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C DOWELL COUNTY OFERS EXCELLENTOI PORTUNITIES TO THE LABORING MAN. VOLUME 11 SACRED CONCERT AT THE PRESBYTERIAN GHURCH ABLE PAPERS AND SPEECHES; EXCFILENT GOOD The sacred concert held at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. R. P. Johnson pastor, Sunday evening was the most interesting service held here in years. Catha hams' Hall was crowded and for two hours the audience listened to the rendition of the program, absolutely impossible in any other city of the same size in the state. Prayer was offered by Rev. L. E. Johnson who also sang a solo. An instrumental solo by Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford select reading by Mrs. Helen M. James-Recitation "Abon-Ben Adams," by Miss Rosa B. Bridgeford. Two quartettes, a female composed of Javier James and Abbitt, Miss Cobb and Bridgeford, and a male quartette composed of Messrs B E Carter Marshall, Irving and Price entertained with plantation melodies and grave demonstration to the satisfaction of all that the old songs of our fathers are not forgotten by a later generation. Miss Aileen Harper reed a paper, subject, "What Women are Doing for Women." She reviewed the work of the movements among women to better their conditions and paid a tribute to Miss Nannie Burroughs, founder of the National Training School for girls. The paper was interesting and instructive and showed that the speaker is familiar with the elevating and humanitarian movements being fostered by her sex. One of the ablest papers ever here was read by Mr. S. L. Carter upon "What the Layman Expects of the Church." Mr. Carter reviewed the work of the Church and what its attitude uses to be in regard to public questions effecting all of the people, and stated that the layman expected the Church to take the lead in all movements for the elevation of mankind, especially socially and politically. The speaker mentioned the fact that strangers go to church, remain throughout the service and neither preacher or member will extend a welcome hand or invite the person to return. He emphasized the fact that the layman expected the Church to welcome him and supply that friendship which one hopes to receive from Christians. Dr. W. L. Colson spoke upon "What the Professional Layman Owes the Church." Dr. Colson stated that most of the leading schools of the country where the average Negro can take the professions with the exception of Howard University are supported by the various churches, that most of the leading Negro professional men of the country obtained their training, or a large part of it, from these schools. He referred to Drs. A. M; Curtis, Dhan H. Williams, Rev. J. C. Price, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Dr. Scarborough, Bishop Albert Johnson and many others as having received a part of their education in schools maintained by churches and stated that the professional layman owes the Church much for the service it has and is rendering the race "Two Schools of Thought in Religious Worship" was the subject of a very able speech delivered by Attorney H. J. Capehart. He said one was the old school who believed as our fathers did that worship consisted only in attending church on Sundays and prayer meetings. Wednesday night, singing, praying and preaching and when they left the church religious worship ended until they entered again. The new school of thought in religious worship, the speaker said, believed that the Church should make their services so varied and instructive that they will appeal to all classes. He spoke of the g unaisman, the swimming pool, reading room, sewing circle and settlement work as examples of the work being done by the adherants of the new school of thought in religious worship to interest all classes of young people in religious worship. The speaker said it is impossible for the old school to get a reasonable proportion of the young people into the Church by following the thought of the old school and sooner the thought of the new school is adopted the better it will be for the people because all classes will then come into the church and take part in the religious worship, for they will feel they are a part of the service, and if they remained away a cog in the mechanism of the services will be left out and unless this policy is adopted pew will remain empty and the question will still be. "How can we get young people into the church?" The address was interesting, brilliant and practical. Mr. T. Edward Hill spoke upon "My Dream of the Future Church." The speech will be found elsewhere in this issue. A vocal solo was rendered by Dr. W. V. Bridgford. This singing was under the direction of Mr. Irving with Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford. The McDowell Times. Colleen was taken by Misses Sinkford and Cobb. Miss Evelyn Simpson had charge of the program. Prof. E. L. Rann thanked the participant and congregation on behalf of the church. Rev. R. P. Johnson was highly commended for bringing to her such a splendid array of talent and it is predicted that these kind of services will be more frequent. KEYSTONE ON BOOM --- With the new courthouse completed except interior furnishings, the Stuart & Hale building occupied, Mrs. Mille Washington's house completed and occupied, one of the Marshall-Finney apartment houses nearing completion and two others in course of construction on R. R. Ave. Keystone is leading all other cities on the N. & W. in building houses for both residence and business. People are moving to Kevstone in large numbers and it taxing a number of property owners so how to accommodate them. Merchants are doing big business, the Stuart & Hale Wagon Works working over time, the Foundry in full blast, Keystone Coal and Coke Company working full time and paying the men good wages every two weeks, nearly 20 men working on the Eckman yards and in the shops, most of whom live in this city; work progressing on the Elkhorn Traction Company's Ry and several other buildings, including a colored hotel planned, shows that the mecca of the coal fields and the freest city in the U. S. is not only holding her place but far in the lead of other cities in this section. Rent is reasonable, the cost of living is not abnormally high. This city offers unusual opportunities for colored people. WEST VIRGINIA MINERS HAVE MANY HOLIDAYS Charlesten, W. Va., Dec. 1.----Soil mining presenss many queer problems and one of the queerest is the celebration of dozens of different holidays by foreign- born workers in the various sections of West Virginia. Sometimes one of these celebrations, unannounced, and entirely unexpected by the management, draws away enough workers to hamper seriously the operation of the mines. The difficulty comes from the varying nationalities of the men. At one colliery there may be workers from eight or thirteen countries. Each nationality, or religious sect, has its "holy days" and other occasions for celebration. A colony of Hungarians, for example, cannot understand why, just because they happen to be in America, they should forsake the practices of their native land. The worst part of it is that, in many cases, they do not notify the foreman in advance; they seem to take it for granted that everybody knows they are not going to work on certain days. A mine boss would have to be a sort of human almanac to keep all the foreign holidays in his head. It has been found impossible to bring about any uniformity in the observance of these holidays. An attempt to do so would be very much like trying to get all the foreign-born mine workers to speak the same language. The miner's organizations, as well as the operators, have tried in vain to find a remedy for the situation. W. VA. COULD SUPPLY WORLD FOR 50 YEARS. According to figures just given out, the state of West Virginia could supply enough bituminous coal to keep the world going for the next fifty years if all other coal mines were to shut down. The United States Government estimate shows that only one state in the union has more coal than West Virginia, and a table recently compiled by a large insurance company sets forth that mining in this state is as safe as any place else in the world, safer than in most states. By a late calculation of the world's reserve there are 4,000,000 tons of bituminous coal still unmined, and of this amount 271,080 millions are in America, Dr. I. C. White, the West Virginia State Geologist, declares there are 55,000 million tons of unmined coal in West Virginia. The entire world uses a little over a 5 billion tons a year. In Great Demand as a Lecturer Mrs. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, formerly Miss Alice Ruth Moore, a platform orator of power and a delightful writer of verse, made a pronounced hit recently at York, Pa., where she delivered a scholarly and highly significant address before the Forum of that city. Among the distinguished citizens who came out to hear her were the mayor of York, superintendent of city schools, and others of influence in the official and literary life of the place. Mrs Dunbar has been connected with the public schools of Wilmington, Del, for a number of years. She is considering invitations to address other civic organizations in other states. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1913 SCHWAB PREDICTS A TARIFF PANIC Pittsburg, Nov. 28. "This country is facing almost the most serious depression it has known, due to the new tariff," said Charles M. Schabb, president of the Bethlehem Steel Company, in an interview. "The effect of the tariff law is simple enough to be plain to anybody," he added. "In Belgium wages paid steel workers are one third of what is paid in America. The freight rate from Rotterdam to New York is precisely the same as the freight rate from Bethlehem, Pa., to New York. Labor will suffer and what is labor if it is not practically all there is to steel production? The frames of the Democratic tariff say it will reduce the high cost of living, lets hope, so it is not going to be much consolation to a man to learn that food is cheap when he is forced to accept less money with which to purchase food or ban no money at all." Mr. Schwab believes a fairly administered income tax should be a good thing, but he said he saw no reason why a law made by a democratic nation should only include a part of the nation. "I beieve it unfair," he said, "to ex-empt any class or any perso s., however small bis or her income, from she enforcement of the new income tax law. I believe it unfair to establish a sliding scale of taxation for different classes." MAY BE LEGALLY WHITE Oklahoma is Said to Favor Such a Law For Brown Skinned Heiress Ackording to the Pittburg Courier the city of Githirls, Oklahoma is confronting a most remarkable situation. The Courier says this state has the honor of possessing as one of its young citizens, the richest colored girl in the worlddr. She is the owner of 160 acres oil land which she has leased through her guardian, J. T. Porter, to the standard Oil Company. Two wells have been smug, one of which yields 2,000 barrels a day while the second yields 1,800 barrels a day. Despite the fact that she is receiving $475 every day of her life which amounts to $14,250 a month, or $171,000 a year, she is ten years old and leads the simple life as do her other playmates. Her wealth came through land claims. Beginning the first of the year nine more we'll will soon be in operation and if so Sarah's wealth will go into the millions. This, however, has not caused her good mother and father to get the big head, but they are still living a comfortable life near Muscogee. The white people have become so alarmed at the enormous wealth of this young girl that they favor making her white by enamelling her, others want to use skin success so that she might pass. But the politicians are becoming so stirred up that they favor making her white by passing a law to that effect. If so, it will be the first time a brown skin girl has been made white by law. With all the traits and characteristics of an Afro-American she has too much money and must be white. It is the same old idea of the white man whenever a colored person achieves distinction, either in the scientific or literary world, some white men want to declare them white. ONCE A CANDIDATE ALWAXS A CANDIDATE CONGRESSMAN HUGHES WILL STAY IN THE RACE IS THE BELIEF Huntington, W. Va., Nov. 28—"A man, always a candidate when he's in until he says he's not, and I haven't said I'm not yet." James A. Hughes, for many years representative of this district in the lower house of congress, made the statement which is given above when asked this morning concerning his political intentions. Mr. Hughes has a number of opponents in the race for the Republican nomination and recently Edward Cooper a Mercer county republican, who is an avowed candidate was quoted as saying that he knew Hughes would not be a candidate. There have been many surmises about Huntington concerning Mr. Hughes intentions, but even the members of his immediate family profess to be in the dark as to his attitude. One man to whom the congressman's statement was repeated today said that it meant that Hughes was a candidate at present, but that he didn't know how long he would be a candidate. Others however close in touch with the white haired solon, declare that the statement is equivalent to a declaration that he is in the race to stay. CONGRESS RECONVNES WITH PROSPECTS OF MANY WEARY DAYS OF LABOR MANY SESSIONS ONLY FIND MANY MORE SUPPORTERS Hundreds of Bills on Waiting List Covering All Sorts of Legislation BIG LEGISLATIVE ISSUES BEFORE NEW CONGRESS Trust regulation. Currency bill. Amendment of national banking act. Rural Credits. Panama canal tolls. Woman suffrage. Train safety. Phillipine independence Immigration restriction. "Shipping trust" regulation. "Lobby" investigations. Washington, Dec. 1. Congress today closed up the extraordinary session which began April seventh and settled down to the Brind of the regular long session expected to last well into next summer. Only the absolute necessary formality marked the ending of the old session and the beginning of the uwe. The senate was at work practically all day and shortly after the regular session had began consideration of the bill to grant San Francisco a water right in Hetch-hetely Valley. An attempt to institute the supposed drafted program of day and night sessions for the consideration of the administration currency bill failed the demands agreeing to allow final settlement of the bill to go over till tomorrow to give the Republicans time to consider it. Republican leader Gallinger and Senator Smooth confronted the demands with the announcement that the Republicans would make no effort to diliberate or obstruct in any way currency legislation and the Democratic leaders tonight predicted the passage of the measure before the holidays. The currency bill as completed by the Democratic conference was printed and prepared for the senate today and Senator Owen presented it as a substitute for the bill originally reported by himself and the administration Democrat of the banking and currency committee. Senator Burton, Republican, of Ohio, introduced a currency bill of his own which would provide for a central bank to be run by the government and owned by the people. The house contented itself with a brief meeting formally opening the new session. The galleries were crowded to witness the opening but the formalities were curtailed. ART EXHIBIT For Benefit of Keystone Graded School DEAR FRIEND:— The walls of many of our school-room present to the eyes of the pupils, and hence to their minds, only bareness,— whereas, with suitable decoration, they could be made to convey a sense of com- fort or cheerfulness, always conducive to better work, and to inspire the thought when the eyes wander from the lesson page—as they will. The plan of giving our children a more comprehensive idea of the value of good pictures can be furthered in no better manner than by means of the Horace K. Turner Art Exhibit which will be on exhibition at the Methodist Church from Wednesday, December 10th to Friday, December 13th. This Exhibit comprises two hundred beautiful reproductions of the world's leading subjects in paintings, portraits, architecture, sculpture and natural scenery, and will be loaned FOR THE PUBPOSE OF INAUGURATING A SERIES OF PICTURE STUDIES IN OUR SCHOOLS AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOOL BOOM DECORATION We extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend this famous Art Exhibit, and request the co-operation of every citizen in our efforts to secure beautiful pictures for the walls of our school rooms. Every home should become familiar with the pictures in this Collection. Art Exhibit Catalogues, illustrated by half-tones and color, may be secured, immediately at 15 cents each. LEONARD HUBBARD, Principal. 12 PERCENT OF PUPILS MENTALLY UNSOUND That 12 out of every 100 pupils at the threshold of the public schools are "mentally unsound" and need social treatment, if possible apart from other children, is the conclusion reached by Dr. Arnold Gussell, of Yale University, in a publication just issued by the United States Bureau of Education. "Take an ordinary kindergarten and first grade, with a combined enrollment of 100 pupils," says Dr. Giessell. "Among this number we may expect to find at least one child feeble-minded; one child who stutters; two or three who seriously lisp; another extremely anemic; a badly spoilt child; another babyish a year or two retreated in mental or moral growth; and still another morally weak. There will be one 'negative' child--massive, coldness; one over-sensitive, n'yr-child; one superficially precocious child; another distinctly superior--eager, imaginative, sociable. THE SPECIAL CLASS "For some of these children there is no better disposition than prompt assignment to a special class, the special class method having been put into successful operation for 13 different types of children. But even the special class--particularly the so-called ungraded class for backward children that have been established in our large cities--are greatly in need of inventory. "The diversity of the ungraded class membership is often pathetically picture sque. Here is the roll call for one such class in a large eastern city. Twenty tour boys, 16 girls; nationalities. Norwegian, French, Irish, American, Italian, Austrian, Armenian, Chinese; names range from James Moriarity and Ong Yung to Orcangelo; Christiano and Nishan Kalechadorian; ages range from 6 to 18; mentally, from giggling embellishment to ambitions intelligence; morality, from trunancy, cigarette smoking, and thieving to good behavior; parentage, noted in special cases, includes a drunken mother, an inane father, and in three instances, xypies; physical condition, from partial blindness and deafness, and spinal trouble and amenia, to vigorous physical health. Think of the problem before this teacher, who may not even have a working definition of feeble-mindedness in her consciousness to aid her in classification and instruction!" Charged with Assault ing Negro woman Negroes stirred Up Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 29.—The case of the State vs. George Breiding, accused of assaulting Dr. Prontysome time ago, will be called tomorrow morning in the Criminal Court. Prosecuting Attorney R. M. Addleman and Assistant D. A. McKee will look after the interests of the Doctor. A great deal of interest is being taken in the case from the fact that it was practically dismissed by a local justice on the lack of evidence, but at the same time the same evidence warranted the finding of a true ball against him by the grand jury. Dr. Pronty was recently accused by two young men while coming down Market street after making a professional call in North Wheeling. She charges that the young man who is charged with the crime took hold of her arm and persisted in forcing his attentions upon her, even after she had remonstrated against his actions. She charged him with going through her pockets, but the grand jury failed to return an indictment on this charge when it was brought before them. FOOT BALL SEASON CLOSED West Virginia Colored Institute Won Every Game Institute, W. Va., Dec. 2—The W.Va. Colored Institute ended its football season on Thanksgiving Day by defeating the State University of Louisville, Ky., by a score of 6 to 0. The game was played at Louisville on a muddy field and in a drizzling rain. Captain Hunter of the Institute team made the only touchdown of the game. It was a hard fought contest from beginning to end and the West Virginia boys were compelled to put up a hard game in order to wrest victory from the blue grass warriors. The only other game of the season was that with Wilberforce University of Ohio played in Charleston, West Va., November 17th. The score was 38 to 0 in favor of Institute. Wilberforce was completely outclassed in this game and at no period of the contest did they have an opportunity to score. The team has been coached by Dr. J. B. Brown of Charleston. Dr. Brown was a former quarter- back for Howard University, and much of the Institute success in football for the last three years is due to his skill in developing the team. In Hunter, Davis, and Hughes as backs, he has a secu- ndary defense hard to beat. Hardy, Burk, Kincad and Allen held down the ends with much skill, and with Cunningham, Clark, Young, Patterson, Noel and Morgan holding down the line, the team would be sure to make a good showing against any colorid team in the country. Mr. Albert G. Brown, the manager, is very proud of the showing made by his team this year and predicts even greater success for them in 1914. BUY RED CROSS SEALS; AID IN FIGHT ON TUBERCULOSIS Among the older and more conservative of the eastern states, there is a feeling that West Virginia is behind the time that her social conscience has never been fully aroused. It may be true that our eleemosynarp institutions may be fewer in number and somewhat lacking in equipment, compared to some of the older states, but for a refutation of that statement one has but to spend a few hours in the Red Cross, Christmas Seal AMERICAN RED CROSS 1913 MERRY CHRISTMAS Headquarters. It is but necessarily to glance over the incoming mail to see that West Virginia is arousing from her Rip Van Winkle sleep and keenly alive to the deprations this dread disease is making among her citizens. From all quarter comes the offer of help, the cultured club women, the buy bank president and the cross roads country merchant all give their time freely. If it depends alone upon the energy and enthusiasm of those men and women who have taken the agency for the sale of the seals, the $20,000 for the fight against tuberculosis would be an assured fact. It rests now upon the general public. Unless each and every individual contributes their share by purchasing freely of these seals little will be accomplished. It is upon the intelligent members of the community that we depend for support. The ignorant do not know that it is unnecessary to sicken and die from tuberculosis, yet one in ten are NOW dying in the most promising years of their lives (from 18 to 35.) There is no other cause of poverty, orphanage and resulta t deprivacy and crime approaching to tuberculosis. Mrs. W. V. Bridgford opened her house to a host of men Friday night in honor of the birthday anniversary of her husband Dr. W. Vernal Bridgford. The Stag began at 11 p. m. and the guests left about 4:30 a. m. There was feasting, music, dancing, cards and speechmaking. Dr. W. H. A. Barrett performed at the piano and Dr. Williams furnished cornet music. Wm. Wimbush was soloist. Solos, duets, quartettes and choruses were sung. The speechmaking was brilliant and covered the entire field of business, politics and religion. The affair was one of the most enjoyable of the season. The guests were: Squire Wm. Howard, Messers, Calbom, Claxton, Sample, G. F. Hill, Coles, Wimbush, J. D. Harper, Gannon, Lankin, Irving, S. L. Carter, Watlington, Parson, Mullins, Cragget, Drs. Bridgeford, Marshall, Barrett, Lord Thomas, Williams, Colson, Attys, Free Capehart, Hill and Green. Issuing Warrants For U.M.W.A. Officials Pueblo, Col., Dec. 2—Issuing warranties for the arrest of the twenty-five officials and members of the United Mine Workers of America who were indicted yesterday by the Federal Grand Jury was begun today by court officials here. The warrants will be placed in the hands of United States Marshall Dewey Bailey, who, it is said, had received assurances from the attorneys representing the men that they would be produced when wanted. The indictments charge conspiracy to monopolize trade and conspiracy in restraint of interstate commerce. One charge was based on the provision of the federal anti-trust law prohibiting any number of workmen to conspire to monopolize labor. The other was based on the provision prohibiting the restraint of trade between two states. The indictments followed several weeks investigation of conditions in the Colorado coal fields where a strike has been in progress since September 23. Archives Dept. The Capitol OUT SOUTH GINIA COALFIELDS. NUMBER 40 STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION HOLO MOST SUCCESSFUL MEETING--MANY TEACHERS PRESENT--FINE PROGRAM RENDERED Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 29.—The State Teachers' Association met in Garnet High School Thursday of last week. More than 100 teachers were present: Prof. E. L. Rann, principal of the Keystone Eckman Graded School, the president was in the chair. Union Thanksgiving services were held in the First Baptist Church, the sermon being delivered by Rev. F. H. Gow, pastor of the A. M. E. church at 2 o'clock p.m. The welcome address was delivered by Mr. L. C. Cabell and was responded to by Prof. J. H. Hill, of St. Albans. Next was Organization and Enrollment. A paper was read by Mrs. Mary McSwain Upperman, of Premier, subject, "How the home Fails From the Viewpoint of the Teacher." another paper was read by Prof. J. W. Robinson, of Kimball, subject, "How the Teacher Fails From the Viewpoint of the Parent." At night a musical program was rendered. Mrs. Mitchell and Mr. Don W. Jones, of the W. V. C. L., gave some very fine numbers on the piano and violin. A duett was sung by Miss' Nina Clinton and Mr. Consims, of Charleston. The address of the evening was delivered by Hon. M. P. Showley, State Sept. of Education. He talked along lines that were practical, helpful and encouraging. The meeting was addressed Friday afternoon by Prof. G. A. Bowling, of Lewisburg, Prof. George S. Landley and others. Governor Hattfield being unable to attend the meeting, Hon. Stuart E. Reed, most ably filled his place, and spoke on "Overcoming Obstacles." The secretary of state in his graceful and oratorical style delightfully entertained the large audience present and gave many encouraging words to the teachers assembled. Some splendid music was interpersed with the other exercises, some of which would deserve special mention. A reception was tendered the visiting teachers from 6 till 8 o'clock. The old officers of the organization were re-elected yesterday as follows: President, E. L. Ramm, of Keystone; secretary, Mrs. E. M. Ellis, of Oak Hill; pressmaster, Mrs. F. D. Rauley, of Montgomery; chairman board of directors, Brydell Prillerman, Institute. The sessions of the Association were interesting from beginning to end and Prof. Kamm, the president and the local committee deserve much praise for the great success which attended this meeting. The Association showed good judgment in es-electing the old officers of the association who have done so much to make it an effective working body and rendering such splendid service to the state. Board of Education Meets The Board of Education of the Brown Creek District met yesterday, transacted some routine business and examined the reports as to the progress of the new school buildings. The members of the Board state that the money derived from the bond issue of last year has been publicly handled and all the work promised will be completed out of the funds in hand. Most of the new school buildings are occupied and those incomplete will be ready for occupancy in a short time. The colored people are becoming very anxious about the Welch school and the improvements promised upon the ground of the Keystone Eckman and the Tidewater Graded Schools. A new school was promised at Welch and it was specifically stated that the grounds surrounding the colored schools at Keystone and Kimball would be improved and beautified. It is hoped that the Board of Education has not forgotten these promises;. The members of the Browns Creek Board of Education are Pres. W. C.Hall, Commissioners, A. G. Free and S. G. Patterson. Hon. F. C. Cook is the Secretary. Postmaster Got Year and a Day Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 28.—Milton S. Malone, the Hilltop, Fayette county, postmaster, who confessed to misappropriating $1,423.38 of the government's money while postmaster, entered a confession in the federal court and was sentenced to one year and one day in the penitentiary and to pay the costs and refund the amount misappropriated. The McDowell Times MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race—His Civil and Poli- tical Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.5 Six months in advance.....7 Three months in advance.....4 One month in advance.....2 Single copy.....65 Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY DECEMBER 5, 1913 AS TO CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS Charles Brooks Smith syndicate writer for several of the Republican dailies of West Virginia is sending out from Washington "shott for Congress" articles press. In fact he has conceded both nomination and election of the Eliminator, and dear old James A. Hughes the white-haired Congressman from Chelsea announces that "Once a candidate, always a candidate," but all seem to overlook the popular young man of Brantwell, Hon. Edward Cooper, who is a present perfecting some of the strong organizations ever seen in the Fifth Congressional district. Mr. Cooper is quietly building fences and will in a short time enter in the campaign with vigor. He will have with him at the start a most the solid backing of the Republican of McBowell county, which is a valuable asset to any candidate who acquires an office in the Fifth district. This campaign alone saved Hughes at least three times and it will surely contribute materially to his defeat this time if he persists in violating his promise and remaining a candidate. Mr. Shott's candidacy is taken as joke in this county. Few men seriously believe he will remain in the race. Veterans are lining up for Cooper without solicitation and when the primaries are held it will be found that the fair, all young business man of Branwell will be the Republican nominee, the predicto of Mr. Smith notwithstanding. WHAT IS THE ANSWER? Whether it is the Democratic tariff, the agitation of the currency question or merely the readjustment of business to new conditions it matters but little to the laboring man who formerly worked a full days each week and as much extra time as he desired, when he finds himself working half time and many of his brothers "layed off," as is the case then out the industrial fields of West Virginia at present. He knows that under the past Republican Administration his labor was always in demand and pay was good and that now work is becoming scarce and there is talk of reduction in wages. There has been no reduction in the cost of the necessities of life and he is getting less to purchase them with. What is the reason? The man with an empty dinner pad will most surely place the responsibility upon the political party in power. He will do so whether rightly or wrongly. Last year the voters of the nation decided they wanted a change and with less than a year passed since the Democratic Administration took charge of the government there is a depression in business and the toiler is the first to get hit. If we did not all suffer alike we would say, "I told you so." UNION ORGANIZERS BUSY We are reliably informed that most rugs have been held by organizers of the United Mine Workers Union at various places throughout the Norfolk and Western coal region and that a great effort is being made to perfect an organization in this section for the avowed purpose of ordering a strike on April 15. In October we stated that work would commence by the organizers during the second week in November. At that time it really started in earnest and has been carried on ever since. Meetings are being held and white organizers are coming here from other sections to "in totoet" the miners. Again we warn the miners in this section and especially the Negro miners to be very careful about following the lead of these labor trouble makers. With industrial conditions unsettled and a panicable to come at any time the Negro miner should work every day that he can and deposit as much of his money as possible in the bank. There it will do him far more good than by paying one dollar per month and oftimes more into the treasury of the United Miné Workers. This organization has never been friendly to the Negro and is not now. It is not the miner in this section that it desires to bemoan but there are strikes now in program in Quorado and Michigan and money is needed to keep them going, so the officials are hunting for a new field to draw from. Do not be deceived by the smith tongued orators, they will only lead the miners into idleness, riot and blood shed. Work hard, save money, educate your children and if you have a grievance carry it directly to the operator, and if there is a single operator in this field that cannot be reached we are unaware of it, and would like to know his name. We saw, Saturday, the envelopes of four Negro miners who drew for two weeks work from $47 to $85. This waiter company expenses were paid. That does not show that the operator is robbing the miner. There are others who do equally as well. This is good advice boys and we charge nothing for it. We know whereof we speak. Candidates for county offices will soon begin to announce themselves. Won't not the right colored man for the legislature "listen" good? New Jersey sends three, why not at least one in West Virginia? Honor Roll, K. E. Graded School, 3rd Month The third month of school was finished on Friday, Nov. 29. The enrollment has now reached 270. The average daily attendance is 100 and percent of attendance is 85. The children are generally well behaved and happy and there is an atmosphere of industry around the school. We were honored by a visit of Hon. T Edward Hill who addressed the children, the occasion being the Fifth anniversary of Linnerin's Gettysburg address, Mr. Hill's talk was an inspiration to the little fellows who were very attentive. Supt. H. K. Barbe visited us on the 30th and heard the Thanksgiving program rendered by the pupils of grades three and four. Mr. Barbe expressed himself as being well pleased with the organization of the school. The auditorium has been wired for lighting and painters are now busy with their work and when complete, the building will present a much improved appearance. Excellence, in Attendance; Howard Abbott, James Waller. Gen. eczellin in studies; Joe Arthur Allen, Daisy Shepherd, James Waller. Excellence in arithmetic; Madeline Marshall, Lincoln Kent. In hygiene; Daisy Shephard, Fred Penton. In spelling; Howard Abbott, Alejons, Madeline Marshall. In English, Ira Rhelos, Isabella Johnson, Howard Abbott. Fourrth Grade, Miss C. L. Sinkford, Teacher. Excellence, in attendance; Jrhn Giles, Perzero Powers, John Fraylen, Lorena Simpson. In spelling; Angeline Robinson, Bettie Green, George Petilla. In arithmetic; Lorena Simpson, Angelina Robertson, Robert Minnis. In Geography; Perzero Powers, John Giles. In English; Marcellus Broady, Hayneikes, Denzer Hairston. Third Grade, Annie R Abbott, Teacher Excellence, in attendance; Darce Sawer, Gladys Taylor, Gen. excellence in studies; Gladys Taylor, Lonnie Coleman, Lawrence Williams, Excellence, in art artistic; Jos. Craft Mrynard Joyce. Second Grade, Elmira F. Young, Teacher, Report not given. First Grade, Miss Aileen Harper, Teacher Excellence, in attendance; Esther Penn, excellence in studies, Joseph Law, Esther Penn, Jimmie Witcher, Excellence, in numbers; Loyd Young, Kenneth Jackson. In reading; Bertha Hunt, Berta Robinson, Robert Holley. In department; Lula Malloy. First Grade (annex), Mrs. Helen M. James, Teacher. Excellence, in attendance; Othello Ransey, Veronica Simpson, Elizabeth Canaday, Gen. excellence in studies; Daniel Powers, Eva Finley, Excellence, in reading; Marshall Hairston, Eva Finley, Arizona Love. In penmanship; Harry Fam, Albert Payne E. L. RANN, Principal Excelsior-Susanna Republican Club Organized In pursuance to the new rules of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization, adopted at its last meeting, placing the powers of the organization primarily in the prevent and district clubs, the good Republicans of Excelsior and Susanna met on the first day of this month and organized themselves, naming their newly organized body the Excelsior-Susanna Republican Club. The following officers were elected: A. B. Cunn, Chairman; S. J. Bennett, Vice Chairman; A. D. Allen, Secretary. District matters in general will be taken up at the next meeting of this body. PROF. E. L. RANN P. S. S. PRINCIPAL KEYSTONE-ECKMAN GRADED SCHOOL-RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT WEST VIRGINIA STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION Thanksgiving Supper at Williamson On Thanksgiving evening, there was witnessed and enjoyed one of the most happy times in the city of Williamson ever before in its history. At 8:30 c'clock the hall at River View Eark was beautifully decorated by the ladies of the city and other towns which brought pleasure to the young men and all present. After carting of the many other pleasures the sipper was spread by Mr. Dumont Sullivan and all ate sumptiously. The real cause of this event was to foster the highest ideals of social pleasures among the people, the protection of those sober-minded, good young women and men among us to raise the lethargic spirit, to a point of living pleasure and eradicated from the minds of other races that we indulge in pleasures of degrading characters. The participants of the city were glad to welcome the following out-of-town people Misses La Alexander and Namiie L. Cobbs and Editor M. T. Whittico, who came as a bright ray of sunshine to enjoy with us the blessings of the past year Editor Whittico gave an inspiring address to the society. The Committee was composed of the following named gentlemen: Messrs. Dumont Sullavan, B. Bradley, Drs. W. A. Vaughan, W. E. McColles, J. M. Whittico, J. E. Hereford, — Barnett. Elkhorn and Egnis Thanksgiving services were conducted at Crozer Temple by Rev. M. L. Jones Hampton, Va. At H o'clock Rev. Jones preached an excellent sermon on "Giving Thanks." At 8 o'clock he delivered a lecture on "Our Mistakes." Both services were well attended. Mrs. M. J. Franklin was a business visitor to Keystone, Tuesday. Miss Annie George spent Thanksgiving as the guest of relatives at Tip Top. Miss Mary L. Williams attended the late Teacher's Institute at Charleston. Miss Olive Gilbert, student at R. C. L. returned to school, Friday. Miss Lola M. Lavender spent the week end as the guest of friends in Graham and Bluedfield. Miss Julia Hurt spent Thanksgiving in Pocahontas. Mrs. Cassia Carter was the guest of Mrs. Della Tinsley of Graham, Virginia, on Thanksgiving. Mrs. Jane Manns was shopping in Northfork last week. Kent, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gilbert, has returned from the hospital much improved. Mrs. Violet Ramsey and little sons, Arthur and Alfonso, were visitors to the city of Blindfield, Thursday. Mrs. Carrie Hayes and Missie Dalton were shopping in Keystone, Tuesday. Mr. B. D. Patterson was a business visitor here last week. He left Wednesday night in company with Mrs. Patterson and son, Bennie for Charleston where they will make their home. Mr. Patterson has been a resident of this place for a number of years. He was an active worker in the church and Sunday school. His many friends wish for him much success in his present position. Miss Memphis Tennessee Carter returned Sunday afternoon, after a brief visit to Hollins and Roanoke, Va. VIRGINIA NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NEWS Thinking you might be interested to know a few of the happenings of this institution, I send these few remarks hoping they may be acceptable. Our worthy President J. H. Johnston is very sick, being confined to his room. The doctors say it will be sometime before he will be able to leave his room. We wish for him a speedy recovery as he is greatly missed especially by the young men, for since his confinement we cannot get excused so easily when we want to go to the city or elsewhere. Thanksgiving day was celebrated in appropriate manner. At eleven o'clock we assembled in the chapel and lissened to an address by Rev. Dr. Watte, his subject being the "Spirit of Thanksgiving". After the chapel exercises the track team met and entertained with athletic games of various kinds. At 3:30 we assembled in the dining hall where beautiful feast awaited us. The tables actually groomed under the weight of the delicacies they bore. To this delightful rast every one did ample justice. With all of this the greatest feature was yet to come. Promptly at 7:30 p.m. the tell rang still simulating us to the reception hall where the most pleasant hours of the day was spent. This has been a very successful season for us in athletics. We have won all the games played, beating each time by a large score! Only one team was able to make a touchdown on us but we won by such a large score that it did not dampen our spirits in tite least. M. G. FINNEY "LAND OVER- LOOKED" In the Mountain State Cannot Much Longer be Applied to West Va. Molgantown, W. Va., Nov. 30.—The "Land Overlooked cannot much longer be applied to West Virginia. No longer is the state looked upon as of little or no importance. The vast natural resources of the "Mountain State," are now attracting the attention of men of means and research. The people everywhere know that West Virginia's future is bright and it is not long until no sister state will equal her in wealth or beauty of scenery. Realizing what the future has in store for the state the people are determined to "pull West Virginia out of the mud." Everywhere there is a cry for good roads and the people seem determined to have them at any cost. The State Organizer of the West Virginia Good Roads' Association, W. E. Hoffheins, has just completed a trip which practically covered the state, and he reports that the sentiment in favor of good roads is strong and daily growing in strength. Good Roads meetings were held at about a dozen places and much enthusiasm and genuine interest was manifest. At several places local Good Roads' organizations were formed and the sentiment in these communities is expected to develop rapidly. After completing his tour of the state, Mr. Hoffheins had a conference with Governor Hatfield at Charleston, when he expressed his gratification at the progress that is being made in the building of good roads and assured Mr. Hoffheins of his support in the work of the West Virginia Good Roads' Association. Governor Hatfield will issue a proclamation in the spring calling for two good roads' days in West Virginia. The Governor is a good roads enthusiast and is anxious to try out the law that was passed by the last session of the legislature by which the convict labor is being used on the roads. Some of the counties have been working their prisoners for several months and are getting good results. Other counties have paid no attention to the provision of the law and have not put their prisoners to work. The West Virginia Good Roads' Association will prepare a campaign to be waged between now and the time the governor issues his proclamation looking to making the Good Roads' day in West Virginia the most successful and productive of good that have been held by any of the states. By the time the good roads days come around the people will appreciate more what it means to West Virginia to have good roads, and there is every reason to believe that much will be accomplished by the movement. Great Evangelist Coming to Kimball Rev. R. D. W. Meadows. State Super- of Missions of the Baptist church will conduct a 10 days' meeting at the First Baptist Church of Kimball for Rev. J. W. Robinson. The meeting will begin Monday December 8. Rev. Meadows is one one of the ablest preachers in the state and is an evangel- ist of note. Everybody should hear him while in this section for it is seldom the opportunity is given to hear a better or mor- earnest preacher. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in December 1913, Laura Cobb. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: B. HAMPTON GRAY, Deputy for W. Burbridge Payne, Clerk. B. E. Carter, P. Q. $ 6,000,000 ASSETS OPERATES EMPLOYS PAYS A C THE OLDEST, LARGEST HEALTH INSUR W H HA NOR Second Of BOU NEXT D A Notice to Take Depositions 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 Of All Descriptions BOUGHT AND SOLD NEXT DOOR TO HIPPODROME Laura Anthony, Plainiff vs John Anthony, Defendant To John Anthony Take notice that on the 26th day of December, 1913, at the Law Office of Thomas L. Higgins, in the town of Kimbal, McBowell Co., West Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock, a. m. and 6 o'clock p. m., of that day I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in equity penning in the Girent Court of McDowell County and state of West Virginia, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that date, or, if commenced, if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjourned from day to day, at the same place and between the same hours until they are completed. Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball. West Va. Laura Anthony. Notice to Take Depositions. Lee Cheatham, Plaintiff vs Floyd Cheatham, Defendant IN CH ANCERY The only Registered Pharmacist in Anawalt To Floyd Cheatham: You will take notice, that on 18th day of Oct. 1913, the Plaintiff below named will take depositions of himself and sandy other witnesses, to be used as evidence in the trial of the above cause, in behalf of Plaintiff at the office of J. K. Smith, Keystone, in the County of McDowell, in the State of West Virginia, for hour of eight o'clock a. m. and six o'clock p. m. on day. And if, from any cause, thing of said depositions not be commenced, or being commended, shall not be completed on the day aforesaid, the taking of the same will be adjourned from day to day, or from time to time, at the same pla ce between the same hours, until they are completed. HIS MOTTO: "Fresh Drugs and Polite Accomodations" Drugs Medicines, Toilet Articles, Sodas, Tobacco and Cigars Anawalt, W. Va. WII. COBB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh Street EDWARD'S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggiste' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the radroad station. Soda at the fount. T. L. Higgins, p. q. Lee Creeatham White Oak Shoe Shod ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT Christmas IS ALMOST HERE If you are in need of good HOLIDAY PRINTING We are headquarters for this line of work The McDowell Times Printing Co. Phone 62 KEYSTONE, W. VA. Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used--polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels, Heel Plates, Spur Stiffners. Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. S. B. MOON Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia W. M. Layton, of Williamssn, was in Keystone this week on business. He is a very successful business man. Jas A. Murphy, of Gary, was a pleasant visitor and guest of Dr. and Mrs. R.C. Harrison this week at Kumball. Mrs. Wm. Bullock, of Kimball was in Keystone on business. She was also shopping at the Keystone Supply Coasto. Constable Henry Richards, of Kimball was serving papers or violators throughout the towns of Keystone, Northfork, Clark and other mining towns this week. News has reached this office that the recent operation on Mr. C. P. North in Richmond was a decided success. Dr. R. K. Braganier who accompanied him was very much uplifted on his return because of the assurance of his speedy recovero. Mr. A. L. Cathoun wrs in Graham and Bluefield Wednesday. He returned on No. 7 Thursday. Dr A. M. Perry was in the city attending to business Thurs Elaborate Dinner Party Wlicoe, W. Va., December 1. Squire and Mrs. C. C. Froeh had a number of guests to dinner Thanksgiving Day, who teasted upon all the delicacies of the season, had music and generally enjoyed themselves. The dinner was served in courses and after dinner the guests accompanied the Squire and his hospitable maiden to Gary to Theatre. The affair was the most enjoyable over given at this place and every one had a good dinner and a fine time. Those present were: Mrs, C, C. Froe, Misses Willie Jackson, Stella Lee, Myrtle Brown, Jessie Froe, Annie Morehead, Catherine and Allieen Harper. Messrs. Walter Lemons, G F Hill, John Page, Dr. L D Hilton, Lawyer and Mrs. Moon. Marytown News The Ministers' and Deacons of the Flat Top Baptist Association convened with the Mourners Valley Baptist Church here Nov. 27 28 They held a very interesting meeting. On Sunday Nov. 30, at 11:00 o'clock, Rev. B. L Zeigler delivered the Thanksgiving sermon for the Young Childrens' Bible Union and at 3:30 the Young Children's Bible Union rendered a very excellent program, which was very ably responded to Deacon Robert King and Rev. B. L Zeigler. Total amount raised for the day $5.80. At 7:30 p.m. Rev. Zeigler preached for the church. THOS. P. COBBS Lewis Bailey Killed in Bottom Creek Mines Saturday November 29, Lewis Bailey met with a fatal accident by a fail of slate, in the Bottom Creek Mines, causing instant death. He was about seventeen years of age and wes a very industrious young man. He was polite, courteous and genteel to evvrybody, and he was well thought of by all who knew him. He was a motherless boy and on leaves friends to mourn his untimely death. His remains were taken to the old homestead at Jonesboro, Tenn., where his host of friends past their last tribute of respect to him. His aunt Mrs. Oillie M. Mitchell has been looking aster him from boyhood and was much strickened in grief at the sad news. Mrs. Sarah Gray of Welch, W. Va. and his two uncle share with his friends in sorrow Notice to Take Depositions Take notice that on the 27th day of Dec. 1913, at the law office of Tros. L. Higginish in thown of Kimball, in McDowell Co., West Virginia, between the hours of 9 o'clock A.M. and 6 o'clock P.M., of that day, I shall proceed to take depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in character pending in the Circuit Court of McDowell County and State of West Virginia, in which I am plaintiff and are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of said depositions he 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. Experience in building a Negre school house in Alabama has taught the following things: (1) Thai, after all, the colored people are not so hard to lead if the leader proves himself safe; (2) that the white people are winning it help any worthy cause for colored people, provided the latter start on the right lines and first attempt to help themselves; (3) that as a whole colored people are generally liberal in giving of their small means in support of education for their childaen and their neighbors' children. But a new school building has in nearly every case only marked the beginning of the struggles of the colored people for better educational facilities. True, it has brought them together as one, in that it has taught them to want something more and has taught them confidence to execute. Thus they have added by their own efforts one or two months to their school term, which means extending it from five to seven or eight months. They have increased the salaries and comfort of their teachers and have made efforts to secure teachers who are competent and who will stay with them; for somehow they have grasped the idea that they have grasped the idea that a good teacher is a commercial asset. They have gone on raising money to buy land for school gardens and to purchase books, tools, utensils, and lumber for extending their buildings, in order that their children may be instructed in useful trades. The attitude of the people in many of these iscalities is both interesting and highly encouraging. The proverbial sneer of the Southernrr at Negro education is not seen here. Some of the white people give money, some nails, some lend their horses and wagons in hauling the lumber. Better than this they actually attend many of the exercises held at the schoolhouse. Southern Workman. Girl Had Been in Institute Cincinnati, O., Dec. 1.—Detectives Hayes and Jeffries Monday afternoon investigated the story of 17 year old Florence Schmidt, of 618 Enright avenue, who told Juvenile Court officials that she had been held a captive by a negro in an abandoned house in Avondale since October 12. Armed with John Doe warrants for the arrest of her alleged abductor, the detectives accompanied the girl to Avondale and S. Bernard to look for the mysterious house. Finally after considerable walking she pointed out a vacant barn as her place of imrsisonment. Detective Hayes went into the hay mow to look for the girl's gupposed captor and almost fell from the loft. The officers then advised the girl to tell the truth. She then admitted, according to the officers that her story was mythical. It developed that she had been staying at the Santa Maria institute, at 640 West Eighth street. She told the sisters in charge that she was working in Avondale during the day. She would return at night. She was remandea to the Juvenile court. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. NEW PICTURES Every night in the week. If you want to see good pictures and HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE Every night go to The Washington Theatre 50 AGENTS WANTED! THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATERNAAL INSURANCE Wanted= Laborers to work in the new shafts on Laurel Creek. Near Kimball, W. Va. Good pay and steady work Pay twice a month. We will soon be in the coal and you can then work driving entries Apply on the work or by mail to W. F. PATTERSON, JR. BOX 295 KIMBALL, W. VA. Why Suffer Longer? When you know that your tired and dull feeling comes from a torpid and inactive liver or some kidney trouble and when you know that you can get permanent relief by taking that great liver and kidney remedy. THE HOT SPRINGS CRYSTELS A treatment far the liver and the kidney. Our formula is by a noted Hot Springs physician who has had years of experience in the treatment of suce disease WANTED---Mining machine runners for Sullivan and Jeffrey short wall machines. Coal 4 to 5 ft. Near Williamson, W. Va. SYCAMORE COAL CO. Cinderella, West Virginia. The celebrated, Well Liked. Any Family will do well to have WEST VIRGINIA BEER on every table. Children who drink it become healthy, rosy and fat; old people think well and more acturately who drink WEST VIRGINIA BEER. W. E. Stuart, Agent Keystone, W. Va. Fine Wines, Whiskies Beer Cigars and Tobacco DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CALL ON: P.C. PETERS CRUMPLER, W. VIRGINIA 1911. This handsome structure is now owned absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action : It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Race. Let no one hostile longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation--Pine Pythian Mutual Investment Association--for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston. 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 About a Few People Gathered Here and There Col. W. J. McClaren, of Weebt, President of The Good Roads Association of Southern West Virginia, was in the city this week looking after business pertaining to the development of The Good Roads proposition. He expressed himself as being very well pleased at the general conditions that now prevail all over the counties under his supervision. He is a very earnest and energetic worker for the public and is anxious that good roads shall be made all over this state. --- Mr. S. M. Page, of Reanoke, Va. spent several days in this and Ming county prospecting. The particulars of which will be made known later on. He spent last Sunday night and Monday with friends in Keytomer ```markdown ``` Hon. H. Engene Richardson, Manager of the Weekly News of Bluetield, was in the city this week. He was non-comical on the political conditions of his county and city. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Mary A. McWain Upperman teacher at Premier, stopped over with Dr. and Mrs. Marshall in this city of her return from the state teachers association which convened in the city of Charleston. Sir expressed herself as being very much pleased at the high staring of the general educational coobling as they were so freely and fully present by the teachers representing every section of the state. --- Miss Nannie Watkins, of Algoma, was in the city Tuesday of this week having some dental work done at the office of Dr. Colson. ```markdown ``` Mr. D. E. V. Jordan, our representative insurance agent in this state, returned from Charleston where he was suddenly called to bury his little baby. He has the sympathy of his host of friend throughout this field. ```markdown ``` Dr. J. M. Whittico, of Williamson Mingo county, was visiting friends and relatives in Kimball and Keystone the week. He also made a trip to Algon to see his sister, Miss Sarah, who he been somewhat indisposed for several days. The doctor is doing well in Wollison at his profession. He was a special visitor at the home of Mr. William James. Miss Nannie L. Cobb is the and I that may answer the (7). KIMBALL GREAT-LY WROUGHT UP CITY FIGHT ON; FEARED THA KEYSTONE WILL CAPURE OFFICES-A. L. BROWN AND ALEX COLEMAN LUBRICATING THE STEAM ROLLER Oh, but there is something doing in our little neighboring city of Kimball and a few men have been holding all night caucuses for several nights upon the visibility of holding a convention for the nomination of city officers. It is impossible for A. L. Brown and Alex. Coleman, candidates for city council to sleep those nights, for their report is disturbed by nightmares of hordes an bords of dusky citizens of Keystone marching upon Kimball, entering the convention swallowing the valiant Knight of Kimball by the mere waving of the clawed fore-paws and raising their foothorn voices, name some of their member for city officers and sweep away the pun opposition of the Kimballites. So devoted has become the fear that even train that arrives in Kimball from the east scouts report who get to off and an if perchance a dusky son of Keystone arrives a few Kimballite leaders, barricaded themselves in their favorite haunts and with muffled voices and bated breath discern what means must be taken to save dear Kimball from political invasion I. Keystone. Heurta of Mexico, with the retails drawing nearer and nearer upon the capitals assassins with unsheathed dagger-on ever side, the guns of fire of the greatest motions of the world pointed at him resides peaceful as a sweet, smiling, dreamy baby compared with these GREAT defenders of Kimball. Their rallying cry is: "FREEDOM AND SELF GOVERNMENT FOR KIMBALL. DOW WITH KENNONE." With this cry the expect to give the steam roller a runnin' stert that will make Keystone as thin as an 1876 dime. Keystone has been waiting and knashing of teeth coming on from Kimball and elsewhere before he goes screamily on her way, doing business, going on bends, paying the fare stranded visitors to their homes, getting political recognition of the deserving the race, helping weak little towns where needed and getting excellent results. Fear not, Brothers Brown and Cole man, Keystone goldins aint a'gwine to git yer yit. BABY BORN TO MR. AND MRS. R. W. WHITE Point Pleasant, W. Va., Dec. 1. - On November 24 a little girl weighing 18 pounds visited the home of Hon. and Mrs. R. W. White and fe its last appearance it showed signs of remaining. Mr. and Mrs. Whit have been married about 10 years and this is their first born. So they are overjoyed at the successful arrival of the noisy little sister friends of the parent all over the state are sending congratulations. Jack Johnson to Fight Frank Moran Heavyweight to Box For Title at Paris in January PARIS-Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, was matched the other day toight Frank Moran in this city during the second week in January for the heavyweight championship of the world. Two clubs, the Norwegian Cirque and the Wonderland Francais are, are now bidding for the match and the decision will be made known shortly. The Norwegian Cirque, which holds the bouts at the Velodrome D'Hiver in Pasay, will seat 30,000 persons, and it has offered Johnson 50 percent, of the gross receipts, with 25 percent, for Moran. Arrangements have already been made or taking moving pictures of the fight. The Wonderland Club, which is under the control of Theodore Vienne, the lead night promoter of France, will soon abut its bid. It is said that both art and culture Vienne's club, as the fight would be held in Luna Park, Paris, thereby drawing a great society, crowd. Johnson is very anxious to defend his title because of the recent action of the International Exxing Commission, which declared the position vacant. The resort that Johnson finds it necessary to enter the ring because of low finances as the champion and his wife have jewels valued at $30,000. Johnson recently took over an apartment rented at $100 per month and has purchased a new automobile. Notice to Take Depositions. TO ALICE WAYNE. Take notice that on January 1, 1914, as the Law Offices of C. C. Froe, in the town of Wilcoe, 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 a evidence in my behalf, in a certain sum in equity, depending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if I try my cause the taking of the said deposition be not commenced, or, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day he 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. Notice to Take Depositions. Lizabeth Kosko. Plantiff, vs Ande Kosko. In Chancery To Anie Kosko: Take notice that on the 13th day of Dec. 1913, at the law office of B. B. Moon, in the city of Wilcoe, County of McDowell and state of W. Va., between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 6 p. m. of that day, I shall proceed to take depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery pending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county state of W. Va., in which I am plains if 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 be between the same honors until they are completed; Lizabeth Kosko 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. HARRIS' SXOPHONE ORGHESTR Music furnished for Socials and Dances. The bast and greatest musical hits and harmonies. Terms Reasonable. Wire or write OFFICIAL DIRCETORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCULT COURT: (Eighth J ticial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon Isaiah C. Heindon, Judge Velch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tue day in February June and Sep ember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon day in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: James F. Jones President, Switchback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first, Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook. Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Counts. Clerk Circuit and Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne. Clerk County Court, RB Bernheim. County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian. Supt. Free Schools. W Cassiu-ook, Kumball. Assessor, C E Rusmisell. County Road Engineer, w McClaren. County Health Officer and cor-nerer, Dr. H. G. Camper. Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell. Members House of Delegates, Geo. Wolfe and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senate-rial district (counties of McDowell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming las A. Strother Welch; M Z) White, Williamson. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia In the Payne Building, Second Floor, Room 8. Dr Tinsley is a graduate of McCormic Medical College, Chicago, Ill. He comes highly re roommended as giving good ser vice in his profession. Any who are suffering from EYE STRAIN or painful vision and need properly fitted glasses will find it very important to sehim. S.B.MOON Attorney at Law Wilcoe, West Virginia White Oak Shoe Shop ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIRING WHILE YOU WAIT Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used--polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels, Heel Plates, Spur Stiffeners, Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. Undertaking and Embalming Service 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. H. Rice of Northfork as their agent for the territory of North York and adjoining towns. And time any one should unfortunately need the services of these gentlemen all you have to do is to notify C. H. Rice who is always "Johnny on the spot." He can be found by calling over an iPhone in No. 2 and ask for J. H. Rice, A. for Sinkford & Warren, undertakers. The guarantee all services rendered to give satisfaction. 10 of Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meal served while the train wait Ice Cream, Confectioneries Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. 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 New GONTROLS THE ASSOCIATED PRES FULL REPORTS A complete staff of correspondents. Every town in the state has a special representative. DO YOU READ THE SUNDA 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 WHEELING REGISTER JAMES B. TANEY, Gen. Mgr. WILLIAM L. BRICE, Asst Mgr. LAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA 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 Teaspoons, 6 Table-spoons, 6 Medium Knives, 6 Medium Forks, 1 Butter Knife, 1 Sugar Shell. In Plain or French Gray finish, Beautiful 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., Mrs. & Jobbers, Eberly Bldg., Dept. A, Columbus, O. "To The Height of Perfection. (We sell Rogers Silverware cheaper than any retail dealer in the world.)" J. P. MARTIN'S HOTEL for Colored People First Class Accommodation POCAHONTAS, VIPGINIA and Coke Mer Can always find Steady work at. Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek 923 MARSALL TURNER'S PLACE FOR FINE WHISKIES, WINES, BRANDY, BEER, ALES TOBACCO, CIGARS, Etc., Etc. Cross the Bridge, West End of Clark. Northfork, W. Va The Henry County Saloon SHERMAN FINNEY, PROP. Extra Fine Imported and Domestic Whiskies, Wines. Brandie Gins. Beer. Tobacco and Cigars Sole Owners of the Famous Black Boy Liquors: Good Old Corn and Apple Brandy. Jas. Kn LAWYER AND N practicing in all Criminal lates "When myfees are LAWYER AND NATIONAL JAIL BOBBER Practicing in all Criminal Courts in the Unite States "When myfees are secured" B.T. BABBITT'S WITHIN TOP CASE FOR TECHNICAL USES D.T. BABBITT'S PURE LYE OR POTASH POWDERED SEE METERS SIZE CHICKEN HOUSES SPRAYING FRUIT TREES IN THE STY Smith NATIONAL JAIL BOBBER al Courts in the Unno secured" KEYSTONE, W.VA IN THE DARN Easier to Use Cheaper to Use BABBITT'S LYE IN THE NEW SIFTER CAN JUST as much as you want—no more—comes out of the new sifting top. You add a lot of water, and the strongest cleanser known is ready for use. It is liquid muscle. Wherever there is dirt, wherever germs breed, wherever there is an offensive odor—for house, barn, anywhere—there is nothing that can equal it in effectiveness. Highest in Strength But Not in Price 10c You Use Less—It Lasts Longer Write for booklet shopping manual users. Volunteer presents for the tabus. Write for catalog. R. T. BARRITZ ```markdown ``` A Young Progressive Grocery Man, also dealer in Cigars, Tobacco and Notions. He is proprietor of a first class pressing and leasing establishment. Should any man want a first up-to-date suit of clothes made to order and to fit call on F. Watts. All work guaranteed or money 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 Mondeville, convicted from the McDowell County Criminal County on a charge of Felony, will, after the 1st day of October, 1913, apply to the Governor of West Virginia, for executive clemency. BEN JONES by Counsel THADDEUS E. HARRI3 Attorney and Counselor at Law Now located in the Whittico Bldg. on Upper Main St. Practicing in all the Courts of W. Va., Va. and O. Kesystcne, W. Va. MRS BELLE SMITH The woman who cooks good meala and feeds you well. LODGING ACCOMODATION the very best obtainable. Bluestone Jct., W. Va. 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 Phone 83 6 L. CUNNINGHAM, Manager Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H. BROWN, Manager Ninth St. Bet. 6th and 7th ves A Huntington, W. Va. J H Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well grown, well liked and patronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service. Everything Antiseptic; polite atention given to all customers. You find all modern up to date service with all kinds of electrical treatment of the face and lead at Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Geo. M Ford ATTORNEY AT LAW Room 7 Third Floor First National Bank Building Northfork, W. Va. NOTICE! To whom it may concern: This is to certify that Henry Flippans, who is now confined in the penitentiary at Mountsville, convicted from the McDowell criminal court on a felony charge, will, after the first day of January, 1941, apply to the governor of West Virginia for executive clemency.