davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
A BARBARIC CUSTOM.

Says the Dluetield Daily Tele-
graph:
I'VE wish law could be passed
prohibiting the barbaric custom of
opening the baskets In public at
! church funerals. 1t is relic of
dark ages and has no place in a civ
sibility of every tender cord, and is
| something that the churches and
| undertakers ought to combine and
| put to an end. In nine-tenths of the
| cases It's merely pandering to a
ghoullSh curiosity. People who
never spoke to the deceased in their
life parade around the church, cape
at the form of our loved one, then
go out of the presence Of death, not
to talk of the good deeds done in
life, but to criticise the appearances
Of the poor clay that death has left
for once at their mercy. Death is a
sacred thing. If we are going on a
long journey We do not, make our
adieus before gaping crowd; we
ought not to be expected to bid our
dead last goodbye while curious
eyes fatten on our grief, and we
ought not to be expected to sit in the
house of mourning while people we
on us or our loved one, jostle each
other in their desire to view the re-
mains, and they get together and
gossip over what they saw or failed
to see. We believe that q majority
of the people deteSt the painful
funeral scenes as much as we do and
would be more than glad to see them
ended, but are afraid to break a
'cuStom.' But 1t is a duty the min
lister and undertaken owe to them
selves and the long-suffering public
ITO put stop to the exhibition, and
they Will find the public only too
glad to uphold them with hearty
amer"
The Telegraph might have gone
further. 1t might have mentioned
other much needed reforms in our
burial customs, adjustment OF the
ornate funeral Grafton and a reduc-
ton in funeral expenses.
AS to the first, there is not
preacher, who, sometime in the per-
Torrance Of the last sad rites, has
not felt the urgent need of a regular
service whereby he could escape the
announcement of the glowing
eulogy of the dead, when undeserved
by the deceased, but uttered simply
because custom demands and the
family expects it.
While the expense of the funeral
must be borne by the family, it is
not amiss to caution against the dis
play to which the race is prone.
Neither is the price of the casket nor
the number of carriages in the cor
tege measure of grief or regard for
the departed, and to burden the liv-
ing with debt in order to impress the
public with ones love for the dead is,
putting it mildly, an evidence of
vanity and lack of economic judg-
ment.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

James sThaddeus Hill was born in
Louisa county. Va, about the year
1917. He was reared by his grand
parents. -. a. Is
He came to this state in early boy
hood and became an active member
of the church at Claremont, w. va. I
From there he moved to Cunard,
W. Va, and from there to- Kanawha,
where he met Miss Eizzie &c Harris,
daughter Of Rev. p. A. Harris, whom
he married IN 1904. H.. !.
He held the Office OF deacon OF his
church at the time of his death. = He
was also, member Of Sewell Lodge
X. of p, and Blue Cloud Tribe, No.
II, of Montgomery, Ind. o. R. M.
. He was loved by, all of his ,breth-
rem. -.gsS.' ,..., %
He moved from Kanawha county
to Don Glen, Fayette county, where
he lived until his death.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
SMITH FOR SHERIFF..

Nothing daunted by his defeat
three years ago, S. P. Smith an
nounces his candidacy again for the
office of sheriff. Mr.. Smith was the
choice of his party for the sheriff
atty in the last campaign and the
small margain by which he lost
showed that under normal conditions
he would have been elected.
His popularity has in no wise de-
creased since then. The PUBLIC has
not, forgotten the uniform courtesy
with which he handled the business
of the county clerks office and is
noting with approval the excellent re-
cord he is making as assistant to the
Banking Commissioner. Should the
party again decide upon him as its
nominee for sheriff, there will be nc
question as to his ability or fitness
to fiji the position to which he as
pires.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
KING OF ALL SEA, TURTLES.
Caught After Desperate Two-Houa
Fight Near Harris Island

New York. Sept. 1S.---City Island
ers have, some thing new to talk
about. It la a sea turtle, the larg-
est that the oldest lnhabitant ever
saw, and it was not landed until
after two-hour' fight.
The turtle measures feet and
inches long, 3 feet wide, is a foot
thick and weighs 800 pounds. Fish,
ermen estimate it to be at least two
hundred years old.
Percy Pell, of City Island, caught
the turtle while, fishing yesterday for
blackflsh midway between Harris
Island and Shinnecock Point. Pell
was nearly exhausted at the end OF
the fight a.. - 49,.
Pell brought his catch to City
Island and has il on exhibition. at
the BayvieW Hotel: Some want to
make soup of the turtle, while
others wish to turn it over to the
city. -.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
"A FALLING APPLE.

when certain Negro leaders have
said that the American press was
really mortgaged to misrepresent the
Negro, and to prevent his virtues
and the words Of his friends from
falling under the eyes Of the Amer
lean Republic, children of folly
Winked. May they wink on, if their
winnings are a soothing calm.
Last week the War Department
at Washington announced that the
Twenty-fou5th Infantry, U. S. A.,
composed of black soldiers, the best
troops that shoulder an American
musket, was returning from the Phil
ippine Islands, and would take up
camp for the winter at two forts in
New York State. The dispatches de-
failing the character of the order
labored to have it appear that the
residents of the towns to which these
soldiers had been assigned were in
open rebellion against the order and
that the War Department had been
or was, at that time, being, flooded
with protests, Of more or less fervor
These dispatches told how afraid
were the residents Of Oswego and
WatertoWn that If the colored SOL
dlers came unto them, there would
be repetition" Of the affair at
Brownsville, and on down to the end
of the string of the imagining Wash
| 1ngtOn correspondent
subsequent investigation has es-
tablished that none, not one finger
! nail, Of this rot is true. The War
Department had no fears Of sending
the TWenty-fourth Infantry to their
regular fort; the Department has not
been Hooded or even sprinkled with
protests from the citizens Of New
YORK; and finally, not only have the
people Of Oswego and Watertown
failed to protest, but they have re-
fused to do so, although importuned
IN that direction by certain interests
hlgh up. On the other hand these
New York people feel no small honor
In having, this Infantry come into
/ their midst, for in these communities
abolition once ran high and those
VINO here reside still hold to certain
abiding principles, and they know
OF what stuff q Negro soldier Is made,
and cherish his glory.
The attitude Of the American is
put a rotten apple, but it shows that
the crop is falling.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
FEAR RACE RIOT IN SEATTLE
Japanese Consul Asks Police Chief
to Pr9tect His People.

Seattle, Sept. 14.-Japanese Con-
sui Shimadu7ihas appealed to Chief
Of Police WAApenstern to prevent
the Exclusion league from holding
any kind Of aSrdemonstration that
might lead to Ihciting an irrespon-
sible element and causing race riots
here. Ia@-
A similar demand upon the po-
lice chief, haas been made by some
of the newspapers and Chief Wap-
pe1stern, assured the Japanese Con-
sui that whatever happened he
would guarantees that the Asiatic
quarters are not invaded by a mob.
The Japanese Consul declared
that his countrymen are not. arming
themselves to resist an attack and
he insisted the Japanese would do
nothing to incite trouble and relied
wholly on e1police for their pro-
lection.
Efforts of the Exclusion League
to compel the chief Of police to dis
arm the Japanese and Chinese will
not have any effect upon the Of
ficials. He will pay no more atten-
ton to storage of arms in foreign
ers' homes than he will in American
homes, but he will arrest any per
son, native or foreign, who is found
carrying gun.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
THE REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATE.

(From the Wheeling Intelligencer.)
The Democratic press Of the State
are extracting their usual amount Of
picking a Republican candidate for
governor. In this interesting work,
they are not hampered either by con-
sideratons of truth, accuracy, public
or party interest. They go about the
job with the gay abandon Of a pup
dog that has found the baby's doll In
the back yard. Their discoveries,
which are put forth as information
amuse if they don't instruct.
AS a matter OF fact, the serious
work of selecting the next Republi-
can candidate for governor has not
yet begun. 1t won't begin for some
time yet. The candidates in the field
are good politicians and hard work
ers, but there will not be any dis
tinct alignment behind them, or any
one else for some time. When the
Republican party gets ready, 1t will
in decency and order name the man,
who will be the next governor Of
West Virginia. OF that man, who
ever he is, it will be said:
First: That he is worthy and cap
able, good citizen and an upright
man, experienced in public affairs.
Second: That he Is consistent
and earnest Republican, accepting in
their entirety the declarations of
party principles In both State and
national affairs.
The Inteligencer has faith that the
Republicans will settle these two e3-
sential points in due time. In the
consideration OF candidates, active
and prospective, they are the two
things to be borne in mind.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

The title of Honorable has been
conferred upon Joe Cans by the
Hot Springs Echo, which now prints
his name 'The Hon. Joseph Cans
Why not? There Is Prof. Joe Doe,
who is superintendent, principal,
grammar, primary and kindergarten
teacher of One~room, country
school. Mention might also be made
of Doctor of Divinity Martin Smith,
whose liberal education Is limited to
the ability to spell through his Bible
Since abuse of titles and degrees is
a racial characteristic, one had just
as we'll go the limit
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
OPPORTUNITY OF CHOICE.
(From The Fairmont West Virgin.

(From The Fairmont West Virgin
Three candidates to date have an
nounced themselves for Governor Of
West Virginia and it Is said other an
nonncements will follow before very
long. To, our mind that Is a very
good thing Stor the republican party
and the people. We do not think 1t
Is good thing for a small coterie
Of politicians to be able to say who
shall be this or that and narrow the
race so that the people have small
opportunity of choice. When there
Is one strong candidate upon whom
all classes can unite, that IS perhaps
the Ideal way of choosing man for
high omceSsbut when that is not
found practicable it Is better to have
several names from which to select.
If only two candidates are in the race
the tension Is likely to- get so high
that the side (which is defeated can't
accept the grace required for har-
mony. We have had some expert
ence along that line. When several
candidates ARE in the field the dele
gates are less likely to be instructed
by the various counties and are thus
left free to do what seems best at
the convention. If a dark horse"
looks good he. can then be trotted
out and the criticism can't be made
that he was Nominated by some other
mans delegates. With the entrance
of Hon. VIM. II. Hearne in the race
along with Secretary of State Swish
er and Auditor Scherr and the prob
able announcement of Hon. j. L.
CALDWELL, af Huntington, and Attor-
ney General May, the contest will
become more good natured and the
result BE accepted with better feel
ing. There will not be dull min
ute from now until the nominee is
selected by the convention.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
IN MEMORIAM.

Whereas, The Great Spirit of the
Universe has seen fit to take from
our totomic bond, our beloved and
esteemer Chief, J. r. Hill, and
Whereas, The kind relation and
connection held by him for Blue
Cloud Tribe No. IT, Ind. o. OF r. M.
for the past eighteen months, makes
1T eTninently betting chat we. record
our appreciation Of him.
Therefore, Be it Resolved. That
the sudden removal Of such a young
man will leave vacancy and d sfad.
ow which will be greatly realized by
members OF this tribe afdlits friends.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

recognition is announced for a col
ored man In tho United8 States, army,
w. T. Anderson. OF Cieyeland,8 o.,
chaplain Of the Tenth cavalryS with
the rank Of captain, was promoted
to major by order of Secretary :of
War Taft. A number Of influential
colored men of Ohio were deeply In
terested in the promotion. which
they urged on Secretary TAFT before
his departure. Anderson now holds
the highest rank of any colored man
In the United States. Nh
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
ANOTHER CANDIDATE.

The heroes of hundred fights
AS well you know.
Old England had her beIted knights
Long years ago. :. Il
We, too, in belted knights are strong;
AS witness Whitney, Storer, Long.
Old monarchs gave the knight a belt,
A gentle pat.
But Teddy's betting can be felt,
Remember that,
There's something brewing in the air,
Ere long we'll hear Of belted Baer
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

and will prove sad spectacle to this
tribe and community. I. s
& Resolved, and. That we extend to
the AFFLICTED relatives and friends our
PROFOUND sympathy and express our
hope that our Joss Is his eternal
gain. y. .s&N.t-a. .z5s - i e. y
- Resolved, I'D. That a copy Of these
resolutions be sent to the &bereaved
family. and spread upon the records
Of the Blue Cloud Tribe, No, II, and
published in the Advocate and SEN
Ftinel. ..r... IN : ~ NJ
) I. S.. WHITE, AZ
Us. r.. r. ,BURRELL,
-. <..- : r. d. GETER, 80. -
IT. ~ X, ~. Committee.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
A B. LEONARD MISSES THE POINT

Over in Ohio the other day a con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church INDUCED in debate upon the
adoption of a resolution in the COM
ing General Conference at Baltimore
for the election of Bishops for races
Notwithstanding the proposition was
eloquently championed by President
Thirkield, of Howard University,
than whom none is as able to speak
for the American Negro, it was de-
feated by a most decisive vote.
1t will be readily recalled by our
readers that week before last edi-
torially we opposed the adoption of
the resolution. But our opposition
was based upon the advocacy of the
very principle which. was used by
the leader of the opposition, the Rev.
DR.. A. B. Leonard, of New York, to
defeat it. That is to say, we dis
favor the proposed legislation because
1t would breed and nurture Jim
CroWism" and retard the larger
growth of the Negro people, DR..
Leonard opposes it because it would
finally lead to Negro Bishops, to use
his own words, "presiding over white
Conferences Without any. word
from us, the black membership of
the Methodist Episcopal Church will
appreciate Immediately the insult
implied in the temper, tone and talk
of Leonard.
We make no common cause with
Leonard and his kind in this agita-
ton now going on. We see danger
in the proposition because, to our
---Way-of reasoning, it would shut off
the Negro ever having a Bishop to
preside over any Conference of the
Church anywhere. This is what
Leonard does not want. But he will
have it, and have it soon, else his
Church will have no black members.
We knew there were powerful lead
ers in Methodism opposed to the
scheme, but we did not before know
there were any Leonards. His atti-
tude, and the attitude Of those who
stand with him, will contribute more
to the enlightenment of the Negroes
than any word or advice from us.
BY his latest ebullition they may
know that there are those in their
Church who are really opposed to the
highest and widest development OF
their leaders.
Another word, only. DR.. Leon
ard said in his Ohio deliverance that
the passage of the resolution calling
TOR Negro Bishops would inject the
race question into the church, and
possibly might lead to division
thereof. Our reply to such q gratui-
tous deformity is, we think the re-
ply Of the black membership of the
mother church. If the Methodist
Episcopal Church is afraid to de.
clare itself in the discussion as to the
metes and bounds of the Negro: if
ny halts between Duty and Demand
( II 1T 1s adverse to the pleadings OF
{ the Negro; or Is persuaded by the
I caresses of his subtle enemies: if. ir
short, 1t is not ready or prepared tc
take it's side by Jesus Christ, whose
most forceful and voluminous apos
4 tie and disciple set Mars Hill on fire
+ in the Christian declaration as t.
!, races, etc, IL the Methodist Episco
I pal Church is il the least timid abou
81 the faith, the time has come, not fo1
+ q division therein, but for the Negro
roembers to look around, ant
& ,n5aoasa meir ground" .sna.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

Elsewhere in this issue will be
found an advertisement Of Institute
City. The ownership of a home at
Institute will afford an excellent OPP
portunity, especially to the man with
family residing in the mining sec
lions, to secure an education for his
children at minimum cost The
promoters Of the town are all respon-
sible parties and the inducements
they offer will repay investigation.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
( BRANCH OFFICE
The american
Beneficial Insurance
=. 4 Company
No. 1 90 Elk Ave, Covington, Va
. JAS. A. PAYNE, MANAGER


One of the best organizations in
Virginia of it's kind. We give You
list Of sick claims paid since Sep
tcmber last:
Miss Fannie Winston, Rivers Vile
$500 - -
Miss Sadie Wright. Covington, Va.
$500. g.
Mr.. Ernest Brown, Coyington, Va
$1.62. -.---~-,--------
Miss. Marta Philips, Coyington,
Va, $1,000.
Miss Bessie HolIins, Coyington,
Va, 81 cents.
Mrs. Edith Girdty, Covington, Va.
81 cents. ..... .... =. p. -
Mrs. Harriet Thomas, Coyington,
Nay $3.50. .-..---D. K .--aa--.--
Mrs. Emma Loving, Covington,
Va, $500. -
Mr., Joshua Winston, Rivers Vile.
w. Va, $500. 49,.
MIR. -Hagger Winston, Rivers, Vile,
w. Va, $500.
Mrs. Delphia Young, Covington,
Va, $3.50.
Mrs. Sarah Mcdowell, Covington,
Va $7.25.
Miss Dora Wright, Wright Vile,
$3.50.
Mrs. Rosa Green, Covington, Va,
$3.50. ..
Mr.. jas. Parker, Spruce, w. Va,
$500. ,-~- = =, '
Mrs. Joanna Walker, ~Coyingtop,
Va, $1.25. ...
Miss Modesty johnson, Covington,
Va, $1.G6,
Mrs. Maria Brown, Covington, Va,
1925.
James E. Printice, Covington, Va,
83 cents.
Mrs, Florence Brown Covington,
Va, $500. -
Mrs. Carrie Miller, Covingtop, Va,
1915.
Geo. M. Thomas, Covington, Va,
Mr.. Philip Winston, Covington, Va,
$3.50. =,
Mrs. Mollie Patterson, Covington,
W., $3.50.
Mrs. MoIlie Patterson, Covington,
W., $500.
Mrs. Mildred Morris, Covington,
Va, ~ rs.
Mrs. Anna Franklin, Covington,
Va, $500.
Howard Gillun, Covington, Va,
$3.50.
Jas, r.. Jackson, Covington, Va,
1926.
Mrs. Ida Shelton, Covinston, Va,
$3.50. 49, - s,F
Total, 136.4O.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

-. OFFICES.
New York:
"a. 1873 7th Avenue.
Washington:
1926 18th st. N. w.
louisville:
1112 w. Madison St.
sc. Louis:
-...- = s1s7 Pine St.
Philadelphia:
NHT02 So. 18th St.
Baltimore:
502 w. Btddle st.
Boston:
"a Harvard St., Cambridge.
Pittsburg:
461 9Th St., Braddock.
Columbus:
266 st. Clair Ave.
New Orleans:
ZIG So. robertson st.
Jacksonville.
536 w. Union st.
Nashville:
7O6 Bass st.
Indianapolis:
1905 Alvord st.
Lexington:
SGT N. Upper st.
San Francisco: ...-.-- ,~.
865 Union St.. Oakland.
Detroit:
Isl Elliot St.
El Paso:
Chicago:
1919 Calumet Ave.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

This debate will ultimately lead to
one OF two ends: There will be q
full fiedged, unbounded, unlimited
and unprescribed Negro Bishop, or
there will be fewer Negro members
In this church as the years .go on.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

A University Of Chicago professor
expresses the fear that the human
race will soon revert to cannibalism
With the average boy not worth his
weight In porterhouse steaks and
starvation threatening because Of
the prohibitive price Of necessities,
cannibalism, as an alternative, is
we'll worth serious consideration.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
A BAD LOSER.

"Mrs. Twospot dropped thirty at
bridge last evening""
"She is not in position to lose
that much money with equanimity. :"
"She did not lose 1T with equa-
nimity. You should have heard her
suueal'
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

Now that you have returned from
the sea shore or the lakes. 1t is the
next order of business to lay in a
supply Of coal and settle up any little
debts which may have been over
looked in the good old summer time.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
NOT UNWILLING.

'"The cave man proposed by soak
ing his girl on the cocoanut with a
stone club" -
"a painful process" q. simpered
Miss Passee, "but still~----"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

Friday the 18Th was spent by the
delegates to the 4. VI. e. conference
at Lima, o., eulogizing Foraker
Friday, thirteen AMI a conferencei
Is the Foraker rabbit foot proof.
against such a combination? -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

he recent racial conflicts in the
Northwest have put quietus upon
the advocates Of the theory that race
prejudice arises from the previous
condition OF servitude Of the OPP
pressed. 1t is merely matter Of
color. Simply this and nothing
more.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

HonttngSoA need mot put on so
many atEsdsluding herself with the
thought tR9t she has a monopoly ON
suicides, charleston has one occa-
sionally. ~
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
A GAME OF GRAB.

~@"Ben't give up the Ship" exclaim-
ed LaWrense.
We can now realize how he felt.
Evidently there were souvenir
hunters in those days. ...
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
A DETERMINED STAND.

Lars Porsena sat in the ivory car.
II don't care If / never get to
Clusium," he sturdily declared II
positively will not take the car
ahead ~
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

Foraker Sor bust!" is the only cry
that has reached us across the turbid
Ohio since the last Congress. 1t
pears like bust,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
ANOTHER FOOL QUESTION.

Tell me this" J. ="
"What?" .'.,
"Is a woman robber q fernalefac-
tori"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

Germany uses tw& and one
quarter. millions. tons Of potatoes
yearly in the manufactures of al
|cohol, and only $50 600 tons OF grain
Tor the same purpose. ~
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
ADvoCATE.

celpt otsehptes Of the addresses de-
liVered b Governor Dawson and
secretary SS0rtelyou at jamestown on
West VtrxiGta Day. : = x =
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
MIR. WATSON OF INDIANA.

At the last session of the white
Supreme Lodge knights of Pythias
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19
ANDERSON NOW MAJOR

I Co'ored Chaplain Promoted by War
- secretary to Major.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

Washington aspts Unusual
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-09-19

We acknowledge with thanks re-