОТНЕ, ОНИО. Hayes Taborn is very ill at the home of his parents at State Mills. James Taborn is home from Columbus on account of the illness of his brother Hayes. The Ladies' Aid of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church elected the following officers Wednesday night: Miss Mae Medley, president; Mrs. Marie Ross, Vice President; Miss Esther Walker, Lena Marshall, Secretaries; Mrs. Jas Lucas, Treasurer; Miss Maude Fairfax, chairman; Lookout Committee: Miss Cora B. Medley; chairman of Social Committee: Mrs. Nora Beard; Chairman Sick Committee. Mrs. Elizabeth Medley; Chairman Sewing Committee. They were installed into their respective places offices Sunday night b y Rev. W. E. Walker The choir of Quinn Chapel will hold an Easter market Saturday in the lecture room of the church. Easter exercises will be held by the Sunday school children at 3 p. m. Sunday. Mr. Johnson, of Dayton, O., is spending his vacation in the city, stopping with Mrs. Steward, on Mechanic street. Miss Geneva Ross will spend Easter in Ironton, Ohio, with friends. She leaves Friday. Rev. C. S. Gee, D. D., will hold the third Quarterly Meeting at Quinn Chapel the first Sunday in May. Miss Nellie Croker and Mr. Ford, of Xenia, Ohio, were married Tuesday last in Xenia, by Rev. O. E. Jones. They will make their home with Mr. Ford's mother on the farm near Xenia. G. R. Ryans is much improved at this writing. Mr. Biggs, of Cleveland, was the guest of Miss Mae Medley on South High street, Sunday afternoon. The choir of Quinn Chapel will render special Easter music Sunday morning and evening. DONWOOD. Rev. D. C. Dean, of Montgomery was in town Wednesday on business. Mrs. Lizzie Woods, of Thayer, and Mrs. Lula Ray, of Montgomery, were visiting friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Moore have moved to Raymond City for future residence. Jasper Randolph returned Friday from a trip to Derry, Pa. Mrs. Wm. Wicks left Tuesday for Slabfork, where she is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Burkes. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown is ill at this writing. Henry Brown and Smith Brown, of Montgomery, were up Sunday on business. S. P. Young returned Monday from a business trip to Slabfork. FAIRMONT Mrs. Elen. Obie is much improved at this writing after a severe attack of rheumatism. James Denmark has returned from a visit to his family at Oakland, Md. Mrs. Robert Smith has been dangerously ill with acute indigestion. Dr. Eugene Nichols, of Huntington, is looking over the field here with a view to locating. It is hoped the Dr. will be so favorably impressed as to stay. Grand Chancellor L. O. Wilson, of Weston, spent Saturday and Sunday here the guest of E. L. Morton. The annual Thanksgiving sermon of Marion Lodge No. 40, K. of P.'s was held at the Court House Sunday afternoon. The sermon, a beautiful discourse on Pythianism, was preached in a most able manner by Rev. C. C. Gill. A solo by Clarence Lee was then rendered, and the address by Grand Chancellor L. O. Wilson followed. The services as a whole were beautiful and impressive. A large congregation was in attendance and a splendid collection was given. M. T. Obie, of Clarksburg, attended the K. of P. sermon, Sunday, of which order he is a recent member. Mrs. Arch Meade entertained at supper Saturday Miss Florence Cobb and W. O. Armstrong, teachers of Dunbar school. The supper given by the Ladies' Aid No. 1 at M. E. church Thursday night was a splendid success. CLARKSBURG Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Colbert left Thursday for their new field of labor. Many warm friends, were made by them during their stay here and the best wishes of the community follow them. Rev. J. H. Jenkins, the newly appointed minister at Trinity M. E. church, arrived with his family Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Hazlewood passed through here Sunday enroute to Parkersburg from Buckhannon, where they visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Davis. Wm. Dabney, Jr., of Grafton, was a pleasant Sunday visitor here. The many friends of P. D. Cambric will be pained to learn that his health is not improving. Rev. S. P. West was a business visitor in western Pennsylvania last week. Misses Florence Jackson, Lola Banks, Lily Robinson and Laura Aller entertained a number of their friends at Smith's Garden Monday evening. The ladies of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society received Friday afternoon from 2 to 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs. M. W. Grayson. A number of bodies called and the afternoon was very pleasantly count. A silver offering was left for the cause of missions. --- Tuesday creating a reception was tended Roy, W. T. Kenney by the Pastor's Aid Board. A pleasing program was rendered. An entertainment will be given at Pride's Chapel Friday night. The Golden Rule Literary Society of Water street school will render a program at Trinity M. E. church Thursday night. Mrs. C. C. Jones and Mrs. Jno. Strange are sick. Miss Hannah Davvisson and Mother, of Elizabeth, were visiting Mrs. S. P. West, last week. GRAFTON. Mrs. Berthena Dalton and Miss Irene Dabney were visiting relatives in Berryburg last week. Mrs. Lizzie Sheppard, who has been indisposed, is out again. Miss Nursey Howell, who for the past two weeks has ben ill at her home on Barrett street, is improving, but not yet able to be out. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Martin gave a party Saturday night in honor of their baby girl. Ira. Miss Carrie Martin, of Pocahontas, Va., arrived in the city Friday. John Gallaway, of Berrysburg, was visiting his aunt, Mrs. Turner, last week. The organizing of the Mt. Zion Baptist church Wednesday night at Merlden, was an interesting feature. Rev. M. V. Turner preached an able sermon. The revival which was conducted by the pastor, Rev. M. D. Willis, was a success. In seven days there were 13 added to the church. The Baptizing will take place Sunday, April 16th, near Meridan. Mrs. Charles Smith, who has been ill for some time, is out again. Mrs. Irene Ross is improving. Miss Maggie Moorehead, of Thornton, was visiting friends in the city last week. HARPER'S FERRY In the death of Mrs. Randolph Brady, which occurred a few days ago, one of the best women of the community passed away. All her children were home at the funeral. On Friday night will be held a polyglot program. The faculty and students together will give recitations in nine different languages. It will be the first program of the sort given here in years. Faculty committees have been appointed to select those who will represent the different Normal Classes in the Commencement Prize contests. Ten speakers have been chosen from the Senior Class to appear on Commencement Day. The honor parts given as an award for scholarships and exemplary deportment are announced at follows: Salutatory, Mary F. Parker, Cooksville, Md., Valedictory, Henrietta Smith, Gaylord, Va. About 300 volumes have recently been added to the list of catalogued books in the Roger Williams Library. The first baseball game of the spring will occur Saturday with Hagerstown at that place. A fine Easter program is being prepared for Easter Sunday night. A sacred cantata will be given. The quarterly meeting of the Free Baptist church convened at the college church Friday and Saturday. Quite a number of delegates from near by towns were present. Excellent sermons were delivered by Prof. Saunders, Rev. Wm. Craven, Charles Town, Rev. G. L. Dandridge, Pleasant Valley, and Rev. J. L. Johnson, Johnsontown. The community is sorry to lose Rev. T. B. Snowden, who has labored here in the M. E. church (or some time). The good wishes of all accompany him to his new field of labor. Rev. Lewis has made a very good impression in the short time he has been here as his successor. Mrs. L. J. Brackett, of Jamaica Plain, Mass., is visiting Mrs. Brackett and other Ferry folks. Several of the college boys have been fishing of late. Whales can be caught in the Shenandoah and Potomac—to judge by their stories. INSTITUTE. Rev. E. C. Page preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning. The Homemakers' Club will celebrate its eighth anniversary Friday evening, April 21, by giving a public entertainment in Hazlewood Assembly Hall at the West Virginia Colored Institute. The main feature of the evening will be the presentation of a play entitled "Aunt Matilda's Birthday Party." The grades of the Academic and the Normal graduating classes at the West Virginia Colored Institute were announced Monday. Roscoe C. Clarkson of Carbondale and Miss Linda Scott of Gallipolis, O., received the highest marks in the Academic and Normal classes respectively. Mrs. Rosa Brown is ill this week. Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mitchell Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Solomon Brown visited home people Saturday and Sunday. E. H. Harper is spending a few The Oriental Art Co. offers for the purpose of advertising their high grade work their $4.50 portrait enlargement complete (framed) for $2.98. This work consists of three distinct high grades of art: Steel Engraveurs like cravon, only very far superior to anything ever before placed at popular prices; Sepia or Brown Tone, a distinctive feature of our high grade work; Pastel, must be seen to be appreciated. This offer is for 30 days only. C. R. FOSTER Room 9, K. of P. Building. Mrs. Rice Spains Wrist. While engaged in the performance of domestic duties, Monday morning, Mrs. H. B. Rice fell in her yard on Brooks St. and sprained both wrists. Her injuries are extremely painful and will incapacitate her for some time. Opens Cream Parlor. The People's Grocery Company. announces the opening, Sunday, of their ice cream parlers when ices and sodas of all flavors in full compliance with the Pure Food Laws will be served. The store will remain open every evening and the management assures the public that it will receive superior service. Mrs. F. H. Huskins Injured. While hanging curtains in the bath room of her apartments on Summerga St., Saturday, Mrs. F. H. Huskins fell across the bath tub and sustained the fracture of a rib. It was thought at first that there were internal injuries but fortunately no complications arose and she is recovering as rapidly as is to be expected in such cases. Falls and Breaks Arm.—Mrs. Amanda Campbell's was the second of the series of painful accidents recorded in these columns. She was standing on a board collecting eggs in her hen house, Saturday, when the board slipped and threw her to the ground, breaking her right arm near the socket. Mrs. Campbell is advanced in years and her recovery will be, in consequence, slow. Culture Club Organized. A number of young girls met at the home of Miss Rebecca Bullard, Quarrier St., last week, and with the assistance of Mrs. F. C. Brown organized "The Girls' Culture Club." The officers are: Miss Rebecca Bullard, president; Lucy Cash, vice president; Ella Holmes, secretary; Ruth Stephenson, assistant secretary; Juanita Morris, treasurer, and Mrs. F. C. Brown, critic. Miss Cash will entertain them at Hotel Brown Saturday, the 22nd inst. Miss James Entertains.—The Art club was entertained at the home of Miss Stella James, Monday evening. There were in attendance Misses Mary Preston, Maude Viney, Aristis Johnson, Moss Clay, Bessie Taylor, Lillian Taylor, Cornellia Davis, Lucinda Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Preston, Messrs. J. A. Jackson, Charles Payne, J. F. J. Clark, T. W. Randolph and Edward James. Whist was the divertissement. EASTER AT ST. PAUL. At 11:00 A. M. the pastor will deliver a sermon on "The Resurrection." A program made up by members of the choir and Sabbath School will be rendered at 8:00 P. M. This being the missionary anniversary, the collections will be taken for home and foreign mission work. The church will be appropriately decorated for the occasion and easter eggs will be distributed at the evening service. Federation Meets Tomorrow. The State Federation of Colored Woman's Clubs meets here tomorrow at the First Baptist church. The local committee on arrangements and entertainment has everything in readiness for the large number of delegates who are expected from all parts of the State. They have arranged for a public banquet Friday night. Program Being Arranged.—Dr. R. L. Jones, secretary of the West Virginia Medical Society is now busy arranging the program for the meeting of the society at Bluefield, June 1st and second. He states that subjects of interest to both the fraternity and the laity will be discussed by the members, who embrace the majority of the profession in the State. Simpson Church Notes.—Palm Sunday was appropriately observed at Simpson M. E. church. Pastor Carroll preached a special sermon upon The Triumphs of Christianity. Mrs. Carroll, with Miss Maud Wanzer as accompanist, sang very beautifully "The Palms." Easter will be celebrated by the delivery of a sermon on the occasion and the rendition of special music by the choir at the morning service. At night the Sunday school will render a beautiful service of speech and song. There will also be an early morning prayer service beginning at 6 o'clock. The week of prayer is being well attended and much interest manifested. The pastor delivers a special discourse each night in keeping with passion week. PERSONALS AND LOCALS. Miss Maude Viney leaves Friday to spend Easter, at Clarksburg with friends. Mrs. J. A. Campbell has been confined to her bed this week with a severe attack of rheumatism. Louise Hazlewood, who is attending school in Kentucky, arrived in the city Tuesday to spend the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs., J. M. Hazlewood. Miss Virginia Gilmer goes to Parkersburg Friday to visit Mrs. Clora Butler Williams for a week or two. The Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul A. M. E. church, upon the special invitation of Mrs. S. D. Cowser, will hold their meeting Friday night, the 21st inst., at which time the annual election of officers will be held. The Loyal Union will be entertained by Mrs. Annie Smith, Lewis St., Monday evening. Miss Lillian Taylor has returned from a pleasure trip to Parkersburg. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more GO TO I. E. 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Miss Hattie Peters is spending the week at Sissonsville in attendance upon her mother, who is seriously ill. Miss Ida King is filling the vacancy made by her absence in the Garnett school. W. S. Gilmer had a slight operation performed Tuesday at the offices of Drs. Schoolfield and Young. Miss Georgia Wares, of Institute, was in the city the latter part of last week to take the Uniform Examination. The Tribe of Joseph had an interesting program at the First Baptist church. Thursday night of last week. Especially pleasing was the solo of Miss Juanita Morris and the recitations of the little Brouder brothers. The Improvement League met with Mrs. Nannle Huskins, Friday evening. The Married Ladies' Whist Club will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. J. W. Viney, Jacob St. Clayborne Smith died Thursday morning at his home on Bradford St. from old age and general debility. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the First Baptist church. He is survived by three sons and a wife. Hazlewood and Garrett had charge of the funeral. Carl, the two-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Clarkson, died Wednesday morning at their home on Lovell Street. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at one o'clock. D. E. V. Jordan left Sunday for Washington, D. C. Mr. Jordan is looking after business interests in that city. Chas. Starks died at the Soldiers' Home in Dayton, O., and was buried Monday in Pomeroy. He was the father of Miss Frances Starks and Ben Starks of this city. The entertainment given by the Anti-Tuberculosis League was a success and a neat sum of money was realized. The League is striving to raise funds to furnish a bed in the Open Air Camp for colored people. Mrs. Mary Starks was fill a few days last week at her home on Shrewsbury St. Miss Estella Greene invag called home Thursday because of the death of her father in Zinnesville, O. Miss Mary J. Jones is teaching her grade at Garnett. 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Encouraging Signs For True Reformers IS THE INTEREST MANIFESTED BY LEADING WHITE CITIZENS OF VIRGINIA WHO ARE INFLUENCED BY GOOD ACCOMPLISHED BY ORGANIZATION. 12:24 Richmond, Va., April 10.—An encouraging sign of the chances of the True Reformers to rehabilitate itself is evidenced in the interest manifested by the leading white people of Virginia, from the Governor down. "We the undersigned believe it is the duty of every citizen of Richmond, to do everything in his or her power to help save the True Reformers, because of the untold good that the organization has done for the colored people of this city, state and country. "It has taught habits of thrift and self reliance and by its influence the --- number of painters have used reduced and the expenses on the public in all communities have been reduced thereby. We have confidence in the present management and believe that all contributions will be properly applied" are some strong statements of the paper containing the signatures of leading judges, mayor of Richmond, the postmaster and city officials, endorsing the True Reformers. Directly after the recent extra session in February, a campaign was inaugurated to raise by the 15th of this month $27,000. The clerks in the office, the officials say, have raised by giving entertainments and the white citizens contributions will reach about $3,000 or $4,000. The officials expect to accomplish this purpose by the 15th of the month. In an interview with a representative of the press the officials state that $65,113.72 had been raised since the failure of the bank, by the organization and over $30,000 had been paid out for death claims. It is evident that a large number of the membership over the country have been loyal, regardless of the fact that a large number of the members are waiting to see what the outcome will be. The members that are contributing to the endeavors to save the organization are seemingly determined to achieve success. That the organization will rehabilitate itself and will be managed along gane business lines and placed upon a basis assuring greater success than ever before, because of its past failures, is quite a sentiment among the white people of this city. One official said, "It may be said without successful contradiction that there is no other organization in the race that could equal that" referring to the amount of money raised, having the trouble on it that the True Reformers have been carrying. This speaks well for the unity of the brotherhood." 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In the end of the Sabbath, as if began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the Seedchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake; for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His counterance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here; for He is risc, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell his disciples that He is risen from the dead; and, behold he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo. I have told you. And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. And as they went to tell his disciples, behold Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers. Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. And if this come to the governor's cars, we will persuade him, and secure you. So they took the money, and did as they were taught; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them, And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in Heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, to I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. EASTER. EASTER For centuries philosophers have philosophized and scientists, have speculated concerning the origin of life, but it has always baffled them. No life has ever been found to originate within itself. Who then sowed upon this planet and who fitted it for the development of life and the evolution, of reason, the crown of life? It may have come by chance, but it is easier to believe that an orderly universe is the result of an orderly Intelligence than it is to believe that an orderly universe is the result of chance. To suppose, then, that the Power that set this planet spinning in space as one of many planets in one of many solar systems moving through space subject to law: To suppose that the Power that fitted it for the evolution of reason: To suppose that the Power that created finite reason and, therefore, must be infinite reason: To suppose that such a power. Infinitely wise, infinitely reasoning, would create reasoning beings, with thought, hopes and aspirations caught from the Infinite only to make them the sport of circumstances for a little time and then let them "lie in cold obstruction and to rot" in the grave, is to suppose Power of infinite cruelty. --- Plato taught long ago that the soul neither thesus nor ends. But whether human life is a beginning or whether "birth is but a forgetting" of some previous existence, men---groping for knowledge, searching the Book of Life and finding that nothing is lost in nature's infinite mutations---have come to believe, what for centuries was only a hope, that death is only a transition, and that life here is only a phase of continuing existence. Thousands of years ago, Job propounded the question: "If a man dies shall he live again?" and years after Paul, the apostle, answered: "If Christ be not risen from the dead then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain." And it came to pass on a Sunday morning long ago, the third day after the crucifixion, two women on their way to the Saviour's tomb were wondering, "who should roll away the stone from the door of the sepulchre" for them, but "as they looked they saw the stone was rolled away." When that stone was rolled away it opened an avenue upward for the hope of all mankind. The doubts which had harrassed humanity since Adam's disobedience gave way to assurance, for the grave had been robbed of its victory, and death had lost its sting; the consolation which philosophy denied, the hope that polytheism refused were extended freely to all nations. The thought of it. That beyond there is new life! That there the earth's soils and stains and injustices shall be cleansed and righted. Where all tears shall be dried! Where development does not stop! Where high intellects and spirits, which seem to melt away and be no more, in another state continue to grow larger and purer and better! Where the sorrows of parting will sometime be healed and the blessed thought of reuniting will be crowned with reality! All this Easter brings and more. "Eternal Hope! when yonder spheres sublime Pealed their first notes to sound the march of time, Thy joyous youth began, but not to fade When all thy sister planets have decay'd; When wrant in the flames the clouds of ether glow. And heaven's last thunder shakes the world below. Thou, undismay'd, shalt o'er the ruins smile. And light thy torch at Nature's funeral pile." Evidently concluding that the position of Assistant Superincident of Schools Bruce is impregnable, the Washington weekly, which "went the limit" in opposing him, has transferred its attentions to President Thirkield of Howard University, demanding that a colored man be placed at the head of that institution. Suppose a colored man were made president of Howard, as our contemporary suggests, is there any assurance that he would be any more immune to the stings of The Bee's editor than are Bruce and Thirkield? Would not his administration begin with fulsome praise from that source, as was that of other Washington educators, praise which would soon develop into criticism and abuse? The Advocate has no desire to enter into Washington's family quarrels, but it believes it poaches upon no one's preserves when it discusses Howard, a university supported by the nation, a Washington institution merely by virtue of its location. From newspaper reports and infromation received from private sources, this paper is firmly of the belief that President Thirkield did no more and no less than the welfare of his school demanded when he asked for and accepted the resignations of the two young instructors who forgot "decent respect to the opinions of mankind," the dignity of their positions and the value of their examples. He could not, forsooth, lest the future of these young be blighted, overlook their frequenting, if not drinking, in satouns. Clemency would have been questionable when it was discovered that these young men did not conceal the fact that they kept intoxicants in their rooms, a fact of common knowledge to the students occupying the same dormitory. Viewed from an impartial standpoint, President Thirkield pursued the only decent course, and the criticism of him in this instance confirms our suspicion that¹ The Bee seeks not so much to build up the community and institutions which it pretends to serve, as to satisfy its propensity to "knock" every body and every thing which does not kow to one Calvin Chase, "grouch." 250 Students registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute in the Fall term of 1910. Ten States and Africa were represented. The Winter Term Begins Jan. 4th, 1911 WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE Is the largest and best equipped school in the state for the education of the Negro Youths. 14 courses offered. The school is in the most flourishing Negro community in the state. Healthful climate. No Saloons. HE GOT WHAT HE DESERVED. As with Howard University, so it is with Fisk. Each has its piny crises who can not differentiate between constructive and destructive criticism. In a recent issue of a Nashville Negro newspaper appeared an article reprinted from another journal in which the President of Fisk University, the leading institution in the South for the highr education of of the Negro, is "stormed at with shot and shell" because he did not display welcome-to-oour-city banners, have the band play "Hail to the King" and the cannons roar as salute on the appearance of a well known newspaper correspondent. It has been the fortune of the writer to meet on several occasions the gentleman who feels himself so deeply affronted, and in all frankness it must be confessed that he, at first sight, was considered both unopinion formed of him from his preposesse and uncount, a man who takes a peculiar pleasure in strengthening by his speech the appearance. Plainly speaking, he likes to act the "monkey", he ignorant "darky" until he sees it to declare his identity by actions and words creditable to his wide experience and broad education. When the truth is told, it will very likely be to the effect that he tried this "stunt" on President Gates, and met with the reception his appearance, actions and language deserved. Clothes do not make the man, but when one is careless of his attire and acts the fool, he should not blame him who takes him at his face value. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. Tis a sad commentary upon Charleston's bipartisan form of government that a condition can exist within three days of the election which confounds the mind of the average voter, that he who really desires to cast his ballot with the purpose of benefiting the municipality and strengthening his party finds himself at sea. If a Republican, he must choose from among a regular and two independent candidates. The Democrat is a little better situated, in that he makes his selection from only two: while the Socialist needs give himself no such concern, having no choice. The backers of the People's ticket justify their bolt, for such it was, of the regularly nominated Republican candidate by citing his defection last fall and suspected alliance with the saloon element. The Independent Republicans give as their excuse for not entering the primary, the certainty of not getting a square deal. And thus is the breach widened and political sores inflamed. All thought seems to have been lost of the advantage being given the opposition by these discussions. The fact that "a house divided against itself cannot stand" seems not to have entered into their calculations. They reck not their own rede. The Advocate supports the regular nominees for the Board of Affairs and City Council, and urges its Charleston readers to do likewise for the reasons which are here set forth; 1. The undisputed fairness of the primary election; 2. The nomination of the candidate for the Board of Affairs without opposition; 3. Their refusal to infect the prohibition question into this campaign; and. 4. The effect the election, Monday will have upon the future of the Republican party in the city, the county and the state. Our position as to the first two was discussed in these columns last week and the week before. It remains now only to say a word regarding the last. Recent experience, both hereabouts and elsewhere, teaches that that political party which may the curtailment or prohibition of the manufacture or sale of intoxicants the paramount issue, at the best, has only temporary success; that the liquor question is of a non-partisan nature and gets a fairer hearing when it alone is submitted to the people for consideration. This will be done in the month of May when Charleston will be given an opportunity to vote without the vexations problems of persons and parties, whether it will accept or reject the saloon. The condition of the Republican party in Charleston is but a reflex of its present condition in many other communities in the State. Divisions are the rule and dissension are more common than harmey. If the regular ticket is defeated, Monday, encouragement is given to those who for one reason or another, will be inclined hereafter to head an insurrection for the most trivial reasons. B. NUFORM CORSETS THE Nuform is a popular priced corset, modeled on lines that perfect your figure. It defines graceful bust, waist and hip lines and fits at the back. The range of shapes is so varied, every figure can be fitted with charming result. All Nuform Corsets are made of serviceable fabrics—both heavy and light weight—daintily trimmed and well tailored. Your dealer will supply you with the model best suited to your figure. Nuform,Style 478. (As pictured). For average figures. Medium low bust, extra skirt length over abdomen and hips. Made of durable couiland light weight batiste. 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San Francisco, Cal., April 11.—Gratitude for a kindness shown years ago moved Jack Johnson, the colored champion heavyweight pugilist of the world, to save from burial in the potter's field the body of the daughter of a white family which had befriended him in Texas in the days when Jack was a poor pickaninny and the white folks wore in affluent circumstances. Ethel Lee Pyne is the girl who has received a decent burial because of past kindnesses of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pyne. Johnson is now in the county jail serving a sentence for violating the automobile speed law. In his cell he read of the death of Ethel. He had his wite hunt up the family, found that they were the same people who had nursed him through an illness when he was a lad, learned that the Pynes were destitute and provided for the funeral. NEGROES HOLD CONVENTION Washington, April 11.—To formulate plans for participation in the Presidential campaign in 1912, the National Negro Democratic Executive Committee has issued a call for a convention in Indianapolis on May 17, on the basis of one delegate from each Congressional District and one from each territory. Reflexlier 60 VS 98 P is light o and "chea ed on th on trial i or reside ous lights of its g Don Store buggy only $65.0 ST GRADE Sold on $1.00 Profit Margin. STORY TO USER styles. Send for Catalogue. SON & SONS, HOLD, OHIO. MARRIAGE CONCERN IN THE ALD, N. RER COL Harper's Ferry, W. W. THROWS 98 PER CENT of its light downward. The best and "cheapest" light ever placed on the market. I will place on trial in any business house or residence one of these famous lights and convince you of its great value P. A.Donovan P. A.Donovan No. 4 Special Buggy only $65.00 HIGHEST GRADE A Value Unequated. Sold on $1.00 Profit Margin. 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The regu- d, earnest teachers does not include ing to the Dewey System, is one of S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED NION. Storer is incordenominal whole influence is toward Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, ormal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to The Preside CITY BANK leston Arcade N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. For Good City Government and Against the Political Machines! An Address to the Citizens of the City of Charleston DEMOCRATIC TICKET (Rooster.) SOCIALIST TICKET (Clasped Hands) CITIZEN'S INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN TICKET (Eye) FOR BOARD OF AFFAIRS H. C. M'WHORTER FOR COUNCILMEN—THIRD WARD R. M. YOUNG INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN TICKET (Elephant) PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC TICKET (Watch) FOR BOARD OF AFFAIRS MORGAN M. ROBERTSON FOR COUNCILMEN—THIRD WARD J. W. FRAIL FLETCHER EASTWOOD REPUBLICAN TICKET (Eagle) It was our purpose to give the six tickets complete, including the emblems, but the Ballot Commissioners objecting, we publish as above. IMPORTANT:---The authorities on yesterday changed the location of the tickets on the ballot, including ours. We had no say in this. The voter can still find the names of McWhorter and Robertson and can vote for both of them. By order of the Joint Campaign Executive Committee of the Peoples' Independent Democratic Party and of the Citizens' Independent Republican Party. Our Millinery Department--The Busiest Spotin Town YESTERDAY WAS THE BIGGEST DAY WE EVER HAVE HAD IN OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, AND THAT IS SAYING A GREAT DEAL. HUNDREDS OF LADIES VISITED THIS DEPARTMENT AND PURCHASED THEIR EASTER HATS, AND WE HAD MANY TO COMPLEMENT US ON OUR DISPLAY, SAYING THAT IS WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THEY HAD SEEN THIS SEASON. EASTER IS ONLY A FEW DAYS OFF AND IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED YOUR NEW SPRING HAT WE WANT YOU TO VISIT OUR MILLINERY DEPARTMENT BEFORE BUYING. COMB AND LOOK WHETHER YOU PURCHASE OR NOT. Beautiful Easter Millinery at Prices Ranging from $3.98 to $7.50 THERE IS ONE FEATURE IN O THAT APPEALS-STRONGLY TO WOMEN YOU ARE ASSURED OF ITS BEING A THE VERY BEST VALUES IN CHAR ALWAYS S 230 Capitol Street. THE FEATURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOLOF MILLINERY RONGLY TO WOMEN OF FASHION, AND THAT IS, WHEN WORTH OF ITS BEING AUTHENTIC. OUR LINE OF MILLINERY VALUES IN CHARLESTON ARE REPRESENTED HERE. SOLOF'S AYS SOMETHING BE Street. The Mil THERE IS ONE FEATURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOLOF MILLINERY DEPARTMENT THAT APPEALS-STRONGLY TO WOMEN OF FASHION, AND THAT IS, WHEN WE SHOW A MODEL YOU ARE ASSURED OF ITS BEING AUTHENTIC. OUR LINE OF MILLINERY IS COMPLETE AND THE VERY BEST VALUES IN CHARLESTON ARE REPRESENTED HERE. ood City Gover An Address For Good TO THE PEOPLE OF CHARLESTON: The undersigned represent the PEOPIC TICKET and the CITIZEN'S INDEX headed, respectively, for member of the M. Robertson, and Judge Henry C. Mc This movement was spontaneous, and municipal affairs. We represent no represent the PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATITIZEN'S INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN TICKET, for member of the City Board of Affairs, by Mr. Morgan Judge Henry C. McWhorter. spontaneous, and grew out of the bad condition of our We represent no "partisan" political party, no "ring, The undersigned represent the PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC TICKET and the CITIZEN'S INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN TICKET, headed, respectively, for member of the City Board of Affairs, by Mr. Morgan M. Robertson, and Judge Henry C. McWhorter. This movement was spontaneous, and grew out of the bad condition of our municipal affairs. We represent no "partisan" political party, no "ring," no "boss," no "special interests." We favor a free bridge across the Kanawha, which had it not been for the "interests" we would long ago had, and the people know it. We favor a market house centrally located. We favor proper regulation of all public service corporations. Water, light and heat are prime necessaries, and ought to be furnished at the lowest possible cost, consistent with a square deal to the corporations who furnish them. The people should have water, gas, electricity, telephone service, etc., at fair prices, based on the reasonable cost of the service. We favor a new and up-to-date charter for our city, which will eliminate the last vestige of partisan politics, bosses, political combinations and graft from our municipal affairs, and that will most help us to have an honest, economical and efficient city government. We are opposed to hiring, for instance, extra policemen who are not needed, in order to make jobs for the boss's henchmen, whose severest labors are the protection of gambling dens, whiskey joints, and houses of ill fame, and the buying of votes on election day to keep in power those to whom they are indebted for their jobs. Personally, our candidates are well known to be opposed to the whiskey saloon and the traffic in intoxicating liquors, because it is a waste—because no good whatever comes from it—because there is perhaps no form of evil or of corruption not born in or nursed by it; and they will not vote to license it except at the command of the people. We are aware that some good citizens differ from us in this; they believe license and regulation is best. To those we submit whether they want to Colored Colonel Worries Office QUESTION OF ENTERTAINMENT OF COL. JOHN R. MARSHALL OF EIGHTH ILLINOIS-NATIONAL GUARD PUTS OFFICERS OF MANEUVER ARMY IN TEXAS UP IN THE AIR. Chicago, Ill., April 8.—Because Colonel John R. Marshall, senior of the eleven officers of the Illinois national guard, now attending the school of instructions at San Antonio, Texas, is a Negro, an embarrassing situation has developed in military circles in that city, and word was received last night that relations between Colonel Marshall and his fellows are becoming more strained every hour. It is the custom of the War Department to hold a school of instruction for militia officers about once a year, to which a proportionate number of officers from each state are invited. Illinois' quota this year was eleven. They were selected by Gov. Deneen, and the list was headed by Colonel Marshall, in command of the Eighth infantry, colored. Necessarily, there is much social life where the "schools" are held, and the advent of the colored colonel in San Antonio is causing much comment. Usually each National Guard officer or each body of officers is assigned to some of the division, off- turn the city over to the saloons and their allies? Is the traffic properly regulated now? Is the law concerning the regulation of the saloon enforced, even tolerably? Don't you think some men in the city government not owned or run by the saloons would be a good thing? Are you in favor of the gambling dens running wide open, and under police knowledge and protection? Are you in favor of a city government being in partnership with the bawdy houses? What ticket do the gamblers, bawdy house keepers, their patrons, and other evil influences of the city favor and fight for and give money to elect. ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE WITH THEM? Our appeal is to the honest, decent, thinking voter. It is useless to address any man who is bound to the "machine" and wears the collar of Mayor Holley, or who is satisfied with conditions as they exist in this city today, and is content to pay all the taxes an extravagant and inefficient city administration piles on him. Nor can we reach him who is indifferent to the welfare of his boys, his girls, and his home content that the gambling dens and other hell holes of vice and iniquity shall run wide open. We appeal to the voter who stands for good and clean government, who thinks and acts for himself; who has seen his hard earned money taken from him in taxes and wasted; who has seen nearly $250,000.00 collected in taxes, licenses, etc., each year, by our city government, a large amount of which has been expended in paying high salaries to unnecessary officers and employes. If properly handled the amount of money received by the city government would be sufficient, in a few years, to give us public libraries, market houses, public comfort stations, small parks and play grounds, a free bridge and other things other cities enjoy and which are lacking in Charleston. The franchises within the control of the city, if properly made use of, would afford the means to do these things. It is up to the voters to say on April 17th whether they will inflict on themselves such government for the next four years as we have had for the past two years. If they favor the latter they will vote for the machine and the ring candidates. If they do not favor it let them vote for Morgan M. Robert- OF MILLINERY DEPARTMENT S, WHEN WE SHOW A MODEL MILLINERY IS COMPLETE AND HERE. BETTER the Millinery Store. gers of the federal army for entertainment and instruction. But no one has yet been found who is willing to accept the assignment to extend these courtesies to Colonel Marshall. An Appointee of Governor Deneen. Colonel Marshall is one of two field officers appointed by Governor Deneen, the other being Major Lewis F. Strawn, First Battalion, Third Infantry. An officer of the I. N. G. now in Chicago said last night that a possible reason for the selection of Colonel Marshall by the Governor was that he was the only colonel in the state who had finished his annual inspection. The Second Regiment was inspected last night and the Seventh will link up for that purpose tonight. The inspection of the Eighth Regiment, of which Col ernmen At this, the most joyous of all the seasons of the year, we extend to the public good wishes. Make your selection from a quality stock and be certain of satisfaction. Inspect and purchase of Frankenbergers the standard of Charleston for the past fifty years. Every garment has a positive guarantee for satisfaction as to quality, fit, finish and price. We have them to please you, come in and we will be pleased to show them to you. Copyright 1911 The House of Kupenheimer Ottawa onel Marshall is the commanding officer, was finished a week ago last Thursday. KICKED BY A MAD HORSE. Samuel Birch, of Beetown, Wis., had a most narrow escape from losing his leg, as no doctor could heal the frightful sore that developed, but at last Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it completely. 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Your selection from a quality stock and be certain of Inspect and purchase of Frankenbergers the standard for the past fifty years. Every garment has a positive satisfaction as to quality, fit, finish and price. The spring apparel wants of mankind are in full flower at Easter time and our store blossoms with sympathy. Boys' and Children's Wear Frankenberger and D-TO-FOOT FITTERS Company REMEMBER: We press all clothing bought of us free of charge at all times. many of the colored men who favored Mahool as against the Republican candidate, E. Clay Timanus, four years ago, will vote for Timanus this time. Preston, the Democratic candidate for mayor, has not a single daily paper supporting his candidacy. EDUCATING MEN Kowaliga, Alta., April 12.—The cornerstones of four new buildings for the Kowaliga Normal and Industrial School will be formally laid here this Sunday afternoon. The buildings are already in course of erection, and are to replace those destroyed by fire two years ago. Kowaliga School has been of inestimable service to the 1,000 or more covered people who reside in the immediate vicinity. It has aimed to be of service to every man, woman and child in the community. The school offers a grammar course and the industrial branches, especial stress being laid upon up-to-date methods in farming. rounding neighborhood are mostly people of foreign birth, and many Jewish societies have their headquarters nearby. The defeat of Mahool for the Democratic mayoralty nomination last week by nearly 10,000 majority was especially gratifying to the colored people. His successful opponent, James H. Preston, has already started a tirade against the Negro, and As an example, of the principles of self help, which the school is trying to inculcate, the lumber used in the buildings being erected was felled and sawed by colored men of the community, the shingles and plastering done by the same men, the only recourse for outside aid being for nails and tools. The school was founded by William E. Benson, who was graduated inst the Political M the City of Charleston Political Machines of Charleston of the saloon en- tire the city government be open, and under po- la city government be- ticket do the gamblers, encences of the city favor ING TO VOTE WITH It is useless to address dollar of Mayor Holley, this city today, and is cient city administra- tion to the welfare gambling dens and in. We appeal to the to thinks and acts for from him in taxes and taxes, licenses, etc., each which has been expended ployes. If properly gvernment would be suffi- t houses, public com- ridge and other things in. The franchises would afford the means they will inflict on them have had for the past We especially call attention to has never rendered to the city coun- financial statement. The people ha- spent. What reason can the pres- such a statement? We favor the in detail the receipts and disburse- city finances. The reason that no candidates for tickets is, in several of the wards to required fifty signers to*petitions. understand the conditions existing a those wards where the names of no On these two tickets or where there each of our tickets, and will vote vided they are satisfactory to the Should any voter who wishes to desire to vote for any candidate on so by placing a cross mark in the date he desires to vote for. Remember you have the right to these tickets for board of affairs, are to be elected, and four council HOY The safest way to prepare your in front of Mr. Robertson's name or name of Judge McWhorter on his each candidate for council, on the and the Citizens' Independent Rep We especially call attention to the fact that the present city government has never rendered to the city council—to say nothing of the tax payers—a financial statement. The people have a right to know how their money is spent. What reason can the present admistration give for not rendering such a statement? We favor the publication of a monthly statement, giving in detail the receipts and disbursements, and showing the condition of the city finances. The reason that no candidates for Council appear on some of these two tickets is, in several of the wards there was not sufficient time to procure the required fifty signers to petitions. The voters of the several wards will fully understand the conditions existing and will exercise their best judgment in those wards where the names of no candidates for councilmen are printed. On these two tickets or where there are not printed the full number, two on each of our tickets, and will vote for the best men on the other tickets provided they are satisfactory to the voter. Should any voter who wishes to vote any single ticket on the official ballot desire to vote for any candidate on either one of our tickets he can safely do so by placing a cross mark in the square in front of the name of our candidate he desires to vote for. Remember you have the right to vote for both the candidates on both of these tickets for board of affairs, as two members of the Board of Affairs are to be elected, and four councilmen from each ward, two on each ticket. HOW TO VOTE. The safest way to prepare your ballot is to put a cross mark in the square in front of Mr. Robertson's name on his ticket and in the square before the name of Judge McWhorter on his ticket and in the square before the name of each candidate for council, on the People's Independent Democratic ticket and the Citizens' Independent Republican ticket. We especially call attention to the fact that the present city government has never rendered to the city council—to say nothing of the tax payers—a financial statement. The people have a right to know how their money is spent. What reason can the present administration give for not rendering such a statement? We favor the publication of a monthly statement, giving in detail the receipts and disbursements, and showing the condition of the city finances. The reason that no candidates for Council appear on some of these two tickets is, in several of the wards there was not sufficient time to procure the required fifty signers to petitions. The voters of the several wards will fully understand the conditions existing and will exercise their best judgment in those wards where the names of no candidates for councilmen are printed. On these two tickets or where there are not printed the full number, two, on each of our tickets, and will vote for the best men on the other tickets provided they are satisfactory to the voter. Should any voter who wishes to vote any single ticket on the official ballot desire to vote for any candidate on either one of our tickets he can safely do so by placing a cross mark in the square in front of the name of our candidate he desires to vote for. Remember you have the right to vote for both the candidates on both of these tickets for board of affairs, as two members of the Board of Affairs are to be elected, and four councilmen from each ward two on each ticket The safest way to prepare your ballot is to put a cross mark in the square in front of Mr. Robertson's name on his ticket and in the square before the name of Judge McWhorter on his ticket and in the square before the name of each candidate for council, on the People's Independent Democratic ticket and the Citizens' Independent Republican ticket. Following shows the names of our candidates as they will appear on our tickets when they go on the official ballot. PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC TICKET (Watch) FOR BOARD OF AFFAIRS MORGAN M. ROBERTSON FOR COUNCILMEN—THIRD WAR J. W. FRAIL FLETCHER EASTWOOD PEOPLE'S INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATIC TICKET (Watch) FOR BOARD OF AFFAIRS MORGAN M. ROBERTSON FOR COUNCILMEN—THIRD WARD J. W. FRAIL FLETCHER EASTWOOD REPUBLICAN TICKET (Eagle) --- American A. C. New York, in the semifinals. Both were knocked out. Warren D. Barbour, son of a New York millionaire, did not appear to defend his championship award gained in this class last year. NEW SEGREGATION Baltimore, Md., April 12.—Mayor J. Barry Mahool has again signalized his hostility to the race by signing the segregation ordinance. The new measure does not allow any calored people to move into white neighborhoods, and for churches and other places of public assembly to be located therein in the future. It does not affect existing conditions, and, as a pretense of being fair, the law is made to apply to the whites also. A penalty of $50 a day awaits any who violates its provisions. Mahool also revoked the license of William H. Daly to operate the Princess Theater because white people had protested against a colored man doing business in that neighborhood. The inhabitants of the surrounding neighborhood are mostly people of foreign birth, and many Jewish societies have their headquarters nearby. The defeat of Mahool for the Democratic mayoralty nomination last week by nearly 10,000 majority was especially gratifying to the colored people. His successful opponent, James H. Preston, has already started a tribute against the Negro, and Copyright 1911 The House of Kuponenheimer Chicago. ONE PRICE TO ALL from Howard University, Washington, in 1895. Benson was a native of this community and returned from school imbued with the idea to be of service to the people of his old home. He knew that the people of the neighborhood were poor farmers with antiquated methods and that they lacked the advantages of an early education. He called the farmers together in the little schoolhouse where he had learned his first lessons and told them of his plans. The farmers all readily agreed and furnished the timber and other things needed for the construction of buildings. The father of young Benson, a farmer, gave ten acres of his land upon which to erect the buildings. Thus was the beginning of the little school, the aim of which is not to educate men for leaders but to be economic forces in the community. Biltimore, Md., AprH 12.—The Maryland Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Edward Short, president; B. M. Rhetta, vice-president; Dr. E. J. Fisher, recording secretary; Dr. E. V. Fitzgerald, treasurer; Drs. H. F. Brown, Thomas S. Hawkins and J. C. Robinson, executive committee. Dr. W. E. B. Dubois, editor of the Crisis, has been invited to deliver a lecture here Friday evening of next week. HOW TO VOTE W. E. DALLMAN, Chairman. ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. Interest — Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT ministration in acknowledgement of the resolution. A pleasing feature of the meeting was the exhibition of the Gold scholar-present to the University for award to the successful contestants in the various departments to which the medals go. The donors of the four medals to the Council are Dr. Gertrude Curtis, of New York City; W. W. Martin, of the Northwest Cafe; The Murray Brothers, "the Quick Primers," and an alumnus of the University who holds his name. The eighth annual "Prom" of the Upper Classman will take place Tuesday evening, April 18, at Odd Gellows Hall. It is expected that this will be the most enjoyable social event ever given by this unique organization. Invitations can be had by addressing the Committee on Invitation, G. U. C. Howard University. DEPENDENT BEND OF THE NEGRO ed in 1848 as a Weekly Maga- american slaves. In the sixty-two has always been the friend and We have printed frequent articles have closely followed their activi- tude has cost us many thousand courage of our own convictions. Magazine that every Negro should FOR SIX MONTHS character and policy of THE INDE- cept a six months subscription price is $3 a year. We believe INDEPENT you will realize our fair over. THE INDEPENDENT is an Illus- that you will therefore receive each. Use this blank. The Independent A STAUNCH FRIEND OF THE INDEPENDENT was founded in 1848 zine to secure the freedom of American sl years that have followed, it has always champion of the Negro Race. We have p from prominent Negroes and have closely ties and successes. 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SEND $1.00 FOR SIX MONTHS To acquaint you with the character and policy of THE INDEPENDENT, we shall be glad to accept a six months subscription for one dollar. Our regular price is $3 a year. We believe that by reading THE INDEPENDENT you will realize our fair attitude and position. Remember, THE INDEPENDENT is an Illustrated Weekly Magazine, and that you will therefore receive 20 copies for about four cents each. Use this blank. for which please send me THE Six Months. Enclosed find One Dollar for which INDEPENDENT every week for Six Months Enclosed find One Dollar for which please send me THE INDEPENDENT every week for Six Months. At the Nation's Capital (Continued from page one.) Colored, citizens find a genuine pleasure in calling these days at the Waits House and are satisfied that they will get in on the ground floor as long as genial Charles Dewey Hilles holds the latch-string. Howard University's "Council of Upper Classmen." The Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University has elected the following officers for the school year of 1911-1912: President, Ulysses L. Houston, Med.; Vice President, L. C. Downing, Med.; Secretary, Lewig Russell, Col.; Treasurer, William Burrell, Law; Sergent-at-Arms, Joseph D. Cabanis, Phar.; Chaplain, D. O. Walker, Theol. These officers will be installed at the next meeting of the Council, at which time the new President, Mr. Houston, will announce the names of the appointive officers and the committee assignments. Following the announcement of the result of the spirited contests, the Parliamentarian, Mr. Scott, arose in the midst of the cheering and offered a resolution of thanks and appreciation for the "Energetic Excellence" of the outgoing administration, headed by the brilliant and aggressive Mr. James C. Waters, Jr., and under whose guidance the Council had reaped such golden grain. The resolution was unanimously carried, after which President Waters spoke for the adship medals, which the Council will THE INDEPENDENT 130 FULTON STREET NEW YORK Former Steward Pinkney Dead. Henry J. Pinkney, who served as steward at the White House throughout the entire Roosevelt administration, and a man who spent the greater part of his life in the service of pub he men, died last Wednesday night at his home at Fairmount Heights. Mr. Pinkney's latest appointment, that of messenger at the White House, came to him from President Taft, and he was numbered among the employees there at the time of his death. Born in Charleston, S. C., in 1857, he was a lad of six years when Lincoln's proclamation set the members of his race free. While still a youth he went to Albany, N. Y., and found employment at the State Capitol. He served successively as messenger for Governors Regular Subscription Price $3.00 a Year WESTON, W. VA. Flower, Black and Roosevelt. When Col. Roosevelt left Albany, Mr. Pinckney continued in his service at Oyster Bay, and afterwards became his messenger when Col. Roosevelt was here as Vice-President. At the close of the Roosevelt administration President Taft retained him at the White House as a messenger. Doings of the Theatrical People. "The Smart Set," with S. H. Dudley, Aida Overton Walker, Ella Anderson and Andrew Tribble, is in the second week of a record-breaking engagement at the New Howard. Under the superb local management of Miss Florine M. Tyson, who is also treasurer, this beautiful playhouse has entered upon a permanent season of prosperity. Beginning next Monday, the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, headed by S. Tutt Whitney, comes to the Howard for a run of four weeks. "George Washington B." made famous by Ernest Hogan and S. H. Dudley, will be offered as the opening attraction. Mrs. Aida Overton Walker will go out next season at the head of a big musical comedy, in which her work is especially featured and it is probable that she will have a part calling for strong lines, showing off to advantage her dramatic ability, as well as her stellar quality as a dansueuse and singer. Mr. Walker, with Miss Anna Jarrett and Miss Hazel Thompson, are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hudnell at the Cameron. Mrs. Walker is becoming quite proficient as a performer on the 'cello. Miss Ella Anderson, the "Merry Widow Brown" of the Smart Set, is stopping with Dr. and Mrs. John P. Turner, 604 R. street northwest. The Amphion Glee Club, directed by Prof. J. Henry Lewis, will produce Gilbert & Sullivan's tuneful opera "The Pirates of Penzance" at the Howard in June. The Amphibians have been organized twenty years and have appeared before some of the nation's most notable people. The Odeon, owned by H. H. Elliott, which opened a fortnight ago for white patrons, will be turned over to the colored people at the end of the present month. The place has been leased to Mr. H. C. Smith, who will operate it in addition to his "Blue Mouse," at M street and Rock Creek. The Odeon is on Church street in a block populated entirely by Negroes. The signers who made the erection of the Odeon possible, were all Negroes. How Mr. Elliott conceived the notion that he could make this house, pretty as it is, a white resort, is beyond the reach of the average man. Miss Madeline Cooper, ("Kinky.") returns to Ford Dabney's this week, and is going big. Jeff DeMount and Miss Muriel Dinggold, comedian, and comedienne par excellence, are putting on "new stuff" and continue to draw the crowds. Manager J. H. Hutnall is now a magnate who doesn't take a back seat for Oscar Hammerstein or "Bob" Motts. The Mirnehaha reopens Easter Monday with the Thomas' brothers at the helm. T. Spencer Finley has accepted an indefinite engagement at the Fairyland. Miss Tillie Seguin and Miss Sadie Britton are still captivating the crush nightly at the Foraker. t The story that Ford Dabney had married the widow of Joe Gans in Baltimore is denied by those said to be in a position to know. President Taft is said to have laughed heartily when he heard that S. THE ADVOCATE H. Dudley was in town impersonating a character whose chief ambition was to "shave the President." It develops that the President has no need for "His Honor, the Barber." He shaves himself. "The laugh is on "Raspberry Snow." Assistant Attorney-General W. H. Lewis is giving a close study to the laws baring on Indian Depredation Claims. Dr. W. Bruce Evans, principal of the Armstrong Manual - Training School, spoke on "The Fugitive Slave Law" last Friday night before the National Historical Society, of Philadelphia. The new colored school at Ivy City is named in honor of the late Dr. Alexander Crummell, for many years rector of St. Luke's P. E. School. "The Atonement" was presented in excellent style Wednesday night at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church by the S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society. Miss, Perlo Alexander, of St. Louis, Dr. Summer Wormley, Miss C. M. Wallace and Morrison Goodrich sang the leading roles. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, has introduced a bill for the establishment of a national memorial home for aged and infirm colored people and working girls and of an industrial farm for boys. The measure provides that the "two hundred thousand dollars due the estates of deceased colored soldiers of the civil war, which was repaid into the Treasury of the United States," shall be appropriated for the establishment of the home and the industrial farm. The home is to be in the District and the farm will be located in Virginia. Rev. James L. White is vigorously pushing the bill. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, has purchased a beautiful home on 9th street, northeast, and will move his family there shortly. An important conference of the colored administration leaders is on for the near future. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter, of New Bedford, Mass., president of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, addressed Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday night. Former Recorder John C. Dancy lectures in Louisville in June, and Assistant Attorney-General W. H. Lewis commencement engagements in Virginia and Arkansas. A visit from Prof. Charles H. Moore, national organizer of the National Business League, is gaily needed. The annual session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Zion church, will be held at Metropolitan Wesley Church, D street southwest, opening May 18. Bishop Alexander Walters will preside: Mrs. Ida V. Smith, widow of the late Bishop J. W. Smith, is visiting relatives in Carlisle, Pa. The plant of the Old Fellows' Journal has been installed at.1344 U street and a new set of office fixtures has been put into place. The outfit presents quite an imposing appearance. Editor and Manager H. P. Shaughter is "on the job" in good shape. GOING TO INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONVENTION Dr. A. M. Curtis, president of the National Medical Association, has named the following well-known physicians as delegates to the International Medical Association for the Prevention of War, pursuant to the invitation extended by that body to have the N. M. A. represented therein: Dr. George C. Hall, of Chicago, Ill.; Dr. John E. Hunter, of Lexington, Ky.; Dr. A. M. Brown, of Birmingham, Ala.; Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland, of Newport, R. I.; Dr. George E. Cannon, of Jersey City, N. J., and Dr. M. O. Dumas, of Washington, D. C. The International Association will meet at Paris, France, in June, and the body will comprise hundreds of the most learned disciples of Esculapius in the world. Each civilized government will send a personal representative, and it is hoped that the United SHIRLEY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS The kind that most men wear. Notice the cord back and the front ends. They slide in frictionless tubes and move as you move. You will quickly see why Shirley President Suspenders are comfortable and economical for the working man or business man. Light, Medium or Extra Heavy Weights —Extra Lengths for Tall Men. Price 50. Cents from your local dealer. Columbus, Ohio SATURDAY. APRIL 15TH. Excursion Tickets Will Be Sold Trains and at Rate As Follows: Stations. Time of Train. and Return. Leave Gauley Bridge. 8:00 P. M. $2.00 Glen Ferris f8:07 P. M. 2.00 Boomer 8:24 P. M. 2.00 Smithers 8:30 P. M. 2.00 Cannelton 8:33 P. M. 2.00 London f8:44 P. M. 2.00 Hugheston f8:48 P. M. 2.00 Cedar Grove 8:56 P. M. 2.00 Dickinson 9:10 P. M. 2.00 Malden f9:27 P. M. 2.00 Dana f9:30 P. M. 2.00 Charleston 10:00 P. M. 2.00 Watts Street f10:05 P. M. 2.00 West Charleston 10:10 P. M. 2.00 Dunbar f10:18 P. M. 2.00 Sattes 10:35 P. M. 2.00 Lock Seven 10:44 P. M. 2.00 Raymond City f10:58 P. M. 2.00 Black Betsy 11:04 P. M. 2.00 Plymouth f11:06 P. M. 2.00 Arrive at Columbus, O., at 6:00 a.m., Sunday, April 16th. First Sunday game of the American Association at Columbus. 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. Excursion tickets will be returning ONLY on Special Train leaving Columbus, O., at 7:30 P. M. Sunday, April 16th, 1911. This is the first excursion run by the Kanawha & Michigan Railway this season. BAGGAGE WILL NOT BE CHECKED ON THIS TRAIN. Reduced, rate fare cannot be accepted by conductors on trains. To obtain this concession passengers must purchase tickets at ticket offices. For further information, call on Agents or write. A. N. Lyon General Superintendent Charleston, W. Va. States government will name O. A. M. Curtis, president of the M. 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GARRETT, LICENSED EMBALMER Why pay large prices when we can furnish you with the same quality of service and goods for less money. We carry a large stock of goods. Prompt ambulance service. Open day and night. RETURNING. turning ONLY on Special Train leaving by the Kanawha & Michigan Railway. WILL NOT BE CHECKED ON THE be accepted by conductors on trains. offices. all on Agents or write. First episcopal district, Rev. A. L. Murray, Atlantic City; Second, Rev. John T. Jennifer, Chicago; Third, Rev. Charles S. Bundy, Cleveland, O.; Fourth, Rev. A. J. Carey, Chicago; Fifth, Rev. J. R. R. Ransom, Topeka, Kan.; Sixth, Rev. E. W. Lee. Morris College, Atlanta, Ga.; Seventh, Rev. N. B. Streett, Charleston, THURSDAY, APRIL, 13, 1911 Ohio Y, 15TH. MICHIGAN GENERAL RAILWAY trains and at Rate As Fare to Columbus, O. Time of Train, and Return. 8:00 P. M. $2.00 f8:07 P. M. 2.00 8:24 P. M. 2.00 8:30 P. M. 2.00 8:33 P. M. 2.00 f8:44 P. M. 2.00 f8:48 P. M. 2.00 8:56 P. M. 2.00 9:10 P. M. 2.00 f9:27 P. 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