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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
OUR POPULARITY CONTEST.

beginning with this issue The Au-
Iocatc begins a teachers popularity
contest, the prizes being six scholar
ships in the Summer School and
Teachers Institute to- be held under
the supervision Of the State Super
intendant of Free Schools atr the
West Virginia Colored Institute, In
June
Our object in holding this contest
Is two-fold: We would arouse interest
among teachers Of the state to the
pitch whore their attendance upon the
Summer School will justify the state
In making the opportunity; and we
would place The Advocate in more
homes.
The method by which these prizes
may be won is set forth fully else
where in this paper, and their ac-
-quirement- is Within the reach of anx
woman teacher who will bestir her
self. The fact that she is teaching
in small town or lives in q small
town is no bar to preferment. for
none are limited to territory. One
may be registered in any one district
and solicit votes from any or all tho
others. She may have friends to
work for her or work herself any,
where she pleases. The only require
ment is that she secures a higher
number of votes than any other wo-
man teacher registered from the
same district ..-
The scholarships arc not, however,
the only inducements to enter the
contest. Only six can get these, but
there are consolation prizes in the
way Of commissions whereby all will
be paid for Just little effort. And
the prize winners, too, will share in
the commissions if they turn in or
have to their credit votes above a
certain number. We make this prop
osition in order that the contest NAV
be as fair as It is possible to have
it.
We Offer, in short the six scholar
ships and commissions above limited
only by the efforts Of the winners.
TO tie losers the amount Of cash
they will receive depends upon the
humber Of votes they receive. BY
| our plau nobody loses; on the con-
trary, everybody wins.
If YOU want to share in this un-
precedonted offer get busy now.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
A CHAUTAUQUA FOR NEGROES.

Negroes are to have a Chautauqua
at Durham next summer. President
James e. Shepard Is now engaged in
booking talent FOR the occasion. Sew
eral persons of eminent qualifica-
tions or national reputation have
been tentatively secured. AS soon as
contracts have been signed, they will
be announced -,- ---- '-..
The main fact now is that the col
ored public may have a national CEN
ter to which they may go in the sum-
nler to study, to hear great lectures,
to listen to great music, and to enjoy
a sensible vacation.
This IS an opportunity which, if
Durham were not a good size city,
might tax the greatest provisions to
take care Of the people.
2-24-4t
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
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!. Association
;. TEACHERS IN COLORED
s., SCHOOLS no MEET In
OKLAHOMA.
Local BOARD OF Education and Teach
ers Throughout the State Max
ing Preparations for meeting.
(Horace u. Slatter.)


Tuskegee, Ala, Feb. 20.-Prof. j.
II. E. Lee. corresponding secretary Of
the National Association of Teachers
IN Colored Schools announces that
the seventh annual session Of that
organization will be held in Oklahoma
City, July q, %, and 23, 1910. Spe-
cial arrangements under the direct
supervision of Prof j. III. "A. Brazzle-
ton, Of Oklahoma City, are being
made by the Colored Teachers Of the
entire state for the entertainment of
the guests, and it is promised that
this. shall be a record breaking ses-
sion. The Board OF Education of
Oklahoma City will have to do with
the reception of the visitors also.
The fourteen state associations have
all planned to send large delegations
to the national meeting, and Alabama
and one or two other states have
made arrangements for sleeping car
delegations.
The trip to Oklahoma City and the
National Association will be especially
inexpensive, because of the ability Of
delegates to take advantage, Of the
Homeseekers rates on Tuesday, July
4 9Th, which rate, is usually"a little
over one fare for the round triD.
with liberal stop-over privileges. The
meeting this year promises to be es-
apeclally interesting and profitable.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
WITH "A BUZZ SAW


Ihe federal otlcials of Martins
burg who tooA liberties with editor
Dr. Clifford Of the Pioneer Press
-are-4ike4y have impressed upon
them in no uncertain manner that
1T does not pay to monkey with a
buzz saw.
"A rather o1ticious commissioner
Imprisoned him for protecting a
client (Mr. Clifford is a lawyer as
we'll as an editor,) and he has taken
the matter up personally with the de-
partment Of Justice, making trip
to Washington, solely for that pur-
pose. - 4 he 'nuteenes ktsfH be awaited
with no small degree$of interest by
the Negro people Of the state, since
the color Of Mr.. Clifford and that Of
his client seems to have been largely
responsible for his incarceration.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
ECONOMIC ........... .
!. CONDITION
OF THE NEGRO AND PLANS nor
/ HIS BETTERNIENT DISCUSSED
- BY LEAGUE. .'.<
Praises Booker T.
Rev. Thomas Finds Much Encourage
ment for the Race in Educators
Marvellous Rise to Influence from
Obscure Beginning.
(Franklin +. Johnson }

Baltimore, Feb. 24.--At a meeting
OF the executive committee of the
Maryland Progressive League last
Friday night, plans for improving the
industrial condition of the colored
men and women of this city were dis
cussed. A number of speakers point
ed out -Yarinna- ways, in which the eco=
nomlc condition Of the race may be
secured! and remunerative employ
ment secured in hitherto uneXplored
helds. At q meeting in the near fu-
ture comprehensive plan will be
presented for taking UP the question.
Afro-American "A Ledger Sued.
The Afro American Ledger has
been asked to pay out $4,000 by one
}. Howard Lee, alias Am gpza,, for all
legged libel in that the Ledger publish
ed that he was born in Baltimore in
stead Of Dahomey, Which latter place
the planting claims is his birthplace.
Should the suit come to trial, w.
lAshbic Hawkins will represent the
defendants: IL" - .~. 5, = T.
%5, Praises Booker #:
Rev. D. l.. Thomas, field agent Of
the Church Extension Society and the
Board Of Home Missions Of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, in an address
at Sharp street Memorial NJ. Il.
church last Thursday night declared
that the rise from utter obscurity to
worldwide fame of Booker Il. Wash
lngton showed the possibilities
Of the race in this country. He also
praised Prof. Kelly Miller, DR.. J. w.
F. Bowen, Of Atlanta, Ga, and DR..
w. e. B. Dubois for their holarly
attachments. ......
----z--,-..---~~ City Miscellany. ------.-.-~-.--
-Reports submitted at the Quarterly
Tconferelice at Trinity A. NJ. e. church
last Friday night showed that the
work is progressing wonderfully un-
der the pastorate of Rev. DR.. "A III
Gaines - -, !. .-..... -, =,
Rev. Dr. J. = Milton ;watdro.n. =waz
the principal speaker st a mass meet
ing under the auspices of the Y NJ.
G. A. Sunday afternoon.
Samuel e. Young, one Of the most
prominent members Of the masonic
order in Maryland, celebrated his
seventy-fourth birthday by giving q
dinner to his friends Wednesday
night.
Rev. Dr.. George +. Bragg, Jr, was
the essayist at the monthly meeting
Of the ministerial alliance Monday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24

prised. This typubie is,'f,;rIot unex-
pected to me, assyou know T. fought
it. before Bishop Phillips was elected.
The Nashville General Conference put
a wedge In our Church that is now
bearing fruits OF death, and unless
things cometo pass, we are going
to have splits, dlssensions Hatred,
frauds, general disgrace and perhaps
bloodshed.~ -, God !: only knows where
the present evils will stop., :. :. = Al
Bishop Holsey.y. the Senior Bishop.
is SO worried over the matter that he
threatens in 80 many words TO get
out of: the way altogether. ~. II am
anxious to retire. he says, '..and /
will do If 1t seems best for or the
church. l am heartily tired of this
uneven conflict 4 am going to try
to get something, else to do for a
living unless / can do something to
save our church from the present sad
predicament" 2.,. ...,. !. ~.
So far as-Iz~am- person ally con-
cerned, am not, troubled or worried
My trouble and worry is in the past.
1 can sit steady in the. boat with a
clear conscience Of faithful devotion
and see that my predictions come
true. Absolutely care nothing
abont who is elected for anything.
rad as soon have one man as an
other. That is mWposition and moth
ing can change me, foT;1 am sure, if
should take the one side or the
other, and become a partisan. the
church'ls gone to the dogs and to the
devil. 7 am for the church-simply
for the church In unity, peace and
harmony. This IS the impregnable
rock upon which l. dwell Gold nor
silver, praise nor blame, revenge,
threats, hell itself can not change
me- l =
. Thus for the oldest Drelate in the
church to express, himselfnso vehe-
mently, would at least show to the
thinking layman5 that there is some
trouble in the church. The anti-Phil-
hps-BroWn faction in the church can
set no hearing through the columns
Of the Index. Other Journals for this
express purpose have been beg1ln ione
the Christian Herald in Augusta and
inc western Trumpet in Kansas City.
Though limited to the adherents Of
the---Golefed=- st-Epts scopai
church, one is confronted with, as
stirring campaign ,4as eyer settled a
money or tariff question, and the out
sldef who looks on with a certain de-
gree of interest, isgcompelled to be
m"Vel with pity and contempt. g..
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
ANNOUNCEMENT. A

"A full supply Of. minutes has been
sent-out- o-the-churches.- In some
cases small number was sent to the
clerk Of the church, but this was sup
plementcd by 4 package sent to the
pastor. | wish to say no church IS
required - send ten cents per CODY
for minutes" When a church repre-
scnts in the convention, she will be
furnished supply of minutes wheth-
or she sends anything for them or
not. If any misunderstanding exists
anywhere about this matter we hope
to be able to give satisfaction and it
Is the purpose OF the board to see
that no church in the fl ture shall
have any occasion to complain on ac-
c"iint Ct shortage in their supply .:
minutes. Churches should be Careful
in milling their orders, but when
mad" we w'Dt"then fully complied
with and We i"tend to see lnq> tiie
Is done.
BY order OF the Executive BO,vrG.
II. r. Rice.
Secretary.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24

The banquet and entertainment
given at the first Baptist church Mon
day evening in honor Of their retiring
supply pastor, Rev. II. B. Rice, was q
great success in every way. The mem
Qers and friends were out in goodIy
numbers to show their appreciation
Of the services rendered the church
by hev. Mr.. Rice, who is one Of her
m ost loyal and faithful members, and
WhC has always given It his services
as member and as pastor when
called upon and in many other public
ways has he served the people.
The entertainment was excellent
and was given by some Of the city 5
best talent.
Geo. l.. rCuzZcnS, c. II. James, Allen
|DeHonncy,y Jr,. Mrs. a. NJ. Davis, Miss
Esther Fulks. Miss Artists Johnson
Miss Beatrice Burks and Miss Virgin
la Smith furnished the music, Mrs.
Minnie Harris presiding at the organ.
Miss Estelle Green and Miss Naola
Farrar reed excellent papers. while
l.. G.. Farrar, Or. Seasons and T. G..
Brown made able responses to toasts.
Mr.. Brown spoke in highest esteem of
the guest Of honor.
Tho supper was IN keeping with
the high order Of the program. Mrs
Henley and her excellent committee
deserve much praise for the neat ar
raDgement Of the dining hall and
tables, and for the bounteous meals
which tbcv SCrvCd
Much Of the credit for the success
OF this affair is due the committee
on selling tickets who had gone into
all Guarters talking up .the' coming
event and Offering for sale a ticket.
Rev. Mr.. Rice was born near South
RufSDer between this city and Maiden
about 81 years ago. lie is wi~iely
known as teacher and ts prominent
in the affairs Of the Baptists in the
state. 81"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
THE COLOR LINE AMONG
NEGROES

Whcn the Negro reaches the point
where the color Of the skin l., a bar
to or cause Of prefcrment, he is the
oblcGt Of contempt. rather than uity.
The C0lored Methodist EpscopaI
cnuTch composed Of the defendants
OF the Negro memb bcrs Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church South (white)
are at odds and ends over the dues
ton OF the color Of the bishops to be
elected at the CominS Quadrcpnja]
conference. On the bench Of bishops
there Is now but one Of dark hue
all tile others being mulattoes, uuau-
rooms or octoroons. The issuo
which confronts the delegates is, tC
Vcic or rot vote for black or wal.
lcr' man. ..
Gould the discussion Of any other
question reflect more disgrace upon
the Negro people Of this country than
That OF this one upon which the col
ored Meth0distS arc threatened witt,
dBintcgrotion? Ono could, by on OK.
IdOfuiHdrJ SlfFtrh OF the imagination
conceive a secular organization seri-
ously considering the color linc--~aDd q
then he would do violence to his man
hood--~but the thought Of church
built upon the teachings Of the Son
OF Cod, going SO far astray from Its
cardinal principles. brings him up
with a shock dangerous to his men
talitH. Even if they can forget tho
civil and political restrictions which
hedge Us round about on account oi
our color, We do pot see how our
churchmen can square the dictum OF
the FatberhCod Of God and the
Brotherhood Of man with any such
tomfoolery.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
WHY IS 1T THUSp

A trip to any one Of the other
large cities Of the state would be, a
revelation to those Of our Charleston.
readers who have been content tn,
remain at home. There tee find Na-:
srocs in large numbers living In
houses Oh main thoroughfares, many
as owners and some few as renters
Here we live in alleys for this naost
;art. l. any as re.t$rsS 81 st,;. =, 4 Assas
ownefs.' H!HE y SHsl2}Fi : ts$tttt ~
Why? f:zs8 e1x yI
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24

messrs Ter, CROWD and DE. SgtKS,T
llill, owners Of the new Globe theas !
ire OF this city, have opened q coma I
mod1ous playhouse for the apprecfayE
tiCn OF such patrons, -. - I =, S,ST-:s q ssr~ s~
The beautiful interior decoratfonaE 4
and especially the highly artistic
Scencries for the stage, take this
house out of the cheap variety hpusesss
"here art and refinement are discard
cd. , '.. ....: '---'t 49,, ~ s. s,5tsA s,S5ktf
Ihe atmosphere Of this unique tiles8
atre for tho co:nred populatioa tt,f
Jacksonville. is conductive" Ito tlg rSrtss
highest attachments of the Negro Ifps3
on the stage and its patrons. a /, &s3l 2lsgsss
Ihis orchestra under the diractionss
or Frof. Eugene Francis MikeIl I'D aaiss'
aggregation Of professionals IL mtlsf.a
claus. Their renditions Of ;oyefturssss
such as heard in the best theatres
or tae country demonstrates the abfassss
1tS or the Negro to%master classirsss
Williams and Stevens; with d con -ss
pahE Just out OF Chicago, opened iliS
this house last week in their own issi I
musical comedy entitled DIR. Fp. Il Il;
ms q aet-Re et-the heatF g. rebati issS
OIL a cl cWded house at every perforTTlsS
ance. This refined * aud ierce 4: R RsSHs
these clever artists an, oyation..lst 81 SaraassaS
lord, Florida affords the scene, 4 fft 3
WhlcE the typical charaeterisf ff{ff i,f
tramps who disturb the serene rest
dents OF urban comn1niI ft isssss aS SisS d.
Dl"tea by Chas. RI. Wiiai ans ANS nj Il Isl lits
character Of Sloeoal 81 III ana IA
StpVancI
while sportiEg g. tramp {. B FS: 5ss@&
,,- - w ". ttlltams is g
1s an exceptionally clever aT ffst FIe
is out Of the class efcemta cd atss q SSt8Ss
orally seen III tfis$$ section OF ,% tstss
country. His voice shows enlturaIg
training. AS mirth producer he is
not demoralizing force Of inconer- 4
uous acting. Augusta Stevens as s
stralght man IN this act Offers flis fn- I
lelilSeht audience a piece of clever
work that demonstrates his native
ability. A brilliant example OF the
artlst1c temperament of Negro child Z
oren IS found in the little girl known
as Little Rosie, the Child Wonder.''''s
one rs. a decided hit and will add lau-
rcis 10 the Negro artist and the pre-
iGSsloh II the proper environments.
are given her. Miss Jennie Taylar
VINO Is we'll known for being eminent-
~ endowed by nature as gifted mu-
slcal artist Is the cynosure OF tfeT
eyes OF critics in this city and is elic-ti
lClhS hearty applause In her work:
Ihe beautiful, Vvacious chorus
girls with their costumes that ani4$s
mate the scene and their well trainetE3,
voices make the departure from thes}i
uhdevelopcd artists appearing ms
houses where the lowest ideals or the
Negro ruftan are depicted, one OF es-@
Decial commendattun. l.: &. s-..5 Z --%. =.
Mossrs Campbell and Conley ;in4
their special acts are receiving their!
snare of applause. The White Dresss
OF the city gave interesting stories or
thls new venture by three of the COL
orfd men Of finance of Florida. / 80
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
-QNE-R0BNB-
All 1t Took Langfcrd to Beat Nat
Dewey. :s'..4.| N,

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 22.--Nat,
Dewey, called Wyomings light
heavyweight champion. lasted only
one minute and fifty. seconds in a.
scheduled 20-round bout with Sam
Langtord, Of Boston, tonight. 81
trc mon began the round caEri--
ously. Dewey being the first to- land
with several light taps on the face
hangford tried for the, wind and
then landed a stiff left to the jaw Al
second sent Dewey to the floor. He
got up, but was groggy. Langford
sent d hcavH right to the face. Dew-
ey went down, staggered to his feet
and was put down for the count with
light tap. ,...t ~. "a
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24

recognition that his honesty and abl-
ity demand.
Such men as Attorney McGilI, who
is exploiting the fields Of law, are
stimulating great possibilities for the
Negro in the world Of of,commerue and
at the same time protecting his every
interest.
Men with the right kind of man
hcod in this profession will have the
same amount of lucrative practice
among their race, and occasionally
white clients, that attorney McGill
is building up in the metropolis Of
Florida.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
Gets !. !.
Loving N Cup
BANDN1As.F n III INTED
THROUGH HIS EFFORTS SHOW =.
= APPRECIATION.

Recognition Of Services in Infiuencina
President Ro6sevclt to Appoint
Negroes to Lead Bands. ~
.lThompson s. National News Bureau)
'Tis said somewhere in Holy Writ
that bread cast, upon the waters
viii! return after many days"
Several months ago, Emmett J.
Scott, after a correspondence cover
ing two years and In the face of an
almost--in --insafmeutftabIc oppositfon-
was able to influence President
Roosevelt to issue, On executive order
requiring the four ,regiments Of col
ored soldiers In the United States
Army to be supplied with bandmast-
ers OF their own race. A way was
thus opened up for the utilization
Of the musical talent of a number
OF competent Negroes, who thus far
Had been denied the, opportunity to
advance according to their merits and
an inspiration was afforded outsiders
to fit, themselves for this class of mu-
sical work - -:
IS. In recognition Of Mr.. Scott's timely
and praiseWoTthy service in this d.
rection, the four %musicians Of the
army. through Major J. B. RAMSEY.
commandment Of Cadets at Tuskegee
Institute, presented Emmett J. Scott
q beautiful silver loving cuD at Tus-
kesee In the great chapel on Febru-
FafN 1st. . ~ :..~,,.
:" The cup Is hammered silver af-
falr, with three handles, mounted on
an ebony base, and is inscribed:
Token Of Esteem
+ From Chief< Musicians
Colored Regiments
- .-. United States Army
December 5, 1909,
to
-M MR. -EIa2t4AffEEs,4E47 a2t4AffEEs j. SSeeFF
Tuskegee Nnstitute
... ... Alabama.
The chief musicians who are at
present In charge Of these regimental
bands are: --..--..
Wade II: Hammond, 9th Cavalry,
Fort ID. A. Russell, Wyoming. ..
Alfred j. Thomas, 10th Cavalry,
Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. -., -~-. .
I Edward Polk; Gath Infantry, Mad
tson Barracks, New York. = ''>>I.''
Elbert S9iliiaisfssss 81 ! 9Th Infantry,
Fort t4awtUn, Wash Ing tom tr1,9- s'=1'' >s
FOLLOWING the touching presenta-
ton address Of Major ramsey, whose
device to insure the attendance OF
Mr.. Scott at the evening service, in
order that the gift might come as q
tolal surprise, makes a pretty story,
the happy recipient Of the cup, made
q very appropriate response in which
he disclaimed any large share of
credlt for trying to do for the chief
musicians Of the army and the race
the service that he felt they so emf
nently deserved. In conclusion, Mr..
Scott said:
This is not the time for me to
pour out the gratitude | feel, nor to
properly appreciate the yalor
or these splendid men; yet, Major
ramsey, | would ask you to express
TO them my sinccrest gratitude for
their great Kindness to me in sending
through you this loving cup, which
| shall always cherish"
Following. the presentation. Can't
ain n. Clark Smiths orchestra played
Ihe Slar-Spangled Banner" all the
young men Of the Institute coming
TO their feet, and at it's conclusion,
giving quite vigorously, led by CAP
tain Austin, yell appropriate to the
OCCASION
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24
Pla!y|llOlu !. | ] ! ! h
Fol'N'egI'lol ! | ! ]
FLORIDA CAPIEALISGS PROVIdifX,
49, FOR ACCOMMODATIONS Oh FFS SSs \;
THE RACE. sssss
Ihfae ! 1 | Clas d So
And d Most Refined Cslisv sa
ter, ter A. '1%.,s,, onss,as ,AsssaI| i,ssa ;'s
F. rKing.;(

f. hln8.( 8 i s3(
Fla. Feb.
raste OF the ~ haat tSa
/ element af th ses
chat Will substant iaiiS
engagement Of d iirs s
q will book prod uGt
she Negro ThespIhn
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-24

l>reciat
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class II
ions e1
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-11-18
Quality in Eggs.

Quality III eggs depend on
other things besides freshness.
The feeding Of the hens and the
condition Of lie nests have a great
deal 10 do with the market value
Of eggs.
Many people do not realize that
lhe flavor of eggs depends very
largely on what Tie hens eat.
They do not know that If the hens
eat wild onions the eggs will soon
have the taste Of the onions.
Duck eggs are cftrn strong fla
Yored and on that account are not
as well liked as hen eggs. Most
people think that this flavor be.
longs to the duck egg. The fact
is that it comes from the feed
eaten. Ducks are naturally gross
feeders, delighting in poking about
the barnyard or marsh places for
their food. Ducks that feed on
good sound grain will produce
eggs of good Aavor,-J. s. Jeffrey,
in starkville (Nliss.) Progressive
Farmer and Gazette.
The Comrade. (Winnfield, La.) 1890-1914, 1910-11-18

). H. Boyer'a Jesse James high
class shows played here Monday and
Tuesday nights, with the neatest,
elesnest and best conducted tenting
exhibition that ever exhibited in this
city. It was attended by large
crowds both nights, and pronounced
she best show that has played here in
years. Bloomfield mo. ! News.