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Mrs, Charles W. Ide, of Brooklyn, singing, shouting and praying. VOLUME X. Hampton Tradesmen CARRY ON THEIR CUSTOMARY WORK IN FULL VIEW OF LARGE AUDIENCE. 43rd Anniversary Furnishes opportunity to Display Proficiency of Students in Trades and Sixty-Five are Awarded Certificates of Completion. Hampton, Va., April 27—The forty-third anniversary of Hampton Institute, an undenominational industrial school founded in 1868 by Samuel Chapman Armstrong for the training of race teachers and leaders, was fittingly celebrated on April 26 and 27 by interesting exercises which were held in the large school gymnasium by the senior trade class and the graduating class of the academic department. Trades Display. The trade class program included several band selections, a paper on "The Value of Trade Training," a class history, a bartone golo, class and grade song, a trades exhibit, remarks by Hampton guests, and an excellent class-president address by Madikane Q. Cele, a Zulu prince from Natal, South Africa, who has worked his way through Hampton and become a wheelwright. On a large, wooden revolving platform, divided into six sections, eleven sets of Hampton tradesmen carried on their customary work in full view of the enthusiastic audience of over fifteen hundred. Some thirty out of fifty-three boys of the senior trade class were actively engaged in shinling a roof, nailing on weatherboards, housepainting, fitting a coat and using a sewing machine, mending shoes, building a brick arch, applying white plastering, managing a printing press and a turning lathe, making a railroad hand truck and tiring a wheel, installing a bathtub and wiping lead joints, and making a picture frame. Visitors were thus given an opportunity of seeing now thoroughly and how practically Hampton has been training young Negroes and Indians for efficient service in mechanical and industrial pursuits. Senior Trade Class. Over one-half of the senior trade class hails from Virginia, while others come from a region bounded on the north by Pennsylvania, on the west by Arizona, on the South by Georgia, and on the east by Natal, South Africa. That these students have acquired some of Hampton's missionary spirit is shown by the fact that many of the boys have visited more or less regularly the Hampton jail, the poor house, Negro cabins, and the hospital of the National Soldiers' Home. while others have taught Sunday school and assisted in making life more comfortable for the old people of the Hampton neighborhood. The average age is twenty years and nine months. Forty of the class plan to return next fall and enter the Hampton day school, seven will return for special work in the night school, and three plan to become journeymen without further school training. Possibilities of Hampton. Robert C. Ogden, president of the Hampton board of trustees, declared at an informal conference, which Dr. Fissell called for the discussion of Negro education in the South, (1) that substantially nothing has been added to the philosophy of industrial education beyond that which General Amstrong formulated; (2) that Hampton is doing more for the future peace and prosperity of this country than any one institution in the country, and (3) that an endowment of ten million dollars would make it possible for Hampton to train annually two thousand students instead of less than nine hundred. Anniversary Day. The Hampton anniversary was brought to a fitting close today with public exercises in the gymnasium. Addresses were made by three members of the senior academic class, two graduates of Hampton, and several visitors. The great student chorus, led by Major R. R. Moton, commandant of cadets, sang several Negro "spirituals" with "magnificent shadings," to quote appreciation of Mr. Loudon, minister from The Netherlands. Mr. Oden presented to the Hampton board of trustees the candidates for certificates and diplomas. Candidates for certificates may be classified as follows: Agriculture, 12; blacksmiths, 3; bricklayers, 10; business, 2; cabinetmakers, 2; carpenters, 9; library, methods, 1; machinist, 1; painter, 2; printer, 1; shoemakers, 3; steamfitters, 4; tailors, 6; wheelwright, 5; total 65. The candidates for special diplomas included three in home economies and one in manual training. Thirty-two girls and twenty-six boys were presented as candidates for academic diplomas. N. Y., conceived proposed the plan of organizing a "special Humpton trip in honor of Robert C. Ogden." For many years Mr. Ogden has brought a large party to see the work at Hampton. This year he has been the guest of honor. Mr. Ogden gald to the Hampton students: "You go out as the forty-first battalion in the line of soldiers who are to fight the battle against ignorance and prejudice and against all the evils that tie down the human race. Addresses were made at the trade exercises by Dr. Trisslein, Dr. William J. Schieffoln, president of the New York Armstrong Association, Mr. Ogden, Rev. Charles E. Parks, First Untarian Church, Boston, and Dr. Walter H. Page, editor of the "World's Work". On Anniversary Day, Mr. Ogden, Lord Eustace Percy, of the British Embassy, Washington, D. C., Minister Louden, Washington, D. C., Dr. Wilton M. Smith, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, New York, and Hon. Job Hedges, of New York, Spoke to the Hampton School. Eminent Churchmen Attend Conference Which Reports $6,373.20 "Dollar Money" and Elects Delegates to General Conference at Kansas City. 000-000-0000 01781 12345 Baltimore, Md., May 2—The ninety-fourth annual session of the Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. church ended here yesterday at Ehnezer church with the announcement of the appointments by Bishop Levi J. Coppin. Financial reports submitted to the conference showed that $6,373.20 was raised in "dollar money" $1,868.35 for missionary purposes, $1,301.15 for educational purposes ($57 of which was for Payne Theological Seminary and the remainder for Kittrell College) and moneys for the various local endeavors of the conference. Rev. Charles H. Murray, A. L. Gaines, C. H. Steptean, James G. Martin, Patrick J. Jordan and Daniel G. Hill were elected delegates to the General Conference of the denomination, which meet at Kansas City in May, 1912. The next session will be held at Bethel Church, this city. Rev. Robert E. Ford was appointed presiding elder of the Baltimore district to succeed the late J. B. Warner, Rev. S. M. Johnson, who was transferred from the Virginia conference, will succeed Charles N. Murray as presiding elder of the Hagerstown district; Rev. C. H. Steptoe and P. J. Jordan as presiding elder of the Potomac and Easton districts, respectively. The only local change was the appointment of Rev. M. F. Sydes to succeed Rev. Daniel P. Seaton as pastor of Waters Church, the latter being sent to Brown Memorial Church, Washington. There was no other change in the appointments in the District of Columbia. John Hawkins, commissioner of decoration for the A. M. E. church; President D. J. Jordan, of Kittrell College; Rev. A. J. Crey, of Chicago; Rev. J. M. Con, of Little Rock, Ark.; Rev. T. N. M. Smith, of Savannah; Bishop B. F. Lee, Rev. Hurst, financial secretary; Rev. B. F. Watson, secretary of the Church extension Society; Prof. J. W. Cromwell, of Washington, Rev. J. T. Jenifer, of Chicago; J. C. Caldwell, of the Christian Endeavor Society; Rev. W. A. Lewis, of the Preachers' Aid Society; Ira T. Bryant, of the Sunday School Union, and George F. Woodson, dean of Payne Theological Seminary, were among the prominent visitors in attendance. 2,500 Conversions Result of Revival At Norfolk, Virginia Where a Remarkable Wave of Religious Enthusiasm Follows Advent of Rev. Chas. Morris. Norfolk, Va., May 4—One of the most remarkable waves of religious enthusiasm has just swept over the city and over 2,500 conversions are the result. The waves began with the advent of Rev. Charles S. Morris, of New York, who is conducting a series of revival meetings at the Bank Street Baptist Church. Spurred on by the eloquent preaching of Dr. Morris the residents of the North and Fourth wards developed an unprecedented religious favor, and thousands clamored at the church for admission. This enthusiasm ran so high that several large factories worked a day or so with many employees absent, but after being told by Dr. Morris not to forsake their employment, the converts went back to work. Revivals are also in progress at other city churches. The many religious enthusiasts have so crowded the streets at night that the police authorities have had to keep the streets from becoming blockaded. The other night, led by two converted gamblers, a thousand persons marched through the streets elonging shouting and pacing. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1911 Register Banqueted NAPIER GUEST OF HONOR AT DINNER TENDERED BY TENNEESEEANS. Expresses His Aims In Responding to Toasts, Does Vernon's Successor, Declaring his Object is Accepting Position Desire to Serve Country. Washington, D. C., May 1—In response to an invitation issued by the Tennessee capital, upwards of two hundred of Washington's leading factors in the political, religious, educational and business life gathered at a festal board tonight at the Odd Fellows' hall to do honor to Tennessee's "favorite son" J. C. Napier, who recently assumed the post of Register of the United States Treasury. The speeches were of a superior grade, abounding in ripe philosophy and commingled great truths with sparkling wit and bright reparte. The menu was toothsome and taxed the capacity of the season's market in supplying good things for the inner man. The guest of honor, Mr. Napier, was in fine fettle, and his address in response to the many high compliments paid him by the speakers of the evening was a masterpiece of eloquence, and refined sentiment. It was a message worthy of the man and the occasion. Joseph M. Trigg, formerly a member of the Board of Aldermen at Knoxville, Tenn., always gifted as a master of "words fifty spoken, like a master of gold in pictures of silver," as a toastmaster was at his best, and his brilliant quips amid bouquets of rhetoric, contributed much to the enjoyment of the occasion. Mr. Napier's Response Mr. Napier, always felicitous in speech, never spoke more earnestly nor more to the point than in replying to the high compliments paid him by the gentlemen who preceded him. He felt unworthy of the honors showered upon him, but recognized the responsibility which they entailed. He has no other object in accepting the post at Washington than to serve his country and his people to the limit of his ability. Whatever influence he possessed or could bring to bear would be cheerfully extended in behalf of those who were struggling to go forward. He knew the value of co-operation when great issues are at stake; he would take counsel with his brethren; he would ask their prayers and their sustential support, to the end that the best results might be attained for all. Mr. Napier declared himself to be an optimist. The skies may be dark today, but there is a fairer tomorrow ahead. All nations and all races have their period of depression and of obstruction. They have overcome them by keeping their hearts clean, their spirit strong and their faith uncompelled—they have never lost confidence in themselves or their future." "The Negro has more friends at the South than he realizes," said Mr. Napier. "We must not permit ourselves to be deceived nor frightened by the noisy demonstrations of the enemy, and permit ourselves to lose sight of the great host of ready helpers and sturdy well wishers among the intelligent and progressive white people of the South, who believe in the industrious and law-abiding Negro and who are willing to accord him all that is due a citizen and a productive force in the uplift of the Southland. This element is rapidly coming back to its own in the affairs of Dixieland, and with them at the helm the Ship of State will go grandly on, and the black man will go along with them. The South is the natural home of the Negro, and it is there that he will yet make his worth and power most largely felt and there he will work out his highest destiny." Mr. Napier could not find words strong enough to express his appreciation of the gracious sentiments voiced by men who stood for the best possibilities of the race, and all he could promise was that he would do his level best, to live up to something near the mark that had been placed for him to attain. He could succeed here as a public servant only by their sympathetic aid. When his work was ended in this field, however, he would return to his old home in Tennessee, to labor again among his friends and neighbors, hoping to close his career with the reflection that his good fortune had enabled him to be of some service to humanity in his day and generation. Mr. Napier was accorded an ovation when he finished his address. The Toasts and The "Toasters." The toasts were in exceedingly happy vein, and program was as follows: "The Negro in Politics"—Prof Kelly Miller. "The Negro in the Army"—Gen A. S. Burt, U. S. A. "The Negro in Business"—Thomas J. Callaway. "The Negro in the Professions"—Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce. "Our Guess"—Rev. A. C. Garner, D. D. Response by Mr. Napier. Supplementary remarks were made by William M. Lewis, Assistant Attorney-General of the United States, James L. Smith, chairman of the committee on arrangements and others. Choice music was furnished by a competent orchestra, concealed amid a bower of palms and ferns. The hall was tastefully draped in American colors, and cut flowers adorned the table in rich profusion. The Menu. The elaborate menu, prepared in Carterer Harberts best style, was as follows: Russian Caviar on toast Cheese straws Green turtle a la Printaniers Queen Oives Mixed Pickles Planked Potomas Shad Naitre de Hotel Sauce New boiled potatoes Cressson Boiled Smithfield Ham and Cream Spinach St. Julien Broiled Spring Chicken on Toast Mum's Extra Dry Asparagus Tips Frozen Tomatoes on Mayonnais Neapolitian Ice Cream and Indy Fingers Bent's Water Crackers Cigars Cigarettes. Joseph M. Trigg, whose appropriate introductory speeches put so much "ginger" into the exercises, was elected as an alderman in his native city of Knoxville, Tenn., in 1898 and was reelected in 1900, being the first colored man so honored under the new qualified suffrage law in East Tennessee. In 1898 he was chairman of the caucus of colored delegates at state convention at Nassville that forced the white republicans to elect Mr. Napier one of the "Big Four" to the National Convention of 1900. Mr. Trigg was prominent for several years in Tennessee politics, and finally came to Washington to enter the post-office department, where he now holds a snug $1,200 clerkship. He is a newspaper correspondent of national standing and is a forceful and entertaining writer. Mr. Trigg was educated at the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, at Petersburg, Virginia, the school which John M. Langston brought into wide public notice while serving as president thereof. Aged Negro Woman Dies at Clarksburg MRS. FANNIE COCKEREL, WHOSE LIFE EMBRACED ALMOST WHOLE PERIOD OF REPUBLIC'S EXISTENCE CROSSES BAR Clarksburg, May 1.—"Aunt Fannie" Cockerel, aged 116 years, died Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock of drowsy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Turner, 615 Monticello avenue. Mrs. Julia Robinson, who is about 80 years old, is a half sister. Besides Mrs. Turner, two other daughters survive, who are Mrs. Edward Jones and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. The deceased woman was well known and was familiar known as "Aunt Fannie Thomas." At the time of the Civil War she belonged to John Lowe, now deceased, who owned a farm on Simpson's Creek. Born in 1795, her life embraced almost the whole of the period of the American republic's existence. In spite of her great age she had always been in comparatively good health until two or three days before her death. She was afflicted with blindness for the last thirty years of her life. Her husband also reached a great age, dying about thirty years ago. The funeral was held Sunday, with services at Mt. Zion church, of which she was a member. Burial was in Elkview cemetery. Commencement Announcements NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAIN ING SCHOOL. Friday, May 19—Annual Musicale. Sunday, May 21, 2:30 P. M.—Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. Augustus P. Record, D. D. Pastor Church of the Unity, Springfield, Mass. 7:30 P. M.—Address to Undergraduates by President James E. Shepard. Monday, May 22, 8:00 P. M.—Oratorical Contest. Tuesday, May 23, 8:00 P. M.—Address before Literary Societie by Dr. W. P. Few, Durham, N. C., President Trinity College. Wednesday, May 24.—Class Day Exercises. Tuesday, May 25, 10:30 A. M.—Commencement Annual Address delivered by Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford, Supreme Court District of Columbia, Washington, D. C. --- Clamor for United Body OF COLORED CLERGY AND SUF- FRAGAN BISHOPS AT EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE Keith and Settles Speak Out in Meeting and Severely Ocuse denominational editors Who Devote Space to Criticisms of Negro Communicants. (Regular Correspondence.) Nashville, Tenn., April 27—The fifth convocation of colored churchmen of the Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of Tennessee, began a two days session here Tuesday morning at Holly Trinity Church. The Archdeacon of the Tennessee Diocese presided. After the organization Tuesday morning, Bishop Gallor delivered an inspiring address to the delegates who represented the church from all parts of Tennessee. The business sessions of the convo- cation were held at Hoffman Hall in the afternoons of Tuesday and Wednesday. The Rev. Father Demby of Emanuel Church, Memphis, the Rev. Father Coombs of Holy Trinity Church Nashville and the Rev. Father Wilson of Mason were the active priests attending. Archdeacon Hillbrand delivered his annual address and made his annual report at the first business session. Tuesday when the Rev. Mr. Demby of Memphis was re-elected Secretary of the convoction for the year just beginning. The business meetings were of peculiar interest to churchmen. Some plain talk was indulged in by H. L. Keith, of Nasnville, and J. T. Tettles, of Memphis. They discussed the advancement of the church among the colored people and the critics of the Episcopal Church and its colored communicants. Reference was also made to the constant abuse and misrepresentation of the Negroes by some of the prominent men and Bishops of the Church. H. L. Keith opened the discussion at the first session Tuesday when he asked the Archdeacon some pertinent questions regarding the attitude and policy of the Church regarding the colored people. Archdeacon Hildebrand then requested his questioner to tell the convocation 'on Wednesday of the obstacles in the way of advancing the Episcopal Church among the colored people. Mr. Keith did so in a very frank manner at the session Wednesday. He did it in such a way as to give offense to no one. He said in the beginning: "The obstacles in the way of advancing the church among the colored people are not being discussed because of any lack of appreciation of what has been done in the past to benefit the race. Neither are they being discussed because of any doubt of the sincerity of the motives of the church authority in its manner of dealing with the colored churchmen. It is a matter of pride to all that whatever has been done has been done with commendable spirit and for this we are all truly grateful." The speaker reviewed the history of the Church and its work among the colored people for more than a century. He told of what it had achieved and what it had not. He emphasized the point that the church did not seem to grasp the fact that the race had undergone a considerable change since it began its work among the slaves of the South. "The people know what liberty and injustice are now. They did not then," said the speaker. Mr. Keith said: "Colored people smart and fret and become indignant at insult and in jury now and they can be enthusiastic also when the right thing is being done. They are proud of their race. They want the help of the white people but are not thankful for their abuse and more." This is true, he said, of the best and most intelligent of the race and they are very largely the advance guard of the masses who are still grovelling in ignorance." In view of the fact that the Episcopal Church has the most intelligent men and women of the race among its communicants, is it not reasonable to suppose that so long as the race is abused as it has been in the past by men and Bishops prominent in the affairs of the church, the colored men and women already in the Church can exercise no spiritual or social influence with those of the race who might otherwise be inclined to enter the Episcopal Church? He said: "Race consciousness and pride mean more to the Negro now than they did when the Church first began its work among them. The intelligent men and women of the race are prepared to do the work of uplifting the people. They will need your help and moral support but they do honestly feel that if after more than a century of work among the colored people, the Episcopal Church has not been able to develop men of sufficient character, intellect and ability to fill places of responsibility from the Bishopric down and conduct the work successfully among the colored people, then the Church as a missionary influence among the people is either a failure or the colored people, as a race, are not fit for the Episcopal Church, Mr. Keith made the point that there ought to be some form of Bishop to conduct the work among the colored people of the South. He felt that such a departure from the past traditions of the Church would mean much for the elevation of the race and the promotion of the Episcopal work among the colored people. Mr. Settles made a vigorous address consuring the Denominational preachers, editors and writers who have lately been devoting their attention and space to reviews and of the colored people in the relation to the Episcopal Church, address in this particular way feature of the convocation. He phasized the fact that the Church had given to the Negro clergy in leading light in the person of Alexander Crummel and out of the Episcopal Church had come the foremost scholar of the race—a man whom men of learning the world over agree has one of the brightest minds of this century and is the brightest intellectual star of his race. "The Episcopalians," said Mr. Settles, "have men and women among its communicants who can take rank with the people of brightest ranks and highest character anywhere in this broad land of ours, whether they are black or white, and it is about time the truth was impressed upon their small minded editors and "pulpit critics" wherever and whenever they show themselves. He reviewed somewhat the achievements and education of the men and women foremost in the activities of the Church, and made comparisons between these and some of those who were continually worrying about the colored Episcopalians who, he said, are quite able to take care of themselves in their relation to the church authority." Mr. Settles also made a strong talk in support of the cause that prohibits any parish or mission from paying the expenses of delegates to any conference of the Church. He made the point that any man in an ironic like this who was not hols and willing to serve the cause of the Church without bearing a membership tried to pay his expenses to the Church convocations, was not fit to be a delegate and should not be chosen. The spirit of his utterances was concerned in by all the delegates at the convocation. The Rev. Father T. H. Wiseen and Mr. Koith were unanimously chosen to represent the colored convention in the Dacca Convention of Tennessee to be held early in May at Clarksville. The Diocesan Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church is the most representative and highly educated body of Churchmen and Clergy to meet during the year in the state of Tennessee. At the closing business session Wednesday, Mr. Keith introduced a resolution to have the convocation take steps in promoting a General Conference of the Colored Churchmen of the South. He thought it was about time that some steps were taken to bring the colored churchmen of the South into closer touch with each other that they might see just where they stood and work out plans for a larger development of the work among the colored people. Mr. Keith said he thought it would provide a large opportunity for exchanges of ideas and study that would no doubt add considerably to the strength and growth of the work. Archdeacon Hildebrand and Dr. Mercer P. Logan representing the white congregation of St. Anne, of Nashville were heartily in favor of the resolution offered by Mr. Keith. The Rev. Father Demby, of Memphis, indorsed it highly and seconded the motion for the appointment of a committee to take steps for the promotion of the conference. Mr. Settles also made a vigorous speech in favor of the resolution that was finally endorsed unanimously by the convocation. Archdeacon Hildebrand appointed the Rev. Father Demby of Memphis and Mr. Keith to confer with Bishop Gailor and himself in working out the plans for promoting the proposed conference The convocation concluded with a missionary meeting at Holy Trinity Church Wednesday night. Dr. Logan delivered the Missionary address. He made a definite impression on the communicants and visitors present on the occasion and it was readily agreed that his address was one of the bright features of the session. The sixth convocation will be held at Mason or Jackson. VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND COLLEGE. Sunday, April 30, 3 P. M.-Annual Sermon before Religious Organizations. College Chapel. Friday, May 5, 2 P. M.—Book Reception, College Chapel. Sunday, May 21, 11 A. M., Baccalaureate Sermon, Court Street Baptist Church. Monday, May 22, 2 P. M.—Class Day Exercise, College Chapel. Tuesday, May 23, 10 A. M., 2 P. M., General Alumni, College Chapel, Alumni reception, 10 P. M. Wednesday, May 24, 7:30 P. M.—Annual Commencement, Diamond Hill Baptist Church. Address to Class, Rev. L. R. W. Johnson, A. M. BY ASBURY'S ATTEMPT TO O GANIZE NEW BRANCH OF ODD FELLOWS. To Be Erected at Atlanta Show on Falling-Off Since Campaigns Who Started, But Interest Increase in Fate of New Movement. Atlanta, Ga., May 1—Georgia is putting up and listening above the ambling being caused among Fellows by the threatens to the new Odd Fellow Order, the guidance of J. C. Ayers, others who have secured for the Ancient Order of Odd Fellows. In the natural order of things, the people down here who keep in touch with affairs have been watching for some such move as this. A great many show a disposition to sympathize with the movement. They take the position that competition helps business even if it is odd fellow business. They think the Georgia Odd Fellows are in need of competition in order to have its real merits as at present conducted tested. There is no denying the fact that the men on the job as machinery in the Georgia Grand Lodge know their business from alpha to omega. It is a source of regret however that the split at the last B. M. C. has gone so far as to threaten the traditions that have always held the men of the order together. It is to be hoped that all will work out for the best to all concerned and that nothing shall happen finally to destroy the faith of the people in institutions of this kind. J. C. Ashbury and The Ancient Order of Odd Fellows will find friends and followers in Georgia. That is a foregone conclusion and none may doubt or they will be sadly disappointed. Wherever the proposed order has been heard of there is a sign of increasing interest and the people of the state are showing their willingness and accustomed anxiety to take hold of new enterprises and work them to the limit. In the meantime the old order goes merrily on with his champion of gathering funds for the Old Fallow Temple to be erected in Atlanta. Here in the Gate City the people are doing almost all the planning and the colored people in the outlying districts and country towns are giving most of the money. The working class of Georgia Negroes seem to be the back bone of everything started. They hold up the arms of the professional and public Negroes in a wonderfully faithful manner. The Rev. Dr. Tanner pastor of Bethel church and candidate for the job as Editor of The Christian Recorder held temporarily by Richard Wright, Jr., has instituted Proctor methods in doing his church work. He has promoted another music festival and it was a success. Dr. H. H. Proctor began this work last year when he promoted the successful music festival during the month of August. It was perhaps the largest and best thing of its kind ever held in Atlanta. The Gate City has begun to put on its commencement clothes and the schools and colleges have inaugurated their pre-commencement season round of entertainments. Gammon Seminary is about closing its doors. Its the first of all the Atlanta Colleges to close for the vacation. The others follow in the order of their age. To return to the Odd Fellow question, J. C. Asbury and the ancient Order of Odd Fellows may meet with opposition from the fellows who are setting on the Negroes of Georgia but they will also find a great many to encourage the setting up of a competitive order in this state. Ben Davis will "froth and foam" in the Atlanta Independent because his power and meal ticket are threatened but all intelligent people know that his opinion of Asbury, editorially or otherwise, is but the opinion of one man interested always in taking care of his own interests by figuring out the best thing for Ben Davis and calling it his undying and unswerving interest in the welfare of the Georgia Negro. NEGRO BANKER INDICTED NEGRO BANKER INDICTED. Richmond, Va., May 1—Reuben T. Hill, a Negro, missing Cashier of the True Reformers' Bank, was indicted today on five counts of grand larceny. The total of the counts amount to more than $2,500. Agnes B. Reese, a bookkeeper in the institution, was indicted on six counts for making false entries. IT STARTED THE WORLD. when the astounding claime were first made for Bucken's Arnica Salve, but forty years of wonderful cures have proved them true, and everywhere it is now known as the best salve on earth for Burns, Boffa, Scals, Sores, Cuts, Bruises, Sprains, Swellings, Eczema, Chapped hands, Fever Sores and Piles. Only 250 at all druggists. MONTGOMERY Dr. R. L. Gordon, of Thurmond, was here on business, Tuesday. George Scott has returned home after a visitor several weeks to his brother in Virginia. Mrs. C. L. Woods, of Boomer, was shopping here Monday. Samuel Buster and Walter Jackson, of Lawton, are here the guests of relatives. Mrs. J. H. Brown has returned home from Institute, where she visited her daughter, Miss Julia. Mrs. Maria Thomas was the guest of relatives in Charleston a few days last week. H. B. Hundley, of McDonald, was here Friday. Rev. E. C. Pago left Monday for Chicago to enter the Moody Bible School. J. W. White, of Charleston, was a business visitor here Monday. Mrs. John Arnold, of London, was the Sunday guest of Mrs. W. C. Lawrence. Rev. D. C. Deans preached at Gaulle, Sunday. H. H. Railey and P. H. Shephard have opened a grocery store next door to the Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. S. E. Marks was hostess to the Woman's Improvement League Thursday. Mrs. George W. Gough entertained the Ladies' Aid Tuesday afternoon. The entertainment given at the Hall Monday night by the Young Men was a most enjoyable affair and a neat sum was raised. INSTITUTE J. F. J. Clark, of Charleston, visited the West Virginia Colored Institute Sunday. A number of Institute people attended the circus in Charleston Tuesday. C. E. Mitchell has been ill for several days. Mrs. Solomon Brown was hostess to the Homemakers Club, Thursday evening. B Prillerman, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute, delivered an address at St. Albans, Monday evening. The Senior Academic Class of the West Virginia Colored Institute entertained the Faculty Tuesday evening. The forepart of the evening was spent in games and the rendition of a very unique program. At the conclusion of the program a delightful repast was served. Alonzo C. Ellis was toastmaster and in a few well chosen remarks presented each speaker to the assembly. Program. Welcome Address—R. C. Clarkson. Quartette—"Bill of Fare" Messrs. Harris, See, Sisusa and Pierce. Oration—"The Discovery of the North Pole"—Alonzo Ellis. Instrumental Duet—Miss Irving and Evans. Remarks—Pres. Byrd Prillerman. Menu. Chicken Salad with Sauce Gherkins, Block Cheese Sandwiches Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Fruits Cocoa The Gents—Miss Jessie F. Embry; Address—The Outlook S. H. Guss. Alonzo C. Ellis Toastmaster. WINIFREDE H. P. Day spent a few days out of town last week. G. W. Perkins and W. N. Shelton were business visitors to Charleston Friday and Saturday. Jas. R. Randolph spent Thursday and Friday in St. Albans in attendance upon the Deacons and Majors' Union. Miss Virginia Smith is suffering from a sprained ankle. N. S. Alexander was a business visitor to Kanawha City, Saturday. W. C. and Howard Carey spent a few days out of town last week. J. W. Waller was a business visitor to Charleston Friday. Mrs. C. H. Ross and daughter Miss Chanie are here looking after the arrangements and finishing of the Windsfreed club house. John Wilson spent Saturday in Charleston on business. Mrs. B. B. Allen has been confined to her bed the past week. A. Wilson spent a few days in St. Albans, visiting his family. Neal Watt, of Montgomery, spent Saturday here visiting W. E. Carey. Mrs. W. G. Perkins is suffering with a very sore finger. John E. Mosley spent Saturday in Montgomery. RONCEVERTE Rev. Reece, and wife returned home from Alderson Monday. Edward Hamilton, who has been at Fayette for the past three months, returned home last week. Albert Procter, who has been ill two weeks, is mala improved. B. F. Brackenridge visited Covington last week. Miss Hattie Marshall has returned from Hot Springs. A. L. Slaughter, of Marlinson, was a visitor here Sunday. Rev. Roan, of White Sulphur, delivered a sermon at M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. Julia Hughes, of Wake Forest, is here visiting relatives. The Improvement Club rendered a program at the M. E. church last Friday night. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Johnson, of Lewisburg, was a visitor here last week. A, P. Straughter was a business visitor here last week. The Daughters of Pecahontas held their regular monthly meeting Friday night and officers were installed for the ensuing term. Miss Carrie Stoneer, W. P.; Mr. Gettrude Long, W.; Miss Lena Egleston, propietess; Mrs. Jesse Dixon, C. of R.; Mrs. Virgie Carter, C. of W.; Mrs. Fannle Smith, K. of W.; Miss Minnie Beard, G. of T.; Miss Minnie Allen, G. of F. The ceremonies were conducted by Mrs. Mary W. Freeman, of Covington, assisted by Mrs. D. R. Hickman. Rev. Howard White preached at the Baptist church at Hinton Monday night. Rev. McClain of Williamsburg was a visitor here Monday. THURMOND Mrs. Sarah Williams returned from Charlotteville, Va., Tuesday, H B. Handley, of Mt. Hope, was in Thurmond the first of the week on business. Mrs. Nannie Brown, of Roanoke, Va., is visiting Me, and Mrs C. R Mosby this week. Mrs. Brown is planning to teach in this State this year. Mrs. Rosa Porter returned Friday from Montgomery. POWELLTON. The Bible class held its regular meeting Sunday. Mrs. R. J. Harvey and Prudie Davis were out of town last week. Mrs. Harry Walker, who has been sick, is convalescing. E. T. Fairfax was elected delegate to the Sunday school convention at Huntington. Miss Geertrude E. Johnson left Monday to visit her parents at Roanoke, Va. Miss Annu Wesley, of Page, is visiting Mrs. L. H. Woods for a few days. G. W. Walker and Mrs. Smith Freeman have been ill. Mrs. L. T. Fairfax entertained last Sunday Misses Gertrude and Beatrice West, Estella Stewart and J. F. Fairfax, Thomas Johnson, John Wesley, Edward Mills and M. O. Henderson. FAYETTEVILLE Messrs. Jordon and Foman, the insurance agents, were in town last week. Mr. Jordon returned to his office Thursday and Mr. Foman left Tuesday. A number of citizens have had their lives insured during their stay. Rev. C. N. Harris preached two sermons on Wolf Creek Sunday. Earl Turner is home again. Mrs. Viar and daughter were shopping in Montgomery Saturday. Mrs. Callaway and Nettie Washington will leave for the South Tuesday to make their future home. The supper given by the church Saturday night was a success and all present enjoyed themselves. The Temperance Society will meet with Mrs. Sam Turner Friday. Mr. Poor was indisposed last week. Mr. Pierce is able to be out again after an accident in the mines. The Willing Workers' Society met with Mrs. Mary Viar Thursday. BANCROFT Rev. Wallace, of Gauley Bridge, preached here Wednesday night of last week. Rev. B. A. Brooks, of Charleston, preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Bruce, of Plymouth, was hurt in the mines one day last week and was removed to the Charleston General Hospital. Mrs. Mollie Smith, of Plymouth, who has been visiting friends at Hugheston, has returned home. Mrs. Hall, of Virginia, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Gee, Earrett at Betsey, has returned to her home. Mrs. Hale Dickerson made a business trip to Raymond Saturday. Mr. Tibbs has moved his family home from Raymond City. Rev. Boston and Rev. Donaway, who have been carrying on a revival here the past two weeks, left for their home: Wednesday morning. Mrs. Richard Smith, of Plymouth, was shopping here Monday. Mrs. L. W. Sawyers and daughter Mattie were calling on Mrs. Edward Hicks Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson were callers in Plymouth Sunday. C. W. Harris, of Betsey, was here Monday on business. CEDAR GROVE The Thanksgiving sermon of Golden Link Lodge No. 4850 will be delivered here Sunday, May 14th, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. J. V. Bryant, of Huntington. All members are expected to be present and the public is invited to attend. Mrs. Jennie Beanner left for Melbens Sunday to visit her husband. J. A. Shields, of St. Albans, was here last week on business. Matthew Anderson left Saturday for Lynchburg, Va., to visit his family. Mrs. Julia Lucky, of Pratt, was here Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franiels. W. H. Lacey will give a musical entertainment here May 13th. Mrs. Bettie Smith was elected delegate to represent Elizabeth Household of Ruth No 1813 at the district grand lodge which will convene at Montgomery August 12th. Miss Vangle Camm, Mrs. Caroline Martin and Bartley Dingess worshipped at Ward Sunday. Mrs. Lula B. Lee and Miss Martha Mayho were visiting at London, Sunday. Rev. Williams, of Boomer, passed through here Sunday en route to Ward. J. L. Vaughn is sick. SMITHERS AND LONGACRE Mrs. Harriet Gray, of Cedar Grove, was the guest Sunday of Mrs. Watt Smith. Mrs. Lucy Wick has returned from Goshon, Va., where she spent several days last week. Miss Elizabeth Oatneal, of Ward, was the guest of Miss Maggie Saunders Sunday. Mrs. B. B. Daulton was visiting friends in London last Wednesday. Miss Maggie Saunders was elected delegate to the Sunday School convention. John Alres, of Cannelton, attended the services here Sunday. Cal Smith, of Kimberly, was here Sunday visiting his brother, Watr Smith. Rev. D. Lipscomb, of London, was visiting friends here Monday. D. Scott, of Burnwell, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Mary Spann. Thomas Scurry, of Paint Creek, was here visiting Henry Daulton Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Harriet Gray, of Cedar Grove, was the guest Sunday of Mrs. Ethet Allen. Mrs. D. Stratton, of St. Albans, was in town Monday on business. W. M. James was visiting friends in Charleston Monday and Tuesday. MARTINSBURG. Prof. John W. Corsey, principal of Sumner School, resumed his duties Monday morning after a severe attack of pneumonia. Charles Cook visited friends in Washington, D. C., Sunday. Mrs. Florence Kirk will visit relatives and friends in Carlisle, Pa., for a few days next week. James Courtney, of Cumberland, Md., a former resident of this city, was the guest Sunday of Miss Hattie Johnson. Mrs. Bertie F. Scott is somewhat indisposed with rheumatism. The West Virginia Ministers' and Deacons' Union of the Baptist church convened at Ebenezer Baptist church, of which Rey, George H. Carter is pastor, Saturday and Sunday. Large crowds were present at all the meetings and they were in every way a success. The observance of Tuberculosis Day was not overlooked in Martinsburg. After Sunday school Superintendent Hutton introduced Dr. Samuel Gray, who gave a splendid talk. The doctor is thoroughly acquainted with this subject and his remarks were instructive and beneficial in every respect. It is regretted that a larger crowd could not have heard him. Rev. S. M. Beane preached a very able sermon on the same subject to a large audience Sunday night. Mrs. Percy Fletcher, of Charles street, has been quite sick for some time. John Basey, Harry Scott and Falton Carter went fishing a few days ago. Ten pounds of bass and five eels was the result of their efforts. A reception was given Mrs. Lawson Hook Monday evening by Mrs. Anna Brown at her home on West Race street. Mrs. Hook will leave Wednesday for Columbus, Ohio, to visit friends and relatives and the reception was given as an evidence of the esteem in which she is held. Rev. S. M. Beane spent Thursday and Friday of last week in Charles Town assisting in the no license league mass meetings. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis spent Sunday in Washington, D. C. Resolutions of Sympathy. Mt. Pisgah Lodge Lodge No. 3, A. F. & A. M. adopted the following resolutions on the death of F. D. Cambrie: Whereas, We have learned of the death of our brother, F. D. Cambrie, grand secretary of the Most Worshipful Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Jurisdiction of West Virginia; and, Whereas, He was a young man of rare talent and noble character and possessed at all times of a spirit of love for his fellows; and, Whereas, He was a gifted instructor in his chosen field, and particularly faithful to the duties involving upon him as Grand Secretary to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M.; therefore, he it Resolved, That we, the members of Mt. Pisgah Lodge No. 3, A. F. & A. M., in regular communication assembled, do express our sincere regrets because of his untimely death, and extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family in this extreme hour. 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That a copy of these resolutions be engrossed and forwarded to the bereaved family, the papers of the State, and a copy be spread upon our journal. ) FRED R. RAMER, W. M. J. FRANK BRISCOE, Sec CLARKSBURG. C. W. Florence, principal of the Grafton school, was calling on friends here Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Grant entertained a number of friends Monday evening in honor of Mrs. W. T. Kenney. Rev. S. P. West returned Monday from Thomas, where he preached to the Knights of Pythias. His pulpit was filled by Rev. N. L. Young, of Rankin, Pa., in the morning and by Rev. W. T. Kenney at night. Freeman Lowry, who has been conducting a cleaning and pressing establishment on Monticello avenue, has sold his place and left Monday for Charleston, where he has employment. Mrs. Lottie Brown entertained a number of friends at her home on Monticello avenue Monday evening. The evening was pleasantly spent. The regular quarterly revival is in progress at Mt. Zion Baptist church. A musical, which promises to be a very excellent affair, will be given Tuesday evening at Pride Chapel. A. H. Dangerfield, who left presumably to spend the summer in Detroit, Mich., has returned with his bride, Miss Levada Cain, of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Dangerfield are receiving the congratulations of a host of friends. G. L. Biglow has secured a position at the new Elks Club home. Mrs. C. C. Jones was hostess to the W. M. M. Society Monday evening. After transaction of business a dainty collation was served. Rev. N. L. Young, of Rankin, Pa., is the guest of his nephew, Dr. E. L. Young. A number of visitors from neighboring towns spent Friday here attending the circus. Mrs. Dale Dean and Mrs. Ann Holloway have returned from a two weeks' visit to Frostburg, Md. PARKERSBURG Rev. J. W. Carroll was called to Brooklyn, New York, Friday, on ac- Regular Subscription Price $3.00 a Year or which please send me THE five Months. coats 4.98 each—Misses $3.98 each. ers tan and gray. grade black voile skirts worth at ach. Others at $1.98 and $2.98. eorge and arah ISHINGS. PITOL ST. & 720 KANAWHA ST. count of the serious illness of his sis- ter. Mrs. Brooks. Henry E. Whitehead and James B. Webb and wife were in the city a few hours Monday enroute to Wheeling. The May Fair held at the Zlon Baptist church Monday and Tuesday evening was a success. Sidney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Algy Fitzgerald, of 14th street, died Thursday last of burns received two weeks ago. Rev. W. M. Toney conducted the funeral services which were held at the residence Saturday at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the colored cemetery north of the city. Mrs. E. V. Seams and Miss Beulah Draper were pleasantly jeruntained Friday to Marietta by Mrs. Tom Fletcher and Miss Mary Dalton with ftnightly dinner—bridge. Mrs. Williams, of Zanesville, is in the city visiting her mother Mrs. Colston, Latrobe street. Rev. Fred Jones, former pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church but now located at Richmond, Ind., was visiting friends in the city a few days. Malbada, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Washington, was operated on at the city hospital Thursday. RED STAR. Wednesday, April 26, at 8:50 p. m. Rev. D. C. Hunter performed the marriage ceremony of Mr. Albert Hamlett and Miss Mildred L. Burdette. A. Miss Edith A. Thompson played Mendelssohn's Wedding March the bridal procession entered the church; Mrs. Cleveland Richardson, the matron of honor, Mr. Chas. Benton, of Hill Top, Miss Clio Ellis, of Fire Creek. They were followed by Miss Burdette with Lawson Stitt and Mr Hamlette with Miss Frances Goodwine. The bride was beautifully dressed in white China silk, richly elaborated with silk brocaded lace. She wore a white chiffon veil and orange blossoms. Mrs. Richardson wore Louisiana silk trimmed in silk appliqué. Miss Ellis, cream etamine trimmed in all over cream lace and Miss Goodwine, white chiffon veil trimmed in mossaling satin. After the ceremony the company repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. McLiver, where the reception was held. A delightful repast of all the delicacies of the season was served to more than seventy-five guests. The couple received many beautiful presents. Impressive services were held here Impressive services were held here had turned out in full. & FISH CO. 28 AND 30 Beef, Veal, Fresh Port OUR OWN Try our ma Hams an OYSTERS, FIS The best qualities kind AND 30 CAPITONS Veal, Mutton, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. try our machine slicing meats and Bait TERS, FISH, POUL best qualities in all the p kinds of Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. 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Martia preached an excellent sermon at the M. E. church Sunday evening. Prof. Thos. Jefferson went to Charleston Saturday to be present at memorial services of C. T. Jones. Milton Malone left Monday for Claremont to attend the ministers and deacons' union. Mrs. Lou Munroe is sick. ST. ALBANS Mrs. William Morton was in Charleston last week. George Wilson spent Sunday with his family. Mr. Wilson has a position at Raymond City. Miss Ida Wilson was in Charleston Saturday. George Hare, of Winfield, was the guest of Miss Hazel Holeman. Kenton Williams, of Raymond City was home for a few hours Sunday. The regular bi-weekly program of the B. Y. P. U. was rendered Thursday night. It was a very interesting one. Mrs. Emma Harris, of Charleston spent Sunday with relatives and friends. The St. Albans public school will close Monday night. Prof. J. W. Robinson, one of the best educators in the state, has prepared a most excellent program. HUNTINGTON Rev. J. V. 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A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary exper- ience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal R. P. SIMMS National Guard . ee STRONG DELEGATION OF COLORED MEN LAY THEIR CLAIMS BE- FORE WHITE HOUSE AND WAR DEPARTMENT. REGISTER NAPIBK MAKES BLOQUENT APPEAL—LAWYER WHEA- TON AND ASSOCIATES CONFIDNHT OF SUCCESS.—ALBANY ‘TO ACT. > ing {*hompson’s National News Bureau.) Washington, D. C. May 3.--A strong delegation of colored men waited upon the President and the Seeretary of War last week to ask the moral support of the national ad ministration in the effort to secure @ colored regiment of infantry as a part of the National Guard of the State of New York. » The principals in the movement were Lawyer J. Frank Wheaton, a leadgr at the bar of the City of New York, and former member of — the State Legislature of Minnesota: D. B. 'Tebias, J. C. Thomas and a. C. How- ard, all prominently identificd with the business and political life of New York. Mr. Wheaton Is president and Mr. Toblas ts secretary of the ‘Equity Congress,” an organization tor the vivie betterment of the people of the Empire State, which has taken tha initiative in promoting this plan for the formation of a Negro regiment, ‘The party was escorted to the War department by Mr. J. C. Napier, the publie-spirited Register of the ‘Treas- ury, who presented their cause to Secretary Dickinson with yare tact fulness and convincing logic, Mr, Wheaton prefaced a forcible argument in behalf of the reximent project by a statement that is now vending before the legislature of his state a dill, introduced by Mie. Linis ‘A. Cuvilller. to. provide for-the-oren- nization ard equipment of such a body. to be a part of the National Army Reserve. ‘The approval of th Washington authorities is sought tor the moral effect such an endorsement will have upon the members’ of the New York legislature. it is under- stood that Governor Dix is very fay- orably inclined toward the measure, and there are many reasons to believe that It will command a majority of the lawamakers at Albany, ‘The au- thorization of the regiment will er tail no additional. expense to the State, as an appropriation is already in force covering the cost of eighteen regiments, when only sixteen are ae- tually in existence. Tt is held that the importance of the Negra as a eitie ven of the Commonwealth wad hiv Joyalty to the flag of the nation justly entille him to claim at least one of the eighty Infantry arms of the State militia. President ‘Taft was seen on the fol Jowing day, upon his return feom. a trip (o New York. Toth he and the eeretary of War listened carefully to the representations of Mr. Whea tor and party and agreed to wive the subject. their earnest conciefeation The enterprising visitors feel that thelr appeat has made @ profound in pression upon the President and tha War Department, and are confident that the bill will become a jaw at this session of the “New York legislature. | ‘Accompanying the visiting Antomntinn and acting as howt during thefr stay IN Ee wth CYR wy Nis Jay ASAT OMe 6 We, Fillmore, of Ohio, who saw servire in the Spanish-American War, and Mr. Rk. L, Middleton, an influential busi hess man of more than local repute. THE NEWS IN BRIEF. ant: RAG Mrs. Wacalingion .Peratior Young (nee Miss Louise P. Hill, who were recently married ai Philadelphia are making their home with Mys. Ida V. Smith, at the episcopal residence, 1209 R- street, northwest. Mrs. Young was educated at the Tronside Academy, Bordvatown, N. 4. and ‘Temple University. Mi. Young is a product of the Central Manual ‘Train- ing School, Philadelphia. (aking a gonrse in mechanical and — electrical engineering, aud has charge of the Hnotype department of the Odd Fel- lows’ Journal. : Formor Grand Master W. L. Hous- ton’s honors did not cease with his retirement from the chair Gt the G U. 0. of O. FA few evenings ago Budora Household of Ruth, No. 1267 presented Mr, Houston with a gold Household jewel. W. H. Fortune, P. G. M. made the presentation speech. The Hardwick bill, designed to re- peal the 14th amendment to the Fed- eral Constituion, has not a ghost of a show of passing in Congress, ‘The representative from the tenth Georgia istrict is looked upon by the broad- minded men of the House as @ mfid sort of lunatic on the race question and decline to take him seriously. Word reaches here that Walter L. Cohen, the veal Republican leader in Lonisiana politics, will continue his fight against the “lily-white” element of the party in the Pelican State, and will be heard from in no wacertain tone when the delegates (9 the next national convention are to be elect- «d Programs are out fer the 65th an- nual Thanksgiving Servies of the Grand United Order of Odd Felolws, which is to be observed all over the county ea Sunday, May 11 Dr. W. BB. DuBois is said to be A yeceptive candidate for a chair at Howard University, Editor William. Monroe ‘Trotter, of the Boston Guardian, spoke before Bethel Literary and Historteal Asso: clation last Tuesday evening on “The Caste of Color." ‘The doughty war- rior from the Hub fairly ayed (hat class of people who believe thas rights and privileges should he gov- erned by the color line. He derlared that ‘the Aight for the enforcement of the letter and spirit of the Cuastiin- Yon must go on until every citizen stands upon an equal footing in the eves of the law." The Whitney Musical Comedy Company closed at the New Howard patatday night and will play a two Weeks’ engagement at_ Norfolk. ‘This is One OF the finest singime companies on the read and made a Profound im- pression here, Ht is hoped that Mr. S. Tutt Whitney will keep his udent together and eventually pat on a steadard opera, Major ©. W. Willmore, of the Treas: ury Department, was in New York a few days ago and addressed the Equity Congress, an organization formed for the civic betterment of the Negroes of the metropolis The Major has been made special deputy of the Equity Congress to push the FReitare of the race in the District of Columbia, with reference to the measures pending at the Capitol af- fecting the well-being of the coloyed citizens. The Mu-So-Lit Club wil observe the asmiversary of Paul Laurence Dunbar in fitting fashion on the 9th The principal eulogy of the dead poet laureate “will be delivered by Prof Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Hon. J.C. Napier, Register of the ‘Treasury. spoke at the Cosmopolitan Baptist. ‘Temple Sunday in the in- terest of the Colored Youne Women's Association, Mrs. Bettie G. Francis is president of the organization. At effort ix being made to raise $6,000 to pay off the indebtedness on the As: vociation's home at 429 T street nerthwest, Bishop G. Clinton. of the A. M. B. Zion churd will be in the city est week. en \ ute to Asbury Park, N. J. where Ih Will open the New Jersey Conferen\ on th 10th of May. Cu the 17th the\ utimore and Phila- Adelphia Confere — will open hers, with Bishop Aled wer Walters pre- siding, | Wade H. Carter, ormerly editor of the Lexiugton (Ky. Standard, is now comnected with ti Odd Bellows! Journal here, ‘Tha arinting branch at the Weather Bulow, where he served capably for sé ral years, was abolished not tong ag Mr. Carter finishes his law cour, at Howard University in June, an he will sek @ location in the Middle Vest to enter upon an active practic, of his pro- 7 “ABRAHAM LINCOLN | ‘do not worry, eat three meals a day, say your prayers and be of good courage.” .Maybo 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 p Een Seam es Se _ Owltig. to the: tonb-up “conditod & the “American “Leagtte baseball park, on account of the-@rection of the new concrete stands, fo annual drill ‘of the High School Cédets will have to be held elsewhere this year. It ‘Iy probable that, the,elipse south of. the White House willbe chosen for tliese contests. ‘The pleasure of the pat- rons, however, is to be marred by the fact that no seating arrange ments can be made and dlaconatre will be caused w parents who ‘aré invalids or aged, who might like to attend. M street High and Arm- etrong Technical High School wilt Rave six companies in the drill, ‘This is one of the ‘big society events of the year and always attracts a mon- ster crowd of the best people. Dr. A. M. Curtis, president of the Nutional Medical, Association,» will address the annual public meeting of the Maryland Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association at Balti- more Friday night, May 5, at: the ‘Trinity A, M. E. Church Miss Con- stantia Brown will render a soprano selo on that occasion, : Auditor Ralph W-. Tyler has ‘been spending some time in Olio, Major Arthur Brooks went to New York with President ‘Tat? last week. Howard Theater will be the scene of some brilliant commencement at- fairs during the months of May and June. Howard University holds her Wg commencemeyt June 1, Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, reeeived a royal| welcome upon his return from an educational pilgrimage in tie South= land. He visited the southern edu- cational meeting at Jacksonville, Movida, and attended, the ‘sfate Teachers’ Association ai Huntsville, Ala. At the latier place Dr. ‘Thir- kield was accorded the most enthus- instic reception ever given the head of a school vor the higher training. Dr, Thirkield was gratified to note (hat all over the Sonth prosperous snd happy Howard men are “found and their influence is potent for the uplift of the race in business atid. in the“ professions, Dr. J. 8. Shepard and Judge J. Cc. Pritchard passed through’ the city last week on their. way to Ohio where they have opened, vigorous cym- baign in the interest of the National Religions ‘Training School at Dur- ham, N. C. — Former Recorder John C, Daney | lectured in Pittsburg last: week At Mis, W. L. Houston's ‘at home” Tueslay cvcning 4n honor ot Mrs. BH. Morris, of Chteago, there were in the receiving line dire, . B. Bentley, of Chicago; Mrs. Mary Chureh Terrell, Mrs, Dantel Murray, Mrs. AJ M, Curtis and Mrs. B. K Bruce. Miss Lucille Hamilton Nooks end Miss Clotilde Houston assisted: | Judge Robert He Terrell, of the} Municipal Court, was the principal} speaker last Fricay evening at the| Loendi Ciub’s celebration of the birthday of General U, 3. Graut tn ee Atlan . iki burg! Ho deliverca. tolling ad« fen Sawn *"Pormer Grand Master W. L. Hous! ton is to deliver an address at Coop- fer Union, New York City, on the 14th, the occasion being tie annual @Mankegiving scrvice uf the G. U. 0. ot O. 1, i: Mrs, Alda Overton Walker will as- sist at the monster enteriainment Plaunea for the Howard Theater in Khe near future, ‘The procceds go foward the expense of a statuette of fio late Georges W. Walker, witch MIN be placed In the lobby of the foward Theater. P" Owing to pressure of otier bust- mesa, Walter A, Pinchback has re- lgigned as secretary of ‘he Lincom ‘Memorial Building Company, Register J.C. Napier went to Nashvillé ‘Tuesday on business, G: We D. Johnson, of Kentucky, for- erly apectat agent of the General Land Office, is now attached to the Forestry Service of the Agricultural department, ) The Vermont Avenue Baptist Chureh is somewhat divided on the subject of a new pastor, and until @ifferences cen be reconciled, no call will’ be made, “Tuberculosis Day” was observed last Sinday'at the Church of the Re- deemer. Rev, D. E. Wiseman dcliy- eved a powerful sermon and warned his hearers against the negligence and practices that give encourage- ment to the white plague. », Elbert R. Robinson, of Chicago, has brougitt suit ogainst (he govern- Ment for amouuts aggregating $1,- 000,000,000, alleging infringement on certain patents which had been granted him, t If you are gomg to the National Negro Business Men's meeting at Little Rock, Ark., write at once to William Alexander, 504 1-2 West Ninth street, Lite Rock, and secure a “pickle” of the Lest places to stop. , Prof. R. Roy Pope, a brilliant cor- netist, led the colored band that at- tracted so much attention in the pa- rade of the Ringling’s cireus last ‘Monday. He is 49 Indianapolis boy land is making gvod. ., Sheridan's sterling old comedy, “The Rivals.” will be produced with adequaté scenery and — elghtecnth fentary costumes at the New How- ard May. 17th by William Gilbert's company of players, for the benef. gi the home fund of Ge ¥. MG. A. “Plastia Poses” will be giver at the Heward Monday evening tor the Helping Hand Pree Kindergarten, i. The First Separate Battaion, Dis- trict National Guard, Major Arthur Brooks commanding, will engage in ts annual target practice on the Con- gress Heights Rifle Range June 27, 28, 29 and 30. Tt is evident that Rev. D. F. Riv. ers, pastor of the Berean Baptis! Church, is to be one of the winners in the contest for ten European trips offered by the Washington ‘Post. Many of the teachers and ipulpils of the public schools have ‘been “rooting and voting for Dr. Dr. Rivers since the beginning of the struggle, and he is reported tc have now over 84,000 votes. Ambassador James Bryce, of Great Britain, spoke to an overttowinng @udiennce last Sunday at the Y. M ©. A, meeting of the Y. M,C. A at the Howard /Theater. He lauded the, progress of the. 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SMITH, Mer. , CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE- HOT SPRINGS, ARK, , the Harem, as a convenient and san- itary garment, while Mrs. Hoeke up- holds the Hobble. We pass, eee eee Hopeful Side of . >, Negro’s Prospects Key Note of Picken'’s Address at Comunencement Exercises of Utiaca Normal and Industrial Institute. (Special to The Advocate.) ©” Utica, Miss., April 27—"The eighth annual commencement of “the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, of which William =H. Holtzclaw is principal came to a close here yester- day, William Mickens, Talledga Col- lege, Talledga, Ala., dellvering the commencement address, Four young deople received diplomas from the Academic department. Rev. R. C. Bedford, of Beloit, Wis., preached the annifal yermon Sunday after- noon, x This sermon, which recounted the progress of the Negro raee from emancipation to the present, was filled with practical suggestions with reference to future accomplishments and dealt in a sympathetic manner with southern race relation. In recounting the progress of the Negro race, Mr. Bedford declared. ft to be the marval of history, ‘bit: cautioned the Negroes against be- coming satisfled. He declared that the development of the family life, a love of home, the acquisition ‘of property, the payment of taxes, the education of children and all the progressive steps of the black people: were as much beueflt to. the seat generally as to the black peaple, ‘The interesting feature of the com: mencement program were the dem- onstration by members of the various industrial departments, —_ showing what they had learned during thé year, and with what ease they could 50 about doing practical things, Prof. Wm. Pickens, of Talladega. College Talladega, Ala., delivered the commencement oration. He ~ delt with (he hopeful side of the Negro’s ‘prospect in America, and declared that there were many reasons tor one to look for success for the Ne- gro im America. Ultimate success Hepends, ‘he said, on the Negro’s own exertions to a large extent, holding Wo the view that his uit mate salation will neither be help- ed or hindered so much by the. at- titude of the white man as by the Negro himself. ce, Pythian Building, Charleston. W. Va. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. THE TRUE REFORMERS. Though they fell short several thousand dollars of the amount originally required of them to re-engage in business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State Insurance Commissioner has removed his restrictions upon the Grand Unified Order of True Reformers and given the Order another lease on life. This intelligence will please not only the hundreds of True Reformers who have remained loyal to the organization, but many others outside who are interested in it for racial reasons. The straits in which the True Reformers found themselves was so wide spread in effect that it was really a racial calamity, but, like all calamities, their downfall carried with it a lesson. It showed that only men of proved integrity should be placed in the seats of the mighty and that the widest publicity should be given to their every financial operation. The entire Reformer organization must share in the disgrace which has come upon it through the disclosures of Hill's embezzlement and the misappropriation of the Old Folk's Home funds by the Board of Directors. The organization is a partner in the crime in that it did not require full and verified accountings at stated intervals of it financial condition. It should have viewed with suspicion the building of large, expensive houses and other evidences of wealth displayed by those handling its money, and inquired into their sources of income. This the Reformers failed to do. They were content to meet at Richmond annually and endorse the actions of the ring which held star chamber sessions in the meantime, re-elected themselves to office and divided among themselves the surplus cash on hand. Happily, what money reaches the offices at Richmond will be safe hereafter, at least as long as the present arrangement obtains, for a strict accounting must be made to the Insurance Commissioner's office. Those to whom the Order is indebted may now expect a settlement in full and that right speedily. But it is not to be assumed that time alone is necessary for the cure of the ills from which the Reformers are suffering. There must be a change in several executive stations, principally at the head, Grand Master Holmes, proved himself unable to cope with the situation. He has displayed a lack of executive ability, of firmness which jeffits him to remain longer at the helm than is absolutely necessary. There are among the True Reformers several men who are qualified by experience, ability and honesty to get them out of the disgraceful mess in which they now find themselves and the sooner one of them is placed in charge the quicker will the organization regain the confidence of these within and with out their ranks. DISSIPATING THEIR SAVINGS. This week the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention is meeting at Huntington and about every alternate week until the leaves become sore and yellow there will be a Baptist district or State convention of some description. The Mount Olivet, Mt. Zion, Flat Top and New River Valley Associations are yet to meet. The Baptist State Convention and the Baptist Women's State convention are scheduled for late summer, and Pittsburg is to entertain the National Convention in September. Even at the risk of becoming monotonous The Advocate again asks with the hope that some good Baptist brother or sister will answer, if the ends of these organizations would not be attained and their exchequers materially increased if these meetings were held less frequently. As we see it, the railroads are the greatest beneficiaries under the present arrangement and the people of the towns in which these gatherings are held are saddled with a burden of entertainment not to be disregarded in these days of high cost of living. Are annual meetings of all these bodies really essential to the promotion of the good work in which they are engaged? Would they not have more funds for all purposes if they did not spend so much annually for railway? Are the in- created experiences of those who entertain the delegates gratis worth considering! These are not idle questions. They are asked for enlightenment and space will be given for replies. Responses at the earliest convenience of those interested will be appreciated. DISTORING THE TRUTH If one would believe The Crisis, and its evidence is very convincing, the Associated Press, which lays claims to disseminating the news free of personal bias, is working over time to discredit the Negro and to create race prejudice. Under the caption "The Manufacture of Prejudice", the May number of the Crisis devotes some space to the story from San Anonia on the conduct of the Negro soldiers, the refusal of a Chicago model to pose before a Negro art student, and the race riot at Seaford, Del. In each instance there is shown to have been a disregard for the truth of almost criminal intent. The final chapters of each, written by persons of the other race, whose reliability is unquestioned, give the short, ugly word direct to the reports sent out by the Associated Press. The Ninth Cavalry did not commit any breaches of the peace at San Antonio. A white model did not refuse to pose before any student because of his color. There was no firing of a volley of shots among whites at Seaford by a mob of Negroes. This being the case, it could seem wise to discount at nincety per cent. Associated Press accounts of racial conflicts. A COLLEGE MUCH NEEDED. The Native Affairs Commission appointed by Lord Milner eight years ago, says The Independent, recommended that there be established in South Africa a college for training native teachers and giving higher education to native students. Now such a college is to be founded, as European sources have subscribed $112,000 and native sources $90,000. We are told that college courses are to be framed with due regard to the difference between the average native and European student in language. "in inherited beliefs, prejudices and instincts", and in future position in life. But there is no difference between natives and Europeans in inherited beliefs, prejudices and instincts. Beliefs and prejudices are not inherited, but learned, and instincts are the same for all people. Under missionary instruction there has grown up a considerable class of fairly educated and respectable natives, and they need all the chances for education that we have already provided for our Negroes, or that white people need. NEITHER ASSASSINS, NOR, IN CENDIARIES. Recent disclosures, rather charges, of the manner in which organized labor seeks to accomplish its ends have afforded Negro workmen some little satisfaction for their disbarment wherever their number was so small that it could be done with impunity. It should be and is a matter in which the race takes commendable pride that none of its members has ever been guilty or accused of the destruction of life, or property in disputes between labor and capital, and that where they predominate strikes are the fewest and the lives and property of the capital class the safest. Unreliable and slow though he may be, the Negro has yet to resort of firearms, the torch or explosives when his demands for shorter hours or more pay have been refused. MODERN FICTION Napier says that he had no other object in accepting the Registry of the Treasury than to serve his country and his people to the limit of his ability. May be so, but there is a widely entertained suspicion that honors and enrolments had something to do with his long light to get his John Henry on Uncle Sam's paper money. It might pay the presidential possibilities that Bryan inclines to endorse to unite in presenting him with a ticket for another tour around the world—on a slow sailing vessel. We have been passing through what will undoubtedly go down in meteorological history as the longest season of unfishable weather on record. Mr. Bryan would rather receive $75,000 a year to live in Washington then a lump sum of $1,000,000 to reside in Memphis. If the Mexican situation gets much more serious, Mr. Morgan will have to come back from Europe and attend to it. The statement that the Capitol at Washington has never been equipped with a fire alarm is a gross injustice to Joseph Benson Foraker. When a married woman expresses the wish that she had been born a man, her husband is very apt to echo the wish. If the Congressional Record does not quit printing speeches that never were made, it may soon find itself in the yellow magazine class. The cost of living has taken a slums in Chicago, and the price of Senators may also drop at the next election. Col. Roosevelt managed to get back from his Western trip without being nominated for president. Woodrow Wilson might well pray to be delivered from his ardent friend, William Jennings Bryan. There are indications that President Taft would accept another term if earnestly urged to do so. Almost time for college graduates to decide the great questions of the day. Congress may talk of a lengthy session. Just wait until the themopeter goes up. Aren't you glad you didn't take them off? Charleston MONES MEMORIAL SERVICES. Memorial services were held at the First Baptist church in honor of the late Charles Tandy Jones, of Oak Hill, last Sunday. At 11 o'clock A. M. an important sermon was preached by the pastor Rev. B. R. Reed. At 4 o'cock P. M. Rev. R. M. Mayhew discussed "Some benefits to be Derived from Memorial Services, and Prof. Wm. H. Davis" spoke of the custom of the Hebrews memorializing their worthy dead. At the evening services Prof. Thomas Jefferson, of Hill Top, eloquently enoligized the deceased in giving some reasons why colored Baptist should memorialize the life and service of the late Charles T. Jones. The speaker assigned many reasons prominent among which was the gift by Mr. Jones to the colored Baptist of the State of fifty acres of land for school purposes, and his liberality and kindness in financing the rebuilding of the West Virginia Seminary and College at Hill Top. The music by the choir was good, and the solos by Prof. Jefferson deserve special mention. The services throughout the day were well attended and were very impressive. Simpson's May Fair.—Great preparations are being made for the May Fair which opens at Simpson M. E. church next Monday night, when the attraction will be a May Pole drill directed by Misses Nelie Merritt and Ora Freeman. "The Gipsy's Festiva" a play, will be given under the direction of Mrs. Florence Carroll, Wednesday night. Thursday night "The Ten Virgins" will be played by Miss Cora Green and others. Tuberculosis Day.—Tuberculosis Day was observed at Simpson M. E. church, Sunday. Rev. Carroll delivering a splendid discourse in the forenoon on the care of the body. He emphasized the fact that the body is the temple of the Holly Spirit and therefore, should be kept physically and morally clean. At night Dr. R. L. Jones read a paper on the prevention and cure of the Great White Plague. On the request of the church, Dr. Jones will have his paper printed in phamphlet form ready for distribution Sunday. Hotel Brown Arrivals—Philip White, Burnwell; William Webster, Winchester, Ky.; John Wilson, Geo. Thomas, Winifrede; Mrs. Sarah Brown, Harrisburg, Pa.; Miss Stella Temple, Elkins; J. A. Shields, St. Albans; Richard Pitts, Oklahoma City, Okla.; M. Bruce, Cedar Grove; Mr. and Mrs. E. Calloway, Lynchburg, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. S. Easton, Savannah, Ga.; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hudson, Cannelton; Berkley Williams, Fairmont; H. Wagner, Poachontas, Va.; C. Washington, Winfield; Miss Flora Embry, Jacksonville, Fla., and J. A. Price. Burnwell were guests at Hotel Brown this week. Attorney Davis Reported Dying.—John H. Erskines received a telegram from Keystone today stating that his half-brother Attorney M. L. Davis was dying and requesting that he and his mother come at once. Mr. Davis was a former resident of Charleston where he is well known. He is prominent member of the Grand Lodge of Masons, of which he was Master having filled the term of the term of the late Grand Master R. D. Robinson. Baptist Tribal Meetings Baptist Tribal Meetings. The several tribes of the First Baptist church are scheduled to meet this week as follows: Rueben, Monday night at the parsonage; Ladies Aid With Mrs. Jane Claire, Piedmont; Judah Mrs. Ella Huffman, Wilson St.; Dorcas, Mrs. Clora Gardner, Elizabeth St.; all Tuesday night; Joseph, at Mrs. Amanda McGhee's, Sent St. Church meeting will be held this evening and the Rev. A. J. Jones will preach Friday evening. Personals and Locals Mr. Helm will entertain Thursday night aid of the M, E. church at the residence of Mrs. Amanda Taylor. Court St., tonight. The Girls Culture club will meet with Ruth Stephenson, Saturday afternoon at 3.30, at the home of Mrs. Chas, Preston, Sentz St. Hale Courtney has returned to the city after a long absence. Miss Carrie Buster, and Mrs. Maryne Wheeler of Boomer, were in the city Tuesday. The Married Ladies Whist Club was entertained by Mrs. C. H. James Thursday of last week. Mrs. Anna Williams arrived in the city Tuesday from Washington, Pa., to join her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Williams will reside in the city. The Improvement League will be entertained, by Mrs. M. Blanche Tyler Friday at her home on Lewis street. Miss Virginia Gilmer returned Friday from a pleasant visit to friends in Parkersburg. The Girl's Culture Club was very pleasantly entertained by Jaunita Morris Saturday of last week. C. W. Boyd, Mrs. S. A. Johnson, Miss Lillian Byrd, Rev. R. B. Reed and Edward Scales are attending the Baptist State Sunday School Convention in Huntington, this week. The Loyal Union met Monday with Mrs. Rosa Thompson. Young street, Miss Lillie Davis will be hostess next week at her home on Welch St. Mrs. Josephine Cannady has returned from Eckman where she had charge of the public school. Mrs. Eugene Page, of Montgomery, is in the city. Mrs. Roscoe Howard, of Institute, was shopping in town Tuesday. MRS. HANDY DENIES REPORT. Women's Missionary Society is Not Trying to Absorb Sister Organization. Baltimore, May 3—Mrs. Mary F. Handy, president of the Women's Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church, denies the story published in the Atlanta Constitution that the society is planning to absorb the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the denomination, which operates almost exclusively in the South. The latter society has just concluded its annual session at St. John's Church, Birmingham, Ala. After stating that the most friendly relations existed between Mrs. Laura L. Turner, president of the other society and herself, Mrs. Handy said: "Our society pays $2,000 for the carrying on of the work of the denomination in this country. West and South Africa: This represents about 40 per cent of our total collections and we send the secretary of missions a detailed report. We were organized 35 years ago, when Rev. C. H. Mersell, of Frederick, Md., first took charge of our mission in Hayti." CHURCH HAS DONE MUCH For Uplift of the Race, Declares Speaker at Missionary Society Meeting. Birmingham, Ala., May 3—In an address here Monday before the quadrennial meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the A. M. church, Rev. J. M. Connor, of Little Rock, Ark., declared that the church had done much for the uplift of the race. 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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. Unique coat construction over hips, back and abdomen, insuring comfort with modish lines. Made of excellent couil batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 19 to 30. Price, $2.00. Sold At All Stores WEINGARTEN BROS., Makers, 31st St. E. Broadway, New York N. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. RER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va. —Founded in 1867— and women have graduated here. The older colored students. Magnificent location. Elev healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NE ED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The reg highly educated, earnest teachers does not inclu duced according to the Dewey System, is one of CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM ATING OLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominatio t body. Its whole influence is toward Christia ses, Christian Organizations, Musical Club ., Music, State Normal, Industrial, Music, Museum and other printed matter write to The Pre side B. NUFORM CORSETS THE Nuform is a popular priced corset, modeled on lines that per- fect your figure. It defines grace- ful bust, waist and hip lines and fits at the back. The range of shapes is so varied, every figure can be fitted with charming result. All Nuform Corsets are made of serviceable fabrics—both heavy and light weight—daintily trimmed and well tailored. Your dealer will supply you with the model best suited to your figure. Nuform, Style 478. (As pictured). For average figures. Medium low bust, extra skirt length over abdomen and hips. Made of durable couil and light weight batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 18 to 30. Price, $1.00. Nuform, Style 485. For average and well developed figures. Medium bust, extra length over hips, back and abdomen. Couil and batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 18 to 30. Price, $1.50. form, Style 488. For average and well developed figu- nique coat construction over hips, back and abdomen, comfort with modish lines. 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 A special selling has been arranged for this week throughout the entire store. Here are a few splendid values in fabrics now enjoying popular favor. Together with our Special Gingham Dress Sale Beginning Monday, May 1st and Continuing the Entire Week Princess Slips Princess slips and combin precedented value giving o dies who are exacting a mings and perfection of bodied in this special offer $1.25, $1.38 Representing a saving Madras Shirting and boys' shirts. Wide stripes and figures, dots, colors. Come early and choice. For this week or Linene 36-in. wide white only place on sale our 15c gr suits, skirts and waists. only they will be sold for... Princess slips and combinations in attractive styles unprecedented value giving corset cover and drawers. Ladies who are exacting as to choice of materials, trimmings and perfection of the fit, will find all these embodied in this special offering. Price range $1.25, $1.38, $1.50, $2.00 Representing a saving of one third their value. Madras Shirting 36-in. wide fine shirting madras forladies' waists and men's and boys' shirts. Wide range of patterns in narrow stripes and figures, dots, etc. Regular 18c values. Fast colors. Come early and take your 121-2c Yard choice. For this week only at..... Linene 36-in. wide fine round thread linene, in white only. Only at long intervals we place on sale our 15c grade of linene for dresses, coat suits, skirts and waists. For this week 10c Yard only they will be sold for.... Limit 10 yards to the customer Dress Poplin 42 and poplin some fabric. Thoroughly It is a beautirul cloth for etc. Sell up to 35c yard only at..... Handkerchiefs 50 her white and colored borders of lawn, They are our 25c kind. Will be sold this Dress Poplin 42 and 36-in wide superior dress poplins, in all colors. A very handsome fabric. Thoroughly shrunken and ready for use. It is a beautirul cloth for ladies' and misses' skirts, suits, etc. Sell up to 35c yard for this week 19c Yard only at..... Handkerchiefs 50 doz. ladies' fine sheer lawn and hemstitched handkerchiefs, with white and colored borders. Made of a beautiful quality of lawn, They are our 8 1-2c or for 25c kind. Will be sold this week only at 4c Each Limit of five to each customer. CHILLICOTHE, O. Mr. and Mrs. James Curtis, of Harrisburg, Ohio, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Curtis, West Main street. Rev. W. E. Walker left Monday morning for Portsmouth, O., where a banquet was tendered Revs. C. S. Gee, John Irvine and himself, by the members and pastor, F. D. Day, of Allen Temple A. M. E. church, of that city. The church was beautifully decorated and the following program was rendered: Remarks by Mr. Robert Npoks, teastmaster; quartette; address of welcome to the visiting ministers Prof. Heard, principal of the school; responses. Rev. W. E. Walker and Rev. J. W. Terry, of Huntington, W. Va.; Solo, Garret Starks; address of welcome on behalf of the local minister. Rev. Grant Metcalf; responses by Revs. G. W. Wright and T. R. Fletcher; music; address of welcome to Rev. C. S. Gee, Mr. Wm. Gooden; response Rev. Gee; music, Miss Lula Turner; solo, John Richardson. L. C. D. Anderson, who is doing a fine furniture business, the largest of the kind it has been the privilege of your correspondent to see run by any number of the race, treated them to a sight-seeing tour of the city in his automobile. Revs. Walker and Dr. Gee returned to Chillicothe Tuesday morning much delighted with the things they saw and heard. Dr. S. S. Johnson left Tuesday for Columbus, Ohio, to attend the Electoral College. Thomas B. Harris died in Xenia O., and was brought to Chillicothe Saturday morning for burial. Dr. C. S. Gin will hold the 3rd quarterly conference at Quinn chapel A. M. E. church, Sunday, May 7th. Many of the young men and ladies of the theory and members of the K. of P. lodge attended the Thanksgiving sermon of the K. of P. lodge at Washington C. H., Struday. Rev. J. W. Carter spent some time last week out of the city. D. L. Tobourne was in from the country Sunday and worshipped at Quinn Chapel. The Ladies' Aid lunch and musical was a success at Quinn chapel, Friday night. ```markdown ``` nations in attractive styles use corset cover and drawers. Laws to choice of materials, trim the fit, will find all these en- suring. Price range $3, $1.50, $2.00 g of one third their value. 36-in. wide fine shirting ma- ras forladies' waists and men- range of patterns in narrow etc. Regular 18c values. Fast take your 12 1-2c Yard only at..... e fine round thread linene, in ity. Only at long intervals w grade of linene for dresses, coa For this week 10c Yard and 36-in wide superior dress mns, in all colors. A very hand- ly shrunken and ready for us ladies' and misses' skirts, suit ed for this week 19c Yard doz. ladies' fine sheer lawn an unstitched handkerchiefs, wit s. Made of a beautiful quali 8 1-2c or for week only at 4c Each Economics The Ward Manufacturing Company, a $10,000 corporation for the manufacture of kitchen and laundry utensils, has been organized in St. Louis. John W. Simmons, a wealthy colored man from Oklahoma, says that the towns of Coweta, Red Bird, Porter, Rentie, Taft, Boley, Tatum, Wild Horse, Wire Bark, Clear View, Tallahassee and other Negro towns that have sprung up in the last few years are each the business center of a prosperous community of Negro farmers, whose holdings range from 30 to 300 acres. "The towns have a population of from 500 to 1,500 and Negro occupy all the offices," he said. "They own and conduct all the business. In most of them there is not a white resident or property owner. Most of these Negro towns have several stores, churches and schools. Disfranchisement and Jim Crow cars have not discouraged the Negroes, who have emigrated to Oklahoma from other Southern States to take advantage of the opportunity to acquire land and wealth." Simmons and his brother, Jacol Simmons, of Muskogee, who is reputed to be worth $100,000, con- ducts a large real estate business. They have recently platted an addition to Red Bird containing 230 lots, and own much improved pro- perty and several business houses in Muskogee. John W. Simmons, whose fortune is rated at $80,000, says when he went to Oklahoma twenty-one years ago and took pos- session of his allotment of 160 acres of wild land he had only $64 in cash. William H. Dale, of Baltimore, Md., has bought a moving picture and vaudeville show for colored people on East Baltimore Street. A land company has an option on 100,000 acres in lower Georgia which they propose to settle with colored people. The fireman's strike on the Queen & Crescent railroad has been settled and is on the whole a victory for the colored workers. The strikers are to be reinstated within fifteen days and the division of territories between Special Sale of Tub Proof and Sun proof gingham dresses made of the best zephyr ginghams with high and low neck effects. Dresses that will serve for street wear. Models are the newest. For one week only can these be bought at these prices. All of our regular $5.98, $5.50 and $4.98 dresses $3.98 will be sold this week at. No alterations, none charged. 18 PIECES OR 600 YARDS FINE SILK WARP PRINCESS FOULARDS IN A VARIETY OF PRETTY PATTERNS, AND IN ALL THE NEW SUMMER SHADES FOR STREET AND EVENING DRESSES. THESE FOULARDS ARE 27 INCHES WIDE AND A BEAUTIFUL QUALITY. A BROAD AND INTERESTING ASSORTMENT. THEY SELL FOR 450 PER YARD. COME EARLY. IT IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY. AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION FOR THIS ONE WEEK AT 33c Yard YARD 2000 YARDS OF FINE GERMAN AND FRENCH VALGIENIENES LACES AND INSERTIONS OF NEW AND BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS. THIS LACE SALE WILL BE AN INTERESTING ONE, OWING TO THE VALUES OFFERED. THE VALUES ARE EXTRAORDINARY. THE MERCHANDISE NEW. THE LENGTHS ARE 12 YARD BOLTS. THEY SOLD FOR 0c TO 12 1/2c PER YARD, AND WILL BE PRICED FOR THIS WEEK AT 48c Bolt NONE CHARGED. GEORGE LORENZ CELERATED HIGH GRADE PERUMES THAT ARE DELIGHTFULLY FRAGRANT. DISTILLED FROM THE FINEST FLAVORS GATHERED IN SURRY, ENGLAND, AND PREPARED INTO A DELIGHTFUL GIVING SCENT FOR THE SPECIAL USE FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. THESE GOODS SELL FOR 50c OZ AND CAN BE HAD IN LETREFLE-IN CARNET, CRIMSON, RAMBUL ROSE, LILY OF THE VALLEY, CRAB APPLE, BLOSSOM, WILD GRAPE BLOSSOM, PORCH HONEYSUCKLE, FRANZI-PAML, LOCUST, BLOSSOM, TRAILING ARBUTUS, TEA ROSE, ALPINE LILAC, JASMINE, VIOLET, WHITE ROSE AND JOCK-35c Ounce EY CLUB. SPECIAL FOR THIS WEEK, PER OUNCE 40 INCHES WIDE FINE FRENCH BATISTE, AN ABSOLUTELY DEPENDABLE QUALITY IN WHITE ONLY, EMPLOYED IN MAKING DAINTY PARTY AND SUMMER FROCKS AND CHILDREN'S DRESSES. REDUCED FROM 40c PER YARD FOR THIS WEEK ONLY AT. 2c Yard YARD white and colored firemen is arranged. The colored fireman are not to have more than half of the best passenger and preferred freight runs and are not to be assigned to these unless by sentiment and fitness. From The May Crisis. KICKED BY A MAD HORSE. Samuel Birch, of Beetown, Wis., had a most narrow escape from losing his leg, as no doctor could heal the frightful sore that developed, but at last Bucklen's Arnica Salve cure it completely. Its the greatest healer of ulcers, burns, boils, eczema, scales, cuts, corns, cold-sores, bruise and piles on earth. Try it. 25c at all druggists. 4-7-4t PLAYHOUSE. For Colored Race Planned By Colonel Edward Hart. Cincinnati, O., May 1—Cincinnati is to have an exclusive theater for colored patrons, according to the plans of Colonel Edward Hart, who yesterday secured a ten-year lease on the old Lyceum playhouse, on the west side of Central avenue, near Fifth, through Broker Oliver E. Conner. The property is owned by J. C. Thomas. The lessee, who will pay an annual rental of $6,000, intends to comply with every provision of the building code governing playhouse, and is about to let a contract to the Marcus Building Company for improvements costing not less than $15,000. From present indications the house, 2,200 seats, will open on August 1. Only vaudeville stunts will be given here, the plan of operation being somewhat similar to that under which the American, on Walnut street, also owned by Colonel Hart, is being conducted. The Lyceum will be the second exclusive Negro theater in the United States, the only other one being in Washington; D. C. Kills a Murderer A merciless murderer is Appendelitis with many victims, but Dr King's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, preventing that clogging that invites appendelitis, curing Constipation, headache, Billiousness, Chills. 25c at all durgists. 3-2-5t Princess Foulards Lace Special MAN AND FRENCH, VALENCIENNES LA TERNNS. THIS LACE SALE WILL BE AN D. THE VALUES ARE EXTRAORDINAI BE 12 YARD BOITS. THEY SOLD FOR 6c PRICED FOR THIS WEEK AT ..... Perfume RETAILED HIGH GRADE PERFUMES THAT A THE FINEST FLAVORS GATHERED IN SU FUL GIVING SCENT FOR THE SPECIAL U SELL FOR 50c OZ.AND CAN BE HAND LILY OF THE VALLEY, CRAB APPLE SUCKLE, FRANZI-PAMI, LOCUST, BLOSS C, JASMINE, VIOLET, WHITE ROSE AND THIS WEEK, PER QUENCE French Batiste ENCH BATISTE, AN ABSOLUTELY DEPEN-ING DAINTY PARTY AND SUMMER FI- FROM 40c PER YARD FOR THIS WEEK Solving Problem OF AMUSEMENT PLACES FOR NE GROES IN SOUTH CITIES IS JACKSON. Owns Pretty Park Where Conveniences and Attractions for Pleasure and Recreation are Provided in Beautiful Surroundings for Old and Young. Nashville, Tenn., April 30—The Negroes of the entire South can learn a lesson from Preston Taylor, the enterprising undertaker and promoter of this city. He is a many-sided man, and a very good example of business thrift and public pride. He has an undertaker shop and does a good business. He has a cemetery also and it is one of the most beautiful in point of design and natural advantages to be found anywhere in the South. He has established a park also and it is a credit to Preston Taylor and the colored people of Nashville. The man himself realizes the significance of what he has done in establishing this park. The name is Greenwood Park and it is about four miles from the center of Nashville. Glenwood Park has almost every convenience and nearly all the attractions to be found in place for wholesome pleasure and recreation. A rustic theatre, the mercy-go-round, the sky-domes, the swings, the skating rinks, an excellent base-ball park, a shooting range for gun clubs, and a zoo where the monkey, the eagle the owl, the wild-cats and other fierce beasts abound. They are all there to entertain and amuse the people of Nashville from four to eighty years. There is an excellent dining room and cafe conducted on modern Lincs and soda fountains and temperance rink stands in great variety. A cos-of --- mos can stroll up-hill and down dale across the meadows and beneath the shade trees and rest finally on some grass cool and shady in beautiful Greenwood Park and almost think he was still in some New York pleasure place or scrolling around Norumbega Park out from cultured Boston. The Negroes of the South need nothing more than they do such parks as Mr. Taylor has provided for his fellow citizens of Nanshville. If there was a Preston Taylor in every city of South, the Negroes would have better chances to get fresh air and sunshine under ideal conditions and more would be done for the health of the people than a thousand tuberculosis conventions. He is solving the problem in a practical way without any thought perhaps of what he is really accomplishing for the health and happiness of his fellow-citizens. In this respect he is a public benefactor of whom the Nashville Negroes should be duly proud and thankful. There as elsewhere the young people of the race need some place to go for recreation and to play. They require wholesome exercise for their proper development and its good for them that some one has had the foresight: to supply one of their greatest needs. There is something going on at Greenwood Park all the time during the summer season. It is just a pleasant drive from the center of the city. The electric car also pass the entrance. During the spring season, the park is particularly beautiful. Its fresh landscape is something not seen forgotten when once seen and the beauty of it all adds something to the heart-life of one living in a degenerate age like this when the people of the world seem so forgetful of nature and its constant going away and coming back to remind mortals of immortality. Atlanta boasts of its spirit. Louisville boasts of its pride, and its assets of municipal beauty. New Orleans also blows its trumpet but none can have a larger reason to feel glad of the enterprise, of its fellow citizens than Nashville of Preston Taylor and his innocent effort in behalf the welfare of the present and French Lawn 100 yards of fine French lawn or waists, combination dresses ful quality with strong, and this French lawn is our regiced for this week at 300 yards of fine French lawn 45-in. wide, very sheer for waists, combination dresses and other wear. A beautiful quality with strong, and every thread pure, yarn. This French lawn is our regular 25c quality. Special priced for this week at 15c Yard Lisle Union Suits Ladies of e to this special week of selling of 48c union suits on sale, and of three suits to each customer Lisle Union Suits Ladies' gauze lisle union suits of extra value to add strength to this special week of selling, we have placed this line of 48c union suits on sale, and a limit of three suits to each customer at..... 29c Each No approvals, none charged. Extra Special Ten doe Swiss gown of an extra fine gauze lisle. Umbrella styles. These are the will be specially priced for this it Jabots We have gone to wear and find its. All new styles from this 15c each. We will close out week at 15c each or two for . Shirt Waist Specially trimmed with cluny inserting short sleeves. Can be had in fine soft lingerie in a number oferns. Regular $1.50 values, t Extra Special Ten dozen ladies' extra special Swiss gauzelisle union suits, made of an extra fine gauze lisle. Comes in tight knee and umbrella styles. These are the regular 75c quality and will be specially priced for this week 50c Each at Jabots We have gone through our stock of neck wear and find we have just five doz. jabots. All new styles from this spring. Sold for 29c and 25c each. We will close out the entire lot this week at 15c each or two for 25c Shirt Waist Special New waists for any and every occasion. Beautifully trimmed with cluny insertion, with three-quarter and short sleeves. Can be had in all sizes. The material a fine soft lingerie in a number of pretty patterns. Regular $1.50 values, this week only at $1.00 No opprovals, none charged. next generation of Nashville Negro citizens. Judge Robinson Talks to Students SUPREME COURT JUSTICE MAKES A PLEA FOR HIGHER IDEALS OF CITIZENSHIP AND MAN-HOOD. Institute, May 3.—"Wealth is not the standard of character nor citizenship," was the keynote of the address delivered here today by Judge Ira E. Robinson of the Supreme Court of Appeals to the faculty and student body of the West Virginia Colored Institute, the occasion being the celebration of the nineteenth anniversary of the founding of the institution. Before Judge Robinson spoke, a brief but comprehensive historical sketch of the school was read by James M. Canty, superintendent of mechanical industries and one of the oldest members of the faculty in point of service. He traced its growth from the passage of the act of the legislature in 1891 by which the school founded to the present, the data cited showing an increase of the faculty from two to twenty, courses of instruction from one to fourteen, the addition of seven buildings, the enrollment in the meantime taxing the dormitory accommodation, though these buildings had been erected for that purpose. Judge Robinson's address was a pica for higher ideals of citizenship, which, he said, might be attained by education, education of lotit the head and the heart. He recalled the principles which actuated the fathers in establishing this government, and laid great stress upon honesty as an essential in all dealing between man and his fellows. "Manhood," said the Judge, "overtops all titles. You need not worry about the estimate the world will place upon your actions, if you have done the right as God gave you to ce it. If you have endeavored to --- --- 45-in. wide, very sheer s and other wear. A beaut- d every thread pure, yarn. regular 25c quality. Special ard ies' gauze lisle union suits extra value to add strength g, we have placed this line a limit at..... 29c Each ozen ladies' extra special auzelisle union suits, made Comes in tight knee and the regular 75c quality and s week 50c Each through our stock of neck we have just five doz. jab- spring. Sold for 29c and the entire lot this 25c New waists for any and every occasion. Beautiful- on, with three-quarter and all sizes. The material a er of pretty pat- his week only at $1.00 LET US ENLARGE THAT SMALL PHOTO 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, neckties or handkerchief and in fact on every thing desired. IF IT'S A PICTURE SEE US ORIENTAL ART CO. Room 9 K. of P. Bldg. AGENT WANTED. make your life square with the Sermon on the Mount so far as you were able; if you have performed the day's duty to the best of your ability; if, wherever your lot is cast, your endeavors are toward light and leading, the satisfaction that will come to you because of this will be a greater reward than the world can bestow." The achievements of Washington and Dunbar were referred to briefly by the speaker and warmly applauded by the audience. These among others were cited to disprove the assertion made by some that the Negro race cannot stand the high polish of present day civilization and is confined by inherent metes and bounds to a particular place in the affairs of the nation. At the conclusion of the address Judge Robinson was personally thanked by the individual members of the faculty for his words of encouragement and advice. He was then taken through the trades building, at the complete equipment of which he expressed much surprise. --- 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. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT WESTON, W. VA. my life," he writes " for it made a new man of me, so that I can now do good work again." For all lung diseases, coughs, colds, la-gipper, asthma, croup, whooping cough, hay fever, hemorrhages, hoarseness on quinny, its the best known remedy. Price 5.0e and $1.00. Trial bottle-free. Guaranteed by all druggists. 4-7-11 I was just a little in the game, but I am street and am the s know. I do not believe bination whatever- My price list is Can You TEAPOT CLARK'S RYE MOSS ROCK CASTLE MELLWOOD CHIMNEY CORNER CASCADE UNION PACIFIC GREEN RIVER LYNNDALE LIMESTONE DUFFY'S MALT PAUL JONES WILSON THOS, MOORE SAM THOMPSON OLD A, KELLAR CHICKEN COCK SUNNY BROOK DILLINGER SCHENLEY LACKAWANNA CLARK'S OLD FASHION ALL KINDS OF BARREL GOODS, 7 AND 9 YEAR We also handle a numb bottled in bond, full at a little late in but I am here at 24- in the same J. P. C. not belong to any ever- list is quoted below You Do Bet GOODS, 7 AND 9 YEARS OLD, FROM $2.00 P HANDLE IMPORTED GOODS. a number of other bond, full quarts at $1.00 P. CLAR Street My price list is quoted below: 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. 24-26 Summers Street HOME PHONE 134 AND 266. Give Us a Call --- --- and yet sleepsless Hiram Scranton, of Clay City, Ill., coughed and coughed. He was in the mountains on the advice of five doctors, who said he had consumption, but found no help in the climate, and started home. Hearing of Dr. King's New Discovery, he began to use it. "I believe it saved ALL ORDERS DELIVERED PROMPTLY. Call "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 Republican Club The trustees and officers of the Kanawha County Republican Club make the announcement that they have leased the third floor of the Odd Fellows building, corner Capitol and State streets, where the club will hereafter have permanent headquarters. It is the intention of the club to open this splendid suite of rooms immediately. In this building the club will have every advantage in the way of commodious rooms, including a large assembly hall, where general meetings and special gatherings will be held. The secretary of the club will make his permanent headquarters in this building, and it is the present intention to keep the rooms open throughout the day and evening. All members of the club will be welcomed to headquarters whenever they have an hour to spend therein, and they will find the accommodations adequate for conferences, committee meetings, &c. The president and secretary are now busily engaged in correspondence with all parts of the county, looking to the election of vice presidents from the magisterial districts, to the securing of new members, &c., and indications are that by the time the next meeting of the club is announced all will be very much at home, with a home that will be a home, and with the club well on the way to the success that every member should work for from now on. The following is the roster of the Kanawha County Republican Club membership so far as it has gone. No names have been added to this list since the last meeting at the Capitol on Monday evening of this week. Quite a number of additional members have sent in their names since that meeting. In placing the following list of names in alphabetical order, it is possible that one or more names have been omitted, and if so, the secretary of the club should be advised at once or the fact by parties whose names have been omitted. It is also possible that one or more names may have been missed in the making up of the last roll at Monday evening's meeting, as the names were called out oftentimes three or four at a time and the secretary found it difficult to follow. The following list displays the names of nearly 300 of the leading Republicans of this city and section. Republicans who have not yet signified their intention of becoming members should do so at once. It is the earnest desire of the officers of the club to have a membership of not less than 1,000. Elmer Armstrong, G. D. Acree, S. B. Avis, D. H. Alexander, Dr. O. L. Aultz, U. B. Atkinson, A. M. Anderson, T. C. Aiken. Henry K. Black, Fred O. Blue, S. C. Burdett, W. L. Brookman, V. L. Black, E. V. Brown, Frank C. Burdette, H. P. Brightwell, J. H. Blunt, H. H. Ballard, E. M. Burdette, G. A. Bolden, H. L. Boggs, A. D. Butts, N. S. Burlew, B. L. Burdett, Ben Baer, George W. Burford, W. H. Burford, George E. Breece, A. Baird, Don Blagg. Wm. G. Conley, J. Y. Cain, Robert Clay, Isaiah Curry, Virgine Cart, H. P. Cornwell, Freeman Cart, Enoch Carver, Benjamin Clark, A. H. Curry, A. T. Cabell, Edward Calderwood, J. T. Clark, B. H. Camp, E. P. Cochran, M. J. Carmack, Ernest Cochran, U. H. Canterbury, James Clatworthy, Samuel E. Childress, Grant Copenhaver, E. Callaghan, E. C. Crane, James Coleman, Friend Cochran, Sol Cohen, C. L. Carson, Wm. M. O. Dawson, John S. Darst, Gilfred Darst, Madison L. Davis, C. W. Dering, Robert Dunlap, Nathan SHIRLEY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS The kind that most men wear. Notice the cord back and the front ends. They slide in frictionless tubes and move as you move. You will quickly see why Shirley President Suspenders are comfortable and economical for the working man or business man. THE C. A. EDGARTON MFG. CO. 333 MAIN*STREET, SHIRLEY, MASS. The Liberty Co. UNIVERSAL OUTFITTERS In the Liberty Company's estimation to show the customers's good faith in the transaction, and that is all this enterprising firm requires. Ladies' and Gents' Clothing and Millinery The Liberty Co. UNIVERSAL OUTFITTERS LIBERTY LIBERTY 103 CAPITOL STREET A Small At In the Liberty faith in the trans A Small Amount Down is All You Pay Ladies' and LIBERTY Dolinsky, K. L. Davis, B. G. Dunkle, J. W. Dawson, L. S. Echols, C. W. Eagler, Charles Ewart, Samuel Edwards. William Fielder, John R. Foster, William Flood, Fred Foster, J. H. Faudree, William Farris, L. L. Friend, Enos Ford, Alfred Francis. W. E. Glasscock, Joseph H. Gaines, Marion Gilchrist, Fred Paul Grosse- cup, C. H. Gebhart, W. H. Guthrie, Dr. M. V. Godby, W. B. Geary, Geo. B. Gillespie, John L. Gillespie, Fred N. Goshorn, C. A. Gates, J. W. Gra- ham, J. Gluck, W. W. Graham, Dr. C. B. Graham, Dr. W. J. Glass, T. H. Griffith, Homer Gray, T. J. Goshorn. C. H. Hetzel, C. I. Hubbard, Grant P. Hall, J. L. Heizer, Harry Henshaw, J. P. Hudson, Marshall Higginbotham, Upshur Higginbotham, Will Hoever, A. P. Hudson, C. M. Haddox, J. H. Huling, Bert Haynes, T. C. Hunt, L. J. Hanifan, J. O. Henson, George R. Harris, W. H. Hanna, C. F. Harper, W. B. Hart. Sm Iron, W. D. Isaac, John R. Isaacs. David A. Jayne, R. H. Jacobs, E. T. Jarrett, Malcolm Jackson, N. T. Jones, L. T. Jarrett, S. V. Jarrett, John A. Jarrett, C. M. Jones, Sam Jarrett, H. S. Jarrett, J. B. Jordan. Mike King, Fred G. King. W. C. Lawrence, D. G. Lilly, L. M. LaFollette, J. M. Linn, F. M. Long-necker, W. T. Loomis, Frank Lively, E. L. Long. S. V. Mathews, John M. Miller, John M. Millan, W. W. McClure, L. C. Massey, Abe Michaelson, Marshall Morris, W. E. Mariani, Wm. B. Mathews, Ira Mottesheard, Henry Mosley, J. E. Morgan, W. E. Mathes, Daniel Matthews, M. J. Malamphy, R. H. Martin, John Moulton, L. E. McWhorter, H. C. McWhorter, J. T. Marsh, George W. McClintie, Roscoe Moulton, O. H. Michaelson, Elmo McVey, J. C. Morrison, Hal F. Morrins, Thomas E. Martin, John C. Michaelson, John Moore, J. H. McCroskey. H. E. Nease, Julius Nearman, H. H. Neel, Charles H. Newhouse, Joe Norton, Will Nutter. Morgan Owen. T. A. Pauley, L. L. Price, O. A. Petty, E. G. Pierson, Alfred Phillips, J. I. Pratt, W. M. Puckett, J. M. Pridemore, Cyrus E. Phillips, D. W. Patterson, W. C. Price. Stuart F. Reed, E. A. Ripley, Geo. W. Robinson, Hollister Rummell, M. T. Roach, E. T. Riefsnyder, H. D. Rummell, S. P. Richmond, Dr. J. E. Robins, J. W. Roche, C. E. Rudesill, L. W. Rarick, Frank Ripley, E. K. Heedy, Delbert T. Robinson, J. L. Ramsey. M. P. Shawkey, Jesse V. Sullivan, John A. Spradling, George E. Sutherland, John M. Sutherland, I. Schwabe, R. E. Sherwood, Pres Smith, Peter Silman, D. M. Shirkey, C. W. Swisher, John G. Staunton, Harvey Scott, J. A. Seamon, J. R. Stewart, J. W. Sevy, A. C. Scherr, N. S. Stark, T. L. Sharp, H. H. Smallridge, S. W. Stone, Wilber Stump, T. M. Staunton, Howard Sutherland, William H. Sisson, M. P. Spradling, Norris Smith, Charles Smith. W. A. Tully, R. C. Teter, J. E. Thompson, J. W. Thomas, A. J. Thompson, T. C. Townsend, H. P. Thompson. L. D. Vickers, R. L. Vaughn, J. G. Vaughn, J. D. Vickers. W. B. Wilkinson, James White, E. L. Whitney, W. W. Wertz, H. A. GARRETT AND HAZLEWOOD UNDERTAKERS ARTHUR L. GARRETT, LICENSED EMBALMER Why pay large prices when we can furnish you with the same quality of service and goods for less money. We carry a large stock of goods. Prompt ambulance service. Open day and night. A promise to pay the balance within in a reasonable time, has all the weight, at this store, of a certified check. In thus dignifying and elevating THE CREDIT SYSTEM the Liberty Company is daily attracting the attention of hundreds of persons who formerly smiled derisively, whenever the subject of Installment Stores was mentioned. These persons are fast learning the advantage of buying all their Ladies' and Gent's Clothing and Millinery on credit. They welcome the opportunity to congratulate themselves, because the Liberty Co.'s Credit System entails absolutely no additional charge over Cash Prices. Gents' Clothing a Liberty UNIVERSAL OUTFITT OPEN EVENINGS TILL 9 O'CLOCK Walker, M. O. Weems, Sam Wentz, C. A. Wood, Elmer Whittington, J. C. Wilson, Owen Whittington, M. M. Williamson, Lad Whittington, L. L. Workman, J. L. Wagner, P. R. Withrow, L. J. Williams, John Walker, Dr. W. T. Walker, Ed. Walker, J. S. Whittington. Cal F. Young, U. G. Young, J. M. Young. WHEN THE LOCAL GAMES SHOULD START Charleston, May 5. Rasball Reporter, The Mail. Being interested in the success of the Charleston team and being one of the many who are required to work every day, I would suggest to the management of the team that the games be started at four o'clock, or later so as to give fellows in such position as I occupy to get through work and see the games also. To start play any sooner than that would be disastrous to my wishes as it would to many others similarly situated. R. T. City, May 5. Rasball Reporter, The Mail. I believe it would be a convenience of many of the fans in Charleston if the games here this season would be started at four o'clock or later, if such were possible, for there are many of us who would attend the games if given an opportunity to do so and not interfere with our hours at work. A great many persons would like for play to be called earlier but they don't have to work as late in the afternoon as some of the others do. I am wishing for the success of the team and will do all it can toward that end. See if you can get it made four o'clock. Yours. "ROOTER." FRANK ROSE GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER Frank Rose, whose trial for the wilful murder of Fenzo Lucas on Blue Creek sometime ago has been going on in Intermediate Court for several days, was found guilty of murder in the first degree by the jury late yesterday afternoon after deliberations consuming but one hour. The jury recommended that a sentence of life imprisonment be pronounced upon him. Rose's attorneys claimed that the GARRETT AND UNDER ARTHUR L. GARRETT, Why pay large prices when we quality of service and goods for stock of goods. Prompt ambulance Bell Phone 336. Home Phone 328. --- You Get the Goods Right Away nd Millinery yCo. ERS LIBERTY young man acted in self defense but the witnesses presented by the prosecution gave very clear evidence to the contrary and the verdict was very little of a surprise to the majority of the spectators who have attended the trial throughout its course. The court today is trying the case of the State vs. Johnson, accused of killing his father last January on the outskirts of Montgomery and within a few feet of the Fayette county line. Attorneys Clayton and Belecher are conducting the defense and Capt. Avis and Attorney Frank Burdette are prosecuting the defendant. spells, backache, headache, weakness debility, constipation or kidney disorders. Use them and gain new health, strength and vigor. They're guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded. Only 50c at all druggists. ROSEBREASTED GROSBEAK FOUND DEAD NEAR CITY ROSEBREASTED GROSBEAK FOUND DEAD NEAR CITY On ex-Governor MacCorkle's land this morning L. H. Johnson, who is much interested in natural history, found a dead rosebreasted grosbeak, a bird that but seldom comes to this territory. The specimen was a fun one and will be mounted by H. L. Davis for L. J. Falone, who is assembling a large number of unusual specimens in his cigar store. This is the third bird of the kind that has been seen in this part of the country in years. Moss of them spend the winter months in Central America and other tropical countries. They nest in North Carolina, New Jersey and Ladiana principally. CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET Chicago, May 5. — Wheat closed at 97 1-2, corn 54, oats 32 3-4. MISSISSIPPI TEACHERS Jackson, Miss., May 4.—Mississippi's capital capitulated today to an invading force of teachers who will remain in possession of the city until the end of the week. The occasion is the annual convention of the Mississippi Teachers' Association, whose membership embraces several thousand of the leading educators of the State. Beginning was a welcome demonstration in the Century Theater tonight, with the annual address of President J. W. Bell, three sessions will be held daily Friday and Saturday together with a number of department conferences. D HAZLEWOOD STAKERS , LICENSED EMBALMER