The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-03-23
THE Nis,ys IN fRtfsR,

law, insures the retention Of Gov.
F. b. 8. Plnchhack. who was named
for temporary appointment as
collector of this tax in tho office of
the collector Of internal revenue in
New York City. "
Seymour E. Smith. formerly chief
clerk in the Office of the COLLECTOR
OF Customs at Charleston, 8. c., ,un-
der DR.. w. D. Cfnm4- may be given
a responsible position Under Collect
or Whiteheld McKinlay at the
Georgetown office. s.'",t
Business was practically suspend
Cd Monday among eolored profess
sional men and in the federal Off
GGas. Everybody notwithstanding the
Booker Washington New York Incl
dent: The kindly exbressi8ha Of
absolute confidence $HE tthes righte-
ousnesa of the "WtfsdT position
would have brought a smile Of
pleasure to DR.. Wastfhgton's coun-
tenance. could he have heard the
complimentary remarks.
THE Home and School Associa-
lion" is making commendable pro-
sress in inspiring a closer spirit Of
|fo-operation among parents, stu
1ents. and teachers. DR.. C. w.
Ehilds Is president OF the organiZn-
lion; r. w. T. Thompson is corre-
lponding secretary; Charles, NJ.
Chomas Is recording secretary and
George D. Jenifer Is treasurer. DR..
lucy e. Moten. principal of Normal
3chool No. 2, Is chairman Of the
advisory Council. Prof. l.. p.
Moore. Dean Of the Teachers Col
tege, Howard University, addressed
Che Association Friday evening on
1.-THE Moral and intellectual Quail
|fcations Of a Teacher"
Mrs. Roscoe Conkling Bruce is
eS4id to be dangerously i'll,
The races foremost character
comedian and irnpersonator, Bert A.
civilians. wasi n town last Satur-
play on important business. He is
preparing to go to the Pacific Coast
|@ith zlegfield's "Follies of 1910"
For months stay. Mr.. williams Is
Farming an enviable reputation
fhese days. not only as a master of
Stagecraft, but an enterprising and
York he is leading a movemena to
pave colored men appointed on the
police force and gave 800 to the
Fund to develop sentiment in favor
Pf the project. He is an investor
Pm several commercial enterprises in
New York, Chicago and elsewhere
End is the owner Of desirable prop
krties. which he delights to rent to
kolored tenants on better TERMS |
#han any white owner would offer
or similar holdings. Within the
Eewest Of weeks, your correspondent |
Rill have an important announce
Enent to make concerning a new ae-
|tvity in which Mr.. Williams will |
Rgure in a most conspicuous and |
Inspiring fashion. Mr.. Williams IS |
Pne Of those genuine race, men" |
who say little but do muchss';7@SSs' :: -,
The 9th Cavalry, colored, is |
kmong the troops modified near |
he Mexican border. If there is al
Zeal war game on, it is safe to count |
bn the 9th being the first to reach |
Ihe firing line.
An organization is to be formed
the Oath Infantry, and a. dinner will !
be given in celebration Of the old |
kamDaigns in which the regiment |
has been engaged.
There is said to be no truth in |
! he statement that the Democratic |
House Of representatives Is to re-
move all Of the colored men en-
bloyed at the Capitol Congressman
SulZer, Of New York, who has
charge Of the colored peoples inter-
ests in their relation to the Demo-
brethren shall have square deal. |
Bishop Walters. promises to be on
hand at the psychological moment,
and he will have a say on the Sub
j ect Of Negro patronage.
|bmaS3Om missioner Entmet J. Scott is
Expected to be in Washington the
first week in April,
The annual conference Of the
Philadelphia and Baltimore confer
|ence of the A. NJ. e. Zion churc1f 4
will meet In Metz opolltan Wesley
IA. e. Zion church May IS. Bishop
Alexander Walters will preside. Del
|egatcs TO the general conference, set
for Charlotte, X. G. May, 1912, witt
be elected at this session.
The boom for John c.. 'Dancy for
editor Of the Star Of Zion grows in
volume. The church could do
nothing wiser than to elect Mr..
|Dancy to this position. 1t is under
stood that Editor Clement will
|cithcr be elected 10 Tire bench or
will return to the passionate.
Miss Minnie Brown, the "Girl
from the Golden West" IL in Phila-
|delphia.
Major Arthur Brooks accompa-
MED President Taft on the trip to
Augusta, Ga.
r. r. Horner, a member Of the
Board of Education< is delivering
come helpful addresses in advocacy