The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-06-16

Well-known elocutioniSt, is again in
Plttsburg, reading proofs of her
Forthcoming Book Of REGULATIONS"
and filling incidental dramatic read
ing engagements in the Monongah-
Ella District, where she enjoys a
widespread popularity. The book is
to contain hundred or more of
varied selections Of the higher grade
Of literary productions by white and
colored authors, especially adapted
to the needs of the dramatic reader
who faces the most cultured aud
fences, and will be handsomely i'll
ustrated. Portraits of Miss Davis,
her parents, and of Frederick Doug
lass, her earliest patron, will adorn
the pages. The 'Foreword" will be
written by r. w. Thompson and will
be accompanied by a likeness of the
writer. In tho early fall, Miss
Davis plans an extended tour Of
Europe and will visit Africa, inclu-
ding Liberia, Sierra Leone and points
on the Gold Coast.
The Independent Benevolent and
Protective Order Of EIks of the World
will holds it session in this city
next month beginning on the 26th.
The leaders of both of the hereto
fore warning factions will be on the
ground and according to the agree
ment entered into by the delegates
to the Peace Conference" at
Wilmington few weeks ago the ont
come Of the approaching meeting
Will be permanent consolidation
or what have been known as the
howard and the Atkins factions.
The meeting will bring to the city
several hundred Of the most sub
Stantlal men of the race, hailing
from every section of the country.
Exalted Rulers l.. VI. King and J. E.
Collins will extend the glad hand
In royal fashion to all who come.
The trial of Capt S. p. Lyon, of
the 10th Infantry, on charges grow
ing out Of the alleged conflicting
statements made before the Senate
lnYestlgating--com mittee-and- the
court Of inquiry as to the ammunition
used in the alleged Brownsville
raid is to begin at Fort Myer Va.
June 20. The cOurt-martial, with
capt. G. r. Rowland as judge-ad-
Vocate, was ordered by Gen Howe
commanding the Department Of the
East on instructions from the War
department. The detail for the
court includes no member of the in
fantry arm; hence no charge of I'M
fair treatment can be lodged against
the officers who must. pass on the
case. They represent the cavalry.
artillery and engineer corps. Some
sensational developments are ex-
pected to be brought out in this in
vestigation.
heV. L. A. Carter, of Knoxville,
Tenn, recently appointed chaplain
N the army, has been confirmed by
me Senate, by. order Of the War De-
partment, he has been assigned to
the 10th Cavalry and stationed at
FORT Ethan Allen, Vermont. He sue
ceeds Rev. w. T. Anderson, retired
on account Of illhealth. Chaplain
Garter will visit Washington shortly
and will be given warm reception
by his Tennessee friends.
a delegation Of Washingtonians
Will go TO Wilmington on the 4th
Of July to participate In the great
mass meeting which will be address
sed by DR.. Booker r. Washington
VINO on that evening concludes a
speaking tour of the state Of Della
ware. This tour will be under the
general direction Of Or. Samuel G.
Elbcrt, leading business man of
wilmington, who is acting in the
name OF the business leagues
throughout the State. DR.. Ebert is
conversant with the needs Of his
people and, enjoying as he does
their fullest respect and confidence
ne will have large following and
give the masses treat that they
VIII long remember. 'm.,
The officers Of the general COM
mltt"e which will have charge of the