McDowell Times

Archives Department VOLUME 10 COLORED ODD FELLOWS PARADE Hold Great Thanksgiving Service GOV. HATFIELD DELIVERS GREAT SREECH TO LODGE The members and friends of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, Household of Ruth and Juveniles of Keystone and Eckman held their Annual Thanksgiving services in the Wingfield Baptist Church in Eckman, Sunday morning. The male members of the order assembled at Lord's Opera House, Sradley am. and at 10 o'clock the line of march was formed on lower Main St., led by Lord's Cornet Band, the procession launched up Main St. to Railroad Ave. thence to Eurke and returned by the same route to the starting point, thence to the county road and to Eckmith. Promptly at eleven o'clock the service was called to order by Rev. L. E. Johnson, M. V. P., who stated the object of the meeting and called upon chaplain Charles Truly for prayer. The scripture lesson was read by Rev. Wm. Manns after which the congregation joined in singing "mess be the tie." A reporter for the McDowell Times informed the Master of Ceremonies that Governor Hatfield was at his home and suggested that he be invited to visit the services. Editor Whititico, Dr. G. N. Marshall, Messrs. Holt and Watlington were appointed a committee to extend the invitation to the Governor. After the departure of the Committee Mr. J. H. Craggitt, one of the oldest Old Fellows in point of membership in this section, delivered an able address on the "Aims and object of the Order." Mrs. M. L. Young read a very interesting and instructive paper on behalf of the Household of Ruth. At the close of Mrs. Young's speech the voice of Mr. Whittitice was heard he said: "Mr. Master of Ceremonies, I have the honor to announce the presence of the Governor of the great state of West Virginia." Everyone stood as the governor marched down the isle to the rostrum where he was greeted by some of the most distinguished Colored men of the state. Editor Whittitico, in terms eloquent and forceful introduced the Executive who in response made one of the most eloquent speeches ever heard in this state. He spoke of his love for his home, county and state. He declared his uncompromising purpose to see that every man gets a square deal. He spoke of the relation of capital and labor and declared that the strong, brawny man who sold his muscles was placing upon the market one of the highest human commodities and was entitled to due protection and consideration for the same. The governor then referred to "Mother's Day" and in tones filled with pathos and eloquence, drew a picture of mother which brought tears to the eyes of his audience. After speaking for more than an hour, the Governor concluded by reciting a poem taught him by his mother when he was a child. After the address by the Governor Rev. L. Dabney preached one of the most forceful sermons ever heard here, from the text found in the 133rd Psalm, "He hold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." The sermon abounded with sound truths, beautiful illustrations and was the last word in doquence. The service was attended by more than one thousand people and was in every way a worthy demonstration. ON THE VERGE (By S. B. Moon.) The Demoic party is again nearing the verge of the same old precipice, over which that party has precipitated itself as often as it has been estimated with the administration of the national government. Strange, but true it is, that the sight of the crumbling skeletons of former Democratic tariff reforms has neither terror nor deterrent effect upon the present day Democracy under the leadership of the amiable gentleman who pines for the future historical sobriquet, THE PERIONAL PRESIDENT. The modesty of his processors threatened to render the personal pronoun I obsolete in official matters and communications, but now a new order has been inaugurated and what has been bithoto in the honorable enjoyment of the appellation of modesty, is in the new code of official etiquette ridiculed as a sinless bombast. The pronoun I have been made the distinctive emblem of the Wilson regime. Under the whip and spur of the President, the Democrates in Congress are carrying out the wishes of their chief and the pledges of their platform. These pledges were not made to be kept and now that the exigencies of circumstances require the keeping thereof, to save the Democratic party from stultifying itself openly and inexcessibly, those pledges The McDowell Times. that soounded so well as campaign utterances, are now as gall and wormwood to the Democratic brethren who must swallow them. We confess that unconquerable fears assail our bravest efforts to be optimistic and look to the future with hope and courage. We are continually trying to persuade ourselves that the Golden Fleece long sought by the heroes of Democracy, will be brought home in triumph by the present expedition commanded by His Excellency Woodrow Wilson, and that thereafter the tariff war will end forever and we shall have peace in the land, unclouded by the poverty that has hitherto stalked at the heels of Democratic tariff legislation. But just when we have almost persuaded ourselves that the Democrats of the present are wiser than the Democrats of the past and will succeed where their bretturen failed—just then a shadow always falls athwart our path, caused by our recalling the fact that the Democrats themselves admit that the shades of Jefferson and Jackson are still the sources of Democratic inspiration—admit that they are not as wise as those two dead oracles of Democracy. VOTING POPULATION OF MCDWELL COUNTY Negroes Hold Balance of Power It is often said that McDowell county is the black county of West Virginia, that Negroes are very important political factors in this county. This statement is largely true for several reasons; first, 34.1 per cent of the male population of voting age in McDo well county in 1910 were Negroes and in the second place the Negro voters of McDowell county are more thoroughly organized than in any county south of New York. The leaders do better team work and there is less rivalry for leadership. The individual eliminates personal ambition for the good of all the Negroes of the county. The differences of the leaders are settled between themselves without each leader and his faction attempting to divide the voters on important issues and thereby causing the failure of plans which are for the benefit of all. Of the 6000 Negro voters of McDowell county, 90 per cent will support men and measures indoors by their leaders and supported by the McDowell Times. This is because of the confidence of the voters in the Negro leadership and in the organ of their organization. The real strength of the Negro voter in this county is little known except by a few men, white and colored, who have given serious consideration to the subject. The total male population of McDowell county of voting age in 1910 were 17,240; native white, 7,172; foreign born white, 4,196; Negro, 5,883. Of the foreign white population not more than 250 are naturalized and less than that number exercise the right of franchise. Jews of foreign birth are almost the only foreigners in McDowell county who are naturalized and exercise the duties of American citizenship. There is a larger per cent of native white men in McDowell county who do not exercise the right of suffrage and take no interest in political issues than there are Negroes. There are four out of the six districts in which the bulk of the Negro population of McDowell county reside, viz: Browns Creek, Northfork, Elkhorn and Adkin. In each of these districts and in most towns there are branch clubs of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization. These clubs have as officers, Colored men who work with and among the men and have their confidence and each local club works in harmony with the parent body in Keystone, of which Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson is President. During the last Primary campaign, when Governor Hatfield was a candidate for the Republican nomination, the Colored campaign managers were able to reach by letter 4,767 Colored voters in McDowell from the roll of Colored organizations and letters were not sent to Keystone, Kimball and Northfork. This shows how effective the Colored Organization does its work, how united the Colored voters are and how by good team work on the part of the leaders and united support on the part of the Colored voters McDowell county has been saved from democracy. With about 7000 white voters, divided between the Republican, Democratic and Progressive parties, the 6000 Negro voters loom large as a political factor. It has been clearly demonstrated in recent months that the Negro leaders cannot be made to fight each other in order that a few politicians may get control of a large share of the Colored vote of the county; thereby placing these politicians in power, and nothing better illustrates the unity of the Colored Organization than the fact that every Colored man in McDowell county has contended that the State Librarian should come from this county and there is not the least bitterness between the leaders as a result of the race between four men to obtain that honor, and should either receive the honor it would not cause bitterness on the part of the others. A Colored leader of McDowell county stated to the writer a few days ago that "We would rather not secure the great honor to which we know we are entitled if, in order to do so a KEYSTONE WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1913 ... Statesman-like Utterances of Governor Henry D. Hatfield at the Odd Fellows Thanksgiving Services, Eckman, West Virginia, Sunday May 11. "I am an American, white that I am, I do not begrudge your race one accomplishment, and before I will use my influence to crush the manhood of your people or hinder your progress along any line I will go down in ignominious defeat." "We are willing to concede to your people the same consideration we exact for ourselves." Disfranchisement, plutocracy oligarchy and mistreatment of any people must be a thing of the past in this great country of ours." "I know the conditiona that confront you, I know your hardships, I know that much is exacted of your race that is not exacted of mine and I sympathize with you and will help you in every possible way." "If it is the policy of men with millions to crush labor, then I am on the other side. The laboring man is better, broader and more educated than ever before tight is precipitated, which will impair the usefulness of the McBowell County Colored Republican Organization, or cause friction between its members. The interest manifested by every Colored man in the county in vuestions effecting the government of county and state would do credit to any people. Only a few of the Colored voters (like men of all races) can be bribed. The majority of the Colored voters in McBowell county vote for the men who at least pretend to be the friends of the race though sometimes they prove otherwise. They stand for measures they believe to be for the welfare of the great majority; they are not arrogant and do not seek to control the county, though every black man of average intelligence in the count; knows that by voting together they can elect or defeat any man of any party who despires to office in this county. The Colored voters of McDowell county are together and will remain so for the general welfare, the best interest of the 15,000 Colored people in the county, the protection of themselves and their interests. It seems to be the policy now, more than at any time in the past of the Colored voters to carefully examine the record of each candidate for office, his attitude toward the Colored people, his position in regard to their political rights and privilege, his position with reference to the education of the Negro children and whether he feels that the schools attended by the black boy and girl should be equal to that provided by whites in point of sanitary condition, equipment and convenience, and if he fails to keep his promises they say the next time the boys will put the "kibosh" on him. The Colored voters of McDowell stand for good government, the infronement of the law impartially and the protection of the rights and privileges of all regardless race. The men whom they support must stand for the same thing or must have Doc Cook eat as a faker. BISHOP WALTERS RESIGNS DISGUSTED WITH POLITICS Wasbington, May 8—Bishop Alexander Walters, President of the National Democratic League at a meeting of that organization, held at its headquarters last Tuesday evening, resigned from the presidency of the League. It is quite evident that the distinguished divine is disapointed) at the policy per- and deserves and must have fair treatment." "I am opposed to lawlessness and anarchy; the laws of West Virginia are broad enough so be a she'e'd to the rights of every man." "Capital must not place its foot upon the neck of labor and labor must not destroy the property of capital." "The Republican party is not dead, she is asleep; she will awake and come forth with new life and as grand as is her past, her future will be more glorious—she will begin a new life. The party of liberty, justice and equality cannot die." "Mother, the dearest, sweetest and best word in all languages; mother, the truest, loyalest, most constant and devoted friend; mother, whom neither crime, mistakes, failure or slander can turn from the child; mother, the builder, inspiration and hope of the nation, I thank God that mine still lives." used by the leaders of the Democratic party in a concerted effort to eliminate the Negro. Nearly three months have elapsed since the inauguration of President Wilson and not a single Negro has been appointed to office while on the other hand, five of the most important offices held by them under Republican rule has been filled by white men. The Bishop lost his fight but no one laughs because the matter is too serious. The only hope for the Negro is in returning to the G. O. P. SOCIALIST PAPER IS SEIZED BY HATFIELD Huntington, W.V., May 9.—On orders of Governor Hatfield, State militia officers and Deputy Sheriff Frampton today confiscated the plant of the Huntington Socialist and Labor Star and arrested its staff on charges of publishing articles to incite a riot. The Argus, at Charleston, was seized last week on Hatfield's order. The Governor said the raids were part of his campaign to stop and prevent coal mine strikes. Those arrested today were: W. H. Thomas, editor; F. M. Sturm, business manager; Elmer Rumbaugh, George Gillespie and R. M. K. Kephart, leaders of the Socialists, Proofs of articles in type ready for publication were seized. W. VA. CONGRESSMEN IN STRICT PARTY VOTE In the final vote on the Underwood tariff bill, West Virginia's delegation divided strictly on party lines. Congressmen Sutherland, Avis and Moss voted against the bill. They stood by the Republicans to the last in the effort to get a tariff board amendment added to the bill. Congressmen Brown and Davis voted for the bill and followed Majority Leader Underwood's lead to the end. Congressman Hughes was absent on account of sickness. Congressmen Sutherland, Avis and Moss would have liked to have voted for the income tax feature of the tariff bill. There were several other features of the bill they also liked, but taking the bill as a whole they were against it, its demerite outweighing its merite. Discuss Proposals to Reorganize the Party MEMBERS MEET AT CHICAGO Discuss Plans For Best Interest of Party by Reorganizing Along Progressive Lines. Chicago, May 11.—A concrete proposal for the rehabilitation of the Republican party is to be presented tomorrow to the conference of Republican senators and leaders here by a committee of five appointed tonight after the c conferences had discussed fully the situation. Tomorrow's conference is to revolve about the report which the committee drafted tonight and which is to express the concerns of opinion of the Republican attending the meeting. Chicago, May 11.—Proposals to reorganize the Republican party were discussed at a conference today between six Republican United States senators and 32 other Republican leaders, representing nine at. The immediate subject before the conference was as to what action shall be sought at the meeting of the Republican national committee at Washington on May 24, "looking toward reorganizing the party along progressive lines," and as to whether there shall be a Republican national convention this year. The conference lasted for more than four hours and was held in a hotel overlooking the lake in a room where the seven governors last year drafted the letter urging Colonel Roosevelt to be a candidate for the presidency. Although the public was not admitted, Senator R. Cummins stated "it was merely an informal talk, a sort of round table discussion of what may be done for the best interests of the party by reorganizing it along progressive lines." SHERMAN PRESIDES Presided over by Senator L. Y. Sherman, of Illinois, the discussion was participated in by Senators Curtinms, Wm. B. Borah, of Idaho; C. I. Crawford, of South Dakota; A. J. Gronna, of Iowa; Congressman Hayes, of California; Congressman W. J. Good, of Iowa, and many members of state legislatures. STEAM ROLLER LEGISLATION The Democratic majority in the House of Representative crowded the tariff bill through without amendment of consequence. The majority voted solidly for each and every schedule, and against every proposed amendment. This is the first time that a majority in the House has been in position to accomplish such a result, and many Democrats are doubtful that it will be wholly to the advantage of the party. There is no question whatever that some of the amendments were better legislation than the provisions of the bill. The majority in the Senate is disposed to pursue the same tactics in that body. It has decided not to give public hearings, although it is willing that "brief," may be filed with the Finance committee. But the majority in the Senate is not to secure that it is wholly certain the steam roller can be used. There are Democratic senators who are opposed to the provisions of the bill, and whose co-operation must be secured to make successful any programme that may be adopted. The deflection of three or four senators would prove a serious calamity, as might jeopardize party success. Outside of Congress part, leaders are considerably disturbed concerning the responsibility that steam roller legislation imposes upon the party. They want a Democratic tariff, believe that the majority should rule, but fear let in hostage there may be error or mistake which will seriously reflect upon the party's ability to govern. This is why party leaders are congregating at Washington and holding animated conferences with the President and Democratic senators. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Of Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association hold Important Meeting; Saturday, May 10th, was a busy day with the members of the Board of Directors of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association at the headquarters or home office of the Association in Bramwell. Those present were: Dr. R. H. McKoy President; P. W. White, Vice President and Massrs. B. D. Patterson, Rev. W. W. Hicks, H. J. Wilson, F. J. Harper, Attorney Jas. P. D. Gardner and Wm. Jefferson. They were associated by Mrs. Cornelia Ward, Rev. L. Dabney and Editor M. T. Whitico, all members of the Association. Several very important recommendations were presented and approved. The present outlook of the Association and its future growth never presented a more indication of substantial strength than today. There is a steady growth in the confidence and intrinsic merit of the Association. N. B. We take this method of fealling the attention of every member of the Association to bestir himself or herself to the duty of attending the General Association's meeting at Eckman, June 3rd 4th. In order to become acquainted with the inside workings of the Association and in order that each might know his right, he ought to attend. MR. LEVI HARRIS PASSES AWAY Martinsville, Va., May 15,—Mr. Levi Harris, one of the oldest and most respected Colored citizens of Henry county died at his home in Fast Martinsville yesterday. Mr. Harris was 88 years old and had never been confined to his bed with illness of any kind up to two weeks before his death. He was one of the best informed men on the history of Henry County and its families in the county, having lived within five miles of the county seat all his life with the exception of the four years he served the Confederate Army as a teamster. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Caroline V. Hill; a son, L. T. Harris; a widow, 16 grand children, six great-grand children and a brother. He was intensely devoted to his children and grand children and did everything in his power to give them opportunities which he did not enjoy. Prof. Jas. L. Hill of Bluefield and T. Edward Hill of the McDowell Times are his grand sons. BRIDGEFORD PHARMACY DOING BIG BUSINESS The Bridgeford Pharmacy is one of the most modern and up-to-date drug stores in this section of West Virginia. Its motto is "Accuracy, Purity and Cleanliness" and it has established the reputation of living up to its motto. Dr. W. Vernal Bridgeford is the proprietor of the Bridgeford Pharmacy and he opened business in July of last year; since that time more 1000 prescriptions have been filled and not a single complaint has been made either by physician or patron. All drugs are handled by graduate pharmacists who are competent, solace and all the orders are delivered very promptly to your house. The Bridge Lord Pharmacy carries the largest and finest line of toilet articles, candies and fancy stationery of any store in the city and the Brink department is up-to-date, the syrup, fruits, etc., are absolutely pure, while the ice cream is the best可买able. The Self Help Remedy Department is a new line of drugs in this city and no other drug store in the city has this department. The young Dr. Bridgeford is to be congratulated upon his energy, push and modern ideas of doing business in the most improved style. The drug store is large, light and pleasing to the eye. There are tables and chairs for those who wish to sit and sit the cool and refreshing drinks prepared by the polite attendants and every one who patronize the Bridgeford Pharmacy whether for the purpose of having a prescription filled, making a purchase or merely "drop in" leaves with the desire to return soon. GREAT REVIVAL AT LANDGRAFF Rev. J. E. Jones, the pastor of the A. M. E. Church at Landgraff is conducting a revival at his church. He is being assisted by that wellknown evangelist, Rev B. W. Ford of Parkersburg and the services are very well attended. Rev. Jones is an able speaker and a great worker for the elevation of his people, he enters into the everyday home life of his people and seeks to help and encourage them. The good preacher has made a very favorable impression upon the people of this section and he will be successful here. SERGEANT W. M. WHITE Sergeant W. M. Whit: of the City was seriously injured by a fall while on a fishing trip Friday. The accident whil very painful, will got result f tully and thm many friend f Mr. Whit wish for his peedy recovery. SENATOR KERN MISINFORMED Says Robert L. Gregory of Parkersburg in an Interview PRAISES W. VA. GOVERNOR And Suggests Senator Should Get Better Acquainted With the Conditions. Attorney Robert L. Gregory, of Huntington, who has been in Charleston all the winter and is familiar with the strike situation in the Paint and Cabin Creek coal fields, in discussed charges made by Senator Kern, of Indiana, concerning the West Virginia coal fields, says the Parkersburg Dispatch News. "I have read newspaper extracts of Senator Kern's speech made in the U. S. state a few days ago, and am surprised that a man of his reputation should so tangle up the facts" said he. "It is a reflection on the great state of West Virginia and the intelligence of the people as well. It has struck me that it is passing strange that newspaper and magazine writers, as well as interested politicians, have not taken the opportunity to go upon the ground and get the facts instead of relying upon distorted reports given out by irresponsible persons. "In company with the governor, I have been through all the camps in the strike zone, have met and talked with the miners, both employed and unemployed. The strike was brought on by peculiar conditions—the coal operators, in part, were wrong, the miners were also in the wrong on some questions. However, that is a matter of the past; through the good offices of Governor Hatfield, all questions between the operators and the miners have been settled and the outside world should be well enough alone. Since the day he was inaugurated, the governor has spirit almost his entire time and energy in pitching up the differences. He was on the ground any number of times, mixed up with the strikers, administered to their wants and took personal charge of the matters as he would the illness of a patient. In going through the camps with the governor I came in contact with a great many miners, both white, and black, he had known for years in the N. & W. coal fields. They soon spread the glad tiding that the new official was not a vaccinating subject but a man who would do what he deemed was right without fear or favor. Governor Hatfield had the confidence of the operators; he soon had the full support of the miners and practically all of the officials of the Mine Workers' Union. GOVERNOR'S WORK "A short while ago the governor put a proposition up to both sides and that has been accepted in good faith by all except a limited few who are either professional agitators or are of indolent habits. Peace reigns on Paint and Cabin Creek now; instead of having two regiments of soldiers in that section as our former governor employed at an enormous expense to the taxpayers, there are now only about twenty men doing police duty over more than twenty five thousand inhabitants. The cost of maintaining order now is precisely nothing in comparison with the larger sum of money expended by the former governor. I am confident should a judge not interfere, within a month there will not even be the services of a police man required. The credit for this great victory is all due to Governor Hatfield and no one else, and the thinking people of the state, irrespective of part, will deal their hat to him for his uniting efforts in half of law and order. "Senior Tom Korn is certainly wrong when he states that either Mother Jones is misrepresented or that peachie exists in the coal fields. I visited Mother Jones a few weeks ago at Camp Pratt and found that her only discontentment resulted from the fact that she was not confined in a hilly fall instead of a farm house. She has good quarters in the home of a nice family and plenty of reading matter, shuffle trees to walk away the hours under and simple time to think over her as h NEEK. If the addresses in her attempts t infuriate the striking miners to violence. "As time goes on, that charge is all tommyret, lies in no miners, or in fact any one on the order restraint. Few outsiders have been brought into the field; most of the plowers of the mines are natives of West Virginia who roam at will. In the keep or his informant will take a route to visit Kanawha county, he will readily change his mind regarding the conditions in the coal field." Harper, who has been ill for a few months, spending a few days to Harpe, Faim in Tazewell, Va. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & WHITE OWNERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. 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FRIDAY MAY 16,1913 THE NEXT MOVE OF THE AGITATOR There is a concerted effort on the part of Socialis a labor agitators and disturbers of the peace generally to make West Virginia the center of industrial strife. For a year these agitators have made the Kanawha coal fields an armed camp where interests that are equally dependent upon the other were arrayed against ease other in bitter and barbarous warfare. Governor Hatt field found the means of bringing these struggling factions to gether. No sooner was this accomplished than these same agitators who had caused the state to spend nearly $500,000 of the peoples' money to present a semblance of order found that their occupation was gone in that strike zone and moved over into the New River and Winding Gulfs field to continue their work. We are aware that upon some of the operations men are not treated fairly, that they are under paid and over charged and that in some instances living conditions are poor and the operator lords it over the miner, but these are rare exceptions. The great majority of the operators in Raleigh, Mercer, McDowell and Mingo counties are fair and ever willing to hear the greivances of their employees and correct any evils that may exist. The McDowell Times sent competent and impartial men into all of the above named counties who talked with many of the miners, examined the houses and conferred with owners, managers and superintendents, all of whom expressed a willingness to hear the complaints of the miners, deal with them as men and correct any evils that might exist, but they were unwilling to be dictated to as to how to conduct their business and whom to employ by a foreign corporation whose only means of existence is through paid agitators causing industrial strife, first in one state then in another. The great majority of the miners are satisfied and expresses the belief that the operators will deal fairly with them. They are well paid, work almost as they please, live in good houses and spend their money where they will. The extensive business done in towns like Lester, Mullens, Pocahontas, Bramwell, Keystone, Kimball, Welch, Wilco, Anawalt, Davy and Matewan is done because of the fact that the miners who live in and around these towns are at liberty to spend their money where they wish. We counsel the miners through out these fields to be very careful and think seriously of their families and homes before following leaders whose advice and orders are more often hurtful than helpful to all interests effected. Our sympathy is with the men who toil, our interest is in the welfare of our state and the 65- 000 Negroes who live therein and who always suffer most during industrial struggle. We appeal to our people not to be misled by those who have no interest in our welfare or industrial progress. Do not be led as "lambs to the slaughter" and bring suffering upon yourself and families. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DICTATING We are reliably informed that the Browns Creek District Supt. has prepared a list of teachers for appointment in the district and sent a copy to the members of the Board of Education for approval. As we understand the matter, the law provides when, and by whom teachers shall be appointed and we do not find where the law gives the District Supt. any authority in the appointment of teachers whatever. From their long residence in the county, their attainments and their knowledge of the qualification of the teachers and with the advice of the County Supt. who has been intimately connected with the schools for years, the members of the Board of Education are competent to fill every school with capable teachers without aid, suggestion, advice or "tentative lists" from the District Supt. who has been in the county not quite a year. The method by which he was brought and the object of his bringing prevented him from getting the co-operation necessary to success in the beginning. The McDowell Times commends the stand taken by Atty. A. G. Froe, the Colored member of the board as the only manly position possible and he may rest assured that the Colored people of this district are with him. Mr. Froe has stood for the best interest of the schools and especially has he guarded the Colored schools and if he, an able lawyer, and member of the board would take orders from a little "two by four" district Supt., he would be less than a man. Henry K. Barbe's usefulness in the schools of McDowell county is at an end. IS THIS AN EFFECTIVE EXAMPLE? The Associated Press dispatch referring to the conviction of Jack Johnson quoted Asst. U. S. District Atty. Harry Parkin who conducted the case for the Government, as follows: "The verdict will go around the world," said Mr. Parkin. "It is the forerunner of laws to be passed in the United States, which we may live to see—laws forbidding miscegenation. This negro, in the eyes of many, has been persecuted. Perhaps as an individual he was. But his misfortune is to be the foremost example of the evil in permitting the intermarriage of whites and blacks. He has violated the law. Now it is his function to teach others the law must be respected." From this statement it appears that Johnson was tried for marrying a white woman instead of for violating the Mann White Slave Law by transporting Belle Schrieber from one state into another for immoral purpose. We did not know that the intermarriage of the race was a crime in Illinois, or that the U S Courts tried such cases any where. That statement confirms what we have known all along, that the whole case had its foundation in race prejudice and that in stead of lawful prosecution it was miserable persecution. We condemn Jack Johnson and have no defence to make for him. We have never admired anything about him except his fighting qualities, and to those we doff our hats, but with one half of the money used to rake up the evidence against Johnson the government could have secured sufficient evidence to convict a dozen congressmen, several judges, many attorneys and men high up generally who transport their mistresses into Washington and across the country at will and many of them are black Mistresses who live in luxury and at ease. Jack Johnson does not represent the best Negroes; they have no respect for him, but we know several white men of the best southern families who carry their Negro mistresses to Washington and New York every year and furnish quarters for them and the Special Examiners of the Department of Justice do not If the Government must send a message "around the world" that will be effective, send it in the form of the conviction of some man who is educated, powerful, wealthy and respected and it will mean more as an example than the mere conviction of a dis honored, ignorant Negro fighter. GOVERNOR NATFIELD'S SPEECH The speech of Gov. Hatfield at Eckman Sunday had the ring of true Republicanism. It was not the hollow appeal of a demagogue seeking popular favor but the utterances of a great statesman, a man who has demonstrated that he is able, fair and fearless. a man whose every act since he assumed the office of governor has been in keeping with his promises. In this day of commercialism it is seldom that we hear a great governor, though he be a Republican, come out strong and open without evasion in defence of manhood rights. Hatfield did it. We do not often hear the politicians of today say that capital has some rights, and that neither must capital crush labor nor labor destroy capital, but Hatfield was manly and fearless enough to take that position. The heart of this great man was shown in his beautiful and eloquent tribute to the mothers of the nation and long will the Eckman speech of the Governor be cherished by his homefolks. It is gratifying to note that times seem to be getting better. Any man who wants to work can certainly find it to do. Now is the time to save your money, and the best way to do it is, to put it in the bank and buy real estate. But keep a bank account if it is small. Pay your debts in checks through the bank, and when you give a check be sure the money IS THERE or will be there before your check reaches the bank. JACK JOHNSON CONVICTED; TO BE SENTENCED MAY 19 Chicago, May 14—Jack Johnson, heavy weight champion of the world, was convicted in the United States District CourtJudge Carpenter presiding, today. There were nine separate charges against Johnson, two were dismissed at the beginning of the trial and the jury convicted him on all of the other count Under the law it is possible for Judge Carpenter to sentence him to the penitentiary for 35 years or fine him $70,000 or both. In his charge to the jury, Judge Carpenter said: "It is as much an offense under the Mann Act to transport an hardened woman as an innocent girl. It is not necessary that a person accused of violating the Act, shall receive profit through the transportation of a woman." Johnson admitted on the witness stand that he paid the woman's way from Pittsburgh to Chicago and furnished for her a flat. POSITION OFFERED Miss Johnsie Lowrie, one of the efficient lady teachers in the County of McDowell and who has won for herself by her "stick-to-itself" to duty and the substantial results accomplished has been offered a position as teacher in Scotia Seminary, Concord; N. C. Up to the present time she has not decided whether she will accept or not. Scotia Seminary is one of the leading female institutions in the country for colored people and one of the oldest: it has the reputation of having turned out of the best teachers the country could ever have hoped. Their practical usefulness in the world has won for them unstinted praise as well as their real worth to the intellectual and moral standing of our people has added honors for the institution. And the fact that Miss Lowrie has been singularly honored by her Alma Mater to a request to return and owe to others as she had so bountifully received means much to her and justifies her host of friends to congratate late her. New River and Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company Have 2 Weeks Pay and 9 Hour Day. Since about the last of February or the first of March the miners and all employees have been enjoying what is known and called "two-weeks pay-day." This proves a great bit of satisfaction to those employed. The New River and Pochontes Consolidated Collieries Company has also instituted a nine hour system for a days work. This is a very independent company and because of its independence, good wages are paid the miners and other employees, good school houses, nice churches and generally a well regulated system of sanitation. The employees are happy and commented as they can be. The health inspector and general supervisor of the sanitary co-ordinates is Mr. Daniel. Canwell who is also assistant Sturge. First Chosen the World Over CHARLESTON LIQUOR CO., Distributors Charleston, W. Va. Hon. H. B. Hundley, Past Grand Master of the Masons of the jurisdiction of the state of West Virginia, who served the craft for two years with credit both to himself and the fraternity and who declined the renomination to succeed himself, is now making phenomenal success in the insurance and real estate business, especially in the southern tier com- ties of the state. In fact, he is one of the leading Colored real estate dealers in the state. He has the credit and honor of having figured 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 liked by both him and Cofield the state over and his good is as good as gold. Any concession to enhance his or her financial interests or real estate valuation need only to consult in person or write Hon. H. B. Hundley to McLomald, Fayette country, W. Va. 5-26-07. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A STREET RAILROADUPON, ALONG, OVER AND ACROSS CERTAIN STREETS, AVENUES, ROADWAYS, ALLEYS AND BRIDges IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF KEYSTONE, MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to give notice that on the 8th day of May, 1913, the undersigned filed with H. I. Graham, the Acting Recorder of the city of Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, his application in writing to the Common Council of said city for a franchise to construct, maintain and operate a street railroad upon, along, across and beside certain streets, avenues, roadways, alleys and bridges within the corporate limits of the city of Keystone. The said 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 bridges desired to be used by the said street railroad and fully sets forth the obligations and undertakings offered to be carried out by the underwriter, and the same is now on file in the office of the Acting Recorder. All citizens, corporations and persons interested in the granting of 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 8 o'clock P. M., in the Council Chamber of said city of Keystone, on Railroad Avenue in said city, the undersigned will ask the Common Council of said city to grant to him the said franchise in accordance with the terms and provisions of said application. If for any reason the said Common Council shall fail to hold a meeting on the date named the matter 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 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, 2:30, June 4, 1943. Every member is requested to be present. NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION CALLED Chicago, May 12—Conference of Progressive Republican here today issued a statement in which it called upon the National Republican Committee at their next annual meeting in Washington, May 24, to call a national convention for this year to consider the expediency of changing the basis of representation in future conventions and changing the rules relating to delegates and National committee as that the primary election laws of the states be observed. It was the further opinion of the conference that such convention might take other action to reunite the party and give assurance that it stands for "Constrictive and Progressive activities in affairs of Government." Examinations for teachers' certificates will be tald at Welch, McDowell county West Virginia on April 3-4, June 13-13 and July 31-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 responseble 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. 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 WEST VIRGINIA 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 THEREFOR I. Lawrence O. MURRAY, Competitor 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 KEYSTONE IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness my hand and Seal of office this twenty-second day of April, 1913. Keystone, W. Va., 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 10032 W. M. WHITE, DR. R K. BRAGONIER, F. J. MOORE 425 41. A Yours very truly, WILLIAM CASSIUS COOK Sapt. of School LAWRENCE O. MURRAY Controller of the Currency NOTICE NOTICE! RHODES FIRST TO HAVE BRIBERY TRIAL Webster Springs, May 13—Webster county accepts the transfer of the bribery with considerable gagging and this historic and healthful old county will take a sort of vacation when the hearings are called at the seat by Judge O'Brien on Tuesday May 27. The case of S. U. G. Rhodes, delegate from Minge, who was chairman of the committee on penitentiary prior to his arrest for the alleged acceptance of bribes for his vote for United States Senator, will be the first one called, and will be disposed of before those of any of the other indicted are called. It pays to advertise in that has a circulation compl Sinkford UNDERT Special Attention the Coat PHONE 347. CR 522-3 459 RALEE Bluefield, MARSALL TURNS FOR FINE WHISKING DY, BEER, AL CIGARS, Cross the Bridge, W Northfor 50 AGENTS American Workman Fraternal In and Death Benefits. For further JOKDAN, General Agent for We 2 and 4, K. of P. Building It pays to advertise in The McDowell Times, it has a circulation completely covering two states Sinkford AND Warren UNDERTAKERS special Attention to Orders From the Coal Fields 459 RALEIGH STREET Bluefield, - West Virginia A man is pulling a cart on a beach. advertise in The McDowell station completely covering Forkford AND Wake UNDERTAKER Special Attention to Orders in the Coal Fields 459 RALEIGH STREET Bluefield, - West Virginia ALL TURNER'S WINE WHISKIES, WINES, Y, BEER, ALES TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc., Etc. the Bridge, West End of Northfork, W. W. AGENTS WANTED orkman Fraternal Insurance Co, pays Si benefits. For further partiuniars see or w general Agent for West Virginia and Ky. 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 Workman Fraternal Insurance Co. pays Sick, Accident and Death Benefits. For further partiemlars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN, General Agent for West Virginia and Ky. Office, Room 2 and 4, K. of P. Building CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA ALL WAITING ON JOHNSON WASHINGTON, May 13—The Japanese ambassador will take no further steps in the protest against the California antialien land law until Gov. Johnson acts upon the bill before him. Should he sign it, it was learned today, Japan will wait to learn what the Federal administration does. It was indicated today that Japan inclines to the veiw that it is incumbent upon the United States to test the constitutionality of the law. Officials believe Gov. Johnson will answer Secretary Bryan's last communication within a week. The McDowell Times, it definitely covering two states WARREN TAKERS on to Orders From al Fields HIGH STREET West Virginia WARNER'S PLACE TES, WINES, BRAN- LES TOBACCO, Etc., Etc. West End of Clark. k, W. Va S WANTED! Insurance Co. pays Sick, Accident partiellars see or write D. E. V. at Virginia and Ky. Office, Room A DOLLAR IS WORTH If you were standing in mid-ocean and had a barrel of dollars they would give you no good, but if you had them plas in a good bank they would be produce for you in 3 per cent into eat money, since being safe from burglar and from the temptation of spending them. Inv your money in this bank. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KEYSTONE in our employ, is just as anxious to please you as we are. No trouble to show goods for we are here for that purpose You will find many things to please you. The prices are right; goods are excellent KEYSTONE SUPPLY CO., Keystone, W. Va. THE McDOWELL TIMES will give 2000 votes for every new subscrip tion 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 14, 1913 1843005 42 1842684 82 1843679 1838985 43 1843760 83 1843605 1845466 44 1843744 84 1847470 1843800 45 1844680 85 1843095 1847775 46 1849055 86 1847180 1853305 47 1849040 87 1847180 1833740 48 1847370 88 1841460 1846233 49 1846445 89 1843875 1847320 50 1847630 90 1847060 1845435 51 1848745 91 1841255 1847440 52 1847620 92 1841060 1843690 53 1843465 93 1843465 1847650 54 1847500 94 1841810 1846520 55 1844710 95 1844605 1845235 56 1843905 96 1843430 1844650 57 1844730 97 1850000 1844545 58 1846325 98 1843750 1847630 59 1846500 99 1847555 1847790 60 1848135 100 1844350 1846865 61 1841740 101 1844405 1845230 62 1847736 102 1847405 1846340 63 1850005 103 1847085 1847225 64 1841005 104 1843490 1848370 65 1841820 105 1840055 1846735 66 1844660 106 1800110 1843620 67 1848705 107 1848110 1844755 68 1847670 108 1847005 1843400 69 1850215 109 1847000 1847375 70 1846270 110 1847000 1844630 71 1843265 111 1847000 1843705 72 1846270 112 1847005 1847350 73 1847485 113 1840000 1846360 74 1848270 114 1847000 1844645 75 1847350 115 1845755 1846020 76 1847660 116 1840700 1849005 77 1847320 117 1849460 18490105 78 1847236 118 1848000 1843250 79 1846340 119 1847883 1844765 80 1840836 120 178175 SPECIAL Saturday 1500 Votes with Ever 11 184100 81 1841750 121 1842340 12 1842684 82 1843679 122 1848740 13 1847360 83 1848465 123 1842340 14 1843474 84 1847470 124 1844345 15 1844680 85 1843095 125 1844900 16 1849055 86 1847180 126 1847583 17 1848010 87 1849500 127 1845750 18 1847370 88 1841460 128 1843475 19 1846445 89 1843875 129 1844480 20 1847630 90 1847060 130 1848375 21 1848745 91 1841235 131 1848700 22 1847620 92 1841060 132 1844450 23 1843465 93 1843465 133 1847505 24 1847500 94 1841830 134 1841760 25 1844710 95 1844805 135 1841320 26 1843905 96 1843430 136 1842230 27 1844730 97 1850000 137 1848740 28 184625 98 1843750 138 1847890 29 1846500 99 1844755 139 1848755 30 1848195 100 1844550 140 1848300 31 1841740 101 1844405 141 1840095 32 1847736 102 1847405 142 1848930 33 1850005 103 1847085 143 1843835 34 1841005 104 1843400 144 1847210 35 1841820 105 1849055 145 1847365 36 1844640 106 1850010 146 1846270 37 1848705 107 1848410 147 1849140 38 1847670 108 1847000 148 1843430 39 1850215 109 1847000 149 1846229 40 1840270 110 1847600 150 1840375 41 1843265 111 1848700 151 1844600 42 1849670 112 1847055 152 1845910 43 1847485 113 1840050 153 1843490 44 1848370 114 1848700 154 1843400 45 1847450 115 1845755 155 1842300 46 1847660 116 1840700 156 1841580 47 1847200 117 1849460 157 1848900 48 1847236 118 1848000 158 1846700 49 1846340 119 1847809 159 1850030 50 1844836 120 1784750 160 1845480 Saturday May 10 Votes with Every 25c Purch 84 1844750 121 1842340 161 1844750 82 1843679 122 1848740 162 1843762 83 1848465 123 1842340 163 184470 84 1847470 124 1844345 164 1843475 85 1843095 125 1844900 165 1843600 86 1847180 126 1847858 167 1847735 87 1849500 127 1845750 167 1844730 88 1841460 128 1844375 168 1848675 89 1843875 129 1844480 169 1846730 90 1847060 130 1848375 170 1845640 91 1841235 131 1848700 171 1845640 92 1841060 132 1844450 172 1843400 93 1843465 133 1847505 173 184383' 94 184130 134 1841760 174 1842400 95 184405 135 1841320 175 1842375 96 1844540 136 1842230 176 1847005 97 1800000 137 1848740 98 1843750 138 1847890 99 1844755 139 1844755 100 1844355 140 1843800 101 1844005 141 1844005 102 1847405 142 1848390 103 1847085 143 1843955 104 1843460 144 1847210 105 1849055 145 1847365 106 1850010 146 1846270 107 1848410 147 1849040 108 1847005 148 184629 110 1847900 149 1843450 110 1847630 150 1840375 111 1848700 151 1844600 112 1847055 152 1845910 113 1840500 153 1845490 114 1848700 154 1843460 115 1845755 155 1842390 116 1844070 156 1841580 117 1849460 157 1848900 118 1848000 158 1846700 119 1847829 159 1850030 120 1784750 160 1843480 AL SALE May May 24 th Every 25c Purchase AND SPECIAL SALE CURTAINS AND CUR In Dry Good CURTAIN GOODS In Dry Goods Store ned black Berr Goods Store black Berries Ganned black Berries 25c in Grocery Store Keystone Supply Co. Summer School At West Virginia Colored Institute Commencing JUNE 16,1913 TWO MAIN COURSES: Teachers' Review and Professional. Expenses low For further information, write PROF. BYRD PRILLERMAN Institute, West Virginia. OR PROF. R. P. SIMS, Bluefield Colored Institute. Read the Advertisements in The Times 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, to 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 and Court at its regular license term to be held commencing on Monday, June 2, 1913, to-wit: No. Name. Residence. Place for which application is made. RETAIL. 1. Shirley Ruffner Iaeger, W. Va. IAEGER. 2. L. Vance Iaeger, W. Va. Lot 68, Main St. RODERFIELD. 3. George Wolfe Davy, W. Va. Roderfield Bar Bldg. Main St. DAVY. 4. Harry Totz Northfork, W. Va. House No. 77, Superior Poca C Co. P. P. Flanagan Building. WELCH. 5. M. W. & R. L. Hutson Welch, W. Va. Hutson Bldg., Wyoming St. 6. Benj Harvitz & Do Morse Bldg., McDowell St. 7. Sam. G. Walker Do Stag Bar & Hotel, Wyoming St. OLMSTED. 8. Theodore Swick Olmsted, W. Va. South bank Elkhorn Creek. KIMBALL. 9. W. H. Hawkins & G. Waltington Kimball, W. Va. Cobbs Bldg., Lot No. 10. 10. I. Tobin Do Kaufman Bldg., Lot 6, Main St. 11. Chas. Wagner Do Wagner's Exchange, Lot No. 2. LANDGRAFF. 12. Henry Brady Looney Landgraff, W. Va. Boarding House, Main St. KEYSTONE. 13. Wm. Henry Keystone, W. Va. Lot 4, Blk. 2, Main St. 14. Mike Marinack Do Lot 10, Blk. 1, Main St. 15. J. D. Harper Do Bldg. occupied by Burke. 16. J. Lawrence Finney Do Lot 1, Blk. 2, Main St. 17. Sherman Finney Do Lot 14, Blk. 2, Main St. 18. W. Bank Do Building now used, Bridge St. 19. N. B. Kash Do Brick Hotel Bldg. 20. Joshua Lockwood Screener Bldg., Main St. 21. Israel Toot Do Lot 28, Blk. 3, Main St. Burke. 22. John Trigg Do Lot 2, Blk. 1, Main St. 23. R. L. Lord Do Lot 2, Blk. 1, Main St. 24. C. P. North Do Building now used, Burke. 25. G. N. Marshall Do Lot 41, Main St. NORTHFORK. 26. Wolfe Kaufman Northfork, W. Va. Lot 2, Hotel Northfork 27. L. Kaufman Do Lot 1, Main St. CLARK. 28. M. Catzen Do Lot 14, Central Ave. & Main St. 29. M. Turner Do Lot 12, Blk. D, Main St. BUEKS GARDEN. 30. Preston C. Peters Crumpler, W. Va. Lot 1, Blk. 1, Main St. 31. A. M. Shelton Do Building now used, Main St. WILOOE. 32. B. N. Gay Welch, W. Va. Toney & Townes Bldg. 33. Louis Schnchat Wilcoe Saloon, Lot 12, Main St. ANAWALT. 34. W. C. Morris & G. W. Woody Anawalt, W. Va. Lot 4, Main St. 35. A. C. Davis Anawalt, W. Va. Johnson & Reedy Bldg. ENGLISH. 36. H. L. Lowe English, W. Va. Johnson & Huddleston Bldg. WATSON. 37. John W. Cooksey Yukon, W. Va. Lot 4, Blk. 4, Main St. BERWIND. 38. C. L. Donevant Berwind, W. Va. Dry Cork Bar Building. CUNNINGHAM. 39. W. B. Turner Canebrake, W. Va. Lot 8, Thomas Bldg. 40. STORAGE HOUSES. Keystone, W. Va. Keystone Bldg. occupied by it. 41. W. Va. Brewing Co. Do Do Do Given under my hand this 5th day of May, 1913. 42. Hoste-Columbus Associated Brewries Company Columbus, O. Keystone Bldg. occupied by it. Given under my hand this 5th day of May, 1913. R. B. BERNHEIM, Clerk of the County Court of McDowell County, West Virginia. J. P. MARTIN'S HOTEL for Colored People First Class Accommodation POCAHONTAS, VIRGINIA GRAY & WILLIAMSON Proprietors First Class Restaurant and Lodging Accommodation. Hot and Cold Baths. Dancing Hall for general amusement. Charges Reasonable. Church St. opposite Pat White's place. POGAHONTAS, VA. 5-8. Subscribe to The Times Contains all the News, both social and Rev. R. P. Johnson preached two very abis sermon at the Presbyterian Church Sunday. Prof. R. P. Simms accompanied by Mincy Brady, Clifford, Mrs. Holly and several of the students of the Bluefield Colored Institute passed through Keystone en route to Kimball Monday. Boston F. M. Scott, formerly of the mechanical staff of THE McDowell TIMES, is now editor and manager of the new HUNTINGTON BLAZE. H. Rufus White, Field Agent' for the Central Y. M. C. A. of Huntington, W. Va., is doing some very effective work in this section. Dr. J. M. Whittie, of Williamson was in Kimball Monday. Mrs. W. W. Saunders of Welch is still very sick. Mrs. Mary McSwain-Upperman is visiting in Keystone this week. She is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. G. N. Marshall. Attorney A. G. Free of Welch was in the city Monday evening attending to business. Mrs. J. E. Parson who underwent an operation at the Harrison Hospital last week, is convalescent and the physicians say that she will be out in a few days. Meursa, Hale and Stewart are having the foundation excavated for the fine brick building which they are going to erect on R. R. avenue in front of the wagon factory. WANTED—An housekeeper who will act as nurse to my three children. This is a good position for the right party Apply to W. H. JOHNSON, Tageton, W. Va. Rev. Brown of Gary was in Keystone Wednesday in conference with Editor Ilhittico. Mrs. M. Z. Young of Eckman visited some Keystone friends Wednesday. Justice of the Peace Samuel Orider and Attorney T. E. Higgins of Kimball were conferring with the "boys" in this hustling little city Wednesday morning. Dr. Steele of Bluefield was visiting patient in the city Wednesday. Editor M. T. Whittico left this morning for Huntington and Cincinnati on a business trip. Mrs. Helen James and Mrs. J. M. Lamkin left Wednesday on 2 for Washington, D. C., where they will undergo surgical operations. Mrs. Lamkin was accompanied by her little son Matthew and her mother, Mrs. Bridgeford. Dr. A. M. Perry and S. W. Clowden of Anawalt were in Keystone Tuesday night and Wednesday attending to business. Sergeant W. M. White has returned to Keystone much improved from the effect of his accident of last Friday. He is able to sit up. Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson has been confined to his bed since Monday suffering with a bad throat. Hon. E, H. Harper returned from his farm in Tazewell Wednesday for a conference with the Business Manager of the McDowell Times. Mesdames Rr C. Harrison, Lucy F. Brown and Miss Georgia A. Whittico, of Kimball, were in Keystone shopping this week. Little Bernard Whittico who has been sick for about two months with cerebro spinal meningitis, while at times apparently better, is still confined to his bed. Atty. Thaddeus Harris, who was formerly a partner with J. K. Smith has moved his office in the Whittico building opposite the Times office. Attorney E. H. Harper has been superintending the planting of a big crop on his farm at Tazewell, Va. He made a hasty though business trip to the city this week. Ouite a nice crowd of gentlemen from Berwind were in the city this week. Their mission was to be initiated into the mysteries of the order of Masons and righted were they initiated. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bond, of Kumball, have sold their home in Norwood and have purchased a beautiful home in South Bluefield. Dr. Youngue, of Welch, was called to this city Wednesday on business. Rev. Willis Brown, of Gary, called at this office on business this week. A. L. Calhoun is building an addition to his place of business at Bluestone. Miss Nannle Cobb has just returned frm Bluefield where she has been spending several days with her brothers and sister. She says she spent the time very pleasantly. The Keystone Wagon Mig. Co. has won for itself distinction that will place them in the forefront as expert wagon makers. The wagon they recently made for the Keystone Coal and Coke Co. is admitted to be one of the best wagons ever put on the road. Mr. Harve Dillon, a prominent resident of this city and an expert wagoner, after watching how easily the wagon ran was heard to say: "A assistance had to be given the mole by holding tightly his tail to keep the wagon from running over him going up hill." So you see that must be some more wagon. Notice! Notice! The law firm of Smith & Harris has this day been desolved and the "National Jail Robber" will still be found at his same old stand ready and willing to accommodate the public as before. Respectfully submitted for the benefit of the public. JAS KNOX SMITH, "National Jail Robber." Keystone, W. Va. 5-10-21 This handsome structure is now owned absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian 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. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. $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 L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. Berwind Officers Make Wayward Class Live Hard. In their regular course of things the Berwind officers, aiming to protect the good people and to make offenders of the law know their places put themselves on record as men "in earnest's a few days ago by arresting and tining the following named ladies and gentlemen of "cause": Billie Moore, fellony; Francis Moss, Annie Yose, John Brown, Ella Banks, Nora McLaine, misdemeanors. The above victims were taken to Welch jail by Mr. Geo, Benjamin Ossell. Messrs. Wm. Utterback and Henry Carter were the guests of Mrs. Madeline Greene and Mrs. Joe Wayne at Charleston, W. Va. on the 9th past. These two young men say they can't bind words sufficient to express the grievances of the Ball they attended also the kind hospitalities shown them by an host of friends while in the city of Charleston. Attorney A. G. Froe, member of the Board of Education for Brown's Creek District, keeps very busy these days. He is to be congratulated on his manly and independent stand with reference to the rights of the members of the board to appoint teachers. Notice to Take Depositions. To Daniel Turner: Take notice that on the 6th day of June 1913, at the law office of T. L. Higgins, in the city of Kimball, 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; Alice Turner. Thos. L. Higgins, p. q. Notice to Take Depositions To Aaron Pannell:- Take notice that on the 31st day of May, 1913, at the Law office of C. C. Froe, 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 Circuit 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 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. S. B. Moon, P. Q. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday, 1933. Jamie Turner Plaintiff. vs. In Chancery Alice Turner Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce A VINOLO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the Circuit Court of McDowell County has made diligent search for the Defendant in order that she might have the process in this case served upon him, but she has been unable to prove her claim. And it's therefore ordered that the said Defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, with the assistance of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this complaint be filed with the Circuit Court of 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 decease is rendered. B. HAMPTON, GRAY, Deputy for W. Burbridge, Paying Clerk. A copy. Taste. $0-95 Thos Higgins F. q. H Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well known, 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 head at Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGIN1A "Headquarters for the boys" 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 ORDER OF PUBLICATION **VISIGIMA!** At Raleigh held in the Clock Room of Dowell County, on the first Mon day of May. And it appearing from on availand now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender- signed it the cause, ordered that the said Virgini- gia be the cause, ordered that the said defender do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circum- trial Court of Metropolitan County within one week of publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest. And it appearing from on availand that a copy of this order be published a week for four weeks in some newspaper published in Mc- kewich county, and that a copy of the same be McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Fount. B. HAMPON, GRAY., Deputy for W. Bartholomew Payne, Clerk. S. B. Moon, Post. Notice to Take Depositions. Anna Harvey Paintin vs. Robert Harvey Defended IN CHANCERY To Robert Harris: Youwill take no notice, that on 1st day of Sept. 1913, the Plaintiff below named will take depositions of herself if sandy other witnesses, to be used as evidence in the trial of the above case, in behalf of Plaintiff at the office of J. K. Smith, Keystone, in the County of Bentonville, in the State of West Virginia, between the hour of eight o'clock a.m. and six o'clock p.m., of said day, And if, from any cause, of said depositions shall not be commenced, or having commenced, shall not be completed in the day after said, the taking of the case will be admitted from day to day, or from time to time at the same place, and between the same hours, until they are completed. Anna Harris By counsel J. K. Harris Lilian Allen Plaintiff Vice James Delcoat To James Allen In Chancery Anna Harris Take possession on the 24th day of May 1913, at the office of J. K. Smith in the town of McDowell Co., West Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A.M., and 6 o'clock P.M. on that day. I shall proceed to take possession of the land and others, to be read in evidence myself in a certain suit in an auction being held in the Circuit Court of McDowell County and state of West Virginia, in which I am pleased to have the plantant, and if from any case the land and depositions be not corrected, or if commenced, if they be not completed on the day the taking of said depositions, I will be pleased from day to day, at the same time and between the same hours until they 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 piling deep well pumps, in fine quality repair. One 60 horse power tubular boiler in good condition and various other AFAR RIOT IN ANAWALT White Men Assault aa ftalian ard fnjure His Wife TROUBLE STARTS IN. SALOON Police Chief Alleged to Have Led ‘Mob—Warrant Issued For Members of Gang. Anawalt, W. Va., May 12.- An Ital- ian whose: name it is impomible to learn, ‘was assaulted by a white man ina sa- loon at thie place last Saturday night ‘The proprietor stopped the fight and the Italian started for hie home, When reactiod the X.& Wo section honse ic found he was being followed by between ‘yond 15 white men. He ran to the home of another Italian name Pete So". ty whe locked! the door and ordered the tol of cowardly ent threats away. menbér of the mob fired a revolver inte the house and another threw a brick theongls the window striking the wife of sands on the breast and injaring her s eriously that her six month oll baby could not get nourishment. It is allex~t that the Chief of Police Powell Short w:« the leader of the mob and thet they broke ‘open the door and badly damaged the fornitare in the room. ‘The Italian was arrested and lodged in jail. A committee of citizens composed of De. A.M. Derry, Cal Morris, G. M. Woody and Bob Johnson, all Colores, went to the city hall and examined the italian and found that he was badly beaten up. Mr. Beal, the Superintend. cnt of the coal operation at wnich the italian worker called upon the officin's and asked the rehase of the prisoner, stating that be was one ot the bést work: cr and most peaceable men employed « n his job, that he and the company would pot Up any amount of mone; ax security forthe man. He was released.” Pete sandy went tothe Chief of Police and cimanded pay for the destruction of his foraitare and damage done his house sn its alleged the Chief drew a revolve sud stated that: “I will pay you with this.’ It is stated that Sandy bas file wit against the Chief for $130.00. ‘Two days after the occurrence the may © A. G. Davie, who had been away, wrned and iasned warrants for all sh participated in the lawlessness and state that the members of the mob will I rowecnted to the limit of the law. All partion to the affair are white. The ‘ading Negroes of the piace sought t peserve order and learn the trath, The ‘air way prove more serious than the welest white brutes expected, because Uwe best people age vers mnch wrought =. inE UNITED STATES CALFORN 3 ND PAN the wide publicity given to the prop - sal of the commonwealth of California t bar the Japanese from ownenhip «f real estate in that state, the inc*ectnal pro- tests of the excentive Lewde of the United States and Japan, brings befor us the complex form of government. We have bem told that the United States is sup- reme—set as to just how far itfis enpreme ise matter that is not altogether clear to most of as. How i it that the state of Colfornia may pass a law denying to Ja- penese the right to own land within the state when the nationa! government‘may have (though we have no evidene> tha congress has) entirely different wishes about the matter? The field of government ix divided he- tween the United States fand the state, ‘The United States has the powers given oder the constitution whieh we have read and re-read ag it it appears in the back ef school histories. The powers and ca- yabilities given the United States under that wonderfal derament are the only Powers it pomewes. It bas no others git hee no natural, inberent right. Congress vay Vexialate only concerning the natters of which the constitution gives the nation- sl guvernment control. The federal courts have jarisliction only of questions volving the United States constitation, & laws oF treaties. The constitution ves to the United States the entire trea ty-touking powor and bare the individaal “tates from the realm of international re- Jations, \s to all matters wiieh the federal go- ‘ernment does not excinsively control onder the comstitution, the state has con.- (ote and sovereign powers. The state onwcamed of all the powers of govern- ut not denied to it by the federal con- ‘tom, Thus we have twogovernments s supreme within ite sphere. When (xo authorities come into conslict the <i authority mast yeild for the federal wer twat yeild, ineofar a» it reaches. Sot la matters of whieh the federal gov- roment is given mo control under the wottution, the state’s power ie com- plete, Generally the state bas complete power to regulate its internal affairs. Avd it is that we find the state prescribing -o» may own real property within ite corders, Every state by ite laws pre- ‘One .restraint thet 1 placed gupon the state is by the provision of the constitetion that the treaties of the federal govern- ‘ment stand upon the same plane as the laws of congrem—they [are the supreie law of the land and if any provision in: a state couetitution of law is inconsistent with a feleral government the measure of tht state must give way. The state in “onhing: its hv must hawehave regardfior [tie tecaties whiel the United States tian Furgutiates wills fonegt eontnteies Caste fornia saw the eonees Heine tive wmensiaip so laut os Hie a tay Pen ototh ob wt 4 contravenes. Calutyruta’s avowrdl purpose was to dis crinmimate against the Japanese who bad began to settle im that state in large num- bers, aosjuiniaig theownership of farnsland lands, With the Californians it ia a vi- ts! (eestion, a question of the kind of a ‘mani wus is toy be Your neighbor, and the kind of eluldsen who are to go to echool with your childeen. California did not wish ¥» bar ail allows from owning land, Jor that would drive out foreign eapital- ist whe) are assisting im the material «le- velojement of the state's vast matural re- sources. ‘The discrimination in the bill origually propawed was found in the phrave * aitens ineigibie t citizenship’ which anwinet such steung proteste frou Fecisient Vein aud the state depart- ica as Hota videmsive Wow triemdly, na- tion. ‘Tuts stistiaetion is the one whet the Uuitot States haw itkelt enacted inuy Hts Jaws goverainig who may become eiti- zm Vie right Ww become a United Sater citizen by naturalization i linnitesd to “aliens, being free white persone and tw aliens of African nativity and to per- sons of African dewent.”” Thus, geaecally speaking, only imem- bers of the European races may become Citizens of the United States. tte courts do not \eiw the Jap ae a white man.§The son of a German father and a Japanese mother was recently denied the right of citizensiiip. Chinese, Filipiaos and mem bers of other of the yellow or brown ra- ees have repeatedly been denied citizen- ship under the present law. When the state says that “aliens inel- gible for citizenship” mey mot own land it takes alvamage of the distinetion in the fedem™l law and it means that mem- ers of all but the white and black races are barrel. Other states than California already have such mesures. The alien land law of Washington provides that “any aliea, except sack as by the laws of the Cited States are incapable of becom- ing eitizenm of the United States may ac- quire and hold laud’ ete, ‘The state of Arizona in 1912 enacted that “no person uot cigible Uy become « citizen of the United states shall acquire titketoanyland oF real property’” ete. Other states re- strict ail aliens, generally. ‘The federal constitution contains a provision which prevents a state from barring the citizens of other states within the United States for that docusnent reyuires that there be tuo discrimination againet citizens of other states within the Unitel States. The Webty Act which California substi tuted for the measure earlier proposed drops the plurase ““inelgible to citizenship Jet preserves the sane distinetion and ar- Fives at the same distinction and ar- Fives at the saue end im very much the same way, stil relying upon the diserim- inations made by the faleral law of iti- venship. Under it ali aliens eligible to citizenship may acquire and hold land ia the sauve manuer ae citizens of the United States. AU other aliens may acquire and held Jand ‘in the manner and to the ex- but and tor the purpowe prescribed by avy treaty now existing betweengthe gov- etument vt the Lutted States and the uation ur country of which waid alien ie a citizen OF subject. Fortunately tor California's purpose of varring Orivntels (rom ownersbip of land the existing treaty with Japan doee net extend to Japanese the righe toown agri- riculturl lauds. Cader the terms of the treaty Japanese subjects are permitted t, own “house and lands for residential purpones.”” Lut the treaty doce not ex- to them the ght of acquiring farming Jonds vituin te United states and wo the stave oi Calitornia t not required by law tw give tw them any greater po weier ‘This is bow California may pase» iaw that ilects the relations of the entire country with» ‘cecign nation, wichout We consent of the whole, Oe a ea ee a WILLIAMSON NOTES Vresiding Eider Downs of the A. M.E. Charebes of the West Virginia Confer- ences, ben! bis quarterly meeting here <e- tarday aud sunday with much success to all, A large number of our Colored people take an excursion ty Fond Creek, Ky., every Sanday evening. (Quite an cating for us. George F. King Las moved his family & Portemonth, v. The ladies of the A. M. E. Church have organize) « choir with Pr Dawson a instructor. The base bail game Sunday betweed Inez, Ky., and Williamson resulted in score of 13 to % in favor of Willian on. George W. Foy, District Deputy for the Kuigite of I'ythias soaies Court bere iast trvlay night teen members. Rema Foy, President ntl Mary ¥. Stitt, Secretary. = The St. James Couneil of the American Workman have ottained their charter aod Will set up May 20, Mr. Bondy of Voud Creek, Ky. was here last week wo meet his daughter who bas returned from attending school st ‘Northfork. W. H. Harris, the genial insurance agent of Blucteld, was in thie city Mon- day. vice by Stakford and Warren at Northtork, C. H. Rice Agent. Sinkford and Warren under- takers and embalmers in she civ of Bluefield are to be congratu. lated on the wise selection of Mr. ©. HL. Rice of Northforic as the ir +e nt for the territory of Norns fork and adj ining towns. Any time any one should unfortunate ly need the services of thence gentiemen all you have te do is to notify C. H. Rice whois always “Johnny on the spot.” He can be found by calling over any ‘phune in No'>-« and ask for C. H. Rice, A for Sinkford & Warren, undertakers. They guarantee ailservices rendercd to give satisfaction. 10 tf WAL SIMPSON | First Class Tone | | sorialgArtist. Hot | } and§jCold Baths. | Sanitary Applica- tive Face Lotions; ——$$$_—__ . KEYSTONE, W. VA. Feb. 1, 1911. ) We want the name of every gen clad ambitious to and we want to hear YER iat be Knew BUSINESS LAW. peieeetemenrste enter Sy Sees MN Be estes a Fos ; eS AT bee hy ener e Tug River Fs The § Leading First Class, Up to date Eat ing House at Wilcoe. GOOD MEALS AND SERVICE Meals prepared here first class. Lodging . accomodation the fi- nest in the county J.P. COLES, Prop. _ P. 0 Box 90. WILCOE, W. YA. MRS. L. B- HUNT Proprietress & LODGING ACCOMMODATION Near Colored Methodist Church Only two minutes walk from statior.. NORTHFORK, W. VA. MRS. J. E. PARSON COLLEGE GRADUATE Hairdresing, Shampoo- ing, Electric Scalp Treat- ment, Facial Massage, Manicuring, Chiropody. Phone 34 Box 175 Keystone - - West Virginia SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA ; THE Harrison priv a:6 icsiial Cases Surgical and Medgcal Treated at Reasonable “Rates. ; EFFICIENT STA re Fr * Phone Excelsior Drag Company ) Kimball, West Va. F. E. BRYAN i : The only Registered Pharmacist in Anawalt 3 $ Dros Medicines, Toilet Articlcs. Sodas, Tobacco and Cigars 3 Anawaii, W. Va. i soceoreccore sce cerecese-cscssesaaserrorecoceoses 5) Miners «<= _ and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek 923 Mrs. MPU E. iiGKS } HICK’S HOTEL--WEST END | First ClassMeals & Lodging Accommodation, Rooms Commodious and well Ventilated. Plain Sewing Dene Northfork, W. Va.. Clarktown Addition i Ww 3, Caden, Proprietor First Class Restaurant. Wish polite, accom Meals Served to Order and With Care. Near Wagoner’s Saloon Kimball, -- W. Virginia White Oak _Sh06 Shop ELEGTRIGAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAT . i aa eee used--polite treatment. Near ee eae aie nner sS= cue S- MRS BELLE SMITK ———$ ———_______ The woman who cools good meala and feeds you well. LODGING ACCOMODATION the very best obtainable. Bluestone Jct., W. Va. —— HARRIS Moasic farnished for Socials and Dances. 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Stuart, Agent Keystore, W. Va. Saved! “refused to be operated on, the morning I heard about Cardui,” writes Mrs, Elmer Sickler, of Terre Haute, Ind. “I tried Car- dui, and it helped me &reatly. Now, Idomy own washing and ironing.” Tt CARD Ul Take The Woman’s Tonic Cardui is a mild, tonic remedy, purely vegetable, and acts in a natural man- meron the delicate, woman- ly constitution, building up strength, and toning up the nerves. In the past 50 years, Cardui has helped more than amillion women. You are urged to try it, because we are sure that it will do you good. At alll drag stores. Pe, C2 Vf. “Wad: “Ai vite Swit LAWYER si oN iGNAL JAIL ROBBER 3 Practicing in all Critaina! Courts in the Univeu States “When my ' cured” KEYSTONE, w.va * sie The Henry County Saloon . SHERMAN FINNEY, PROP. Extes Fine Importes sud Donestic Whisk s, Win Drange Gins, Beer. Tobacco aod Cigar Sole Owners of thi = Famous Biack Boy Li quors: Good Old Cort acd Appie Brandy Hetil BPisve For Colored People ener Henry und 1h Streew Roanoke, Virginia Le deny body sup os HOTEL PIERCE very Reasonable. /+- fion the very ber Jan. 1,1911 ene Se ere OOOO 3 WH. COBL'ss Drug Stere, 447 Street BLUEFIELD, W. va, Corapicte Line of Drngs. Medicines, Driggists’ Sr Iriewy ats Toil er Are ticles. | When in Blortiel enil to se nx. Only five minted walk from the railroad «tation. ‘Soda at the jount. 1