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fate government catrag. It is utterly without justification or excuse. The apportionment required by the constitution to be made every ten years has been denied by the present legislature although urgently present upon their attention by the executive and persistently pushed by the authority. "A constitutional convention, affecting every personal and 'property rights' of the people, and making possible the reorganization of every department of our government, executive, legislative and judicial, should be broadly non-partisan and non-regional. In accordance with the limitations fixed in this charter, the legislation of generations to come will be enacted. In accordance with the limitations fixed in this charter, the legislation for generations to come will be enacted. If the fountain-head of our laws is polluted by unjust discrimination against a large portion of our people, what can we hope for the future? A constitution bead upon fraud and disfranchisement would be a poor legacy for our children." These utterances have the statesman-like rig. Only a statesman patriotic and bold, could make them. Discriminate laws are unjust, unpatriotic and unwise. The rights of all the people to the enjoyment of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are 'so sacred to admit of prejudice and unjust legislation.' IMPORTANT LAWS Go-Into Effect This Month—Pow-erful Board to be Appointed. CHARLESTON, W. VA., May 8—During the murry month of May practically the whole of the so-called progressive legislation enacted at the session of the State Legislature last winter will become effective. While some of the more urgent legislation was passed by the law-making body to take effect from passage, the more important laws were created to take effect 90 days from their passage, and beginning this week this time limit expires on several of the measures, and before the month is ended all the new legislation will be in effect. One of the measures enacted at the recent session, popularly known as the "blue sky law," became effective May 7. The business men of the Danhandle State are interested in the new law, which is designed to prevent the sale of worthless securities, thus lowering a wide latitude in the sale of stocks and securities. When it is new law, which is the result of the pen of Senate George Garner, or Tyler county, applies to practically all securities, State Auditor John S. Dearst has construed the measure to mean that it does not apply to the bona-fide owner of securities. In some corporation who may desire to dispose of them in the regular course of his private business, but if any corporation desires to place stock upon the market it must first obtain a license under the provisions of the law. A searching analysis of the affairs of any company, foreign or domestic, destiny to will securities is authorized by the law. The company is required to be licensed and filed with the Auditor the plan upon which it proposes to transfer business, copies of all contract bonds or other instruments, an itemized account of its financial condition, certified copies of the articles of incorporation, bylaws, d&e., with copies of all contracts and resolution bearing upon the sale of stocks and securities. Oil, gas, coal and timber companies, which operate heavily in West Virginia, come within the scope of this net. Along with the "blue sky law" there will go into effect a set of insurance measures giving the Insurance Commission supervision over ratemaking, assuring to prevent discrimination, and giving to official almost supreme authority in issuing and revoking the licenses of insurance agents and insurance wholesalers. Under these provisions the Insurance officials believe they can ameliorate if they eliminate the deplorable conditions arising from overinsurance by irresponsible agents, and remove what is generally believed to be one of the greatest incentives to insolvency. Auditor Dearst, who is ex-officio Insurance Commissioner of the state, declares that the new insurance statutes give to West Virginia the best insurance laws of any state in the Union. The last Legislature created few new offices, but it did provide for a Hotel Inspector at the insurgent demand of the knights of the garr, and the new bill takes effect May 14. The antilegature bill which prohibits the sale of the need to borrow under the age of 10 years, will go into effect May 20. NEGRO PROGRESS ON THE PACIFIC COAST Los Angeles, Cal., May 5—Purlong Tract, a four black colored section of this city, has a property value of $75,000. The personal property valuation is $75,000, making a total valuation of $650,000 worth or property owned by Negroes in this section of the city. The tract has four stores two churches, a tavern, and boasts of many colored machinists, laborers and courtscore murder. 'The honorable body of which Senator Kern is a member has a perfect right to investigate West Virginia or any part of it. I shall be delighted to have such an investigation and will use my best effort to aid the committee in any way I can; but Senator Kern must remember that I am responsible to the people of West Virginia for the maintenance of law and order, and it will be maintained during my term of office at any hazard; and when it becomes necessary to detail or jail people to accomplish this purpose it will be done unhesitatingly. STRIKE DECLARED ENDED "The long drawn-out strikes on Paint and Ushah Orcas is at an end. Fewer than 50 people are today without work in that section and before the middle of the week everyone will have been cared for. "Soch twisters of the truth as Senator Kern seems to be are largely responsible for these falsehoods and misrepresentations which work untold hardships upon those in office who have due respect for law and order and who are trying to carry out and maintain the principles of good government. "I note that one of the statements of Senator Kern is to the effect that he knows positively that one newspaper correspondent was elected during the trial of Mother Jones and deported from the skate. I can use no better term to express myself more lovingly than to say that this was a 'wilful' and deliberate lie on the part of the one who informed Senator Kern and it would not surprise me to learn that the Senator knew this to be the case when he made the statement." In the year 1908 the total Japanese population in the State of California, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona was 69,664. In 1909, the Japanese population in the same states was 55,361, and in 1912 it was 51,748. The number of Japanese in this county is constantly decreasing. In the year 1907, an agreement was entered into by the United States and Japan, under which immigration of laborers into this country was prohibited. That year 10,230 Japanese entered the American ports. By 1909, the Japanese immigration had fallen to 3,111, and in 1911 to 2,716. In the whole state of California there are only about 40,000 Japanese, and California has 2,880,000 people. The Japanese constitute two per cent of the entire population of California, and even that small percentage is decreasing. They hold today about 6,000 acres of land in California. The state contains 158,000 square miles, or over 100,000,000 acres. The Japanese hold three-fourths are about one-sixth thousands of the seventeenth century. When these figures are carefully studied we are compelled to believe that California is making a mountain out of a mole. The California seems to be in little danger of being driven from the land California has been named in American history for its violent antipathy to the yellow race. Many years ago Denis Kearney, the sand lot agitator, set California by the cars, and alarmed the nation by the violence of the agitation against the Chinese. Without doubt the anti-Japanese movement in California is fostered by and springs from among the very worst elements of California a populist. It is the result of a vicious and dangerous appeal to race prejudice. Most of the important Ladies associations of California, especially those having reading relations with the east, have vigorously protested against the proposed alien land set, but the demagogue and the agitator seem to have control of the California situation so far as the Legislature is concerned. GOVERNOR GOMMUTES DEATH SENTENCE John Medley Escapes the Gallows Hardest Fought Case in History of State. Governor Hatfield commuted the death sentence of John Medley to life imprisonment last Friday and the man who, for five years has fought through every curt of the state for his life will live, though in prison. On July 4, 1808, at Cushin Hill, by Mercer county, John Medly killed Nealy Shannon. It is alleged that Shannon objected to a Negro girl named Mary Lewis dancing with Medly. Trouble arose over the objector and Medly shot Shannon several times and he died instantly. Medly was tried, convicted and sentenced to be hung. Then began the great fight for his life which has been waged through the state courts to the U. S. Supreme Court for the life of this poor Negro. Sanders of Bluefield took the case to the State Court of Appeals and to the U. S. Supreme Court and fought hard without fear to save the life of Medly, but all was in valid until an appeal was made to the big, broad heart of Governor Hatfield whose sense There are many who believe that Medly was justified in shooting Shannon and much of the evidence tend to justify that belief. Previous to the dance at which Shannon was killed, he had brutally assaulted Medly a teacher and brother and threatened the life of John Medly. He came to the Negro dance armed and interfered with Medly, a Negro, while dancing with a Negro girl. It appears that Shannon was of that type of white men who hate Negro men, love Negro women and cry "Negro domination" when the humble intelligent Negro gets something good. There are many of them left. But justified or not, Medly was senenced to be hung three times and only the justice loving. Governor saved his life. There are thousands of people, whites and black, who command Gov. Hatfield; believing that Medly should have been acquired. THE SPIRIT OF NEGRO'S PROGRESS Despite Southern Prejudice, Negros in Montgomery, Ala., are Very Prosperous Montgomery, Ala. - The Negroes of this city list three flourishing grocery stores, one underfaking establishment, one bank one realty company, three drug stores, two newspapers, one harness shop, one first class dry goods and men's furnishing store, one first class and several emblem barber shops. PULASKI IRON COMPANY MAKING IMPROVEMENT The Pulsard Iron Co. is making extensive improvements on its operation for the comfort and benefited this employees. They are preparing ground and encouraging the employees to raise gasboes. A large supply of paint came in a few days ago and every house and shanty on the operation will be repainted in order that they may become more attractive. Extensive repairs will also be made and everything for the comfort of the inmates and those who work around the mines and coke ovent will be done. The regular spring cleaning is also going on and there is a weekly cleaning additional to the regular weekly cleaning. Mr. J. B. Cunningham is the superintendent of the operation and the men are treated well by him and as a result they stand by him. There was much rejoicing in these United States of America in 1852, when Comdore Perry succeeded in negotiating a treaty of amity and trade with Japan. Ever since that time the Japanese have been regarded generally as superior to their first cousins, the Chinese. The united efforts of all the world's greatest nations have been necessary to secure even a partly open door in China. Longing eyes have been cast upon the "Far East" and dreams of a splendid empire of trade including the land that inherited the ashes of Confucius have filled the brains of those whose lives are dedicated to the watching of the dial gate of profit and loss. For many years the Japanese have accepted all advances in an eminently satisfactory manner and many extravagant have been the wrestles of praise placed upon the Japanese brow for evincing a desire to ape the ways of the West. It has become a common thing to refer to the Chinese as far inferior for the Japanese in progressiveness. Only a few years ago when the Russian bear made ready to devour the poor little Japan, the good people of this republic wept (figuratively of course) in sorrowful anticipation of the unhappy fate which they felt sure awaited their beloved little yellow friends in the "Far East." In the war between Russia and Japan, however, the unexpected happened—Japan was victorious. The unexpected also developed also in the feelings of America toward their well-beloved Japanese friends in whom they had therefore delighted and been well pleased. Japan's victory was not, as one should have very naturally and reasonably supposed, received with humza, hurrahs and bon-fires availing exuberant joy at an event entirely unexpected, but very much desired. On the contrary. Since the Russo-Spanese war Japan has come to be regarded as a world power. The United States, or more properly a majority of the people of this country have shown a very remarkable change of mind. The Jap is no longer praised and encouraged. Nobody is bragging about how much America has taught the Jap and how easily he has learned. The master shows a stance coldness toward his apprentice of whom the master was formerly so proud. The question is no longer how to start the Japanese on the road of progress, but how to stop them. In California the people "to the manner born" have resorted to legislation to keep the Japan down, which is a concession that the Japanese are their superiors in thrift and economy. The people has learned too well America's invitation to Japan to adopt the ways of modern civilization has been too literally accepted. There is irritation in Washington and grasping of teeth in Sacramento, but it will avail naught, for "it's a law of nature that the fittest shall arrive, in spite of race, religion, the hostile acts of legislature and sight also. The laws of nature are just and cannot be abrogated by man." DR. S. A VINEY, PHYSICIAN AND BUSINEES MAN Dr. S. A. Viney, our popular and efficient physician of Northfork, has been very a abiding looking after a patient of his at the Harrison Private Hospital in Kimball the last few days. Dr. Viney has the honor of being one of the substantial property owners and business merit in this county. He made a most excellent address before the graduating class of the Elk Ridge Graded School at its closing last week an account of while was, by an overnight, left unmentioned in our last week's issue. He is both a physician and an orator. We do our hat at such eminently fitted men of the race. LONG ISLAND - PLANS FOR MONTAUK BOOM "Before 1929 Fort Pond Bay will be a commercial port of entry and the working types of one department will be ten times its present size, making it one of the principal departments of the railroad." This was the statement of H. L. DeAngus, head of the Floating Equipment Department of the Long Island Railroad at a dinner to his employees yesterday in the Railroad Y. M. O. A. Building at Long Island City. He was referring to the plans or making Montauk Point a great port of entry. Real estate operations on Long Island say it looks like the eastern end of the Island will begin to look larger in the transportation world. Work on the new union station in Jamaica is going along rapidly. The electric lines to Long Beach Hempstead and Minola go into operation as well as the line along the Rockaway coast. Work on the electric road from Woodside to Port Washington as under way and the electrification with double tracking in the main line to Suffolk County is planned. The connecting railroad bridge, from the Bronx to Long Island and the the subsidiary railroad from Astoria to East New York are well advanced. They will connect with Fort Pond E. E. and also Bay Ridge. There are plans for four-tracking the Montank division and the connecting railroad will bring the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad to interchange freight and passenger trail, lie between Montauk Point and allot New England. CHINESE REPUBLIC RECOGNIZED BY U. S. Washington, May 5—The new Chinese republic was formally recognized today by the United States. Charge Williams at Pekin, cabled that he had delivered the formal recognition as he was authorized to do upon the complete organization of the government. Minister Chang, as soon as he learned that this country had formally had recognized the Chinese Republic, called upon John Bassett Moore, acting secretary of state, to assure him of China's appreciation. The minister told Secretary Moore he was sure that the country's act would go far in helping the new government to assume and maintain its new position in the family of the republicans nations. State department officials are inclined to regard the language contained in Yhan Shi Kai's message of thanks to President Wilson's letter of recognition as indicating devotion to republican principles, refuting the charge that he has been contemplating the establishment of a daspotism. ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT R. R. CROSSING IN BURKE Mrs. M. Totz Severely Injured. Light Engine Knocks Her Down. Rail Road Co. Does Not Value Lives of Citizens of Keystone Just two weeks ago a woman and boy were killed by a light engine as they were crossing the N. W. H. H. tracks at the crossing below Burke bridge. Sunday night about 8:30 o'clock Mrs. M. Tots was on her way home in Durke and at the crossing about 300 yards from where the other vehicle crashed she was struck by an upland and seriously, probably fatally injured. Mrs. Totz waited on the south side of the tracks while a freight train paused which was going east. After it passed she attempted to cross, failing to see the engine coming on the west bound track, in time to get out of the way, she was hit by it and badly injured. The physicians believe she will recover. NEGRO SERVANT HIKES From Mississippi to Washington to Have Vardaman GetHim Washington, May 3—After a six weeks "hike" from his home in Mississippi, William Gregory, a former negro servant of Senator Vardaman, limped, footnote and traveltained into the capital in search of a job. He got it. He went to work today as a porter in the Se ate office building, for Senator Vardaman believed that the display of gris made by Gregory in search of office deserved to be rewarded. "I'm glad William is here," said the Senator today "for he will prove an example to the members of his race." He added that his old employee "never would take a seat in a street car while a woman was standing." ATTY. HIGGINS MAKES TRIP TO CHI TIANBURG. VA. Attorney T. L. Higgins of Kemball will leave Sunday for Christiansburg, Va. where he will wind up an extensive as important estate for and in behalf of Oliver Carter He has been the attorney in the case for some time and has won much distinction by the way he has so impartially ooked after matters. CHICAGO, May 3.—The sale of Negro children into bondage, assembling that of the anti-bellium days of slavery, was revealed today. In the cross-examination of R. A. Bennett, President of the Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society, before the Curran Committee Investigating Home Finding Societies. Mr. Bennett admitted the truth of the revelations, which started the members of the committee more than any evidence they had heard previously. "It's for the best," he said, placidly. An excerpt from the Children's Charities, the official organ of the society, was read. "Far larger colored citizens homes are found with Southern white families where they can render such service as is peculiar to Southern families," said the circular. "Do you know what this means?" questioned Representative Rev. F. E. J. Lloyd. Mr. Bennett admitted he was able to understand the paragraph, but could see no occasion lot becoming excited over it. "It means more than you are able apparently to comprehend," said Mr. Lloyd. "It means that the bucculinus of black slavery was not destroyed by President Lincoln's proclamation and the bloody period that followed it." Mr. Bennett manifested surprise at this interpretation of his fortunate labors. "Why the method used by our society are perfectly proper," he replied. "It is best for every one concerned." "Isn't it a fact, Mr. Bennett, inquired Chairman Thomas Curran, that those Negro children are sold to families in Canada, in New York; in Indiana—that they are 'hired' out in all parts of the country?" Mr. Bennett changed to indignation and he replied with much fervor. That it was by no means a fact. That committee immediately produced evidence which its members asserted showed beyond dispute that it happened to be a fact. The evidence was in the form of testimony given in numerous "slavery" cases before Chicago judges. Another bomb was then exploded by the committee. "Ian't it a fact," questioned Chairman Curran, "that in 1908 a publication conducted a column devoted to the, finding of homes for Negro children and that the applications obtained were turned over to your society entirely?" Mr. Bennett entered a vigorous denial. The committee, however, produced written evidence in its effort to bring out the facts. "He'll be some more surprised if not actually inconvenienced before we conclude," said Chairman Curran. WEST VIRGINIA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR BOYS INPORTANT CHANGES IN LAW OF THE INSTITUTION AT PRUNYTOWN GRAFTON, May 1—On May 12 there will go into effect an act of the recent legislature revising in the law establishing and governing the West Virginia reform school at Prunytown in Taylor county. Under the law approved,* (1) The name of the institution will be the "West Virginia Industrial school for boys" (2) Youth under the age of ten years will not be committed for incorrigibility or vagrancy. (3) Interrogatories covering the history of the case and the mental and physical health of the youth will be answered and made part of the proceedings for commitment to the school. These interrogatories will be prepared by the state board of control and will be furnished in printed form on application to the superintendant. (4) Commitment papers in all cases, when in due form, will be forwarded to the superintendant. (5) No youth committed to the school if under the age of twelve years, will be lodged in any jail or lookup, pending removal to the institution. (6) All youth committed to the school will be fetched thereby authority thereof. (7) The state board of control has full authority to provide adequate parole clients. A license of the prison and prison inter- vital security guard course of a lawy applying for the supervision of. MEMBER NATIONAL MEDIA PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & WHITE OWNERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Traveling Editor. R. W. WHITE, Managing Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Social and Political Rights. SUBSOCIATION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....25 Single copy.....05. ADVERTISING RATES. One inch one insertion.....$70 One inch one year per month.....50 Classified "WANTS" per line.....40 Death Notices.....25 Marriage Notices.....50 Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publisher or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone W. Va., under art of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY MAY 9, 1913. WEST VIRGINIA SLANDERER We commend the ringing reply of Governor Hatfield to the charges made by Senator Korn, concerning candidates in the Kanawah coal fields. The statement given out by the Governor is merely, firm and truthful. It is time that public men, magazines and newspapers learned the truth and stopped slandering W. Va. The conditions in the strike region were not near so bad as they were in any section of the Pennsylvania coal fields in 1900 during the great antracite struggle and conditions were far better. The majority of the miners in West Virginia are among the best housed and paid miners in the world and they are content until labor agitators come into their midst and sow the seeds of destruction. These professional agitators go from one state to another, stir up strife and cause untold suffering and loss. They should not be tolerated; they are a menace to the peace and prosperity of the state. JAPAN WILL NOT STAND IT. President Wilson's opposition Secretary Bryan's trip to Sacramento and the protests of Japan availed nothing with California and she has passed the law prohibiting the Japanese from owning land in the state. The administration awaits with anxiety the next move to be made by the 'Land of the Rising Sun, and the world looks on and smiles at the predicament in which Uncle Sam finds himself. As long as some state was merely discriminating against the Negro nothing was said and the Government of the U.S. found itself powerless (or pretended to do so), but now the treaty rights of a great nation are infringed upon and this nation is uneasy. Abrogating the constitutional rights of ten million American citizens by many states did not cause a ripple upon the Government surface and the protests of a few brave black men fell upon deaf ears. In this case a nation, with a great army and navy, a nation of fearless fighters are legislated against because of their race and something will be doing; Wilson and Bryan knows it, hence their unacusiness. "The Asubi," a paper published in Tokyo, says that "American advocacy of equality is a hollow shame," and continues by saying that this country wants $ \% $ treat the Japanese "worse than Negroes." Beware, America, you have sown to the winds, you will reap a whirlwind. CLEAN UP AND SWAT THE ELIMS Most of the coal operators in this field have the residence section of their jobs cleaned up every week. All rubbish, cans, refuse, etc. are carted away and every effort is made to keep the sanitary condition about the operations the best. The employees and their families should t ke pride in keeping their yards clear of rubbish. Get a barrel, where one is not provided by the company, and dump cans and rubbish therein instead of piling them up in the rear and front of your homes. Hot weather is here now and one cannot be too careful in having clean and wholesome surroundings. Move your hog pons from your doors, do not leave waste food and garbage in or near the house. Protect the children and yourselves from disease. Keep everything to eat covered, and kill the flies. No better occupation can be found for the children who are too small to work than killing flies. Keep clean persona, clean houses, clean surroundings and swat the flies and there will be less sickness this summer. ANOTHER ACCIDENT. Another person is bruised and maimed as a result of the N. & W. Railway's unargued grade crossings in Keystone. Just two weeks ago when two persons, a woman and boy, had lost their lives without the chance given a row, horse or hog. We called upon the railroad and city officials to take some action to prevent such horrible and frequent occurrences. Nothing has been done and the people of Keystone are still paying the toll with their lives and limbs; and everything (except the people) is still serene. Must the people of this city continue to pay with bra sed, scared, mangled and lifeless bodies for the criminal negligence of a greedy railway company whose naw is never satisfied? Are the city, county and state officials so helpless that they cannot prevent this wanton destruction of life? Have not the 3000 people of this city the right to demand protection? Would gates at the three main crossings with two men to watch them prevent the N. & W. Railway company from paying dividends next year? SOMETHING MUST BE DONE If the Norfolk and Weston and the officials will not do something, the people of Keystone will find a way to force something. The people of this city will no longer see her citizens killed and malmed at such frequent intervals without taking the matter in their own hands. Grade crossings in this town will be abolished or they must be guarded. The McDowell Times calls upon every man and woman in Keystone to arise and protest against such carcassness. Force them to protect you from these death dealing monsters. St. Luke News Mrs. Malinda Gobbs, Deputy, spent last week in Williamson visiting councils and lecturing in the interest of the organization. She expects to do some effective work in that city in the near future. The members gave the deputy a donation while there and she expresses her appreciation for the same. Mrs. Cobbs spent the time between May 1st and 4th at Jenken Jones where she did good work. She expects to set apart a new Council at that place in the near future. From there Mrs. Cobbs went to Graham, Va. to attend to business. A new club has been started at Stotesbury on the Winding Gulf. It will be completed in a short while. The Deputy went from Keystone to Gary Thursday night. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, the Graud Worthy Secretary of the St. Lukes if expected to visit this section in June, the exact date of her visit will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Walker has done much to benefit the race and has brought the St. Lukes up to its present high standing in the fraternal, insurance and business world. Look for the announcement of other visit VOTES $5000 FOR ENTER- TAINMENT OF NEGROES Philadelphia, May 4—The city council of this city has voted $5000 to entertain the National Negro Business League in actual here next August. A Good Subscriber Mrs. Margarett Shackleford, of Thorpe, one of the best and most conscientious subscribers and readers of The Times, was a pleasant visitor of Mrs. Phoebe D. Grimes of Kimball recently. She tells us that business is fairly good in her community. We feel very kindly to Mrs. Shackleford because, besides being a real good woman as a matter of fact, she is a strong race defender at all times and under all circumstances. She believes in paying for the paper as much so as she does her meat and bread. Golden Rule News The Executive Committee held a very successful meeting in Bramwell Saturday. They have about completed arrangements for the annual meeting of the General Association which will be held in Eckman first Tuesday in June. Geo. Miller, Gen. Secy, was in Ashland Wednesday looking after Golden Rule matters. Rev. R. H. McKoy, the Press, went to Pagston Wednesday to pay the dath endowment of Josep Ross. The Board of Directors will meet in Bramwell Saturday. This has been the most successful year in the history of the Association and every member is enthusiastic over the result of the special efforts put forth to make the general meeting a roaring success. Bluefield vs. "Poca" Saturday May 3, on the Pocahontas diamond, there was a well played game of ball in the presence of a large and enthusiastic crowd of fans and "rooters." The result of the contest ended in favor of Bluefield with a close marginal score of 6 to 5. Each player defended his team's interest with z a o r s care. The second game will be played Saturday May 10th. General Manager Pulaski Iron Co. Visits Keystone. Mr. J. B. Cunningham, General Manager of the Pulaski Iron Co., was in Keystone Wednesday in company with Sergeant W. M. White. Mr. Cunningham is one of the close friends of Governor Hatfield and did much to insure his nomination and election. He is also a staunch friend and supporter of the McDowell Times and while in the city called at the office and expressed his pleasure at the service the Times is rendering the people of southern West Virginia. Harden Price Doing Successful Business Hardin Price, our business friend, has the honor and distinction of being the most economical business man in the city. On one lot he has buildings erected composed of 25 separate and distinct rooms outside of a large store room, chicken house and coal yard. He now is planning to have all of his rooms under the same roof. Price is one of our substantial citizens and successful business men. Sargeant White Buys More Property in Keystone. Sargeant W. M. White has recently added to his citizenship by additionally purchasing more real estate in the city of Keystone. He recently purchased one third interest in the Hippodrome Theatre and from this time on the two shows will be consolidated, all of which is done for the purpose of giving the people better service for their money. BLUESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH HAS RALLY The Bluestone Baptist Church of Bramwell, Rev. R. H. McKoy pastor, has just closed one of the most successful rallies in its history. The rally began on the 4th Sunday in April and closed Wednesday, April 30. During the services Rev. McKoy was assisted by the following named ministers, Revs. Nesbit, Hicks, Randolf, Cooper and Dabney. Special music was rendered at the different services by choirs from Upland, Pocahontas and the local M. E. and A. M. E. Churches. $330.00 was raised and the many friends of Rev McKoy are congratulating him on the success of the effort. When you read read, THE TIMES Miss C. L. S. N'ford, one of the teachers in the Keystone-Eckman Grade school, left his well for her home in Linton, Ohio. She stopped by and visited her friends in Huntington. Mr. B. J. Keller of Davy was a pleasant visitor at the homes of several of his many friends this week. Don't forget to attend the annual meeting of the State Medical Association to hold in Chilton, June 4-5. Dr. D. W. Hatfield will make the opening address. Mrs. James George in company with a number of her good lady friends, passed through the city Sunday after witnessing the Battalion services at Eckman. Mr. J. H. Staples of Roanoke, Va. passed through the city of keystone, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week from a business trip in Kaleigh and Wyoming counties where he had been looking for more help in the barber business. He stopped over night Tuesday with his friends. Staples is a very industrious a successful business man and is rapidly coming one of Roanoke's most substa citizens. Rev. L. T. Taunus of Kishon, one of our old friends, is a gentleman of a ver. bata, cewer L. nchburg, Va. Hon. B. F. Patton, K. R. & S. C. Good Hope Lodge, B. K. of P., at Criers, reports two main conditions as well as the comical error, it is not most healthful condition. He will attend a meeting of the stockholders of the Golden Rule rehearsal and Endeavour Association tomorrow at Bramwell. Attorney B. E. Carter was socially writing in Kimilai last Sunday. Deputy Sheil J. E. Parson, who has been forced to his best for several days, is now rapidly recovering, and in a few days will be his himself again. Gray & Williamson, propri- ers of one of the best places to att and lodge in Pacificos, Va, are located in Thomas S., opu- tate P.W. Atlanta's place of busi- ness. They have a first class course full. Their play for ac- mobilation is the best and you may have to call for Gray & Williamson when in town. Our general friend from Huntington, H. Rue Witte, financial agent of the Central Y. M. A., is in town working in the interest of the young men of the state. Mr. White will address public meetings here. Sunday and we hope that all friends will come out and bar him. His dressing and good speaker and states his case in a way that an understandable be a noticed Hon. H. B. Hardley. First Grade master of the Mason of the juniors of the state of West Virginia, who are the craft for two years, with creel lit both on himself and the fraternity and who defined the renomination to succeed himself, is now making a phenomenal success in the insurance and real estate business, especially in the south tier companies of the state. In fact, he is one of the leading United real estate dealers in the state. He has the credit and honor of having digressed conspicuously for good in the political affairs pertaining to the interest of the Republican party and the defense of the civic rights and political privileges of his race for many years. He has been a very substantial factor in state-wide as well as local politics. He is well known and listed by both white and Colored the state over and his word is as good a gold. Any one wishing to enshine his or her financial interests or real estate valuation need only to consult in person or write Hon. H. B. Hurdley at McDonald, Fayette county, W. Va. 5-2-61. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FO. A RANCHIE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A STREET RAILROAD UPON, ALONG, OVER AND ACROSS CERTAIN STREETS, AVENUES, ROADWAYS, ALLEYES AND BRIDges IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KEYSTONE, MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. TO WHOM IT MAY CONFER: This is to give notice that on the 5th day of May, 1913, the undersigned title with H. P. Graham, the Acting Recorder of the city of Keystone, S.D. were County, West Virginia, his application is writing to the Common Council of set forth for a franchise to construct, contain and operate a street railway along, recess and beside certain avenues, roadways, alleys and lots within the corporate limits of the city of Keystone. The sent applications fully sets forth the terms and provisions of the franchise applied for and fully sets forth the names of the streets, avenues roadways, alleys and lodges desired to be used by the said street railroad and fully sets forth the obligations and undertakings offered to the租赁公司 in the office of the county's county Recorder. A citizens, cor. officers, or ros insured in the grating or building said franchise are hereby notified that a special meeting of the Common Council of said city to be held on the 12th day of June, 1913, at S. O. Clark P. M., in the Council Chamber of said city of Keystone, on Railroad Avenue in satire, the undersigned will ask the Common Recorder of said city to grant to him the said franchise in accordance with the terms and provisions of said application. If for any lesson the said Common Council shall fail to hold a meeting on the date named the maer will be called up for consideration at the first regular meeting of the said Common Council held thereafter. W. E. STUART Keystone, West Virginia. May 8, 1913 A THE table beer of America a mild home-beverage that you can serve with confidence because your home-quality standards are maintained in the making. Budweiser Made in a Gigantic Plant 6,000 people are employed in the main plant of Anheuser-Busch - 1,500 more in branches. There are 110 separate buildings, covering 142 acres—more than 70 city blocks. Anheuser-Busch The Largest Plant of Its Kind in the World CHARLE Distributors NOTICE euser-Busch, St. Kind CHARLESTON LIC ributors WH Sinkfor UNDER special Attent the C Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis The Largest Plant of Its Kind in the World Some of the Principal Buildings CHARLESTON LIQUOR CO. Distributors WHEELING, W. VA. MARSALL TU FOR FINE WHISK DY, BEER, & CIGARS Cross the Bridge, Northf 50 AGENT American Worker in Fraternity and Death Benefits For further JORDAN, General Agent for 2 and 4, K. of P. Building MARSALL TURNER'S PLACE Comptroller of the Curre Brown Brothers HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM The Man That Owns You is the man whose dollars you must get from week to week, and the only way you can buy your freedom is the by sa- ving money. This bank offers you the best means for the care of your money, and will pay you interest while caring for it. This not only means the accum- ulation of wealth, but the formation and strengthening of character. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK KEYSTONE, W. V. BANK OF KEYSTONE Keystone' W. V. --- NOTICE Examinations for teachers' certificates will be applied at Woch, McDowell county West Virginia on April 3-4, June 13-1 and July 8 August 1, 1913. Applicants from other counties must present a permit signed by the County Superintendent of their home county. Those coming from other states will be required to furnish proper references and testimonials as to reputation, character, etc., from some good responsesble person. All applicants will enroll in the office of the County Superintendent at the Court House on the evening preceding the first day of the examination. Yours very truly, WILLIAM CASSIUS COOK Supt. of Schools TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY Washington, D. C., April 22, 1913 WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presented to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KEYSTONE in the city of Keystone in the County of McDowell and State of West Virginia, has complied with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States, required to be complied with before an association shall be authorized to commence the business of Banking; NOW THEREFORE I. Lawrence O. MURRAY, Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KEYSTONE, in the city of Keystone in the County of McDowell and State of West Virginia is authorized to commence the business of Banking as provided in Section Fifty one hundred and sixty nine of the revised Statutes of the United States. Conversion of BANK OF KENTON IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF witness my hand and Seal of office this twenty- second day of April, 1913. LAWRENCE O. MURRAY The plant is a model of order, efficiency, cleanliness and thrift. To go through Budweiser's home, as hundreds do daily, is the best way to realize Budweiser's quality. Busch, St. Louis Some of the Principal Buildings WESTON LIQUOR CO. WHEELING, W. VA. nkford AND Warr UNDERTAKERS special Attention to Orders From the Coal Fields 459 RALEIGH STREET Special Attention to Orders From the Coal Fields 459 RALEIGH STREET Bluefield, - West Virginia SALL TURNER'S PL R FINE WHISKIES, WINES, BRAN DY, BEER, ALES TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc., Etc. iss the Bridge, West End of Clar Northfork, W. Va NO AGENTS WANTED! Auto Workman Fraternal Insurance Co. pays Stick, Acce nth Benefits. For further partienars are or write D. K. N, General Agent for West Virginia and Ky. Office, R K. of P. Building FOR FINE WHISKIES, WINES, BRANDY, BEER, ALES TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc., Etc. Cross the Bridge, West End of Clark. Northfork, W. Va 50 AGENTSWANTED! American Worker on Fraternal Insurance Company Stick, Assistant and Featural Benefits. For further partitions are or serve D. K. Y JORDAX, General Agent for West Virginia and Ky. Offer, Room 2 and 4, K. of P. Building CHARLESTON, WEST VIEGNA --- PHON 217, CR 562-J LOUIS Some of the Principal Buildings UOR CO. VELING, W. VA. (3) WARREN TAKERS on to Orders From al Fields HIGH STREET WERNER'S PLACE TES, WINES, BRAN- LES TOBACCO, Etc., Etc. West End of Clark. k. W. Va S WANTED! Insurance Co. pays Stick, Accident partners are or write D. E. V West Virginia and Ky. Office, Roan The Man That Owns You is the man whose dollars you must get from week to wreak, and the only way you can buy your freedom is the by saving money. This bank offers you the best means for the care of your money, and will pay you interest while caring for it. This not only means the accumulation of wealth, but the formation and strengthening of character. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK KEYSTONE, W. V. BANK OF KEYSTONE Keystone, W. V. ```markdown ``` QUESTION It has been asked of us several times, "How can you afford to give away that beautiful $400.00 Claxton Parlor Grand Piano as you advertise you will do?" We prefer to sell 100 articles at a profit of ten cents each, rather than 10 articles at a profit of one dollar each. It means just ninety more people patronizing our store. The only reason for our being in business is to do business. This means that we must bring the bring the people to our store. Low prices and good values will bring us customers always. Our giving away this piano is simply to bring additional business to our store to our store and it is doing it, every day. It pays you and us. KEYSTONE SUPPLY CO., Keystone, W. Va. THE McDOWELL TIMES will give 2000 votes for every new subscription paid in advance; 3000 votes for every back subscription collected and 100 votes for every $1.00 worth of job work or advertising. Buy some of our 50c cash coupons and get 500 votes. STANDING OF CONTESTANTS' IN THE $400.00 PIANO CONTEST Week Ending May 7, 1913 178905 41 1797550 81 1789750 12 178895 42 1788435 82 1784875 12 1788465 43 1788295 83 1784680 12 1788970 44 1788290 84 1783475 12 1787695 45 1787775 85 178550 12 1788945 46 1786290 86 1428600 12 1800145 47 200.0 87 1794870 12 1786950 48 1774980 88 1778455 12 178995 49 1788875 89 1786230 12 1788705 50 1787950 90 1788235 12 1788505 51 1788875 91 1788340 12 1788590 52 1788850 92 1783405 12 1786760 53 1794975 93 1786540 12 1788680 54 1780880 94 1787655 12 1788895 55 1727635 95 1797470 12 1780105 56 1778740 96 2000 12 1787675 57 1788065 97 1802305 12 1791110 58 1785760 98 1792600 12 1791000 59 1780455 99 1784725 12 1778800 60 1708455 100 1792600 12 1789055 61 173400 101 1787800 12 1791095 62 1794300 102 1774605 12 1789525 63 1773435 103 1787570 12 1789000 64 1774740 104 1786555 12 1789090 65 1784685 105 1794730 12 1790010 66 1773480 106 1801810 12 1782655 67 1787235 107 1787670 12 1790600 68 1786430 108 1791155 12 1764445 69 1800675 109 1794670 12 1770985 70 1773020 110 1785305 12 1771895 71 1781235 111 1787830 12 1793335 72 1785235 112 1783475 12 1786950 73 1784765 113 1789030 12 1778845 74 1793500 114 1791465 12 1768555 75 1776295 115 1763640 12 1753980 76 1784630 116 1719235 12 1798050 77 1776920 117 1787820 12 1799060 78 1773435 118 1788465 12 1784450 79 1786430 119 1787370 12 1798460 80 1787645 120 1778465 12 Summer School At West Virginia College Commencing JUNE 16,19 And lasting seven w TWO MAIN COURSES: Team and Professional. Exp For further information, write PROF. BYRD PRIL Institute, West vir OR PROF. R. P. SIMS, Bluefield C Summer School West Virginia Colored Institute Commencing JUNE 16,1913 And lasting seven weeks MAIN COURSES: Teachers' I and Professional. Expenses low Other information, write PROF. BYRD PRILLERMA Institute, West Virginia. PROF. R. P. SIMS, Bluefield Colored Institute 1 178905 41 179350 81 1795750 121 1783065 161 1788965 2 178895 42 178345 82 173475 122 1781640 162 1796707 3 178945 43 178205 83 1784680 123 1794890 163 1783504 4 178970 44 1783920 84 1783475 124 1784370 164 1790555 5 178765 45 178775 85 178350 126 1796805 163 1781450 6 1788945 30 178230 87 178480 129 1784370 166 179670 7 178945 47 179080 88 177845 128 1710430 167 1784605 8 178930 48 1785875 89 1796230 129 1782345 160 1788905 9 178705 49 177950 90 1788235 130 1792530 170 179450 10 178705 50 178675 91 178640 181 1783265 171 1783465 11 178950 51 178850 92 178340 132 1794870 172 1785010 12 178500 52 179075 93 1796540 133 1786485 173 1788405 13 178980 53 1790880 94 1787655 134 1777740 174 1784860 14 178980 54 1787655 95 1795740 135 1778800 175 1786555 15 178905 55 1787840 96 2000 136 1777210 176 1784610 16 178765 57 1788055 97 1802905 187 1777625 17 178710 58 1785700 98 1796280 138 1794580 18 179110 59 1781645 99 1784735 189 1782885 19 178890 60 1783515 100 1795260 140 1783500 20 178890 61 1773400 101 1787800 141 Summer School TWO MAIN COURSES: Teachers' Review and Professional. Expenses low ALL NEXT WEEK Macys Carni will be exhibited on the B acys Carnival exhibited on the Ball Gro will be exhibited on the Ball Ground in Kcystone 7 BIG HIGH CLASS THEATRE ATTRACTIONS All shows open their doors promptly at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and 7 o'clock in the evening. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSES NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 32 of the Code of West Virginia, as amended, the following applications for state license to sell, offer or expose for sale, solicit or receive orders, at wholesale or retail, for spirituous liquors, wine, porter, ale or beer, or any drink of a like nature, for the period beginning July 1, 1913 and ending June 30, 1914, have been filed with the undersigned Clerk of the County Court of McDowell County, for action by the Court at its regular license term to be held commencing on Monday, June 2, 1913, to-wit: J. P. MARTIN'S HOTEL for Colored People First Class Accommodation POCAHONTAS, VIRGINIA Proprietors First Class Restaurant and Lodging Accommodation. Hot and Cold Baths. Dancing Hall for general entertainment. Charge Rationale. Church St. opposite Pat White's place. FOCA MONTAS, VA. 5-8. Subscribe to The Times Contains all the News, both social and POLITICAL GRAY & WILLIAMSON ? at a pro- The only bringing the omers al- store to Va. every back ash coupons FOR LICENSES ins of Chapter 32 of the tons for state license n wholesale or retail, for a like nature, for ta been filed with 10 y, for action by sat monday, June 2, 1913 Place for which application is made. AEGER. In St. RODERFIELD. Bar Bldg. Main St. DAVY. 77. Superior Poca C Co. Cogan Building. WELCH. THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well grown, well liked and patronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service. Everything Antiseptic; polite attention given to all customers. You find all modern up to date service with all kinds of electrical treatment of the face and bead at Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA "Headquarters for the boys" INSURE YOUR SELF AGAINST ACCIDENT and LIFE The Metropolitan Life and Accident Insurance Co. is one of the best and safest investments of the country. See R. J. HENDERSON, Bluefield, W. Va. Box 152 FOR SALE BY CITY OF KEY-STONE One Triplex Smithvale force pump, practically new, 6 inch suction and 4 inch discharge; capacity 10,000 gallons per hour. Two pulling deep well pumps, in fairly good repair. One 60 Horse Power tubular boiler in good condition, and various other well supplies such as casings &c. F. W. WATTS A Young Progressive Grocery Man, also dealer in Cigars, Tobacco and Notions. He is proprietor of a first class pressing and cleaning establishment. Should any man want a first up-to-date suit of clothes made to order and to fit call on F. W. Watts. All work guaranteed or money refuced. F. W. WATTS 409-11 Harvey Street WILLIAMSON, W. VA. ```markdown ``` ORDER OF PUBLICATION CLEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the CIRC Court of McDowell County, on the first Mon day in May, 1913. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce and it appearing from on abidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is the defendant, and that the defendant ordered that the sold dendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, one of the three counties, and do what it is required to protect his interest herein. The court ordered that a copy of this order be delivered a week for four successive days, and that a copy of the same be attended at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree A copy, Teste: B. HAMPTON, GRAY, Deputy for W. Bridge Payne, Caye, S. B. Moon, C. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA AT Roles held in the KW office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in May 1923. Daniel Tumner The object of this suit is to obtain from the de fendant by the Plaintiff a divorce A VENUSO MAPHONII And it appearing from a affidavit now on file with the papers in tableau, that the Plaintiff has made different search for the Incident in order that she might have the process in the case acted upon him, but she has been unable to obtain any information as to the Incident, and therefore did appear at the court and preceded it to appear at the court of the Court Count of Nationality within one month from the date of the first appearance in an interest诉讼. And it is therefore ordered that a copy of the papers in tableau be made public on the week in some paper published in the world's press, and that a copy of the case be published in the Court Count of Nationality within one month from the date of the first appearance in an interest诉讼. H. HANSON, GRYT, Density N. HANSON, J.D. COPY. C011 The Biggin, P.O. NOTICE! NOTICE Did you ever stop to think that there are thousands of men and women all over the United States and Canada who would get married if suited? Why certainly so. Sand ten cents in silver and stamped addressed envelope for particulars. A D. NOLLEY 413 New St., Cincinnati, O This handsome structure is now owned absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Fythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action : : : It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Race. $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. Notice to Take Depositions. ToMatilda Bowles: Take notice that on the 3rd day of May 1913, at the law office of J. K. Smith, in the city of Keystone, County of McDowell and state of W. Va., between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 6 p. m., of that day. I shall proceed to take depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery pending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, state of W. Va., in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant, and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that day, or if commenced, if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjourned from day to day, at the same place and between the same hours until they are completed; G. H, Bowles J. K. Smith. p. q Notice to Take Depositions In Chancery Take notice that on the 31st day of May, 1913, at the Law office of C. C. Free, J. P. in the town of Wilcoe, McDowell Co. West Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 6 o'clock p.m., of that day I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in equity penning in the Circum Court of McDowell County and state of West Virginia, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that date, or, if commenced, if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjourned from day to day, at the same place and between the same hours until they are completed. Janie Pannell By Counsel 5-9-14 S. B. Moon, P. Q. THE SOCIAL LEADER VIII. III. IV. helps to maintain her position in society through personal adornment, in which jewelry is very prominent feature. As a woman of intelligence and refined taste, she knows the force of its attraction, as all will view the display now offered at M. J. JOHNSTON'S, where diamonds, pearls, sapphires, amethysts, emeralds vie with each other in the magnificence of their splendor and artistic settings. CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Jam c E Jones President, Switchback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioners R. B. Bernheim, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Counts Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, RB Bernheim County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Kimball Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w McClaren County Health Officer and cor- oner, Dr. J H McCalloch Commissioner School Lands, C E Rusmisell, McDowell Mother's house of Delegates, Geo. Woolford C E Harman. S t S e n t e r. S xth Senato- of McDow- wyoming) which; M Z. NOTICE! Keystone, W. V., April 25, 1913. - The undersigned citizens of Keystone will apply to the April 1913 Circuit Court of McDowell county, state of West Virginia, for a license to carry weapons in according to the provisions of chapter 51, of the acts of the legislature of W. Va. of 1909: W. M. WHITE, DR. R. K. BRAGONIER, F. J. MOORE. 425 4t. It is a matter of congratulation to Mr. Dewell County to the seses, such as instituted in this city, to the Hospital at Kimball. His service by zeal and perseverance has perpetuated a work which and stand always a moment to His ability. Some few years ago he started in a most way the work that now stands head and shall forever above any thing of its kind in the state and equal to any below the Mason and Dixon's line. The hospital now occupies an imposing stone structure and is fitted with all the modern conveniences. It has new medications for about 22 patients and the present demand for room there will soon necessitate an addition. Dr. Harrison and his capable staff have from time to time and especially recently performed some exceedingly delicate operations successfully which fact has served to open the eyes of the profession a' over the state. Out of 500 major operations done in the past 18 months, the mortality has been less than 2 percent. The porpoise of the staff of this worthy institute is: Dr. R. G. Harrison, Surgeon-in-chief Specialist in General Surgery, post-graduate of Harvard University Policlinic Dr. S. A. Viney, The resident in general surgery and gr. dept. of Shaw University. Dr. W. H. Aveyrose Baird, late Intern-Freedman's Hospital, post-graduate in eye, ear, nose and throat of Howard University Policlinic and Anestheti- to the Institution. Dr. J. M. Whitty, graduate of Meharry and assistant in general surgery, Dr. E. L. Youngue, post-graduate of Howard University Polycline and assistant in Genituro-inary surgery, Dr. L. A. Hilton, graduate of Howard University and assistant in abdominal surgery, Dr. G. N. Masina', graduate of Shaw University and assistant Anesthetist. The members of the staff all have their specialties which is a reason for the successful work will be accomplished there. We venture to pledict that at the present, the Harrison Private Hospital will in a very short time occupy an equally high rating as any private institution of its kind in the United States of America. MARTINSVILLE NEWS Mr. Patrick Thomas, better known as "Cous" is very sick. Miss Francis Hairston is still on the sick list. Mrs. Salem Watkins of Stockton is sick. Miss Fanny Watkins and Mr. Beverly Lampliffe of Cincinnati, Va., upon Sunday April 20, at Mount Hir Baptist Church by R v. Kolc e, ve h i p o l, mari d. Miss Bessie Haiton and Mr William Stone of Cincinnati, Ohio, were married Sunday, April 27, at her home in N Martinville, Va., Rev. J. H. Hamliperforming the ceremony. They will reside in Cincinnati. Miss Lia Dobson of Chestnut Knoll was in town Saturday. Mrs. Amie Richerson of New Bern, N C., is in town visiting her sister, Mrs. J. P. Atkins. Miss Ebel H. Kelly who to go in the Presbyterian graded school, left for her home Tuesday morning, April 22. Misses Jeanna Stultz and Martin Floo of Danville, Va. are in town visiting their uncle, Lewis Flood, while here they are taking the teachers examination Peyton Gravely of Leatherwood, Va. is in town on business. Miss Fannie Burnett of Leatherwood here visiting friends. Rev. J. H. Hamlin is carrying on revival at High Street Baptist Church So far they have had very good success. Rev. R. J. J. Jones, the new Methologist preacher has arrived. Lev. George did not get back. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haiston, girl. Mother and baby are both doing finely. We have a new barbershop here run by J. R. Staples of Roanoke. We are indeed sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Eliza Spencer and her son, John Lee. They will be greatly missed by the community. Mrs. Pattie Penn and daughter, Annie May of [Hot Springs, Virginia] are home on vacation. Miss Carrie Tagher who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Pattie Penn, has returned to Hot Springs. We are indeed glad to know that Mrs. Annie Moss who went to Richmond, Va. for operation has returned home is out again. Mr. and Joshua Prunty and daughter are in town visiting their parents. He went back but Mrs. Prunty will remain for a week o. two longer. DR. BARRETT IN Dr. W. H. A-Barrett, our young and efficient physician, is making good. He has moved into new and commodious offices which are completely fitted on the modern conveniences of the twentieth century. Dr. Barrett has the distinction of being equal to the profession and with his exceptionally wd th ethical and pr tical knowledge of medicine as well as the general knowledge in surgery makes him a most useful proposition. Mrs. Mary McSwain-Upperman was in the city for a few days this week. She upright a most successful year. WILLIAMSON NOTES Mrs. Susie Wilson organized a Sunday-school at East Williamson Sunday, know it as the East Williamson Baptist School with thirteen enrolled. Rev. B. F. Ashe returned home Saturday from North Carolina and reports a niece and pleasant time in that state, his former home. Rev. James Gibson went to Thacker Sunday to preach his regular sermon. Presiding Elder R. R. Downa will hold his quarterly conference at Thacker, May the 19th and he e next Sunday. Ed Cook started to Chatteroy Sunday morning and got as far as the station, at when he heard that there was small-pox in the nursery camp, he hurriedly retraced his steps. Rev. Howard, the Baptist minister, held his regular services Sunday. R.v. Ashe, the Methodist minister, preached here Sunday morning. Prof. Dawson, teacher of the city school, is preparing to close his school soon. Every one of his pupils made marked progress. Miss Sharp has returned from Bedford City, Va. Miss Georgia Whittico and Lawyer Higgins, both of Kimball, were in town Thursday, taking dinner with Dr. Whittico at M.s. George Smith's. Mr. Small, a tailor from Keystone, was visiting here recently. Fels White of Pond Creek, Ky., stopt overnight Sunday. The baseball game here Sunday between Welch and Williamson resulted in a score of 4 to 2 in favor of Williamson team. BAPTISING AT WING- FIELD BAPTIST CHURCH Fifteen Hundred People, White and Colored Witness Ceremony 27 Immersed Sunday, May 4, was a big gathering- together day of white and colored folks at the river's edge, near the Wingfield Baptist Church at Eckman for the purpose of witnessing the "plunging under" or the "Burial in Baptism" of twenty-even newly converted persons. People from all over the county hearing of the occasion, which is always new, came on every train, both cast and west. A densely packed crowd of men and women, boys and girls, of all colors and races, were there. Rev. W. H. Mitechell, pastor of the Wingfield Baptist Church, preached in the morning and that before a mo t lavering large audience. Promptly at 10 o'clock p. m., baptical services began with music by the Eckman Choir followed by prayer by Rev. W. H. Mitechell. Immersion of the 27 converts was solemnized by Rev. Harris of Kumball. The very best of music was rendered by the Eckman choir during baptical services. People all the way from Bluetec east and from Marytown west came to see these 27 newly converted souls buried in Christ. This was a great day: everybody seemed to have felt spiritually interested and edified. MANGING EDITOR REPORTS MANGING EDITOR REPORTS FOR ASSOCIATED PRESS At the request of Capt. John C. Bone and Mr. Cal F. Young, representatives of the Associated Press in Charleston, R. W. White, Managing Editor of the McDowell Times, was assigned to report the proceedings of the Legislative Bribery trial before Judge Black of the Kanawha County intermediate court. Mr. White occupied a seat with the other reporter and attorneys during the trial and all of his reports published by the Associated Press were prepared by him. This is the first instance where a Negro in West Virginia has reported an important case for the Associated Press. Mr. Charles Stuart is the only Negro employed by the Associated Press and he is a regular reporter. Editor White is one of the best newspaper writers in the country—thoroughly capable of reporting for any paper or Press Association. Ball Game Coming Keep your eyes open and watch for the great ball game soon to be played in Keystone between "The Grumps" and "The Gronchers." Captain for the "Gronchers" is the celebrated, well liked, go-incky Jess Harman of Columbus, O., while the Captain for the "Grumps" is Hon. H., H." Graham, postmaster of Keystone, and who is commonly known by the boys as "Dad." Chief referee will be Hon. H. J. Mitchell, of Cincinnati, who is always called by his host of good fellow friends "Old Man Grump." NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the 9th Annual meeting of the Stockholders of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association will convene at Eckman, W. Va., Wednesday, 9:30, June 4, 1913. Every member is requested to be present. R. H. McKOY, Pres. G. S. MILLEK, G. Sec'y The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an availabit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: B. HAMPTON GRAY, Deputy for W. Burbridge Payne, Clerk. J. K. Smith, P. Q. Order of Publication. WEB3 VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Cleek's Office of the Circ Circuit McBowell County, on the first Monday in April 1913. G. H. Bowles. And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this case, that the defendant, Benjamin; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant, the Clerk Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication for which what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this book be sent to the University of Wisconsin five weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County for twenty days before decree is required. Teste: B. HAMPTON, GRAY, Deputy for W. Burbridge County for W. Burbridge James Kooch P. S. Q. 1-10-4 Order of Publication. WEST VISGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Clerk court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in April 1913. LuLuAlan Alpn The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce CULIO MATRIMO III And it appearance the CULIO MATRIMO now on file with the papers in this cause, that the Plaintiff has made diligent search for the Defendant in order that she might have the process in this case. The Defendant has also been asked to accuse him any information as to the Defendant's whereabouts; it is therefore ordered that the Defendant appear at the Clerk's Office of the Cincinnati County office one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect it. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McCormick County, and a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the McCormick County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A Copy. Teate: A. HAMPTON, GRAY. Cleek for W. Bubbidge Park. Cleek 1-10-47 J. K. Smith, P. Q. Tug River CAFE The Leading First Class, Up to date Eating House at Wilcoe. GOOD MEALS AND SERVICE veals prepared here first class. Lodging accomodation the finest in the county P. O. Box 90. WILCOE, W. VA. MRS. L. B. HUNT Proprietress FIRST CLASS BOARDING & LODGING ACCOMMODATION Near Colored Methodist Church Only two minutes walk from station. NORTHFORK, W. VA MRS. J. E. PARSON COLLEGE GRADUATE Hairdressing, Shampooing, Electric Scalp Treatment, Facial Massage, Manicuring, Chiropody. Phone 34. Box 175 Keystone West Virginia SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball, West Va. HIS MOTTO: "Fresh Drugs and Polite Accomodations" and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek 923 HICK'S HOTEL--WEST END First Class Meals & Lodging Accommodation, Rooms Commodious and well Ventilated. Plain Sewing Done Northfork, W. Va., Clarktown Addition Meals Served to Order and With Care. Near Wagoner's Saloon Kimball, .. W. Virginia Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used-polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels, Heel Plates, Spur Stiffeners, Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. July 7, 1912, 8mos. MRS BELLE SMITH Toe woman who cooks good meals and feeds you well. LODGING ACCOMODATION the very best obtainable. Bluestone Jct., W. Va. HARRIS' SAXOPHONE ORGHESTRA Music furnished for Socials and Dances. The best and greatest musical hits and harmonies. Terms Reasonable. Wire or write BEN HARRIS, Gary, W. Virginia Hotel Pierce For Colored People Corner Henry and High Streets Roanoke, Virginia Beginning New Our BOOK BEGI Book Beer WILL BE ON SALE AT ALL BARS IN THIS TERIORY. CALL FOR BLUEFIELD BOCK AND TAKE NO OTHER. ONE TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU OF ITS SUPERIOR QUALITIES. Bluefield Brewing Co. Bluefield, W. Va. Branch Office: Kevstone, W. FOR e Wines, Whiskies Beer Cigars and Tobacco DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CALL ON: M. C. PETER TEMPLER, W. VIRGIN 1911. self brated, Well Liked, and Most Popular beer U family will do well to have WEST VIRGINIA every table. Children who drink it become cosy and fat; old people think well and more who drink WEST VIRGINIA BEER. and on ICE at Every SALOON, All Over This Country headquarters in, McDowell County Bluefield Brewing Go. Bluefield, W. Va. Branch Office: Keystone, W Vm XXXXXXXXXXXX Fine Wines, Whiskies Beers Cigars and Tobacco DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CALL ON: P.C.PETERS CRUMPLER, W. VIRGINIA 1911. The celebrated, Well Liked, and Most Popular beer Used Any Family will do well to have WEST VIRGINIA BEER on every table. Children who drink it become healthy, rosy and fat; old people think well and more accurately who drink WEST VIRGINIA BEER. Found on ICE at Every SALOON, All Over This Country Headquarters in McDowell County W. E. Stuart, Agent Keystone, W. Va. s. Knox Smith LAWYER AND NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER ing in all Criminal Courts in the when my fees are secured" KEYSTONE, Henry County Sal SHEF MAN FINNEY, PROP. Fine Imported and Domestic Whiskies, Wines. B Gins. Beer. Tobacco and Cigars LAWYER AND NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER Practicing in all Criminal Courts in the Uni States "When my fees are secured" KEYSTONE, W.VA Sole Owners of the Famous Black Eoy'Li- quors: Good Old Corn and Apple Brandy . COBB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh EDWARD'S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and T seen in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes w station. Soda at the fount.