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SOLUTION
Continued from page ono.
Plea for Education.

Plea for Education.
eve believe that the solution Of
the race question in the South is
largely a matter Of Industrial and
thorough education Some South
erners who have given expression to
their thoughsst Seem to think that
the only solution Of the Negro ques-
ton is his migration to Africa; but
to me such a""proposition is utterly
fatuous. The Negro is essential to
the South in order shat it may have
proper labor. "Their ancestors we're
brought there against their will.
They have no country but this. They
know no flag but ours. They wish
to live under it, and are willing to
die for 1t. They are Americans. : "
"Primary and industrial educa-
ton for the masses, higher education
for the. leaders of the Negro race, for
their professional men, their clergy
men, their physicians, their lawyers
and their teachers will make up a
system under which their improve
ment, which statistics show to have
been most noteworthy injEthe last 40
years, will continue at the same
rate.
ION the whole then ~the best pub
lie opinion Of the Northsand the best
public opinion Of the nth seems
to be coming together respect to
all the economical and political
questions growing out $of present
race conditions = ="
"The recent election has made it
probable that l stall become more
or less responsible for the policy Of
the next Presidential Administra-
ton, and 1 improve this opportunity
to say that nothing would give me
greater pride, because nothing would
give qe more claim to the graft
tude Of my fellow citizens if I could
so direct that policy in respect to the
Southern States as to convince it's in
telligent citizens of the desire Of the
Administration to aid them in work
ing out satisfactorily the serious
problems before them, and Of bring
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Washington Dec. one q
most notable gatherings ever I1'|','
bled in the history Of 4 THU y ~ a.
in the interest Of waterway 4
ment was called to order tod 81 NJ
the NATIONAL Rivers and sS (;1E|''
Congress met In ANIMAL Y con- MI
Senators. representatives.
captains Of finance gdTSEltS
many states and others high 4
cial life were present wheH
sentative Ransdell, Ut Is6Al
President Of the Congrsss;s caiaSs
Congress to order. The faaf ::
the program was the address y H
President Fairbanks and 4 AMI Ss''
dor Bryce, Of Great Britain !. ssS3
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

One Joseph A. Hayes, Of Norfolk,
Va, an alleged prophet is again
predicting that the end of the world
Is near. prophet" Hayes is also a
business man, with a practical turn
or mind, for he wants twenty-five
cents IN the worlds currency for full
particulars concerning the cataclysm
that will hurl US all into eternity.
AS suckers continue to be born every
minute, very likely Brother Hayes
will catch a few in the tempting net
he has thrown out.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The democracy is curious outfit.
The party DISTINGUISHES the Negro in
most Of the southern states because
or his alleged ignorance and poverty,
and refuses to throw him over in the
BLUE Grass State because quite a
number in the larger cities have no
better sense than to follow gang rule
and are so poor that they cannot af-
ford to decline bride. 1t is pleasing
to note that this condition applies to
only a few--a very few, and the num-
Der Is growing beautifully less as the
nefarious methods Of the party be-
come more apparent
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10
SECRETARY JORDAN'S NOTES

For number Of years we have
been appealing to our churches in
behalf of our missionaries over the
sea, and have been asking for spe-
clal donation, IL only fifty cents, from
the Watch-Meeting services.
Surely any Baptist Church would
be glad to begin the New Year ~of
1903 with a little Offering for the
spread OF the gospel Of the Christ
about whom they have talked on
Xmas day.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

1t is only question OF a short
time when every Negro regiment in
the United States Army will have a
Negro MISUNDERSTANDING to the
energy and foresight Of Emmett J.
Scott, who induced the War Depart
ment to inaugurate this policy, with
view Of opening and permanently
guaranteeing to our competent mu-
slcians an opportunity to practice
their calling under auspices at once
pleasant and profitable.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

No teacher who dances can hold q
place in the public schools Of Enid,
Oklahoma, If the ukase of the school
board can stand the test Of the law
governing annual contracts. There
are some teachers whose efficiency
is not affected by indulging in the
light fantastic"-and there are
others who cannot store brains-ifi
both head and foot without losing
something at one eud or the other.
The outcome Of the fight will be in
teresting. t ..
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

AS I write these notes to the bro
'therhood Of our great Baptist Zion,
there lies before me. a letter from
DR.. ProWd, of South America, asking
for $375, an appeal from Brother
Murff, CaDetoWn, South Africa, for
at least $500, one from Brother So
lani, Cape Colony, South Africa, for
500, Brother L. Tom Evans, in Hay
ii, for $500, Brother Pier, Of South
Smith and Phillips in Barbados as
king for immediate help and from
DR.. Bouey on the West Coast, setting
forth his great needs.
My heart goes out for them, and
yet, in sadness. their appeals must
be turned down for lack of funds.
If the eighteen thousand Negro
Baptist Churches would act as they
sing and pray, by giving an offering
after the clock strikes twelve on the
last night Of 1908, and send it to us,
every one Of these wants could be
met. Brother PASTORS and DEA-
CONS, what will your church do to
answer these appeals? l beg Of you
as you value your own souls, do
something to help relieve our mis-
sionaries.
Wishing for each and all a Merry
Christmas and most glorious Happy
New Year, Believe me, 60
Yours in His name,
i. G. JORDAN.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Fhe race, loses positive asset in
the untimely death Of John Baxter
Taylor, the record-breaking relay
runner, who has more than once
saved the day for the creamy Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania. No element
in our body polite develops Taylors
every day in the year.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

L. G. Farrar and his mother at
tended the meeting Of the West Vir-
ginia Teachers Association at Blue
field. q g.. -, -.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Secretary Of War Luke II. Wright
is disappointing his Negro critics, by
treating his colored subordinates
with generous consideration. Some
threw stones at him because OF. his
southern birth, and imagined vain
things because ff his erstwhile party
Affiliations. The evil deeds ,predi4
Gated OF him have failed to come to
pass. To our personal knowledge,
he has approved the promotion OF a
number Of deserving colored men,
has transferred others into more
congenial assignments and has given
a cordial hearing to all who have
come to him to discuss any matter
bearing upon the welfare OF the race.
Tie agreed cheerfullv to follow che
policy marked out by Secretary Taft
III providing for colored chief must
clans iR the Negro regiments Of the
United States Army. Secretary
Wright Is living up to his name; he
is "all right" ~ .~..
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Washington, Dec. 8. The lykt y,
al conservation commissions bex 81
conference today with the Govern aSA J
OF the different states with the
able result that some concrefa NM
will be mapped out for. conserve ies'8
Of the nations natural resoaFfgs q lss
More than thirty states aress raExa
sented by their chief executives
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Governor Patterson thinks night
riders are better than anarchists
anyhow. Purely a matter Of taste,
Governor; there is little difference in
their qualifications, to those who have
had the pleasure Of being the victims
of either.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

1t is rumored that Roscoe Conk-
ling Bruce, Assistant superintendent
OF the Washington Public Schools, is
willing to exchange that job for a
suitable post an the diplomatic ser
vice, the Haitian mission probably
preferred. AS a diplomat, Prof
Bruce would certainly shine. His
equipment and temperament emf
nently fit him for such an assign
ment.,.. We would, like to see him
have 1t, If he wants it.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Mrs. James Page had DR.. aS
Holmes, of Baltimore, and %seyS
other friends to tea; Sunday sf s3S
noon. H.. "a. .,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

II the "allies"are to be recognized,
Vlce-president Fairbanks is the quan-
tity that will suit everybody. He is
too valuable man to be lost to
public life.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

These are. the days when a poll
teal leader can get mentioned" for
most anything in sight-if he has
an active and alert press agent.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The Rev. 8. L. Caruthers, Of Wash
1ngton, d. c., is the only Negro
'"anti"in the country who was deemed
or sufficient: Importance to be pub
llcly Ipclaimed a member of the
Taft-R6osevelt AnahlAS Club, and
Brother taruthers Is ."chesty' over
his rare distinction thus accorded
him.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The Foreign Mission Board feels
very grateful to the B. Y. P. U.
State Convention OF PENNSYLVANIA,
MT. Samuel Coleman, president for
Sl1o. This money will go for the
windows of our Capetown Chanel.
An effort will be made to have Penn
sylVania Baptist young people re-
numbered III Africa tor many years
to come in a special prepared memo
rial window. We are indeed thank
FIJI to Brother Coleman and his CO.
workers for this contribution.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Nord Alexis needn't have stopped
Off at Jamaica to get the favorite
product Of that island. We have
plenty over here equally as good.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The National NePyo Business Lea,
que furnishes the inspiration, but in
the final analysis, it is the local or
ganization that must crystalline that
inspiration into results--the local
league must do the actual work.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Rev. John Waters, Jr., Of Lewis
burg, was in the city, Sunday, to as
sist his father, Rev. J. w. Waters, In
the dedication services of Simpson M.
u. church.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

At no time in the history Of the
world, has there been such an up
rising on the part Of the >inen in the
various christian churches for world
wide missions. Why should strong,
christian men lag aud depend upon
women pushing the cause Of foreign
missions? If we are to~lead in every
thing else, why not lead in fastening
the coming of the kingdom Of Christ
upon the earth?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

teilisently. If you don't draw the
amour or water you think you do,
You are apt to make yourself ridicu-
lous.. 49, -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

j. Milton Turner isn't going to be
at all backward in naming "his'n''-
or that which he desires to be
"his'n."
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Secretary William Loeb should be
the next Secretary Of Commerce and
Labor. The people demand Il and
the new President will doubtless
hearken unto their voice, for it be
known "Vox populi, vox Del"
IN. B.--We can quote some Latin
too)
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

"Lily-whlteism" in the Southern
wing Of the Republican party is on
the run.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The troubles in Haiti have brought
Minister H. w. Furniss to front in
such a creditable manner as to pre-
clude the "hot-footers" from asking
for his $4,000 Job.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10
news V|An.
.C(||v|PANY''''.S''I..
BID: { I THE J.
LOWEST

The News-Mail Company, OF Char
lesion, publishers of the Charleston
Daily Mail, and printers and binders
Of high merit, Tuesday, offered the
lowest bid for the printing and bind
ing OF the State Of West Virginia.
The bids Of those competing for
the State printing. were opened at
the office of State Auditor A. c.
Scherr at noon, with Auditor Scherr
and State Superintendent Miller, of
the State Printing Commission, pres
ent, Treasurer Ogdin being away
from home on account Of his health
There were a numebr of bidders
for the printing and also for the
binding, but the bids of the News
Mail Company, Of Charleston, were
the lowest, the bid for the printing
made upon the specifications tender
ed by the State, being $23,35O.5O,
while the bid for the binding was
$7,G77.10. The bids for the printing
and binding were as follows:
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

When you are enjoying your Xmas
turkey and as you Jock up in graft
tude to God for the gift Of Christ,
whose birth is celebrated on that
day, remember why He came to the
earth. Think Of the work accom-
plished while. on the earth and then
remember Ills last loving words
Go We into all the world and preach
the gospel to every creature" Cou-
pie with this-"Ye are my friends,
II. ye do whatsoever I have COM
fnanded you"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Measure yourself, brother Office
seeker, if you would seek office in
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10


Elaborate preparations are already
under Way for the Inauguration Of
William Howard Taft 1t is to be
the biggest affair Of the kind ever
held here. The colored people are
actively organizing to take care of
the colored visitors. who are expect
ed In unpreced6ntedly large num-
bers. The Inaugural Welcome Club
of 'O4-05, has been revived and will
give a grand reception on the night
of the Inauguration at one Of the
city's largest halls. The officers Of
the club are Dr.. w. Bruce. Evans,
president; Henry P. Slaughter, finan-
cial secretary; I G. ;Burells, record
ing secretary Daniel Murray, treas
urer. The $500 assessment is. al
ready being paM in for the function
The Mu-So-Lit Club, the "swellest"
social organization in town, will give
another grand reception during the
inaugural season. This will be an
invitational affair; and will in no
wise, it is explained, conflict with
the public function given on another
evening by the Citizens committee.
Every effort is being put forth to
avoid the wrangling. and controver-
sizes that have characterized previous
inaugurations, and many will take
part in all Of the entertainments, as
far as time and means will, permit.
Other affairs Of smaller dimensions
will be given by the several social
coteries Of the city, open to their
friends. Chairman Stellwagen has
recognized the Negro handsomely on
his executive committee by naming
Judge Rodent H. Terrell and Attor-
ney r. r. Horner as members there
Of, with full powers. A sub-commit-
tee on public comfort will have a.
number Of colored members. The
outlook points to a brilliant inaug-
ural season for all.
We have Congress ION our hands. "
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

ed Kentucky did herself proud at
Frankfort when it honored Justice
Harlan''with a call from seventy-hve
representatives of her best intelli-
gence and Hottest aspirations. r !
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The "irony Of fate'is peculiarly
illustrated in the fact that a wealthy
friend In the Lone Star State has
presented MI and Mrs. William Jen-
nings Bryan with beautifully loca-
ted acre lot near Brownsville, Texas,
upon which the democratic leader is
to build a winter home. Perhaps
the place won't prove to be as hot
for Bryan as it was for the 25th In
fantry.} -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Under proper pressure it is stated,
the Hon. William w: Clifford, whose
vote in the Ohio legislature Is claim
ed to have made Mark Hanna United
States Senator could be induced to
accept the post of Recorder of Deeds
for the District Of Columbia. The
Hon. John c. Dancy notes an excep-
ton and the matter hangs fire, for
the present, at least
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The wise guy" SHES at marrying
a girl reared in family in which
mammals the dominating influence.
ae realizes what is coming to him.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The Kentucky Standard got in un-
der the wire in good shape, winning
by nose as it were. Editor Young
has more political science in her
Uranium than, some Of her critics
have been disposed to give her credit
for possessing. She doesn't hurry
to the; goal as fast as the most ardent
might like, but somehow she gets
there at the finish.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10
STAR TAILORING CO.

definite proposition that is equitable
to advertise
sending the best piece oN Fancy Work With the
good to any lady in the city
vicinity, would Send bring
Of work inspect
ed by three competent judges Adesg
in names before Tailoring
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

ter will come up before the United
States Senate next wednesday. Sem
ator 3RoFaksE Will call up; his bill,
which provides for the reinstatement
OF the discharged soldiers ofsthe ,25th
Infantry. and ting restoration to all
rights and privileges taken from
them throughatheir elimination from
the Army, togstbrr with pay for all
time. lost. mo SneE ventures a pre-
dictian as to what will be done. All
hope, however. for an adjustment
thatssWill settle the issue along lines
equitable to3all concethed. Senator
FORAKER wifi make an exhaustive
speech, and much interest is mani
tested among our people in, the out
come. The administration will prob
ably present measure. 1t is not
thought that an agreement will be
reached for quite a while.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

West Virginia is guessing right
these days in all thiugs-and especi-
ally so in her choice for a State Law
Librarian. Gilmer is "the goods"
Messrs. Hitchcock, Ward and Shell
don, Of the national committee rich
~ deserved that great dinner in New
York. They we're the men behind
the guns.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

State Printing.
w. Va. Pig. Co., Wheeling. s32.155 90
Lovett, Charleston. ...... 28,295.0O
Tribune Co., Charleston. 27,51060
Acme Pub. Co., Morgan
town ........:.:... 25,6e7.5O
john Z. Bond, Charleston. 25,236.00
Intelligencer, Wheeling. 24,552.62
News Wheeling " -. 24,34z.25
News-Mal CO., Charleston 23,350.50
State Binding.
Tribune ..............$11,63 $3.50
w. Va. Ptg Co., Wheeling. 10;695.90
News, Wheeling. ...... =. 1O,278.22
John G. Bond, Charleston. 1O,118.3O
Ihtelligencer, Wheeling. 1v,137.73
Acme Pub. Co., Morgan T..
town >.....,......... s,94O.SO
NeWs-Mail Co., Charleston 7,677.10
Stationery.
Diem e Wing, Cincinnati .S17,O19.4O
Il. r. Andrews, Washing
Ioh &c.. 10, 81 40
The contract for the printing has
not vet been awarded, but will prob
ably be done this evening".
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Fof the elsction Sand pardonably elat-
j ed over the %spccess of his beloved
4 chieffaffits 4: ssSN e.. .,... ,&4s ,..@
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

We have Congress ION our hands.
r. w. THOMPSON.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

Those who wish to send US q
Christmas present can secure our
correct Dost-office, address by com
municating with The Advocate. THE
Lord loveth cheerful giver." "He
gives twice who gives quickly"
every little bit helps Think on
these beautiful texts, men and
brethren.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

The "p2ace pact" between the At.
kins and the Howard brands Of Elk
shows signs Of sagging in the middle
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

BY virtue Of the agreement entered
into last May, the Brownsville mat
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-12-10

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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-09
FIRE AT cONEY ISLAND.
Early Morning Blaze Routs Hotel
Guests from Their Beds.
nv AsSOCiatVl PrCSsD

NE WYORK. July "a fire Lrok"
out shortly after one o'ciork this
morning at PahSt'S Loop Hotel at
C0ncy Island Thryc alarms wCr"
turned in. There were two hundred
employees and guests in PabSr's Loop
Hotel and they mad a quick ni@ht
The flames l,apcd TO Nand"rvrr"'S
Hotel. adjoining. in wnith thcr" were
100 gu is. who ned To tn" street.
The BrCOklvn Rapid Transit station
Caugh, fir" next and was brrninS N >
o'clock this morning. TIL" wind
then shifted ana the fir" assumed
dangerous proportions AZ EOS IA. m.
tht Culscrlinc depot nf She brooklyn
Rapid Tran ,it syst IN. was ahaz" shut
ting off traffic II is likely he fran"
hotel buildings near Eighth street VIII
catch fire.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-09
Crafts Valued al Ablul 100000
About Completed at Yard.
CRUISER MONTANA GOES TO-DAY
Other Products Which Will be Turn
ed Over to Owners Within Thirty
DAYS Include Oil Carrier Texas, Der
elicit Destroyer and Dredges.

3Wrlyr vessels, representing an az
srcGatr est of abOnt $,.n"n,""o. Will
be turned out from III" plant OF Ih"
New port News Shipbulding AZ D'E
Dock Company within the next thirty
Gays.
The vessels ar. tn" a"ni2r,'d cruiser
Montana, the steel OIL c..rrYin% steam
ship Texas. the United States L"rH liCt
destroyer :, mecca, In" I'ni'cd Stat",;
suction drrh%r IIatsop and eight tl"n-
III, ended steel bar2"a for til" 18TH
milan Canal Commits. iHn. Tn" Mon
department al The Norfolk navy yard
today. the Texas will be turned over
to the Texas Oil Company at New
York next week and four of The barge;
will l"av" here tor Colon, Panama,
newt week. The S"urCa. ClapStnp
and III" Other four harGrs for th'
lsthmiln Canal Commission will b"
delivered tn" latter part q! this month
or early in August.
Nine vessel, have already hrrn
;urnd OF N the Shipyarl since Jan
uarv I. nos. Th,.r arc tho armorr /
cruiser North Carolina. Tho freight
and passenger steamer l.urin". III the
Nelson Nayicai on Cnmpanl'' fleet.
the steel lmmhrr-carrvins amiilip
George w Fcnwick. The LackHwanna
railway rug Cornin" AID Bath aud
Me fiv" dump harG"S for the 18TH
milan Canal Commission, The a@gcc-
gate cC~i OF thrS" vessels WIS about
81. 000. 900
In addition Ia II" N'E"0lS to be
delivered within the mex. thirty days.
the revenue tug AcuShnri and about
eight more harccS for tn" ISthmiar
Canal Commits ion will be turned out
AZ IN" yard this year. masking Il total
Of II vessels c"mpl"t"G Thu year
Besides these vC> sells, the 10000
ton bati1cShip Delaware. III" STEAMER
Southland AMI a cable laying steamer
are building at thc yard