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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
FAEETTE COUNTY SPIRIT

Inc colored voters OF some Other
counties, particularly Kanawha
might emulate, with profit to them.
selves, the example Of their brethren,
in Fayette.
For number years it had been
bccn the custom TO assign one place
on the Legislative ticket to the Negro
receiving the largest number of vo-
tes IN the convention of primary Two
years ago this custom was not Oh
+ served, and many Negroes supported
the Independent movement when
their leading candidate was defeated
in the primary by questionable
methods.
The lesson has been taught and
learned.
BY the action of the Republican,
county committee, following the
suggestion" of The Negroes of Fa>-
cite county in convention assembled,
they have again come back into
their own. The name Of one Of them
will be submitted on the legislative
ticket to the voters in the November
election.
Here are men who know what
they want and unite IN the effort to
get it. II they are denied what
they consider their rights, lnev re-
sent 1t In manner which is not
without effect. They use the big stick
in the form of the ballot.
Kanawha might also have some
such representation, if all who pre-
tend to favor it would unite, forget
lor the time their petty jealousies.
ard work to a common end. Instead
every proposition looking toward
consolidation is received with sus-
plcion or rejected with scorn. The
-plopcser is Immediately daubed =
Self-Seeker. and the other blenders"
VIII either have nothing to 10 with
his proposition or secretly knife if
vi the 5, OS5 Of us in Charleston
-sone- has had the courage TO run for
az elective office. If he were back
ell with Fayette county spirit, Of
unity, there would be brighter rros-
poets for his success, or, a. least
making such II 5000 showing as to
command greater rC5pCC. from thai
portion OF the party which has hith-
crto licked the platter clean.
his paper appeals 20 the public
10 support Mr.. Carter, not so much
because it is Mr.. Carter, but be
cause lie is a qualified Negro whose
success would elevate the race a
notch higher.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Of TIC highest court in the land.
Assuming that the Supreme Court
will sustain the contention OF the
Negro knights. will their efforts
haNe been worth while? Will their
rctCNtiCl OF tho name Justify the
expenditure OF thethousand of dol-
lars paid FOR lawyers fees and court
costs" One Of the CHIEF objections
advanced by those whose ideas diff
fer from ours is that change would
entail great expense in that it
would necessitate new charters, pol
icicS, rituals, supplies, parapuerna-
lit and pins throughout the eltire
Jurisdiction. In this they were right,
hut would the cost have been greater
IMAM tho expense Of defending these
suits? BasinS the fee paid the Pyth-
ian's chief attorney, Judge Alton q.
Parker, upon the sum he received
from the colored Elks for looking
after their interests il the New York
suits, he must get at least $4,000.
This sum alone would cover any en-
pensC the voluntary charge of name
would entail. 1t to this be added
the cost Of the Georgia and Tonnes
sec suits, it becomes Il question OF
grave doubt whether or not the
game has been worth the candle.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

1t has not been our duty for Years
20 record with greater regret the
death Of any one more than thai OF
MIS- William \ Spriggs, whose bark
put out TO Sea, Friday evening OF
last week, after an illness Of many
v1arS duration.
Her life was Al example Of forth
tudc and Christiun patience rare as
II was bCauti ful Though a sufferer
for twelve or fourteen years from a
complaint, whose pains neither the
surgeons knife nor the pharmacists
drugs could wholly alleviate, con-
1lncd for the most part to bed OF
misery, from watch she could not
arts" without assistance, Mrs.
SDrigAa fought the fight, kept the
faith and finished her COUra" to the
bitter end with no vain ratings
| against tate nor COD
Fl all her trials she was a colt
| sidcratc wife and a loving mother.
| willing at all tines to sacrifice her
comfort. if. thereby. she could add
| to the pleasure 81 those about her
| She is gone. hu;. if TO live in
hearts We leave behind is not to die
she is not deal: FOR those who knew
| ner, not casually but we'll, will evel
remember tn" lesson OF Ab!dine
f1ith and ceascless patience her
daily life taught.
| lay these lilies on her breast.
| they are not more white
| lhal the SOIL Of her. at rest
| Meath their petals bright.
Chdnt your ayes soft and low.
Solemn Dc you: tread and slow:
she is dead.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

statewide primary for the nomination
AND there are many who agree with
them that their anticipation VIII
soCn be changed to realization
The progressive meeting at Par
kersburg was entirely successful from
a Roosevelt standpoint The attend
ance was even larger than the RooSe-
welt leaders expected, the represent
;atiOn from over the state was more
general, and the laudatory expressions
for the lCl hunter were received with
enthusiasm Of a marked degree
The future Of the Roosevelt move
ment depended largely on the Par
kersburg meeting. While the Roose-
Welt leaders have t1sistentiy claimed
that sentiment was overwhelming for
their favOrite, there were many who
doubted the Willingness Of the sup
porters Of the former President to
make grueling contest .for the West
Virginia delegation in view Of the
practical unanimity of the daily press
Of the state in supporting President
Taft for a denomination.
But all doubt was dispelled at the
Roosevelt rally. A dozen speakers
| dwelt upon the allure Of the state
press to record the sentiment exist
| ing, and it was decided to invade
each Of the congressional districts and
talk directly to the Republican voters
Of the faint hope Of success if Mr..
| Taft is renominated.
During the meeting some OF the
| speakers referred in caustiC tones to
the National ADMINISTRATION and to
| the state committee, but in tbe.form-
ulation of the resolutions adopted al
the rally the cooler heads prevailed
and the resolutions, after highly in.
dorsing Theodore Roosevelt, ended
with a pledge to support the nominee
Of the Chicago convention next June
One Of the features Of the meeting
vas the opposition expressed by some
Of the Roosevelt speakers to some O
the policies advocated by COlOne
Roosevelt, Notwithstanding that they
were still following him. Forme
Congressman William Pallister Hub
bard. Of Wheeling, who presided a
the meeting. and leader in thu
Roosevelt movement, stated that h,
was not in entire accord with every
thing that was advocated by ROose
} welt, and cited, for instance, the pop
ular recall Of judicial decisions.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
RESERVED FOR COLORItD

"A typographical error which mode
the price Of balcony and lower floor
seats Tor a cOlored attraction in q
local theatre the same occasiOned the
request of a very prominent Negro and
good friend OF the Advocate that pro-
Test be made II these columns
against such unf?ir discrimination.
NO consideration will induce this
paper, while under the present man
a2ement, to further the deplorable
tendency Of our better class Of Ne
gro cltIzcns 10 accept, without com
pulsloE, such huniliating conditions
rs are imposed upon their presence
IN The theatre in question. Rather
Mad VIC hoped that the scale Of prices
was as published, believing it would
deter some few from voluntarily
Jim growing themselves.
How can they do it" Tncy ARC
loud il their dcnunciation Of dis
ClmlnatiOn on the public carriers
they view with alarm every move.
ment TO faStcn that ull-.AmerIcan
system upon This State: yet, Of thei,
own free will and accord, trev will
climb three flights Of otar5 to 81
In the gallery among the white ritz
IRAN where bat little can be heart
and the seats are so dusty that the,
must be covered with paper, if on.
would protect MS clothes.
when Il Negro troupe appears
the balcony is reserved for colOre:
people, a privilege accorded then
only at matinees ana then they ar
limited TO the three rows in the rear
These restrictions are accepted; with
s@out murmur. the excuse being tina
... 1t is better to see show in hi
manner than not to see it at ali,
r. May be so. May be the sigh
Id jim crow Of theatrical cihib
tea IS conducive to tie lcngevit
Of some lives and the peace Of som
minds, but The Advocate longs 70
the day when race and self prid
will shame those who stand for til
highest among us from vOlurtpril
endorsing aud accepting sucn huni
iation.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
Invasion,

What has been termed the progress
sve Invasion Of Parkersburg occurred
this week, when the Roosevelt boom
ers gathered in that Taft stronghold
and sang the praises of the former
President dropping note now ald
then to the effect that success could
only come to the Republicans of West
Virginia in this year of grace through
the leadership Of r. Roosevelt.
These progressive meetings afforded
an excellent opportunity for those
who are not in sympathy with the
general tenor Of affairs on this mum
dane sphere to cater their protest.
and it was done without ceremony al
| the Parkersburg meeting, the leaders
acting upon the theory that where the
rod Is spared the child is spoiled.
While President Taft and his adj
ministration were referred to occa-
sionally with considerable emphasis
the lash was applied with considerable
vigor to the Republican state Central
Committee. This old committee has
| been kicked around for several years
and every time the boys come to town
they continue to kick the committee
around.
Probably the beautiful dressing re.
ceived by the committee was little
premature, but the RooSeveltites an
ticipated that their demand for {
Presidential preference primary tt
be held on June 4, the date of The
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

All the little bubbles Of this age.
called prejudice, will be looked upon
as much, if not more of blessing,
than slavery was. Keep on working
learning and praying-and keep in
mind that work is the bulk Of pray
er-working by all means for yourself
if not on 10. 8, 6, ), 4, 3. 9, then
acre III fee simply yours.
Save your money, keep off excur
sion trains and from picncs ant
camp meetings, and you'll be happ,
and your own MASTER Pioneer Press
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
State Summer. School for
COl0red Teachers.

Third Session, june l7th to July Va
Two Distinct departments will nantained l. The Aca-
dcmc which will be devoted thorough theobranches
the school for which credit be had various
uttos Also this connection thorough drill persons
expecting to the examinations will be The
Professional which designed for principals high Teachers
and other advanced students Some Of the best
country has been secrd for TINS school, Three of the
ngushed educators IN this coptg ave accepted places
SKINNER School Faculty, KELLY MILLER. A.. NJ.
B. Du BOIS Phi D.. BOOKER WASHINGTON, LID
This IS to be the Biggest and Best School Yet Prepare
enroll. For particulars address: Byrd Prenan Institute w
Va r. F. Sims, Buefld W. Va; H. II. Mcdonald IIarpers
Ferry, W. Va; or NJ P. Shawkey, Charleston. w Va
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

The Atlanta, Ga, Independent an
nounces with seemingly great pleas
'lrC that all the Washington or
ganS are tavorIng the denomination
OF President Taft Along with itself
IT names rs other "Org&ls" Of the
distinguished educator The Wash
ington Bee and Tbe New York Age.
IT by Washington organs" it
means those papers which are SUP
porting the economic and education.
al policies OF Mr.. Washington, the
statement is bit too broad. The
Advocate has consistently done this
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Capture Most Of the Delegates AT
Oklahoma CauCuSeS.

Oklahoma CaucuSeS.
Oklahoma City, Okla. March T.
According to returns from Kepubli-
can precinct caucuseS tonight, Col
Roosevelt mas by far the better Of
the instructed delegates to the coun-
ty conventions to be held throughout
Oklahoma, Wednesday. Returns Of
81 out of &c counties give 27 coun-
ties TO Roosevelt, with total loss
of 215 delegates, while 10 with q
total loss or - delegates lined up
for Taft, eight being in the divided
Or doubtful column. Two hundred
and ScventY-tWO delegates would con
stitutc Il majority at the State Con-
vcntion. The total tc be seated be-
ing J43.
The Roosevelt forces therefore
would have to capture 81 of the del
egates of the counties not heard
from as yet, and CT those doubt
full.
+ From the unconlpromislnS feeling
on both sides j. is probable there
will be Il good many contested del
eGateS to the State Convention. The
State Committee, which Will settle
these differences is committed to
Taft and State Chairman Harris bv
large majority.
One Of the most int: astjng feat
ures Of the situation is the fact thar
many Of the Roosevelt followers are
Tor Harris, and willing to support
him for National Committeeman
| whether he be for Roosevelt or Taft
| The Roosevelt forces, which are I'M
der tho leadership Of "Dvnamite Ed
Perry, therefore are making thei
hGht on strictly Roosevelt plat
form, eliminating as much rs pos
siblc all appearances Of fight OF
harris, SO as not to lose Harris
nomination.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
IS ~ WORTH WHILE"

Without anticipating the decision
OF the United EtalcS Supreme Court,
he Advocate is Of Il mind 10 Dues
ton the wisdom, of the light Of the
Negro knights of Pythias have been
making the past I'VE or six years in
the courts To ret ain the right to use
ne name
II every high court to which their
cas-" has been appealed they have
met with adverse decisions. The
georgia suUreme court was the frs
to hanI down an opinion against
thtm Tennessee has done likewise
ana Michigan has q law restricting
the use Of the name to that organi-
zatlCl which can show priority.
other hostile legislation and litiga-
toh now awaits upon the decision
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

} were giving aid and comfort to the
enemy. 1t might, therefore, just y
lay claim to some consideration
wheu the newspapers friendly TO tEC
TUskcGeean are enumerated. l.
was overlooked in this instance. very
likely, Tor the reason that it has
| spoken out for Colonel Roosevelt :;
just as, we think, The independent
would No but TO: its close conlec-
sion through Henry Lincoln Johnson
with the Federal administration.
1t is equally obvious why the
other papers named are in the Taft
| band wagon There is reason
| which longtime readers OF any OF
| these papers will not be SLOW 20
see.
AS for The Advocate, it has no
| apologies to offer not excuses to make
for advocating Col RoosNvclt's mont
| ination for the presidency. It does
but reflect its own as we'll as the
! sentiment Of Il large majority Of its
readers expressed both N converse:
| ton and correspondence with the
writer. For them. for MS all initia-
tive and retcren1Um have no ter
rors, and We lCoN upon the limited
judicial opinion recall proposition
with cuuauimity, knowing that in its
aGonliCl no harm can come TO us
nor to the masses Of the people.
There are those who argue that
where, especially at the South, i
Judge hands dOwn IN opinion favor
able TO the race he might be reward
ed with the loss Of his Office. Even
If this sort Of recall We're udvocat-
Sd by Col. Roosevelt, the tear Of it
would not furnish sufficient, or any.
excuse to oppose his nomination. II
public sentiment Is not behind IL
law. no Judges support will enforce
II beyond the time the LEGISLATORS
nave an opportunity to repeal or 20
amend 1t. This is particularly true
OF those laws against which the
race has so bitterly complained, and
the instances are so few Of their be-
ing INTERPRETED contrary to their
Spirit that we need nOt lose any
'!cep CniShts fearing lest the office
Of friendly Judge would DE jeop.
ardized by the passage Of recall"
But, in his Columbus speech. COL
Roosevelt did no. emphasize the he
ceSSlty for the recall of judges so
nuCh rs the recall of judicial opin-
ions OH constitutional questions.
" nv Sh III ,nl
not be recalled? Constitutions are
m2de by representatives of the peo-
pie and ratified by the people, The |
laws are made by Legislators directly
responsible to the people, and are,
therefore, supposed to reflect their
sentiments. In very Instance the
passage OF. law becomes possible
legislators, and their number far eX-
ceeds those who are called to sit
In Judgment upon them. If this is
Il government "Of the people, for
the people and by the people," its
stability will certainly not he cldan-
gered by the placing Of larger meas
urc Of power in their sands. as is
proposed by Colonel Roosevelt
If the Negro would be consistent
he would hail with delight evety
ihoNemcnt looking to an cnlarSe-
ment Of the scope Of the participa-
lion by the masses in pablo affairs
He is forever complaining about his
exclusion from such participation
His opportunities mus: ana will
grow greater in proportion to the
decrease Of the power of tie few
who now control the destinics Of
.hp nation
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
T.. 4. CARTER

TO the Republicans Of Charleston
District:
7 ain q candidate for the nomination
by the Republican party for Justice
Of the Peace for Charleston District.
If nominated and elected ! shall, 10
the best Of my ability, discharge the
duties Of the office in an hCnest and
efficient manner, Your support viii
be appreciated
Sincerely yours.
FRANK A. MNGREW.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
FOR SHERIFF.

10 the Republicans Of Kanawha
County:
| hereby beg 10 announce my can
|ldacy for the Republican nomination
for Sheriff Of the County, my candi
dacN being subject to the decision of
the voters as may be recorded in the
primary election for nomination OF
county candidates.
Respectfully.
Z. G. YOUNG.
Charleston. w. Va. Feb. II, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

| hereby announce to the voters Of
Charleston Magisterial District that
am candidate for the Republican
nomination for Justice Of the Peace
of said district, subject to the de-
cision Of the voters as may be rem
dered in primary election.
Respectfully,
Charleston. Feb. 10, 1912.
G. w. DERING.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
FOR SHERIFF

TO the Republican Voters of Kama
VIVA County:
| herewith announce myself a 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 Commission
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 sole
tied.
Respectfully,
A. r. SHEPPARD.
March 1+912 q.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
For Committeeman .At-Largc.

TO the. Republican Voters of West
Virginia.:
| hereby Danounce my candidacy
for Committeeman at large, subject
to the approval or rejection Of the
Republican voters Of the state, in the
primary election 10 be held, June
the 18th, 1912.
! will heartily appreciate the sup
port Of my many friends and Repub-
lican voters Of the party generally.
Respectfully submitted,
J. S. Noel
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

". I am herewith announcing my can
didacy for the Republican nomination
for 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. BLOUN Mt.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Our Washington correspondent,
MIR Il. ". Thompson, says three
ompilhentary banQuets are on the
card for the near future. Among
those 10 be nonoi ed We fail to find
his name. If the high broWS OF
Washington 10 not soon show their
appreciation of-his efforts to keep
them III the spot light, Charleston
will SiNc them Il lesson.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

livered Georgia 10 Taft. Wonder if
Lewis will meet with similar sue
cess in Massachusetts, or tyler in
Ohio, or Vernon in Kansas, or Ma
pier in Tennessee or ADAMS i'll H.
linOiS>
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

COW MISSIONER COUNTY COURT
hereby announce my candidacy
for shc Republican nomination for
Comm issioner of the Kanawha Conn
ty Court. subject TO the decision. OF
the voters in primary election or b.
such other method AS may be decided
upon.
NJ. p. MALCOLM
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Roosevelt for President.
ENDORSE ROOSEVELT.

Fort Worth, March 5--By vote
Of - TO /, the candidacy Of Colonel
Roosevelt WAS endorsed today by
the Texas state republican executive
committee. Supporters Of Taft there
upon decided to carry their fight III
his behalf before the voters by some
method to be worked out.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

Siity-seVen days of the leap year
have passed and no increase is no.
tiCed in the nun Der OF marriages
Speak up girls, and 'spress your
selves.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
Announcements
FOR STATE AUDITOR

TO the Republicans OF West Virginia:
Il hereby declare My candidacy for
denomination and election to the Of
flee of State Auditor. subject TO the
decision of Statewide primary cleo
ton to be held June 4th, 1912.
Respectfully.
j. 5. DARST. :
W. Va. Feb. ~. 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
STATE SUPT. or SCHOOLS

| hereby announce my candidacy for
The nomination for State Superill-
tendent of Free Schools Of West Viz
ginia, subject to the decision Of the
Republican Primary Election.
Respectfully,
NJ. p. SHAWkEY.
Charleston, WI Va. Feb. >, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
VOICE or THE PRESS.

The defeat Of +. H. Wright on last
Tuesday through lack Of interest of
the colOred voters of the second ward
has lowered their political stock %
per cent. as political factor--Illin.
dis Idea.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
STATE YREASURER

hereby announce my candidacy
Tor denomination and election to tho
ONCE of State Treasurer Of West Viz
ginia, subject to the approval or re-
lection of the Republican Primary
Election, June 4th, 1912.
Respectfully.
f. l.. LONG.
Charleston, Feb. list, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

President Taft IS said to be taking
sides now with the "black and tans'
as against the lilly whites" Think
Of opposing 4 faction to the up
building Of which his Southern at
titude was the largest factor
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
FOR JUSTICE or THE PEACE

FUR TO S7ICE OF THE PEACE
| announce myself a candidate for
Justice Of the Peace of Charleston
District. subject to the Republican
primary, when held. I earnestly So
icft tn" support Of my friends.
\. NJ. PAULEY.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

| hereby announce my candidacy for
hominatiCn Of Justice of the Peace Of
Charleston Magisterial District, sub
ject to the Republican Primary when
held. Your support is earnestly So
licited.
T.. K. CARTER.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07
ARE, YOU WORKING FOR MONEY?
OR IS YOUR MONEY WORK|NGF0R YOU?

pnungu
a mvNin
F
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it to The
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by
is ird
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Of
to his Office
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination for Justice Of the
Peace Of Charleston District, subject
to the Republican primary when held.
I solicit the support Of all Republi-
cans, pledging the faithful administra-
ticn Of the duties of the Office If elect
ed.
Respectfully,
MARION afLCHRlST
February 20, 1912.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

NickerSham' defense of Lewis
Will make some most excellent cam
paiSH material.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-03-07

The Big Stick is beginning to
hit some terrible swats.
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March y, 81 3.