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WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. Baptist Meeting AT POWELLTON THE BEST IN POINT OF ATTENDANCE HELD THIS YEAR. $418.00 Collected For Associational Purposes, and Delegates Hear Encouraging Reports on the Work of the Denomination—Alderson Gets the Next Meeting. Powellton, July 5.—The twenty-sixth annual session of the New River Valley Baptist Association was held here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week. The attendance was so large that the Chesapeake and Ohio railway company put an additional car on the branch line to accommodate the delegations. On Tuesday afternoon a large number of ministers and delegates arrived and were assigned to good nomes by the pastor, Rev. S. E. Williams. Prelude to the opening of the association Rev N. A. Scott preached a good sermon, Tuesday evening. At nine o'clock Wednesday morning Vice Moderator Rev, Wm. Jackson introduced Revs. N. A. Scott and I. D. French, who opened the association by reading the 107th Psalm. The vice moderator made a few appropriate remarks regretting the absence of Moderator Harris. The folling working committees were appointed: On reading letters—Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Mrs. Pearl S. Woods, Rev. James Austin, Rev. J. J. Turner, Rev. F. E. Smith,, A. P. Straughther and Rev. M. S. Malone. "On New Bodies"—Rev. W. D. Scott, Rev. R. Daniel and Rev. J. D. Friend. After a brief praise service the chair introduced C. G. Thompson, who delivered the welcome address on behalf of the church, Mr. Thompson in a creditable paper assured the delegation that the church would do all in its power to make it comfortable and profitable for the assemblage. D. T. Evans extended the welcome on behalf of the town. Mr. Evans came to this country about thirty years ago, a British lad and is now manager of several coal operations. He spoke briefly complimentary of progress colored people are making in Christian work. After concluding his inspiring address he quietly placed in the hands of the finance committee five dollars for the educational work. These addresses were responded to by Editor Milton S. Malone, who showed how highly the association appreciated the opportunity of being in Powellton and the good work that is being done in the church for the general uplift of mankind. The introductory Sermon was preached by Rev. H. C. Gregory. At the opening hour of the afternoon session Rev. C. N. Harris, the moderator arrived. The question of taxing each communicant a small per capita to support the Hill Top School provoked tedious discussion due to the diversity of opinions entertained by the various ministers The following committees were appointed: On Speakers and Subjects—Rev. Wm. Jackson, Jas. Austin, A. P. Straughter, Rev. A. D. Lewis, Rev. A. D. Lockett and Geo. Coleman. On Place of Next Meeting—S. P. Penlek, R. .L. Bentley, Rev. A. D. Lewis and Rev. A. F. Henderson. "On Education"—A. P. Straughter, Rev. H. C. Gregory, Rev. M. S. Malone, Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Mrs. P. S. Woods, Rev. J. J. Turner, Rev. R. W. Farrell, Prof. J. M. Arter and Rev. D. C. Deans. "On State Missions"—Rev. A. D. Lewis, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Rev. I. D. Friend, Mrs. Eva Russ, Rev. R. H. Bowles, Rev. A. C. Wilson, E. G. Pack and Rev. P. A. Harris. "On Home Missions"—Rev. S. E. Williams, Rev. E. P. Jackson, Rev. Warner Brown, Mrs. S. E. Williams, Wm. Green, John Wright, E. T. Walker and Rev. T. W. Stone. On Foreign Missions—Rev. D. Stratton, Rev. N. A. Smith, G. A. Coleman, W. F. Standley, F. W. Board, Rev. A. S. Phillips and Rev. D. C. Hunter. The Moderator called Rev. Wm. Jackson to the chair and delivered his annual address in which the work of the laest association year was reviewed and some good recommendations were offered for carrying on the work for next year. At the evening session Rev. S. E. Williams preached a good sermon from the subject, "Lift Up a Standard for the People." Rev. R. D. W. Meadows gave a good talk on "The Right Way to Call and Dismiss a Pastor," in which he showed that the call should come from the church after careful consideration and said that the pastor himself should never let it become necessary for him to be dismissed, but should peacefully sever his connection on finding that his service is undesirable. But if he must be dismissed it should be done in the spirit of Christ. The chair announced committees: "On Resolutions"—Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Rev. D. Stratton, Rev. D. C. Hunter, Rev. E. P. Jackson, Rev. G. W. Meeds, Mrs. Louise Ellis, Wm. Winston and Mrs. R. W. Terrell. "On Temperance"—Rev. D. W. Lintlcomb, Mrs. E. G. Simmons, F. W. Board, Rev. I. H. Williams, Rev. R. Dandel, J. B. Daniel, J. D. Woods, Jas. Miller, Rev. D. Stratton and J. Smith. After the devotional exercises which were conducted by Revs. L. D. Thornton and A. D. Lockett on Thursday morning some time was spent in routine work. Several amendments were offered to the constitution. A. P. Strugher, Editor M. L. Malone and Wm. Jackson spoke on behalf of the Sentinel. The paper will soon be placed under the management of a corporation styled "The Sentinel Publishing Company," whose object is to give the readers a better sheet. Rev. P. A. Boswell, of Ironton, Ohio, preached a special sermon at eleven o'clock. A. P. Strugher, president of the Sunday School convention, lifted a good collection for Sunday school mission work. The report on state missions was read in the afternoon and was discussed by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows and Rev. R. Daniel. The foreign mission report was read, pleading for greater interest in foreign missions work and was discussed by Rev. D. Stratton and Rev. A. S. Phillips. Committees were appointed: "On Obituary—Rev. N. A. Smith, A. F. Henderson, James Austin, S. P. Penick, J. A. Scott and F. W. Board, "On Grievances—Rev. E. P. Jackson, L. S. Wayne, L. M. Danvall, J. P. Price, Rev. A. P. Locket, G. M. Meads and Mrs. M. J. Peyton. Rev. D. C. Deans preached a well prepared, instructive sermon on sanctification Thursday evening. Rev. Warner Brown delivered an address "On Church Government," in which he advised that the New Testament be closely adhered to in the management of matter pertaining to the church. On Friday morning greetings were received from the other religious organizations. Rev. S. E. Williams the returned delegate from the National Baptist Convention, spoke of the excellent work that is being done by that body, especially in foreign mission work; Rev. Boswell brought greetings from the Providence Association, which is said to be the oldest Baptist Association of colored churches in this country; Rev. A. D. Lewis spoke a word on behalf of the Sunday School convention from which he was corresponding messenger. Rev. J. J. Turner and R. D. W. Meadows brought greetings from the Flat Top and the Mt. Zion Associations. A stirring sermon was preached by Rev. N. A. Smith. Rev. J. J. Turner claimed the attention of the audience and spoke of the necessity of church people having access to good reading matter and introduced several excellent new publications. The first part of the afternoon session on Friday was given to the district workers of the Woman's Baptist Convention. Mrs. Pearl Woods, the field secretary, presided over the meeting. Their program consisted of some choice recitals, good music and addresses by Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Rev. E. D. Wallace, Rev. D. Stratton and Rev. R. D. W. Meadows. At the conclusion of this exercise Mrs. Annie Fulks Davis was introduced and delivered a good talk on the effort to exterminate the white plague. The association made a donation for that work. The association assembled early for the evening service in order to conduct a memorial service. The report on obituary was read by Rev. James Austin and as the names of those who have crossed the bar were read their friends spoke interestingly of some portion of their life. The closing sermon was preached by Rev. Wm. Jackson, who always has something worthy of hearing. The report of education was read by Rev. R. W. Terrell, D. D., which was followed by a good address by Prof. J. M. Arter, Rev. J. J. Turner read the report of finance which showed that $418 had been sent up for association work. The following were elected as officers: Moderator, Rev. C. N. Harris, Fayetteville; vice moderator, Rev. Wm. Jackson, Lewisburg; recording secretary, Rev. R. S. Gordon, of Hill Top; corresponding secretary, Rev. J. J. Turner of Mt. Carbon; treasurer, Rev. P. A. Harris, Sylvia; Rev. R. S. Gordon was chosen as delegate to the National Baptist convention which will meet in Pittsburgh. The nineteen and twelve meeting will be held in Alderson. Georgia has so often disgraced herself that it would surprise no one if she should go the limit in sending Hoke Smith to the United States Senate. He would be a fit mate to Jeff Davis, of Arkansas, and "the gentleman from Texas". MISSOURI SLOPE TENNIS TOURNEY Bismarck, N. D., July 3.—A tennis tournament to decide the championship of the Missouri Slope opened here today under the auspices of the Capital City Tennis Club. THE ADVOCATE. Summer School AT THE WEST VIRGINIA COLOR- ED INSTITUTE HAS AN EN- ROLLMENT OF 60 McDonald Directs Notable Addresses are Delivered by Governor Glasscock, State Historian and Archivist Lewis, Prof. Moore, Specialist Horticulture and Others. Institute, July 5.—The second session of the Summer School at the West Virginia Colored Institute, is growing each week in numbers and interest. Pres. H. T. McDonald, of Storer College, is Director, assisted by E. A. Bolling, of Lewisburg; S. H. Guss, Institute; H. D. Hazelwood, Parkersburg; W. H. Fouse, Covington, Ky., E. L. Rann, Bluefield; S. L. Wade, Bluefield; Miss Elizabeth Moore, Charles Town; C. W. Boyd, Charleston, and Miss Fannie C. Cobb, the West Virginia Colored Institute. The Summer School attendance to date is 60 and present indications are that the close of the week the number will reach 80. Seven states are represented. Ohio follows W. Va. as a leader with seven representatives. Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky each have splendid delegations of earnest, progressive teachers. The number of representatives from the different states shows that the Summer School is growing in usefulness and extending its borders. Supt. M. P. Shawkey is responsible for the opportunity given the Colored teachers of the state to improve themselves, and it will be his pleasure to visit the Summer sessions from time to time to observe the work and speak words of encouragement to the teachers. There are twenty-three classes in session daily in the Academic Building. These classes include, besides the common school branches, Chemistry, Primary Methods, Manual Training, Vocal and Instrumental music. Much interest is manifested in Manual Training and State History. The latter branch is especially helpful to teachers of other states who plan to take the examination for teacher in this state. The Round Table talks have proven interesting and instructive. The meetings have been willingly attended each Monday and Thursday afternoon by all the teachers enrolled. The toques discussed have been:— "To what extent is the teaching of Manual Training practical in the Rural schools"; "Some of the mistakes common to the young teacher"; "In what way can the teacher aid in removing awkwardness from country children"; "How can the teacher assist in the prevention of the spread of tuberculosis". In these meetings, many of the young teachers have given some very interesting experiences, and the advice and suggestions offered by the more experienced teachers have proven quite beneficial. June 20th, Governor William E. Glasscock spoke to the teachers on "Better Citizenship", "Preparation for Larger Life", "The Blessings of Poverty", and "Advantages of Rural Life". June 23, Honorable Virgil A. Lewis, State Archivist and Historian, gave a most interesting talk on "The Progress of the Negro". Mr. Lewis gave a brilliant array of facts and figures to prove that the Negro is making marvelous improvement, mentally, morally and financially. June 27, Mr. F. M. Loganeker, Supervisor of Examinations Dept. of Schools, visited Institute accompanied by his wife. He addressed the teachers, and notwithstanding the intense heat, was listened to with wrap attention. Mr. Longaneker is popular with the teachers of West Virginia. June 30, Prof. S. W. Moore, Specialist in Horticulture, spent the day with the teachers and gave three interesting talks on Agriculture, and the care of trees. Mr. Moore is full of his subject clearly informed, and his enthusiasm and faith seems to possess his audience and help them to follow them with the closest attention. "Memories of Westminister Abbey" was the subject of an interesting address by Prof. H. T. McDonald, in the Chapel Thursday evening, June 29th CHAPEL TALKS Prof. R. P. Simms, Principal of the Bluefield Colored Institute, gave an interesting talk on the necessity of dignifying labor in our education. President Byrd Prillerman gave a talk on the Prodigial Son, Topic, "And He Came To Himself." He urged the teachers to take advantage of every opportunity offered in the Summer School, and to arouse themselves to greater effort, to come to themselves in earnestness and in preparation for their work. Prof. H. D. Hazelwood spoke on the value of a note book to a teacher as an aid to memory in recalling helpful ideas. A program for the celebration of Independence Day was prepared by a Committee and conducted in the Chapel Tuesday, July 4th, from 8:00 ttl 9:30. Arrangements have been made to conduct services each Sunday morning at the village church. Prof. E. A. Bolling has charge of these services. Sunday, June 25th, a sermon was delivered by Prof. Bolling. Sunday July 2, Prof. H. T. McDonald spoke to a large congregation. The morning services are well attended. Sunday afternoons and evenings are given to rest. General Education Board Makes Awards Hampton, Tuskogee, Lane and Other Schools Beneficiaries, and Training School as Cheyney and Hubbard Hospital Remembered By "Andy." (From the July Crisis.) The General Education Board has awarded $634,400 to white and colored colleges and schools and foritional appropriations were made to tional appropriations were made it these colleges: Converse College, Spartanburg, S. C., $50,000; Drury College, Springfield, 'Mo., $75,000; Franklin College, Franklin, Ind., $75,000; Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster', Pa., $50,000; Huron College, Huron, S. D., $100,000, and Pennsylvania College, Gettsburg, Pa., $50,000. Schools for colored people to which appropriations were made are: Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va.; Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala.; Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee; Spellman Seminary, Atlanta, Ga.; Howe Institute, Memphis, Tennessee; Thompson Institute, Lumberton, N. C., and the Florida Baptist Academy, Jacksonville, Fla. Each of these received about $10,000. The sixteenth Atlanta conference for the study of Negro problems was held at the university on May 30. The subject of study this year was the "Negro Common School." Dr. W. E. B. Du Bols is director of the conference. For four years the conferences have been carried on under the auspices of the John F. Slater fund. Andrew Carnegie has given another building to the Training School for Colored Teachers at Cheyney, Pa. This time it is a building for the agricultural department of this school to cost $10,000. The school offers professional courses for teaching industrial subjects and hopes to correlate these with agriculture. Rev, George Williams Walker, D. D., for more than a quarter of a century a professor at Paine's College at Augusta, Ga., died on May 17, after an illness of several months, in the sixtieth year of his age. Dr. Walker was one of the heroes of the South. He came to Augusta about 1884, and offered his services to the educational work of the Negro, which had been promised the race by the Southern Methodists. He began his work in an upper room on Broad Street, and later property was secured on Woodlawn Avenue, where teaching was carried on in remodeled stables. Erecting Haygood Memorial Hall, they changed the name to Paine College. For twenty-five years Dr. Walker has been a true friend of the race, suffering much because of staunch loyalty, and deeply beloved by the colored people. In the April Crisis we took occasion to express editorially our respect for this good man. THE UNIVERSAL RACES CONGRESS With the object of discussing, "in the light of science and the modern conscience, the general relations subsisting between the people of the West and those of the East, between so-called white and so-called coloured peoples, with a view to encourage between them a fuller understanding, the most friendly feeling, and a heartier co-operation", as expressed in its call, there will be held at the University of London, England, the first Universal Races Congress from July 26th to 29th. On the executive committee and among the presiding officers and speakers are the leaders of advanced thought of the races of the world, the Negro and the American Indian finding champions or, rather, expositors in Sir Harry H. Johnson, England; J. Tengo Jabavu, South Africa; Pastor Majola Aghebi, Africa; Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, U. S. A.; Frances Hoggan England; Dr. Jean Baptiste de Lacarde, Brazil; and Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman, U. S. A. It is, perhaps, too much to hope that any immediate results will arise from this Congress, that there will be any perceptible lessening of the tension between the "so-called white and the so-called coloured races" so soon as these learned men shall have given to the world their views on the problem of the races, but there are grounds for the belief that this interchange of thought will be productive of good, and will contribute to the breaking down of the attitude among the children of a common parent. Sen. Scott Will Stick DOES NOT INTEND TO LOOSE GRASP ON WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS. Talt's Renomination Is Assured, Thinks National Committeeman—Judge Goff Prominently Mentioned for U. S. Senatorship to Succeed Watson.—Some Gubernatorial Timber. His acceptance of the presidency of the Washington Trust Company does not necessarily mean the retirement of former Senator Nathan B. Scott from the business and political life of West Virginia, and in a statement made here this week Senator Scott gave assurance that he intends to continue to take active part in the affairs of the Pan-handle State. The former Senator is now enjoying a vacation, with Mrs. Scott, and following a visit to the Eastern resorts and the mountains, Senator Scott will return to Washington to look after his business affairs in the district, but he insists with much emphasis that it does not mean his retirement from West Virginia politics. "All my political interests and a large share of my business interests remain in West Virginia," said Senator Scott. "I intend to keep my residence and citizenship here, and am ready to do my share when called on. I am most deeply grateful for the honors that West Virginia bestowed on me. I have tried to serve the state and the people to the best of my ability, and if I failed it was because I failed to measure up to what they expected in me. I shall remain as National Committeeman at the request of many friends until the convention next June, when the party itself will choose my successor." As the National Committeeman from West Virginia Senator Scott speaks with some knowledge of the situation when he says that President Taft will be renominated and he believes, re-elected. "The drift of the sentiment in this state, and in other states from which I have heard, is clearly toward the President. He is stronger now than he has been at any time during the past two years. A few months ago there was more or less talk of LaFollette or Cummins for the Presidency, but it is apparent that neither of them will be a formidable rival for Mr. Taft. In fact, I have no doubt that Republican insurgency, as represented by such Senators as LaFollette and Cummins, is decidedly on the wane." In his statement Senator Scott took occasion to clear the atmosphere of the charges that he was seeking, as the referee of the Federal patronage in West Virginia, to displace those postmasters who were unfriendly toward his candidacy for re-election to the United States Senate and replace them with men who had been among his political supporters. "I want to say," said Scott, "that no postmaster in West Virginia or any other Federal appointee has been removed or displaced on my account or through any effort of mine. It is true that one or two postmasters have been removed because the department thought they ought not be continued in their places, and in such cases I have been asked to recommend fit candidates to succeed them. I have done so and that is all I have done in any case. Without being unjust and without seeking to say an unkind word about any Republican I must insist that the facts be clearly understood. I have not made war upon any man simply because he failed to support me, or has been unfriendly to me. The postmasters referred to doubtless know why the Government has seen fit to dispense with their services, and if they do not they can easily find out by making proper inquiry." ★★ United States Senator Clarence W. Watson is now in the political game, but he has his own ideas about certain issues before the American people. One of these, the trust problem, he believes, must be regulated through the Democratic party, and this issue, he asserts, will be paramount in the next campaign. "The regulation of trusts," said Senator Watson, "will be the next great issue before the American people. It is a question in which every head of a family is interested, and involves a principle which underlies the foundation of our Government. The trust as it exists today cannot be regulated by commissioners or by laws governing its powers. Any attempt to regulate or abolish trusts will merely result in years of litigation. "Personally I have little faith in the plans of regulating trusts by means of commissions or direct legislation. So long as there is money to be made by the formation of trusts and conditions afford the opportunity for their formation they will exist, no matter what laws are enacted to prohibit them. "There are three modes of getting at the trusts and improper combinations of capital as I see it, and all three modes will be required in order to abolish the objectionable factor in American trade. Tariff legislation, banking and currency legislation and stock exchange legislation are necessary to the abolishing of trusts, in my opinion." Discussing these methods, Senator Watson holds that protection for the Oil, Steel, Sugar and Harvester Trusts is legalized extortion from the consumer, and he contends that the high tariff is mainly responsible for their existence. The wiping out of these tariff schedules, he argues, should be the first step. The stock and commodity exchanges he asserts, are also largely responsible for the trust problem, having the power to manipulate prices, and in this manner allow the big trusts to obtain control of minor institutions. The artificial manipulation of prices by stock and other exchanges, he believes, should be eliminated. Banking legislation, Senator Watson contends, is necessary to bring about conditions under which the trusts will not thrive. The collusion of bankers in the calling of loans and the forced sales of stocks and collateral at a loss should be adopted. While not definite, sufficient assurance has been given some of the Republican leaders of the state that General Nathan Goff will be a candidate for the United States Senate next year to appease their minds on that score, and now they are turning their thoughts toward gubernational timber, naturally looking to the southern section of the state to find a running mate for the veteran Republican leader. To the present time General Goff, still a Circuit Judge of the United States, has not made a public statement that he will enter a contest for the Senatorial toga now worn by Senator Clarence W. Watson, but he has indicated to personal friends that he is not averse to entering the political arena again after an absence of almost a score of years. While there are some who insist that he would make a strong candidate for the Republicans to name for Governor it is understood that the Federal jurist is not inclined to leave his patial home at Clarksburg to reside in Charleston for a term of four years if he were elected. With Goff a candidate for the United States Senate, the gubernatorial nomination will fall to the lot of the southern section of the state and some strong man, south of the Kanawha, will be the standard bearer. While the names of more than a half dozen prominent Republicans have been mentioned, to the present only three seem to be eager or have any desire to make the race. These three are Dr. H. D. Hatfield, Charles W. Swisher and Charles W. Dillon. Dr. H. D. Hatfield, who lives at Eckman, McDowell county, and for years has been a recognized leader in the Norfolk and Western section of the state, is the President of the state Senate, and by virtue of his position the present Lieutenant Governor. He was elected to the state Senate in 1908 and at the regular session last winter was the one Republican of the fifteen members of the Senate whom the Democrats chose as a presiding officer. As the leader of the Republicans in the Fifth Congressional District, the only district which was not swept by the Democrats in 1910, he would secure an enormous vote from that district in a state-wide primary. Charles Wesley Swisher is a former Secretary of State who was the Republican candidate for Governor in 1908. In that year the factional strife became so bitter that a bifurcated convention was held and after several months Swisher withdrew in the interests of harmony and Glasscock was agreed upon as his successor. The renunciation of the nomination in 1908 by Swisher has made many feel that the party is under some obligation to the man who was the premier during the Dawson administration. As Swisher has never met defeat in a political contest, his entry into the race for guebrnatorial honors would mean a hard and stubborn battle for he has friends who would remain with him to the end and who are enthusiastic in his support. To the third of the trio who is now under consideration for the Governorship, also has the advantage of geographical location. He is Charles Wesley Dillon, of Fayette county, and he is one man who is probably stronger away from home than in his immediate locality. Fayette county, also, has some factional strife and Dillon always has been of the regular variety of Republicans and naturally has some opposition at home. However, it would be trivial in the event that he was a candidate, As the first State Tax Commissioner, Dillon has been given the credit for the successful installation of the new tax system and among the agricultural element of the state, he is reputed to have a strong following. Besides these, the names of former Congressman Joseph Holt Gains and Malcolm Jackson, both of Kanawha county, have been mentioned as being strong men of the type needed to make the contest in 1912, but neither THE ADVOCATE, ADVERTISSEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS. TRY IT. NUMBER XXXVIII. HEARS DEFINITE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RETENTION OF MINISTER FURNISS. Made a Good Record And is Asked to Remain at Port Au Prince Indefinitely—Dr. Thirkleid a Prominent Figure in Sunday School Convention—A Mirror of the Week's Events. (Bureau of The Advocate.) Washington, D. C., July 5.—It is announced at the White House that President Taft has definitely decided to retain Minister Henry W. Furniss, of Indiana, as our representative in Haiti. The President has reached this decision not only because of the strong desire of prominent colored people throughout the country that Minister Furniss be retained, but especially because the young man has made such a fine record in Haiti as a diplomat, statesman and master of large public questions that the people in New York City, Chicago, and all of the great metropolitan centers of the United States, as well as those residing in Haiti who have financial interests involved, are practically unanimous in their demand that Minister Furniss remain at his post in Port-au-Prince. He has assisted American commerce and at the sametime has helped the Haitian people by placing them in touch with the latest and best productions of the mills and factories of his country, and has preserved the spirit of fraternity between the two Republics in the face of many trying deals. It is very encouraging to note that the President has recognized the worth of Minister Furniss in this signal manner, and that he has been so gracious in the matter of following the wishes of those most interested in the welfare of Haiti. The State Department says that Minister Furnill has made a superb record in Haiti, and that it would be an injustice to all concerned to permit him to surrender his commission, at any time in the near future, or view of the many excellent reasons why he should remain in the field where he has been so useful. This is another evidence of the practical friendship of the President for the public servant of demonstrated capacity and industry, regardless of race or color. Dr. Thirkield Wins Laurels at San Francisco. From reliable advice it is learned that Dr. W. P. Thirkield, the popular president of Howard University, was a center of attraction at the recent session of the International Sunday School Convention in San Francisco. At every turn he was courted, applauded and lionized, both because of the wisdom and ripe thought evidenced by his splendid speeches and because of the great work his life stands for before the people of the civilized world. In many respects, Dr. Thirkield was the most unique character in the immense throng that gathered at the Golden Gate to study ways and means to bring the universe to Christ. On the big night, June 25, Dr. Thirkield spoke to thousands of people at the Coliseum, talking for his subject: "A New Program for Constructive Sunday School Work Among the Colored People," and he was cheered to the echo for the broad and comprehensive view he took of the problem under discussion and for the clearness of the solution that he offered. In the afternoon he was chosen to speak at the Greek Theater, attached to the University of California, where an audience of 10,000 was present to hear his burning words. He dealt with the religious-aspect of the life of the colored people and told of what had been accomplished by them in fifty years of freedom by Christian teaching and earnest endeavor. On Tuesday evening, the colored citizens, led by Howard men, gave Dr. Thirkield a great public reception at Oakland (a suburb of San Francisco), using the spacious 15th Street A. M. E. Church to accommodate the crowd. The Mayor and other leading citizens joined in the extension of welcome. The church was packed to the doors with one of the finest bodies of colored people to be found anywhere. While at Los Angeles, on this itinerary, Dr. Thirkield spoke before the Methodist Preachers' Meeting on "The Negro of Today and Tomorrow." He was also the speaker at the Wesley M. E. Church, where he was gratified to find that the pastor was a Gammon man. For a number of years Dr. Thirkield was president of Gammon Theological Seminary, and has sent scores of brilliant colored preachers to every section of the country. He met there the secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Mr. Green, who was a former student of CORRESPONDENCE MID-SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE NOW GOING ON Never Were Good Shoes so reduced. The low shoes we offer you at reduced prices are all new styles this seasons goods clean and up to date. No Old Out of Date Styles in Our Sale. Diamond Shoe Store PAGE TWO PARKERSBURG Mrs. Fannie Francis Greenlee died at her residence, 817 Clay Street, at 9 o'clock Sunday evening. She had been ill continually for three years, during which time she was unable to walk or to remain in a lying position. She was 57 years old and is survived by seven children. Four sons are Howard, Walter, Selkirk, Henry. The daughters, Misses Lurania, Marie and Iva Greenlee. Mrs. Greenlee came to Parkersburg from Lexington, Va., in 1864, and has resided here continuously until her death. She had been for a number of years a member of the Logan M. E. Church. Dr. A. S. Smith has moved from Clay street to 229 Sixth street. Lucille, the little daughter of Mrs. Annie Seby, who has been quite ill, is much improved. The Indianapolis club gave a boat excursion on the evening of July Fourth from Parkersburg to Waverly. The boat left the wharf at 8:15 p.m. Music was rendered by the K. of P. band and orchestra. Dancing was indulged in and refreshments were served on the boat. A crowd was in attendance and the trip was enjoyed by all. Chester, son of Mrs., Fannie Comedy, had the misfortune to break his arm Friday morning. Charles Wells, of Huntington, spent Sunday here visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slash are visiting relatives in the city a few days. Miss Claudia Watkins, of Morgan-town, is in the city visiting her sister. Mrs. Charles Price. Miss Lurania Greenlee, of Cincinnati, Ohio, arrived in the city Monday called on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Edward Greenee. There was a love feast conducted at the M. E. Church Friday evening. After partaking of the usual bread and water the members gave an expression of their love to God and man, their intentions to live better lives. It was an occasion of great spirituality. Misses Joanna and Lillian Maston left Saturday for Mountain Lake Park. Mrs. Lucinda Brown and son, Valdrid, and Mrs. Joseph Peters for Jersey City. The District Superintendent of the Cumberland District, Rev. Dr. Curry, will hold the second quarterly conference of the M. E. Church Friday, July 14th and preach Sunday, July 16. Maceo Lodge, No. 16 K. of P. elected the following officers Monday evening: Wm. Carpenter, C. C.; Chares Webb, V. G.; James Lacey, M. W.; H. F. Tuck, Prelate, S. D. Scipio, Trustee. Rev. C. A. Sheen, pastor of Bethel A. M. E., spent Sunday in Elkins on business. RONCEVERTE. J. E. Johnson stopped over here for a few hours last Friday, enroute for home at Lewisburg. Mrs. D. R. Hickman, who has been ill for the past month is much improved. Mrs. Mattie L. Slaughter of Marlinton, visited her daughter, Mrs. Alex Brown, last week. Rev. and Mrs. R. J. Terrell, who attended the New River Baptist Association at Powellton last week, returned home Saturday. Miss Edith Wood was a visitor at Lewisburg last week. Mrs. Thos. Johnson, mother of Mrs. D. R. Hickman, and Mrs. Rachel Peterson, her sister, who came down last week on account of her illness, returned to Frankfort Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Reed were visitors at Staunton, Va., last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brinkly and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hopkins were guests of Mrs. Geo. Haynes at Nickell Sunday. Mrs. L. B. Johnson visited relatives at Union Sunday. Jos. Muse, of Hinton, was a visitor here Monday. Roy Howard White was a business visitor at Hinton last week. J. W. Thompson, of White Sulphur was here Monday. Miss Annie Ward, of Montgomery is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas Terkling. Alex Brown visited Marlincon Sunday. Mrs. Mamie Toliver died Tuesday June 27, after a lingering illness of four months. She is survived by her husband, two children, mother, Mrs Lucy Wheeler, and brother. Burial services were conducted by Rev. R. J. Terrell at the Baptist church Wednesday evening. She was a member of the Household of Ruth which turned out in a body, Interment at Greenwood cemetery. ALDERSON. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Robinson, a fifteen pound girl. William Landercraft has been sick for the past three weeks. Ernest Smalls is here from Charlson. Edward Swope is home from Quinnimont. Austin Crawford, Wrister Hill, Julian Burger and Angris Hopkins have gone to Portland, Maine, for six weeks vacation. On their return they will stop in New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Washington, D. C. Alford Stewart from Covington is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Gussie Johnson. Robert Chambers and Ballard Patterson have positions in Lewisburg. Lewis Ervin departed from this world Saturday, July 1. James Crawford shot one of the largest foxes in West Virginia. It weighed 75 pounds, and was 5 feet in length from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail. Garfield Crawford has been sick for the past week. CHILLICOTHE. OHIO The Ladies Aid of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church will give a supper and concert Friday night. Miss Cora B. Medley left Monday morning for Ypsilanti, Michigan, to attend the Summer School, accompanied by Miss Ann Davison of Hillsboro, Ohio. Squire Buster, of Willingham, O., visited Chillicothe on his way to Portsmouth, Ohio. James S. Hogan, who has travelled with various troops all over the country, died last week in Erie, Pa. and the remains were broughed to the home of his mother, Mrs. Carrie Hogan, Elm street. Rev. W. E. Walker reach the funeral at the on Friday morning. Mrs. Esther Scott left for Cleveland Ohio, last week to visit friend- The K. of P. held their annual pic on Tuesday at Roxburgh, Ohio. PENN BROOK Grand Deputy M. H. Hill, of Mt. Carbon, installed for Eastern State Lodge No. 10, K. of P., of Sewell, on July 1st officers as follows: W. G. Vanhoon, C. C.; Receives Thompson, V. C.; J. E. Watkins, M. of W.; Alex Harris, Prelate; Herman Cabble, M. at A.; W. A. Layne, L. G.; Ruben Goins, O. G.; Ernest Vanhoon, trustee; J. G. Adler, representative to Bluefield to the Grant Lodge. MARTINSBURG. Rev. Geo. H. Carter, of Ebenezer Baptist Church, preached at Hedgisville Sunday in the pulpit of Rev. Clinton Hughes, the Methodist minister of that place. A. T. Johnson is suffering from a dislocated ankle. The cause of Mr. Johnson's trouble was a pair of high heel shoes which he purchased a few days ago. Mrs. Martha Scott, wife of Perry Scott, Jr., is spending a few days with Mrs. Bertie F. Scott on her way to her summer home near Hedgisville. Mrs. Florence Kirk and Mrs. Rose Tomer, attended the funeral of their sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Edwards, in Berryville, Va. The Inwood Camp meeting is now in full force at Inwood. It is hoped many souls will be saved. The Carnation Dancing Club, of which Denis Mosby is President, gave their semi-annual dance at Spears hall Thursday evening. Many guests were present, and refreshments were served. Mrs. Sarah Hopwell and daughter, Miss Hilda, are spending a few days in Winchester visiting relatives. Mrs. Butler Burrell, of Harper's Ferry, was the guest of Mrs. Nannie Smith Sunday. J. Paul Clifford and wife, of Beatrice, Neb., are visiting the formers parents'. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Clifford, of the Pioneer Press. Mr. Clifford has many friends here who will be able to see Mrs. Mary Johnson, former citizen of Martinsburg, died in Hagerstown, June 30, and was buried from Mt. Zion M. E. Church Sunday morning, Rev. S. M. Beane preached the funeral. The remains we brought over the C. V. Sunday morning and taken to the church from which the funeral occurred. Miss Nannie V. Scott, Mrs. Bessie Bosey and Miss Bertha Braxton attended the picnic at Hedgesville on July 4th. The saloons of Martinsburg closed Friday night at 11 o'clock, June 30, and will be closed for one year. MT. HOPE. Mrs. Mary Reynolds is spending the 4th with her son, Mr. Holaway, of Greenstown. Mr. and Mrs. Turrar, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. i. A. Johnson, left this morning for Huntington. The Mt. Moriah Methodist Episcopal church's rally was quite successful. The amount raised was $5,629. ful. The amount raised was $78.30 MacDonald choir rendered music for the three o'clock service with their organist. Miss Lizzie Evans Tue Kilsythe choir rendered music for the night service. Warnerton Tiger's and Beckley town played ball Saturday. Beckley being the lucky ones won the game RED STAR Mrs. B. F. Price, of Fayetteville, and sister, Mrs. White, of Kentucky, were guests of Mrs. Duff Price on the 27th. Mr. and Mrs. Browder, of Montgomery, were guests of Mrs. Price last week. Mrs. H. C. A. Washington entertained Mr. and Mrs. Browder, Friday. The Woman's Improvement League was entertained by Mrs. J. W. Price Thursday. Mrs. J. M. Artre gave an excellent talk which was enjoyed by all. Prof. J. M. Arter, Mr. Malone, Rev. Gordon and Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson attended the Association at Powelton last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Rotan, of Fayetteville, were calling on Mrs. Lewis Monday. Quarterly conference convened here Monday. Several were down from Mt. Hope. A number from this place attended the rally at Mt. Hope Sunday. Mrs. L. Bryant was called to her home in North Carolina on account of the serious illness of her sister. LEWISBURG. Robert Chambers, of Alderson, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Ida Scott. Miss Edna R. Bolling returned from Parkersburg Tuesday where she spent the winter with her aunt, Mrs. E. V. Seams, attending the Summer High School. The Children's Day services of the Baptist Church were rendered Sunday afternoon before a large crowd. The program was very good. Miss Frances Woodson and Wm. Ward were up from Ronceverte a few hours Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and Miss Lynch, of Washington, are the summer guests of Mrs. M. F. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gardner and Mrs. Virginia Robinson returned from Bramwell Wednesday. Frank Pryor continues quite ill at his home on White Sulphur Hill. Mrs. Pete Jackson is convalescing slowly. John, age about nine, the little son of Campbell Brown, had his arm broken near the elbow Sunday by being thrown from a cow. Dr. Clay set the bone and the little fellow is doing very well. EAGLE Rev. L. V. Bryant, of Huntington preached two sermons to a large audience Sunday after the morning service he baptized Miss Louisa Brown and Mr. Haston. At 3 o'clock W. W. Hall, who has lately entered the ministry, preached his trial sermon. Mr. Hall did credit to himself and the church will grant him license. After the evening service the Lord's Supper was served and the right land of fellowship extended. Mrs. Emma Teague entertained a large number of out of town friends at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wade entertained L. V. Bryant at dinner Sunday. Miss Mabel and Chanie Ross, of Crown Hill, are visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James Ross, this week. Harrison Clark spent a day at THE ADVOCATE Powellton last week attending the New River Baptist Association. Mrs. Jimmie Johnson entertained friends at dinner Sunday. Mrs. C. E. Dow, of Hoberton, is visiting her father this week. Misses Rebecca Green and Maud Mr. and Mrs. James Russ attended the Improvement, League Banquet at Montgomery last week. Mrs. Eva B. Russ attended the association at Powellton. Charleston Simpson M. E. Church.—In spite of the intense heat, the services at Simpson M. E. Church, last Sunday, were well attended. The Holy Communion was administered at the evening service. The Wednesday evening prayer meetings continue to grow in attendance and spirituality. The Friday night, aid will be entertained by Mrs. Mattie Ward at her residence on Sentz St. The church and Sunday School will unite in a picnic July 27. The place has not yet been decided upon. + + HOTEL BROWN ARRIVALS.—There were registered at Hotel Brown last week: John Griggsby, Weston; B. P. Blake, Gamoca; E. W. Sayles, Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. H. Johnson, Mt. Hope; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Madison, Carbondale; W. Alston, H. Robinson, Raymond City; Robert Simmons, Roanoke, Va.; Mrs. Mary Bradshaw, Salisbury, N. C.; Mrs. Jennie Hart, Mullens; C. T. Chapman, Lawton; Miss H. Carroll, M. Thaxton Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Haynes, Nelsonville; O. John Brown, Carbondale; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Atlanta, Ga.; D. Riley, S. Carbon; Mr. and Mrs. H. Goodman, Chicago; R. M. Miles, Decota; Mr. and Mrs. H. Simms, Glen White; Mrs. M. Dallas, Dana; H. Jackson, J. D. Turner, Plymouth. ★★ Afternoon Reception.—Miss Maude Viney entertained Thursday afternoon of last week complimentary to her house guest, Miss Lynette Dickinson, of Culter, O. Her guests were received at the door by Miss Stella James and introduced by Miss Moss Clay to the ladies in the receiving line—Mrs. Viney and Misses Dickinson and Viney. The punch bowl was presided over by Mrs. Ruth Robinson who was assisted by Misses Bessie Taylor, Lula Wade and Princess Stewart. In the evening whist was the divertissement. Those playing were: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hazlewood; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burke; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Preston; Mesdames Ruti Robinson Rhoda Ulen, Chas Teal, W O. Terry, P. G. Hamlin, Allen De Honney; Misses Lillian and Bessie Taylor, Stella James, Lucinda Williams, Mary Presston, Moss Clay, Lynette Dickinson, and Messrs. T. W Randolph, George Stewart, Cauzens Wilcher, James Carper, Clarence Burks, Charles Payne, T. G. Nutter Edward James, Drs. Andrew Brown J. C. Ellis, J. B. Brown, and B.P Brownley. ```markdown ``` First Baptist Church.—Rev. Jackson, of Ohio, preached at the First Baptist church, Wednesday evening. The Tribe of Judah meets at the church this evening, and the Tribe of Joseph, Friday evening. The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. Mattie Jackson, 1217 Virginia St., Thursday evening next. The church will entertain the Mt. Olivet Association on the 19th inst. The following delegates elected Thursday of last week, will represent the church: the pastor, Rev B. R. Reed, Rev. Edward Humbles and Rev H. B. Rice. ★★ Dr. Purvis Visits Friends.—Dr Purvis, of Charleston, S. C., who refinished the medical course at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor spent the week-end here with his friend, Phil Waters. The doctor was on his way to Washington, D. C. to enter upon his duties as an Intern in Freedmen's Hospital, a position he secured on competitive examination ✳ ✳ ✳ Operated on Nine Times...Julius Wakefield, the '14-year-old son of Mrs. Kate Wakefield, 303 MorrisSt., has the distinction of having been operated on nine different times for stomach trouble at the Charleston General Hospital. He underwent seven operations during the year 1908, one in 1909 and again last Thursday morning. Although the boy has been with his mother since 1909 he has been able to do no very light work. About ten days ago his mother noticed his being sick and at once called in Dr. Ellis, who gave temporary relief. The boy grew worse. He suffered intensely and as the sharp palms would linger in his stomach the boy could not prevent from raising his voice and calling his mother. Mr. Bradford Noyes heard the appealing cries of the boy, who lives a short distance from his home, and came at once. Mr. Noyes secured entrance for the boy and in less than twenty minutes he was at the Charleston General Hospital where an operation was performed and the sufferer relieved. Miss Lynette Dickinson returned to her home at Cutler, O., Tuesday. Walter Banks, who has been taking a course in a commercial college at Saginaw, Mich., is here spending several days with his mother. W. H. Hale spent the Fourth with his parents at Roanoke, Va. Mrs. J. P. Caul will be hostess to the Loyal Union Monday evening at her home on Welch street. Mrs. Belle Haskins, of Plittsburg, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson, Coal Branch Heights. Mrs. John Wells and daughter, of Pittsburg, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Callie Winston, Lewis street. Mrs. S. A. Colbort left Saturday for Ronceverte where she will spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey, Mrs. Woods and George Claire visited friends at Institute Sunday. Wanzer gave a pleasant outing at Lock Six for Miss Bessie Brown, Thursday of last week. Mrs. H. E. Dawson has gone to Columbus, O., to join her husband. J. C. Campbell, of the Census Office, Washington, D. C., arrived in the city Wednesday to spend a few weeks visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. James A. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cash and daughter Lucille have returned from Flemingsburg, Ky., where they spent a month visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Malinda Wells, of Pomeroy, Ohio, is in the city visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. O. Lowry, at the residence of her brother, J. M. Hazlewood. Mr. and Mrs. James Browder and family spent Tuesday at Montgomery. Mrs. Annie Garland left Sunday for a visit among friends at Eagle. She will be gone about ten days. Mrs. M. J. Bowyer, of Clarksburg, arrived in the city Wednesday to visit her daughter, Mrs. I. C. Cabell. Mrs. Fannie Hargrove, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bradshaw, left Wednesday for Atlanta, Ga., to visit her mother. Mrs. Rosa Brown, of Institute, passed through the city Monday en route to Tazwell, Va., where she goes to visit her parents. Charles Payne and Edward James entertained with whist Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. W. O. Terry in honor of Miss Lynette Dickinson. Washington Marshall is seriously ill with peritonitis at his home on Young street. Two physicians are in attendance upon him, and his relatives and friends are fearful lest his illness terminate fatally. R. H. FOWLER IN THE CITY Mr. R. H. Fowler, travelling passenger agent for the Illinois Central Railroad, with headquarters at Louisville, Ky., was in the city this morning on business for his company, and while here made The Mail office a very pleasant and welcome visit. Mr. Fowler will be particularly well remembered by the two Mardi Gras parties visiting New Orleans last February and the year before. As travelling passenger agent for the Illinois Central, over which the party passed to New Orleans, he was able to confer many favors, which were highly appreciated by all the members of the parties. During the last Mardi Gras Mr. Fowler was in New Orleans and while there he did everything possible to make the stay of the Mail party pleasant throughout. Mr. Fowler is now making the rounds of West Virginia in the interest of his road looking to the transportation of passengers to the meeting of the National Association of Bankers, to be held in New Orleans in November next. SALE OF WINANS STABLE London, July 5.—Lovers and breeders of fine horses are displaying a lively interest in the dispersal sale of the Walter Winns stable which is announced to take place tomorrow at Tattersalls. Mr. Winns who is an American by birth but a resident of England for many years, has been one of the foremost breeders and exhibitors of show horses on this side of the Atlantic since the early '80s. His horses won many ribbons at the recent international show at Olympia and at the several similar shows in previous years. Despite his success as an exhibitor, however, it is understood to be his intention to abandon the snow ring and devote his entire attention in future to his racing stable. NEW LAWS IN NEBRASKA. Lincoln, Neb., July 7—Many of the laws passed at the recent session of the Nebraska Legislature went into effect today. One prohibits any person under the age of 18 from using tobacco in any form. Another prohibits all public exhibitions of hypnotism or mesmerism. Another provides heavy penalties for persons concerned in the "white slave" traffic and makes it competent for a wife to testify against her husband in such cases. THE BAUER MEAT & FISH CO. 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more. Senator Scott (Continued from page one.) have given any sign that they would hearken to the call. Judge Ira E. Robinson, of the Supreme Court of Appeals, has many supporters who would be pleased to see him forsake the bench and return to former political activities. ★★ State Auditor John S. Darst is a candidate for renomination for his present office. Although he has made no formal announcement of his candidacy, the first gun of his campaign was fired at Wheeling during the week, when State Senator W. C. Grimes, of Marshall County, on his return from Charleston, made a public statement that Darst had assured him that he was a candidate for renomination, and the formal announcement of his candidacy is expected later. 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Probably no public man in West Virginia has a larger acquaintance than Auditor Darst. Before his election to his present office he was the Assistant State Tax Commissioner and had served in both branches of the State Legislature. A DREADEFUL WOUND from a knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail, fireworks, or of any other nature, demands prompt treatment with Bucklen's Arnica Salve to prevent blood poison or gangrene. Its too quickest, surest healer for all such wounds as also for Burns, Boil, Sores, Skin Eruptions, Eczema, Chapped Hands, Corns or Piles. 25 at all drummers. 6-1-11. 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. BLUEFIELD BLUEFIELD On the easy of Healthful comfort, way of Liceies and Regular life also course and Laun FREE BOOK BOARD, H ROOMS $8 A Model of Graduates ience in regular w For Furth 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 his at Gammon. The people have just raised $100,000, for a new Y. M. C. A building for the use of Negroes. Dr. Thirkield met there seven Howard graduates, with, whom he had a delightful conference. He was pleased to note the activity of the Howard spirit in the Christian work along the Pacific Coast. He took part in the great Y. M. C. A. mass meeting at Los Angeles, held during the session of the National Medical Association there. One of his best addresses was that on "The Opportunity and the Obligation for Work Among American Negroes in College, Church and Sunday School," before the San Francisco Methodist Preachers' meeting, calling out a highly profitable discussion. Dr. Thirkield was made a life member of the International Sunday School Association (Mr. W. N. Hart-horn paying $1,000 fee for the same), and was also placed on the National Committee for Sunday School Work in America, a new "forward movement" for a aggressive and successful work is planned. Howard University is sure of an adequate hearing whenever and wherever Dr. Thirkield raises his voice to speak. The institution is strong because it is loved, and loved because it is good. The Amphion Glee Club Installis Officers. At a complimentary dinner in honor of the ladies who took part in the W.B. B. NUFORM CORSETS W.B. NUFORM CORSETS THE Nuform is a popular priced corset, modeled on lines that per- fect your figure. It defines grace- ful bust, waist and hip lines and fits at the back. The range of shapes is so varied, every figure can be fitted with charming result. All Nuform Corsets are made of serviceable fabrics—both heavy and light weight—daintily trimmed and well tailored. Your dealer will supply you with the model best suited to your figure. Nuform, Style 478. (As pictured). For average figures. Medium low bust, extra skirt length over abdomen and hips. Made of durable coutil and light weight batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 18 to 30. Price, $1.00. Nuform, Style 485. For average and well developed figures. Medium bust, extra length over hips, back and abdomen. Coutil and batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 18 to 30. Price, $1.50. form, Style 488. For average and well developed figuine coat construction over hips, back and abdomen, afort with modish lines. Made of excellent couilse supporters. Sizes 19 to 30. Price, $2.00. Sold At All Stores W BROS., Makers, 34th St. & Broadway, New York Nuform, Style 488. For average and well developed figures. Unique coat construction over hips, back and abdomen, insuring comfort with modish lines. Made of excellent cowl and batiste. Hose supporters. Sizes 19 to 30. Price, $2.00. Sold At All Stores WEINGARTEN BROS., Makers, 34th St. & Broadway, New York THIRD DAY, JUNE 22, 1911 Nation's Capital Nu ures. U insuring co and batiste. H recent production of "The Pirates of Penzance," and participated in by a number of prominent citizens, at the St. Regis Cafe on 14th street, the famous Amphion Glee Club jollied last Wednesday evening and installed officers for the ensuing year. The officers are as follows: President J. H. Washington; vice-president, G. H. Jefferson; secretary, Clarence A. Barbour; treasurer, Charles A. Champ; librarian, Harry Morton, business manager and musical director, J. Henry Lewis. Among the guests was Mr. Frank B. Wilniams, formerly president of the Amphions who went out from this city some years ago to join the Williams and Walker forces and with which splendid aggregation he rose to stellar honor as a musical artist. He sang several solos, which showed off his robust tenor to marked advantage. Several of his selections were of his own composition. The success of Mr. Williams is very gratifying to his host of friends here, and is a concrete evidence of the constructive labors of Mr. Lewis for the development of the race along the higher lines of musical endeavor. Numerous concerted selections were rendered by the Club, and the evening was voted a delightful one. These annual functions are always eye-openers in the social life of the nation's capital, and invitations to them are highly prized by "The Smart Set." At the business session which preceded the dinner, reports connected with the recent production of the comic opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," on June 2 were con- sideder and audited. It is likely that the Club will arrange a series of dates in the vicinity for the summer season, the itinerary to include Atlantic City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Ocean Grove, Asbury Park and other points. Next season the Club will present "The Pirates," "Patience," "Robin Hood," "The Bohemian Girl," or some other standard opera at the Howard Theatre here. A suggestion is made that Gilbert and Sullivan's time-honored "Pinafore" be revived. Mr Lewis, who is a master of the baton and of stage management, has the matter under advisement. The Amphions are to be greatly strengthened at every point. Messrs F, S. Bolden and S. P. Brown were elected to membership on the Board of Directors, and the club voted to establish a waiting list of members, since the present quota is filled. The Amphion Club has a membership of 21 persons, all enthusiastic students of the best music and willing to work. The organiza- has had a continuous existence since 1891, and during this period Prof. J. Henry Lewis has been director without interruption. The Club has sung for Presidents of the United States, Justices of the Supreme Court, Cabinet Ministers and for the Diplomatic Corps and has invariably scored a "hit." MATTIE LOMAX NOT TO HANG. Mrs. Mattie Lomax, under a sentence of death for the alleged murder of her husband, will be granted a respite until fall, when her case will be reviewed by the Court of Appeals. This is the belief of the best informed legal talent of the capital. Under the ruling of the court, Mrs. Lomax was to have been executed July 31. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, her spiritual adviser and pastor of the Cosmopolitan Baptist Temple, Congressman Caleb Fowers, Judge E. M. Hewlett, Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson, Attorney John Rideout, and other well-known humanitarians, deserve the lion's share of the credit for saving this unfortunate woman's life and sparing the District the odium of putting a woman to death. It is one of the peculiar phases of the Lomax case that the agitation in her behalf was led by the Washington Tapes, reputed to be unfriendly to the Negro race generally, and that the Washington Bee, a colored sheet, was the only newspaper in the District that attempted to discredit the effort thus made to have justice tempered with mercy. The opinion is freely expressed that if a new trial is granted by the Court of Appeals, Mrs. Lomax will be acquitted on the ground of self-defense. GOOD LUCK FOR THE GREENES AND PAYNES. The infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Payne—of which the polished and effervescent "Dick" Green is the grandfather—has been christend "Frank A. Vanderlip Payne," in honor of the president of the National-City Bank of New York, and former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, whom the Greens and Paynes regard as their greatest patron and benefactor. "It never rains but it pours." In addition to becoming the father of this bouncing baby boy, Mr. Payne, who is an unusually efficient clerk in the Trees ry department, was promoted from the $1,000 grade to a salary of $1,200 per annum, to take effect July 1. The Greens and Paynes are worthy people and richly merit their good fortune. DR. WASHINGTON IN TOWN DR. WASHINGTON IN TOWN. Dr. Booker T. Washington was in the city last Friday, and had an interesting interview with President Taft at the White House. The Chief Executive was delighted to see him and the discussion of the educational status and economic opportunities of the Negro race was one that would have done our people everywhere a mint of good to have heard. The president is a trustee of the Jeanes and Slater educational funds and is an ardent supporter of the work that is being carried on at Howard and Fisk as well as that which Dr. Washington is fostering at Tuskegee. Mr. Taft believes, with the sensible members of our race, in the higher education for those in a position to receive and use it to advantage, and is in favor of a sound, serviceable training for the Negro masses, who, in the final analysis, must work with their hands. The address of Dr. Washington at the Wilberforce commencement is regarded here as the most significant and far-reaching deliverance that has been made by him since the famous Atlanta speech in 1895. The "Wizard" was never so strong in the affections of the people of America as he is today. He "wears well" because he is genuine to the core. The race is proud of Booker T. Washington. THE NEWS IN BRIEF The Rochester Sentinel, T. Thomas is Fortune's newest venture, is the cleanest and best sample of race journalism that has come down the pike in many moons. Mr. Fortune announces that the name of the paper is not to be changed to "The North Star," but will remain "The Sentinel." Mr. Fortune should be liberally supported by the race for which he has labored so assiduously and made so many sacrifices. It is expected that Oliver Randolph, editor of the Washington American, will be assigned to a comfortable berth in the Post Office Department. Prof. J. L. Wiley, principal of the Fessenden Academy at Ocala, Florida, was in the city a few days ago and delivered a telling address at the commencement exercises of the M Street High School. Prof. Wiley, who was an aspirant for the Haitian mission, called at the White House to see how he stood, but was informed that there is to be no vacancy in the American Legation at Portau-Prince. Prof. Wiley's school is one of the very best, in the State of Florida and not long ago, on founder's day, special exercises were held which were attended by the best white people in the vicinity and which were given several columns of space in the daily newspapers of Ocala. ```markdown ``` Major Charles R. Douglass, son of Frederick Douglass, Commander of the Charles Sumner Post, G. A. R., and Assistant Patriotic Instructor of the Grand Army, covered himself all over with glory by the systematic and successful manner in which "Flag Day" was observed in the public schools on the 14th. His speakers for each building were carefully selected, and in every instance they taught a valuable lesson to the young people by their eulogies of "Old Glory" and of the sacred principles for which the stars and stripes stand. Next year Major Douglass expects to achieve even grander results. He will utilize all of the speakers who did well this year, and will bring on some new material that was not available last month. "Flag Day," as it should be, is a stellar event in the life of the patriotic Negroes of the District of Columbia. The race does not blame the flag because some of its alleged devotees fail to live up to the standard represented by it. The third and fourth floors of the new $100,000 Y. M. C. A. building have been completed and will soon be ready for occupancy. Secretary L. E. Johnson will soon announce that Thanksgiving Day will be set apart for the formal dedication of the structure. It is expected that President Taft will deliver the dedicatory address. At the conclusion of his service here in the Census Office, W. Pres- 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. 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These persons are fast leaving 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. ton Bayless, a clever writer and newspaper man of enthusiasm and pronounced talent, will launch a race journal at Springfield, Ohio, aiming to present an organ of state-wide influence. The Common Welfare Club is a new civic organization established here for the amelioration of conditions unfavorable to the Negro race. At a recent meeting G. A. Webber, chief clerk of the Bureau of Statistics, led the discussion on housing and social conditions in the District. Steps will be taken to accelerate the movement toward abolishing the unsanitary alley houses in which Negroes are compelled to live and which breed disease, menacing the health of the entire community. Rev, David F. Rivers, pastor of the Rerean Baptist Church, received a total of 435,629 in his contest for the European tour offered by the Washington Post. The lowest of the District winners received 446,082. A trifle over 10,000 ballots would have made Dr. Rivers a winner. As it was every organization in the city combined on him and at one time he led all competitors. It is difficult to convince many of Dr. Rivers' friends that he was not the victim of a "frime-up"—or that a combine was not worked against him. The Post gathered up a barrel of Negro money on the deal. Oliver Rando\h, editor of the Washinton American, has been transferred to a clerkship in the Postoffice Department. Mr. Bismark R. Pinchback, of Auditor Tyler's office, has been promoted to the $1,600 grade. Many other changes of a minor character were made among the colored employees in the departments, to take effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. Dr. W. T. Vernon, Inspector of Indian Schools, has his headquarters in the Pension Building in connection with the office of the Commissioner of Education for the Five Civilized Tribes. Dr. Vernon finds the duties quite congenial. M Street High School sent out 86 graduates this year. The commencement address was delivered by Congressman L. Taylor, of Ohio, and it was a good one, too. The papers of the country should be set right about the status of Auditor Ralph W. Tyler. He has no official tenure, and consequently he has no "term" to "expire." He remains in office "at the pleasure of the President, and will never have to be reappointed. There is no likelihood of Mr. Tyler being superseded. No official in Washington has served with greater satisfaction than has Mr. Tyler, and the heads of the Treasury Department never tire of congratulating him upon the skill with which he administers the affairs of his complicated bureau. Secretary Charles D. Hilles would make an ideal chairman of the Republican National Committee. No law segregating the races in the matter of homes or creating "jim-crow" street cars can be adopted for Washington. There is no definite sentiment for any such arrangement. When a possible vacancy in the office of Assistant Register of the Treasury is hinted at, the Hon. "Phil" Waters, of West Virginia, is seen to prick up his ears. Cyrus Field Adams, transportation agent of the National Negro Business League, will be able to announce in a few days the rates allowed by the railroads for delegates coming from the territory east of the Mississippi river. Knights of Pythias from all parts of the country will attend the grand conclave at Indianapolis August 21 to 26. It will be one of the biggest meetings ever held by the race anywhere. Indianapolis is "no mean city," and the denizens thereof are preparing to extend a royal welcome to all who enter her gates. Assistant Attorney-General W. H. 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HOURS: 8:30 TO 1:30 P.M. 2:00 TO 6:00 P.M. AL BATH HOUSE the Knights of Pythias of North Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRICE OF BATHS; $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- cates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. 222 DEI LUNGE 7 LUNGE Gear Home Phone 420. THE ADVOCATE Colored Schools PAGE FOUR. PUBLISHED: EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. Ice, Pythian Building, Charleston, W. Va. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months $0.50 Six months 1.00 One year 1.50 SHALL WE CELEBRATE? In a little over two months com- munities of progressive Negroes throughout the Nation will celebrate the promulgation of the Emancipa- tion Proclamation. Why not Charleston? Here there is the largest collection of Negroes to be found in any community in the State. There are more teachers, more professional men, more business men, more fraternal societies, more school houses, and more churches than in any other city in West Virginia. With all this Charleston has not had an Emancipation Celebration for years. There can be no doubt that these celebrations serve a useful purpose. They are a reminder of the depths from which the race came and emphasize the height to which it has risen. They stimulate race pride and encourage to greater achievements along all material lines. The Advocate proposed last year that the several fraternal societies get together through representatives and formulate plans for an Emancipation Celebration on a scale in keeping with the significance of the occasion and the ability of those who would celebrate. There might be the usual parade followed by an outing at the park where some distinguished member of the race would deliver an appropriate address. The expenses of such a celebration could be defrayed by charging a small admission fee to the park, and the surplus which would be considerable if the affair is properly managed, could be turned over to some charitable institution or otherwise disposed of as the committee might elect. All are agreed that an Emancipation Celebration should be held. It remains only for some person or organization to take the initiative. Whoever that person or organization may be, he may start out with the assurance of The Advocate's support. Our only condition is that the matter be undertaken in good faith by a responsible party. Shall we celebrate? THE NEGROE'S PART IN "On with the 'Men and Religion Forward Movement'," says the Charleston Mail. "Every man can help the committee of one hundred." Which reminds us to ask again whether or not the brother in black is supposed to participate in this commendable effort to advance the cause of Christianity. Our doubt arises from the fact that a committee, composed wholly of whites, has already been selected to make the preliminary campaign, and inquiry fails to bring to light the part, if any, the Negro is to play. Of course, however anxious we may be to benefit by this spiritual movement, none are so devoid of pride as to force themselves in without invitation nor to accept if their presence is not desired. If this movement is not all-embracing, if it is not founded on the principle of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, no surprise will be occasioned by confining its scope to the people with which it originated. But if "every man can help the committee of one hundred", as the Mail says, will some one kindly advise us where we enter what "business" we do and what lines we speak? HUNTINGTON'S NEW PAPER The second number of the race paper published at Huntington has just fallen into our hands. It bears the name of The Industrial Messenger and its purpose it states "will be to tell of the best there is in our people all over the Union and the good that they do." It "does not pose as a strict prohibition organ, but it is against the liquor traffic with or without license, whether for revenue or otherwise." In fighting the liquor traffic the Messenger will find a broad field, and it should receive the support of all who subscribe to its policies. Reciprocity is still going slowly in the Senate but the speech President Taft made recently in Chicago is giving added life to the measure. He has pointed out in a statesmanlike way the great benefits that are sure to result to both Canada and the United States by our buying more of their goods and they more from us. It is the most common sense proposition that Congress has dealt with for a long time. . to Lose a Friend Van Sickle, Superintendent of Baltimore City Schools, Under Whose Administration Schools Made Great Progress, to Be Removed. Baltimore, Md., July 5.—The public schools here are in a turmoil because of the summary removal of three of the nine members of the Board of School Commissioners by Mayor James H. Preston in order that three others may be appointed who will vote for the onsting of Superintendent of Schools, James H. VanSickle. Mr. VanSickle has had charge of the schools since 1901 and although he is recognized the country ever as an educational expert, he has never had the cordial support of the rank and file of the whites here chiefly because he came from another city. When he came here he found the schools to be in a poor shape and bossed by the politicians. The great progress since made is evidenced by the growth of efficiency of the colored schools. When he came here the majority of the twenty or more colored schools were in charge of white teachers and there was no school for the special training of teachers. All of the colored schools are now in the hands of teachers of the race, for the most part trained in the schools here. There are three supervising principals, two of whom draw $2,000 a year and the other $2,400 for his additional duties as principal of the Teachers' Training School. The principal of the Colored High School also draws $2,400 a year. He is Mason A. Hawkins, a Harvard alumnus, with 28 college graduates as assistants. Prior to the coming of Mr. VanSickle, the High School was in charge of a white faculty and only one of graduates had consequently completed a college course. Today its graduates have either been graduated from leading colleges or are now enrolled as students in them. Several of these college graduates are now members of the faculty of the school. Carl J. Murray, who was graduated from the school in 1907, received his A. B. from Howard University a few weeks ago, and also won a scholarship in the postgraduate school at Harvard University. These and the fact that there are over 200 colored teachers here are evidences of progress during Mr. VanSickle's regime. Among the teachers in the High School who will pursue courses at Columbia University during the summer are James S. Thomas, Carrington L. Davis, Glentford D. Pennington, and Miss M. Flagg. The Colored Fresh Air and Empty Stocking Circle took its first quota of children today to the farm maintained for the benefit of the poor little waits of the city near here. The children taken today were from the several orphan asylums of the city and will be given a week's outing, when another installment will take their places. The society expects to spend about $600 this summer in making the little ones happy. Miss Ida R. Cummings is the president. Prof. M. F. Walker, a teacher in the College of West Africa, Monrevia, Liberia, and his wife are the guests of the latter's father, Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, of 141 W. Hill street. They spent three months in Europe before coming here. The A. M. E. Ministers' Meeting held their closing meeting for the summer Monday of last week. Just before the adjournment a resolution was passed unanimously endorsing the president of the meeting, Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines for editor of the Christian Recorder. The Whitman Sisters are attracting large crowds nightly at Daly's theater. Two performances are given each night. Mr. William H. Daly, proprietor of the theater, is highly elated over the success that the bill presented is meeting. NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS. To ROBERT MARTIN: Take notice: That on the 10th day of August, A. D., 1911, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m., at the law office of Emery R. Carier, 604 1-2 Kanawha Street, Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, I will take the deposition of myself and others to be read in my behalf of a certain suit in Chancery now pending in the Circuit Court for the County of Kanawha and State of West Virginia, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant. It from any cause the taking of said depositions shall not be commenced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued from day to day or from time to time, at the same place, and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. FANNIE FRIEND MARTIN. Emery R. Carter, Sol. By Counsel. 7-6-4I A PEEK INTO HIS POCKET, would show the box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve that E. S. Loper, a carpenter, of Marilla, N. Y., always carries. "I have never had a cut, wound, bruise, or sore it would not soon heal." he writes. Greatest healer of burns, boils, scalds, chapped hands and lips, fever-sores, skin- eruptions, eczema, corns and piles. 25c at al druggists. 7-6-4I --- Under authority of a Deed of Trust made by J. M. Jones to the under-signed trustees, dated March 30, 1907, and recorded in the office of clerk of the County Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 30, page 67, to secure to Jackson County Building and Loan Association the payment of a certain loan therein described, default having been made in the payment thereof for more than three months: we, or the trustee present and acting on the day of sale, shall on Saturday, August 12, 1911, beginning at 10 o'clock A. M. at the front door of the Court House of Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Court Street, in the City of Charleston, proceed to sell the property conveyed by said deed of trust, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, that certain lot of land with the improvements and appurtenances, situate in the City of Charleston, West Virginia, on the north corner of Court and Donally Streets, which lots fronts on Donally Street 125 feet, and runs back with Court Street 125 feet, more or less, being the lot with the house formerly occupied by the said J. M. Jones, and on which Lewis Jones and Ellen Jones formerly lived, and being the same property conveyed to Lewis Jones by Levi J. Woodward, Trustee of the Charleston Extension Company, by deed dated August 18, 1866, and recorded in the office of clerk of the County Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, in Deed Book "Z", page 280, and being the same property conveyed unto the said J. M. Jones by Lewis Jones by deed dated September 1, 1884, and recorded in the office of clerk of the County Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 41, page 555. OUTSIDE THE BIG SHOW Wichita has taken over the Wellington franchise in the Kansas State League. The Hopkinsville team has a big lead in the Kitty League and is going strong. The Western League teams have locked Des Moines in the cellar and thrown the key away. The Roanoke team is crowding Norfolk at the top of the list in the Virginia League struggle. The Reading and Trenton teams are having a merry battle for the honors in the Tri-State League. Rockford and Green Bay are putting up a great fight for first place in the Wisconsin-Illinois League. It looks like a toss-up between Lowell, Worcester and Lawrence for the muslin in the New England League. The Hattiesburg team of the Cotton States League has a pair of swell performers in Outfielder Smith and Pitcher Eaton. If Calarya can keep up its present fast clip, the team will be hard to beat for the Western Canada League pennant. Piqua has a regular ball player in First Baseman Riehl. He is a clever fielder and leads the Ohio State League in batting. Major league scouts are on the trail of Fitcher Cullop of the Knoxville team in the Appalachian League. Cullop has quite an assortment of fancy doffers. The Connecticut League will finish the season with six teams in the circuit on account of Northampton and Holvoke catching cold in the feet and quitting the pastime. Frank Arellanes, formerly of the Boston Red Sox, which frankly admits that he is the handsomest man in the Pacific Coast League, is twisting 'em over for the Sacramento team. Catcher "Hickory" Johnson and Pitcher Joe Willis of the Decatur Three-I League team are booked to eat in big league hotels, so he's said. McGraw wants Johnson and the Cubs are after Willis. It made grandfather smile the other day when he read about Jake Beckley getting seven hits in a double-header. He said it made him think of his kid days, when he used to watch Jake bust the fence. "Old Eagle Eyes" is managing the Hanntbal Central Association team. WITH THE BOXERS Johnny Moran, the actor-fighter, is anxious to clash with Al Delmont. Dick Nelson is on his way to his old home in Denmark, but expects to return in September. The lid has been clapped down on the boxing game in East Chicago. Too many promoters spilled the meal ticket. DOMINION OFFICIAL RESIGNS. Ottawa, Ont., June 30—Dr. John G. Rutherford, C. M. G., today resigned his position as veterinary general and live stock commissioner for the Dominion of Canada. Prior to taking office some six or seven years ago Dr. Rutherford served in the Manitoba legislature and in the Dominion house of commons and it is understood to be his intention now to settle in Alberta with a view to re-entering political life. WOMEN' TENNIS TOURNEY Kansas City, Mo. July 5.—A tennis tournament for the women's championship of the Missouri Valley opened here today under auspicious conditions. The most prominent women tennis experts of half a dozen states are among the contestants. NEBRASKA GOLF TOURNEY Omaha, Neb., July 5.—Leading golfers of Nebraska, representing clubs in Lincoln, Nebraska City, Hastings, Norfolk, Fremont, and others cities, are gathered in Omaha for the annual tournament of the Nebraska Golf Association. Play began today on the Field club links and will continue until the end of the week. Trustees THE WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE Largest Number of Students in History of the School Last Year THE MUSEUM Domestic Science Building, Where Girls are taught Cooking, Dress-Making and Millinery CATALOGUE FREE! Address BYRD PRILLERMAN, Pres. Institute, West Virginia THN - ADVOCATE THE WES Largest Num Domestic Science B CATALOGUE FREE! WASTING THEIR TIME. There was never a time in the history of the country when the opposition expressed so much concern as to the personnel of the prospective candidates of the Republican party as is now being exhibited by the Democrats. Their organs are using many columns, which might be devoted to giving their readers the news of the day, in harping on imaginary dissensions in the Republican ranks. They announce candidates, frame up tickets, and send out circular letters to Republicans asking their choice for the several positions to be filled at the next general election. Then they begin again to tell what the Republican party leaders intend to do and why. One does not have to be an adept at the great game to discover their intent—they are simply trying to distract attention from their own weakness of material and policies. They know that a united Republican party in West Virginia is irresistible, that with Goff or Elkins as the choice of their party to succeed Senator Clarence W. Watson, and any one of those prominently mentioned for the governorship nominated, Democracy would be whipped to a frazzle. The scheme, then, is the old one of dividing the enemy and whipping him in detail. That is why the influence of former Governor Dawson with his party is made so much of, and he is charged with entertaining ambitions to occupy every position within the gift of the people. To this end might be attributed also the statement, based on a visit to the White House, that Sam Montgomery has been made the West Virginia leader, or the equally absurd announcement that several postmasters in the northern part of the State were dismissed at the behest of Ex-Senator Scott. But they reckon without their host. Wily though they be, there are those opposed to them who can see further and know more about politics than Senator Watson and his henchmen can learn before they are retired to private life. When the time comes to present to the voters of West Virginia a Republican platform and a Republican ticket, they will be forthcoming without regard to Democratic suggestion and bearing no Democratic credit. It would be well to hear in mind, further, that this platform and this ticket will have the seal of approval of the Republican party as a whole and that, in consequence, they will be victorious. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss; At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of July, 1911. Fannie Friend Martin, Plaintiff, vs. Robert Martin, Defendant. In Chancery No. 2793. (The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.) This day came the Plaintiff by her Attorney; and on his motion, and it appearing by alldavit filed, that the Defendant is a non-resident of this State, it is ordered that he do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. Teste: IRA MOTTESHEARD. E. R. Carter, Sol. READY FOR CONVENTION Atlantic City, N. J., July 6. Headquarters for the national convention of the Elks was established at the Hotel Strand today by Grand Exalted Ruler Herrmann and other grand lodge officers of the order. The advance guard of delegates and visitors are putting in an appearance and an attendance of fully 10,000 is expected when the convention is opened Saturday. --- BASEBALL NOTES Walter Nagle, the California pitcher, has been sold by Pittsburgh to the Boston Americans. Fitzzerald, of the Highlanders, has been playing swall ball during the absence of Harry Wolter. Several major league clubs are trying to land Pitcher Earl Akers of the Dubuque Three-I League club. Umpire James Bannon of the New England League has been appointed manager of the Haverhill team. Besides pitching winning ball for the Boston Red Sox, Joe Wood is doing great work with the stick. After winning 24 out of 27 games the Champion Athletics lost two games in one afternoon to the Boston Red Sox. Pitcher Nap Rucker, of Brooklyn, has beaten Cincinnati three times this year by scores of 2 to 0, 1 to 0 and 3 to 1. Turner, of the Cleveland Naps, is out of the game nursing a lame back, "Tuck" is the king of unlucky ball players. Honus Wagnet is playing good ball at first base for the Pittsburgh Pirates. All infield positions look alike to Honus. Followers of the Boston Nationals are clamoring for Fred Tenney's scalp. They want Johnny Kling appointed manager of the Rustlers. President Navin says that he is willing to sell the Detroit franchise to some other city on account of the poor attendance in Detroit. It is said that Frank Chance will retire at the close of the present season, and that Joe Tinker will be the next manager of the Cubs. Since 1858 Harvard and Yale have played 118 baseball games, Yale winning 59, Harvard 58, and one game in which John and Ell quit with the score tied. WITH THE BOXERS Harry Gilmore, jr., former manager of Packey McFarland, is now the manager of Frankie Conley. Knockout Brown and Tom Ginty of Scranton have signed to meet in a 10-round bout at Scranton July 4. Albany (N. P.) fight fans are willing to back Kid Henry against Willie Lewis in a 10-round bout for any amount up to $5,000. Sam Langford says that he was afraid to "cut loose" in his recent bout with Tony Caponi in Winnipeg. The "Tar Baby" thinks the Winnipeg police would have nailed him had he started anything. 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State Normal, Indu dialogue and other printer Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christia n Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES; Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to --- Miss Lee Elliott THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1911. INSTITUTE School Last Year making and Millinery MAN, Pres. West Virginia son, Wat Robinson, Miss Anna Ross, J. A. Rodahaver, Eddie M. Roberts. W. M. Rule. Andrew Sarbrew, Della Seabolt, F. D. Stevenson, Earnest Simmons, Mrs. Leona Smith, Southern Feather Co., Miss Jennie Short, Mrs. Ella Scott, Jesse Sturm, W. A. Spruce, Sullivan Auto Co., H. C. Tanslil. Mrs. C. E. 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Blue Ribbon, 4 dozen..........................$5.00 4 Hoster-Columbus, 3 dozen............’.. 4.00 : Red, White and Blue, 4 dozen... 5.00 Red, White and Blue, 3 dozen... ° 4:00 Schleer Special, Columbus, O.8 doz. 4.00 Charleston Beer, 3 dozen............ 3.00 Rebate $1.50 on all empty cases and bottles pa We also handle a number of other different brands ‘ bottled in bond, full quarts at $1.00 per quart. 24-26 Summers Street Charleston, W. Va. _ Give Us a.Call 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 gooda for less money. We carry a large | Bell Phone 336. 609 Summer Strect. Home Phone 828. Charleston, W. Va. THURSDAY, JUNE.S,.1011. Stewart First Home Missiouary Of the Methodist Bpiscopat Church Will Be Remembered by « Big Celebration of National Seope if Plans are Carried Out. Baltimore, Md., July 5.--A _ big celebration in memory of John Stewart, the first home missionary mr the Methodist Episcopal Chureh 4s being planned by Rev, Dr. L. D. Thomas, field secretary of the Board of Home Missions and Chureh Ex- tension of the Methodist Episcopal Chureh for the third Sunday — in October. ‘The celebration will be countrywide and in the interest ot home missions, and has received the endorsement of lending spirits in the M. &. Chureh “John Stewart.” says Dr, ‘Thom: as, “was one of those early charac. ters of the race whose achievements chould be held in gratetul memory. Born in Powhatan County, Va., in the latter part of the Eighteenth century, he earned to read and write. Being of a relixious mind, he attached himself to the Metho- list church, and started to do mis sionary work. He went to Ohio where he at first did mission work among the whites. He next went tc the Wyandotte Indians. ‘The inter preter for this tribe was Jonathan Pointer, @ colored man who. had been captured by the tribe and whe had adopted all of its customs. He managed to interest the tribe In Christianity, though at first Inter preter Pointer tried to — dissuade him, and in 1817 succeeded to con- vert a number of them to Cnristian- ity. He was shortly afterwards or- dained a local preacher.” “The work started by this pioneer caused some enthusiastic spirits to organize the first umissionary socie- ‘ty In the denomination in 1819, and the 12,0000 missionaries now work- ‘ng in all parts of the globe may be said lo have gotten their first in- ‘spiration from this humble man of God." Dr. J, B, Oliver, a prominent phy- sician of Brazil, Ind., and Miss Rose M. Murphy, a teacher in the city schools, was married Monday at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. i. % Johnson, pastor of the Madi- son street Presbyterian Church. of- liciating. The ceremony was wit- nessed by the family and a few of the intimate friends of the bride. There were no attendants. Preceed- ing the ceremony, a wedding break- fast was served ‘The bride has been prominent in the social life of the city a number cf years. Sho is a daughter of John HM, Murphy, editor of the Afro-Aimer- ican Ledger. ‘The groom is one of the most subeessful physicians In the middle West and has served as president of the indiana Medical So- ciety. ‘The Frst Separate Company went into camp with the other state troops today at Frederick, Md. INCREASING OPPORTUNI- TIES FOR GIRLS, ‘The tendency of public school edu- cation away from the ornamental and toward the useful, as evidenced by the additicn of courses in domestic science and arts to the curricula of two schools in this State, calls at- teption to the opening of a new field fo the girls of the race. Hitherto, the girl graduates of the colored high schools have been lim- ited in occupations to teaching or domestic service, in the latter their wage being no higher than that o! those who have not had or availed themselves of any educational advan- tages. Under the present. arrange- ment, or the perfection of that ar- rangement, another door is opened to the girl who remains in s-hool till the completion of the course. She will have some working knowledge of the art of cooking and dressmaking, and, should she desire to earn het Jiving at either of ese occupautone., her proficiency will command a high- er wage than is now the case, And, again, the addition of these courses creates new positions, posi tions which should and, probably, will, on account-of the special prepa’ ration required, command higher salaries than are paid to teachers ot the usual studies. For the girl who proceeds at once to fit herself in an approved technical school there will come offers from public schools to im part her knowledge of cooking, plain sewing, dressmaking, millinery or whatever course she has pursued, and jShe, because the demand for some time will be greater than the supply, will fare better as a ieacher than those instructing in the grades. If, however, the revolution in edu- cational methods loses impetus for the time, the girl who has prepared will not find that she has wasted her time. She will be all the better armed to enter the struggle for ex- istence and to perform those duties to which custom has assigned her and toward which she is naturally” in- clined. ANOTHER LINCOLN MEMORIAL Washington, July 5.—A huge boulder, bearing a descriptive tablet ef bronze, is to be unveiled nest week to the memory ot Abraham Lincoln on the spot where he stood at the battle of Fort Stevens, in Which memorable engagement the President played a conspicuons part The memorial project is the work of the Fort Stevens Lincoln Park Asso- ciation, ee ees TOO DANGEROUS In the stensgling days at ‘Tuske- fee, Booker T. Washington found that “he would have to use an old chicken-house for a school “oom, “Uncle,” he said to an old colored man, "I want you to come down at ine o'clock tomorrow morning and Help me clean out a hen-honse.” “Law, now, Mr. Washington," the old man expostulated, “you-all don’t want to begin cleanin’ ont no hen honse roun’ yere in de day time.” From “Success Maguzine.” TO UNVEIL PARNELL, MONUMENT LATER Dublin, July 3—The unveiling of the St, Ganden's monument — of Charles Stewart Parnell, which was ovizinally fived to take place today, has been indefinitely postponed ow- ing to the failure to complete the joundation for the memorial, THE,ADVOCATE Insurance I e - Companies ‘CONDUCTED BY AND FOR COLOR- ED PHOPLE Ante ManiNe GOOD IN GEORGIA. Racial Progress | In Evidence in All Parts of the Em- pire State of the South, Where | Colleges, Fraternal Organizations | and Business Enterprises Have Taken on New Life. | The colored people of Newnan, Ga., a small city forty: miles xonth of AU Janta, recently filed a protest against some of their school teachers but the Poard of Education ignored it rae objectors had good foundation in fact for desiring to get rid of the prinei- jal who While he is a very excctient man morally, is hardly. prcvared to do as good work as the standard of the community requires. Newnan is one of Georgia's most thriving little cities. It has an am- ‘ditions population and the colored people there evidently desire a bet- ter school and etter principal with assistants than they®have been ac- customed to heretofore. If tiey con- Unue to press their demands, they may finally succeed at getting the ap- propriation to pay a man of higher grade than the one at present filling the position of principal, ‘The Atlanta Music Festival will be held during August. It was a bright and brilliant success last year and more than 5,000 attended. ‘The star performers on that occasion were Harry Burlelgh, Joseph Douglass, the Fisk Quartet_and Pearl Wimberly, Soprano, Dr. H. H. Proctor, the orl inator of the idea to give first class musle to Atlanta’s people will return ‘to the city this week. He has been touring Europe and attending the Coronation ceremonies, He is the ‘pride of Atlanta and will no doubt dring back many new ideas to put in- to practice among the people of At- Janta. The “Free Will Offering’ — by Georgia Odd Fellows and Ruth wo- men Is over and Ben Davis has anoth- er feather in his cap. “He knows how to make the unthinking Negroes of Georgia do things. He asked them for a free-will offering of one dollat each, then threatened to double-tax them if they did not hand over the cash. They “dug up the dough’. Bach gave $1.00 and received Ben's “God Bless You" in exchange. SUNDAY SCHOOL OF METHODS, Asbury Park, N. J, July §.—The annual school of methods of the New loreey Sunday School Association met here today and will remain in session for one week. ‘The mater- ‘ials of religious education, worship ‘in Sunday schools, the relation of ‘the home to religious education, and ‘the Issues of the recent | Sunday school convention In San Francisco are among the subjects slated for consideration, a ROYAL HPNLEY REGATTA. London, July 3.——More than ordi- nary interest is manifested in the an- nnal Henley Regatta, which takes place this week over the usual course on the Thames. — No college eight from the opposite side of the water figures this year in the English aqua- tic derby, but an eight from the Ot- tawa Rowing Club is going to have a try for the Grand Challenge Cup. AM of the events are well filled and it.ts expected some records will be broken, The regetta will open Wednesday and continue until the end of the = oes Wed eae | PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATES Dublin, Jitiy 3.—The representa- tives of the colonial parliaments at the coronation arrived in Dublin to- day to begin their tour of the king: dom as guests of {he Lords and Com- mons committee. After visiting Bel- fast tomorrow the party will procecd to Scotland, —_——-+-__. MICHIGAN BAR MEETING Battle Creek, Mich., July 6.—-The annual meeting of the Michigan State Bar Association, which began a two days’ session here today, has attracted to this clty many dis- tinguished representatives of the bench and bar. Attorney General Wickersham is on the program to deliver the annual address. Other prominent speakers wil! be Prof. Jerome C. ‘Knowlton of the Untver- sity of Michigan, A. B. Eldredge of Marquette, Thomas E, A, Weadock of Detroit, and Grant Fellows of Hudson, SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDERS. Wrightsville Beach, N. C., July 3 —The North “arolina Builders’ Ex- change met in annnal convention at the Oceanle Hotel today and will re- main in session over tomorrow. Members from ail over the Slate are in attondance, OE CONVENTION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Portland, Ore., July 3.—Hundreds of delegates representing all parts of the country have arrived in Port- land for the national convention of the Christian church, or Disciples of Christ, which will begin an eight. day session tomorrow tte SPANISH WAR VETERANS Janesville, Wis., July 3.—The Jurgest annual encampment ever held by the United Spanish Wat Veterans of Wisconsin was formally opened in this city today and will remain In session over Tuesday and Wednesday. —— + CIVIC CELEBRATION Minneapolis, Minn, July 3.—-To- day's contributions to the great Min- Reapolis Civic Celebration inctnded competitive drills by the Minnesota national guard, a review of — the Hoops by Governor Eberhart and a parade of uniformed — fraternal or- MANY VISIPORS LY PUEBLO Pueblo, Colo. duly 3. Puchlo ts crowded wiih visitors who have come to aitend the Stite conventions here this week of the United Commercial ‘Travelers, the Woodmen of the World and che United Spanish War Veterans. s @ aut ki [Se “ae - ( ( SAL . i. Rk - i t are LS SLIDE | your feet into a pair of RALSTON OXFORDS and you'll find they neither bulge at the sides nor slip at the heels. They fit as though made-to-your-meaguré, Come in and try on a pair. BELL SHOE CO. 708 Kanawha Street _ ENTERTAINS VETERANS Poughkeepsie, No Y., duly 3.— What promises to be the most sue versal annual encampnient of the United Spanish War Veterans, De- vartuent of New York, opened in Poughkeepsie today and will con- tinue until Thursday, ‘The city is handsomely decorated in honor of tho visitors and has made elaborate plafis for thelr entertainment, ‘The delegates are displaying a lively in- terest in the cloction 0° oficers for the year. Franels D, Culkin, of Os- Wego, appears to be the leading can- date for department commander. ROWING REGATTA AT PORTLAND Portland, Ore., July 7.—-The big. Best event of the year for oarsmen in this section of Che continent. was inaugurated here today with the opening of the annual regatta of the North Pacitie Association of Amatour ‘Oarsmen. "The races are to estend over two days and will include senior single, junior single, senior. double, junior double and four-oared events. ‘The contests take place over a ‘straightaway course of one and one: half miles. The participation — of seme of the best oarsmen of Van- conver and Victoria gives the resat- ta this year a strong international fivor: . GLASSBLOWERS AND BOTTLERS Columbus, Ohio, July 3.—The an- nual convention of the International Association of Glassblowers and Hottlers met here today with an at- tendance of detegates from numer- ous cities of the United States and Canada. GOV. WILSON OPENS BRIDGE, ‘Trenton, N. J., July 3.—Governor Wilson today went to Stone Harbor, in Cape May county, to speak at the formal opening of a new 600-foot bridge connecting a seven-mile island beach with the mainland. FAMOUS PILOTS IN AUTO RACKS New York, July 3.—Knipper, Bur- wan, Tetzlaff and several other driv- ers of international reputation are entered in the two days’ automobile racing meet which was begun today at the Brighton Leach motordrome. PLAYS AND PLAYERS James K. Hackett has been grant- ed a discharge in. bankruptey. The Shuberts have secured a new opera called “The Wandering Gip- sey." A new drama, entitled “The Soul of Woman,” has been produced in Hrooklyn, George W. Wilson will star next season in vaudeville in a playlet called “Fifty Years Atter.” hva Tanguay, it was announced recently, is going Lo make a tour of the world to last two years, A novel entitled “The Wife De- cides,” an attack on divorce, will be dramatized and produced this fall. Of the receipts, estimated at about $100,000, which the Friars’ frolte realized, $70,000 are clear profits. Grace Ellison bas been engaged as a member of Henrietta Cross- man's company, playing “The Reat Thing.” The recent revival of “Pinafore has been so successful that its en- gagement has been extended in New York. At the end of (he present season, it is said, George Primrose, the well Known minstrel man, will retire from the stage, One of the successful piays In Paris $s “L'Abbe Constantin,” a dramatization of the well known story of that name A new play entitled “Baxter's Partner,” is to be produced in New York next season. It Is the work of 4 young St, Louis lawyer, Owen Davis is writing « new book for “Little Nemo,” which is to be re- vived by A. H. Woods, with the orig- inal music by Victor Herbert George M. Cohan has gone to At- Jantie City, N. J, and will spend his vacation in writing two new musical plays for the coming season, Blanche Ring is to appear next season in The Wall Street. Girl,” by Midgar Selwyn, Margaret Mayo, Otto Hauerbach and J. Kart -Hosehne. Logan Pant has been engaged for the role of the Judge in “The Night _ PAR IR SE Riders," 'and~his dowghterePhyliie Paul, for the pact of the Judge's daughter, ; The first new play which Jobn Cort will produco during the coming Seayon will be “Sadie.” ‘The pro= duction will take place In New York late in October, Fred Niblo, who ts to resume the title role in “The Fortune Hunter,’* carly in September, has just been elected. president. of the 'Actors’ So- ciety of America “Pomander Walk,” though: written by an Knglish dramatist, had its first production in this country. It Wis so Successful that the play Is to be presented in London It is reported that Willlam H. Crane intends a revival of David Demarest Lloyd's comedy, “The Sen- ator.’ next season. Mr. Crane first appeared in the part. of Senator Hannibal Rivers, in this plece in 1890. eewesne CHAUTAUQUA MEETING. Milwaukee, Wis., July 7—The fit- teenth annual summer assembly of the Jewish Chautauqua Society of America opened in Milwaukee today, to continue until July 13. The pro- sramo this year Is one of the best ever prepared for a meeting of the society. It provides for the discus- sion of a wide variety of toples by religious leaders, educators and others, TEN-POUND DAUGHTER An addition has been made to the family of Mr, and Mrs. Wessley Jar- rett on Court street. It is in the per- son of % ten-pound daughter, Kills a Murderer, A meretless murderer Is Appendl- citis with many vietims, bat Dr. King’s New Life Pills Kill it by pre- vention. ‘They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, prevent- ing that clogging that Invites ap- pendicitis, curing Constipation, Headache, Billiousness, Chills. 256 at all durggiste. 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EDGARTON-MFA:-CO. ‘333 MAIN'STREET, SHIRLEY, MASS. — eT ees 7 Nee : r : x = ee ee . ed . ee ) Commencieg Saturday, July 8th 7 {Oe Fr { : Ending Saturday, July 22nd. - TO OUR,.FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL: es ( Here is an opportunity unprecedented in the history of this city. | = 4! Weare going to give everybody a chance to rejoice with us in cele- Er brating our Golden Anniversary. Having served you for half a century {| with the best Merchandise has enabled us to secure the confidence of ) | the entire public. > ; We are proud to say that we are the Pioneer Leaders in our line 7 and are known to be the largest handlers of ready-to-wear clothing in the state today. . Wr ; We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you at our store during | pom ,-| this sale to secure some of the unheard of bargains we are offering in < ‘| CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, REGAL SHOES |& if { 2 FOR MEN AND BOYS > 4} Of the Highest Standard and at such great reduction that you will be x 4 surprised at the low prices we are going to sell them at. / 1 You will find this siic 2 Bonifide sale. No faking or juggling | nd | with prices. They are all marked in plain figures. / ( : C4 | Keep Your Eye on Our Windows. > This Sale for Cash Only. 1 a Head to Foot Outfitters Leaders in Quality PAGE SIX. COLORED NOTES J.T Mantes, of Mt Hope, was a business visitor to the city this week Joel MH. ‘Taslor spent the first ot the week in Middleport, Ohio, on Dnsiness Mrs. Allen Burnett, of Detroit, Mich., is in the city the guest o: relatives and friends. W. 0. Lee left Friday for Wash ington, D.C, where he Koes to spent the summer with bis family Prof. Charles KE. Mitchell, of Insti tute, passed through the city Wed nesday enronte to New Orleans, ba. where he goes to audit the account: for the Supreme Lodge of Knight of Pythian, Miss Lynette Dickinson, of Lindon Ohio, is the guest of Miss Mand Viney, on Jacob St. The Priscilla Art Chit was enter tained ‘Tuesday evening hy Mrs Chas. Preston, on Senty street. pleasant evening was spent by al who were present. Grand Chancellor 1. 0. Wilson. 6 Weston, was a business visitor 10 th city this week. Mrs. Lucy Williams, of Colamie 0.. ik in the city, the guest of My Matilda O. Mitchell, on Sentz strow ‘The friends of Mrs. Fannie Hach lev regret to hear of her continue Mnees, H. PL Day, of Winifrede, was business vieitor to the city this wee! An outing to Brownstown will | siven Sunday_atternoon by the Lukes." An“opportaitty for a co ride up the beautiful Kanawha, ‘The friends of Mrs. M, O, Mitehell| are glad to know that she has. re- covered from her recent illness and] is able to be out again. Mrs. Lillian Miller, of Cincinnati, ©. is the gnest of Mr. and Mrs. L. Rurke's, on Craig street. "Mrs. Jos. Jackson left’ Monday for oa to visit friends and relatives. Miss Lucinda Williams entertained & number of friends at her home on! Shrewsinre street, sfonday evening Mrs. Mollie Hammos is seriously. Jill at her home on the West. Side. Mrs, Lila Hence, of Cedar Grove, who has been the gest of her par- eis. Mro and Mrs. Wesley Bowles, on Elizabeth street, has returned home, Mrs. James Rrowder entertained Wednesday evening in honor of her brother from Rendville, who is spending several weeks with her Frank Moss left Tuesday for De- troit, Mich. and Toledo, 0, where he [Fons fo spend is vacation | Mise Ethel Jones, of Lawrence- Ville, Val passed thromgh the. city | Momtay enroute te Rendvitte | The Woman's Loval Union will he Jentertained Monday evening by. Mrs JAbbie Camptell on MeCormicke | CHERRY CARNIVAL IN OREGON Salem, Ore, July 6. The Cherry Hair, for which Salem has been pre- paring lor several months, was brit Nantty inaugurated today with an Wistorical and industrial parade. Many visitors from the surrounding country are here for the festivities, ‘which will continue until the end of the week BANK EXAMINERS Chicago, July 6.—National bank examiners from North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Towa, Michigan, north: ern Indiana and northern’ Ilinots rounded up in Chicago today for their annual conference. ‘The ex= aminers will spend two days in thy Gscuscion of methods with a view vuriving at the highest grade of cilicioncy in the examination of banks, “Co-operation among nations, State and clearing house examiners is one of the important eubjects that will receive attention. STIMSON TO INSPECT. CANAT, New. York, July 6.—-Sceretary of War Stimson sailed today for Pana: tia to make his first inspection. of the progress of the canal work and the details of its fortification. < tn cidentally, the Secretary will stop at i Havana to view the ruins of the | hatttoswi Maine and will also. visit J Vorio Rico to inquire into questions ef sanitation and the present method \ COLLEGE SWIMMERS. S New York, July 7.—The outdoor championships of the Intercollegiate Swimming . Association, are. to be. ‘held at Sheepshead Bay tomorrow TH® APVOCATR and the outlook is bright for some excellent performances. ‘Ten col- leses, including Harvard, Yale, Cor- nell, Princeton and other big col- leges of the Bast, will be represented ‘in the competitions, ea CHARGED” WITH MURDER” Indianapolis, 4nd, July 5.—After several ‘postponements the case of Mrs. Alice Pochler, charged w'th the murder of Carl Storey, was calied in court today for trial. Storey was fatally shot in a loeal hotel on Jlan- wary 12 last. ‘The tragedy is alleged to have resulted from a quarrel be- tween the two. \ ++ BASEBALL NOTES Louisville $s playing nice ball ana coming strong in the American As- sociation race First Raseman ‘Tinh Jordan of the ‘Toronto team t# leading the Eastern League in batting Pitcher Karger of the Boston Red Sox is out of the game on account of an injured arm. Earl Mack, son of Manager Connie Mack of the Athletics, Ix playing with the Harriaburg Pri-State league team. Fielder Tones, former manager of the White Sox, i¢ scouting for the SI. Louis Browns on the Pacific coast Owner Comiskey says that his Mistte Box have she-elann -and-—wth make a hot fight for the American \ If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keap- | img 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 b> working. day and night whether you are working or not, and makipg you 9 least six per cent. interest — Your Money Is Workkig 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 0» 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 floo. ts used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building ts sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occunted only eight months our stockholders ware pald a dividend or six per cent. 2 Srock ts still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or or on the installment plan, As* your Agent in your locality about it or write to this office. - ¢ | LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU— | PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT L. 0. WILSON _POOUUITION WESTON, W. VA league honors, Pittsburg fans claim that Hat Chase has nothing on Honus Wag- ner, who is guarding Hassock No. 1 for the Pirates, With the excepiton of Suggs, the Cincinnati pitehers don't seem to be able to go the distance and land tn the win column, Joe Jackson continues to ply fine ball, and with Lajoie back in the xame the Cleveland Naps will be able to start. something. Alexander the Great put a ertmp in every geam hé met until he struck Brooks The Superbas hung a wee-wah on the Quaker star. ‘The Giants are holding thelr own in spite of the absence of heavy hit- ters on the team. Caief Moyers 1s the only .300 hitter with the outfft “Doe Newton, Jesse ‘Tannehill and Hill Malley, former, American Leeene pitchers. are all doing slab Guty in the Southern League this season BHI Berger has surprised Brook- lyn fans with his hitting. BIL is not only catching great ball for the Su- perbas, but is slapping the ball for safe ones, as well Quite a rumpus was caused in Washington recently when it was charged that the Nationals were “throwing down" Pitcher, Walter Johnson, Manager Mcaleer says that there is no truth whatever In the accusation WITH THE BOXERS Sam Langford and Jack Driscoll, of Canada, will meet in Winnipeg, on July 29 Jack Ward, the English light. weight, who came to this country with Matt Wells, had returned home Knockout Brown wants 312,500 for his end to neet Wolgast. Noth- ing stirring for K. O. at’ that price. Will Squires will return to the ling, having agreed to meet Bil Lang in Sydney next month. 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Cardinal Oreglia, the dean of the Sacred College and, next to the Pope, the highest official of the Roman Catholic church, was born in Bene @-ritones? iy, sons’) 10f3t Vaglenna, diocese of Mondovi, July 9, 1828, and as a student at the Acad- emy of Rome gained prominence in theology and languages.» He be- came a Jesuit novice, but did not con- tinue in the Society of Jesus and was ordained to the secular priest- hood in 1856. He was sent to Lis- bon as Nuncio in 1870 and was creat- ed Cardinal three years later. Car- dinal Oreglia ocupies the post of car- merlingo, by virtue of which he is temporary head of the church in the interim between the death of the Pope and the sclection of a successor, It was his personal influence in the last Conclave and his shrewd diplo- macy that caused the selection of the Patriarch of Venice to the papol throne and ever since the election of Pius X., he is known to have ex- ercised great influence in the Vatl- Lone