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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

ers any one Of which could be
brought up to the desired standard
II objection should be made to the
w., Va. Colored Institute for the
reason that the addition Of such a
course would interfere with it's in
structions in the trades, there re-
main still the schools at Bluefielo
and Harper's Ferry. Either Of
these, with increased appropriations
could secure the necessary equip
ment, employ additional instructors
and offer a curric alum as good as Is
to be had in any Negro college in
the land.
A plea to the Legislature for an
appropriation to be expended as in
Dictated above, would, We think,
meet with more favorable response
than if the money were to be SEM
out of the State. The scholarship
plan, it is true, would require d
smaller annual outlay than would
the raising OF the standard of any
Of the schools, hut the fact that
state institution would derive the.
benefit would not be without weight
in the minds Of the legislators, es-l
pecially if it We're remembered thar
railroad fare would be an increased
expense to the holders Of the schol-
arshipe.
The Advocate invites discussion
on this subject and tenders it's sup
port to the plan having the greatest
merits. 1t would be pleased to hear
from the heads of the
three normal schools and the princi-
pals Of the high schools. Space Will
be reserved for the publication of
their views.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
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MISDIKECTED ENERGX

The support of The Advocate has
'Deen solicited in creating sentiment
ior the resolutions below which
were adopted by the West virginia
Statae, Teachers Association.
The resolution read:
whereas, There are no provis.
ions made by our state for educat.
Ing colored students who WIKI II
pursue courses beyond the Normal
grade; and,
a Whereas, Higher training is neces-
asseTy as means Of preparing com.
petent leadership for the growing
colored population in the State.
Resolved, That We favor tho nos.
I sage Of q law to create certair
number OF Scholarships in COLLAGE.
of1tside of the State for the gradr
4 atss OF our high and normal schools
! the same to be awarded on com
tpstitive basis;
" Resolved that committee j.,
appoint to frame a. bill and to pro
sent same to the proper authoritie
-for legislative action
The Advocate s,tbgcribes without
observations to the "whereases,
bat it questions the. Wisdom Of tn
oiyess Why purchase scholar
in schools outside the State
+ tbeQa ars tfiras within its bord
- VI 3 -lea
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
"A GENTLE HINT.

Having banqueted about every,
body else in sight. it seems that our
washington friends, especially
the office-holding class, would chin
IN now and give a feed complf-
mentary to the man who has done
and is doing more than any othe,
to keep them before the public-R.
w. Thompson.
In stason and out Of season Mr..
thompson has footed some pther
fellows horn. He never knocks. nra-
ferrin9 to remain silent when he
could not speak a good word.
Such correspondents are rare,
very rare; and when they are found
they should receive much more CON-
slider alton than has been accorded
him.
This oversight of Mr.. Thompson's
services does not. however, surprise
us. We have long since learned
that per hundred more ungrateful
men are to be found among the
LEADERS" than among any other
class in the race. Though they are
the recipients of the most publicity,
the subscription payers among them
are as rare as icicles in Abyssinia.
They are the salt of the earth, but
God help the newspaper and, it ap-
pears, newspaper correspondent who
look to them for substantial recog-
milton of services rendered.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
BEHIND THE PROCESSION AS
USUAL

The Negroes of Mcdowell and
Fayette counties have mapped out,
we are reliably Informed, an ambi-
ticHs program for themselves dur
ing the coming campaign. They
have, at lest, come to the conclu-
sion that Gin union there Is
strength" and will demand recog-
milton commensurate with the
weight Of their influence in the az
fairs Of the party to which they
have hitherto given their suffrage.
Will the Negroes Of Kanawha
never awake and seize their oppor-
tunityo
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
... ... ~
Clarksburg, w. Va, by Lawyer T. L.


Higgins.
In recognition Of his more than
nifty years service in various public
activities, the friends Of Rev. w. j.
White, editor of the Georgia BAPTIST.
Augusta, Ca, have inaugurated a.
movement to tender him a fitting
testimonial on his birthday, Deem
Der 25. Former Register J. w. Lyons
Rev. Silas x. Floyd, Mrs. Mary c..
jackson and Miss Lucy Laney have
led off with a subscription of 800
each and invited the hundreds of Dr..
Whites admirers throughout the
country to follow suit. For thirty
two years DR.. White has published
the Georgia Baptist, building it from
nothing to first class plant, OPP
Grated by electric power and paying
handsomely, giving employment to
goodly number Of the young people
or the race. The folks Of 1.-THE
Fourth tate caho pld not forget to
join In this very appropriate tribute
ITO faithful worker for the human
uplift. He gives twice who gives
quickly"
John l.. Thompson has assumed
entire control Of the Iowa State
Bystander, Of Des Moines, Iowa, hay-
ing purchased the shares Of all the
other stockholders In the company,
FOR several years Mr.. Thompson has
Deen editor Of the Bystander. 1T is
the only race paper published in the
state or Iowa SO
Old
President NJ. NJ. Lewey announces
Editor l.. D. Jones, of the Arkansas
Approximation, Fort Smith, as
the chairman Of the executive COM
mittee of the National Negro Press
Association. It is expected that a
conference of the committee will be
called shortly in connection with a
conference Of the committee of the
National Negro Business League.
December IL has been set apart,
at the suggestion of Rev. w, A.
Jones, of Lexington, KY, as "Amer-
lean Baptist Day. at which time the
Baptists of the state of Kentucky
and vicinity will make a formal raj
ly for the benefit Of Prof. w. H.
Stewards able paper, which he has
issued at Louisville for more than
thirty years., The American Baptist
has been a tower Of strength to the
Baptist Association In the middle
west and border south and an OPP
portunity is now presented TO make
proper acknowledgment Of the great
good that Prof Steward has been
doing all these years-some of them
Team" and none of them any too
"fat."
None OF these threatened Negro
"dailies" is yet in sight, .-Y..,>.., <t,,-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
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Nations Capital

continued from Page Three
circles of Greater New York, and has
most of friends in all sections Of
the country. Mr.. Blackston is a bus
mess man of enterprise and has
achieved success in all he has under
taken 49,
Inc Sphinx Club" a new high
grade organization, is making rand
progress. 1t has acquired an e.
eant~elub home at col t. street, and
Will soon have q membership re-
crulted up to the limit with solid.
substantial men. The limit has been
placed at sixty.
warning Washipgtonians show
signs OF getting together" Good.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
complaint Registered

CONTINUED from Page. Onel
nleht before, yet dt was said that
the company did not especiallv
mark the bed linens used by o. col
ored sleeper, that the night after ifs
use by colored man a white man
may sleep contentedly in the same
the next night. We only ask that
our appeal be considered il" fair
manner and in all Of it's aspects"
Inc fight undertaken by Mr..
hawkins was in the interest of the
race in this state, and was without
one cent OF remuneration. He spenr
four hours at the hearing in cross
examining witnesses.
December 6.-At q stormy meet
ing Of local True Reformers. held
-hefe4ast~ Friday nj ght1rt Grand Mast
er w. r. Griffin installed Hezekiah
Brown as chief for the Maryland d.
vision, vice James H. Mutt, re-
moved. ~--- --. 49,. ..-
David B. Grange, Of New York.
Is the only colored delegate attend
ing the sixteenth annual convention
or the International Seamen's Union
now being held In this city. L.
me annual installation Of officers
of the Grand Council Of the Order
OF Good Hope was held here Thanks
giving day. The officers include:
W G: Price Grand .Master; alfred
j.. Nixon, Grand Secretary; and
George Pullman, Treasurer, -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Ralph
celebrated the twenty-ffth anniver-
sary Of their marriage last Friday
night. The late Frederick Douglas
always stopped with Mr.. Ralph
when he visited this city,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
\ REPUBLICS INGHAT1TI-nE

The truth Of the statement that
republics are ungrateful was never
better demonstrated than in the
continued refusals Of Congress to
reimburse in full the depositors of
the Inflated Freedmen's bank, whose
affairs were wound up by board of
commissioners appointed by the
government.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

""'Aoh ~ SpeCld1 act OF the DegiSla-
ture. Bfuefield issues certificates
after An examination and recon-
mendatton by the State Board or
Education. Storer issues upon re4
commentator of@ the faculty;
NO one who Is known to be
ADDICTED to the use Of tobacco
or 1ntoxicants Of any kind is even
recommended by StoTer, and her
recommendations are rarely more
than SO per cent of the number of
graduates. Mr.. Mcdonald was op-
posed to the present method on tho
ground that it was "class .legisla-
ton" in favor of institute. Not
every one who graduates should rel
eeiTe certificate because not every
| one is fitted to teach. The schools
furnishing teachers to state, to a
great extent determine the ideals of
that state: The standard of work
done by teachers will be in proper
ton to the standard Of efficiency OF
those sent out. !:
The last number on the program,
was an address by Rev. II. H. Proc
tor, Of Atlanta, Ga. After rehears-
ing the conditions that exist between
the two races In w. Va, he said the
teachers, should teach so as to keep
those conditions and hold the priv
ileges which the race has He
spoke upon the Contribution of the
Black Man to Ancient Civilization
and his contribution to that OF
| America. The following are some
Of the impressions he received while
abroad: That three-fourtha Of the
population abroad are colored; ae
the Japanese, Chinese, Indians, or
iginally, man." he said "was red,
as he went North he was bleached
| white, and as-he- went South into
the warmer climates he was tanned
various colors;" that Negroes were
found scattered all over tho world
In England, Germany, France, Bel
GUM, and Turkey. No where were
color lines drawn abroad, and what
! Is true Of the world in general must
| eventually be true Of our own coun-
! try. He mentioned the great monu-
| ments in the Nile valley as examples
and evidences OF the great part the
| Negro has played I'm the world's
civilization. The Sphynx is the face
| Of a Negro; the Statue of Ramese$
II is full-sized black King. Phar;
aoh Of the EIble was a Negro.
| ;:We want to make to our civil
zation, 1st, he said an intellectual
contribution; End, spiritual con
| trihution. In order to do this, it il
necessary to teach those about us
! 1st to preserve their physical forces
! 2Id teach them how to be skillful
Bird how to econcmiZe, and 9Th teach
them how to cooperate"
The officers for the ensuing year
are as follows: a
President, r. P. Sims, Bluefie1d
~ First Vice Pres, e. l.. Ram, Nc
Donald:
Second Vice Pres, J. w. Robin
son, st. Adams.
! Third Vice Pres, Miss Saral
Whittico, tKimball.
/ Secretary, Mrs. F. c. Carter, ms
ltitute.
| Treasurer, Mrs. II. n. Raiiley
Montgomery.
Historian, J: w. Scott, Hunting
ton.
Hoard OF Directors.
/ Presfdent-.Byrd- Pil1erman, Insti
tute; Miss Henrietta James, Mont
gomery; w. H. Bcwles, Charleston
w. y. Johnson, KimbalI: Mrs. P. T
Grimes WEIGH; Samuel Wade, Blue
field; Miss A. J. Mcdonald, Fayette
Vile: w. w. Banks, Anderson; N
Wiley, Kimball.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

After You have listened to all the
weather prognosticators and heard
their ideas Of the kind Of winter
we are going to have, turn right
back to the goosebone and pin your
faith to 1t. The goosebone never de-
ceiVes. ~
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
CAN'T KEEP THEM OFT

Among those defeated for office in
Los Angeles municipal election was
Negro candidate for city council
on the Socialist ticket. And thus,
in an indirect way, the race gets in
to the Mcnamara case. No need of
trying to keep him out Of anything
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
OR A HERO MEDAL.

Whether w. Ashbie Hawkins sue
ceeds or not in having better accom-
modations provided for colored peo-
pie travelling on the boats plying on
the Chesapeake Bay, he will merit
the thanks Of the race for having
made the attempt.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
OPPOSITION TO TAFT.

President Tafts- reelection is to
be opposed by business men because
he has disturbed business; by re-
tail merchants because he favors a
parcels post; by the ultimate con-
sumner because of the tariff; and still
others just because. Otherwise his
chances next year are excellent.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
DO YOU WANT ONE.

The Advocate has limited num-
Der 10 photographs Of the
Starks Monument on hand which it
Will send to any address, prepaid,
on receipt Of one dollar. With this
offer IS included large Autograph
or Mr.. Starks. Both will be sent
70, the one price.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
GUILTY As CHARGED.

The silence with which the pres
fdents Of the Negro land grant COL
leges received the publication Of
their display Of the yellow streak
at Columbus, strengthens the belief
that they are guilty as charged,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

Some men run newspapers to
boost others, others to boost them
selves. 1t is noticeable that no edi-
tors who have made marks for them
selves or their papers are in the
second class.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

We hope when poor 10 succeeds
In getting the ballot he will not ako
tempt to cut the regular marke
price of $500. =
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

If those pigtailed Chinese revolu,
tionists would only wear tight trous.
ers, they'd look more like The
Spirit of 70"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

Nothing succeeds like getting q
press agent to make the world think
you have Won success.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

One thing sure. the legal suffrage
states will. have to post a bargain
sale. in poll taxes If they expect
women to get up any enthusiasm. 4
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

Ohio County is said to have 4
candidate for State Committeeman
at Larse---He makes three in thB,
field and more to come. II
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
WfTH THE FOURTH ESTATE

James c. Waters, Jr., and w.
Preston Bay1ess, two lwxiters of force
and briiliance,, are contributing some
very excellent editorials and special
matter to The" CIarion3 pab8isheBiHt
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07

Woodrow Wilson's boom is stiff
able to command an enthusiastic
college yell. -~.--..--
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-12-07
Hoard OF Directors.

Prestdent-4Byrd Pil1erman, Insti-
tute; Miss Henrietta James, Mont.
gomery; w. H. Bcwles, Charleston
w. y. Johnson, Kimbau: Mrs. P. T.
Grimes Welch: Samuel Wade, Blue
field; Miss A. J. Mcdonald, Fayette-
Vile; w. w. Banks, Anderson; N
Wiley, Kimball.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-06
CITY NEWS.

Sherwood for harness repairs.
Regular meeting OF Hermann
lodge. No. lie, I. 0. o. F., tonight IT
7:30 o'clock. Visiting brethren cor
daily invited.
Regular meeting of Keokuk Aerie,
No. 6S5, =. O. e. tonight at Eagles
Hall, 523 Main at o'clock. Visit
irg brothers always welcome Chas.
"A. Noakes, secretary.
Fort Madison Democrat: Miss
Bonnie Ownbey of San Bernardino,
Cal, arrived in this city Monday
morning and will be the guest of Miss
Ruth Low during her visit in Fort
Madison, with side trips to Chicago.
Keokuk and Burlington.
-Buggies selling at reduced prices
at Sherwood's.
Harry F. Wahlgren left last night
for Oklahoma City, where he Will act
as assistant weather observer. For
some time past he has been assistant
for Observer Gosewisch here and his
promotion comes as deserved rec
ommendation for his services. Theo-
dore l. Huffman has been appointed
temporarily as messenger for Mr..
Gosewisch.
Let Karle repair your shoes. Neat
work always, S14 Main street.
"A common result-another patron
of The Gate City want column who
advertised for lost bunch OF keys
recovered the property yesterday
through the use of a want adv. In
this paper. Saturday evening child $
knit coat was found and left at this
Office. A want adv. in the Sunday is
sue found the owner. There is a
reason for such results-The Gate
City goes into more homes than any
other Keokuk newspaper.
Mrs. A. ]. Carruthers, aged about
3s, residing some three miles south
of Douds-Leando, was fatally burned
last Wednesday evening, when her
clothing caught and died early Thurs
day morning. The lady had been baK'
ing bread in an ordinary stove, and
had placed a newspaper over the top
to prevent browning too much, and on
removing the bread from the oven the
paper blazed suddenly and her cloth
ing ignited. She ran out Of the door
and the breeze famed the flames to
fierce heat and before assistance ar.
rived she had sustained frightful
burns which resulted in death al tour
O'Clock the next morning, after IN
i tense suffering
We're selling fly nets at cost at
i Sherwood's.
-Keokuk Camp NJ. W, A. No. 622
will hold its regular meeting tonlgn'
at woodman hall. All members are
requested to be present.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-06
PERSONALS.

John Dewitt. of Chicago. the new
" selected secretary OF the keoKuK
Industrial Association, was in keo-
knk yesterday making arrangements
| for the removal OF his family to this
city.
Mrs. Frank Stripe of Burlington Is
| visiting friends in the city.
| Miss Birdie Murphy left Monday
morning on the steamer Dubuque for
Alton and St. Louis where she VIII
spend a two weeks vacation with
/ friends.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Bird Kellogg have re-
/ turned home from a visit with rela-
tives in Golden Point, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. n. Common, daugh-
tiers. Mrs Harry King and Miss Verna,
and son Glen left this morning for Ell
don in Mr.. Connors auto to attend
the fair.
Charles schenk of Nauvoo is visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. l.. Pelgin.
Miss Florence Miller has left for
stanton. Va, where she will resume
her studies at the Mary Baldwin
!
seminary.
Misses Bessie Purdy, Hazel Marlin.
Nora Phillips and Ida Tompkins have
returned from Quincy where they
have been visiting for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. John Turner Of
En1den. Mo, and George Sinnock,
salesman for the Irwin PHILIPPE Co., at
Quincy, are in the city.
Miss Doris Angel went to Nauvoo
today where she will attend st.
Mary's Academy during the winter.
Doris is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
4 M. r. Angel, the former managing
owner of the Orpheum theatre.
Kahoka Free Press Sept 5: Mrs
! George Trump went to Keokuk at
noon, where she will meet Miss Pearl
Ingram of Chicago, who is coming to
visit her.. Miss Mildred Henneman
returned to her home in Keokuk Sun
day after several days visit here with
the William Kester family. Mr.
and Mrs. S. S. Hitler and daughter,
Miss Sarah, were guests of KeokuF
relatives today. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
S. Sloan and son Earl Mr.. and Mrs
j. P. Bourn, and Mrs. Jacob Wickham
were Keokuk visitors Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-22

Fifteen crack athletes representing the
three. largest high schools in the Dis
trict will take part in the annual inter-
scholastic track meet at the university
of Virginia, on the college campus in
Charlottesville, this afternoon.
The Washington schoolboy >abars will
compete against the cream Of the talent
from the Virginia schools, including such
well-known institutions as Episcopal
High and Woodbury. Forest, and while
the local youngsters have had little
chance for outdoor training thus far on
account of the rainy weather. they are
confident of making a good showing.
The appearance of the Washington
athletes at Virginia. for the first time
In this annual event, should mean a
whole lot to the Southerners. and will
beyond a doubt help swell the entry
list OF freshmen next September.
The entire expense both for travel and
lodging while in the college town is borne
by the General Athletic Association OF
the University. Heretofore the spring
games have been open only to the
athletes representing schools in Virginia,
and it is expected that the invitation
extended to the Washington schools this
year will be continued.
Reuter- and Hamilton Entered.
OF the fifteen who will bear the Capital
colors to the front Central High School
sends the biggest delegation. and before
the sun sets tonight. the Virginians will
know something about Fritz Reuter- and
George Hamilton. who should make
things interesting for all competitors.
Kelley and Hunt are also good men.
while Blackstone and Currie have been
showing up well in practice trials.
Technical High will enter five men in
GLIDING its clever little captain, Eddie
Thrall. and Country Morris. its all-star
athlete. Thrall Is in the best shape of
any of the Manual Trainers, while Morris
can hardly do himself justice as he is
captain Of the baseball nine and has been
playing ball all spring.
Business High will only enter three,
Sheppard, Black, and Dillon. and these
boys while inexperienced are promising
and may spring q surprise or two. Walter
Rathbone and Capt. Shore. veteran
athletes at the Ninth street school are
not in training and did not care to take
the trip
Coach Bill Foley. OF Central, will act as
chaperon, and no better man could be
chosen. as he has the confidence and
respect of the boys and can enforce dis
cipline. Prof. Bryan Morse of Technical
will be in charge OF the Manual Trainers
and act with Coach Foley in assuming
charge of the party.
The boys will be the guests of the Uni
versity to-day, and will spend the night
in Charlottesville, returning to the Capt.
tai Sunday afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-22
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

Boston, April 2.-Connie Macks Ath-
letics looked like anything but worlds
champions this afternoon. They looked
like tail-enders on a sand Iot. The score
was 13 to 4.
OF the seventeen hits plucked from Rus
sell and Coombs, six were doubles and
one homer. Coombs also had two wild
pitches and made three costly errors. CT
cote and Carrigan in the Boston box
held the Athletics down to a respectable
number of hits and took things easy be-
tween the periods of base running. The
The Washington herald., 1911-04-22
MAPS CONQUER BROWNS.
Jackson's Homer in the First Is
Feature of Game.

Cleveland, April "A home run by
jackson, the ball going over the right
field fence featured the defeat Of the
Browns this afternoon, to S. Jackson
hit the first ball pitched in the first
inning, and his homer brought in Graney,
who got to first on Laporte's error. The
two Mitchells were the slab artists. but
neither lasted. Willie Mitchell. of the
Maps, was yanked In the fourth inning.
Roy, of the Browns, also quit In the
fourth, when he got 70 handing out
passes too freely. The Browns man.
aged to bunch their hits in the fifth and
sixth. when, with bases on balls, allowed
by Blanding, they-accumulated five runs.