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THE ADVOCATE. WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM' ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME XII. Forging to the Front Is the New Fraternal Society Founded by Late Head of the True Reformers—Nurses Hold Annual Meeting. Immense Crowds Greet Roosevelt Leader of Progressive Party "Invadee" Iowa and Farmers Drive From Miles Around to Hear Him Exound Principles. Richmond, Va., Aug. 31.—Despite these hot August days, things are not "slow" in Richmond. There are hundreds of stay-at-home here and they are getting all the enjoyment that can be possibly gotten at a time when the mercurial column is flirting with the century mark. The new Fraternal Organization the Supreme Fountain of the National Ideal Benefit Society, Inc., is rapidly forging its way to the front ranks, judging from the work being done in Richmond. Tuesday night last, fifteen new lodges with a membership of more than five hundred, were instituted in the new auditorium of the Richmond Beneficial Hall. A. W. Holmes, the Supreme Master, conducted the services. He was assisted by S. W. Johnson, the Supreme Secretary and other members of the official corps. Mr. A. W. Holmes is a hustler and is considered one of the greatest society organizers among his people, having the confidence of the people, being a man of sterling integrity; the organization is making great progress. And not only is this progress confined to Richmond and to Virginia, but to several other states where the society has begun operation. Possibly, to Supreme 'Master Holmes' popularity and his ability as an organizer, is the phenomenal success of the new organization due. The Fifth Annual Convention of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, was in session here Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week. There were between forty and fifty nurses in attendance, coming from different sections of the country. Miss Mary F. Clarke, President of the Association, presided over the deliberations of the body. There were many excellent papers read during the session, among which were "General Nursing," Miss Gussie V. Williams, Superintendent of Richmond Hospital; "Homes for Nurses," Mrs. W. A. Frazier, Washington, D. C. "Mental Nursing," Mrs. Ada Franklin, Petersburg, Va. "Special Nursing," Miss Clara Rollins, Washington, D. C. "Chronic Nursing," Miss Bessie Hunter. "Nursing in America as a Profession," Miss E. Miller, of Philadelphia, and many other papers, the readers of which were: Mrs M. E. Baltimore, Harrisburg, Pa.; Miss M. A. Sandusky, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. Ida B. Eason, Virginia; Dr. W. H. Hughes, Richmond, "The Relationship of the Nurse to the Physician." "The Mistakes of the Past and the Outlook for the Future," a round table talk was one of the most interesting features of the convention. The address of welcome was made by Prof. D. Webster Davis; the response was by Miss Florence Fordham, of Orangeburg, S. C. The officers elected were: President, Miss Mary F. Clarke, Richmond, Va.; first vice-president, Miss M. Davis; second vice president, Miss E. C. Christie, Chester, Pa.; recording secretary, Miss Florella Porter, Orangeburg, S. C.; corresponding secretary, Miss C. S. Morgan; treasurer, Miss M. R. Tucker. The installation address was made by Dr. H. L. Harris. There was a social side to the convention Tuesday evening; the alumnae and Ladies Auxiliary tendered the delegates a reception. Thursday evening the Richmond Medical Society tendered the body a reception and dance. The next meeting of the association will be at Norfolk, Va. Mr. George St. Julien Stephens has issued invitations to the marriage of his sister, Miss Julia Incene Stephens to the Rev. William Gordon Thurston, of Cleveland, Ohio, which will take place Thursday morning September 10th at ten o'clock. Miss Stephens is one of the most popular of Richmond's school teachers, and is active in the work of the church. Mrs. Indiana Jackson, mother of Mrs. Mary Holt Dawson, assistant cashier of St. Luke's Penny Savings Bank, died last Tuesday morning. Beside Mrs. Dawson, she is survived by one son, Mr. George W. Jackson, a clerk in the government service at Washington. THE ADVOCATE. Negro Population Numbers 127,398 Revised Statement of Census Bureau Shows Population of the National Capitol is One-Third Colored. Washington, D. C., Sept. 3.—There were 9,827,763 Negroes in continental United States in 1910, according to a preliminary statement issued by Director Durand of the burgau of the census yesterday. The statistics, which were prepared under the direction of William C. Hunt, chief statistician for population, are subject to revision. Of the total number of blacks 20.9 per cent. or 2,050,686, were reported as mulatto, that is, according to the census definition, all persons, not full-blooded blacks, having some proportion or perceptible trace of African blood in them. In the District of Columbia the statement shows that there were 94,446 blacks and 32,952 mulattoes in 1910, as against 75,572 blacks and 19,836 mulattoes in 1890. The growth of the number of mulattoes does not imply an increasing intermixture between whites and blacks, since children born of marriages between blacks and mulattoes would be mulattoes, according to the census definition. It will be seen that Washington has 127,398 Negroes, the Negro population forming more than one-third of the total population. The per cent. increase of mulattoes over the number in 1900 is about equal to the per cent. increase that is shown by the "blacks" for the same period. T. R. SPURNS OFFER Of Missouri Republicans To Support Him in Return for Indorsement. Keokuk, Iowa, Sept. 4.—An offer of support from Republicans of Missouri was rejected yesterday by Colonel Roosevelt, it was learned today, on the terms under which it was tendered. Colonel Roosevelt received the offer when he reached St. Louis, and was led to believe that if he accepted it some of the most influential members of the Republican organization would be behind him in his fight for the Presidency. His refusal was made public when he was addressing the State Progressive Convention, although the delegates were not in position to know the full significance of his words. The terms of the offer were that of Colonel Roosevelt would induce the Missouri Progressives to refrain from putting a full state ticket in the field and would indorse the Republican candidates the support from-Republican sources would be given. "I received letters from certain prominent Republicans of Missouri," said Colonel Roosevelt today, "in which they said that they would support me if we would not put a state Progressive ticket in the field. I gave my answer to them in my address to the Progressive convention." In his speech Colonel Roosevelt advised that complete tickets should be put in the field, except in states in which either of the old party organizations could be taken into the new. The Colonel would give no opinion as to the position of Governor Hadley in this event. It is known, however, that he does not regard the Republican ticket and platform in Missouri as in accord with the ideas of the Progressive party, and that he was actuated by this belief in refusing a compromise. Of Progressive Forces in California Was Sweeping—80 Out of 100 Legislative Nominees Favor Roosevelt and Johnson. San Francisco, Stpt. 4.—The Progressives won a sweeping victory in yesterday's state primary election. Of the 100 nominees for the state legislature, more than eighty are pledged to vote for Roosevelt electors in the state convention to be held in three weeks. This means that the Republican electoral ticket in California will be made up of men who in the electoral college will cast California's thirteen electoral votes for Theodore Roosevelt for president and Hiram Johnson for vice president. In the congressional fight the Progressives have won five districts. Two others are still in doubt with chances of a Republican success when the final returns are in. Miss Minnie Bell, of Athens, O., is the guest of relatives in the city. I suppose you know the force that is whence the *Progressive Ousty* It is a force of discontent with the regular parting of the United States. Thus the feeling that may have gone into flanders always and comes with often enough, and that they prepare to find an Officer Good for themselves! Woodrow Wilson INTERESTS WILSON Millionaire Negro Dead R. R. CHURCH, SR., WEALTHIEST NEGRO OF SOUTH, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS. Born a Slave By Exceptional Frugality and Business Foresight, Church, Whose Life Reads Like a Page of Fiction Became Power in Memphis. Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 2.—Robert R. Church, Sr., one of the wealthiest citizens in Memphis and considered the wealthiest Negro in the South, died Thursday, August 29, at his late residence, 384 Lauderdale street. Funeral services were held Sunday from the late residence, Father E. T. Demby officiating. The palbearers were Dr. E. W. Irving, Dr. A. L. Thompson, Dr. W. I. Yerby, the Revs. T. O. Fuller and J. C. Martin, Hon. J. T. Settle, Cash Mosby, J. W. Sanford and C. R. Bowles. The remains were interred in Elmwood Cemetery. The deceased, who was 74 years old, had been ill eighteen months He retired from business last October and was succeeded by Robert R. Church, Jr. The Memphis Commercial Appeal gives the following account of Mr. Church's career: "The singular circumstances of a Negro, born a slave, rising from cabin boy on a Mississippi river steamboat to the mastery of a fortune estimated at a million dollars made him a conspicuous character, and the news of his death was received all over the city with expressions of interest and surprise. "Church's life reads like a page torn from fiction. He came to Memphis years ago. Thrift and industry uncommonly marked, coupled with a keen insight and keen business ability, made him quickly recognized as a man of uncommon business ability. His word was as good as his bond. "He came to Memphis from Holly Springs, Miss. For a while he worked around the livery stables here and later he went into the saloon business. Here he got his start. His savings were gradually invested in real estate. One purchase followed another. He saw with a prophetic eye a great city, and he knew that some day his property would be valuable. He rarely if ever sold. Conservative estimates are that he left between 200 and 300 houses in various parts of Memphis. The bulk of them are in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth wards. Monthly Income of $6,000. "According to one in authority, his monthly income from his rentals amounted to $6,000 alone. He owned a subdivision of 135 acres on the Raleigh car line east of Memphis and was founder and first president of the Solvent Savings Bank and Trust Company, the first Negro financial institution of the city, Church's Park on Beale avenue is also his property. "Though no unusual dees of char- ily or munificence are credited to him, yet it is known that he was a charitable man. He lived simply, though he could have easily outshone many a man in the ostentatious display of luxury. He went about his work quietly and kept a poise that marked him as a man of extraordinary common sense. The late John Oventon, John Gaston and the late Col. Joslan Patterson were his friends. Sid M. Neely was his closest adviser. The deceased is survived by a widow, Mrs. Annie Church, two sons—Thomas A. Church, who holds a clerkship with the New York City government, and Robert R. Church, Jr., who is president of the Solvent Savings Bank and Trust Company of this city; Miss Arnette and Mrs. Mary Church-Terrell, of Washington, D. C. T. R. TO TELL HIS STORY Before Senate Campaign Fund Probers October 2 or 3. Washington, Sept. 4.—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt is expected to appear October 2 or 3 before the special Senate Committee investigating campaign contributions, to testify regarding the allegations of John D. Archbold and Senator Penrose that the Standard Oil Company gave $100,000 to the Republican National Committee of 1904 with his approval. Chairman Clapp has been informed unofficially that the Colonel's speaking dates will bring him East about that time. Upon his return today from Vermont, where he spoke for the Progressive ticket, Chairman Clapp began organizing the committee's inquiry in the pre-convention campaigns of this year provided by the Penrose resolution as it passed the Senate. Letters were sent to Speaker Champ Clark and Representative Oscar W. Underwood, both candidates at the Baltimore convention; Chairman McCombs, of the Democratic National Committee, who was the manager of Governor Wilson's campaign; Representative William B. McKinley, Chairman of the National Taft Bureau; Senator Joseph M. Dixon, Chairman of the National Roosevelt Executive Committee, and others, asking them to testify before the committee. Through these men and others the committee expects to bring out the expenditures made for the various candidates before the Chicago and Baltimore conventions. Oregon Seriator Announces He Will Support Roosevelt. Washington, Sept. 4.—Senator Jonathan Bourne, of Oregon, in a formal statement today announced he would support Colonel Roosevelt' candidacy for President. "The Republicans of Oregon, as well as of every other presidential primary states except Wisconsin, selected him as their choice for President this year," said Mr. Bourne. "These presidential primary returns clearly indicate that Colonel Roosevelt is the choice of the great majority of the Republican party, and certainly was of Oregon; hence I, being the originator of the presidential preference law, shall support Colonel Roosevelt for the Presidency in the November election. Cummins for T. R. IOWA SENATOR ANNOUNCES HIS DETERMINATION TO SUPP PORT BULL MOOSE. Taft's Nomination He Says Was Procured by Fraudulent Methods, the Will of the Large Majority Being Defeated by the Power of a Bad System. Des Molines, Ia., Sept. 3.—Senator A. B. Cummins, lifelong Progressive and candidate for the Presidency at the Republican national convention in Chicago, issued a statement today in which he opposed President Taft, said he would vote for Roosevelt, but went on record as opposed to the nomination of a third party state ticket in Iowa at the State convention here tomorrow, which Roosevelt will address. Cummins said he would vote for Roosevelt for President, but added: "But it must be understood that I will do so, protesting against the organization of a new party and dissenting from some of the doctrines announced in his platform." Gives His Reasons. Cummins, in his statement, said in part: "The renomination of Mr. Taft was opposed by an overwhelming majority of the Republicans throughout the country simply because in his administration of the office of President it had not done and said the things which the great body of the people believed he should have done and said. A meager minority succeeded in renominating him, and it is vital to inquire how it was accomplished." Cummins then related the methods by which Taft had been renominated, citing Taft's control of the national committee, the seating of Taft delegates from Washington, California, Arizona and Texas, "who had no shadow of title to seats," and the "false, vicious basis of representation" in the Southern States. Majority is Defeated. "And thus the will of the tremendous majority was defeated by the power of a bad system and the mechanicians of a committee," he continued. "I take no pleasure in reciting these things, for I would like to support a Republican candidate for President. There is but one way however, to make sure the system of the Chicago convention will be abolished and its events never repeated, and that is to make it plain that the candidate who is the product of the system and the beneficiary of the methods cannot reach the office to which he aspires. "Therefore, I cannot support Mr Taft. In so saying I am the more a Republican, for it is clear to me that the existence of the party depends upon a quick and emphatic condemnation of the wrong I have mentioned." WEST VIRGINIA SEMINARY AND COLLEGE TO OPEN OCT. 1. The Seminary is to open Tuesday, October 1, 1912. Fourteen rooms will be finished as to plastering by the time you are permitted to read this article. The carpenters' work will follow right along. These 14 rooms will be fully finished and ready for occupancy by October 1. Let every society, every church and every individual or group of individuals who intend to pay for finishing a room send in their money to the Merchants' and Miners' Bank of Oak Hill, W. Va., at once. Only a few have sent in any money to pay for their rooms. Please respond at once. If you can't send all send what you can—$5.00, $10.00 or $15.00 at a time. It is in this way that we hope to get the money to pay for this work. The noble women of the Women's District Convention of Flat Top Association sent us $100.00 to finish two rooms. Many thanks to my friends and the friends of education all over the state for the loyal support which they gave us this year. We were able to report $1,075 raised directly by our personal solicitations and other efforts. We beg that you will continue loyal to the great cause of Christian Education. To Support Progressive Party Administrators Distinct Shock to Administration Leaders in Washington. Washington, Sept. 3.—Two Republican United States Senator "flew the coop" today and lined up for Colonel Roosevelt, thus administering a distinct shock to the Administration leaders who had hoped that both would support the President. The recalcitrants are Senator Albert R. Cummins, of Iowa, and Senator Jonathan Bourne, of Oregon. Senator Cummins's announcement in Des Moines today that he has reached the conclusion that President Taft was not honestly nominated at Chicago, and that he intends to support Roosevelt, undoubtedly insures a large Roosevelt vote in Iowa, and in the opinion of well-informed politicians contributes very materially to the probability of that Gibraltar of Republicanism going Democratic this year. Senator Bourne has not made a public declaration as yet, but is expected to do so within a few days. As the father of the presidential primary plan Senator Bourne will take the position that the people have expressed their preference for Roosevelt in the presidential primaries this year, wherever such primaries were held, aid that it is the duty of every advocate of presidential primaries to abide by this verdict. The accession of Cummins and Bourne increases the number of United States Senators who are supporting Roosevelt to six, the others being Bristow, of Kansas; Clapp, of Minnesota; Polindexter, of Washington, and Dixon, of Montana. In addition there are several other United States Senators, notably La Follett; Nelson, Borah and Gronna, who, while not supporting Roosevelt as yet, are declining to help Mr. Taft. THE FORCES RANGED AGAINST ROOSEVELT. Col. Roosevelt gathers all the spears to his own breast, like Arnold von Winkerlried at the battle of Sempach. Nobody in this campaign is fighting anybody but Roosevelt. Taft forces and Wilson forces are making absolutely common cause against him. The Taft men say nothing against Wilson or the Democratic cause, and Wilson and his followers scarcely mention Taft. They know that he is a "dead issue." Both devote all their efforts to attacking Roosevelt and the Progressive cause. They constitute in reality only one party—the Taft-Wilson party, the party of the bosses. It is the same way with the Socialists. All that is good in Socialism can be obtained much more promptly and effectively through the Progressive movement than it could be through Socialism, because the American people have a degree of confidence in a Progressive movement of their own that they could not possibly have in an imported system like Socialism. Socialism has some excellent ideas, but the organized movement is international and anti-patriotic. It could not be otherwise. But the American people are intensely patriotic. When they want social reforms, they will get them through a party movement of their own, under the stars and stripes. The process of centering all attack on the Progressive leader is good for the cause. It gets the eggs of the reactionaries all into one basket, where they can be smashed easily. It proves what the Progressives assert, that the combinations and the bosses have but one interest, and that is to prevent the people from getting hold of the government. It affords the people a concentrated view of the influences that are ranged against them. A HIGH INDORSEMENT The American Monthly Review of Reviews, the greatest monthly publication of its class in the world, and a high authority on all questions, pays the Progressive party the following compliment: The great mark of the Progressive convention at Chicago was its sincerity. Its positions were clear and explicit. Its appeal to the country is without ambiguity. First of all, it stands for the reform of American politics. The suering criticism of the enemies of the Progressive movement would have the country think that these men and women were either sentimental fools or else prating hypocrites, who were promising to usher in the millennium as the result of a single campaign. Yet every newspaper man who watched the proceedings of the Progressive convention, even though sent by his employers to scoff, was impelled by his own qualities of intelligence and honesty to express admiration. The WHO RANKED HIGH IN MUSICAL CIRCLES OF ENGLAND AND AMERICA IS DEAD. Coleridge-Taylor Negro Composer, Famous in This Country Through the Hiwatina Trilogy and Other Meritorious Choral Compositions. London, Sept. 1.—9 Coleridge-Taylor, the Neo- & Hist music composer, died today. Samuel Cole Taylor, the most important Dept. ro composers, and one of the known of modern composers, was born in London, August 15, 1875. He was the son of a doctor of medicine, a native of Sierra Leone, and an English mother. He studied the violin with J. Beckwith of Croydon, and joined the choir of St. George's, Croydon, at the age of ten, as an alto singer. In 1890 he entered the Royal College of Music as a student of the violin, studied composition with Sir Villiers Stanford, and gained a composition scholarship in 1893. From that time his name has been prominently before the public, at first through the performance of early chamber compositions at the Royal College Student's concerts, such as a monet and a symphony, the latter given in St. James' Hall in 1896 under Stanford's direction. A quintet for clarinet and strings in F sharp minor, played at the Royal College in 1895, was later performed in Berlin by the Joachim Quartet. A string quartet in D minor dates from 1896. It was in 1898 that the first part of his Hiawatha trilogy, "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast," was produced at the Royal College. His fame in America rests mostly on this choral work. The second part, "The Death of Minneaha," was brought out at the North Staffordshire Festival in the Autumn of 1899, and the third, "Hiawatha's Departure," by the Royal Choral Society, at the Albert Hall on March 22, 1900. In the following May the overture to the whole was heard for the first time. The work, especially the first part, made a great and lasting success such as has not been rivaled by any other composition from Coleridge-Taylor's pen. As a master of course he received many festival commissions after it, including "The Blind Girl of Castel-Culille," for Leeds in 1901; "Meg Blane," Sheffield, 1902, and "Kubla Khan," Handel Society, 1906. He wrote incidental music for many of the plays which Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree produced at His Majesty's Theatre. This included accompaniments to the dramas, "Herod," "Ulysses," "Nero," and "Faust," al by Stephen Phillips. In 1904 he become conductor of the Lodon Handel Society. He visited this country two seasons ago to conduct one of his works at the Litchfield County Festival. This Summer he wrote two pieces especially for this festival, one of them a violin concerto, which was performed for the first time there in June by Mme. Maud Powell. He has written a quartet of music for the violin and piano, several songs and one symphony. FORMER GOVERNOR TAYLOR Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 3. It was announced today that W. S. Taylor, former Republican Governor of Kentucky, who has been a resident of Indianapolis for several years, had decided to give his support to Theodore Roosevelt in the coming campaign. Taylor came here as a fugitive following the assassination of Governor Goebel. convention was orderly and businesslike. It was made up of men and women of high character, great experience and fine intelligence. The membership of this convention was representative of the most valuable elements in American society. The speaking was of a high order, and it was directed squarely at existing political and social conditions. Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, as presiding officer, made a speech of remarkable eloquence and power, in which he analyzed our political and business conditions and demanded a reform in our affairs that would give us a real government of public opinion, delivered from the control of elements and forces that he characterized as the "invisible government." CORRESPONDENCE LEWISBURG. Silas Wright was visiting his parents at Poverty, Va., last week. Miss Lydia Seams was over from the White to spend Sunday with relatives. A number of young people carried a surprise party to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Pettigrew Tuesday evening and spent a delightful time. Mussamoe Mary E. Lewis, Willie A. Robinson, Fannie Hayes and Nannie Johnson attended the missionary convention at Harrisonburg and the District Conference at Winchester. Rev. J. C. Love is at M. Hope, asisting Rev. Martin in a meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woodson entertained a large crowd Friday evening in honor of Miss Fidella Freeland, Card games were engaged in with eclat, and every one declared it a most delightful party. Mrs. Mary E. Bolling and Miss Florence Bolling are on a pleasure jaunt to Clifton Forge. Staunton and other points. Mrs. Susie Love is somewhat improved. Mrs. Mattie Meadows was found dead by her husband on the 22nd ult. This funeral was held at the Baptist Church on the 24th. The Sons and Daughters of Enoch turned out last Sunday night for their annual sermon at the M. E. Church. An excellent discourse was delivered by Rev. B. B. Martin. Charles Hays was away with a camping party up the Greenbrier last week. Misses Edna and Lucy Bolling gave a reception in honor of John J. White, of Pittsburg, Thursday evening. Rev. L. A. Moore, of Talcott is visiting in the city this week. He preached for Rev. Love Sunday night. Sunday was Old Folks' Day at the M. R. Church, Prof. Bolling delivered the sermon at 11 a.m. John Watkins came back from Ashland Friday. Miss Lydia. Winston left for Charleston to spend a few months. The Sunday School picnic was held in Hayes' Grove on the 22nd CHARLESTON Hotel Brown Arrivals.—Mrs. Willie Dandridge Earl, Dandridge, Beckley; J. M. Dandridge, Fairview; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Robinson, Mrs. Annie Robinson, South Carbon; Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Holden; Miss Annie Wilson, Cincinnati, O.; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mays, Dorothy; Mrs. J. W. Johnson; and children garrison; Chas. Bradley, East Bank; G. W. Jennings, Clarkston, Va.; P. R. Shearin, Raleigh; Jas. Beckley Layman; Chas. Jones, St. Albans Miss Lydia Winston, Lewisburg; H. G. Mitchell, Fincastle, a.; Jas. Anderson, Widen; L. Moon, Bluefield R. Price, Raymond City; G. Anderson, Hugbeston; Mr. and Mrs. Jas Jordan, Malden; Miss Maude Robinson, Institute; Mrs. Anna Buster Boomer; J. M. Pursley, St. Albans Wm. Mickens, Plymouth; W. Walker, Ward; W. H. Waddy, Clotheir, Hazel Whitlow, London; Chas. Mc Dowell, Clotheir; Rev. J. J. Turner Mt. Carbon; J. H. Scott, Marietta Ohlo. Entertainment Well Attended— The entertainment given Monday evening at the First Baptist church by the Atheneum club was well attended. The program consisted of good singing by the choir, recitations and a brief address by Rev. B. R. Reed. Refreshments were served in the basement and a handsome sum was realized. Personals. J. E. Brown spent a few days in Cincinnati this week. C. H. James and J. C. Gilmer returned Wednesday from New York City where they were called on business. Mrs. Otho Warren and Mrs. Charles Wilson gave a picnic to a party of friends at Glenwood park, Monday. Mrs. W. J. Napier, of Hill Top, passed through the city Wednesday to visit her parents at Institute. Miss Della Brown has returned from Boston, Mass., and is in attendance upon the teachers' Institute this week. Mrs. Daisy Nelson left Friday for Chester, N. C., to spend several weeks with her parents. Julius Thomas has returned from Nowark, O. Mrs. Williams, of Crescent Road, is very ill. The Loyal Union will be entertained by Mrs. Matte Jackson Monday evening at her home on Virginia street. Mrs. S. D. Cowser entertained at lunch Sunday complimentary to Mrs. Watts, of Huntington, and Mrs. Daisy Nelson. Her other guests were Mrs. Ella Walton and Mrs. Viola Wright. Misses Viola Smith, Russia Virene, and Lillian Sellers, will be boutresses to the Atheneum club Monday evening at Mrs. Mary Rollings on Morris street. Miss Ann Adkins left Friday for her home at Coopers, after several weeks visit to her cousin, Mrs. Ollie E. Wooster, Washington Court. The Tribe of Judah meets with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whiting, upper Washington Court, Thursday evening. G. W. Connor and son, Lyman, of Raymond City, spent Monday in the city. Mrs. D. R. Wheeler and children, of Cedar Grove, were week end guests of her sister, Mrs. C. L. Burke, Capitol and Dryden streets. Mrs. E. J. Woodward has returned from a limited stay with her daughter, Mrs. Clara Banion, at Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. J. M. Johnson and daughters, of Garrison were shopping in the city Monday. Mrs. Dora Moss was hostess to the Ladies Aid Thursday evening on Morris street. Miss C. C. Meadows, of the South Side, was the guest of friends at Institute last week. Miss Alberta Hicks, has returned to the city after a very pleasant visit to her mother, Mrs. Aunie C. Hicks, at Claremont. Mrs. C. L. Jones and children, of Cedar Grove, visited her sister several days on the South Side last week. Mrs. Chas. Williams was called to Raymond City Thursday, because of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Mary Duckwyler. Miss Amelia Wilcher is visiting friends in Union, Lynchburg,' Va., and Staunton, Va. Mrs. Maggie Davis and daughter, Clementine, arrived in the city Sunday to attend the Wright-Davis nuptials. They were accompanied by Mrs. A. E. Jones, also of Columbus, O. The Priscilla Art Club gave a Miscellaneous Shower Monday evening at the home of Miss Maude Viney in honor of Miss Cornellia Davis. Miss Annie E. Simpson arrived in the city Monday from Columbus, O., where she attended summer school. Mrs. Jane Claire and Mrs. W. R. Jennison gave an afternoon tea Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Cornellia Davis at the home of Mrs. Claire, on Piedmont street. Miss Flora Webster has returned to the city after spending her vacation with her parents in Rochester, Pennsylvania. Mrs. M. Blanche Tyler returned Thursday from Baltimore, Md., where she spent her vacation. Mrs. Lucy Connor, of Raymond City, is attending the Teachers' Institute here in this week. J. F. J. Clark has returned from Chicago, Ill., where he took a summer course in the university of Chicago. Miss Jane Burke, of Huntington, attended the Wright-Davis nuptials Wednesday. Mrs. Chas. Stephenson returned Wednesday from a three week's visit to relatives in New York and Washington, D. C. Mrs. Nannie Johnson, left Monday for her home in Cambridge. Winston Railey and Mrs. Albert Gray were quietly married Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of the bride on Bradford street Rev. Ballard Brooks officiated. The Phyllis Wheatley Court has issued invitations to the first of their series of entertainments Tuesday evening at the K. of P. Hall. Fifteenth Anniversary of Promulgation of Emancipation Proclamation to Be Celebrated on Large Scale. Washington, D. C., Sept. 5. Circulars are being sent broadcast announcing a national jubilee in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, on Sept. 22, 1862. The celebration, which will be under the auspices of the National Emancipation Commemorative Society, will take place in this city, Sept. 22 to 26, 1912 inclusive. The jubilee is to consist of a series of events covering many matters of interest to the colored people. Arrangements are being perfected to have a kind of "jubilee prelude" to consist of a sermon or short talk by the pastor or by some selected speaker at the Sunday morning service. Sept. 22d, in each of the Washington churches. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the jubilee will be formally opened with a monster service of song and thanksgiving in Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. An elaborate program, arranged by Prof. John T. Layton, will be presented. It will exemplify the musical accomplishments of the American Negro from the darkest ante-bellum days down to the present. Features of the program will be the rendition of old time plantation songs by a choir of a hundred formance of works by such composers as Liszt, Wagner, Cook and Herbert. At this meeting the new President of Howard University will make his first public appearance. Dr. Newman will deliver an address. The second day of the jubilee, after registration of accredited delegates and disposition of various routine organization matters, will take the form of a general sociological congress, the first formal evening session of the celebration being held under its auspices. At this conference the main subject for discussion will be "A Permanent Congress of Colored Americans. A Racial Necessity." The principal addresses will be delivered by D. Webster Davis, of Richmond and Dr. Philander P. Claxton, U. S. Commissioner of Education. Other speakers will include James D. Carr, J. Frank Wheaton, Bishop Alexander Walters of New York, W. Justin Carter of Harrisburg; Rev. W. W. Matthews, Prof. R. R. Wright and J. H. A. Brazelton, of Oklahoma City. A part of the work of the Sociological Congress will be the perfecting of plans for the organization of a permanent congress of colored Americans to be composed of delegates elected by the colored people to meet annually in Washington. This proposition will be fully discussed by the sociological conference on Monday, Sept. 23rd. Tuesday, Sept. 24th, will be devoted to the day and evening sessions of the National Congress of delegates appointed by the Governors of the several states and the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, for the express purpose of attending this educational conference. The delegates appointed by the Governor of this State are As members of the conference on education will sit also representatives from various Universities, colleges, seminaries, church organizations, as well as fraternal and civic bodies. These delegates, though chosen for the most part by the several Governors from persons actually engaged in educational work include nevertheless lawyers, physicians, ministers, editors, business men and other public spirited, thinking men and women of the Negro race from all parts of the country. As evidence in this connection the Publicity Committee of the Society quotes the following from the letter of the Governor of one of the western States: "We have no colored people engaged in educational work in this State, but the five names I send are names of colored citizens who are helping to upbuild and maintain the civilization of this commonwealth. The people are the peers of any persons to be found in this State, and I am pleased to be able to name them as representatives to this conference." The conference is not a teacher's association for discussing the purely scientific side of educational work. It is rather an assemblage of persons representing all classes and every line of effort among the colored people who have the welfare of the whole race at heart and who believe that one of the most potent agencies for the promotion of that welfare is the proper education of all the members of the race for the duties of industrial, religious, civic and social life. With its delegates from almost every State in the union, including New Mexico, California and Oregon, the Educational Conference promises to be the first gathering, truly national in its scope, that ever sat anywhere in this country for the express sole purpose of considering ways and means of promoting the general welfare of the Negro race. The speakers at the educational congress include Kelly Miller, Roscoe Conkling Bruce and Dr. Lucy E. Moten of Washington; Mason A. Hawkins of Baltimore; E.L. Blackshear, of Texas; James B. Dudley of North Carolina; W. S. Scarborough, of Ohio and Human Page of Oklahoma. On Wednesday, Sept. 25th, will take place the day and evening sessions of the Woman's Congress, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of Washington, a speaker of international fame, will preside and women who have achieved distinction in many lines of effort among the colored people will be present and speak. The closing day will be devoted to an Interdenominational Religious Congress. Bishops, distinguished prelates and laymen from all denominations will be present and deliver addresses. The closing event of the celebration will be a reception given by the ladies of Washington in honor of the visiting delegates. From efforts being put forth this promises to be the most brilliant social event ever attempted by the colored people of this city. On Sept. 24th, in the afternoon, THE ADVOCATE a parade will take place. The District of Columbia National Guard, and many fraternal and civic organizations from Washington and nearby cities will participate in the parade. It is expected that fully 5,000 men will be in line. The World's Congress on Hygiene and Demography will meet in Washington at the same time as the National Jubilee. Reduced rates on all railroads are now being quoted for this event. Game for an Elizabethan Banquet Peacock plie, which figured at the Elizabethan banquet hold to celebrate Midsummer day, is not a delicacy likely to tempt all epicles. Still, most of us would rather eat peacock than some of the other birds consumed by our forefathers. In the thirteenth century the heron, the crane, the crow, the stork, the cormorant and the bittern were considered excellent for the table. Yet the hare and the partridge were despised as food, and neither was ever served in the houses of the wealthy.—London Chronicle. S. BER LOAN Money Loaned o Cloth 605 Kanaw S. BERMAN LOAN OFFICE they Loaned on Jewelry Clothing 605 Kanawha Street S. BERMAN LOAN OFFICE Money Loaned on Jewelry and Clothing 605 Kanawha Street When You— without additional ex shoes just as stylish materials and workm ing comfort and health in the ordinary h How can you so neg welfare as not to i without additional expense can purposes just as stylish, of equally materials and workmanship, and poor comfort and health features not in the ordinary high grade sho can you so neglect your perifare as not to investigate without additional expense can purchase shoes just as stylish, of equally good materials and workmanship, and possessing comfort and health features not found in the ordinary high grade shoe— How can you so neglect your personal welfare as not to investigate Dr.A. Reed Cushion TRADE MARK Shoe FRAFE We are the exclusive will be pleased to ex many comfort and features whenever may call—but Do It Now! BELL SH are the exclusive agents and will be pleased to explain the my comfort and health atures whenever you may call—but Do It Now! 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If a cork is too large for the bottle in which you wish to use it, lay it on its side, and with a little board or ruler roll it under all the pressure you can put on it, says an exchange. It will be elongated to fit in a very few minutes. A girl makes this distinction between white lies and fibs: She tells fibs to her churn and white lies to her beau. ERMAN OFFICE on Jewelry and thing wha Street expense can purchase h, of equally good manship, and possess- th features not found high grade shoe— neglect your personal investigate agents and explain the health you 1.3.5.CUSHION COMPRESSES UNDER HEELS, NAILS OF FEET AND TOES 2.CUSHION SUPPORTS ARCHES 4.CUSHION FILLS HOLLOW PLACES HOE CO. m Parlor TRAVELING PERSONS The Line. three New Pictures E AIRDON Table Seats. Plenty of ur Patronage Solicite ture is a First Run. Never S Charleston Before. DRY CLEANING Y WA SHOE REPAIRING St. Each Picture is a First Run. Never Shown in Charleston Before. DRY CLEANING NU WAY SHOE REPAIRING Charleston, W. Va. DO YOU PAY FOR You should have e sell for cash only and DIAMOND 215 C e Bungalo Store State Summit Colored third Session, June 17th, Two Distinct departments, which will be devoted to school course, for which loans. Also in this connection to pass the exam, professional, which is designed to other advanced student entity has been secured for finished educators in this summer School Faculty, viz. Du BOIS, Ph. D., BOO This is to be the Biggall. For particulars adorned by R. P. Sims, Bluefild, Cory, W. Va.; or M. P. Sh CROWN AND BLDG HOURS: 8:30 A. M. Dr. JAMES Dent Office: Room 1, K. of P. Bldg YOU PAY CASH FOR YOUR SHOP You should have the benefit of it if you pay cash only and give 10 per cent. off of the Diamond Shoe Store. 215 CAPITOL ST. Dalco Store Next door to The Summer School for Colored Teachers Session, June 17th, to July 26th, 1912, Inst. Distinct departments will be maintained: A. will be devoted to thorough work on the course, for which credit may be had in the course. B. in this connection thorough drill classes to pass the examinations will be maintained, which is designed for principals, high school advanced students. Some of the best been secured for this school. Three of educators in this country have accepted School Faculty, viz: KELLY MILLER, A. S., Ph. D., BOOKER WASHINGTON, L. C. is to be the Biggest and Best School Yet. P. particulars address: Byrd Prillerman, A. S., Bluefild, W. Va.; H. T. McDonal, Va.; or M. P. Shawkey, Charleston, W. Va. BROWN AND BRIDGE WORK A SPECIAL OURS: 8:30 A. M. to 1:30 P. M., 2:00 to 6:00 B. J. JAMES B. BROOK Dental Surgeon from 1, K. of P. Bldg. DO YOU PAY CASH FOR YOUR SHOES? You should have the benefit of it if you do, We sell for cash only and give 10 per cent. off on all sales. DIAMOND SHOE STORE 215 CAPITOL ST. The Bungalo Store Next door to "Colonial" 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. Shawkey, Charleston, W. Va. 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 HENRY T. M'DONALD, President. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Four more than 400 men and womel state for Colored studentsarkably healthful. Ample ADDED TO OUR PLANThighly educated, earnest thur Library catalogued accesst in the State. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICAES OF THE GRADUATING STATE BOARD OF EDUCACulty and student body. Literary Societies, Christ 400 men and women have graduated here. They for Colored students. Magnificent location. Beautiful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular educated, earnest teachers does not include asy catalogued according to the Dewey System State. GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECORDED BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdent student body. Its whole influence is toward Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Classes. Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music rated catalogue and other printed matter written. 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 living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1912. New Pictures 5c IRDOME Plenty of Room. Storage Solicited First Run. Never Shown in Boston Before. CLEANING WAY REPAIRING Phone 790 MY CASH FOR YOUR SHOES? The benefit of it if you do, give 10 per cent. off on all sales. SHOE STORE CAPITOL ST. Next door to "Colonial" Inner School for Teachers. To July 26th, 1912, Institute, W. Va. Students will be maintained: 1. The Acad- to thorough work on the branches of credit may be had in the various insti- tion thorough drill classes for perso- nations will be maintained. 2. The need for principals, high school teachers, s. Some of the best talent in the this school. Three of the most dis- country have accepted places on the : KELLY MILLER, A. M., W. E. ER WASHINGTON, LLD. Best and Best School Yet. Prepare now to press: Byrd Prillerman, Institute, W. W. Va.; H. T. McDonald, Harper's hawkey, Charleston, W. Va. BOGE WORK A SPECIALTY To 1:30 P. M., 2:00 to 6:00 P. M. S B. BROWN Al Surgeon Home Phone 429 N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. In 1867 men have graduated here. The oldest school is Magnificent location. Elevation high. Buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEHIS YEAR. The regular faculty of six teachers does not include assistants. leading to the Dewey System, is one of the TES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM-CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO ATTEN. Storer is interdenominational in its whole influence is toward Christian living Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Normal, Industrial, Music. and other printed matter write to The President, Founded in 1867 Phone 790 READ! Best Bottled in Bond Whiskey Money Can Buy. Whiskies in Wood, None Better Old 88, 10, years old, per gal.....$4.00; per quart.....$1.00; pint 50e; per 1-2 pint.....25e Mellwood, per gal.....3.50; per quart.....90; pint 50e; per 1-2 pint.....25e Silver Spring, per gal.....3.00; per quart.....75; pint 40e; per 1-2 pint.....20e Old Home, per gal.....3.00; per quart.....75; pint 40e; per 1-2 pint.....40e Sherry, per gallon,..... $2.00; per quart .....40e; per pint .....25e. Port, per gallon ..... 2.00; per quart .....40e; per pint .....25e. Blackberry, per gallon..... 2.00; per quart .....40e; per pint .....25e. Small Bottles of Beer, per doz..... .75e; Large Bottles o f Beer per doz.....$1.25 AFTERMATH OF THE RECENT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE AND BRANCHES AT CHICAGO. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1912. Best Bottle Old Moorman, per quart..... Cove Spring, per quart..... Black and Green, per quart..... Old Charter, per quart..... Sunny Brook, per quart. Whiskies in Old 88, 10 years old, per gal..... Mellwood, per gal..... Silver Spring, per gal..... Old Home, per gal. Wines, B Sherry, per gallon..... Port, per gallon..... Blackberry, per gallon..... Small Bottles of Beer, per doz. J. D. Ga 122 Lovell St. The Business Lea AFTERMATH OF THE RECENT SE BUSINESS LEAGUE AND BRAN By R. W. Thompson.) It was "the best yet!" Dr. George C. Hall, Attorney 3. Lafing Williams and Editor W. D. Neighbors were on it every minute." Emmett J. Scott, the most modest man in the entire proceedings, was most largely responsible for the successful outcome of the session. As a worker, he is a "human dynamo." Nathan Hunt, Dr. Washington's traveling secretary, did effective work behind the scenes. All roads led to the beautiful Carter Villa, where the Washington party made its home during the session. Mrs. Booker T. Washington made a fine impression upon all by her gracious manner and modest demeanor. She had a smile and a word of welcome for every one. Mrs. Washington has just been elected president of the National Association for Colored Women and has cut out a big year's work for that helpful organization. ```markdown ``` The subsidiary organizations, the Bankers, the Press, the Undertakers and the Bar Associations, report the most profitable meetings of their career. ☆ ☆ ☆ The unavoidable absence of M. M. Lewey, J. E. Bush, Dr. S. G. Elbert and Dr. R. E. Jones was deeply regretted. They will be on hand next year at Philadelphia. Dr. A. B. Jackson did not make a great deal of fuss, but he was elected transportation agent and carried off the 1913 meeting of the league. He will see to it that the alert Philadelphia are "onto their job." The selection of Philadelphia as the next place of meeting is universally approved. "Couldn't have been better," says even the chronic critic. Cary B. Lewis, the west's greatest all-round newspaper man and Chicago's most indefatigable news exploiter, was the "live wire" of the meeting. He has "made good" in his new field and deserves all the encomiums he is receiving at the hands of the ruling powers of the "Windy City." There were "some more" pretty women in town for the League. A number of weddings in high life usually follow in the wake of the League. This year the results will be multiplied as more single "millionaires" seemed to be in attendance. One of the most useful members of the executive committee is Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, surgeon-in-chief of the Lincoln Hospital at Indianapolis, Ind. he enjoys the fullest confidence of Dr. Washington and always stands for the measures that spell progress to the commercial and professional interests of the race. Dr. Furniss is a political leader in his state, and was an alternate delegate at large to the Republican national convention that nominated Taft. He is a brother to Dr. W. H. Furniss, United States Minister to Haiti. Mrs. Furniss, who always accompanies the doctor, was formerly Miss Lillian Morris, a belle of Louisville's first circles. The finest exhibit shown at the convention was that, of the Central Regalia Company, of Cincinnati, which specializes on the latest and most modern regalia and lodge supplies for the Knights of Pythias, the Old Fellow, the Court of Calanthe, Household of Rush, the Masons, Order of the Eastern Star and other leading orders. The exhibit was a beautiful one, with its sheen of gold lace, rich velvets and luminous silks, display in a most attractive fashion. The exhibit was installed by Miss Myrtle Tolliver, general manager of the company, a young lady of beauty, culture and talent, and who not only personally supervises the manufacture of every regalia that goes out of the store, but is herself the designer of many of the most elaborate specimens of lodge insignia produced by the firm. The president of the company is General Joseph L. Jones, vice Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, official head of the Court of Calanthe, and an officer in enough other orders to string out a column in this paper. He is editor of the Pythian Monitor at Cincinnati, and has just been elected vice-president of the National Negro Press Association. The demonstration of the Central's exhibit by Gen. Jones and Miss Tolliver was listened to with interest by the hundreds that crowded their corner day by day. The exhibit of the Lincoln Industrial Institute, of Ohio, was quite meritorious. * * Dr. S. E. Courtney, of Boston, was voted by the ladies to have been one of the handsomest of the delegates, and the cultured atmosphere of the Hub was radiantly reflected in his personality. Dr. Courtney is the soil of geniality. The same may be said of J. B. Beil, of Houston, Texas, of whom we hope to have something special to say in our next. 非 象 象 Thomas J. Calloway, of Washington, D. C., one of the League's most loyal members, did not overlook the interests of Fisk University, the history and needs of which he has constantly at his tongue's end. 它 秉 肃 There was a delightful spirit of harmony this year in the Press Association. The mischief-making element did not make its appearance. The "boys of the quill" are enthusiastic over the outlook. The Y. M. C. A. authorities were more than kind. The delegates had access to the headquarters at 3330 State street at all times, and Secretary Charles W. Pierce, and his charming assistant, Miss Wainfred Kennedy, made it decidedly pleasant for all. It is hoped that the coffers of the institution were made fuller, as Mr. Pierce is straining every nerve just now to keep the work going on the immense Association building at 38th and Wabash avenue. 北 东 南 The boat ride down the lake was superb. The day was ideal for such a trip and everybody was in a merry mood. 心 眼 2,000 people attended the grand reception and promade at the Seventh Regiment Armory on Friday evening. The grand march was a dazzling vision of beauty and fashion. The figures were handled in expert fashion, and an opportunity was given each participant a chance, through the artistic countermarch, to greet his friends in the long line. Dr. Booker T. Washington escorted Mrs. George C. Hall, Dr. G. C. Hall did the honors for Mrs. Washington, and in the receiving line were Register and Mrs. J. C. Napier, Mr. and Mrs. S. Laing Williams and many other brilliant social lights of the nation. The occasion will be long remembered. THE ADVOCATE. Mrs. George C. Hall received for Mrs. Booker T. Washington on Monday evening at her palatial Wabash Avenue home. The stately figure of Editor W. T. Andrews, of the Sumter (S. C.) Defender, was observable everywhere anything of interest was going on. Did everybody go to Jack Johnson's "Cafe de Champion?" Well, we rattur guess so. The champion's famous "golden smile" was constantly in evidence, and he graciously permitted the multitudes to grasp the hand that "brought home the bacon." --- Registrar F. H. Gilbert and his faithful assistant, R. C. Houston, of Fort Worth, Texas, performed their duties well, at the sacrifice of setting all of the good things of the convention's session. Nearly five hundred paid registrations were recorded and seventeen persons took out life memberships at $25 each. --- Mrs. J. C. Napier, wife of the genial Registrar of the Treasury, was the cynosure of all eyes. Not only was she pointed out as the "better half" of the race's best-known figure in the life of today, but she was delightful remembered as the daughter of Former Congressman John Mercer Langston, who made the phenomenal journey from a Virginia plantation to the halls of Congress. * * * No one rose to a "point of order." This is the League's thirteenth annual session, but the proud record is still unbroken. Aspiring for office is an unknown practice in the Business League. A few changes were made in the official staff, but they were made by the organization at the suggestion of the executive committee, and without solicitation on the part of the beneficiaries thereof. This is as it should be * * * It was a veritable family reunion—a "love-fest" for old friends. Every body from everywhere was there. * * * * The eloquent Roscoe Conkling Sammons looked in but was too busy to give the palpitating public a taste of his burning oratory. * * * * The responses to Dr. Hall's address of welcome by Prof. Harry T. Pratt, of the Baltimore Public Schools, was a gem of felicitous expression. It hit the mark precisely, and he was the recipient of hearty congratulations throughout the week. Mr. Pratt is the principal owner of the Baltimore Times, is a business man with large holdings there, and was fittingly re-elected a vice-president of the National League. * * The wonderful operations of J. Alexander Mackenzie as general engineer for the United Fruit Company, evoked open-mouthed surprise. One of his notable exploits was the building of a bridge one-seventh of a mile long, with twenty-one steel piers. He is the only Negro in the world holding a position of this kind and he indicated that he knew his "little book." Coming from Jamaica, British West Indies, Mr. Mackenzie's presence gave the meeting an international aspect. Watt Terry, a wealthy real-estate operator at Brockton, Mass., made the audience gasp when he told them how he had risen in seven years from an humble workman in a shoe factory at a small wage to the possession of a fortune estimated at $500,000, owning 222 separate pieces of property, and enjoying a monthly income of about $7,000 per month. A rigid examination by inquisitors and by the executive committee of the league, nevertheless, proved that he had the goods he claimed. Mr. Terry's meteoric career is an eye-opener to the young Negroes of today who sit in idleness, claiming they have "no chance." The manufacture of hair preparations had a big inning. Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman, a bright and energetic young woman from Washington, D. C., delivered a highly instructive address on the methods of hair growers, hairdressers and beautifiers, and roundly scored the fakirs in the business and did not spare the newspapers of the race that insulted their patrons by carrying take advertisements of bogus "anti-kink" and "black-no-more" nostrums, which were absolutely useless when they were not harmful. Mrs. Coleman made one of the genuine hits of the convention and won a host of advocates for "the woman beautiful," through the use of legitimate preparations by reputable firms. Mrs. Coleman also carried the house on Friday, when she seconded the nomination of Dr. Washington for president, speaking in behalf of the aspiring woman of the race and country. The statement of the National Negro Press Association was made so the convention by Dr. E. C. Morris, president of the National Baptist Convention, and it was a forceful address. He made mincemeat of the two or three alleged newspaper men of the race who felt themselves too exalted ROBERTS & AULTZ CHARLESTON, W. Va. to lend a helping hand to an organization that possessed so many elites' of usefulness. Editor G. L. Knox, who followed Dr. Morris, spoke to similar vein and pledged the support of the really first-class Negro journals to the splendid press association idea. The Undertakers' Association was ably represented on the platform by Mrs. Daisy M. Saffell, of Shelbyville, Ky., who showed the importance of the expert funeral director in a community and how essential it was that the race stand loyally by them. The report of the Bankers' Association indicated the existence of colored breaks in the country, distributed as follows Alabama 7, Georgia 3, South Carolina 1, North Carolina 6, Virginia 11, Tennessee 4, Texas 6, Mississippi 11, Pennsylvania 1, Florida 1, Illinois 3, Oklahoma 3, Maryland 2, Keraucky 1, Massachusetts 1, Indiana 1. The talks on banking by Dr. W. R. Pettiford, of Alabama, J. W. Francis, of Mound Bayou, Miss W. W. Hadnott, Birmingham, Ala., Rev, E. M. striggs, Palestine, Texas, and L. K. Atwood of Jackson, Miss., contained a volume of valuable information. D. N. Leathers, of Corpus Christi, Tex., traveling that long distance to be present, Major R. R. Jackson, and L. H. Ferribee, of Chicago; J. L. Thompson, of the Iowa Bystander, H. L. Sanders, of Indianapolis, Ind., Anthony Overton, of Chicago, L. Andrew Williams, of Tampa, Fla., W. A. Wallace, of Chicago, and A. J. Offord of Chicago, all delivered interesting addresses and drew out lively discussions. The Friday session was brightened by a vigorous and graceful presentation of the cause of "Woman's Rights" by Mrs. A. L. T. Waits, in the north- AT THE BURLEW EVERY NIGHT LATEST MOVING PICTURES BALCONY RESERVED FOR COLORED PEOPLE 5c. ALL SEATS 5c. 7-11 P. M. ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first 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 Phone 1705 western section of the country, laboring in conjunction with her skaters in white. A happy interpolation of a number not down upon the regular program Thursday was the presentation to Dr. Washington of a lifesize crayon por- trait of himself handsomely framed in mision, the gift of admiring friends in the State of Oklahoma. The graceful speech on the behalf of the Oklahomaans was made by Miss Myrtle Foster Todd, of Muskogee, prominently identified with the educational interests of the state. Dr. Washington received the portrait, with thanks, and said it would be bung in the most conspicuous place in his home at Tuskegee, where it would be viewed by his friends of today and be handed down to his children and his children's children. The occasion was one of the most delightful of the eventful week. Another of the big hits of the Leaguason season was the address of Mine, C. J. Walker, of Indianapolis, who controls one of the largest plants in the country for the manufacture of hair preparations. She has a striking personality and at once impresses an audience with the fact that she stands for concrete achievements, rather than brilliance of oratory. In a few years, Mine. Walker has developed a business from nohing to an carinag capacity annually over $18,000 for the current year. She is not ashamed of her humble beginnings and points with pride to her personally conducted "graduation from the cotton-field to the washtub to the cook-kitchen; and from the cook-kitchen to an independent business." Mine. Walker is not a "tight-wad" believes in living and letting others live. She gave the first $1,000 to the building fund of the magnificent home of the colored. Y. M. C. A. at Indianapolis. One of the anxious BURLEW EVI 508 Kanawha St. ★ 赤 小 delegates almost collapsed when in- formed that Mme. Walker is murred. An interesting attendant upon the convention was Mme. Anita Pauli Brown, styled by her host of admirers as "the Bronzed Tetrazzinl," and un- versally conceded to be the race's greatest coloratura soprano. She is not only a star in the artistic fir- ment, but shines with no less brilli- ance in the social world, and her receptions are the boast of the town. Mme. Brown is about to leave for a long tour of Jamaica and South America, but has been prevailed upon to fill engagements in the principal cities of the East before going abroad. Mrs. Martha Broadus Anderson, a graduate of the University of Chicago, delighted the convention Wednesday morning with a soprano cold. The Southern Female Quartet and the Sims Female Brass Band entertained the body enjoyably on Friday morning. Everybody got plenty to eat and a good place to stay, at reasonable rates, notwithstanding the cry about the so-called high cost of living. The few "spoolbinders" who went aeroplasting into the heights were soon brought to Mother Earth by the gavel of this intensely practical "Wizard of Tuskegee." No one was foolish enough to lug in anything about the elephant, the bull moose or donkey. Not a political note was sounded anywhere. Rev. A. J. Carey, the portly pastor of the Institutional Church, made an admirable host. He was in thorough control of the intricate situation at every turn and left nothing undone to secure the comfort of his guests. His invocation at the opening session was a masterpiece. It is said that more than one delegate mistook Dr. Carey for Col. Theodore Roosevelt, whom he grautly resembles in face and figure. The Bankers' Association held forth in great shape Friday morning, under the leadership of President W. R. Pettiford, of Alabama. The race is growing "cheatly," now that it has found out that it has so much money. J. H. Washington, brother of the "Wizard," director of industries of EVERY NIGHT PICTURES LORED PEOPLE 5c. FOR MONEY? WING FOR YOU? where you get no interest, keeping it for Money. away, where it will be working day and interest—Your Money is Working give us an opportunity 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 Published every Thursday by The Advocate Printing and Publishing Co., Inc. J. C. GILMER, Editor. G. L. CUZZENS, Business Manager. Entered as second class matter a 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. $1.50 By mail, six months. $1.00 By Mall, three months. .50 "WB STAND AT ARMAGEDDON AND WE BATTLE FOR THE LORD." PROGRESSIV-REPUBLICAN TICKET For President, Theodore Roosevelt, of New York For Vice President. Hiram Johnson, of California. STATE TICKET. For Governor, Dr. H. H. Hatfield. For Secretary of State, Stuart F. Reed. For Supt. of Free Schools, M. P. Shawley. For Commissioner of Agriculture Howard E. Williams. For Attorney General, A. A. Lilly. For State Treasurer, E. L. Long. For Congressman-at-Large, Howard Sutherland. For Judges of Supreme Court, George Poffenbarger, Chas. W. Lynch. CONGRESSIONAL TICKET For Congress, Third District, Samuel B. Avis. SENATORIAL TICKET. For State Senate, 8th District, E. T. England. JUDICIAL TICKET. For Judge of Circuit Court, 10th District, S. C. Burdette. For Sheriff, Bonner H. Hill. For Prosecuting Attorney, Thos. C. Townsend. For County Commissioner, Dr. M. P. Malcolm. For Assessor, Henry A. Walker. For House of Delegates, John Bannister, G. C. Reynolds, Adolph E. Scherr, A. C. Vandine, W. W. Wertz. For Justice of the Peace. C. W. Dering. Marion Gillchrist. G. D. Acree, Hansford F. Jenkins MITCHELL, THE PROPHET Upon no other ground than that the wish was father of the thought can any one acquainted with political conditions in this state base Mr. Chas, E. Mitchell's prediction in Sunday's New York Times to that paper's telegram of inquiry as to the attitude of the colored people toward Col Roosevelt. Mr. Mitchell's telegram to the Times reads: "The action of Col. Roosevelt in not allowing the Southern colored delegates to participate in the Bull Moose convention has not so far materially injured his interests in this section. Unless there is some concerted action made by the colored voters in the States where they have the right of franchise and a strenuous campaign started to resent such action, the sentiment for Roosevelt will not be affected. "We are aware that there is a feeling, and undoubtedly a just one, that the Republican party has not done all that it should have done in securing justice for the colored man, yet, we are fully convinced that it is to the continued ascendancy of that party that we must look for the complete emancipation of the colored people in this country. The colored voters will have to be made fully aware of the danger that surrounds the few rights that they enjoy at present, and it behooves them to be watchful lest at some unguarded moment, on the eve of a great political conflict between our friends and newly made acquaintances and our enemies, we, by an impolitic or inexpedient move, imperil the success of our only political friends. "That the Progressive movement is strong in this section cannot be doubted, but when the colored vote is counted there is no doubt that it will be found to be as loyal to the Republican party as it has always proved itself." And so the colored vote when counted will be found to be as loyal to the Republican party as it has always proved itself. The Advocate will give Mr. Mitchell any amount of space he may require to state his reasons for uttering such a prophecy, although it is of the belief that Mr. Mitchell is expressing a hope rather than a conviction. How could it be otherwise? Since the Progressive National Convention met in Chicago this new Daniel has spent something like a week in the State and all of that time in Kanawha county, a Bull Moose hot-bed. It may be that he cast his eagle eye over the field or by some occult method acquired information from sources not accessible to the ordinary mortal, but the chances are largely that he was simply "talking through his hat." NIP IT IN THE RUD In our news columns announcement is made of the celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the promulgation of the Emancipation Proclamation by the National Emancipation Commemorative Society at Washington on the 22nd inst. Among other things the society proposes to make itself permanent and to hold annual meetings in the future. Unless the society has objects in view other than those set forth in its announcement. The Advocate is of the opinion that it had as well disband after having carried out its primary purpose—the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of freedom—for the simple reason that it does not propose to do thereafter anything that is not now being attempted and, in some cases, done by older organizations. Every one of the fields its announcement leads one to think it proposes to enter is already occupied. For education there are the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools and the Negro National Educational Congress. There are three national organizations for economic advancement; six associations for professional advancement; two national associations for political advancement; two in the interest of women; two for the general advancement of the race and one for improving social conditions. All these claim to be national in scope and most of them are doing actual, constructive work. This being the situation, would it not be the better part of wisdom not to multiply organizations but rather to join and help push forward those already in being? Of course, another society means more offices to fill, increased opportunities to be named president, vice president and what not, but these considerations are of minor importance. There are already too many such officers of societies great in name only. WEIGHTED AND FOUND WANTING With such authorities as Senator Gore, of Oklahoma, Harper's Weekly and The Cincinnati Enquirer viewing with alarm the growth of Progressive sentiment and warning their party against over-confidence, it would seem that the ostrich-like leaders of the Republican party would take their heads out of the sand and stop trying to laugh the Bull Moose case out of Court. An analysis of the vote in Vermont shows that out party is going to be a potent factor in the November election and that any one who thinks to the contrary has another thought coming. When a month-old party can go into such a rock-ribbed Republican State as Vermont and accomplish such results as did the Progressives, that party is not the joke that the Republicans think, or pretend to think, it is. The Chicago convention, the Vermont vote, and the reception of Col. Roosevelt in Massachusetts and Connecticut, in Missouri and the Dakotas and, in fact, wherever he has spoken, is significant of his popularity among the masses of voters, as the Enquirer frankly confesses, and greatly encourages those who "stand at Armageddon to fight more valiantly DEFEAT in their "battle for the Lord." Let no Republican jump at the conclusion from what is here said that any Progressive resents their taunts and sneers. They know too well that derision is the offensive weapon of the weak and the overconfident and would merely warn them to flee from the wrath to come. "Mene, mene, tekel, upharsin" is written upon the wall for the Gone Old Party, but drunk with power, they praise "the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone" and are forgetful of the rights of man. For this their kingdom shall be divided. FOR PRINCIPLE, NOT FOR PRICE It might be well to state here and now for the benefit of those of the race who are waiting for the highest bid to decide under what banner they will cast their lots in the battle of ballots in November, that they had as well eliminate from their calculations, from among their list of prospective bidders the Progressive party, for there is "nothing doing." The Progressive party welcomes volunteers of every race, of every color, of every creed, but it resolutely turns its back upon mercernaries, knowing that their services are purchasable, their allegiance is not fixed, and to political principles they are total strangers. Relying upon the righteousness of their cause and confident of the justness of their platform, the Progressives have buckled on their armor, entered the lists and challenged the champions of the vested interests. They expect to win, as is natural, but if they should lose, the sting of defeat will be tempered by the knowledge that they quitted themselves like men who fought for a principle and not for a price. A NEW AMUSEMENT Since the problem "How Old is Ann?" and the query "Who Struck Billy Patterson?" have been worn threadbare, The Advocate proposes "How many tons of papyrus would Xenophon have used in writing his history of the retreat of the Ten Thousand, had he been as exact in the description of what he saw, heard and did as is Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., in his 'write-ups' of his journeys." Help in the solution of this problem will be found by comparing the Anabasis with accounts in The Richmond Planet of a recent trip made by its editor. STRONG AND CRUDE If the National Negro Business League would require an affidavit from a certified accountant to accompany each paper read or statement made at its meetings by those who tell about their own business enterprises, it would prevent these narrators from being mentally consigned to the Ananias club by those who hear them. Some of them are such crude liars. The "cotton kings," "cabbage kings," "potato kings" potentates and powers, having told the Negro Business League how they did it, will now return home and add a few more ciphers to their income against the convening of the next session. A gentleman of color, laboring under the delusion that he was worth $100,000 was recently committed to the insane asylum from this city. They are more considerate in Chicago. Prophylactic. Knicker—"What flowers will you raise?" Sububs—"Something that is deeply to chickens." IHE ADVOCATE THE BLIND. FEAT. Porter in New Orleans Times-Democrat. Business League (Continued from Page Three.) Tuskegee Institute, brought forward an immense watermelon, rich, red and luscious, weighing seventy-two pounds — as much as fair-sized boy. The melon was of tremendous bulk, being 27 inches long and 43, inches around the largest part. It was raised on the farm at Tuskegee Institute by Mr. Washington and was the largest of an unusually large crop of melons this season. ```markdown ``` Charles Stewart, the Associated Press man; was on hand, as usual. R. S. Abbott, of the Defender; Cary B. Lewis, of the Indianapolis Freeman; W. D. Neighbors and A. N Fields, of the Chronicle; S. B. Turner of the Illinois Idea; M. T. Bailey and Miss Josephine Polk, of the Richmond Reformer; W. A. Aery, of the Hampton Student., and Julius F. Taylor, of the Broad-Axe, were at their posts constantly, and covered the local field with a praiseworthy thoroughness. The League may look for banner reports this year, as the efforts of those named will be supplemented by the personal service of the many newspaper men from all parts of the country. ```markdown ``` Dr. R. E. Park, one of the nation's greatest scholars and writers, was there all smiles. Divested of his Edward VII. beard, he was at first unrecognizable, but upon closer inspection it was the unanimous verdict that his superb intellectuality shines forth with more freedom in his present guise and that his clean-shaven countenance is an improvement. Some say Dr. Park bears a striking resemblance to Charks D. Hilles, chairman of the Republican National Committee. 承 承 The reception accorded Mr. Jullus Rosenwald was one that any king might have envied. The vast Institutional Church was a sea of waving American flags as he entered for his speech, and the ovation was repeated with an emphaesis at the close and as he left the building. The episode was the spontaneous expression of the gratitude of a people toward a man who has rendered unselfish service to them and to all humanity. This is the way benefactors of Mr. Rosenwald's caliber should be honored, when they do big things for the race and nation. * * * J. G. Groves, of Kansas, the "Potato King," came in unannounced, but soon got into the swim. He was busy all session trying to buy up all of the available potato land owned by the delegates from Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas and other productive states. Mr. Groves has become rich by doing with all his might the thing he knows best to do. He allows others to run everything else while he just raises—potatoes. * * * The street fair and carnival, promoted by Banker Jesse Binga, by no means rivaled the Business League's Convention. It was simply a side show, serving as an "extra added attraction" to the big show in the main tent at 3825 Dearborn street. The daily papers sent special reporters and treated the convention in gilt-edged style, giving it strong editorial endorsement as well as generous news stories. --- L. W. McIntyre, of Louisiana, was the wit of the week, and contributed many helpful remarks on "How to Make Farming Pay," as did also Mr. Nelson, of Arkansas; W. P. Crump, of Arizona; J. D. Rouse, of Oklahoma; Gid Hooper, of Texas, and W. V. Smith, of Kansas. They were a unit in declaring that the high cost of liv- ing can be reduced only by a general "back-to-the-farm" movement on the part of the young, colored men of the South, who are now making the mistake of congregating in the cities. Said they: "There is a good living on the soil for every man who really wants to work." Dr. Washington again made "the speech of his life." His reception was never more cordial; he was never in better voice, nor in a more untidious humor; and he has at no time, since his famous Atlanta address in 1895, spoken to better advantage. The speech has been printed in pamphlet form and should be read and discussed at all of the literary societies and improvement clubs among our people this fall. The address is not one for a day; it embodies truths that are eternal. * * * George L. Knox, proprietor of the Indianapolis Freeman, the race's only illustrated journal, which his statuesque form, clad in neatly-tailored garments at all times, with his snow-white hair, was the "Wizard's" right-hand man on the floor. He was heard from early, often and always with interest, drawing out the salient facts from speakers who were diffident about "tooting their horns." Mr. Knox is entitled to be heard, for he has "done things worth while," and under the most untoward circumstances. He has discovered that in hard, steady and intelligent service lies the secret of power and promotion. He is a true leader of his race. W. J. Scott, of North and South Carolina, engaged, in the heavy moving business, was the biggest man in the convention, weighing fully 350 pounds. He looked the part for which he has been cast by fate and business. Dr. Washington said Mr. Scott looked more like President Taft than any man in Chicago. * * * Register J. C. Napier, announcing the report of the committee on place of next meeting, painted some luminous pictures symbolizing the executive committee as a coy maiden, with the various cities competing for the next convention as suitors for the maiden's hand. After listening sympathetically to all, she (the committee) finally accepted what seemed to be the best offer, as wise maidens do, however shy they may seem. Philadelphia won out by a nose, but the convention broke all precedents by promising the meeting of 1914 to that persistent and wealthy woor, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Dr. R. H. Boyd inspired his hearers by a recital of the great work that is being done in the printing and publishing business at the National Baptist Publishing House at Nashville, Tenn. The business is worth. $178,000 and employs steadily 175 colored men and women, and an early enlargement is in contemplation. Dr. Boyd's report would require a special article to do it anything like justice. RESOLUTIONS Whereas, The Great and Supreme Ruler of the Universe has in his infinite wisdom removed from among us one of our worthy and esteemed brothers, Richard Morris, of Mount Pleasant Baptist Sunday School; and Whereas, The long and intimate relation held with him in the faithful discharge of his duties in this Sunday School makes it befitting that we record our appreciation of him; therefore Resolved; That the wisdom and ability which he has exercised in the aid of our Sunday School by service, contribution, and counsel, will be held in grateful remembrance. Resolved, That the sudden removal of such a life from among us leaves a vacancy that will be deeply realized by all the members and friends of this Sunday School, and will prove a serious loss to the community and the public. Resolved, That with deep sympathy with the bereaved relatives of the deceased, we express our hope that even so great a loss to us all may be overruled for good by Him who doeth all things well. Resolved; That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Sunday School, a copy printed in the local paper, and a copy forwarded to the bereaved family. Progresssve White River Junction, Vt., Sept. 4. A more accurate idea of the strength of the Democrats and the Progressives in the balloting yesterday was to be had today from the revised and E. EAGAN JEWELER CHARFESTON, W. VA. RIGHT PRICES ON CLOCKS AND JEWELRY FINE WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Mutual Loan & Jewelry Co. H. GALPERIN, Prop. A. N. EAGAN JEWELER 806 QUARRIER ST. CHARLESTON, W. VA. RIGHT PRICES ON DIAMONDS, WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY FINE WATCH REPAIRING A. SPECIALTY MONEY ADVANCED ON DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, BICYCLES AND ON ALL GOODS OF VALUE GREAT BARGAINS IN UNREDEEMED PLEDGES 720 Kanawha St. - - - Chriffeston, W. Va. IN THE KANAWHA VALLEY BANK BUILDING A. CRICHLOW wha St. Charleston, W. Va. CE 304 DONNALLY ST. Residence Phone 1118 9-11 a. m.; 2-4 p. m.; 6-8 p. m. DR. B. A. CRICHLOW OFFICE 805 1-2 Kanawha St. Charleston, W. Va. RESIDENCE 304 DONNALLY ST. Office Phone 1102 - - - Residence Phone 1118 Office Hours: 9-11 a. m.; 2-4 p. m.; 6-8 p. m. E BAUER AND FISH CO We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more. [Signature] DR. B. A. OFFICE 805 1-2 Kanawha St. RESIDENCE 304 Office Phonc 1102 Office Hours: 9-11 a. m As no candidate for a state office received a majority of votes the legislature under the law will elect. Wish but six small towns to be heard from the vote for governor stood: Allen M. Fletcher, of Cavendish (Republican), 25,561; Harlan B. Howe, of St. Johnsbury, (Democrat), 19,487; Rev. Frazer Metzger, of Randolph (Progressive), 15,546; Clemont F. Smith, of Morrisville, (Prohibition), 1,516; Fred W. Suiter, of Barre, (Socialist), 1,054. The six missing towns cast a total vote two years ago of 1,178 of which the Republicans polled 789 and the Democrats 364. The returns for senators and representatives from three-quarters of the cities and towns showed that the Republicans will have no difficulty in seating their candidates THE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. 1912. for governor and other state officers. Additional returns for members of the legislature confirmed the estimate of last night that the senate will stand 26 Republicans and four Democrats and Progressive Fusionists, and that the House will have 176 Republicans, 46 Democrats and 24 Progressives or 63 Republicans more than the necessary majority to elect state officers on a joint ballot. Congressmen Greene and Plumley, Republicans, are reelected by large majorities. The Democratic and Progressive leaders both state that the presidential election in Vermont, in November, will be stubbornly contested. Home of Cinnamon. Cluamon is a species of laurel that thrives in Ceylon. BUSINESS MEN REFLECT! STATE-WIDE PROHIBITION A VOTE WILL BE TAKEN ON THIS PROPOSITION AT THE ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 5TH, 1912 BEAR IN MIND: There is Now on the Statutes of our State Laws Allowing Each Community to Regulate its Own Affairs The Adoption of State-Wide Prohibition Would Invalidate These Laws--- No law is any stronger than the sentiment in its favor. Prohibition now prevails in all West Virginia communities that favor such a policy. License prevails only where the majority oppose Prohibition. THIS IS AS IT SHOULD BE. It would be as unfair for one community to force Prohibition on another as it would be unfair for the people of one community to force saloens on another. BUSINESS MEN—Call the attention of your friends to the measure that threatens West Virginia. Instruct them to mark their ballot AGAINST PROHIBITION in the following manner. What State-Wide Prohibition Would Mean to West Virginia: That a Prohibition Policy would be forced on each and every county, city and town in this State. That our citizens would be deprived of their present right to local Self-Government. That it would wipe out $650,000 the State now collects in revenue. Loss of employment to thousands of wage earners and the annihilation of millions of dollars worth of West Virginia industries. Impairing the hotels and amusement places of this State to such an extent that such places would lose their attractiveness to visitors and a considerable number would be compelled to discontinue business. The vacation of thousands of business places in this State—with subsequent increase in taxation. Experimenting with that which State after State has tried and found to be a failure. General business depression—local strife—law violation and the creation of conditions that have brought the several states that have tried constitutional prohibition into unfavorable reputation. Let Us Quote You a Competent Witness The State of Maine is a Prohibition State—Mark well the testimony from Governor Plaisted. By Hon. F. W. Plaisted, Governor of Maine: "The time has arrived when plain words should be spoken; no fair minded man can look back over the prohibition history of our State without feelings of disgust. Not only has the law failed in accomplishment, but hypocrisy, drunkenness and disregard for the law has been begotten." N. B.—Paid agitators advocating prohibition please answer TAXPAYERS' PROTECTIV By Hon. F. W. Plaisted, Governor of Maine: BUSINESS FLE BITIONISTS Have Asked for a Vote on WIDE PRO THIS PROPOSITION AT THE ELECTION receives a sufficient number Virginia Will Become P Now on the Statutes of our State Laws Allowing Ea of State-Wide Prohibition Would Inva THEN bition Would ginia: The Taxpayers' Protective Stands for LOCAL MOTTO:--“Let the People No law is any stronger than the sentiment in its favor. P such a policy. License prevails only where the majority oppose fair for one community to force Prohibition on another as it we another. BUSINESS MEN—Call the attention of your friends to the m ballot AGAINST PROHIBITION in the following manno For Ratification of Prohibition Amendment Against Ratification of Prohibition Amendment RS' PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION The Benefits You Receive From State- Wide Prohibition State-Wide Prohibition State-Wide Prohibition State-Wide Prohibition State-Wide Prohibition State-Wide Prohibition State-Wide Prohibition Protective Associ- sions for LOCAL SELF "Let the People in Each iment in its favor. Prohibition now e the majority oppose Prohibition. on on another as it would be unfair your friends to the measure that th the following manner. The Taxpayers' Protective Association of West Virginia Stands for LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT MOTTO:--"Let the People in Each Community Rule." CIATION OF THE ADVOCATE Robs you of your right to a voice in fixing the policy of your City. Stops the sale of liquor under decent conditions and encourages its sale through pocket-peddlers, blind-pigs and boot-leggers—and locates the distributing stations in kitchens, barns, dives and other places of vicious resort. Cuts off the license revenue, making it possible for grafting officials to grant special dispensations, and to collect a license fee in the form of special TRIBUTE; to enrich themselves with money that is now paid into the public treasury for public purposes. Has coined this phrase, "GRAFT FOR GRAFTERS INSTEAD OF REVENUE TO THE PEOPLE." Would destroy many of our local industries and the money now spent in West Virginia would find its way into neighboring states. Prevents the man who desires it from drinking a glass of West Virginia beer, but places a bottle of Kentucky whiskey in his hip pocket—thus temperance is promoted (?) Engenders disregard for law, hypocrisy, political corruption, business stagnation, perjury and deceit. The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA. The WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE OFFERS THREE LITERARY COURSES ENGLISH, ACADEMIC, NORMAL ```markdown ``` PAGE SIX. The Tuskegee TU THE FIRST LEGION OF THE MIDDLE EAST Cadet Officer Catalogue will be forwarded on IMMENSE CROWDS. Ottumwa, Iowa, Sept. 4.—If he had made terms with the "bosses" in the Republican convention, Colonel Rosevelt aid today, they would have turned to him with the Presidential nomination. Speaking at Mr. Zion, the Colonel said: "Our opponents will not sack the nomination from me at Chicago last June. They stole it from you. They do not like me here to do it. They are really afraid of and then opposed me because they will I really represented you. If I don't be content at any moment to stop representing you the house would have turned over with a whip of light all. I would have had it all. I would have I would not hurt my little fighter and they would have come to me if I had stopped representing you. "I want to say a word to the publican who are in love as to what position they could take." Fight is Urged. I occasionally run a ross Republ The WEST V OFFERS T "I regard the Tuskegee Institute as the most considerable educational invention of modern times," writes Professor W. I. Thomas, Professor of Sociology in the University of Chicago. Industry is the spirit of Tuskegee-industry and discipline are made a habit. The choice of some 40 trades is offered young men and young women. Tuskegee graduates are earning from $50.00 to $80.00 and $100.00 per month as Academic Teachers, Farm Managers, Steam and Electrical Engineers, Tailors, Farm Managers, Teachers of Domestic Science, Nurses-in fact the demand for men and women trained in all the trades at Tuskegee is far beyond the supply. The Academic Work is vital and real; it is close to realities. The school seeks soundness and efficiency: the Academic and Industrial Work are closely correlated. The Spiritual Work of the school is strong. It ranks fifth in the United States in number of students studying the Bible. It is guided by a Chaplain and a Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and through a Bible training School. Morning drills for boys; special gymnastic training for girls; swimming pools for boys and girls; attractive grounds; more than 100 buildings, large, comfortable, airy, electric lighted; 186 Teachers. receipt of (6) cents for postage. BOOKER T. WA Tuskegee Institute, Ala. "leans who say they don't want to desert the old ship. I say to them that when a gang of pirates takes possession of the ship, then you've got to fight. You can't be true to the memory of Lincoln, escape by refusing to go with the Barneses and Penrose, who have suttled the Lincoln ship." Colonel Roosevelt's day-tour through Iowa was in blistering heat. The warmth was of benefit to his throat, which was irritated by speaking in the open on cold days in New England. Most of his speeches were made in small towns. The farmer drove from miles around to hear him, and his apprentices were large. Vermont Result Pleasing. Critically partial returns from Vermont election, Colonel Roose- sel said he was greatly pleased with the Progressive vote. "I am greatly relieved at the result in Vermont," he said. "While on my three days' our in the stat., I became seriously concerned less: there should be principally no support whatever VIRGINIA COLOR HREE LITERAR ACADEMIC THE WOMAN Girl in Institute Uniform and Ha for the Progressive state ticket, because a third or a half of the men who spoke to me stated their belief in the Progressive national ticket, but did not intend to vote the state Progressive ticket. This was the reason why in my speeches I practically dropped all the appeal for the national ticket and urged the support of the state ticket. "While in Vermont I became convinced that the Progressive party was growing and that we would in all probability carry the state in November; but I also became convinced there was danger of a complete breakdown so far as the state ticket was concerned. I am relieved at the showing." By Contraries: "You never get what you want in this restaurant," said the irritable person. "You can if you know how to order," replied the sad, sarcastic man. "If I want something cool I ask for a cup of hot coffee and if I want something warm I call for iced tea." FREE TRADE DYNAMITE TRUST WITH OIL GLYCERINE THEORY EXPLOSIVE PROF WILSON ROBERT CARTER THE ADVOCATE. "THEY WON" PROF WILSON ROBERT CARTER Large Sum Collected BAPTISTS IN STATE CONVENTION REPORT INCREASED CONTRIBUTIONS. Auxillaries Help With Donations to Re-Open Denominational School at Hill Top. Practically Same Corps of Officers is Re-Elected. --- Beckley, Sept. 1.—The 34th annual session of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention was held here August 28-20 with the Ebenezer Baptist Church of which Rev. C. N. Harris is pastor. It is indeed very prayerly on the part of a church with such small membership to shoulder the responsibility of entertaining such an august body, but by well planning on the part of the pastor and his active committee the accommodation was satisfactory in every way. The trustee board of the Hill Top School and the executive board of the convention held lengthy sessions Tuesday afternoon in which their reports were made up for the convention. At 9 o'clock Wednesday morning president Rev. C N. Harris called the convention to order and appointed Revs. T. J. Brandon, of Winding Gulf, and D. A. Twyman, of Princeton, to conduct the opening exercises which was followed by cheerful words of greeting by the president. Revs. J. W. Robinson, S. A. Thurston, D. C. Hunter, L. Dabney, J. J. Turner and Prof. A. P. Straughter were appointed as the finance committee; Revs. D A. Twyman, A. Washington, Rev. R. M. Mayhew and Rev. W. H. Mitchell as the committee on new bodies; Rev. B. R. Reed and Rev. Wm. Jackson on enrollment. Mayor M. L. Palmer welcomed the convention on the behalf of the city. The mayor spoke very encouragingly of the progress that is being made by the colored people of his city, giving them credit for being law-abiding thrifty and usually on the right side of political, moral and educational issues. The welcome on the part of the church was given by Miss Mary E. Booze, who has broad experience as an educator. These addresses were fittingly responded to on behalf of the convention by Prof. A. P. Straughtier, president of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention. This exercise was followed by a brief praise service. MRS. M. J. MASON'S 'AIR DRESSING SHOP. Plain or Electric Massage, Shampooing and Manicuring 125 Court St. Phone 3072-F Residence Phone 2875-M Carter in Washington Times. Rev. Dr. Stratton preached the introductory sermon, using subject "Searching for Material and Spiritual Acquirements." Rev. Stratton in his own way of putting things showed how necessary it is for people to desire the higher things of life and impressed the fact that desirable things come through hard and continuous searching. The discourse was followed by a fervent prayer by Rev. S. E. Williams. Departments Report. The afternoon session was devoted to hearing reports from church and the annual reports from the various departments of the convention's work. Secretary Prof. H. B. Rice read the report of the executive board which showed that strenuous efforts had been put forth to build up all departments of the work. The educational work as shown by Prof. J. M. Arter's report was never in better condition. To bring about this condition no one has contributed more than Pres. Arter, who has climbed the mountains, gone through the coal mines, visited every section of the State through wind, rain and snow to keep before the people the needs of the demonstration school. Secretary Rev. H. C. Gregory's report accounted for every penny, that has passed through the hands of the trustee boards. The debt has been reduced more than $1,000.00 during the last twelve months, though many improvements have been made on building and the farm. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows reported that new mission stations have been established, new churches organized and weak churches strengthened. The scope of the work has become so broad that steps have been taken to put all departments on a firmer business basis. Charleston has been made headquarters where all reports of the work will be on file, subject to examination at any time at the general secretary's office. Rev. J. W. Robinson, the statistician, in his report showed a remarkable increase in communicants and the value of church property in the State. Committees Appointed. Committees Appointed. The following were appointed on subjects and speakers: Revs. J. D. Coleman, B. R. Reed, Wm. Jackson and R. L. Freesch; on temperance Revs. Robi Daniel, C. M. Ellis, T. J. Brannon, J. P. Caul, G. W. Meade, J. B. Melver; on state missions, Revs. D. C. Deans, Mrs. R. J. Terrell, Mrs. S. L. Tillman, Mrs. P. P. Gleun and Rev. R. D. Meadows. After the devotional services Wednesday evening, Rev. Warner Brown pastor of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, preached a very able sermon on "Baptism." All who heard were reassured that as Baptists they were carrying out the ordinance in the spirit of the New Testament. The following were appointed as committee on resolutions: Revs. N. A. Smith, R. H. McKoy, H. C. Gregory R. W. Hill and R. F. Watkins and R. W. Board. On Thursday morning after hearing reports from churches the committee on new bodies recommended several churches for membership. At eleven o'clock Prof. J. M. Arter preached the educational sermon from the subject, "Obedience, the Organ of Progress in Gospel Graces." Proof: After spoke largely out of his ripe experience as a close observer and educator. He pleaded ad insisted that the church become more awakened to the necessity of education. He said that the great mass of young men who are trying to get into the ministry without educational acquirements are reflecting upon God in that they are claiming that God brought them into the world for the very highest calling and failed to inform them until they were to encumbered to prepare. field Colored Institute, preached a very strong sermon on temperance in the afternoon. He spoke of how the liquor traffic is robbing the country of its very best assets. The following committees were appointed: On education, Prof. J. D. Coleman, Mrs. M. A. W. Tompson, Mrs. J. M. Arter, Mrs. P. S. Woods, Rev. E. G. Tillman and Prof. J. M. Arter; on foreign missions, Revs. D. Stratton, B. L. Ziegler, Miss S. J. Davis and G. W. Lewis, Rev. D. C. Deans, J. H. Carter; on place of next meeting, Rev. S. E. Williams, Miss Ada Wright, Rev. W. E. Stevens, Mrs. M. A. Parker, Rev. J. W. Coleman and Rev. R. M. Mayhew. Education Discussed At the evening session after the reading of the report on education, Prof. J. W. Robinson delivered an educational address in which he appealed to his hearers to make use of every opportunity that is being offered by the state and otherwise to assist in securing an education. He spoke with pride of the progress that has been made by the Negro since the war but advised that we do better in order to meet the demand of the age. Rev. WJ. W. Hicks, pastor of the Mt. Zilon Baptist Church of Bluefield preached a good sermon on Faith. After the opening devotionals Friday morning the following committees were announced: On obituary, Rev. R. S. Gordon, W. C. Wright, Rev. H. E. Braxton, Wm. Glenn, Wm. Reace Mrs. Kattie Wakefield, Rev. E. J. Woodard and Rev. E. G. Holcomb; on permanent organization, Rev. R. D. Terrell, J. T. Hartgrove, J. P. Caul Rev. Robt. Daniel, Wm. Wright, Rev. S. A. Thurston, Rev. T. J. Brannock and Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson. At 11 o'clock Rev. R. D. Terrell pastor of the First Baptist Church of Ronceverte, preached an acceptable sermon, chosing for his subject, "The Church of God in a Storm." He spoke of the serious conflicts confronting the church and referred to Christ as the only means through which peace can be enjoyed. Auxiliaries Report. In the afternoon reports were received from the auxiliaries. The Woman's Baptist State Convention was represented by its president, Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, who donated $465 for the educational work. The Woman's District Convention of the Flat Top section was represented by Rev. P. H. McKoy, who donated $200. The Flat Top Association was represented by Rev. T. J. Brandon, with $187. The New River Association sent Rev P. A. Harris and $167.06. The West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention was represented by A. P. Straugher, who donated $458.00. Prof. B. Prillerman, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute, who arrived at a late hour, was introduced. He made a good speech on "Better Opportunities for the Boy." Miss S. J. Davis made a strong plea for the foreign mission work. After the reading of the report on obituary, Rev. Wm Jackson, pastor of the Lewisburg Baptist Church, delivered the eulogistic address. At the closing session Friday evening, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, general missionary, preached on "What the Baptists Stand For." Rev. Meadows in speaking of the high ideal for which the Baptists stand, showed that the Baptists are the real advocates of American liberty. President Rev. C. N. Harris delivered his annual message, which was well received. Officers Elected. The following officers were elected and installed by Prof. B. Prillermann, President, Rev. C. N. Harris, Fayetteville; first vice-president, Rev. R. H. McKoy, Bramwell; second vice-president, Rev. H. C. Gregory, Beckley; general secretary, Prof. H. B. Rice Charleson; corresponding secretary Rev. J. J. Turner, Mt. Carbon, statistical secretary, Rev. J. W. Robinson St. Albans; executive board, Rev. L. Dabney, Freeman; Rev. J. V. Bryant Huntington; Rev. W. W. Hicks, Blue field; Rev. D. Stratton, St. Albane; J. P. Caul, Charleston; A. P. Straughten Hinton; Rev. B. R. Reed of Charleson. The following were added to the trustee board: Rev. R. H. McKoy Rev. L. Dabney and Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson. The financial report showed that $1,932.22 was received for all purposes; $1,142 of this amount was for education. The 1913 meeting will be held at Macdonald. Fall Term at Institute The Fall Term of the West Virginia Colored Institute will open September 18. New students will register on the 16th and 17th. A full attendance is expected, as a great many new applications are in for the ensuing year. The Faculty has been strengthened by the employment of three new teachers who are college graduates, and a trained nurse as Matron. The new teachers are: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1912. who is a graduate of The M Street High School, Washington, D. C., Hampton Institute, and Cornell University. Mr. Murray has been employed as Teacher of General Science and Assistant in Agriculture. Miss Sarah N. Merriwether, A. B., is a graduate of Howard University. Miss Merriwether has been employed as teacher of English. She comes from one of the most highly educated Negro families in this country and is regarded as a woman of unusually strong Christian character. Prof. C. W. Smith, A. B., has been employed as the teacher of Mathematics and Commandant of Cadets. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Fisk University. He did graduate work at Chicago University during the past summer term. For the past two years, he has served as Principal of a High School in Missouri. He is a man of strong personality and high moral character. Miss Kate L. Carter, the Matron, is a graduate from Tuskegee Institute and from the Nurse Training Department of Freedmens' Hospital of Washington, D. C. She has had several years experience as a teacher in a boarding school and comes highly recommended. Mr. Don W. Jones, the new teacher of Printing, is a graduate of the West Virginia Colored Institute, in the Class of 1912. He mished the trade of Printing here a 1911. While Mr. Jones was a student, he had charge of the band and orchestra, and will continue his work. His home is in Fairmont, West Virginia. During the summer several of the teachers were employed in the state Summer School at Institute. Miss Mary Eubank, Supt. Domes e Science and Arts, and Miss Charlotte Campbell the teacher of rocking attended Columbia Uni- versity. Miss Amanda Gamble pent the summer at Atlantic City. Irs. C. E. Mitchell, the Musi- cacher, spent the summer in New York City, studying under the composer, Paul Wolfshorn. Mr. Jarry Davis, teacher of Painting went some weeks in the Patterson Carriage Factory at Greenfield, O. All teachers and employees of the school will be on hand Monday, September 16th, in time to start out with the new year's work. Good Voice to Be Prized. A soft, well-modulated voice is of or greater assistance in the world, even in the marriage market, than personal beauty. There are few things which possess a more definite value as a commercial asset than raaciousness of manner and gentleness of tone. We are not born with arsh voices, we acquire them—Exchange. To Make Veauvius Useful Artificial warming of the world is one of the greatest of modern problems and yet the earth is itself a vast furnace, whose flames are sometimes aggressively active and destructive. Italians are planning to use some of his heat. A boiler is to be installed at some point where the internal fires of Vesuvius are accessible and hot water is to be piped to the neighboring towns. World'a Biggest Book Store A placard has been put up within the last day or two in Charing Cross road, where there are many old bookstores, saying that one or more is about to be opened with a stock of, 000,000 volumes. This leads a London newspaper to state that the biggest book store in the world is the Melbourne Book Arcade, which has never less than a couple of million volumes in view.-New York Sun. Lucky to Reach the Tree Owing to a sudden flooding of the valley of Klein-Dletwill, Switzerland, three peasants engaged in hay-making were forced to take refuge in a tree, where they remained forty-eight hours. Pontoons were launched as soon as the men were missed, but the rush of water was so great that it was impossible for a time to reach them. Is Anxious to Meet Him: The vicar of a Kew (England) church is advertising for the person who has been in the habit of placing in the offertory bag an envelope containing a dirty and somewhat greasy halfpenny stamp, so that he may be able "to exchange the stamps for current coin of the realm, and have the opportunity of making the acquaintance of a most interesting parishioner." Help and Be Happy. Happiness is not a task. It is not even an occupation. It is a quality of life. Happiness depends on helpfulness. That's the reason joy is social. Helpfulness keeps happiness because it adds to the area of affection. People are not happy when they seek after happiness. They become steeped in happiness when they undertake to promote the joy of others.—Walter Williams. Currency in France. In France $5,911,000,000 is at present in circulation.