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. i. . . ipp / ^ ".' THE SOUTHERN INDICATOR 4 ?i. v. VOL VIII COLUMBIA, S. C., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 15th, 1913 NUMBER 18 _.-? .' ? _:-,-._ r-CRE^t MEETINB-J?F^G?L OREO 'WOMEN OF STATE ?it? eral Hundred Women ather At Darlington In The Fifth Annual Session Of The Colored Women's Clubs-Next Annual Ses sion Will Be Held In Col umbia June 191?* Orangeburg, June 22,- With the falling of the president's gavel and the Singing "God be with you till we meet again, " ended the greatest annual meet ing of The State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, in the history of the state. Darlington celebrated in gala fashion the successful ending of the meet ings by giving a great banquet Friday night. The reports showed nearly $4,600 raised for all purposes during the fiscal year. Over $600 were raised for educational pur poses. There were 50 clubs re porting this year, where only a b??t half soj^Py reported last year. Mar? ?raineat visitors were r^?| Bm all parts of of thiJ nrdcr states. Spjfl H were read by w<^/M WtWlWt given careful stiKl^HpiTO federation work. Presidenx Marion B. Wilkinson's annual address was a master piece. Mrs. Anna Andrews, gaper on recollection of the Na tional Federation that met at Wilberforce was fine. Mrs. N. H. Collins* paper on Why The Federation ? was all that could be desired. The Sunlight Club of Orange burg led all other clubs of the state in the amount of money raised during the year showing a total of $473. Charleston was a i* 'TNo one could possibly appreci ate the amount aiYd kind of Wort carried on by, the; Federated clubs of the stateunless he wer? present at th? annual meetings, The sessions began with reports being made from clubs from al parts of the state. T?cese reports continued to come in until th? last meeting Friday. , The conse ' Ration qi these women as showi '\Jyy theirreports/ is. marvelous One- is;k madat^to believe that a last.th^wbmeniof the state am the Soi^ "' nd have struck thei .P^M; T?Wa#iiW?? of.th Pr<=\ Vinvd are tFch anatur th?tX .Moyd.^lM a question o ti'm?^hV^1;T" .erated Club Will ?ove^ei ;easthed?v ! ^fche grass, .?z^. ? m. , .No other organization in . th state conducts its business o: such a High plane of efficiency a does the State Federation. T& women^eem to have profited * the>Tkakes of the men an leap*% %ft?^et together, trans i ^^.'D?}|ihe8^^)i.. ?apidity, wit? . out thfc tflany- a^noxing feature . that so qften acccJn^p?ny the larg s gatherings o? men?. m J-uiSoiip Carolina's womep hav tak?n a foremost part in the gre? work :*of ' re-yiving the Rur? Js?hop)s. of the state. Long ag If?r .women of great vision an "??resight saw that in ord( .' to have a superior civilzatioi built upon a firm basis the chili ron must be trained pgtoerly i their primary schools!^A car ful investigation revealed tl fact that the schools of this stai were the poorest in the countr when it c*me to the color? people. In many places itw; found that the people did n even receive^one whole month training. The schools were foui * to be-in the hands of very incoi petent te?chers. The federatw : set about j? improve these u happj^conditions. The result i in many : rural communities tl local clubs have extended tl terms of the schools and in sor instances "Home Economics'^ ' "Agriculture" have been add to the course. A' young lady w .give* her entire time next year fostering of this Extension ff v ture of the federation's, wor '/Her salary and traveling ern* ? ees will be met by the State-* : .?cultural and Mechanical ?i?te for colored youths at Orange!" ui The federation went pn rtivt as being heartily in fr.vor (?1 State Reformatory for Ne boys. ? committee .\,s apo' cd to meet simil; ?* committ from the. Palmetto Medical As sociation and the State Business League. -'A standing committee was organized with Dr. J- H. Leevy of Florence, chairman, and Prof.- Ben j. F.. Hubert of Orangeburg, secretary. This committee is empowered to wait upon the governor of the state at some time to be arranged by the secretary and lay the claims of the Negro boy before him and solicit his support in the cam paign to be waged for this much need (reformatory. Committees wiil be appointed in every county of the state who will wait 'upon their representatives and secure their co-operation in the effort to be made. Much can be said in praise of the way Darlington entertained the delegates The delegates one and all were of the opinion that the federation had never been so well entertained before. Mesdames Collins, Gordon, Jen kins and the pastors of the churches Revs. Calahan, Scott, and Rev. Perrin with the host of others who assisted, seemed never to tire in trying to make things pleasant for the visitors. The slogan for the coming year is "A club in every town and community of the state, and these clubs represented at the meeting in Columbia June 191G.'* On to Columbia in 1916! What club will carry the best report? BUDGET OF NEWS FROM GAFFNEY. Gaffney, June 2. -On the 9th and 10th. inst. Morning Sta Chapter number thirteep, O, E S, were entertained by tne Grand chapter of the state, Sir Knight Bro. E. J. Sawyer and Hon ladw G. E. Thomas; in fact all of tm grand officers were at their post xcept Hon Jady_J3L M--WxteH? i Spartanburg, who was absent on account of death in the fa ly. The public services at ton Chapel and Limestone a treat to the people of thsflfcitv. The Rev. Mr. R. F. Fre?^Fand Dr./SA. Al Sims know hj^to wel come visitors to the city.'' ( Revs*.*R.,;B. Beaty, ? O. Allen and Dr,. Sims were? the pastors who attended 'the Baptist state convention at" Newberry from Gaffney.* Mesdames L. A. Gafiney and Beaty l?av'? here to-morrow for the Women Baptist state conven tion at Florence. The colored people of Cherokee county will-n'?ld.ra county fair this fall.-, ?rus fair associrtior was i?unched by Rev. Richard Carroll in 1913. Let all in teresi na; begin now for another count} [Mr.; l?y'Last week was one of interesl -with the people of the city hVth< installation of Rev. J. O. Allen of Green viile, as pastor of Bethe Baptist church, Great sermon! and speeches of welcome wen ma$<!$jn welcoming Rev. Allen ii our midst. Dr. A. A. S;ms. an( R?v. R. B. Beaty left no stones unturned in their-sermons Arn Dr. J. S Dri'I (pastor of Firs Baptist church white) made th? charge to Rev. Allen and deacci board on Sunday evening. Rev W M Lipscombs, of Greenville told how the Holy Ghost ha< guided him in helping Bethel t secure a pastor. He stated th a ,l?st fall he saw an article in th ?ridicator stating that the Bethel Philadelphia, and Young Grov churches were in need of pastor He at once wrote Brown am Riley stating that he had a ma to offer the chuch in the perso of Rev J. 0. Allen; asked ther to get in correspondence wit Rev. Allen and have him to com inspect the field and the resul is that the Rev. Allen was callee $102.96 raised during the weeli Miss Anna Sims of Columbi is here tp spend the summer. S. J. Lipscoml e it al ;o d ir i, a ;n e ?e te y. id as ot 's id n Dn n s: ne he ne nd ed ill to ;a k m ri !ge rg. >rd a rro nt ees ! aria Missionary Concert at Fin Calvary. Then /rill be a concert give at Fire Calvary Baptist churcl Sunday night July 4th by . tl missionary society, ^he public cordially invited to attend. > admission but a collection will 1 lifted. Mrs. L. M. Woodson presider Mrs. Lillie Isom. secretar BAPTIST S. S. AND B. Y. P. U. CONVEN mm Important Information Con cerning The Convention To Meet At Beaufort Next Month. Darlington, June 22^- The Ex ecutive Board of the S? S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention ? at its last sessionset apart the first Sunday in July as rally day for trie^ Sun day schools of the state.','!Af*^ means of raising more money for the work of the contention, tfae board asks further that each Sunday school of the state ob serve the first Sunday in July as a special convention day; hold ing special exercises touooing on the work of the State S. Con vention. The board asks further that the money raised in this special rally be sent to the Cont vention which meets at Beaufort 15-18. The board sets its mark at one thousand dollars Let every school rally that this amount be raised at this coming convention. This can be done if every school will do its duty. The following persons have pledged; Rev. J. C. White $25, Dr. H. M.'*Moore; $25, Supt. O E. Manigault; $25, Mrs. Ellen Curtis; $25. Rev. J. H. Walker; $25 Miss M. J. Brock; $25, Prof. George Pegues; $25, Dr. J J. Durham; $25, Rev. S J. Rice, $25, E V. Averv; $25, Rev. D F. Thompson, $5, Rev. A. H. ^Pinkney, Greenwood $5. The program for the convent on has been published in the papers and notices are being sent to each participant. We urge that each one selected by pbard do his or her djty, not only to be present but putting ( his very best.into the tasl^ win or^u, ^eT"fhlltr* theTconvention might be a g^eat spirtual and intellec tual feast. Let no one hesitate pp attend this convention on ac count of fears of fever; there is no danger of fever at Beaufort a'ufort is really a health resort, ^portant as to railway accom itiwns; It is advisable that delegates going to Beaufort travel on block tickets. All delegates above New berry should meet at Greenwood and go from there to Beaufort over the C. and W. C. * R. R. ar rangements will be made for a special cajvQyer this line. The president, ^tev, H. M. Moore will see to purchasing of block tickets. Write him if you are going to Beaufort. All delegates who are going through Columbia sho'ild pur chasaa block .ticket from Col umlmj&to Beaufort. Rev. J. C. Whi^HfeColumbia will make ar ran e?ml?iits at that point. All delegates of the Pee Dei section will purchase a blocP ticket to Beaufort. The write] will make arrangements at thai point. Ministers who use permits an requested to travel on a block ticket where they are needed t( help make out the number. Th? rate will be the same. If any school cannot observw the first Sunday in July as rall: day, the board asks the seconc be used. We urge that ever: union be represented by delegat or letter. Morris College :shoul< be especially remembered b: every school; foreign mission should not be forgotten by an; one. For further informatioi write the president or correspond ing secretary. Rev. H. M. Moore, president. Anderson. Rev. Wm. Howard correspond secetary Darlington. st BARNWELLNEWS. Barnwell, June 23.-?On th second Sunday Rev. B. Levistei B. D. of Orang?burg filled th pulpit of the Bethlehem Baptis church and preached a po werf i sermon both* morning and nigl which were very much enjoye by a large congregation. Mrs. M^B. Eve visited ip,Allel dale last week and while ' thei she paid an official call on tl Allendale "Household of Rui and gave them some helpful forniation. In Barnwell county we can ii y.'deed Fay we are living in tl land of plenty for our truck farms, especially the cabbage farms have yeilded an hundred fold for tney have.actually been sold for 25 cent per wagon load and even given away by the loads to get them off the lands. Miss Louise Butler is visiting in Augusta. Miss Emmie Allen who has been taking a special course in music for the past two terms at Pain College. Augusta is at home again to the delight of her many friends^, Oh the third Sunday our pul pit was graced with the presence of Rev. G R. Mallog, A. 1$. B. D. And the sermons he preached while here will not soon be for gotten for they were filled with the Holy Qhost, sa much so that our hearts burned while this man of God preached. Mrs. M. B. Eve, Mrs. Sallie Cowen and Miss Gertie Nix leave this, week for Flounce to attend the Woman's State Convention. Mr, Jas. Green ara deacon W. W. Ryan returned^ Friday from Charleston where they have been for several months employed hy the government. Mr. John Morris the Ass't. sup't ot the city's water and light plant has been in complete charge for the past month or more, on account of the illness of the Supt. and the whole of Barn well and especially the colored people are proud of the way in which he handles the plant. Miss Louise Gardner of Allen dale was the guest o? Miss Emmie Allen last week. 00T5 fROM_GREENWOOD. Th'eQueen Esther Cantata given at Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. church June 9 was quite .a suc cess, the'.-best local talents playee ^eir*pih^rw%H: ^a^tr^?f^msrse ters : Esther the Queen, Miss Necic B. Nance. Ahasuerous King, Mr. Thee Lynch. Mordecai, Dr. Minus, Homan, Mr. Goodwin. Zeresh, Miss Sadie Perrin. Prophetess, Miss Melrose La grown and others give credit ti f heir parts. They relized the sun 4)51.00. a? Mrs, Jackson of ?iken is gues of Mrs J V. Stewart this week Janett Moore, the promis ing son .of Mr. and Mrs Macl Moore, departed this life Jun 10 and buried Sunday. Our sym pathy goes out to the bereavei family/The decase was a mern ber of the K of P. Mr. Walter Moore of Birmin g ham Ala. was called home t the death of his nephew. Prof. J. W. Sanders of Till son college Austin, Texas, ii the delightful guest of Mis Mayme Williams. F* Moore of Mt. Pisga A. M. E. church was electe delgate to the electoral colleg wnich will convene in this cit July 7. Litt'e Miss Jinnie Willian has gone to spend a few week with her grand mother, Mr A?ornelia Robinson near Wai ?rShoals. Mrj*Hattie Weir leaves th weefflKr the mountains. P.?3v. Robinson of D?nale spent Sunday in the city gues of his Mrs. Caro Williams, 3( New Market street. JOSEPH MILLIGAN DEA Spring?jBjsL^?une. 19.-M Joseph ;;Mu|uH^ lived a consi mt christ^^Mt mcmoer of tl umaria BrafflKlfchurch and dil the faith^/pT our Lord. Re J? C. Giimore'<of Columbia^ps tor, preached the funeral. Rev. i W. Rai ford ex-pastor als?"\ to< a part in the burial cerm?tf His many friends will miss hil He left two sons. ' threji-.dauf ters, four brothers, rh resist and a wife to mourn Robert Milligan rjgf brother of the dt down to attend thevi New York. Theres one thousand people* the burja-- of the decei Crops are looking weiy?. part o? tile country. Th^simd 'school arid church are movi upward since our new pastor ty 'Rev. J- C. Gilmore haff b? ie ' with us. Janie Corbitt. COURT OPSETS VALIDITY OF GRANDFATHER CLAUSE. Tribunal Decides Against Constitutionality of Elec tion Regulations Existing Before 15th Amendment. Washington, June 21.-The su preme court, in what is consider ed one of the most important race decisions in history, today an nuled as unconstitutional the Ok lahoma constitutional amendment and the Annapolis, Md., voters' qualification law restricting the suffrage rights of those who could not vote or whose ancest ors could not vote prior to the ratification of the fifteenth amendment to the federal con sitution. Chief Justice White, a native of the South and a former Con federate soldier, announced the court's decision, which was un amious, except that Justice Mc Reynild took no part in case. By holding that conditions that existed before the fifteenth am endment, which provides that the right to vote shall no: be denied or abridge on account of race, color or previous condition of sarvitude, could not be brought over to the present day in disregard of this self exe cuting amendment, It is general ly believed that the court went a long way toward invali dating much of the socalled "grand-father clause? ? lu con sultions of Southern states, FROM SMALL BASIS. The immediate effect of the court, s decision was to uphold the conviction of two Oklahoma election officials who denied Ne groes the right to vote in a con gressional .election, and to award .ti? Murylfrud Negto?V^faWtg?; from election officials in Anna polis who refused to register them. The court held that Okla homa election officials could not ignore the fifteenth amendment in wiping out of state constutions the word "white" as a qualifica tion for voting. In the Mary land case, the court's decision es tablished the noint that the fif teenth amendment applies to municipal as well as to federal elections. Discussing the Oklahoma case, Chief Justice White said the suf ferage amendment to the state constitution first fixed a literacy standard, and then followed it with a provision creating a stand ard based upon the condition ex isting on January 1, 1866, prior to the adoption of the fifteenth amendment, and eliminated those coming under that stand ard from the inclusion in the literacy test. The court held that this action recreated and perpetuated the very conditions which the fif teenth amendment was intended to destroy. "It is true," continued th( chief, "that it contains no ex press word of an exclusion ol any peoson on account of race color, or previous condition o: servitude, but the standard it self inherently brings that re suit into existence. "In other words, we seek ii ls vain for any ground whicl st ! would sustain any other interpre 30 j tation but that the provision, re curring to the conditions exist ing before the fifteenth amend ment was adopten^^proposed h make them the ^asis of the righ to suffrage. And the same result we are of the opinion, is demon strated by consideration whethe it is possible to discover ??y bas is or reason for the ?tandan thus 'fixed, other t'Aan the put pose above stated." & MANY BECOME POSITIVE ^..The chief justice had preface ps .state by a developement o ie argument that the restrictioi imposed by the fifteenth amend ent on the power of th? state ^?uffragejvas coincident wit e power itself. H the principle tha true sense the fil ndment gives n .suffrage., "it wa ?ng J^HKflfenized that in opei lh 18 IS D r. is ba i m I crimination against which it was aimed, the result might arise that as a cones quence of the striking down o? a discriminating cause a right of suffrage would be enjoy ed by reason of the generic char acter of the provision which would remain after the discrim ination was stricken out." NOTES FROM STATE GOLLEGE. State Teachers Association and State Farmers to meet at College during Summer Session. Orangeburg, June 22,-Each j day brings letters of inquiry about rooms and accommodations at the Summer School, which will open Monday June 28. Reduced rates have been granted on the coupon ticket plan by all railroads in the State for the occasion, and persons expecting to attend shuold ask for these rates upon purchasing tickets. It would be well for those living at stations where coupons tickets are not sold to inquire of the agents for them at least three days previous to the time of departure, so that the ticket form might be had when the time for the trip arrives. The College has become an all the-year-round place of instruc tion. Two weeks after the dos ing of the regular session a kindergarten was opened, and has been attended by a large number of children. These little folks will compose the Practice Sch 1 for teachers in the sum ir0* ^sion, affording them ideas o? WO?-K to be done in the lower grades of the rural school, which most of them teach. At the con Jojugf !t^e.^ninier_.sessioi]La. - JT'C course school of Agricul ture will be opened for the bene fit of farmers who will be able to give time to this instruction ' after they are through laying by their crops. The State Teachers Associa tion will meet during the summer session, the dates of July 21-23 having been set aside for this purpose. An excellent pragram of papers and addresses has been arranged, and those who attend will be greatly benefited. Dele gates to the National Teachers Association, which meets at Cin cinnati July 27th, will be chosen at this meeting. The State Farmers will gather at the College July 27th and dis cuss problems connected with? rural schools and farm economics. The attendance at this meeting is expected to be large and gener al. Pullman Porters hold their first weekly meeting. ... New York, Juue 21.-The Summer session of the pullman porters weekly began .Sunday morning June 20th ll: a m. at Mott Haven yards New York City. There was a large number of pullman porters present from schools of every section of the country. The meeting was a very interestion one. The prin cipal address was delivered by Rev. M Edmonds of Va. Union Theological Seminary. Among the others who spoke were Rev. M. C. White, Davis of Va. Union, Mr. M- M. Snowden of New York City agent for the continnental casuality Co. at Mott Haven yards and Mr. Wil-, iam L. Bryant of State College-' of South Carolina atOrangeburg? Bryant made a very interes ting speech and many expressed their hopes that he would 73e with them the following Sunday. He is a porter of this Cleveland district. NOTICE. i - j Ali Capital City Civic League members are cord'ally invited to be pr?sent at the regular monthly meeting, July 2 1915 at Martin's Hall, lill Washingtoifcgt. J?ish op Wm D. Chapp?ll?? A.?m, D. DMiwiil address us on the-, situa te ?f the day. AJI men.and wo Manare solicited to come and hear .vh^Bjshop. I? W^Wm? J- R- '???well president. ?.'Simon, secretary.