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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
"TalIattoo" Scores a Hit.

"Tallahoo," Well-constructed and
Interestingly worked out drama, de-
picting the higher aspirations of the
4'egro, is making a decided hit this
week at the Howard Theater. Ca
pacity houses has greeted it at each
performance, and the evidences of ap-
proyal it has received at the hands of
the best critics encourage the belief
that the day of the black artist IN the
legitimate field has arrived. In "Tal-
laOoo," the ever-present race problem
Is treated from a new angle-the pref
udice Of the Negro against social
alliance with the Indian forming the
crux Of the plot. The piece is full of
choice. epigrams, and many of the
speeches, bringing out salient strengths
and weaknesses Of the Negro and the
tldian character, are of a weight that
sets the wise spectators to thinking.
1t should be witnessed by white as
well as colored audiences, for it is both
play and a propaganda that grips
the question of human rights and the
brotherhood Of man with a firmness
'""I WIN "hhlN IL ChtCl Idluo.
The exceptionally competent company
Is headed by G.. H. Hutchinson, j. I.
Harper, Mrs. Nellie Stone Lane, Mrs.
Fannie Hall Clint, A. II. Durham, AL
bert Graham, Mrs. Halle Peyton and
}, H. Wall.
The author is Mr.. N. r. Harper, the
first colored lawyer to practice in the
State Of Kentucky, and has been forty
years at the bar of the Blue Grass
State He studied III the office of the
Hon. James B. Speed, who was the
Acknowledgement in the Cabinet of
President Lincoln. He conceived this
play, and perfected it, as his contri-
button to the race literature of his
day and generation. In response to
an enthusiastic call Monday night, Mr..
Harper made a happy speech, reciting
his reasons for writing "Tallaboo,"
and felt that it would be an inspira-
ton to all Negroes who believed la
the possibilities of their race. He was
introduced by Mr.. r. w. Thompson,
who described the play to be highly
effective answer to the SANDERS put
forth by Tom Dixon in his infamous
screed "The Clansman." 1t Is hoped
that "Tallaboo" will be seen through
out the East.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
Interests Protected
Continued from page Onc.)

continued from page onc)
county.
Resolved, That the candidates for
the House Of Delegates be arranged
Under the two separate heads as fol-
lows:
list. Names of white candid ates for
the House of Delegates, two to be
Nominated.
End. Names of colored candidates
for the House Of Delegates, one to be
npminated
Resolved further, That the commit
tee authorize the selection Of one le-
gal voter from each magisterial dis
trict, and one additional member
from the colored voters, who together
with the chairman and secretary Of
the county executive committee shall
constitute the primary committee, and
that members of this executive COM
mittee shall Immediately assemble by
districts, and select their member for
said primary committee. '."H IL
Resolved further, That said prima-
ry committee shall conduct said rri-
mary election In all respects accord
ing to the provisions of Chapter 27
of the Acts of the West Virginia leg
islature, session A. D. 1891 and the
provisions Of said act shall apply to
the holding and conducting of said
detection, and all the pains and penal
ties therein prescribed shall be en-
forced against any person violating
any of the provisions of said act in
conducting or participating in such
primary election. Said primary cleo
ton shall be held in accordance with
all Of the provisions Of Chapter Of
the Code of West Virginia, except as
provided for in the rules and regula-
lions Of the State Committee for the
conducting Of the State Primary
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
ORDER or PUBLIcATfoN, 0 I

ORDER or PUBLICATION
State of West Virginia, Kanawhg q 81
: County, ss:. =. - - -. 4 81 Y;
AT Rules held In the Clerks Once
of the Circuit Court. Of Kanawha Counss,
ty on the first Monday In the Month
of March. 1912. -. 3ys
Julia Williams, ,Plaintiff , .~2
VS.. Gin Chancery, No 30i3.
George Williams, Defendant $5Ie
/ (The object of this suit Is to ,ob,;
tam a divorce from the bonds Of mat
This day came the plaintiff by her
attorney, and on his motion and ID,
appearing by affidavit filed, that the
[ defendant is nonresident Of this
State. it is ordered that he do appear,
within one month after the date OF
the fast publication hereof, and do
what is necessary to protect his intsrA
est IN this suit. &
| Trste: IRA MOTTESHEARD, 2t*s
-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
INDEPENDENTS WHO HOLD EAL-
ANCB OF POWER, WILL NOT
SUPPORT TAFT.
Negroes Dissatisfied
Have had Enough ''Tahy" aud Will
Swell Democratic Majority if the
President is tho Nominee of the
Republican Party.
Especial to the Advocate. J

\opeclal to the AdVocate)
Nashville, Tenn, March "A dis
position to separate state and nation
al politics Is noticeable just now in
tennessee. 1t is true alike of the
Democrat and Republican parties and
Is due very largely to the growth
Ill power Of the Independent voters
or both sides. The Independents are
the balance Of power and their main
interest is in reform work. The in
dependents, very largely represent
Nne best elements of both parties,
with sprinkling of offlce-seekers and
grafters thrown into flavor the organ
1zatlon. AS the Independents go, so
goes the state Of Tennessee in the
next election for state officers. Because
of this fact, Governor. Hooper seems
minded to keep his hands out of ma
tlonal politics in order to insure
another Republican victory
Some things are settled. Tennes-
see is not for Taft unless he is a win
ner Of the nomination beyond the
shadow of a doubt. The majority of
sentiment favors Roosevelt and Ten
nessee Will go to the convention free
to join the Roosevelt landslide at the
first sign that Taft cannot win. the
nomination. Those standing for Taft
are largely representatives Of the Of
fice-holding crowd and according to
custom will Surrender" before they
will go down with a loser. AS mat
tiers stand now Roosevelt sentiment
IS growing daily, headed by w. J.
Oliver Of Knoxville, and 1t is highly
probable that something startling may
happen when the state convention
gets down to business.
Even If Taft is renom mated at the
Chicago convention. he cannot hope
for any help from this state for then
1t is certain to get into the Demo-
cratic column, whatevef may be ex-
pected to the contrary notwithstand-
ing. In such a close contest as the
battle next November, the Negro vo-
ters of Tennessee will settle the issue
as to whether the state will go Dem
ocratic or Republican. 1t is true sbe-
yond the shadow Of doubt. that the
Tennessee Negro voters have no faith
in Taft. They have had enough Of
his "Taffy" and will swell the Demo-
cratic majority before they would
support Taft for reelection.
In Tennessee the colored people have
Independent political opinions. They
are Republicans only when it is best
to stand with the old party. They
are done with all the ancient and
time-worn theories that have made
the Negro cling to the "old party
that the freed the slaves" The office
holders at Washington certainly do
not represent the sentiment Of the
people Of this commonwealth and can
never, never have any influence in
swinging the voters in line for Taft's
reelection even if they can control
"the party machine of office-holders''
and thus make the denomination Of
Taft possible.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
EMORY r. CARTER, Solicitor. %.


NouCe 10 lake I)cI)OSltlOnS "
To George Williams: .s.>. #|A
Take Notices! That on the 9Th days
Of April, A. D. 1912, between the
hours Of o'clock A. NJ. and 4 o'clock
p. NJ, at the law Office Of Emery RS
Carter, GOA 1-2 Kanawha straetssa
Charleston, w. Va, will take tho
deposition Of myself and others to- be-
read in evidence in my behalf of a.
certain suit in chancery now pending
! IN the Circuit Court for the County
of Kanawha and State of West Vir-s
ginia, in which l am plaintiff and YOU
are defendant --.---- - u
If from any cause the taking Of said
dispositions shall not be commenCed
or completed OH the day aforesaid, the.
same shall be continued from day to-
day, or from time to time, at, the
same place, and between the same
hours, until the same shall be conis9
pleted. ~ ia,y5
JULIA WILLIAMS, Sg$
BY Counsel
e. r. CARTER, Solicitor. ~, 3-7-4E
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
Dr.. Tunnel to Resign From Board

Dr.. Tunnel to Resign From Board.
II current news report Is to be
believed, DR.. w. v. Tunnel, along
with four other members of the Board
Of Education, is, to resign in the near
future. Pressure Of business, in con-
nectiOn with his work as professor
Of history at Howard University, is
given as the cause Of the severance Of
DR.. Tunnels relations with the public
school system of the District. He is
a supporter OF the policies of Super
intendent Davidson, and no motive
other than that given can be assigned
for his retirement. He has made a
useful and conscientious official. The
others who are slated to go out with
DR., Tunnel are: Capt. James F. Oys-
ter, w. D. Hoover, Mrs. Ellen Spencer
Mussey and Mrs. w. H. Hoeke. Two
colored members remain on the pres
ert board-Mrs. Carrie Wilder Harris
and Attorney r. r. Horner.
If the rumored retirement Of DR..
Tunnel becomes a fact, there is a
strong movement to have Dr.. C. w,
Childs, well-moWn and popular
practicing physician, take his place.
DR.. Childs has long evinced a helpful
interest In the public schools, and If
named as a member of the Board Of
Education, he will prove acceptable to
all classes Of our variegated commun-
ity..
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

pie for a place of entertainment that.
they can call their own and where
they may go to a play free OF all
restrictions of the Jim crow kind
The proprietor has held to his we'll
earned reputation Of doing things in
FIRST class style and the Majestic
theatre is so constructed and equip
ped as to satisfy the taste of the most
fastid1ous theatre goer in Nashville
AT Fisk University things are
moving on in the same vigorous man
ner as they have been since Presl-
dent Gates began his administration.
have been raised, honored
preserved and a new spir-
1t prevails. Everybody at the great
school seems bent On doing it bet
ter than it has ever been done be-
fore. Among the students body, the
coming debates with WilberforCe
and Atlanta Universities are the
main topics Of interest.
= At Meharry Medical College the
other wing Of Hubbard Hospital is
In course Of construction. The gen.
crosby of Andrew Carnegie has
made that possible. When the new
wing is completed the colored peo-
pie Of Nashville will have as good
a.hospital facilities as cam be found
anywhere. .1In.E
Roger Williams University under
President Johnson Is still going up
hill. The Baptists of the state are
rallying to the support of the uni
Wersity in commendable manner
and there is noticeable growth in
the enrolment as we'll as some
needed addition TO the faculty. The
musical department under the dircc-
ton of Miss Pattie lie Quey 'es-
pecia@ly progressive and attracting a
great deal of interest among the
patrons and friends of the school.
Miss LIE Quey is graduate Of the
Fisk School of Music
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
Some Big Spreads in ProspccJ.

ooie Dig spreads LII Prospect.
testimonial is being planned in
honor of Mrs: Mary Church Terrell
by the women of Washington, and
bahauets are on foot for DR.. James
IL. Shepard, president Of the National
religious Training School, Durham,
~. Vi; Prof. George William Cook, of
howard University, and Mr.. Whit
neld Mckinley, collector of customs
Tor the Port of Georgetown.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
No Change in Schools Likely.

A bill has been introduced in Con-
gress by Representative Bingham, of
Pennsylvania, to change the laws gov
erning the District Schools. The
measure, as drafted, gives the COM
missioners supervision over the
schools, and sole authority to pur-
chase all supplies and materials of
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

That the Democratic managers in
tend to make a strong bid for the
Negro vote is evidenced by an an
nouncement made through bulletins
that are hung daily in public places,
stating that at the reception to be
rendered Champ Clark at Convention
Hall, March 7, In honor of his sixty
second birthday, every man, woman
and child, without regard to color, Is
invited" The obliteration of the col
or-line at such a function is unusual
in this prejudice-ridden community,
and this bold bid for Tie presence Of
the black citizens at Democratic
reception is causing no end of com
ment.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

BLACK PATHS Troubadours," with
Julius Glenn, Tillic Seguin and others,
will be at the New Howard next week.
Manager A. J. Thomas is all smiles in
anticipation of another record-break-
ing week. S. II. Dudley is to come
shortly in CDR. Beans Of Boston," and
S. Tut Whitney in "The Mayor OF
New Town. is to close his season
here in May.
A loving CUPS ~to-be presented
March %, to Representative Caleb
Powers, Of Kentucky, at the Cosmo-
politan Baptist CHURCH, as recogni-
ton of his valued services in con-
nection with the movement to have
the death sentence Of Matte Lomax
committed to life Imprisonment, say
ing .Aegro woman from the gallows.
The presentation speech will be de-
livered by Rev. w. Bishop Johnson,
pastor of the Second Baptist church.
March II to 81, Rev. Simon P. w.
Drew, pastor Of the Cosmopolitan
Baptist church, will conduct a great
union revival, with Rev. w, A. Taylor,
Of Newport News, Va, as the princi-
pal visiting speaker. April 16, II and
IS, at this church, the 50th anniver~
sary Of the emancipation Of the slaves
in the District of Columbia will be
celebrated in fine style, with Senator
W. 3. Hepburn as the orator of the
occasion. All Of these unique obscrv-
ances will be under the personal su-
perviSion of the energetic DR.. Simon
2. W. Drew, who is also to receive a
loving cup on the 23rd, because of his
earnest fight for the life of Mrs. 10
max.
The Y. M. G. A. basketball team,
which defeated the Spartan Athletic
Club, of Brooklyn, n. Y, at the first
intercity contest, held February 90,
will meet the Spartans in New York
City about Easter-tide. The score
here was il to 6, In favor of Wash
ington, with e. B. Henderson, Of the
Armstrong Manual Training School,
as umpire. The referee was George A.
baltimore, Of the Smart Set Athletic
Club, Brooklyn.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Nashville people are rejoicing over
the fact that so many new business
attempts are being made by the mem
bers Of the race. Among these are
new tailoring and gents furnishing
store conducted by D. Wesley Crut-
cher; a high class cafe called "The
Little Savoy" 1t is the first Of it's
kind to open its doors in Nashville
and conducted in way to suit real
New Yorker. In addition there IS
new picture frame and art store and
a high grade cleaning and dyeing
conducted by U. s. Nor
ton.
The Majestic theatre erected by A.
N. Johnson, provides for long
time need of the colored peo~
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

- "Uncle" Jacob Ransell, the colored
bodyguard Of Confederate General j.
H. B. Stuart, died last week in the
charity ward of the Washington Asy-
Tum Hospital at the age Of eighty-five
years. He was intensely fond of his
patron, and followed the fortunes of
General Stuart throughout the civil
war, receiving two bullet wounds
while serving him in battle. Uncle
Jake never ceased to mourn the tragic
death of the General, who was shot
by federal trooper near the close Of
the conflict, and he never tired of tell
ing of the regard he felt for the IA
nous Confederate. The aged servitor
was taken to his home in Vienna, Va,
for burial.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Register J. G. Napier is in Florida
with the Booker T. Washington par
ty, He visits Nashville before re-
turning here.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Ihe Kentucky Colony filled the
fashion boxes Monday evening at the
Howard, witnessing the initial per-
formance of Lawyer Harpers mag
netic drama, "Tallaboo."
Register J. G. Napier is in Florida
with the Booker T. Washington par
ty, He visits Nashville before re-
turning here
Prof. Kelly Miller has written a fine
letter endorsing the Page bill design
ed to promote the establishment of
vocational schools IN the various
states, under federal supervision. The
measure, in his opinion, carries much
of the intent Of the Blair Educational
Bill and the Morrill, bill, which have
been widely discussed by Congress
and by the people.
Bert Williams took big" here last
week, and It Is a source or general re-
greet that his admirers had so much
difficulty in seeing him under favora-
Die auspices. Only the gallery, and
precious little of that was at the
disposal Of the colored wouldJbe pa
trCns of the National Theater.
The consensus Of opinion among
churchmen here is that Drs. John
Hurst and J. M Conner have a sure
thing on election to the A. M. E..
Bishopric, while the calling and cleo
ton Of Dr.. J. S. Jackson to the Zion
Bench Is assured; Ira It. Bryant will
he reelected secretary to the Sunday
School Union DR.. G.. Y. Roman is to
go in as editor of the A. NJ. e. Church
Review; and DR.. u. n. Hunter and
Dr.. j. r. Ransom will be the chief
contenders for the financial secre~
taryship of the A. NJ. E. church
DR.. Robert E. Jones, the scholarly
editor of the Southwestern Christian
Advocate, Of rev Orleans, La, the
official organ of the M. e Church, was
in the city last week on important bus
mess. He called at the White House
and had an interesting chat with
President Taft. Dr.. jones is Of the
opinion that the coming general con-
ference of the NJ. f. Church at Min
neapolis, will have vital effect upon
the future of the colored membership
of that organization. While not
avowing himself a candidate, DR..
Jones Is being mentioned in many
circles as excellent timber for the
Bishopric, should it be decided to elect
q colored cburchman to that exalted
position.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
The NewsWin u NUTSHELL

Ahe NEWS ia Nutshell.
. The Kentucky Colony filled the
fashion boxes Monday evening at the
Howard, witnessing the initial per-
Torrance Of. Lawyer Harper's mag
netic drama, "Tallaboo"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

The white society of Washington is
all agog over the "folk-songs" Of the
old-time Negro, and Miss Louise A..
Williams, clever white woman, is
giving a series of recitals to eager
audiences in the fashionable clubs
and homes Of the elite. Miss Will
liams' portrayal Of the passing "aun-
ties" "uncles," 'mammies" and "pick-
aninnies" is said to be highly enter
tanning. 1t is an Interesting coinci-
dence that at the leading theater-
The National-another branch of the
Williams family-Bert Williams-was
delighting immense audiences of
swell" whites as the bright and par
ticular star Of Ziegfeld's "Follies OF
1911" 1t may be that the Negro is
getting to be Gin style" this season.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Word comes that Major r. r. Nor
ton, commandant Of cadets at Hamp-
ton Institute, has been chosen as
Orator of the day" at the commence
ment exercises at Tuskegee Institute,
to be held in May. The selection Is
an extraordinarily fine one, and a
treat awaits the great throng that
will make it's way to Tuskegee this
year. sr.aIhH
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Nashville is to be the centre of
some large gatherings in April And
among these are the Southern Edu-
cationa1 Congress; the Southern Com
mercial Congress, The Middle Ten
nessee Educational Meeting, The Cen
trail Tennessee Association of Color
ed Teachers and the First Southern
Sociological Conference, called by
Governor Hooper. In all of these meet
ings the-NegFe- faee-Will -haue-s
attention and ways and means Of bet
terjng the conditions of the people
will be discussed by prominent lead
ers and teachers of both races.
The State Normal School of Ten
nessee, is nearing completion ald will
be ready for occupancy in June when
summer normal will begin. The
people Of the state are interested and
enthusiastic over the prospects of the
new schools, and there is a bright
future before it. The president, Prof.
w. J. Hale, has had ample experience
as school man, to begin aid con-
tinue the work of the school on
sound educational basis. He is we'll
thought Of by the people Of the state
who know him and will undoubted-
edly have the cooperation Of the best
and most thoughtful Of both races,
in beginning his new work
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

The Mu-SO-Lit Club, under the en-
ergetic and painstaking administra-
tion Of Robert A. Pelham, is growing
SO popular that the recent raise of the
membership limit to 100 did not be-
gin to accommodate the long list of
strong men who wished to have a
place on it's rolls. 1t Is likely that
at the March meeting a constitutional
amendment will be promised, increas-
ing the limit to 100 members. The
movement toward securing a perma-
nent club home Is meeting with mark
ed encouragement and the lookout
committee will have some flattering
proposals to offer at the next monthly
meeting, March 8.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

The next annual reunion Of the
class Of 1907 of Normal School No. 2
will be held during the inaugural pc
rlod, and 1T Is expected that many
members who have become scattered
throughout the country will arrange
to be present. J. Moria Saunders is
president of the class association;
Miss J..B. Cole is vice-president; Miss
M. G. Shurlock is secretary and Sam
uel D. Matthews is treasurer. The
president, Mr.. Saunders, is also pri-
vate secretary to Assistant Superin-
tendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce, of the.
public schools.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

e. r. CARTER, Solicitor.
The herald., 1912-12-12

The matter of endorsing the action
of the exchanges regarding the ap-
pointment of the new Dock Board
brought about a very lively discussion
for some time and il was finally de
dded. by an almost unanimous vote,
buttons of the Progressive Union. which
asks the Governor TO be cautious in
the removal of the present board and
The herald., 1912-12-12

Gilmore refused to accept this ground
from the Oliviers on account OF not
being able at that time to get a title
satisfactory to this city. Just what
disposition will be made of the old
cemetery is not known at present. The
new committee appointed to look after
this matter was: Julius Bodenger, Vim
H. Ward, George Koppel, Martin S.
MahOney and DR.. c. V. Kraft.
The herald., 1912-12-12

ward acted in his stead and President
Jos. Lennox presided. After the usual
collection of dues there were the re.
ports of the committees. The fran.
chise for the sale of the Third Dis
trict ferry was again taken up and
action on same was deferred until some
future time.
Mr.. Julius Bodenger reported on the
Olivier Cemetery, stating that he had
The herald., 1912-12-12

had an interview with Mr.. j. G.. Oil
vier, who said that the grounds would
be turned over to some Catholic or
ganizatiOn to be used for some pur-
pose which was not stated. Some time
ago a proposition was made to the AS
ISOLATION that this ground be turned
over to Algiers as a Public Play
Grounds and a committee was appoint
cd to look after the matter. At the
The herald., 1912-12-12
TIL E HE r. AID

meeting last night the committee was
enlarged by two members and the mat
ter will again be taken up with Mr..
Olivier looking into the transfer of
the property to some public purpose
other than that of a private burying
ground located in the midst of our
thickly populated section. 1t is under
stood that some time during the re-