The Advocate

THE ADVOCA WE CHERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. Opposition To Primary COMES FROM SECTION KNOWN AS THE BLACK BELT OF WEST VIRGINIA. Bill Being Drafted It Is Asserted, Which Will Make It Optional With the Counties to Adopt Provisions of the Law, Thus Escaping "Negro Domination." To appease those who have opposed a direct primary law insofar as it applies to their local politics, it is asserted that some of the Republicans in the West Virginia State Senate are drafting a bill, which, while carrying out the policy of Governor Glasscoe with reference to State officers and the office of United States senator, will make it optional with the counties to adopt the provisions of the law for the nomination of county candidates. Probably the strongest opposition to the enactment of a primary election law has come from the southern section of the State, those counties along the Norfolk and Western railroad known as the Black Belt. In these counties the Republican leaders are afraid that the Negro voters, largely outnumbering the whites, will dominate at the polls and make the nominations. In opposition to this argument those who favor a blanket primary law for the nomination of candidates from United States senator to magisterial district constable, say the leaders in the Black Belt could control the nominations the same under a primary law as they do under the convention system. Partic3 Divided. Both parties are divided on the question of direct primaries, but the Republican leaders assert that their forces can be united in the State Senate if an agreement can be reached through which the counties can govern their local elections and prescribe the method of nominating their local candidates. In the meanwhile, Governor Glasscock is receiving encouragement from leaders in both parties. Judge C. W. Campbell, of Huntington, chairman of the Judiciary committee of the House of Delegates, and patron of the Campbell-Cooper bill which passed the lower House at the recent regular session, has written the Governor a letter stating he is in full sympathy with the plan of the State Executive and will support him at the special session. The enlistment of Judge Campbell with the forces of the Governor means much to the advocates of the primary law. He championed the cause of direct primaries at the regular session and passed the Campbell bill through the House of Delegates with only five dissenting votes. Governor Glasscoe has expressed himself that the Campbell bill is satisfactory to him. Fayors a Primary. Former Congressman Joseph Holt Gaines, who was the West Virginia member of the Ways and Means Committee in the National House of Representatives, gave out a public statement endorsing a primary law. He said: "I believe that the extra session of the legislature which is to meet in May ought to pass a primary law. There are three principal reasons which bring me to this conclusion," continued the tall Congressman. "1. As far as the Republican members of the Legislature are concerned, the Republican party promised it in its platform, and I believe in keeping party promises. The democratic party made the same promise, but I express no opinion as to either their duty or their disposition. "2. The people of the State are undoubtedly determined to have such a law. Whether it is better to make our nominations under a primary law or by some other system is a question of policy and expediency. Says It Is Popular Bill. "In such a case it seems to me that it is the duty of the legislature to give at the earliest possible moment intelligent expression to the popular will by the enactment of the most efficient primary election law they are able to draft. "3. In most of the principal counties the primary system has been adopted without waiting for a law. I am searching for mild language when I say that it is hardly probable that a primary election law would work any considerable harm by supplanting the primary system already in vogue. As an original proposition I have always preferred the convention system, the precinct (not the county or the district) as the unit of selection in the first instance. "I have not, however, known that system to be used anywhere since I was chairman of the Fayette county committee more than 15 years ago. Now even State conventions are dominated by delegates who owe their selection to more or less creditable primary elections in the large cities. Since, therefore, we must be practically under the primary system, I think it ought to be recognized, supervised and controlled as to its times and methods by law."—J. V. Sullivan in Cincinnati Enquirer. Meharry's Graduates IN MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, PHARMACY AND NURSE TRAINING GET DIPLOMAS. Equipment of School Greatly Enlarged by Completion of Hubbard Hospital, the Outgrowth of the Ambition of Dr. Boyd, the Founder of Pioneer Hospital For Negroes. --- (Regular Correspondence.) Nashville, Tenn., April 25—This is commencement week at Meharry Medical College of Walden University. The baccalaureate sermon was preached last Sunday morning in the Meharry Auditorium by Dr. Alex ander of the M. E. church South. He gave the "young doctors" some good advice and his address was a rare treat to the rest of the congregation as well. The graduation exercises are being held in the large Ryman Auditorium tonight and there are graduates in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nurse-training. Dr. C. T. Walker, "John Rockfeller's pastor from Augusta, Ga," is to deliver the commencement address. Meharry is doing good work in the preparation of men for work in medicine. It has reached a high water mark in its enrollment and the authorities are still faboring to raise its scholastic standard. This haa undergone a considerable change since the last school year. Some new departments have also been made in the equipment of the school for the work it is doing. The completion of the Hubbard Hospital is the most important of these. It is a three-story building planned with the purpose of making additions from time to time. Its different departments are sufficiently large and fitted to do the work being done now but if the school continues to grow in the future as in the past the new additions will have to be made at a very early date. There is an operating room; a comfortable kitchen and dining apartment for patients and nurses as well; a lecture hall and a reception room for both visitors and patients are among the other attractive features of the hospital. The Hubbard Hospital is very largely the outgrowth of the ambitious zeal of Dr. Robert F. Boyd who was the first to plant the hospital spirit among the Nashville colored people and who has cultivated it all along at the Meharry Medical College. In this particular, he has contributed more perhaps to Meharry and its growth than any of its faculty members. He established Mercy Hospital and for a long time the hospital established and conducted by Dr. Boyd furnished the only opportunity the Meharry students had in this line. When Hubbard Hospital was completed, the operations of the students were transferred there where they properly belong. While Hubbard Hospital bears the name of Dr. Hubbard, the Dean of Meharry, it is fitting altogether that the service rendered by his pupil, Dr. Robert F. Boyd, in the creation of the new addition to Meharry should not be overlooked. Dr. Boyd is credited with being one of the very best physicians in the South. Meharry has on its faculty many of the best physicians of Nashville. They are drawn from both races and it is not likely that the young men who attended this institution will suffer for the proper instruction in the science of medicine if they go to Meharry well prepared to take up the subject. Poor preparation for entrance in a good school is always the worst possible obstacle in the way of doing successful work. The school year at Meharry has been extended also from five months to seven. This is one of the wisest of the changes made during the past school year. It is impossible for a man to learn as much medicine studying five months in the year as one who grinds away for nine months of the year and then goes directly into a first class hospital to secure valuable experience and practice. In time the half-trained physicians who are making good now must give away to competition for the people are paying for science now and have stopped placing their premium on color as was formerly the case in many instances. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1911 At the Nation's Capital SECRETARY SCOTT SAYS THERE IS NO TRUTH, IN RUMOR THAT DR. WASHINGTON IS TO BUY A RAILROAD IN TEXAS. Protesting Agalust the Hardwick Bill—Commencement at Dr. Shepard's School—Some Notable Candidates Launched in Church Circles—Hurst and Conner, Jackson and Clement Favorite Bishopic Combinations—Dr. Carey for Financial Secretary—Walters Pleads For Broader Political Horizon For the Negro. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., April 26—Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, spent Friday in the city, en route from the North to Tuskegee Institute. He was whirled about town in the high-powered touring car of Dr. A. D. Curtis, with Dr. Arthur Leo Curtis as chauffeur, making fashionable calls upon his friends. Mr. Scott stated to your correspondent that there is absolutely no truth in the widespread rumor circulated by the Associated Press, to the effect that Dr. Washington is preparing to purchase the International and Great Northern Railroad, which is to be offered at a receiver's sale in a few days at Palestine, Texas. "The full strength of Dr. Washington's mind, soul and body, for the remainder of his days will be given to the development of Tuskegee Institute and the manifold extension interests that it represents," said Mr. Scott. "Dr. Washington has not the slightest intention of buying for himself or for any one else any kind of railroad, operated by Negro or any other kind of labor. You may state, with all possible emphasis, that there isn't a word of truth in the report as given out in the daily papers." Mr. Scott also denied for the one-thousandth time the rumor that he might be induced to accept a high-salaried federal position in Washington. "Nay, nay," said Mr. Scott, with a knowing smile. "The simple life at Tuskegee for me." Protesting Against the "Hardwick Bill." The financial board of the A. M. E. Church, at its session last week, appointed a committee to wait upon the republican members of Congress to protest against the passage of the so-called 'Hardwick Bill, designed to repeal the 14th Amendment to the Federal Constitution. It is regarded as one of the most vicious measures ever introduced in the national legislature, and if adopted, would strike at the very foundation of Negro citizenship. The committee was chaperoned by the Hon. Martin B. Madden, of Chicago, one of the race's ablest champions here and at home, through him a goodly number of republican leaders, were seen at his rooms in the House Office Building. The address of remonstrance was delivered in a firm and convincing manner by Rev. A. J. Carey, of Chicago, chairman of the committee, and the cordial spirit with which the representatives promised to do all they could to kill the infamous bill, indicated that the showing made for the Negro as a national asset would bear fruit. The other members of the committee, all of whom made inspirational talks, were: Rev. J. M. Conner, of Little Rock, Ark.; E. W. Lee, Atlanta, Ga.; Charles Bundy, Cleveland, O.; and J. R. Rensom, Topeka, Kansas. Commencement at National Religious Training School. It is a source of pride to all colored Washingtonians that Justice Wendall Phillips Stafford, of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, a staunch defender of the rights of man and the equality of all American citizens before the law, has consented to deliver the commencement address at the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., on Thursday, May 26. Justice Stafford is an orator and a scholar, and all who can reach Durham on the day he is to speak will be afforded the treat of a lifetime. Dr. J. E. Shepard, president of the school, announces that the other features of the interesting program for the commencement season will be as follows: Sunday, May 21, 2:30 p. m., Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Augustus P. Record, pastor Church of Unity, Springfield, Mass.; 7:30 p. m., address by President J. E. Shepard to the Undergraduates. Monday, May 22, 3:00 p. m., Oratorical contest. Tuesday, May 23, 8:00 p. m., Address before Literary Societies by Dr. W. P. Few, president Trinity College, Durham, N. C. Wednesday, May 24, Class Day Exercises. Thursday, May 25, 10:30 a. m., Address by Justice Stafford. A cordial welcome is assured all visitors to the school during the series. Announcement is made that the Summer School and Chautauqua, for which the enrollment is already large and growing, will open July 5 and continue to August 13. Dr. Shepard passed through the city this week, accompanied by Judge Jeter C. Pritchard, bound for points in Ohio, where a vigorous campaign is to be waged in the interest of the National Religious Training School for the next fort night. Ira T. Bryant on A "Business" Mission Ira T. Bryant, Secretary of the A.M. E, Sunday School Union, with headquarters at Nashville, Tenn., is here "looking 'em over." He is well-known here, having served for a number of years in an important capacity in the Government Printing Office. Mr. Bryant is attending to some details connected with his department, and it is expected that he will be ready to announce some startling plans in a short time—something that will make the whole church "sit up and take notice," so to speak. Mr. Bryant has made an enviable record as manager of the Sunday School Union, and he has more than redeemed his promises to redeem the institution from the chaos in which he found it. From a mass of mechanical junk and a joblot of debts, with rare executive skill, he has evolved a printing business that is up-to-date in every particular and is a paying proposition. At the session of the Financial Board, Mr. Bryant was a welcome visitor and the royal greeting he received at the hands of the "big men" of the church seemed to be an advance notice that the next General Conference will be ready to say "amen" to any reasonable changes he may suggest touching the management of the printing plants under the control of the denomination. They seem to recognize that Mr. Bryant is not only a practical printer of a gifteded variety, but a shrewd business man from the ground up. Some Notable Candacies Launched. As busy as the members of the Financial Board were last week, there was time at recesses to launch some candidates and to take a few "soundings" as to the depth of water that some of the brethren drew. Nobody said anything directly, but as a wink is as good as a nod to a blind man," your correspondent saw much but knows nothing.. It is the consensus of opinion, as gathered by scraps of conversation here and there, that Dr. Hurst will be elected to the Bench of Bishops on the first ballot. Proposably three will be elected—certainly two, to fill the vacancies caused by the death of Bishops Lampton and Grant. As one more should be selected to allow for vacancies that may occur through death or superannuation. Dr. J. M. Conner, with the Great Southwest, solidly behind him, and positive strength in the East and Southeast, looms up as a favorite, and his friends pick him for a "sure winner" at Kansas City next year. Dr. E. W. Lee, of Georgia, will be "in the running" when the start is made, and there is a big field in which Dr. B. F. Watson, Dr. I. N. Ross and others will figure. Rev. A. J. Carey, pastor of the Institutional Church at Chicago, and editor-in-chief of The Conservator makes no secret of the fact that he is willing to succeed Dr. Hurst as financial secretary. It is rumored that he gave the financial headquarters a thorough examination and decided that he would like to make his home there for at least four years, and served notice on the present occupant that a "dispossess" order awaited him. As Dr. Hurst has a big bigger domicile in process of erection, the eviction will not be unwelcome Dr. Carey is an experienced financier, a magnetic pulpitee, a courageous defender of civic righteousness and an accomplished diplomat withal, he would be a valuable addition to the roster of leaders in this laissez faire community. Dr. Carey has some large policies he would like to put into operation for the benefit of the church, and it would be a nice thing from his viewpoint, if the brethren would give him an opportunity to see how well he can work them out. On the face of things, just now, the favorite combination for the two vacancies on the A. M. E. Bench of Bishops is made up of Drs. John Hurst and J. M. Conner, while among the Zionist, Drs. J. E. Jackson, financial secretary, and George C. Clemont, editor of the Star of Zion, sustain the same happy relation for the two vacancies there. Among the A. M. E's, it is understood that Drs. A. J. Kershaw, of Florida, and J. R. Ransom, of Kansas, will try for the office of financial secretary; A. L. Gaines, of Baltimore, R. C. Ransom, of New York, and R. R. Wright, Jr., of Philadelphia, will stand for the editorship of the Christian Recorded. It is likely that Mr. Ira T. Bryant will ask that he be made business manager of the Book concern, in connection with his present duties as secretary of the (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) Noticable Change IN SUNDAY SCHOOL, UNION OF A M. E. CHURCH UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. Bryant Making Good New Machinery Installed. Quality of Literature and Its Mechanical Preparation Improved and Prosperous Air Pervades Establishment. (Regular Correspondence.) (Regular Correspondence.) Knoxville, Tenn., April 24—No other branch of the great A. M. E. church is making any more progress than the Sunday School Union at Nashville under the direction of Ira T. Bryant, Secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Publishing concern. There is a very noticeable improvement in the quality of the literature and its mechanical preparation as well. Then also the Methodist people seem to have selected a good business man when they chose Ira T. Bryant. Everything seems to be moving in machine-like order there, if the mail order and express business done by the house are good witnesses and they are because there are no delays when matter is ordered from the Nashville house of the A. M. E. Church. People who have visited the Sunday School Union in Nashville are loud in their praise of its conduct under Mr. Bryant. There is an air of business around the place that is a commendable sign in any large enterprise conducted by our people. By practicing rigidly economy & mastering all the little details of the work at the Sunday School Union Headquarters, Ira Bryant has saved a large sum of money for the church and added to the equipment of the headquarters in Nashville. It has been fitted fitted with new monotype and linotype machines and now the institution is making a great deal of the type used there. One looking at the samples of the type made under the direction of Mr. Bryant would never think it was "homemade goods." The Sunday School Union employs a large number of the men and women of the church in Nashville. They are all efficient in the several lines of work at which they are engaged and are paid better and work under more agreeable conditions there than they could find perhaps anywhere else in Nashville. The Methodist Sunday School Union is an enterprise of which the Nashville people seem distinctly proud. It has always seemed so free of distracting influences that might cast a shadow over the noble purpose of its foundation. Mr. Bryant is keeping it up to the highest point in this particular. He is keeping the institution on the track upon which it was started. It is absolutely free of commercial taint and is a creditable reflector of the rays of light & religious shining out from the A. M. E. church throughout the length and breadth of the land. It is the only well organized Sunday School Publishing House conducted under the auspices of a great Negro Church today. It is a thing of credit to the A. M. E. Church people that they have kept their department work so strictly under the supervision of the church that they can with grace make such changes as they deem wise from time to time as General Conference meets. It is greatly to their credit that they have shown so much wisdom in the selection of men to take charge of this important work since its foundation by Bishop Smith. The present Secretary of the Union is not only a credit to the A. M. E. connection but as a business man and as a citizen he is a credit to the entire race. The people of the church are deservedly proud of hifl and the other young men coming on in the church have a bright example before them in the person of Ira T. Bryant, Secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union. The popularity of the institution under the direction of Mr. Bryant is evident from the way the older and younger men of the church are looking toward Nashville. It is the headquarters of the A. M. E. Quarterly Review, published and edited by H. T. Kealing and the Christian Endeavor World under the supervision of Dr. Julian C. Caldwell. Since the selection of Dr. Kealing as president to succeed Dr. W. T. Vernon as president of the Western University of Kansas, the air has been full of rumors regarding his probable successor. The choosing of an editor of such an important publication of the Church should be done very carefully. It is important that a man should be chosen who not only fills the conditions from a literary viewpoint but he should be a man known throughout the country for identity with the Church life of the connection. He should be a minister of the gospel with an undoubted reputation for honor and high christian character. As a layman, Dr. Kealing filled the position in an acceptable manner, but there are no more Kealings just yet in the A. M. E. Church. He was cut out for the ministry and so, there was no great distance between the present editors of the review and the men of the cloth. DuBois Gave Outline of Association Work Eminent Sociologist Pleads For Development of Race Consciousness That Will Make Insistent Contenders. Baltimore, Md., April 26—In an address here Friday night Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of the Crisis, gave an outline of the alms and purposes of the Association for the Advancement of the Negro. In speaking of the condition and status of the Negro he said the amelioration of the condition of the race in West Indies was accomplished by revolt; In South America by amalgamation and, in the United States by the bestowal of the ballot. He concluded by making an appeal to his hearers to develop that consciousness which would make them insistent contenders for all the rights that other classes of American citizens enjoy. Rev. J. I. Lowe, of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Bishop H. Blanton Parks, of Chicago, filled local pulpits Sunday. Charles Stewart, the well known newspaper correspondent, is in the city. Perkins' Square Baptist Church is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, Rev. F. R. Williams is pastor. Rev. L. Z. Johnson, pastor of the Madison Street Presbyterian church, has been elected an alternate delegate to the next Prsbyterian General Assembly. Published Book to Pay College Expense Negro Student Who "Hoboe" From Mississippi Adopts Unique Method to Defray His Expenses. Boston, Mass., April 26—Edward Smyth Jones, who beet his way here last summer from his home in Mississippi in order that he might prepare for Harvard University, has published a book of his adventures entitled the "Sylvan Cabin." Jones was arrested on his arrival here and charged with vagrancy, but dismissed from custody by Judge Arthur P. Stone, associate justice of the Third District Court in Cambridge, and as a graceful remembrance of his benefactor, he inscribed the book of the judge. Persons who have become interested in the young Mississippiian when they heard of his long journey in order to get an education, secured a position for him as a janitor in Harvard University. He is now at the Boys Latin School preparing for Harvard and hopes to realize enough money by the sale of his book to finish his education in the university. Eveutive Board of Baptists Meet Leading Forces of the Denomination Gather Here to Discuss Problems Affecting Their Church Work. At the call of president Rev. C. N. Harris, The Executive Board of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention held a meeting here on the morning and afternoon of the 21st inst. After the opening devotionals by Rev's G. W. Woody and D. Labney, Rev. H. B. Rice called the roll to which the following responded: president, Rev. C. N. Harris, of Fayetteville; first vice-president, Rev. R. H. McKoy, of Bramwell; moderator of the Flat Top Association, Rev. G. W. Woody, of Mayberry; moderator of the Mt. Olive t Association, Rev. D. Stratton, of St. Albans; president of the Bluestone Sunday school Union, Rev. L. Dabney, of Freeman; president of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention, A. P. Straughther, of Hinton; treasurer, Rev. D. C. Hunter; of Sylvia; recording secretary, Rev. H. B. Rice of Charleston; statistical secretary, Rev. J. W. Robinson, of St. Albans; corresponding secretary, Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon; second vice-president, Rev. H. C. Gregory, of Beckley; general missionary, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington; Rev. S. E. Williams, of Mt. Carbon; Rev. J. P. Caul, of Charleston; Prof. J. W. Arter, of Hill Top. After reading the minutes of the previous session Rev. R. D. W. Meadows made his report in which some very helpful recommendations were made After a lengthly discussion as to methods of missions operations, the educational problem was taken up Prof. Arter in a strong appeal showed the principal need of the school at Hill Top and pleaded for unite support on the part of the church. Disorderly Conditions IN TEN LEGISLATURE IS CHAIRING WEAKNESS OF GOVERNMENT HOOPER. Read the Fray Negroes Said opments Ch Preparing to Get "Their" When the Issue Is Joined in Next Campaign. (Special to The Advocate.) (Special to The Advocate) Chattanooga, Tenn., April 24—At this writing the Tennessee legislators who are playing "hookey" with the school of state lawmakers are still in Alabama and things are going merrily on with those who are sticking on the job. They are the regulars, a few independent democrats who have broken the fusion traces and some republicans who are not satisfied with things as thy are being carried on. The present state of affairs existed during the Patterson administration when things were so warm and the regulars wished to block legislation. The independent democrats and the republicans blamed Patterson then. Now the regulars are charging Governor Hooper with being responsible for the disorderly condition of the Tennessee Assembly. The whole thing is a kind of comedy and certainly a reflection upon "While Supremecy". It is pretty certain that some strong influence is behind the action of the runaway lawmakers and that they will not return until they see some bright hopes ahead. Governor Hooper has been charged with furnishing "the hill-billies and red necks" with the cash to pay expenses while they are away. While the independents and republicans are in Alabama, the republicans and the independents and republicans who remain here, with them are making laws to suit themselves and Governor Hooper is using his veto which is about as less a thing in the present situation as it was when. Patterson made use of it during his administration when he had a hostile legislature to deal with. No man can tell what the end will be. These Tennessee politicians are a different species than can be found anywhere else in the country. The election law has been modified again. This time it is supposed to represent the ideas and best interests of the regular democrats and they have all the best of the thing. The change in the election law during the last Assembly under the Patterson regime gave Hooper and his people the chance to get in. These eternal changes will perhaps go on and on until the Tennessee politicians receive some divine inspiration that will make them for the state instead of for themselves. The Independent Colored Republicans will not meet until the two wings of the legislature are united again. P. F. Hill had railed his forces and everything was in readiness to "start something". As soon as the runaways and the stay-ahomes get to shaking hands again, the "anti-administration colored politicians" will put on their think caps and do some planning for the next campaign. No new leader has been developed. The old-timers will be at work for different sides with which they line up. The white factions very largely are controlling the different Negro factions in the state. As the white leaders go, the Negro leaders follow, and they generally do great service for the side they support. The sign now point to a renewal of the Republican factional fight and the Negro will be stricly in it. The old followers of Brownlow are getting active again and their influence is already being felt among the Negroes. It simply means that the party men are not entirely satisfied with Hooper and that he is not strong enough to heal the old wounds of the past that kept the party so divided in this state. The Brownlow Republicans may perhaps get the support of the independent Colored Republicans. Hooper Republicans will also have their Negro supporters in the coming campaign. There is a possibility that the progressive element of the Republican party will have the sympathy of the majority of the Negro voters in Tennessee voting the next campaign. resident Taft is certainly not a popular man with the Negro voters of Tennessee and it is very doubtful if he can have their support for his renomination. If he is renominated, he will hardly receive their support at the ballot-box. Taft's policy of closing the door of hope in the face of the black man in the South in order to play a good game of politics with the whites of the South has not met with the approval of the majority of voters in this state. They loved the Roosevelt policy too well in this particular. CORRESPONDENCE EAGLE. D. S. Saunders is somewhat indisposed at this writing. An interesting Easter program was rendered by the Sunday School Monday night after which fruit and cream was served in the basement of the church. Mrs. Jock Smith, who has been ill for some time, is much better. Jessie and Sam Lemons were calling in Montgomery, Sunday. Miss Beulah Saunders, of Montgomery, attended the Easter entertainment Monday night. While here she was the gust of hr aunt, Mrs. Emma Teague. Mrs. Eva B. Ross was visiting Mrs. W. C. Lawrence at Montgomery Thursday. Ira and Sandy Saunders were in Montgomery last week. James Russ was visiting at Crown Hill and Bellmont last week. Mrs. Ella Hayden and daughter, Miss Leona, will attend the Sunday school convention at Huntigton next week. The Reformers had a large meeting Monday night. Much credit is due Mrs. Eva Bell Russ for keeping her members together during the trouble of the Order. She has not lost a member. PAGE. Rev. N. A. Smith preached two obsequent sermons here Sunday. Mrs. Martin has returned from Ohio where she was visiting relatives for the past two weeks Mrs. Brown returned from Norfolk Va., last week, where she was called on account of the serious illness of her father. The supper given Saturday night by Madamas Cosby and Stanley for the benefit of the church was a success $16.00 being cleared. H. H. Washington, of Kincald was calling on friends at Page, Sunday afternoon. THURMOND. Miss Mattle Bradly, of Quinnimont, was shopping here Friday. Miss Alma Patterson returned to school Tuesday, after spending a very pleasant Easter at Home. H. A. Scott, of Mt. Hope, was in Thurmond this week on business. The ball given by the Dun Glen Waiters. Easter Monday night at the Enterprise Hall, was well attended. Dr. R. E. Gordon went to Charleston Tuesday. Miss Lillie Carrington, of Stone Cliff, was here soliciting for the Sunday school, the last of the week. Much excitement was created Sunday about 2 o'clock when fire was discovered in the basement of the Thurmond Hotel. Very little damage was done. Tom Davis, Will Williams and G. D. Williams are attending court at Favetteville this week. CEDAR GROVE Rev. E. D. Wairgee, of Glen Ferris, passed through Sunday en-route to Huntington to attend the Sunday school convention. Mrs. Maria Crawford, and J. W. Richwood, of Carbondale, were here last week. W. H. Lacy was visiting his family in Glouster, O., last week. Gee Burks, Misses Kitty and Mary Strudwick, of Charleston, were here last week. Miss Viola Crews was elected to represent the Elizabeth Baptist Sabbath school in Huntington in May. Esther Philips, who was some what indisposed last week, has recovered. Guy Smith and Mrs. Bettie Smith were visiting at Mammoth last week. Miss Mattie Freeman., of Ansted, was here last week the guest of relatives. Nat. Stone, of Chatham, Va., is in town. Paul Topson, of Hansford, was here Sunday. Dr. St. Clair, of Montgomery, was here Monday, enroute to Mammoth. C. H. Jones and J. H. Dingess are sick. Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Lash a girl. RONCEVERTE. Rev. Reed and wife left for Alderson last Saturday and filled his appointment there Sunday. Albert L. Proctor has been confined to his room for the past week with gripp. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Slaughter, Marlinton, Sunday. Mesdames Grace D. Sheffy and Virgle Carter entertained the Improvement club at the M. E. church, Thursday night at the residence of Mrs. Bertha Hamilton. A very encouraging address was made on charitable work by Mrs. Ida Renick. Several new members were enrolled. Covers were laid for the following guests: Msdames Fannie Smith Bertha Hamilton, Bessie Lewis, Ida Renck, Mary E. Brinkley, D. R. Hickman, Mary J. Brinkley, Mary Brown Misses Rosa Perry, Mary Davis, Nannie Brown, Nannie B. Patterson and Brunette Brown, Minnie V. Allen Evelyn Carter and Mossrs. Overton Lewis, Phillip Smith, P. A. Peterson Everett Newsome and E. A. Sweeny and H. Carter, J. W. Thompson, of Clifton Forge, came over last Wednesday to attend the Red Men meeting. Rev. Terrell preached two able instructive sermons to large con-greations at the Baptist church last Sunday. DONWOOD Rev. E. C. Page filled his regular appointment here Sunday. S. H. Clark has been very ill, but is better at this writing. Mrs. Wm. Wick was called to Slabfork, Sunday, on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Mary Price Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moore are the proud parents of a baby girl. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Andrews died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday evening. Mrs. William Brown is very ill at this writing. Mrs. Goo, Jackson, Mrs. John Morris and Mrs. James Monroe were shopping in Montgomery Monday. An entertainment given Tuesday night for the benefit of the Sunday school, was a success the sum of $22, being realized. A number of people from Montgomery attended among were: Rev. E. C. Page, John Wilkerson, Ed Hardy, John Page, Madams H. H. Railey, J. S. White, Chas. Kennedy and Misses Wysor Watson, Hattie Burke and Ruth Watson. Music was rendered by Miss Wysor Watson. S. H. Clark has been elected delegate to the Sunday school convention. William Robinson, of Montgomery, has moved his family here for the future residence. PARKERSBURG. The Sextona Club of the Logan Memorial church gave a concert Monday evening, the program was interesting and a neat sum realized. The Phoenix Literary Society met at Logan Memorial church Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The members of the society are doing much to make it a grand success and feel encouraged by the interest the community takes. The ball given under the auspices of The Elite Social Club of Marietta at Wood Dancing Academy, Last Tuesday evening, was a success and was largely attended by a number from this city. Lewis Colston is in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Colston of Latrobe street. Mrs. Henry Simpson gave a lunchon at her home on Avery street Saturday at one o'clock in honor of Miss Gilmer, of Charleston, who is visiting Mrs. Carey Williams. After it was par taken of progressive bridge was engaged in. Three tables were in service. The prize for making the highest score was received by Miss Esther Colston and the visitors prize Miss Gilmer. Mrs. E. V. Seams was hostess Thursday afternoon at a progressive bridge party at her home on Latrobe street honoring Miss Virginia Gilmer, of Charleston, who is the guest of Mrs. C. A. Williams. Three tables were utilized. Lunch was served during the afternoon Miss Rebecca Brown secured the first prize, Miss Gilmer the visitor's both being handkerchiefs made by the hostess. Miss Rebecca Brown was hostess Monday evening to a number of friends at her home on 91th street in honor of Miss Gilmer. Progressive whist was engaged in. The first prize was won by Miss Thomas Fletcher, of Marietta, the gentleman prize by Cecil Comedy, visitor's, Miss Gilmer. CLARKSBURG. Miss Florence Ruffin is able to resume her work as teacher in Water Street School after several week's illness. Special Easter exercises were rendered at Trinity M. E. church Sunday night. $24.00 was collected for the cause of missions. Miss Garnet Turner, who has been teaching at Sutton, passed thro Thursday day enroute to her home in Moncessen, Pa. Ashby Grayson left Saturday for Peoria, Ill., where he has gone to join Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show as a member of the band. Grand Master H. B. Hundley, of Mt. Hope, Deputy Grand Master, J. H. Taylor, of Charleston, Grand Lecturer, A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, Rev. J. E. Pryor, Grand Chaplain and J. M. Ellis, of Oak hill, officers of the Grand Lodge of Masons, attended the funeral of the late F. D. Cambric here Thursday. Ben淋 Lodge of which the deceased was a member esorted to body to its final resting place. Others who came from afar to pay a tribute to this splendid young man were: S. H. Guss and C. E. Mitchell, of Institute, S. L. Morton, of Fairmont, Rev. Jennings and Wm. Dabney, of Grafton, F. Grant, of Weston and Miss Mary Beane, of Keyser. The handsome floral offerings from different parts of state and the nome people by whom he was highly stemed, together with the many telegerams and letters from sympathizing friends to the bereft family, only attest the fact that his sterling worth was recognized. Miss Anna Poindexter has returned from East Liverpool, O., where she visited her brother. Miss Clyde Jones, of East Liverpool, O., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Jackson. Thos. Cambrice left Sunday for Washington, O. C., to resume his work. Miss Maud Viner spent Friday lee Charleston after spending a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cambrie. M. L. Obie and W. C. Moormon were Sunday visitors in Fairmont. D. H. Kyle spent Friday and Saturday with E. W. Jones at Buckhannon. Lee Ruffin and James Jackson entertained at dinner at Mason and Buckner's restaurant Friday evenings in honor of Miss Mary Beane. Others present besides the honor guest were Misses Onna Polindexter and Mamie Johnson. On Wednesday morning, Water street school was favored with two presence of two distinguished educators, Messrs. Guss and Mitchell. The whole school assembled in the chapel and listened to two excellent addresses. Clarksburgers in general were delighted to see once more the familiar face of Mr. Guss. His work as an educator can never be forgotten here SYLVIA. Miss Eva, the daughter of J. C. Norton, died at her home Thursday morning, after two months illness of tuberculosis. The funeral was held at the St. John's Baptist church. She is survived by four sisters, three brothers, and a father. Mrs. H. C. Hargrove is able to be out again. Willie, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Norton, is very sick at this writing. The jolly girls club is preparing a play entitled, The Bachelors Baby. Mrs. Fleming Green is visiting her husband, Fleming Green. POWELTON The revival at the First Baptist church closed Sunday with much success. Rev. S. E. Williams had to visit him Rev. Bush. Both preached good sermons. Miss Gertrude E. Johnson was able to go to Montgomery last week. Miss Barbara Thomas, of Kilsythe, was the pleasant guest to Miss Beatrice West. The Church Aid Society met with Mrs. Lucy Carter. After the meeting delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. Rachel Walker, R. J. Harvey and L. H. Woods, have been sick, but are reported better at this writing. C. C. Davis, of Alabama, was in town Sunday. Miss Stella Stewart's home from Hill Top Mrs. M. Price and friend, of Charleston, were visiting her sister, Mrs. Mittie Erby. ST. ALBANS. The remains of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William White were brought here from Charleston Sunday for interment. The child died of whooping cough. Wm. Preston, formerly of St. Albans, but now of Elk Ridge, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ada Preston. Charles K. Pryor, off Lewis, More Rev. J. E. Pryor, of Vivian, spent Sunday with Rev. J. W. Robinson, Rev. Pryor preached a most excellent sermon Sunday night. Allen Preston and Mrs. William Morton were in Charleston on business Thursday. Mrs. Ida Wilson was in Charleston, Saturday. BANCROFT. Rev. Woodrum, of Bidewell, O., and Rev. S. T. Boston, assisted Rev. Donaway in the meeting the past week. Much good has been derieved from the meeting. Rev. W. W. Scott, of St. Albans, preached Wednesday night, here. Mrs. Mollie Smith, of Plymouth, is visiting at Houston this week. John Brown, of Plymouth, was called to his home in Virginia on account of the serious illness of his mother. Miss Frances Colman, of Raymond, was a business visitor in Plymouth, Monday. Mrs. Irvin Cogle, of Raymond, who has been spending the past week with her mother, Mrs. Chas. Dickerson, of Plymouth, has returned home. Howard and Dougass Jackson and J. Turner spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston. Mrs. J. W. Sawyers entertained Friday in honor of Mrs. Chas. Sergoins and Rev. Donaway. Simon Wood, of Betsey, is sick at this writing. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barrett is confined to her bed with typhoid fever. Pride Dickerson, of Plymouth, spent Sunday in Raymond. Archie Mosley, of Plymouth, was confined to his home last week on account of illness. Francis Harris, of Betsey, who has been attending school at Charleston, has returned home. Mrs. Edward Steven's little baby was accidently struck with a ball bat one evening last week. The Dr. was at once summoned and on examination found that it was only a superficial wound. Edward Dickerson and Wilben Wilson made a business trip to Raymond Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Tibbs, of Raymond, were seen in Bancroft Monday. Hale Dickerson was indisposed the past week but is able to be out at this writing. MARTINSBURG. Anos Holley, of Shepherdstown, was in the city Monday night attending the Masonic Lodge meeting and incidentally called on friends, J. Frank Walker, teacher of the ML. Pleasant school, at Garrardstown, was in the city Monday evening on business. Rev. C. Y. Trigg, of Shepherdstown, made his first visit to Martinsburg since conference returned him to Shepherdstown where he has labored very successfully for the past three years. His many friends were glad to see him. While here he was entertained at the home of Mrs. Bertle Scott. Mrs. Sarah Hopewell and daughter Hilla spent Saturday and Sunday in Winchester, Virginia, visiting their mother and grandmother. Miss Abbe Dally, Miss Ida Roahn and Mr. B. M. Dally, all of Baltimore, spent a few days with Mrs. Nannie Ross, S. College St. While here a number of young people met Miss Roahn and she made many friends. Miss Daily and Mr. Dally, are former residents of this section and have many friends who were charmed to see them. Fred R. Ramer, delivered a short address at the B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening. Mrs. Bessle Stewart, of Madison avenue left for Pittsburg, Pa., Monday night. Her many friends wish her a pleasant sojourn in the Smokey City. James E. Scott, of Storer College, came home Friday evening and remained until Monday morning with his parents. Mrs. Wm. Spears remains critically ill at her home on W. Park St. Aaron L. Johnson is sick at his home, suffering from an attack of la gripe. CHILLICOTHE. O. Mrs. Lizzie Rideout, Philip Harrison and Clara Redmond, gave a chicken supper and musical at Quinn Chapel Thursday night which was largely attended. The proceeds go for the rally which will be held or the 14th of May. Wm. Miller, of Winston Salem, N. C., was the guest of Rev. W. E. Walker and sister Sunday. Mrs. Marie Ross and daughter Miss Geneva, will leave in a few days for Wheeling, W. Va. Much to the regret of the many friends they have made since they have been in this city. Miss Ross is a graduate of the Chillicothe High School and both are connected with Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Marie Ross is vicepresident of the Ladies Aid and Miss Geneva Ross is organist for the Sunday school, and president of The Royal Workers Club. They will be greatly missed in the church and community. The Ladies of Quinn Chapel will give a musical and free lunch on Friday night. Rev. W. E. Walker was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Viney. Mrs. Wm. Bolbrook in Columbus Monday and Tuesday of last week. Dr. Romeo Johnson, of Columbus, O., was the guest of Geneva Ross Sunday. The Electoral College of the Ohio Conference will meet Tuesday, May 3rd, in St. Paul A. M. E. church, Columbus, O. Dr. S. S. Jordan is a delegate from Quinn Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Whitton, of Madisonville, O., have moved to this city and are stoping with Mr. Smith on 7th street. Friday will be observed as Health Day in the city schools. Dr. S. S. Jordan, Dr. Peters, Rev. W. E. Walker and Rev. J. W. Carter will be the speakers at the Southern building on this occasion. ANSTED. In the presence of relatives and friends Miss Ora Leonede Freeman, formally of Salem, Va., and Mr. John W. Reed, of Cedar Grove, W. Va., were married Tuesday, April 18, at eight thirty o'clock, in the parlor of Mrs. Rosa Banks, her sister by Presiding Elder Thomason, of Huntington. The parlor was beautifully trimmed with palms and fuchias To the strains of Mendelohns Bridal mach played by Mrs. Rosa Banks. The bridal party entered the parlor led by the ushers. They were followed by the brides maid, gowned in blue silk, who escorted the groom to the altar. The bride was met at the altar by the groom and his best man Mr. John H. Dingess of Cedar Grove. The bride was handsomely gowned in blue crepe dechine trimmed in cerule lace, wore a veil of white tulle crowned with orange blossoms and carried a boquet of white carnations. A pleasing repast consisting of meats, cakes and ices were then served. They left on the early train for their home. Mr. Ned Woodridge who have been sick for weeks in improving slowly. A large number of citizens spent last Sunday in Columbus, O. Rev. Gregory preached two seminars Sunday to a large audience. Mrs. Jennie Reese has been confined to her bed for several weeks. Mrs. Viney Hicks, of Mt. Carbon, is visiting friends here. Mr. and Mrs. William Pepper were the happy parents of a baby girl Friday morning. HOWARD BREAKS EVEN Won Two out of Four Baseball Games in Last week's Tour of the South. of the South. Washington, D. C., April 25. —The Howard University baseball team returned home today from a week's tour of the south, having gone as far as Shaw University in North Carolina. They won the game from Unicorn University, at Richmond, the score being 11 to 8. Durham succumbed to the blue and white by a score of 11 to 4. At Shaw the Washington boys lost both games; the first, Shaw 7, Howard 4; second, Shaw 1, Howard 0. Errors are said to be responsible for both defeats. Officers Installed—Golden Link Tabernacle No. 580 rendered an interesting program, a part of which was the installation of officers, at the First Baptist church Monday evening. J. F. J. Clark, of this city, and O. T. Wilkerson, of Montgomery, delivered the addresses which were well received by a large audience. After the program refreshments were served. Delegates Elected—Thursday evening of last week the B. Y. P. J. gave an entertainment at the First Baptist church for the purpose of raising funds for the representative to the Sunday school convention at Huntington, the 4th prox. President Edward Scales was elected delegate. On the same day the Sunday school elected as its delegates C. W. Boyd, Mrs. Sarah Johnson and Miss Lillian Byrd. Baptist Church Clubs—The Tribe of Judah met with Mrs. Scruggs on Lewis street Thursday evening of last week, while the Tribe of Dorcas held their meeting the same evening with Mrs. Elijah Rollins on Jacob street, and the Ladies' Aid with Mrs. William Flood on Estill street. The tribal meetings were closed by an enthusiastic session held by the young prosperous Tribe of Joseph Friday evening at the hospitable home of Mrs. Nina Liggins on Court street. Jones Memorial Services—Memorial services in honor of the late Charles T. Jones will be held during the three services Sunday at the First Baptist church. Rev. Walter Hanks, William H. Davis, Thomas Jefferson of Red Star, Rev. H. B. Rice, A. J. Jones, Revs. Ed Humbles, R. M. Mayhew and the pastor, R. B. Reed, will participate. The public is cordially invited. Bible Tercentenary—The tercentenary of the translation of the Bible into the English language was observed at Simpson M. E. church at the morning service Sunday. Rev. Carroll's sermon on the Bible was replete in historical information. He emphasized the fact that the men and women who have reached the highest round on the ladder of benefice were Bible students. St. Luke's Annual Sermon—The anniversary sermon to Providence Council of the Order of St. Luke was preached at Simpson M. E. church by Rev. Carroll Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. In contrasting the doorway of secret organizations with that of Christianity he said: "It is necessary for the protection of the organization that the applicant shall be sound in morals, but one, however degenerate, may gain admission through the doorway of Christianity by accepting Christ." 10 Ralse $1,200—The pastor and members of Simpson M. E. church have launched a rally for May 26th, at which time Rev. C. G. Cummings, a former pastor of the church, now located at Asbury church, Baltimore, will preach. The slogan is $1,200. Child Dies—Lena, the two-year-old daughter of Mrs. Eva Williams, 1217 Wall street, died Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. The funeral services were held at the house and interment was made in Spring Hill cemetery. Garrett & Hazlewood, funeral directors, were in charge. Court Lecture Tuesday—Mrs. Simpson, of Parkersburg, Grand Lecturer of the Order of Calanthe, will deliver the annual lecture to Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 at the K. of P hall Tuesday night of next week. Turner Graduates — Invitations were received here last week by relatives and friends of S. E. Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Turner, of Hansford street, to the commencement exercises of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., from the pharmaceutical department of which Mr. Turner will be graduated this week. Mr. Turner has the distinction of being the first Charleston boy of color to complete such a course. Other Charleston Graduates—Other Charlestonions whose course of study entitles them to graduation from professional and other schools this year are: Mrs. M. V. Lee, Medical Department Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Andrew Brown, Dental Department of the same school, and Miss Alice F. Whittaker, normal department of Storer College Harper's Ferry. Exchange at Peoples Store. There will be an exchange at the peoples Grocery Store, Saturday, under the management of the choir of Simpson M. E. church. Cakes, plies, and bread will be among the articles on sale. Tuberculosis Day. Next Sunday, tuberculosis day, will be observed at Simpson church. Rev. J. S. Carroll, the pastor will preach in the forenoon on The Body. At Night, Dr. R. L. Jones will deliver an address on The Prevention and Cure of Tuberculosis. Hotel Brown Guests.—There were registered at Hotel Brown tals week. A. King, Baltimore, Md.; R. D. Austin, Decota, W. Va.; Miss Roana White, Miss Anna-Bennett, Roanoke, Va.; Revs. L. Dabney and R. H. McKoy, Bramwell; C. W. Harris Rayetteville; G. W. Woody, Maybeury; D. C. Hunter, Sylvia; H. C. Gregory, Beckley; O. S. Wright, O. L. Kendall and A. E. Clark, Columbus, O. Mrs Pearl Johnson, Greenwood; D. Thompson, Canneton; Mr. and Mrs White, Buckhamnon; Mr. and Mrs 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more I. E. NICHOLS FOR THE ICE CREAM THAT TASTES LIKE MORE Either Plain or in Brick Special Prices To Churches and Dealers 602 Virginia St Wholesale Only Both Phones 602 Virginia St. Wholesale Only Both Phones Raddicks, Lanark; Rev. W. W. W. Scott, Barbersville; C. H. Billups, Hinton, J. D. Turner, H. Jackson, Plymouth. Card Party.—Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Preston entertained at cards at their home on Sentz St., Friday evening. Playing were: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Forney, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burke, Mr. and Mrs. William Royster, Mrs. B. A. Crichlow, Misses Stella James, Moss Clay, Lillian Taylor, Aristis Johnson, Mary Preston, Cornella Davis, Messrs. Edward James, W. H. Wright, Charles Payne, J. A. Jackson J. F. J. Clark and T. W. Randolph. Mrs. Dollie Turner will be hostess to the Willing Workers of Simpson M. E. church at her home on Hansford St., tonight. Mrs. Mary Robinson will entertain the Thursday Night Aid Society of the same church at her residence on Bradford street tonight. The Tribe of Ruben of the First Baptist church met with the captain, John Jefferson, Tuesday night. Mrs: A. P. Caul, Welch street is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Browder entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday. Aaron Yancey entertained the Lifters Club of Simpson church at the parsonage. Tuesday night. The Girl's Culture club was entertained by Lucy Cash, Saturday afternoon. The next meeting will be held with Jauanita Smith, Quarrier Street. The Simpson M. E. parsonage committee will give a waffle and chicken supper at the parsonage, Brooks St., Monday evening. Mrs. Willie Peters served lunchcon, Sunday, to a few friends at the Hotel Brown cafe. Her guests were Mr. and Mrs. Pernell, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Peden. Mrs. Amanda Campbell and Mrs. H. B. Rice are convalescing. Mrs. Viola Wright, of Gallipollis, O., is visiting in the city. The Tribe of Judah was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith, Quarrier St., Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Fanny Hackley is ill at her home on Wall St. home on wall st. Miss Hazel Lucas is able to be out Miss Hazel Lucas is able be out again after a week's illness. The Loyal Union met Monday evening with Mrs. Maria Snyder, Washington St. Mrs. Rosa Thompson will entertain the club next week. Chas. Williams, of Pennsylvania, is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. C. H. James will entertain the married ladies whist club Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Chris Campbell was hostess last week. Mrs. Anna Fulks Davis attended the anniversary of the Home Makers club at Institute Friday evening. L. W. Wade, of Eagle, participated in the installation exercises of the Gallilcan Fisherman Monday evening. Walter Penn, of Grandville, O., is in the city. Arthur Mickey has returned to the city after a long absence. St. Petersburg, April 21—John Carmichael, an Indiana Negro, who was arrested at Viborg, early in the month while taking photographs, and whose case was taken up yesterday by the American embassy, was released from custody today. WHAT IS IT? Ten and twenty year combination distribution certificate of membership as devised by the American Workmen Fraternal Insurance Company, of Washington, D. C., one of the most liberal, strongest and reliable fraternal institutions in the field. 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Accompanied by Senator Curtis, of Kansas, former Register William Tecumseh Vernon called at the White House last Saturday to bid President Taft "good-bye." It it Dr. Vernon's intention to leave Washington shortly to take up some educational work. He feels very kindly toward the President, and harbors no resentment toward anyone because of the political exigencies that led to a change in the Register's office. He stands upon his record, which was unexcelled in point of efficiency and personal deportment. The President assured Dr. Vernon that he carried with him his best wishes for success in whatever field he might find congenial, and would not forget the valuable service the Kansan had rendered at a period when the help of every patriotic citizen was needed. Dr. Vernon makes no definite announcement of his plans at this time, but will do so in due season. For the present he will remain in the city, closing out some business interests and arranging some addresses for his numerous commencement engagements. Mme. Anita Patti Brown's Recitals. Mme. Anita Patti Brown, the race's coloratura soprano, has arrived in town, and makes her initial appearance this evening at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. Tomorrow night she will be at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown. Other engagements will follow. Mme. Brown is a graduate of the Chicago University of Music, and comes highly recommended by the best musical authorities of the country. She has just concluded a successful tour of the South, giving recitals under the auspices of the most cultured societies, churches and schools Dr. Booker T. Washington is said to have been greatly impressed with her recital at Tuskegee Institute. Her repertoire covers a wide range of selections, both popular and classic, and from the lavish commendation received at the hands of the press everywhere, her work is of a character to please all classes. She will do well here. Bishop Walters Pled For Broader Political Horizon. Bishop Alexander Walters, pleading for a broader political horizon for the American Negro, was an inspiring speaker at last week's meeting of the famous Bethel Literary and Historical Association. He addressed one of the most representative audiences of the year and so carefully did he handle his difficult subject, not even the most radical opponent to his political theories could find reason to sound a discordant note. The Bishop's theme was "Some Reflections Upon the Present Day Problems of the Race." Bishop Walters deplored the world-wide increase in the tension of race prejudice as shown in the London objections to the presence of Dr. DuBois at a banquet of Philosophers; the calling off of a tea of equal suffragists in New York because Mrs. Mary Church Terrell was to be in- vited; and in the nasty and uncalled for assault upon Dr. Booker T. Washington in a center or so-called civilization, merely because a Negro is regarded as a "suspicious character." Nevertheless, he found great encouragement in the many open doors yet lett to the race—the home, the school, the church, the professions, politics, new avenues of industrial activity and in Christian character and civic usefulness. These doors could not be closed against us by anyone. In espousing a division of the Negro vote between the parties, the Bishop, saw a chance to make new and strong friends, an opportunity to enlarge his sphere of influence and to relieve the race of the charge of mental blindness, political narrowness and slavish adherence to a name merely for the name's sake, when all that it once meant had vanished into thin air. This political serfdom has made republicans indifferent to our claims, and has arrayed the democratis solidly against us. It behooves a helpless people to have friends on both sides in a country where either party is likely to gain control of the government. If President Taft can see the wisdom of such a division, he saw no reason why colored republicans could not afford to follow the advice or so experienced and far-seeing counsellor. A remarkable feature of the meeting was the readiness with which the subsequent speakers agreed with the broad tenets laid down by the energetic prelate. Among those who spoke in approving vein were Judge Robert H. Terrell, Auditor Ralph W. Tyler and Assistant District Attorney James A. Cobb, leading office-holders under the Taft administration. Former Register W. T. Vernon, Rev E. L. Corrothers, and Rev A. J. Carey, of Chicago, endorsed the Bishop's attitude. Dr. Carey, in an impassioned speech which "brought down the house", justified the recent action of the colored voters of Chicago in standing by Carter Harrison, a liberal democrat, in preference to Charles E. Merriam, a "silk-stocking" republican, who evidenced no concern as to the welfare of the Negro citizens of that community and whose nomination was objectionable to them. The meeting has been the talk of the town and it is pretty generally agreed that the timely and well-tempered remarks of Bishop Walters will not so soon be forgotten by the thinking people who heard them. While here the Bishop had a number of very satisfactory interviews with Speaker Chaup Clark and other prominent democrats, touching the fair treatment of colored men in the distribution of the patronage about the Capitol. Bishop Walters' requests were listened to cordially and assurance was given by leading democrats that the Negro attaches and those who sought places would be given a square deal. Doings of The Theatrical People. The Whitney Musical Comedy Company is filling a month's engagement at the New Howard, and is meeting with gratifying success. "George Washington Bullion," a piece made famous by Ernest Hogan, E. H. Dudley and Billy McClain, was an auspicious "opener," and enthusiastic audiences crowded the house at every performance. The music, composed by Whitney, Tutt and Watterson, was extolled to the skies, and the company was voted the best singing show on the road. The Whitney party emphasizes its musical ability, reaching the grand opera standard in its serious scenes, and there is sufficient comedy of a clean and wholesome character to make the productions well-rounded and adaptable to all tastes. This week "The Star of Zanzibar" is duplicating the success of last week's "Bullion," and the parts are cast with equal wisdom. Besides playing their roles in finished styles, between the acts five high-class vaudeville acts are interpolated, Miss Mabel DeHeareh has a Spanish dance; Madame Bruce renders classic and folk-songs; J. Frances Mores gives a baritone solo; Miss Nettie Taylor plays the banjo and artnet artistically; and S. Tutt Whitney presents a side-splitting monologue Misses Lavinia Brown, Mabelle Brown, Ethel Marshall, J. C. Wright and others appear to marked advantage. Homer Tutt, an Indianapolis product, as a Barry Wall fashion-plate, and light comedian, has become a "matinee idol," and is regarded as the logical successor to the late George W. Walker. If the plans of the Howard University Dramatic Company mature, a bust of the late George W. Walker will adorn the lobby of the Howard Theater between now and the opening of the next season. The Minnehaha reopened Monday night, with the Thomas brothers as managers, assisted by Mr. Rufus Byars, well-known as a singer and composer. Six acts, high-class vaudeville and three reels of pictures are given. Miss Adeline Cooper, Miss Lizzie Taylor and Jeff Demount are putting on a good bill at Ford Dabney's and Miss Tille Seguin and Miss Muriel Ringgold are pleasing the crowds at the Foraker. Miss Minnie Brown, the "Girl of the Golden West," goes to Richmond and Norfolk this week for an Indefinite booking. She has broken all records as an attraction here, and deserves all the success that has come to her. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davia is still reciting to packed houses in Bermuda and will remain another month. She will stage the emotional drama, "West Lynn," in May, and ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAYS "do not worry, eat three meals a day, say your prayers and be of good courage." Maybe there are other things that your special case requires to make you happy. You will do yourself justice to have your clothes tailored to order at T. W. Hale Tailoring Co. All work made by New York Tailors. Pants $2.75 a leg, seats free. 428 State St. will assume the dual role of "Lady Isabel" and "Mudame Vine," supported by local talent. "At one of her recitals, the Mayor of St. George was honor patron, an unusual distinction to be accorded to any artist. News in Brief. At St. Luke's P. E. Church last Thursday night, Bishop Harding confirmed eleven candidates. Following an exhaustive discussion of "Journalism" at the last meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club, Robert A. Pelham, former editor of the Detroit Plaindealer, announced that he might soon return to active news paper work, admitting that the virus was creeping back into his veins, just as a "fan" gets the baseball fever in the spring. "Bob" can come back. Dr. W. B. Thrkield is attending an educational convention at Jacksonville, Fla. He will visit Tuskegee and other southern schools before returning. The flurry at Howard University over the resignations of Messrs. Gregory and Washington has subided. The committee has decided that to reverse its action accepting the resignations would be subversive of the discipline of the institution, and the case will not be reopened. Former Grand Master and Mrs. W. W. Houston were at home, Tuesday evening at their beautiful residence, 314 V street, in honor of Mrs. Edward H. Morris, wife of the Grand Master of the G. O. U. and O. F. J. C. Asbury, special deputy for the Ancient Order of Odd Fellows, of Leeds, England, is expected in the city soon, to go over the matter on introducing the new order here. The local factions, so far, are noncommittal on the subject. Some want another fight, and will go to Atlanta next year, cocked and primed for battle. A dairy lunch room is being established in the Capitol. A bill has been introduced in Congress to restrict the service to white patrons. Another bill has been brought forward to prevent intermarriage of races, black, white, red or yellow, in the District of Columbia. A bill was batroduced by Senator Gallinger Monday, to provide for the incorporation of an organization known as "The National Christian Congress Association of America." Its object is to bring about better relations between the white and colored races, etc. The incorporators are headed by Robert B. Robinson, and the chief offices will be in Washington. Prof. W. E. B. DuLois is said to aspire to a chair at Howard University. The Baltimore and Washington conference of the A. M. E. church is in session at Baltimore this week. The efficient colored men at the Capitol are to be retained, for the most part. Henry Neal, for years messenger to the Speaker, will remain with Champ Clark. He has served under Carlisle, Crisp, Reed, Henderson and Cannon, and is a valuable man to have around. Harry Parker stays with the Ways and Means. Charles L. Barnes is a new appointee. He is a member of the "old Guard," that grew up in the palmy days of C. H. J. Taylor, "Milk" Turner, and Robert G. Still: Stenographer Joseph E. Johnson is legislated out of office and Aaron Russell's salary is cut, but it is expected that additional employees allowed will give the Negroes a larger quota later on. The Tennesseeans will banquet Register, J. C. Napier at Odd Fellows' Hall Monday evening, May 1. Covers are laid for over 200. J. M. Trigg, former member of the Board of Aldermen at Knoxville, Tenn., will be the toastmaster. Assistant Attorney General W. H. Lewis is at work, and the government at Washington still lives. The social standing of the timorous whites is still at par. Hon. James Bryce, Ambassador from Great Britain, will address the Y. M. C. A. Sunday, April 30, at the New Howard Theater. Senator Borah's speech last Sunday, "Some Reasons Why," was a splendid effort. A number of colored democrats are preparing to attend the national convention of Negro Jeffersonians at Indianapolis, Ind., May 17. spells, backache, headache, weakness dobility, constipation or kidney disorders. Use them and gain new health, strength and vigor. They're guaranteed to satisfy or money re- funded. Only 50e at all druggists. 4-7-4t Chicago, Ill., April 25.—Alforney S. A. T. Watkins colored, has been appointed assistant corporation counsel by Mayor Harrison. Mr. Watkins, who is Supreme Attorney of the Negro Knights of Pythias, has come into prominence in recent years through his defense of the organization which he represents in the suits brought by white Pythians to custi them from Georgia. Alabama. Tennessee and other Southern States. In all these he has been invariably successful in case or the other of the state courts. The case from Georgia in which he is a leading counsel, is now in the Supreme Court of the United States. SAVED HIS MOTHER'S LIFE "Four doctors had given me up," writes Mrs. Laura Gaines, of Avoca, La., "and my children and all my friends were looking for me to die, when my son insisted that I use Electric Bitters. I did so, and they have done me a world of good. I will always praise them." Electric Bitters is a priceless blessing to women troubled with fainting and dizzy Girl Bests Boys in Oratorical Contest Normal Department Girl Defeats Seven College Boys in Intercollegiate Contest of Mississippi Schools. Jackson, Miss., April 22.—Representing the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, of which William H. Holtzclaw is principal, Miss Emma Weathersby, a young girl in the Normal department won the first prize in an oratorical contest in this city last night, over seven other contestants, all of whom were male students of the most prominent schools in the state. Miss Weathersby was the only representative of an institution under college grade, all the other contestants being members of college classes. Her subject "The Salt of the Earth" was treated with reference to the Negro's work in the civilization and up-building of the world, and was well delivered. The contest was held under the auspices of Paragon Club of this city, of which Attorney W. J Latham, M. S. Stuart, cashier of the American Trust and Savings Bank and Benjamin P. Newman were the leading spirits. The other contestants were Jackson College, Jackson, Tatsy Huddleston, "Compulsory Education;" Campbell College, Jackson, Charles B. Hayden, "The Negro's Place in American History;" Southern Christian Institute, Edwards, Eric W. Hunt, "The Liquor Traffic Opposed to Civilization;" Rust University, Holly Springs, Wilbur Thirkfield Williams, "Pitt, the Statesman;" Alcorn A. & M. College, Alcorn, Moses Williams Wilson, "The Industrial Future of Mississippi;" Natchez College, Natchez, John A. V. Owens, "The Afro-American's Imperative Needs;" Tougalou University, Tougalou, Nelson W. Willis, "The Call of Missacus." W. J. Latham acted as master of ceremonies. Music was furnished by the Jackson College quartette, the brass bands from Alcorn and Utica institute. Kills a Murderer. A merciless murderer is Appendicitis with many victims, but Dr. King's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. 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PRICE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Celanthe with cert tificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. G Home Phone 429. The Advocate is entered in the office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1911. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Catholic church is making strenuous efforts to complete its $100,000 fund for the religious and educational enlightenment of the Negroes of the Southland, and advances very excellent reasons why the faithful should respond liberally to the call. Its literature goes to the root of conditions, religious and educational, which obtain in that section of the country, and should convince the most skeptical or bigoted that it is sincere in the wish to better them. Unfortunately, thousands and thousands of Negroes look upon Catholicism as an abomination and a curse. Their religious intolerance blinds them to the too evident determination of other denominations to segregate them and send them to Heaven by the Jim Crow route, hoping that on their arrival their quarters may be regulated on the Baltimore plan. Most of us are not sufficiently liberal in our belief to concede that a Catholic may be as dear in the sight of the Lord as a Methodist, a Baptist or any other Protestant. As in politics so in religion, we think as our fathers thought and, consequently, have overlooked some splendid opportunities. We have shut our eyes to the liberal attitude of the Church of Rome. We have closed our ears to accounts of what it is doing in this country and throughout the world for all mankind, regardless of race, color or previous conditions of servitude. But few there are who have stopped to think that in the so-called Catholic countries the color problem does not obtrude itself, and a man is a man for a' that. Wrapped in ignorance, we are satisfied that the only way to gain the privilege of walking on the golden streets of the New Jerusalem, of dancing around the Throne with harp in hand and gold shod feet—a rather heathenish notion of Heaven, it must be confessed—is by changing our apparel on the Sabbath and repairing to church, there to engage in a course of physical and vocal exercises more strenuous than pious. It may be that the Catholic form of worship does not appeal to our emotional natures because it does not appeal to our emotional natures because it does not lend itself to expression. There are so few opportunities to shout and pray, to play the Pharisee. There is in it universally, however, a belief and, what is more to the point, practice based upon the creed of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man that commends it to calm investigation, if not to acceptance by those searching for a panacea for a grievous ill which afflicts this body politic. Race prejudice receives so little encouragement in its precepts and practices that the Negro might go further and fare worse. GETTING TOGETHER The meeting held in the Governor's reception room at the State House a few night since to bring the warring tactions of the Kanawha county Republicans together and to harmonize internal differences, was a master stroke and should result in much good to the party. The recent losses which the Republican party has suffered in this county where due largely to dissensions within its own ranks. There were too many leaders who set themselves above the party and adopted the policy of rule or ruin, if their demands were not met. They ignored the immutable law that a house divided against itself can not stand, and carried their contests for leadership even to the polls. The desire of all factions to bury the tomahawk, as expressed in the meeting referred to, and their willlugness to smoke the pipe of peace indicate better, brighter days for the Grand Old Party, a return to supremacy to which its numbers entitles it and the consequenceent defeat of Democracy. The outlook is gratifying to The Advocate for more reasons than one, chief among which is the relief from the stigma unjustly placed upon the people it represents. For the reverses the party has suffered in recent years, it has become customary to hold the Negro responsible. Because some few of them wandered from the fold with the white leaders they were wont to follow, their decretion was impeded to the entire Negro vote of the county. No thought was taken of the very evident face that had the whites remained true to the party principles, there would have been no Negro defection. But, happily, this is now all in the past. The future is our concern, and it seems to hold much of good in store for the party with which we are affiliated. It remains only to avoid the mistakes of the past, and all will be well. UNWELCOME AT HOME AND ABROAD. It would surprise no one who has kept informed upon the attitude of the United States government toward it's Negro citizens, if it should consent to the adoption by the Dominion of Canada of restrictive measures against their immigration to that British colony. Its ready acquiescence in the restrictive legislation, based, in reality on color, by the Southern States, would naturally lead one to expect a very feeble opposition to Canada's contemplated action. The authorities at Washington, legislative and judicial, have time and again turned a leaf car to protests against the virtual nullification of the war Amendment to the Constitution. They have winked at, if not endorsed, disfranchisement laws avowedly aimed at the Negro. They have denied appeals aimed to correct, the abuses of Separate Coach and other iniquitous laws, and have left a portion of the citizens, in despite of fundamental laws to the contrary, to the tender mercies of those communities in which they happen to be located. Should it occasion any surprise, then, if Canada is allowed to accept or reject Negro immigrants? The excuse that they can not become adapted to the rigorous Northern climate and, consequently, might become public charges will serve as well as any other. And yet it is writ large in the skies that so far as the government at Washington is concerned, the Negro may go to—the merry bow wows, and the quicker he makes the trip the greater will be the satisfaction of your Uncle Samuel. SURE, LET UNCLE SAM PAY IT. The resolution introduced by Representative Hamilton, of this State, in the National House of Representatives providing that the United States should pay that part of the public debt of the commonwealth of Va. existing at the time of the separation of West Virginia which is chargeable to this State, commends itself to all our citizens. His method strikes us as being a happy solution of the vexing problem. The action of that part of the Old Dominion, which lies west of the Alleghanies, in sticking to the government unquestionably made it possible, as Congressman Hamilton holds, for the Union to use without serious interruption over four hundred miles of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, lacking which the Federal forces would have been seriously handicapped. This, in itself, was worth more in the great struggle between the States than the amount of the Virginia debt chargeable to West Virginia. The resolution is looked upon as a joke by some but it furnishes food for serious reflection. The national government has made outays for territory which at the time didd not mean half so much to the perpetuity of the Nation as did West Virginia when it was created, nor was its present worth in tangible wealth comparable with that of this State. That being the case, Mr. Hamilton's proposition is not to be scoffed at. It affords The Advocate much pleasure to recommend the Kentucky way to those communities which have become weary of depriving men of life without due process of law when the only satisfaction they derive from it is revenge. Revenge is sweet, 'tis true, but revenge alone butters no parsnips. In Kentucky they have discovered a new method. They are not content with depriving the accused of life simply to satiate rgeir thirst for blood, but are now killing two birds with one stone—the lynch the "nigger" in such a way that good may come of evil, all participants being required to pay an admission fee which is turned over to the family deprived of its main support by the person lynched. The method of hanging the accused and making his body a target for those who wish to practice in marksmanship can be generally adopted for theatre lynchings, but when burnings at the stake are to be indulged in, we suggest that base ball parks or other inclosed grounds be secured. The prices of admission are left to the discretion of the promoters, but should be regulated by the wealth of the community and the destitution of the victim's family. POSITION WANTED. Experienced Printer. Has been in business six years. Can furnish good recommendations and substantial references. Good service guard aneed. CLARENCE R. WILSON. 504 Capitol St. Charleston, W. Va. --- THE KENTUCKY WAY. POSITION WANTED City Heavily Democratic, but Republican Candidate Has Show to Win If Independents Keep Promises. --- Balt. Md., April 26—A memorable mayoralty campaign is just closing in this city, with the shadow of the fight for the governorship next fall in the immediate distance. Former Mayor E. Clay Timanus, who was defeated by Mayor Mahool four years ago, is the Republican standard-bearer. He is opposed by James H. Preston, who defeated Mahool for the Democratic nomination. The outcome of the fight is somewhat certain, as the Democrats have a majority of 21,000 in the affiliated vote. Timanus, however, is making a most energetic campaign and has received many promises of support from influential independents. As he was only defeated by 4,000 majority four years ago, there are many who hail him as a winner in the election, which occurs next Tuesday. Preston has been making a most energetic campaign and would possibly get some support from the race if he and some friends had not injected the race issue in a mild form in the fight. Preston lacks the support of a single daily newspaper in the city. The investigation now being made by Governor Crothers into the underworld of this city may make many vote to show their resentment toward it, and that means votes for Preston as many regard his sponsors as men who believe that some evils are necessary things in a large city. Though most of the thinking colored voters are not much enamored with the candidacy of Mr. Timanus, the belief that he will favor no jim-crow measures and the fact that the Digges bill depriving the colored people of the right of suffrage is to be voted upon next fall will prevent any considerable defection in the colored vote. Four years ago a considerable number of colored men quietly knifed Timanus because he had in no way recognized the race during his three years' incumbency of the mayoralty. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, who is a candidate on a platform, which includes the erection of a new building for the Colored High School, will be returned to the City Council by a large majority. $7.000 GIFT TO NEGRO COLLEGE. 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Has no equal for piles. 25c at all drugglists. 3-2-51 Dear Sunday Schools: Before we can speak to you again through the columns of this paper our Sunday school convention will be in session in the city of Huntington, discussing questions relative to the cause of Christ and the betterment of humanity generally. It is necessary for our schools to keep busy sending the financial alarm for $1,500. It is very encouraging to know that since the board sent out the appeal the schools have been vigorously working to assist in which the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention is interested. This assures financial success. Still it is necessary for these few days to be used in the best manner possible in the interest of our Sunday school work. A few more memberships can be solicited. Some rfsrshements can be sold and it is hoped that our good pastors will help us out at the last call by lifting an after collection on Sunday night for our Sunday school work. 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It now comes to light that when the old property of the Old Folks Home was disposed of the Board having the matter in hand voted themselves back salary amounting to $27,401.25, which many think was a steal pure and simple. Of this amount J. C. Robertson received $2,200, Edward Ellis, Jr., $3,300, Wm L. Taylor, $6,600, Wm P. Burrell, $6,600 and R. T. Hull $8,704.25. The property was purchased ten years ago for $16,000, but the establishment of a white country club in the neighborhood and the movement of the city in that direction increased its value to the point where a syndicate thought it worth $50,060. After much dickering the sale was perfected and the Board of Managers of the Home thought the time ripe to collect back salaries, which they immediately proceeded to vote to themselves in the amounts stated. All of them claim now that the understanding was that the sums allotted them should be deposited in the Reformers Bank to the credit of the Home which was indebted to the Order, but the mysterious disappearance of the books makes it impossible to show that this was actually done, and for the same reason no trace is to be discovered of the balance of the sale price—what was left after the Board had helped themselves $22,595.75. It is known that a smaller plot was purchased for the Home for $5,000, but only $1,500 was paid, leaving a mortgage of $3,500. Mrs. Agnes Reese, charged with aiding and abetting Hill in falsifying the Bank's book, waived examination and has been bound over to await the action of the grand jury. Of Hill, whose description has been spread broad cast over the country, no trace has been found. The body of the Negro found in the Dock Saturday was thought for a time to be that of the absconding cashier, but examination disproved the theory and the opinion is becoming more general that he has not, as some profess to believe, committed suicide, but is concealment. STORER COLLEGE Hon James S. Lakin. State Superintendent Shawkey and Prof. Hanifan of the Department of Free Schools Prof. J. N. Deahl of the University, representing the State Board of Education, have all been at the college during the past few days. Inspiring chapel talks were made by Superintendent Shawkey and Prof. Deahl. The first base ball game of the season on the home ground was played Friday when the second team met the Bolivar team. A drizzling rain fell during most of the game. The score resulted in favor of the college boys 12-13. Miss Smith was called Thursday to Oklahoma by the serious illness of a brother. Mrs. Alice M. Metcalf, who for two years has been contributing her services as a teacher to the institution left Saturday morning for Providence R. I., to be gone a week. During that time a grand daughter is to be married. Cue of the most unique programs in the history of the college was given Friday night when recitations of readings were given in the following languages: Golah (African) John H. Zeigler 1915—a native African. Spanish Reginald Best, 1913, Trinidad, B. W. Indies. French Mrs. Emily C. Jeaness Dutch, Henry Van Leesten, 1911, Parimaribo, Dutch Gulana. Latin, Charles H. Palmer, 1912, Seaford, Del. German, President H. T. McDonlad Greek, Chas. Summer Arter, Academic, 1911. Hebrew, Mrs. Elizabeth M. McDonald. The Easter Holidays for the Washington Schools were passed by Miss Shadd and Miss Atwood, teachers, at the home of Mrs. Lucas Dennis. Dean Lewis R. Moore, teachers college, Howard University, was an Easter Mcuday visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDaniel. A very strong effort is being made by Jefferson County to banish the saloons. The faculty and students have signed a petition to the County Court asking for such abolition. The new uniforms of the first baseball team are attracting much favorable comment. They, like the old ones, are dark gray with Storer in old gold letters across the shirt front. The Hill Top House, T. S. Lovett, 76, Proprietor, opened for the Easter trade with quite a few guests. The Zion Baptist church of Bolivar had a social Thursday night in which a number of the students participated. The Seniors are busy getting ready for invitations, class pins, et cetera. Great mystery pervades their deliberations. There was a meeting of the citizens Anti-saloon committee at Athcoy hall, Sunday afternoon. The ter centenary of the translation of the Bible in the King James version was remembered in the Sunday services. Pres. McDonald gave the address. 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. LYNCHING ON STAGE Calhoun, Ky., April 22.—Hundreds of persons at Livermore, Ky., a small town near here, paid admission to the local theatre for the privilege of taking pot shots at the victim. The money collected was given to the family of the white man for whose murder the Negro was lynched. Will Potter was arrested by the town marshal after shooting Frank Mitchell, 22 years old. A mob bent on lynching quickly gathered. The marshal rushed his prisoner from the lockup, a flimsy structure, to the opera house, where he hoped to be able to hold off the mob until the sheriff arrived from a nearby town. Potter never got out of the opera house alive, for the mob turned the stage into a theatre of death. The lynchers, numbering about fifty, swarmed into the opera house and soon took the prisoner away from the marshal. Then a man was put on the door, with instructions to collect a fee from every person seeking admission as the preparations for the execution went on. Persons who paid a fee for seats downstairs were given to understand that they could empty their guns at the Negro, while gallery ticket holders were limited to one shot. When the theatre was filled the Negro was dragged up onto the stage. His pleas for mercy fell on deaf ears. The mob had set the stage just as though for a theatrical performance. The Negro was tied firmly at the front of the stage, his body suspended from the proscenium arch, and the footlights were turned on to the umost, so that the swinging body stood out black against the scenery. While these preparations were going on the curtain shut off the view of the audience, and the impatient crowd in the theatre yelled in their impatience to have the "show" begin. The back drop on the stage was a peaceful farm yard scene, in sharp contrast to the bloody tragedy in preparation. At last the curtain rolled up and the audience greeted the appearance of the Negro with a bowl of rage. The cverture was the cooking of scores of rifles and revolvers. At a given signal it seemed that every weapon in the theatre was discharged, and the Negro's body was saving back, some distance at the impact of the bullets. Every person who had a repeating weapon kept on firing until his gun was empty, and when the firing died away more than 100 shots had been directed at the Negro's body. DOMINICAN FILIBUSTERS Are Arrested by Uncle Sam For Violating American Statute. San Juan, Porto Rico, April 24.—General Carlos F. Morales, former president of Santo Domingo; Maruclio Jiminez, former Vice President, and general Zenoce Toshibi, former an officer in the Santo Domingo army, were arrested here today by United States Marshal Hubbard, charged with violating section 13, of the United States Statutes having to do with access hostility against the Government with which the United States is at peace. It is alleged that papers found among their personal effects indicated that the accused men were preparing to organize a military expedition from Porto Rico against Santo Domingo. Institute, West Virginia No. 4 Special Buggy only $65.00 HIGHEST GRADE A Value Unequaled. Sold on $1.00 Profit Margin. FROM FACTORY TO USER Write for prices and other styles. Send for Catalogue. C. R. PATTERSON & SONS, GREENFIELD, OHIO. LARGEST NEGRO CARRIAGE CONCERN IN THE UNITED STATES. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va. More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to W.B. NUFORM CORSETS Nuform, Style 488. For average and well developed figures. 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Made of excellent couil ose supporters. Sizes 19 to 30. Price, $2.00. Sold At All Stores N BROS., Makers, 34th St. & Broadway, New York age and well developed fig- er hips, back and abdomen, Made of excellent coutil to 30. Price, $2.00. & Broadway, New York —Founded in 1867— AdministrationDoesn't Like Statement of Mexican UNDER THE WHITE DOME Washington, April 28.—The Senate formally organized for business by adopting the list of appointments to committees as drawn up by the majority members of both parties. The expected fight against the adoption of the lists, which had been threatened by the "Progressive" Republicans, did not develop. LaFollette contenting himself with reading a formal protest against the selection of the RegularRepublicans. In an official statement, the State department takes decided exceptions to the interview given by Ramon Corral, vice president of Mexico, and published in Mexico City, in which that official charges that the Mexican revolution is being fomented by Americans with a view to forcing intervention. Postmaster General Hitchcock was charged by Representative Cullop, of Indiana, on the floor of the House with being the "creator and presiding genius of a powerful political machine organized within the post-office department." DR. OWEN DAVIS, OF BECKLEY, REPORTED DEAD News was received here this morning to the effect that Dr. Owen Davis died suddenly at his home in Beckley. He was one of the leading men of Raleigh county. He formerly practiced medicine but of late years had been engaged in business. He was a leader among the Republicans of Raleigh county and was between 45 and 50 years of age. The cause of his death has not been learned here. YOUNG WOMAN DIES YOUNG WOMAN DIES. Miss Katherine Gies, aged 24, died last night at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Gies, 502 Maryland avenue, from a (two weeks) illness of typhoid fever. Miss Gies was a well known and popular young lady and her death is the cause of much radness among her friends. She leaves besides her parents, a brother, J. M. Gies, and a sister Miss I. Marion Gies. The funeral services will be held Sunday. Winona, Minn., April 27.—The intellect and the power of the Methodist Episcopal church are concentrated in Winona today. For the past 24 hours every train has brought its quota of the fathers of the church to this city to attend the annual meeting of the college of bishops. The regular business of the conference was taken up in earnest this morning and will continue with daily sessions until next Monday. Bishop Henry W. Warren of Denver, the senior bishop of the church, is presiding over the business sessions, which will be interspersed during the four days with impressive religious services and several functions of a social nature. Among the distinguished churchmen in attendance are Bishops Quayle of Oklahoma City, Bashford of China, Neely of New Orleans, Harris of Korea, Hartzell of Africa, Walden of Cincinnati, Mallalieu of Boston, Berry of Buffalo, McDowell of Chicago, Burt of Switzerland, Anderson of Chattanooga, Nuelson of Omaha, Smith of Oregon, Hughes of San Francisco, McIntyre of St. Paul, Scott of Liberia, Robinson of Bombay, Oldham of Singapore, Bristol of Buenos Ayres, and Cranston of Washington. The bishops will consider various proposed laws for the government of the church to be recommended for adoption to the next general conference. Appeals from the decisions of presiding officials of the annual conferences will be discussed and matters of doctrine, comity and federation will receive attention. The educational, missionary, publishing and other activities of the church will be reviewed and bishops will be assigned to preside over the district conferences of the next year. The most important matter to come up, however, is the question of unity of churches. Still another matter to receive the attention of the bishops is the question whether negro members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, shall have a separate church. Introduces Bill in the Congress Providing Relief That Congressman James A. Hughes, the only Republican representative in congress from West Virginia, is on the job, is evidenced by the fact that he has introduced in the House of Representatives a bill looking toward the relief of the Kanawha river lockmasters, lockmen, laborers and mechanics employed by the United States government on the locks and dams of the Kanawha river. The bill has been ordered printed. It says: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled: That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to pay to the following named lockmasters, lockmen and other laborers and mechanics employed, or who have been employed, by the United States government on the locks and dams on the Kanawha river in West Virginia, the sums following their names, respectively, as compensation for labor performed by them in excess of eight hours per day subsequent to the Act approved August 1, 1892 (27th Statutes at Large, page 340), entitled "An Act relating to the limitation of hours of daily service of laborers and mechanics employed upon public works of the United States and the District of Columbia." List of Names and Amount of Overtime Claimed in the Kanawha River Matter. James F. Wolf, $4,055.34; C. E. Gardner, $1,265; Will J. Jones, $170; Arthur L. Morris, $383; P. D. Livzey, $1,074; H. A. Jordan, $262; G. H. Windle, $4,185; I. P. Windle, $1,447; Fenton R. Martin $8,550; M. L. Carnos, $4,200; Otho Melton, $1,554; James Hill, $7,590; S. A. Dunn, $1,657.50; George Brace, $3,005; H. P. Roush, $1,108; W. H. Gordon, $100; R. A. Shank, $197; Albert Frazier, $1,122.75; L. Fauber, $6,442; J. R. Hastings, $6,200; E. C. Brace, $2,789; J. N. Fout, $1,352.90; J. L. McClung, $3,444; Samuel J. Lee, $265; John E. Carpenter $55; C. P. Gibson, $969; C. W. Reynolds, $6,869; R. E. Rent, $1,070; J. W. Hight, $340; C. R. Hnmanan, $102; A. H. Bryan, $6,634.50; John Kirk, $2,947; Augustus Beane, $1,698; C. Higginbotham, $273.50; W. A. Hill, $308.50; D. S. Smithers, $7,547; E. P. Turley, $6,341.88; C. E. Sturgeon, $104; J. P. Sturgeon, $438; John D. Taylor, $187; T. G. Keeney, $1,831; M. C. Shank, $78; J. W. Scott, $2,909; J. W. Ash, $510. ORIGIN OF THE FIRE UNKNOWN BUT THE LOSS IS NOT GREAT Fire of unknown origin yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock destroyed the Roane Street M. E. church and parsonage and damaged two other nearby houses. The alarm was sent in by the janitor of the Lincoln school, who saw the flames. When the fire department arrived the blaze had secured a good start and the fact that the water mains of that street were four-inch mains and incapable of affording any pressure made the fight a hard one. The church was destroyed together with the parsonage and all of the furniture belonging to Mr. V. P. Post, who was the tenant. The church was valued at about $450 and the parsonage at $400, with no insurance. The house belonging to William P. Gore was damaged to the extent of $500, but the loss is covered by insurance. Practically all of Mr. Gore's furniture was saved. Another house which was being remodelled from the old "Free Will" church into a residence, was also damaged. The high roof and lack of pressure forced the firemen to cut a hole in the roof from the inside and use the chemical in extinguishing the burning shingles. This loss amounted to about $25. Another cottage was slightly damaged. The fire was a hard one to fight, as the houses affected were in a congested district and the water supply was insufficient. Two lines of hose, the chemical hose and hand chemicals were used in a two hours' fight. CHARTERS. Charters have been issued by the secretary of state to two residents concerns who are engaging in business. The concerns are as follows: West Moreland Holding Company, of Huntington, to own and operate club houses, parks, etc. Capital stock $50,000, of which $50 has been paid. Incorporators: C. W. Watts, D. P. Carter, C. F. Ratliff, E. S. Aleshire and H. B. Hagen, all of Huntington. Vouchers for the remaining $6,200 due the McFadden heirs for the Mound property purchased by the State in Moundsville some time ago, are now being made out by Secretary Bond of the Board of Public Works. This is the last payment from the State as provided by the legislature. The property was valued at $25,000, but the McFadden heirs donated $5, 000 of that sum as a memorial to G. S. McFadden's memory and the State was only required to pay $20,000. Both the board of control and the board of public works approved the payment of the debt. GAS STOVE CAUSES FIRE THAT ROUTED FAMILY Fire originating from a gas stove this morning about 6 o'clock gutted the house of Bud Williams, located on Reynolds street and occupied by the family of Charles Skeese. It is understood that Mr. Skees lighted the stove just before the flames were discovered and then went back to bed. The flames awakened the whole family and they escaped with nothing but their night clothes and a few articles of wearing apparel thrown from the burning house. The flames were extinguished after 20 minutes hard work by the chemical wagon's line of hose. The damage to the house itself is not great but the furniture was badly damaged by fire and water. There was no insurance. GENERAL ELLIOTT BACK FROM EASTERN TRIP After a trip to Washington and a visit to a number of points in this state where he inspected the property of the national guard companies, Gen. C. S. Elliott has returned to his office at the capitol and is busily engaged today in going over the mail which has accumulated during his absence. General Elliott is pleased with the condition of the troops and with the manner in which they have been instructed during the past few weeks in preparing themselves for service in event they were called to the scene of the Mexican troubles. He is really proud of "my boys" as he calls the troops and would back them against the field in any kind of a-battle. ALLEGED CONFESSIONS OF ALLEGED DYNAMITERS DECLARED NOT TRUE Los Angeles, April 28.—It is believed that the arraignment of the alleged dynamiters, John J. and James B. McNanara and Ortie McManigal, will take place early next week. What is claimed to be extracts from a confession said to have been made by McManigal has been published, but from all official sources word has been given out that none of these are authorized or authentic. FIRST R. R. EXCURSION OF THE SEASON OF 1911 The railroad excursion season is about to begin and the first announcement to that effect has been made by Agent G. N. Hancock, of the C. & O., who has seen to the distribution of advertising matter indicating from April 30 there will be Sunday excursions over his road to Cincinnati and return. The excursion tickets will be good on the train leaving here at 5:35 a. m., and leaving Cincinnati at 8:45 in the evening. A parlor car will be provided between Huntington and Cincinnati on both trains. SELLS BARBER SHOP A deal has been closed by which W. D. Johnstone has disposed of his interests in the barber shop over the Ashton cigar store, co Capitol street. Sam Hill has been made manager of the shop and Johnstone will remain in charge of the Ruffner shop. The price paid for the business at Ashton's place has not been made public. Both shops are good ones and have a big palpronage. Both Mr. Hill and Mr. Johnstone are well known and have been in business here for some time and both are popular. BUSHEL OF POTATOES Altis Pare, arrested upon the complaint of Mr. F. Hanghaw that he had dug up and appropriated for his own use a bushel of potatoes which were growing on N. Hanghaw's head, gave $25 bond last night in Squire Atkinson's court for his appearance for trial May 6. "John Robinson" Still a Name in the Show World THAT MEANS SOMETHING Great preparations are being made for the coming of the John Robinson Ten Big Shows Combined on Tuesday, May 2. These preparations are not confined to the htoausds who will attend the performances, but the enterprising tradesmen are getting busy for the trade that will come their way on this day. It is needless to say that with all the people that will be in town on the day of the show that much money is sure to be left in town by them. This has always been the case and it is not at all likely that this show day will be any different from the many that have preceded it. The drawing power of the John Robinson show is nothing short of phenomenal and people will flock into town from a radius of 100 miles. Already the show has placed many large contracts for supplies with the merchants and many more are yet to be placed. This large show not only brings amusement but it very materially adds to the coffers of the merchants who would willingly welcome a show such as this every day in the week. When one considers that there are in the neighborhood of 1,000 people to whom poor appetites are unknown, over 500 horses and over 100 wild animals to be fed daily it does not require the figuring of a high school graduate to arrive at figures of gigantic proportion when galing totals. Aside from these items there are many others that this show includes in its daily expenditures such as iron and lumber for repairs, ropes and such material. Then again the individual expenditures of the attaches of the show. All these go a great way in figuring a total. This county is to be congratulated in having such a meritorious show include this town in its annual itinerary and it is much better to have one good show each year such as the one coming that a number of the inferior ones that have from time to time invaded this section. While modestly laying claim to being the best that is in the world the reputation of the John Robinson show is such as to verify this claim. For nearly a century it has successfully supplied the amusement wants of the world and if that is not reputation enough for the most pessimistic grouch then there is not a thing that can convince him of the merit of anything the old timer who never sees a show unless presented with a complimentary ticket, but who will tell you that all shows are alike and when you see one you see them all will be welcome at the John Robinson 10 Big Shows Combined while here to have his mind changed in order to say that he never saw a show until he saw the John Robinson show in 1911. There will be two performances given here by the John Robinson show. The afternoon performance at 2 o'clock and the evening performance at 8 o'clock. The doors to the menagerie and congress of nations will be open one hour earlier. Previous to the performance there will be a concert given by the famous band of forty soloists with this show. But Event Will Not Be Noticed in This City at All SPECIAL TO THE MAIL. Washington, April 28.—If conditions are favorable the southern and far western portions of the United States will be treated to a partial performance by Old Sol late this afternoon when he hides himself behind the moon. At best, however, the view of the solar eclipse will be a very unsatisfactory one so far as the North American continent is concerned. As a partial eclipse it will be visible in that part of the United States lying south of a line drawn from Cape Henlopen, on the coast of Delaware, to Assoria, Oregon. On the Pacific coast the eclipse begins at about 3 p. m. Along the eastern coast south of Washington there will be a very small partial eclipse, the sun setting with the eclipse on it. In New York and New England and throughout the Dominion of Canada the eclipse will be wholly invisible. The path of the total eclipse is a very large one, but it is wasted almost wholly in the southern waters of the Pacific ocean, extending from southeastern Australia to Central America. The only points on land where observations can be made are in the Samoan and Friendly Islands. I was just a little late in getting in the game, but I am here at 24-26 Summers street and am the same J. P. Clark you all know. I do not belong to any trust or combination whatever- ALL KINDS OF BARREL GOODS, 7 AND 9 YEARS OLD, FROM $2.00 PER GALLON UP. WE ALSO HANDLE IMPORTED GOODS. We also handle a number of other different brands bottled in bond, full quarts at $1.00 per quart. J. P. CLARK where totality will last nearly five minutes. The best points for the observation of this strangest of all heavenly phenomena are the upraised coral-formed islands known as the Vavau and Tofuva of the Samoan group. The hills or mountain peaks there rise from 1,500 to 2,000 feet in the air from the placid waters of the Pacific. On these islands eminent groups of scientists sent out by universities and royal societies have set up instruments with long, unpronounceable names for the purpose of taking observations of the eclipse. The Solar Physics Observatory, at South Kensington, England, has sent to the island of Vavau an expedition headed by Sir Norman Lockyer. Another notable party of German scientists, headed by Dr. Wegener, has established quarters on the island of Tau in American Samoa. During the few minutes of total eclipse the scientists hope to obtain photographs which will enable them to define at least two or three of the uncertain chemical elements of the sun. It is known that there are seventy-five such elements; of these sixty have been detected and definitely determined and fifteen yet lack definition. Heretofore it has almost always been found impossible to transport the best instruments to the favorable points of observation, but today more different kinds of strange things are to be pointed at Old Sol than ever before in the history of that gentleman. The British expedition took with it three great telescopic cameras in order that photographs might be taken of the corona —the radiant light which during a total solar eclipse surrounds the dark disc. Each telescope is of a different scale in order that varying photographs may be obtained. The expedition has also a six-inch prismatic camera which contains four prisms, each of which is ten inches square. The prisms, acting between the sun and the lens, split the light into different colors, each color indicating a different element. OUTBREAK AT CANTON, CHINA, IS ALARMING Hongkong, April 28. Only official messages are being received today from Canton, where the revolutionary outbreak occurred last night. These are disquieting in character. A thousand residents of Canton are fleeing to this city. Charleston, W. Va. ALL ORDERS DELIVERED PROMPTLY. Call PUS RREST LET US ENLARGE THAT SMALL PHOTO Give Us a Call OUT ON HABEAS CORPUS HALF HOUR AFTER ARREST ORIENTAL ART CO. EARTHQUAKE NEAR CLEVELAND, O., TODAY --- --- Chicago, April 28.—Judge Petitlin of the superior court, granted a writ of habeas corpus for Edward Tilden, George M. Benedict and W. C. Cummings within half an hour after they had been arrested on the warrants by which the Illinois State Senate ordered they should be brought before it to answer a charge of contempt. The contempt charges grew out of the refusal of the men to obey the subpoenas directing the production of certain books and records before the Senate committee investigating the election of Lorimer to the United States Senate. AGES WOMAN LOSES LIFE, OTHERS INJURED Mouphis, April 28.—Mrs. Hughes, an aged woman, was suffocated, halt a dozen other persons were overcome by smoke and several were injured in a fire that wrecked the lower floor of the Waldran block, the upper floors of which were occupied by the Palmer hotel. The loss is $25,000. Cleveland, April 28.—The seismograph recorded an earthquake not far distant this morning. ADJUSTED FIRE LOSSES After adjusting the fire losses at the Pence Springs hotel, which was conducted by B. E. Carney, formerly of Slissonsville, Williagh Lohmeyer, whose companies carried the risks, has returned home. The loss sustained by Mr. Carney was something like $17,000 and insurance was carried to the amount of about $10,000. Mr. Carney was formerly a member of the legislature from Kanawha County. We are making big reductions in all the latest style frames and our work must be seen to be appreciated. Photos on plates, pillow tops, neck ties or handkerchief and in fact on every thing desired. IF IT'S A PICTURE SEE US Room 9 K. of P. Bldg. AGENT WANTED. HOMES FOR COMMUTERS Chicago, Ill. April 28.—Chicago's first Real Estate and Ideal Homes Show opened in the Coliseum today, to continue until May 7. While the exhibition embraces everything pertaining to real estate and building the most space is devoted to exhibits showing the advantages of suburban and country life. Forty Chicago suburbs are featured in the display. MANY YEARS IN THE NAVY Washington, April 28.—With forty-seven years of honorable service to his credit, Charles B. Magruder, chief gunner of the United States Navy, was placed on the retired list today on account of age. Mr. Magruder is a native of this city and entered the navy as an apprentice when he was fifteen years old. During the yellow fever epidemic of 1874 he was in charge of the Pensacola navy yard, owing to the fact that every officer there was either ill with the fever or died from its effects. CUT DOWN WOOLEN SHARES Jersey City, N. J., April 25. ALA a special meeting here today the stockholders of the American Woolen Company indorsed the proposal of the directors to reduce the company's common stock of $30,000,000 by 100,000 shares to $20,000,000. CASE DISMISSED. The case of Nettle Burgess against Mrs. L. L. Jones, for stealing a bracelet valued at $8, was dismissed last night by Squire Atkinson. Mrs. Jones proved that the Burgess girl had given her the bracelet. ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you least six per cent. Interest — Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor, is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT A STAUNCH FRIEND OF THE NEGRO THE INDEPENDENT was founded in 1848 as a Weekly Magazine to secure the freedom of American slaves. In the sixty-two years that have followed, it has always been the traced and champion of the Negro Race. We have printed frequent articles from prominent Negroes and have closely followed their activities and successes. This attitude has cost us many thousand subscribers, but we have the courage of our own convictions. We feel we are publishing a Magazine that every Negro should read. SEND $1.00 FOR SIX MONTHS To acquaint you with the character and policy of THE INDEPENDENT, we shall be glad to accept a six months subscription for one dollar. Our regular price is $3 a year. We believe that by reading THE INDEPENDENT you will realize our fair attitude and position. Remember, THE INDEPENDENT is an Illustrated Weekly Magazine, and that you will therefore receive 26 copies for about four cents each. Use this blank. Enclosed find One Dollar for which please send me THE INDEPENDENT every week for Six Months. PAGE SIX. ARE YOU WILL OR IS YOUR MONEY? If you are working and saving your money in a trunk or hiding it some way, if you are working and saving your day and night whether you are working, Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association the money we could save together and the Capitol Square in Charleston. We of the main business streets in the city Herald, the largest daily newspaper pub office rooms, while the third floor is a well. After the Charleston building has dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per agent in your locality about it or written. LET YOUR MONEY PYTHIAN MUSEUM L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT The Independent A STAUNCH FRIEND The Independent was founded in 1822 to secure the freedom of American years that have followed, it has advanced champion of the Negro Race. We have from prominent Negroes and have ties and successes. This attitude has subscribers, but we have the courage. We feel we are publishing a Magazine read. SEND $1.00 FOR S To acquaint you with the character of the Independent, we shall be glad to accept for one dollar. Our regular price is that by reading THE INDEPENDENT attitude and position. Remember, The Trated Weekly Magazine, and that you 26 copies for about four cents each. THE INDEPENDENT 130 FULTON STREET NEW YORK Enclosed find One Dollar for all INDEPENDENT every week for Six M NUMEROUS CHANGES AT STATE UNIVERSITY IN AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL No request was made by the Board of Regents in session in Parkersburg this week of Director James W. Stewart, of the experiment station of the West Virginia University. The fact is, the subject was not brought before the board in any light, whatever. Several other resignations were accepted, however. One of them was that of Prof. D. W. Working, superintendent of agricultural extension work, who quits for the purpose of accepting a more desirable position of similar nature with the United States government. Prof. Working was considered a highly valuable man for the University and was especially well and favorably known throughout the farming regions of the state where he has been of much service. Entomologist Fred E. Brooks, also resigned to take a position with the United States government. His resignation took effect the middle of last month but was not formally acted on by the board until this week's meeting was held. For the purpose of going abroad, Prof. A. R. Graves resigned as professor of German. The resignation was accepted. It will be effective August 31. Regular Subscription Price $3,00 a Year For which please send me THE six Months. The Board appointed Prof. J. S. Cook, Jr., of the Ohio State University, professor of astronomy in the department of agriculture. George Kaber was appointed assistant coach for the University football team for the season of 1911 and as baseball coach in 1912, and it was decided that Physical Director A. W. Che, will perform the work which devolved upon Thomas Foulk as manager of athletics. Hon. M. P. Shuwkey, state superintendent of schools, and Prof. George S. Laidley, both of this city, were in attendance at the meeting of the board, both of them being members. President Purinton, of the University was present at the session, as was Prof. Stewart. The board discussed the consolidation of the agricultural department and the experiment station, because of the lack of funds to properly conduct the departments separately with success. The Morgantown Company. Adjutant General C. D. Elliott has gone to Morgantown to inspect the national guard company there. Before returning to his office here he will go to the Cadell rifle range near Kingwood to see that everything is in readiness for the spring maneuvers there. It is likely that the cadet corps of the West Virginia University will encamp at Cadell some time this spring and the adjutant general's department will furnish the necessary equipment. The rifle practice for the brigade will be held there this summer and it is possible one of the regiments of the national guard will hold its annual en- WESTON, W. VA. campment there. The range is said to be one of the finest in the country and has attracted the attention of a number of United States Army officers since it was completed. Three More Officers It has been learned in the office of the adjutant general that three more officers of the National Guard of West Virginia will be detailed to go to the Mexican border to participate in war maneuvers. They will report to the commanding officer May 11. The ranks of the officers to go is designated by the war department biff the selection of the officers will be made by General Elliott. One major and two captains will be in the third, and perhaps the last detail from this state. Another Regiment That another regiment in the West Virginia National Guard is possible has been made evident since the war regiment in event there is a chance for the West Virginians to get into scare over in Mexico came about. It is possible to recruit another complete action within any reasonable time. Both officers and men fairly well equipped for service can be found, who wish to get into action, many of whom saw service during the Spanish-American war, who will fit themselves for active duty within a few weeks. One of the officers of the state soldiery tells a story of a revolt down in South America during which the commanding general sent his orderly out into the field to instruct the officer in command of the troops in the field to report to him at once. There was no immediate response. In fact several hours elapsed before there was any reply from the orderly. When the reply came the orderly, in excitement, went rushing to the commanders quarters and informed him that two drunken West Virginiaans refused to let the troops through the only pass through which the troopers could come and that as soon as the two toners got sober the soldiers would make their report. FAKER COMES TO GRIEF Spurious Abyssinian, who Worked Preachers of this State, Faces Serious Charge in Missis- New Orleans, L. April 21—A Negro claiming to be the Rev. Father C. F. Cheozzle, of the Coptic church of Abassinia, graduate of Oxford University, England, once president of the University of Valina, at Goudar, East Africa, fellow of the Royal Scientific Society, and Envoy of King Menelville II to the St. Louis Exposition in 1904, is in jail in Gulfport, Miss, for lack of a bond required of him by a justice of the peace. He is accused by a Negro girl of having betrayed her and is awaiting trial in the Circuit court. His offense is a felony in Mississippi. The accused gained much notoriously throughout West Virginia and the South by his lectures in which he attempted to prove that Eve was a Negro woman. He had other subjects equally sensational and gained ready access to the pulpits of many ignorant Negro preachers. Miss Amanda Gamble, of Institute, spent the week-end in the city. Wim, Reese, of Ansted, was the Wm. Reese, of Ansted, was the guest of Mrs. S. A. Johnson, Friday. IN POLICE COURT Lizzie Synder, the last one of the three women arrested for resorting in a house of ill fame on Lovell street, was fined $25 this morning by Judge MacCorkie for keeping the house. She was remanded to jail in default of payment. Lillian Gallion, drunk and disorderly, was placed in jail to serve out a sentence of $10 and five days. THE ADVOCATE But Quite a Number of Other Important Matters Were STATEMENT BY COL. GROSSCUP The Charleston Chamber of Commerce met in regular session last night and acted upon several matters of importance. The water franchise matter, which was to be the subject for special attention, was not acted upon because of the absence of Mr. George E. Price, chairman of the joint committee, which labored so hard and faithfully for almost one week in framing a franchise suitable to both the city and the company. Change in C. & O. Schedule. After the reading of the minutes from last meeting and the acceptance of Scherr, Morton Co. and Mr. J. R. Munce as members, ex-Governor MacCorkle presented the matter of the recent change in schedule of the C. & O. trains passing through Charleston. After a general discussion of the benefits and lack of benefits which Charleston derives from out of town people as a result of the changes, Hon. William Seynour Edwards made a motion that a special committee of three be appointed from the Chamber to confer with the Transportation committee of the Chamber and Supt. Carey who will be in Charleston today, relative to again revising the schedule and thus give Charleston the benefit of the Coal river trade which will naturally go to Huntington under the present arrangement. The acting president, Mr. Scott, appointed Messrs Edwards, J. C. Thomas, and J. W. Dawson on the committee. Ex-Governor MacCorkle then brought up another matter, which though not so important in itself, yet would help Charleston a great deal. He referred to the omission of Charleston from the list of cities which the train criers of New York, Phila delphia and other Eastern cities, call out at the depots as chief stopping points for the C. & O. traks. The Pullman Rates At this point, Mr. L. C. Stevenson spoke concerning a readjustment of Pullman fares from Eastern points to Charleston. The rate at present from New York to Ashland, Ky., is $3.50 and to Kanawa Falls, $2. Kanawa Falls station has been discontinued for some time and a Charleston passenger is forced to pay an extra fare to remain in the Pullman from that point to Charleston. These matters were referred to the committee on transportation. The Stone for P. O. Building. The special committee on the new post office building reported that they had met with Supervising Architect Taylor, Mr. Keatley, and Mr. Hudson, a short time ago and that the plans as submitted by Mr. Taylor were found to be satisfactory in every way except in that the committee wished to recommend the substitution of Bedford limestone instead of a good quality of sandstone, as required in the specifications, on account of the liability of sand stone to change in color from the effects of the weather. Mr. Grosscup, chairman of the committee then offered a resolution to this effect and it was unanimously adopted. The report of the committee was adopted and the committee discharged. The Water Franchise The next matter of business was the water franchise. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Ion to George E. Price, chairman of the joint committee, the matter was not ready for the action of the Chamber. Mr J. W. Dawson, as chairman of the committee from the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the joint committee had worked almost a week and had finished amending the old franchise but as the completed franchise was so much "out up" by red ink, it was decided to have the amended copy printed. This was done but the committee had not met since that time to go over the printed matter and correct some mistakes probably due to the printer. The matter was then laid over until another meeting. Mr. Grosscup Makes Statement. At this point Mr. Grosscup arose and stated that he desired to correct the impression among the people concerning the water company's relation to the joint committee. He explained that representatives of the company had been invited to attend these meetings, not as representatives with the power to act, but to confer with the committee and that, since the franchise submitted to the company was not acceptable, they had themselves prepared one from their viewpoint of the matter and had sent one copy to each new member of council and the Board of Affairs. Mr. Grosscup was then granted permission to address the Chamber concerning the following extract from an article written by Mr. Dawson which appeared in the Daily Mail of April 17: "I do not want to be misunderstood or mislead anyone! I favor granting a fair franchise to our water works company, but I do not favor giving them the city, or robbing our citizens when doing so. I do not blame the water company for honorably driving the best bargain they can, but when they go into combination with city officials, newspapers and politicians, with their STRONGEST ADVOCATE SITTING IN OUR COUNCIL. If those things are true, they have taken an under hold and are dealing unfairly." Mr. Grosscun stated that the article, in his opinion, reflected adversely, not only upon the company itself, but also upon himself, and he told Mr. Dawson that the records of Council for the period during the controversy concerning the franchise would show that he (Mr. Grosscup) did not attend. He challenged Mr. Dawson to prove that he had ever approached any political aspirant, city official or SHIRLEY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS M The kind that most men wear. Notice the cord back and the front ends. They slide in frictionless tubes and move as you move. You will quickly see why Shinley President Suspenders are comfortable and economical for the working man or business man. Light, Medium or Extra Heavy Weights - Extra Lengths for Tall Men. Price 50 Cents from your local dealer or by mail from the factory. THE C. A. EDBARTON MFG. CO. 333 MAIN STREET, SHIRLEY, MASS. any other man of influence with the purpose of securing concessions unfairly. Mr. Dawson replied that he did not think that the Chamber of Commerce meeting was the proper place for a discussion of the matter. Mr. Payne then made a motion that the council and Board of Affairs be requested not to act upon the matter without the conjunction of the Chamber. The motion was passed. Festivities Arranged For The committee on entertainment reported that arrangements were being made for the banquet for Senator Chilton on May 5, and also that arrangements for the entertainment of the visiting Modern Woodmen next week. An order was passed which contributed $25 for a prize for the best drilled degree team of the order. The next matter was that of the excursion of the Cincinnati Commercial Club which will visit Charleston May 11. It was moved and passed that the committee from the Chamber act in conjunction with any other committee appointed for the entertainment of the Club. Equitable Freight Rates. The question of the employment of a man to look after the equitable adjustment of freight rates in order to bring industries to Charleston was settled and the matter referred to the Committee on Transportation. Mr. Payne moved that the Chamber endorse a bill now before Congress which provides that the United States own their own legations abroad. The motion passed. Oklahoma Boosters Here. Oklahoma Boosters Here. Mr. Graves Hubbard then introduced Mr. J. W. Puffer, member of the Chamber of Commerce from Oklahoma City, Okla. Mr. Puffer gave the Chamber, as a body, a hearty invitation to visit his city and assured them that their stay would be enjoyed by his fellow citizens. In a short address he outlined the plan of organization adopted in Oklahoma City, and talked very interestingly of the benefits the thriving city of the West had derived from that body. Mr. Payne then moved that the matter of waterfranchise be made the subject of a special call upon the request of the chairman of the committee. The Chamber then adjourned. THEY KNOW NOT HARBORS WHO KNOW NOT THE DEEP. The ships now in the harbor lie asleep. And have forgot how sea-wind puffs the sails. There cast upon the decks. Yonder the deep Lies brooding and the lost gull weakly flails Wet with the spindrift of a scudding prow. He sicknes, pale Odysseus of the sea Shaped for the storm, o'er wind- less waters now. So have I fallen in thine arms aalcep, And my soul sickens and restless lie Adventure-struck, and hungry for the sweep Of rhythmic oars and islands drifting by. I waken, let me go! It is not pride: Bright Lucifer into the darkness hurled Was happier than angels quiet-eyed. 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