The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-09

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honor that has been conferred upon
them.
The Louisvill folks thought they
might have been given a little vice
presidency as compliment to their
labors, but. did not pout over their
disappointment, Prof. w. H. Stew
ard served since last December as
fifth Vice-president. J. C. Jackson,
or Lexington, KY, Is a member of
the executive committee-so Ken
lucky has not been overlooked by any
means.
The local committee came out
ahead in. flnances-showing they
know something about the executive
side of handling convention.
| "A convincing statement of the
plans and purposes of the Lincoln
Memorial Building Association was
made on Friday by Mr.. f. Clay Har-
ley, Of Washington, D. G. This com
pany 1s made up, Of number of the
most substantial business men of
Washington and elsewhere, and it is
their purpose to erect in the heart Of
the commercial centre Of the nations
capitol mammoth office building and
theatre, the investment representing
100000. Shares are selling rapidly
at $40 each, and money is being re-
celved daily by the treasurer from
nearly every state in the Union.
The Investment is pronounced abso-
lutely safe by experts in finance,
and as the $4,000 shares will soon be
placed, 1T is expected that work will
begin on the new structure within a.
few months at. the fartherest, Plans
I have already, been drawn by w. Sid
neX< Pittman and the front elevation
of the building which: was on exhi-
b1tion at the church and at the Y.
M. G. A, shows that 1t will compare
faVorably With any structure Of it's
character In the city Of Washington.
1t will have so offices, several store
rooms and a theatre seating $500.
Fittingly, President Pittman and Mr..
Harley have designated the Lincoln
| Memorial Building "a national mon
ument to the thrift, industry and en-
terprise Of the Negro race"
w. T. Andrews, editor of the De
fender at Sumpter, S. c., and a pros
porous dealer In real estate, took
prominent part in the proceedings Of
the main convention and in the or
ganization Of the press convention.
To the dntelligently directed efforts
OF Mr.. Andrews the triumphant sue
cess of the recent South Carolina
tour of Booker T. Washington was,
In the largest measure, due. Mr..
Andrews Is modest and unassuming,
but is an tndefatigable worker, q
polished gentleman, and enjoys the
fullest confidence Of both races Of his
native state. His strength at home
Is shown In the fact that, all things
considered, Sumpter gave the Wash
lngton party most lavish and
Whole-souled entertainment that was
extended them during their ten days
itinerary through the Palmetto state.
Mr.. j. c. Napier, Of Nashville,
Tenn, chairman Of the executive
, committee, and right-hand man to
DR.. Washington, was, as usual, the
IChesteraeld of the convention. He
knows how to do the right thing at
the right time, never looses his men
tai equilibrium under any circum-
stances, and Is always ready with a
Ihelptul suggestion when tangle
seems imminent. AS banker and
as lawyer, Mr.. Napier stands in the
first rank In his state and Is be-
lever in the future Of the south
contends that it is the section in
which the working and ambitious
Negro really finds his best opportu-
nifty for uplifting service. 1t Is an
open secret that when the national
administration gets around to the
distribution Of the Federal plums.
Mr.. Napier is booked for the very
biggest at President Taft's disposal.
? No one thing will so commend Mr.
Iatt to the good graces Of the col
ored people Of this country as the
recognition Of Mr.. Napier in fash
Ion commensurate with his character
ability and faithful party service.
The movement for an exposition In
, 1913, demonstrative of the progress
Of the Negro during his half-century
of freedom, was warmly supported By
, Prof. E. l.. Blackshear, of Prairie
View College, Waco, Texas, and DR.
r. E. Jones, editor of the South
western Christian Advocate, New
I Orleans, La. 1t will be "go."
The women OF the country hat