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--- THE ADVOCATE WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. Lining Up For Office APPROACHING SESSION OF THE PYTHIAN SUPREME LODGE BRINGS OUT CANDIDATES. Want High Places Do Aspirants Whose Chances for Winning Are Not Discernible to The Naked Eye. Mitchell, of Virginia, Jefferson and Snowden said to be Among Ambitious Ones. --- (Special to The Advocate.) (Special to The Advocate.) Indianapolis, Ind., August 8—But a few days remain now before the meeting of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias and Encampment of the Uniform Rank, which together form the largest gathering of Negroes in America with the possible exception of one other organization. With the near approach of the supreme session in former years there has been much jockeying for position in the great race for office. This was particularly true of the meeting two years ago at Kansas City. Mo., where the methods pursued by some of the candidates smacked so much of a political campaign that it became absolutely necessary for the good of the Order to call a halt. This was done by the passage of a resolution disqualifying for office candidates who distribute literature or photographs, or display flags in furthering their candidacy. Because of this bar, there are but few candidates announced for the session to be held here beginning the 21st inst. John Mitchell, Jr., of Virginia, who was so signally defeated for the Supreme Chancellorship at Kansas City by the present incumbent, S. W. Green, will, it is generally understood, put on his coat of mall and shy his castor in the ring again. If Mitchell is really a candidate it must be because he takes a peculiar pleasure in leading a forlorn hope, for his chances of winning over Green are not discreible to the naked eye. As in the candidacy of Mitchell so in that of J. Rupert Jefferson, of West Virginia, who has sharpened his little hachet with the avowed purpose of cutting down Jos. L. Jones, of Ohio, who sits in the seat of the Supreme Vice Chancellor. Jefferson has been at the head of the Grand Court, the women's auxiliary of the Pythlans, of his State for a number of years and has been a delegate to the Supreme Lodge, but he is not of that prominence in the Supreme jurisdiction to warrant the belief that his candidacy will be successful, even though it is supported unanimously by his State and Pennsylvania, to which he is reported to have made overtures looking toward some sort of combination. It is a hundred to one shot that both Mitchell and Jefferson can not win, for the South, which holds the preponderance of power, will certainly not vote the highest two offices in the Order to Virginia and West Virginia. It is equally certain that Mitchell, who is by far the stronger of the two, will not jeopardize his candidacy by tieing up with Jefferson, nor will he throw his strength across the Allegheny, even if he himself is thrown into the discard. Mitchell is not built according to such plans and specifications. Kentucky, too, has a favorite son in the person of Jno. B. Snowden who has deluded himself with the thought that he can supplant C. K. Robinson, of St. Louis, as Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, a place he has held since little acorns grew into giants of the forest, or nearly that long. Three others had the same brain storm at Kansas City, but they were brought to a full realization of Robinson's standing with the delegates when the roll call showed the total vote of the three combined less than that of C. K. But if Snowden is the only candidate against Robinson, the latter has nothing to fear, for Snowden has put himself out of the running by "circularizing" the delegates, which disqualifies him under the resolution referred to above. There are sure to be other candidates for these and the other offices in the Order, but they are fighting from cover now or sapping and mining with the intention of touching the fuse at the psychological moment, that will be when the delegates have all assembled here and they can see them in person. No wonder Andrew Carnegie objects to the waste of money at the Coronation. It is enough to have financed twenty steel trusts. A roasting ear in the hand is worth two on the fork. THE ADVOCATE. National Tulare Institute, Ala. Received An Ovation DID D. WEBSTER DAVIS AT SUMMER SCHOOL OF NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL Series of Lectures Delivered by Richmond Educator Evokes Commendation From A Large Audience of Teachers and Preachers Who Had Heard Some Of The Most Talented Men of Both Races. Durham, N. C., August 8—Altho some of the greatest lecturers of the white race have been here during the present session of the summer school and Chautauqua of the National Religious Training School, has received such an ovation as was tendered Dr. D. Webster Davis, poet, author, preacher, tecturer and a staunch defender of the rights of his race. When Dr. Davis announced that the state of Virginia had accepted his new history of the Negro race, to be used in the Negro schools he elicited pronounced applause from his large audience composed of teachers, preachers and an enthusiastic lofty. Following some of the most talented men in the white race and leucaring to a class of people intelligently prepared to receive and appreciate the best to be heard at a summer school and Chautauqua which the National Religious Training school is giving the race, Dr. Davis, has sustained his well earned reputation by his lectures which were inspiring and uplifting. Dr. Davis began last Thursday afternoon with a series of lectures on "Negro Ideals." These lectures were gems and exhibited profound thought, careful research and careful historical work. The ability to be manly and courageous and not cringing in one's attitude on questions of vital import to the Negro folk, was a cordial feature of his lectures. The address of Dr. Shepard showing the aims and purposes of his great institution would make excellent literature. His address was pregnant with cogent facts and proper conceptions of reaching and developing the race upon the principles of the Bible. The settlement work being done under the leadership of Miss Pinvon, a specialist on Sanitary Chemistry, a graduate of Cornell university, at this school, is an evidence of the school's scope and Dr. Shepard's plans becoming a tangible factor for the thorough rounding of the character of the race. "The ideals of our age are individual. The demand is for individual rights. The individual is refusing to be lost in the mass. He refuses to accept any philosophy of life that loses sight of the individual Man believes that he has individual rights, worth and privileges which no system or scheme of society have the right to ignore. In other words man today realizes himself as he has never before realized himself in all the history of the world. He demands that no mere accident or incident of his life shall rob him of his right as an individual. Anywhere or everywhere he is a man and has the rights that belong to him as a man. He is always a man for that," said Dr. Geo. Miller, pastor of the wealthy Protestant Methodist church at Stubenville, Ohio, in delivering one of the ablest addresses Thursday of last week on the subject "The Neighbors." In a fair and deliberate manner he touched upon the race question in way that created CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, AUG. 10, 1911 THOMPKINS DINING HALL, TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE prolonged applause at times during his address. He said in reference to the rights of individuals that "That demand for individual rights rises above all distinctions of color. Color is an incident of life and a distinction of nature that shall not in any wise interfere with the high demands of the individual. One color is no more a badge of distinction than another is of inferiority. Individual worth recognized and rewarded is the ideal of the present day. It is this that gives rise to most, if not all, the friction of the present age." He set himself square on the race question when he exclaimed: "About all that I have to say about this race question is to reassert my former premise that atter all the race question as every other question of real importance in our day over which men divide, is fundamentally a question that grows out of the demand for individual rights. With this demand I am in full sympathy. Any other position is out of harmony with the Christian spirit." The Bible class taught by Archdeacon W. G. Avant, D. D., and other departments of the school are visited by a number of prominent visitors from various sections of the country. The summer school and chauqua will close Sunday. Grand Tabernacle Galilean Fishermen ADOPT'S NEW CONSTITUTION & PLANS FOR REHABILITATING ORDER AFTER RECEIVERSHIP WAS LIFTED FROM ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT. Baltimore, Md., August 9.—The fifty-fifth annual session of the National Grand Tabernacle of the Galilean Fishermen adjourned last Friday after a four days' session in this city. The next session will be held in Wilmington, Del. During the session a new constitution was adopted, and plans for rehabilitating the order after the receivership from the endowment department and the bank of the order has been lifted were adopted. The following officers were elected: Columbus Gordon, Baltimore, national grand ruler; Nathaniel Jones, Washington, vice grand ruler; Mrs. L. A. Willmore, New York, associate grand ruler; Mrs. Annie G. Heath, Baltimore, grand financial secretary; Mrs. Hattie E. Troy, Harrisburg, Pa., grand recording secretary; Mrs. Jennie B. Brown, Washington, grand corresponding secretary; Macaulay Dorsey, Baltimore, grand treasurer, vice Joseph P. Evans, declined a reelection; John F. Hill, Columbus, O., grand orator; Wallace Curtis, Washington, Grand chapel; Miss Medora Watts, Norfolk, Va., frand conductress; Mrs. Hannah Johnson, Richmond, Va., grand inner guard, and J. F. Henry, Cambridge, Md., grand outer guard. Rev. John H. Dickerson, one of the most prominent A. M. E. ministers in Florida, is undergoing treatment at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is also grand master of the Masons in Florida. Thompkins Dining Hall In this building 1,700 students during the school term take their meals three times daily. It is the largest dining hall for colored students anywhere in the world. The building also contains an assembly room with a seating capacity of 2500, a teachers' dining room with accommodations for 200, kitchens, and a large bakery which supplies the needs of the school and of the institute community. The tables in the dining hall are neatly arranged and decorated with flowers, and it is a most interesting sight to see the whole student body at a meal. The next session of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute opens Tuesday, September 12th. Harmony Prevails AMONG FACTORS ARRANGING MEETING OF NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Program Annouced Covers Many Phases of Business Engaged in by The Negro People. One West Virginian, L. N. Brown, of Institute, down for paper on General Contracting. --- Little Rock, Ark., Aug. S.—Delegates and visitors to the forthcoming session of the National Negro Business League will notice in Little Rock a thrifty, harmonious, race loyal and law abiding set of citizens, among the Negro population. They will find in Little Rock a welcome truly southern and a generous hospitality true and earnest in every particular. The utmost harmony has prevailed in all the arrangements looking to the entertainment of the National Negro Business League, and in all essential matters, the two strongest Negro men in the community Joan E. Rush, receiver of public monies, and Scipio A. Jones, prominent Negro lawyer and real estate dealer, have been working together, side by side. Scipio A. Jones, the local League and State League President has not attempted to encroach upon the prerogative of the local committee, nor has the reverse been the case, and in all other matters they have both had the loyal and palstaking assistance of Prof. J. A. Hibbler, secretary of the local executive committee. The assignment of homes will work without a hitch, and already cataloged in an immense ledger, in alphabetical order, William Alexander, chairman of the committee on homes has assignments that will accommodate at least three thousand persons. All the business sessions of the League will be held in the beautiful Kempner, theatre, corner Louisiana street and Capital avenue. The Mosaic Office building, corner Ninth and Broadway has been selected by the Local Executive Committee as Conventional headquarters. Ample provisions have been made by the local committee for all exhibits, and it is expected that this feature, as well as all other local arrangements will far exceed even the spacious and well arranged exhibits in Palm Garden. The Oklahoma delegation promises to be the largest this year, with the Mississippi delegation, a close second. The 2nd days program, designated "Oklahoma Day," and as in the case at Louisville, when Mississippi stood in the Hime light, a recital of the rapid progress of the Negroes in the youngest sister of states and their prospects for the future will prove to be one of the most interesting features of the program. Following Dr. Washington's annual address Wednesday night, the ladies auxiliary will entertain all the delegates on the spacious campus of Arkansas Baptist College, of which Dr. Joseph A. Booker is President. This institution, by-the-way will be the headquarters of the Oklahoma delegation, one of the dormitories being fitted up in excellent style, and hotel accommodations will be provided for one hundred guests. With the tennis court, croquet grounds, the lawn swings and comfortable seats in shady nooks and corners, Arkansas Baptist Col- lege will in many respects be the centre of a large amount of varied social activities. Philander Smith College will like wise be prepared to take charge of a large number of visitors, besides being the meeting place of the National Undertakers Association. The other auxiliary organizations have been well cared for, the Press Association meeting in the Presbyterian Church, Ninth and Broadway; the National Bankers Association in the Odd Fellows Hall, on the opposite corner, and the National Bar Association, occupying the United States District Court Room. The Press Association program has been made public a large variety of subjects will be discussed, such active members of the profession as Fred Moore, Emmett J. Scott, Chas Stewart, Ira T. Bryant, T. Frederick Small, N. B. Dodson, H. T. Kealing, George F. King, and a large number of others being on the program. The chairman and individuals in charge of different departments on local endeavor, to whom any communication should be addressed are: J. E. Bush, 1601 Chester Street Chairman executive Committee; Scipie A. Jones, President Local League, 402 Markham Street; William Alexander, Chairman committee on homes; 504 W 9th street; H. H. Garner, chairman banquet committee; J. A. Kibbler, Secretary Executive Committee, 1873 Cross Street, and Miss M. A. Booker, Arkansas Baptist College, manager exhibit bureau. Program. Wednesday, Aug. 16th, 10:30 a.m. At Kempner's Theatre, Corner Louisiana and Capitol Avenue. The League Called to Order. Hon John E. Bush, of Little Rock, Member of the Executive Committee of the National Organization. Prayer. Addresses of Welcome: On Behalf of the Little Rock Negro Business League—J. G. Thorn Ton. On Behalf of the Citizens of Little Rock—Dr. G. W. Hayman. On Behalf of the Arkansas State Negro Business League—Dr. E. C. Morris. On Behalf of the State—His Excellency, Governor George W. Donaghey. Farming—John W. Thomas, Hutchinson, Kansas. How I bought My First Farm—Pickens Flack, Auvergne, Ark. Truck Farming as a Business Investment—J. W. Whaley, Mansfield, La: Spencer Patterson, St. Denis, Maryland. Personal Experiences as a Contractor and Builder—J. T. Walton, M. D. San Antonio, Texas. Advertising One's Business—Richard Carroll, Columbia, S. C. My Success as a Real Estate Dealer—J. Leon Jones, Houston, Texas. Manufacturing Sanitary Oils and Mops—George Hogland, Bloomington, Illinois. General Merchandise—J. G. Cross, Brownsville, Texas; J. P. Jones, Houston, Texas; N. E. Barnes, Willis, Texas; W. L. Williarrs, Marianna, Ark. Wed. Evening Session, 8 O'clock. At Kemper's Theatre, Corner Louis Jima and Capital Avenue The President's Annual Address. Negro School Building by Negroes— Dr. Joseph A. Booker, Little Rock Arkansas. Raising and Shipping Fruits and Poultry—L. W. Brown, Prospect, Tennessee. Why I am Called The Pickle King"—Samuel Ballton, Green- lawn, L. L. N. Y. Decided Increase SHOWN IN GROWTH OF ORDER OF CALANTHE BY OFFICERS' REPORTS. Jefferson Re-elected And Three Offices Come to Charleston People, But Parkersburg Gets The Lion's Share With Four Places, Two of These The Best, Outing Closes The Session. Bluefield, August 5.—The nineteenth annual session of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, and the eleventh Annual session of the Graud Court of Calanthe, opened their sessions here August 1st, under most favorable auspices. W. C. Penn as Chairman of the local Committee, had the situation thoroughly in hand, and had made splendid arrangements for the entertainment of the visitors, and delegates, and all were soon comfortably located. The opening exercises were held in the auditorium at Union Park. The meeting was called to order by L. O. Wilson C. C. After singing America, Rev. J. J. Turner, Grand Prelate, led in prayer. Prof. E. L. Rann, of Bluefield, as master of ceremonies, then made a few remarks, and introduced Prof. R. P. Sims, of the Bluefield Colored Institute, who in the absence of the mayor delivered the address of welcome. A welcome on behalf of the local lodges was extended by Dr. N. L. Edwards, of Bluefield. Mrs. A. C. Calaway welcomed the Knights and Calanthians on behalf of the local Courts. Mrs. Calaway is an interesting & pleasing speaker as was demonstrated by the applause which was given her. After a selection by the Elkhorn band, the Master of Ceremonies introduced A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, who responded to the address of welcome on behalf of the Grand Lodge. Prof. J. R. Jefferson, of Parkersburg, as Grand Worthy Chancellor of the Court of Calanthe, responded on behalf of the Court. Mr. Jefferson as usual made a very pleasing and interesting talk. At the conclusion of the program the Court assembled in Edward's Hall, Raleigh street, where the regular routine of business was taken up. After appointing the Committee on Credentials and the Committee on Rules, the Court adjourned until three p. m. Upon reassembling the time was taken up with listening to the report of the Grand Court officers. The Grand Worthy Counsellors' report was both timely and helpful and contained some sound advice, which will be of much benefit to the Courts. Among other things he said "That after paying out $1,550.00 in death claims, during the past year, we still have over a thousand dollars in the treasury. There has been a decided increase in the number of Courts and much interest is being manifested along all lines." The Grand Lecturer and Grand Medical Register, also made interesting reports. The Grand Medical Register urged upon all the importance of taking the necessary precautions against the "great white plague." On Wednesday after the completion of the reports of the different committees—the Grand Court proceeded to the election of officers. In some cases the contest was spirited enough to make it interesting, while in others, the election was by acclamation. The Grand Worthy Counsellor, Grand Register of Deeds, and Grand Receiver of Deposits, being elected by acclamation for the twelfth time. The officers elected are as follows: G. W. C., J. R. Jefferson, Parkers burg. G. W. L, L. B. Noel, Montgomrey, G. W. Ix, M. J. Carter, Elkhorn, G. W. O., Pearl Penn, Bluefield, G. W. R. of D., Mrs. E. V. Seams, Parkersburg. G. W. R. of Dep., G. E. Wanzer, Charleston. G. S. D., Mrs. Cornelia Ward, Elkhorn. G. J. D., Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood Charleston. G. W. C., Mrs. Annie Davis, Charleston. G. W. Asst. Co., Mrs. M. J. Johnson, Huntington. G. M. R., J. W. Shellcroft, Parkersburg. G. W. Lee, Mrs. Elnora Lambking Keystone. Sup. Rep's., Mrs. M. A. Viney, Charleston Miss Minnie Rippey, Bramwell. NUMBER XXXV. Bob Cole A Suicide FAMOUS ACTOR AND COMPOSER WADES IN CREEK AT CAT- SKILL AND DROWNS And Thought to be on the Road to Recovery, Veteran Comedian of The Team of Cole and Johnson And Author of Many Song Hits And Successful Career. (Amsterdam News.) Catskill, N. Y., August 3.—Robert Cole, known throughout the United States and Europe as "Bob" Cole, the far-famed comedian of the team of Cole and Johnson, committed suicide here yesterday by wading into the Catskill Creek, pretending to be fooling and sinking in the water before any one could come to his rescue. It was only a fortnight ago that Mr. Cole was released from the hospital, and, as in years past, he came to the English House, where his elderly mother has been summering. He reached here Saturday night in a highly nervous state. Monday and Tuesday he was in the best of spirit and played several of his own selections for his fellow guests. Yesterday while walking with friends he reached Catskill Creek and remarking that the water looked inviting he waded in fully dressed and swam for a few minutes, and then without uttering a word, allowed his body to sink to the bottom. He was drowned before his friends realized that he was not fooling. Cole was 43 years old and unmarried and resided at 102 W. 136th street, New York, where the body will be taken for interment after the inquest this afternoon. His mother is prostrated. Cole Born in Atlanta. Cole was born in Atlanta. He married early and several years ago his wife divorced him. The couple had no children. Cole began his career as a bellboy in an Atlanta hotel, drifting from that place to the vaudeville stage by virtue of his musical ability. After several years of small parts he turned up in New York with a partner named Johnson in "A Trip to Coontown," which made something of a hit. Cole here gained his reputation for the funniest skit of his life. A tramp, he got into a small chicken coop and was covered with vermin. Emerging he sang the funniest chicken song ever written. The team of Cole and Johnson soon took rank with the Williams and Walker combination. Later productions of theirs were "The Shoofly Regiment" and "The Red Moon." In the latter the colored comedy stage reached perhaps the highest pinnacle of artistic comedy rather than Negro comedy. Cole had made a new partnership with a new Johnson, J. Rosamond, with whom he had been associated ever since under the old team name. This combination of Cole and Johnson turned out many new solo hits. Some of these were "Under the Bamboo Tree" and Congo Love Song," written for Marie Cahill; "The Maiden With the Dreamy Eyes," for Anna Held, and "Oh, Didn't He Ramble!" for George Primrose. Other songs were written for Lillian Russel, for Mabelle Gilman, Edna Wallace Hopper and Elsie Janis. After Cole left the "Red Moon" he and J. Rosamond Johnson went into vaudeville, Cole singing their songs with his partner at the plano. They appeared at intervals until a year ago, when Cole had a nervous breakdown, and went to the Manhattan Asylum on Ward's Island. From these he was taken to a private asylum, whence he went to the Catskills last week. For several years Cole and Johnson maintained a studio at the Hotel Marshall, 127 W. 53d street, where Cole lived 127 W. 53d street, where while in New York. Undertaker J. C. Thomas will have charge of the funeral arrangements and interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. LECONTE RULES As Dictator in Haiti and Order Is Restored in the Republic. Restored in the republic. Port au Prince, August 7.—General Cincinnatus Leconte, the revolutionary leader, has assumed dictatorship over Haiti. A new ministry, wholly replacing that of the Simon administration, has been tentatively agreed upon. General Firmin, Leconte's rival, arrived here this forenoon. Upon the order of General Leconte he was permitted to land. Order has been restored. Strange that an old man, who is never likely to need it, is the most apt to worry about the loss of a little money. CORRESPONDENCE ‘PAGE TWO PLYMOUTH. ‘The church” Ata taoctety entértain. ed Friday evening in honor of pas: tor and deacons of the Mt. Zion Bap. tist church: at Mrs. Hale Dickerson’s, Miss Elma Stevens of Bidwell Ohio, is here visiting her uncle, BI- Jah Stevens. ‘Yhe Peoples’ band serenaded Ply. mouth last evening. Mrs, Sarah Washington was. visit- ing friends here Wednesday. Mes, Sarah Smith was visiting friends up the river last. week, Messrs. Mickens and Jones made a business trip Co town this week. Rev. Woodard and wife returned to their home at Ridwell Monday after sponding # week here, Mrs, Carrie MeKinney made a business trip to Plymouth — Friday evening. Mrs, Lenora and Nannie Stevens have returned from Bidwell. Ohio Mrs, Carrie MeKinney eniertaine) in honor of Miss Elma Stevens oi Bidwell, Onto. Miss Virla Smith was visiting at Institute last week. Mrs. Calloway of Bidwell, Ohio, is here visiting Mrs. Nannie Stevens. ‘There will be a Widow's Mite sup- iner given at Mrs, Homer Phillivs’ Monday, August 1% by the Chureh Aid society. > Mises Carrie Jackson and Ciola Smith were in town shopping last Saturday. The Aid Society met with Mrs. Barret, of Black Retsy, Thursday After business refreshments were served by the hostess. Nest meeting With Mrs. Mollie Smith. _ RED STAR. Mrs, Odessa Smith and Miss Hliza- beth Lee, of Charleston, are guests of Mrs. T.-C, Gregory this week Miss H. M. dames, Mrs. EM Davis and little daughter, Alto, have arrived from their home, Christians- burg, Va. They report ‘a pleasant stay while there, Dr. and Mrs, S. A. Washington en- tertained Mrs, Smith and Miss Lee, of Charleston, at dinner Sunday The M. E, Sunday School gave a plenle August ath. The day was very pleasantly spent, in playing ball, running, jumping, ete. Every ane was pleased with their trip and they are wishing that they may go on another picnic soon. Henry Rose and wife entertained at tea Monday evening complimenta- ty lo Mrs, Smith and Miss Lee, Mrs. T. G. Gregory was present also. Hollie Meadows, who was sent to Paint Creek Hospital a fow days azo for appendicitis, returned yesterday, - CAMBRIA. VA. The District Conference of the Pu- laski District closed last week with a successful session. A large delega- gation and a goodly number — of preachers were here. Many of our folks were out of town the latter part of the week at- tending the Supreme Grand Lodge, of the Royal Order of Jospeh, which was In session at New River, Va., and attending the Sheaffer Memo- tial Association which was in ses- sion at Salem, Va. All report having had a great time while away and that both were a perfect success, with greater harmony existing than has ever been true of any sessions heretofore. Mrs. Lizzie Davis and daughter Alto, Miss HM. James and Mr, Je- ter, of Red Star, W. Va., left for their homes Saturday having spent a month here with parents Mr. and Mrs, Thomas James, Mrs. Lucy Bolden and several others at- tended the burial at Vickars, of Mrs, Charlotte Johnion, of Kast Radford, Sunday, Mrs, Johnson had been sick for a long time with tuberento- sisy and yielded to its fatal results after patiently suffering. Sunday was a great day with the First Baptist people, with the rally that had been planned for two months or more. ‘The ery was $1, 000 and after the services the connt was the amount of $477.28. whieh will be increased to more than $590 by next Sunday. This was considered as being an excellent amount in view of the fact that there are no enterprises here from whieh to get any money, and, too, the other churches having thelr rallies. ‘There were three deacons ordain: ed, Jas. olen, Samucl Stuart and Samuel Green, Revs. M. ‘T. Jones, of Pulaski and A. J. Thrown, of Abing- don, were here and did the preach- Ing. The church has taken on new life under the leadership of the pres: ent pastor, G. 8. Reavis, The people are rallying 10 his support and to that of the church, Te was ingtall ed the first Sunday fn April, and there has been raised since that time about $850.00. Rev, MIL. He Barkelay, pastor 0 the MoE. Chitreh, is bringing things to pas in that church, and in the town, as he is an able man, highly qualified to lead and being in har mony with the pastors of the other churches and giving all the assist ance he and his people can to pusl any thing in the town that is for thr ood of the race. * Rev. Barkelay and his member: came to the assistance of the Bap: tists In their rally Sunday morning and afternoan:. | Many of the members from the Second Baptist chureh were present and gave their mens, The fall revival will begin at the First Baptist chureh next month. Rey. S. L. Johnson the evangelist, will be here and conduct it, at whien time it is hoped much good will be done. EAGLE. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lemons have as their house guest Alfred Banner and Mrs, Fraucis Rolly, of Mt. Airy, Ne Gs = Mrs. Orange Lemons Page was en. tertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs Geo, Williams, of Montgomery, Suns day. Mrs, Eva B. Russ is out again aft. er a few days’ illness, Mrs, Bliza Casby and daughter, Miss Stella were shopping in Mont Komery Thursday. ©. C. Woods, of Boomer, was eall- in on Mrs, Eva B. Riutss Tuesday Charley Bonner, of Boomer, was visiting friends here Sunday. Rev, B.C. Page preached two able sermons Sunday. B. Cross, of Montgomery, and Henry Cundiff, of Boomer, attended preaching here Sunday. Mrs, Jennie Johnson attended ser- Views in Montgomery Sunday. Mrs, Franels Goodwine was shop- ing in Montgomery Saturday, John Page, of Montgomery, was calling on James Russ, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs, D, S. Saunders made a business trip to Montgomery Sat- urday. T. W. Wade is in Baltimore, Md., attending the Fishermen Grand Lodge. Lather Brown has returned from Blucticld, where he went to attend the K. of P. Grand Lodge. Miss Nannie Saunders, of Mont- komery, was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Emma Teague, Sunday. ‘The Sunday school is prepareing for a picnic to be held soon, Rev. E. C. Page and Miss Ethel Brown, of Montgomery, are the teachers for the Eagle public senor Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Lemons, of Paint Creck, are at home again for a short visit Mr. and Mrs. P, A. Richards of Mt. Carbon, have moved on Cres: cont Roads. Mrs. Emma Teague is expecting her sister, Mrs. A. PL Straughter, from Hinton this week. A large number of Bagle people went on the boat excursion to Snow Hill dast_ Sunday. = Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Parks enter. tained Rev, KE. C. Page at dinner Sunday Miss Francis Goodwine and Miss Nanine Saunders, of Montgomery, were visiting Mrs. Eva B, Russ, Mon- day John Paxe, of Montgomery, was calling on Mrs. Francis Rolley al Mrs, Henry Lemons’, Sunday Mrs, Orange Page was shopping ‘in Montgomery Monday. PIEDMONT. ‘The whist party given by Mr. and Mrs, W. RL Streets Wednesday night was a success. An exeellent pro- gram was rendered, after whieh cards were brought in. Features of the games were the playing ot Mrs. Rirde FP, Cary and Mr. J.B. Carrol, against R. 0, Cary and Thomas Banks. Refreshments were served Out of town guests were Miss Mar- guerite Lemas and father, of Wash- ington, D.C, and Mrs. Mame Kent, Bridgeport 0. ‘The nail driving contest was won by Miss Ada Banks driving 75 nails in 5 minutes. Her closest rival was Miss Lena Taylor with 71. Mr, and Mrs, R. 0. Cary are fixing up their House on Harrison street. ‘They will move in about the Lith, Geo. Harris is il with quinsy. Rey. Beane preached here Sunday and was the guest of Mr. and Mre. Banks. He left for Clarksburg The pavilign back of the Masoni hall will open ‘Tnesday night. Good music will be rendered by the or: chestra, Win, Dabney passed through Sat. urday night en rowte to his home in Grafton, ANSTED. Mrs. Virgie Skipper has returned from visiting friends at Beckley and Sylvia, Payetteville baseball team — was here Saturday but owing to some misunderstanding, which at present is unexplained, they failed to meet our team, or our team wasn't ready, Eddie Wooldridge was very ill but is heltor at this writing Mrs. Nannie Reynolds was elected delexate to the Women's convention which convenes at Hinton, Mra. Rebecca Wldridge has heen very iM, but is now better, The Sunday sehool will give an entertainment Monday after pay day. Ansted baseball lub will play Faye ctteville Friday ay Fayetteville. James Edmonds is yet sick FAIRMONT. The Corner Stone of the New Trinity M. . Church was laid Sun day, July 20, with very imposing and impressive coremony. ‘The wro- #ram consisted of an invocation by Rev. SEMAN Pl Ghikauite: Hi j torical Sketches and Description of new building by the pastor; Intro: duction of Ue sveaker, -by Rey. J H. Jenkins, of Clarksburg: Address by Rev. S.A. Virgil, pastor of Wiu- ren M. B, Church, Pittsburg, Pa; Onfering which amounted to $63.37. Laying.of the Corner Stone by Merid jun Lodge No. 34, A. PL and A. M., in connection with which was a short oration by Rev, Geo. KE. Curry, Dis. trict Superintendent. A number ot Visitors were present from Clarks- burg, Morgantown, Kingwood, Grat- ton and Wheeling. After the Cor- ner Stone services remeshments were served at the Dunbar School build- ing, In connection with the day's services there was a rally, the pro- ceeds of which together with the offering at the Corner Stone service amounted to more than $4. ‘The building which is going up very rap- idly will be a two-story stone and brick structure—the lower story. or Vasement will be of stone enclosing Sunday School snd, diving — rooms, Kitchen and toilets; the upper story will be of white brick, and will con- sist of main auditorium, vestibule fees une tower and pastor s study under (he other. Stained ari glass Windows will be used. When com- pleted the building will be the finest of its size anywhere in the — state. The contract date of completion is October Ist, and. completed aud fur- tishing the building will cost abour $6,000.00. A party was given at the residence of Mrs, Mary Denmark complimen® ary to Miss Madeline Lacy who has been visiting Miss Cordie Lewis. Miss Lacy left for hes nome — in Clarksburg Sunday. qi Miss Cordie Lewis left Monday;to Visit friends in Uniontown and Dun- bar, Pa dirs. Eliza F. Jackson left Sunday for Wheeling, en roilte to Montgom- ery, where she goes to attend a mecting of the District Grand House hold, She was accompaniea as tar as Wheeling by her husband, Frank H. Jackson and her daughter, Miss Lena Jackson William Fortune has just return- ed from a trip to Bluefield where he went to attend a mesting of the Grand Loage, K. of K ‘Mrs, Hattie Fortune lett Thars- day for her home in Staunton where she has gone on a visit for a few weeks. Samuel-Wilson and his sis- ter and daughters Margaret and Elizabeth are also on a visit to their home in Staunton, Va. Charleston A Good Beginning —Made.—A goodly number of public spirited citizens gathered at Simpson M. E. church, Monday night, in response VW the calf of R. L. Garrett and took steps looking to an organization td forward a closer relation between the business and professional forces of the city. Mr. Garrett very clear- ly set forth the object of and neces- sity for the meeting and, at the con- lusion of his remarks, was un- animously chosen chairman of the emporary organization R. ©. Me- Iver being elected as secretary. In line with the chairman's talk, F.C. Brown, proprietor of Hotel Brown, Attorney J. W. Chappelle, J.-M, Jones, of the Virginia Hotel A. O. Wells, Chris, Champbell, D. E. \. Jordan, Rev. R. R. Downs, 1. M. Carper, George Wanzer and W. 0. lee delivered timely addresses. The epinion Was unanimous that the need is pressing for a union of con- structive forces here but there was a diversity of opinion as to how such an organization should be per- fected and its scope. ‘The matter was finally left in the hands of a committee to be appointed by the chairman, His selections are Rev. ROR. Downs, A. O. Wells, I. M. Carper, Rev. J. S. Carroll, John Jefferson, F.C. Brown and Chris Campbell. These gentlemen — will mect Monday night at the establish- ment of Garrett and Hazlewood, Summers street at 8:00 o'clock, Invitations Received.—Invitations have been received here to the mar- riage of Miss Amaza Coleman How- ard, of Petersburg, Va., to Mr. Geo, William Winley Wednesday Septem- ber 6th at the Gilfield Baptist church of that city, The bride elect iv the daughter of Rey. G. B. How- ard, a former pastor of the’ Wirst Baptist church, many members ol which will recall Miss Amaza who was but a tot during the residence of her family here. They will make their home at @ersey City, No J. Club Notes. Frank — Boyle Neag Aaron Yancey entertained the Lift- ers Tuesday evening at the parson. age on Brooks street Mrs. dare Johnson will entertain the Thurt- day Night Atd this evening at hey foe on Youngs Street Miss Vif- tihia urns will be hostess to the Willing Workers this evening at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Annic Garland Whist Party.—A very — pleasant whist party was held, Thursday night, at the home of Mt and Mrs. Chas, Stephenson, ibby street Playing were: Misses Maude Viney Hazel Ineas, Moss Clay, Gertrude Campbell, Estella James Mary Pres fon, Cornelia Davis and Jacinda Williams, and TW. Randolph, J. FA. Jackson, Charles Payne, William Wright and Dr. J, B. Brown, | At Simpson M. KE. Church. Wom fan's Day program was well rendered at Simpson M. ki, church, Sunday. Se cule net Cie Sie eae i wt. Eh ai i ah ae WHE ADVOCATE. fee STON So REORERET A §=(BITORS sermon. ‘The papers read by Misses Bubauk and:Cobb, of Institute, and Mrs, Mary ‘pal, of this cfty, deserve special notice, ‘The Rev. Samuel M. Beane. pastor of Mt. Zion M. E, ciureh, of Martinsburg, will preacs at Simpson Sunday morning. Rev. Keane is an eloquent speaker anil should be greeted by a large aua- lence. He Is the brother of Gilbert Beano of this city. On account of Woman's Day, communion was post- poned UN next Sunday evening Mrs, Hackley Dies.—Mrs, Fannie Hackley, wife of George Hackleyy who has been sick several months |@ied at her -residenco on Wall St., |Monday evening. ‘The funeral was held Wednesdayggfternoon at Simp- ‘sou M. K. churell® Rev. J. S. Carrol? jotticiating. ‘The Order of St. Lukes hof which the'decedent was « mom. ‘ber, accompanied the remains to Spring Hil cemetery where they were interred. ‘To Form Closer Relations—A com | ittee composed of J. M. Hazlewood, B. L. Morton and C. W. Boyd ap: pointed by ithe Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias at the recent Biuefield session xocs to Montgom- ery today to coater with the Dis- trict Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows with a view of forming closer rela- tions between the two organizations to further the interests of each. It is understood that the idea is to unite along the lines of the Friendly Society Movement spoken of — freq- vently in this paper. Hotel Brown Arrivals.—Register- ed at Hotel Brown this week were: S. and O, G. Smith, Mammoth; Dr. W. C, Lawrence, Montgomery; | Mrs. G. W, Payne, Dayton, 0.; Mrs, S. E. Saunders, Oswald: ‘Mrs, M. Ray, Crab Tree, Pa.; John L, Branch, Eccles; William Heiskill and Fam- ily Staunton, Va.; Lee Johnson, Win- ifrede; Mrs. Dallas, Dana; S$. P. Cyrus’ Pittsburg, Pa.: Mr. and Mrs. J. HW. Barrett, Hansford; Mr. and Mrs, Robinson Marmet; 1. R. Har- rison and family, Gallipolis, O.; Jas. Caliborne, Lawrence; W. L. Jones, ©. HL. Yates, Wheeling: H. Robertson Montgomery; D. L. Works, Prince- (on and S. D, Rucker, Cedar Grove. Died At Advanced —Age.—Mrs. Margaret Bates, of 39 Second Ave., West Side, died at her residence Fri- day of dropsy. Mrs. Bates who was a native of Richmond, Va., died at the advanced age of seventy-one years. The funeral was held at tho residence, Rev. Coleman officiating, and interment was made at Spring Hill cemetery, Garrett and Hazzle- wood had charge of the funeral ar- rangements, Personals and Locals. Chas. E. Mitchell passed through the cTty Monday returning from New Orleans, ka., where he had been the past five weeks closing uy the books of Supreme Chancellor i: W. Green. Hon. J. S. Noel, member of the Xepublican State Central Committee was here a few hours Thursday of Jast_ week on business. Miss Stella Jones and Maude Vin- ey leave this morning for a ten days crip to Niagara‘ Falls, Buffalo and Cleveland. Grand Chancellor L. 0. Wilson of the Knights of Pythias was here last night, The field agents of the American Workimen Insurance Company are in the city reporting to the —head- quarters. “They are Wirt Jones, of Parkersburg; E. W. Jones, Felpre, 0.; C, C. Leyis this city, D. H. Kyle ‘Clarksburg, and C. W. florence, Grafton, Mrs. FD. Cumberland, of Wheel- ‘ig and Mrs. Lewis, of Ohio, were guests of Mrs. J. $. Carroll, Brooks street, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have returned from a two weeks’ trip to Bluofield, and other points on the N. & W. Members of the . Household ot Ruth entertained complimentary to Mis, Davis, of Wheeling, at tho home sor Mrs, Matilda Parker, ‘Tuea- day evening. . Mrs, Bessie Taylor who has beet spending several weeks with her Mother, Mrs, Mary Dawson, State Mreet, has returned to her home at Charleroi, Pas Miss Mamie Ivory, of Cleveland, O., wats the guest. of Miss Georgia Banks, this week, , — Mr. and Mrs. FW. Bryant are spending the week on the lakes. They will visit at Huntington be- jore vetnrning, Mrs. Frank: Johnson, of Bellaire, ©, was the guest of Mrs. George B. Wanzer Donnally street this week. Miss Virginia Burns, who has heen absent from the city severat Weeks, returned home last week. Gilbert M. Jeane returned home from an extended trip, Saturday evening, W. J. Thompson, of Thomas, spent Sunday nicht aere returniv;: trom Kluefield to his home. “Mr. and) Mrs, Augustus Ginn, of Rendville, 0. are here on a two Weeks’ Visit to reiatlyes and Criends, Miss Rhoda Wilson, of St. Albans, Spent last night in the city on. busi- ness, Miss Wilson is preparing, for a trip to AUantic City Thursday’ of next week Miss Mary Williams returned to the city Monday from Maybeury. W. 0. Lee has, returned from a month's visit to Ms wife at Bladens- bure, Ma Fi Miss idith Merriwether of Wash ington, D. C.. will arrive in the city at noon teday to spend.a few weokw Visiting her sister, Mrs. B. P. Rrown- ley. yy j Harmony Prevails Joseph Brown, Nashville, Tenn. Cae ce ER ee EE eS liams, Columbus, Ohio. My Success as a Wholesale Dealer in Salt and Fresh Fish—N. W. Ryan, Hdenton, N.C. Blacksmithing and Wheelwrighting | -—Isout — Jelferson, Lexington, Mississippi. Thuisday, Aug. 17th, 10:00° a. in. } This Session of the League’ Is designated “as Oklahoma Day, tiie program being under the control oF the Local Negro Business League of Oklahoma, Prayer, Muste. Freternal Organizations of OkIa- homa. Dr. A. H. ‘Tyson, Grand Chancel- lor, Knights pt Pythias,, Wewoka, P.M. Delancy, Grand Master, United Brothers of iriendship, | Wagoner; G1, Curran, Grand Master, Masonic Urder, Dover; Rey. J. 5.’ Toombs, Grand Master, Go U, 0. 0. F., Guthrie Negro Successes: + In The Cotton Market—Hilliard Taylor, Boley; Charles Ford, Taft. Lanking—J. B. Johnson, Cashier, Peoples Bank and Trust Com: pany, Muskogee. In Retail Trade, as Merchants—W. A. Billingsly, Muskogee; John W. Simmons, Coweta. In Insurance—Mrs. Judith ©. Norton Guthrie. Iu Farming and Stock Raising—s. J. Faver, Shiloh, In Town Building—T. M. Haines, Boley. In Education—Inman E. Page, Pres- ident of Langston University, Langston. in Railroad Building—W, 8, MeDan- iels, Alster. : In Medicine—W. H. Sliughter, M. D., Oklahoma City. : As Land Owners—L, A. Bell, Wag- oner. . As Pioneers—Mrs. L. 1. Sawner, Chandler. In Law—Willlam 1. Uarrison, Okla: homa City. In Civie Progress—R. Emmett Stew- art, Muskogee. Our “Compliments—J. 1H. Lilley, Muskogee. ‘The Negro Business League of Oklahoma will have an Echibte Bureau under the supervision of Commissioner T. J. EMiott of Mus- koge. ‘Thurs. Evening Session, $ O'clock. At Kemper’s Theatre, Corner Louis: iana and Capltol Avenue Address—Dr. J. W. EB. Bowen, AU lanta, Ga. A Review of My Year's Work— Charles H. Moore. Organizer .o1 Local Negro Business League, The Cotton ‘Trade—A, W. Williams Memphis, ‘Tenn, Manufacturing Cotton Goods— Jo: sephWiley Sr., Dellas, ‘Texas. General Contracting—George A Leavell, Hopkinsville, Ky.; Lb. N Brown, Institute, West Virginia Installing an Wlectrie Light anc Power Plant in a Negro ‘Town: boley—J. R. Reynolds, Marshall Texas Negro Progress in Alabama—C. ¥ Johnson, Mobile, Ala. Negro Progress in Lonisiana—D, A Smith, M. D., Shreveport, La, The Coal and tron Business—Jom W. Hardy, Lexington, Ky. ‘The Catering Business—D. B, Alien Newwort, R. L; Charles Henry, N Y. City. Friday, August 18th, 10:00 a, m, At iKempner's Theatre, Corner Louisiana and Capitol Avenue. The League Called to Order Prayer. Reports From State Negro Busines: Leagues—Alabama, Arkansas, In diana, Florida, Mississippi, ‘Texas Colorado, Virginia, North Carol ina, South Carolina and Louisians Report From Affiliated Organiza tions—Representing ihe Nationa Negro Business’ ‘Association — M. Griggs, Palestine, Texas; Rep resenting the National Negr¢ Funeral Directors’ Association James N. Sholton, Indianapolis Ind.; David Wilber, Springtield Ohio. Representing the National Negré Press Association—R. W. ‘Thomp son, Washington, D. C. My Sugar Cang Loader—T. J. How ard, New Obleans,. a, The Retail Shoo Business —C, N Morrison, Houston, ‘Texas; C. W Kelly, Port Gibson, Miss.; A. Mc Farland, New Orleans, La. The Transfer Business—R. 41. Duns. ton, Los Angeles, Cal.; Rober Wells, Temple, Texas. The Furniture’ Business —1, Larkins, Little Rock, Ark Annuoncements. All of the Business Sessions 0} the Leaine Wilk Ge held kt-dke: beaut 28 AND 30 GAPITOL 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 ) Cheese We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and: you can get it when you want more. will be given in honor of visiting delegates." On Friday evening, August 18th, au the beautiful and spacious Audi torlum, 514 W Markham Street, at 8 o'clock a banquet and reception Will be tendered the delegates. ‘The Auditorium has been speciaily i cured for this oveasion by ie exe- cutive committee of the — Local League of Little Rock On Saturday, August 19th, a trp to Hot Springs, one of the wonders of the world, has been provided, No one can help enjoying the pictury: Sque scenes on the way to and abot the Vapor Citys Many private entertainments are being arranged by the ladies of the city for the afternoons of the thre days of the session in honor of visit- ing delegates and their wives. Decided Increase MOU BENE US (Continued from page one.) In the absence of the Grand Worthy Counsellor, the Grand Worthy 1x, Mrs, M. J.’ Carter, presided over the Meeting in a very business like man- ner, After a round table discussion the Grand Court degree was con- forred upon twenty-six. persons, by Mrs. Anna Washington, of Parkers- burg, assisted by: Mrs. "A. i. Davis, and Miss Lola Lavender Friday ‘being the gala day of the session all assembled promptly at nine i. m., when the committee on Law and Supervision made its re- port. ‘This report” contained much that will be hetprat to the Courts in the fulure. ‘The business of the Court having been concluded, the Grand Worthy Counsellor, called ny- on Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, of Charles: ton, as a Supreme Court officer, to install the officers of the Grand Court for the ensuing year, ‘This she did In a few well chosen words, After prayer hy the Orator, and sing. ing “God be With You Till We Meet Again,” tho Grand Worthy Counsel- Jor declared the Grand Court ad- Journed The officers of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court in catriages preced- ed by the Keystone and Bekman-Htk- horn bands and followed hy hun- dreds of eltizens in carriages and au tomobiles, went to Union Park. where the concluding exercises of the Grand Lodge were held. Here were found amuxements of all kinds and ample refreshments and aceon modation fok all | On all sides could be heard con- Erativations for the coal people of Bluefield who had entertained the Court x0: royalty | A.A, Campbell and T, G, Nutter are spending ithe week in Boston, Mags. attending the Grand Lodge of Kilks as delegates from the local lodge. 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A Model Graded Schoo in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal ELATED OVER TAFT'S STAND FOR A SQUARE DEAL FOR COLORED SCHOOLS. Decks To Be Cleared Of Rascals on True Reformer Ship, If Plans of Chief Griffin Prevail. Business League Revived. Major Brooks in Charge of the White House. Theatrical Notes. (Thompson's National News Bureau) Washington, August 9.—President Tatt's deep interest in the educational affairs of the Negro race has again been demonstrated in a most emphatic fashion. Because of his intervention in the matter of the congressional appropriations for the colored public schools of the District of Columbia, our people are now assured of their rightful proportion of the funds for the maintenance of the educational institutions here. It will be remembered that a few days ago, the District commissioners, through Major W. V. 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Last year the estimates submitted by the Board of Education reached a total of $3,500,000. The commissioners could recommend but $3,000,000, necessitating a cut somewhere. Assuming that the items were arranged by the board in the order of their importance, they made the heaviest cuts along the bottom of the sheet. These items happened to relate to the colored schools. As a consequence the colored schools suffered enormously, and protests were raised by representative Negroes. Following the caustic letter of Commissioner Judson to the Board of Education, practically rebuking the latter for its alleged discrimination against the colored schools, Capt. James F. Oyster, president of the board, responded in terms even more caustic, discriminating all responsibility for the inadequacy of the appropriations for the schools, and insisted that the blame should lie at the door of the commissioners. The highly significant circumstance in the whole proceeding is that while the controversy is still at a white heat, it develops that the President, learning from reliable sources that there was trouble in the air and that the welfare of our schools was sorely in jeopardy, took the matter up with Commissioner Judson to determine from personal investigation just what methods were being employed in making up the annual estimates and to ascertain by what means the colored schools might be able to secure their proper share of the appropriations. This is in accord with his well known policy of seeing to it that the Negro shall have a square deal, and is just another example of the concern he has always manifested in matters looking to the substantial uplift of the race. As a result of the President's activity and of the sharp correspondence on the subject between the commissioners and the Board of Education, copies of which have found their way to the White House, it is practically understood that the items in the annual estimates will be so arranged that the Negro schools will receive due consideration and that they will be allowed their rightful share of the appropriations, which will be approximately one-third of the total amount allowed by congress. Among the larger items coming to the colored people are $250,000 for a high school, to relieve the M street building; a similar amount for Normal School No. 2, and $66,000 for an addition to the Armstrong Manual Training School, besides a liberal allowance for a trade school in connection with the Cardozo School. A Colored Business High School is under contemplation. President Jaft is being warmly congratulated by the constructive forces in the District for his strong stand for the educational rights of the Negro people. Negro Business League Revived. The Washington Branch of the National Negro Business League has been revived and after two enthusiastic meetings its outlook for the future is exceedingly bright. The initiative in the rehabilitation of the once-powerful organization was taken by Register J. C. Napier, chair man of the executive committee of the national body, backed up by the local president, Lawyer Robert L. Warning, who has been serving as such undertrying circumstances during the past year. Mr. Napier, at largely-attended meeting Thursday evening at True Reformers' Hall delivered a telling address, in which he called attention to the superior opportunities for educational, financial and commercial development enjoyed by the 100,000 Negroes of Washington, and urged them to unite for the common welfare of which the entire country could boast. He has asked that a strong delegation be sent to the Little Rock convention to see at first hand the phenomenal progress the Negroes of the Far South are making, in spite of the obstacles in their pathways—obstacles which the northern and eastern Negro could scarcely comprehend. A complete reorganization was effected, with the following officers: President, John C. Dancy; vice-president, Daniel Freeman; recording secretary, Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman; corresponding secretary, T. J. Calloway; treasurer, Dr. G. W. Cabaniss; chaplain, L. Molendez King; srgeant-at-arms, John W. Lewis. Mr. W. Sidney Pittman will be named as chairman of the executive committee and he will be surrounded by the "lives" businessmen of the com- munity. The following were elected as delegates to the Little Rock convention of the National Negro Business League: John C. Dancy, T. J. Callaway, Robert L. Waring, Dr. J. P. H. Coleman, R. W. Thompson, Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, Daniel Freeman, Dr. W. H. Davis, Dr. A. S. and Amanda V. Gray, and W. Sidney Pittman. Others will be chosen later. A public installation of the officers will take place in September, at which time it is expected that Dr. Booker T. Washington will be present. The committee in charge of this function is made up of W. Sidney Pittman, chairman; John C. Dancy, R. W. Thompson, Robert L. Warning and Daniel Freeman. Major Brooks in Charge at White House. One of the best trusted and most trustworthy men of the race in the country is Major Brooks, who is the official custodian of property at the White House and the confidential assistant to President Taft. The Major has just completed his annual inventory of the property in the Executive Mansion. Every article has been listed and placed; discarded pieces of furniture have been disposed of, and certain lines of tableware, china, etc., have been destroyed, according to a custom long prevailing at the White House, to the end that these treasures may not fall into the hands of speculative vendors. The immense collection of silverware received by President and Mrs. Taft on the occasion of their recent silver anniversary, has been carefully stowed away in a vault, under the supervision of Major Brooks, and all other items are now properly classified and recorded in the big book which is one of the precious possessions of the White House Staff. For the faithful performance of his duties in this important connection, Major Brooks is bonded in the sum of $10,000. To relieve him of the countless details incidental to the tours of the President throughout the country, an assistant has been provided for the Major, who will work under his direction. Major Brooks was for many years attached in a confidential capacity to the office of the Secretary of War, and Mr. Taft found him there when he assumed charge of that Department during the Roosevelt regime. The subsequent elevation of the energetic Major is the highest testimonial of the impression he made upon the head of the War Office. In addition to his strenuous duties at the White House, Major Brooks commanding officer of the First Separate Battalion, District National Guard, and military instructor of the Washington High School Cadets. True Reformers" "Decks to be Cleared." Foremost among the men who are trying to restore the True Reformers to their erstwhile position of prestige and influence is Walter R. Griffin, who as chief of the Washington Division, and now director of the work of rehabilitating the Order, has demonstrated executive ability of the highest quality. In answer to the inquiry as to why the annual session of the Grand Fountain was changed from the second Tuesday in September to the 22nd of August, Mr. Griffin says: "The change was made by the Insurance Commissioner, Mr. Joseph Button, to give the members an opportunity to save the Order if they so desire, by making a clean sweep of all of the old officials who formed a part of the Board of Directors under the administration of the Rev. W. L. Taylor." This regime stands today responsible for not letting the people know the truth. "On the 22d, continued Mr. Griffin," the True Reformers' deck will be cleared and a new crew will be placed in charge. The Brotherhood is asked to make a careful selection of men to manage the Order in the future, who have made their personal business a success. If this is done, I have not the slightest doubt that the former implicit confidence will be re-established, and the Order will again take its place among the most substantial and best-planned Negro fraternal societies of the country." Chief and Director Griffin will be one of the tall men of the United Order of True Reformers at Richmond on the 22d. Among the Theatrical Folks. Lewis A. Mitchell, a warm favorite among Washingtonians, formerly of Cole & Johnson's "Red Moon" and J. Leubrie Hill's "My Friend From Dixie" companies, is "back home" again at Dabney's. The Oma Crosby Trio has moved up from the Fairy Land, and Wise and Milton take their place at the Kearney's popular L street house. Andrew Tribble and Susie Sutton are doing a new act at the Foraker this week and adding to their generous stock of laurels. 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F. are in Atlanta attending the session of the Deputy Grand Lodge of Georgia. Rumor has it that the Georgians will endorse Chief Justice Benjamin J. Davis as, their candidate for Grand Master of the National body subject to the decision of the B. M. C., which meets in Atlanta in September 1912 with Georgia representing more than one third of the voting strength of the order. The election of Justice Davis is almost a foregone conclusion. A KING WHO LEFT HOME set the world to talking, but Paul Mthulka, of Buffalo, N. Y., says he always KEEPS AT HOME the King of all Laxatives—Dr. King's New Life Pills—and that they're a blessing to all his family. Cure constipation, headache, indigestion, dyspepsia. Only 25c at all duggists. 8-3-51 Fugitive Carries Thousands in Gold SON OF HAITIS DEPOSED PRESIDENT FLEEING TO EUROPE SURPRISES REVENUE OFFICERS WITH CONTENTS OF BATTERED SUIT CASE. New York, August 7.—Jabberling a French patois in excited exposulations Antoine Simon, jr., son of the man who has just been deposed from the presidency of Haiti, came into this port today on his way to Europe, avowedly to protest to the German government against the results of the revolution that has driven his family from power. M. Simon was wroth at the interference of Collector Loeb's men with his battered dress suit case, which contained over $100,000 in gold. This the son of the deposed president had grabbed only a few hours before the Allemania left Port an Prince. Collector Loeb's men did not know the suit case contained only gold coin. Their eyes bulged out in astonishment when they discovered the shining American gold coins wrapped in greasy brown paper. They found no clothes. Antoine and his fellow refugees had no time to get their clothes before departure from the Haitian capital. Accompanying young Simon was Antoine Pierre, who had been President Simon's secretary. They will leave New York on the first ship for Paris. Whether the deposed ruler of Haiti will follow them could not be learned. Evans R. Dick, head of the brokerage house of Dick Frothers, also was a passenger on the Allemania. Mr. Dick sold the new navy to the Haitian government about a month ago, for which he received about $150,000. The navy consisted of the converted yacht Watt, which sails under the Haitian naval ensign as the American. Mr. Dick does not express a high regard for the valor of Haitian soldiers. "I was down there about a month," he said, "and the so-called revolution was then at its height. I have heard of no casualities. One army would march into a town, scream 'A bas Simon! Viva Leconte!' The opposing army would scream back, 'A bas Leconte! Viva Simon!' Then both armies would fire their guns into the air and the one that ran away lost the battle. Some of the bullets shot into the air dropped on the decks of the Allemania, but nobody was hurt." 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" ce ORC eS Lane R ake Oe Se evn e ri ae 7 ~~ THE ADVOCATE. ore METInEanNAw ATTEN SSS eee EE ADVOCATE. a ih a 2 7 4 PUBLISHED “EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATD #¥B. CO. “ico, Pythian Building, Charleston, W. Va. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., aa second class matter, Capen SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ‘thieo months .............-30.50 @ix months .....6...eee sees 1.00 Ome year voeveeeeeeseec sees 1.60 REY. ROBINSON WRITES ON THE RACK, Whe Advocate is in receipt of a pamphlet from the pen of te Rev, J. W. Robinson, A, M., of St. Albans W. Va, bearing the title "Mile Stones in Negro History’, ‘The yamphlet is divided into tour chap: ters, the first dealing with the origin) of the Negro race. In the second chapter the author considers briefly the “Black Kingdom", while in the iu the third and fourth “The Amerl- can Negro in Slavery” and “The Ne- Ero After Emancipation,” respective- ly, claim the reader's attention, ‘The book contains much valuable infor~ mation, such as could have been col lected only, as the author says, vat considerable expense and with mush labor and research”, and is well worth the price asked for it-—twenty five cents. WHAT TO DO WITH HAITI. The lightsof President Simon and the contest between General Firmin and General Le Conte for che Presi- deney brings Haiti to the same point which Santo Domingo, Niearausua, Honduras and Guatemala have held in the past six years and the same course should be followed which has brought peace to Santo Domingo and is bringing quiet, internal de- velopment and prosperity to (ne other three, says the Philadelphia Press. S The public revenue, which can be plundered, and the publig debt, ont of whose issues a share can We So cured, curse all these lands, beins an endless series of “revolutions” with their accompaniments of ofti- cia) murder, rapine, plunder and darker crimes, Put revenue collec- tions inthe hands of responsible agents reduce the “debt™ to bona fide receipts by the public treasury and the attempts. more or less suc cessful, at personal plunder througit “revolutions” will end On this broad platform, variously carried out, Zelaya was turned out by Estrada in Niearaugna and the latter succeeded in his turn by Adol- to Dias, The ireaty funding — the debt ant providing ror Lhe collection ol revenue in Nicarausua went to the Senate at Washington last June. Estrada went because, like Simon in Haiti, when he vot zi, he hesitated ever stopping — personal — plunder when he himself became the areit phundeser, In Honduras the same course Was followed last February in the contest between Davila, wo was in, and Bonilla, who was out, aud ruaning a “revolution; but in this case the revolutionary leader hesitated too Jong over vefunding and the Honduras treaty, reported last ime and since acted on by the Senate is with Davila, ‘This treaty puts the financial affairs of Hondur- as into commission, scales its debt ata rate which the London bend hoiders’ committee calls robbery and giyes Honduran development a chance. In Guatemala, President Cabrera, who was elecied in April, J 1910, tor a term which runs to 1917 was wiser than Simon, dectared a reneral ammesty and last Mareh ad vised the Guatemalan Congsess that a treats be negotiated providing for 4 new Joan and refunding the old by an American company which will collevt the revemnes Haiti awaits and needs the same peaceful reorganization of its fin: ances, ‘The external debt of twenty- six million dollars has given trouble Fince IS97. Not one-quarter of this sum ever helped Haiti, Over three- quarters or more went to official phinders, — Another debt issue. a third ax much more, is needed te straighten ont tie currency. Led by the United States, the Powers whose citizens hold these bonds asked President Simon to be good and tet a foreign commission ratund anc collect the revenues. Me hesitated chen refused and left last week fo Kingston, Jamaica, whieh will be hi address in the fture. His successor, Firmin or Le Conte Will be wiser and more ready to his ten to reason and avoid — anothe vrevolution.” Haiti has 10,20 tquare miles and is almost exaetl the size of Maryland. 1) has a ponu lation of two miilion, estimated, 0 whom wot over one in a hundre ever takes part in a “revolution, It changes Presidents iten but n ottener than Mexico down to Dia or several Central American Reput ies. It has a fair sygtem of edne: tion, is lightly taxed ahd takes thre quarters of Its foreign goods fror this country. Its product of 4 stuples has tnereased nearly on half in the past decade, Given quie an honest collection of revenue, voduction of usurious debt charges and new tax laws, relieving indus- tries and occupations and taxing lands and corporations, and. Haiti Will have a better chance to prosper. With Santo Dommxo, Nicaragua, Hondwas, Guatemala and now Haitt Lronght under the same general plan with many Jocal modifications, = fong step Is taken towards suppress- ing revolutions in the Spanish- American lands nearest the United States, | ——_—-~+-___ PUNISH THE GUILTY As is nearly every other instance Where Mere has been a deliberate Intrachon of Uhe kaw, there will he those who Will condone the oftense of the oflicers of the True Reformers against whom thirty-nine indict- ment have been returned. The Ad- voeate will certainly not be among that number. It believes that every man and woman guilty of appropriat ing the funds of the ill-fated Order oUsht to receive; the maximum sen- tence, Jt ever there was = trust rund, it was the atonies paid mto the Ues=- wry of the Grand United Order of ‘Lae Reformers. lis membership is composed very largely of the poor and ignorant, men, women and chil- dren who relied impliciizy upon the pledges of the organization and the imtezrity of its officers. Many, in Juct, most of them depended solely upon its promised benebits tor assis- tance during sickness and burial at death, ‘Their faith in the Order was second only to theie faith in God. What a rude awakening it is to learn that the dues and assessments which they have been sending so religiously to Richmond haye not as hey thought, gone zo swell the cot ives of the Order, but were contri- Dations 10 the enrichment of easnier Hill and others, who have satistied their every selfish wish at the ex- pense of the mayses. Imprisonment at hard Icbor for life would seem to be ie lenient fer Uhis sec ot vam~ poess ata it is te hope of The Ad~ Voeate Guat Chey will set, if conviet- The Lower House of the Texas legicliure may feel that it has ac complished ay great feat tor white supromecy, has made secure — its niche in the Hall of Fame by refus- ing Rooker Washington the privi- lege of speaking in tts chamber dur- ine bis visit. to Austin in the tall, br, Washington toses norhing by the refusal and if the Tecas law-mak- ers derive any pleasure from the act, ‘he would be the last one to hegryde ven HELPING OURSELVES BY HELP- LING OTORERS. The suggestion of one of the speakers at the Methodist churen meeting Monday night that those as- sembled lend their efforts to the Founding of a new business, such as a clothing and shoe store, is not likely 0 be adopted on account of the lack of funds, and it is well well for more than one reason. Even if the mads were at hanil lor such an enterprise, The Advo- Gite woul! condemn it because it is not practicable. ‘There was net x single man present that night who hows anything about tue clothing and shoe business except as a con- sumer, Placed at the head of suet: an establishment, none of them Could reasonably hope for any things nut failure, which would come to some of tiem sooner than to others. It would be the height of folly to make such a venture, granting that an experienced management could he secured, unless some of those linancially interested were suflicient- ly acquainted with tie business. to Know when it was being properly conducted Hat if mone of these conditions obtained, if the money and exper- ience were both ready to hand, still womld we objec: most strenuousty to any new business enterprise at this time. ‘The need is not ior new enterprises, imt for tbe support of these already estaplished. ‘The or- ranization, when it is pertected, can fo the best service for some time to come, if it will lend its aid toward intluencing the public to patrontze more liberally the drug store, tne grocery store, the funeral directors end the professional men of the race already established here. An in crease in the business of any 0} these enterprises or professions, of a sutheiently targe scone, woul |oreare a demand for assistance, an jilis assistance must naturally come [trom the rank'of the boys and girt \Wwho are being turned ont annual: |!r0m our piilie schools, It isi the power of any progressive organ ivation here to do an immens! Amount of Good aiong this line, iF i only wills to do so. BRIGE AND BREEZY. Well Congress, come on home! —— Come, Canada, now speak your piece, ——_++-+____ No, Archibald a man who runs amuck is not necessarily a — muck: raker +--+ ‘The Senate adoption of the bill for reciprocity with Canada by a vote of practically two to one, is a erati fying demonstration of the power of public opinion. | Summer weather is gradually be- comiivs tt for publication, —<— “ Oveifeei’ Voltva, of! Zion’ City, earne 1.$27,600 last Sunday by kiss: img 290 babies.in forty-eight) minu- tes, Doesn't this establish a record? The .vwrriage of & minister in Del eware had to be postponed because the bistop Who Was to yorform the ceremony was stung. So, apparent- ly Were the happy or unhappy pair, ‘The name of Samuel L, Clemens is carsed in to the Library at St. Louis. but no William Shakespeare. Whatever merit the latter may have possessed he never was a Missourt- au. ——-+ An fadianapolis man has been sent ( jail for encouraging his mother-in-law to commit suicide Hor waves wax and wane, but the Camoria’s (rial in Italy goes on as it tor ever, But if the tial proves effective for breaking up of nation wide organizations of crime its length will be well worth while. Havius jeered at our Reno battle, Londox is arranging a qaiet litle Viack and white prize fight of her own, The extra session and crop ua- eertaimty now seem likely to end at about the same time. And they both promise to end in a reasonadty satistactory manner, Where do the chorus girls spend the summer? inquries the Houston Chrenicle. Don't know, but we have seen those as could spend it playing as like they were a clothes tree. Judging by Ais reciprocity indus- try, we may expect to see Senator Penrose heading the tree trade brigade next session. — University WASHINGTOX,. D.C. Wilbuy P. Thirkield, L. 1. D., Pres. Located in Capital of the Nation. Campus of over twenty acres. A: vantages unsurpassed. Modern, sci- entific and general equipment. New Carnegie Library. New Science Hall. Faculty of over one hundred, 12382 students from 27 states and 10 othe: countries, Unusual opportunities for self-government. No young’ man or woman of energy or capacity need de deprivedaof its advantages, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Devoted to Hberal studies. Covrses jin Hiiglish , Mathematies, — Latia Greek, French, German, Physics, Chemistry Biology, History, Philoso- phy, and the Social Science,s such as are xiven in the best anproved col- lexes, Sixteen Professors. Kelly Miller, A. M.. Dean. THE TEACHERS COLLEGE, Special o portunities for teachers, Rewular college courses in Psyeholo- xy, Pedazoxy, Edueation, ete., with degre of A. B., Pedigogical course leading to degree of Ph. B. High- svade courses in Normal training. Musie, Manual Arts, Domestic Sei- ences, Graduates helped to posi- tions. Lewis B. Moore, A. M., Ph D., Dean THE ACADEMY. Faculty of 13. ‘Three courses of four years each, High-#rade pre- paratory school. George J. Cum- mings, A. M., Dean, THE COMMERCIAL — COLLEGE. Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenos- raphy, Commercial Law, History, Civics, Ete, Business and High School education combined. George Wm, Cook. A. M., Dean, SCHOLL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Furnishes thorough courses, Six instructors. Offers four year courses in Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Architecture PROPESSIONAL SCHOOLS. The ¥chool of ‘Pheoloxy—Interde- hominational. — Five professors Broad and thorough courses. Ad- vantages of connection with a great university. Students Aid. Low ex- penses. teaae Clark, D. D., Dean, The School of Medicine. Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical Collegs. Forty-nine professors. Modern lab- oratories and equipment. Connected with new Frecdmen’s Hospital, cost. ing half million dollars. Clinical fa- cilities not sunpassed in America Post-Graduate School in Polyelinic Kaward A. Balloch, M.D., Dean, Sth and W Streets, NW. W, CG. MeNeil M.D, Secretary, 901 R Street, NOW. The School of Law. Faculty. of eight, Courses of three years, giv ing a thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. Occnpies own building opposite court house. Ben jamin F. Leighton, 1. 1. B., Dean 120 Sth SUN. W, : R319 ACCUSED OF KTEATING. 1. ©. Chamberlain, of Clinton, Me., boldly acenses Buckien's Arnica Salve of stealing—the sting from burns or xcalds--the pain from sores of all kinds.the distress from boils or piles. "It robs ets, corns, brnises, sprains and injuries of their terror,” he says, “as a healing remedy its equal don't exist.” Only 250 at all druggists. 8-3-5t ‘Property REAL AND: PERONAL IS. OWNED BY THE NEGROES OF BRUNS- | WICK: COUNTY - VA, + 525 Farmer’s conference Is Urged to’ Exercise Thritt, Balla’ up ‘the: Sol, Use Mathinery and’ Rotite the ‘Crops. Much Good Be ing Accomplished in Lengthening’ School Terms, Farmers’ Conference I session here Thursday and Friday of this week has just closed after what was the largest and most successinl Con: ference in its history. The Conter- ence is an organization of Negro Jarmers and business men that meet once a year to discuss morals meth- ods of farming, material progress aad improvement of schools ant school houses. ‘There were at least 1000 persons present from all parts of the country, President James S. Russell being absent, Vice President H. C. Green presided. After the welcome —ad- dress by Maj. MeGraw, and Mrs. B, ©. Cormick of the School, and res- ponses by Revs, Thos. MH. Lackland and T. A, Brown the introductory address was delivered by Vice Presi- dent H.C, Gréen, His remarks took (he line of explaining the work of the Conference, and some of its achievements, He instanced how it had improved the moral tene, en- couraged the buying of land, build- ing of homes, better schools, better Churches, and better farms. The declarations and recommendations Were read and the conference got down to business. Appointment of various Committees was the first thing then followed the reading of a cablesram of cheer and congratuz- tien from President Russell. At this juncture xrrs. Dellad I Hayden, of Franklin va. and Prin- cipal of Franklin Normal and In- dustrial School, and President of the S.t- Paul Mothers’ Gonterence and woman's Institute was intro- duced. ‘The next program number was an address by W. H. Haines, Supervis- ing teacher of the Brunswick Coi- ored School. “On the valne and Necessity of Co-operative Eifore in securing longer terms and — better school Honses”." ‘The speaker urged 2 more general payment of capita: tion taxes And local self taxation for individual communities as a means of adding to the school fund. — He showed that tho Country Board was doing the best it could to secure this end with the funds at its dis- posal, but, it Was not enough; so it was necessary. for our people to dg ag the whites had done, raiso money, by co-operativé effort, ‘Tho vubne school report showed — tmee the Supervisor had visited and held Meetings in 25 school communities, 3522 had been raised to pay teach- ers for one month at county rates, and $793.10 for co-operative effort that is to secure new school houses, repair old ones, secure desks ete., making a total of $1314.10. ‘Thirty two out of the 87 schools had ex- tended their school term one month Jonger by money raised by taxing themselves. Miss E. B. DeLaney, a returned missionary from Africa, was intro- dneed ana madg some very interest- mg remarks concerning African customs and argiculture. A collec- tion of $9.61 was raised and the conterence adjourned for dinner. Afternoon Session, AUS p. a, the conference Fecon- vened. ‘the report on public school was completed, Rt. Rev. Robert Strange, Bishop of Eastern Caro: lina now made a most practical and helpful address on Religion which he declared was the power of Gov inlo salvation, ‘The Bishop's re- marks took the line of every day re- lation with God and ihe necessity of the principal of religion as a rule of conduct, Bishop Strange comes to the conference every year and is always welcome both for his delight. ful persowality end always helptu talks 4B. Pierce of the U.S. Depart Bent of Agriculture, mm charge of ¢: Periment work, made a very helpfu and practical address upon methods in farming and need of getting ow the mits in farm, Special emphast was laid upon rotation of crops ‘The President's address which fot lowed this was ‘read by the secre tary. ‘This addvess contained man; simgestions and recommendation: wong which the importance 0 daising food and forage crops, build Ing up the soll, raising vegetables use of machinery whenever possible and crop roation. ‘The addres [showed that the Negroes of Brans wick owned 52,276 acres of land | vated Willi the buildings thereon a 13668080 and personal property t EWES FE: VIRGINIA COLORED—INGTITOTR | Offers Three Literary Courses---English, Academic, and Normal. | sce ls Reece last . AT BAM GE oth e a ME SER eo - USES che, A RIVER Sen AT INSTITUTE ot “4 ack h War en: Various Industrial Courses are Offered. Climate Healthful, Surroundings Good. CATALOGUE FREE. ADDRESS BYRD PRILLERMAN, President, ; Institute, West Virginia the extent of $173,453, making a total or realty and personality. of ST41,535, ‘The address also show- ed the assessment of October 1910 had added $200,000 to the value of Negro methods of farming and bet- ter cultivation of the soil. Payment of capitation taxes was urged, thrift, the Fair and the Importance of co- operative effort to secure longer terms and better schools. After some discussions of routine matters the Conference adjourned Night Session This began at p,m. After some selections by the band and a shor: address by Mrs. D, 1. Hayden, Dr. W. A. Plecker, of the State Health Department was introduced and de- livered an address on, Hysiene, Sani- tation and the Prevention of ‘Tuber culosis, Typhoid Fever and Hook worm Infection. ‘The lecture was ill- ustrated with stereoptican views anf Was most interesting and’ nerpraTe™ Second Day, Conference opened at 9:30 a, m Devotionals and then the program which was Farmers Round ‘Table ronduded by R. W. James, of the Agricultural Department of — the School for the men ant simuttan- cously in Webster Hall ihe Womanst Institute and Mothers Congress was [carried on for tke women, conduct- ed by Mrs. Della 1. Hayden. At 12 a, m. both bodies reconvened in the basement of the Chapel for a joint program conducted by the wo- men. Mrs. Hayden, the president took the chair. ‘The varions local societies reported to the number of 27. $17.50 was donated to-the Con- ference for Expenses, $124.50 was reported as raised by the various societies for school Improvement pur poses and co-operative school pur- noses. The progran: consisted of papers on Kitchen Eeonomy by Mra. Effie Malone, How to Save Our Boys and Girls, by Mrs. 8. G. Butts and making Home Attractive hy Mrs, 0. BR. Heaviow, After the program the Conference listened to a most interesting lec ture on African Mission Work tv Miss DeLaney. A collection of $15 was given Miss Delaney for her work. The various committees now re- ported. ‘The total money raised was $64.20. The officers lected were President James S$, Russeli, Vice President 1? G. Green, Secre- tory W. HL. Haines, Treasurer ‘Thos. IT. Butts. 1 The Executive Committee was called (o meet on the 4th Monday in August to make arrangements for the Fair and to fisten to a report of the Committee on establishing a Fertilizer Purchasing Agency On motion the Conference —ad- journed to meet again the — las Thursday and Friday in July 1912. You may fool some of the people all the time ard all of the people some of the time, bat yeu can not fool all of the people all of “he time. These words of Lincoln stand om as watch words of progress, and the reason for Wie great suecess ef the T. W. Hale Tailoring Co), is that they have satisfied all of ‘their cus- tomers all of the time and now have moved to the K. of PL Building tc ‘please and satisfy many more... La- diest and Gentlemen's suite made by New Verk's hest tailors, Why not have your clothes tailored by us? ‘The Senate has given wool a dig hified Lrimming, but will the House be content with anything less than fa “cut it short’? Planning To Fight Disfranchisement IN ALL IPS ASPECTS ARE THE COLORED CITIZENS OF MARY- LAND WHO WILL HAVE THE ASSISTANCE OF ‘THE REPUB- MICAN PARTY. Baltimore, Md., August S.—The Republicans of Maryland are plans ning to wage a vigorous campaign the coming fall against distranchise- ment in all of its aspects. ‘They will probably have a planic in their plat- form calling for the repeal of the miquitous Wilson ballot laws. ‘These laws are in force in all of the coun- ties in the southern part of Mary- snd and in a number of counties on ‘the eastern shore, and are expressly norant colored voters. With « show ci being fair, the Wilson ballot law aiso applies to Garrett county, which is located in the extreme — westerh section of the State. This county has but few Democratic voters, but contitins a number of white illiter- ates of Repudlican persuasion, and the Democratic managers thought jtsey woull make it hard fer this comiy whose colored voters do noi number 100, Disfranchisement has received some very heavy blows in tne past eight months besinning with the des cision of the United States Court de- claving the “grandfather clause jn the municipal election law for An- napolis invalid; an adverse decision against some election officials who sued the Ballimore American — for libel because the paper told of tne ellegetl Lick ballots in some of the counties and the recent refusal of the United States Court to quash in- dictments of the election officials or Charles county and the printer who printed the trick ballots used in the last. congressional election The Digges disfranchising bills, which are to be voted upon this fall, ave generally regarded as unconsti- Uitieval in’ that they — specifically Work against colored voters and it remains 19 be seen whether or not the Democratic party will make a vigorous campaign for a measure generally regarded as unconstitu- tional Capital captured By Revolutionists HAITI REBELS MARCH IN AND DEFENDERS MARCH OUT OF PORT AU PRINCE WHERE LE- CONTE HAS SUCCKEDED SIM. ON AS PRESIDENT, Port au Prince, August 6—The of the ¢ity. There was no, fighting. proclaimed chief of the province, iseems assured. ile is exnected to ar Imorning and warned the victorious [army that if public order was dis- turbed he would cause American marines to be landed to keep the peace. ‘The troops advanced in good order and occupied all the stations in the city, dislodging therefrom the supporters of General Antenor Fir- min, Who marehed out without any show of resistance. Later General Firmin went aboard tae Rrench steamer Carayell. Dr. Bobof,, who Was an agitator against Preatdent Nord Alecis und President Simon, and was expelled from Haiti by both. of them, is also « passenger on tre Caravell. He announced himseit a candidate for the presidency, General Cincinnatus Leconte first gained international prominence in Haitian affairs in 1908, As Minister of the Interior in the cabinet or Hresident Nord Alexis he was eredit- ed with having ten prominent revo- lutionists summarily shot at Port au [Prinee. The men were taken trom their beds at daybreak, marched to 4 cemetery: and “executed. ~~ -- On the downfall of the Nord Alexis regime, Leconte was sent into exile by the new prestdent, Simon ‘Taking-retuge~in Jamatea, Leconte besan intriguing tor che downfall of Simon, and last January started a revolt against him in North Haiti It was short-ived, however, and When Simon's troora defeated the insurgents Jeconte took refuge in the German consulate at Cape Hai- en, and was sent from the Island unde the protection of the German consul. Nothing daunted, Leconte renew- ed his efforts in May, and assisted in leading the last revolt, which re- sulted in the overthrow of Simon. He is a mulatto, abou. 41 years old, ATPACK LEKE- TIGERS, In fighting to keep the blood pute the white corpuscles attack disease germs like tigers. But often germs multiply so fast the little fighters are. overcome, ‘Then see pimples, boils, eczema, salt-rheum and sores multit ply and strength and appetite fail, This condition demands Electric Bit- ters to regulate stomach, ver and kidneys and to expel poisons trom the blood. “They are the best blood purifier,” writes ©. ‘T. Budahn, of ‘Tracy, Calif., “{ have ever found.” They make rich, -red-dlood, strong nerves and build uplyour health, Try them. 50 cents at all druggists. _ 8-3-5t + » NEGRO OFFICERS INDICDED. ‘Teue Reformers’ Society, Richmond, Va., Ausnst tye grand jury today Indi-ted five geMer- al officers of the Grand Fountain of the Order of ‘TrueReformers, a Ne- sro fraternal order, for complicity in the looting and wrecking of the Trine Reformers’ Baie The officers indicrel are: W. La ‘Taylor, Gratid Masto-; Edward 1. Ellis, Jr.-Vice Grand Master: W. PL Rurrell, Grand Sretary; J. ©. Robertson, General Attorney, and Reuben‘. Hill Casts» of the True Reformers’ Bank, who is now a fugl- tive. * ‘The grand jury estimates the amount af the shorts"e as traced to date at $290,900, Richmond Negroes are exetted by the devetonments. Many of them have lost the gavin + of a ifetime in the ereeh of the \4e Reformers’ Bank, and in the eo" ae of the frae ternal order which ‘oinded It There are upwar' of 3,000 subs ordinate fountains, © 1 the members ship of the True Re* mers ts spread over 28 different states, 1 ° ’ e eos e e ' I was just a little late in, getting in, the game, but I am here at 24-26 Summers street and am the same J. P. Clark you all (knew. I do. not belong’ te any trust or com- bination, whatever - | My price list on bottled beers: 1-—Can You Do Bettas?" : Blue Ribbon, 4 dozen........................$5.00 : Hdster-Columbus, 3. dozen... 4.00 1, Red, White and Blue, 4 dozen......... 5.00 | Red, White and Blue, 3 dozen........ 4.00 } Schleer Special, Columbus, O.3.doz. 4.00 | ‘ Charleston Beer, 3 dozen.................. 3.00 | i Rebate $1.50, on all empty eases and, bottles ALL NDS OF BARREL Goons, TANDO sean, OLD, FROM S00 PER GALLON Ur. WE ALSO We also Jhandle 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 Le ee a eee eee GARRETT “AND “HAZLEWOOD: UNDERTAKERS ARTHUR L. GARRETT, LICENSED EMBALMER Why pay large prices when we can furnish you with the same | aitallty of service and goods for lens foniey. We carry tnrge stock of goods. Prompt ambulance service, Open day and night. Bell Phone 336, 609 Summer Street. Home Phone 828, Charleston, W. Va. PAGE FYVé Revision of Order’s Laws THT, GHAND LODGE, KAIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, Premiums Increased Ang several Other Changes Made in Constitution, Uniform Kank to he Benetitted by Per Capita ‘Tax of Five Cents on Kach Member. Binefleld, Aug. &.—The —Nine- teenth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias and the oleventh annual session of the Court: of Calanthe were held here last week, under the most favorable circumstances, The local committee under the management of W. C. Penn made all necessary arrangements for the en- tertainment of the delegates and vis- itors to this august body. The committee on finance, on cre- dentials and returns, on revising the constitution, Grand Chancellor L. 0. wifson and Worthy Counsellor J Rupert Jefferson, arrived Sunday evening to formulate their reports for the grand sitting. At ten o'clock’ on Tuesday morn- Ing the grand lodge assembled at the Raleigh street M. 1. ehurch, which had been selected as headquarters. ‘The grand chancellor sounded the gavel for order and the assembled ‘e PERT RAE BL ie pe, nt seumnenemennneeinneeneicittiln tte lieth nae eee en, fat ek, On eto delegates rose and sang a few stan- vas of thé “Batle Hymn of the Re- public." A line of march was form- el led by the Keystone and Likhorn bands to Union park, where all the public sessions were held. After singing “America,” an im- pressive prayer was offered for the fraternity by the grand prelate, Rev. J.J. Turner, of Mt, Cardon. The erand chancellor introduced Prof, B, L. Rann, of Bluefield, as master of ceremonies, who after a few appro- priate remarks introduced Prof. R. P. Sims of the Bluefield Colored y- stitute, In the absence of the May- or Prof. Sims delivered the address of welcome on behalf of the city, He was as his best and ably. sustained the reputation which he has as a pleasing and instructive speaker. A welcome on behalf of the local lodges was delivered by Dr. N, L. Edwards, Who in a good specch assured the Golegates and visitors that they were welcome and bade them partake of the hospitality and good things that the local committee and citizens had prepared, Mrs, Anna GC, Calloway welcomed tee Knights and Calan- theans on behalf of the local courts. She referred to the way the Flat ‘Top section of the otate is misrevresented and informed the assembled visitors that they made no mistake in seleat- Ing Blveficld as the place of meet- ing. “We represent people,’ she said, “who stand for thrift and in- dustry and for everything that tends fo the uplift of the race. Gold and silver have we none but such as we have we gladly grant unto you.” At this point in the program the FIk- horn band played the “Star Spangled Banner. A. P. Straughters of Hinton, whose presence grades al- most every worthy public meeting in the state responded to the ad- dresses of welcome and assured’ the citizens. that. the privileges and hos- nitality granted would not be albused. Ho was followed by J. Rupert. Jeffer- Son; bi Parkersburg, wliq aq grand worthy “countelon of tia Courg of Calanthe, responded, His speech wag full of ‘humor and timely advice. At the conclusion of the welcome excreises a line of march was again formed and the delegates and officers marched back to headquarters at the Raleigh street M. EB, church, where the session was opened, On motion of M..'T, Whittizo, and T. G, Nutter, Senator H, D. Hatfield Was invited to address the meeting at Union Park Friday afternoon. Dr GN. Marshall, W. G, Carter and +z T. Whittico were appointed as a com- mittee to convey this invitation to Dr. Hatfield, who very gladly ac cepted it. After the report of the committee on credenials and returns the foll- lowing committees were appointed: On Grievance, W. C. Carter, L. Hf Henderson, Alex Redmond, “'t. K Jenkins, J. V. Coleman ‘Tt, J. Recker, and M.'T, Whiltico: on the state o the order, Rev. R. P. Johnson, H James, J.D. Shelton, Sam'l Ragland J. ©, Williamson; on obituary, B. D. Patterson, Zeb Gilliam, W. J Thompson, P. W. Wright and W. 1 White; on the grand chancellor's re port, T, G. Nutter, Henry Young, J A. Campbell, J. 1. Calloway, B.D. Bisley, EK. J. Murry, and RH Proud; on finances BL. Morton, M. Hazlewood and G. 1. Marshall: on resolutions, H. D, Hazlewood, J A. Miller, Lee Johnson, J. G. Allen, GL. Brown, R.D, Christian, Geo. MeClung and A. A. DeHoney; ot printing supplies, I. HL Raily, J. Burnette, Rey, W. A. Pittord, ALG Gray, on law and supervision; J. W. Chapelle, W. C. Carter, T. J. Jones, CH. Rice Robt, Harris, MoM. Hill and T. G. Nutter; on greeting to pram’ gent De GW. Fitzgerald rand W. H. Harris; on grand lodge degree, James Ast’, C. W. Boyd, @ re rortes, LM. Murphy and Lee Johnson. Wednesday morning was devoted to hearing reports of the important departments of the Pythian work and receiving recommendations from local lodges. Grand Chancellor 1, ©. Wilson's report was carefully compiled, showing that the exesu- tive had given all departments of the great institution of Knights of Py thias close consideration and that his plans had proven fruitful, He freasentiv interrupted by teat cheers while reading his report. The report was clear, showing that the funds had been hancled with the greatest of care, The report of the = Se. . Keeper "er maedrds “ana” sépty HO MT Kaily, was carefully“ompited. = ee eee mendations were sent up by the sub- ordinate lodges, which brought about much discussion, and very oft- en when the question was ready to come to a yote some one of the many Pythian jurists would in some Way claim the floor and refer to a lww in which necessary provision was already made for, carrying out the thing for which they were con- tending. ‘Then the chair would rule the whole thing out of order. Ui seems that some lodges were asking that almost every officer of the lodge be required to give bond. Lee John- gon and A. P. Straughter showed that it was necessary for all funds to be safeguarded but some of the requirements they were trying to enact into laws were absurd. It was at one time feared that the period for electing officers would be stormy, but there was but little friction, BR. P. Patterson placed in nomina- L. 0. Wilson, of Weston, for grand chancellor; W. H. Marris fn a good speech nominated T. R. Jen- }kins, of Huntington, Mr. Jenkins thanked the brother who" mentioned [his name and positively declined, stating that he was: willing to do anything honorable to keep harmo- ny in the great institution. Mr, Wil- son was then elected to succeed him- fsclf by acclamation. T. G. Nutter fnominated BH. L. Mooton, of Fair- fmont, for Grand Vice Chancellor Fwho was also elected by acclamation. J. V. Coleman named Rev. J. J. Turt fer; of Mt. Carbon, for Grand_Prelate aud on a motion offered by W. J. Thompson he was elected by ‘accla- Emation, ‘There was close _ ballot- ing on the rest of the official roll, in which some changes were made fas follows: Grand Master of Ux- Rchequer, Dr, G. N. Marshall, of Key- stone; Grand Medical Ragister, Dr. ‘L. L. Edwards, of Bluefield; Grand FLecturer, T. J. Jones, of Clarksburg: chief Deputy; Alex Redman, of Key- fser; Supreme Representatives Dr. [J. L. Shelleroft, J. M. Hazlewood ana W. C. Carter. The hold over, J. fRupert Jefferson; Grand Keeper of Record and Seal, C. W. Boyd, of | Charleston . On Thursday morning the commit- flee on revising the constitution en- fieavored to make its report. ‘The {document was lengthy. T. G. Nut- Fier ana J. V. Coleman began read- fing about ten o'clock and at noon |thore were still some sections to read. After dinner they continued fo read until the manuscript was finished. ‘The chair then adjourned fie Grand Lodge to devate two ours to the mutual investment as- sociation. President Wilson's report Showed a great fncreaso in the pur- chase of stock and that the Hunting: ton building was clear of debt. J} Thursday night had been set a- part for memorial services at the Scott Street Bantist Church, but gince the revision of Uke cOustitution vequired such close consideration and so much time was necessary to properly consider the amendments Jeffered by the committee. ‘Tae lodge Was Torced to nol a business session at night. J. Rupert Jeifer son, Rey, J. J. Turner and i, H. Railey were requested, to 0 to Scott Street aiid conduct the services with he Calanthians ana citizens. ‘The program follows: Organ Voluntary Music weugasde caveenese. CONOR “Bless be the Tie” Invocation oRev. J. J cite eee e eee ee Turner Solo.......... Roll of departed brothers, H. H, Railey, G. K. ot R. and s. Roll of departed sisters, Mrs. V. Seams, G. R.D. Anthem smear Choir Bulogy .......Mrs. N.S. Edwards Instrumental Solo..N. M. Maras Solo. Mrs. A, C, Calloway Anthem a sees. Choir Henediction, .Rev. S. R. Bullock. The amended constitution which was passed at a late hour ‘Thursday night made a few changes in the en- iowment law, provided for the ar- Fangement of deputy districts and fade some chinges as to the func. Gons of Grand Chancellor and Grand Keeper of Records and seal After assembling at headquarters Friday morning and rapidly dispatch ing some very important business W. C. Penn ‘the chairman of the ‘ommittee on arrangement intorm- ed the gathering that ne had cat- led into service, all the available conveyances ty be used in the great Fythian parade. The Keystone and the Elkhorn bands in neat uniforms were employed io furnish music. The line of march: Was formed on TET Were not Tor the news pap- er notices which have appeared” a few people would have known that several huadred delegates to the grand lodge session were in the city from all parts of West Virginia.”* The next session will be held in Muntington. ELKs AT ASTORIA CARNIVAL Astoria, Ore., August 11.—Astoria was ugain the centre toward which the people of this and the neighhor- ing States turned their eyes today, and the second day of the big cen- tennial celebration saw hundreds of Visitors enter the city in addition to those who cam3 yesterday to wit- ness the opening ccremonies. ‘Today and tomorrow haye been set aside tor the special entertainment of the Elks. Tho members of the order will have a place in the big military parade tomorrow and those who re- main here over Sunday will be en- tertained at a monster clam bake, MISSLONARIES’ CONVENTION Lancaster, Pa., August 11.—Prom- inent speakers from England, Canada and various parts\ of the United States are to iddress the annual con- vention and encampment of. the Christian and Missionary Alliance, which met at Rocky Springs Park to- ‘uy for a ten days’ session. Dele- gates are in attendance from New York, Pennsylvania Maryland, Del- aware, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. CONFERENCE CELEBRATES Wahoo, Neb., August 11.—The Nebraska conference of the Swedish Augustana synod celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary here today with a large gathering of leaders Of the denomination representing this and the neighboring States, Se Nate Slatter Supplements Previous Statement DOES NOY RELISH IDWA OF HAV- ING BEEN MADE A CAT'S PAW IN THE WATER'S SCHOOL AF- PAIR BY DESIGNING PERSONS. Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 7.—In order to make myself clear, 1 wish to aad emphatically, that in using Mr. Wa- ter’s statement, T had no idea but that I was using matters that were abso- lutely true, and particularly, when first Waters informed me that he had received this Information from tev W. W. D. Isaacs, a national officer in the same orgaaization with Dr. Boyd and a life-long associate; and second decause of the fact that in my. pres- ence, when shown the story, Isaacs by neither sign nor word, denied tthe truth of either statement, nor sought {n any manner to set me right. As to way offer of money between the two, I know nothing, As to the motives that actuated Dr. Isaacs in permitting me by his silence — to © use statements not only false with efcrence to Dr. Boyd, but eyolutely nisteading and damaging, 1 have nothing but supreme contempt, bul ‘t must be acknowledged that I do ‘ot, by any means, cherish the 16: of being made a cat's paw to pull hestnuts out of the fire for oiher parties, when my only motive was t help a man whom I belfeved to have been unjustly persecuted, I wish further to Impress upon my friends, Dr. Boyd's friends, and every- body else concerned in the matter that is a genuine pleasure for me to take this step, which In a_ measure rights a wroag, and to state equally as emphatically that Iam moved by no other consideration in so doing. HORACE D. SLATTER. BOOKER T. Is BARRED. Austin, Tex., August! 4.—-Booker T. Washington will not be allowed o speak in the Representative Hall of UM Stace Capitol during his pyo- nosed visit to Austin in Santember or October. A resolution seeking to accord him this privilege was. intre- duced in the House this morning, but was cried down without a second reading \Ayorner Wiirn Horn Tossed Into the Scrap Pile by Black Nam Laneford New York, August 9.-—Sam Lang- ford, the colored lightweight from Boston, disposed of another white hope when he beat Jim Smith in less than five rounds in the wind-wp hefore the Fairmount A, C, tonight Langford scored a technical knock- out, though Smith was on his feet when the ead came, The referee haitel hostilities shortly after the beginning of the fifth round, after Smith hat taken a count from a tertile right uppercut to the jaw, for fear that the white man might be fatally Injured. Langford had the best of it alt the way, although Smith had won a host of admirers by his gamenoss tn standing up under the rain of elcan- cut blows that reached his jaw, chin and body THIRTY YEARS TOGETHER Thirty years of association think of it. How the merit af a good thing Ftands out in that time or the worthlessness of a bad one. — So there's no gneaswork in this evi lence of Thos. Arise, Concord, Mich., who Writes: of have used) Dr, King's New Divovery for 39 years, and Its the best cough and cold cure I ASSESSMENTS BY THE = 2 BOWAD OF REWEW, AND... Showing Those for Laying the School ae in the County, and the Independent Districts 3 for the Municipal Levies and the Assessments Totaled for the General Levies a ‘ho folowing assesment i neraby ortored cortied to tue Sram Boards of Education in the county, for the Jaying of levy for school pur- District, Real Wstate. Per. Prop. Pub. Util. Big Sandy .....$ 731,050 $ 295,810 § 788,343.26 Cabin Creek ... 6,765,600 1,548,410 "4,196/139.45 Charleston ..... "625,785 304,910 226,446.49 BK esciee sees 1,215,985 379,020 1,266,088.22 Jefferson ....... "576,020 131,390 1,383,913.49 Loudon ........ 2,115,980 313,030 257247114 Malden ........ 799/115 135,270 553,478.12 Poca .......... 390,710 162,390 229,396.00 Union .......... 678,365 215,860 712,818.47 Washington 22... 558,220 219,030 406,207.59 ‘The following assessment is hereby ordered certified to the Boards’ of Education of the Independent School Districts for the laying of levy for school purposes: : District. Real Estate, Fer. Prop.) Pub. Util. ‘Total. Charleston Ina.$18,464,250 $7,246,720 $2,477,521.97 $28,188.491,97 St. Albans ....° "6241950" "331,810 203,015.80" 1,159;805180 Tho following assessment is hereby ordered certified to the Recorder of the Municipalities in the county for the laying of levy for municipal: pur- poses: a Municipality, Real state. Per. Prop. Pub, Util. Total. Charleston ....$18,888,560 $7,311,830 $2,850,473.51 $29,080,362154 ‘St. Albans 1.) e24e50 "331 840 203,015.80" 1)159,805.80 Clendenin ....With B.S. Dist. 12/810 94,577.84 227,387.84, Cedar Grove. With C.C. Dist. 25/730 65,716.63 91,446.63 Wast Bank .... 112,480 27,170 123,269.68 262,919.68 Brey Secession 91,550 33,670 177,809.74 203,029.74 The Board of Review and Equalization for Kanawha county met at- the court house on Monday, the 26th day of June, 1911, the following members being present: Hon. I. C. Colcord, J. M. Collins and G. G. Rey~ nolds. The boar organized by electing Hon. G. G Reynolds president and then proceeded to the reviewing and equalizing of the property in the var= ious districts and municipalittes in the county. The board remained in ses. sion for twenty-five days (and longer) and has fixed the valuation in. the various districts as follows: ‘Total assessment for the County of Kanawha for the year 1911, as fixed by the Board of Review and Kqualization for she laying of the iévy. for county purpoes: : District, Real Estate. Per, Prop. Pub. Util ‘Total. Rig Sandy ...$ 731,050 § 295,810 $ 788,343.26 $ 1,815,203.26 Cabin Creek, including municps 6,765,600 1,548,410 4,196,139.45 — 12,510,149,45 Charleston, : including j City 6.26. 19,090,035 7,551,630 2,703,968.46 — 29,345;683.46 BK eascecon DRG TSS 279,020 1,266,038.22 “2'860;443.22 Jefferson, including St Albans... 1,200,970 1G2,.230 1,586,929.29 — 3,251,129.29 Loudon... 2,115,980 818030 BST 4TLTA Sloot ssid Malden 2... "799,118 135.270 Dd3AT8.12 1)487,863:13 Poca vic... 890,710 162,390 229,396.00 782,496,001 Unlon cen. BTRBES. 215,860 TI28IR47 —— 1,697,048.69 Washington > 88,220 219,030 106,207.59 1,183,46759 Grand Total. .$33,545,430 $11,283,680 $15,015,790.00 $59,844,800.00 Tho board having finished {ts work, adjourned sine die ; Given under our hands this the sth day of August, 1911. L, C, MASSEY, + Clerk County Court and ex-officio Cleric of said Board . G. G. REYNOLDS, President of Board of Review and analiontian ever used.” Once it finds entrance in # home you can't pry it out, Many families have used it for forty years. Is the most infallible throat and Inng inedicine on earth, Unequaled for lagrippe, asthma, — hay-fever, croup, quinsy or sore lungs. Price 50c, $1.00. ‘Trial bottle free, Guar- antced by all druggists, S-B-at RESOLUMON .OP CONDOLENCE, Whereas it has pleased Almighty God in his wise Providence to take out of our midst Brother William Cunningham of Wire Creek W. Va., on July 16, 1911; and, Whereas he was a member of astern Star Lodge, No, 10, K, of P., of Sewell, W. Va.; therefore be it Resolved that we bow ip June submission to Alinighty Géd who docth all things well and hope we all may mect in judgment to receive our itst-reward: P. B. JASPER, D. D: MORRIS, J.D. MORRIS. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE Whereas the Great and Supreme Ruler of the universe has In his in- finite wisdom removed from amons us one of our worthy and esteemed brothers, R. B, Johnson; and, | Whereas, the long and intimate relation held with him in the faith- ful discharge of his duties in the order makes it eminently befitting that we record or appreciation of him: therefore be it Resolved that the wisdom and ability which he has exercised in. the aid of our organization by service, contribution and council wil be held In grateful emembrance: Resolved that the sudden removal of such a life trom among us leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be desply realized by all the members and friends of this organization, and will prove a serious loss to this com- munity: Resolved thay with deey sympathy for the bereaved relatives of the de- ceased we express our hope that even xo great a loss to us all may Be overriled for good by him who docth all things well, GW. JOHNSON, ERNEST VANHOOK, W. G. VANHOOK. at If the Lords had not heen so care. leas in their use of the veto they might have kept it. - THURSDAY, abausy da Wa ¥OOT MASHED ‘The saddest accident whieh, has occurred in Charleston for some time, oceurred this afternoon about 1:30. o'clock when the huge Padkara truck of the Diamond Ice and Coal Company, loaded with about three tons of ice, passed over the fight foot of little Marion Thomas, « the five-year-old son cf Mr. and ‘Mrs, Andrew S. Thomas. at Kotls Of Curb Under Car, ‘The lad was riding his veloctpede in front of the Thomas residence at 1022 Lee street and just as the- truce Was passing in some unaccountable way let his machine xoll over’ the carb into the street. As the lad felt with the machine his right leg de- came entangled in the handle bars and one of the rear wheels pasced. over him, ‘The handle bars acted literally ax a knife and when the little Fellow was picked up the right foot Was horridly crushed. ~ Dra. Capito, Nicholson and MacQueen were summoned and the boy was Im- mediately removed to the Nicholson hospital where his injuries were dressed, Foot Is Amputated, After an examination it was iound necessary to amputate the foot juer in front of the ankle leaving the heek and part of the instep, In addition te the injury to the foot the boy aus~ tained “ severe flesh wound about the kuco and minor Injuries to his head. The little fellow bere the ore ical mantully and was conscious un= (il placed ander the influence of thd anaesthetic. : Mother Saw the Accident. Several spectators saw the acel- Gent, among them Mrs, ‘Thomas, They all say the accident was en- tirely unavoidable on the pars of the driver, as the front trucks nad, passed when the velocipede ran off the sidewalk Into the street and the machine was stopied in a very short space: ‘ Tho injured boy is a very bright little fellow and the youngest chitd of Mr. and M¥s. ‘Thomas, who have the sympathy of everyone in thete eadness, § Safe and sane diet for hot weath~ sv: for Breakfast iced toa and some pleasant recollections; for dinnery iced tead with thrilling anecdotes of adventure amid the Icebergs;’ tot supper some iced tea and a ‘litte cool hammock underneath a trees? Ma ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night, whether you are working or not, and making you least six per cent. Interest — Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT WESTON. W. VA. --- UNIFORM RANK, COLORED KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS AT Edgewood Park CHARLESTON Thursday, August 17 Boston, Mass., Aug. 12.—Following close on the heels of the advertising men's convention Boston is called upon to entertain the annual gathering of the American Press Humorists' Association and she is wondering today if she will not have to resort to the bromo bottle after playing host to the two big round-ups. Though the latter gathering does not begin its sessions until Monday many of the newspaper funny men put in an appearance today and are spending the time seeing some of the sights of the city which has been the butt of many of their witticisms and thereby put many a dollar in their pockets. An entire weke of hard work and recreation combined is planned for the Humorists. The Boston members of the association have been making up the program and have arranged for a week that will go down in the annuals of the association as the best it has ever enjoyed. The business sessions will be presided over by "Cy" Warman of Montreal widely known as a humorist writer and poet. Edgewood Park has all the attractions usually found at such pleasure resorts. There are dancing pavilion, merry-go-round, shooting gallery, band concerts and numerous other amusements. Arrangements have been made for ARISTOCRATIC NEWPORT GOES TO THE DOGS Newport R. I., August 12.—The first dog show held here in several years was given at the Casino today under the auspices of the Rhode Island Kennel Club. More than 400 canine pets belonging to the fashionable residents of Newport were displayed. There was no place for an ordinary dog in the exhibition. A line of blue-blooded canine ancestors was the only ticket that insured admittance. Even class distinctions prevailed among the tiny animals, the haughty Blenheim spaniels and those named in honor of King Charles absolutely ignoring the breezy looking little English bulldogs and Boston terriers. The Pythians and their friends from these places are expected to be present at Edgewood Park and make this a gala affair. The park will be open from noon till 1:00 A.M. and may be reached by the Edgewood Park cars which will leave Capitol Street at frequent intervals. THIS FACT DE SERVES EMPHASIS After a man has been afflicted for 25 years with rheumatism and then finds a medicine that cures him, the fact surely does deserve emphasis. Capt. John H. Montgomery, 1002 Lynn street, Parkersburg, W. Va., writes as follows: There will be ample shelter from rain. "Dear Sir;—For twenty-five years I was bothered with rheumatism and some three years ago I was in such condition that I was laid up entirely; was unable to perform work of any kind, when my attention was called to your remedy—Martin's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir. Before I had used one bottle I began to improve. I can say that I consider this the best medicine I have ever used for rheumatism, and take pleasure in recommending it to the public." Martin's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir is sold by druggists and dealers. Price, $1.00 a bottle. The best of order will be maintained. Admission to the Park 10 Cents. Children Under Ten Free. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment will cure Blind, Bleeding and itching Piles. It absorbs the tumors, always itching at once, acts as a poulice, gives instant relief. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment is prepared for Piles and itching of the private parts, Druggists, mail 50c and $1.00. Sold only by T. B. Stainaker, Druggist, 612 Kanawha street, Charleston, W Va. PILES CURED AT HOME BY NEW ABSORPTION METHOD If you suffer from bleeding, itching, blind or protruding Piles, send me your address, and I will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment; and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial, with references from your own locality if requested. Immediate relief and permanent cure assured. Send no money, but tell others of this offer. Write today to Mrs. M. Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Ind. ZEMO CURES ECZEMA, PIMPLES DANDRUFF, PRICKLY HEAT, SUNBURN. and affords you skin comfort during the hot weather. We give you three reasons why we recommend ZEMO for skin trouble. 1st. ZEMO is a clean, scientific, liquid preparation,—pleasant and agreeable to use. 2nd. ZEMO stops itching at once and allays the irritation and promptly soothes and heals the skin. 3rd. ZEMO gives universal satisfaction and is recognized by skin specialists as the standard remedy for all skin and scalp troubles. If you wish to try a bottle of ZEMO for yourself or one of your children and it does not do exactly what we say, we will return your money, without quibble or question. Krieg & Price's Drug Store. IF MANY A WIFE KNEW ABOUT ORRINT There would be less of the terrible affliction that comes to many homes from the excessive drinking of husband, father or son. Orrine has restored thousands of men to lives of sobriety and industry, and best of all, they have made their loved ones happier. Orrine is prepared in two forms, pill and powder; the latter form can be given secretly. Only costs $1.00 a box—a trifle when compared with the amount a man would spend for drink in a day. We have sold OR-INE for years, and will gladly tell you all about it. Come in and get a free booklet. Krieg & Price, 13 Capitol street and 108 Capitol street. Office Phone 573 Bell JOHN C Phys CHARESTON, Office Hours 8 to 11, 1 to 4, 6 to 9 No one can say that the members of the House of Lords are good losers. Mr. Taft is pleased to know that that is how the Nebraska republicans feel. Illinois Democrats are also mentioning candidates for governor and J. Ham Lewis is far away. Nine thousand feet above New York with no gasoline is almost as bad as to be down in it with no money. One of the greatest mistakos a man makes is thinking that he isn't going to make any. It is a pretty small trust that has not been investigated by the Government. SHIRLEY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS The kind that most men wear. Notice the cord back and the front ends. They slide in frictionless tubes and move as you move. You will quickly see why Shirley President Suspenders are comfortable and economical for the working man or business man. Light, Medium or Extra Heavy Weights — Extra Lengths for Tall Men. Price 50 Centa from your local dealer or by mail from the factory. THE C. A. EDGARTON MFG. CO. 333 MAIN*STREET, SHIRLEY, MASS. Residence Phone 1493 Home C. ELLIS psician WEST VIRGINIA Office Room 5 K. of P. Building Cor. Washington & Dickinson Sts. Residence 413 Shrewsbury St. ---