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THE ADVOCATE. WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME XII. C. F. RATHBONE Candidate for the Republican M. Candidate for the Republican Nomination for State Treasurer Among the active Republican, workers of West Virginia few are more widely known than C. F. Rathbone, who is a candidate for the Republican nomination for the office of State Treasurer. He is familiarly known to his friends as "Skip" and is a resident of Wood county, though he is at home anywhere in the State, having traveled it for the past twenty years. have a voice in the naming of the candidates. At the memorable National convention at St. Louis in 1896 Rathbone was a delegate and assoc in placing before the people name of that great and tried Repean, William McKinley, for Pride, in that he served his coun and party well. He knows the du Mr. Rathbone has always been a Republican in every sense of the word and has never failed to be on hand when the Republican party needed him and had work for him to do. His efforts in behalf of the party have been felt in every campaign for the past score of years. He has never held an elective office but rather has been satisfied to be a worker in the ranks. He is a strong colever in the state-wide primary method of making nominations, taking the stand that the people should Years of Suffering ENDED AND MRS. SPRIGGS GOES TO REWARD AFTER A WELL- SPENT LIFE. Faculty Resolutions Extend Sympathy to the Bereaved Family and Hold Her Life Up As An Example of Christian Meekness And Fortitude Under Severe Trial. Institute, March 2.—Mrs. Lucy Spriggs, wife of Prof. William A. Spriggs, died at her home here Friday evening about 9 o'clock. She had been an invalid for several years and her death was expected by relatives and neighbors for several days. The funeral took place at Institute Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Spriggs leaves a husband, two daughters, Miss Ethel, a music student at Fisk University, Nashville, Term.; Miss Lewellyn, Assistant Bookkeeper at the West Virginia Colored Institute; one son, William A. Spriggs, Jr., a student at the West Virginia Colored Institute, mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Trimble of Grafton, W. Va. When the end came, all these relatives were at the bedside, except the sister. Mrs. Trimble; her mother, arrived from Grafton on the evening train. Prof. Spriggs moved from Grafton to Institute some fourteen years ago since which time he has been instructor in carpentry in the State School and postmaster. He enjoys the friendship of many of the most prominent citizens of both races. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Chapel. Rev. J. S. Carroll, of Simpson M. E. church, Charleston, officiating. Eight members of the senior class acted as pall bearers. The male members of the faculty were honorary pall-bearers and music for the service was furnished by the Institute choir. The remains were interred in the Meadows burial ground at Institute. The death of Mrs. Spriggs was the occasion for the adoption of the following resolutions by the faculty of the West Virginia Colored Institute: Whereas, God, in His divine wisdom, has suffered to be removed from our midst the patient and loving wife of William A. Spriggs, our co-worker; and Whereas, in recognition of the fact Nomination for State Treasurer have a voice in the naming of their candidates. At the memorable National convention at St. Louis in 1896 Mr. Rathbone was a delegate and assisted in placing before the people the name of that great and tried Republican, William McKinley, for President, in that he served his country and party well. He knows the duties and importance of the office to which he aspires and if nominated and elected is pledged to serve his State as well as he served his country and party in the 1896 convention. The nomination of Mr. Rathbone would add strength to the Republican State ticket and those who know him feel certain that if elected the duties of the office would receive the attention they deserve. In every county in the State he has many friends who will be glad to have an opportunity to vote for him. that death is the inevitable end of all humanity, and that man passes from mortal to immortality in accordance with the decree o. Him who doeth all things; and Whereas, during her long period of suffering she displayed a Christian spirit of meekness, patience, and fortitude worthy of emulation, and was unceasing in her affection and devotion as a wife and mother, and believing that the influence of her exemplary life will continue to be felt in the community; be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to His divine will; and that we extend to our co-worker and family our sincere sympathy and condolence; that we commend the bereaved family to the tender care of Him who careth for all and who is ever touched with the feeling of our infirmities; and be it further Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the faculty and a copy be sent to the bereaved family. DR. WASHINGTON IN & DISTINGUISHED COMPANY Tuskegee Educator to Speak at Christian Conservation Congress, in Conjunction With President Taft, Ambassador Bryce and William Jennings Bryan. Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute, is announced as one of the speakers at the meeting of the Christian Conservation Congress of the Men and Religion Forward Movement, to be held in New York City, April 19-24. On "International Night," President Taft, Ambassador Bryce and J. A. Macdonald, of Toronto, will deliver addresses, and on a succeeding night, William Jennings Bryan and William T. Ellis will talk on America's foreign influence on conduct and morals. Others who will be heard during the sitting of the Congress are: Archdeacon Madden, of Liverpool; Bishop Greer, Bishop William McDowell, Fred B. Smith, John R. Mott, J. Campbell White, Robert E. Speer, Former Governor Northen, of Georgia, and others of like distinction. "RACE" PREACHERS How inconsistent are some ministers of the gospel They preach one thing from the pulpit and then take contrary courses themselves. Most preachers today are racial to be sure, when before the public, but watch them in their little business dealings and nine times out of ten you will flind them grinning in some white man's face. Posing as a great "Moses" when in reality, he is a "flunky." They get their support from the Negro, but no Negro can do anything just as he would like to have it, and they want to be classed as leaders.—Kentucky Reporter THE ADVOCATE. Effort to Oust Negro FROM MEMBERSHIP IN BAR ASSOCIATION IS RESENTED BY WICKERSHAM. Secretary Claims Assistant Attorney General Lewis Was Accepted by Mistake, But His Sponsor Says He Will Resign If Race Prejudice is Gratified. Washington, Feb. 29—A decision by the executive committee of the American Bar Association to oust William H. Lewis, a Negro and an assistant attorney general of the United States, from membership in the bar association has aroused Attorney General Wickersham to the rescue of his assistant. In his spirited letter sent to each of the 4,500 members of the association, the Attorney General cabrges the executive committee with an arrogance of power unwarranted by the body's constitution, "in order to gratify a race prejudice entertained by some of its members. The attorney general points out that Lewis was elected after regularly nominated and invited to join by the secretary of the association and when the committee which elected Lewis went out of office it was succeeded by another committee containing two new members which took action. "The object of the association," the attorney general continues, "is to advance the science of jurisprudence, promote the administration of justice and uphold the honors of the profession, of law." Copies of correspondence between the attorney general and Secretary Whitlock also accompanied Wickersham's letter. On January 24, the attorney general wrote George Whitlock, secretary of the association: "I am especially moved to make this protest, because Mr. Lewis is an assistant attorney general of the United States, holding as I do, the commission of the president, issued him with the consent of the senate." Mr. Whitlock replied that none other than white had ever elected to the association and added that as the committee had elected Lewis, in the belief that he was white, it was felt it could not do less than rescind its own action, inadvertently taken. The committee had not decided, Whitlock added, that a Negro was ineligible for membership. Lewis was appointed by President Taft last year. He has been in charge of Indian depredations claims in the department of justice. Frequently he has been a White House caller and in attendance at the White House receptions. Washington, March 4—Attorney General Wickersham said today that he would resign from the American Bar Association, if that organization sustained the action of its executive committee in ousting William H. Lewis, a Negro, assistant attorney general, from membership. The attorney general declared that he was not fighting for the admission of a Negro to the organization but was waging war against the idea that the American Bar Association could do a thing which he believed to be illegal. Fsk University Recipient of Substantial Aid Toward Erection of A Building in which musical Activities will be Assembled. Nashville, Tenn., March 4.—An unusual gift to Fisk was recently announced. The donor is Mrs. Alice M. Dismukes who has charge of our laundry. Mrs. Dismukes is a member of our Mozart Society, and is very much interested in the growth of the Department of Music. For four years she has insisted upon turning back into the treasury every cent of her salary, until the substantial sum of $1,000 has accumulated. This gift will go toward the erection of a single building in which all our musical activities may be assembled. Seldom indeed does one encounter such an example of devotion and self-sacrifice, and this is especially encouraging coming as it does from one of our own people. The deafening applause which met the President's announcement of this gift showed clearly that the lesson had gone straight home to the heart of every student and teacher. A music conservatory is assured if this spirit will grow. Mrs. Callie Page entertained a number of ladies Saturday evening at her home on Bradford st. Interests Protected FAYETTE CO. NEGROES PROFIT BY MISTAKE AND CINCH A NOMINATION. T. R's. Name Applauded And County Committee Asks State Committee for A Presidential Preference Primary in Connection With One to be Held in June. (Special to The Advocate.) (Speech to The Advocate), Montgomery, March 2.—Profiting by their mistake of two years ago when they went to sleep on the job and allowed the Republican county executive committee to issue the call for primaries without making the usual provisions for the nomination of one of them, about one hundred and fifty Negroes of this county met here this morning in Odd Fellows' Hall and took steps to protect their interests. The men assembled were members of the suffrage league which was organized shortly after the committee took its action. J. V. Coleman, the ```markdown ``` Prominently $ _{N} $ Mentioned as a Candidate for the Republican Nomination for House of Delegates from Fayette County. president, presided, and Sam Chiles acted as secretary. Pleas were made by all the speakers for harmonious action in the coming campaign and assurances were given that if the county committee, which was to meet in the afternoon, accorded the consideration demanded, the Republican party could depend upon the unanimous support of the colored voters of the county. Among the demands made in the resolutions which were adopted after much debate were: provisions in the call for the primary election assuring the nomination of at least one colored candidate for member of the House of Delegates, and the election of a colored member at large of the county executive committee. No efforts were made to boost any case's candidacy for the first named place, efforts having failed to induce either J. M. Ellis or H. H. Rafley, both former legislators, to make the fight. But it was pretty generally understood that Dr. R. L. Gordon, of Thurmond, would not be lacking of support if he would allow his name to be used, a contingency which seems highly probable. A feature of the meeting of the league and also of the county committee, which met in the afternoon, was the applause which greeted every mention of Theodore Roosevelt's name. So unanimous was the sentiment of these meetings that the committee issued an appeal to the State committee to place the names of all candidates for the Republican nomination for president on the ballots to be voted in the June primary, with the understanding that the delegates to be elected in the May convention be governed by the preference thus expressed. The committee also adopted the league's proposals as set forth in full in the following resolutions drafted by William Brown, J. E. Moss W, H. Banner, A. B. Ellis, C. B. Turner, A. E. Fotan and J. S. Caul; Be it Resolved, That a primary election be held throughout the several voting precincts in Fayette county on the 4th day of June A. D. 1912, for the purpose of nominating candidates for county and district offices, the same to be held, conducted and result ascertained and reported according to the rules and regulations formulated and promulgated by the State Committee for the State primary to be held on said date. Resolved, That there shall be one member of the county executive committee elected on the primary ballot from each voting precinct in Fayette (Continued on Page Three.) Popular Sentiment AS EXPRESSED BY POLL TAKEN THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IS FOR ROOSEVELT. Republican Platform Adopled at the Chicago Convention in 1908 Attests high Esteem in Which Former President is Held by the Whole Party. (Special to the Advocate) Washington, D. C. Feb. 26—The result of polls taken in various parts of the country shows conclusively that Colenel Roosevelt is the choice of the people for Republican nomination for the Presidency. In every instance the balloting has given the former President a big lead over the present occupant of the White House, and in many cases the Socialist ticket and the Democratic nominee have run ahead of Taft. The polls of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana, taken by the St. Paul Dispatch, shows 8,223 for Roosevelt, 4,856 for LaFollette, Eugene Debs, socialist, 1,243; Bryan 1,235 and Taft 791. The poll of Philadelphia, taken by the chairman of the Keystone party shows 3,956 for Roosevelt and 1,383 for Mr. Taft. In several counties in Pennsylvania where polls have been taken the sentiment is shown to be overwhemedingly in favor of Colonel Roosevelt. The poll of the State of Indiana taken by the Indianapolis Star resulted as follows: Roosevelt, 18,813; Taft, 6,702; Albert J. Beveridge, 4,426; J. Frank Hanley, 1,188; La Follette, 333 and a number of scattering votes. Colonel Roosevelt is given 84,903 in the poll taken by the Kansas City Star. Champ Clarke is next with 16,707; Bryan, 16,596; La Follette, 9,641; Taft, 9,526; and several thousand scattering votes. From Topeka, Kansas, come dispatches giving the result of the poll taken by the Topeka Capital, which gives Roosevelt, 5,119; La Follette, 2,704; Taft, 2,570 and less than one hundred scattering votes. Champ Clark, leads in the Democratic race with 1,538. Attesting the esteem in which the former President is held, even more forcibly than the polls quoted, is the draft of the Republican platform adopted in Chicago, June 18, 1908. Under the heading: "Republicanism under Roosevelt," the platform reads: "In the great race era of the American advancement the Republican party has reached its highest service under the leadership of the Theodore Roosevelt. His administration is an epoch in American history. In no other has there been such mighty progress in those ideals of government which make for justice, equality and fair dealings among men. "The highest aspirations of the American people has found a voice. Their most exalled servant represents the best alms and worthiest purpose of all his countrymen. American manhood has been lifted to a nobler sense of duty and obligation. Conscience and courage in public station and higher standards of right and wrong in private life have become cardinal principles of political faith; capital and labor have been brought into closer relations of confidence and interdependence, and the abuse of wealth, the tyranny of power and all the evils of privilege and favoritism have been put to scorn by the simple virtues of justice and fair play. "The great accomplishments of President Roosevelt have been first and foremost, a brave and impartial enforcement of the law, the prosecution of illegal trusts and monopolies, the exposure and punishment of evil-doers in the public service, the more effective regulation of the rates and services of the great transportation lines, the complete overthrow of preference, rebates and discriminations, the arbitration of labor disputes, the amelioration of the condition of wage-workers everywhere the conservation of the natural resources of the country, forward step in the improvement of the inland waterways, and always the earnest support and defense of every wholesome safeguard which has made more secure the guarantee of life, liberty and property. "These are the achievements that will make for Theodore Roosevelt his place in history, but more than all these the great he has done will be an inspiration to those who have yet greater things to do. We declare our unfaltering adherence to the policies thus inaugurated and pledge their continuance under a Republican administration of the government." Mrs. Joel Taylor was hostess to the married ladies whist club Thursday afternoon of last week. A. R. SHEPPARD Candidate for Republica Kanawha Dept. of Archives & Hist. Candidate for Republican Nomination for Sheriff, Kanawha County. Judge A. R. Sheppard, member of the Kanawha county court, today announces through The Advocatte columns his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of the county, his candidacy being subject to the decision of the voters in primary election, which will in all probability be held June 4th, in conjunction with the State-wide primary election called for that date. Judge Sheppard is too well known throughout the county to require words of formal introduction thru this or any other newspaper. He has been associated with public affairs of the county long enough for every voter to know him personally. In pursuance of his duties as County Commissioner for three years past, and prior thereto as county assessor and also as a member of the House of Delegates from Kanawha county, he has personally met many hundreds of people of the county and has kept in close contact with them. As a member of the Kanawha County Court, and as the body's presiding officer, Mr. Sheppard has aided in accomplishing wonders for the county at large. When he entered the Court in 1909 there was a general indebtedness of $178,000,00 outstanding, and district indebtedness of $30,000 more. Orders were issued a year previous to the collection of taxes: the county's credit was always down. On the first day of July, 1911, all outstanding indebtedness had been wiped out, and there was on that date, the sum of $84,771.20 in the general fund. The W. Va. Baptist Sunday School Convention Is Called to Meet At Montgomery May 2nd and 3rd by State Super- intendent of Missons J. J. Turn- ner, Who Asks for $4,500. Kimberly, March 5.—Superintendent of Missions J. J. Turner has sent out the following letter to the Baptist Sunday Schools of the State, calling their attention to the convention to be held in the near future: The 19th annual session of this convention will be held May 2nd and 3rd with the First Baptist Sunday School of Montgomery. In looking forward to the success of this meeting President A. P. Straughter held a board meeting in Charleston on February 22. After taking under consideration the vast amount of work that the convention is called upon to do it was decided to ask the schools to send up fifteen hundred dollars. The following plan was outlined for raising this amount, which it is hoped all the schools will endeavor to carry out: First, all superintendents are asked to make a strong canvass for annual and life memberships; second, the secretaries are requested to give at least one supper on the soliciting plan; third, all the school set apart the first Sunday in April as general Sunday School Convention Rally Day and that great efforts will be put forth to make it a success. These are reasons to believe that the Montgomery meeting will excel those held heretofore. Miss Sarah Dawson was called to the city by the serious illness of her mother. balance in the indebtedness fund, after paying on the county's indebtedness, was $5,760.95. In the dog tax fund, that date, there was a balance of $1,092.95. Prior to the year 1908 every district of the county, with the single exception of Cabin Creek district, showed an indebtedness of from $400.00 to $2,500. On the first day of July, 1911, there was a healthy balance to the credit of every district of the county—all the way from $800.00, the lowest, to $2,187.00, the highest. The county levy for last year was 25c, with a debt levy of 7c additional, which levy will be taken from the total levy this year, leaving a total county and district levy of 30c on the $100.00 valuation. These are but some of the things the County Court has accomplished since Judge Sheppard became a member. Aside from bringing the credit of the county up to where county orders are an good as dollars, the present Court has uilt bridges, improved roads better regulated the county poor farm and made improvements throughout the districts in various ways. That Judge Sheppard will prove a formidable candidate for the position to which he applree may now be sanguinely counted upon. He is a mighty good Republican, generous in his contributions to the party's sustenance, always willing to lend of his efforts for party success and a strong supporter of successful nominees whether they be his choice or not. Whereas, it has pleased God, in His infinite wisdom to remove from among us our dearly beloved sister, Ruth Preston Fields; and, Whereas, During her membership of this organization she always upheld its principles and furthered its tenets, exhibiting in her life a spirit of Fidelity, Harmony and Love which we all admired; and, Whereas, Her devotion as a daughter and sister, and wife and mother was exemplary, and her influence upon the community was for good; therefore, be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to Him that doth all things for the best; that we extend to her bereaved relatives our sympathy and commend them to the care of Our Heavenly Father; and, be it further Resolved, That we drape our charter and altar in mourning for a period of thirty days, and that these resolutions be incorporated in our minutes and copies be sent to the Family and each of the local Negro newspapers for publication. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY COURT NO. 1. ORDER OF CALANTHE. MATTIE A. VINEY. MATTIE PORTER. MARY L. MASON. ELLA F. RAY. February 27th, 1912. Taft's "lily white" state organizations in the south are "dring" Afro-Americans out of the party, "by the wholesale." We will have very few delegates in the next Republican National convention if he controls it. That much is already clear—Cleveland Gazette. HUSTLE WHILE YOU TRUST. We can not get along in this world simply by trusting God and doing nothing. God permits even praying loafers to starve to death. You must hustle while you trust.—Kansas Baptist Herald. CORRESPONDENCE LEWISBURG. Rev. William Jackson of Mt. Tabor Baptist church, preached an able sermon at the M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. A fair size congregation was out to hear him. Miss Alma Hayes left last week for Union. She will spend some time visiting her uncle, Edward Seamus and other friends, of Union, and vicinity. Rev. J. C. Love had a church rally on the fourth Sunday in February in which he raised $110. This beats the record for the time of year. All the colored men here were happy to see the Advocate come out boldly for Col. Koosevelt for president as they are unanimous for him. KIMBERLY. Sunday, Rev. D. Stratton preached at 11:00 a. m. at the Baptist church and Rev. J. J. Turter conducted the evening services Miss Edith Bryant spent Sunday at Boomer with her sister. Mrs. George Ellis was shopping at Montgomery, Saturday. Mrs. Forence Stokes, of Burnwell, was the guest of Mrs. Smith, last week. The program rendered by-the children of the public school, under the direction of the teacher, Miss Edith Bryant, was excellent. In the audience were Miss Ethel Bryant, of Boomer; Mrs. Annie Baker, of Harewood and Rev. J. V. Bryant, of Huntington. Neal Saunders and J. C. Coleman attended the Boome: Lyceum, Sunday. CEDAR GROVE. Rev. D. D. Davis last Sunday preached two very interesting sermons. Mrs. Alexandria Shafer of London, spent several days here last weey the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lee. Miss Minnie Peters of Charleston, was here ast week the guest of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones and Robert Jackson were shopping in Montgomery last week. Misses Emma L. Meadows, Maud E. Robinson and Inez Jonison attended the teachers meeting at East Bank, Friday. Mrs. Lulu Bruce of Burnwell, was here last week visiting her husband. Kitt Scott of Crown Hill, was here Sunday. Miss Kittle Strudwick, of Charleston, was here Sunday visiting relatives. E. M. Bruce was in Charleston last week ca business. Mrs. J. H. King was taken to the Hospital at Hansford, Friday. Miss Anna Watkins of Coshocton, Ohio, was here last week the guest of Misses Maud Robinson and Minnie Belle. Miss Inez Johnson, of Ward, passed through here Friday en route to Institute to visit her mother. Mrs. William Beamer of Mammoth, was here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Alexander of London, were here Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lee. Mrs. Ida Buster was visiting relatives at Levi, last week HUNTINGTON. C. W. Boyd, of Charleston, spent Sunday here in interest of Sunday school work. Frank McDaniel of Charlettsville, Va., was a visitor here last week. Dr. C. C. Barnett attended the Roosevelt meeting at Parkersburg, Thursday. Attorney White and daughter, of Baltimore, are visiting Mrs. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Riddle have returned to their home in Ronceverte. Mrs. J. V. Bryant was a visitor here Sunday. Miss Sadie Cousins, of Gallipolis, is visiting here. The members of the First Baptist church listeden to a very eloquent address Sunday night by Prof. Haincy. Miss Josie M. Barnett entertained the Arion club Friday evening. Quite a large crowd attended. On Friday evening at their home on Third avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson entertained a large number of friends. A tempting refreshment course was served to the guests. SEWELL W. N. Cowherd of Thayer, was here Sunday visiting relatives. The school at this place will last one more week and the little boys are beginning to wear the smile that wont come off. Thomas Patterson of Pennbrook, was a business visitor here Monday. M. J. Jones was at Montgomery Friday and Saturday on political business. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, en route from Charleston to Hill Top, stopped off here to see her sister, Mrs. L. P. Scott. Mrs. W. A. Freeland Taylor, of Columbus, O., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Ernest Vanhook, for the past six weeks, left Monday for her home. Mrs. Taylor was the recipient of much social attention. she had dinner at Mrs. Harvey Fountain, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. J. J. Scott, Mrs. Alfred Carey, Mrs. L. J. Scott. Her many friends regretted to see her leave. Before marriage Mrs. Taylor was an active Sunday school church and club work er in this community. Miss Naanle Herndon continues to improve. Mrs. John Fountain of Glen. Jean, was her on business last week. Mrs. Ivory Morris of Fire Creek, and Mrs. P. B. Jasper of Peonsbrook, attended the Court of Catan-the lodge the first of the week. ELKHORN. The "Merry Mails" gave a leap veer social at the home of Mrs. Carter, Friday evening. The evening was spent in games, after which the following menu was served; Sand- wiches, pickles, salmon, salad, vanilla ice cream, chocolate cake, plain cake, mints and hot chocolate. The following guests were present. Misses Marshall, George, Alex- ander, Baltimore, Jones, Carter, Lavender and Messers Green, Dunlap, English, Saunders, Mills and Price. Mesdames Dickerson and Perdue were shopping at Northfork and at Keystone, Friday. Peter Ogden Day was celebrated by G. U. O. O. F., 2549 and House- hold of Ruth 1139, at their hall at Crozer. Miss Corn, the 19 year old daughter of Emanuel Gardner, died at her residence, at Houston. Interment at Mayberry. Rev. J. E. Blevins, pastor of the White Baptist church at Crozer, preached at Crozer Tempie Sunday morning. Mrs. Belle Washington's funeral will be preached here Sunday evening, at 3 o'clock by Rev. T. J. Brandon, ex-pastor of this church. Samuel Perkias, Asby Carter and William Nowlin students at B. C. I. spent Sunday with their parents. Misses Georgia Lavender and Marshall spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Williams at Kyle. Miss Mary Hairston is better. The Crozer band gave a dance at their call last week. Mrs. Phoebe Washington gave ice cream supper at her residence, Monday night. Mrs. Sallie Ward of Wolfe, was visiting her friend, Mrs. M. A. Franklin, last week. Mrs. Wheate of Graham, is making her home with her mother, Mrs. Perdue of Elkhorn. Miss Valdoia Keller, of Keystone is visiting her cousin, Miss Bejou Launch. Rev. A. P. Price of Upland, is ill at his home. Paul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore, of Emmis, is ill with a valvular affection of the heart. W. C. Morris of Anawait, was in town last week. Dr. McKoy was calling on friends at Crozier last week. Rehersal for the Easter exercises will begin this week. HINTON. The teachers, pulpils and pargents of Hinton are grateful to the board of education for prolonging their school term. The school with its principal, Miss M. Louise Smithers and her teachers, Misses Alfreda Brooks Smithers, Dorthula Pack and Mrs. Fannie Tynes, is doing good work. Death came Thursday morning at eleven o'clock to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Jones and took away their only daughter, Julia, aged sixteen years. She was sick about a month with pneumonia, but no one dreamed the end was so near Julia was a young girl of rare qualifications and liked by all who knew her. She was a member of the higher grades in school and one of the most efficient. She was also secretary of the young people's temperance club and one of the most faithful Sunday school workers of the second Baptist 3, S. Resolutions of appreciation of hardfulness to the Sunday school were read by Miss Alfreda B. Smithers and resolutions from the temperance club were read by Miss Arlene Treit. A. P. Straughter rendered an appropriate solo. The floral tokens were many and beautiful. The designs from the temperance club and the one from Miss Louise Smithers and the seventh and eighth grades were exquisite. Several of her white friends sent flowers and attended the funeral, which was on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. The boys from her class acted as pall-bearers. She leaves a mother, father and one brother, who will miss the vacancy in the home circle, also a number of friends of both races. Rey, A. D. Lewis had charge of the funeral services. "The Progressives" not with Mrs. Ida Daileys, Monday. A good meeting was enjoyed. "The MerryMakers" were entertained last Friday evening by Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Holly at the sanitarium. The news that Mrs. A. P. Straughter will soon be able to return is gladly received by her many friends here. B. F. Bailey of Fort Springs, is a patient in the Sanitarium this week. WINIFREDE. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Robinson, J. D. Wiseman, Mrs. J. F. Smoot and R. C. Chapman were business visitors to Charleston last week. Miss M. S. Walker of Columbus, Ohie, will finish the school term of 3 months here. Miss Willie Chapman and J. L. Wiseman, both of this place, were quietly married Monday, while in Charleston, they will make their home here. Rev. J. M. Wooding preached at Kanawha City, Sunday. F. F. McDaniel spent Sunday in Huntington. Wm. Tucker and J. D. Wiseman were business visitors to Lewiston, Saturday. Wm. Brown spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Charleston. Mrs. Alice Smith and daughter, Miss Virginia, were shopping in Charleston Monday. Rev. J. M. Wooding preached here Sunday morning. Rev. G. E. Romey preached at night. C. H. Ross spent Saturday and Sunday out of the town. CLARKSBURG. The women's mite missionary society met at Mrs. Mercervia Ashby's residence, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lula Brown, Mrs. J. H. Jenkins and Mrs. Nellie Peyton are out again after several days illness. A large number of patrons and friends of Water street school assembled Friday afternoon at the school hall to hear the special program rendered by the students of the high school. A very pleasing program of music both instrumental and vocal, and orations were carried out. The program closed with a debate "Resolved: That woman's influence is greater than man's" was ably discussed by Lily Robinson and Inez Tuck, affirmative and John McDowell and Eugene 'Wilkinson,' negative. Both sides give splendid arguments. The judges decided in favor of the negative side Woman's Day was observed at Trinity M. E. church, Sunday. Each service was conducted by the women and more than one hundred dollars was raised for the benefit of the stewards. The Parent's Union met Sunday afternoon at Pride A: M. E. church. Rev. W. W. Mayle, of Keyser, addressed the union. Sixty song books were presented to Pride A: M. E. church Sunday school, Sunday, by its superintendent, John Strange. Miss Elizabeth Love is sick. Rev. W. W. Mayle of Keyser, is in the city assisting Rev. W. H. Thomas with a series of meetings a feature of the meetings has been the Bible study by all present. A mock trial will take place at Trinity M. E. Church, Tuesday night. The Slab Town convention at Mt. Zion Baptist church Tuesday night was largely attended and proved a very amusing entertainment. The Anti Can't Club will hold a musicale and chicken supper at the Pride A. M. E. church, Friday night. The Fairmont orchestra will make its initial appearance here on that night. THOMAS. The leap year social given at the residence of Rev. F. E. Yates on the 29th, by the ladies of the Baptist church was a success in every way and was highly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Yates is to be congratulated upon the graceful manner in which she served her guests and it is the wish of many that the near future has in store another opportunity for them to enjoy the hospitality of the Yates home. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Waddy, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lee, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Daniel, C. L. Ford, Jas. Moore, D. A. Aycox, Jos. Harvey, Mrs. James, Mrs. W. J. Thompson, Miss Annie Douglas and Amos Marks. Kev. E. P. Barksdale who underwent an operation for appendicitis a few weeks ago, is rapidly improving and will soon be himself again. Newton Payne left Saturday for Richmond. Fleming Cooper who is afflicted with a severe case of erysipelas, is very much improved and while the disease resulted in the loss of his left eye the doctors are hopeful of saving the other. Mrs. Josephine Harris who lost her husband last October left last week for Richmond, Va. Mr. Harris was a member of Sons of Toil, Lodge No. 23, K. of P. and his widow has just received $300.00 from the endowment department of the order. Rev. F. E. Yatea is doing an excellent work in this community and the Baptist church was never in a better condition. J. E. Thompson spent last Sunday in Davis. Mrs. E. F. Willis who spent several weeks in Chicago nati under medical treatment returned home Sunday much improved. FAIRMONT. Miss Frances Morten of Morgantown, spent the week-end with her brother, E. L. Morton, and family. Mrs. C. C. Gill was sick last week. Robert, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, is quite ill at this writing. The concert and supper at Mt. Zion Baptist church was a pleasing and successful affair. Edward Holmes who has employment out of town, is visiting his wife this week. The Bazaar and Baby Contest held at Trinity M. E. church was very successful and well attended each night of last week. Robert Jones received 2,428 votes and won first prize, the Harris baby with 1,350 votes getting second prize. The clear receipts for the week were $80.50. Rev. Gill and congregation are very thankful to the people for their patronage and support. Mrs Samuel Wilson entertained a number of little folks Thursday, Feb. 29., the occasion being her little daughter Mararet's eighth birthday. A very enjoyable time was had by the little ones and Margaret received a number of pretty presents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brotten entertained complimentary to Miss Frances Morton, Saturday night. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Morton, Miss Florence Cobb, Miss Frances Morton and Wm. O. Armstrong. Matthew T. Obbie is still confined to his bed and shows no signs of improvement. Mrs. H. W. Meade and Miss Bessie Meade are sick. A number of children are kept out of school by chicken pox. The junior vested choir which was organized and rehearsed by Mrs. F. H. Jackson rendered excellent music at Trinity M. E. church, Sunday morning and night. Much praise is due Mrs. Jackson for this effort Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Obbie, a son in February. Rev. C. C| Gill left Monday on a business visit to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Faany Traction has recovered from a severe attack of acute indigestion. RED STAR: The Kingckers club of Greenville gave a play at the First Baptist church of McDonald, Saturday to an appreciative audience. Prof. Thos. Jefferson was invited by the pastor of the M. E. church of McDonald to give a lecture Sunday at three p. in. The M. E. choir of this place accompanied him and rendered music for the occasion. Prof. Jefferson gave a most excellent lecture which seemingly was much appreciated. Rev. D. C. Deans of Montgomery, preached at Hill Top Baptist church Sunday morning and evening to an interested congregation. The pupils of the 8th grade of the Hill Top high school took an examination for diplomas in the common school branches, Feb. 29 & March 1st and are looking for good results. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson made a business trip to Charleston and to Pratt, Saturday. Among the sick are Mrs. L. O. Mciver, and Mrs. Lou Traighman. The leap year party last Thursday night was a most delightful affair. It was given by the women of the Improvement League and every thing was done to make it what is should be. First everyone met at the church where Mrs. J. M. Arter, entertained for half an hour with a recital which was very much enjoyed. John White rendered a solo to the delight of everyone. After the close of the program the ladies selected their company and repaired to the Odd Fellows Hall where a very beautiful table was spread. The menu consisted of Oysters, crackers, pressed chicken, potato salad, cheese ice cream, cake and coffee. The gentlemen responded to toasts. It was decidedly the season's most brilliant affair. Dennis Oglesby, who is quite ill with typhoid fever, was taken to the Paint Creek Hospital Thursday by T. G. Gregory. MACDONALD. E. W. Jones, teacher at Bockwith, was visiting the schools in this vicinity last week. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Rann. Mesdames Young and Allen of Winona, were business visitors here the first of the week. They were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Anderson. Miss Maude Tarris spent Sunday with her mother in Greentown. with her mother in Greentown. Cleveland Bolden who has been ill for some time is reported better at this writing. H. B. Hundley was in Fayetteville last week attending the Circuit court. He was a witness in the election contest. A large delegation of citizens attended the meeting of the County Committee in Montgomery, Saturday, March 2. Those attending were: Dr. P. H. Callaway, Thos. Gray, L. H. Henderson, H. B. Hundley, H. A. Scott, Oliver Jones Joshua Evans, Smith Washington and E. L. Rann, Mr. Hundley was appointed primary committeeman-at-large. Dr. Charles Anderson met with a very painful accident last week, while visiting patients in Raleigh county his horse fell through a bridge, throwing the Doctor quite heavily and spraining his wrists very badly. The horse was not hurt but Dr. Anderson had a miraculous escape. Prof. Thos. Jefferson, principal of the Hill Top high school gave a very interesting and practical address at the Mt. Morlah M. E. church Sunday. He was accompanied by the M. E. choir of Red Star. Some very fine musical selections were rendered. A play entitled "The Cowboy's Honor" was given at the Macdonald Baptist church, Saturday by the Greentown Dramatic Company. The play was highly enjoyed by those present and a nice sum was realized for the church. Rev. Lazarus Smith preached two very able sermons at the First Baptist church, Sunday. HARPER'S FERRY The date set for the annual declamatory contest between Stores and Morgan is April 12th. The local contest in preparation for the grand affair will be held on the 5th and 9th. The ladies of the First Free Baptist church gave a bean supper on Saturday night, an affair the students always welcome. On Sunday, Rev. Lewis of the Boliver Methodist church preached his last sermon before leaving for conference. A very select party is to be given on Tuesday evening by Mrs. McDonald, the teacher of German and by Mrs. Jeuness, the teacher of French, the decorations are to be of the two nation's colors. All conversation is to be carried on in the respective languages. The menu will be made up of the dishes characteristic of France and Germany. Invitations are restricted to the members of the two classes CHARLESTON At St. Paul Church—A very excellent program was rendered at St. Paul A. M. E. church Thursday evening of last week under the direction of Mrs. Davis and Mr. James to whom the pastor and the members of the church expressed themselves as indebted for the success attained. Regular services will be held Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 a. m. to which the public is cordially invited. Hotel Brown Arrivals—John Woodfork, Ironton, O.; B. Brown, Jackson, Miss.; William Green, Copen; W. M. Tankins, I. H. Nutter, Atlantic City, N. J.; Miss Berta Merrielt, Dayton, O.; M. T. Whitticoe, Keystone; Mr. and Mrs. S. Spearman Widen; H. Packs, Radford, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown, Huntington; and S. King, Deepwater, were registered at Hotel Brown last week. Arnold Roosevelt Meeting -- Amping those from this city who attended the Roosevelt rally at Parkersburg, Thursday of last week, were E. R. Carter, Jas. A. Campbell, Jos. Jaccard, Wm. H. Wright and G. L. Cuzzens. Each of these was placed on an important committee and Jackson was honored with the position of member at large of the state executive committee. Editor Whittico Here—Editor M. T. Whittico of the McDowell Times, Keystone, spent the week-end here returning to his home from the gathering of Negro voters at Montgomery, Saturday. Mr. Whittico announced the candidacy of A. G. Froe, of his county for committeeman at large on the Republica state committee and extended a personal invitation to a number of political workers to attend a meeting of the McDowell county league of republican clubs at Keystone on the 16th inst. Nutter Guest of Honor—Dr. B. P. Brownley entertained a number of friends at a "stag" dinner, Saturday evening at his home on Bradford street complimentary to Isaac H. Nutter, an attorney of Atlantic City, N. J., who spent a few days here last week visiting his brother, T. G. Nutter. Dr. Brownley's other guest were: Drs. R. L. Jones, J. C. Ellis and J. B. Brown, Messrs, J. H. Taylor, Phil Waters, J. A. Jackson, T. G. Nutter and Tankins. Mr. Tankins is also a resident of Atlantic City. Howard Alumni Organize—At a dinner tendered Isaac H. Nutter at Hotel Brown, Friday, the graduates of the several departments of Howard University located here perfected a local alumna association with the following officers: Dr. R. L. Jones, president; Dr. B. P. Brownley, secretary; T. G. Nutter, treasurer; Mrs. Florence D. Carroll, chairman of the executive committee; and Dr. A. H. Brown, Dr. J. B. Brown, Dr. J. C. Ellis and attorneys E. R. Carter, J. W. Chappelle and C. E. Kimbrough. There are said to be about forty Howard men in the State. All these the local society will attempt to bring together in a state organization. At Institute Sunday—The following Charlestonians went to Institute Sunday to the funeral of Mrs. W. A. Springgs: Mrs. Margaret Cobbs, Mrs. Annie F. Davis, Misses Amelia Wilcher, Hattie Peters, Esther Fuks, Rhoda Wilson, Banche Arnold and Messrs. I. M. Carper, E. R. Carter, R. Q. Hill, Gilbert Beaune, Lacy Holmes, Dr. R. L. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Carroll. PERSONALS AND LOCALS. Mrs. Phil Waters who has been making her home at Ann 'Arbor, Mich., while her daughter is in attendance upon the high school there is spending a few days with her husband. J. C. Gilmer was a business visitor at Montgomery, Tuesday We have an excellent location for a cleaning establishment. Will install a steam presser if desired. Call on or write Hotel Brown, Charleston, W. Va., Adv. G. L. Smith is ill at his home on Peldmont st. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fltzgerald have returned to the city from Columbus, O., for permanent residence. Mrs. Floyd Mickey is ill at her rooms at Hotel Brown. Mr. and Mrs. D'Laney of Natural Bridge, Va., are at the home of Mrs. Mercer Bullard, Quarrier st. Mrs. Mary Brown spent Saturday in Huntington. Mrs. Drucilla Knox continues ill at her home on Court st. Mrs. Prudentlai Brown, nee Campbell, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Campbell, Lee street, on Wednesday. Mrs. Frances Lowry is Indisposed this week. Miss Maggie Robinson has returned to the city after an absence of two years. The Garnett high school gave an interesting literary entertainment, Tuesday evening in the auditorium of the Garnett high school. Miss Estella James has finished teaching the remainder of the school term in the school at Baker's Fork. Miss Estella James was hostess to the Fluer de Whist club Friday of last week. Miss Cornelia Davis will entertain this week. Frank Lawson and Miss Mamie Wilson were quietly married Thursday evening of last week. Miss Cornelia Davis has returned from New York where she has been for the last three weeks. Aged Citizen of Prominence Dies Aged Citizen of Prominence Dies George W. Wesley, Sr., Ends A Life of Usefulness at a Ripe Old Age. Much Interest Manifested in New Y. M. C. A. Building. (Special to the Advocate) Baltimore, March 6—The funeral of George W. Wesley, Sr., who died at his home, 1321 Argyle avenue, Friday morning, after a brief illness, was held Monday at John Wesley M. E. Church. The principal eulogy was delivered by Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, pastor of the church, which was followed by brief eulogies by Rev. N. M. Carroll, A. Brown and Palestine Henry. Interment was in Mt. Alburn Cemetery. The deceased was born in Somerset county, Md. 32 years ago, and had lived in this CROWN AND BRIDGE HOURS: 8:30 A. M. to 1 Dr. JAMES Dental Office: Room 1, K. of P. Bldg. J. E. JOHN FUNERAL DIRECTORS All Calls Prom Our Prices are the Most For Promptness and Care Our Ambulance Service 889 SUMMERS STREET, CHARLESTON SPECIAL ATTENTION CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK A SPECIALTY HOURS: 8:30 A. M. to 1:30 P. M., 2:00 to 6:00 P. M. Dr. JAMES B. BROWN Dental Surgeon Office: Room 1, K. of P. Bldg. Home Phone 429 J. E. JOHNSON CO. All Calls Promptly Attended. Our Prices are the Most Reasonable. For Promptness and Care Try Our Ambulance Service. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN OUT OF TOWN CALLS. HENRY T. M'DONALD President. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Founded in 1867 More than 400 men and women have graduated here in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NAMING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The retreaten highly educated, earnest teachers does not include Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey's largest in the State. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is ing. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter. Founded in 1867 More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the State. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian diving. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1912. city since he was two years of age. He was self educated, and was one of the best-informed of the older residents of the city. He was engaged in the poultry business for 40 years, retiring 10 years ago. He was a member of John Wesley M. D. Church for 45 years and for the past 48 years had been an officer in the church. He is survived by his wife, two sons, one daughter and five grandchildren. His daughter, Mrs. Annie C. Heath, is grand secretary of the Gallian Fishermen. A meeting in the interest of a new building for the Colored Y. M. C. A. was held Monday night at the residence of James W. Hughes, 12 E. Canter street. Among those who took part in the discussion of plans for the project were Messers. W. H. Morris, general secretary of the white Y. M. C. A.; W. F. DeBardeloben, general secretary of the colored Y. M. C. A., and International Secretaries W. A. Hunton, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and J. E. Moorland, of Washington. William H. Daly, proprietor of the largest colored theatre in the city, has purchased the property at 1115-17 Pennsylvania avenue, which will be remodeled for hotel purposes. Hoy's day services were held at Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday. The pastor, Rev. W. Edward Williams, preached a special sermon to the boys and young men in the morning, taking "Baseball" as his theme. Thaddous McDonald, a student at Morgan College, and Prof. J. E. Paul Brock were speakers at the evening services. A choir from Morgan College furnished music. The members of the Baltimore A. M. E. Ireachers' meeting will send a contribution in gold to the testimonial reception that is to be given Rev. J. T. Janifer in Chicago next Tuesday night in honor of his fiftieth anniversary as a minister. He was superannuated by the Baltimore Conference three years ago. He was born in Maryland 77 years ago and was one of the first graduates of Witherforce University. Rev. John Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, was in the city Monday. He is prominently mentioned in connection with the bishopric. There is one thing The Independent observes with delight and that is all the Booker T. Washington organs throughout the country, and what we mean by Booker T. Washington organs is such papers as The Independent, New York Age, Washington Bee, and a few others, are lined up for President Taft for renomination.—Atlanta Independent. AGE WORK A SPECIALTY 1:30 P. M., 2:00 to 6:00 P. M. S. B. BROWN Med Surgeon Home Phone 429 JHNSON CO. ERS AND EMBALMERS Amply Attended. Most Reasonable. Are Try e. Open DAY and NIGHT Phone 2472 BETTON, W. VA. N GIVEN OUT OF TOWN ALLS. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. in 1867 have graduated here. The oldest school magnificent location. Elevation high. buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BE- YEAR. The regular faculty of six- ers does not include assistants. going to the Dewey System, is one of the WE ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO ON. Storer is interdenominational in whole influence is toward Christian div- organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and formal, Industrial, Music. her printed matter write to The President t x . s THURSDAY, MAROH 7, 1012, THE ADVOCATE, Beg whatever character. Provision is} ‘Word comes that Major R. R. Mor} 4 ple for a place of entertatun made for & board of education of sey-| ton, commandant of cadets at Hamp-! Wy they can call their own an en members to serve for three-year|ton Institute, has been choson as ii they may go to a play fre % ¢ periods, without compensation, and} “orator of the day” at the commence- restrictions of the “jin ero < to be advisory to a director of edu-| ment exercises gt Tuskegee Institute, 2 4 ‘The proprietor has held to rc feation, who ts to receive $6,000 per} to be held in May. ‘The selection is earned reputation of dolug | a a year. The bill provides for six as-}an extraordinarily fine one, and a or e Mirst class style and the ‘ sistant directors at $3,000 per annum] treat awaits the great throng that theare 1s so constructed an each. The offices of superintendent,| will make its way to Tuskegee this ped ag to satisfy the taste of —_—_—_ assistant superintendent, supervising | year. t.2 910 ——- fastidious theatre goer in ) wieiick 4 ay. {Principals and director of manual : . Sospasrnvs scsi ‘At Fisk University thi OHERGATES “TO. CHRISTIAN j°N"|training are abolished. All teachers,] ‘The next annual reunton of the INDEPENDENTS WHO MOLD BAL! moving on in the same vigor DEAVOR CONVENTION RE- | unor this proposed law, shall be ap-J class of 1907 of Normat School No. 2) ANCH OF POWER, WILL NOT [ner as they have been. sin ‘* SENT-DISORIMINATION, pointed by tha director of education] will be held during the inaugural pe- SUPPORT Tarr. dent Gates began his admit parent and approved by the board of educa-| riod, and It 1s expected that many Standards have been raised, tion. ‘The vill is regarded as rev-|members who have become scattered traditions, preserved and a1 olutionary, and there Is a bellef that| thoughout the country will arrange i soft It prevails. Everybody at t Tunnel To Resign it ‘ls meant more as a club to “get}to be present. J. Moria Saunders .is Negroes Dissatisfied school seems bent on doing back” at some of the officials under] president of the class association; ter than it has ever been | the present regime, than as an im-| Miss J..B. Cole is vice-president; Miss == fore. Among the students | WIN Leave Schoot Board On Account| provement of the schools. ‘The au-{M. G. Shurlock 1s secretary and Sam-| ave haa Enough “Tatty” and wi|¢oming debates with Wi of Hreswre of Private Business. |thorities havo little to say on the sub-|uel D. Matthews is treasurer. The| "Geolt Wamer nic Majority if the{and Atluata Universities Play by Colored Playwright cor |Joct, but the feeling among the mavs-| president, Mr. Saunders, 1s also pri-! Presigent te ake Meee of the] main topics of interest. es A Hit—No Change in Schools.}es is that the bill will not become al vate secretary to Assistant Superin-] President is the - (Phompson's National News Bureau.) ‘Washington, March 6.—Claiming- to have: been “JIm-crowed” by having to sit in the extreme rear of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Monday night at a union meeting of the Christian Endeavors of the Dis trict, fifteen colored members left the chureh, headed by Rev. E. EB. Ricks, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Georgetown. There is a mass of con- filcting testimony, the white leaders contending that the seating arrange- ments were the result of an agreement with the colored leaders at the time the union was formed, and a portion of the colored membership denying the same. About twenty-five colored mombers declined to take part In the “walk-out.” Of the seventy-eight lo- cal societies In the C. HB. Union, ten aro colored, J. R. Moss and Loyd C. Caney, colored ‘organizers, are inves- ‘tigating the matter, but will make no statement at this time. Dy. Tunnel to Resign From Board. If a current news report is to be believed, Dr. W. V. Tunnell, along with four other members of the Board of Education, is to resign in the mear future. Pressure of business, ‘in con- nection with’ his .work as professor of history at Howard University, is given as the cause of the severance of Dr, Tunnell’s relations with the public school system of the District. He is @ supporter of the policies of Super- intendent Davidson, and no motive other thaa that given can be assigned for his retirement. He has made a useful and conscientious official. ‘The others who are slated to go out witn Dr, Tumnell are: Capt. James F. Oys- ter, W, D. Hoover, Mrs, Ellen Spencer Mussey and Mrs, W. H. Hooke. Two colored members remain on the pres- ent board—Mrs, Carrie Wilder Harris and Attorney R, R, Horner. If the: rumored retirement of Dr. Tunnell becomes a fact, there is a strong movement to have Dr, C, W, Childs, a well-kmown and _ popular practicing physician, take his place. Dr. Childs has long evinced a helpful interest In the public schools, and if named as a member of the Board of Education, he will prove acceptable to all classes of our variegated commun- ity. ‘"Panlathoo” Scores a Hit. “Tallaboo,” a well-constructed and interestingly worked out drama, de- picting the higher aspirations of the s.egro, is making a decided hit this week at the Howard Theater. Ca- paclly houses has greeted it at each performance, and the evidences of ap- proval it has received at the hands of the best critics encourage the belief that the day of the black artist im the legitimate field has arrived. In “Tal- lavoo,” ‘the ever-present race problem is treated from a new angle—the prej- udice of the Negro against, a social alliance with the Indian forming the crux of the plot. ‘The plece is full of cholee epigrams, and many of the spocches, bringing out. salient strengths and weaknesses of the Negro and the ladian character, are of a weight that sels the wise spectators to thinking, it should be witnessed by white as well ag colored audiences, for it is both a play and a propaganda that grips the question of human rights:and the brotherhood of man with a firmness that convinces while it entertains. ‘The exceptionally competent company is headed by G. H. Hutchinson, J. 1. Harper, Mrs, Nellio Stone Lane, Mrs. Fannie Halt Clint, A. at. Dunham, Al- bert Graham, Mrs. Hallie Peyton and J. HL Wail. ‘The awthor is Mr. N. R. Harper, the first colored lawyer to practice in the State of Kentucky, and has been forty years at the bar of the Blue Grass State. He studied m the office of the Hon, James B. Speed, who was the Attorney-General in the Cabinet of President Lincoln. He conceived this play, and perfected it, as his contri- bution to the race literature of iis day and generation. In response to an enthusiastic call Monday night, Mr. Harper made a happy speech, reciting his reasons for writing ‘“Tallaboo,” and felt that it would be an inspira- tion to all Negroes who believed im the possibilities of their race. He was introduced by Mr. R. W. Thompson, who described the play to be a highly effective answer to the slanders put forth by Tom Dixon in his infamous screed, “The Clansman.” It is hoped that "Tallaboo” will be seen through- owt the Fast, No Change in Schools Likely. A bill has been introduced In Con- gress by Representative Bingham, of Pennsylvania, to change the laws Kov- erning the District Schools. , The measure, as drafted, gives the com- missioners supervision over tlie schools, and sole authority to pur- chase all suppliés and materials of Whatever character. Provision 1s made for a board of education of sey- en members to serve for three-year periods, without compensation, and to be advisory to a director of edi- cation, who {8 to receive $6,000. per year. The bill provides for six as- sistant directors at $3,000 per annum each. The offices of superintendent, assistant superintendent, supervising principals and director’ of manual training are abolished. All teachers, under this proposed law, shall be ap- pointed by tha director of education and approved by the board of educa- tion. The bill is regarded as rey- olutionary, and ‘there Is a belief that it Is meant. more as a club to “get back” at some of tho officials under the present regime, than as at im- Provement of the schools. Tho au- thorities have Ittle to say on the sub- ject, but the feeling nmong the mass- es is that the bill will not become a law this year, if ever. The schools are doing splendid work, as at pres- ent managed, and it will be difficult to convince a majority of both houses of Congress that the new proposition offers any better results. There Is not Ikely to be any change in the School system any time fn ‘the near future. Some Big Spreads in Prospect, A testimonial is being Planned in honor -of Mrs. Mary Church ‘Terrell by’ the women of Washington, and banquets are on foot for Dr. ‘James E. Shepard, president of the National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C.; Prof. George Willlam Cook, of Howard University, and Mr. Whit- field McKinley, collector of customs for the Port of Georgetown. Dr. Shepard to Address Bethel. Dr. James E. Shepard is to address the Bethel Literary and Historical As- Sociation March 26, and elaborate plans are being made for the coming of this eminent young southern edu- cator.” The masg meeting will be held at the Metropolitan A. M. EB, church, followed by a banquet by the citizens of Washington at Odd Fellows’ Hall ‘The arrangements for the latter ‘function are in the hands of a com- maittee made up of Messrs. Wi Calvin Chase, chairman; R. W. Thompson, secretary; W. Sidney Pittman, treas- urer; John C, Dancy and Armond W. Scott. Dr, Shepard is to be present- ed by Justice Wendell Phillips Staf- ford, of the District Court of Appeals, and Rabbi Abram Simon, of the Jew- ish Temple, will make ‘a brief speech. Mr. Joha C. Dancy will act as*toast; master at the banquet, Fustice Pitney Confirmed. ! The Senate Committee on Judiciary, by a unanimous vote, Monday ordered a favorable report on the nomination of Chancellor Mahlon Pitney to be Assoclate justice of the Supreme Court, to succeed ¢he late Justice Harlan. On Wednesday, he was confirmed, by the ‘Senate, without a dissenting vote. Justice Pitaey comes into office with tho best wishes of the colored citi: zens, who will wateh his career with unusual interest and expectancy, be- cause he follows that universally be- loved jurist, John Marshall jarlan, and comparisons of views of ° the questions affecting us cannot sell be avoided, f The wenn a NutShe./ The Kentucky Colony filled — the fashion boxes Monday evening at the Howard, witnessing the initial per- formance of. Lawyer Harper's mag- netic drama, “Tallaboo."" Register J. C. Napier {s in Plorida with the Booker T. Wayhingion par- ty, Hie (visits Nashville before re- turning here. Prof. Kelly Miller has written a fine letter endorsing the Page bill, design- ed to promote ‘the establishment of vocational schools ta the — various states, under tederal supervision. ‘The measure, in his opinion, carries mugh of the intent of the Blair Hducational Bill and the Morrill bill, which have been widely discussed by Congress and by the people, Bert Williams “took big" here last Week, ad itis @ source Of general re- gret that his admirers had so much diMiculty in seeing him under favora- ble auspices. Only the gallery, and @ precious liltle of that was at the disposal of the colored would-be pa- trons of the National ‘Theater. The consensus of opinion among churchmen here is that Drs, Jol Hurst and J. M, Conner have a sure thing on election to the A. M. B. Bishopric, while the calling and elec- tion of Dr. J. S. Jackson to the Zion Bench Is assured; Ira ‘T. Bryant will ‘bo re-elected secretary to the Sunday School Union; Dr. ©. V. Roman fs to go In as editor of the A. M, H, Church Review; and Dr, 1B. H. Hunter and ‘Dr, J. R. Ransom will be the chief contenders for the financial — seerer taryship of the A. M. BE. church. Dr. Robert B. Jones, the scholarly editor of the Southwestern Christian advocate, of ivew Orleans, La., the official organ of the M. E| Church, was in the city last week on important bus- Iness. He called at the White House and had an interesting chat with President Taft. Dr. Jones ix of the opinion that the coming general con- ference of the M. @, Church at Min- neapolis, will have a vital effect upon the future of the colored membership of that organization. While not avowing himself a candidate, Dr. Jones 18 being mentioned in’ many circles as excellent timber for the Bishopric, should St be decided to elect a colored churchman to that exaltod position, Word comes that Major R. R. Mor- ton, commandant of cadets at Hamp- ton Institute, has been choson as “orator of the day” at the commence- ment exercises gt Tuskegee Institute, to be held in May. ‘The selection 18 aa extraordinarily fine one, and a treat awaits the great throng that will make its way to Tuskegee this yest: 5 bie 1B The next annual reunfon of the class of 1907 of Norma! School No. 2 will be held during the inaugural pe- tiod, and It is expected that many members who have become scattered throughout the country will arrange to be present. J. Morfa Saunders 1s president of the class association; Miss J..B. Cole is vice-president; Miss M. G. Shurlock 1s secretary and Sam- uel D, Matthews is treasurer. The president, Mr. Saunders, is also pri- vate secretary to Assistant Superin- tendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce, of the public schools, _ The Mu-So-Lit Club, under the en- ergetic and painstaking administra- tion of Robert A. Pelham, is growing so popular that the recent raise of the membership limit to 100 did not be- gin to accommodate the long list of strong men who wished to have a place on its rolls, It ts Mkely that at the March meeting a constitutional amendment will be promised, increas- Ing the limit to 150 members. The ‘movement toward securing a perma- nent club home is meeting with mark- ed encouragement, and the lookout committee will have some flattering ‘proposals to offer at the next monthly ‘meeting, March 8. The white society of Washington is all agog over the “folk-songs” of the old-time Negro, and Miss Louise A. Williams, a clever white woman, Is giving a series of recitals to eager audiences in the fashionable (clubs and+homes of the elite. Miss Wil- liams' portrayal of the passing “aun- ties," “uncles,” “mammies” and “pick- aninnies” is said to be highly enter- taining. It is an fnteresting coinci- dence that at the leading theater— The National—another branch of the Williams family—Bert Williams—was delighting immense audiences of “swell” whites as:the bright and par- ticular star of Ziegfeld’s “Follies ot 1911." It may be that the Negro is getting to be “in style” this season. “Uncle” Jacob Ransell, the colored bodyguard of Confederate General J. ‘H. B. Stuart, died last week in the ‘charity ward of the Washington Asy- ‘rum Hospital at the age of elghty-five ‘years. He was intensely fond of his patron, and followed the fortunes of General Stuart throughout the civil war, receiving two bullet wounds while serving him in battle. “Uncle” Jake never ceased to mourn the tragic death of the General, who was shot by a federal trooper near the close of ‘the confilct, ‘and he never tired of tell- ing of the regard he felt for the fa- mous Confederate. ‘The aged ser'vitor was taken to his home in Vienna, Va., for burial. ‘That the Democratic managers in- tend to make a strong bid gor the Negro vote is evidenced by an an- nouncement made through bulletins that are hung daily in public places, stating that at the reception to be tendered Champ Clark at Coavention Hall, March 7, in honor of his sixty- second birthday, "Every man, woman and child, without regard to color, 1s Invited,” ‘The obliteration of the col- or-line at such a function is unusual in this prejudice-ridden community, and this bold bid for cae presence of the black citizens at a Democratic reception is causing no end of com- ment, “Black Patti's Troubadours,” with the celebrated Mme. Sisseretta Jones, Julius Glenn, Tillic Seguin and others, will be at the New Howard next week. Manager A, J. Thomas is all smiles in anticipation of another record-break- ing week. S. H, Dudley is to come shortly in “Dr. Beans of Boston,” and S. Tutt Whitney in “The Mayor of New Town,” is to close his season here in May. A Joving-enp is to be —presented. March 22, to Representative Caleb Powers, of Kentucky, at the Cosmo- politan Baptist Churgh, as a recogni- (fon of his valued services in con- nection with the movement to have {be death sentence of Mattle Lomax commuted to life imprisonment, sav- ing a segro woman from the gallows. ‘The presentation speech will be de- livered by Rev, W. Bishop Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist church. March 17 to 31, Rev, Simon P, W. Drew, pastor of the Cosmopolitan Baptist church, will conduct a great union revival, with Rev. W. A. ‘taylor, of Newport News, Va., as the princi- ‘pal visiting speaker. April 16, 17 and 48, at this church, the foth anntver- sary of the emancipation of the slaves: in the District of Columbia will be celebrated in fine style, with Seaator W. B. Heyburn as the orator of the oceasion, All of these unique observ- ances will be under the personal su- pervision of the energetic Dr. Simon P. W. Drew, who Is also to receive a loving cup on the 23rd, because of his earnest fight for the life of Mrs. Lo- max. The ¥.M. C. A. basketball team, which defeated the Spartan Athletic Chub, of Brooklyn, N. ¥., at the first intercity contest, heid February 23, will meet the Spartans in New York City about Baster-tide. ‘The score here was 11 to 6, im favor of Wash- ington, with KB. B. Henderson, of the Armstrong Manual ‘Training School, as umpire. The referee was George A. Lattimore, of the Smart Set Athletic Club, Brooklyn. INDEPENDENTS WHO LLOLD LAL- ANCE OF POWER, WILL NOT SUPPORT TAFT. Negroes Dissatisfied Have had Enough “Taffy” and Will Swell Democratic Majority if the PreSident is the Nominee of the Republican Party. Asewiat XO the Advocate.) Nashville, Tenn, March 4—A dis- position to separate state and nation- al politics is noticeable just now in Tennessee, It is true alike of the Democrat aad Republican Parties and is due very largely to the growth In power of the Independent voters of both sides. ‘The Independents are the balance of power and their main interest is in reform work. The in- dependents, very largely represent ‘the best elements of both parties, with a sprinkling of office-seckers and grafters throwa into flavor tthe organ- ization. As the Independents 50, so goes the state of Tennessee in the next election for state officers. Because of this fact, Governor Hooper seems minded to keep his hands out of na- tional politics in order to insure another Republican victory. + Some things are settled. ‘Tennes- .see is not for Taft unless he is a win- ner of the nomination beyond the shadow of a doubt. The majority of senliment favors Roosevelt and Ten- hessee will go to the convention free to join the Roosevelt landslide at the first siga that Taft cannot win. the nomination, Those standing for Taft are largely representatives of the of- fice-holding crowd and according to custom will “surrender' before they will go down with a loser. As mat- ters stand now Roosevelt sentiment fs growing daily, headed, by W. J. Oliver of Knoxville, and it is highly probable that something startling may happea when the state conyention gets down to business, Even if Taft is renominated at the Chicago convention, he cannot hope for any help from this state for then it is certain to get info the Demo- eratie column, whatévar may be ex- pected to the contrary notwithstand- ing. In such a close contest as the battle next November, the Negro vo- ters of Tennessee will settle the issue as to whether the state will go Dem- ocratic or “Republican. It is true sbe- yond the shadow of a doubt, that the Tennessee Negro voters have no faith in Taft. “They have had enough of his “Taffy” and will swell the Demo- cratic majority before they would support Taft for re-election, In Tennessee the colored people have independent political opinions. "They are Republicans only when it is best to stand! with the old party. ‘They are done with all the ancient and time-worn theories that have made the. Negro cling to the “old party that the freed the slaves.” The office- holders at ‘Washington certainly do not represent the sentiment of the people of this commeawealth and can never, never haye any influence in swinging the voters in line for Taft's re-election even if they can control “the party machine of office-holders” and thus make the renomination of ‘Taft possible, Nashville is to be the ceatre of some large gatherings in April. And among these are the Southern Hdu- cational Congress; the Southern Com- mercial Congress, The Middle Ten- nessee Educational Meeting, The Cen- tral Tennessee Association of Color- ed Teachers and the First Southern Sociological Conference, called by Governor Hooper. In all of these meet ings ‘the Negro. race—will_have—some attention and ways and means of bet- tering the conditions of the people wilt be discussed by prominent fead- ers and teachers of both races, The State Normal School of ‘Ten- hessee, is nearing completion «ad will be ready for occupancy in June when a summer normal will begin, ‘The people of the state are interested and enthusiastic over the prospects of the new schools, and there’ is a bright future before it. The president, Prof, W. J. Hale, has had ample experience as a school man, to begin aad con- tinve the work of the school on a sound educational basis. He is well thought of by thé people of the state who know him and will undoubted- edly have the co-operation of the best and most thoughtful of both races, in beginning his new work, Nashville people are rejoicing over the fact that so many new bushes attempts are being made by the mom- bers of the race, Among these are a new tailoring and gent’s furnishing store conducted by D. Whsley Crut- cher; a high class cafe called “The Little Savoy.” It is the first of its kind fo open ity doors in Nashville and conducted in a way to sit a real New Yorker, In addition there is a new picture frame and art store and a high grade cleaning and dyeing establishment conductel by U. S. Mor- ton, The Majestic theatre erected by A. N. Johnson, provides for a long time need of the colored peo- The WEST: VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE OFFERS THREE LIFERARY COURSES ENGLISH, ACADEMIC, NORMAL | Various Industrial Courses are Offered. Climate Health- ful, Surroundings Good. CATALOGUE FREE : i ADDRESS BYRD PRILLERMAN, President Institute, West Virginia ple for a place of entertainment that they can call their own and where they may go to a play free of all restrictions of the “jim crow” kind ‘The proprietor has held to his‘ well earned reputation of doing things in first class style and the Majestic theare 1s so constructed and equip- ped ag to satisfy the taste of the most fastidious theatre goer in Nashville ‘At Fisk University things are moving on in the same vigorous man- ner as they have been since Prest- dent Gates began his administration Standards have been raised, honored traditions, preserved and a new spir- At prevails. Everybody at the sreat ‘school seems bent on doing it bet- ter than it has ever been done be- fore. Among the: students body, the coming debates with Wilberforce and Atlwata Universities are the main topics of interest. At Meharry Medical Uollege the other wing of Hubbard Hospital is 1 course of construction, The gen- erosity of Andrew Carnegie has made hat possble. When the new wing is completed the’ colored peo- plo of Nashville will have as good WNospital facilities as cwn be found anywhere. Oy ae Roger Williams University under President’ Johnson fs still going up- BIN. The Baptists of the state are tallying to the support of the uni- versity in a commendable manner and there is a noticeable growth in the enrollment as well as some needed addition to the faculiy. ‘Tha musical department under the direc- tion’ of Miss Pattio Le Quey: s ‘es- pecially progressive and attracting a great deal of interest’ among the patrons and friends of the school, Miss Le Quey is a graduate of the Fisk School of Music. Interests Protected county, Resolved, That the candidates for the House of Delegates be arranged tder the two separate heads as foi lows: Ist. Names of white candidates for the House’ of Delegates, two to be nominated. 2nd. Names of colored candidates for the House of Delegates, one to be dominated. Resolved further, That the commit- tee authorize the selectiea of one Je- gal voter from each magisterial dis- trict, and one additional member from the colored voters, who together with the chairman and secretary of the county executive committe: shall constitute the primary committee, and that_membets of this executive com- mittee shall immediately assemble by districts, and select thelr member for sald primary committee. + Resolved further, That said prima- ry committee shall conduct said pri- mary election in all respects accord- ing to the provisions of Chapter 27 of the Acts of the West Virginia leg- islature, session A, D, 18917 and the provisions of said act shall apply to the holding aad conducting of: said election, and all the pains and penal- ties therein prescribed shall be en- forced against any person violating any of the provisions of said act in conducting or participating in such primary electica. Said primary clec- tion shall be held in accordance with all of the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Code of \.est Virginia, except as provided for in the rules and regula- tions of the State Committee for the conducting of the State Primary election. ~ . Resolved“ further, That in addition tothe two challengers selected by tho candidate as provided in the rules of the State Committee, any candidate may select a legally qualified voter tn way precinct to serve in his behalf at the candidate's expense. * Challengers so selected shall be certified by the candidates to the chairtiim of the vounty executive committsg, and they shall be appointed by him the same as the two challengers provided for in the rules of the otate Committee. TWO DELEGATIONS. Secogmiton at Convention. Columbia, S. C., March 4.—The Republicans of South Carolina will send two delegations to the national convention at Chicago. ‘This was assured to<lay when the Executive Committee of the so-called “Lily! White” wing gf the party met here aid called a stave convention to be held May 4. The leaders of the “black and tan” faction will hold a convention of their own, and also select delegates to Chicaxo. é ach faction, claims to be regular, and the quarrel will be fought out Vefore the national convention, The Lily White Committee at its mesting ‘here today refused to com- mit itself to Presideat Taft or Colonel Roosevelt. In explainins the com- mittee’s attitude John G. Capers, National Committeeman, declared that Colonel Roosevelt's candidacy had so changed the ‘situation that he and his associates did not think it wise lo commit themselves defi- nitely at this time. SENATOR BEVERIDGH Will Take Active Part in Roosevelt's todiana. Caninaien Indianapolis, Ind., March 4.—Por- mer Senator A. J, Beveridge arrived here this afternoon from New York. He was the guest of Colonel Roose- velt at luncheon yesterday. Before he lett New York he made the state- ment that the Roosevelt boom will have a hard time itt Indiana because the organization is agaist it, but he refused to discuss politics today. It is the understanding that he will take an active part in the fight for Roosevelt delegates after he makes a speech here March 13 de- claring his position and appealing for the nomination of the former President. His specch is to be de- liveréd on the eve of the election of the delegates from this cowaty, aad is “being timed by the Roosevelt managers with the hope of influenc- ing @ majority of the voters in. be- half of their candidate. ————- NEGRO LBADDRS Threaten ( Give the Virginia Re. publicans ‘Trouble. Nprfolk, Va. March 7.—Open war- fave against the Virginia Republican organization will be undertaken by the 7,000 qualified Negro voters in the state if plaus of Negro Jeaders gathered here materialize. The leadets have issued a call for the state convention at Richmond in April for the election of delegates to the National Republjean Convention. IL is proposed (o have these delegates contest the seats of those seat to Chi- cago by the regular state convention. It is stated that the Negroes will make a strong fight for recognition, and will not suppart any candidate who ‘approves of the “Lily White” program of the organization leaders in Virginia, g PAGE ‘Tea ORDER OF PUBLICATION! ays Stato of West’ Virgluta, Kanawh@s vy * County, sgz.-9 > - At Rules held-4n the Cleri'e. ORigg of the Clreult Court. of Kanawha Calpteay ty ou the first’ Monday in the. Monthy: of March, 1912. ‘ sake Julia Williams, -Platntift, aR vs, (In Chancery, No 3003) George Williams, Defendwat. whe ; (The object of this suit ts 10 {am a divorce from the onds of fiats’ rimouy.) Me ‘This day came the platutitt by her’ attorney, and on his motion and ity appearing by affidavit filed, that the, defentant 18 a non-resident of this. |state, i" is ordered that he do appear within one month after the date of the fisc publication’ hereof, and do. wiat is necessary to protect hig inters. estan this suit fi ‘este: IRA MOTTESHEARD, Clerk;, ;HMORY R. CARTER, Solicitor. 1 Notice to Take Depositions To George Williams: 4 Take Notice! ‘That ou the 6th day of April, A. D. 1912, between the! hours of 9 o'clock A. M. and 4 o'clocis: Po M., at the law office of Emery. Carter, G041-2 Kanawha 9 Charleston, W. Va., [will Utke: dhe! deposition of myself and others te be read in evidence in my behalf ofa cortain suit in chancery now pending, im the Circuit Court for the County, of Kanawha and State of West’ Virw ginia, in which Tam plaintiff and you, are defendant, ———t If from any cause the taking of safd depositions shall not be commenced, or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued trom day.to day, or from time to time, ‘at the same place, and between the same hours, until the same shall be: come pleted igs JULIA WILLIAMS,” By Counsel: B. R, CARTER, solicitor. 3a aa combine three important quail: ties, all of which no other one thing possesses 1 Beanty 2 Durability — ” You can use them without de- creasing their value. They” charm of beauty which no oth er gem possesses. : As evidence of success In lifed they give prestige. ‘ They steadily increase {ay market value, y Wr are offering, attractive: prices on choice diamonds, 4 fo at res H f J Ve, ‘i 5 The Jeweler & Mfg. Optician. i 208 Capitol Street. fi ae Hine PAEG FOUR. Published every Thursday by The Advocate Printing and Publishing Co., Inc. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office at Charleston, W. Va., under Act of Congress of March 30, 1879. Office: Room 11 K. of P. Building. Phone 2185. RATES BY SUBSCRIPTION. By mail, one year..... $4.50 By mail, six months..... $4.00 By Mail, three months..... $50 FAYETTE COUNTY SPIRIT The colored voters of some other counties, particularly Kanawha, might emulate, with profit to themselves, the example of their brethren in Fayette. For a number years it had been been the custom to assign one place on the legislative ticket to the Negro receiving the largest number of votes in the convention of primary. Two years ago this custom was not observed, and many Negroes supported the independent movement when their leading candidate was defeated in the primary by questionable methods. The lesson has been taught and learned. By the action of the Republican county committee, following the "suggestion" of the Negroes of Fayette county in convention assembled, they have again come back into their own. The name of one of them will be submitted on the legislative ticket to the voters in the November election. Here are men who know what they want and unite in the effort to get it. If they are denied what they consider their rights, they present it in a manner which is not without effect. They use the big stick in the form of the ballot. Kanawha might also have some such representation, if all who pretend to favor it would unite, for the time their petty jealousies, and work to a common end. Instead every proposition looking toward consolidation is received with suspicion or rejected with scorn. The proposer is immediately daubed a self-seeker, and the other "leaders" will either have nothing to do with his proposition or secretly knife it. Of the 3,086 of us in Charleston one has had the courage to run for an elective office. If he were backed with Fayette county spirit, of unity, there would be brighter prospects for his success, or, at least, making such a good showing as to command greater respect from that portion of the party which has hitherto licked the platter clean. This paper appeals to the public to support Mr. Carter, not so much because it is Mr. Carter, but because he is a qualified Negro whose success would elevate the race a notch higher. RESERVED FOR COLORED A typographical error which made the price of balcony and lower floor seats for a colored attraction in a local theatre the same occasioned the request of a very prominent Negro and good friend of the Advocate that a protest be made in these columns against such unfair discrimination. No consideration will induce this paper, while under the present management, to further the deplorable tendency of our better class of Negro citizens to accept, without compulsion, such humiliating conditions as are imposed upon their presence in the theatre in question. Rather had we hoped that the scale of prices was as published, believing it would deter some few from voluntarily "jim crowing" themselves. How can they do it?" They are loud in their denunciation of discrimination on the public carriers, they view with alarm every movement to fasten that un-American system upon this State; yet, of their own free will and accord, they will climb three flights of stairs to sit in the gallery among the white piratra where but little can be heard and the seats are so dusty that they must be covered with paper, if one would protect his clothes. When a Negro troupe appears, "the balcony is reserved for colored people," a privilege accorded them only at mathews and then they are limited to the three rows in the rear. These restrictions are accepted without a murmur, the excuse being that it is better to see a show in this manner than not to see it at all. May be so. May be the sight a la jim crow of a theatrical exh ibition is conducive to the longevity of some lives and the peace of some minds, but The Advocate longs for the day when race and self pride will shame these who stand for the highest among us from voluntarily endorsing and accepting such humiliation. THE "RECALL" PROPOSITION The Atlanta, Ga., Independent an- nouncements with seemingly great plea- are that all the "Washington orga- ns" are favoring the renomination of President Taft. Along with itself it names as other "organs" of the distinguished educator The Washington Bee and The New York Age. If by "Washington organs" it means those papers which are supporting the economic and educational policies of Mr. Washington, the statement is a bit too broad. The Advocate has consistently done this when some of the papers mentioned were giving aid and comfort to the enemy. It might, therefore, just lay claim to some consideration when the newspapers friendly to The Tuskegeean are enumerated. It was overlooked in this instance, very likely, for the reason that it has spoken out for Colonel Roosevelt; just as, we think, The Independent would do but for its close connection through Henry Lincoln Johnson with the Federal administration. It is equally obvious why the other papers named are in the Taft band wagon. "There is a reason" which long-time readers of any of these papers will not be slow to see. As for The Advocate, it has no apologies to offer not excuses to make for advocating Col Roosvelt's nomination for the presidency. It does but reflect its own as well as the sentiment of a large majority of its readers expressed both in conversation and correspondence with the writer. For them, for us all initiative and referendum have no terrors, and we look upon the limited judicial opinion recall proposition with equanimity, knowing that in its adoption no harm can come to us nor to the masses of the people. There are those who argue that where, especially at the South, a judge hands down an opinion favorable to the race he might be rewarded with the loss of his office. Even if this sort of "recall" were advocated by Col. Roosevelt, the tear of it would not furnish sufficient, or any excuse to oppose his nomination. If public sentiment is not behind a law, no judge's support will enforce it beyond the time the legislators have an opportunity to repeal or to amend it. This is particularly true of those laws against which the race has so bitterly complained, and the instances are so few of their being interrupted contrary to their spirit that we need not lose any sleep inights fearing lest the office of a friendly judge would be jeopardized by the passage of a "recall" measure. But, in his Columbus speech, Col. Roosevelt did not emphasize the necessity for the recall of judges so much as the recall of judicial opinions on constitutional questions. And why should a judicial opinion not be recalled? Constitutions are made by representatives of the people and ratified by the people. The laws are made by legislators directly responsible to the people, and are, therefore, supposed to reflect their sentiments. In very instance the passage of a law becomes possible by the wish of a majority of those legislators, and their number far exceeds those who are called to sit in judgment upon them. If this is a government "of the people, for the people and by the people," its stability will certainly not be cadangered by the placing of a larger measure of power in their hands, as is proposed by Colonel Roosevelt. If the Negro would be consistent he woud hail with delight every movement looking to an enlargement of the scope of the participation by the masses in public affairs. He is forever complaining about his exclusion from such participation. His opportunities must and will grow greater in proportion to the decrease of the power of the few who now control the destinies of the nation. THE PASSING OF MRS. SPRIGGS. It has not been our duty for years to record with greater regret the death of any one more than that of Mrs. William A. Spriggs, whose bark put out to sea, Friday evening of last week, after an illness of many years duration. Her life was an example of fortitude and Christian patience rare as it was beautiful. Though a sufferer for twelve or fourteen years from a complaint, whose pains neither the surgeon's knife nor the pharmacist's drugs could wholly alleviate, confined for the most part to a bed of misery, from which she could not arise without assistance. Mrs. Spriggs fought the fight, kept the faith and finished her course to the bitter end with no vain railing; against late nor God. La all her trials she was a considerate wife and a loving mother, willing at all times to sacrifice her comfort, if, thereby, she could add to the pleasure of those about her. She is gone, but, if "to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" she is not dealt; for those who knew her, not casually but well, will ever remember the lesson of obliving faith and cesseless patience her daily life taught. "Lay these lilies on her breast. They are not more white. Than the soul of her, at rest. 'Neath their petals bright. Chant your aves soft and low. Solemn be your tread and slow; She is dead." IS IT WORTH WHILE? IS IT WORTH WHILE? Without anticipating the decision or the United States Supreme Court, The Advocate is of a mind to question the wisdom of the right of the Negro Knights of Pathias have been making the past five or six years in the courts to retain the right to use the name In every high court to which their case has been appealed they have met with adverse decisions. The Georgia supreme court was the first to hand down an opinion against them Tennessee has done likewise, and Michigan has a law restricting the use of the name to that organization which can show priority. Other hostile legislation and litigation now awaits upon the decision of the highest court in the land. Assuming that the Supreme Court will sustain the contention of the Negro Knights, will their efforts have been worth while? Will their reticence of the name justify the expenditure of thethousand of dollars paid for lawyers' fees and court costs? One of the chief objections advanced by those whose ideas differ from ours is that a change would entail a great expense in that it would necessitate new charters, policies, rituals, supplies, paraphermalia and pins throughout the entire jurisdiction. In this they were right, but would the cost have been greater than the expense of defending these suits? Basing the fee paid the Pythian's chief attorney, Judge Alton B. Parker, upon the sum he received from the colored Elks for looking after their interests in the New York suits, he must get at least $5,000. This sum alone would cover any expense the voluntary charge of name would entail. If to this be added the cost of the Georgia and Tennessee suits, it becomes a question of grave doubt whether or not the game has been worth the candle. Our, Washington correspondent, Mr. R. W. Thompson, says three complimentary banquets are on the card for the near future. Among those to be honored we fail to find his name. If the high brows on Washington do not soon show their appreciation of his efforts to keep them in the spot light, Charleston will give them a lesson. --- Henry Lincoln Johnson has "delivered" Georgia to Taft. Wonder if Lewis will meet with similar success in Massachusetts, or Tyler in Ohio, or Vernon in Kansas, or Napier in Tennessee or Adams in Illinois? President Taft is said to be taking sides now with the "black and tans" as against the "jily whites." Think of opposing a faction to the upbuilding of which his Southern attitude was the largest factor. Wickersham's defense of Lewis will make some most excellent campaign material. "The Big Stick" is beginning to hit some terrible swats. Sixty-seven days of the leap year have passed and no increase is noticed in the number of marriages Speak up girls, and 'spress yourselves. ENDORSE ROOSEVELT Fort Worth, March 5--By a vote of 27 to 1, the candidacy of Colonel Roosevelt was endorsed today by the Texas state republican executive committee. Supporters of Taft thereupon decided to carry their fight in his behalf before the voters by some method to be worked out. ROOSEVELT FORCES Capture Most of the Delegates At Oklahoma Cancases. Oklahoma City, Okla. March 4—According to returns from Republican precinct cancuses to-night, Col.Roosevelt has by far the better of the instructed delegates to the county conventions to be held throughout Oklahoma, Wednesday. Returns of 54 out of 76 counties give 27 counties to Roosevelt, with a total loss of 215 delegates, while 19 with a total loss of 127 delegates lined up for Taft, eight being in the divided or doubtful column. Two hundred and seventy-two delegates would contitute a majority at the State Convention. The total to be seated being 543. The Roosevelt forces therefore would have to capture 57 of the delegates of the counties not heard from as yet, and of those doubtful. From the uncompromising feeling on both sides it is probable there will be a good many contested delegates to the State Convention. The State Committee, which will settle these differences is committed to Tatt and State Chairman Harris by a large majority. One of the most interesting features of the situation is the fact that many of the Roosevelt followers are for Harris, and willing to support him for National Committeeman, whether he be for Roosevelt or Tatt. The Roosevelt forces, which are under the leadership of "Dynamite Ed" Perry, therefore are making their fight on a strictly Roosevelt platform, eliminating as much as possible all appearances of a fight on Harris, so as not to lose Harris's nomination. All the little bubbles of this age, called prejudice, will be looked upon a hundred years hence, to have beten as much, if not more of a blessing, than slavery was. Keep on working, learning and praying—and keep in mind that work is the bulk of prayer—working by all means for yourself if not on 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, then 1 acre in fee simply yours. Save your money, keep off excursion trains and from picnics and camp meetings, and you'll be happy and your own master.—Pioneer Press VOICE OF THE PRESS VOICE OF THE PRESS. The defeat of E. H. Wright on last Tuesday through lack of interest of the colored voters of the second ward has lowered their political stock per cent, as a political factor.—Illinois Idea. THE ADVOCATE Announcements FOR STATE AUDITOR To the Republicans of West Virginia. I hereby declare my candidacy for re-nomination and election to the office of State Auditor, subject to the decision of State-wide primary election to be held June 4th, 1912. Respectfully, J. S. DARST. Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 12, 1912. STATE TREASURER I hereby announce my candidacy for re-nomination and election to the once of State Treasurer of West Virginia, subject to the approval or rejection of the Republican Primary Election, June 4th, 1912. Respectfully, E. L. LONG. Charleston, Feb. 1st, 1912. --- STATE SUPT. OF SCHOOLS I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for State Superintendent of Free Schools of West Virginia, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary Election. Respectfully, M. P. SHAWKEY. Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 2, 1912. FOR SHERIFF To the Republicans of Kanawha County: I hereby beg to announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of the County, my candidacy being subject to the decision of the voters as may be recorded in the primary election for nomination of county candidates. Respectfully, U. G. YOUNG. Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 12, 1912. --- COMMISSIONER COUNTY COURT I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Commissioner of the Kanawha County Court, subject to the decision of the voters in primary election or by such other method as may be decided upon. M. P. MALCOLM --- FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE I announce myself a candidate for Justice of the Peace of Charleston District, subject to the Republican primary, when held. I earnestly so- leff the support of my friends. A. M. PAULEY. Subject to the approval of my party, I am herewith announcing my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Justice of the Peace in Charleston district, and solicit the support of my friends. If elected I shall be on the square. Yours in eagerness. JOHN H. BLOUNT. I hereby announce to the voters of Charleston Magisterial District that I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Justice of the Peace of said district, subject to the decision of the voters as may be rendered in primary election. Respectfully, Charleston, Feb. 13, 1912. For Committeeman M-Large. To the Republican Voters of West Virginia: I hereby banounce my candidacy for Committeeman at large, subject to the approval or rejection of the Republican voters of the state, in the primary election to be held, June the 4th, 1912. I will heartily appreciate the support of my many friends and Republican voters of the party generally. Respectfully submitted, J. S. Noel --- I hereby announce my candidacy for nomination of Justice of the Peace of Charleston Magisterial District, subject to the Republican Primary when held. Your support is earnestly solicited. E. R. CARTER ```markdown ``` To the Republicans of Charleston District: I am a candidate for the nomination by the Republican party for Justice of the Peace for Charleston District. If nominated and elected I shall, to the best of my ability, discharge the duties of the office in an honest and efficient manner. Your support will be appreciated. I hereby announce my candidacy for nomination for Justice of the Peace of Charleston District, subject to the Republican primary when held I solicit the support of all Republicans, pledging the faithful administration of the duties of the office if elected. Respectfully, MARION GILCHRIST February 20, 1912. 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. 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 door 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 of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION State Summer School for Colored Teachers. Third Session, June 17th, to July 26th, 1912. Institute, W. Va. Two Distinct departments will be maintained: 1. The Academic, which will be devoted to thorough work on the branches of the school course, for which credit may be had in the various institutions. Also in this connection thorough drill classes for persons expecting to pass the examinations will be maintained. 2. The Professional, which is designed for principals, high school teachers, and other advanced students. Some of the best talent in the country has been secured for this school. Three of the most distinguished educators in this country have accepted places on the Summer School Faculty, viz: KELLY MILLER, A. M., W. E. B. Du BOIS, Ph. D., BOOKER WASHINGTON, LLD. This is to be the Biggest and Best School Yet. Prepare now to enroll. For particulars address: Byrd Prillerman, Institute, W. Va., R. P. Sims, Bluefild, W. Va.; H. T. McDonald, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.; or M. P. Shawkev, Charleston, W. Va. FOR SHERIFF To the Republican Voters of Kana- wa County: I herewith announce myself a candidate for the nomination for Sheriff of Kanawha County, subject to the approval or rejection of the voters in primary election. My record of three years service as County Commissioner is offered in evidence of my ability to administer the affairs of the office of Sheriff, if nominated and elected. Your support is earnestly solicited. Respectfully, A. R. SHEPPARD. March 5, 1912. Invasion What has been termed the progressive invasion of Parkersburg occurred this week, when the Roosevelt boomers gathered in that Taft stronghold and sang the praises of the former President, dropping a note now and then to the effect that success could only come to the Republicans of West Virginia in this year of grace through the leadership of T. Roosevelt. These progressive meetings afforded an excellent opportunity for those who are not in sympathy with the general tenor of affairs on this mundane sphere to cater their protest and it was done without ceremony at the Parkersburg meeting, the leaders acting upon the theory that where the rod is spared the child is spoiled. While President Taft and his administration were referred to occasionally with considerable emphasis, the lash was applied with considerable vigor to the Republican State Central Committee. This old committee has been kicked around for several years, and every time the boys come to town they continue to kick the committee around. Probably the beautiful dressing received by the committee was a little premature, but the Rooseveltites anticipated that their demand for a Presidential-preference primary to be held on June 4, the date of the state-wide primary for the nomination of a state ticket, would be spurned. And there are many who agree with them that their anticipation will soon be changed to realization. The progressive meeting at Parkersburg was entirely successful from a Roosevelt standpoint. The attendance was even larger than the Roosevelt leaders expected, the representation from over the state was more general, and the laudatory expressions for the lion hunter were received with enthusiasm of a marked degree. The future of the Roosevelt movement depended largely on the Parkersburg meeting. While the Roosevelt leaders have insistently claimed that sentiment was overwhelming for their favorite, there were many who doubted the willingness of the supporters of the former President to make a grueling contest. for the West Virginia delegation in view of the practical unanimity of the daily press of the state in supporting President Taft for a renomination. But all doubt was dispelled at the Roosevelt rally. A dozen speakers dwelt upon the tajuhe of the state press to record the sentiment existing, and it was decided to invade each of the congressional districts and talk directly to the Republican voters of the faint hope of success if Mr. Taft is nominated. During the meeting some of the speakers referred in caustic tones to the National Administration and to the state committee, but in the formulation of the resolutions adopted at the rally the cooler heads prevailed, and the resolutions, after highly indorsing Theodore Roosevelt, ended with a pledge to support the nominee of the Chicago convention next June. One of the features of the meeting was the opposition expressed by some of the Roosevelt speakers to some of the policies advocated by Colonel Roosevelt, notwithstanding that they were still following him. Former Congressman William Pallister Hubbard, of Wheeling, who presided at the meeting, and a leader in the Roosevelt movement, stated that he was not in entire accord with everything that was advocated by Roosevelt, and cited, for instance, the popular recall of judicial decisions. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1912 ER MONEY? ING FOR YOU? where you get no interest, keeping it for Money. way, where it will be working day and t. interest—Your Money is Working give us an opoprtunity to put the picture of our building on the Capitolick building on one of the main bus-Huntington Herald, the largest daily for office rooms, while the third floor After the Charleston building had six per cent. allment plan. Ask your agent in your FOR YOU INVESTMENT WESTON, W. VA However, Hubbard explained that there should be no terror to West Virginia because of the advocacy of the recall of judges, stating that there was now incorporated in the organic law of the state a provision to recall a judge by a two-thirds vote of the State Legislature. Under the constitution of 1001 it was possible to remove a West Virginia jurist by a majority vote of the Legislature, but the new constitution prescribed a two-thirds vote. Hubbard, like Roosevelt, said that he preferred the provisions for a recall by majority vote. Two nights before the Roosevelt rally a Taft Club was organized at Parkersburg, and some of the speakers referred unfeelingly to a "little coterie of ex-Governors" trying to dictate to the Republicans of West Virginia. Naturally this did not soothe the temper of former Governor Albert B. White, a citizen of Parkersburg, and in extending the welcome to the Roosevelt visitors Governor White discussed the amenities of the political game and applied it to some of his local friends. Governor White, now a banker and manufacturer, made one of the strongest of the speeches made at the meeting. As a business man he declared he was for Roosevelt, because he believed these policies advocated by the doughty Colonel were for the general welfare of the country. White asserted that he was not in favor of the repeal of the Sherman anti-trust law, but he contended that the enforcement of that law against all the trusts had injured the independent manufacturers throughout the country, and predicted that they would be unable to withstand the attacks. He went on record in favor of the Federal control of the big interstate corporations. Governor Glasscock, who is regarded as the leader of the Roosevelt movement in West Virginia, made a very temperate speech to the assembly, although he made a vigorous reply to those who had been criticizing him for taking a position at the head of the movement. That the Governor is not grooming himself for any political position he emphatically declared when he announced that there was no political office either elective or appointive, that he could afford to accept. Glasscock, who had been instrumental in arranging the Parkersburg rally, went home in exceedingly cheerful spirits. The manifestation of sentiment and the apparent willingness of the Roosevelt boomers to make the fight in each district with a substantial organization convinced the Governor of the success of the movement. In the selection of an organization, the Roosevelt supporters went back several years and chose one of the early chairmen of the State Committee for chairman of the Roosevelt State Committee. He is former Governor Wm. M. O. Dawson, reputed to be the ablest political organizer in the state and a progressive of a pronounced type. Governor Dawson is skilled in the art of political warfare, and while he protested against his election, he was regarded by the progressives as the person best fitted for the place. Houston G. Young, the secretary of State Roosevelt Committee, is a young lawyer who for several years has been the chief clerk in the office of the Sec- (Continued on Page Six.) THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1912. The Song of the Foam is "Home, Sweet Home" (Baritone and Bass Song) As sung by HARRY MAYO of The Empire City Quartette 1. Over the mighty ocean main, Fearless of heart go I. 2. Sometimes the ocean rests in peace. Lit by the moon's fair gold. Hearing the sea-gulls' cry a-gain, Hearing the wild wind sigh! Seeming as tho' all storms must cease, Just like a tale that's told. What tho' the night may be dark a-bove, Bright in my heart is the light of love, But tho' the waters may be at rest, Love's gen-the tempest is in my breast. Tempest or calm are the same to me, This is the song of the rest-less sea. Still calm or storm are the same to me, This is the song of the rest-less sea. Copyright, by MAURICE SHAPIRO, Broadway and 39th St., New York WHO WILL PUBLISH YOUR SONG, IF YOU HAVE WRITTEN ONE, AND SEND YOU VALUABLE CATALOGUE OF HITS FREE FOR THE ASKING Used by permission, MURRAY MUSIC Co., New York No. 267. I'm Looking for a Dear Old Lady Words by J. W. HAMER Con espressione. 1. I'm looking for a dear old lady, With a daughter, fond and true;.... A 2. I'm looking for a fair young girl, Who could be a faithful wife;.... A girl who thinks her mother Is an angel through and through.... I girl who has no yearning For the whirl of the bright gay life.... She don't want a girl with tender heart, And when I'm struck by Cu-pid's dart, From have to be a fashion plate, I don't want a girl right up to date, I such a girl I'll never part; I'm looking for a dear old lady, want a girl for a life-long mate; Whose mother is a dear old lady. Copyright by LEO. FEIST. 134 West 37th St., New York International Copyright Secured All performing and other rights reserved "SUMMER DAYS"—The Summer Song Hit Used by permission, MURRAY, MUSIC CO., New York No. 283. Copyright by LEO. FEIST. 134 West 37th St., New York International Copyright Secured All performing and other rights reserved "SUMMER DAYS"—The Summer Song Hit Used by permission, MURRAY, MUSIC CO., New York No. 283. I hark to the kuell of the light house bell. That GOD THE SOURCE OF WEALTH Speaking In Madras, India, the Preacher Explained the Divine Plan of Redemption—God Is No Respecter of Persons and All Mankind Shall Be Measured by the Same Standard. Possession of Riches No Bar to the Lord's Favor—The Sin of Selfishness. Madras, India Feb. 11.—The Foreign Missions Investigation Committee is here. Our finest auditorium, the Victoria Hall, was crowded to hear Pastor Russell. He spoke twice here today. We report one of his discourses from the text: "The blessing of PASTOR RUSSELL Madras, India, Feb. 11.—The Foreign Missions Investigation Committee is here. Our finest auditorium, the Victoria Hall, was crowded to hear Pastor Russell. He spoke twice here today. We report one of his discourses from the text: "The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich; and He addeth no sorrow therewith." (Proverbs x. 22.) He said:— The thing which strikes me specially as I visit your great city for the first time is the marked contrast between the palaces of your superior quarter and the hovels of Blacktown—the contrast between great riches and great poverty. But think not that I have come into your midst to speak words which would engender strife or even discontent. Rather my message will be one of peace. I bear you the Message of the Kingdom of God's dear Son—the Kingdom for which we have all so long prayed, "Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is done in heaven." The inequalities, mental and physical, which prevail amongst us as members of a fallen race, produce naturally our inequalities as respects, wealth and social conditions; it is well, therefore, that we should not accept the rabid views entertained by many, but we should think soberly, dispassionately. We should not be quick to think of the wealthy as robbers of the poor and injurious to the general welfare, wholly selfish and under Divine reproduction. We should remember that God Himself is very rich. All the gold and the silver are His, and the cattle upon a thousand hills, with infinite power, beyond human comprehension. We should remember that it is written that "Abraham was very rich," and that his riches did not interfere with the fact that he "was the friend of God," and that to him God gave that great promise secured by the Divine oath, which is the basis of all hope for the blessing of the world; "In thee and in thy Seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed." Other noble characters on the pages of history are noted as having possessed great wealth. Many of us have erred in thinking that the wealthy are to be measured by other standards than are the poor. And could anyone properly urge that if rich and poor be measured by the same moral standards the poor would be found more noble minded than the rich? We think not. We should therefore view the matter of poverty and riches philosophically. Both poor and rich should be encouraged to use faithfully the opportunities which they possess and to wait patiently for the Lord's time and way for the introduction of the new order of things which He has promised, assured that it is not in our power to either hasten or delay the Divine program. Bible Counsel For the Rich The Apostle says, "Charge those amongst you who are rich that they trust not in uncertain riches." The history of centuries corroborates the Apostle's words. The rich and prominent of one day become the poor and forgotten of another. "Riches take wings" in a manner that poverty rarely imitates. lace..... I don't care if her silk en hair ..... Is aa The talents and opportunities which have brought great wealth to some of our prominent Americans have brought wealth and prosperity in smaller measure to those associated with them in their enterprises. Indeed, in some respects the entire world, and particularly America, owes them a debt of gratitude for their energy and perseverance in the exercise of their talents and opportunities along such broad lines. And if some of these have been negligent of their opportunities for the re-distribution of their wealth in the interests of their fellow men, all the more should this throw a halo of honor about the heads of those who have remembered that wealth, like all other great talents, is to be used, not too selfishly, but for the public good. My mind took this course of reasoning as I looked at the handsome edifice occupied by the Y. M. C. A. of this city, and I was informed that it was the gift of one of our American merchant princes, Mr. John Wanamaker, of New York and Philadelphia. I said to myself, Behold an instance in which riches have been generously expended, even in a far-off land, for the benefit of the masses and with a desire to promote clean and noble manhood along Christian lines. Another of my countrymen, Mr. Rockefeller, has done much to promote the enlightenment of the world by the Subscribe for the Advocate. PAEG SIX. ~ introduction of systém into the busi. ‘hess of vil refining. The low prices thus obtained have permitted the usc of ofl in thousands of humble homes, where Sts price would have been pro Mibitive without Mr. Rockefeller’s busi. ness genlus for organization. Ie has thus assisted in lighting India. Aud even the rewards of bis enterprise, rep- resented In enormous wealth, he is dai ly seeking to turn into useful channels for the blessing of humanity. Even if we must dispute the wisdom of investing millions in great colleges for the teaching of Higher Criticism 4nd Evolution and thus for the under mining of the iniluence of the Bible and of a living faith therein, we must, nevertheless, compliment the evident good intention and must trust that the Lord will not hold a generous heart re- sponsible for the terrible evils which are sweeping over the world. breedins Aiscontent and anarchy as a result of unwise and improper direction of wealth. In this connection 1 must not nestect to mention that generosity and public spitit are not associated merely with Christianity. Even tere, on the oppo site side of our globe, you have doutt less heard of one great steel manu facturer, who declares that if he has any belief in a religions way he is a Buddhist, and thus much in sympathy With the religion of millions in Indi ‘This man of genius. while putting into practice methdds of stort manufacture which have greatly sede frat thereof, and ths benefitte! the word, ineldentally reaped for iwuuses a une fortune. Noble spivited. he has jah licly announced Mis intention to use his vast wealth in the public interest. wisely declaring that it isa shame for any man to die very rich while so many feliow-crentures are very. poor. All over the world Mr. Carnesie’s sen erosity and public spirit sre manifest- ed in public libraries which he has freely donated ILis not for us ta diseuss the wisdom, or unwisdom of Mr. Carnesies sifts or whether he vould have dene better: it is for us to congratulate our race upon the generosity of Uhis one of its num Der and upon his proper appreciation of his colationship to the race as man ifested in his desive to sive Iuck to the public the rewards af his genius. Not so familiar with the rich of Ins dia, T nevertheless counsel them with the Divine Message. to “trust not in uncertain riches*—to make noe these the (ceasnre of their hearts—rather to consider them as blessed opportunities | for doing good to thei fetlow-men. 1 counsel them that the tiehos of Divine | favor alone endure for eternity, — If they are enterprising and ambitions. | let their eyes rest upon the great. “prize.” which the Master called, tis, uratively, “The Pearl of Great Price” — ashare in the Messianic Kingdom, | Bible Counsel to the Poor. The Gospel of the Kingdom is. for ich and poor, une and female. white and colored, on the same terms. God | is not a respecter of persons. For a time He was a respecter of nationali ties: for a time He confined the offer of joint-heirship with Jesus. in the Kingdom to those Jews who would hear and respond io ie Messaze. But after gathering out the “Israelites in| deed.” after begetting these hy the | Holy Spirit, the call was made. gen eral and has been sent te te tour quarters of the earth ‘Tradition says that one of the Apos Hes, St. ‘Thomas, brousht the Messaze here to India, and we are. pointed to his tomb, No matter whether (he tra dition be true or false. the facts stand () the Gospel privileses have stood open to India and to every nation for centuries; @) ‘The Gospel was not sent to convert Indi« uor any nation. but merely to bear witness, ‘That witness hay been borne and Pam recchoing it today. ‘The Message is for the caiting, instruction, sealing of as many as de sire to walk in the footsteps of Jesus and no others. Only those whe appre ciate this great offer will sacritive ev ery earthly interest in order to obtain this “Pearl of Great Price The masses have no ear ty hear Gorl's Mes sage—they have no desire to self-sac Fifieingly take up their cross and fol low the Redeemer However, all God's pnrposes shall be accomplished; His Ward shall not re turn unto Him void: it siiati accomplish What which He pleases. 1k will tind the elect nnmber of saintly characters whom the Father foreordained shalt be with the Redeemer and share His story throughout His Messianic reign Lhave a special word for the encom agement of the poor of India and of every land, 1 wish the poor to realize this Wuth, namely, that poverty is not unfavorable to their best interests, for eternity, but, on the contrary, is as sistful. Hence the Scriptures tell us that “not many great, wise, learned or blessing for our race will come through Cooke Serle Cotas rages Mapas: Seana er ages eee the Seed of ‘Abraham—The Christ. Whe giving of Iis Son to be man's Redeemer and Neliverer from sin and death was God's blessing to man— making man rich. Messiah, having died for the redemption of the world, is about to bestow upon men the Di- Vine blessing promised to Abraham, “In thee and in (hy Seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.” | That blessing to the non-elect world will be a lotions opportunity for ris- ing up out of sin and death conditions to full human perfection in the image and likeness of God—as Adam pos- sessed this before his fall It will mean the bringing of the earth to the conditions pictured in Eden. ‘Phe earth, God declares, He formed not in vain, Int to be inhabited, At present man is in a condition of enmity and sep- aration from His Creator and his earth- ly home is disordered. God's foot- Stool, for six thousand years, has been ‘the scene of a terrible reign of Sin and. ' Death. | Why the Delay In the Removal of Sin | and Death? | ‘The only hope is in Messiah's King- dom, which God has promised shall “be established for the overthrow of Satan, the abolishing of ignorance and superstition, the enlightenment of man- kind and the uplift of all the willing ‘und obedient and for the destruction of the wilfully wicked in the Seeond Death, But before the Kingdom could be established redemptive woric “was necessary for the satisfaction of Justice on behalt of Adam, the sin- ner, and his race involved with hint. Ry the grace of God Jesus has appear ed and, as a corresponding price, has died, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us back into harmony with God and bring in the glorious and long [promised thousand years of restitution Acts iii, 19-21 Kighteen centuries ago Jesus accom- plished Lis redemptive work and was rewarded, in His resurrection, with slors, honor and immortality. Ever since then He is at the right hand of Jehovah God, merely awaiting the Di- Vinely ordained time when Te shall take unto Himsel€ His great power and reign. Of that time we read prophetieally, “Ast of Me. and [ will sive Thee the heathen for ‘Thine in- heritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for ‘Thy possession.” (Psalm iis) But why so long a delay between the time when He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Timself and the time when He shall appear in His glory to establish the reign of righteousness and lift up the world of mankind for whom He died? ‘the Rible alone answers this question, and oh, how much we are interested in its answer! [It tells us Chat in this in teri between the death of the Savior and the inauguration of His Kingdom A special and great work is to be ac complished according to the Divine arrangement—the calling and the choosing of a faithful few trom amongst the redeemed race to cousti tite @ Royal Priesthood, to serve and reign in association with the Savior. ‘These heirs of Goi and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ our Lord ave va riously described in the Scriptures Under one fignre they are spoken ot aS being members of the Body of Which He is the Head. ‘Thus is shown the oneness of Christ and His faithtul followers. In another picture Jesus is spoken of as the heavenly Bride groom, and the Chureh is described as THis espoused. At the second coming Jot Jesus Tis espoused virgin Church jis to be made alive from the dead aud es to be married to the Bridegroom sand become Mis Bride and joint-heir othe glory, honor sand immortslity Which are His by virtue of the heavy enly Father's arrangement and of the Savior's worthiness faithfulness unto death, even the death of the Cross How Rich We Shall Be Made! ‘Thus seen, God, the Fountain of ev ery good and every perfect sift. pro- Hbeses, first, to make rich the Church, the Elect of this Gospel Ase. ‘Theirs Will be heavenly riches, a spirit nature, ‘slory. honor, with our Tedeemer—"fat suhove angels, principalities and. pow fers amd every name that is named? ‘The blessing of the Lord will make these rich indeed. and after they shall ‘have entered into the riches of this re ward, in the Hirst Resurrection. they will be absolutely perfect. Gor will cull no sorrow to that coimpleted bless juz. AM the imperfections of the pres fon ill he past aad ve steal be live For Redeemer and share His glory and [see Him as He is | Audoas for the world, we have al realy seen that Godl is waiting to be [gracious forall who will acpept His fa Yors, Me is waiting for the comple: fion of the Church of the Birst-born. ee eet ae ene, eee en P a: | THE BAUER © ' . | MEAT AND FISH CO. | 28 and 30 Capitol St. Beef, Veal Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausate, / Try Our Machine Sliced | Hams and Bacon! OYSTERS, FISH, POULTR’ The best qualities in all tt: | popular kinds of CHEESE We wart sour paitiae for we have complete stock in our I lines and you can vet it when [you want more. | a , MPRUSTEES’ SALE OF CUTY PROP. ! PRTY 1, Under authority of two Deeds ot (Trust made by J. M. Jones ot the un- dersigned trustees, one dated Mareh 30, 1907, and recorded in the Otlice of Clerk of the County Court of Ka- snawha County, West Virginia, in ‘Trust Deed Book No. 30, pase 67, and the other dated August 12, 1911, and recorded in said) Kanawha County Court Clerk's Office in Trust Deed Rook No. 38 1-2, page 60 to ‘secure to daekson County Building and Loan Association the payment of two certain loans therein described, default having been made in the pays ment thereot for more than Chree Hmonils: we, or the (ristec present ‘and acting on the day of sals, shall hon Mondity, Maret tt, 19t2, at 10 ‘ovelock A. Ma. at the front door of the Court House of “Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Court Street, in the Cite of Charleston, proceed ‘to. selt the property conveyed in said Deed of Trnst, at public auction, to the [highest bidder, for cash, that certain Jot of land with the improvements land appurtenances, situate in the City of Charleston, West Virginia, on (the norh corner of Conrt and Don- ‘nally Streets, which lot fronts on Pottatly Street 125 feet, and rung back with Court Street 123 feet, more or less, being the lot with the house formerly occupied by the said IM. Jones, and on which Lewis Jones and Elen Jones formerly lived, and boing the same property cons ered to Lewis does by Levi Wood yard, ‘Trustee of the Charleston Ex- tension Company, by deed dated Aug- ust 18, INGE, and reearded in. the JOttice of Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha County, West. Virginia, in Deed Rook 2." yaxe 280, and being the same property conveyed unto the suid J. M. Jones by. said Lewis Jones, by deed dated Septem- her 1, 1SSi, and recorded in. the Otliee of Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, in Dood Rook 41, pase 555. Lo. MeWHORTER, N.C. PRICKETT, ‘Trustees. For VITAL WEAKNESS atid KIDNEY TROUBLE Tythe 2 old Saw 1h Palmetto fe aaa 1 ie | ani | Ss HL the army | Pe $2 Sins soe Ff of strong, | Mes MEIN ec healthy, vigorous men and wom- en. Get testimonials. Sold by TB. STALNAKER DRUGGIST, G12 Kanawha St. Charleston, We Va. THE ADVOOCATR. | fContinved from Page Four.) prettey of State. He hails from Har. [rison County, the home of the State Chairman Virgil L. Highland, William Seymour Edwards, the treasurer. of ‘the committee, is a wealhy coal, oil snd 8as operator, liviag at Charles ton, He is a relative of Colonel Roosevelt and is a candidate for dete- site to the Chicago convention on a Roosevelt platform. The Roosevelt rally and the subse- «went perfecting of plans for a state Roosevelt organization will be follow: ed by a state Taft rally, according to some of the friends of the President, who are carnestly trying ta give hint the delegates trom West Virginia ‘There is considerable activity at Char- leston and at Parkersburg among the adherents of the President. and at the former the ‘Taft followers met Friday night and organized a elub which ts expected to be a formidable weapon in the campaign for delegates, Very noticeable at the Roosevelt rally at Parkersburg this week was the absence of the candidates for state of- tices. While the meeting was an un- usually large one wad attended by party leaders from all over the state. the candidates for state offices, while known to have their personal pref- erences, are remaining out of the Presidential controversy and even do Not attend a state meeting of Repub: leans. ‘There were three exceptions ar the Parkersburg meeting. Charle W. Dillon, of Fayetteville, was in a teadanee. at the meeting and whe called upon by Chairman Hubbard. re. sponded. Dillon has expressed a_pref- erence for the nomination of Roose- velt, but at the same time expressed his confidence in the ability of Pres- ident Taft to win, if nominated. Es- plaining his presence at the meeting, Dillon declared that he expected to have the support of some of the Roosevelt followers for the momina- tion, ‘and if nominated, — certainly wanted their suppart at the polls. Mike King, of Randolph county, a candidate for secretary of state, and Sktp Rath- bone. of Wood county, candidate for State Treasurer, were also in attend- nee at the meeting. All over the North there are at- tempts to separate the publie schools cn a basis of race, This attempt has gained headway under she pretense of furnishing more positions for colored teachers It should be carefull warehed by all lovers of true democ- racy, and fought with all the zeal of those who love fair play.—Christian Recorder. 4 ‘Tennessee “appears to be running 1 close race with Georgia to see which will chronicle the greatest number of Iynchiags during the year 191%. Lynching is not_an unknown nor un- practiced diversion for the cracker State. Bur Tennessee has hereiofore been free from the stain.—The Bee. AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE | ADVOCATE. WILL BRING RESULTS Wo ‘Ten and twenty year combi- nation distribution certificate of membership as devised by the American Workmen Fraternal Inmrance Company, of Wash- ington, D. C., one of the moi Hberal, strongest and relive fraternal instifu‘ions in the field. For further particulars General Agent for West Va | Office: Room 2, K. of & Blak. Charleston, W. Va. 100 AGENTS WANTED, . = > 1 ¢ Bluefield Colored Institute \ school in a healthful lo-cality, with the best of school com- forts and conveniences at the lowest possible cost. Regular Normal and Academic Courses, vocal and instrumen- tal music, sewing, cooking, aundering and dressmaking. Libra- ries and laboratories well equipped for the purposes for which they were planned. Pre tia A Training Department with a Model School in which grad- hates who are to become applicants for certificatés get actual experience in teaching, Located at Bluefield, W. Va., on the main Jine of the Norfolk & Western Railway and easy of access from the Virginian Ro oP. SIMS, Principal ‘THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1012.