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THE ADVOCA WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. Several Thousand NEGRO VOTES CAST AGAINST REPUBLICAN 'CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR. Determined Effort Should Be Made By All Racial Forces to Stamp Out Tuberculosis, Declares Curtis, Speaking Before Medical Association. Baltimore, Md., May 10—Some of the small-fry Republican politicians are still hot under the collar because several thousand colored voters refused to support E. Clay Timanus for mayor, thu$ _ $ allowing the Democratic candidate, James H. Preston to pull through by a majority of little over 600 votes. Preston's candidacy was strongly opposed by many Democrats and independents and the Republicans were strongly hopeful, as they counted on full race vote. But when they woke up last Wednesday and found out that a pathy and hostility on the part of several thousands of colored voters had allowed Democracy to win, some of the whites declared that henceforth they would be disfranchisement advocates. The hostility of colored voters to Mr. Timanus was due to the fact that he manifested absolutely no interest in the colored voter when he served as Mayor several years ago and that he had caused the arrest some weeks ago of a colored man who had asked him to change a $50-bill. Despite the fact some white Republicans are now disposed to kick against the Negro, the Republican organization will work as hard next fall to encompass the defeat of the Digges disfranchisement bills as they did with the previous two amendments. "While I deplore the fact", said Republican State Chairman to your correspondent, "that several thousand colored men did not support the ticket, yet I remember with satisfaction that 12,000 did. The closeness of the vote by which Timanus was defeated will make us work still harder for Republican success in the fall, when the Governor and other State officials are to be elected. My only regrets about the election Tuesday was that, while the greater number of colored men saw the main issue, that those who did not support Timanus forgot that the Democracy is after curtailing their rights and that they should have for their own salvation swallowed Timanus so that hands would have been greatly strengthened in the great fight against disfranchisement." City Councilman Harry S. Cummings was again elected a member of the City Council. He received a larger majority than any of the few Republicans elected to the city's law-making body. 75th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED The seventy-fifth anniversary of the incorporation of the First Baptist Church is being observed here with special exercises, which will continue until the end of the month. The pastor of the church, Rev. P. Carter Neal, preached an historical sermon at the opening of the exercises last Sunday morning, and in the evening Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist church, Washington, filled the pulpit. Rev. Dr. William A. Credit, pastor of the Cherry Memorial church, Philadelphia, preached at night. The First Baptist Church was started in 1818, but its growth was very slow until Rev. Moses Clayton, of Norfolk, Va., assumed the pastorate in 1834. Two years thereafter the congregation was incorporated, Rev. Mr. Clayton continued as pastor until his death in 1860 at the age of 77 years. Several ministers had charge for brief periods until Rev. J. C. Allen was called to the church in 1872. The declining health of Rev. Mr. Allen caused the church to call Rev. P. Carter Neal as assistant pastor in 1901, and when pastor Allen died in 1905, he succeeded him. He is a graduate of the old Wayland Seminary, Lincoln University and the Hamilton Theological Seminary, New York. He had also received the honorary degree to master of arts from Lincoln University. Rev. Mr. Neal is happily married to Miss Harriett A. Jackson, one of his classmates at Wayland Seminary. TURERCU LOSIS DISCUSSED. Declaring that disfranchisement and other discriminations are but small hindrances when compared with the ravages that tuberculosis is making in the race, Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Washington, in an address Friday night before the sixth annual meeting of the Maryland Medical Pharaceutical and Dental Association, urged that the physicians of the race and others make a most determined effort to stamp out the disease, and not a pessimist nor an alar- the greatest race problem is today as it is the greatest it we have today. Segregaliscrimination and disfranent pale into insignificance in son with the egestion, ann and mortality that this is bearing upon us. who sees the Negro in the can form any adequate idea of sanitary sins of the race and he we are sinned against in certain phases of sanitation. Tuberculosis is the deadly gift of the whites to the race and we are melting under it gradually and almost hopelessly. We have no Rockfellers among us to give an endowment for our protection against tuberculosis, but we have public-spirited men and women who are giving the equivalent in social service to the end that our race may escape from the fangs of a monster more terrible in its effects than the hookworm." Drs. H. Stanton, McCard and Harry F. Brown, both of this city, also spoke. Mr. Edward Short presided. MINISTERSHIP TO HATTI AFTER SIX YEARS' SERVICE, EF- ECTIVE JULY IST. Candidates Galore Being Groomed For Highest Salaried Diplomatic Position Now Held by a member of the Race, as $10,000 Per Annual Looks Good to All. (Thompson's National News Bureau) Washington, D. C., May 10.—Dr. Henry W. Furniss, of Indianapolis, Ind., since 1905 the United States Minister at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on last Friday cabled to the State Department his resignation, to become effective about July 1. The State Department gives out no reasons and no intimation can be had as to who will be Dr. Furniss' successor. The place pays a salary of $10,000 per annum, and out of this, it is estimated that a Minister will have to pay living expenses amounting anywhere from $3,500 to $4,500, according to the social obligations he wishes to assume. The salaries of the two clerks at the American Legation are paid by the United States. There is no secretary of legation, proper, at Port-au-Prince. A Career of Utilityness. Before being assigned to the Haitian post Dr. Furniss had served with rare credit and distinction as consul at Bahia, Brazil, and won the highest diplomatic seat usually accorded to a colored man by the expert manner in which he had handled the commercial affairs of the United States in South America. His skill as a diplomat is best attested by the fact that he withstood revolution after revolution in Haiti, without becoming persona non grata to either side in any of the nerve-racking crises through which he was compelled to pass. In the last notable change of executives, Dr. Furniss enjoyed the fullest confidence of Nord Alexis, and after the deposition of that unique personage, he was none the less acceptable to President Simon, who succeeded him. By virtue of sensitivity in point of service the of seniority in point of service. Minister Furniss was Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. While at Bahla he was married to an accomplished young lady of German extraction. He was educated in the schools of Indianapolis, graduated from the Indiana Medical College and took a post-graduate course at Howard Medical School, Washington, serving later as an interne in Freedmen's Hospital. For a number of years he was connected with the departments here, leaving in the early 90's to take up the practice of medicine at his old home in Indianapolis. It was from this work in 1897 he was called to the consulate at Bahla. Though the resignation of Minister Furniss was not expected at this time, his action comes as no surprise to those of his friends who knew of certain plans he had in mind for the future. It was quietly understood upon the occasion of his last visit to Washington in the summer of 1909 that he would retire at the conclusion of a number of important negotiations, the settlement of which would require about two years. It is Dr. Furniss' desire to re-establish himself in the practice of his profession while yet a young man, and to pursue some scientific investigations not possible in a country so limited in resources as Haiti. Hence his return to America. Whether he will make his home at Indianapolis or seek a location in the East has not yet been determined upon. Whor- THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1911 Baptist Workers IN SUNDAY SCHOOLS GATHER IN EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION. Much Work Done But Time Was Found Insufficient For Completion, Still Delegates Refuse to Prolong It—Many Distinguished Visitors Are Present. Huntington, May 11.—The 18th annual session of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School convention which was held at the 16th Street Baptist church Thursday and Friday of last week brought to this city the best Sunday school men and women of the State, which was increased by visitors from adjoining states. The Flat Top section was represented by Revs. R. H. McCoy, W. H. Mitchell and Miss Nannie L. Watkins. Guy-andotte Valley was represented by Wm. Smith, H. Newell and Mrs. Virginia Newell. Those from the New River District were too numerous to mention. The pastor, Rev. S. A. Thurston, and his efficient committee under the direction of G. W. Winston, did all that was necessary to make it pleasant for the delegation. A sufficient number of guides were on hand at all times so that it was not necessary for any stranger to be blundering through town looking to be shown the way to go home. On Wednesday evening preclude to the opening of the convention, Rev. S. E. Williams, of Mt. Carbon, preach a very helpful sermon. At ten o'clock on Thursday morning the pew of the church were filled with cheerful men and women who had come from their respective fields to awake; greater interest in the Sunday School work. President A. P. Straighter called the meeting to order, greeted the messengers in his usual pleasant manner and appointed Rev. I. V. Bryant to conduct the opening exercises, who opened the meeting in an express manner Secretary, Prof. J. W. Scott, called the official roll which showed that the following officers were present: President, A. P. Straighter; General Secretary, J. W. Scott, treasurer; Rev. D. Stratton, Corresponding Secretary; S. E. Chiles, Statistical Secretary; Rev. S. A. Thurston, and Superintendent of Missions, Rev. J. J. Turner, Board members, Miss Nannie L. Watkins Mrs. Helen Farrar, G. W. Winston, W. W. Hall read M. Peyton. The Vice President, Miss Sara Wilkins, and two of the Board members Mrs. M. S. Reed ando Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson, were absent. The welcome addresses which were delivered by Mayor Rufus Switzer Superintendent of public schools, W. M. Foulk and Mrs. S. A. Thurston were clothed in choice language. The may or called the teachers attention to the importance of their work in building up good citizenship; Superintendent Foulk spoke of the necessity of Sunday School education being woven in to a child's life. Mrs. Thurston brought out some important historical facts of the Sunday school convention, and pointed to the place across the street where the convention was or organized eighteen years ago. These addresses were responded to by Rev J. W., Robinson, who suggested some very helpful methods of building up Bible classes. The usual working committee were appointed on finance new bodies and enrollment. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. B. R. Reed, who in his discourses pleaded for workers of a higher moral and intellectual standard in all kinds of Christian work. The report of the Executive Board which was made by Secretary J. W. Scott brought before the convention its general condition and field work done during the year for which all should be proud. On Thursday night after a beautiful song service by Dr. W. R. Franklin Rev. R. H. McCoy delivered a very helpful address on "Racial Uplift." Rev. McKoy pointed out the many avenues which tend to lift the people up and did not fail to point out those things that header progress, referring to the use of intoxicates as the greatest. Dr. T. M. Hare, State Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of America was introduced. He elegantly pointed out the evils brought about by the saloons and pleaded with his hearers in the name of God and all that tends to success to bend their effort to wipe this evil out of the State Friday was the busy day for the Association as usual. Such a large volume of work is coming under the supervision of this body that it seems that it cannot be looked after in the constitutional two days. Rev. Wm Jackson offered a resolution to amend the constitution so that the sitting would hold three days which he eloquently defended. It was voted down. The following visitors and represen- tatives were introduced; Rev. J. T. Reed, city, pastor of the M. E. church; Prof. L. C. Fargar, publisher of the Sunday School records; Mrs. Pearl H. Woods, field agent of the Woman's Baptist Convention; Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, President of the Woman's Baptist Convention; Rev. C. N. Harris, president of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention; Rev. J. P. Jones, city pastor of the A. M. E. church; F. C. Brown proprietor of the Brown Hotel; R. W. Sned, manager of the Sneed House at Page; Rev. D. G. Haynes, of Alderson; Rev. R. S. W. Meadows, General State Missionary; Mrs. Mary Early, of Collinsville; Miss Nannie Woods, of Lawton; Mrs. J. M. Arter, Matron of the Hill Top School; and Miss Nannie H. Burrough, President of the National Training School for Girls, Washington. D. C. Miss Burroughs ranks among the leading women of this country as a worker and lecturer. On receiving her introduction she delivered an excellent address pleading with the twentieth century youth to bring something to pass. Mrs. Arter spoke of the work at Hill Top. The most important address of the convention was delivered by A. T. Arnold. Friday afternoon. Mr. Arnold is the general secretary of the West Virginia Sunday School Association. The blackboard was used to demonstrate his views. He endeavored to impress the audience that the Sunday school should be thoroughly organized and that pastors should use their influence in perfecting it. He spoke of the following essentials necessary to bring about desired results, viz: the Spirit of Christ through the organization and co-operation. He said that churches are losing more ground from the lack of organization than anything else. He urged that good men and women be put at the heads of the various departments of the work. He was followed by Mrs. Arnold, who spoke on the cradle roll and primary work. Valuable information was given as to the manner of keeping up interest in these departments of work. The house was crowded at every session, but at the closing session on Friday night all the space in and near the building was at a premium. After the usual opening exercise, Prof. Milton Malone spoke in the interests of the Sentinel which is published for the purpose of keeping the people informed about church work Rev. J. J. Turner spoke in the interest of Sunday School Missionary work and distributed in the audience some annual missionary pledge cards which were unhesitatingly accepted by the delegation. Prof. J. M. Arter, president of the West Virginia Seminary and College spoke on the necessity of education and described the work that is being done at Hill Top and urged that all give the school all the support possible. Prof. R. P. Simms, principal of the Bluefield Colored Institute, and Prof. B. Prillerman, President of the West Virginia Colored Institute, made brief addresses on their work that is being done in their institutions. The drawing card for the evening was Dr. W. S. Rollington, editorial secretary of the National Publishing Board, who spoke at length from the book of Exodus in which he urged the people not to allow themselves to be classed among the complaining, but go forward and do something. Not-withstanding the lateness of the hour, he held the close attention of the audience until the close of his discourse. The financial report which was read by Prof. C. W. Royd and Rev. J. J. Turner, showed total receipts of $1,153. Banners were awarded to the two most successfully financed schools: 16th Street Baptist Sunday School of Huntington received the first banner having sent up the largest amount which was $102.00. The Venetta Sunday School, which sent up the largest amount per capita, received the second banner, the amount being $30. But there were other schools that did credit to themselves. The smallest school in the State at Handley, sent $14.50. Carbon, $17.00. McDonald, $17.50. St. Allans $20.40. Ronceverte, $22.00. First Baptist of Huntington, $52.00. Donwood $22.50. Hill Top $28.52. Greenville $22.50. Montgomery $50.00; Charleston, $81.50; Morgantown, $18.00. The following were elected as officers; President, A. P. Straughter, Hinton; Vice President, Mrs. J. L. Turner, Mt. Carbon; Secretary, Prof. J. W. Scott, Huntington; Treasurer, Rev. D. Stratton, St. Albans; Corresponding Secretary, S. E. Chiles, Montgomery; Statistical Secretary, Rev. S. A. Thurston, Huntington; Board Member; Miss Nannie L. Watkins, Algoma; Mrs. Helen Farrar, C. W. Boyd Charleston; Rev. L. Dabney, Freeman; G. W. Winston, Huntington. They were installed by Rev. R. W. Meadows. The installation was followed by an address on tuberculosis by Mrs. Angie E. Davis. The meeting of 1912 will be held at Montgomery. CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET Chicago May 11.—Wheat ninety-six and five-eighths, corn fifty-four and three-eighths, oats thirty-three and three-eighths. Reports of Prosperity AMONG NEGROES CLOSING THEIR PURSES TO INSTITUTIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Negroes Must Help Says Gates on Return From Tour of the North to Nashville, Where Commencement Exercises of Several Schools Are in Full Blast. (Negular Correspondence.) Nashville, Tenn., May 10.—The annual commencement season is here and the people are having another round of school and college entertainments with social pleasures thrown in. This is the most joyful season of the year in conservative Nashville. The teachers are glad to lay down their arms and the boys and girls who have been a source of anxiety to the school authorities since last autumn are glad to return to their homes or vacation employment. They are missed in Nashville when they are gone, however—especially by the business class catering to their trade and the socially inclined. Meharry Medical College was the first to close her doors. It is a part of Walden University and that institution begins another series of entertainments this week. Monday evening the preparatory department held its closing exercises in the auditorium. Tuesday night the Law School will send its one graduate out into the cold world to try and shorten the starvation period to which the members of the profession have become so accustomed. Mr. DeWitt Huntington is the name of the graduate in law. He halls from Liberia Africa. Wednesday night the Alumni Association will hold its annual exercises when the Rev. Mr. Brown, of Alabama, will deliver the annual address. The concluding exercises of the Walden commencement season will be held in the Walden Auditorium on Friday morning at ten o'clock. President J. A. Kumler will preside as usual and Bishop Walden and the other high authorities of the Methodist Episcopal church are expected to be present. After the Walden closing exercises those of Roger Williams University begin. They last for a week and are usually largely attended by visitors from abroad. The graduates of the old school are gradually recovering from the effects of the loss of the old school and are beginning to show real interest again in the new institution bearing the name of the first. The new Roger Williams University is situated in northeast Nashville on the banks of the Cumberland river. The situation is a commanding one and two views of the river are possible from the main building just completed. A west view and a south view. Building up what has been torn down is always hard but interesting. It is true of Roger Williams University now. If it rises to its former high place of influence and power, it will be due largely to the perseverance, the push and unselfishness of the president, Prof. J. W. Johnson, upon whose shoulders fell the task of restoring the institution to its first place in the hearts of the Negro Baptists of Tennessee and the South. He has been an uniting and unselfish worker and has not spared himself in the effort to rebuild the school. In the work of reconstruction President Johnson has been very largely aided by the Baptist women of Tennessee whose hearts are strong and whose faith in the man and the cause is very high indeed. The auxiliary societies and other missionary bodies of the church have done much to encourage and to help. The result of it all is steady growth toward an ultimate ideal for which the people are striving—the supporting and conducting of their own school without outside help. This indeed is a condition long looked for and eagerly sought after by our people today. Presidents Gates of Fisk University has returned from an extended trip to Florida and Boston in the interest of the Institution. In Boston he addressed a representative gathering in the interest of the Fisk Endowment Fund. Since returning to Nashville President Gates has worked out plans for a gathering of colored people in the interest of Fisk and higher education. He has invited to a conference to be held in the Fisk Chapel on Thursday night all the most intelligent and thoughtful spirits of the city. The purpose of the meeting is to plan a money-gathering campaign among the col- ored people who are inclined to support higher education. A new departure and a sign of one in many respects. The progress that has been sowed throughout the country has a effect. It has been exaggerated but the harm is done and the no need crying. At a recent meeting the Fisk president made his inventions known and also stated something concerning the attitude of philanthropy toward Fisk University and higher education. "The people who have been giving in the past to support higher education have heard and read so much about the wealth and prosperity of the colored people that they are beginning to feel that the race should do more towards self-support along this particular line, and they are withholding their gifts until they see more encouraging signs on our part." he said. "Now the question is, What are you going to do for Fisk to show that you are anxious to have an institution of its kind exist among our people?" The result of the preliminary conference has been the mass meeting planned for: Thursday night and the attitude of the colored people will be watched with interest. They are being asked—not simply to show their love for Fisk by their willingness to contribute to its support, but to prove their faith in the higher education of the race by their offering on this occasion. W. T. B. Williams, of the Slaten Board, and Prof. J. A. Turner, of Clark University, and Robertsen N. Daldwin, of St. Louis, are among recent visitors to Nashville. Mr. Williams and Prof. Turner visited all the leading institutions. Prof. Turner addressed the Pearl High School students last Monday morning and the Fisk University students at afternoon chapel services. "The Test of Life" was his theme at Fisk. He made an agreeable impression on all who heard him in Nashville. Mr. Baldwin is a social settlement worker of St. Louis who deals especially with juveniles. He delivered several lectures to the Fisk students on social service and the sex relation. He complimented the faculty and students very highly on the excellent moral tone of the school, so noticeable throughout its entire life. He said: "The moral tone of Fisk surpasses that of any institution of the North and you are to be congratulated as students and teachers, for the existence of such a condition. It is unsurpassed by any institution of my acquaintance." Coming from a man of the white race and of such character and influence, the utterance has a double meaning and will be an undoubted source of inspiration to the Fisk people. All the visitors seemed pleased with the educational outlook in Nashville and willing to accord it the first place as the foremost educational center in the South for Negroes. Ira T. Bryant, of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union, has returned to Nashville from a trip to Washington, Baltimore and other points. He is a strong pillar in the African Methodist church and well worthy of the honors bestowed upon him. He has the confidence and good will of all men of honor and intelligence. He is a clean fellow with a clear vision and a broad view of the relation of his church to the welfare of the race. It would be very difficult to find a man so well qualified for his duties along similar lines in any Negro church body. The A. M. E. Sunday School Publishing House and Union has prospered under the management of Mr. Bryant and takes rank with the best in the business. The institution stands on merit. The great A. M. E. Church ought to consider uniting its various publishing interests at the next General Conference. It would do much to strengthen the entire church work if such a plan were carried out. The church has the plan hero in Nashville and the right man to conduct it. "The Greater A. M. E. Publishing House and Book Concern" is something looked and longed for by African Methodists of progressive ideas. J. C. Napier. Register of the United States Treasury, is in Nashville for a few days on business. His Nashville friends and admirers are as usual glad to see him. It is reported that he will remain only a short time to attend to some important business matters before returning to Washington. TEXAS EDITORS IN SESSION Port Lavaca, Texas, May 11. Newspaper editors and publishers of the Lone Star State gathered here in force today for the annual meeting of the Texas Press Association. The foremost was occupied with the exchange of greetings and the annual address of the president, J. P. Pansone, jr., of Cleburne. The business sessions began this afternoon and will continue until the end of the week. The entertainment program is the most elaborate ever prepared for a meeting of the association and provides numerous features for the visiting ladies as well as the members of the association. THE ADVOCATE. ADVERTISSEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS. TRY IT. NUMBER XXXI. Archdeacon Criticised FOR CZAR-LIKE MANNER IN WHICH HE PRESIDED OVER COLORED CHURCHMEN. By Prolate, and Inquisitive Brothers Are Given to Understand Their "Butt in" Cards Are Null and Void At Convocation. (Special Correspondence.) Memphis, Tenn., May 10.—Information has just leaked out here that all was not smooth sailing at the recent convocation of colored churchmen held in Nashville. Race consciousness is at work among them and they are not at all satisfied. The Archdeacon, Rev. Father Hildebrand, has come in for a goodly share of criticism and the colored people are not altogether pleased with him as a "guiding star" of their destinies in the Episcopal church. He is a white man. From the reports, he seems to feel it strongly and inclined to make the colored churchmen feel it. He seems to think they must be eternally taught and should never be looked upon as really knowing just when they are right or what to do with themselves. He had a clash with Lawyer Settles at the convocation in Nashville over the introduction of a resolution on the death of Mr. Bosley, a longtime friend of Settles and Napier. The Archdeacon seemed not to want the convocation to pass any memorial resolution concerning the death of Bosley. Some warm words were spoken. Prof. H. L. Keith asked some questions about the disposition of property given by friends of the colored people to the Episcopal church. It was to be used for them. It had been sold. Prof. Keith wanted to know the plans in the matter. He thought the colored people were entitled to know. He inquired concerning the policy of the church in assisting to educate the colored people. The Archdeacon did not seem pleased at his curiosity and wanted to stop the questions. He declared the delegate out of order. Keith said "no" and insisted that he was in order and talking within his rights as a delegate, and member in good standing in the Episcopal church. Wednesday at the concluding session the Rev Father Demby, rector of Emmanuel church, received a rough deal at the hands of the presiding Archdeacon. Father Demby had created the "Guild of One More Soul" and wished to speak to the convocation about the working of the order, its purposes and plans. It had received the endorsement of Bishop Gallor. He began to speak on the subject and was suddenly interrupted by Archdeacon Hildebrand. It was done in an incermonious manner and embarrassed Father Demby. He felt humiliated. He was promised a chance to speak of the Guild at the concluding Missionary meeting at Holy Trinity Church Wednesday night before the reading of the minutes of the convocation. But Archdeacon Hildebraind's memory was bad. He forgot Father Demby, his Guild of One More Soul, the minutes of the good Archdeacon. Then he thought of Demby and the minutes of the convocation but still forgot the "Guild of One More Soul". He called for Demby and the minutes but Father Demby, so it is said, "Heard him not" and the convocation was ended without completing its work. Father Demby is said to have been disgusted at his treatment and many of the communicants felt that he had been mistreated by the way Archdeacon seemed determined to put a muzzle on his earnest efforts to advance the church work among the colored people. Archdeacon Hilderbrand $I_{s}$ a very excellent man in many respects, but he does not understand colored people. He seems to think that he knows them perfectly better than they know themselves. People who are not connected with the Church, but who visited the sessions of the recent Convocation; almost wholly agree that he is woefully deficient as a presiding officer and that his rulings would never be tolerated by an intelligent body of white churchmen. Begins its 9th Session in City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia, Pa., May 10—The ninety-fourth annual session of the Philadelphia Conference of the A. M. E. Church opened this morning at Allen Church. Following a brief address by Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, the conference was organized, and the various committees announced. The closing session will be held next Monday. PAGE TWO. CORRESPONDENCE --- Mrs. J. H. Brown, of Montgomery, was visiting friends here Sunday. W. L. White made a business trip to Camelton, Thursday. Mrs. Archie McKinney, of Montgomery, was the guest Friday of her cousin, Mrs. Wilkins White. S. H. Clark left Thursday for Huntington, as delegate to the Sunday school convention. He returned Saturday, and delivered an excellent report. Mrs. E. J. Booie, Mrs. George McCoy, and Mrs. S. H. Clark, are on the sick list. James Witt and daughter, of Gaulley, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moore. Mrs. William Brown is better at this writing. Masters Le-Roy and Everett Watson, of Montgomery, were Friday guests of their sister, Mrs. H. H. Clark. Madrid Guthrie was the guest Friday of his grandmother, Mrs. Richard Tyler, of Montgomery. Miss Loveel Lewis was visiting her cousins, Miss Ruth Watson, and Mrs Naomi Kennedy, of Montgomery, Saturday and Sunday. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hargrove was burned to the ground Wednesday night. E. P. Frye left Tuesday for Ansted. Wm. Nicks and daughter, Miss Shelvia, worshipped at the Montgomery church. Mrs. S. H. Clark and Mrs. Wm Mickes are preparing for an entertainment for the benefit of the church. Mrs. George Jackson and Mrs. Ole Sanders were shopping in Montgomery, Friday. Rev. I. V. Bryant hold regular services at his church Sunday boring and evening. Among the worshipers were Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, of Hill Top; Mrs. S. E. Marks, of Montgomery; M. E. Johnson and Matilda Parker, of Charleston; Mrs. Mary Johnson, of West Huntington; President Prillerman, of Institute, and Miss Nannie Burroughs. After sermon Rev. Bryant introduced Miss Burroughs, to the congregation. Miss Burroughs is president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, located in Lincoln Heights, D. C., and is doing a great work. Prof. Prillerman addressed the Y. M. C. A. at 3:30 o'clock in the 16th Street Baptist Church. Misses Ethel and Edith Bryant, of Bidwell, have returned to their homes after having spent some time in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Annie Turner, who was called to Hampton, Va.; to attend the funeral of a relative has returned home. Miss Ethel Lewis is indisposed this week. Mrs. M. Cobbs, of 8th Avenue is hostess to the Orline Club this week. Mrs. Bettie Barnett continues ill. Mrs. I. S. Scott is still improving Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lewis, entertained in honor of Mrs. Miles Webb last Sunday. Miss Maud Wanzer was the guest of the Misses Woodes, Sunday. Miss Annestin Johnson is visiting friends in Charleston, this week. G. L. Jackson, of Charleston, visited his parents last Sunday. Misses Mattie Martin and Maggie Woods attended the circus in Charleston last Tuesday. Aquilla Page returned home from Alderson Monday. He was accompanied there by his little daughter, Lena, who will spend the Summer with her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Trice. Miss Lavelia Lewis has returned to the W. V. C. L. after spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lewis. The many friends of Mrs. R. B. Johnson will be pleased to see her out after several week's illness. Mrs. Lizzie Martin visited her mother here Wednesday. Wm. Tate visited his son here last week. Wm. Saunders, who has been ill, much improved. The Montgomery Business League meets in regular session the second and fourth Tuesday in every month. Last Tuesday an interesting session was held. P. H. Shepherd, President was present. After the business was completed Mrs. W. C. Lawrence, and V. M. Willis, served refreshments complimentary to all present. Edward Washington, formerly of this town but recently of Berwind, was instantly killed at the latter place by playing in an open mine with several other children. All escaped except Edward and a cousin whose leg was broken. He was buried here Monday. His remains were escorted to the cemetery by the scholars of the Sunday school and the Rose Buds of the True Reformer Order, of which he was a member. M. D. Buster, T. W. Wade, H. H. Railey, and J. S. Noel, attended the funeral of Attorney M. L. Davis, in Charleston, Sunday. Dr. J. V. Anderson, of Philadelphia, is located here for a time. Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson is able to be up after being sick for several weeks. Mrs. Rachel Brown was hostess to the Ladies Aid Tuesday afternoon. Rev. N. A. Harris was registered DONWOOD HUNTINGTON. KANAWHA CITY. MONTGOMERY. at the Perry House Monday. Mrs. C. W. Watson, S. E. Childs, George Holmes, Ada Wright and Mary Noel have returned from Huntington, where they represented in the Sunday School Convention. Miss Beaulah Morgan, of Columbus, is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Morgan. Mrs. Grace Roten, of Fayetteville, is here visiting her daughter Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson. Mrs. E. C. Rage and children have returned from a week's visit to friends in Charleston. Miss Joewilla Morgan, Student at the West Virginia Institute, spent the week end at home. Mrs. George W. Gough entertained Saturday with a birthday party complimentary to her little daughter, Helen Josephine. Rev. Boston, of Cedar Grove, spent a few hours here last Wednesday. Geo. Stewart has moved his family here from Middleport, O. Mrs. Richard Smith, of Plymouth, was a shopper in Charleston Monday. Rev. T. T. Jackson, of Mason City, preached at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday morning and evening to a large congregation. Homer Phillips delegate to the convention at Huntington last week, returned Saturday and reported to the Sunday School Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Geo. M. C. Kenny and Mrs. Joe Barrett, of Betsey, were shoppers in Bancroft Monday. Mrs. Wm. Mickens and Mrs. Stella Smith, of Plymouth, were here Monday. Master Edward Dickinson made a business trip to Raymond Saturday. George, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, is sick. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Woods spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sawyers were guests of friends in Raymond, Sunday. Ralph McMullen was a caller in Bancroft and Plymouth Sunday. Mr. Bruce, who was hurt a few weeks ago in the Plymouth mines and has been at the Charleston General Hospital has returned and is feeling much better. Mrs. Phillip Shanks, of Plymouth, was a business visitor here Monday. Mrs. Geo. Stewart, of Bancroft, spent Sunday as the guest of Mrs. Elijah Stevens, of Plymouth. Mrs. Edward Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson called on friends in Plymouth Sunday. Mrs. Florence Johnson left Thursday night to spend a few days in Baltimore, Md. Prof. Florence spent Saturday in Fairmont. Walter Howell entertained last week in honor of Miss Honesty, of Zanesville, O., who was the guest of Mrs. Bertena Dalton. Wm. S. Hamilton, of Keyser, was visiting Miss Ollie Turner, Friday. Jacob Small spent Sunday in Meriden. The Shoe Social given at the Warren M. E, church Thursday evening was very successful. A neat sum was realized. Miss Brown of Huntington, arrived in the city Tuesday to spend some time. The rally that was held at the Second Baptist Church Sunday week was very successful. Rev. Robert Jennings, of Warren M. E. Church and Rev. Ford, of Meriden, assisted Rev. Menifee. Rev. C. C. Smith went to Meriden Sunday to fill the stand for Rev. M. D. Willis who was called to Rosemont Sunday. B. P. Beasley has returned from Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. John Strange who have been quite ill, are able to be about again. W. O. Armstrong, of Fairmont, was the week-end guest of friends here. Principal Hughes, of Lincoln School, Wheeling was a visitor at Water Street Street School Friday. Mr. Hughes was enroute to Buckhannon to address the graduates. Theo Wellman, of Pittschow is shaking hands with friends here. Mrs. Carey Williams, of Parkersburg, greatly delighted her hearers in a recital Tuesday night at the A. M. E. church. In the nine numbers, so splendidly rendered, her voice was given full play to portray its brilliancy also pathos and deep emotion or whatever the wish of the composer seemed well interpreted by the singer. It was a treat to Clarksburg to hear Mrs. Williams. Others appearing on the program were Mrs. Davis in a declamation and Miss Eulah Patton in a piano solo. A number were in attendance and the club under whose auspices the musical was given deserves great credit. Thirty candidates are to be immersed Sunday and received into full membership at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Sunday was observed as Tuberculosis Day at Pride A. M. E. Church. A special sermon teeming with information regarding the disease was preached by Rev. S. P. West, Pamphlets concerning the same were distributed. Martin Topsill, Miletua Walker, Ernest and Clarence Dean are sick. BANCROFT GRAFTON... CLARKSBURG. Dr. E. J. Jones spent a part of last week visiting his mother in Dunbar, Pa. Mrs. Hattle Henry left, Friday night for her home in Philadelphia, after spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Thos. Cambric. An epidemic of measles seems to have pervaded the Water Street School, especially in first and second grades. The Dunbar Reading Circle will meet Friday night at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Misses Celeste Johnson and Margaret West, Mrs. Jante Miller attended closing exercises in Buckhannon. INSTITUTE. Byrd Prillerman, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute attended the Baptist Sunday School Convention at Huntington. J. M. Canty and P. H. Payne spent Sunday in Charleston. Miss Nannie Burroughs paid the W. V. C. I. a pleasant, call Monday and delivered an address to the students at 3:00 o'clock. Madame E. Azalia Hackley, the noted singer of Philadelphia, Pa., gave a recital in Hazlewood Assembly Hall Monday evening. Miss Fannie C. Cobb spent a few days in Huntington last week Mrs. C. E. Mitchell gave a birthday party Saturday evening in honor of Helen Jones. Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones spent Saturday and Sunday at Institute, guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mitchell. Miss Hattie Peters was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. B. Prillerman Saturday and Sunday. RONCEVERTE. Mrs. Mary L. Johnson, of Hot Springs, who has been sick at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Debby Terry, for the past week was taken to Hinton Hospital for treatment last Tuesday. Mrs. N. B. Rose is visiting in Charleston. Miss Rosa McVey was the guest of Miss Minnie V. Allen last Wednesday. Wm. Groves, who has been visiting his family at Gap Mills, returned home last Friday. Mrs. H. T. Moore left Monday night to visit friends at Huntington. Chas. Perkins, who attended the Baptist Sunday School convention at Huntington last week, spent Sunday at Thayer visiting relatives and returned home Monday. Rev. Dunable, of Staunton, and Rev. Roane, of White Sulphur, were here on Monday. Albert Proctor, who has been sick for the past month, is able to be out again. A large crowd of our citizens attended commencement at Lewisburg last Thursday night. Sunday was rally day at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Reed filled his usual appointment. A good collection was taken up. Mrs. Mary J. Brinkley entertained the Improvement Club last week. ELKINS. James Jones left for Weston Sunday. It is reported he will be here Thursday accompanied by a bride. Rev. N. Fields and family moved to Roanoke, Virginia, Friday. Jane White and Anna Hall arrived from Rock Hill, South Carolina, Saturday. Alice Brown has opened a hair shop and is doing well. The entertainment given by the Court of Calanthe, Saturday evening was a success. In the river Sunday at noon Rev. F. H. Alleyne administered the sacrament of baptism, many spectators were present. Rev. Davis was called to the Baptist church as pastor. Jesse Mills arrived from Chicago Sunday, and is employed here. The base ball club will give an entertainment at the residence of Walter Rollands, Wednesday evening. Belle Fletcher was called to Beverly Sunday on account of her sister Mrs. Tibbs being very sick. Florence Green left for Taylor, Sunday. MARTINSBURG. Prof. F. R. Ramer, Mr. and Mrs. James Hulton and Rev. S. M. Beane attended the Epworth League Calient meeting Stanton District last Thursday in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Lonzo Bird, nee Evans, of Boston, Mass., passed through Martin'sburg Saturday en route to Harper's Ferry, where she will spend the summer. The remainder of the family will follow soon. Mrs. Lizzie Spears, a highly respected woman of this city, was buried Wednesday, May 3rd. Rev. G. H. Carter officiating, assisted by Rev. S. W. Beane. Sarah, the infant daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Runner, died Friday night, after a short illness. Rev. J. H. Hancock, occupied the pulpit of Dudley F. B. Church Sunday. Harry Clyde spent a few hours in Berkeley Springs Sunday. James Scott, of Storer College, visited his parents here Saturday and Sunday. Mt. Zion M. E. church was the reception of seven. "Tunston Electric Lights" from Mr. George L. Moxley. John, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hook, is critically ill at the City Hospital, suffering from blood poisoning. Charles Marshall attended the closing of the public school at Nipetown. Friday and rendered several musical selections. The monthly communion was administered at Mt. Zion M. 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John Richardson, from the Eastern shore of Maryland has been called home on the account of serious illness of his father. Henry Hopewell is building three new houses on W. Henry St. Miss Edena Roberts, one of the teachers of the city schools visited her parents at Middleway Saturday and Sunday. FAYETTEVILLE Miss Stella Haynes was in town Friday. Little Harvey Haynes has returned to the home of Mrg. Bolden again. The W. C. T. U. held its regular program Sunday morning. Among those that attended the convention in Huntington last week were Rev. C. N. Harris, Mrs. Willis and Rebecca Rotan, the latter being the delegate. The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Harvey Pierce next Friday. Mrs. G. D. Rotan is visiting her daughter Mrs. Wilkerson, at Montgomery. J. R. Vias is visiting his parents in Virginia. J. M. Ellis was in town on business last week. Miss Lillian Cosby has returned from Huntington, where she went to attend the Sunday school convention. D. S. and Sandy Saunders and Jessie Lemons were calling on friends at Boomer, Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Bee Cross and daughters, Misses Helen and Janette, of Montgomery, were visiting friends here Sunday. R. J. Hayden and daughter, Miss Nellie, were visiting in Montgomery, Sunday. Wm. Whiting was in Montgomery on business last week. T. W. Wade went to Charleston Sunday to attend a funeral Mrs. Viola Saunders was shopping in Montgomery Saturday. Rev. Wm. Jackson was in town last week and preached for us. THE ADVOCATE Sunday night. EAGLE Regular Subscription Price $3,000 a Year Rev. F. R. Robertson, of Loudon, was in town Monday. Mrs. Eva B. Russ met with the Ladies' Improvement League, of Montgomery, last week at the home of Mrs. Willie Miller, of Crescent Heights. Mrs. Jack Smith is able to sit up after a long illness. James Russ entertained a few friends Sunday afternoon. Miss Beulah Saunders, of Montgomery, was visiting her sister, Miss Willia Whiting, Sunday. PLAN REPUBLICAN LEAGUE Colored Voters Hope to Make Administration Republican Clubs Nation-wide in Scope. Washington, D. C., May 5.—The local members of the Administration Republican Clubs of the United States, a colored organization standing for Republican national supremacy, decided at a meeting last evening to hold a public mass meeting in this city on May 15 to further the plan for the big convention to be held here next December. There is to be a meeting each month here, but the committeemen in the several States are not to be required to come here before the December convention except to attend an executive session of the committee. President James W. Poe announced the following national executive committee: Dr. W. D. Clinton, Pennsylvania; C. L. Smith, District of Columbia; Edwail P. Harper, Michigan; Attorney E. P. Blakemore, Kansas; Editor J. L. Jones, Ohio; Bank President, J. J. Scott, Tennessee; Rev. E. B. Gordon, Massachusetts; Rev. W. Allen, Maryland; L. M. Brown, New Jersey; Dr. G. W Hayman, Arkansas; Editor M. O. Lee, Georgia; William H. Jones, North Carolina; James H. Virgin, Vermont; Editor C. W. Allen, Alabama; A. W. Titus, Kentucky; Frank J. Loper, Colorado; Charles Banks, Mississippi; Aaron Brown Florida; J. W. Teal, Illinois; Frank Reese, Louisiana; Floyd Ross, Missouri; Frank W. Jackson, Rhode Island; Charles Scott, New York; State Librarian, J. C. Gilmer, West Virginia, and Louis Tyree, Virginia. OCCUPY AGUA PRIETA Agua Prieta, May 11—The advance guard of Giron's revolutionary force took possession of Agua Prieta today. BAUER M FISH CO TO 30 CAPIT Yeal, Mutton, North Pork Saus OUR OWN MAKE. our machine a s and B RS, FISH, PO qualities in all th kinds of THE BAUER MEAT & FISH CO. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese We want your pat complete stock iu can get it when I. E. 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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. Rev. L. V. Bryant preached for the people of Macedonia Sunday morning, but was at home with his people Sunday evening. Rev. S. R. Thurston, preached the Thanksgiving sermon to the Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calanthe Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist church. The rendition of the program was excellent. Both lodges had turned out in full. Mrs. Lou Munroe is sick. ST. ALBANS HUNTINGTON THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1911. ER MEAT H CO. CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, k Sausage N MAKE. achine sliced nd Bacon SH, POULTRY in all the popular s of ronage for we have in our lines and you you want more. TO ICHOLS THE TASTES LIKE MORE or in Brick WHAT IS IT? Ten and twenty year combination distribution certificate of membership as devised by the American Workmen Fraternal Insurance Company, of Washington, D.C., one of the most liberal, strongest and reliable fraternal institutions in the field. For further particulars see D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Va. Office: Room 2, K. of P. Bldg. Charleston, W. Va. 100 AGENTS WANTED. The Arka Supper given last evening for the benefit of the Sunday School under the management of Miss Eva Taylor was a success. Mrs. Betty Barnett continues ill at her home on 9th Ave. The Orion Club gave a waffle supper Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Maggie Anderson's which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. J. S. Scott is still improving. DO GHOST HAUNT SWAMPS? No. Never. Its foolish to fear a fancied evil, when there are real and deadly perils to guard against in swamps and marshes, bayous, and lowlands. These are the malaria germs that cause ague, chills and fever, weakness, aches in the bones and muscles and many induce deadly typhoid. But Electric Bitters destroys and casts out these vicious germs from the blood. "Three bottles drove all the malaria from my system," wrote Wm. Fretwell, of Lucama, N. C., "and I've had fine health ever since." Use this safe, sure remedy only 50c at all drugstores. 5-4-4t. To Churches and Dealers Both Phones BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA On the main line of the N. & W. R. R., and easy of access from all points of the Virginian Healthful location, the very best of school comfort, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student Societies and a strong, earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses, also courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal At the Nation's Capitol At the Nation's Capitol THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1911. BLUEFIEL On the r easy of a Healthful comfort, a way of Lif cieties and Regular N also cours and Laun FREE BOO BOARD, F ROOMS $8 A Model C Graduates cience in t regular w For Further At the Nati Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, May 10—Zionites are jubilant over another big triumph scored in Philadelphia by Rev. J. S. Jackson, D. D., the energetic financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion church. Through Mr. Frank H. Tuff, cashier of the American Bank of Philadelphia, and one of the leading laymen of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Jackson has arranged for Bishop J. S. Caldwell to preach at St. Luke's M. E. church, Broad and Jackson streets, Philadelphia, Sunday morning, May 28. Following this, Bishop Walters is to lecture at the same place on May 2, and Dr. John C. Dancy will speak on the 30, both to receive liberal compensation, St. Luke's is one of the largest and wealthiest churches in the city, and in bringing about this happy consummation, Dr. Jackson gives renewed evidence of his powerful influence and wide awake zeal in pushing forward the cause of his beloved Zion. Miss Marie C. James' Song Recital. The "song recital" at People's Congregational Church last Friday evening by Miss Marie C. James, Washington's favorite mezzo-contra, wa$ a delightful treat to the lovers of the capital. The program was composed of individual songs, oratorio and operatic selections, which gave ample opportunity for a display of the wild range and higher cultivation of her splendid, versatile voice. Miss James was at her best in the aria from "La Favorita," sung by request of the "Book-Lovers," and her interpreation of the descriptive work in "When the Roses Bloom, etc," was so effective as to call forth long and continued applause. That Miss James lived up to her reputation as a solist was the consensus of opinion of the large and appreciative gathering of music-lovers that filled the auditorium. Miss James is a native Washingtonian, an efficient teacher of music in our public schools, and is graduate of the Washington College of Music, being the only colored person to hold a diploma from that high grade' institution. She has done special work under private tutors in both Boston and New York. Her voice and artistic execution have been warmly praised by such capable critics as Prof. Emile E. Mori and Mr. Sidney Lloyd Wrightson. Miss James was able supported by Mr. Felix Fowler Weir, violinist, Mr. Webb, flute soloist; Miss Mary D. Europe, pianist, and Miss Abby L. Williams, accompanist. The management, inspired by the charming personality of Mrs. Linnie Wayne Mourn wife of Prof. L. B. Moor, gave the recital a tone of good cheer, and is to be highly complimented for having planned and carried out so successful an evening's entertainment. The annual session of the Philadelphia and Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Zion church is to be held at the Metropolitan Wesley Zion church, beginning Wednesday, May 27. Bishop Alexander Walters will preside. It is expected that President Taft will formally welcome the body and that other addresses of welcome will be delivered by Hon. SITUATED AT FIELD, WEST VILLE main line of the N. & W. R. access from all points of the V location, the very best and excellent advantage library, Laboratories, St a strong, earnest Fai Normal and Academic uses in Music, Sewing dering: BOOKS TO NORMAL MUSEL, LIGHT AND F 3.00 PER MONTH. Graded School in which are given the neces teaching before begin ork. Other Information Address the R. P. SIMM on's Capitol Champ Clarke, Speaker of the House of Representatives; Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court; Hon. John C. Dancy and other local ministers. A number of the general officers of the connection will be in attendance, including Finacial Secretary, Dr. J. S. Jackson, Dr. W. H. Coffey, of the church extension board Editor C. C. Clement and others. The conference bids fair to be a notable gathering. Colored Y. M. C. A. to Get $25,000. Through the intervention of President Taft, Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago millionaire, has been finally persuaded to allow the colored branch of the Y. M. C. A. to be included as a beneficiary in his standing offer of $25,000 to any colored Y. M. C. A. which will raise $75,000 on a $100,000 building. Secretaries J. E. Moorland and L. E. Johnson worked like Trojans to get it under this clause, and with the aid of the President, the last word on the subject was "yes." In order however, to secure this donation, the branch must raise $15,000 in sixty days. Already $60,000 have been collected through rallies, following John D. Rockefeller's original gift of $25,000. The management is confident of its ability to raise the $15,000. At last Sunday's meeting at the Howard Theater, Mrs. John Hay, wife of the former Secretary of State subscribed $1,000 of this amount, and Mr. W. A. Slater gave a like sum. President Taft was to have been in attendance to give impetus to the movement, but on account of the pressure of the Mexican situation did not deem it advisable to leave the White House, during the afternoon, with a flood of telegrams pouring in. Planning "Bumps" the Negro will Not Get. The Negro is to get his "bumps" in the 62d Congress—if certain bourbons are permitted to have their way. One Byrd, of Mississippi, has a bill pending, designed to make it a crime for whites, Negroes and Mongolians to intermarry in the District of Columbia; one Clark, of Florida, has a measure providing for "jim crow" street cars in the District; Hardwick, of Georgia, wants the 14th and 15th Amendments abrogated; and Roddenburg, of Mississippi, will endeavor to restrict the House restaurant to white patrons. None of the bills will be passed. The presentation of them is a bid on the part of these "cheap skates" for the favor of the "red necks" and "hill billies" at home in the clay-eating districts of Columbia. Bombard Offered by Bryant. Ira T. Bryant has received assurance of a very generous support for the host of business manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern at Philadelphia. The leaders of the church are particularly favorable to accepting an offer that will give them an expert printer at the head of both the Sunday School Union at Nashville and the Book Concern at Philadelphia for the salary of one place, coupled with the agreement to keep the connection supplied with literature, publish the Christian Recorder regularly and wipe out the debt of $13,000 or so in a single quadrenium. This is a bargain, "sure nuff!" Mr. Bryant has redeemed all of his promises at Nashville. Why not try him with the Philadelphia Book Concern? There's no earthly way for the church to loose. Baltimoreans Know how to "Do Things." Your correspondent was in Baltimore last Friday. He was greatly impressed with the magnificent equipment of the Afro-American Ledger and the evidences of systematic management throughout the office, press room and composing rooms of the establishment. The big cylinder press and the rapid-fire folding machine looked like "business" with a capital "B". The building is a comodious structure at the intersection of Eutaw street and Druid Hill Avenue, overlooking four prominent thouroughtares along which there is a constant stream of travel. The location is ideal. The colored people of Baltimore should give Mr. J. H] Murphy and his competent staff a liberal support, and open the way to even larger opportunities. We were not a little surprised to hear Mr. Murphy complain of the difficulty he had in securing as many skilled helpers as he needed. This should not be, in a city that has such a large and intelligent colored population as the Maryland Metropolis. At night we attended the song recital given by that "empress of melody," Mme. Anita Patti Brown, assisted by Mme. Estella Majors, M.r. Nelson Tunstall, Mr. T. Henderson Kerr and Prof. John W. Brown, who directed the Mendelssohn Choral Society. Mme. Brown as a coloratura soprano has no superior in the race and should be at the head of a standard opera company. The new Bethel A. M. E. Church is a "dream." The Methodist brethren who arranged this deal knew as much about business as they did about religion. Orators will Make the Eagle Scream Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, is to deliver the commencement address May 25th for Dr. J. E. Shepard at the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., and Judge Robert H. Terrell. ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAYS "do not worry, eat three meals a day, say your prayers and be of good courage." .Maybe there are other things that your special case requires to make you happy. You will do yourself justice to have your clothes tailored to order at T. W. Hale Tailoring Co. All work made by New York Tailors. Pants $2.75 a leg, seats free. 428 State St. THE ADVOCATE of the Municipal Court, is to perform a like service on the same day for Dr. Washington at Tuskegee Institute. Both of those representative schools are certain to be admirably served. Former Recorder John C. Dancy is booked for Louisville early in June and Assistant Attorney General W. H. Lewis goes to points in Virginia and Arkansas the latter part of this month. News in Brief. MMs. Anita Patti Brown, Mme Estella Majors, Estella Arnold, Mrs. E. H. Morris and Miss Helen Jackson and mother, all charming Chicagoans, have been royally entertained by the cream of Washington society during their visits here recently. Former Register W. T. Vernon was called to Kansas Saturday by the serious illness of his aged mother. Editor William Monroe Trotter, of the Boston Guardian, recently addressed Bethel Literary Society on "The Caste of Color," in which he inveighed strongly against all forms of "jim crowism," segregation, class distinctions and discriminatons in public places, based on race or color, denouncing them as barbarous, un-Christian, un-American. He urged the colored people to continue to resist race separation and to appeal to the courts at every possible opportunity to punish violations of the Negro's constitutional rights. Somebody named Manning, said to be from Alabama, also spoke. A large audience was present. The annual drill of the High school cadets will be held on the campus of Howard University Friday, May 19. Six companies will compete. The commencements of the M Street High School and the Armstrong Manual Training School will be held on the afternoons of June 16 and 17 at the Howard Theater, and the Normal School students will graduate in the Assembly Hall of the Sumner Building. Miss Florine M. Tyson, the affable acting manager and treasurer of the new Howard Theater, $ _{15} $ "at home" to her friends at her beautiful new residence, 914 T street northwest. Announcement is made that Lieut. John E. Green, U. S. A., military instructor at Wilberforce University, will be one of the judges for the drill of the High school Cadets' battalion on the 19th. He will be assisted by two officers selected from the First Separate Battalion, District National Guard. The New York delegation, which came down last week to enlist the aid of President Taft, Secretary of War Dickinson, and others in their effort to have established a colored regiment of the National Guard of the State of New York, was well pleased with the cordiality with which they were received by all. The President and Secretary of War agreed readily to help in every possible way and wished them success. Ex-Senator Charles Dick, of Ohio, Chairman James Hay, of the Committee on Military Affairs, and others likewise promised assistance. The delegation included Attorney J. Frank Wheaton, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks and President of the Equity Congress of New York City; D. E. Tobias, J. C. Thomas and A. C. Howard, three of New York's most substantial men of business. They were reinforced here by Mayor C. W. Fillmore, of Ohio and R. L. Middleton, a leading undertaker of the District. As there is a standing appropriation for eighteen regiments and only sixteen are in existence, the colored people of New York ought to be entitled to at least one regiment out of the eighteen. Miss Susie Hamilton is a member of the stenographic force of Congressman C. Bascom Slemp, of the ninth district of Virginia. Rev. James H. Lee celebrated his twenty-fifth anniversary as pastor of the Third Baptist Church last week. Assistant Superintendent R. C. Bruce is to establish a vocational training school in the new trades department of the Cardozo School. John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church has an individual communion service, thanks to the activity of the Altar Guill of that church. Bishop and Mrs. Walters will be the guest of Mrs. Ida V. Smith during the sitting of the B. and P. Conference next week. Mr. C. W. Harris, of the editorial staff of the Amsterdam News, of New York City, will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson. The Mu-So-Lit Club appropriately observed the anniversary of the birth of Paul Laurance Dunbar at True Reformers' Hall Tuesday evening. A touching eulogy was delivered by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University. Many handsomely-gowned ladies were present at this function. Among those who sent letters of regret, to the banquet given in honor of Register J. C. Napier were President Taft, Supreme Justice H. H. Lurton, Secretary of War J. M. Dickinson, Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh, Dr. Booker T. Washington, J. T. Settle, of Memphis, Tenn., Dr. R. F. Boyd and Dr. F. A. Stewart, of Nashville, Tenn., W. E. Mollison, of Vicksburg, Miss C. W. Anderson, of New York, and Dr. W. P. Thirkield, of Howard University. Hon. Victor L. Berger, the only Socialist member of Congress, addressed the Interdenomination Bible College at Lincoln Temple Monday evening on "Some Social Aspects of the Question." Prof Jesse Lawson is president of the Bible College. Attorney John W. Patterson, convicted some time ago on a charge of embezzling insurance money belonging to a client, was sentenced by Justice Wright in Criminal Court, No. 1, to serve four years in the penitentiary. Mr. Patterson noted an appeal and gave bond for $1,500, with Aaron J. Gaskins as surety. James W. Gray, the veteran caterer, proprietor of "Gray's," made famous by the prominent political, social and traveling factors that made the place their headquarters, may retire from business if he can dispose of his interests at a figure that will justify a sale. The stand is one of the best in the country. Mr. Gray will be missed, for ne and his establishment are landmarks of the Washington that was, as well as ornaments to the Washington that is. Joseph E. Johnson, stenographer, Harry Neal, Harry Parker and the other attaches of the House of representatives, are still on the job at their usual stands in the Capitol. The exercises of the Howard Alumni Association will be held on the University campus Tuesday, May 30. The smaller offices now occupied by Register J. C. Napier in the Treasury Building are only a temporary arrangement, pending the reorganization of his division and the completion of the redecorating and furnishing of the rooms that he is to have permanently. The "calamity howlers" howled too soon in their alleged "defense", of Mr. Napier. The Register is amply able to take care of himself, if anyone tries to impose upon him. President W. P. Thirkield denies the statement that there was any studied effort on the part of the authorities of Howard University to persuade the Board of Education to select the grounds adjoining the college campus as a site for the new M Street High School. The new school is to be on First street between N and O streets northwest, and the president of Howard University makes it plain that he has never tried to have it located anywhere else. In all the recent school flurries, started by some fussy inconsequentiality, Dr. Thirkield has been consistently upheld by his associates at the University and sustained by the people at large. The Young Men's Republican Club of the District of Columbia, an auxiliary of the Administration Republican Clubs of the United States, has nominated as its ticket for 1912: President, William Howard Taft, of Ohio; for Vice-president, Frederick A. Powers, of Maine. TUSKEEGEE COMMENCEMENT. Special Features. The annual Commencement Exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, will begin on Sunday, May 21st, with the delivery of the Commencement Sermon by Bishop John C. Kilog, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. 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SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months $0.50 Six months 1.00 One year 1.50 THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1911. WHAT ABOUT THE MONUMENTS. Over three years have elapsed since the Gorm Reaper cut the thread for Samuel W. Starks and ended in its prime, at the height of its usefulness, a life of which the race in the State and Nation felt proud and many pledged themselves to perpetuate in bronze or marble. Seventeen months after all that was mortal of Starks had been consigned to mother earth, death aimed its unerring dart at another of West Virginia's most prominent and successful forces for light and leading and the soul of J. McHenry Jones, educator, orator and fraternal society leader, passed from time unto eternity. Again a mourning people resolved that they could not more fittingly express the esteem in which the dead was held than by erecting a memorial as permanent as sculptor could make it in stone or metal. What about these monuments? Last August the Knights of Pythias reported the completion of its Starks Monument Fund to which each of its 2,645 members had contributed one dollar. A commission was appointed, and there the public records end. The Grtnd United Order of Odd Fellows, individuals and lodges, it was reported at the time when the bitterness of their grief was still upon them, contributed in various amounts to a fund for the erection of a monument to J. McHenry Jones, their lamented brother. The Rev, E. P. Jones, of Mississippi, was announced as the treasurer for the fund, and there the public records ends. The Advocate's recital of these facts is not intended to create suspicion as to the present security of these funds or their final disposition in the proper manner, but it would remind those in charge that time is flying, that the memory of man is short. If there are any reasons why the erection of these monuments should be longer deferred, the people should know them. If there are no reasons, why delay longer? THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINSON. Colonel Thomas Wentworth Higginson is dead! To him who looks down the dim vista of by-gone years and calls up the shadows which memory produces, or casts his eyes through the list of characters wilt, indelibly upon history's pages, the name of Thomas Wentworth Higginson wilt loom up large. He was almost the last of that New England coterie included such famous men as Longfellow, Whittier, Helmes, Emerson and Lowell. His activity in the cause of the abolition of slavery was contemporary with and no less zealous than that of Garrison, Wendell Phillips, Edward Everett Hale and Julia Ward Howe. The years following the Civil War in which he commanded a regiment of Negro soldiers, brought to him many honors, but all these are insignificant compared with the reverence in which he was held by the freedmen for his anti-slavery work and later efforts to ameliorate their conditions. In no less esteem was he held by their descendants who knew of his efforts to push back the rising tide of race hatred again threatening to envelope the country. Unlike many of his comrades in arms who went with him through the same mill and were stamped with the same seal, Col. Higginson was ever full weight and rung true on all questions affecting the rights of man. He was not among those willing to surrender the hard earned fruits of war for the sake of policy. He would not sit with mouth shut when Tillman and Vardaman were raging through the land criticising the logical results of the North's victory, but with clarion voice and trenchant pen demanded for all men, white and black, rich and poor an equal opportunity in the enjoyment of life, liberty and the pursuits of happiness. In the passing of Col. Higginson the Negro loses an able loyal friend, one like whom there are alarmingly few, though the need is great. But he fought the fight, he kept the faith and has finished the course. Peace to his ashes, rest to his soul. MODERN PILGRIM FATHERS. The independent, one of the few magazines of national influence which have not yielded to popular prejudices nor lost sight of ancient "Oklahoma race legislation is driving out of the State a multitude of its Negroes who are fleeing to Canada. They do not like "Jim Crow" coach and depot laws, the separate school laws and the restrictions on their voting. The first party of emigrants consisted of about 500 Negroes, and 5,000 are going in the second party. Where is the statesmanship of such legislation. Where indeed? That's just what the Negro has been asking himself the past twenty years, and, failing to receive an answer, he is removing his lares and penacles to more congenial climes. The folly of their course may appear to the whites of the South at some time in the dim, distant future. When? No man knows, but until there is a rift in the clouds would it be surprising if this emigration should continue? MOTHER'S DAY. A proclamation by Governor Glasscoe sets apart Sunday next as Mother's Day, a day on which to show "the high regard in which we hold the noblest, purest and tenderest on all love—a mother's. To show our appreciation of this great love, and to pay just tribute to our Mothers." The proclamation strikes a responsive chord in the hearts of all. Compliance with it entails no qualification of party, color, creed nor condition. Neither goes age any sex debar from participation. If you can not attend church Sunday and are unable to wear a carnation, you can still pay tribute to your mother, living or dead, by realizing her many acts of kindness and self-sacrifice, and resolving to gladden some heart even if your action is confined to a kind word. The attention of the Carnegie Hero Commission is called to the remarkable act of Dr. Furnish who is said to have voluntarily resigned a $10,000 government beeth. Or would a commission to inquire into his sanity be more appropriate? Better wait a week or two longer before you take them off. INTERESTING PROGRAM Is arranged for Fifth Annual Session of the West Virginia Medical Society. Of interest both to the profession and the laity is the program for the fifth annual session of the West Virginia Medical Society which meets at Bluefield June 1st and 2nd. The first session will be held at 1:00 p.m. June 1st when the president will read his annual address. Papers will be read by Dr. E. W. Lomax on "Auto Intoxication" Dr. Jas. A. Hopkins, "Lobor Pneumonia—Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment", and Dr. W. C. Lawrence, "Ascites". The program in full for the second days is: Friday Morning, 10:30 o'clock. Paper—Surgery and Clinical Surgical Demonstration—Dr. R. C. Harrison, Kimball Paper—Gastric Ulcer—Dr. J. W. Shelleroff, Parkersburg, Paper—Scarlatina—Diagnosis and Treatment—Dr. W. A. Holley Bramwell. APPOINTMENT PLEASES. Watkins as Assistant Corporation Gives General satisfaction. In Chicago, Wichita, and Los Angeles. Chicago Where he Practices Law, Cicago, Ill. May 10—Among the many appointments which the colored people have either gotten or will get under the administration of Mayor Carter Harrison none has given the general satisfaction to the race here as has the appointment of S. A. T. Watkins as an assistant corporation counsel. Mr. Watkins was born in Memphis, Tenn., January 25, 1869. He was graduated from the Lemoyne institute in 1888. He began the study of law two years later and was admitted to the Tennessee bar. The following year was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of that State. He has lived in this city since 1898 and is regarded as one of the most successful attorneys in the city. During a previous administration of Mayor Harrison he served as assistant prosecuting attorney. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias and is the supreme attorney for the larger wing of the order. Colored Company is Formed to Manufacture cleaning Device. St. Louis, Mo. May 10—This city boasts of an enterprise that may revolutionize the old methods in cleaning public buildings, garages and stables. The new concern is known as the Hydro-Brush Manufacturing Company and its purpose is to put the Billups Hydro-Serubber on the market. This device, the invention of a colored man, both waters and sweeps a floor at the same time, and is regarded as a great labor saver. The company formed to push the invention is headed by colored men. ADVERTISE IN THE ADVOCATE Charleston Mme. Hackley at Garnett.—Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, generally regarded as the possessor of the best trained soprano voice among the colored people, spent a few hours here Monday, en route to institute from Richmond, Va. Mme. Hackley visited the Garnett school where she gave a brief demonstration of voice culture to the scholars of the higher grades. Her singing was a revelation to both teachers and scholars and her talk was greatly enjoyed by all. May Fair Begins Friday.—The King's Daughters are making extensive preparations for the opening entertainment of the May Fair at the First Baptist church, Friday night. A play, "Aunt Jerusha's Misake," will be presented by some of the best amateur talent of West Charleston. Old Citizen Dies.—The funeral of Albert Clark, aged 60 years, who died Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Mitchell, Sunday, was held Tuesday at the First Baptist church, of which he was a member. Mr. Clark, who had been working at Pittsburg the past three or four years, returned to the city the middle of the week suffering with the disease of which he died. The Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows accompanied the remains to the cemetery. Will Reside at Richmond.—Mr. Junius Mason and Mrs. Mary Lewis will be married Thursday evening at the bride's residence on Bullitt St. by Rev. B. R. Reed. They will leave for Richmond, Va., where they will reside. Funeral Largely Attended.—The funeral of Martin L. Davis, a former resident of this city, who died at Keystone, was held at Simpson M. E. Church, Sunday afternoon and attended by a large number of out of town members of the Masonic fraternity, in which the decedent had held several high offices. M. T. Whittico, Keystone; A. P. Straughter Hinton; H. H. Railey, J. S. Noel and Mathew Buster of Montgomery, were among the more prominent visitors who come to pay their last respects. Mrs. Simpson Honor Guest.—Miss Virginia Gilmer very delightfully entertained at whist Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Anna F Davis in honor of Mrs. Bessie Simpson, of Parkersburg. Three tables were in play and Miss Hazel Lucas won the first prize, Mrs. Simpson the visitors prize and Miss Lucinda Williams the booby. Ices, Cake, Minte Almonds and punch were served at the close of the games. Those playing were: Mésdames Bessie Simpson, M. A. Viney, Chris Campbell Beulah Morris, R. H. Thomas, Mabe Simpson, Russell Forney, B. P Brownley, Robert Hamlin, Mrs. Chas Stephenson, Misses Lucinda Williams Hazel Lucas, Cornelia Davis, Esther Fulks and Virginia Gilmer. Grim Harper Still Busy.—Walter Clair died Monday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs Mary Whitlock, at the age of twenty-seven years. The funeral services were conducted at the house Wednesday afternoon and interment was made at Spring Hill cemetery. Methodist Church Societies.—The Thursday night Aid will meet with Mrs. Eliza Dickerson, Bibby St., this evening. Mrs. Mabel Phillips, 1110 2-Virginia street will entertain the Willing Workers at the same time. The Lifters are with Mrs. Pennell West Charleston, Tuesday night, and the Friday night Aid meets at the church. Mothers. Day at. Simpson. —Mother's Day will be observed at Simpson M. E. church at 11 o'clock Sunday, when the pastor will deliver a special sermon in keeping with the occasion. To this and the other services of the day the public is cordially invited. Monday night the leader and stewards will meet at the church and finish all business prior to the meeting of the First Quarterly conference. Friday night of next week at which the presiding elder will be present. He will preach Sunday, the 21st. Miss Burroughs at Baptist Church. —Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the Training School for Girls, Washington, D. C., and secretary of the Baptist Woman's National Convention, spoke to a large congregation at the First Baptist church, Sunday night. Miss Burroughs is a forceful speaker on practical subjects and her efforts at racial uplift have made her a national character. Her talk here Sunday night was heard by an appreciative audience and should be productive of good. Personals and Locals. Mr. and Mrs. McWilliams, of Zanesville, O., are in the city for an indefinite stay and are located at Hotel Brown. The Ladie's Art and Embroidery club will meet with Mrs. Edward Humbles, Sentz St., Tuesday of next week. Mrs. Clara Jarrett left Wednesday for Columbus to attend the wedding of her niece. Mrs. M. O. Mitchell attended the Baptist Sunday school convention at Huntington, last week. The Junior Athletic club met with Julius Thomas, Donnally street Tuesday evening. The host served refreshments. Mrs. Edward Tuck is able to be out after several weeks' illness. Transformation tapes, switches, THE ADVOCATE braids, bangs, and puffs at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol St. Mrs. Rebecca Penn, of Rendville, O., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. Dorsey, at Institute, is ill at the home of Mrs. G. E. Wauer, Donnally St. Mrs. Lee White is slowly improving. Mrs. Chas. Wilkins and son arrived in the city Monday for permanent residence. Walter Penn, of Rendville, is here on account of his mother's illness. Dr. Edward Turner has returned to the city from Meharry Medical College, of Nashville, Tenn., where he completed a course in pharmacy. The Home Makers Club, of Institute will render a play entitled "Aunt Matilda's Birthday Party" at the Garnett school Thursday evening for the benefit of the Anti-tuberculosis League. The Improvement League will meet with Miss Ida King, Bradford street, Friday. Miss Lucinda Williams entertained the Priscillas Wednesday evening at her home on Shrewsbury St. Mrs. Anna Fulks Davis spent the latter part of last week in Huntington the guest of Mrs. C. H. Payne Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Lowry are the proud parents of a fine son which arrived Saturday. Miss Rhoda Wilson spent the week end in St. Albants. Furniss Resigns (Continued from page one.) ever Dr. Furniss and his estimable wife may go, they will be valuable additions to the social life of the community, and will meet with a warm welcome. Who Will the New Minister Be? Of course, speculation is rife as to who will succeed Dr. Furniss at Portau-Prince. The horizon is being swept vigorously for available timber. There are those who point to Charles W. Anderson, of New York, as the most likely man. He is polished, affable and experienced in the ways of political life. He is a linguist and has had much to do with looking after the welfare of Haitians who come to New York. Ralph W. Tyler is mentioned. He stands well with the administration. He has been regarded as the dean of the erstwhile "Black Cabinet," and is invariably consulted upon all matters affecting the interests, official and otherwise, of the colored people of the country. The fact that Mr. Tyler's first four years as Auditor for the Navy Department expire in June may or may not cut a figure in the calculations of the White House. When it was rumored two years ago that Dr. Furniss might resign it is said that Mr. Tyler was considered for the place, but declined absolutely to be a candidate for any berth held by a colored man. Now that the place is open, it is not possible that Mr. Tyler may see things in a different light? His friends think so. The Washington Post of Monday morning brings out the name of former Register W. T. Vernon, and the intimation is given that as the eloquent Kansan is without an assignment at this time, through a combination of illness and political exigencies beyond his control, this opportunity might be seized to recognize his effective party service. Dr. Veronion is out of the city. Emmett J. Scott looms up as a prime favorite in view of the forecasters, and there is a feeling that he would be just the man for the place, as he is a natural diplomat, plus a long and exact training at Tuskegee Institute, the best school in the world to learn how and when to do things and how and when not to do them. Another guess is. Albert S. White, of Kentucky, for whom the President is said to want to do something, since the Librarian plum went elsewhere. John C. Dancy is another good man, an indefeitable worker for the party and who deserves well at the hands of the administration. It is not believed the mission will go abegging for want of patriotic Afro-Americans to fill Dr. Furniss' patent leather brogans at Portau-Prince. is there not a 'good Indiana man whom they will fit?' Ministers to Haiti. Thus far there have been seven colored ministers to Haiti, namely; Rev. E. D. Bassett, of Pennsylvania; John M. Langston, of Virginia; John E. W. Thompson of New York; Frederick Douglass, of New York and the District of Columbia; John S. Durham, of Indiana, George E. Williams, of Ohio, was nominated several years ago for the place, but failed of confirmation. During Cleveland's second term Henry M. Smythe, a white man, served as Minister to Haiti. All have been men of high character, brilliant attainments and impressive personality. SUNDAY TO BE RED LETTER DAY Among Georgia Odd Fellows When They Expect To Complete Contributions To Voluntary $100,000 Fund. Atlanta, Ga. May 11—The coming Sunday will be a red-letter among Georgia Odd Fellows for they expect to complete their voluntary fund of $100,000, necessary to erect an imposing State headquarters in this city. Following a parade of the uniformed rank, the lodges and the households, the members of the order will assemble in the Turner auditorium, where Bishop R. S. Williams, of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, will preach the annual Thanksgiving services and Dr. W. F. 250 Students registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute in the Fall term of 1910. Ten States and Africa were represented. WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE Is the largest and best equipped school in the state for the education of the Negro Youths. 14 courses offered. The school is in the most flourishing Negro community in the state. Healthful climate. No Saloons. For further information address BYRD PRILLERMAN, Pres. Institute, West Virginia Penn will deliver an oration. Rev. Dr. E. V. Lee, president of Morris Brown College, will be the master of ceremonies. A monster rally in the interest of the big rally will be held at the Friendship Baptist Church Monday night, and it is expected that the fund will be then largely augmented. Dr. H. R. Butler, grand master for Georgia, will preside. True Reformers Show They Can "Come Back" Ban is Lifted by Insurance Commissioner and Order is Allowed to Resume Business, Holmes Promising to Clean Out the Grafters. Richmond, Va., May 8—Throughout the country where there is a True Reformer, there is great rejoicing because of the ban being lifted by the insurance commissioner of Virginia allowing the organization to do business as before. That the Negro has the ability to conserve his varied interest in a movement reflecting credit upon the race and at the same time is a "native ideal" for the youths of this people are concretely evidenced in the "coming back" of this organization and its enthusiastic members raising more than $75,000 since it has been under the ban. Grand Worthy Master A. W. Holmes and the members of the board of directors are determined to reveal the unbusiness-like methods of the officials of the old regime. Mr. Holmes says "I am determined to purge the order of all uncleanliness and will not cause until the people will be given the true status of affairs and their every interest protected. New members can now be taken in and dispensation of $3.00 has been granted. The office force has struggled valiantly to save the organization and raised over $1,200 on account of the redemption fund." 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There are always new members who say remarkably complimentary things about themselves, forgetting that most people understand that the personal sketches in the Directory, which describe the families, habits, occupations, tastes and performances of Senators and Representatives, are autobiographies. Although a marked tendency toward short autobiographies is manifest in the new Directory there are still some members who find it pleasant to sound under the monoses barrel and turn on the aptgot. Representative Adam Brown Littlepage of Charleston, W. Va., however, takes first prize. He begins by reciting that his father was killed in a duel after having accumulated a fortune. Unfortunately for Adam, though, the Northern and Southern armies confiscated almost everything the family had, except one dwelling house made of stone, "thereby reducing the family to want." Here is the rest of Representative Littlepage's life as recorded by himself: Adam was the youngest of five boys. He is a self-made man, has been a hard student and faithful worker all his life a consistent Democrat, never waving in his political convictions. He has established a very lucrative law practice at Charleston. Was nominated in a district 3,200 Republican for the State Senate of West Virginia in 1906 and was elected, serving four years, making a fine record; and in 1910 he was nominated by the Democratic Congressional convention by acclamation over his protest and against his will while he was in another State trying a law case. He regarded the nomination as a party call and went into the race against the Hon. Joseph Holt Galnes, the Republican nominee, to overcome a Republican majority in the district in round numbers of about 6,500. In that campaign Mr. Littlepage made 102 speeches—sometimes three speeches a day—and waged the most determined contest that has ever been witnessed in West Virginia, with the result that he overcame the Republican majority and secured his election by a majority of 1,866 votes, being the first Democrat elected in the district in about twenty years. His district includes in part the Kanawha and New River coal field and is a very wealthy district. Mr. Littlepage stands very high as a lawyer and citizen throughout his district and State. He was a candidate for the nomination for Governor two years ago, but was defeated in the convention by the Hon. Lewis Bennett. The sentiment is now prevailing throughout the State that had Mr. Littlepage been nominated he would have been elected. He bears the reputation of being a very grateful man, never forgetting a kindness, and is faithful in his friendships and thoroughly reliable. He stands for the under man in life. Works hard, late and early as a Congressman, and is reflecting credit upon the country by his manly, conservative and wise course in Washington as a representative of all the people. He is a patriotic man of ability and fine qualities of mind and heart. Representative William C. Redfield, Democrat, of Brooklyn, has less to say about himself than any other member of Congress. Here is his autobiography: William C. Redfield, Democrat, of Brooklyn, was elected to the Sixty-second Congress, receiving a majority of 3,700 votes. John Joseph Kindred, a Democratic Representative from Long Island City, devotes considerable space to telling his accomplishments as an expert on mental and nervous diseases. He adds: He is recognized as an authority in the treatment of mental and nervous diseases and has lectured and published many articles on these subjects. He has always taken an active interest in public welfares, devoting all possible time to effect the betterment of conditions and the higher efficiency of public officials keeping posted on State and national issues. He has in no sense been a politician. His nomination and election to Congress came without any solicitation on his part. He is also extensively engaged in agriculture. He is an active and liberal member of many civic, beneficent and business organizations. He is largely interested in real estate. He is married. Was elected by 6,900 major- Hon. A. B. Littlepage 19 Who Writes his Own Panegyric. ity over his Socialist and Republican opponents, leading the Democratic fictet in his district. Representative Koenig, a Democrat, of Baltimore, makes an astonishing statement in his autobiographical sketch. "Is married," he says, "and lives with his wife." Mr. Koenig adds that he was compelled to go to work very early in life, "was denied the opportunity of acquiring a school education, and it was not until quite advanced in years that he taught himself under great difficulties reading and writing." He adds that he is a ship calker by trade and a real, active labor man. Thomas Reilly, a new member from Meriden, Conn., mentions that he is "a member of Second Company, Governor's Foot Guard, and has seven children." Rollin R. Rees, a new Republican from Kansas, declares with great enthusiasm that as Judge of the Thirtieth Judicial district in 1903 he "served with such general satisfaction to the people that he was reelected, and continued to serve until he resigned." Caleb Powers, of Kentucky, refers to his "long persecution." "Senator William Goebel, the Democratic contestant for Governor," he says, "was shot and killed by an unknown assassin, and upon the heels of that followed Mr. Powers long persecution, with which the public is familiar. After having served eight years, three months and three days in the jails of Kentucky, he was given his freedom and was nominated for Congress." James A. Dougherty, of Webb City, Mo., distinguishes hiresself as proficient in the use of adjectives. He sets forth that he has had a "conspicuously" successful career as a farmer, miner and banker; that he is "particularly" prominent in the lead business; that he takes a "deep" interest in economic problems; that he is a "militant" Democrat; that he is an "ardent" party worker and that he is regarded as one of the strong men of the Missouri delegation." BOAT LEFT HOUR SOONER THAN FIRST ANNOUNCED Shortly after three o'clock this afternoon the steamer E. R. Andrews chartered by the Chamber of Commerce of this city, left for Caini Creek Junction, where business men of Charleston will meet a large party of Cincinnati business men who are making a tour of this part of the state in an effort to further advertise the Queen City and induce trade from this part of West Virginia to give Cincinnati a chance to produce satisfaction. It was officially announced yesterday day that the boat would not leave here until four o'clock, but a change in arrangements was made because of the suggestion of the captain of the steamer who said the stage of water in the Kanawha at this time would not permit such a big steamer as the Androws to make the run in time to reach Cabin Creek to meet the parties of visitors on their arrival there. The Cincinnatians will remain here over night and will be entertained at the Kanawha hotel this evening. They will spend the night in their special Fullman cars and will leave for Huntington in the morning. THE POLICE COURT Three cases constituted the police court docket this morning. Kenna Westfall was assigned to the street commissioner until he had worked the equivalent of $15 on the street. He was convicted of assault. George Spillman was also given a street sentence of seven and one-half days for getting on a, drunk. WEST VIRGINIA WHOLESALE GROCERS' ASSOCIATION MEET Want Legislation That Will Protect the Wholesaler THE SUBJECT OF CREDITS With a representative attendance, the eighth annual meeting of the West Virginia Wholesale Grocers' Association has been in session in the assembly room of the Kanawha hotel all day and this afternoon the election of officers will take place. The attendance is satisfactory and nearly every branch of business represented by the organization is represented at the meeting. The initial meeting was held yesterday evening and it was interesting, especially to the members of the association who formed the organization for the purpose of getting together occasionally and exchanging ideas for their mutual, and individual benefit. The greater part of this morning was taken up with an executive session at which the members discussed problems which naturally confront the jobber and an effort will be made in conformity with the findings of the association to bring about legislation that will protect the wholesalers of the State more than they have been protected heretofore. Not only are the different cities of the State represented at this meeting, but also are a large number of the big wholesale houses from other States, a score or more of which have men here looking after their interests. President W. C McConaughey is presiding and his report for the past year which was read at the session yesterday evening was of exceptional interest and covered many important features which induced comment from the members of the association. The subject of "credits" has been given more attention at the meeting than any other and discussions have all hinged on that particular theme. G. E. Green, of Marietta, Ohio, made one of the most pleasing address of the meeting, and remarks were made by a number of wholesale men who have had long experience and who know something of the needs of organization. About fifty men have been in attendance at the meeting and, naturally, Charleston is more largely represented than any other city. Clarksburg, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Huntington, Elkins, Bluefield and other points, however, have good representation. At the conclusion of the business sessions a banquet will be served tonight at the Kanawha for the visiting jobbers, among whom present are the following: Messrs, Charles Klein, of the Klein and Merriman Co., Wheeling; W. C. McConaughey, of the Star Grocery Company, Parkersburg; E. S. Moore, of the Shattuck and Jackson Co., Parkersburg; J. B. Stephenson, of F Schon, Stevenson Co., Huntington; R. G. Hubbard, of Lewis, Hubbard & Co., of Charleston and Beckley; B. S. Baer, of the Baer Grocery Co., Wheeling; H. B. Hagan, of the Hagan, Rattlice Co., Huntington; J. W. Hubbard, of the Hubbard-Bedell Co., Charleston; F. C. Gaylord, of the Horner-Gaylord Co., Clarkksburg; F. W. Udy, of the Flat Top Grocery Co., Bluefield; C. M. Founds, of the New Martinsville Grocery Co., New Martinsville; B. H. Mauleby, of the West Union Grocery Co., West Union; G. A. Miller, of the New River Grocery Co., Hinton; Thomas G. Strickler, of the Pennsboro Grocery Co., Pennsboro; George L. Day, of the Burnsville Grocery Co., Burnsville; W. R. Smith, of the Gregg Grocery Co., Weston; Robert Morris, of the Morris Grocery Co., Clarkksburg; C. D. Weidhamer, of the Weidhamer Grocery Co., Buckhannon; H. F. Smith, of the Smith Race Co., Morgantown; W. D. Van Horn, of the Crescent Grocery Co., Burnsville; C. K. Blackwood, of the Point Pleasant Grocery Co., Point Pleasant; A. A. Pickering, of the Rowlesburg Grocery Co., Rowlesburg. The visiting grocers are George E. Greene, of the C. C. Higgins Co., Marietta, O.; E. E. Erdman, of the C. L. Bailey Grocery Co., of Marietta, and R. E. Hills, president of the Ohio organization. Wilkesbarre, Pa., May 11.—The bodies of five men who were suffocated from smoke from the fire in the Boston colliery at Larksville, near here, were found today. INITIAL LEAGUE GAME, OF SEASON OF 1911 TO BE PLAYED HERE TOMORROW Games Will Be Played also at Huntington and Ironton THE LINE-UP OF THE LOCALS Tomorrow, Friday, May 12, will note the opening of the baseball season in the Mountain States Baseball League. The initial games will be played as follows: Montgomery at Charleston. Pt. Pleasant at Huntington. Aslaland at Ironton. A series of three games will be played by all of the teams at the cities noted. The games at Charleston will be called at four o'clock each afternoon at Wehrle Park. If it is possible for him to get away from his office long enough, Governor Glasscock will pitch the first ball in the game tomorrow and Judge S. C. Burdett will be the backstop at that particular moment. The State Executive, however, is very busy getting together: his message for the extra session of the legislature and may not have the time to take in the full game. Arrangements were on foot this afternoon to get all the fans in a parade to march to the ball grounds in a body, but up to this time no definite arrangements have been made to that end. It was decided this afternoon as to almost the definite line-up of the locals for the first game and it was announced as follows: Earlwine 2b, Morehead ss, Locke 3b, Murphy cf, Connally or Sullivan c, Bigy 1b, Cranley lf, George or Seamon p. Among the fans who will be out to see the opener will be the following old-timers who never miss a game if they can help it: Judge B. F. Kellar, Judge S. C. Burdett, Harry M. Bond, R. L. Frasier, Howard Jarrett, E. A. Reid, J. Lynn Richardson, Will Cablish, Andrew Coffey, Wallace Turner, E. P. Brightwell, R. S. Carr, Byrne Given, Sam Courtney, F. N. Carr, Harry Kiger, Frank Imboden, Riley Wilson, Sam Chilton, Joseph Ruffner, Herman Winter, Sam Gregg, James E. Chilton, Ira Motteshead, Roscoe Moulton, Ira Massey, T. S. Clark, Frank Cox, M. M. Williamson, M. L. Davis, R. A. Louchs, Percy Myer, John Derrick, Fred H. Scott, H. L. Wehrle, N. E. Mohler, C. O. Scott, Roy Pennywitt, Friend Cochran, J. L. Heiser, H. G. Young, Governor Glasscock, E. E. Hood, Scott Bros, C. P. Wilson and Tom Bledsoe. HON. GEORGE E. WORK HERE ON BUSINESS Here to see after official business, Hon. George E. Work, of Parkersburg, internal revenue collector for the northern district of West Virginia, this morning expressed himself as being heartily in accord with the Governor with reference to the extra session for the purpose of bringing about the enactment of a primary election law. "Yes," said Mr. Work, "I believe our Executive did the proper thing and the result of the session which has been called for next week will show how every law-maker in the State stands on the question which has been incorporated in the platforms of both the parties, but which has not been affected as was promised. The cry of expense has been raised and other things of that nature as well, but I don't see why time could not have been taken at the regular session even if it was only of short duration, to take up this measure and carry out the promises made by the candidates. We need a primary election law and it has been promised us by both the Democrats and the Republicans." THE DICKINSON REBUILT After having been on the docks for several weeks, the trim packet steamer J. Q. Dickinson has been placed in the water again and is ready to resume her old trade between this city and Montgomery. She, will start from this point next Monday morning. The boat was injured by fire at the local wharf here some time ago. A good name to get acquainted with. It stands for everything that is good in things to wear for man, woman and child, and stands for the greatest credit plan ever devised. A system of payments that suits the convenience of everyone. BANNER 24 CAPITOL ST. Start a Banner Charge Account e A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY AVERTED WHEN WAGON OVERTURNS Driver and Calf Are Entangled and Mules Start to Bolt CHICKENS UNSCATHED This morning about 10 o'clock what might have been a bad accident was averted by spectators who were near the whiskey house of J. P. Clark on Summers street. Mr. Joe Stephens, a farmer from Upper Fork, attempted to turn his spring wagon to get on to Virginia street from Summers, but the front wheels were too high and the wagon turned over on its side. The wagon was piled high with chicken coops and also contained a calf which was tied to the tail gate. Mr. Stephens was thrown out and became entangled between the two mules and the running gear and as the mules started off it seemed that he could not come out of the affair without bad injuries. The calf also became entangled and was dragged several feet. Luckily some one caught hold of the mules and kept them from continuing their mad course through a plate glass window and both Mr. Stephens and the calf were soon extricated from their perilous positions. When the wagon was righted it was found that no damage had been sustained except to Mr. Stephens' nerves and he will probably remember his experience for some time to come. NO REPORT FROM GRAND JURY ON OHIO BRIBERY PROBE EXPECTED TODAY Columbus, Ohio, May 11. There is little prospect, according to the indications this morning, of having a report from the grand jury today on the legislative bribery investigation. Three or four more witnesses are still to be summoned and several others may be heard. The interest has turned to what action the Senate investigating committee may take today. It is expected that this committee will get down to work today. ANNUAL BASKET PICNIC OF THE SHELTERING ARMS ANNUAL BASKET PICNIC OF THE SHELTERING ARMS There will be the annual basket picnic and gathering of friends of Sheltering Arms Hospital at Hansford Wednesday, May 24, in connection with the annual meeting of the incorporators and directors of that institution, which will be at that place on the day named. At the same time will occur the graduating exercises of the senior class of the Training School for Nurses. The invitations sent out extend a cordial invitation to the recipients to attend and take part in the exercises of the day. The well known value of the hospital needs no exploiting, while the number of friends of that institution guarantees a big meeting and a most enjoyable occasion. SLIDE your feet into a pair of RALSTON and you'll find they neither at the heels. They fit as th Come in and try on a pa BELL S 708 Kanav ALLEGED ATTEMPT RICHEST COAL RALSTON OXFORDS and you'll find they neither bulge at the sides nor slip at the heels. 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This appeal from the federal court of the state of Washington to the highest court in the land, will bring before the Supreme Court of the United States the determination of the law under which Alaskan coal lands may be entered and sold. Charles E. Munday, an attorney of Seattle, Archie W. Shields, Earl E. Siegley, and Algernon Stracey are alleged to have entered into a conspiracy to defraud the government of the United States out of 6,000 acres of coal land that has been valued at $10,000,000. The case of W. M. and A. D. Pauley, who are alleged to have assaulted J. W. Blackshire April 28, is being heard this afternoon in OXFORDS er bulge at the sides nor slip ough made-to-your-measure. air. HOE CO. wha Street PTED STEAL OF LANDS IN WORLD Squire Atkinson's court. The affair occurred at the Glenwood Ferry below Charleston and is said to have been the result of a family quarrel. Attorney W, G. Barnhart represents Blackshire and Attorney Clayton has been retained by the defendants. In addition to the charge of assault, the two defendants are facing a charge of carrying deadly weapons. At press time the cases of Geo. Lacy vs. Dan Prowse, and Dan Powers vs. George Lacy, each charging the other principal with assault and battery, had not begun in Squire Atkinson's court. The case is an interesting one and about 40 witnesses have been summoned. Attorney Wirtz represents Prowse and Attorney Everett Robinson has charge of Lacy's case. Frankfort, May 11—The court of appeals today affirmed the sentence of imprisonment for life that was given Joseph Wendling for the murder of Alma Kellner. LET US ENLARGE THAT SMALL PHOTO 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 ITS A PICTURE SEE US ORIENTAL ART CO. Room 9 K. of P. Bldg. AGENT WANTED. ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you least six per cent, interest — Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor, is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT Washington Speaks On Race Prejudice Emhent Educator Thinks Fighting of Race Prejudice by Argument on Retaliation Futile, So He Tells the Unitarian Club. New York City, May 11—The Annual Banquet of the Unitarian Club of New York City was held at the Hotel Manhattan, Madison Avenue and 42d Street last night, at 7:30 o'clock Arrangements for the banquet were in the hands of Dr. Thomas R. Slicer, the well known Unitarian minister, and Mr. Charles H. Strong of the business firm of Strong and Meilen, 27 William Street, New York City. The subject for discussion was "Race Prejudice" and the speakers, in addition to Dr. Slicer himself, were Professor Alberto Pecorini, Mr. M Honda and Rev. Dr. H. Petiera Mendes. For the Negro people, Dr. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute spoke. It will thus be seen that the White, the Black, the Yellow and the Malay races were each represented on the program. The Hotel Manhattan is the famous New York hostelry where Dr Washington has been quartered when in the city for the past eight or ten years. The Tuskegee educator spoke in part as follows: "There are some people who are very 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. 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First, there is the old vicious circle—if I injure my neighbor of course my neighbor is bound to injure me in return—and of course there is no end to that pursuit. No civilization was ever built up on that. On the contrary, civilization, especially, our civilization has been built up on the principle of not retaliating, of not doing evil to other men, as they do to you. On the other hand, while I believe in imitating the white man in most things that he does I believe in imitating him, not in the evil things, but in the good things and the people who curse the Negra are not the best white people, but the worst. The best white people are those who are trying to educate the Negro, to build him up to make him a Christian. They are the people who do not reply with retaliation, but who return good for evil rather than evil for evil." 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Book Concern in the sum of $4,718 for money due her late husband as salary and for monies advanced by her husband and herself to keep the concern floating, she declares that every honorable means had been resorted to to get a settlement before the suit was entered. She says that Bishop W. J. Gaines, president of the publishing house board, even neglected to answer her letter asking for a settlement. A motion for new trial, made by the defendant, was denied by the court. Rev. John H. Collett was manager of the book concern from 1902 until his death two years ago. MIDNIGHT IN THE OZARKS and yet sleepless Hiram Scranton, of Clay City, IL., 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 my life," he writes "for it made a new man of me, so that I can now do good work again." 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Graduating Exercises—Macauleys Theatre, (Fourth and Walnut St.) A promise to pay the balance within a reasonable time, has all the weight, at this store, of a certified check. In thus distressing 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 Gents' 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. THE ADVOCATE Graphic Serial on "Man Farthest Down" Dr. Washington Throws Much Light On Economic and Social Problems of Two Worlds From a New and Original Angle. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., May 10—The Outlook of May 6 is of especial interest to the 100,000 Negroes of the nation's capital, and is being read with eagerness and care all over the country because of the opening installment of Dr. Booker T. Washington's long-promised series of observations touching "The Man Farthes Down." In his preface Dr. Washington frankly confesses that he went to Europe for the deliberate purpose of seeing not the best, but the worst conditions, for "the man highest up" had no need for the relief that his disclosures might bring. The Tuskegee educator explains that he visited Europe to see at first hand the actual condition of "the man farthest down" and to find out for himself how this condition in the Old World compared with that of the average black man in the United States, and to see how the methods being employed to raise him up compared with the methods employed in raising up the black man in America. His description of the poverty and misery he found across the water, he says, was but a means to an end, as such painful recitals gave him no satisfaction, beyond the good that may come out of the exposure of sorrow and sufferings not known to the citizen who has had no opportunity to thus go among these unfortunate people. Throughout his itinerary, the Tuskegeean was an impartial student of "types", and well did he learn his lesson. Foreigners in The South. Says Dr Washington further: SAYS Dr. Washington, further. "Another reason that made me anxious to make this trip was that much emphasis is being placed upon the importance of getting European immigrants into the southern States to replace the Negro as a laborer, and I wanted to see to what extent these people would be likely to come into the South and adapt themselves to southern conditions and become competitors by the side of the Negro. Perhaps the strongest reason, however, for my wanting to make these observations was the service which I thought I could render to my race in this country. There are not a few Negroes who sometimes become discouraged and feel that their condition and prospects are worse than those of any other group of human beings. I wanted to see groups of people who are much worse off than the Negro, and, through detailing their conditions, place such facts before the Negro in America as would make him feel and see that, instead of being the worst off, his condition and prospects are much better than those of millions of people who are in the same relative stage of civilization." Light From A New Angle. In this timely article, Dr. Washington throws much light upon the economic and social problems of two worlds from a new and original angle. Apologizing for nothing in our home life, he holds aloft the banner of hope to a people who often grow weary of their burdens and are frequently on the verge of despair. The result of his skillfully drawn comparison, in spite of many untowardcirumstances that annoy us and retard our progress, is a showing decidedly in favor of the American Negro. His two-sided portrait indicates that we are far better off as to mental and moral equipment and have at our elbow industrial and commercial opportunities of a far superior character than can ever come to "the farthest down" in the land-poor and congested countries of Europe. It will pay every black man and every white man on both sides of the Atlantic to read with care every installment of this highly-informing series that will run in the New York Outlook through the next five weeks. KICKED BY A MAD HORSE. 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The sermon was based on the theme, "Faith's Gifts," from the text, "Such as I have, give I unto you." Throughout all the exercises, the music furnished by the boys glee club and the choir was one of the en- THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS IN THE CITY OF MEXICO MEET FOR CONFERENCE And Also for Concerted Action for Protection of Aliens IN THE CASE OF TROUBLE I was just a in the game, but I street and am th know. I do not bination whatever- My price list Can You Blue Ribbon, Hoster-Colum Red, White a Red, White a Schleer Special Charleston B Rebate $1.00 ALL KINDS OF BARREL GOODS, 7 AN HA We also handle a bottled in bond, J. P. at a little late in but I am here at 24 in the same J. P. C not belong to any ever- the list on bottled be You Do Bet bbon, 4 dozen... Columbus, 3 dozen... white and Blue, 4 dozen... white and Blue, 3 dozen... 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ALL ORDERS DELIVERED PROMPTLY Give Us a Call joyable features. The program of the literary and religious societies Monday was well rendered by the young men and women. The Peace Oratorical Contest for a prize of ten dollars and the Trinity Church, Boston prize, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, respectively, drew large audiences and were prominent features of the program. The Peace prize was won by Ransom Johnson, over three other contestants. The Trinity Church prize, of ten dollars and fifteen dollars respectively were won by Edmond O'Neal and Lela Duncan. The program for commencement day was filled with more than usual interest, many of the graduates taking for their subjects questions relating intimately with the work they had done in the industries. Frank Jesse Carter, Tilden, Ala., delivered the salutatory and Minnie Magnolia Long, the valedictory address. Prof. William H. Clarke, Dean of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, and one of the best prepared educators in the South, delivered the annual address. Dean Clarke is a graduate of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, having done considerable other work in New York University, and has had charge of the Academic work at the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute and at the A. & M. College in this state. Mexico City, May 11.—The members of the Diplomatic Corps met upon invitation of U. S. Ambassador Wilson and discussed a concerted plan of action for the protection of aliens in the event the situation in the capital reaches a dangerous stage. Juarez, May 11.—The Insurrectos announced today their determination not only to hold Juarez against 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. 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General Orosco, commander of the Insurrecto forces, today refused to permit any one from El Paso to cross over into Juarez, because the American troops last night would not permit General Orosco and his staff to cross the river to attend a banquet that had been tendered them by Mayor Kelly of El Paso. FOOD FOR JUAREZ Washington, May 11—Food and medical supplies and other materials that are needed by the people of Juarez have been permitted to cross the International bridge at El Paso. Instructions from the Secretary of War to this effect will go forward to Col. Zevers during the day. NEBRASKA STATE LEAGUE Fremont, Neb, May 11.—The Nebraska State League managers have everything in readiness to start their championship season tomorrow. Superior will play its opening game in Grand Island, Hastings will line up THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1911. D HAZLEWOOD STAKERS LICENSED EMBALMER we can furnish you with the same less money. We carry a large service. Open day and night. 600 Summer Street. Charleston, W. Va. at Wearney, Seward at Columbus and York at Fremont. Sunday ball will be played and the club owners are optimistic over the financial outlook for the year. A season of 112 games will be played, ending September 6. IT STARTED THE WORLD. when the astounding claims were first made for Bucklen'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, Bolls, Scalds, Sores, Cuts, Bruises, Sprains, Swellings, Eczema, Chapped hands, Fever Sores and Piles. Only 25c at all druggists. ONE KILLED, 25 HURT IN PASSENGER WRECK Denver, Colo., May 11.—One was killed and at least 25 were injured and several of these were seriously hurt in the wreck of the Denver & Rio Grande passenger train near Minturn last night. Among the injured are Mrs. A. F. Botkin and Miss Clara Botkin, of Muncle, Indiana. FOR REFORM OF CRIMINAL LAW. New York, May 11—A notable conference to discuss the reform of criminal law and procedure assembled today at Columbia University. The participants include lawyers, jurists, professional and business men and social workers from various parts of the country. The conference will close with a banquet at the Hotel Astor Saturday night at which President Taft, Attorney General Wickersham and United States Senator O'Gorman will speak. in getting 24-26 Summers . Clark you all y trust or com- beers: etter? $5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 3 doz. 4.00 3.00 pty cases 00 PER GALLON UP. WE ALSO er different brands 00 per quart. RK Charleston, W. Va. ORDERS DELIVERED PROMPTLY.