McDowell Times

M.DOWELL COUNTY OFFERS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES TO THE LABORING MAN. EDUCATIONAL MEETING Held in Washington, D C., November 12 and 13 Profs. Byrd Prillerman and A. W. Curtis, of West Virginia Colored Institute Attended. President Prillerman and Prof. A. W. Curtis, of the West Virginia Colored Institute left on on No. 2 over the C. & O Saturday evening for Watlington, D. C. where they go to attend the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. The meetings of the Association will be held in the New Willard Hotel and will be addressed by some of the ablest speakers in the country. The program was arranged by the Executive Committee is full of interest. President W. O. Thompson of the Ohio State University is Chairman of the Executive committee. The representatives of the Negro Lang-Grant Colleges will hold a Conference in the Young Mens Christian Association building Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Among the prominent speakers at this Conference will be Hon. P. P. Claxton, United States Commissioner of Education; Mr. Pra' or 4 Knap of the United States Department of Agriculture and Dr. James H. Dillard President of the Jeannes Fund Board. The meeting is expected to eclipse in importance all former sessions. Representatives from 13 states have signified their intention of being present. President Byrd Prillerman of the West Virginia Colored Institute is Chairman of this Conference and Prof. Benjamin F Hubert of Orangeburg, S. C. is Secretary The Conference was organized in Columbus, Ohio, in November, 1911, at the suggestion of the United States Bureau of Education. Mr. Prillerman was made Chairman of this first session and was re-elected at Atlanta, Ga., in 1912. This is a compliment to Mr. Prillerman and the West Virginia Colored Institute over which he presides. --- The present Administration presents a spectacle unique, to say the least, in the political history of this nation. At no time since the Declaration of Independence has there been an executive body or a President who has manifested, apparently, less regard for the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuits of happiness—the denial of which by Great Britain constituted the source of bitter complaints, persistent opposition, fratricidal war, and which resulted in Colonial independence—than has Woodrow Wilson. This cannot be gainsaid, if the colored people are to be reckoned as a part of the American body-politic and invested with the Constitution right of citizenship. It need not be said that the colored people do not enjoy liberty, either personal, civil or political; for that it all too patient, since liberty presupposes a state of mental tranquility based upon a sense of perfect security. And how can a sense of security obtain, when the tide of prejudice and proscription is running fast and high against us, and the strong arm of the Executive, though calmly and legally invoked to stay the impending deluge of injustice and tyranny, refuses to endeavor to quell the storm or to close the floodgates for our protection? What people do for the enjoyment of their property and the results of their own toll, when they are restricted both as to acquisition and alienation and are compelled to patronize the highest market for the poorest returns, to labor at a discount and purchase at a premium; at all if? And what protection is there to life itself, when the colored people bear all forms o. insult and degradation and Negro-baiting and, if the spirit of indignation or defense or retaliation is shown on their part, are hunted like wolves or treated like dogs? As a matter of fact, under the stress of times present, there exists a state of anarchy as respects the rights of colored citizens, as would shame the most fanatic Jew-baiting Muscovite or "unspeakable" Turk. And all is due to the dooming policy, or at least the pernicious activity of the present Administration, in so far as some of the most influential executive officers are concerned. Mr. Wilson's addresses are ladan to the limit with preach nests about morality, morality—and nauseum. Prav, what is morality it be not practice of simple justice? And what is justice but the actualization of the doctrine, "Do not to another what you do not wish to be done yourself?" And what does Mr. Wilson do when he returns to the White House? Asleep in The McDowell Times. different, or at least inactive, while the ordinal Constitutional rights are being tended the colored people, the President adds insult to injury by denying a right which Congress, by the First Amendment of the Constitution—which the President has sworn to support and defend—is prohibited from doing, namely, the right of petition. Freedom of speech and of the press, the right of the people carefully to assemble and to petition to the Government for a redress of grievances are among the most sacred and nearly bought bulwarks of a free and enlightened people. Yet, when a body, representing the most respectable cultured and law-abiding in the land, petition, or even seek to exercise the right to do so, such body is told that "The President is devoting his entire time and attention just now to the legislative program and he is confining his engagements entirely to members of Congress, who wish to discuss official business". In other words, he has no time to consider petitions for the redress of grievances, notwithstanding Congress is orchidized from ignoring them, and the Executive is sworn to execute laws which may grow out of them; but evidently deems it a sacred duty "just now" to confer only with members of Congress who may wish to discuss official business. The understanding on this point seems to be mellifluously cordial between these co-ordinate branches. But this is not the only time that the majority in Congress, aided by an executive, sought to strangle petitions and to hobble the champions of the petitioners. Nor do we fail to remember that the said petitions sought to be ignored were in behalf of the same race which the President seems now called upon to ignore. At that time, the feeling was bitter, the contest hot; but the champions of freedom won, and the prayers of a suffering race were heard by the God of nations; although rivers of blood and mountains of treasure had to be sacrificed in order that right and truth and justice might prevail. So will it be with this latest manifestation of oppression, this denial of the sacred right competition. The sacrifice of blood and treasure may not follow—we may that such dire calamity may ever again overtake this nation; but if there be any conscience or sense of shame remaining in the hearts of the American people, the time is not far distant when the brutal treatment now being shown an inoffensive, striving and loyal class of Americans will be looked back upon as constituting the most disagreeable blot that ever tarnished the exchecthen of the nation. The President might possibly find time enough to suspend the rules of the Yellowstone Reservation to allow a prosecuted pet dog to accompany its mistress through the park, but "just now" he cannot waste time in receiving a delegation of the colored race—the educators.—Washington Bee to Union. Hon. Stuart F. Reed, Secretary of State, has had made cuts of the Governors of the state. They are made on two plates, which are convenient in size to run in a book on the History of the State, or in educational publications, so that they can be used in all the school's of the state. Also Mr. Reed proposes to have a number of extra plates made for use of newspapers, so as to give the widest publicity to information as to the executives of the state for the people of the state. The time of service of each Governor is given with the picture. A remarkable thing about the Governors of West Virginia is that there have been 14 and that seven—just half of them—are dead and half of them are living. The names of all and the time served, are as follow: Arthur I. Boreman, June 20, 1863, to February 26, 1869. Dan D. Farnaworth, February 27, 1869 to March 3, same year. William Erakine Stevenson, March 4, 1869, to March 3, 1871. John J. Jacobs, March, 1871, to March 3, 1877. Henry Mason Mathews, March 4, 1877, to March 3, 1881. Jacob Beeson Jackson, March 4, 1881, to March 3, 1885. F. Wilson Wilson, March, 4, 1885, to March 3, 1889, and part of term of A. B. Fleming, pending the Goff-Fleming contest, Fleming serving balance of term to March 3, 1893. W. A. MacCorkle, March 4, 1893, to March 3, 1897. G. W. Atkinson, March 4, 1897, to March 3, 1901. A. B. White, March 4, 1901, to March 3, 1905. W. M. O. Dawson, March 4, 1905, to March 3, 1909. W. F. Glasscock, March 4, 1909, to March 3, 1913. The term of H. D. Hatfield commenced March, 4, 1913. Farnsworth served five days. Boreman having been elected United States Senator. Four of the Governors have come from Parkersburg, namely, Boreman, Stevenon, Jackson, and White. KEYSTONE WESI VIRGINIA, FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 1913 THE M'DOWELL COUNTY COLORED REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION To Hold Meeting Monday, November 17--Every Colored Man in the County Should Attend; Election of Officers and Other Business to be Transacted The meeting of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization, to be held Monday, the 17th, will be the most important meeting of the organization ever held. At that meeting officers are to be elected, new rules adopted and much important business far reaching in effect upon not only the Negroes of McDowell county but of all large will be transacted. There has been much agitation against certain officers and in favor of a reorganization of late and the questions being asked on all sides now is "Whether the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization can weather the storm or whether it will go to pieces upon the rocks?" Can personal differences and disap- pointed office seekers disrupt the strong set and most effective political organiza- tion of Negroes in the state? Will the hard working black voters of the county who have the interests of all their people at heart and who look for- ward with hope and courage to the future for their children permit a few designi- g politicians, whether they are in office or out, to throttle and destroy an organiza- tion which means their very political life in this county? Is not the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization larger than any individual or set of individuals? Can the Negro, who demands justice of others do justice himself? Can Negroes bury self long enough to serve the race in county and state? Are they capable of self government? These are questions which the Negro- vets of McDowell county who are men- BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE G. R. B. AND E. A. MEET The Board of Directors of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association met at the headquarters of the association in Bramwell Saturday, Nov. 8. A majority of the board members were present and heard the semi-annual report of the President, Secretary and Treasurer. The reports showed a gain in membership of 335, and the financial condition of the association to be in excellent shape. The action of the President in paying off the indebtedness upon the Bluefield property was unanimously endorsed. All the reports were adopted and the officers commended upon their honest and efficient handling of the business of the association. Rev. W. H. Mitchell sent in an excellent report for the Rising Sun Association at Eckman. Other good reports were received from brother E. M. Dillard of Arlington, sister M. E. Ham of Elkhorn, Rev W. D. Weaver of Hiawatha and brother J. E. Tatum of Giatto. The association is progressing along all lines and the leaders in the various local associations are putting forth every effort to make this the most successful year in the history of the organization. THE TRUE TEACHER The true teacher will inspire the pupil to emulate his life. That man or woman is out of place in the schoolroom who cannot point to his or her own life as an inspiration. This was the secret of success in the teachings of Jesus Christ, of Paul and Socrates. A true life properly presented to the boy is more useful in shaping his future than the finest library in the world. The life of the true teacher will stand for honesty, industry, kindness, sympathy obedience, courage and philanthropy. The value of that teacher in whose bosom these virtues flame cannot be estimated in dollars. With all our equipment in buildings and apparatus, that school is poorly manned that fails in supplying a teacher to whom the pupils may look as their ideal. W. Va. C. I. Wins From Wilber force in Footbail. The West Virginia Colored Institute football team defeated the Wilcoxon College team at Exhibition Park by a score of 38 to 9. mers of the organization are called unto answer. Regardless of personal prejudices, of dislikes, differences or ambition every Negro in this county must answer for himself and for his race these questions Monday. It the rights and interests of the officers and the leaders of the dissatisfied element were all to be considered it would be a simple matter, but the interests of 13,000 Negroes in one county and ultimately the rights of every Negro in West Virginia are considered in the issues to be decided at this meeting Monday. Are Negroes competent to deal with them fairly and settle them once for all? Can a white man divide the states of Negroes in order that Negroes will lose their political power and thereby be deprived of re-reservation and rights which they now possess? These are the issues which confront the Negro voters of McDowell county and must be decided Monday. The election of officers is also an important matter, but far less important than the questions recited above. It is necessary that men of experience, ability and unquestioned honesty and integrity be chosen to fill the various offices; men who can inspire the confidence and respect of both the Negroes and white people. If there are men who can better guard the civil and political interests of the race than those now in office, it will be better to elect them, but if the men in office have satisfied a majority of the Negroes of this county and protected their interests they should be retained in office. But every Negro should come to this meeting open minded and without prejudice, support the men and measures he feels will better the condition of the majority and abide by the decision of the majority. Black men in McDowell county are on trial. The verdict will be rendered Monday. COMMITTEE OF COLORED MEN See President Wilson And Protest Against Race Segregation See President Wilson And Protest Against Race Segregation WASHINGTON, D.C., NOV. 8—A delegation of colored citizens representing the National Independent Political League, bearing a protest and petition directed against race segregation in the government service, visited the President on Thursday, and had an audience with him. The petition bore about twenty thousand signatures, from 38 states mostly colored people, about equally divided between the South and the North. The delegation was introduced by Congressman Thatcher, of Massachusetts. The delegation was composed of W. Monroe Trottier of Boston, Rev Dr. Byron Gunner of Hildorn, N.Y., President of the League, Dr. William A. Sinclair of Philadelphia, W. Maurice Spencer of Delaware, Thomas Walker of District of Columbia, F. H. Murray or Virginia, and Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett of Chicago. W. Monte Trottier, editor of the Boston Guardian, was spokesman. He made an extended statement and gave instances of discrimination which had been discovered and insisted that these were calculated to "humiliate and degrade our race and bring it into scorn and contempt," and that it was all the worse since it is being done under authority of the National government. The President was impressed by the protest and commented on its strength and stated that it was deserving of, and should receive careful consideration. The delegation said that the President seemed at first inclined to loath if the matters complained of had any official sanction. But he was handed a copy of an order issued by the auditor for the Interior Department which explicitly ordered separation on account of color in lavatories. Other orders of similar import which had been issued in other other bureaus were embodied in the matter left with the President. He then stated that perhaps he was not well posted on the matter. He said that he would go into the matter thoroughly and would endeavor to find a solution satisfactory to all concerned, and gave assurance that segregation had not been decided upon as an administration policy. In their protest the spokesman of the delegation insisted that it was the principle of segregation that was objected to and not the manner in which it was administered. He quoted a letter written by Mr. Wilson before election as follows: "It is my earnest wish to see justice done colored people in every matter, and not merely grudging justice, but justice executed with liberality and cordial good feeling. Every principal of our Constitution commands this, and our sympathies should also make it easy." Commenting on this the petitioners said to the President: "fairer words were never written and their readers could not possibly have expected their author to countenance the institution of any new policy in his own branch of the Government, now additively based on racial prejudice, against them a policy of caste which no president would dare even hint for citizens or any of the many other racial extraction which make up our heterogeneous population." The petitioners and particular stress upon the order of Secretary McAdoo requiring separate eating tables, and on the segregation in the auditor's rooms of the Postoffice Department, the Navy, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and elsewhere. "Necessity," says the petition, "can not be pleaded as an excuse for this affront and injury. Afro-Americans and other American employees have been working together, eating at the same tables, and using the same lavatories and toilets for two generations. They have worked in peace and harmony and the Government's business has been well executed. Some of the very Afro-American clerks taken from rooms where Americans of other ancestries worked, or from seats in justa-position thereto, have worked for twenty-five and thirty years. They did so through two Democratic Administrations. These Democratic Administrations were nearer the abolition of slavery of Africans than yours, Mr. President. The same efforts to inaugurate this segregation in Government serving were made under your illustrious predecessor, the late President Grover Cleveland, and were stopped by his order, as we trust they will be in short order by yourself." At a mass meeting under the auspice of the League on Friday night, which packed the large Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, the delegation made a full report. At this meeting it was urged that the sending in of signed petitions be continued. It was also advised that letters of protest be sent to congressmen and senators by colored citizens everywhere. Many to Aid in Fight on White Plague, Sell Red Cross Seals. Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 7. Nearly one hundred cities and villages in West Virginia have already begun plans for the sale of Red Cross Christmas Seals during the month of December, according to a statement issued by the Anti-Tuberculosis League of West Virginia which is conducting the state sale. This favorable showing so early in the season indicates that the sale this year will far exceed that of 1912 when over four hundred and fifty-seven thousand seals were sold. Last year over forty million of these little messengers of good health were sold in the United States realizing about $99,000 for the campaign "Monkkin's Greatest enemy." These little Christmas stickers are sold for one cent each and the proceeds donated to the work of stamping out tuberculosis in West Virginia. They are used on the back of letters and packages, out statements, menus and any place where they will stick. The State League is planning to have the seals sold in every city, village and hamlet in the state and is carrying on an energetic campaign from heat quarters in Charleston to accomplish this purpose. Tuberculosis Leagues, Women's Clubs, Educators, Postmasters, Bankers and other prominent persons are being called upon to assist in stamping out tuberculosis by selling Red Cross Seals. SEES POWER FOR THE REPUBLICANS Washington, D.C., Nov. 8.—Arnold C. Scheer, of West Virginia, former Auditor of the state, and a few years ago nominated for governor of the state, takes a hopeful view of the Republican prospects not only in his own state, but in the nation. Mr. Scheer voted ior Colonel Roosevelt in the election of last year, but he is still a Republican. "Colonel Roosevelt, in my opinion is the greatest man of the generation" said Mr. Scheer at the Raleigh. "Whether he will align himself with the regular Republican organization or not, I cannot forecast; but in any event, I believe in the future success of the Republican party, though I am not an aspirant for any political office. In West Virginia, there are unmistakable evidences that the Republiicans and Progressives are nearing the point where they will get together. We needed a new lineup in the Republican organization of the state and the Democratic victory in 1910 paved the way for it. The Republican party of West Virginia needed new leaders, and they are getting them. I look for the continuance of Republican success next year. We have four out of the six members of the house now and shall have them all next year. The election of Mr Neely in the First district has no significance. He won because the opposition was divided between the Republicans and Progressives. When that opposition gets together, and it undoubtedly will, the Democrats will take a long vacation from public office in the state, as I believe they also win in the nation." MOB OF 2000 MEN Storm Church to Get Anti-Catholic Speaker Carbon dioxide, Pa., Nov. 8. The Berean Baptist church here, Rev. Percival Lynch pastor, was stormed by a mob of 2,000 men tonight when the report was circulated that Robert Wilson, a private detective was to deliver an anti-Catholic address. Wilson had begun his tall when the crowd after a futil attempt to break in the doors, riddled every stained glass window in the building with stones. With cries of "Lynch Wilson Lynch Lynch Lynch Wilson," part of the crowd go into the church through the basement, but both the pastor and the detective had escaped on a search of the church TENNESSEE MOB HANGED NEGRO YOUTH Nashville, Tenn., November 7. A mob smashed in the doors of the Dyer'sburg jail today, removed John Talley, a negro, 16 years old, and lynched him in the court-house yard, according to a message received here this afternoon. The negro was accused of attempted assault and after his arrest was identified it was said. MERCER CO. NEGROES ORGANIZE CLUB Bramwell, W. Va., Nov. 8. A large and inquisitive meeting of Mercer county Negro was held here today at Old Fellows' Hall for the purpose of forming a Republican organization. Every district, city, town and coal operation was represented and many were here from the rural sections, Geo. S. Miller, Secretary of the Golden Rule Beneguel and Endowment Association, called the meeting to order and in a brief speech stated the reason for the call, urged upon those in attendance the necessity for a strong active Republican Organization in Mercer county and showed the advantages it would give the Negro and how he could better protect his rights and interests through effective organization. A temporary organization was formed with Dr. W. H. Holly of Bramwell as chairman. Dr. Holly made an able, practical task and introduced R. W. Austin and Manager H. E. Richardson of the Weely News, who delivered effective speeches. Several speeches followed, and Hon. J. E. Meadows of Princeton spoke as usual in his effective reminient mood. Most of the speakers referred to the candidacy of Hon. Edward Cooper for Congress and at each mention of his name there was long and loud applause. In fact the meeting itself was an endorsement of Mr. Cooper. A permanent organization was formed with the following officers: President, Dr. W. H. Holly, Bramwell; Vice Pres., R. W. Austin, Bluefield; Secy, G. S. Miller, Bramwell; Cor, see, H. E. Richardson, Bluefield; Trea, Early Smith, Goodwill. Executive Committee:—W. J. Parker, Henry Davis, F. J. Harper, John Neal, George Reed, W. R. Wootson, George Webster, P. W. White, Wm. Grave, J. W. Crider, A. L. Spencer, John F. Harris, C. C. Speare, John H. Hairaton. Committee of Constitution and Py-Laws:—W. J, Parker, C. C. Spea, George Reed, W. M. Robinson, P. W. White, with the President and Secretary. The meeting was ably conducted and harmonious except for a little ripple caused by Hou. J. E. Meadows, who seemed intent upon "knocking," not the organization, but individuals. Plans will be devolved immediately for taking an active part in the campaign next year. M. WANTED THROUGH. OUT NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA CO. WELDS. COMPENSATION LAW A SUCCESS First Months Operation Shows its Wonder ful Value Gov. Hatfield Makes Statement in Which He Urges its Provisions Be Safeguarded. Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 6. "The first month of the workmen's compensation law in West Virginia has come and gone and we find as a result of the utilities of October, that twenty-five widows or mothers who lost their husbands or sons upon whom they were dependent, are to be taken care of by the state under the provisions of this act." Governor Hotfield made the above statement today when interrogated as to the result of the first month's operation of the workmen's compensation fund, and gave some significant facts and figures gettubed from the first month, which will be the foundation upon which he department will be operated. Governor Hotfield feels that the successful working out of this department is one of the most important problems of his administration, and he is working out he matters personally that are daily coming up in this new department. The number of temporary disabilities or the month just passed will aggregate an indemnity of $13,707. The entire indemnity paid for the first quarter ending with December, based upon the month of October will amount to $15,000 in round numbers. This will assure the widow the sum of $20 per month and each child $5 up to the sum of $25 which is the maximum fixed by the law for any family, of a yearly consideration of $20. In cases where the widow may so desire, the department will pay her a nice sum sum which will enable her to purchase a little home. For the loss of a hand or foot, or any part of the limbs, the unfortunate will receive a compensation which will enable him to get a start of life said the." said the Governor. HON. J. C. NAPIER Tells Plain Truth (Nashville Globe) A Globe reporter having run across Mr. Napier asked, "What of the article in the Chicago Defender?" In a spirit of good humor he replied: "I regard the whole thing as a huge joke, an attempt to raise a tempest in a trapot. The writer either did not understand the purpose of my note to his paper or he objected to my telling the plain unvarnished truth about a man simply because he had shown himself to be one of the arch enemies of Negroes and Negro progress. Whatever may be my opinion of First Assistant Secretary Williams, and his hatred of Negroes, and I think he excels any man I have ever seen in this regiment, I could in no sense have been justified in trying to maintain a statement concerning him which was untrue and which I had been accredited to me in the columns of the Defender. In my note to the Defender I simply made the effort to correct this error and to adp my opinion as to the kindly feeling entertained, individually, by secretary M-Ado toward our people. I have never had any sympathy with the Wilson method of dealing with our people and have made no effort at any time to cause him or any of his officials to think so. On the other hand they have long known that I was openly opposed to them and that my opposition to them had been early and emphatically registered against them. On October fourth, the date of the writing of the letter to which the Defender so vigorously take exception, my resignation had gone into effect and I was in no sense under any obligation to do or to say one thing about the Wilson Administration with which I had never agreed on any proposition whatever, except to tell the truth. My relation with and separation from the Wilson Administration are an open chapter which have been already more widely commited upon than the simple performance of one's duty entitles him to. They have been made so plain that he who runs may read. The first segregation order in the Treasury Department was issued over the telephone late in the afternoon on July thirteenth last. Immediately upon its issuance I commenced a movement to have the order revoked. I first saw the Chief Clerk who told me he was powerless to do anything since the "order came from above" and he 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 changed to 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. 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It matters not whether they are opposed to the present policy of the organization or not, or whether they are favorable to the present officers or not, they should be here and give the aid of their presence toward cementing the body Resolutions will be offered amending the laws governing the organization and an effort will be made to adopt rules for the government of the organization that will prevent the supposed evil of which so many voters complain. If every man who feels that the business of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization has not been properly conducted and that officers have usurped powers not delegated to them by the body, we come out Monday and state their grievances a fair hearing will be given all and an effort made to adopt a platform in keeping with the principles of the Republican party upon which all fair minded Negroes who have the interest in the race at heart can stand. There must be no split in the organization because of the danger of destroying the rights and privileges of the Negroes in the county and ultimately in the state. The interests of every Negro must be protected regardless of the wishes of a few CONGRATULATIONS TO MERC-R We congratulate the Colored voters of Mercer county upon the formation of a Republican organization. The interests of the colored voters of the county are of the State at large demand that Negroes of every county be thoroughly organized for the safeguarding of the rights and privileges of all. Individuals cannot get for us what we are entitled to under the law and under the rules governing party organizations, but effective clubs of Negroes, working in harmony with the one idea of bettering the civil and political conditions of the race can get consideration. In an election votes are the only thing that count and no candidate or party appealing directly to the people will ignore several hundred votes in a county or several thousand in the state. It is the wish of all who have the interests of the race at heart that the Mercer County Colored Republican Club will bind the Negro voters of that county together and bring to the Colored Re- public voters of Mercer county results that will help the race Lav aside personal differences and selfish ambitions and work for the common good. Pastor Installed at Fist Baptist Church Interesting Exercises--Prof. J. W. Robinson Congratulated. On the first Sunday in this month Rev. J. W. Robinson, A. M., principal of the Tidewater Graded School, was installed as pastor of the First Baptist Church at Kimball. All-day services were held and participated in by all the pastors in Kimball and vicinity regardless of denomination. A long and interesting program was rendered and sem of the best known men and women of southern W. Va. tool part. A rally was held and more than $150 raised to pay on the indebtedness of the church. Prof. J. W. Robinson was for merly pastor of the Baptist church at St. Albans and principal of the graded school there. He is one of the best known and ablest men in the state, an educator of note and a preacher of great ability. The members of the First Baptist Church of Kimball are to congratulated upon securing the services of such an able man Prof. Robinson received man written and verbal messages of congratulations from all over the state. Mrs. Mattie Wootson Passes Away in Kimball After several months struggle for existence, thinking perhaps that the Lord would be still merciful, and in her way, lengthen the thread of life for a few year longer, Mrs Wootson, on the 80 of this month made that inexplicable transet from life inteternity. She died at her home in Kimball on the above date surrounded by a host of friends. She was buried in the Norwood Cemetery. Her funeral was to have been preached Sunday but on account of the absence of some members of the family was deferred till this coming Sunday November 16. She was the wife of John Wootson, was a girl Christian woman, loving wife affectionate mother, and in ever respect a very fine woman and neighbor. She was the mother of two children, both boys, and leaves to mourn her death, be sides these, a husband, one sister and a host of friends. WEST VA. STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The 21st Annual Session of the West Virginia State Teachers Association will convene in the Auditorium of the Garnet High School, Charleston, W. Va., Nov 27 and 28. It is expected that a large number of the teachers in the State will be present and many of the leading educator both colored and white. Prof. E. L. Rann, Prin. of the Keystone Eckman Graded School is the president and has arranged an elaborate program which will be published in full in this pap r next week. The local committee has made extensive arrangements for the entertainment of the visiting teachers and the Railroad companies are offering special rates. McDowell and Mercer counties will send a large delegation. No teacher can afford to miss the meeting of the association. Hon. J. C. Napier Tells Plain Truth (Continued From Page One.) was only carrying out the directions of his superiors in office. I then said to him that I would take the matter up with Secretary MeAdoo. I made diligent but vain effort to reach this gentleman for four days. On July 18th I was summoned to the office of First Assistant Secretary Williams. Upon going into his presence he and that President Wilson wished to have that the head of the Bureaus in the Treasury Department and in such places as I accepted men who would carry out his policies and his plains for running the Department. I did not hesitate to tell him that for forty years I had opposed Democratic principles, policies and methods and that I expected to do the same thing for the remainder of my life. I further told him that my resignation was at his disposal and in less than thirty minutes after I had left him I had sent in to him through the Chief Clerk. I continued the effort to have these segregations revoked until I reached Secretary McAdoo as did others who were doing likewise. Shortly after my conference with him the objections were removed and many of us thought this was an end of the order but were surprised when we learned otherwise. But for my open and vigorous opposition to these obnoxious segregation orders I believe I would have been permitted, as is the case with many other republican officials, to serve out the full term which is customary in such cases. If such demands for justice, such effort to serve our race be treachery, then I plead guilty to the charge of being a traitor." LOCALS The claim of A. H. Huddie against the K. of P. was paid off in this city Wednesday by D deputy C. H. Rice of Clark. The money was paid to the widow Mrs. Matilda Huddie. Rev. F. A. Hatcher, pastor of the M. E. Churches of Davy and Coalwood, was in Keystone this week and called at the Times office. Rev. Hatcher stated that the voters of Davy, Coalwood and elsewhere touched by him in his travels are to a man for Elwagi Cooper for Congress and the preacher stated that personally he was saying a word wherever possible for the young man from Bramwell. H. E Richardson, Manager of the Bluefield Weekly News, was in Keystone Tuesday. He called at this office. Rev. R H. McKoy of Bramwell, President of the Golden Rule Association, was in this city Wednesday attending to business. J. Wesley Grey, of the Times office, is confined to his bed because of illness this week. Ciarence Madison, compositor in the Times office, took to his bed Wednesday morning with gripe. Come to the meeting Monday. Come early. Notice is hereby given that the part- nership lately subsisting between us, the undersigned H. E. Moore, F. J. Moore, and F. S. Hawks carrying on business under the firm name of Moore & Hawks, at Keystone McDowell County, West Virginia as dealers in groceries and having a meat market connected therewith was on the first day of September, 1913, dissolved by mutual consent, so far as regards the said H. E. Moore, who re- tires from the firm H. E. Moore F. J. Moore F. S. Hawks Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between us, the undersigned F. J. Moore and F. S. Hawks, carrying on business as Moore and Hawks, at Keystone, McDowell county, West Virginia, was on the 4th day of November, 1913, dissolved by mutual consent, and that the business in future will be conducted by the said F. S. Hawks alone, who will pay and discharge all debts and liabilities, and receive all money's payable to the said aide firm. F. J. Moore F. S. Hawks Notice to Take Depositions. To Adele Rosko: Take notice, that on the 13th day of Dec. 1913, at the law office of S. R. Moon, in the city of Wilcox, County of McDowell and state of W. Va., between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 6 p. m. on 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; Lizabeth Rosko Mrs Izzie Lord, a student in the Bluefield Colored Institu t, was at home in Keyetone Saturday, Sunday and Monday on business. She entertained a few friends Sunday is the persons of Misses C. L. Sinkford, Nannie L. Cobb and Attorney H. J. Capehart. Richest Young Man in America to Be Married in the Spring. by Neagro Vincent Astor, the richest young man in America, is engaged to be married to Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Huntington of Staatsburg, N. Y. The wedding is to be in the early spring. For Three Days City Was Out of Communication. Cleveland, O., Nov. 12.—Cleveland, with fair and warmer weather, is making a, speedy cessation of the difficulties that have beset it since the worst storm in its history set in Sunday night, during which five lives were lost. As a result of the disturbed state of the lake, a new menace developed. The drinking water has turned to the color of coffee and warnings were issued by the health department to boil all water. The work of tidying up the city was made possible late yesterday afternoon by a period of snowless weather. Fifteen hundred workmen succeeded in putting fourteen city street lines in order and others are working on schedule today. In the meantime telegraph and telephone companies cleared away a large part of the wreckage resulting from the destruction of telephone poles and established a few connections with neighboring cities. The work of rehabilitation so far has developed that the vortex of the blizzard was limited to an area of about fifty miles around Cleveland. Not until the snow clears away will the police be able to solve the mystery of numerous disappearance reported to them. Business men and factory owners estimated the loss in business to wholesale and retail companies at many millions of dollars. A great part of the citizens were unable to leave their homes. An average of twenty-four inches of snow fell during the storm and snowdrifts piled as high as twenty feet. Every highway throughout this section will be impassable for several days. PROVIDED HUSBAND'S ALIBI William Circle's Wife Says He Was Home at Hour of Murder. Richmond, Ind., Nov. 12.—The wife of William S. Circle was a witness in behalf of her husband, testifying that he was at his home the night and at the hour that Mrs. Ida May Brown is alleged by the state to have been shot and killed by Circle. On cross-examination she could not be shaken from her story and she said she was positive of the hour her husband was at home, because she was at that time under the care of a physician and was taking medicine at hourly intervals. She testified she remembers her husband was in the house at 10 o'clock that night when she took her medicine. The shooting occurred about 10:20 Mrs. Circle said her husband did not leave the house after his arrival until he was arrested the next morning. Wilbur Circle, son of the defendant, testified also that his father was at home at 10 o'clock the night of the murder. Family Cremated. Springfield, Ill., Nov. 12. — Trapped in the second floor of their home near Beard-stown, five members of the family of M. D. Laseter were burned to death and one fatally injured an early morning fire that destroyed the house. No Provisions For Pay. Logansport, Ind., Nov. 12. — The board of works has made no provision for paying members of the election canvassing board, saying that, in its opinion, the law does not provide for compensation for the members. Thanks, Brother Clifford The McDowell Times, Keystone, W. Va., trims to the line and lets the chips fly where they may. Brave editors Hill and Whittico. -Pioneer Press. OPERATES IN EMPLOYS MORE PAYS A CLAIM THE OLDEST, LARGEST AV HEALTH INSURANCE W H HARR NORTHE YES, WE ARE DOING THE The Amer STATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE YS MORE THAN 8,000 CLAIM EVERY EIGHT BEST AND STRONGEST LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IN ARRIS Spe NORTHFORK, WEST VIRGIN IS THE BUSINESS. WHO american W OPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYS MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD W H HARRIS Special Agent NORTHFORK, WEST VIRGINIA YES, WE ARE DOING THE BUSINESS. WHO? $48,157.22 RS, SEE JORDAN General Travel FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS, SEE D. E. V. JORD Territory OFF.CE: R D. E. V. JORDAN, General Traveling Agent Territory of West Virginia and Kentucky OFFICE: Rooms 4 and 5, K. of P. Burling The next state meeting will be held in Charleston. August 29th and 30th READ THE Coal Trade Review Published Monthly BY S. H BOITNOTT Printed by The McDowell Times Printing Co. Second Hand AND NEW Furniture Of All Descriptions BOUGHT AND SOLD NEXT DOOR TO HIPPODROME SEE A. L. CALHOUN $2,6,000,000 ASSETS The exact amount of claims recently paid by The American Work in insurance was ORGANIZED 1833 $30,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS UNION AGENTS MINUTES E. ACCIDENT AND THE WORLD Special Agent orkman The American Workman is now doing a fraterna business in the state of West Virginia x SS ETHIOPIANS AND EGYPTIAKS. Some Hitherto Unpublished Facts Re- gerd ng Origin of Race Preiudice. pay eth on ss Sboull ft be asked at what epoch the system of Jimcrowing the Negro cok its birth we shall answer on the tes- mony of the monuments of astron- omy itself that its principles anpear ‘With certainty to have been estabiisbed about 17,000 years azo. And if it be asked to what people it ix to be at tributed we shall answer that the same Monuments. supported by unanimous traditions, attribute it to the firs: tribes of Egypt. ‘Thus the Ethiopian of Thebes narse! the stars of inundation, or Aquarinss those stars under which the Nile began to overfiow: stars of the Ox or the Bull, those under which they bezan to plow: stars of the Lion, those under which that animal, driven from the deser by thirst, appeared on the banks of the Nile: stars of the Sheaf or of the Har Yest Virgin, those of the reaping ses son; stars of the Lamb, stars of th two Kids, those under which the= Precious animals were brouzht forth and thus was revolved the first part of the difficulty.—From «hapter XX1 Unexpurzated Copy, Volnes's “Kut of Empire.” A pesusal of this chapter will dis close the fact that Africa hax siven to modern civilization the sclene © astronomy and the relizion with whic it now seeks to humiliate and «extrude the descendifits of these tawny blacks “The Ethiopians.” says Lucian at Page 986, “were the first who invented the aclence of the stars and gave names to the planets, not at random and without meaning, but descriptive of the qualities which they conceived them to possess. and it was from them that this art pased, still fm an imper: fect state. to the Exyptians” ‘That moderns are capable of teaching to Ne Kroes the principle of the relizion of Jesus Christ. a relizion which they pro- fecw but do not practice, is, to say the least. amustne. God hax evidently placed the Negro in America to test the reality of the white man’s relizion. ‘The test ix not creditable to him, His religion is a snare and a delusion, sounding brass and tinkling cymbals. And the Ne kre will not hw it because he does not need It. NEW PUBLICATION ON THE COMMINGLING OF THE RACES Centar Taylor's Book Btritas at the Root of American Injustice. Caesar A.A. P. Taxlor of Philadel phia may not be a prophet in the Bil Meal sense of the term nor the sou of 4 prophet. but the accuraey with which he hax foretold in.luix hook the present situation of the United States in it relation to other countries shows him to be a man of droad vision. With no other desire but to truthful ly interpret the weaning of the inju~ tice to the colored people of this coun try as practiced by legislators and sanctioned by the national government he tells bow class legistation ax seen im the discrimination against the Af ro-American citizen on public convey: ances. segregation in cities and places of public accommodation will react upow those responsible for the exist ence of such injustice. The title of Mr. Taylor's book, “The Confict apd Commingting of the Races,” i< most appropriate. This new work oy the great American prob Jem, wherein the Nezrg ix forvefully and fearlessly defended against the at tacks of Tillman, Vardaman, Itlease and all others who delight in singling him ont for draatic arraignment in print and speech and making him special subject for reactionary legisia tion, is bound to have a salutary effect upon the public consciences The author enjoys a wide acquaint ance and correspondence with mans of the foremost personages in this country and abroad. Iie vast experi ence and past associations have afford ed opportunities which equi hin with AbINES to speak or write Interesting’s and instructively. He ix optimistic thronghont, yet hic language i star ting, cutting and firm. His book ix a courageous and manly defense. He does not whimper mor whine. He asks no quarter. He tr put together in “The Contliet and Com mingling of the Races” » book which turns both the opposition and the arn ments of the opposition Inte a mivxite which he hurls with # compelling and effective force A perusal of the book will fully at test to what Ix here claimed for it aid more. The following excerpts from “The Confit and Commingling of the Races are indicative of what the vot ume of 134 pages contains “A Slmerow country. jimerow churches and jimerow preachers are nt sieulated to inmpire lier men or women with rer trence fora religion so wialniy Ys por rit kent" “There te to Gol ane Christ be rayth Mf thin conuntey cum ‘exiet with tw standards of Jurticr. ome for white, men another for Mace men. The chur. hie ion potent” “t have no reenert for nor fat ina Feligion proferse! by theme who eon dene national crimer ansturt any race af reopte.” “Lynchings, burnings of human bein ce deniats of Justice ane leginiatiee wrnne> are not the products of @ Chciarien hum If sm then t want nothing of Amerian fend Christianity. “Neither de sahere “There are great wroncs yet tm he tiated while the victims ery aloud to det ents nd hearts of stone” "There are. inane Mistice loving. fable hearted white pro's at the south. bat the vurse of that poomtc Sed thelr glorious Eton-like. band be the Nnrestrained how lines ind velines Wf to Tulimane, Vardamans. Blewes art othe Iomamug ies of greater or longer deeree 6 ot ek HELP of any kind, phone or write Roanoke Employment Agsncy Ne. 11 Norfolk Avenue, upstairs (Ged Door from St. James Hote!) ROANOKE, VA. Witt Parnish on Short Notice Phone <: EB L. CUNNINGHAM, Manager PLEA FOR FAIR TREATMENT. minder to President Wilsen, Tiladelhia.— Tue Comstitatlos League of the United Sate, with bewijuartors at 1S Lombard street. “this city. through in Bekd secretary. Dr. William A. Sinclair, recently sent A memorial to Hredent Wo drow WE: mi at Washingtou, wi te reads fo pat as follows: Hon. Woodrow Witron, President of the United sates, W oxuineetin | Monored Si—in the name of the Cun- stitution League ef the United States (in- corperated), composed of citizens without regard to race. #3, cred of party, 1 bes respectfailly to make representations t You in regard to the unfair, hymiliating degrading and, I thing, uniawful treat: ment which yocr colored fellow cit-zen Ate receiving under your administration Colored men were members of the cun- Yention which ‘nominated you. Colored | Shusns were generovly" admitted to te ronvention tail, and some mat on the plat form.” You-were elected to your high of. ‘fice Girouah the United efforts and. votes of both your white and colored fellow eit taens, The distingwished gemuemen hey | ing charge of your campaign made special appeaix to Colored Voters. and in order to accomplish results they established spe Cal headauarters tn Boston, New York Washington. Chicago and Denver. Evers aasuranee war given Of fain, just and satta! consideration for colored eitisens In the event of sow election In sour letter to the ight Rex. Bishop Alexander Walters, president of the Na Honal Colored Democratic longue, > “yourself siwceiienity pledged “ject.” “fair an “wqual” treatment to your “colored fellow citizens" During the prosrese of “the campien you gave mitillar as-urances tovther colored men. 1 meems cwnclusie [that the elimination wf the race. bese “achieved sour election, T beg reapectfully to say that many [white amet vulored ekizenm believed that jas You were a mon of southern birth net ‘northern epportunitien.porsemsinue the Wvnadent scholarship and euttare with the RHE of statesmanshin, yeu would being ye ear"oa the race question te best an mont patriotic thoughts of both southern and northern life. sand also that You were Weally circumsianeed to wipe out the Ne kro quention ax a factor In Amwericat poll tea by” the faithful recngnitien wf the Mandates of the constitution of the Cnit- 40 Staten At the moment when all should be “gute: “on the Potomac” I da not thak will be altogether a suprise to sau for me te Say Tat the colored people of the United States are more Wrotabt up and alarmest at this tine over thelr rights ant lbertic= than at any period sinew their enanclpa ton. "Thike bie First.—To tiie removal of competent cot red men trun wflices In several of the Hates whiclt they had fled by ational Appointment for years Second. — TH removal of competent col ered men from offices hekd under nations! Appointment im Washington ‘Third.—The refusal to appoint colorest men to diplomatic posts ‘which hind for more than a generation been held by mem bers of the tace Fourth. ~The degradation imposed om colored men and Women in several of t= departments of the government throush the peactlors of secewation ood “Jinn crown” eo ofed clerke le te t hem from desks and (om rooms sel raremated, colored clerks bein? diet eapal wee sf the lunch evunters, the luckers. toilets ete In the name, then, of the Constitution League of the United Staterand 1 may Venture to say in the naive of the Mbert loving, Christian and patrintic jrople of the Tepublic—T would mest respectfully appeal to you as the preident of the hole people to take such rtepa as tn your good Judgment would remedy these terrible wrongs against the Segro people. & people whose loyalty. falthfulnemy and service to their country in peace aed. fn the strens of war have nevergieen ques: tioned. a people whove life It always om the altar of their country With assurance of our mont high regard T beg to wubscribe yours most obediently, WILLIAM A. SINCLAIR, “Sineiennt Aiea tiaeneneee: No Man ever gave utterance to worl« fraught with more (ruth than these of Lincoln when he asserted “this repnts fe cam not long endure half stave and half free.” And because of the belief in neh a sentiment the colored people are making dignified protest« through out the country against discrimination on account of race and color. ‘The late Stewart TL. Woodford sid on one occasion while speaking at a literary society of Afro-Americans in Erookiyn in which"he voiced the sen timent< of his white fellow citizens, “We never freed the slaves until we had to, and we will never accord to them as free men all the rights and privileges which belong te them nntit we hare to.” Crispus Attucks, credited as being the first to shel Iie blood in the Amer. fran Revolution, sald to hix comrades when he saw the Hritish treope ad: vancing on Reston, “Strike at the root, for there le the nest.” Mine A.W. Hunton at the Beecher centennial cele- ration in Hrooklyn, Oct. 21, in the course of an alle aktrese on Beecher's attitade toward freelom for the cot- cored race sid that the colored people should fight color prejudice to death. ‘The open letter to President Wilson recently sent from the Constitution league, the Rosten ond Raltimere pre: feat mass meetings are all Indications of the growin spirit of resentment among colored Americans against in Justice fn all of ite hideous forme, While it might <eem fit to seme per: sons to have the culored members of the Protestant Fpiecopal ehareh pre sided ever by a bishop of thelr ree, It Je ales the opinion of the majority that there chenld he to race segregation ti thet denomination in so far a official wnk ie concerned. Farthermare, shed + Mistewy ever be selected from the ranks of the colored membership. he should not he restricted to any partie alar race. but given charge wf # die cose Shonid there he etarehes with white members and churches with cot ered members he must necessarily: he the bishop over each, True Christiant- ty does not segregate after the manner of the world. Pecanee of the illnes of ome halt of ome ess aenehe ol de eiaelaael ear is ley wel eign te da ouae dem When you ma, | THE MAKING FIGHT FOR JUSTICE. Recent Events Show Growing Resent- iat Aad Gaal Gc Segregation In the Christian Church. NOTICE. TO CORRESPONDENTS: $$ ewr-'OFFGIAL — DIREGTORY “OF MEDOWELL COUNTY crRoULE COURT: (Righth J dicial Cireant) Couaties of Me Dowel), Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Teaiah OC Herndon, dade Welcus We tiaonige Man Clerk. Tarmaes Court Seeond Taos dayin February June aud Sep tember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Paype, Clerk. ‘Terms «f Court Second Mon: day in January, April, July and Octoher. COUNTY COURT: James E Jones President, Switehback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork, Dr. R, K. Bragonier, Key- stone. t ommissioners W. W. Whyte,” clerk, Weleb. ‘Yerms of Court. First Mon- day in January, April, August an! Gewber. License term, trst}Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch, Prosecuting Atwrnes BF ¢ Crk ~ Assistant Pros. Attorney, GL. Counts Cwerk Cireuitand Crim. Courts, Burbrue Vayne Cers County Court, RE Bern hen County Surveyor, w © Morar Vivian Supt. Pree Schools, W Casniuy Cook, Kim val Assessor, CK Rusmisell Coaaty Koad migaee, ow McClaren County Health Officer and cor oner, Dr. HG. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusinise!!, McDowell Members House of Delegates. Geo. Wolfe and C.K. Harman. State Senators, Sixth; Senavo rial district (counties of McDow ell, Mingo, wayne and wyomine) Jas A. Strother Welch; MZ Whise. 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THE Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable _ Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company “Kimball, West Va. SINKFORD & WARREN UNDERTAKERS eos simeniinne Bluefield, - West Virginia IF YOU WANT LONG AND raha HAIR Madame Alice Walker’s WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER | oT ena Case Gh coo eeopeee on Ean Seema MADAME ALICE WALKER, Scalp Specialist HEADQUARTERS 619 E Vine St, Knoxville, Tenn. : Residence Phone Old 3338 Bluefield, - West Virginia Session Held In Rocky Mount Was Largely Attended. Forty-sixth Annual Gathering of State Religious and Educational Convention Notable For Harmony and Enthusiasm—Workers Manifest Desire to Be Helpful. By GEORGE P. KING Rocky Mount, N. C.-The forty-sixth annual meeting of the State Baptist Educational and Missionary convention of North Carolina held here the last week in October (beginning Oct. 28), was attended by hundreds of delegates and visitors from most all sections of the state. The reports of the general officers and those of the representatives from the various churches so the convention were very encouraging. The success of the denomination in this state among Afro-Americans is due to intelligent leadership coupled with the thrift and industry of a large constituency of followers. The sessions of the convention were marked by harmony and a desire on the part of all concerned to work for larger missionary and educational results in the churches and schools throughout the state. This splendid religious organization has as its president Dr. A. W. Pegues JOHN A. BROWN of Raleigh, who is eminently fitted for the office. Being a man possessing every qualification of a safe leader and enjoying the confidence of the better element of both races in North Carolina, he is doing a great work of uplift which is bound to count for higher Christian manhood and citizenship. Contributor to the forces working for the world for Christ, he has an excellent way of bringing things to pass for the good of the denomination. Associated with Dr. Pegues are such national characters as Dr. C. S. Brown, corresponding secretary of the convention; Dr. J. J. World, treasurer; Dr. E. E. Smith, recording secretary of the convention, and a strong legion of active ministers. Dr. Pegues is one of the ablest theologians and educators in the state. For a number of years he was dean of the theological department of Shaw university, which position he resigned to become the supervisor of the state deaf, dumb and blind institute for colored youths in Raleigh. This institution, largely because of his ability and the generosity of the state, is the foremost institution of its kind in the south. This type of leadership has placed the Afro-American Baptists of North Carolina on a footing that reveals the ability of its members to succeed in matters of great importance to the denomination. Among the prominent speakers on the program were: Dr. N. F. Roberta, dean of the theological department of Shaw university; Dr. S. N. Voss, Rev. C. E. Aspen, Rev. W. T. Coleman, D. D. M. D.; Revs. O. S. Bullock, G. W. Watkins, Drs. E. M. Brawley, A. B. Vincent, Revs. C. H. Williamson, G. W. Moore, M. A. Talley, D. J. Avery, J. L. S. Holloman and Dr. W. M. Alex, under of Baltimore, corresponding secretary Lott Carey convention. The jubilee remarks on the fifty years of freedom by Revs. R. H. Harper, Thomas Parker and "Father Jackson" were inspiring. Thrifty Mutual Benefit Association. The Seven Stars of Consolidation of America is the name of a mutual benefit organization with headquarters in Fort Worth, Tex., and an office in Dallas, of which Editor W. E. King of the Dallas Express is the official head. The society has a thriving membership. It has competent men as organizers and seeks to interest our people more largely into organized bodies for mutual benefit. S. B. MOON Attorney-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia Long Expected Crisis is Expected to Be Precipi- tated Soon. CONDITIONS ARE CRITICAL The Burden of Responsibility Resting Upon This Government For the Re- teration of Order, Daily is Becoming Heavier, It Is Said. Washington, Nov. 12.—For the first time it is possible now to give auther- titatively some of the details of the administration's Mexican policy. Huerta must go; that is the unalterable determination of President Wilson and his advisers. How this most difficult and dangerous task can be accomplished is a matter yet to be worked out. With this determination as the basis of the president's policy, Huerta's acts as head of the Mexican government will not be recognised by the United States, nor will this government recognize the acts of the Mexican congress about to be called into being. Huerta has been informed of this determination, and so also have the European and other governments having interests in Mexico. No time limit, however, has been set by this government for the retirement of Huerta, and no threat of force in the event of his failure to yield has been conveyed to him. These facts authoritatively announced to the correspondents in Washington, have served to clear the atmosphere here regarding the Mexican situation, but they have not altered the seriousness of the predicament in which the administration now finds itself. President Wilson and his advisers have failed to move Huerta by moral suasion and are now face to face with the unpleasant duty of being obliged to decide upon a course of action for his elimination by some other means. Evidence gathered from many sources indicate that President Wilson still is determined to avail himself of every possible expedient before turning to actual intervention by United States troops. It seems certain now that he also will try other lines of action before suggesting even the lifting of the embargo on arms and ammunition along the Mexican border. The president's sole hope before resorting to either of these two expedients seems to be a possible acquiescence in this government's policy by all the European powers and a shutting off at the source of all financial supplies for the Mexican dictator. If this can be brought about administration officials believe that Huerta will be obloked to yield. Conferences that Secretary of State Bryan has been holding for two or three days with representatives of foreign governments lends strength to the belief that this government has hopes in this direction. Secretary Bryan is bitterly opposed to the idea of lifting the embargo on arms along the Mexican border. In his talk with members of the senate committee Mr. Bryan has contended that such an act was not to be thought of in this age of enlightenment. President Wilson's friends have made it clear that the president believes the utmost self-restraint ought to be exercised on the part of the public in the present situation. What the administration asks for now on the part of the public is forbearance and restraint and faith in its ability and prudence to conduct the present delicate negotiations to a conclusion. Another Arbitration Agreement. Indianapolis, Nov. 12—An agreement has been entered into by the management and employees of the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction company to treat with the employees in any grievances they may have against the company. The agreement is drawn along lines similar to that adopted in the restoration of peace between the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal company and its employees, and practically precludes the possibility of a walkout. MARKET QUOTATIONS Prevailing Current Prices For Grain and Livestock. Indianapolis Grain and Livestock. Wheat—Wagon, 92c; No. 2 red, 94½c. Corn—No. 3, 74c. Oats—No. 2 white, 40½c. Hay—Baled, $16.00 @ 19.00; timothy, $19.00@20.00; mixed, $14.00@17.00. Cattle—$3.00@9.00. Hogs—$7.00@8.35. Sheep—$3.00@4.25. At Cincinnati. Wheat—No. 2 red, 96c. Corn—No. 2, 74½c. Oats—No. 2, 42½c. Cattle—$4.00@8.00. Hogs—$5.00@8.25. Sheep—$2.00@4.50. Lambs—$5.00@7.20. At Chicago. Wheat—No. 2 red, 96½c. Corn—No. 2, 71½c. Oats—No. 2, 39½c. Cattle—Steers. $5.00@9.80; stockers and feeders. $5.00@7.75. Hogs—$5.00@8.25. Sheep—$4.00@5.60. Lambs—$5.50@8.05. At St. Louis. Wheat—No. 2 red, 95c. Corn—No. 2, 75c. Oats—No. 2, 39c. Cattle—Steers. $5.00@9.25. Hogs—$6.00@7.15. Sheep—$3.75@4.70. Lambs—$6.25@7.85. At East Buffalo. Cattle—$3.75@8.75. Hogs—$6.50@7.70. Sheep—$2.50@5.00. Lambs—$5.50@7.80. Wheat at Toledo. Dec. 96½c; May, $1.01½c; cash, 96½c HARRIS' SAXOPHONE ORGHESTRA Music furnished for Socials and Dances. The best and greatest musical hits and harmonies. Terms Reasonable. Wire or write At Prule held in one Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the Great Monday in November 1918, Lucrea Anthony 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 case, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some 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. Barbidge Payne, Clerk. Thos. L. Higgins. P. Q. THE REGISTER Daily-Sunday- Weekly The Newspaper of West Virginia Circulates in every county of the state and adjoining counties of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Contains all of the News: GONTROLS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FULL REPORTS A complete staff of correspondents. Every town in the state has a special representative. DO YOU READ THE SUNDAY REGISTER It is a magazine in itself. Non-political, Containing specially selected articles of interest. Liberal Terms to Agents SEND FOR SAMPLE COPIES THE OLD RELIABLE Weekly Register Is ONE DOLLAR per Year JAMES B. TANEY, Gen. Mgr. WILLIAM L. BRICE, Asst Mgr. J H Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well grown, well liked and pat- tioned by all the boys going, coming, or staying. 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THE ACME CO., Mrs. & Jobbers, Eberly Blidg., Dept. A, Columbus, O. To the Height of Perfection. (We sell Rogers Silverware cheaper than any retail dealer in the world.) Practices in all the courts in W. Va. Agent for the sale of choice property in Bluefield and Prince ton Easy terms. Office up stairs opposite the Keystor Supply Co., Keystone, W. Va. FOR SALE-1 Farm in Campbell County Virginia in 8 miles of Rustburg, the County Seat 6 miles of Mindfall on the Lynnburg and Durham R. R. also near the city of Altavista, Va. consisting of 208 acres. 127 acres of fine timber; 83 acres of fine farming land. Two 3 room houses three-tobacco and stock houses. Cheap if sold at once. First Class Accommodation POCAHONTAS, VIPGINIA All members of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization are hereby notified to meet in the city of Keystone on Monday. November 17th, 1913 for the purpose of electing officers a d for the transacting any other business as may come before the body. Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek 923 Done by order of J. E. PARSON, President of the McDowell Coun- ty Colored Republican O organization, Keystone, W. V Undertaking and Enbalming Se vice by Sinkford and Warren at Northfork, C. H. Rice Agent. Sinkford and Warren undertakers and embalmers in the city of Bluefield are to be congratulated on the wise selection of M. C. H. Rice of Northfork as the agent for the territory of Northfork and adjoining towns. An time any one should unfortunately need the services of the 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 a phone in Northfork and ask to L. H. Rice, A. for Sinkford, Warren, undertakers. The guarantee all services render give satisfaction. 10. Complete Line of Dresses, Maitresses, Dressgists, Sandries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the railroad station. Sods at the fount. MARSALL TURNER'S PLACE 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 BRUGGISTS. White Oak Shoe Shod ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT. Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. Good work, reasonable prices, beat of leather used--polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels Heel Plates, Spur Stuffers, Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. July 7, 1912, Snoon. NOTICE Do whom it may concern: This is to certify that Ben Jones, who is now confined in the penitentiary at Moundville, convicted from the McDowell County Criminal Court on a charge of Felony, will, after the 1st day of October, 1913, apply to the Governor of Wet Virginia, for executive demercy. BLN JONES 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. Kesystone, W. Va. 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