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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

me tWenty-siXth annual commu-
hlt1on or the Texas Grand Lodge OF
Masonb WIS held in the $4,000 hall
OF the craft at Fort Worth last
week. J. W. Mckinney was elected
Srand master and William NJ. Nc
Donald grand secretary.
The annual meeting Of the Ma.
uonal Colorcd Liquor Dealers AS
ISOLATION will be held in WASHINGTON
the latter part Of August. Walter
,. Thomas, Of Columbus, O., is pres
lhent Of the association, and James
A. Ross, Of Buffalo, secretary.
Cornell University has recon-
lnended to Tuskegee Institute tina,
Nathaniel Murray, an alumnns OF
the university, be appointed teacher
OF agriculture. DR.. Murray is q son
Of Daniel Murray, Of the Congress,
Sional Library, Washington. He has
taught at Princess Anne (MdD
Academy.
Tie sixth annual meeting Of the
Texas Federation Of COlorcd Won.
ems Clubs was held at Austin, Tex.
& fortnight ago. Among those who
delivered addresses was Mrs. Book
| or +. Washington.
Bob Motifs, the wealthy Chicago
| sporting man and theatrical promo
ter, who died last week, was buried
in his old home at Washington, 10
| Bob Cole, the comedian and song
writer, who has been confined in the
Manhattan Hospital since last fall
has recovered sufficiently to be taker
20 a sanitarjum at Amityvlle, j.. /
Bert Williams, the comedian, j!
making big hit in the Follies o
1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

| has any bill Of such importance beer
presented in this senate when amend
ments have not been made to it
| and yet you have sat over there al
these days and not a single amend.
| ment did YOU offer, not single sug-
sestlon did YOU make; not once did
YOU try to help us perfect the bill
and make a better one. and not once
did YOU attempt to come to an agree
nlcnt with us as to the kind Of a
bill we ought to have, and all this
after YOU have promised the people
in your platform and we have prom
lscd the people in or platform to vote
FOR primary election law. Now
You come here and ask for two years
time"
Read this paragraph and draw
your own conclusions Is it possible
to entertain any doubt as to which
party, whether the Republican or the
Democratic. was responsible for the
failure Of the extra session of the
legislature to enact primary cler-
ton law: If there is any doubt it
VIII be diSpelled when it is recalled
that the Republicans were willing
TO accep; any law favored by the
Democrats would make the law ef-
lectlre from the time Of its passage
But no primary election law of any
nature whatSovere, framed either by
themselves or the opposition. was
acceptable to the Democrats unless
Its enforcement were deferred until
after the election Of the members Of
the Legislature of 1913 which will
select Senator WatSon'S successor.
There was the niger in the
Woodplle'. Nothing must be done
to lessen the chances of Senator
Watson S return to Washington The
Democrats Of the State must not be
gwen an opportunity to show their
dlspleaSure with the method bv
which McGraw was defeated, and to
propose him or some other man of
their selection for the high honor.
There Is no concealing this fact. To
attempt TO do so is Il reflection on
tie intelligence Of the voter and an
cNh!nliion Of the peanut brand OF
politics.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
LET HIM BE RECALLED.
boston Globe.


Despite the hySterical opposition
aroused ia the East-by- the proposed
application Of the recall to the
judiciary in the constitutions OF
Arizona and California, and despite
the nervousness that has been dis
played in Washington, d. c., on the
same subject, nearly every one will
agree that there is at least one judge
who ought to be subjected summar-
lily and without any ceremony to
the recall.
His Jurisdiction is somewhat in
definite, but it extends over various
Tarts of the South. The sittings Of
his Court are held at all seasons Of
the year. During the past few days
he has been exceedingly busy in
Georgia. He tries persons for all
manner Of offenses, from the henious
crime OF lettering or begging to that
or simple murder. His sentences arc
always severe, and are never appeal
ed. Within a year more than 100
cases have been brought before him.
Or distinguished lineage-his first
ancestor in this country having been
born in Virginia, in 1726-this Judge
is probably better known than> any
other members Of the judiciary In
the South. But his decisions no
longer command the respect Of the
community His usefulness is. at an
end--Let- him be recalled at-eneel
HIS name is Judge Lynch.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
WHEN ELEPHANTS ROOTS IN
TREES

A caller at this office, few days
ago, expressed himself AS having an
opinion AZ variance with that appear
ing in these columns, in. recent is
sue, on ACE leadership. He felt
that there ought to be a universally
recognized leader of the Negroes, a
leader who would advise on all cues
tions affecting the race at large,
political questions, religious CUES
tions, educational questions and
what not.
May be so. There are also those
who think there ought to be rivers
of molaSs9s and fapjacks growing
on trees. Both are in the same class
and the wisdom of each equally sur
passes thai of the other. When the
day Of the universally recognized
race leader dawns the reveille will
sound for the millennium and We
shall all put on golden slippers and
having partaken of milk and honey,
shall dance around the throne with
harp in hand. And just about that
time elephants will be roosting in
trees.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
MANY YACHTS AT THE BAY

Put-in-Bay, Ohio, July 15.--With
fleet Of over two-score boats in the
bay today, including sail aud power
yachts Of all sizes, rigs and descrip-
ton, together with some Of the
feetest motor boats on the great
lakes, it looks as if tho annual re,
Gatta Of the Inter-Lake Yachting As
soc1atlon would rival, If not eclipse,
all OF the similar events Of the past.
The regatta will open tomorrow with
the reception Of the visitors. Tho
races will begin Monday and con-
t1nue until Saturday. In addition to
the races for sailing yachts the pro-
gram this year provides for motor
boat speed conests, and also swim
ming, diving, canoeing and other
aquatic event. ....
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
THOMPSON WAS A FACTOR ALSO

While vreatin Washingtonians are
dlSpuung as to who was primarily
responsible for the transfer of r. w.
Thompson to the Treasury Depart
ment, there is a strong suspicion in
Phe Advocate office that Mr.. Thomp-
son himself was a prominent factor
in working out his official salvation.
He is one Of those hustlers who be-
lieves that Heaven helps those who
help themselves
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
DrS. jackson and C0rrOtherS for the
ZION Bench

The A. NJ. j.. Zion Conference, in
session here last week, endorsed
DR.. S. J.. Corothers for the BiShopric
The Conference will also fote for Dr..
}. 5. Jackson financial secretary Of
me connection, for episcopal honors.
me two vacancies now existing will
tie tlIed, and it Is probable that one
addltiOnal Bishop will be elected by
the General Conference at Charlotte
\. c. next May-National Union
WASHINGTON. d G
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
Helping Out the Methodist Confer
GnCPS


With Dr.. J. S. jackson assured of
election as Bishop in the Zion Cen
eral Conference, and John Hurst
likewise fixed for the A. VI. +.
Bench; Ira T. Bryant headed at full
tilt for the A. NJ F. Book Concern,
IN addition to the Sunday School
business at Nashville; DR.. c.. V. Ry-
man given title in fee simple to
the mantle Of Prof. Healing, editor
OF the A. NJ. E. Church Review: DR..
A. l.. Gaines for the sanctum of
the Christian Recorder; and the
great Southwest signed, sealed and
ner in his triumphal race for the
Bethel Bench, the duties of next
years general conference should be
decidedly light. The men of the press
are usually good guessers, because
they keep close to the popular pulse.
The Freeman.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
BISHOP THOMAS BOWMAN

East Orange, y. J., July 15.-Re-
cetvtng congratulations from dis
tinguished friends throughout tho
country, DR.. Thomas Bowman, the
oldest bishop Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, today observed his
ninety-f0urth birthday anniversary,
surrounded by the members Of his
family, giving up part Of the day
also to general public reception.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
What the Sages..
Are Talking. About
Don't "STObber."

1T Is an excellent thing to be able
TO support a mans work and u
accord him due credit, without "sool-
bering" over him, to the disgust of
the sensible public. No right-think-
ing man, no matter how anxious he
is to be properly appreciated, wishes
anybody to ''slobber" over him
Florida Sentinel.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
.)Ottings

notwithstanding the torridity OF
the weather, the Boston Guardian
Is still welding the hammer with un-
abated Vigor.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

When the delegates appointed by
Governor Glasscock to the National
Negro Congress. at Denver, Colorado
hear that snow balls were thrown at
visitors during a parade of real es-
tate men there, the prospects Of
there being representation from this
State Will grow brighter
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
Champ Clarke is losing $1,000 {

Champ Clarke is losing $1,000 a
week which he could be making as
ChautauGua attraction did he not
have to stay and knock splinters off
the Speakers desk with his gavel.
Being speaker of. Congress that
hasn't acquired the quitting habit,
is no joyous task.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
ONE or THE HOTrEsT FIGHTS IN
GENERAL EI-NSTON'S GARRETT,

In order that might be able to
exercise some influence on the firing
llne as whole. and not get mixed
uD in local fight where I could see
ONLY one or two companions, re-
mained about two hundred yards be
mind the line for the time being.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
BISHOP BOWMAN NEAR
----4 In

East Orange, N. j., July 14-RighU
Rev. DR.. Thomas Bowman, the senior
bishop. Of. the Methodist Episcopal
Church, will quietly observe his nine
ty-fourth birthday anniversary to-
morrow at his home in this place.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
PLACING THE RESPONSIBILITY

During the course Of the dcba 1t
on the primary election laws here.
Senator W. G. Grimes, Of Cameron,
says an exchange, made a brief but
eTeCtive speech. presenting the at
titude and position Of the Republic
can senators, who favored an AIDE.
duste law. Among other things
Senator Grimes said:
"There is no Oregon plan, there
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

Secretary Charles d. Hilles would
make an admirable chairman Of tire
Republican National Committee
The Negro papers Of Washington,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

Hon. George Marcellus Bailey Of
the Houston Post confesses that he
has eaten his sixMeth cantaloupe
this season, which goes long way
to explain the reason other psople
are complaining Of the scarcity.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

The Advocate knows Of at least
one candidate for the Haitien mis-
slon-and there are perhaps others
who, in view of the present up
rising on that revolutiOn-ri ridden is
land, is not quite so sorry now that
furniss had a string on his resigna-
ton.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

kissing the most beautiful girl
may be dangerous, says a bactcrio-
logiot. Precisely. She may have a
big brother or dad who wears hob
nailed boots.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
KILL MORE THAN Wild BEASTS

The number Of people killed year
~ by wild beasts don't approach the
vast number killed by disease germs,
No life is safe from their attacks.
They're in air, water, dust, even
food. But grand protection Is af-
forded by Electric Bittc@s, which de-
stroy and expell these deadly germs
from the system. That's why chills,
fever and ague, all malarial and
many blood diseases yield promptly
70 this wonderful blood purifier Try
thsw~ and ,,enjoX the. 6 oEjous heath
and new strength they'll give you.
Money back IL not satisfied. Only
soc at al druggists. +, 7-6-At
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

Some Of the newspapers are
carrying story to the effect that
the food supply will run short in
about 1000 years.. In a good many
households it has been running
short 70: several years already.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

There is an announcement from
Paris that white hosiery will be
worn with black slippers. Somebody
Will sit up and take notice.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
\ BIT OF ADVICE.

Of Education of Fayetteville Dis
trict Of Fayetle County to withdraw
the fund by which the West Virginia
Seminary and College, in ronSidera-
eion Of providing graded and high
school instruction for the Negro
paid the salaries of four Of its
teachers, lies story of Sectarian
warfare and individual envy which
does not appear in the article an,
nouncing that decision.
The West Virginia Seminary and
College is a Baptist institution and,
the information comes from re-
liable source, representations were
made by persons subscribing to other
faiths that ii was unfair to them as
citizens and tax payers to use public
moneys for the support of private
and UNCONVENTIONAL school. Joined
with them we're several disgruntled
applicants who had offered to accept,
but were refused places on the pay
IOll Ol lne institution.
1t appears to The Advocate that
both classes Of DIRECTORS We're who'll
ly within their rights, but it can
not refrain from expressing its re-
greet that such action was taken
Nor was it's regret lessened on re-
celpt of the news that by some
technicality the school is not like
~ to receive the appropriation of
$1,000 per annum made by the last
regular Legislature. With the loss
OF both county and State suupolt
the outlook for the institution is
Tar from being bright. In its pa aim
lest days there was an uphill strus-
gle to make both ends meet. Now
mat an untailing source Of revcnuH
has been cut off, President AFTER. t.
keep the doors of the school open,
must perform the near-impOssible-
he must provide for payments on an
Indebtedness Of about $4,000 and
meet maintenance expenses.
Can he Go it? The answer to this
question depends largely, rather,
wholly upon the efforts put forth bv
the denomination backing him. II
his dependence is long on promises,
out short on performance. it will be
weak reed, and the school must
eventually fail.
Ihls, however, would be as de-
plorable as it would be unnecessary
-deplorable for the reason that if
would confirm the prophecies of
those who expressed doubt as 10 the
wisdom Of founding the institution;
unnecessary because the denomina-
ton possesses more than enough
strength to bear this additiOna!
burden Just few more sacrifices
anG higher regard for the essen
tlals will do the work. In this con-
nectlon 1T might be we'll for the
trustees TO take a firm stand against
the further comforting Of degrees
till the institution is something
more than a high school in fact, till
1t has something more than CorDor-
ate rights to back up weighty ID. DIS
1T adds nothing to the ability or use
fulneSs Of the recipients or to the
prestige Of the West Virginia Semi
nary and College to continue this
practice. On the contrary, It cheap
ems the highest prize in the thco-
logical profession and lowers tn,
school in the estimation Of those
who have knowledge Of such mat
ters.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

The Washington Bee is for Presi-
dent Taft-this week.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

W. T. Stead wants statue of
George Washington in Westminster
Abbey, but George would hardly
conform TO the English idea Of great
ness as we'll as Jack Johnson or
Buffalo Bill.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
EARNING HIS PAY.

inc latSSt Inc up Of the Republic
can na'tE IL West Nirginia sent out
IRON Washington by Summers. the
correspondents for 4 number of Dem
ocratic papers. is certainly amusing
even It It is not true
Speaking Of the recent visit of
Governor 'iIhSScock 10 WASHINGTON.
Mr.. Summers writes that the Gov
crno: and President Taft met and
formed compact by which Scott
and Elklns are to be returned to
| the Senate, Elliott Northcott is to
| receive the gubernatoral nominal
tlon. President Taft to get the West
Virginia delegation to the next Ma
lonal convention. and the Governor
VIII be rewarded with a DIPLOMATIC
post of the first magnitude.
There have been times when such
dope would affect the reading Dub
l'c' but those times, fortunately, are
past.
I'm advance Of the meeting of the
Republican State Central Committee
10 take place some time in SeDtem-
Der, 1T is not possible for anv man
to say who the Republican candi-
dates for the State offices and the
senate will be; nor will it be posi-
Die for many months after, if the
Committee Goes any of the things
expected Of it.
mere are very good grounds for
the belief that the committee will
adopt for the selection Of the candi-
oates the Ogden plan or some other
| better method. IN any event the
people will be allowed an oppor-
| tunlty to choose those for whom
| they Will vote. Knowing this, how
| could Governor GlasscOck be a party
to any such scheme, even if he were
not an uncOmpromising exponent of
primary election law? The fact
| mat the extra session Of the Legis,
| lature did not carry out his wishes
| has not convinced him that his rec
| concentrations We're bad nor that
! they did not embodv the desires of
! the majority Of the members Of both
great parties. 1t is, therefore. in
conceivable that he would be a par
tlclpant in slate-making caucus
with President Taft or anybody else
| But Summers has to- earn his Day
SO what matters the means?
w. - = ne Sc<:S - -E ysusszeEZHSMagA
LETS BE CONSISTENT.
The Advocate endorsed and sup
ported with all its might the PROPOSE
ton TO celebrate with an exposition
the Scmi-centennja1 Of the promulga
ton Of the EMANCIPATION Proclama
ton, but it can not see any valit
reason for the movement to have
JIM Grow annex to the Panama Ex
position at San Francisco.
We understand this Exposition i
designed TO mark the Opening Of tn
great waterway across the Isthmus
1T IS to be a national affair in whic
aIj may participate without regar
70 race, creed or color. There
, POT TO be any Irish department, n
ItaIlan department, no Scandinavia
department, nor is any Of the con
poncnt races Of the republic to !,
represented unless by exhibits fro,
|heir mother country. Why do W
y want TO be different from all tn
other citizens Of the nation? VIII
y should we want to draw off m al,
q selves with what exhibits may /
II ohered by members Of the race?
u 1t is strong argument for sue
action that the visitors may get
n better notion Of what we can do
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

Booker +. Washington is not on
trial. His worth has been proven.
He has been tried in every species
OF fire and the true metal has stood
every test.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
Your Turn at the Bat VIII Come

Your Turn at the Bat Will Come.
Booker T. Washington is moving
on, helping the helpless and scat
terlng sunshine throughout this
southland. Let his enemies rest
awhile and look at the good which
he IS doing, and then go and do
likewise. 1t is Booker's day today,
but tomorrow it may be their day.
Fill up the day with hard labor and
when the band-wagon comes by, you
can jump in and ride-Fortune Tel
Ter Huntsville, Ala
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
Henry Lincoln johnson a Leader

Henry Lincoln Johnson Leader.
Col Henry Lincoln Johnson is one
Co'Cred leader who isn't afraid to 50
~ to e.. " bite Hose or to any {!
the depart nents and ask for wnat &c
wants. 10 ougl,'. to be the nr\t
Gctrsia mcMnef Of the Nati-sal
Com .1ittr.:. W., ,an Monitor, c,p.
Committee. J. yti;an Monitor, Gin
ciDnati, o.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
OkIahOInianS IT,

Oklahomians to Storm Little Rock.
The business Negro of Oklahoma
Is making preparations to take the
Negro Business League by storm
Little Rock will be required to do
nothing but to extend welcome.-
The American, Wagner, Oklahoma.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

Even if President Taft had wanted
Lormier in the Senate, that would
not nav" been a valid excuse for buy.
ing him a seat.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

"Diaz left So, 100000 in the Mex
'can treasury. That settles it that
Oiaz was a back date as president
or republic down in that quarter.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

DR.. f. l.. Gillian is grand cham
cellor Of the State Of Ohio, sue
ceeding Hon. Charles A. Cottrill, re-
signed to accept the Collectorship
OF Internal Revenue at Honolulu,
Hawaii. DR.. Gillian is one of the
| most popular Pythians in America.
Supreme Chancellor Joseph
l.. Jones, of the knights of Pythias,
raid visit recently to the Grand
Lodge of the Rising Sons and Daugh-
tiers, which met at Montgomery, Ala
1t Is rated by Gen. Jones as one OF
the most progressive organizations
| he has ever known. 1t was insti-
tuted four years ago by Mrs. &. \ .
Tuggle Of Birmingham, Ala. and :,
though but an infant, it had owe"
three hundred delegates at the Mont
SOmery meeting.
{ An exchange noting that Jack
johnson was one Of the few dis
| tihguished cOiored gentleman not
| mentioned for the Haitian mission,
says boom for the tistic ojagnate
would have accomplished nothing az
| there isn't enough elbow room in
| llaiti to give Brother Johnson a
chance to do any speeding with HIS
| OmnipreSent auto.
| Jack Johnson allowed Jim JEFF
fries to enjoy safe and sans
| fourth this year.
| a faCetious correspondent, writing
| Of stage facts and fancie3, works
off something about "thc lure Of the
| lingerie" He has evidently been
mingling with the high kickcr6.' "a
| An officer Of the state WHO fails
| to promptly protect q prisoner from
a mob Of lynchers should be sum.
marily "fired." That is the remedy
for the towards who string up or
shoot to pieces men entrusted 70 the
! care Of the guardians Of the peace.
Accusation is not conviction, and
execution OF the laws penalties is
not a function for the populace Bear
these things in mind.
The South, the future "garden
spot Of the world" cannot afford to
ruin it's reputation in the eyes Of
the world By tolerating the lynchin2
evil. In England and other Euro
pean countries, it is generally be
lievcd that Southern gentlemen
lynch Negro or SO every morning
before breakfast as an exercise cal.
culated to sharren their aDpetitcs
The Odd Fellows Of Arkansas
10 themselves proud if they viii
take advantage Of their golden Op
2orturty and elect ;3at herculeat
worker, Louis Napolean Porter, En-
Gowment Secretary Of the State.
Of course YOU are going to Lit
tie Rock, to have share in the hoo
p1table reception that Messrs, Bush
Booker, Alexander, Porter, Morris
, Jones and rest are going 20 give tn
National Negro Business League
: the Press Convention the Banker
, and the Undertakers' Association
and all who come,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

firing Of fighting the battles of the
race, have gone to fighting one an
other.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20
DR.. Vernon is happy.

IN Ct HUI IS EdUUy.
Sensible newspaper men go on il,
the even tenor OF their way and do
not burden their columns with replies
to foolish charges Of envious oppo-
nentS.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-07-20

Yes. and On it's Good Behavior.
so the BLACK Cabinet is. on deck
again. and doing business at the old
.-Baltimorc Afro-American
Ledger