The Washington bee., 1909-04-03

. Orphanage, which participated in the
Taft and Sherman inaugural parade
III Washington, March 4, met the
party at the Charleston Union Sta
ton. In handsome rigs" the members
were carried TO their homes, where
dinner was served in true Charleston
elegance. The peculiar customs, dia-
lect, and architecture of this historic
city, aroused much curiosity and the
day was one of novelty to those who
were visiting this center of exclusive
Southern aristocracy for the first
time. DR.. w. D. Crum, one of the
best advertised cOlored men inAmeri-
ca, was host for DR.. Washington,
and DIR, J. L. Dart, DR.. ]. P. Sims
and other prominent citizens cared for
the remainder of the tourists. The
committee on arrangements comprised
Rev II. w. H. Bennett, Rev. N. NJ.
Mouzon, Rev. ]. P. Sims, Rev. J. L.
Dart, and DR.. w. D. Crum In the
afternoon the visitors were treated to
a street car ride to the Navy Yard,
and were given a delightful view of
the harbOr. At night the most brilliant
audience that has gathered in Charles
ton for many day completely filled
the great Emmanuel African Method
ist Episcopal church. Many whites
were in attendance, among them be-
ing Mayor R. G. Rhett, who comes
from the bluest blooded stock in the
South and whose influence can be
understood when it is known that he
is the controlling factor in Charles
ton News and Courier, the New
Testament of the real people of South
Cardinals unique metropolis. A.
member of the Supreme Court of the
State of Pennsylvania was also in
the audience, besides business men
of prominence, who were anxious to
see and hear the Doctor.
Mayor Rhett, in his eulogistic ad-
dress of welcome, confessed that he
had never had the pleasure of hearing
DR. Washington, but had wanted to
do so for. a long time and was now
gratihed that the opportunity had
come. He was confident that he would
hear a message that would be in keep
ing with his highest expectations and
that it would prove helpful to all
within the sound of his voice The
Mayor praised the colored people of
the CITY for their intelligence, order
illness and thriftinesS, and was prOut
TO extend a hand of welcome to one
of that race who had brought SO
much honor and distinction to his
people He declared that it was his
tndeavor to be the Mayor of all the
people, Republicans and Democrats,
rich and poor, black and white, and
in the name of all these he welcomed
Dr. Washington to the city. Mr.. 5.
w. Bennett, speaking for the bust
ness element. introduced the Wizard
and echoed the spirit of Mayor
Rhett's remarks. The presiding Off
Ger was Rev. H. w. H. Bennett, pas
tor of the church, and the choir sang.
An elaborate banquet in honor of the
visitors was served in the lecture
room of the church, DR.. w. D. Crum
as POSTMASTER. At $40 the party
left by Pullman for Anderson.
GATHERING UP THE THREADS
1t was a long jump to Anderson,
but a pleasant one. Stops were made
en- route at Williamson, New berry,
Greenwood, Honeapath, Cowpens,
and Belton, where crowds varying
from 300 to 1000 turned out to hear
FIVE minute talks by DR.. Washington.
At Bolton, Bishop Clinton, Mr.. Mer-
rick and DR.. White also spoke
Boquets of flowers were presented him
by the ladies. At Newberry, the
Hoge Public School met the train in
4 body. and carried banners inscribed
with significant quotations and large
pictures Of the Wizard At An
derson. the band from Benedict Col
Iege met the party at the depot, and
without delay escorted the big crowd
to Buena Vista Park, where DR.
Washington addressed over 5000 peo-
Die in the amphitheater in this hand
some park. The audience was one of
the best of the trip and some are OF