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ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. vOLUME 11 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION Greatest Parade Ever Seen in the City of Keystone Candidates Nominated; Biggest Conversion in History of City. C. C. Hale For Mayor. Monday was a great day for the Republican party of Keystone. The annual commencement of the Convention had been made by Hon. J. E. Parson, Chirman of the City Republican Executive Committee. For about one week and early Monday morning the loyal Republican began to make preparations for the parade. At 7:30 o'clock p.m. the crowd began to assemble in the city hall and shortly thereafter the line of march was formed, headed by Lord's Cornet Band followed by the members of the white Republican club. Next came the Colored Blican Club and the rear was brought up by the boys. The line extended from the new city hall to the Hippodrome and during the march no than one hundred joined the number. The members of the clubs bore flags and storeblights while the kids made the wel sin ring with cow bells, dinner bells and with hows as strong as blacksmith beows. The line of march started at the city hall, marched down Maine street to Lord's saloon, came up on the right hand side of Maine street, to R. R. avenue thence to the Harper brothers, cross to Tou and down the railroad to the city all. At 8:15 I. E. Parson called Lee Convente to order, and requested T. Hermanson, Secretary of the Republica- Execute Committee to read the call. Chairman Parson then called M. Joshua Lockwood to the chair as temporary chairman and H. J. Caphart a temporary secretary. Upon motion of M. T. Whittice, the temporary organiza- tion was made permanent. The Chairman appointed the following committee on nomination of city officers. M. T. Whittice, I. J. Partlow, L. B. Smith, Mr. Hoover and B. E. Carter. Committee on nomination for Execu- tive Committee. J. H. Craggett, Tom Masse, J. K. Smith, Mike Marinack and T. E. Harris. While the committees were delibera- ting the vast audience was entertained with speeches. Prof. E. L. Rann, principal of the Keystone-Eckman Graded School, was introduced and delivered a short but able address. The Professor stated that before coming to Keystone he had heard many wild statements concerning the city and its people but after living here and going in and out of the homes of all classes of people he was not only convinced that the wild statements were slanderous but that Keystone was a splendid city and possessed some of as good people as can be found anywhere. He commended the public spiritedness of the citizens of Keystone and complimented Mayor C. C. Hale upon his splendid administration. The audience called for a speech from Atty. J K Smith, (National Jail Robber) and J K Smith, who spoke in his usual happy vim and paid a glowing tribute to Mayor C. C. Hale and praised his administration. He told many anecdotes and closed his remarks by saying that men, women and children were clamoring for the re-election of Mayor Hale. REPORT OF COMMITTEE Editor M. T. Whittico announced that the committee on nomination of city officers were ready to report. The following list of candidates were read by Atty, L. J. Partlow, Secretary of the Committee: Mayor, C. C. Hale; Recorder, W. M. White; Councilman, R. H. Gray, C. P. North, Sol Hyman, D. G. N. Marshall, W. L. Jones. Upon motion of M. T. Whittico, the report was adopted and the candidates nominated unanimously. The report of the Committee on Executive Committee was read by J. H. Craggett and the following Executive Committee was chosen without opposition: J. E. Parson, S. L. Hermanson, Joshua Lockwood, S. F. Lord, M. T. Whittico, H. J. Cagehart. SPEECHMAKING CONTINUES Attorney Ira J. Partlow accepted the nomination on behalf of Mayor C. C. Hale in an elequent speech. He stated that for his part he thought the convention should thank C. C. Hale for accepting the nomination; that he had lived in Keystone for a number of years and he would defy any one to say that Mayor Hale had not given Keystone the best administration it ever had; that his worst enemies during the heat of several campaigns had not attacked the Mayor's integrity nor charged him with graft. He closed by advising the citizens to re-elect the present mayor by a large majority. The Convention yelled and clamored until Mayor Hale came forward. He thanked the Convention for the nomina- The McDowell Times. tion and assured the people that should he be re-elected he would give the city the best administration possible without regard to class, race, color or creed and that he would ever strive to improve the city and protect its people. At the close of the Mayor's speech the convention burst into loud applause and waiving of flags which lasted several minutes. Sergeant W. M. White, the nominee for Recorder, accepted the nomination in an interesting speech in which he reviewed the history of the five past administrations of which he had been a part. His speech is published in another column of this issue. Each of the nominees for Council, except C. P. North who is ill in Richmond, accepted the nomination in short speeches and pledged themselves to work for the improvement of the city if elected. Hon. J. E. Meadows, of Princeton, former councilman, sergeant, recorder and editor in this city was called upon for a speech. He opened his speech by requesting the audience to join him in singing 'Oh Hale, the name how sweet it sounds.' He lined the song in old Methodist stye and fervently did the great crowd join in singing the selection to the tune of common meter. The speech was able and eloquent from beginning to end. The meeting was closed with a speech by Att. B. E. Carter which sizzled with wit, sarcasm and invective poured in one steady stream upon the candidate for mayor on the Citizens ticket and the principal supporters of the ticket. The new city hall was crowded to its utmost capacity, standing room could no bad and many persons stood in the witness rooms and upon the portico throughout the convention. The meeting was one of the most harmonious and enduusjustice ever witnessed in this city and the largest point of numbers Music was furnished by Lord's Cornet Band and the spaces were interspersed with the rendition of popular songs and pathetic aits. The convention adjourned with the lining of "Hate, Hate, the gang's allure," led by Attorney B. E. Carter and Editor Whitite. Hebrew Protective League Calls On Colored and Italian Citizens to Combine Against Race Prejudice Newark, N. J., Jan. 5. — Strong denunciation of discrimination against the people of the Hebrew race in this State and throughout the country was made by the speakers at the meeting of the Hebrew Protective League at 194 Market street and Freeholder Richard F. Mattia even went so far as to suggest that organized effort should be made by all races to offset and break down this discrimination. Dr. Nathan J. Albert openly stated that five months ago the members of the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners refused to honor a certificate from the University of Moscow because the man holding it was of the Jewish faith. The speaker added that the physician was still living in the city and could be found any time. Continuing he told of discrimination in the renting of apartments, securing accommodation in hotels and many other ways. He also registered a protest against the American Federation of Labor seeking a restriction of the immigration laws. Mr. Mattia stated that the Jews, Indians and colored people were the three races most discriminated against and they should organize for their own protection. He also suggested the organization of a commission to meet all trains coming into the city and take care of the immigrants and see that they were not taken advantage of by the junscrupulous. Other speakers were Louis A. Fast, Louis Rich, president Ytwit, Max A Cohon, Morris Meyer and Hyman Davidson, president of the Hebrew Citizens Union. TO CLASSIFY LUNATICS Alienist Who Established Matteawan, Employed by West Va. Charleston, W. Va., January 9. - With the idea of securing better results in the care and treatment of the wards of the state the inmates of the three state asylums at Huntinton, Spencer and We t will be classified under the direction of Dr. Carlos F. McDonald, New York alienist, who established the Mattewan Asylum and who conducted the examination will be classified under the direction of Dr. Carlos F. McDonald, New York alienist, who established the Mattewan Asylum, and who conducted the examination into the mental condition of Leon Czolgoz, the slayer of President McKinley. Accompanied by Governor Hattfield the three members of the State Board of Control, and Dr. J. E. Robins, of the State Board of Health, Dr. McDonald went to Huntington today to begin the work of classification at the Huntington mylum. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1914 SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE By Sergeant W. M. White Nominee for Recorder, At the Republican Convention Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention: I have been connected in an official way with this town for the last four administrations, during all this time I have tried to do my duty and if I have made mistake, and what man don't, it was of the head and not of the heart. My aim has been in the past as it will be in the future to do the right thing without fear or fapor, and if I am elected to the honorable position for which you have nominated me here tonight, I promise you that when my term of office expires you will have no reason to regret the support you have given me. I deem it useless for me to menti n the beneficient improvements that have been made by Mayor Hale and his official family because the history of these transactions is the common knowledge of us all: the concrete tanks, sidewalks, pavel streets and the beautiful City Hall are all living testimonials of his great master mind, and I think the safest plan for us is to let well enough alone. For the last four years I have been the custoian of your finances and my books are open for your public inspection. I flatter myself when I say that your appreciation here tonight of my former official acts is an appreciation in my behalf and I have no doubt that you intend to back it up at the polls on February 5th, next. Then let us go forth from this convention with a determination to elect the entire ticket from top to bottom, not by a small margin, but by the largest majority in the city's history. I thank you for the nomination. A HEBREW PHILANTHROYY To recreate the Holy Land is the splendid project planned by Nathan Straus one of New York's great merchant princes, Straus, with his two sons, Nathan Jr. and H. Grant Straus, have retired from the great firm of R. H. Macey & Co., and propose to devote their great wealth and time and strength to the building up, development and improvement of the cattle of the Hebrew race. A suite of offices has already been opened in New York, and in a few days Nathan Straus, Jr., will sail for Palestine, there to take up one part of his father's new planned philanthropy. The work which Nathan Straus proposes to do is minutely practical. It includes the establishment of a complete sewage system, of new water supplies, and the introduction of the most modern health and sanitary conditions, milk stations, soup kitchens, and clinics for the treatment of various diseases. In Jerusalem it is estimated that one person out of every five of the seventy thousand inhabitants carries the parisite of malaria in his blood, and three-fifths of the population give evidences of chronic diseases. The deplorable condition is due largely to poor water supply and to the malaria bearing mosquitoes, which rage supreme. A SOUTHERNER ON THE RACE PROBLEM The world is a neighborhood. The ends of the earth are closer together today than were New York and New Orleans a hundred years ago. News of yesterday's battle in the Balkan War, the latest news from China and Japan, come to us over land, under seas, and on the pulsing currents of air, thousands of miles, and we read it the next morning before breakfast. The world has become one vast neighborhood. The mighty problem of our wonderful twentieth century is to make of this world neighborhood a world brotherhood. To bring in this era of brotherhood we must cultivate and cherish the spirit of brotherliness. The strong must help the weak. The rich must help the poor. The educated must help the uneducated. The fortunate must help the unfortunate. These high up must help lift up those who are down and out. A holy and sacred duty should impel to this work. We must look deeper than the stamp that is on this human coinage; deeper than accidents of birth—race, color, and condition—to the gold and silver that are underneath, the gold and silver of true manliness. This is the spirit that must be brought to bear upon the great problem which is no longer a distinctively Southern problem, but which has become a national problem. I refer to the relation between the white race and the Negro race. All that I have to say in regard to that problem is to emphasize the fact that it is a vital one, an exceedingly delicate and difficult one, but one that like every problem, can be settled right. The way to its settlement must be along the broad highway of Christian brotherhood. Give the Negro a fair chance to prove himself a Southern Workman. ADVISES ALL TO PROTEST Socialist Editor Russell Tells Association America Must Suffer for Colored Citizens MRS. LAFOLLETTE ALSO SPEAKS New York, Jan. 7 —The annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held Monday evening in the assembly hall of the Charities building. During the afternoon the business session was in attendance, but at 8 p.m. in an open meeting was held, that the public might listen to addresses by several ardent champions for the cause of justice toward colored people. Among those who gave enthusiastic talks were Mrs. Robert M. LaFollette, who, by her unassuming manners, won her audience, and in her own original way told of her wonderful experiences of investigation in the several departments of the National Capitol, which have recently become the hotbed of segregation. Mrs. LaFollette has personally taken up the "reason why" of the dismissal of three young colored women from the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, and as the case is one that show a strain of the segregation sentiment this distinguished investigator began correspondence with the head of the bureau, then with Secretary of the Treasury Win. McAdoe, and then with the Executive of the nation. After much bantering and formality Mrs. LaFollette received a letter recently regarding the dismissal of the three girls who had been in to their departments no less than five years each, from the head of the bureau. This letter the Wisconsin has read along with others which gave it confirmation. The head of the bureau tried very hard to keep out any inkling of the real purpose of the separating of employees but was deceived by his innocent use of words. Further, Mrs. LaFollette advises that the colored people have a bit of patience and they can win by this endeavor, even those things held most remote. Dr. W. E. B. Dubois gave a wonderful report of the real condition in the Southern States between the white and colored residents. The speaker had for his reference a wonderful compilation of figures as hard facts for earnest consideration. Dr. Dubois made it clear that the relations between the white and colored in the rural districts of the several Southern States were even in danger of the taint of segregation. Newspaper men there have already opened the question, which may gain ground if allowed to go unchallenged. Charles Edward Russell, the famous Socialist publicist and editor of the "The Nation," was also an interesting speaker, and as always, delivered in "a matter-of-fact way, a strikingly good talk on the matter of segregation as it affects the darker man. Mr. Russell recited a few of his experiences of traveling in the Southland, and of the so-called Jim Crow cars for colored people—the insults that are thrown at well-be haved, educated, gentlmanly, colored men and women for no other reason than the possession of colored blood. Why should a person of white birth consider that a colored person's blood is unsimilar in color; that his heart acts differently; that he cannot think with equal chance" said the speaker. These are truly strong words and contain a deal of thought. Mr. Russell 'ater called to memory the immortal utterance of Thomas Jefferson, the "father of democracy," who at one time said, "I tremble for my country when I remember God is just." The American people must suffer for the wrongs, the humiliation, and degradation met to the defenseless colored man. He must make a hold stand and fight the ever growing tendencies of public disregard for law in his welfare. He must join hands with his brethren, and as he has an occasion to strike injustice and prejudice of the prevalent kind he must strike with such force as to be felt, with serious bearing. To make these sort of protests felt it takes the voice and sentiment of every colored person, and juntink, what stronger objection could there be than 12,000,000 colored persons against segregation, envioness. prejudice, humiliation, antagonism? Oswald Garrison Villard, publisher of the Evening cost, and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association presided at the meeting, which was well attended. Hosts of colored persons were present and showed a very keen interest in the meeting, which, without doubt, was the best yet held by the most valuable association of workers for the uplift of the colored people. Rev. R. P. Johnson preached two very able sermons Sunday and the services were largely attended. VENERABLE WIDOW Of the First President of the Republic of Liberia Dies in London London, January 19. Mrs. Jane Roberts, widow on the first President of the republic of Liberia, died, here today at the age of 94 years. Her late husband, J. J. Roberts was elected President in 1847 and served several terms afterward. He died in 1874 while in office. Mr. Roberts died at the home of the Negro Mayor of London Baronough of Battersea, John Archer. The aged exile was born in America. She was the daughter of Mrs. Waring, a Baptist minister who emigrated from America to Liberia. Mrs. Roberts was said to be the last survivor of the original immigrants to Liberia. In the course of several visits to Europe with President Roberts she was received by Louis Napoleon when he was President of France, by this late Queen Victoria and by the late King Leopold of Belgium. WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH THE 'LINE OF SCARLET' McDowell Recorder. One of the most puzzling questions that now confronts the public, is, "What shall we do about the Woman in Scarlet?" Wheeling, Huntington, Parkersburg and Charleston are driving them out by legal means. The papers published in these cities are continually speaking of the breaking up of the redlight districts and the removal of the denizens. It is all right for the cities, themselves, to "drive them out." Undoubtedly man are leaving; and the others are less conspicuous. But, when they are driven out, where do they go? The Charleston papers state that certain denizens of her vice sections have removed to Keystone, this county. Among them is the notorious and actious "Mat Slaughter." The conclusion of the article says, she has gone to Keystone "to resume her operations in debauchery." Now, this is the very thing. When driven out of the larger towns those people go to the smaller, and we have it from good authority that keystone is recited to the gunwales" with women from other towns, and that more are coming in. The questions arise: Is the country as a whole any better off for their being driven out of the cities to take up their work in smaller towns? Are the smaller towns as able to grasp the situation as the cities? Is it not better, since they will not reform, and who ever heard of one reforming in reality, to segregate them in the cities, and let them alone, until by education and moral training the vice is swept out and new recruits unprepared? This question is too large and too serious to be treated in any abrupt and off-hand manner. Ever since man has been licentious, woman has been the prey Only by regenerating the human heart can the traffic be stopped. Most of this fool talk about the "poor white slave is mere fallal, anyhow. A large percentage of these women are what they are, simply through choice and bad blood. It is born in some, nothing short of grim death itself would prevent its outcroping. Others start because they don't want to work, and will not work. We need not try to overdiase the disease by spreading paint over the outcroping red sore. "She" is the red sore on the body social, and mistreating her is not going to cure the disease. Ever since Rabab and her household alone of all the numerous population of Jirper (and a long time before) the "time of scarlet" has been bound in the window. Ever since she fell, woman has been abused and despised and maltreated. It is lately become a theme for politicians to "dope" the people with. And still the evil is with us; and long will it remain. The only way to cure it is to kill ignorance of sex, and show possible recruits what are the sure sufferings and consequences of forking the guides of their youth; "that the paths to these houses incline unto death; and their paths lead unto hell." "None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life." Young men and boys, too, must understand that when they go after her they "go straightway as an ox to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; till a dart strikes through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life." The woman must have some consideration. The will live, and when forced to fly, she scatters contamination and disease over more territory and in the end the State is much worse off. Would it not be well, not to drive them out, but segregate them, and place them in well lighted and well patrolled districts, placing large placards and signboards over the portals of each house, "This is the path to disease, suffering, death; this the road to hell." Now, you city papers and you city cops, and you city organizations, take notice: It is the voice of one crying in the Wilderness: You are not cleaning up; you are not helping the State; you are not helping the harbor; you are not uplifting humanity. No, but are forcing your filth and your pollution upon your weaker and defense-less neighbors; you are making the State worse by helping spread contamination; you are abusing and mistreating the harbor just because you can, and perhaps, to try to hoodwink somebody; you are degenerating mankind, by opening broader fields of disease and contamination. You are making the little towns suffer; your own voices brage "about driving them out." But where? It is all wrong, wrong, wrong. I split, educate, segregate, punish—do something, for God's sake, do something with your "line of scarlet," but don't tighten its bloody coils around the necks of your weaker neighbors. Big Offer Made Jack Johnson For a Bout With Frank Moran. Paris, January 9. Jack Johnson, the negro prize fighter, said tonight that William Astor Chamber had guaranteed $25,000 for a meeting between the negro and Frank Moran, of Pittsburgh, to take place in Paris some time during the month of June. Johnson declared that he also expects to fight Sam Langford in the same month. When Johnson was asked as to the possibilities of a fight between him and Gimboat Smith he said that he was willing, but that no money was in sight for such a contest. Johnson, whose arm is still in splints, said this afternoon that he had not received any cable offer of money for a fight with Smith on the Mexican side of the border of Lower California. BLAST In Alabama Coal Mine Kills Twelve Men--More Than 200 in Pit When Explosion, Due to Gas, Occurs. Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 10—Twelve men were killed in an explosion in the Rock Castle Mine of the Davis Coal Co. 55 miles south of here in Tuscaloosa County early today. More than 200 men were in the mine when the explosion occurred. All but 1 got out of the workings before after-damp affected them seriously. The dead: W. W. Quarles, foreman. Frank Tillery, blast man. Joseph Bosnick. Phil Hoadley. John Mainer, miners. Seven Negro miners. Mine Foreman Quarles had gone into the mines only five minutes before the explosion, to set up braffties. Rosie squads were rushed from Birmingham as soon as news of the explosion reached here, but there was little for them to do when they reached the mine. The explosion is believed to have been of gas origin, igniting dust in the mine. The bodies had not been brought out of the mine late tonight. GREAT MEETING IN ADVOCACY OF HUMAN RIGHTS Washington, D. C., Jan. 7.—There was a great outpouring of citizens to the colored and white at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. The speakers were Hon. Owald Garrison Villard, Editor of the New York Evening Post; Rev. I. N. Ross, Senator M. E. Clapp and Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford. The meeting was under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and was one of the most intrinsistic and vigorous protests against discrimination and segregation of Negroes ever heard here. A mild sensation was caused by the speech of Rev. L. N. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church and one of the leading preachers in the denomination. Rev. Ross advised Negroes to stop buying musical instruments and sending their children to dancing schools and to spend their money for guns and for military education. The meeting was held in celebration of the birthday of Charles Summer. The pastor pleaded with the audience to prepare for war for their social, political and industrial rights. "Prepare for war in time of peace." It should be your policy if you wish to break from the oppression and letters of a new slavery." eried the distinguished preacher Cries "we are with you" greeted the speaker and the audience arose, waving handkerchiefs and urging him to go on. Oswald Garrison Villard of New York vigorously disentented from Ross' advice but the preacher resigned himself. It was a great meeting and clearly demonstrated that a wave of agitation for the rights of the Negro is again sweeping the country. Yes, we con take care of your JOB WORK too. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. . . NUMBER 46 THE NATION- AN CAPITOL News of Interest Gathered Here and There And Condensed in Short Paragraphs And Sent Out From the Seat of Government. INTERLOCKING DIRECTORATES no man in business who does not feel the ebulbs or benefits it] he is favored of the control of a large variety of interests by local capitalists. This may have its headquarters in local bank and reach around the affairs of a small community; or in a large sense it may envelope the banking and commercial interests of cities, interlocking directors, which have been vigorously criticised in the past year of two, as the result of the Pupo Congressional investigation of the money trust extend their influence over national affairs through the manipulation of the finances of greater banks, trusts companies, and insurance companies. Likewise the great corporations, including the railroads, steamship companies, telegraph and telephone lines, and other industries are within their power. Therefore it was of importance to the country when the partners of the banking firm of I, P. Morgan and company announced its members had retired from the directorship of some score of corporations. The announcement says that the retirements are due to "public sentiment." That public sentiment never was better expressed than in words attributed to President Wilson, who said: "The great business transactions of the country are privately controlled by gentlemen whom I can name, and whom I will name it is desired, men of great dignity of character men, as I believe, of great purity of purpose, but men who have concentrated in their hands transactions which they are not willing to have the rest of the country interfere with. How few people in the United States realize the real governing power of the nation. Every one knows that President Wilson is in Mississippi doing his best to get a vacation, but most people seem to think he has taken the government along with him. On the contrary, practically all of the details of the executive office are carried on in Washington, exactly as though the President were here. President Wilson is fortunate in having a private secretary of wonderful capacity—and be leans heavily upon Mr. Joseph Tumulty. Tumulty appears to be able to run the government of the United States quite as effectively as if "the old man" were here himself. NO MINES IN PANAMA A great many people wonder how it is possible to attack so many big hills on the Panama Canal route without striking one of some kind, but it has been determined by the official geologist of the Isthmus Canal Commission, who have examined a number of placer claims in the region of the Galápagos river and tributaries lying within and without the Canal Zone, that in no instance was gold found in paying quantities, and that this territory is not one for mining purposes. YOUNG FIGHTING BLOOD Young America is showing an eager desire to enter the enlisted ranks of the army, and army officials find that the enlistments for the last two months of the old year were above the normal. In Washington it is declared that this is not a result of a fear on the part of young men that hard times are ahead, but a desire to enlist for what the young men believe to be real service ahead of them. EVERY BANKER DOIN' IT Bankers all over the country are falling over one another in the rush to get in their applications for participation in the new banking system inaugurated under the currency bill. A week from the time the bill was passed one-fourth of the national banks of the country had their applications in the hands of the Treasury Department at Washington. PROSPERITY THE NEXT STATION —ALL ABOARD Secretary of Commerce Redfield seems to be the official prosperity booster for the Administration. Redfield is cheerful, even when the stock market comes bumping along close to the ties. This optimist can always see a boom just around the corner. However, the distinguishable Cabinet officer admits there has been a "normal hesitation" in business, which he says is only due to a desire to find out what the final form of the currency bill would be. "In the same way there has been natural hesitation until something was known of the policy of the Administration toward the so-called trust problem." The railroad problem has also been a factor in the "hesitation" according to the Secretary. Likewise he concedes that New England has been hard hit by financial troubles of the Boston and Maine and New Haven railroads. (Continued on Page Foam.) The McDowell Times MEMBER NATIONAL MEDIA PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged to cents per line. Publisher every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....40 One month in advance.....25 Single copy.....05 ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED BY REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3 1879. FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 1914. WAVE OF AGITATION Another wave of agitation for the right of the Negro is again sweeping the country. One is reminded of the days preceding the Civil War who, the stalwagants in the army of human rights thundered against slavery oppression. For the past twenty years few men have had the courage to raise their voices in defence of the rights of the Negro without compromise and helping. The area of Booker T. Washington practically stilts every voice that was bitted on behalf of the Negro's rights as a citizen. But the attitude of Wilson's Administration toward the Negro, its policy of segregation and discrimination have aroused liberty loving people all over the country to action. Great meetings are being held over the North and West and some of the greatest Americans are uttering strong and vigorous protests against this watton and studied effort to humiliate part of America's most peaceful citizenship. There are a few men like Foraker Chandler, DuBois, Sinclair, Cliffard and Trotter who have never bowed the knees to Baal and whose voices have been raised in defense of human right. This last effort to crush and embarrass the Negro has brought out such great champions as Oswald Garrison, Villard Mrs. Robert M. LaFollette, Joseph H. Manning, Moses M. Clapp and many other great men and women. And the new wave of agitation will have its effect it will draw into the current of opposition to oppression many other great who men and women and it will strengthen the knees and inspire courage and hope in the breasts of many Negroes who have began to feel that friends had vanished and all effective protests were silenced. This agitation will not cease until the black man comes into his own. It will not be stopped until freedom and fair play sweeps the country from Maine to the Gulf and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We do not subscribe to the advice of Rev. Ross, but we do not criticize him, because we know the provocation is great and will try the patience of the most calm and conservative am many people truly believe that Negroes will never get fair treatment in this country until many of them sacrifice their lives in defence of their liberty. Every Negro newspaper, preacher and public speaker should agitate and continue to agitate until their race is treated like other American citizens. Proclaim it from the pulpit, teach it to the children pray to the gods that justice be done and all people, regardless of race, color or creed will be given absolute justice and enjoy liberty in the fullest. THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK FOR 1914 The three political parties of the United States, Republican, Democratic and Progressive, are actively at work preparing for the Congressional campaign of next fall. All three of the parties fully recognize the tremendous importance of the election this year. If the Democratic party hopes to remain in power and carry the country in 1916, it must carry Congress next November. If the Republican party hopes to be a military minority party, it must carry Congress in November. If the Progressive party hopes to escape disintegration, it must so increase its members in Congress as to out number the Republicans in the next Congress. There will not be three parties in 1990. By that time there will either be amalgamation between Republicans and Progressives, or amabilition of the Progressive party, should it fail to increase its Congressional strength in November. The Progressive party, so far as the Negro contingent is concerned, might as well say they have lost their Negro support. The Progressives in truth don't care to be bothered with the 500,000 Negro votes of the North and West, but are seeking recruits in the South from disgrantled Democrats. Of course, individual Progressive nominees for Congress will be extending the glad hand to the Negroes who may be in their several Congressional districts, but the Progressive party, under the control and management of Dr. George W. Perkins of New York, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Mr. Walter F. Brown of Ohio, Chairman of the Organization Committee, doesn't want the Negro save on election day. Is the Negro a Progressive? The Negro was for Roosevelt and voted for Roosevelt for president because he felt that Tait had treated him most outrageously. There is absolutely nothing in the whole columnous platform of the Progressive party that appeals to the Negro or benefits the Negro as such. Despite fight made at Chicago, August, 1912, a fight led by Miss Jane Adams and Prof. Joel Singarn, the leaders would not agree to insert one plank in the platform that could be construed as a Negro plank. And since the election, no mention has been made of the Negro, and no consideration given the Negro even in the most indifferent and unimportant way, either in the Washington Bureau, or the big headquarters in New York. The Progressive party doesn't want the Negro vote. The Republican party may have grown bereft, and under the Taft regime may have treated the Negro with intentional difference and neglect. But the Republican party gave him what he has and made him what he is. Which way then will the Negro of the North and West vote? Will he vote to keep a Democratic Congress in power, so that the Vandamans, Helms and Clarks an attack the 18th and 15th Amendments and attempt to foist jim crow legislation on the one hundred thousand negress of the District of Columbia? Will he vote for the Progressives simply because he voted for Roosevelt in 1912. Well ladies and gentlemen, the election about over. All there is needed to be done is to count the votes. Hale's election conceded by the opposition. It is all over now but the shouting the people want Hale for mayor, W. M. White for recorder, R. H. Gray, a railroad man who is clean, honest, upright, independent and well held by everybody or one of the councilmen, with C. P. North, Sol Hyman, G. N. Marshall and W. L. Jones for the other councilmen. All the above named men are men of ability and gentleness. Two tickets have been manned. The Citizens and Republican parties have named their candidates. The people have the right to say now and the opportunity to choose from among the candidates whom they will honor with their votes to become the official standard bearers of this city for the next two years. The head of one ticket, Mayor Hale, comes before the people with an unprecedented record of "THINGS DONE" while the other comes before the people with promises and alone promises. Since the convention, which nominated Hale for mayor and the rest of the ticket with him, the opposition has agreed that there is no hope for McFarlan. All the leaders on the opposition are conceding the election to Hale. All over but the counting of Hale's majority. Mothers, fathers and children, both white and colored, are for Hale for maye and the election of the whole ticket with him. In the parade Monday night were to be seen all races represented unduly planding the past administration of C. C. Hale and hopelessly expressing their desires for his re-election. DOINGS OF THE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF THE B. C. L The president of this institution was suddenly called home where he witnessed the death of his beloved aunt. The students of the Institute sympathize with the President in his great bereavement. Drs. Barrett and Rogers called Saturday of last week to some of the teachers. Miss Ethel Adams has been on the sick list for quite a while. But we are delighted to welcome her back to her class courses. Miss Kelly is earnestly working with her chorus singers and is making much progress. Miss Luvenia Fuller, who has been home on account of illness, returned last Monday. It seems as though most of the students made good resolutions this year, from the way they are taking hold of their class work. The girls of this institution certainly enjoyed the snow. Coasting down the hill between the Chapel and East Hall was delightful, (when they could reach the bottom without being dumped off in the snow. The sad intelligence came to the Misses Nola and Edna Haynes Sunday morning of the death of their father. They left Monday morning for their home in Nickle's Mill, W. Va. 2000 Wanted The Golden Rule Beneficial and En- dowment Association want 200 men women and children to join between now and the first day of June, 1914. Now is the time to join while the rate is low. Children from 3 to 16 years old only 50 cents. Persons from 16 to 50 old only $2.50, and from 50 to 60 years old $5.50. This organization pays sick dies from 20 to $1.00 per week for children and from $1.50 to $3.00 per week for adults. 20 per month for children and 30 per month for adults keep them benefited. So that in case of death among children it pays from $15 to $38, and adults from $66 to $110. There is no other organization of its kind in the state founded and operated for and by the Negro race, and none that gives much sick and death benefits for what it cost a member; so do not put it off but while this rally is on, join the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association. Every agent, every officer and every member rally to the Golden Rule. CITIZENSHIP IS SOVERIGN This Republic is Ruled By Men Whose Privileges Are Guaranteed By The Constitution VOTER IS AMERICAN RING (Joseph C. Manning in The Amsterdam News) The patriotic orator proclaims upon the national term that this country ours is not a kingdom governed by a king or a domain ruled over by a despot, but a republic in which every citizen is a sovereignt. The ballot is the sweeper of our sovereign citizens' kingly authority. It is the means of expressing the will of the governing power. To strike down the ballot, therefore, is to strike a blow at America's only king. It is treason to the spirit of our free government. What citizen has the right or should arrogate to himself the right to deny to another the right of voice in government that he demands for himself? It must appear to all that the republic owes it to the very safety of its existence to protect to every citizen the right of the transfer cannot made. All liquors must be sold before midnight June 30, and after that time all signs must be down and all bars closed tight, he rules. THE BLUE LETTER His letter to Mr. Lebarwich is quoted here in full: "Mr. Louis Lebarwich, "Bluefield, W. Va. "My dear sir: "I beg to acknowledge receipt of yours of the 6th instant, saying that you have made arrangements with the distiller with whom you do business that after June 30, 1914, they will take the liquors you have on hand at the price you paid them when you bought—this transaction to be after June 30, 1914, and inquiring if my interpretation of the Yost bill will permit this to be done "Replying thereto, beg to say that my interpretation of the Yost bill will not permit this to be done. "The prohibition amendment, and the Yost bill, in pursuance thereto, means that on an and after the first day of July 1914, the manufacture and sale and keeping for sale of liquors in West Virginia will be prohibited. "Let us all understand what the prohibition means and act accordingly. In my judgment, to carry out the plan you suggest would be a sale of liquor in West Virginia and a violation of the law. "To be plain and to the point, you, will be required to dispose of your liquors not later than midnight, the night of June 20, 1914 have your signs down and your bars closed on or before midnight June 20, 1914. You had, therefore, better make sale to liquor dealers before the first day of July 1914. Very truly yours, FRED O. BLUE, "State Tax Commissioner." SALOON RULING IS MADE BY MR. BLUE Cannot Deliver Stock to Dlstilleies and Breweries After Midnight June 30, 1914. Saloon men have received with much interest copies of the ruling by State-Commisssoner Blue, who will have charge of the enforcement of the prohibition amendment laws when they go in to effect July 1, in which he declares that dealers cannot deliver stock which has been left on their hands back to the distilleries and breweries after midnight June 29. The question was put up to Mr. Blue by Louis Lebawitch, a Bluefield saloonist. Mr. Lebawitch stated that he had made arrangements by which the distillers with whom he does business to take back any stock he may have on hand after the measure becomes effective, at the price he paid for it. He wanted to know of this transaction could be carried out after July 1. Mr. Blue states that the ballot, which is the medium thru which the voice of the sovereign citizen is exercised in upholding free government. In this great republic of ours this issue of ballot rights is more than emphasized, as the republic came into being on the doctrine of no taxation without a voice in representation, and it is contrary to the letter or the spirit of the American Constitution to set up forms of laws which go to establish a voting and a non-voting class in this republic. Repression of free speech and repression of a free vote and a fair count sets up government, not by a democracy, but by an oligarchy. It follows as the night the day that those would deprive others of civil and political rights will not hesitate to build upon the system to the end that profit will come through legislation, having in view the fattening of the privileged class upon the toil and earnings of the The present political oligarchy in the Southern States is the offspring of the planter aristocracy of the slave of slavery and there was no such thing as popular government in the south before the war, and there is no such thing as the participation of the masses of the people of the South in government since the Civil War. Free speech, free voting, real rule of the people, none of this is known or has ever been known in the Southern States. The preachments of the patriotic orator therefore, as to the sovereignty of the citizen, and how the sovereign citizen is America's only king, would fall on the ears of some other than sovereign citizens in the Southern States. LOCALS Miss Johnsie Lowrie was in the city Saturday the guest of Miss R. B. Bridgford. Mrs. Mary McSwain Upperman, of Premier was the guest of Mrs. G. N. Marshall Saturday. Dr. R. C. Harrison, Garland Watlington, George Brown, and Countable Henry Richards were called to Bluefield a few days ago. Miss Nannie L. Watkins, of Algoma, has been on the sick list the past few weeks. Mrs. J. W. Coleman, of Pocahontas Va., was a pleasant visitor in Keystone Wednesday of this week. She was the guest of Mrs. Hines. Mrs. J. M. Lankins is very much indi- sposed and has been forced to her bes- tor several weeks. Her many friend- sympathize with her and wish for her a speedy recovery. Dr. K. C. Harrison, of Kimball was in consultation with Drs. Marshall and Barrett as to illness of Mrs. Lamkin. The municipal campaign in Keystone is creating quite a sensation these days. ANNUAL SAFETY BOOSTING BANQUET . AT GARY; W. NA The United States Coal & Coke Company, a subsidiary of the United States Steel Corporation, at Gary, W. Va. gave its firm a Annual Safety Boosting Banquet to its officials on Saturday evening, January 10th. The banquet table was set for 175 persons of which 150 were forem and officials of the company. A number of distinguished visitors were also present from various coal mining districts of the State, as well as number of ex-officials of the company. Among those present, Messrs Earl A. Henry, Chief of Department of Mines, Lawson Blinkinsopp, District Mine Inspector Wells Goodykoonitz, Attorney Williamson, W. Va., L. C. Anderson, Attorney, Welch, W. Va., Col, William Leckie, Coal Operator, Senator Jas, A. Strother, Welch, Edward Cooper, Coal Operator, H. S. Brown, Bramwell, I. I. Shott, Editor, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, and others. Many interesting and instructive addresses were delivered by the various officials of the company, as well as by visitors. A telegram was read from Hon. H0. Hatfield, Governor of the State, expressing his regrets as being unable to be present, which reads as follows: Charlerton, W. Va. Charlerton, W. Va. January 9, 1914 Gen. E. O'Toole, Gary, W. Va. Mailed you on Friday Governor Hatfield's address which he desires to have read at banquet to officials of your company. Owing to the fact that it became necessary for the Governor to stay on tour of State Insane Asylums, he will be unable to be present at the banquet. Letter of explanation accompanies address. (Signed) W. S. Hallanan, Secy. to the Governor. The letterand address above referred to were not received in time to be read at the barquet, but were received later, and read as follows: STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA; EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Charleston, W. Va. 9th January, 1914 Hon. Edward O Toole, Gary, West Virginia. My dear Sir: I am sorry that I find myself unable to be with you on the occasion of the annual banquet to the officials of the United States Coal and Coke Company. The fact that I found it necessary at this time to visit the State asylums in company with Dr. Carlos MacDonald of New York, whose engagements were such that he could not come to West Virginia I hope the event will be auspicious from every standpoint I save suggested to Mr. Henry, chief of the Department of Mines, the importance of his reporting to your kind invitation, and I feel sure he will be present Acting upon your request, I have prepared hurriedly a brief address to be read at the banquet table, embedding in summarized form, my ideas of the importance of the campaign against the prevention of accidents in mines. This address I enclose herewith to you. As bring you personally of my desire o corporate with y u dong this line in any way I can, and thanking you for your cour ous invitation, I am very truly yours. pany, in banquet assembled: I feel that I would be deeply lacking in the sense of appreciation of services well done did I not take advantage of this opportunity to extend to you my heartiest felicitations upon the unprecedented strides taken by the United States Coal and Coke Co. officials for the protection of human life. It would have given me real pleasure to have been with you on the occasion of your annual banquet and to mingle with you freely in this delightful social feature, but ewing to the official duties confronting me at the present time I have had to forego this pleasure. I trust that at some future occasion of this nature I may be able to greet you either at the festal board or in your daily pursuits, and that your activities in the precautions taken against the hazards of the mining industry will continue to the extent of maintaining you in the position you now occupy in the fore rank of those great companies which hold as their guiding motto "Safety First," and which have demonstrated the practicability of that motto. My associations and environments during the years of my practice as a physician have been with the men of the mining communities I have been with them through their hardships and I realize their needs. My own experience with the miners of this section cause me to feel down in my heart deep gratitude to each and every one of you for the great work for humanity which you are carrying on at Gary. It is not necessary for me to com- (Continued on 3rd Page.) THE PACIFIC MU PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE $26,000,000 ASSETS OPERATED EMPLOYEES PAYS A C THE OLDEST, LARGEST HEALTH INSUR W H HA NOR OPERATES IN EVERY ST EMPLOYS MORE THAN PAYS A CLAIM EVERY DEST, LARGEST AND STRO HEALTH INSURANCE COM H HARRIS NORTHFORK, WE 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 WHEN IN CHARLESTON STOP AT THE GREEN HOUSE THE BEST COLORED ROOMING HOUSE IN THE CITY RATES 50c. 75c AND $1.00 Madeline G. Esther Frank 509 FRYE STREET (Near Court Street) In The Times is the pl S 50C. 75C AND $1.00 PER DAY WITH B Madeline Green, prop. Esther Frame, mgr. STREET Street) Charleston, V Times is the place to put you 509 FRYE STREET (Near Court Street) Charleston, W. Va. In The Times is the place to put your "ad" J. W. McCLAREN, President WELCH Opp. Miners Welc WE DESIRE to and first class son Building, new line of FUNERA the cheapest to Coffi THE latest and men who have E ALL bodies leftion. Our en kno's the busin All Calls Ans TELEPHON R. L. W Opp. Miners Hospital McDowell Streecet Welch. West Va. WE DESIRE to announce that we have opened a new and first class UNDERTAKING PARLOR in the Johnson Building, near the Miners' Hospital, and have a full line of FUNERAL GOODS of the latest designs and from the cheapest to the most expensive. Coffins and Caskets THE latest and most approved methods are used by our men who have had long experience, in A LL bodies left in our care will be given prompt attention. Our embalmer has had 14 years experience and kno ts the busin ss in all its details. All Calls Answered Promptly Open Day and Night TELEPHONE NO. 860 P. O. BOX. 206 R. L. WOOLWINE. MANAGER The Lomax Hospital For Medical Operation S 16 Bland]St. Blu UAL LIFE For Medical and Surgical Cases 216 Bland]St. Res. Phone 373 Bluefield, W. Va. ORGANIZED 1868 IN EVERY STATE MORE THAN AIM EVERY AND STRONG ANCE COMPANY RRIS SHFORK, WEST ER DAY WITH BA en, prop. mgr. arleston, W e to put your DR. E. W. LOMAX Surgeon-in-Chief medical and Surgical on Seven Months without [St. Res. Bluefield, W. Va. Y STATE IN THE UNION THAN 8,000 AGENTS ERY EIGHT MINUTES RONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT COMPANY IN THE WORLD S Special A WEST VIRGINIA AT 185 INDIC 4 Murders, 56 Felonies demeanor ERTAKING CO. al McDowell Street West Va. that we have opened a new TAKING PARLOR in the John- ers' Hospital, and have a full of the latest designs and from expensive. and Caskets oved methods are used by our experience, in ALMING we will be given prompt atten- sions had 14 years experience and details. Promptly Open Day and Night P. O. BOX. 206 VINE, MANAGER and Surgical Cases months without A Death Res. Phone 373 d, W. Va. RANCE COMPANY $30,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS THE UNION AGENTS MINUTES LIFE, ACCIDENT AND IN THE WORLD Special Agent MINIA 185 INDICTMENTS At Criminal Term of McDowell County Grand Jury 4 Murders, 56 Felonies 155 Misdeemeanors The above chorges are the com plaints found against offenders of the law since the ter of the court. Such is life if you live by the swore you must peash by the sword. Do right end live easily. S. E. CARTER Sec-Treas. at any other period during the present month, precluded my ment at length upon your accomplishments along this line. Your record shows for itself and I know that your employees are not forgetful of the ever alertness exercised by their superiors in their behalf. The day has passed when it can longer be contended that precaution in the mining industry is impractical—that it is too expensive to look after the welfare of humanity, and to Genera O'Toole and the other officials of the United States Coal and Coal Company, recognized pioneers in the movement for the prevention of accidents in coal mines, the people of our State owe an everlasting debt. A perusal of reports shows me that you have an average tonnage of 475.454 for each fatality in the mines at Gary, your record standing out in sharp contrast to the general average in McDowell county, which shows the fatality tonnage to be 141.582 I know that some real work has been done to make such a remarkable record as this, and I trust that you will continue to strive to reduce the mining danger to an actual minimum. I am endeavoring in connection with my daily duties to keep in touch with the conditions of every mine in the State, through reports submitted by the various inspectors of the State-Mining Department. One of the greatest achievements that I would like to bring about during my administration as Governor is for a material reduction in the death toll as well as the lessening of the number of accidents in the mines of West Virginia. I recognize the magnitude of your co operation to this end and the movement for the protection of life as promulgated at Gary being reflected over all mining sections of the State. It has served to put the protection of human life in the mine within the vale of possibility. On the whole, our State does not at this time show up credibly with other coal producing states when we analyze the fatalities that occur each year. Many causes are given for the terrific death toll, and one of the most salient of these reasons is the fact that West Virginia is a new mining state and the development of its coal resources is being carried on very extensively now and in the continued opening of new mines, new dangers are always lurking. I believe that through a system of education and instruction, for the miners to learn to protect themselves, that we will be able to minimize the accidents to a marked degree, as you have succeeded in doing at Gary. As recently indicated in a bulletin issued by the State Department of Mines, I believe that the miners of experience, the English speaking miners, should feel it their duty to warn the inexperienced and foreign speaking workmen of the many dangers incident to his work. These timely warnings given to those not alert to the hazards of the industry would prevent many accidents and save no few lives, and these little precautions will bring big results. The Prohibition law, which will become effective in West Virginia on July 1st, next, should be another important factor in reducing the accidents in mines. Investigations which have been conducted by the State Mining Department have revealed the fact that there is a certain class of miners who become negligent of their personal safety after having drunk to excess, and in many cases these men are injured or killed. A strict enforcement of the Prohibition law, which we hope to accomplish in West Virginia, will no doubt less son the accidents from this cause I want to assure you of my hearty interest in the continued success of the model mining operation at Gary, and nothing will be a greater pleasure to me than to give my co operation to your plans for accident prevention. I reiterate my regret at being unable to be with you on the occasion of your annual banquet. I bespeak for the officials of the company the greatest degree of success, and for that success the thanks of a grateful people. H. D. HATFIELD. Charleston, W. Va. January 9, 1914. The ball was profusely decorated with evergreens of spruce, rhododendron and the National colors. To enter the ball the guests passed through a miniature mine made of coal with evergreens on top to represent a mountain. On the front of the ball, facing the ball as they entered, the slogan of the Company, "Safety the First Consideration," was printed in large letters. Safety mottoes used by the company throughout its mine were displayed, even the invitations and programs co-tained safety gems, such as "Give the Side of Safety the Benefit of the Doubt," "When in doubt, take the safe course," etc. Charts were displayed showing the progress made in the prevention of accidents from year to year, and while the improvements shown for the year 1913 were not so good over the preceding year as was shown for former years, they show that steady progress has been made. The year 1913 shows an increase in tons of coal produced per fatal accident inside over 1900 of 250 percent, over 1910 of 139 percent, over 1911 of 60 percent and over 1912 of 12 percent, while the tons of coal produced per fatal accident both inside and outside shows an increase of over 25 percent over the preceding year. A special feature of the banquet was the "Foremen's Honor Table," at which were seated seventeen foremen and assistants who have had a clear accident record of six months or longer, some as long as 26 months. In order to give the officials an incentive to be constantly on the lookout for dangers which might be the cause of accidents, the Company gives a premium to each of its foremen and assistants each month for a clear accident record. These men after having a clear record for six consecutive months receive a special premium of from $10.00 to $15.00 per month in addition to their regular premium. This premium system has been in practice since May, 1909, and is arranged on a merit and demerit basis. The system adopted is as follows: QUALIFICATIONS 1. No man shall be eligible for a premium, for any month, in any position who has not worked every working day during the month excepting one, unless he shall have been promoted during the month from one position to another, and is eligible in both positions. 2. His work must be satisfactory to immediate superior, and if it is not satisfactory, his superior has the right to charge him with demerits to the extent of 10 per month. 3. This premium is not considered a part of the foreman or assistant mine foreman's wages, but is strictly in the nature of an award or a gratuity for faithful services rendered the Company. DESTRIBUTION 1. Each foreman or assistant foreman is charged demerits for each man who is under his charge, each month, at the rate ten demerits for each minor, twenty demerits for each serious, and forty demerits for each fatal accident 2. Any foreman or assistant foreman who does not any accidents under him during the month is given a credit of five demerits, which will go toward reducing the number of demerits standing against him until all the demerits are wiped out, when he will not be given any further merits until he again receives demerits. No accident in which the victim loses more than seven days will be considered. EXPLANATION It is not advisable to allow a man to accumulate merits as it would have a tendency after he had accumulated a large number of merits to cause him to be less careful. 3. Any assistant foreman in whose section the Company's mine inspector finds any dangerous practices or dangerous conditions will be charged five demerita each visit he makes and finds such conditions. If he finds a section to be O. K. and no dangerous practices or conditions, the assistant mine foreman is given a credit of five merits. This proviso is made, as it is often the case accidents occur for which the assistant mine foreman is not directly responsible; his place might be as safe as possible to make it, but through carlessness on the part of his workmen an accident might happen over which he would have no control. In order to aie an assistant foreman who is so unfortunate as to have an accident of this kind to get back into good standing, it has been provided that five merites be given him if his place is kept in good condition. To Be Continued Next Week- Kimball News Mrs. G W Woody received the sad intelligence of the death of her brother at Roncevert, who died Saturday night last. The cause of his death is unknown. She left on No. 2 Sunday for Roncevert where she attended the funeral. Mrs. Woody, together with her entire family have the sympathy of their host friends. Deputy Sheriff Fred Moore is on the sick list. The graded school is very largely attended and there is every reason to appreciate the substantial improvements. Attorney W. J. Parker of Bluefield was in Welch this week on legal business. He tells us that the new Star Theatre on Raleigh street was the best there was in the state. When you read, read THE TIMES KEYSTONE MINES INSPECTFD Inspector Lawson Blankinsopp of the Eleventh district states that he inspected the Keystone mines Nos 1 and 2 last week and found them in a safe and sane condition. He did not find one place shooting off the solid and found each tamping with clay and every place well timbered and moistened. Mr. Blankinsopp stated that in his opinion the "prevention of mine explosions comes under three heads. Mine your coal, tamp with clay, and water your mines and this is done in Keystone mines No. 1 and 2." Geo. M Ford ATTORNEY AT LAW Room 7 Third Floor First National Bank Building Northfork, W. Va. Order of Publication, At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County on the first Monday in January, 1914 J. T. Hiatt. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some 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. 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HURRAH BUILDING CLEAR OF DBT 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 in need of a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new power and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Rates. Let no one hesitate to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—for 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, W H. COBB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh Street EDWARD'S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the radroad station. Soda at the fount. 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. OPEN THREATS Made Against Democrats if They Refuse to Aid Suffragettes. Washington, January 11 — Plans for a vigorous nation-wide campaign to secure a constitutional amendment giving soft-frage to women were outlined today by the Congressional Union for Women Suffrage. The program includes a schedule of "demonstrations" that will, according to the suffrage leaders, "awaken the country as never before to a realization of the issue, and if necessary, transfer the majority in Congress to a party that will stand for suffrage." "We are perfectly willing to have the Democrats pass the amendment, but it by the close of Congress they have not taken action, we will transfer their votes to a party that will act," said Mrs. Jessie Hardy Stubbs tonight, in announcing the union's plans. "We are now giving them the opportunity of their lives and we are waiting to see the result." The first of the "demonstrations" agreed upon today will be held in Washington the last day of this month, when 100 working women from various state will wait upon President Wilson and urge him to support a suffrage amendment. Following this there will be meeting held simultaneously throughout the country on May 2, and a national mass meeting in Washington May 9. "Down Souf Befo De Wan." Way down in ole Virginny, so many years ago, We had an ole log cabin, on dat ole potomak soo'; Whar I sat an watch dem chillen, ins dat cabin doah, I could see dem play an tumble on dat ole log cabin flo. I could hear dem young folks shoutin, I could hear datbanjo ting. I could hear dem play dat fiddle, wendy dance dat Hylan ting; Sam Smith he shake dat tumberine, his brudder shake dem quones, Sure, dey had aigger caller, old Hezekiah Sones. Den we had no moonlight dances, dey sure was den played out; Ose night ole missus sent for me, an I walked up dat way. Sh said "God help us Dieak, ole nusas' gw'an away. He see dem yankee sagers, passin dew ourout way. She said "you near ole Dinab, now doom you run away." I said, "My dear ole missus, for me je have no fears. Just wipe dem soft blue eyes, an dry up all dem tears." I said, you an ole Marsa John have been good to me." Old Marsa John cum walkin in, he ha a sword an gun. H said, I'm www'n to behe you now, d wah has sure begun." Soon we hear dey had a battle, dat I member well. Ole Marsa he fought bravely, but o尔 Marsa John then fell. They brought ole Marsa home one da dere on dat cot he汗. His cheeks were white as marble, he hans as cold as clay. Dey dug a grave bof wide an deep, o尔 Lotomak sho. Dey lail o尔 Marsa's body there, sure he could fight no no. Oe missus was heart broken, I could hear her moan an cry. She any, "good Lordjes take me for i surely want to die." Oe day a Yankee sogar, who was dressed in army blue. Took missus han and said to het, "no harm will come to you. My men won't steal your silverware won't burn away your barn. Ebery mas he am a gentleman, and will shield you from all hgrm." Dey took away our cattle, dey left o尔 brimple lay. Dey say just keep old Dobbin to tak away your hay. Dey sure took all all our hosses, let all our wagons stand. Dey surely had no use for dem dow here in Dixio land. Ole missus hibbed a weary lite, den soon she passed away; Dey laid her side o尔 marsa, dey be sleep dere today; I would like to see dat cabin, and sit be side dat do. I would like to see o尔 marsa and missus grave, dat o尔 Potomak sho. STATE WINNERS IN BOYS CORN CLUBS Five thousand three hundred and fifty two boys in the State of West Virginia during the year 1913 studied instructions tested seed, prepared land and made at least a start in planting and cultivating corn. It is indeed unfortunate that all these energetic boys could not win large prizes to encourage them in their work. More than 900 won valuable cash or merchandise prices at the various county shows and every single boy who carried his work through to the finish won the satisfaction which accompanies the completion of a task well performed. HARRIS' SAXOPHONE ORGHESTRA Music furnished for Socials and Dances. The bast and greatest musical bits and harmonies. Terms Reason- able. We or write. REVIEW OF THE YEAR IN WEST VA. MINES Carleston, W. Va., Jan. 12 - The following review of the year for the coal mining industry in this state has been furnished the United States Geological Survey, by Neil Robinson, secretary of the West Virginia Mining Association: "Coal mining in West Virginia during the year 1903 has been conducted under feverish conditions, and the lot of the operator has not been a happy one. The year opened with low prices prevailing in the market, a vicious strike pending in the Kanawha District, and strikes threatened in other portions of the state. The Legislature convened in January and before the close of the session about fifty bills precluded to the coal companies were introduced and a number passed In the early spring the heavy floods in the Ohio Valley interfered materially with the west-tound shipments. In June a committee of the United States Senate commenced the investigation of the Paint Creek strike situation. The findings of the committee have not been announced, but the governmental intervention acted as a reinforcing influence for the labor union and was instrumental in bringing about a renewal of lawlessness and the loss of additional lives and concessions that the operators could afford. The big strike is now end but the operators are having scores of smaller troubles and complain that the settlement agreements are not being complied with. The Workmen's Compensation Law was passed by the Legislature in February and is now in effect. Under the law one per cent. of the payrolls is paid into the compensation fund—ninety percent. being paid by the employers and ten per cent. by the employees. It is nearly to form any conclusion as to the new measure, but it is predicted that the rate of premium will soon have to be increased. In the matter of accidents the state has been particularly fortunate. The men on the payrolls now number 75,521,—an increase of 5,223 over 1912. The fatalities from January 1st to December 1st were 300 compared with 31 during the same period in 1912. "The manufacture and sale of liquor will be prohibited after July 1st, and some shifting of the mining population is expected at that time but the operators are preparing to replace the deserts with a better class of labor. "Selling press were advanced in the early tall. The shipppers, however, have not always been able to profit by the market conditions on account of of cardruages and embargoes on connecting coad. "There has been a marked increase in production capacity on the Coal River, Iyuan and Cabin Creek Districts, but the mines have not been able to utilize it. "Labor is a little more plentiful in most of the districts, but there is still room for several thousand new mills. The Kanawha coal shipments this year will amount to about 1,375,000, or 7,000 tons more than last year. The Coal and Coke Railroad does not keep any general record, but one of the local officials thinks the coal movement 11 year will be a little less than in 1912. The coal originating on other lines and transferred to the Kanawha & Michigan or movement will show a small reduction. The National Capitol (Continued From Page One.) (Continued from Page One) EVERY PARTY WANTS TO WIN The Congressional Committees of the Democratic, Republican, and Progressive parties have opened separate headquarters in office buildings in Washington, and each declare that they propose to prosecute vigorous campaigns throughout the country to secure members of their parties for representation in the next Congress. Het air artists are busily engaged in each of the three vital elements in deciding ways and means to convince the voters of their duty. KEEPING UP WITH BRYEN Statisticians regarding Chantanqua circuits and the shortcomings of Mr Bryan have figured it out that since he took office as Secretary of State he has travelled more than 31,000 miles, and have been absent from his office seventy-two days. He has jumped from Washington to California, from Washington to Florida and from Washington to Maine. These are his big traveling stunts, but lesser ones include many short trips of a few hundred to a thousand miles or more. Notwithstanding the criticism of Bryan, it is明显 apparent to a disinterested observer that he is stronger in the Administration at the present time than at any other period since the 4th of March. Good Bye John Barleycorn (By Ross Cavendish) I hear you're going to leave us John, Going pretty soon; Long about July the first Or latter part of June. Can't say that we are sorry John, We've only this to say: May the demons of plutonian night Cheer you on your way. Going to try the west, eh John That's what I hear 'em say; Then old shap don't call a halt This side of Frisco Bay. You've been hers quite a while old man, For many, many years; And you've been a great produce Of widows' mourns and orphans' tear. You delight in potterfields And coffins made of pine; And always pause to talk awhile With those who cross the Rhine. You've dug many and many *Monest the West Virginia hills.* But you never one time failed, oid man *To call and collect your bids.* Before you leave the state, John, It might be well for you To visit our jails and potterfields And look the poor house thru; Then is your heart *not a lam int,* You'll surely drop a tear On some sinken or neglected grave Or decaying liver. Then once for all good bye old man We cannot wish you well. But only hope that you'll not stop. This side of Hell. OFFICIAL DIRGETORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth J icial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and Sep ember. Terms of Court. Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: James H. Jones President. Switchback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioner 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 Look Assistant Pros Attorney, G ounts Clerk Circutand Crim. Court turbidge Payne Clerk County Court, W. V Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morg tivian Supt Free Schools, W Cassiu look Wich Assoc. C E Rusmisell County Health Officer and co- corer, DE H.G. Cooper Commissioner School Land E Rusmisch, McDowell Members House of Delegation Woife and U E Harman State Senators, Sixth Son national district counties of McDowell, Mong, waime and wvomin Jas A Scrother Weich; M Z White, Williamson. Women! If weak, you need Cardui, the woman's tonic. Cardui is made from gentle herbs, acts in a natural manner, and has no bad results, as some of the strong drugs sometimes used. As a medicine—a tonic—for weak, tired, worn-out women, Cardui has been a popular success for over 50 years. 357 Take CARDUI The Woman's Tonic Mrs. Lula Walden, of Gramlin, S. C., followed this advice. Read her letter: "I was so weak, when I first began to take Cardui, that it tired me to walk just a little. Now, I can do all the general housework, for a family of 9." Try Cardui for your troubles. It may be the very remedy you need. Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H. BROWN, Manager Ninth St. Bet. 6th and 7th ves. A Huntington, W. Va. When you read, read THE TIMES Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS 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 commended as giving good se vice in his profession. Any who are suffering from EYE STRAIN or painful visi and need properly fitted glass will find it very important to se him. White Oak Shoe Shop ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT . Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used-polished the most We sell Rumson Hook, Hood Pa, Sour Suff- pers, Shoe Laces, hot tons, Cot and see L. E. JOHNSON, Mg ADVERTISE With Us For Results It Pays 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 bead at Staples' Place 191Norfolk Avs. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA G.20. M Ford ATTORNEY AT LAW Room 7 Third Floor First National Bank Building D.T. BABBITT'S PURE LIZZING TOP CLEAN FOR TECHNICAL USES D.T. BABBITT'S PURE LYE OR POTASH CHICKEN HOUSES SPRAYING FRUIT TREES IN THE STY IN THE BARN EASIER to USE Cheaper to USE BABBITT'S LYE IN THE Highest in Strength But Not in Price 10c You Use Less—It Lasts Longer Write for booklet showing many uses. Valuable presents for the labors. Write for outdail. B. T. BARBITY P. O. Box 1776 New York, Ct. Silverware 1-2 Price delay in sending your order as we only let a limited number go. and Post Office or Express money order or Registered Letter. Mrs. & Jobbers, Eberly Bldg., Dept. A, Columbus, O. (We sell Rogers Silverware cheaper than any retail dealer in the world.) ers and Coke Men always find ready work at Coal & Coke Co. week 9 23 My Suffer longer? know that your tired and dull feel- a torpid and inactive liver or some and when you know that you can relief by taking that great liver and THE HOT SPRINGS CRYSTELS for the liver and the kidney. Our noted Hot Springs physician who of experience in the treatment of per box by mail Rogers Silverware This $26.50 Handsome 26 Piece, Combination Set of Genuine Rogers Celebrat- ed 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, 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 send- ing at such a low price. Send Post Office THE ACME CO., Mfrs. & Jobber The Height of Perfection. (We sell Rogers Miners and Can always Steady w Crystal Coal On Crane Creek Why S Long When you know that the ing comes from a torpid a kidney trouble and when get permanent relief by the kidney remedy, THE HOT A treatment for the live formula is by a noted Hot has had years of experienc suce disease Price $2.00 per box by Rogers Silverware 1-2 Price This $26.50 Handsome 26 Piece, Combination Set of Genuine Rogers Celebrated Silverware $13.25 NOW ONLY Contains 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., Mfrs. & Jobbers, Eberly Bldg., Dept. A, Columbus, O. The Height of Perfection. (We sell Rogers Silverware cheaper than any retail dealer in the world.) Can always find Steady work at Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek 923 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 fsr 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 Price $2.00 per box by mail HOT SPRINGS MEDICINE COMPNY 803 Central Avenue, Hot Springs. A.R. SINKFORD & UNDERT Special Attention the Coal PHONE 217. CR 962-J 459 RALEIG Bluefield. RD & WARREN PERTAKERS attention to Orders From the Coal Fields 59 RALEIGH STREET West Virginia SINKFORD & WARREN UNDERTAKERS Special Attention to Orders From the Coal Fields 159 RALEIGH STREET Bluefield, - West Virginia In The Times is the place to put your "ad" ```markdown ``` 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. F. W. WATTS 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. W. Watts. All work guaranteed or money refunced. F. W. WATTS 409-11 Harvey Street WILLIAMSON, W. VA. THADDEUS E. HARRIS 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. HELP of any kind, phone or write Roanoke Employment Agency No. 11 Norfolk Avenue, upstairs (3rd Door from St. James Hotel) ROANOKE, VA. Vill Furnish on Short Notice Phone 83 3 L CUNNINGHAM, Manager A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meals served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries, Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. 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. UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING Service by Sinkford & Warren at Northfork C. H. RICE, AGENT PHONE SERVICE: Call C. H. Rice, 363 Nortnork Nortnork or 217. Bluefield. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Mon in January, 1914. J. P. Clark. Plaintiff. vs. In Chancery Mattie Clark. Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. And it appearing from on abstain now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defend suit is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia 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, viz. what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is finished, ordered that a copy of this once may be published once a week for your success- ful use. The copy is sent to Dowell County, and that a copy of the same be sent to the front desk of the court house. Dowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Tape. B. HAMPTON, GRAY, Deputy for W. Burlington, Clerk. J. K. Smith, P. J. Q.