The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-08-12

Business League, which has Just
leen received from Corresponding
Secretary Emmett j. Scott, embraces
multitude Of good things. Every
conceivable commercial and indus
trial activity in which the Negro may
be engaged is represented by able
opponents, selected with the utmost
care. Some OF the best of the old
features are retained and many new
and attractive ones are brought for
ward. The neart-to-heart talks pre-
sented by mon who have borne the
burden In the heat Of the day, are
highly inspirational in character and
tend to encourage the faltering ones,
who have made themselves believe
that the fates were against them be-
cause Of their color. The names OF
the individuals and their topics are
doubtless given elsewhere in this
paper. The announcements should be
read with care, for few of us have
any true conception of the vast
scope of the constructive work that
the Negro is doing In the trades, in
the markets and, manufacturinge en-
terprises. The speeches Of the per-
sens In business must be heard to
give anything like an accurate picture
Of the progress we are making
Welcome addresses will be deliver
ed by the Governor of Kentucky, the
Mayor of Louisville, by the pastor of
one Of the leading CHURCHES of the
city, by the principal Of one of the
foremost schools, by the foremost
lawyers of the State, and by one of
the races most active factors In bus
mess, religion and civic advancement.
Other addresses Of a significant ma
ture will be presented by such note
worthy members of the Caucasian
race Gs Hon. Henry Watterson, editor
of the CONFECTIONERY, the exponent
of the best thought Of the border
South; Hon. F. G.. Nunemacher, pres
ident Of the Louisville Board Of
Trade, and Hon. G. G.. Stoll, member
Of the Louisville Board Of Public
Works. That these will be inform
ing and inspiring, goes without the
saying. Their very presence will
give dignity and character to the or
ganization and illustrate the esteem
In which 1t Is held by the people who
do things" in the great "Blue Grass
State" G,4,
For the first time in the history Of
the National Negro Business League,
the list of speakers will Include a
member Of the Cabinet Of the Presi-
dent Of the United States. On We'd
nesday night at Macauley's Theater,
In addition to other pleasing exercis-
ca; '+irs, '~1eag friends With
have the honor Of hearing from Hon.
Charles Nagel, Secretary of Com
merco and Labor.
mississippi Day" will be a big
event. and the reports from the ex-
listing National Association Of Bank
ers and Undertakes, and the infor-
nation Of the new press and bar
auXiliaIies, will add to the interest
Of the League period. Louisville So
ciety Is "up to It's ears" trying to
Guido every other city which has
heretofore entertained the League,
and When the White City outing, the
Friday night banquet, and the trip
to Mammoth Cave, together with the
numerous private functions are re-
counted, 1t is not too much to say that
he has had the time Of his life"
From the present outlook, the Louis
vile meeting Is to be a monumental
success.
President w. S. Scarborough, Of
Wherefore University, was in the
city several days of this week, look
ing otter the interests Of his school.
He is still prosecuting With great
vigor the work Of collecting the mon
ey for the new Girls Dormitory and is
meeting with gratifying success
Andrew Carnegie has agreed to give
$17,500 when the University shall
have raised a like amount, and the
President is confident that enough Of
the fund will be guaranteed to begin
the construction of the building be-
fore cold weather. The plans drawn
By Architect John A. Landlord in
dictate that the building Is to be
large and attractive one and it is OK
pected that 1t will ultimately cost
$4,000, as space is allowed for ad-
ditions as they may be needed. 1t
may be remarked In this connection,
that when. u. President Taft delivered
the address last spring at Howard
University ON the occasion Of the lay
ing Of the cornerstone Of that in
stitution's Carnegie Library, he mad
yertently' omitted the name Of Wilb-
BEST For THE.