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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02

which they are eaHdiaates-Th vol
er shall erase the names of all can
|Cla&teS except those for whom he de-
| slreS to cast his ballot. No voter
| snail vote for more candidates for
any one office than are to be nomi-
mated for said office, and if any voter
10 SO, his ballot for that particular
! once shall not be counted No other
than the official ballot provided by
the committee shall be used in the
said primary election. ,,....
Tbs candidate for Board of Affairs
receiving the highest number of votes
Shali be declared the nominee of the
Republican party for that office, and
tire two candidates receiviy e the
highest number Of votes in each ward
shall be declared the nominees for
council to be voted for at the munich
Pal election, to be held Monday,
April 18th, 1911. The said primary
election shall be conducted at each
voting place by a board, consisting
or three commissioners and two
clerks to be selected by the City Re
publican Committee; and all Of the
provisions of the election laws of
Vest Virginia in so far as the same
are applicable and are not inconsis-
tent with this call, shall apply to the
holding Of said election.
No person shall be permitted to
vote IN said primary election, who is
not a known, recognized, openly de-
clared member of the Republican
party, and who will not be qualified
to vote at the coming municipal cleo
ton, and no person shall be entitled
to vote save in the ward where he
Iresides
The. officers conducting said Gee
ton shall, upon tallying the votes
ana asccrtaining the result of said
primary election at their respective
voting places. Immediately bring in
the poll books, tally sheets, ballots,
etc, properly sealed up, and deliver
the same to the Republican City
Committee, at the office of the Secre-
tary in the Capitol building where
the said Committee will meet at s
o clock on the evening Of March IS,
l9ll, and remain in session to can
VaSS the vote and announce the re-
suit.
1T Is further ordered that notice of
this call shall be printed in some
newspaper Or newspapers Of general
circulation, published in the City of
charleston; which afe-knoWR-as- Re
publican newspapers.
BY order Of the Republican City
Committee Of the City Of Charleston
J. II. FAUDREE,
Chairman.
JNO. r. FOSTER,
Secretary
Charleston, w. Va, March /, 1911.
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02
CALL FOR \ REPUBLICAN PRINJ-
AIRY ELECTION

Notice is hereby given Of a primary
election to be held in the City of
Charleston, County Of Kanawha, and
State of West Virginia, on Saturday,
March Is, 1911, between the hours
Of twelve. noon, and seven O'Clock
p. m on that day. for the purpose of
nominating candidates Of the Repub-
lican party for the following munich
pal offices, that is to say:
For the nomination of Il candidate
for member Of the Board Of Affairs,
OF the said City Of Charleston.
For the nomination Of two candi-
dates for council in each of the ten
wards Of the said City Of Charleston.
The foregoing nominations are
provided for by the city charter and,
in compliance Herewith, the same
are ordered to be made for the cleo
ton which occurs on April II. 1911
Also for the election of one mem
Der Of the City Republican Commit
tee from the First. Second, Fourth,
Fifth. Sixth, Eighth. Ninth and Tenth
wards and two members OF said
Committee from the Third and Sew
cnth wards.
The said primary election shall be
OF charleston, On the date first above
mentioned. between the hours Of IL
0 clock. noon. and p. NJ, at the
following places, namely:
First Ward - Patrick School
| House.
Second Ward--Humphrey Store.
nird Ward--Brabbins Store.
ourth Ward--COurt House.
FiSih Ward-City Hall
Sixth Ward.-Simpson's Stable.
seventh Ward~-Penns Barber
Shop. p.
Eighth Ward-Richard's Store.
Nint' Ward--Sullivan's Store,
T"Ith Ward-Fern Bank School
House.
Ali candidates desiring. to have
their hames printed on the ballot
ara 10 be voted for at said primary
"l@rji"lI shall sign the call and pay
~ assessment not later than twelve
~ O'Clock noon on the 14th day
% March, 1911, at the Kanawha Ma
0onal Bank, corner Capitol and Vir-
2'nlA F''ctts, Charleston,%W. Va.
!, The said primary election shall be
lh% ballot, which shall have printed
th"rcon the names Of all candidates
ana no person whose name is moi
PRINTED on tho ballot shall be voted
Tor and If voted for such votes
snail not be counted. The names il
All candidates for each office shall be
printed on one ballot under the re-
'"' i've headings Of the positions for
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02
POINTING THE WAY.

communication, printed elsewhere
on TINS page, contains suggestion de-
serving more than passing notice. It
has to do with the recording Of Negro
history and suggests a method by
which much might be accomplished
IN this field where ]aborers are few
though the harvest is ripe.
All viii agree that too little is writ.
ten and les" read by us of our owr
people The average Negro scholar
in a country or city school reads a fe y
lines OF history about Crispus Attacks
Peter Salem and the Negro Prince
h'1 rachor in some Instances, tell!
him OF Frederick Douglass. PHYLLIS
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02
LEAVING THE SOIL.

Inc Census report showing that tn
number OF farms owned by Negroes it
Vest Virginia has decreased from 40
In 1900 to G02 in 1910. is cause for
sincere regret. The reasons for the
Negro leaving the soil in this State are
lot as potent as those advanced bv
our brethren farther south. Their
educational facilities were not as
great in the rural districts as those
n the cities it is true Nor were the
immediate returns as large as those to
oe had from shorter hours Of labor in
the mines and mills. But, on the 9th
IF side Of the ledger. there was euual
protection before the Iaw-the lack
Of which is the chief complaint nj
he South. There was greater indie.
)endence. "a income more firmly estab.
ished and brighter prospects for Law
70 M for the rainy day.
1T is daily becoming moro dificult
the ccHlnon iaboer to make both
'nds meet in our cities and iDdust ria
Teg'onS. In the frs, rents and ncccs-
''t'fS nave advanced with create,
'trIh"H than wages. H. the latter
strikes and shut downs arc more fro.
lufnt and food and clothing arc more
expensive without a correspondence
.'r'aS" in III" pay envelopes.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02
STILL STANDING PAT,

Under the caption, THE Jim Grow
. Car Bill. the Mcdowell Times speak
at some length, introducing the discus,
sion in these words:
ut would seem, that our prcdic,
ton was in every way correct some
few weeks since. Certain OF Oul
worthy contemporaries affected to
believe that there would be nothing
done with the matter. We are of
the opinion that their minds have
been diSaDused of that fact
Since it was one Of those "wOrthN
contemporaries" which took Issue
with The Times on it's proposition t.
call a conference of editors to iigh!
the jim Grow Car Bill. The. Advocat,
feels called upon to defend its posiiio,
again.
The method of reasoning by which
the conclusion was reached that there
has been a fulfillmcnt Of the Times
prediction is beyond our ken. The
Times predicted that Jim Crow Ca
bin would be passed unless the Negro
people Of the State entered a strong
protest through some of their repre-
sentative men. The Advocate hel(
that no such legislation would be en-.
acted and that a conference of editors
or OF any other set Of men-to-o oppose
it was entirely unnecessary No con
ference was held on this subject y
Jim Grow Car bill was passed. How
then does The Times get the opinion
that there has been change OF mind.
ca the part Of those who did not agree
with it? Oh, no. There has been no
change Of mind around this office
Rather are We fclicitating ourselve:
upon having our predictions fulfilled
Let not The Times nor any one else
however, get it ilto his head that The
Advocate is ignorant of the causes
which led to the defeat Of the jim
Grow Car bill. Political expediency
not love for the Negro. actuated thu
Democrats of the House in voting
i'll the negative. They do not wan
to scare away any Negro votes just
yet. The plan is TO secure control O.
the executive departments and both
branches OF the Legislature; then.
look out, Mr.. Colored Man,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02

Wheatley and other notable charac
ters. but his knowledge of history il
mostly and necessarily of the whit,
ace, because he reads only the white
mans book written for the white pu
Pill.
Negro teachers institutes and as
Socialions would do we'll to conside,
Mr.. Napper's propositicn carefully
they might also take under advise
ncnt methods by which what Negro
history that is now written may be
more generally taught in Negro
schools. Along with description Of
Ponce De Icons exploration of
Floriad might go the addition
III fact that there were Ne
groes in his company. The land
ing of the first slaves at jamestown
u 1919 is parallel!ed in interest by
Haiti the first spot in America to re-
ceire African slaves and the first spot
to set the example of African lib
erty."
The Negroes history must be more
thoroughly written and it must be
more generally read. Both are neces-
sary TO the inculcation of higher ideals
and greater race pride. The way is
pointed out. Let the educators pur-
sue it to the goal.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02
WANTS NEGRO HIS
TORY WRITTEN

Charleston Advocate,
Charleston, w. Va.
Gentlemen
While in Tennessee / noted in the
New York Age" your comment on
my recent communication. J. AM
assured we both recognize the i'm
Dortance Of Negro historical work
and realize the existing conditions
so adverse to it's prosecution.
This Friday, Founders Day, DR..
Roman Of Nashville, Tenn, will de-
liver an address at Wilberforce Uni
versity that will be important in
this regard. His subject will be "A
knowledge Of History is Conducive
to the Solidarity of the Race.
However, / must say / do not fee,
that we should he content to lei
matters remain as they are. Tha!
IS just the difficulty with US and that
continuously will never inspire an
effort nor produce O single result
AS q beginning in this historical
work Of the Negroes contribution to
the welfare Of this country / make
the following suggestions, and glad
to say We have the means at our
command to carry them into effect
at onco,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02

Baltimore is determined that it's Ne
Sroes shall not have an opportunity to
show tho best that is in them. BY its
latest segregation move the colored cit
liens may be injured. but there is some
consolation in the thought that what
ever ordinance is passed by it's coun-
clal hurting one will injuriously
affect all.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02
POPULAR ELECTION
OF SENATORS


IN" ialIur" to pass Of the Coustitu-
'ioh"' amendment providing for the
popular election Of United States Sen.
a'orS was to have been expected and
oc'aS'ohtd no surprise to those who
'"I'o"ed tn" Borah measure and the
ancndn"ni thereto. The South rcar-
eo lest It's disfranchisement laws
would be abolished and, with the aid
VI many senators from the North who
"'StruSt tn" Judgment Of the people.
prevented the necessary two-tbirde
"'"J"r'lE' Th" Advocate is q firm be-
never in the election Of United Statcy
senators by the people, all the people
"''hout racial restrictions.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02

The Republicans of Charleston
should make certain that they do not
select in the coming primary candi-
dates for the Board Of Affairs and
Council men who will yield to or affiI-
late with the Democrats. as some of
those we have elected as Republicans
have done in the past.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02

West Virginit still stands at the
head OF the states providing for the
separation Of the races in educational
and charitable institutions. as the aE-
preparation bill recently passed will
attest.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02

j VIC extraordinary session OF tho
"'S'"'"'ur" TO b" called by the Gov.
e'nor IN May will confnc itself 10 tho
SUBJECTS which it is asked to consider
and let class legislation, local and blno
l'"S alone, it will deserve moro pr,i.,
man did ,hc regular session. g
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-02
The United Order OF True Reformers

are said to have laid the ak at the root
of the tree. lis a pity this was not
done years ago. but the hope is enter
tanned that their action is not yet too
late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Union Springs societx

Union Springs, January 20.-(Special)- On Wednesday afternoon Miss Dell Paul. entertained in honor of Miss Maggie Cald- well and her visitors, Miss Jeane Mathews and Miss Ruth Fuller. Mrs. John w. Cunningham served Russian tea and waters in the hall as the guests arrived. The game of 42 was played The refresh ments were salad course and an ic..
 Guests were Miss Jeanne Mathews, Miss Mary Dean Norman, Miss Eleanor Hunt CT. Miss Carrie Anderson, Miss Anastasia Pittman, Miss Calle Pickett, Miss Mary Netta Cowan, Miss Lola Clarke. Mrs. J L. Dean. Mrs. c. M. Franklin. Mrs J. w. Cunningham, Mrs. s. J. Caldwell, Jr., Mrs. H. 8. Caldwell.
 The Proposal club met on Thursday aft ernoon with Miss Callie Pickett, Refresh ments were a salad course and frozer grape juice. Besides the members of the club the following visitors were present Miss Sadie McLaurine. Miss Anastasis Pittman, Miss Dixie Grady, Miss Del Paulk. Miss Baldwin of Texas, Miss Mag gie Caldwell Miss Fuller of Montgomery Miss Mathews of Mathews station, Mrs B. P. Powell, Mrs. J. L. Dan, Mrs J. E Reid.
 Miss Wilella Rainer left yesterday fol . visit to Dr. and Mrs. Scale Harris ir Mobile.
 Mrs. C.. IIix Frazier and children O Pratt City are the guests of Mrs. Fra xer's parents here.
 Mrs George W. Andrews has moved hi family here from Clayton and is occupy ing part of the residence of Dr. R. II Hhyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
TICK LAW REMAINS
 CONSTITUTIONAL

Huntsville. January 20.-(Special.)- )-- The attack on the cattle tick law now
 in operation in several counties in Ala bama has fallen down because the con- stitutional point on which the attack was made does not exist. George AL lens case in the law and equity court here was a test case and his attorneys demurred to the indictment on the grounds that the law was unconstitu- tional because while pending in the senate of Alabama 1t was referred to the committee on local laws and re- ported back by the committee on re- vision of laws. Judge Ballentine re- served his decision until the original senate journal could be examined and then It was found that the constitu- tional point was based on typograph- | ical error in the printed journal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
MRS. MILES BURNED
 IN CLEANING SHOP

Mrs. Mary Miles was painfully burned yesterday morning at the establishment of the Miles Steam and Dry Cleaning company when some gasolene with which she was cleaning a garment was ignited and set fire to her clothes.
 Her burns were about the head and hands, and while painful were not very serious. She reported able to be sitting up yesterday afternoon. It Is not known just exactly what was the cause of the gasolenes explosion, as there was no fire close by, and the only solution is that it was ignited by the heat from the furnace used in the place for heating irons. A serious accident was prevented yferely by the presence of mind of some men in the establishment who heard Mrs. Miles shriek and almost instantly extin- guished the flames in her garments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
"Glason" is Explained Saturday
 Evening at s

In displaying Glason in our window we have prac- tced deceit But have we? Of course, that is point to which do not yet plead guilty. But in ing conjecture-we have done that which is not in the program of L., J. L. policies. Ours is such straight and path of honest purpose-in advertising in merchandisng-in our popularizng- we needs must explain but then cannot without telling
 Why is Glason?
 Just little entertainment to attract you you pass
 ito prove particularly that even buy and sell
 do not think that business after all is such very serious matter-not business ' A little nonsense now and then'-you know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
BASIS FOR UNION
 OF BIG CHURCHES

Cincinnati. January 20.-Ater form ing a plan that 1t believed would lead to the unif1cation of the Meth odist Episcopal the Methodist Episcopal, south.. and the Methodist Protestant churches the subcommittee, composed of three members from each of these denominations, adjourned here today. It will report to the general committee composed of nine members from each of the above named churches at Chat tanooga on May 17.
 While no intimation as to the na- ture of the plan was announced, a statement was issued by Bishop Earl Cranston of Washington tonight. He said:
 The subcommittee has succeeded in formulating a working plan that 1t be- 1ieves will eventually result in the union of the three churches. owing to the fact that this Is only a sub committee 1t is deemed wise not to an- nounce this plan"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
SEEKS TO MANDAMUS
 CLERK SHROPSHIRE

Mandamus proceedings have been insti- tuted in the city court by Edna E. Ven able ct al., asking that H. E. Shropshire, city clerk, be compelled to appear before the court and show cause why he failed to forward a transcript of objections made by the complainant. who owned property in West End, against assess ments made by the city council of West End. and appealed to the city courts.
 It is alleged that the city clerk, who was asked to forward the transcript when the town of West End became a part of Bir- ningham, failed to comply. He will be given a hearing before Judge Sharpe on January 28.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
House Is Exclusive

As a result of the adoption of the re- port of the rules committee this morning, following a strenuous argument between Judge Almon and Representative Percy on the one hand and J. Lee Long on the other, next week no one can enter the lobby of the house without the unani- nous consent of the legislature.
 Mir Long strenuously opposed the adop- ton of the rule, contending that the house was the property of the people. and that they should have the right to enter and inspect 1t whenever they so desired. MT. Percy on the other hand contended that it was necessary that peo- pie remain on the outside If business is to be dispatched. The rule was adopt ed almost unanimously, and following that action the tongue of gossip wagged Some criticised the house, believing that that body desired to be exclusive and in different, since its election, to the dear people, Others denounced that criticism as sentimental and expressed themselves in favor of a business-like adminstra- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Party of Visitors

Miss Clara Lee Woodson of Birmingham and Miss Mary Blob of New Decatur two attractive visiting young women were honorees this evening at lovely bridge party rendered them by Mrs. Julien Smith at her handsome home on Church street. Luxuriant palms and vases of choice cut flowers formed the decorations for the four spacious apartments thrown open to the guests Bridge was played at nine tables and the young ladies tro- phy was a dainty slipper bag, while the gentlemans prize was a pair of silk socks.
 At the conclusion of the games de- licious two-course luncheon was enjoyed Among those present were Miss Bibb Miss Woodson, Miss Adele Davidson Of Uniontown, Miss Oline McMillan and Miss Marie Webb of Mobile, Miss Annie Solo, mon and Miss Katie Halls of Montgonl cry, Miss Kitty Grey Coleman of Union town, Miss Pauline Welch. Miss Elise Jones, Miss Anna Mary DuBose. Miss Belle Wilkins, Miss Belzora Parrish, Miss Almon Hooper. Miss Ellen Melvin. Miss Cola Barr Craig. Mrs. Very Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. John Creagh, Messrs. Henry Drane, Brandley and Lester Converse, Victor Atkins, Graham Melvin, Ed Hobbs, Law Lamar, Jr., Henry Reese, Smith Robbins, Harry Pattillo, D. M. Scott. Jr., Ben Howard. Bruce Craig
 Mrs. Julien Smith will entertain at a reception next Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Woodson and Miss Bibb. and the affair will prove most enjoyable one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
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 x (Tables, Main AisleJ
65 Petticoats Gracefully Drop
 Off Their Profits at $2.95

It is i'll wind that does not blow somebody good. shipping clerk in New York marks package to Love man, Joseph & Loeb-that belongs to firm of similar name in Nashville. Rather than have them returned offered concession in the price keep them-which cheerfuly give to you in sale tomorrow. They all of Black Silk Taffeta-pain tailored with tucked in quality with those which adorn $498 rack The sizes are well assorted--we only wish there of then-and even extend our grets to those of you who will perhaps be disappointed
 (Petticoats 2d Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
Runs Away From school

Miss Donnie Evans of Fulton, a stu dent at the Alabama Girls Industrial school, was held here for short while this morning by Police Officer Blanton upon a telegram from her father, Dr. Evans, of Fulton. The young woman was later turned over to Conductor Charles Pierce of the Southern railway train to Mobile and taken to her home. Miss Evans left Montevallo this morn ing on the Southern railway train from Birmingham to Selma. Shortly after she left the school the officers there informed her father by telegraph, who in return asked the Selma police department to stop the young woman and turn her over to the conductor of the Mobile train to bring her to him. In talking to Police Officer Blanton this morning Miss Evans stated that she had been pursuaded to leave the school at Montevallo by an em- ploye on the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
CANNOT CONTINUE
 ALIGNMENT SUIT
Petition for Injunction Filed By Pratt Consolidated Coal Co. Granted
 By Chancellor Benners

A bill of complaint was filed in chan cery yesterday afternoon by the Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron company peti- tioning for temporary injunction re- straning James L. Quinn, ct al, respon- dents, from further prosecution of an eiectment suit instituted by them against the company. On the filing of bond the chancellor gave an order for the issue of the injunction.
 The land in the ejectment suit Is de- scrbed as follows: West half of the northeast quarter of section S5, township 16, range west, and one acre off the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of the northwest. quarter of section 35, township 16, range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-21
SELMA COMPANY B ID BE PROGRAMMED Selma Credit Association Is
 Formed SCHOOL GIRL RUNS OFF Nrs. Julien Smith EntefSains in Honor of Miss Clara Lee Woodson of
 Birmingham and Miss
 Mary Bibb
SCHOOL GIRL RUNS OFF

Selma, January Special )-Company B, Coast artillery. will hold an election next Wednesday night, at which new officers will be chosen by the members. Following the election of new officers the company will be reorganized and many new members will be enlisted. With the reorganization of the company it will be equipped with modern arms and will be one of the best and largest in the state. Capt. o. C. Wolfe, First Lieut.. Charles Jones and the second lieutenant of the company rendered their resignations sev- eral weeks ago. AH