McDowell Times

McDOWELL COUNTY OFFERS EXCELLENTOPPORTUNITIES TO THE LABORING MAN. VOLUME 11 THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY GOVERNOR HAT- FIELD TUESDAY--STATE HAS MUCH TO BE THANK- FUL FOR To the People of the State of West Virginia:—Greeting: We are nearing the time when in keeping with custom, the gray-haired parent see the link of affection restored, the man smiles where the girl smiled before to meet loved ones and discuss loved ones who are absent. We read the past by the light of the present. The forms vary as the shadow fall or the point of vision falters. The graciousness of our Great Benefactor comes before us brightly as we, at the accustomed time, designated by our Puritan ancestors for giving thanks to Almighty God, recount the manifest blessings of which we have been the recipient and to offer our supplications to Him, the Giver of all good things. In the nation we have religion that is without a prelate, a government without a king, and our motto should be comfort, not extravagance, acquiring knowledge that will guarantee to each and every one independence based upon increasing the earnings and the best possible means of conserving that which affords each and every one more prosperity and greater thrift in the homes which make greater achievements for the boys and girls of these homes and add to our nation's wealth. In a nation, which is at peace with the whole world, we find that the spirit of independence and fairness among the citizenship, the foundation stone of the government laid by our forefathers, has been exercised to a degree that foretell good for the advancement of the whole people. In our state we are happy, prosperous, and contented; the turmoil of industrial strife, which was one of our most serious problems, has been satisfactorily settled; cool judgment has prevailed on both sides, and through this settlement a better feeling of cooperation has been brought about between all parties; the flood devastation wrought great damage to us, but we were able to recover quickly as to astonish the world; the world; the appeals that were sent to the citizens of our state were answered by the Great Brotherhood of Mankind, which threw the broad mantel of charity above those who were stricken and in distress. Our crops are bountiful; our industries are busy; our development has attracted wonderful attention, and in the past year we have seen the enactment of a law which gives to those dependent upon the fortunate, whose life may be sacrificed in a hazardous occupation the state's strong arm of protection. Our educational, humane and religious advancement has kept pace with our industrial strides. With all these providings before our people should come to a full realization of the benefits bestowed upon them, and should we not pause and ask ourselves: Have we not great cause for returning thanks to our Aimighty God? Therefore, I, Henry D. Hattfield, Governor of West Virginia, in recognition of these most gratifying conditions, designate the twenty-seventh day of November as Thanksgiving Day, and call upon the people to refrain from their labor and in their respective houser of worship to join in prayer and praise, and beseeth the continuation of the abundance of His providences through the future years. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed. Done at the Capitol, in the City of Charleston, this eleventh day of November, in the year of Our Lord one thousand and nine hundred and thirteen, and in the fifteenth year of the State. (Seal) H. D. HATFIELD WHIPPING POST DE- NOUNCED IN SPEECH Washington; Nov. 13.---"The time has come, in my opinion, when we ought to begin to treat human beings at least as well as horses," sain Representative John M. Evans of Montana. "That is why I introduced the resolution last Tuesday directing the President and the Attorney General to enjoin the state of Delaware from lashing the two prisoners now in jail at Newcastle, Delaware, condemned to 20 lashes each on their bare backs, in addition to 20 lashes last Saturday." Evans' resolution failed of consideration on objection from Minority Leader Main, who made the point of no quorum. When it was read in the House it was greeted by applause on both sides. SIX MEN LASHED The McDowell Times. "It appears from uncontraindicted despatches that six prisoners--two white men and four negroes--all convicted of robbery, received on their bare backs a total of 95 lashes at the county jail last Sat day," continued Evans. "Two of them received 20 lashes each, and in addition one is condemned to 14 years in prison and the other 11 years. "But the most serious phase of the case is that on Saturday next these two men are to receive each 20 additional lashes, because the court feared they could not stand the penalty all at once. "The fact that the court divided the sentence for fear the men would succumb shows this is a cruel punishment. I know of no other state in the Union where such method of punishment exists. CITES CONSTITUTION. "I believe it is a clear violation of the eighth amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which prohibits the infliction of 'cruel and unusual punishments.' "A man who beats a horse or other dumb animal in a cruel manner can be arrested and taken into court and made to pay a penalty. "And yet we find here in Delaware helpless prisoners, convicted not of crime against life, but merely against property—the men were convicted of burglary. I am advised—being lashed to the limit of human endurance. Evans has written a letter to Attorney General McReynolds, in which he points out that as Congress cannot act on his resolution in the absence of a quorum, the Department of Justice may be able to take some action. HON. R. W. WHITE Great Parlimentarian M. A. M. Great Parlimentarian----Fair Presiding Officer RED CROSS SEALS RED CROSS SEALS Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 14 ---From Red Cross Seal headquarters in Charleston comes the information that one million of the seals have been received from New York as the first installment to fill the orders now in the office. It is expected that later an additional million will have to be ordered to take care of the orders that are coming in rapidly fro $\exists$ all parts of the state. With each order of seals sent out from headquarters will be sent a supply of advertising material consisting of advertising cards, For Sale Here signs, blotters, envelopes, newspaper cuts, etc. This material is part of the advertising material which is supplied free to agents in order to arouse local interest in the sale. The seal this year is oblong, about the size of a parcel post stamp, with a border of holly. The panel consists of a picture of Santa Claus and his eighty tiny reindeer, with a back ground of snow capped mountains behind which is seen the Anura Borealis. The Anti-Tuberenlosis League of West Virginia, which is acting as state agent for the sale, feel much encouraged at the great interest which is being evinced in all parts of the state and the fine support they are receiving in their efforts to have the seals sold in every community however large or small. Congregationalists Make Protest Against Segregation in Washington. Waterbury, Conn., Nov. 13. --- Condemnation of alleged segregation of white and colored employees in Government departments in Wasington as a "violation of the just principle of equality" was voiced by the 47th annual meeting of Congressionalists. OF THE McDOWELL COUNTY COLORED REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION Constitution Amended--Officers Elected--Greatest Harmony Prevailed The meeting of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization held here Monday was the greatest and most far-reaching meeting ever held by that body. Every district in the county was well represented and there were visitors from Merrer, Raleigh and Mingo counties. Hon. W. W. Sanders, State Librarian, came over from Charleston and Hon. E. W. White came from Point Lovant to be present at this meeting. Promptly at 12 o'clock the President, Hon. J. E. Parson, called the meeting to order in the Hippodrome Theatre and in a very able speech stated the purpose of the meeting and reviewed the history and accomplishments of the organization since its formation nine years ago. He stated that through the efforts of the organization the colored Republicans of McDowell county are represented by six Fair Presiding Officer The resolution adopted to be forwarded to President Wilson follows: "The Congregationalists of Connecticut, in general conference assembled, enter their emphatic protest against the segregation of colored employees in the Government departments. "We believe it to be a violation of the just principle of equality, written into American faith by our fathers, and an injustice to the established methods in civil service appointments. "We respectfully petition the President and the Congress of the United States to prohibit all such degrading discrimination in the public service." ELECTION CASE BEING ARGUED Washington, Nov. 12. 12-Oral arguments on the "Grandfather Clause" election law enacted by the Maryland legislature to govern Annapolis municipal elections, was concluded in the Supreme Court today. The law makes eligible to vote only persons owning a certain amount of property and those who could vote in 1868 or whose ancestors could vote at that time. William L. Maybury continued the defense of the law, he began yesterday. He declared that the fifteenth amendment to the Federal constitution did not prohibit the states from denying negroes the right to vote in municipal elections, but merely in the elections of Federal officials. Edgar H. Gans declared the law was a plain effort to deprive negroes of suffrage in Maryland, and that the drafters of it had attempted to accomplish by subterfuge what they could not accomplish directly. Decisions in this case, and in the Oklahoma "Grandfather Clause" cases recently argued before the court, are expected to throw much light on the validity of "Grandfather Clause" legislation in many southern states. KEYSTONE WEST VIRGINIA. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 21, 1913 Great Meeting deputy sheriffs in the county, three guard on the county road, constables and justices of the peace in four districts, members of the boards of education in three districts, two minor positions in Charleston and the State Librarian. He gave a comprehensive summary of his work as the president and asked that he be judged by his record. He offered recommendations for changes in the constitution which would make the organization more progressive and effective. The speech was frequently interrupted with applause and at its conclusion there was a great demonstration of approval. The recommendations were referred to the Committee on Resolutions. The President then called Hon. R. W. White to the chair to preside throughout the remainder of the session. Forty minutes were allowed for speech making and Attorney B. E. Carter of Keystone was recognized. In an able speech that brushed with wit, sarcasm and invective Atty Carter made an on-slaughter upon the methods pursued by the organization and pictured what he termed its defects. He urged the adoption of amendments to the constitution which would broaden the organization and make it really effective and representative. Attorney Carter's speech was replied to by James Knox Smith, "National Jai Robbie," who paid a high tribute to the accomplishment of President Parson since the formation of the organization. He then proceeded to prod Atty Carter with witty sails, which he kept the house in an unprouer of laughter. Other speeches were made by Messrs. Catus, President of the Zenith Republican Club, T. M. Dickerson of Northfork and Rev. Cobles of Crumpler. Hon. W. W. Sanders was allowed extra time by unanimous consent and delivered one of the ablest, most brilliant and effective speeches in the interest of harmony ever heard here. He showed the advantage a division in the ranks of the Republicans has already given the Democrats and pointed out the danger to the Negress of McDowell county should they divide their strength in the presence of the enemy. The speech was greeted with long and loud applause. T. Edward Hill, of The Times, then addressed the body and stated that he would offer certain amendments to the constitution that would settle all differences and pave the way for an united effective working organization that would give the Negress of McDowell county greater prestige and larger representation. At the conclusion of Mr. Hill's address the following Committee on Resolutions were appointed: Hon, W. W. Sanders, Chm.; Messrs. Saddler Higgins, Whittle, Mickens, Hill, Hilton, George, Brittaint, Campbell A. ATTY. H. J. CAPEHART Able and Efficient Secretary who Retires From Office Claxton, Whittice and Taylor. While the Committee was at work the speech making continued. IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM. Hon. W. W. Sanders was Chairman of the Resolution Committee, and upon motion of T. Edward Hill seconded by Attorney Higgins, Editor M. T Whittie was elected Secretary. The recommendation of the President providing for a campaign committee composed of three members, elected from each magisterial district, to have charge of all campaigns, the Speaker's Bureau, and to handle all campaign funds, was read to the Committee by the chairman and was unanimously adopted. The recommendations of the President that the meeting of the organization be held at different places in the county was read and adopted. T. Edward Hill then of- and the following amendments to the constitution: AMENDMENTS Amend sec. 2, to read: Ail Negro Republicans in McDowell County are entitled to membership. Amend sec. 4. Committees. (a) The Executive Committee shall be composed of one member from each voting precinct to be elected by the precinct club in December preceding the Bi-annual election of officers by the County organization and one member at large to be elected in each district organization during the same month. Upon the adoption of this section immediate steps shall be taken to organize clubs in each precinct, the precinct clubs to constitute the district club. The President of the County organization shall appoint a committee of seven members representing each district to formulate plans for carrying out the above section and they shall report to this body at a meeting to be called in January 1914. The executive committee when formed shall elect a chairman and secretary from among its members. Amend Sec. 4. (b) The finance committee shall be composed of seven members, one to be elected from each magisterial district at the general election of the County organization, provided each district is represented at the general meeting of the Organization, in case that each district is not represented the body shall elect a member to represent the absent district or districts on the committee. Amend sec. 4. (d) Line 2 word 4 to read "elected." This is the Grievance Committee. (Continued to Page Two.) T. Edward Hill M. B. Business Mgr., Wrote the New Amendments to Constitution, and with Atty. B.E. Carter led the Anti-Office Holder Fight COLORED MERCHANT GOES INTO BANKRPTCY Liabilities of John H. Davis & Co. Amount to Fourteen Thousand Assets Nine Thousand. John H. Davis, colored, a merchant trading as John H. Davis & Co., Bluefield, filed a petition last week in the United States district court in voluntary bankruptcy, owing debts to the amount of $14,690.46. Various Bluefield concerns and several in other places are listed among the unsecured creditors. This petitioner claims to have assets in the sum of $9,636.85, $1,180 of which he claims as exemption. This claim of exemption involves $180 under the federal bankruptcy act; $1,000 claimed as home-stead exemption by virtue of the Wee-Virginia statute, the petitioner being a husband and parent. These assets are represented in amounts, appearing as store records due the concern, amounting to $600; the stock of the Raleigh street store is listed at $4,000; that of the Blank street store, known as the Acme, $1,500, including various other assets, such as a horse and wagon, promissory notes, etc. The records kept in the stores are slips kept on file in cabinets in the two places of business. The petitioner's real estate consists of lots No. 2, section A, on Yadkin street, Finefield; lot 6, same section, and a third of a lot on Cooper street, Finefield. The first lot is listed at a value of $1,500, the second at $1,000, and the third of a lot at $500, and one lot on Ridge street at $190, all of which properties are mortgaged for the benefit of several of the creditors. John H. Davis is one of the most progressive colored merchants Bluefield has ever had, and made a strong fight to pull SENSATIONAL! An extraordinary case, the details of which, thus far, have been carefully suppressed by the daily papers, is about to be made public in the Oklahoma courts. A suit for $50,000 damages against United States Senator Gore, of Oklahoma, has been brought by a woman who charges him with having assaulted her in her Washington apartment last March. Mr. Gore is widely known as the blind senator who has been particularly conspicuous as the upholder of the rights of the dear people. He has had a remarkable career in Texas, Oklahoma and Washington. He charges the attack against his character to "political animosity." He is entitled to be regarded as innocent of the terrible accusation until his guilt has been proved. We say this despite the fact that, in numerous instances, Senator Gore has been altogether too willing to assail men as good as himself, or better, whose guilt had by no means been established. COMMITTEEIS WITHOUT POWER To Change Representation Basis in National Congress. Washington, November 11.—Power to change the basis of representation in the Republican National convention does not lie with the Republican National Committee, though the committee has an authority to call an intermediate convention to act upon the question. This was determined today by the law committee of the National committee, after an all day discussion of various questions referred to it preparatory to the meeting of the National committee here next month to consider reorganization of the party. New Amendments to with Atty. B. E. Carter ice Holder Fight through in the face of great odds. He conducted a modern store and kept a good stock, and many of our people are expressing sympathy for him in his failure.—Bluefield Daily Telegraph. WHITE BRUTE RAPES CHILD Baltimore, Md., Nov. 12.—Brutally outraged by a white man in Eckert's Field, Fayette and Shipley streets, south west Baltimore, Monday evening, seven-year-old Hazel Carmody daughter of Judge J. Carmody of the Juvenile Court is critically ill in the Franklin Square Hospital where physicians are doing everything possible to save her life. William E. Tipton, 54 years old, a blacksmith, living at 2514 West Fayette street is the man charged with the crime. Tipton was found within five feet of the child by her mother. Mrs Carmody is a small woman, and delicate. Tipton occupation will give a hint of his size and strength. But when the frantic mother came upon him, she realized in an instant what had been done to her daughter, and for five minutes she grappled with the brute and prevented his escape. Her husband came to her assistance, and then she was able to attend to the child. It was Judge Carmody who turned Tipton over to Patrolman Standiford, of the Southwestern district, while a crowd of glowering men and women stood about muttering threats. It was with extraordinary haste that Standiford pushed his prisoner into the auto patrol. And is was with an extra burst of speed that the patrol stared away from the crowd. --- NUMBER 38 IMPORTANT CONFERENCE OF NE9RO LAND COLLEGES HELD IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 12-13. The Conference of Negro Land Grant Colleges, id connection with the Association of American Agricultural College and Experiment Stations in Washington, D. C., came to a close Thursday afternoon November 13th, after the most successful session yet held. The meetings were held Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, Nov 12 and 13, in the auditorium of the colored V. M. C. A. building, 1816 Twelfth st., N. W., and were well attended by prominent citizens of the city. Ten states sent representatives to this Conference and much enthusiasm was shown by those in attendance. Arkansas was represented by Prot. P. C. McLurkin, Delaware by President W. C. Jason; Florida by President N. E. Young; Kentucky by President G. P. Russell and Prof. R. W. James; Louisiana by President Clark; Maryland by President J. C. Spencer of Morgan College; North Carolina by President James E. Dudley and Prof. H. L. Bluford; South Carolina by President R. S. Wilkington and Prof. E. F. Hubert; Virginia by Prof. C. K. Graham; and West Virginia by President Byrd Prillerman and A. W. Curtis. One of the most encouraging things observed in connection with the meeting was the willingness shown by leading white people of the country to lend their aid to this worthy organization. The Conference was addressed by Hon. P. P. Claxton, U. S. Commissioner of Education; Dr. W. O. Thompson, President of Ohio State University; Mr. Bradford King, of the Farm Demonstration Office, United States Department of Agriculture; Mr. James H. Dillard, President of the Jeannes Fund; President S. Newman, of Howard University; Mr. A. C. Monahan, Specialist in Rural Education United States Bureau of Education, and Prof. William D. Hurd, Director of Extension Work, Massachusetts Agricultural College Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, President of the National Training School for Women and Girls addressed the Conference Thursday afternoon, November 13th. West Virginia was ably represented at this conference by President Byrd Prillerman and Prof. A W. Curtis of the West Virginia Colored Institute. The Conference paid President Prillerman a high compliment by unanimously electing him Chairman for the third consecutive time. When the Conference was organized at Columbus, Ohio, in 1911, Prof. Prillerman was chosen as its first executive head and so will have be filled the position that no other candidate has been successfully presented. President Prillerman is doing splendid work for his race in training the Negro youth along educational lines at the West Virginia Colored Institute. Prof. A W. Curtis, Director of Agriculture at the West Virginia Colored Institute, elicited many complimentary remarks from those who heard his narrative of progress made along agricultural lines at his institution. An amusing feature of the eternal saddlebags that are going on between France and Germany lies in the fact that the Belin Government eyes with deep resentment the possession by France of what the Germans style a "foreign legion." Germany has never been wholly necessitated in Germanizing Africa. The history of German colonization in the districts which have been made famous by the heroes of European adventure has been submitted a history of disaster and failure. France, on the contrary, has recruited her armies from the Sahara and has made from Algerian mercenaries soldiers that fearlessly confronted the finest forces of Europe. It is only just to the most prominent military journalist of Germany to say that he has always stated his views frankly on this subject. General Von Bernhardi is a man of strong and patriotic convictions. It is not too much to say that he has largely dictated the military and naval policy of Germany for the last twenty or thirty years. He is a regular contributor to the DEUTSCH REVUE (Berlin), and in one of his recent articles he says that "no one ought to believe in the pacific protestations of France." While he acknowledges that France has strong reserves in the dark races of Africa he adds that "her army there is by no means ready for a struggle with us." Russia, too, he declares to be in a "condition of uncompleted prepara- — Se ot ae ge memeen NATIONAL NEORO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM 10 BE WHITTIcO & HILL PCBLaMEaS & PRureL Mn. M.T. WHITTICO, Eslitor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Myr, Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents jer line. Pablignes every Friday ip the interet of the Ns Keee--His Civil and Po litical Rist. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in aivance...- ns fix months in advance 7s Three months in advance.......... .#% One mouth in advance 2 Single copy Ree ak ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED BY REQUEST Special rates to chorehes, schools and colleges. Satecriters changin their Post Office eddrens tmnst notify the publiabers or ele: hie enbecription will be colleetedjnt the same as if be hed not. Entered ae Second Clase Matter March ‘22, 194, at the Post Oltice at Keystone. W. Va., under act of Congress, ‘March 3, 1879. FRIDAYNOVEERFE 21. 190 After months of advertising the quadrennial meeting of the McDowell County Colored Re vpblican organization for the purpose of Aftermath of lecting ofticer~ Organization and w trar- Meesiting. sact any other such business: es might come before the body. it is now nistory, The History ofuhe meting is that it was a “tandslide" victory for the past adminstration and its officers a» wellas to its loyal republican members and an open r buke & any man or setof men who woul’ seek to disrupt or di-organiz the organ zation jor persona reasons or for self constituud “leadership.” The largest crowd of the most representative citi- zens fromevery section of the counts of McDowell that has ever before been seen met and toob an active partin the meeting. ‘They proved by their every = - tion that unadulterated Rep .o! (anism was as good today as it was in thedays when politica rights and civic privileges wer ®oaranteed w the black mar years ago by the Grand Old R publican party, The past record of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization and what it has accomplished for te black wan for the past nine yearr endorsed and approved by unar mously re electing the old officer> and for the further pledging of their support to the perpetuati>r of the strong principles, purpos €8 and policies of the organ'y - tion that has done so much for the Negro. The organization la no eqaal in any other county of any other state in the Uu'or. ‘The general harmony unselfish ness which prevailed and te unanimity with which the “Rock ribbed." never failing Republi cans went about accomplishing things and making the “would be self constituted leaders and egotistic creatures of import ance” icnow that the organization was bigger than any one man aod ite principles bigger and broader than the organization it self, was svfficientto make men feel good. In the begirning i: wan sn clearly seen that the “fellows’ ‘were all towether and that they Wer® in favor of laying aside per sonal bitterness and selfish am bition for the sake of the or gin iration. Socondosive was this ‘their sense ' i) if there were any others who would hive otherwise objpcted, soon went in their boles and like lambs, followed in the ‘Wnanimons election of all officers. All the officers eiected, the names | ot whom appear in this issue, | were elected without opposition. The new and improved rules of fered by the committee on reso- lutions will have ssavory effect on every black man who bas th: interest of the race andthe Re publican party at heartatove bis own individual se Ssh interest. Men, who bef rethe meeting, might have had complaints or might have been dissatisted were beard to say and stil] being beard w say, “Well we feel better now ind since the masses of the peo ple have spoken their approval of conditions and forthe Colorec Organization, we will all fall ir line and doall we canto perpet vate this, the greatest insti ution iuthe state. Preachers were there and all were e: tiv siastic in their approval of the meeting, its measures and mer Strong speeches, full of patriot- sm were made by memoers o the old political war horses. Sev sal of very influential represent ative men from Mercer county were present and by their smiler and constant applauds, provec their friendship and approval o! the biggestand best Negro or ganization in this country. Th+ constant talk by men, women and school children on the streets a round the family altar was a wish for harmony, anda continuance ot The McDowell Colored Repub ican Organization to which bott white and black all over this country are ready todoff their hats in honor of ite merits for the political protection of the race If any man has ever honorabi; differed he will now with the same degree of honor gree no to disagree, especially in the fac of such an overwhelming appro val of unity, strength and harm: ny. Let the majority will of the ‘great people of this country pre- vail. The will of the people ruled Monday and the Negro Organ zation bas again wid those polit ical enemies of the race wh: would otherwise see every ves tige of Negro representation swept away to waitawhtie longer ny brother. Woe are allhere, d: thy self no harm, Well voters of Keystone, we understand that there will be ‘nother warm and closely con tested politiral campaign for the municipal offices from this time on till after the last vote has beer polied. Our advice would be, know you are right and go ahead but for goodness sake don't hitch your horse upatthe tai end of the cart. Elkhorn and Ennis Rev. W. RE. Lee returned. Sat orday, after a visit to his home. Miss Lola M. Lavender was shopping in Blaefield, Saturday Miss Mary L. Brown, student of the B.C. I., spent the week end at bome. Miss Laura Nowlin of B.C. 1 returned to schoo’, Thursday. Miss Anna George spent the week end at her home in Gary Editor M. T. Whittico in com pany with Mr. Cleveland of the Lawson Realty Co. were busi ness visitors to Elkborn, Tnesday Mr. and Mra, Samuel Patter son entertained qoitea number of voung people, Saturday eve ning in honor of their daughter Laura B. who celebrated her 17tt birthday. The gifts were many and usefol. Mins Lillian Patterson has re turned after spending some time in Roanoke, Va. Mr. A W. Wilkes wasn busi eas visitor to Northfork, Seater day. Rev. Cobb of Crompler and the president of their politica: ‘chub, Mr. Catus, with several of their friends were here Monday and madea record for themselves for their heroic stand for the uni ty of The McDowell Colored Or gan zation GREAT MEETING All officers in this organization shall be eertet during the first week In January bi-anwually and shall hold office for two years or until their successor is elected ‘and qualitied. The foregoing section shall Lecome ef fective iu Sanuary 19:4, Tn case of the death or resignatin «f wn elective officer the President shall et w thin thirty days cal! a meting of De Executive Committe t elect s sase# r to Gl ont the unexpired term. No person recering fees or salary f om an elective or appointive offiae in Me- Dowoll county sball he eligible to elec tion to office in this organization. In case of the appointmeut or elevtion 0 the President, Seeretery or Treasnrer or Cairn cof the Executive Committee te atch office o4 penition they will resign from ottice in the orgenization within hirty days and the vacancy fll) by the Fxecative Committee. The foregoing ertion shall Lecome effective in Jan- ary 1915. (Lost in Committe. ) No endorsement shall be given any candidate oF applicant for office unless a uajority of the Exeentive Commitee shall + decide at a regular or special necting of sail committee after two xeeks notice shall have been given each vember of the parpuse of the meeting. ‘The terms npon which each and avery candidate or applicant foroffice are en- toreed shall be in writing and shall be eported to the Onganizatiou at the fol- lowing annual meeting. No efficer or memuer of this Organiza- tion shall pledge the support of the or- -xanuzation Wy any candidate of applicant for oilice for financial consideration with - vat the consent of the majority of the embers of the Executive Commitsee” The finance committee shall have charee of all disbursements and shail _rxamine alt bills and approve those te oe paid. ‘They shall cause to be publish- (cf once each year the sarees from whieh | all money is received and how expended [hy items, The financial secretary shall | be secretary of this committe. 5 | Ateach bi-aunusl meeting commit jot three shall be cleeted to andit the accounts of the Provident, Secretary. | Treasurer and Finance Committee, they |shall pablish the rewalt of such ‘andi within thirty days alter their their eler tion and for their servicws they shall re | cvive three dollers per day auld expense hot exceeding two dollars per day anc | not more than two days shall he cou | sumed im mach audit. | All of which were adopted except th =vtion making ineligible for oifice in th: Organization all persons bolding office it the county. || The proposed amendment cause | quite a fight in theCommitese. The op | sition to the rewsintion being lett | Editor Whittico. Mr Wil stated the {eo Present it to ths body in « mi nority report The committee wa | Bnanimons in ite adoption of the reecom mendations made by the President an. | Propewed by Mr. Hill, save the office | holding amendmont. KEPORT OF COMMITTER ‘The report of the committee wan read by Chairman Sanders and unanimous- ly adopted amid cheering and applaner Mr. Hill was recognized to read a mi nority report on the oifice holding sec- tien. He prefared the reading of his report by stating that the purpose of the amendment was to- prevent the offic holding clam from getting and keeping control of the organization, that if an of fice im the organization gave the holder sufficient influence W eruce an appoint ment oF election to a political oifice in the county, he shonld relingniah hie of- fice in the organization and permit some othe Negro to get intnence enough to obtain an office, and in thie way Negroes “would receive greater representation. He farther stated that the amendment | *as in accor! with the progressive polit. wal thought of the day He then | reed hie report and moved the adoption of the amendment in the form of a resolution The rommt spirited deb ate of the semion wae caret by the resolution. Editor Whittien led the oppesition ene was ably amiste hy several other speak em The rewintion wae snpported ty Attys Carter nd Hill stil wan lowe bys vive-vore vote ELECTION OF OFFICERS | Rew. Ht. P. Johnom,of Kimball plane Hon JF. Panen in Romination fer prewilent ina short able epee. Sever. al apreches were mate meconding the | Ro inatien Ne one wae nominate jane T. Kelward Hitt mowed that he te cleetsd by acclamation. The motion oe vetlel and Mr. Parson wae re-elect amid whoope, choirs and great applane Squire Wim Saddler of Hikhorn was re. lected by acclamation. Atty. 1h 4. Capehart wae nominated to encceed himself a Recording secretary T. Edward Hill nominated 5. B. Moon, of Wileoe for the same position. Mr. Capehart then withdrew bie name and seconded the nomination of Mr. Moon tho was elects! by acclarmati». Prof. EM. Craghead of Kimball, and WM. Catu of Crumpler were nemine- ted for Correeponding Secretary. Prof EM. Craghead was clectsd, Henry Kichards, of Kimball, nomine wel Atty. AG. Fro, of Welch, for Tresmnrer, T. Eslwant Hill nominated C. H. Rice, of Northiork. Atty Froe was reeler tel. The election past without the lent bitterness and evwryjboly felt satistied with the day's work. The vid «tficers who were re-elected have made good in their prsitions amr The adoption of the amendments te the constitntion will meke the Onganiza- tion stronger and more effective and wit) ssttio all the diGerences betwesen tha oc.| re of Mé Dowell Cou: ty. “a ee ee HARMONY PREVAILED | Evety men of the more thas 50 who -attroded the meeting showed « spirit of ‘ftsirnes and a desire for harmooy which € ld oot have been surpassed. Amd che spirited debate which at times eres beated there was no bitterness u anifer- td or Personal abu ® indulged. The majority. led on the floor by Editor Whittico and ably support~t by Squire Sad ler, Mesars. Catos, Cobbs, Quarks, ‘Rev. Pryor, Atty. J. K. Sith and uth- ere were fair and magnanimous, while ‘the minority lei hy Attys B. F. Carter and T. Edward Hill fought bed sod long and at times had the majority lead- ‘ere in very lose places yet they shoned no bitternews or resentinent and accept. defeat gracefully. In fact in adopting ths Constitutional Amendwents pro- posed by Mr. Hill the wwinority leaders achieved @ great victory. The meeting was conducted absolutely fair; there being no “‘steam roller” te operation and every man was heard who tuad anything he wanted to say. Hon’ R. W. White made the hest and fairest presiding officer ever seen in Me Dowell County and » man lew able and without the parlimentary knowlelge of of Mr. White would have heen helples m the face of the great parliment«r, battle wagrd by the majority and m nor- ity lealers for advantage. ‘The ines ting adjourned with eve-yore (veting good and will meet again dering the first week in Janoary 1914 at hh time the Executive Committee. Cav pai: n Committee and Finance Committee wii be elected. Stepe will be taken without delay to ‘Organize clubs in every precinct in which there are six or more colored voters an | © combine them inte district clubs. ‘When this i# done it will be posit le ts ‘reach every colored voter in Mcbuwei! county in one week through the MeDow- ll Cou: ty Colored Republican Organiza- tion, GOLDEN RULE NEWS ras Bramwell, W. Va. Nov. 18.—The Golden Role Association in moving alor - fine. W. M. Yates, the energetic Ag of Association at Thacker, W. Va., wen over into Pike Connty, Ky., Nov. 18th, unfurled the Golden Rule Renner and quite a number came under, and he wit! his amistant’s help, sat up @ splendis Amociation. He writes, ‘I think thet | can get ancther at the seme place. Mra. N. B. Blade, of Kimball sends in & fine report thie week. Rev. L. Deh ney visited the office Tuesday and pair some money on Tom Englieh's stack. Rev. McKoy will visit the new Aseo-i ation at Cinderella this week. Prof. 1. D. Dawson, of Willigowon, sends iv: s fine repert. From all quartsrs of the field fine reports are coming in. Now is the time to rally and baijd up the Aus» clation. ‘The work is moving on. Notice is hereby given that the part: nership lately subsisting between ue, the andersignet H. E. Moore, F. J. Moore and FS. Hawks carrying on hosines ander the firm name of Moore & Hawks, at Keystone, McDowell Connty, Wert Virginia an dealers in groreriew and hav- ing © meat market Jeonnected theres ith war on the first day of Septunber, 191°, dim Ivet hy mutaal consent, 0 far ms regards the said H. E. Moore, who re tires frow the frm. H. E. Moore F. J. Moore ¥. 5. Hawks Notice is hereby given thet the part nership ately wubsiating between ne, the ondersigned F. J. Moore and F. &. Hawks, carrying on business ax Moor and Hawks, at Keystone, McDowell county, West Virginie, was on the 4th lay of November, 1913, dimalved by mntoal consent, and that the bosines in fasure will be conducted by the said FS. Hawks alone, who will pay an tiecharge all dette and liabilities, and revive all moneys payable to the maid ate firm : F. J. Moore ¥. 8. Hawks Notice to Take Depositions, Lnateth Keto, : Plaintiff, ‘ { In Chancery Ande Koekn. To Ande Rowke Take notice, that oo the ith day of Dee. 1913, « the law office of 8. B. Moon, In the sity of Wiles, County of MeDowel) sod stam of W. Va, detwnen the ours of § o'clock & m. aad 6 p.m that day, 1 shall procesd to take tepositions of myself sod others, w: 7 read \0 evidence in my hebalt in sertaia sult ip cheacery pending ie the ‘realt Court of MeDowell county, saw of W. 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JORDAN, General Trav-'ing Agent Territory of West Virginia and Ken's-ky OFF.CE: Rooms 4 and 5, K. of P: Bai.diay |The next state meting will be heldin Charleston. Aucast 29th antl 30th oe Uo ID aria SO AY me AWD € \ a ae \. PUR \ Easier to Use WE wi: Cheaper to Use BABBITTS LYE i THE <w4 f i ; Mex NEW SIFTER CAN aT Ar UST as much 2s aA Nh eg J you ante wer s SS —comes out of the encren wuss "new sifting top. You ‘seo add a lot cf water, anc | > Bs ag the strongest cleanse A pee me knownisready foruse / Ye i ee liquid ee Pa) orev. t Pre ik WJ dicieeer aia ik Ny) me. ee there | ~ Weed M is 2 ensive odo’ r 3 ‘ em Pr} KO) for: hones: Batt ree SPRAYING Bi ee is or ing that can equal i Ck a SS i efiectivenchs : SS ates yo Le 10c ae rE aiwaatiiagicce > be) Fanless De a P. B.T. BA BET 9D ing ees Le 5 Se | FRackachel! | ae eae | of Russeliville, Ala., says: 3 “For nearly a year, I suf- fered with terrible back- f ache, pains in my limbs, and my head ached nearly all the time. Onr family 3 doctor treated me, but f only gave me temporary [ relief. 1 was certainly in £309 bad health. My school i teacher advised me to TAKE | C d | } . The Woman's Tonic i I took two bottles, im ail, and was cured. ! shall always praise Cardui to SEI sick and sutfering wo- : men.” I you sufferfrom pains peculiar to weak women, such as head- ache, backache, or other symptoms of womanly trouble, or if you merely | eed a tonic for that tired, Rervous, worn-out fecl- 1 HD ing. try Cardui. es ) Se =H DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia pied Pct mans Second Hand 4% Furniture lene asta ee ae Of All Descriptions BOUGHT AND SOLD NEXT DOOR TO HIPPODROME = S$ EF E—— A. L. CALHOUN W. VA. STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION Will Meet in 21st Annual Session Thanksgiving Day.—Sessions to be Held in Garnet Auditorium Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 17—Elaborate arrangements are being made for the entertainment of the State Teachers Association which meets in this city Nov. 27, and 28. The following program has been arranged: THURSDAY MORNING, 11 O'CLOCK Union Thanksgiving Services at the First Baptist Church. Sermon by Rev. F. H. Gow, Pastor of A. M. E. Church. THURSDAY, 2 P. M. Welcome Address, Mr. I. C. Cabell. Respondse, Mr. J. H. Hill, St. Albany. Organization and Enrollment. Paper, "How the Home Fails From the View Point of the Teacher, Mrs. Mary McSwain Upperman, Premier. Paper, "How the Teacher Fails From the View Point of the Parent," Prof. J. W. Rohinson, Prin. Tidewater Gradeen School, Kimball. THIRSDAY, 8 P. M. Music, Trio, Mrs. R. P. Johnson, Miss Georgia Whittice, Prof. J. W. Rolinson. Address, State Superintendent of Schools, M. P. Shawkey. FRIDAY, 10 A. M. Paper, "Part of the Summer School in Community," Mr. E. A. Bolling, Lewisburg. Address, "Fifty Years of Freedom," P. of. S. H. Guss, Institute- Address, Prof. Gio. S. Laidley Supt. City Schools, Charleston. FRIDAY, 2 P. M. Address, Dr. Henry F. Gamble, Address, Prof. O. B. Martin, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington. Address, Prof. O. B. Martin, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington Reports of Committees and Election of Officers. FRIDAY, 8 P. M. Musical Selection, "A" Mr. Don W. Jones. Musical Selection, "B," Mrs. Elizabeth M. Mitchell. Musical Selection, "C," Don. W. Jones. Address, Gov. H. D. Hatfield. The officers of the Association are as follows: Pres., E. L. RANN, Keystone. Secy MRS. E. V. ELLIS, Oak Hill. Treas. MRS. F. D. RAILEY, Montgomery. Chairman Board of Directors, BYRD PRILLERMAN, Institute. KEYSTONE-ECKMAN SCHOOL Observe the 50th Anniversary of Lincoln.s Gettysburg Address. Pursuant to the Proclamation issued by Governor Hatfield calling upon the Public Schools to observe with appropriate exercises the 50th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Prof. E. L. Rann assembled the pupils in the Auditorium of the school Wednesday afternoon. America was sung by the school and one of the pupils read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. After other musical numbers were rendered, Prof Rann introduced Mr. T. Edward Hill, the speaker of the occasion. Mr. Hilly brief reviewed the life of Lincoln, the war of the Reel'oan and the place, history and preparation of the world's famons address and what Mr. Lincoln thought of it at the time of the delivery. The speaker then addressed himself to the subject, "A New Birth of Freedom." The speech was practical and interesting and the speaker received a vote of thanks from teacher and pupils ELECT COLORED MAN MAYOR Gre at Britan For First Time Pays High Honor to Member of Race London, Nov. 15. --The Metropolitan borough of Battersea, which John Burns the labor leader and President of the Local Government Board represents in the House of Commons, has just elected a colored man to be Mayor next year. The New Mayor is John Archer, who was born in Liverpool, his father being a West Indian and his mother an Irish woman. LOCALS Dr. Thomas, of Excelsior Drug store, at Kimball who spent last week in Baltimore, returned to his home Sunday. Atty.-D. Robert Tomlinson, of Wilcoe, was in the city attending to business Monday. Thos. J. Grant, of West returned to the city last week and is again employed as bookkeeper for A. L. Calhoun. Dr. G. N. Marshall left Sunday for Clarksburg and Philipi on business. was in the city the guest of Mrs. Hines. Mrs. Lizzie Lord, of the B. C. I., was at home from Saturday until Tuesday a. m. Mrs. Lord was looking after her business interests. Rev. R. H. McKoy. Pres. and G. S. Miller, Gen. Sec., of the Golden Rule was in the city Monday and attended the Colored Organization meeting. the City Monday. The task of the town this week is that scientist. M. White attended church Sunday. The Servant does not deserve credit for this remarkable performance on his part, but a lady in whom he is very much interested was in the city and following her custom, went to church. In order to enjoy the pleasure of her society Mr. White had to go to also, but he did not become a member as it is reported. J. P. Coles, formerly of Wilcoe, has moved to Keystone and opened a first class barber shop and pool room in the building formerly occupied by the Bidg ford Pharmacy. Mr. Coles will conduct a strictly first class barber shop and will supply his place of business with modern and sanitary appliances. The Bridgeford Pharmacy is now located in the new Hale and Smart Bldg Atty. Green left for his home in Henderson, N. C. Tuesday morning because of the illness of his sister. Rev. J. E. Pryor, and Prof. J. W. Robinson, of Kinnall, attended the Organization meeting Monday Mr. A. L. Calhoun has been very busy this week looking after matters of real estate nature. Atty. B. E. Carter made a trip to Northfork thfs week and told Rev. Drewery and a few other fellows that everything was O. K politically especially since ALL the PEOPLE had spoken. Mr. Samuel Elliott of Kinnall was a business visitor this week and he expressed himself as being well pleased at the political outlook and the recent return to office of the same old political officers of the Colored Organization. MARTINSVILLE We have been silent for quite a while but nevertheless we have been very busy with our schools. Rev. Hamlin is conducting a ten days meeting for the A. M. E. Church. So far they are having quite a success. Mrs. Martha A. Billups is in Roanoke visiting relatives. Rev. F. W. Penick, who has been away for two weeks is home looking well Rev. Jones, the Presiding Elder of the A. M. E. Church ie in town looking after the work and preached a very able sermon Sunday. On Wednesday evening Nov. 12, at 8:30 o'clock, Miss Flora C. Kinley was married to Harrison Hickman at the home of the bride's father Mr. Mart McKinley. The parlor was decorated with flowers and other flowers and lighted with candles making the scene white and green First came Master William Dandridge, her cousin, with the bible on a silver waist; next little Mjss Haassie Egglest. in with a waist of flowers and Miss Mary Hairston, the groom's sister with the ring on a waist, followed by Miss Annie Tate and Mr. William Lightfoot; Mr. Hairston with Mis Fannie Kinley and Miss Flora Kinley dressed in white chiffon over pink. Her veil was caught with lilies of the valley. She came in on the arms of her brotherl Mr. William Kinley. The ceremony was performed by Rev. P. H. Moss, pastor of Fayette St. Christian church. Mrs D. O. Baldwin presided at the piano and played the wedding march from "Bridal Chorus." Only relatives and few friends were invited. Supper was served in the dining room decorated with green and white. We were shocked to hear of the death of Miss Carrie Thornton, teacher of the school at Ridgeway. Mr. Frank Harper spent Saturday and Sunday at Shuff, Va. Notice to Take Depositions. TO ALICE WAYNE: Take notice that on January 1, 1914, at the Law Offices of C. C. Froe, in the town of Wilcox, Mc Dowell county, W. Va., between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m and 4 o'clock p. m. of that day, I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others to be read as evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in equity, depending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of the said deposition be not commenced, or, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. S. B. Moon, P. Q. Louis Wayne. NEW TAILOR SHOP in the new brick building in Northfork, W. Va. CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING ALL WORK GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED Henry Belcher P. O. BOX 94 NORTHFORK, W. Va. Geo. M Ford ATTORNEY AT LAW Room 7 Third Floor First National Benk Building PROFESBOR WALLACE Noted British Scientist Dead at Home in London. P. London, Nov. 13.—Alfred Russell Wallace, eminent British scientist, is dead here, aged ninety-one years. COUNCILMAN ARRESTED At Charleston on Charge That He Accepted a Bribe. Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 13.—While the Charleston City Council considered the granting of a fifty-year water franchise to the West Virginia Water and Electric company, an officer arrested Councilman W. C. Smith, on a complaint charging him with the acceptance of a bribe. Smith went before a Magistrate, gave bond and returned to his seat in the Council chamber. Another warrant for the arrest of a member of the Board of Affairs, the ruling body of the City Government, was issued, but was not served, owing to the inability of the officers to locate the municipal officer. He is charged with offering to bribe a number of Councilmen in favor of the franchise. After a prolonged fight, during which a series of amendments, proposed by the opponents of the franchise was rejected, the franchise was passed by the Council by a vote of 24 to 15. The new franchise gives the city the option to buy the plant after twenty years. HAMILTON WILL AID In Fight to Elect Terrell Speaker of Kentucky House. Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 13.—The announcement of Claude B. Terrell, of Bedford, made in a letter to the Democratic members of the House of Representatives of 1914, that again he will seek the Speakership of that body, coupled with the declaration by Representative Elwood Hamilton of this city, that he will not be a candidate and will support the candidacy of Terrell, will serve to disappoint the Kentucky politicians who were looking for a lively scramble and a divided party at the opening of the next Legislature. Hamilton was expected to be the leading opponent of Terrell if he decided to enter the race again for the Speakership. Terrell bases his candidacy on his record made during the last session. NECK DISLOCATED Surgeon Operates, Victim of Accident Suffers No Permanent Harm. Morganstown, W. Va., Nov. 13.—The vertebrae in the neck of the young son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Wright, Wiles Hill, near here, became dislocated. The young man was carrying a chair from his home, balancing the piece of furniture on his head. As he stepped from the porch his foot slipped and the chair fell from his head in such a manner as to strike him a severe blow on the back of the neck. As a result of the dislocation young Wright was not able to move his head or shoulders and he suffered a severe pain at the base of the brain. Dr. Moser reduced the dislocation and Wright now seems none the worse from his peculiar accident. LIVED IN SHEEP PEN West Virginia Woman Accuses Her Husband of Cruelty. Parkersburg, W. Va., Nov. 13.—Charging that for years her husband forced her to live in the sheep pen and that he has treated her generally as an animal of the lower order, Mrs. Maggie M. McLain has instituted suit for divorce from her husband, John A. McLain, in the Circuit Court here. Mrs. McLain charges her husband is misery; that he does not provide her with enough food for subsistence, or sufficient clothing to cover her nakedness, and that he compelled her to work in the fields. Tennessee Mob Lynched Negro in Courthouse Yard. Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 13.—A mob smashed in the doors of the Dyersburg jail, removed John Talley, a negro, sixteen years old, and lynched him in the courthouse yard. The negro was accused of attempted criminal assault and after his arrest was identified, it was said. 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. Will Furnish on Short Notice Phona 85 E L. 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Let no one hostage 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. SINKFORD & WARREN IF YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR USE Madame Alice Walker's WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Because it cures the scalp of all diseases and stops the hair from falling out. Second starts it at once to growing one half inch per month MADAME ALICE WALKER, Scalp Specialist HEADQUARTERS 619 E. Vine St., Knoxville, Tenn. Residence Phone Old 3338 Bluefield, West Virginia WRITER OF NEWS STORY IS SCORED By Governor, Who Says Action is Little Short of Treason. Governor Hatfield has given out a statement in which he takes to task the publications of some of the agents for the bondholders in the Virginia debt case now pending in the supreme court of the United States, who own newspapers and whose newspapers are seemingly used in the interest of the peculiar purposes of their owners. In referring to an especially bitter and parisian article that has appeared on the subject, the governor says, "The article contains statements not only reflected upon the West Virginia Debt Commission, a bi-partisan body, in that it says the work of the commission has been carried on secretly, which it wholly untrue, but it places the commission in a false light by the insinuation that it has not carried on its negotiation with the Virginia Debt Commission in good faith with the people of the state of West Virginia. "The purport of the article is such that certain Democratic agencies whose sympathies with taxpayers of their own state in the Virginia Debt matter have been questioned on many occasions heretofore have gone so far as to endeavor to place a misconstruction upon the decision of the supreme court from an unfortunate condition for which their own party is responsible. LITTLE SHORT OF TRAITOROUS "It would appear to me to be little less than traitorous for any politician to throw a matter of such great magnitude as the is to all the people of our state into the sea of politics and thereby let their interests drift where they may." "It was my hope that we would have co-operation from all West Virginians in this grave matter and that every one who had any influence could be depend upon for assistance in looking after West Virginia's interest, but we are forced to the conclusion by the tenor of the article given out through the Democratic pre-that such is not the case, and that we really have men in West Virginia who are anxious to see our state assume hest that, according to records and according, is far in excess of the wildest antiposition of the strongest enemies that our state has." THE BANNER'S VERSION OF LYNCHING The Nashville Banner in last Saturday issue deplores the lynching at Dyerburg because it keeps immigranis from the South. The Banner says: The mob at Dyerburg that lynched a young Negro in that city recently addrese one more incident to the many such act of violence through which the South has suffered immeasurable injury. The South has not been alone in such outbreaks, but because of the conditions prevalent in this section, they have been much more numerous and frequent, here than elsewhere, and they have served to give the South an evil advertisement over the outside world where Southern condition; are not understood, and where the manner of sentiment that stirs the Southern blood to the pitch of mob violence ont to conden. The advertisement given by the report of these incidents spread the impression that a state of extreme hostility exist between the races in the South that makes life here precarious and undesirable. The further impression is given that white women in the South live in continual jeopardy of assault and have no safety without constant protection. All of this is damaging the South's welfare. The South has lost much desirable immigration and millions of dollars of capital because of the evil impressions thus created, and its development and progress have been greatly retarded in consequence. And mob violence, like all forms of lawlessness, has a very demoralizing influence in the communities where it occurs. It creates disrespect for law and constituted authority and leads to other forms of lawlessness. Lynchings for the one cause for which they are generally condoned, has led to many other lynchings for other offences. The record show that the latter are most frequent and some of these have been for causes competitively trivial. The white men of the South make the laws and elect the officials charged with their enforcement. Negroes do not so much as serve on juries. This makes it the more incumbent on the white man to uphold the law and administer it fairly in cases where Negroes are concerned. This is a white man's country. The white man rules and the principle of nodless oblige should compel him to observe the law of his own creation and look after their just execution, especially as it respects Negroes. The lynching creates race hatred and antagonism—not to the degree supposed outside of the South—not to the extent that would be certain with a race less submissive and docile than the Negroes, but that such a feeling is created to some extent and it is evil in its effect. This feeling among an ignorant and undeveloped people tends to increase the crime the lynchings are intended to prevent. Black Legions tion," and he remind us that "the fear of a general revolutionary conflagration cripples every national effort at military offence." While General Bernhardi thus rather disguises the black contigents of France another German officer of distinction, Alfred Breising, writing in the Magdeburg burguer Zeitung, insists upon the necessity of maintaining in the Mediterranean a strong fleet of German war-ships to intercept the North African troop-ships which, supposedly, are to bring contingents to support France in war against her European foes. This doughty warrior tells Germany: "We must have a strong fleet in the Mediterranean. The French military law of three years constitutes a distinct menace of war. Sooner or later, we may expect an explosion in France whose results will be a war of revenge against Germany. The aim of our military authorities should be to prevent the transport of two corps of the Army, 65,000 men, from Africa to France. The French have no ships of war which can compete with ours. France could not therefore destroy our naval divisions in the Mediterranean, which of course would be supported by the swift war ships of Italy. Neither could the French fleet be defended upon for defending the transport from Africa. The transfer of the African regiments to France would be a slow process, and it is not likely that more than a fraction of the two army corps could be armed in France." Then comes the question whether France, thus divided by her enemies African mercenaries on the South, and native soldiers on the North, can look to England for help. He replies in these sighted terms: "If you ask whether England would go to the aid of France, I must reply that it is exceedingly doubtful. The danger which England would run of losing Egypt, Australia, and New Zealand through the power of the German Fleet, ever grown in importance, makes people think The danger is by no means misunderstood in England, and the consideration of it be severely made English statesmen consider the advisability of coming to some sort of an entente with Germany."—Literat Digest. SILSBURGER GETS TWO YEARS IN PENITENTIAR Man Who Confessed to Robbin Pocahontas Postoffice of 12,- 000 Has None of the Money Left. Edward Silabberger, the assistant postmaster who was indicted Tuesday by the grand jury of the Danville federal court on the charge of robbing the Poebank post office on September 29 of $12,000,000 more funds, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the stealing of two registered packages entaining $11,350 and key deposit funds amounting to $26, upon which he was sentenced by Judge McDowell to two years in the penitentiary. He will be committed to the Moundsville, W. Va. prison to serve his time. United State District Attorney Gillespie is said to have made a strong appeal to the court for the stiff sentence that could be infoshed upon the accused, which it was said would have been approximately thirty years in accordance with the counts against the defendant, and while the public was informed to the opinion that the very light at sentence Silabberger would receive would be for not less than seven years. Judge McDowell is quoted as saying that in view of the widespread interest in the Silabberger case, and owing to the gravity of the crime with which he was charged (the judge) did not feel justified in getting the defendant escape with a light penalty" and therefore would "impose upon him the punishment of a two years imprisonment." Of the $12,000 or upwards of the funds slaburger robbed the Pocahontas post office of the government recovered—including the assistant postmaster had on him when captured and the property which had been purchased by him with a portion of his spoils, which has been placed with the insurance company that insured the registered packages to be realized from—all but about $1,500. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries, Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. S. B. MOON Attorney-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia LAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law WELCH. WEST VIRGINIA HARRIS' SAXOPHONE ORGHESTRA Music furnished for Socials and Dances. The bast and greatest musical hits and harmonies. Terms Reasonable. Wire or write DO YOU READ THE SUNDAY REGISTER J H Staples in the new brick building in Northfork, W. Va. CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING ALL WORK GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED Order of Publication. At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in November 1912, Laura Anthony Plaintiff, vs. Johnnie Anthony, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMON And it appearing from an affidavit now in file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia, if it is therefore or believed that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste. B. HAMPTON GRAY, Deputy for W. Barbridge Payne, Clerk. Phos. L. Higgins, P. Q. THE REGISTER Dily-Sund y- Weekly West Virginia Circulates in every county of the state and adjoining counties of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. contains all of the News CONTROLS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FULL REPORTS A complete staff of correspondents. Every town in the state has a special representative. 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 WHEELING REGISTER JAMES B. TANEY, Gen. Mgr. WILLIAM L. BRICE, Asst. Mgr. THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well grown, well liked and pat- ronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service. Everything Antiseptic; polite at ention given to all customers You find all modern up to date service with all kinds of elec- trical treatment of the face and head at Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA NEW TAILOR SHOP Henry Belcher P. O. BOX 94 NORTHFORK, W. Va. Geo. M Ford ATTORNEY AT LAW Room 7 Third Floor First National Bank Building Northfork, W. Va. Hary J. Capehart Allp-at-Law Phone 20 KEYSTONE, W. VA. Practice in all the Courts Phone 20 Practices in all the courts in W. Va. Agent for the sale of choice property in Bluefield and Prince ton Easy terms. Office u stairs opposite the Keystone Supply Co., Keystone, W. Va. FOR SALE-Valuable Real Estate in Graham. 4 Acres neat the State line. If sold at once a bargain $600. FOR SALE—1 Farm in Campbell County Virginia in 8 miles of Rustburg, the County Seat 6 miles of Mindfall on the Lynchburg 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. NOTICE 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 and for the transacting any other business as may come before the body. Done by order of J. E PARSON, President of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization, Keystone, W. V. Undertaking and Embalming Service by Sinkford and Warren at Northfork, C. H. Rice Agent. Sinkford and Warren under makers and embalmers in the city of Bluefield are to be congrat lated on the wise selection of M. H. Rice of Northfork as the agent for the territory of Nor- ork and adjoining towns. A time any one should unfortunat y need the services of the gentlemen all you have to do notify C. H. Rice who is always "Johnny on the spot." He c be found by calling over a phone in No. 10 and ask to H. Rice, A. for Sinkford Warren. undertakers. The quarantee all services rendered to give satisfaction. 10 of 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 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. Rogers Silverware 1-2 Price This $26.50 Handsome 26 Piece, Combination Set of Genuine Rogers Celebrated Silverware $13.25 NOW ONLY Consists of 6 Teacupoons, 6 Table- upoons, 6 Medium Knives, 6 Medium Forks, 1 Butter Knife, 1 Sugar Shell. In Plain or French Gray finish, Beau- tiful Raised Vintage Design. Put up in fine Leather case, silk lined. With a printed guarantee from Rogers factory it is the greatest bargain in High-Grade Silverware ever offered. Don't delay in sending your order as we only let a limited number go at such a low price. Send Post Office or Express money order or Registered Letter. THE ACME CO., Mfrs. & Jobbers, Eberly Bldg., Dept. A, Columbus, O. "The Height of Perfection. (We sell Rogers Silverware cheaper than any retail dealer in the world.)" First Class Accommodation POCAHONTAS, VIPGINIA Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek 923 The only Registered Pharmacist in Anawalt HIS MOTTO: "Fresh Drugs and Polite Accomodations" Drugs Medicines, Toilet Articles, Sodas, Tobacco and Cigars Anawalt, W. Va. WIL. COBB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh Street EDWARD'S BUILDING Complete Line of Dresses, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the railroad station. Soda at the fount. MARSALL TURNER'S PLAC FOR FINE WHISKIES, WINES, BRANDY, BEER, ALES TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc., Etc. Cross the Bridge, West End of Clark. Northfork, W. Va The Henry County Saloon Sole Owners of the Famous Black Boy Liquors: Good Old Corn and Apple Brandy. LAWYER AND NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER Practicing in all Criminal Courts in the United States "When myfees are secured" KEYSTONE, W.VA Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball, West Va. 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. v. Watts. All work guaranteed or money refunded. F. W. WATTS 409-11 Harvey Street WILLIAMSON, W. VA. NOTICE 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 West Virginia, for executive clemency. FEN JONES THADDEUS E. HARRU. 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. PRINTER WANTED Good all-round, sober, industrious, yaintaking printer with eye single to business, wanted. Good salary paid, not promised, to a man. Come on next train if you think you can fill the above. McDOWELL TIMES PTG. CO. Keystone. MRS BELLE SMITH The woman who cooks good meals and feeds you well. LODGING ACCOMODATION the very best obtainable. Bluestone Jct., W. Va. ADVERTISE With Us For Result It Pays Jumping HELP of any kind, phone or write Roanoke Employment Agency No. 11 Norfolk Avenue, upstairs (3rd Door from St. James Hotel) ROANOKE, VA. Will Furnish on Short Notice Phone 83 E. L. CUNNINGHAM, Manager