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The Pioneer Press. "HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN." ESTABISHED 1882. Prof. Moore Lauds John Mitchell, Jr. Dear Editor:—I sincerely regret my delay in thanking you for eleven copies of the Pioneer Press, sent me by the second last mail, owing to my being very busy and unable to properly attend to it. I have postponed it until now when I am almost too ashamed to write. You however, will not feel so much slighted when I tell you that I have letters all written and they have been written since March. They are not where I am of course, but where my belongings are, and as I wanted to mail them with my own hands, for certain reasons, they are yet waiting until I can have time enough to attend to them. I am sure, however, that one of the correspondents has entirely discounted my friendship and courtesy, but God knows, and I hope to be able some day to do the rest. Now you please accept my humble thanks for this favor until I can get myself straightened out where I can better show you my appreciation. I take this means to say to some of my correspondents who will easily know when they read this article just what I do mean, that I have not been able to even commence the work which they have asked me to do, but just as soon as possible it will all be attended to. I have done with those copies received from you what I imagined was best in distributing them, and have received many comments favorable to the Pioneer Press. I will likewise take this as an advantage to say that not withstanding my business I have been still able to keep my eagle-eye open to the general workings of you and your people. And I wish as a result to call your attention to the fact that many of your people who mean well when they clamor for a race leader, have but little thought of what a race leader and his duties are. Now you will surely bear witness with me when I say that Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., of Richmond, Va., has proven a David to his race, and the work which he has been and is doing now is beyond estimation in value, and pray tell me why do they not rally around him now? Why do they not contribute some money to the support of this worthy leader? I have been watching him with several others and am prepared to say that he is one of the coolest, cleverest, fairest men in all America. He does not beg and build schools and churches because he cannot. That heart of his would never consent to it. He is really too great for those things. But we see him going to the front in everything which pertains to the honor and salvation of his people. And the most admirable thing of all he proves to the world that he is a born fighter who does not catch his enemy foully. In this he proves that he is of that same sporting blood which has characterized Jack Johnson as one of the greatest living sports in this wonderful day. There will be a day when people will say without fear of contradiction that John Mitchell, Jr., was one of the greatest men of the world in his own way, when he lived. And do you notice that he seems to have all the antics of a David; He prefers to fight with his sling instead of with the choice implements of war. He has raised himself up until he measures his height with the class to which Morgan, Rockefeller, Carnegie and others are not beyond acknowledging to be their equals. And just here, where and who is the Negro, or white man, either, for that matter, who would not think it a great distinction to be a member of the American Bankers Association? But if this man stopped here he would not merit much of our praise, but he has gone further; he has gone to the courts not as a lawyer, but liberator. He has robbed both the gallows and the greedy grave of its Negro prey. He has exposed the frauds of his own race; he has wrestled in his might as a citizen, as a man, as a hero, and pray tell me what more can you people expect of a human? He has blazed the way to social equality, and yet, in his modesty, he seems to think that he has done nothing. This is where he has equalled the greatest men who ever lived. He fights like Johnson did at Keno. He jokes and keeps the world in good humor while he cuts his enemy to pieces. He seems to say like David, who can stand or withstand the host of God, and much more I could say about this human lion, but shall preserve my thoughts for a better occasion. But I will ask however, what more can you people expect of human than what this master of men and things has done? Now why do you not flock around your chief? There he is. Did I not tell you that you would not support a leader. Call him now and ask his counsel, and pray that God, through him may give you advice. Give him money and power to go out and talk with the enemy. Here is a man whom you all know, and there has been none greater. He has done well in all things—give him your hand. Now Unite as you have said you would and fight. Wishing you all peace, progress and happiness, I am your humble servant for social equality to all under similar conditions, and sympathy for the under dog. I. 8. Moore. Workers Among Children Custodian The recent joint conference of workers among girls and the conference of workers among boys was held at Riverdale (N. X.) Orphan asylum, on the Hudeon. The meeting was largely attended by representatives of the work from New York city and Brooklyn. There are 178 boys and 117 girls cared for by the asylum, which is superintended by F. W. Barber. Miss C. M. Wood is the first director, and these are other capable assistants who take an active part in the work. Rewards Man Who Rescued Children. By his keen foresight in stopping a team of frightened horses in Philadelphia recently Shedwick Waters, Jr. of Paschall, Pa., saved the lives of more than half a dozen children. As a token of gratitude for his services Mr. Waters was awarded the sum of $5 and a vote of thanks by those interested in the welfare of the children. Larger Benefits For Sons of Virginia. The board of directors of the Society of the Sons of Virginia has recommended an increase in the benefits due financial members when fill and claims due to the heirs of deceased financial members. The recommendation of the board will be voted upon by the society at the first meeting in September. DR. BUCKLEY. EX EDITOR OF THE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE AND THE COLORED MEMBERSHIP OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Dr. James M. Buckley was editor of The Christian Advocate, the leading paper of the church for thirty years, was leader of the General Conference for about the same length of time, therefore he was leader of the Church for about the same time He was wise enough to secure for himself a position to which he was best adapted, was wise enough to keep that position, was skillful enough to rid The General Conference of members, who bid fair to compete with him for leadership by sending them on to the Bishopric, so that he might hold primacy, in the church. He was strong everywhere and on every subject except the race question. Here he failed. Race prejudice was his weakness. He stumbled over the same fence that Washington, Webster and Blaine did, and will in time receive the same fall until his sun, like theirs, will set in a cloud. The Dr. was an unknown quantity on the race question when it came to the Negro entering into his full possibilities in the church. He was alright with the Negro in certain positions in the Church, but when he sought further there was some legal or social barrier in the way. When the Church in other papers would seem to be opening up the Bishopric to her colored membership an opinionless editorial too near the assembling of the General Conference to be answered, but clear enough to be understood by THE FEW would appear. That editorial would settle the question for four years. The General Conference would sham with the question little or much, according to the time they had for waste, and then close up for another quadrennium. Lincoln, Haven, Sumner are fresh and strong in the hearts of their countrymen and brothers because they espoused the cause of their weak. The strong can better care for themselves. The greatest praise given the Saviour is because of his care for the poor, the sick and the hungry. All citizens, regardless of race, love, respect and honor Lincoln because he cared for all, because he was honest with all, because he strengthened the weak, because he freed the slave. He was broad minded. He took in all. He was a broad minded man. He was broader than his country and his times. As men grow he will be honored more and more. If our good Dr. Buckley had taken Lincoln's course the three hundred thousand weak members of his Church would now be given special praise and honor to him, and in the true development of the Church three million (many of whom would do it now) would join with them as it cannot now be done. We trust the coming leader of the Church and of the General Conference will be a known quantity, will be as broad as Christianity so that all may refer to him as their true friend and brother, so that he may VOL. 31. Anecdotal Literature BY W. G. RAN FOR SOMETHING. A young daughter of Wm. Jennings Bryan, in starting to school one morning had to make a desperate run for a street car and caught it; and as she took her seat, she gasped; "Well I'm glad one of the family can run for something and get it." BACKBONE AND GRIT. Dr. Spurgeon one day jasked one of his sons, "Can you tell me why the lions did not eat Daniel? "No, Sir, why was it?" "Because the most of him was backbone, and the rest was grit." A poor sailor, almost ruined by drink, was induced to sign the pledge for a year. At the end of the year he went and renewed it for life. He had just received his wages, and had the money in a bag in his inside pocket, when he met the inkeeper; and the following collequy occurred. Inkeeper—"Well, old fellow, how do you do?" Sailor—"Pretty well, only I've got a lump here on my side." Inkeeper—Ah it's cold water, come in, a good drink would soon cure it. Sailor—"But I've just renewed the pledge, and for life, too." "Inkeeper—"Then mind what I say—that lump will go on increasing, and likely you'll soon have one on the other side too." Sailor—"I hope so (taking out his bag and shaking it.)" Alfred had so often been asked by admiring strangers, "Whose little boy are you?" that it was so annoying to him, that he determined to turn the tables. This he did one evening by very sweetly saying to his sister's beau, "Whose papa are you?" Gloves have always been connected with royalty. When the tomb of King John was opened a century ago, it was discovered that his hands were gloved. In France the gloves worn by the king at his coronation were consecrated by the officiating bishop. When George II was crowned an unknown Jacobite came forward and lifted the glove on behalf of Stuart, which was thrown as a challenge to any one who disputed the royal title. At the coronation of Edward VII, the Duke of Norfolk handed to His Majesty a pair of gloves embroidered with the ducal arms. Poet—"Yes I write poetry and you raise hay; we are both producers. Farmer—"And I reckon we both get about fifteen dollars a ton." Mary had a little cold That started in her head. And everywhere that Mary went That cold was sure to spread. It followed her to school one day (There wasn't any rule). It made the children cough and sneeze. To have that cough in school. The teacher tried to drive it out, She tried hard, but - kerhow- It didn't do a bit of good The teacher caught it too. receive the special homage of those whom he has helped, as one helped can thank you as no one else can. WHAT BECOMES OF AIR WE BREATHE? Those who only occasionally consider scientific matters constantly express surprise that natural laws should continue as they do in spite of all the natural changes that occur. For example, it is clear that there are many more people in the world than there once was, and, accordingly, the expiration of the breaths of all these people consuming the oxygen and setting free the carbonic acid gas should have had a very harmful influence upon the air. But all natural laws work with a regular balance. It is impossible that anything should happen seriously to the air so as to disturb its balance, for the plants take care of what would otherwise soon become intolerable. If it were not for the wind, the air of a large city would become unbreathable within a week, and all the people would die: but, on the other hand, if it were not for the wind, the forest would become full of oxygen and destitute of carbonic acid gas, and all the trees and plants would die. The cutting down of the forests, therefore, is of serious menace, it would seem, because thereby the great air scavengers are removed. But if they were removed to such an extent that the air became overfilled with carbonic acid gas, there would be so great a stimulant to vegetation and so great a hindering effect upon human powers that the forests would reassert themselves in spite of man, and thus restore the balance. On the other hand, should the forests become so overpowering as to consume all the carbonic acid gas, the air would become so ill suited for their production that the animals and man would increase, and thus the balance would be kept even on the other side. The reason why the countryside and the seaside are more healthful than the city is largely because the amount of wind that reaches the canons of city streets is insufficient to keep pace with the beofouling of the air. This is merely a local condition and has little to do with the atmosphere as a whole. Should the proportion of carbonic acid gas (or carbon dioxide) be increased for the world as a whole, even 3 or 4 per cent., there would be tropical vegetation as far north as Washington, and Greenland would be covered with forests. Should it decrease on the whole 3 or 4 per cent. Hudson bay would become the timber limit. Owing, however, to the delicacy of the adjustment of the machinery of the air there is little likelihood of the balance being disturbed.—New York American. Wanted-Cosmopolitan Magazine requires the services of a representative in Martinsburg to look after subscription renewals and to extend circulation by special methods which have proved unusually successful, salary and commission. Previous experience desirable but not essential. Whole time or spare time. Address, with references, H. C. Campbell, Cosmopolitan Magazine, 1789 Broadway, New York City. NO.23 BY W. G. * * THAT LUMP. TABLES TURNED. GLOVES AND KINGS. AT REGULAR RATES. MARY'S LITTLE COLD. The Pioneer Press AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE MOBAL, KELIGIOUS AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF MUMAN- Pay for all advertisements is due in advance unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in which case the advertiser pays every three months. Advertising Line one time 75c. Standing 50c. Reduced Rates to Calbs. Send for Simple Copies. J. R. Clifford, Editor & Proprietor Drawer 869, and Bell 'Phone, 60K. Martinsburg, W. Va. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1912. The Southern white man is one of the best friends in the world to the Negro when he is a friend. When he isn't, though, well, that's another question. The Pioneer Press acknowledges the receipt, from Dr. Booker T. Washington, of a cordial invitation to attend the sessions of the National Negro Business League, of which he is President. Woodrow Wilson, Democratic candidate for President, was officially notified of his nomination the other day. It is said his speech of acceptance was a masterpiece—at least that is what the Democratic gentry the country over are saying. Editor Gilmer, of the Advocate, loomed large at the Roosevelt Convention, and the compliments paid him and the other colored delegate from West Virginia by the Rough Rider, rightfully made them feel proud. President Cincinnatus LeConte, of Hayti, was blown up during an explosion in the presidential palace at Port an Prince. General LeConte was quite a successful ruler, for Hayti, and his untimely end is greatly to be regretted. Well might the white experts in prize fighting agree that even after Jack Johnson has retired, "white hopes" will be still in order. Why? Simply because Joe Joanette, Sam McVey and Sam Langford stand between the white race and the heavyweight championship. And they are hummers, too! The Progressive or Washington Party has nominated Theodore Roosevelt for President of the United States and Hiram Johnson, of California, for Vice President. It is the opinion of some people that the "Bull Moose" ticket won't "amount to much," but the Pioneer Press thinks it will kick up one of the greatest furries that the crafty politicians of this country have ever experienced. Mattie Lomax, the colorad woman who is under sentence of death, and who is to be hanged in Washington, D.C., on August 19, for the killing of her husband, may receive another reprieve, if President Taft can be prevailed upon to grant her one. It may be that she will not be hanged at all, because tremendous pressure is being brought to bear on the President to commute her sentence to life imprisonment. Newspaper reports say that R. T. Hill, the absconding casbier of the True Reformers Bank, of Richmond, Va., has been apprehended. This intelligence will be heiled with delight by True Reformers in every part of the United States, and it is but natural that such rejoicing takes place, because, Hill, more than any other one individual, is charged with the wrecking of the Reformers' Bank, and if he is proven guilty, he should be punished. and that speedily The editor has been absent during the week in Chicago, where he went on business. Incidentally, while there, he attended the "Bull Moose" Convention, and he informs us that it was the greatest gathering which he ever attended. Being an old soldier, having heard the bugle call and the cannon roar, it reminded him very much of the days of '61. The spirit was certainly there, as everyone who attended the sessions will cheerfully testify. Mingo Saunders, of Black Battalion fame, has had his name put on the Civil Service register by President Taft, and he has also been given an appointment in one of the departments at Washington. In addition, it is said a bill will be introduced in Congress to restore him to his former rank in the Regular Army, where he had served 26 years, and from which, had he been allowed to serve a year longer, he would have retired on a substantial pension for the balance of his natural life. Roddenberry, the undignified and degraded human being from Georgia who disgraces the United States Congress by being a member of that body, got in bad with his Democratic colleagues the other day when the illiteracy of the immigration bill was up for consideration. They taunted the Georgian so that he was about to go after them, but through some means or other he was persuaded to desist and be good. We have always said that a Southerner like Roddenberry was a disgrace to the progressive section from which he hails, and now his fellow Democratic members can bear witness to and fully substantiate our claim. He will sink into insignificance, though, like all others of his ilk, and the country at large will welcome the day when such a condition ensues. Gov. Phillips Lee Goldsborough, Chief Executive of Maryland, has proven conclusively that he knows how to do things, and that without any pyrotechnics or blare of trumphets. In regard to the above, our conclusion is reached on account of the systematic efforts which be used in putting on foot methods to catch the band of murderous men who lynched King Johnson, in Brooklyn, a suburb of Baltimore, on Christmas day last. Most of them are now under arrest, Governor Goldsborough having quietly sought out the noted Burns Detective Agency and placed the case in their hands. If other governors would do as has Mr. Goldsborough, lynching would soon cease, because lynchers, like all other criminals, are cowards, and would be deterred in the commission of crime if they believed they would be run to earth and punished. --- The Cleveland Gazette, one of the greatest race newspapers in this country, has reached the thirtieth year of its existence. It is a great thing for Negroes when they can lay claim to possessing such a brave and loyal champion as its editor, Harry C. Smith, and we rejoice with him and his hosts of friends in the natural rejoicing which is his and theirs as a result of the Gazette's thirtieth birthday. During all of this long time, Mr. Smith has had many trials that would have utterly discouraged a man with a less determined nature than he, but through them all, he has presented an apparent calm, and kept plodding along, until now he is a permanent fixture and a power in the community where he lives. In truth, Harry Smith is a household topic in Cleveland, and well might he be, for he is always on the firing line, where he is invariably found shooting his literary shafts into the enemy and, critising, when necessary, those of his people who are deserving of criticism. In conclusion, let us say, that we esteem Editor Smith as a brother, and know not his superior as a man. --- Prof. G. F. T. Cook, former Superintendent of the School of Washington, died in that city the other day. Prof. Cook was noted as an educator, and during the many long years that he held forth in the National Capitol, the school system there was one that championed the admiration of the country. It is the death of men like the gentleman named above that brings people to a full realization of the all too painful fact that the older and more experienced of our educators are rapidly passing to the great beyond. George F. T. Cook was a person who believed in the eternal fitness of men and things, and when, about ten years ago, as a result of a rearrangement of the Washington School System, he was given an inferior position, he promptly resigned. --- Senator Newlands, the man who misrepresents the state of Nevada in the United States Senate, is desirous of seeing all Negroes disfranchised, and has gone so far as to forget his sense of decency and arrogantly say that all the unborn males of the race should be so treated. In the face of such a tirade as that delivered by the Nevada blatherskite, wouldn't it be a sad commentary on genuine Americanism to call him a statesman? We guess though, that about the best thing the Negroes can do is to pay scant attention to Newlands, because, like Ephraim, "he is 'jined to his idols." Therefore, it is a waste of valuable time to lose breath on such a perverted specimen of humanity, for it will only be a short while until he will pale into the nothingness which he so richly deserves. Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion pugilist of the world, is a man of far seeing vision, a fact which no one will deny. And if any one is of the opinion that we are "talking through our hat," we can just simply add that actions speak louder than words. The eminence to which the redoubtable John Arthur has arisen is a demonstration par excellent that he possesses brain as well as brawn. Some people may not agree with us, but we think he is one of the greatest characters the Negro race ever has possessed. One of his latest, as well as one of his greatest moves, is his determination, after Labor Day, to retire from the prize ring. He will then have the honor of enjoying the distinction of being the only undefeated heavyweight champion the world has ever known. This in itself, is greater than any amount of money that could be bestowed upon Johnson, and we certainly admire his wisdom in sidestepping any possible chance of defeat, which would be an inevitable finality with him were he to continue in the fistle arena. What Is Praver? For weeks this city's best white men and women agonized in prayer to the Lord for a "dry town." Inasmuch as the town went "wet," what should these praying christians do? By all means meet and discuss why a just God failed to answer their petitions. If God is allwise and just, certainly it was no fault of His, and if that be true, then the fault must lie with you. And to be better and more forceful in prayer, it is your absolute duty to pitch out of your paths to get answer to prayers, the troublesome chook-rooks. What are they? As we see and feel them, permit us to say: It may be divinely decreed that in laying so much stress on the prevention of the sale of strong drink, knowing at the same time that the government indirectly makes it, and gets, through it the bulk of its revenue and you know it, your prayers could not be answered. Probably the wisdom of God is disgusted—if it can be—at the unified struggle against nature's made-strong drink, when at the same time most of the united parties are the ring leaders in hatred to God's children made dark and hinky, haired by climatic conditions. Then, too, they are as silent as clams, when colored people are branded inferior; lynched by the hundreds and thousands; disfranchised; jimorowed, and that right bars in Martin'sburg, where colored people are not allowed to go into the Opera House through the same door and hallway, but must go through what is known as a "nigger door and hallway" and since none of the praying people have taken a stand against all of these evils, it may be God winked at their prayers. Dr. George Jackson, of Kansas City Missouri, owea his collegiate training to ceiling his toenails to the students of Southwestern College, of which he is an alumnus. The white students of the college, who played the mandolin, believed that the toenail of a colored man was better to pick a mandolin with than "picks" from tortoise or celluloid, so they entered into a bargain with Jackson to furnish them with toenail 'picks.' 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McNeill, M. D., Secretary, 901 R St., N. W. THE SCHOOL OF LAW. Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving a thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. Occupies own building opposite the court house. Benjamin F. Leighton, LL. B., Dean, 420 5th street N. W. Entered in Post Office at Martinsburg W. Va., as Second Class Matter Mr. Ulysses Phillips, of Hedgesville, was seen on the streets of our city the other day. The Berkeley County Teachers Institute will coavee on Monday next, and it promises to be both interesting and instructive. Mr. John Hanion, a well known Kilbourn Knitting Mill employee, took a day off and went to the Comrey's Bind Pio Nic at Pen Mar Park today. Mrs. William Smith, of Philadelphia, has joined her husband, who is employed at Combo, and the two of them are domiciled at Mr. Charles Moten's, West Martin Street. Mr. Walker Mackey, who has been working at Berkeley Springs, has returned home, and looks like his stay at that noted resort has had a beneficial effect upon his health. Follow the crowd to Fletcher's West End Grocery. Everything nice and in a sanitary condition. Phone 287K. P. R. Fletcher, Proprietor. Messrs. Elmer and Floyd Green, sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Green, are here from Pittsburg for a short stay with their parents. They both look well, and their friends are glad to see them. Mr. W. A. Fisher, well known to all Martinsburgers, and a regular globe girdler, is in town for a while. Friends are glad to see him, and he seems to be enjoying himself. Mr. Daniel Cole, who has been making his home here for a year or more, left for Washington on Sunday last. He is a clever young man, and we hope he may enjoy his stay in the Nation's Capitol. The Ebenezzer Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. George H. Carter, pastor, began its fourth anniversary service on Thursday, August 8, when a grand banquet was held. Following this, will come addresses, sermons and a general spiritual feast. Rev. George S. Lawrence, pastor in charge of the Donglass Grove Circuit, will hold an Evangelical Meeting at Shenandoah Junction, beginning Sunday, July 11th, and ending Sunday, July 18th. This meeting bide fair to be productive of much good, and deserves to be well attended. Mr. Frank Young, a former Martinsburg boy, who now holds a good position with the McKessport, (Pa.) Transfer Company, came to our city the first of the week, saw familiar landmarks, shook hands with good friends and had a general good time. Mr. Young is a man with good rad blood in his veins, and never forgets the scenes of his boyhood days, which is readily shown by his coming to his old home once a year. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Randolph, of Chicago, stopped over in our city on Friday night, en route to Winchoster, Va., and Washington, D. C. In the former place they will visit relatives and friends, and in the Capitol City the Randolphs will attend and participate in the great Knight Templar Conclave. They are both natives of Frederick County, Virginia, and are people who reflect credit upon themselves and the section from which they originally come. Mr. Randolph holds a lucrative position with the Puliman Company, and has the respect of his superiors, while Mrs. Randolph is a graduated chiropodist from the Marinello College of Chiropody, Chicago. While here the Randolphs were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hope well, and their stay was made pleasant by their hospitable host and hostess. WILSON'S SPEECH HIGHLY PRAISED DISCREET, ABLE, SAFE, SANE. "Will Impress the Country Favorably," Declares William Jennings Bryan. "Admirable Pronouncement." Says Champ Clark—"Appeals Strongly to Every Legitimate Business Interest." Declares John W. Kern. An Admirable Speech Hon. William J. Bryan.—"Governor Wilson's speech of acceptance is admirable. It is original in its treatment of the issues of the campaign. I am sure the address will impress the country favorably." Appeals Strongly to Every Legitimate Business Interest. John W. Kern, Senator From Indiana,—"Governor Wilson's speech of acceptance is a masterpiece, setting forth with great clearness his conception of the work to be accomplished by the Democratic party under his leadership. It is in complete harmony with the progressive sentiment of the country, but also appeals strongly to every legitimate business interest." Will Take High Rank Champ Clark. Speaker of the House of Representatives.—"Considered from a literary standpoint, Governor Wilson's speech of acceptance will take high rank in the political output of the year. It will make pleasant reading and therefore will prove a fetching campaign document. He discusses the issues of the day philosophically, clearly and forcibly. Its courteous tone will allay opposition and win him friends. It is an admirable pronouncement." Battle Hymn of Democracy. Senator Gore of Oklahoma.—"The closing sentence of his speech will become the battle hymn of Democracy in the pending campaign: 'I thank God and take courage.' It is at once a paean of praise and is a summons of patriotic duty." Discreet, Able, Safe and Rona. John E. Lamb, ex-Representative From Indiana—Speech is discreet, able, safe and safe. Governor Wilson believes in the efficacy of the scalpel rather than the big stick. His dissection of trust and turf cell is unique and convincing. His suggestions of reform in methods of government and reduction of tariff schedules will meet with approval of legitimate business and the laboring masses as well." Pointe tho Way Por justice. Luke Smith, Senator from Georgia. I am delighted with Governor Wilson's speech of acceptance. It is a superb statement of the present purpose of the Democracy and points the way for justice to all through real progress by law under the constitution. With his election assured, it should give confidence to honest business and new courage to those who need a secure deal. Love His Best Born John F. Pitzgerald, Mayor of Boston. Governor Wilson's acceptance is characterization of the man. He lays good hope to the people and asks them in jobs with him, prospective of part in rigging present wrongs without undue elmor or injury to legitimate interests. He lays emphasis on constructive thinking, and I believe this epitomizes one of the nation's greatest needs at the present time. It will be President Wilson overwhelmingly in November? Progressive, but Not Wild. Thomas Mott Osborne, Auburn, N. Y. —"Governor Wilson's speech fits the occasion and the man—progressive, but not wild; sane, strong and unmistakably Democratic. It makes an inspiring opening of the campaign, indicating clearly and nobly the spirit in which the leaders of our regenerated Democratic party must work; not one of mere 'partisan make believe,' but of honesty and justice toward all men." Prophetic of Success Governor William H. Mann of Virginia.—"I think it was an admirable speech. It was wise, conservative, comprehensive, prophetic not only of Democratic success, but of Democratic supremacy for years to come." Rings True In Every Sentence. Rings True in Every Sentence. Governor Frederick W. Plaisted of Maine. "It is a splendid presentation of the issues for the American people. It rings true in every sentence and in every word. It represents the spirit of the Democracy of today. It is the address of a sir." Governor Eugene Foss, Massachusetts.—"It was an admirable presentation of the real issues upon which the campaign will be fought this fall. I think that it is bound to strengthen Governor Wilson among the thinking people of the country." Will Ring Through the Country. Will Ring Through the Country. Governor George W. Donaghey, Arkansas.—"It was a great speech. It will ring through the country. It is just what he should have said. The people have never felt more confident of success since the first nomination of Grover Cleveland." Iowa For Wilson. Judge Martin J. Wade, Iowa.—"For the first time since the state was admitted to the Union Iowa will this year give its electoral vote to the Democratic nominee for president." Jeffersonian to the Core. John A. Dix, Governor of New York. "Governor Wilson's speech of acceptance is marked with broad vision and clear thought, expressed in language every American can understand. As a business man and manufacturer, I am especially pleased with his positive and statesmanlike position on the paramount issue of tariff reform and his demand for an immediate downward revision. In sincerity, precise statement and comprehensive grasp of great principles and their application of the fundamental needs of the country the speech is Jeffersonian to the core. It contains no appeal to passion and excuses no prejudice. Governor Wilson has presented to his party and to the nation clear conception of the truth that the real struggle in the pending campaign is between the concentrated powers of privilege and the expiration of the American people to realize in their government and their economic industrial and social relations the full measures of the principles of freedom, justice and progress, upon which the republic was founded. To all the issues and every national need Governor Wilson applies the rule of right and common advantage. The reforms he advocates are far reaching, but they are necessary, sound and practical. The speech will awaken and stir the national conscience and lead to a triumph that will restore to the people the control of their government and inaugurate a new and happier epoch in the life and development of the republic." Worthy Leader of Progressive Ameri- Louis D. Brenders, Boston.—"Governor Wilson's speech of acceptance is the utterance of a twentieth century statesman. With keen perception he recognizes the evils from which the people are suffering and the dangers which threaten our welfare. With broad vision he points the way by which those evils may be removed and the dangers averted. He proves his understanding alike of business and of social needs and that he is a Democrat in fact as well as in name, and his courage is undoubted. Progressive Americans have in him a worthy leader." Equable and Moderate. New York Sun.—"Governor Wilson's speech of acceptance has good luck as well as merit. It comes just in time to contrast sharply with the interminable bedlamite rant of Th. Deatatus Atricanus Ferox. And, if without contempt of cursus it may be mild, though written by a college president very recently retired, it is in the English language, not unauspicious and sedum with suspicion of priggriness or dominance, though it has an air, a certain economic distinction of its own. What will please everybody who has a Rhino to make in Governor Wilson's equitable and moderate tone. Governor Wilson is for equity, not for descent." Partnership of the Poorla New York Times. "It is applicable. The dominant thought, the very soul of his discourse, is the common interest of all the people, their partnership in our activities and our prosperity. The partnership idea comes from his mind not as a sublimated political theory, but as a practical, immediate remedy." Straight to the Heart New York World.—"Woodrow Wilson's speech of acceptance is the ablest, clearest, sanest statement of high public purpose this country has known in a generation. Without passion, without invective, without abuse, without partisan bifterness, without denunciation, without egotism, without demagogy, he has driven straight to the heart of the supreme issue of American institutions—the partnership between government and privilege." J. R. CLIFFORD ATTORNEY AT LAW MARTINSFURG, WEST VIRGINIA Practices in all the Courts of Va., the Supreme Court of Appeal and the United States Courts There should be an immediate revision of the tariff, and it should be downward, unestablishingly and steadily downward. From Woodrow Wilson's Speech Accepting the Democratic Nation. BIOGRAPHY OF EMINENT NEGRO MEN AND WOMEN OF EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES Adapted to the use of Students of race history, and of Negro youth. A valuable and handy reference book with questions and answers. 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Please mention this paper. WILLIAM SPEARS' BICYCLE REPAIR SHOP. Repairing wheels of all kinds putting in new crank hangers, &c. &c. to my specialty. Don't bother with old hangers, come to Spears and get them at reasonable prices, also tires and other sundries. Second hand bicycles bought and sold. I now have on hand 10 second hand bicycles, good as new. In addition to bicycle repairing, I do repairing of all kinds, and see the only man in town who repairs Racycies. WAGE EARNERS AND THEIR PAY PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS. Industrial and Economic Conditions Which Confront the Afro-American Population In Pennsylvania Emphasized by Professor Wright—Definite Suggestions For Practical Workers. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Philadelphia.—All through his book, the exact title of which is "The Pennsylvania Negro—A Study In Economic History," Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., makes comparisons with the foreigner, or, as he calls him, the immigrant from the south and the immigrant from Europe. By this comparison he proves conclusively his well known theory that the Negro problem is not, as is often supposed, a problem of crime, ignorance, etc. Whereas the illiteracy of the Negroes of Pennsylvania decreased from 25.1 per cent in 1880 to 15.1 per cent in 1900, that of foreigners increased from 17.8 in 1880 to 10.0 per cent in 1900. In his treatment of crime he lays down several fundamental principles usually overlooked by those who write and speak on the crime of Negroes and concludes with a detailed study of the history and present status of crimes among Negroes in the state. Concluding the chapter on Negro occupations, Dr. Wright observes: "There are more than 75,000 Negroes living within this state who were born outside its borders and who immigrated here between the ages of fifteen and fifty years, being, therefore, chiefly able-bodied workers. "The state of Pennsylvania expended nothing whatever for their care during infancy and childhood and but little for their education, but it reaps the benefits of their toil. Unlike the foreign immigrants, these Negroes did not have to learn our language or become used to our national customs. As a rule, the Negroes are contented laborers, seldom attempting to disturb the industrial equilibrium, never developing anarchists or even violent Socialists. "Their long suffering during slavery, their religious temperament, their childlike faithfulness and their wonderful adaptability are calculated to make them a valuable asset to any community. * * * They are cheap laborers because of their difficult circumstances only. Much that they ought to receive in wages goes to society as a part of its surplus. Negroes have laid most of the asphalt pavements in the state, helped to construct its newers, subways and filter plants, and if they have been underpaid the taxpayers got the benefit. * * * Many public improvements for the state are made by Negroes whom the state did not train. "Again, the Negro immigrants, unlike many foreign laborers, come to make their home. Their savings are put in property and in the banks of the state, and what they spend is spent here. * * * Economically, considered from the point of view of the state, the Negro has been a profitable acquisition. Dr. Wright, in his conclusions, treats all the principal problems connected with Negro life, giving a general definition of the problem—what it is, when it is not and its treatment. This chapter is valuable because it furnishes definite suggestions for practical workers. Illustrating the problem, be cities: "A Negro girl who graduates from our high school with high honors, winning a scholarship to a leading university from which she also graduates with honor, comes home to her native city but she cannot teach in her alma mater, though positions are secured for white girls who stood lower than she and whose education is less complete. "She must go south to teach. * * * A bright young Negro wins the Cecil Rhodes scholarship and represents Pennsylvania at Oxford university, England, but his friends are at a loss to find for him an opportunity in his native city and state, notwithstanding there are large opportunities for white boys having fewer scholastic honors. * * * MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA Practices in all the Courts of W V, the Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States Courte. SOCIAL SERVICE WORKERS. Tribute Paid to Women Who Endeavor to Reform Delinquent Children New York.—The June meeting of the Utopia Neighborhood club in this city, held the last week in the month, was largely attended. The Rev. Dr. William H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's M. B. church, and Mrs. B. Kemp took part in the opening exercises, which were held in the Mount Olivet Baptist church, Dr. W. P. Hayes pastor. The meeting was held in the interest of the Detention Home For Colored Girls. Assistant Attorney General William H. Lewis of Washington and Ernest J. Coulter, former clerk of the children's court in this city, were the chief speakers for the occasion. In his forceful address, which was listened to attentively, Mr. Lewis said: "Of the many graduates of Amherst college none are doing more effective service than these engaged in the work of social service. Prominently among them is the Rev. C. H. Parkhurst, who gave to New York city its first awakening along social lines. District Attorney Whitman is also doing a most excellent work along the lines of social service. "Throughout the country there are graduates from this institution who are doing excellent work for the uplift of the human family generally. It is far easier to condemn than to save, and it is through just such agencies as women's clubs that this work is to be accomplished. "Under the social system which we live in the civil surrounding the young people of our race is destined to disappear through the courts of social evolution. It is impossible for the white people of this country to save themselves without saving us. We should not have to appeal to the public for funds to carry on an institution of this kind for colored girls, but there should be homes provided and supported by the state for all of its citizens alike." Mr. Coulter said. "Ten years ago the children of New York were treated as if they were thieves, thugs or drunkards. Conditions are greatly improved now, and the credit belongs to the noble woman who first conceived the idea of properly dealing with children." Mr. Coulter further said that if the children of our cities are not good we as citizens are responsible, because we should surround them with the best influences. "We hear so much of the delinquent boy and girl, but I want to tell you that the number of delinquent parents would astound you, and I hope the day is not far distant when there will be an institution for such parents. "There are fewer delinquent boys and girls among the colored people than any other race. This is remarkable in view of the fact that many of their parents labor under such tremendous opposition and obstacles." WOMEN IN UPLIFT WORK. Auxiliary to New England Convention Aids Institutions and Individuals The women's auxiliary to the New England Baptist missionary convention reported receipts for the year of $273.81 at the recent annual meeting in Oranges, N. J. The work of the organization under the able leadership of the president, Mrs. E. B. Holland, for the past two years has steadily grown. The auxiliary, besides assisting the general convention in various ways, does a large missionary and educational work. The institutions to which the organization gave financial assistance at the recent meeting were the Virginia Beminary and College in Lonchburg, Va.; the Watchman Industrial school, Providence, R. I.; the Howard Orphanage and Industrial school, Kings Park, K. Y., and two institutions maintained for working girls. The Baptist mission work in Africa was given the sum of $25 and the general convention toward its missionary and educational work $50. Two widows were given $5 each. The members are loyal to the work, and each year an increase is noted in individual achievements. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Mrs. E. B. Holland of Providence, R. L.; first vice president, Mrs. Wiley Seay of Brooklyn; second vice president, Mrs. Christina Harris of Stamford, Conn.; recording secretary, Mrs. Margaret L. Shepard of New York; corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. J. Glassec of Providence; treasurer, Mrs. S. A. Harris of Brooklyn; executive board, Mrs. M. S. Tribbett and Mrs. A. Tribbett of Philadelphia; Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Mattie V. Ellis of Hartford, Conn.; Mrs. Elvina Washington of Boston, Mrs. Julia O'Hagan of New York and Miss Lucy Washington of Orange. For cleaning, diving and pressing clothes Mr. C. F. Cordner has one of the best outfits and does the finest guaranteed work at any one in the state. Place of business: Winestest Ave., P. O. 609.-Both Phones. Thompson and Thompson are in reality the hustlers of hustlers in the clothing line and their stock is up to date in style and shades. 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