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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-10-17
HAVE THEM ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS

Here questions that every Democratic
entitled have direct. unequivocal truthful
each and every OF them.
DO the abolition Of the Office
as proposed by the Democrats the legislature OF 191
Do favor the repeal OF progressive legislation and
return the anquated coporation-favori system
the legislative OF l01 BY Lacy the
House and passed by that body, the session?
Do you favor the election of Watson the United
Senate Will YOU under circumstances, for him:
DO approve Of the Of the election Of
and Of Chiffon by the legislature Of 1911?
his interview with State Senator Bland prior to the
assembling OIL the legislature Of 1911, YOU the
kind Wilan Jennings Bryan has written in his Baltimore
platform? T.
Do you beieve in Bryan and Wilson Democracy,
YOU like Chiffon opposed to peanut" politics. and aligned
Do you favor disfrancisement law such as proposed
by the Democratic State platform Of 1908 but which
ardice and deception relegated to the in 1912?
Do favor the lin crow law, such the Demo
cratic platform OF 1903 demanded but which eliminated
IRON the platform Of 1912 the bes Of Democrats Of
part of the coored vote?
No candidate who will not give positive
ing to each and every Of these questions has right to
solicit the Of any man
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-10-17

to time to get all the Negroes to en-
dorse whoever they Ike best. Our
Convention at Houston did not go
on record as favoring any political
organization" -,....
DR.. f. w. D. Isaac, Secretary of
the National b. Y. p. u. Board,
made the following statement to a
Globe reporter: The resolution in
question was not voted on by the
National Baptist Convention. DR.:
&. ]. Fisher, Of Chicago, presented
it, but President Morris ruled it out
Of order. and it thus passed from the
notice Of the Convention. That
having been done, the author Of the
resolution and any or all persons
connected with getting it into public
print are false to the denomination,
and guilty Of misdemeanor, for
which they. should be severely CEN,
sured and punished
"E. w D. ISAAC
With this the matter has been left
up to the BaDtists and their organs
for further denial Nashville Globe.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-10-17
Prohibition is a Failure

CONTINUED from Page Three
banquet. 1t was a notable banquet. at
which many of Names leading cit
izens we're present. 4 menu was
spread worthy of that or any other
occasion, and this in prohibition
Maine was the bill:
Blue Points sur coqufle. Green Turtle
Imperial Sherry
Lobster la Newburg
Dressed Tomatoes
g Haute Sauterene
= Spiced Jelly Rolls
Mumm's Extra Dry
Quail on Toast Pommery Sec
Salads. Tomato and CT cumber-
French Dressing
Toaster Crackers Ne';fchatel Chees
Brute ImDe rial
Maraschino Ice Brandy Sauce
Cake Cafe Noir
There is a companion piece to thi
banquet that presents another sid.
A few days later an express wagon
backed up to the curbing in one IF
the poorer sections OF the City Of
Portland. Two deputy sneriffs alight-
ed from the seat and went into a ten
ament house nearby, soon returning
with key of beer and followed by a
coal HEAVIER and his wife who were
yainly protesting against the seizure
Inc next morning this man and his
wife appeared in court and received
the due penalty Of the law imposed
by the honorable court.
A few years ago Hon Frank Jones.
a brewer of the city of Portsmouth.
y. II. died. He hal been a valuable
patron Of the Maine Methodist Con-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-10-17

'enuon will in all probability throw
the matter out of the minds Of the
people. but does not allay the rumor
current throughout the United
states that men connected with the
convention have from time to time
nlrted with one political party and
then another for favors, using the
convention as an inducement of rec
ognltion from the individual
In the course of investigation by
the Globe reporter it develops that
rumor had already reached Nash
vile that big Baptist pastor in
one of the large cities of the United
States had offered to a press repre-
sentative IS to have a similar res
olation appear in the papers as
having been passed by the conven-
ton. This is said to have taken
nlace during the sessions Of the
convention at Houston. But the
emphatic deniaI and the vigorous
protest by the leaders Of the demon
nation in this city, who still assert
that their rights as citizens to vote
as they please and absolutely refuse
to carry politics into their. Conven-
tlonS, together with-the assertion
showing that the presiding officer
ruled the matter out of order, are
calculated to serve as a foundation
upon which the denial can be made
by all the Baptist papers.
The circular, while sent out from
New York City, shows that it was
printed by some union printing office
in Washington, D. c., and that it
perhaps found its way to the Repub-
llcan headquarters in New York, from
where it was dispensed as campaign
literature.
The editor of The Union-Re1iew,
the official organ Of the denomination
published in the city, said: The
whole thing is information to me-
Our Convention would not so for
get itself as to leave off the affairs
of the denomination with the great
WORK Of the Boards to endorse any
political party. There are euoug1
political conventions in the United
States held annually and from time
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-10-17
PRESIDENT TAFT AS REPORTED
BY REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS
Report BraF ded a Lie
BY Officers Of the Baptist National
Convention who are Deeply In
censed that Organization WAS nscd
to Further Taft's Candidacy.

Indignation among the Negro Ban
lists of the city and the state over
what is purported to have been a
shrewd political trick played upon
the denomination, it is feared by
some men who are high up in the
councils of the denomination. srows
worse instead of better. 1t appears
that the politicians and a number OF
the political ministers who never
lose an opportunity to get their par
ty and their men before any large
organization in their effort to turn
these organizations from well beaten
paths were not asleep at the Houston
meeting Of the National Baptist
Convention. Early last week there
reached Nashville from the political
~ dquarters of New York and WASH
lngton circulars stating in bold type
'Baptists for Taft" This letter
was sent to an energetic young man
OF the city, who at once displayed
it among the big guns of the Bap-
fist forces, as they had always
|claimedl their conventions and gath
'efings took no actiIe part in politics,
but that the sessions Of their state
and annual organizations were de-
voted almost entirely to the work of
religious uplift in the race. Each
man, however, they claim, reserves
the right to vote as he sees fit.
The contents of the circular de-
clare that "By an overwhelming ma
jority the delegates advise the Afro
Americans Of the country to vote
the Republican ticket straight" 1t
states further that these delegates
represent a constituency of two and
a half million Baptists. Then comes
the resolution which sets forth in po>
litical style the whereas and re-
solves
There is not a scintilla Of truth
in it, said DR.. r. H. Boyd, who
was present at the National Baptist
Convention. 1T is positively false"
declared Dr.. G. II. Clark, who is
chairman Of one Of the boards.
1T Is an outrage upon the dignity
of the Baptist Convention asserted
ttSN. w % C>hluSlOu, pastor OIL IlS
First Baptist Church, who was also
at the National Baptist Convention.
Our convention is not in politics.
said the Rev. John Slaughter. How
ever. the matter remained undenied
officially until the following was rev.
ceived by a Globe representative
from the Secretary OF the National
Baptist Convention: e.
Selma, Ala, Oct. I. .
NO, the Convention did not in
dorse Mr.. Taft. his administration or
anyone else. The records of the pro-
Ceedings of the meeting on this are
as follows: DR.. f. J. Fisher, of Chi
cago, H., was recognized to OFFER a
resolution The resolution had ref
erence to politics and was declared
out Of order"
"R. b. Hudson,
Secretary National Baptist Con-
vention."
This frank denial coming from the
records of the National Baptist Con-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-10-17
DR.. J. S. JACKSON'S NEW HOME
AT BIRMINGHAM


Word comes that Dr. ]. S. Jack
son, financial secretary of the A. NJ.
+. Zicn Chrach, has accepted a set
OF plans from Architect w A. Ray
field for handsome residence at
Birmingham, Ala, where he has
decided to locate the Headquarters
of the financial department OF the
>hurch, removing rte same from
Philadelphia. The change of base
will bring the great substantial force
Of the church-the money branch
much nearer to the center of the
church's population and save much
precious time in reaching the masses
of the people the energetic and re-
sourceful secretary is serving. Dr.
Jackson new home is to be a mod
ern structure throughout, 40 40
feet, hot-air heat, up-to-date plumb
ing, electric lighting, metal-shingle
roof. Experienced architects who
have examined Mr.. Rayfield's plans
say it will be one of the finest resi-
dences in Birmingham, regardless OF
race. DR.. Jackson indicates his
sincere faith in the ability and skill
Of his own professional men by hav-
ing his plans drawn by a celored ar
chitect. Not long ago he demon
strated his confidence in the finan-
cial integrity of his race by urging
the selection of the Penny Savings
Bank at Birmingham, carried on by
DR.. w. r. Pettiford, as the principal
, repository of the funds of the A. NJ.
E. Zion Church. DR.. Jackson's new
home and the new headquarters of
the Zion Church will be valued ad-
ditions to the show places" Of Ala
bama's thriving metropolis
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-10-17
BLUE PRINT INSPECTOR - {. IN
NAVY DEPARTMENT -,

NAVY DEPARTMENT -
1t is not generally known, but it
Is nevertheless fact, that the prin-
cipal blueprint operator in the
great Navy Department is R. S.
Penn, an enterprising colored man,
who has for years made all of the
important blue-prints used in show
ing the diagrams Of vessels, loca-
ton on the seas and Indicating
stages Of construction. The highest
officials of the Navy Department
speak in glowing terms of Mr.. Peun's
character and ability.
for their first assembly Of the sea-
son in December.
DR., Arthur S. Gray and Lieut..
Walter A. Pinchback took in the
worlds series In New York City last
week.
Miss Ella Wiley shows signs of i'm
provement.
Register j. G. Napier is cam
paigning for Taft and Hooper in
Tennessee.
Dabney's Theater Is being turned
into pool room.
The whist clubs have started fo1
the season. -.
The Woman's Guild Of St. Luke S
P. E. Church, gave a concert typical
OF eye Olden Tyne" in the parish
hail of the church last night. The
affair was directed by MIR. w. Scot'
Mayo, precentor of the choir.
The revival at Ebenezer NJ. E.
Church, Rev. w. II. Dean, pastor
has resulted III 100 conversions. A
baptizing Is set for the latter part
of this month.
The Inauguration of President S
M. Newman, of Howard University
LEI TO take place r;Hatt month. II
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-10-17
Nations Capital
Continued from page four

the Odd Fellows Journal will move
back to Philadelphia. although 4
resolution was adopted at tn AT.
santa meeting of the b. Nj. T.. O.
'd,rnS that the change be .Ea.t:
:. tie present editor, II. p. Sladyc:.r
has developed fintly-appomtetl
.o2;vc here and has organized III Of
tie iorce who make their homes II:
;'his city,sNTo break up and move
tins expensive plant to Pli:udel-
p.,ia for no other reason than l."
Sratify a foolish whim,, will prove
/" be a costly proposition ana the
thinking men of the Order are IN
PEELED to- ignore the command Of
the legislative body ON the ground
that 1T was issued hastily ana
without proper informa ton ON the
subject. The issue will be threshed
out at the next meeting of the
Subcommittee of Management in
Philadelphia in December. If
Editor Slaughters wishes are con-
suited, and it rs likely that they will
be, the Journal will remain here
IN Washington, where it belongs.
PROMOTION OF BEASON AND
CARPENTER
The merited promotion of Messrs.
George T. Beason and Chester A.
Carpenter to $1,000 and 5000 places
In the office of the Register of the
Treasury is the direct result OF a
persistent effort on the part OF the
Hon. J. c. Napier to see to it that
worthy colored men OF the eligible
, list for advancement shall be given
their Just dues, Both OF the young
men are faithful and efficient work
ers and are fairly entitled to the rec
ignition given them by the record
they have made through severa.
years of the test service. No Official
under the government deserves more
credit than does Mr.. Napier, for his
zeal in helping worthy men of the
race to come into their own. He
never hesitates to- exercise his in
fuence for his brethren when an
opportunity presents itself for him
to be of benefit to them. Mr.. Ma
pier is a leader who really leads.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
OBITUARY

The funeral of Mrs. Maurice Tobin was held this morning from the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Nagel, "A Hamilton street, at S:30, and St. Mary's Church at g o'clock. Rev. Father Fitzpatrick sang high mass of requiem. At the offertory Mrs Munich rendered an Ave Maria' and at the end of mass, Nearer, My God, to Thee.' There were numerous hand some floral offerings. The pail bear CTS were Patrick Cuddy, John Farrell, Matthew Murtagh, Timothy O'Rourke, Joseph Connors and John Pendergast. Interment was in St. MichaePs ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Jeannette Ber- ger was held this morning, from the residence of her son-in-law, John s. Connor, S1O North avenue, at o'clock and from St. Anthony's church at 9:3O where Rev. Father Belanger rcelebrat- ed the high mass of requiem. There relatives and friends and beautiful display of floral offerings. The in, torment was in the family plot at St. MichaePs cemetery where Rev. Father Belanger read the committal service.
 Funeral services of Cornelius O'Brien were held this morning from the residence of his son, James C.. O'Brien, 249 Coleman street at 8:3O and from St. Augustine's church at g o'clock, where a solemn requiem mass was sung by the Rev. E. V. Murphy. Many relatives and friends attended from Middletown, Waterbury and this city. A number of floral tributes surrounded the bier. The bearers were Michael J. Blake, Mar. tin Talty, William P. Crowley and Michael Connolly. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
BIC SHAKE-UP
 IN DEPARTMENT
 BY FIRE BOARD

It developed today that Driver Chris topher McGough of No. 3's truck, who was ''on the carpet before the Fire Commissioners, last night, on the charge of reckless driving at the fire at Silliman & Godfrey's plant on Feb ruary 2, will be transferred and rep rimanded in the presence of the men.
 Many peculiar transfers were made last night at the order of the Fire Board. Two firehnen in different houses, each living right next door to the fire house, were shifted with each other so that each is now far away from his home.
 Lieutenant Arthur Chambers of No. 6's Engine Company, and Lieut.. w. Bishop of 5's Engine Company, have been shifted with each other.
 Joseph Strickfus of 6'S Engine house has been made hoseman, and James Hunt of that company promoted to driver in Strickfus place.
 Driver Albert Schneider of No. g truck, who lives right next door to that fire house on Barnum avenue has been transferred to No. 2's Engine company as hoseman. Driver John Halstead of No. 2s Engine company on Crescent place, who lives next door, has been transferred to Schneid- er's place on Crescent avenue. Both men are thus taken over a mile away from their respective homes. Thomas Whalen, a hoseman of 2's Engine company, has been transferred to the position of driver in HalStead's place.
 Christopher McGough has been transferred to No. 7's house as hose man, and John Kane, hoseman, of No. 7's, is made driver of 3's truck in McGOugh'S place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
INJUNCTION ON
 OYSTER CONCERN
SEA COAST COMPANY RESTRAIN ED FROM DREDGING BEDS
 CLAIMED BY FRANK T. LANE.

New Haven, March 21-Judge How ard J. Curtis yesterday afternoon granted an injunction against the Sea Coast Oyster Company on the petition of Frank T. Lane. The court order forbids the Sea Coast Company from dredging a section of the waters in which the court finds that MT. Lane has beds. The case is of much inter- est to oyster men.
 Judge Curtis says:
 Under the evidence presented it is proved to a certainty that for 20 years or more the plaintiff has occupied used and cultivated an oyster ground, the portion of the bed of the Sound lying souther!y Of the line designated on exhibits, and that he did this un- der claim and belief that 1t was lanc designated to his grantors and con- veyed to him.
 Tt furthermore appeared that the adjoining properties of the oyster franchise to the south acquiesced in his possession and use of the same until May, 1910, when Captain ROwley claimed title to a portion of said tract in behalf of the Sea Coast Oyster Company
 Under all circumstances detailed l am satisfied that the plaintiff now has title to the franchise for cult1- vating said portion of the bed of the SOund.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Ba|four Urges
 Rejection Of
 Minimum Wage
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United PressO
 London, March 21-Declaring that the present situation growing out of gravest in the history of the nation. Former Premier Balfour, leader of the conservatives. moved in the House of Commons, today, the rejection or the governments minimum wage scale bill He reviewed the measure which he characterized as extreme and unwise and in no way remedial and demanded that it be killed by the House of Commons.
 Balfour declared that the bill as introduced failed to meet the views of either the operators or the miners and he said that the government err ed greatly in attempting to rush such a law through without considering the effect it would have on the coun- try's prosperity.
 Answering the charge that he was trying to force the dissolution of par lament because he and his followers believed they would be material gathers through a general election, Balfour said he did not desire disso- lution at this time.
 Balfour insisted that the dissolution of parliament at the present time could serve no good purpose and would simply add to the general con. fusion of an already critical situa> tion
 Let us discuss this bill calmly and fairly he said, "and find out just what it means to the people. To rush it to a second reading by force of might is unfair to the public.''
 AsQuith. however, moved the bill to second reading. It was expected this motion would carry as the labor members said they would not offer their amendments until this stage of the legislation had passed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Large Numbers Visit
 Lonergan & Downey Shop

In spite of the inclement weather a large number of shoppers visited the new clothes shop of Lonergan & Downey, 1227-1229 Main street, today. The members of the firm were kept busy receiving the congratulations of the numerous visitors who made flat tering remarks about the handsome store and it's up-to-date stock It was the popular verdict that the firm S slogan Smart Clothes is very ap- propriate. The complete line of men's suits, overcoats. trousers and rain coats and the low prices that prevail attracted much attention.
 The large show windows were also highly praised. These were trimm ed in artistic fashion by J. E. Davis, son of a local contractor, who is em- ployed by a prominent New York firm In order that all shoppers may have an opportunity of inspecting the stock Lonergan & Downey will keep their store open until 10 o'clock this even ing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
SPRING IS HERE,
 SUCH WEATHER /!
Whether it's cold Whether it's hot We must have weather Whether or not,

Upon the wings of a clustering northwestern, the ethereal mildness of gentle spring was effectually conceal ed when Bridgeporters awoke this morning to find a blanket Of snow spread over their fair city, and the thermometer hugging close to 20 de- gree9 above zero.
 Al Goulden, the traffic cop, who planned to take a day off and look up new motorboat, went back to the corner of Main and State streets. done up in overcoats and rubber coats and arcticS and decided that the lot Of a policeman is hard.
 Garry Paddock, the harbOrmaSter, waited all morning for weather re- ports, and this afternoon hoisted the flags that indicate more wind tonight and fair and colder tomorrow. The Farmers weather prophet wired in that we might have more snow to- night but that tomorrow would find us shivering in cold, dry winds.
 Superintendent of Street Cleaning Bodine got up bright and early, eX- pecting today to continue with the work of cleaning up the macadam streets after the winter. He found several inches of snow, and at once got busy.
 He set a force of men to cleaning Main street, from State to Congress, also the busy section of Fairfield ave-
 
 have these thoroughfares in good shape before night, and also to have trolley transfer points, crosswalks and the vicinities of the theatres well cleared before evening. He hesitated about putting on extra men, for he expected Old Sol to lend his assist arce in melting the heavy snow.
 It was the hardest storm of the year to handle, from the standpoint of the street cleaners. The snow was damp and unusually heavy. It stuck to the shovels. clogged the cartwheels flung pedestrians unceremoniOusiy to the streets where it failed to pack beneath their feet, and gave the troll leymen a busy few hours in the early morning.
 The spring overcoats, many of which biossomed forth with the mild warmth of yesterday, were sent back to the clothes presses, there to m1ngle with the aroma of the moth balls for another few days until the blustery weather has passed away.
 F. Lyman, the optician, examined his self registering thermometer at noon and found that while at noon yesterday the mercury had scared 10 50 degrees, it was only about "A this noon. l. dropped to 40 degrees at g o'clock last night, and ? this morning was at the freezing point, and at $ o'clock was down to 24 above. There it remained until during the after noon when it became restless again and started upwards.
 There was not a very violent wind, but enough of snow flew to make mariners seek a snug harbor. Tows along the sound sought sheltering posts. The tug Fred Ives, came in with a string of barges carrying $500 tons of coal consigned to Providence. With the prospect of a coal strike, the tug master wouldn't take chance with any such cargo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-21
Trolley Gar Going From Boston to New York
 Passes Through City

The trolley car which is making the journey from Boston to New York. passed through this city at 10:35 this morning. The car is larger than the ordinary type and is handsomely fit ted up with plush chairs and silken draperies It hesitated in this city only a few minutes while Supt. Chap man and other local officials of the Connecticut Go. glad-handed the trav- elers.
 An inspector from the local division went to Derby this morning to meet the car and acted as pilot as far as South Norwalk. It is the first time that an attempt has been made to run a car direct from Boston to the me- tropolis. It was expected that the party would reach New York late this afternoon