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900. II could not be expected that
Junesown grain would mature and
ripen In any country. The May sown
afpened. and this II the feature that
mas proved western CanadR's superi.
-ority as q grain-growiag country. II
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Number o. days than In parts farther
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. most careful purveyor OF news,
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anodity has been made. The daya have
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gary harvest tho grain has mAtured well.
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tory than an unkissed kiss.
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build towns, develop school and
churches, and to fully absorb the
higher impulses of life, and feel safe
in the enjoyment of his civic rights
he will be content to remain in the
South, where his chances for making
living and getting a footing in the
soil are hundred times better than
in the North, where land is high and
cmopetition is keen. Self-govern-
ment, protection in life, liberty and
property, and the education of his
children, are guaranteed when the
Negro is willing to make a few sac
rifices and riask little in labor and
capital to start a city Of the kind
proposed. There is every reason
why the scheme should succeed,
backed by Mr.. Washington and the
best influences, black and white, in
the state. Aside from Tuskegee and
the formation Of the National Negro
Business League, this is the most
conspicuous undertaking the "Wiz-
ard has yet brought to the surface,
and we sincerely trust the colored
|peopfelof Alabama and other states
VINO are anxious for home will take
steps to become a part of this prom
Using enterprise.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

The Negro Department is admit
ted to be the SHOW place" Of the
entire jamestown Exposition. The
fine weather of the present month
has drawn a throng Of visitors; and
the reports they carry home are in
ducing many others to take advan-
tage of the remaining few weeks to
see the display before it is dismem-
bered and returned to. the exhibitors.
Chairman T. =. Galloway is in high
spirits over The prospect Of big at
. tendance in November, and at the
end OF that month he will be able to
,Rold up his tent, like the Arab of old
and go back to his Washington home,
Drowned with laurels as the greatest
'Afro-Amercan exposition manager in
the world. He eminently deserves
the encOmiums he is receiving, for
the lions share Of the burden has
been his, and only by unbeatable
energy, Job-1ike patience and infiex-
'fb1e courage could he have accom-
'bIished the many triumphs which
now stand to his credit. A goodly
sum remains Of the 100000 appro-
priation, and 1t is certain that the
Negro Department will close with q
neat balance, instead OF deficit.
The management has been economi-
cal, without being parsimonious, and
the Treasury officials are pleased
with the way things have been con-
Quoted Secretary~Treasurer A. f.
Hilyer, expert accountant, and Mrs.
A. NJ. Curtis, the watchful fiscal
agent, have rendered yoeman SER
Vice in bringing about this happy re-
suit. Mr.. A. l.. Macbeth is now in
charge of the exhibits as custodian;
Mr.. Robert Kelser Is on the road "ex-
pliting" the merits Of the display and
bringing in the crowds; the Fisk Ju-
bilee Singers have proven such
strong drawing card that in addition
to their gratis exercises in the Negro
Building, they are giving pay con.
certs in the massive auditorium In
the main portion Of the exposition, at
the earnest solicitation of many of
the white visitors, who were anxious
to hear them, accompanied by the
great pipe organ. The attendance at
,these concerts is very large; and the
people never tire OF listening to the
Yolk~Songs which DIR. Dvorak. and
other capable critics have pr ononnc-
ed the typical American music. The
4 q. :
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

The presidential nominee is. Of
course, the burning issue 1T this
time. AS we have said before, the
'favorite sons all have ardent sup
porters, and to every confab they
bring into evidence some new proof
Of the popularity of their candidate,
which to them makes his nomination
sure ing-"unless''- and there
by hangs a tale! Unless
Unless what?
Fairbanks has host Of friends
Hughes Is touted as winner by
many New Workers, and is admitted
to be factor in every calculation
made. Cannon is strong in Congress
sional circles. Knox is regarded as
worth while, coming as he does from
the state casting the second largest
number Of electoral votes. LaFol-
,iette is the rallying post Of the rad
icals. and Cortelyou is held in re-
serve as the most likely clark
morse, in the case Of a long fight
and a protracted deadlock in the nat
tonal convention. This roster rep
7 resents what is known as "the field -
The significant unless here comes
into the equation with force that
stag8ers the best-seasoned political
Fprogn ost1catOr. 1t is the shadow Of
ITheodore Roosevelt, and at his side
the. acknowledged leader Of the adj
&ministration line of battle. William
howard Taft, Secretary of War, VIII
Taft be able to marshal the hosts and
win out early in the balloting? Will
the held be able to effect combina-
hon that will permit one Of the state
sSfsssfayorite sons" to carry off the
aRTf7eR II Taft seems fore-ordaincd
To- failure, will President Roosevelt's
friends attempt to stampede the con.
Kenrt,11, nominate the erstwhi1c
. seaBh--Rider" with a whooD and
put 1T up to the latter to accent. cas-
- party necessity" Will the Prcsi.
I dent pass over his declaration Of
ssatectfon night in 1904 and says "ves'
! such. a pressing demand. Or, viii
AsSRtack to his decision to retire. and
IsaaIsf upon the selection Of Taft as
most available successor, point
to- him as the one man most
aE3Fcu SHY committed to the Roose
bolicIes and fully able to pusf
e, . satisfactory completion
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

quainted with either man would
doubt that they are sincere in their
efforts to get at.the truth and to do
justice by all concerned, Just as
President Roosevelt Is stronger be-
cause the merits of tho case are bet
ter understood, Secretary Taft, who
inherited the displeasure OF many
colored people by reason of his as
ISOLATION with the administration, is
likewise in better favor, and within
the fewest OF weeks. we apprehend,
the soreness over the Brownsville in
cident will be thing of history. We
are q generous people. ITO err is
human to forgive, divine"
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EIGHT

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Z S Sc inch "Plaids," soc yard.
%,E Sc inch "Fanciss," soc yard.
~ Sc inch all wood "Batiste," SOC
yard.
So inch Plaid Broadcloth $3.50
yard.
->l&.%52 inch Mixture $1.OO yard.
a. S"Priestly" Black Dress Goods III
all the best wears" 75c to $2.75
yard.
~ The Priestley's blacks are the very
best that can be had. They are a
perfect black. One that never gets
rusty or changes in any way. Always
economical, because they wear We'll.
SUIT q CLOAK DEPT.
Our showing of Ladies' Tailor
made-suits, embraces the newest
Styles, from the &c inch Jacket up
to the go inch lengths Our Broad
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colors at $500 to 27.50 and $4,000
are handsomely tailored with the
Jackets, Taffeta silk lined and the
new plaided and tucked skirts. We
show other suits at $16.75 and
$4,000. and the tailored Velvet
and Broadcloth Suits at $4,000,
$4,000 and $500.
UNDERWEAR
Knit Underwear for Ladies', Misses
and Children for Fall and Winter
wear. Our prices for the present will
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Sterrett Brothers
Fall Merchandise

be the same as last season.
Ladies' Vests and Pants, 25c each
Misses Vests and Pants, 25c each
Ladies "B. E. j." Vests and Pants,
SOC each.
Ladies' Cashmere Vest and Pants,
500 each.
Children's Union Suits, 25c each.
Children'S Union Suits, soc each.
Children's. Cashmere Suits, 500
each.
MILLINERY DEPT.
A collection of Pattern Hats,
Street Hats and Tailored Hats. This
department is showing every thing
that is new and stylish.
DRESS MAKING DEPT.
Order for limited number Street,
Dinner and Evening Gowns will be
taken in this department.
LONG GLOVES.
16 button French Kid Gloves In
BLACK" "Greys," white" Tan"
Brown and English Red" $3.50
pair.
CARPET DEPARTMENT.
Royal Wilton Rugs,
sx12 feet, $s7.5o
Royal Administer Rugs,
9x12 feet, $1,000.
Administer Rugs,
- 9x12 feet, $3.50.
Velvet Rugs,
9x12 feet, $1,000.
Best Brussels Rugs.
9x12 feet, $500.
Best Brussels Rugs,
9x12 feet, $1,000.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

More trouble in the colored schools
OF Washington. Superintendent W.
E. Chancellor made speech the
other night, in which he is alleged to
have said that the colored schools
were a lightweight to the District
school system, that the presence of
the colored children retarded i'm
provements which were wanted for
the whites, but which could not be
secured without the blacks shared in
things that might not be adapted to
their needs or condition. DR.. Chan
celIor denies that he intended to re-
fleet on the colored people, but meant
only to say that all problems Of
school management called for q re-
membrance Of the double standard,
owing to the race problem, and that
this made it difficult to work out
system that. balanced as it should,
as there were necessarily wide social
chasms to be bridged in looking af.
ter the wants Of the two races, and
the classes within the races. Charg-
es and counter-charges of bribery In
connection With the appointments of
snndry teachers, and there are
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Stan Correspondence.


u Washington, d. c., October S.
The atmosphere of the national cap
ital is surcharged with politics. The
density is so great that it can al
most be cut with a knife. To be
sure, the citizens of the District of
Columbia proper, have no vote, but
ii must be remembered that proba-
bly, 80 per cent. of the residents here
in their respective states. The poll
tician who is wise never loses his
grip on his state, for upon keeping
his home influnce OH straight hang
all the law and the prophets" Most
OF the folks here have come on by
virtue of some preferred standing at
home, even though the merit system
is in good working order and the
civil service regulations must be
compiled with. The community,
therefore, is made up largely Of
picked men," who have serious in
ferests in the welfare of the country
in general, and who feel themselves
somewhat responsible for the pOlit-
ica1 success Of their friends at
court. So, nine men out Of ten here,
are politicians, and when two or
three are gathered together, for any
purpose under the sun, there is apt
to be free exchange of views ION
the situation
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leader. He never loses HIS temper
is never "ratt}ed"--Ilo matter how
turbulent the sea becomes, and he is
able at all times to@keep the gospel
vessel in the middle of the steam.
The strong will, superb generalship
and fine sense Of the eternal fitness
# things, by which he prevented the
great convention from getting itself
tangled into a political mess, was one
Of the most signal bits Of genuine
Craftsmanship that this country has
EVER witnessed Dr., Morris is being
roundly praised for his infinite tact
and high-Srade wisdom. 49,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

The changing attitude of the Me-
gro press toward the President may
we'll be illustrated by the following
excerpt from an editorial in the
Cleveland Journal, one Of Me ablest
Says the Journal:
whatever may be the advertised
feeling against Theodore Roosevelt
by our people in some sections, a
careful and prolonged investigation
in this section fails to discern any
ill-feeling that may be called ,Signi-
ficant. The President has stood firm
when it required great strength Of
character, The Negro has not for
gotten these things. They il!umine>
the pages Of history as lights from
the Celestial City. The President has
publicity admitted that Booker T.
Washington is one Of his strong
friends, and any efforts to belittle
or to ridicule him for this admission
have only drawn the ties Of adnira-
ton closer. The Indianola postoffice
was closed, Crum's name repeatedly
retained Lewis, Collector Anderson,
Chaplain Anderson, and Tyler were
recognized; JEFF Davis of Arkansas
was cen3ured to his teeth; all be-
cause Of belief in righteous prin-
ciples. All the powers Of earth
could not have kept our brave pres
ident from standing up for those
now praise him!
whenever others may find one
act for condemnation, we will find
score of acts to praise. Sad would
be the day for us were Roosevelt not
our friend. He has done more to
stem the tide of prejudice and arouse
the American people to JUST consid-
Grafton, than any other president,
Grant and Lincoln not excepted. He
has been friend in need, for no
good voice has reached farther than
Roosevelt in these days when
the TillmanVardaman
tribe Of the devil would with their
wishes annihilate us. From no man
living can we hope for more Jealous
interest in the future welfare Of our
people than Theodore Roosevelt.
Whether as president or private cit
lZen, he can be depended upon to
fight the cause of justice and civic
righteousness in the future as in the
past. When conscientionsly weigh
ed in the balance, he will not be
found wanting. This We truthfully
feel is the fundamental sentiment of
the vast majority or our people"
This is straight talk from Editor
Brascher. Now that the lid is of the
one fly in the ointment" and the
fly is in imminent danger Of being
ficked off, who will gainsay the pal
pably sound conclusions which the
erudite Clevelander has evolved? Let
us be fair
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

1t seems that we arc to have an
>ther thrifty Negro community, Of
The type Of Mound Bayou. Miss, n
he plans Of DR.. Booker T. Wash
lngton work out along the lines re-
ported. The "WjArds' is satd to have
occurred Governor ~ B, Corners
plantation in Barbess and BULLOCK
;ounties. in the StH9, OF Alabama.
ior the purpose Of eSfab1ishing Negro
colonies. The plantation consists Of
$4,000 acres is gafdd,to be under a.
high state Of cultfyAkton, with inn
provements alone worth $4,000.
This Is cheering neNazSI IL the Negro.
is given an Opportunity to own land,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

Bishop w. P. Derrick visited the
State Department last week. and sat
tsfactorily adjusted certain problems
In connection with the work Of the
A. M. E. Church in British South
Africa. - =
r. W.: THOMPSON.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

bulk of those who come to Washing
ton on any mission whatever, in
Variably include a@trip to jamestown
In their itinerary. 1t has more than
justified the/ generosity of Congress
and exceeded the expectations It's
best friends. More than this, it has
converted all of its erstwhile enc
mics.
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Sterrett Brothers
IN THE NATIONAL field


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be
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CARB0LIG ACID AND BULLETS
Used by Mo1der at Columbus, Ohio
TO Kill Himself and Wife
Used Both ON Both.

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. Erred
Butt, q molder, aged thirty-six, went
to the home Of his wife early today
and asked her If she was determined
to pursue her suit for divorce. She
said yes" He grabbed, her and
tried to force carbolic acid into her
mouth. Failing in this, be shot her
dead. Then he turned the weapon
on himself and put O bullet in his
body. Failing to kill himself, he
swallowed carbolic acid and is dying
at the hospital. ... -.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

Ihose who saw DR.. T.. G. Morrfs
preside over the. deliberations OF the
National Baptist Convention few
Gays ago In this city, noted with
pressure the GOODNESS and clear-head-
eohess that characterized this every
appearance in the chair. They no
longer wohdered--if they had ever
before asked themselves the uues-
tion--why he is repeatedly chosen
10 mead the biggest and most diverse
handed, as we'll as the most entbu-
s1asttc body of religious workers
within the race. DR.. Morris fs a real
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

1t may be likewise of interest, in
this connection, to add that the first
of all states to declare for a presi-
Dental candidate was Nebraska. and
in the republican convention at Lin
coin en- the oath Of September. In
which sat large deleation Of we'll
TODD colored men, the Roosevelt pol
1c1es, were enthusiastically endorsed,
and the following ringing sentiment
was placed in the platform by q
unanimous vote:
while not presuming to forestalI
the action Of any future convention,
we express the belief that the repub-
Iicans Of Nebraska recognize in Hon,
William Howard Taft, of Ohio. one
whose personal character and whose
long public service, make him as pre-
emineDt]y the man under whose lead
eTshlp these policies would be per-
petuated."
"StTaws show the direction in
which the wind is blowing" SAYS an
oid saw. AS the "band-wagou" IL
passing slowly, We notice a disposi,
ton on the part Of the erstwhi1e
doubling Thomases" to desert their
retreats in the tall timber" and to
grab q tailholt on the rear of the
Vehicle, at least, If they find the
seats all taken.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

A column article in the Western
Enterprise, leading Afro-American
journal Of the Rocky Mountain re-
gion Of the Far West, published by
Mr.. E. P Booze, shows up some very
facts with reference
to Secretary Taft's ability to stand
on his own. feet. as a president and
giving finite illustrations of his gen
crosby in dealing with the dark peo-
pies in Cuba and the Philippines
We shall refer to this matter again
for just now, Roosevelt and Taft
loom large on the political horizon,
and their worth or lack Of it, is of
prime Importance to the people Of
the land, white and black.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

Lieutenants Walter A. Pinchback
and Frank w. Cheek, two younk men
of push and enterprise, have embark,
ed In the real estate business, under
the name Of THE Northwest Realty
Company" with offices at 124> u
street northwest. They are doing a
thriving business in selling property,
collecting rents and administering
estates, and are proving specially
helpful In securing houses for col
ored persons not heretofore acces-
slbie to members Of our race. Their
wide acquaintance with the infiuen-
tial dealers Of the city enable them
Ito handle business to our advantage.
that might not be available to, many
others, and those who know the diff
fculty the worthiest Negroes have
In getting decent abiding places, will
fully appreciate the value Of the SER
vices these shrewd young men are
rendering.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

Former Justice Of the, Peace e. NJ.
Hewlett is a candidate to succeed the
late Justice Lewis l. O'Neal. The
appointment. will probably not be
made until the return Of the Presi-
dent, at which time it is expected
that the case. Of Lawyer Scipio A.
Jones, of Arkansas, candidate for
Assistant District Attorney, will also
be handed in from the Department
OF Justice for consideration.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-10-10

The next meeting Of the Western
negro Press Association will be held
In Des Moinee, Iowa, onha date yet
| to be selected. The president, Mr.,
VIII. Duncan, of Colorado Springs,
Colo, expresses hearty accord with
| the suggestion made by many we'll
known newspaper men Of the coun-
try at large that the moribund Ma
tional Negro Press Association be re-
I JuVenated into something of general
benefit. Mr.. Duncan further sug-
gests that President Adams and his
| cohorts of the National body COOP
crate with the Western Association,
with view Of merging their inter-
ests and making the combination a
compact and truly national organiza-
ton. That national press associa-
ton, the object of which shall Do
business rather than politics, Is b
crying necessity, goes without say
ing. The Western Association would
be a valuable co-adjutor in effecting
the, kind of an organization needed
to advance the material welfare of
the Negro journalists and correspon-
dent, and it Is quite likely that out
Of the mass Of suggestions offered,
something tangible can be worked IN
to shape. If the Press convention
feels that it cannot successfully stand
alone, 1t could with excellent fitness
follow or precede the annual meet
ing Of the National Negro Business
Y
lar organization which eschews poll
tics, and emphasizes the commercial
side of the races progress.
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CHICAGO WON.

Result Of Second Game Worlds
+ Championship.
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hd1tor w. Calvin Chase Is said to
De preparing to open his campaign
for delegate from the District OF Co.
lumbia to the republican national
convention. 1t Is planned to have the
primaries in February, easlier than
those held In any Of the states. Col.
Perry H. Carson, the Tall Oak of
the Potomac a giant in his day,
may be brought out as Mr.. Chase's
opponent by the friends of the adj
ministration. J.
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threats that the disaffection existing
between the school management and
the masses Of the colored people will
DE brought to the attention OF Con-
gress' with a: View OF having, a re-
organization which will bring the col
ored schools wholly under the con-
troi of the oolored people, as they
were In the days, of George F. r.
COOK. This will be resisted by supt.
chancellor and the existing board.
fhe colored members OF the Board
Of Education are Messrs. John F.
Cook, R. r. Horner and Mrs. Mary
Church Terrell. " -