McDowell Times

VOLUME 10 PICTURES Showing Mining Methods Attract a Large Crowds at Vivian --- The first slide shown was "Safety First", the slogan of the United States Steel Corporation: a photograph of Thos Lynch, President of the subsidiary coal companies of the United States Steel corporation; a report of the fatal accidents of the H. C. Frick Coke Company for the years 1910, 1911 and 1912 as well as a comparison of the fatal accidents between Scotland, South Wales and all of Great Britain and the H. C. Frick Coke Company which showed as follows: Deaths per million tons of coal produced for the year 1912: Scotland 3.50; South Wales 6.52; all of Great Britain 4.52; H. C. Frick Coke Company 1.88. Tons of coal produced per fatal accident: Scotland 265,000; South Wales 133,000; all of Great Britain 248,000; H C Frick Coke Company 531,324. Deaths by falls per million tons mined: Scotland 1.86; South Wales 2.79; all of Great Britain 2.03 H C Frick Coke Company 7.0 The H C Frick Coke Company produc twice as much coal per fatal accident as the Illinois Gold of Pennsylvania. The Mr Dowell Times. Ohio and Illinois; three times as much as the whole of the state of West Virginia. The pictures were arranged in series, showing both the safe and unsafe way to perform various occupations in coal mining and the results from unsafe methods. The series shown were as follows: A Shows a man a proper test of the roof before starting to work in the mining and setting his posts, making his safe It then shows a man who fails to make the proper test and set his posts and is later killed by a fall. B Shows a man who discovered his working place to be dangerous and put up a danger board before he came out to report it to his boss; while he was gone, a man comes up but seeing the danger board, does not go into the place. This AN EXPLANATION IS DEMANDED Senator to Question Burleson as to Segregation Order. Washington, August 5 — Opposed to segregation of the races in the Post-Office department, Senator Olapp of Minnesota was prepared to stay to insist that Postmaster General Burleson explain the grounds upon which a department order providing for such a separation of the white and negro employee was in contemplation. The senator contends that the two races worked together for a half century, and he does not believe there is need for their separation now. The proposed plan, Senator Clapp says he has been given to understand, would increase the expenses of the department by approximately $150,000 a year. With the incoming of the Democratic administration, the postal employee's organization presented petitions bearing several thousand signatures, asking Postmaster General Burleson for relief. It is understood to be largely because of these that the reported order of segregation is to be issued. GROWING REGARD FOR LAW AND ORDER Booker T. Washington Compares Lynchings This Year to That of 1912. (Letter to Washington Post.) At the end of the first three months of the present year I directed attention to the fact that 14 lynchings had taken place. Six months have now passed and ten additional lynchings have occurred. For the same period a year ago there were 36 lynchings making a reduction of 12, as compared with last year. The smaller number indicates a growing regard for law and order. In connection with two of these lynchings the conduct of the mob, according to the newspaper reports, was execlessingly barbarianous and inhuman. In one case it is stated that the mob went so far as to cut off the ears, fingers, toes and lips of the individual, in order to keep them for souvenirs. In still another case it is stated that the mob dragged the victim along the streets' beat the body with a crowbar, then boiled the body in oil, then set fire to it, then strung the body up to an electric light pole in the center of the town in the glare of the electric lights and shot more than 1,000 bullets into the body. It is further stated that 5,000 persons, including many young women, witnessed these acts. So far, no person has been arrested. The crimes for which individuals were lynched since I last directed attention to this matter were as follows: April 5, a negro, at Mondak, Mont., for shooting officers attempting to arrest him. May 5, a negro, at Appling, Ga., for firing pistol and creating disturbance. May 12, a negro, at Hogansville, Ga., for killing a white man. Date unknown, a negro, at Issaqueans, Miss., attempted murder. Date unknownr, a negro, at Springfield, Miss., murderous assault. Date unknown, a negro, at Hickory, Miss., murderous assault. June 4, a negro, at Beaumont, Tex., accused with two others of attacking a party of white men. June 13, a negro, at Anadarko, Okla., for murder. Out of the 36 lynchings in only one case was the crime of rape charged against the individual that was lynched. EXCELLENT YOUNG MAN DIES Prof. John Murphy, of Welch, who was recently appointed by the Board of Education, as principal of the Keystone Graded School, died Friday August 1st. He had been ill only one week. Prof. Murphy was principal of the Hemphill School last year, and was well liked by all who knew him. KEYSTONE WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 8. 1913 THE ARROGANCE OF SUCCESS (By S. B. Moon.) It has been said with undoubted truth that "A little learning is a dangerous thing." It might also be said with equal truth that success is too heavy a burden for week minds to carry without danger to themselves and those who have the misfortune of having to deal with them. We do not believe in a predestined sphere of activity for any individual or class of individuals on the contrary we subscribe to the doctrine that all men are created according to laws that are unchangeable and impartial. All men ought to be equal before the law, but this is rarely true in practice. In the beginning, no doubt, every one of the human species had equal physical and mental endowments and every creature started on the course of life with an equal number of talents. The human race has multiplied and the earth has been replenished; there has been no stagnation, but always motion and variation. Babel and the confusion of tongues long ago, so long indeed, that it is now regarded by many as a myth, laid the foundation of nations; development and retrogression have all of the time been in close proximity, running in parallel courses; nations have risen, deteriorated, and declined, and races and individuals have done and are doing the same. The "sins of the fathers" are daily transmitted as an inheritance and the accompanying heirlooms are too frequently physical and mental weakness. As the rain slighteth not the unjust, neither does good fortune refuse to smile upon moral, physical and intellectual designate who crosses her path. Then comes trouble. The trouble almost invariably arises from weakness on the part of the recipient of "a blessing." In the hollow cranium of the successful weakling where brains do not and never did abide, visions of greatness and dreams of unlimited power hold a war dance, preparatory to an expedition intended and expected to result in the conquest of the world. The ranks of the "False Squerris" are generally full not only of soldiers of fortune, but too often men who had bitherto esteemed honor as the most desirable of all their possessions, fascinated by the promised glories of holding numerous minions in despicable subjection and enforced vassalage, link their fortunes with those of the "pretender." The progress of the conquering forces is for a time a succession of victories, and cringing sycophants make the welkin ring with shouts of praise that have been purchased either in the currency of fear or the coin of favor. For a time everything that is nauseating is faunted in the faces of those who are not of the ilk of the usurper of a power and prestige that writhe in the grasp of mean, narrow, covetous and prairie dog like natures. But, happily, the time always comes when the royal donkey is chased. Neither fine raiment nor a numerous retinue can ward off the detriment of those whose membership in "The Order of Coyotes" is proven by all they do and much they say. No line of human endeavor is safe from the invasion of racality. But racality like the Gipay tribe is always on the move. It cannot long tarry in one locality with impunity. There comes a time when the atmosphere is surcharged with the offensive odor of deceit and pollution feesting conduct. Then something drops. The unclean clan hear a great noise and feel a great shock. They hurriedly abdicate their mushroom throne and take refuge in the rubish pile whence they came. FRANK CALL, WHITE, CHARGED WITH HENIOUS CRIME Charleston, W. Va.,—Charged with a crime, worse than murder, Frank Call, living at the residence of Dennie Shamblin on Florida Street, was placed under arrest late yesterday evening by Constable Gordon Carney, on the charge of ravishing the five year old daughter of Shamblin. Call was taken before Justice Marion Gilchrist, who committed him to the county jail without bond. Call has been boarding at the residence of Mr. Shamblin for some time and on yesterday morning, according to the statement of the father of the little girl, she told her father of the awful occurrence. Call positively denies the charge and says that he will prove at his preliminary bearing that it is simply spite work. SENTENCE PASSED ON FIVE Webster Springs, W. Va., August 2. — Sentences were imposed by Judge O'Brien on five legislators. S. U. G. Rhodes was given six years; Kath Dufi, six years; H. F. Asbury, six years; Senator B. A. Smith, five years and six months; Dave Hill, five years. In addition all of them are disqualified from holding any office of trust for life. In Federal Department Becoming Extremely Bitter Because of Treatment Washington, D. C.—Ralph W. Tyler, former auditor of the Navy Department, has attacked the Wilson administration vigorously for its proposed policy of segregation of the white and colored races in the Departments at Washington. Alleging that John Skelton Williams, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, had already inaugurated such a policy in the Treasury Departent, and intimating that self.respecting Negroes in that Department feel the action deeply, Tyler said: "The attitude of the Wilson administration toward my race is very much like the attitude of a big boy who is always picking on the boy smaller than himself, but who is afraid to touch the boy of his own size. Mr. Williams and his superiors would not have dared to segregate the Italians, Jews, or even the Japanese, who may be in the Government service. This insult offered to any other race would have provoked sturdy opposition and dire results if executed in spite of protests against it. "During the last campaign, President Wilson and his political mangers were quite solicitous about the Negro vote. They had Bishop Walters located in New York trying to secure the Negro vote for Wilson, and they had the Rev. J. Milton Waldron, with headquarters in Washington dispensing a large sum in an attempt to capture the Negro vote. "It appears that if the Negro was important enough for Mr. Wilson and his committee to try to secure his vote, he ought to be important enough to get a fair deal at the hands of the men who sought his vote. And Mr. Wilson, writing to a Presbyterian minister, Dr. Grinke, shortly after his election, assured the Negro that he would have nothing to regret from his administration that he was to put as much 'Christianity' in his administration as possible. If this unjust, humiliating discrimination of faithful, intelligent Negro employees is 'Christianity', then Negroes will pray for the pagan brand. "There is absolutely no necessity for segregating the Negro employees in the Treasury Department except to offer them an insult, except to initee resentment, and except to appease the appeals of a few rabid anti-race individuals whose prejudices blind them to justice, and who lack sufficient confidence in their own mental powers to measure arms with their Congressional equals in the discussion of economic problems, but must lug in the Negro question as their only stock in trade. "It was discouraging, oppressive restrictions that gave France her Robespierre and her Danton, and drove the oppressed under the red banner to the Commune. It has been discouraging, oppressive restrictions that have made red-handed Nihilists of the most humble Jews in Russia. Because the Negro has always worn the yoke of the peaceful, burden-bearing ox, is no assurance to Mr. Williams or his superiors that the Negro will forever continue submissive to all insults, indignities and restrictions. "Why does this administration vent its spleen against Japan on my race? Why does it dodge Japan's blows and swing hard on my race? Simply on the score of the big bully who picks on the small boy, but will take insults from the boy of his own size. Some day these cowardly segregationists will awake to find the worm has turned." Mr. Tyler said he had discovered a "driven-at-bay" spirit among his people as a result of their political experiences in pursuit of a policy of submission, and that the question among them is: "How far must we be driven just for peace."—(From the New York Evening Post of Monday, July 27) SEMIMONTHLY PAY GRANTED Arrangements have been perfected for a semimonthly payday in the Pocahontas coal fields, to be inaugurated between August 15th and September 1st following a meeting of the Pocahontas Coal Operators' Association, which discussed plans to avert a union organization said to be planned. A nine-hour day and a check-weighman were also discussed. The former may be adopted Steel Corporation mines at Gary have paid off twice a month for 10 years. About 50 mines, employing 10,000 men, which now are paid monthly, will be affected. FIFTY YEARS OF FREEDOM FIFTY YEARS OF FREEDOM --- Nashville, Tenn.—More extensive in its scope and more comprehensive in its intent will be the big exhibit at Greenwood Park during the observance of the "Fifty Years of Freedom" next month. From all indications and from all assurances coming to headquarters through the hundreds of letters it can easily be stated that for the first time in the history of the race a real exhibition of what has been accomplished in a Religious, Fraternal, Educational and Business way during the past fifty years will be shown. As an example of the interest shown, Rev. B. F. Robinson of Coffeeville, Kansas, the inventor of one of the greatest clamps or devices that is used extensively on one of the biggest railroads in the United States, has agreed to put up a good exhibit. Mr. Robinson is an ordained minister of the Gospel, but has worked for one railroad for more than twenty-five years. Another big exhibit already assured is that of Tuskegee, Institute. Dr. Booker Washington has already agreed to have this institution make an exhibit along an industrial line. The National Baptist Publishing House through its Secretary Rev. B. H. Boyd, D. D., has agreed to put up its own building at the park to show the business side of religion and what it has done for the race. Specimen copies of all of the Sunday School periodicals, religious helps, books of fiction, prose, poetry, and sacred music together with the church supplies made from wood, including collection plates, putpits, chairs and musical instruments will be shown in the Publishing House exhibit. BARNHART NOMINATED For Federal Attorney in Southern District of West Virginia Washington, August 5...The fight for the position of United States Attorney in the Southern District of West Virginia was ended today when the nomination of Wm. G. Barnhart, of Charleston, was sent to the Senate by President Wilson. Early in the race which has been in progress for more than three months, Senator Chilton announced he would fight by and would leave the selection of the new District Attorney in the hands of Attorney General McReynolds. This was followed by the withdrawal of C. W. Ossenton, of Fayetteville, Chilton's original choice. At subsequent conference with the Attorney General it was understood that the Senator reserved the right to block the confirmation of any man he did not approve. There is no danger of this in the case of Barnhart, however, as he is known as a staunch Chilton supporter and a close friend of the Senator. His selection by the Attorney-General meets the entire approval of that official. THE FAMOUS TUSKEGEE BAND TOURS WEST VIRGINIA; MEETS WITH GREAT SUCCESS The famous Tuskegee Institute Band made a tour of West Virginia last week. They were everywhere greeted with splendid audiences and great enthusiasm. The first stop was at Huntington, West Virginia, on Wednesday evening, July 30th. On Thursday afternoon, July 31, they went to Malden, the home of Dr. Booker T. Washington's childhood. Here the citizens had erected a band-stand in the center of this quaint old village, and practically all the people in the immediate vicinity gathered at 5 o'clock p. m. to see and hear what they called "Booker T. Washington's Band." The Committee on Arrangements consisted of the best citizens of both races in the town. The chairman of the committee was Mr. W. H. Goodwin, the leading white merchant of the place. Mrs. Amanda Johnson, Dr. Washington's only sister, is a resident of Malden, and occupied a conspicuous place on this occasion. Mr. J. D. Stevenson, the manager of the band, was born and reared in this town. He received many hearty greetings on every hand. The citizens were loud in their praise of Dr. Washington and almost reverential for the compliment that was paid them by this band visiting the town of his childhood. Prof. Byrd Prillerman, President of the West Virginia Colored Institute, arranged the tour for the band through West Virginia. He met them at St. Albans, and accompanied them to Malden. He, in company with Mrs. Amanda Johnson, took the band to visit Dr. Washington's old home, which is now owned by his sister. It was really pathetic to see these boys assemble in what was once Booker T. Washington's bed room, and give expressions of appreciation and devotion to the man they so much delighted to honor. They sang songs, and many of them plucked little pieces of plaster from the walls as souvenirs. Some of them expressed a desire to start a movement among the students of the institution to preserve this home. as a memorial to the great educator. On Friday afternoon, August 1st, the band gave a concert at the W. Va. Colored Institute, eight miles below Charleston. The State Summer School had been in session here for seven weeks, and the concert given by the band was the final act in the closing exercises. While here, Mr. Stevenson, Manager, and Captain N. Clark Smith, the musical director, were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Prillerman. The students were served luncheon in the dining hall. It is quite significant that the great Tuskegee Institute and the West Virginia Colored Institute sustain such close relations to each other. Dr. Booker Washington delivered the address at the closing exercises of the Summer School at this institution in 1912. The band gave three concerts at the Plaza Theatre, the finest in Charleston, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Each concert was well attended, and marked appreciation shown for all the performances. Many members of the band were heard to remark that this was the best theatre in which they had performed during their extensive tour, notwithstanding they had been in St. Louis and Chicago. THE DEMOCRACY AND THE BLACK MAN (Wheeling Intelligence.) How deep and abiding is the love of the Democratic politician for the colored man and brother! Every once in a while we see earnest efforts made by Democratic candidates for office to create the impression that he as an individual and the Democratic party as a party are friendly to the black man. As a matter of fact, the backbone of the Democratic party in that section of the country which gives to Democracy the majority of its electoral vote and its representatives in Congress is inspired by no stronger sentiment and bound together by no stronger tie than hatred of the black man and enmity to the colored race. An illustration is now to be had in Washington. One Patterson, a negro from Oklahoma, made himself conspicuous in the support of Wilson. Mr. Wilson was elected President, and Democratic politicians thought it a wise thing to recognize Patterson's service to the appointment of the position of Register of the Treasury. This is a position that has been held by black men. The great Frederick Douglas, under a Republican President, was honored with this office, and filled it with credit. Now, what happened when Patterson's nomination was sent to the Senate? Immediately there came up from the Democratic Senators of the South a rear of protest that shook the valls of the Capitol, and was heard even in the White House. Vardaman, of Mississippi, who was elected to the Senate as a negro hater, and Tillman, of South Carolina, and their followers served notice on Woodrow Wilson that the nomination of Patterson could not be confirmed. Mr. Wilson, with the power of the presidency in his hands, could force recalcitrant Democrat to support a tariff bill to which many of them objected. He could drive them to the support of a currency measure which did not meet their views, but he could not drive them to accept the supreme humiliation of voting for a black man for a responsible public office. There the Southern warriors drew the line, "sah," and were willing to shed their qlood, "sah," if need be, in defense of the sacred privilege of the white Democrats of the South to hold all the offices. The nomination of Patterson is held up, and it is announced from Washington that it will be withdrawn. Nevertheless, we will from time to time have other Democratic politicians loudly proclaiming their friendship for the black man. Gary, W. Va., Aug. 5....Aside from taking the leap in adopting the two-weeks payday which was established upon the coal operations of the United States Coal and Coke Co. years ago and the successful effort on the part of the management to reduce the number of accidents in and about the mines. This company is leading all others in this field in beautifying the ground and encouraging the employees to raise good gardens and beautify their yards. Now cement wells are now being constructed in front and leading up to the general office at this place. The sanitary conditions are excellent and here will be found a contented lot of working men. None of the working men are living in delapidated shacks and Gary has the appearance of a beautiful residential town. UNION PiCNIC AT BLUEFIELD The Union picnic of the three churches of Bluefield will be held August 21st, 1913, at St. Clair's. Let everybody get baskets ready for an old time picnic and a day out in the country close to Nature and the scent of rustic flowers. MAYOR DELIVERS ADDRESS OF WELCOME TO THE COLORED PYTHIANS OF THE STATE Charleston, W. Va., Aug. 6.----Mayor J. F. Bedell delivered the welcome address for the city to the delegates here to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge, K of P., which convened in a public meeting at the First Baptist church, (colored) yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Present at the meeting were the officers and delegates of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court of Calanthe, together with members of the local lodge and courts and their friends. The response to Mayor Bedell's address of welcome was made by Prof. J. R. Jefferson, on behalf of the Grand Lodge and the Grand Court, he being Grand Worthy Counsellor of the latter. The welcome address on behalf of the local courts was made by Mrs. Anna S. Davis, the response by Miss Lola M. Lavender. The welcome address on behalf of the local lodges was made by Prof. C. W. Boyd, the response on behalf of the Grand Lodge by Prof. J. W. Robinson. This is the twenty-first annual session of the order. Its present Grand Chancelor, Sir L. O. Wilson, was elected four years ago. In that time a great growth has been made by the order. Through the efforts of Mr. Wilson the Pythian building at Huntington if free from debt and a great deal has been paid on the lodge's building on Washington and Dickinson streets in this city. At the public meeting yesterday morning Attorney T. G. Nutter acted as master of ceremonies. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. J. Turner, Grand Prelate. BRILLIANT DANCE AT BRAMWELL Maple Leaf Club Entertains With Musical and Literary Prog ram. gram. The Maple Leaf Club of Bramwell entertained a large party of ladies and gentlemen at a reception and ball Thursday night of last week. The ladies were beautifully gowned and a more refined set could not be found in the state. The welcome address was delivered by Mr. Alexander Staples. A toast to the ladies was proposed by Mr. Harvey Dixie and one to the gentlemen by Miss Sallie Stoval. A beautiful selection was recited by Miss Jaculi Dixie. The Columbia Orchestra of Keystone furnished music for the occasion and the dancing continued until 3 o'clock a. m. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mrs. King and daughter, Miss Lena King: Misses Lucie Dixue, Anna and Sallie Stovall, Ella Sauders, Ola Calhoun, Evlyn Simpson, Beulah and Hazel Robinson, Bertha McClanahan, Luvenia Fuller, Lucy Phillips, Mrs. E. Williams and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Ellis, Messrs. Mack Parker, Roy Gardner, W. H. A. Barrett, T. Edward Hill, B. H. Caliver, T. Watson, John H. Hale, Richard Hamlet, James McClanahan, Harry Dixie, Alex Staples, Wm. Robinson, G. M. Sauders, James Harver, W. Sample and Jesse Harden ASKS FOR $37.50 A YEAR; GETS IT Jury Awards $1,500 to Man Who Worked Forty Years Without Pay. out Pay. Warrenburg, Mo., July 29.—A remarkable story of a Negro's devotion was told in Probate Court today by Matt Duncan the agent servant of Kire Brown, deceased, formerly a wealthy farmer of this county. Duncan had sued the Brown estate for services rendered Brown and his wife during their lifetime. He testified that he had been the servant of the Brown family for forty years without pay; that he had nursed his employer through a long illness and after his death served his widow. She was for many years feeble-minded and at times delirious, and for years he iay upon the floor in her room in order to take care of her in case she was attacked with delirium during the night. He asked for $1,500 of the Brown estate, but some of the heirs objected. The jury awarded the old Negro the amount without leaving their seats. TEACHERS INSTITUTE The Teachers' Institute for Colored teachers will begin at the Bluefield Colored Institute, August 25th. The instructors will be Prof. J. W. Scott of Huntington and Prof. R. P. Simm. It is probable that a course in hand work and Domestic Science will be given. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, 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 Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION 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 FURNISHED BY REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers 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 act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 1913 BLACK DEMOCRACY'S HOPE GDNE The President of the United States has demonstrated to the Negro democrats what they may expect from the "party of the donkey", and he has demonstrated more than that, Woodrow Wilson has proven himself the weakest and most cowardly president who has ever held that high office since the wisly wasly days of James Buchannon. One week the President sent to the Senate the name of Arma E. Patterson, life long democrat of great ability and unblemished character, for Register of the Treasury. There was a howl of protest from Vardaman, Tillman, Hoke Smith and their kind, and Wilson became frightened and withdrew the nomination, sending in its stead that of Gabe E. Parker, a half breed Indian. Negro democrats need not expect anything further at the hands of Wilson, for the Negro hating democrats of the South made him show the white feather in this case and he will not have the nerve to antagonize them again. The hope of black democracy has changed to despair and as far as the democratic administration is concerned the Negro is done for in public office of honor and trust. Wilson with all the powers of the national administration behind him yielded to the blatant demogery of Southern Democrats who thrive on race hatred and even preaches war upon the black man wherever he raises his head above a condition of slavery. We do not laugh at our democratic brothers because this is a serious matter and effects every Negro in the United States. It is the consumption of what Southern Democrats have labored and hoped for lo these many years. If the Negro is wise he will take warning and unite more closely together in the support of a party which will guarantee to him his civic and political rights. Action is required at once and only united action will save to the black man the few rights and privileges he now possesses. THE FIGHT WILL GO ON It has been and will ever be the policy of this paper as long as it is under the present management to fight the battles of the weak and oppressed. Not only do we contend that the Negro should be treated with fairness and justice but we contend that all men should have a square deal. The white press champions the cause of all people except the Negro, and upon the question of his rights and privileges with few exeptions the white papers are silent; so it is left for the Negro papers to wage an unceasing warfare upon the enemies of the Negro, whether from without or within the race. The Negro has been imposed upon in some communities so long without striking back that it has become the order of things for every little ignorant white upstart who happens to get in a position of the most authority to show his pow. --- or by mistreating some harmless and defenceless Negro and when the higher powers are notified and asked to do something about it, they whitewash the affair and the oppression goes on. It is then up to the Negro newspaper to lay bare the facts in all their brazen nackedness and denounce the oppressor, point them out to the world and then if nothing is done, the world at least knows the rascals. This paper has mildly protested against wrongs done Negroes from time to time and our protests have fallen upon deaf ears. We have now inaugurated a different policy. Whenever people and especially Negroes are wronged and oppressed we shall investigate the facts, publish them as barren of dress as the government will permit and denounce the wrong doers in unmeasured terms. The expose of the Bluefield police has done some good. All of the thugs have not been removed from the force but the very fact that the matter has not been taken to the courts is an admission of guilt on their part and people everywhere are laughing at them. We do not carry a chip around on our shoulders but we shall not hesitate to talk to the public about those who are unfair to our people, it matters not to us whether they are presidents, judges, senators, congressmen, governors, county officers or mere policemen. Threats do not frighten us nor bullying cause us to weaken. This fight for right, justice and fair play will go on; we will protest and denounce and we will be heard. Unless there is a shakeup of the Bluefield police force from top to bottom, we shall lay before the next session of the legislature enough affidavits to make a book entitled, "Crimes of the Bluefield Police." SAVE YOUR MONEY Everybody who wants work can get it at good wages in this section. Most of the coal companies will soon begin paying off every two weeks and there are no restrictions, as to where supplies are purchased. While work is good and pay sure laboring men should save a part of their wages. Do not hide it away in old stockings but start a bank account; it will not only help you on the "rainy day" or when work is slack and pay small but it will give you financial standing. The man with a bank account is more respected and esteemed in any community than the man who lives from "hand to mouth." The man who knows that he has a good balance in the bank can feel more independent than his brother who has spent all of his check before he draws it. The average working man in and around the -mines of this field draws from $40 to $65 each month and there is no good reason in the world why the average man who draws that amount should not save $20 per month. It is essential to the welfare and progress of all people that they have at least a little of the worlds goods. Buy a home and pay for it. You can make no better investment and the children who come after you will be in better condition to face life unhampered and unafraid if you leave them something to start upon. K. OF P. GRAND LODGE The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythians which has been in session in Charleston this week was one of the most harmonious and successful in the history of the organization in this state. The reports of the various offices showed the order to be in splendid financial condition and amply able to meet every requirement and live up to every obligation. With the splendid showing made as to the safe, sane and honest conduct of the business affairs of this great institution the delegates used good judgement and wise wforestight in re electing Sir L. O. Wilson who has done so much to bring the order up to its present position of usefulness. Prof. Wilson has been un tiring in his efforts to better the conditions of the K. of P's and his re-election by acclamation is a just and fitting reward for his lanors. The McDowell Times congratulates Prof. Wilson and the order. The Newspaper Law Few readers of newspapers fully and clearly understand the laws governing subscriptions. Below are the decision of the United Rates Supreme Court on the subject: "Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to renew their subscription. "If subscribers order a discontinuance of their periodicals the publisher may continue to send them until all dues are paid. "If the subscriber refuses to take the periodical from the post office to which it is directed he is responsible until he has settled his bill and ordered the paper discontinued. "If subscribers move to other places without informing the publisher, and the papers are sent to the former address, the subscriber is held responsible." The courts have held that refusing to take periodicals from the postoffice, or removing and leavis, them uncalled for, is prima facie evidence of intention to defraud. If subscribers pay in advance they are bound to give notice at the end of the time if they do not wish to continue taking it, otherwise the publisher is authorized to send it and the subscriber will be responsible until express notice, with payment of all arrearages, is sent to the publisher. Head of Negro School And a Tennessee Station Master Engage in Lovely Bout. Bristol, Tenn., Aug. 6-The Union Passenger Depot here was the scene of a desperate encounter this afternoon between Capt. W. Bors, station master, and P.of. F. W. Woodfin, head of the Bristol Normal School for negroes. Woodfin objected when the station master told him not to leave the depot for a train through the door of the women's waiting room. The two quickly came to blows and Woodfin bruised and scratched Boas' face, wrestled his billy from his grasp and seized the officer's revolver, thus preening its use. Policeman Carmany separated the two. Wood tin was locked up, but gave bond in time to leave on the next train Visits Friends in Va. and N. C. Mrs. S. A Hairston ot Eoril and Mrs. Mattie Muse of Asl land are visiting friends and i atives in Martinsville, Va. and Winston, N.C. While in Wint ton they will be the guest's Mrs. Lottie Baid, who is a sister of Mrs. Muse. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McGowell County on the first Monday in August 1913. Clifton Glass The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit 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 her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some news paper 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. A. G. Froe, P. Q. MRS BELLE SMITH The woman who cooks good meals and feeds you well. LODGING ACCOMODATION the very best obtainable. Bluestone Jct., W. Va. When you read, read THE TIMES Barley Fields Bring Health The strength of all nature is found in every kernel of Barley entering into the brewing of Budweiser "The Friend of the American Farmer" The tonic properties of the finest Saazer Hops properly blended with selected Barley make Budweiser alive with health and vigor. Bottled only at the home plant in St. Louis Anheuser-Busch Brewery St. Louis CHARLESTON LIQUOR CO. Distributors Wheeling, W. Va. ADVERTISE! IN THE McDowell Times The Best Advertising Medium in the Coalfield. Read-by over 10,000 People Each Week Job Printing--We do any kind WEST VIRGINIA: A Builes sold in the Cliff's Office of the C court Court of McDowell County, on the firs Monday in August 1818. Milha Petkovitch. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce (1994) And it appearing from an alfalfa now on file with the prosecute in this cause, that the Plaintiff in order that she might have the process in order that she might have the process served upon him but she has been unable to whereabouts; it is therefore ordered that the prosecution do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court on the date of one month from the date of the first publication of the intent and do what is necessary to protect his interest. And it is further ordered that a copy of this book is published once a week for four successive weeks in the county, and that a copy of the same be Dowell County, and that a copy of the same be at the front door of the Court House of Rockaway County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A Copy. Tester; A. HAMPTON GRAY, Deputy for W. Buhridge Payne, Cleek. 1:10-41 A. G. Froe, P. Q. ORDER OF PUBLICATION EST YIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in August, 1913. George Peterson Plaintiff, vs. Annie B. Poe Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a division in the McDowell County MAYMON II. And it appearing from on affidavit now on file in the papers in this case, that the defendant is entitled to a share of the county Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court County within one month from the date of the file publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect the same order, and it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successions in some newspaper published in McDowell County, on the first Monday posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decease is indicated. A copy, Teste; B. HAMPTON, GRAY, Deputy for W. Burkidge Payne, Cheek. A. G. Froese, P. HARRIS' SAXOPHONE ORGHESTRA Music furnished for Socials and Dances. The best and greatest musical hits and harmonies. Terms Reason able. Wire or write THADDEUS E. HARRI3 Attorney and Counselor at Law Now located in the Whittico Bldg on Upper Main St. Practicing in all the Courts of W. Va., Va. and O. Kesystcne, W. Va. --- May Be too Late Get That POLIGY Today FIRE ACCIDENT & HEALTH PERSONAL PROPERTY LIFE ENDOWMENT LIVE STOCK LIGHTNING YES, WE ARE DOING THE BUSINESS. WHO? The American Workman $48,157.22 FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE D. E. V. JORDAN, General Traveling Agent Territory of West Virginia and Kentucky OFFICE: Rooms 4 and 5, K. of P. Building The next state meeting will be held in Charleston, August 29th and 30th The exact amount of claims recently paid by The American Workman insurance was The American Workman is now doing a fraterna business in the state of West Virginia G. F. Hill, of Hill and Company spent Sunday at the Harper Farm in Tazewell, Va. Dr. Edwards, of B'nefield, attended the K. of P. District meeting here Friday of last week. Dr. Youngge, of Welch, and Hilton, of Wilcoe, were visiting friends in this city Sunday. Miss Clara Abbot returned home Sunday after an absence of a month in Athens, Ohio, where she took a special course at the Summer School. Mrs H. L. Lord entertained Dr. and Mrs. Harrison, of Kimball, at dinner on Friday afternoon. J. Wesley Grey, of the Times office, left on a hurried trip for Columbus. O. Mrs. R. C. Simpson and children, of Simmons, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Simpson this week. Prof. E. L. Rann, of McDonald, was a visitor in Keystone Thursday. The McDowell will give a complete report of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, now in session at Charleston, in our next issue. R DeWitt Dunagan, of The Graham Banner, was a caller at the Times office Tuesday. A large number of prominent Knights of Pythias from Northfork, Keystone Kimball and Welch attended the Convention at Charleston the week. F. L. Eaton, of Lawson Realty Company, was called to Roanoke, Va., Sunday because of the illness of his wife. All persons National Baptist Tenn., September Flat Top section names at once a car through Nashville, Tenn. have at least two not exceed $100. All persons expecting to attend the National Baptist Convention at Nashville, Penn., September 17th to 23rd, from the Flat Top section, will please send me names at once. We want to arrange for a car through Welch, W. Va. to Nashville, Tenn., and return and must have at least twenty-five. The fare will not exceed $16.50 Keystone Lodge, 21, F. A. & A. M. turned out in a body for the Corner Stone laying at the Northfork M. E. Church of which Rev. Burger is the pastor, Sunday morning. The parade started at Lord's Hall, in Keystone, and was led by the Keystone-Eckman Band. The Masons marched from Keystone to Northfork where the stone was laid. A very large crowd witnessed the ceremony, which was very interesting and impressive. L. O. WILGON IS RE- ELECTED G. C. OF K. P. Reports Made Yesterday Show the Order To Be in Good Condition from Keystone stone was laid. nessed the cree- tering and in The Northfion croyded in Marco and more beauti- upon the site. new church wa- rice is ready to Notice 6 Notice is hew- signed will appl The Northfork M. E. Church was desecroyed in March by a tornado and a new and more beautiful one has been erected upon the site. The corner stone of the new church was laid Sunday and the edifice is ready for services. Notice is hereby given that the un der signed will apply to the circuit court of McDowell county at the September term, 1903, for a license to carry a pistol in accordance with section 7, chapter 148, of the code of West Virginia, as amended and reenacted by the legislature of 1909. WILLIAM DOWNS Police Officer, Keystone, W. Va. August 8, 1913 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will apply to the circuit court of McDowell county at the September term, 1913, for a license to carry apistol in accordance with section 7, chapter 148, of the code of West Virginia as amended and reenacted by the legislature of 1909. SCOTT MULLINS Police Officer, Keystone, W. Va August 8, 1913 This Life SAVE and you can make it pretty near what you wish financially by learning to be thrifty and save your money by opening an account in a good bank. To see your account grow is always an incentive for adding to it, and prosperity and comfort in your old age is the reward. Open an ac count now in this bank. FIRST KATIONAL BANK OF KEYSTONE W.A. SIMPSON and Sanit tive The Executive Board of the Woman's District Convention held a meeting at the same time. Much important business was transac- ted at these meeting. KEYSTONE, W. VA. Feb. 1, 1911. Governor H. D. Hattifeld spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Eckman. The Governor is looking well and as capabl as of old. Hon. E. D. Lewis, ex-Mayor of the town of Kimball, who was the leading estate dealer and perhaps has done more toward helping Colored people to have and own their own homes, has sold out his property in Kimball and is now moved to the city of Roanoke, Va., where he hopes to do a landslide business in buying and selling real estate. His office is in the Terry building. It is a pleasure for the Times to state that few men can or may be found who are more upright their dealings in business than is Mr. Lewis. Charleston, W: Va., August 7---Following the address of Grand Chancellor L. O. Wilson, yesterday afternoon at the meeting of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, at their Hall on Washington and Dickinson streets, the rules of the Grand Lodge were suspended and Mr. Wilson were re-elected as Grand Chancellor by acclamation amid the enthusiastic and prolonged applause of the entire body of delegates. This is the fifth time Mr Wilson has been elected to this important position. According to the report of the committee on credentials made yesterday afternoon there are between sixty and seventy subordinate lodges represented at the present state meeting. The morning session was occupied largely with the appointment of committees. The report of Grand Chancellor L. O. Wilson, made yesterday forenoon, shows that the order is in better condition, all things considered, than at any previous time in all its history. More than three hundred new members were added to the Order during the year. More than $18,000 were collected from all sources. There have been fifty-two deaths and 29 major claims of $300 all were paid. The other Grand Lodge officers gave the reports as follows: Prof. C. W. Boyd, Grand Keeper of Records and Seals; Dr. G. N. Marshall, Grand Master of the Exchequer; Dr. N. L. Edwards, Grand Medical Director and J. W. Chappelle, Grand Attorney. All of these reports show the Order to be in a most healthful condition. The grand parade will start from the Pythian hall on Friday at 12 o'clock. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETS The Executive Board of the Flat Top District Baptist Association held an important meeting in this city Tuesday. The following members of the Executive Board were present: Revs. G. W. Woody J. E. Pryor, W. C. Olemmons, B. H. McKoy, W. H. Mitchel, L. Dabney, J. B. Evans, W. W. Hicke and L. A. Washimu. NOTICE CORNER STONE LAYING Notice for Pistol Licensa Notice for Pistol License Is What You Make It First Class Tonsorial Artist. Hot and Cold Baths. Sanitary Applicative Face Lotions KEYSTONE, W.VA. Well Liked. Regular beer Used We WEST VIRGINIA who drink it become think well and more VIRGINIA BEER. very SALOON Any Family will do well to have WEST VIRGINIA BEER on every table. Children who drink it become healthy, rosey 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. Headquarters in McDowell County Wines, Whisky, Angars and Tobacco DOMESTIC AND IMPORT Fine Wines, Whiskies Beer C. PETE SMPLER, W. W. 1911. Surrah! H. BOSTON BUILDING CLUB handsome structure is now own entirely by the Stock holders of the Investment Association and of what can be done by co- and united action: indeed a splendid achievement new life, new hope and new Stockholder, and every M er and the Race. no one hesitate longer to subs- eis great corporation—The P treatment Association—for in d to pay handsome dividends o ted. E STOCK RIGHT O is the price per share, either installment plan. Ask the agen- sut it or write to this office. E PYTHIAN M STMENT ASSOC O. WILSON, President, West S. Haden ss Restaurant. With mod to Order and With Care. N all, -- W. CRUMPLER, W. VIRGINIA 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. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $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, THE son private cases Surgical medical Treat reasonable Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company FOR CALL ON: COUNTY COURT MEETS Welch, W. Va., August 4---The County Court met here today with Hon. J. Ellwood Jones, Dr. R. K. Bragonier and Hon. B. F. Tipton, present. Hon. R. B. Bernheim came here from Charleston to attend the meeting. Much routine business was transacted. DO YOU KNOW HER? Wiley Phipps and Martin Phipps are very anxious to learn the whereabouts of Laura Phipps and will be very glad to hear from her or to know where she is. Address MARTIN PHIPPS 8-1-2t Pocahontas, Va. JH Stales 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 head at Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA "Headquarters for the boys" A Great Danger to JACQUES D'ALBERT is the careless or hurried buying of glasses. Many get their glasses that way because they think it is cheaper to do so. But in the end it is much dearer, and may cause you a lot of worry. Let us examine your eyes and fit you with the proper glasses. Then your eyesight will always be clear and good. Eye Specialist Located at M. J. JOHNSTON'S Jewelry Store, Keystone, W. Va. White Oak Shoe Shop ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used--polite treatment We sell Rubber Heels Heel Plates, Spur Stiffeners, Shoe Laces, Hut tons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. July 7, 1912, 3mos. SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA Hary J. Capehart Practices in all the courts in W. Va. Agent for the sale of choice property in Bluefield and Prince ton, on easy terms. Office up stairs opposite the Keystone Supply Co., Keystone W. Va. PROF. EPH WILLIAMS' FAMOUS T The Silas Gree Will be in this sect Watch the McDowell T dates. This is positiv BEST COLOR on the Road. None compare wlth it. Watch OUS TROUBADO The Original in this section in about t the McDowell Times for pl this is positively the T COLORED COMP Road. None other can wlth it. Will be in this section in about two weeks Watch the McDowell Times for places and dates. This is positively the BEST COLORED COMPANY on the Road. None other can begin to compare wlth it. Watch For Dates F. E. BRYANT The only Registered P HIS MOTTO: "Fresh Drugs s Drugs Medicines, Toilet Article Anawalt GOV. HATFIELD Makes Address To The Colored Knights At Grand Lodge Meeting Registered Pharmacist in A 70: "Fresh Drugs and Polite Accomo ines, Toilet Articles, Sodas, Tobacco Anawalt, W. Va. The only Registered Pharmacist in Anawalt HIS MOTTO: "Fresh Drugs and Polite Accomodations" Drugs Medicines, Toilet Articles, Sodas, Tobacco and Cigars Anawalt, W. Va. Governor Hatfield's address to the delegates of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias and Grand Court of Calanthe was the big event in yesterday's proceedings of Colored Lodge men and women, it being the first time in the history of the Order that a governor of this state had addressed this grand lodge. His address was made at 2:30 yesterday afternoon at the joint session of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court. Gov. Hatfield was received with great applause and the delegates at the meeting were enthusiastic over the things said to them by the state executive. He paid a high tribute to the great efforts that are being made by the race toward advancement in all things that pertain to citizenship and urged the Order to citizenship and insist on those things that must help the race. The governor was escorted to the hall by a committee composed of the following men: Prof. J. K. Jefferson, Dr. G. N. Marshail, Prof. E. O. Morton and M. T. Whittico. editor of the McDowell Times. Today is the final day of the meeting and will be featured by a grand parade at noon and a final ball at the Armory tonight. Former Slave Dead. Many old Cincinnati families will regret to hear of the death of Susan Broadus, 80, colored, of Linwood, who died Monday night. She was born a slave and had worked in many Cincinnati homes. She entertained her em ROUBADOURS ion in about two weeks Times for places and vely the RED COMPANY the other can begin to For Dates harmacist in Anawalt and Polite Accomodations" es. Sodas, Tobacco and Cigars t, W. Va. ployers with stories of her experiences in the South before the war. Often when barely able to walk she would visit in the families of her friends and cook for the sick and sit up all night with them if she thought her attention was needed. She lived in Linwood for 50 years.—Cincinnati Times Star. White Student Under Arrest Valparaiso, Ind. August 5. Former Mayor Frank R. House, of Rice's Landing. a Pennsylvania student taking the post graduate course at Valparaiso University Law School, is in jail on charge of attacking fifteen year old Enelyn Schlundt, daughter of John Schlundt, an official of the Valparaiso and Northern Railway. Headstone to Allens Graves A headstone has been erected at the graves of Floyd and Claud Allen, at Eaney Gap, near Hillville, who were executed in the Virginia penitentiary for the murder of the Carroll county officials in March, 1912. The monument bears the following inscription: "Sac'd to the memory of Claude S. Allen and his father, who were judicially murdered in the Virginia penitentiary March 13, 1913, by order of the governor of the state of Virginia, over the protest of 100,000 citizens of the state of Virginia. Placed here by a friend and a citizen of Virginia." PICTURES (Continued from Pt. One) is followed by a man who finds his place dangerous and comes out to report it to his boss but does not put up a danger board; while he is gone, another workman comes along, sees no danger board, goes into the place and is killed by a fall of slate. C. Shows a man working in high coal which he cannot reach with his hands, so he uses two picks to make a safe test of the roof and sets sufficient timber to protect himself, it also shows a safe block for the mine car on the grade. D The first part of this series shows a man breaking a place off where the draw slate is overhanging and he supports it and is working in safety; the second part of the series shows the men breaking a place off where the draw slate is overhanging but he neglects to support the slate and is killed by a fall. This series also shows two entrymen cleaning up an entry having the draw slate well supported while they are cleaning it up; after the entry is cleared they try to take down the draw slate but cannot do it; they then go to work without posting the place, thinking it safe because they are unable to take it down. A little later the slate falls, gilling him. E The boss finds a place not properly posted and marks the places where posts are to be set. The careful miner then sets his posts and works in safety. The second part of the series shows a careless miner, who did not set his posts as instructed by the boss and is killed by a fall. F The boss discovers a slip and tells a man to set a post and put in a cross bar The man was not very trustworthy and the picture shows the boss staying with him to see that the post is set and cross bar put in. G Shows a man making a very careless test of the roof between cross bars with a pick and depending on the sound when striking the roof between the pieces to determine as to whether the place is safe or not. This careless test fails to show the roof unsafe and a little later the man is killed by a fall. H Shows a man working in ribs setting an extra line of posts to provide a safe retreat when he makes a fall. The second part of the series shows a man making a fall and is not provided a safe retreat and is caught by the fall. J Shows a man tamping a shot in a machine-cut place with clay--the proper tamping--in the same place using coal dust and the shot-firer is burned very badly by a blown out shot. This series also shows the shot-firer discovering a hole not properly drilled and refusing to charge it but reports it to the boss. K Shows the boss discovering a dangerous place to the haulage road and points out the dangerous spot to the timberman. It also shows the workman testing it to see where to set a temporary post to support the slate while making it safe. The second part of the series show a man making a careless test of a dangerous spot, which test does not show a dangerous place, when he goes ahead to trim up the side without getting temporary support. L Shows the safe and unsafe way of hanging danger boards on temporary permanent obstructions in dangerous places. M Shows the safe and method of setting posts and cross bars. N Shows safe and unsafe method of sluing around curves and the fatal result of improper methods. O Shows safe and unsafe method of carrying any steel instrument along a motor road and the danger connected with the unsafe; it also shows how the trolley should be guarded. P Shows a piece of bad track in the mine and the result; how cars become dermalied and many men injured by heavy and useless lifting, as well as the time lost. Q Shows the unsafe ways of drivers riding trips and the results. S Shows the safe and unsafe way of blocking cars in dip headings, and the dangers resulting from the unsafe methods. It also shows a drag on the back on the back end of a toaded trip to derail it in case it starts backward. T Showing the safe and unsafe way of blocking cars on a grade, and the danger resulting from the unsafe methods. U Shows the safe and unsafe way to clean the track in front of wheels of a trip and the results of unsafe methods. V Shows a careful man on a motor road, who is always on the alert and always getting in a place of safety when a trip approaches. It also shows a careless man, inattentive to the noises about him who is caught by a trip. This series also shows two men disputing which way to go out of the mine; the careful man taking the runway and the and the careless one taking the haulage and is killed before he gets out of the mine. W Shows the safe and unsafe way to couple cars on a curve. X Shows cars on a motor trip being derailed and the proper position of the brakeman in giving signals to the motorman to have cars lined on the track. It also shows the unsafe way and the result. Y Shows a careful driver observing danger signals and a careless driver disregarding them which results in death to both his animal and himself. Z Shows a safety device on coal-cutting machine and the dangerous result of removing the device. There were also a number of special features of the United States Steel Corporation, including trained nurses taking of the sick, First Aid Team which won first prize at the International Red Cross Convention at Washington; swimming pools and play grounds for the children, etc. There were also shown a reel of comic tape entitled, "That College kid!" and one showing the result of dis regarding the salary design. A plumber vice was shown on the various plates of the United States Coal & Coke Company at Gary, as well as a real moving pictures of the parade, first aid contest and various other athletic contest on the Fourth of July. PROGRESS OF THE SOUTHREN COLORED MAN--THE GREAT ODD FELLOWS BUIL- (By Booker T. Washington) A few months ago the Negro Old Fellow of Georgia dedicated in Atlanta their $100,000 brick building. Passing through Atlanta not long ago, I was urged to visit this structure; for its fame as a landmark in Negro progress had already come to me from many sources. In every way I found the building represented the rapid march of the colored people of Atlanta and of Georgia at large. Negro ambition conceived the vision, Negro brains devised the plans, Negro money paid for the brick and mortar and Negro hands and brains placed the building there. It is worth a trip to Atlanta for any colored man to see inside this building. He cannot go inside with out feeling inspired with a new and enlarged confidence in his race. Fifty years ago had any man predicted that the Negro of Atlanta would have erected such a building, he would have been considered a fit subject for an insane asylum. No person who has not been inside of this building can imagine what fine appointments it has. Its tile floors, marble service, its corridors ten feet wide, tapped with Georgia marble to a height of ten feet, its marble columns, its two big 100-horsepower steam engines, its splendid electric lighting system, all conspire to overwhelm one with the bigness of the conception and execution yet so rare among colored people. Fifty years ago it is doubtful if there was a set of Negroes in the whole world who can do what the contractor, Mr. R. E. Phartow has done in constructing such a monument of Negro progress. But the building is not there merely as a monument though when it comes to inspiration I doubt if it does serve a better purpose than most structures erected to such ends. It is there serving in a most remarkable and beneficial capacity. It houses nearly all the larger Negro businesses in the city, thus giving the Negroes of Atlanta a business center and the the Negro business men direct contract with men of his calling. Here on the first floor are located the Negro bank, a tailor shop, a barber shop, a cafe and two soda fountains. Forty two offices on the second and third floors are occupied by lawyers, real estate and insurance men while on the fifth and sixth floors are given over to lodge meetings, more than fifty lodges, I am told, are accommodated in these rooms on five nights each week. In other words the building thus serves a centre is not a dead weight but a paying proposition. Therein were those who planned and agitated such a structure longheaded. They saw how useful such a building would be and what profit it would bring. Practically every room in the building is rented and is bringing in an handsome income. The stres on the first floor yield a rental of $2740 per year; the forty-two offices $6,510; the lodge rooms $390, making in all a rent yield of $12,590, 11 per cent on the $100,000 investment. On on of the floors of this building, I think it is the third, are located the rooms of the Atlanta Independent, the Georgia, and and to a large degree, the United States spokesman for Negro Fellows. The editor of the Independent, Mr. Benjamin J. Davis, is in connection with the Old Fellows Building to be envied and congratulated. Long before the foundation of such a structure was laid, or a site chosen, Mr. Davis, week after week and month after month devoted his columns to the subject of an Old Fellows building, and when it was once begun, his enthusiasm, ingenuity and courage kept hope and assurance in the breasts of all. I think Mr. Davis and co-workers do not realize what a great service they have done. They point to it with pride because it is in Atlanta but such a structure belongs rather to the whole race. And as the real beauty and use of the building become better known the whole race will eagerly come forward and offer Mr. Davis and his co-workers a vote of thanks. MORE TEACHERS APPOINTED The Board of Education for Browns Creek District has announced the appointment of Rev. J. W. Robinson of St. Albans as principal of the Kimball Graded School and Mrs. W. D. Johnson assistant. Prof. E. L. Rann of Mt. Hope has been appointed to the Hemphill school and Miss Pansey Howard transferred to the school at Welch to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Lowrie's destination to accept the appointment which was tendered her. The appointment of Rev. Robinson and Prof. Rann to schools in Browns Creek District brings two more very able men into McDowell county and raises the standard of the teachers to a higher degree. These two men will be of much benefit to the community outside of the school room because they are active in the every day life of the people. DO YOU KNOW HIM? Artress Dickerson is wanted at Simmonds by his father and mother. Any information concerning him will be very greatly appreciated. Address SIMON DICKERSON Freeman, W. Va New Agents Appointed W. H. Harris, General Insurance Agent, announces the appointment of J. H. Craggett, of Keystone, District Manager for the Pacific Mutual Insurance Co. for the district between Welch and Willismson. Mr. Craggett will have full charge of the work in that district and will appoint sub agents to assist in the work. Sam B. Moore of Bluefield has been appointed District Manager for the Crane Creek district. Both Messrs. Craggett and Moore are experienced insurance men and are hustlers for new business. The Pacific Mutual through the efforts of Mr. Harris is doing an excellent business in this section. It was this Company that appointed Dr, W. H. A. Barrett examining physician upon the recommendation of Mr. Harris, and we were in error last week in stating that Dr. Barrett was the first and only Negro physician to hold that position with a first class white company in West Virginia. We are informed that Dr. R. C. Harrison of Kimball was appointed to a similar position with the same company through the efforts of Mr. Harris last year. PRESIDENT STEVENS New York. August 1913. President Stevens of the Chesspeake and Ohio Railway Co. was shown an article today from M. Martinsburg, W. Va., which said the state was considering a deal including the ceding of certain counties to Virginia inset 1m of the state debt. This article stated that the C. & O was interested in this deal; concerning this statement President Stevens said: 'You can state with out equivocation that the Chesspeake and Ohio has never heard of such a proposition as the one mentioned in the Martinsburg despatch, and has nothing to do with any deal of this character.' Mr. Stevens expressed surprise that anyone would in any way connect the Chezpeake & Ohio with this matter, and said that his denial could not be made too emphatic, strong or plain. WHITE MAN CHARGED WITH SERIOUS CRIME. Charleston, W. Va.—J. E. Todd, the young Putnam county man who figured in a sensational criminal assault case—a few days ago, in which a 16 year old girl was said to have been his victim, has been captured and brought to this city by Colonel Jarrett and placed in the county jail. Todd is a married man. Immediately after the assault in which he is allowed to have wronged the little Putnam county girl Todd left for parts of the country unknown. He was trailed, however, and was captured somewhere in Iowa. INDIAN DISPLACES NEGRO FOR U. S. TREASURY JOE Washington, Aug. 2—President Wilson today withdrew the nomination of Adam E. Patterson, the Oklahoma Negro named last week to be Register of the Treasury. In taking this action the President said it was at Patterson's own request. In his place the President today nominated Gabe E. Parker, an Oklahoma. MRS. J. E. PARSON COLLEGE GRADUATE Hairdresing, Shampooing, Electric Scalp Treatment, Facial Massage, Manicuring, Chiropody. Phone 34. Box 175 Keystone - - West Virginia MRS. L. B. HUNT Proprietress FIRST CLASS BOARDING & LODGING ACCOMMODATION Near Colored Methodist Church Only two minutes walk from station. NORTHFORK, W. VA. One Smith & Wesson 32 calibre, pearl handled squeezer REVOLVER with holster, between Kimball and Keystone ANY ONE FINDING WILL BE IMMEDIATELY AMPLY REWARDED IF THEY RETURN IT TO Dr. R. C. Harrison KIMBALL, W. VA. OR The McDowell Times KEYSTONE, W. VA. Women! If weak, you need Cardui, the woman's tonic. Cardui is made from gentle herbs, acts in a natural manner, and has no bad results, as some of the strong drugs sometimes used. As a medicine—a tonic—for weak, tired, worn-out women, Cardui has been a popular success for over 50 years. Take CARDUI The Woman's Tonic Mrs. Lula Walden, of Gramlin, S. C., followed this advice. Read her letter: "I was so weak, when I first began to take Cardui, that it tired me to walk just a little. Now, I can do all the general housework, for a family of 9." Try Cardui for your troubles. It may be the very remedy you need. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY HIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth J icial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Merk. Terms of Court Second Tues day in February June and Sep ember. PRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas french Strother, Judge; W. B ryne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon 50 AGENTSWANTED! American Workman Fraternal Insurance Co. pays Sick, Accident and Death Benefits. For further partiulars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN, General Agent for West Virginia and Ky. Office, Room 2 and 4, K. of P. Building J. P. MARTIN'S HOTEL for Colored People First Class Accommodation POCAHONTAS, VIPGINIA Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek 923 With modern accommodation, where you can enjoy the pure air from the base of the mountain. EVA ALLEN, Proprietress MINNIE M ISE, M nager SINKFORD & WARREN UNDERTAKERS Special Attention to Orders From the Coal Fields 459 RALEIGH STREET Bluefield, - West Virginia COBB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh EDWARD'S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Line of Drugs, Medicines, Drugstore' San Iries, and men in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes al station. Soda at the fount. ALL TURNER'S FINE WHISKIES, WINES, BRE DY, BEER, ALES TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc., Etc. Is the Bridge, West End of C Northfork, W. Va. Special Attention to Orders From the Coal Fields PHONE 217. CR 562-J 159 RALEIGH STREET Bluefield, - West Virginia MARSALL TURNER'S PLACE FOR FINE WHISKIES, WINES, BRANDY, BEER, ALES TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc., Etc. Cross the Bridge, West End of Clark. Northfork, W. Va THE Pison private Host Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates EFFICIENT STAFF One Excelsior Drug Compan Imball, West Henry County Sa SMERMAN FINNEY, PROP. Due Imported and Domestic Whiskies, Wines, Gins, Beer. Tobacco and Cigars Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball, West Va. The Henry County Saloon Sole Owners of the: Famous Black Boy Liquors: Good Old Corn and Apple Brandy. 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. watts. All work guaranteed or money refenced. F. W. WATTS 409-11 Harvey Street WILLIAMSON, W. VA. Undertaking and Embalming Service by Sinkford and Warren at Northtork, C. H. Rice Agent. Sinkford and Warren undertakers and embalmers in the city of Bluefield are to be congratulated on the wise selection of Mr. H. Rice of Northfork as their agent for the territory of Northfork and adjoining towns. Any time any one should unfortunately need the services of these gentlemen all you have to do is to notify C. H. Rice who is always "Johnny on the spot." He can be found by calling over any phone in No. and ask for J. H. Rice, A. for Sinkford & Warren, undertakers. They guarantee all services rendered give satisfaction. 10 tf Tug River CAFE The Leading First Class, Up to date Eating House at Wilcoe. GOOD MEALS AND SERVICE Meals prepared here first class. Lodging accommodation the finest in the county J. P. COLES, Prop. P. O. Box 90. WILCOE, W. VA. Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H. BROWN, Manager Ninth St. Bet. 6th and 7th Aves. Huntington, W. Va. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS When in need of HELP of any kind, phone or write Roanoke Employment Agency No.11 Norfolk Avenue, upstairs (3rd Door from St. James Hotel) ROANOKE, VA.