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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
FOLLOWING STRANGE GODS.

The attention Of our Pythian
readers is called to 4 COMMUNICATION
apnrarin~ in these columns Oh 4
matter Of vital Importance to them.
Last week this paper called at
tention to the candidacy Of l.. O..
Wilson for committceman-at-la large and
dCplored his injection OF the Order
Of knights Of lythias into 4 polit-
iCal campaign, ieplorcd it parIicular-
~ for tho reason that the Greer 5
status at this time is so precariouS
that the less sail about it. The bet
ter for all Concc! med.
IT is, therefore, with consiierah bic
pleasure that We publish the COM
muniCatiOn OF one Of the "lathcrs'
uphOldin@ or contention. II Is
gratifying to know that one, who has
been SO intimately connected With
the Orders progress as he. COM
mends the course The Advocate
takes. and joins his voice with ours
in raising the alarm. That some
such warning is essential no one can
truthfully deny. Under their pre-
cnt guidance the Pythians are rapid
~ deserving their basic principles
and are wandering Off after strange
gods whose leadership is not toward
the Orders good
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
ALABAMA PLANTERS
TAKE DRASTIC STEPS

T1tskcScc, Ala, April 10--In order
TO compel the ColOred people to work
on their farms, white planters have
secured the enactment Of q Law for
bidding trcspass on lands. During
the berry season, large Quantities
OF which grow wild and are left to
rot, largo nun Der Of the ColorCd
people Of Macon county have earned
neat sums by selling the berries in
around Tu8llegee Institute. As they
could earn more money by picking
berries and without had labor in
th@ sur when working in the cot
ton fields, the planters had to 70
shorthanded on colored help. This
Will probably end berry picking on
other folks land, as a sentence on
the chain gang awaits violators Of
the tresras3 law.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Editor The Advocate:

Edltor The Advocate:
,s believe l voice the sentiments OF
those Pythians who hold the Orde,
ABOVE amy individual member or officer
when l say that your editorial, last
week, on dragging the Order into pol
itics was timely and should have the
widest circulation possible.
No original West Virginia Pythian
can claim longer membership than
mine. When the first lodge was in
st1tuted here I was a charter member.
Since that time have been faithful in
the observance of every obligation and
have contributed in no small degree
to the success of the organization.
1T is, therefore, with considerable
alarm that 1 view any movement
tending to. subvert its principles or
any effort to use it as an end to per-
sonal aggrandizement as is the case
at the present time. Like YOU, | be-
lieVe that our Grand Chancellor is
making serious mis- take and is doing
the Order irreparable injury in at
tempting TO use it as a bridge TO carry
him into political prominence. | have
noticed the fight waged on us here
and in other states and have willingly
paid the assessments to defend our
cause because I believed it a right
eous one, but | can not see how We are
going to be benefited by taking any
- prominent part, as 4 secret Organ-
cation, in politics. The whites do not
do it. In none Of the announcements
they make of their candidates. for
Office do they lay stress upon their
connection with secret societies. Rath-
-er do they seem 10 ignore these con-
nectiCnS entirely, contenling them
selves with Il plain statement Of their
past services to the party Of their
choice and outlining the platform IN
on which they ask our suffrage
Let our Negro candidates do like
wise. If they have done anything for
the race as a whole or for the Repub-
lican party, let them state it. If they
have any plans by which, if elected to
the office to which they aspire, We
shall be benefited as d people, let them
be published. But, for the love of
Heaven, let us have no more Of these
candidates mouthings on the positions
they hold in the knights of Pythias,
the Masons, the Odd Fellows or any
other Order. Secret societies are one
thing and politics another, and the
sooner our so-callcd leaders find this
the orders which they miSreprescnt.
A PYTHIAN
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

The ministers Of the country will
miss 4 great opportunity for self-im-
provcment if they fail to attend the
conference to be held FOR them at
the National Religious Training
School and Chautauqua, Durham, n.
c., the week beginning July 9th.
Dr. J. f.. Sheppard, the president
and founder or the school, has eX-
tended the Inequalities Of the insti-
tute for the week, without money
and without price, to all VINO will
come and lend their aid toward the
solution Of the problems that bcsc.
the Negro people. The subjects &c
be discussed aS set forth in the
"C0ll,' embrace economies. Civics,
moral uElift, capitatiom, hygiene. 80
:Gal service, reform in home lite
and education Of every type.
The ann ounCement is made !ha,
~manN-notcI diviucs ill all sections
of the country have already Signi
fed their intention to be present
and that The success Of thc confer
ence is assured.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
MORAL COWARnICI.,.

Some Of the more timii among
the newspaper fraternity and the
general public hold their hands up
i'll holy horror at the thought OF
calling Il spade 4 spade. They think
it 4 capital crime to proclaim from
the house tops the untitneSS Of any
Negro for a position Of emincnce and
sponsibiltE. They think it vir-
tue to accept without pubic protest
many things against which they bit
tcrly complain in private. These
would not lit their voices against a
preacher known to be- corr upting his
flock. They would not pHbllcly de-
nOunCc Il teacher whose influence is
not for good. They pride themsel-
Yes on tie fact that thy arc not
muckrakcrs; that they attack public
~ no mans character WHO is in the
public eye; they tell it not in Gath
nor whisper it in the streets of Ask
alOn."
Moral coWardicc pure and SIMPLE
1t is due to this attitude Of silence
on the part Of those whose voices
would be heard that the race suffers
many Of its Ills. TO their muteness
is attributable much that has laid
the foundation for the belief that
the Negroes moral sense is Dlunjed
His critics mark his conformation OF
vices in those occupying nigh sta
lions, and very naturally make com
plicity out Of what is really fear to
speak the truth.
Tie Advocate has 10 quarrel with
those who disagree win it on this
subject, pfcfcffin5 fathet-to let tine
decide whether it or they have rN-
crtel tn" greater influence in mould
ms public sentiment for good.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
FOR SHERIFF. Or FAYErTE co.

Editor The Advocate:
Please announce through the col
umnS Of your paper, that am a can
didate for the nomination for the Of
flee Of Sheriff of Fayette county, sub
jet TO the action Of the Republican
primary to be ncld June lth, 1912.
TO my friends | promise that they
will have the honor Of being with Il
winner, or loser, but no gutter, as
now promise that | will stay until |
am elected or defeated.
further promise, if nominated and
elected, that I will conduct myself and
the business affairs Of the office i'll a
way that will bring no discrcdit to
those who have hoDOred mo with their
to administer the affairs Of tho Once
in safe, conservative fair and bus
incSS-likc manner. treating all III an
impartial manner.
Very truly yours.
r.. ]. DAVIS.
Montgomery, W. Va, March 7, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

ehisement law and paved the way for
similar constitutional qualifications
for voters in others.
!. Hdt It 1oes- netfoliow that Ohio
because ii has followed the example
81 Mississippi in having Negro to
address its constitution makers, win
discriminate against any. OF its cit.-
"rns on account Of color. Prejudice
Is not Yet quite SO strong above the
Ohio river.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
:: c. VIII WILSON; PRESIDENT PRESIDENT

ing it to his intellectual capacity he
caricaturcN it to a certain extent. He
mixed it up with the old witchcraft
and sOrccry OF his African ancestors.
The CCltS and TcutonS did the same,
for all the church festivals Of today
and many Of the church ObScrvances
arc concessions made by the priests
10 the heather superstitions Of their
carly converts. Did not our great
Martin Luther believe in q personal
devil and are there not today people
bic. Freedom, Who is free? Are
we not all more or less shackled?
But if proof positive Of a soul in
tho Negro people should be demanded
It can be given, FOR they have brought
! over from Africa and developed in This
coriltry, oven under all the unfavora~.
bic conditions Of slavery, d music 50
wonderful, 50 beautiful. and yet 50
! strange. that, like the gypsy music Of
| hungary. it is at once the admira-
| ton and despair Of educated musicians
Of our race. Unique and inimitable.
it is the only music Of this country,
| except that of The Indians. which can
claim to be folk music. In it, the
| Negroes -Four ont their joys and their
sorrows in naive but wonderfully
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
For Committeeman At-I.,,rpc.

To the Republican Voters OF West
Virginia:
l hereby nanounce my candidacy
for Committeeman at large. subject
to the approval or rejection Of the
Republican voters Of the state, In the
primary election to be held. June
the 18th. 1912.
will heartily appreciate the sup
port OF my many friends and Repub-
iican voters of the party generally.
Respectfully submitted,
= Noe1
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
FOR SHERIFF

To the Republican Voters OF Kama
wha County:
L herewith announce myself can
didate for the nomination for Sheriff
of kanawha County, subject to the
approval or rejection Of the voters in
primary election. My record of three
years service as County Commissi on-
er is offered in evidence of my ability
to administer the affairs of the Of
flee of Sheriff, if nominated and elect
ed. Your support is earnestly solic-
tied.
Respectfully,
y. r. SHEPPARD.
March >, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Subject TO The approval Of my par
". | am herewith announcing my can
ddacy for the Republican nomination
Tor Justice Of the Peace in Charles
ton district, and solicit the support Of
my friends. If elected I shall be on
The square. Yours in earnest,
JOHN II. BLOTNT
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
STATE TUE1SF:RER

hereby annO1Hlr" my candidary
for denomination and election to The
otfr" Of state Treasurer Of Wcst Viz
ginia. subject TO the approval or re-
lection Of the Republican Primary
Election, June 4th, 1912.
Respectfully.
u. J.. LONG.
Charleston, Fcb. 1st, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
WESTON , " v. VA VA.

moving fashion; and in the face OF
such testimony of emotional and es-
thetlral beauty, who dare deny them
wider future possibilities in the great
work Of liberation Of mind and soul
which is now going on?-WdUer Don,-
ro$ch in tn" southern Worknton.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

FOR JTSTICE or TIE PEACE
| announce myself a candidate for
Justice of tho Peace of Charleston
District, subject TO The Republican
primary, when held. I earnestly So
Ucit the support Of my friends.
A. NJ. PAULEY.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Nilev's suggestion that husbands
should give their wives one-third of
their salaries Will be heartily sec
onded by those from whom their
wives now promptly grab it all.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
NEGRO MUSIC

he came under the influence Of tins
white race does not show any ma
terial difference from that Of Other
savage races under similar conditions.
He adopted christianity and in adapt
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Editor The AdvOcate:-
| hereby announce my candidacy
TO the office Of State Treasurer, sub
Jcct TO the action Of the Republican
Primary TO be held June 4th
G. T.. RATHBONtI
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

y headline calls Uncle Joe Can
non 1.-The Danvillian." Fortunately
for his job, the Compositor did not
get his MS and ms mixed.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Fediy Bears as an article Of
food seem to bc preferred to "Billy
PosSums' by th2 masses; even the
Negroes who are supposed to be par
tlal TO the latter pass is by whin the
former is on the bill of fare.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
Announcements
FOR GOVERNOR.

Editor The Advocate:
You are authorized to announce
through the columns of the Advocate
that | am candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for Governor
subject to the will of the lN,Dubli-
can voters in the State primary.
&. w. Dillon.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

The Advocate is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of DR.. G. G.
Barnett, of Huntington, Cabell coun-
ty, for committeeman-at-large, sub
ject to the action of the primary cleo
ton to be held June 4th.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
Respectfully,
MARION GILCIIIIST.
~, 1912.

70 tn" Republicans Of Charleston
District:
| am a candidate for the nomination
by the Republican party for Justice
Of the Peace for Charleston District.
If nominated and elected / shall, TO
the best Of my ability. discharge the
duties Of the Office in an honest and
efficient manner. Your support will
be appreciated
Sincerely yOurs,
FRANK A. McGREW.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

What with tho national and West
lrSlh'a Iatt leaders dtscreGited in
their own counties it would seem
that tie President would do we'll to
make use Of the recall
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Perhaps it is not that the steam
roller is bigger than usual but that
people are learning to resent it's I'M
democratic methods.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

EONNISEIONER COUNTY COURT
| hereby announce my candidacy
for. she Republican nomination for
Commissioner of the Kanawha Coun-
tv Court, subject to the decision Of
the voters in primary election or b.
such other method as may be decided
upon.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

No wonder the TAFT forces do not
want tho people to rule. Every
Whvre they have had an opportunity
TO express their preference, Mr.. Taft
was IN ALSO ran"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

1t is safe to bet that the Illinois
Judge who fined his wife had to
stand for the recall of judicial decis-
ion when he got home.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

pealS. subject to the action of the
state convention to he held at Hunt
ington. May 10th
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
M. p. MALCOLM.

nomination Of Justice Of the Peace Of
Charleston Magisterial District, sub
ject to the Republican Primary when
held. Your support is earnestly So
licitCd.
L "a TEER
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

We arc authorized to announce the
candidacy of DR.. II. ID. Hatfield. of
Eckman, McDow'lI county, for NOM
ination for Governor. subject to the
Republican Primary Election to be
held on June fth. 1912
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
FOR STATE Al DITOP

10 tho Republicans OF West Virginia:
hereby declare my candidacy for
denomination and election to the Of
flcc OF State Auditor, subject 10 the
decision Of Statewide primary cleo
ton to be held June 4th, 1912.
Respectfully,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Lorimel and Stephcnson-thr
white wash twins.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

| hereby announce my candidacy
Sheriff Of kanawha county, subject
to the decision Of the primary cleo
uon, WHOA held. | will heartily an-
prCciatc your support.
MCLEAN NASH,
Charleston, w. Va, March 20, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

Eoring The other Fellows Ok.
On the question Of protection il
makes all the difference" in tie world
whose OK is gored. The Democratic
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY?
OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING ORYOU?

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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
FOR SHERIFF

FOR SHERIFF
To the Republicans Of Kanawha
County:
| hereby beg to announce my can
Gidacy for the Republican nomination
for Sheriff of the County, my candi-
dacy being subject to the decision of
the voters as may be recorded in the
primary election for nomination of
county candidates.
Respectfully,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
FOH SUPREME tD,,Rr ur,,t.r

WV ot'iNr"E SOlRF JUDGE.
l hereby announce my candidacy
for Supreme Court Judge, subject
to the action OF the Republican
State convention at Huntington on
May 16. ...-..
Respectfully,
II. NJ. WllILlS
New MartinSville
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

I7.NIN,O
(harlcSt on, W. Va, Feb T., 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

hereby announce my candidacy
tor the nomination for Governor Of
West Virginia, subject to the de-
clslon OF the Republican voters Of
the State as may be recorded in
the Statewide Primary called for
June Ith, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

! hereby announce my candidacy
Tor nomination for Justice Of the
P"a"" Of Charleston District, subject
10 the Republican primary when held
J solicit the support Of all Rcpubi-
cans, plcdging the faithful administra-
ticn Of thc dutics of the office if elect
cd
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

e. ". DERJNG.
Charleston, Feb. 12, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11
Respectfully,
on fS w

NHAS. ". SNISTTER
Charleston, W. "a.
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E. r. CARTER.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-04-11

y. H. SIEPPAKD.
March >, 1912.
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r. j. DAVIS.
Montgomery, W. Va, March 7, 1912.
The evening world., 1912-08-09
BUILDING AND LOAN
CONCERN FOUND
SHORT $4,000
California State Officials Take
Charge of the Continental,
Biggest of Kind on Coast.

GsAN FRANCISCO. Aug. s.-The clos
ing or the Continental Building and Loan
Association. one OF the oldest and lar
gcst institutions OF Its kind on the
Pacific coast. because OF an alleged
shortage OF SINS. 900. caused much excite
nent to-day.
Edward Sweeney. Superintendent OF
the Mint. Is preslden; OF the associa-
ton.
That the Continental was In difficulties
had been the gossip for a week. and
State Building and Loan Commissioner
John G. Walker decided to take posses
sion to-day after an examination of the
books.
Attorney Gavin McNab. counsel for
the association. told the Commissions
that the State building and loan law
The evening world., 1912-08-09

dry. but when this meat IL reinforced
with ten pounds Of potatoes per man
for ten days or pound day and
bacon and beans and other things In
various quantities. II will he seen that
tho invaders OF Gotham and the loyal
defenders will not he forced to munich
their brogans.
Extraordinary sanitary precautions
are being taken In this campaign. The
National Guard and the regular army
we'll realize the value of hcalthfulness
Col. l.. NJ. Mnus. chief surgeon OF the
Eastern Division. will have thirty army
surgeons under his command who will
be attached to various detachnents.
regiments and brigades TO instruct and
n ssist the civilian soldiers In matters OF
sanitation. Each camp site VIII be In
spected before tents are set up and all
water supplies will be tested before
used. The soldiers will be compelled To
wash themselves religiously and will he
watched that they do nothing to injure
theIr health. All refuse will be burned
to the vericst scrap and all camp sites
will be gone over with n fine tooth
comb before they are abandoned by the
troops
The evening world., 1912-08-09
BURGLARS At BAR HhRB0R.
$1,000 I'm Jewelry stolen-Robb cry
Prevented At Kennedy Lodge.

BAR HAIBOR, Aug. o.-The Sheriff
of Hancock County and the police are
searching for a burglar who was dis
covered by "A night Waterman. attempt
ing to break into Kenarden Lodge. the
summer home Of Mrs. John :. Kennedy
Of New YORK, widow OF the millionaire
banker. early yesterday. Waterman
Rooney surprised the burglar, who fed
In his stocking feet, leaving behind him.
besides shoes. y hat and coat. a COM
pletc OUTFIT OF burglars tools.
Chiltern. the summer home OF Edgar
Scott OF Philadelphia. which immedi-
ately adjoins Kcnarden Ledge. was
entered early Sunday evening. when
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott were on the floor
below. and jewelry worth about
81. 900 and Leather case contain
ing eighteen scarfpins, was taken from
Mr.. SCOTS bureau. while from "A drawer
In Mrs. Scott's dressing table in tho
adjoining room several diamond brooch
es and n watch were taken.
The cnttngers are uneasy and many
OF them have bought revolvers.
The evening world., 1912-08-09

WASHINGTON, Aug. VI virginia
farmer. alarmed by the INDIGENOUS per-
formsnces of an ordinarily perfectly
mild COW after munching a ration OF
ensIlage. app ,aicd TO the Department
Of Agriculture. Investigation revca,ed
that bossy 1ad feasted on fermented
cornstalks and had simply got drunk
on raw whiskey.
The evening world., 1912-08-09

City: Robert s. Martin. nfty-nine. Of
No. SIS westside street. Jersey City,
and Adam Dryer. thirty. OF No. ll6
Pearsall street. Ions Island city. were
lifting a large carooy OF nitric acid out
Of a boat at the foot OF Degraw street,
Brooklyn. yesterday. when Its bottom
fell out The acid burned them badly.
but they promptly jumped into the
water and were saved from serious
Injury.
The evening world., 1912-08-09

equipped with an acroplanc. II is ex-
pectcd that the flyer will prove Its NJ
ness as "A scouting machine for future
army operations at these manotuvres.
The more radical OF the officers believe
that the day Is not far distant when
the aeroplane VIII displace the cavalry
and other methods Of scouting 90 long
In vogue In warfare. but the conserva-
tive say that Il will be many years bee
fore cavalry and scouts afoot can be
dispensed with.
The operations OF both tho blue and
the red armies Will he under the gem
eral supervision OF Brig. Gen. Tasker IL.
Bliss. comma nding the Department OF
tho East. lie will guide. In general
way, the movements OF the troops on
both sides and will act as chief umpire
Gen. 81 80 will have other officers to as
sist in tho work OF umpirlng. Major
Gen. John +. O'Ryan will command the
New York state troops. The COM
bat ants will he prevented from shoot
Ing their blank ammunition when they
arrive within 100 yards OF each other.
Tho paper wlds In the cartridges are
too dangerous to allow Of the men
shooting at each other at too close a
range.
All the troops will be In the field to-
morrow afternoon. and Immediately
upon reaching their destinations prepa-
rations will be made for the coming
battle that is to decide tho fate OF New
York. In the meanwhile blase Gotham
goes on its cOmplaccnt way unconcerned
over the INVASION. the capture OF Bos-
ton and the water supply peril. and this
In the face OF drab ships OF war that
lie outside In the Atlantic awaltinp
an OppOrtuuty IN homha ri orr hauvht u