McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 ADDRESS TO VOTERS In the address to the voters issued last week by the State Committee the true situation is present and attention is called to what will happen to those who decline to give their co-operation in carrying out their own pledge. Address to Voters The state committee of the Republican party of West Virginia, in meeting at Charleston, this 25th day of February, 1914, whilst disclaiming authority to promulgate what is known in politics as a "platform," nevertheless believe that we may make a statement of political politics so far as respects subjects of concern to our own State of West Virginia, that we believe are favored by a very large majority of the voters of the Republican party in this state. The last platform promulgated by the Republican party of West Virginia, and which dealt with state matters exclusively, was that adopted by the State Convention at Huntington on the 16th day of May, 1912. That platform contained a concise and truthful statement of the failures of the Democratic party in its conduct of the government of the state in the quarter of of a century of its rule, from 1871 to 1897; and also a statement of the acts of the Republican party in the management of the affairs of the state, from 1897. It noted the enactment of the new system of taxation, the budget law, the creation of the Tax Commissioner's department, public accounting law, the State Board of Control, the abolition of the fee system in state offices, and other beneficial legislation enacted by the Republican party. What It Favored That platform declared in favor of the enactment of a Workmen's Compensation law, of a primary election law, whereby all nominees for public office to be voted by the people, including presidents and vice president, United States senators and the members of state and county committees, would be chosen by direct vote; of a corrupt practices set to prevent bribery and the lavish and corrupt use of money in elections, and provide the severest punishment of candidates and voters violating the law, and for the publication of all political party contributions and expenditures in elections; of all possible encouragement to agriculture, and an organized system of good roads making of a law fixing definitely the number and compensation of the officers and employees of the legislature, so as to stop the long standing waste and extravagance existing in this matter; of laws for the protection of our forests, waters, soil and mineral resources, and for the establishment of manufactures within the state which will consume our coal and gas and other raw products at home; for the creation of a Public Service Commission for the regulation and supervision of all public corporations; to prevent the issuing of stocks and bonds on "water" or in excessive amounts "the Blue sky" law; for an amendment to the state constitution prohibiting the legislature from creating an chartering charters of cities, town and villages, and providing for the same by general law or municipal code; for laws providing for the submission to the voters of municipal corporations, of the granting of important public franchises; for the abolition of contract labor in our prisons, in competition with free labor; for better enforcement of the law, the removal of derelict officers by a summary but not neither for the simplification of procedure in our courts, reduction in costs of litigation, the doing away with technicalities as far as possible, and the substitution thereof of principles of equity. Organized Progressive Party After the promulgation of the Huntington platform, a large number of one-felled wites, who had theretofore been members of the Republican party, owing to the unfortunate and regrettable occurrences of the Chicago convention of June, 1912, with they and organized the Progressive party. In a State convention at Charleston on July 20, 1912, they adopted a platform, The Progressive party State committee, in the camp sign of that year, printed and circulated a phamplet containing both the Huntington and the Charleston platform, under the heading: "The Platforms of the Progressives of West Virginia. Note: The Progressives of West Virginia, in 1912, adopted two patterns, one by the Republican State convention, May 16, and the other by the Progressive party State Mass convention at Charleston, July 30. The Progressives organized and dominated the Huntington convention; the supporters of Roosevelt outnumbered the supporters of The McDowell Times Taft about three to one. The two platforms are markedly alike. So far as respects State matters the Charleston platform, like the Huntington document, favors a Public Service Commission, a "Blue Sky" law to regulate the issuing of sale of stocks and bonds; the encouragement of agriculture, and a permanent plan of good roads making; the publication of campaign contributions and expenditures; declares against the convict labor contract system; favors the working of convicts on public roads; the simplification of court procedure; the enactment of a principal code, and a comprehensive primary election law. It adds paragraphs favoring larger activity by the Government as regards pure food, and the public health; the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people, and in favor of woman suffrage. It denounces the "guard system now in vogue in several of the industrial sections of the State." It declares in favor of laws prohibiting the cornering of food produce; and declares "in favor of the initiative, referendum and recall." We are sure that the Republican voters of the State still stand heartily by every declaration of the Huntington platform Fulfilled Promises The legislature of 1913 fulfilled in whole or in part several of the promises or declarations of the two platforms, namely: The creation of the Public Service Commission; the "Blue Sky" law; a new and (Continued on Page Four.) LEADER OF REBELS NATIVE OF MARYLAND Burlington, Vt., Feb. 23.—That General Panch Villa, of the Constitutionalists' army in Mexico, is a native of Maryland and a former enlisted man in the United States Army, appears to be incontrovertible from the testimony of two men of veracity, who assert they have served in the same troop with him and that one of them had talked with him since he took his place at the head of the army. W. A. Haynes and Frederick Scott are the two men who testify to Villa's identity. They say he was enlisted in the Tenth Calvary under the name of Goldsby and was the top sergeant of the troop, in which they served. This was in 1882, when the regiment was engaged in Indian fighting in the Southwest The Tenth is a Negro regiment, but Villa boulden easily pass for a Mexican. He left the United States Army in Texas and soon rose to the rank of Major in the Mexican army. He then followed the career of a bandit and was notorious throughout Mexico. He was an excellent soldier when in the Tenti, but at times a trifle wild, it is said. Changes in Organization of Solvay Collieries Company Will be of Interest to Many. --- Changes in the organization of the Solvay Collieria Company, elective March 1, will interest many in this community and long the line of the Norfolk and Western railway, as they involve the names of three gentlemen, one of whom, Mr. Keen, was, in former years, closely identified with the Norfolk and Western railway, as division engineer, and two others who have been active for a number of years, principally in the Poahonte, Tou River and Thacker coal fields. A. Bryson Rawn, who since graduating from the Virginia Military Institute in the class of 1902, has been constantly active in colliery development and construction, has been promoted from the position of superintendent of Kingstof and Westly collieries, in the Kanawha field. J. C. Rawn, engineer in charge of the location and construction of the Clinch Valley division of the Norfolk and Western, subsequently general manager and engineer of the Rosnoke Gas and Water Company, between 1800 and 1902, from which he went to the Poahonte Coal and Coke Company, as chief engineer, and thence as general manager of the Solvay Collieries Co., in 1907, on account of rapidly failing vision has been forced to retire from the active duties of the management of the Solvay Collieries Co., and has been retained as consulting engineer The changes in organization of the Solvay Galleries Company are as follows: Walter L. Keen, elected vice president, in place of Dr. L. C. Jones, resigned. Effective March 1, 1914, office Syracuse, N. Y. J. C. Rawn, resigned as general manager, elected consulting engineer, office Marytown, W. Va. A. Bryson Rawn, elected general manager. Effective March 1, 1904, office Kingston, Fayette county, W. Va. Twenty-one snows this winter so far and Mr. Ground Hog's time is not up yet. Hurrah for the little dirty "bugger." Subscribe to The McDowell Times KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1914 THE YOUNG WOMAN'S BIBLE CLASSES OF WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE The young women are manifesting marked interest in the Bibie classes that are being conducted under the auspices of the Young Woman's Oriental Association. There are now being conducted two classes weekly. One class was organized this fall and has a large enrollment of about seventy members. They meet every Sunday morning and spend an hour in study of special lessons. The Alpha Bible Class, which was organized in the last school year hopes to have their graduating exercises in April. These classes were organized and are taught by Miss M. E. Eubank, who has been indisputable in her efforts to make the work a success. Moniger's Training for Service is the text being used. It is non-dominational. Simply presents plain Biblical facts and pedagogical truths. Since the work was introduced by Miss Eubank through the Alpha Bible Class there are nearly two hundred students now studying it in the institution. Nearly all of the lady teachers are members of one or other of the girl's classes, and the young men have organized several classes, which are being taught by Profs. S. A. Guss and C. E. Jones. A number of social events such as ten and other affairs in which the entire student body would take part have added interest and life to the work. Aside from the question of Biblical knowledge and the gathering of plans for intelligent, systematic, pointed and forcible presentation of Sunday school lesson, the grading and management of schools and classes some missionary work has been recently done by the classes. A card of thanks was recently received from Dr. L. C. Jordan for the ten dollars sent to Miss Delaney to help in her mission work in Africa. The work of teaching training classes for Sunday schools deserves wider consideration than is being generally admitted. We never think of the careful training the Sunday school teacher should have to fit him for his work. We do not consider that the most careful guidance should be given to this spiritual development which is to be the foundation of all true character. We spend much time in looking up the qualifications and schools of the teachers of literary, manual, domestic and mechanical training, but give almost no thought to the ability of the one who is to direct the spiritual training of our boys and girls in the most plastic stages of life. The Alpha Bible Class of this institution is a member of the International Sunday School Ass'n., having received their charter more than a year ago. They have completed the prescribed lessons, and pending a short review will take their final examination in a few days. They are planning to present to the public an interesting program commensurate with their work. In September 1913 the class sent Miss Fubank to Knoxville as a delegate to the conference of Teacher Training Sunday school workers. Great efforts are being put forth by Dr. H. C. Lyman to put the work on a broader basis. Dr. Lyman is Superintendent of the work among Negroes, and in his far vision—when consciented and efficient teaching shall have been done through the Sunday schools to the effect of revolutionizing Christianity—see the Negro presenting a quota in keeping with his opportunity. There were delegates at the conference from nine states, representing the best Negro schools of the country. Prof. W. A. Springs, Supt. of the Sunday school of West Virginia Colored Institute was sent as delegate by the S. S. The following is a letter received from Miss E. D. Delaney, which I hope will prove interesting to the readers: Institute, W. Va. I am in receipt of $10 sent from the Alpha Bible Class for medicine. I am most grateful to you and the young ladies for the very kind remembrance of this department of the work. You doubtless know that I am on the W. Coast instead of in East Central Africa. The people here are more timid of the use of foreign drugs, they have not yet learned the (Continued on Page 4.) JOHNSON TO MEET MORAN ON JUNE 27TH Paris, Feb. 28. - June 27 was chosen as the date for the fight for the world's championship between Jack Johnson and Frank Moran, of Pittsburgh. This date was set after a meeting between Johnson and the fight promoters. The Vlcidrome d'Hiver, which has a seating capacity 35,000 was chosen as the place for the contest. All details now have been arranged except as to choose the referee. He will be selected later. As the date for the contest coincides with that of the Grand Prix, the blue ribbon turf event in France, it is expected that a large crowd will witness the encounter. United for Amalgamation of the Grand Old Republican Party and Progressives MAKE GOOD IMPRESSION Charleston Daily Papers Make Comments---McDowell Delegation Unanimous for About sixty of the leading Republicans and Progressive citizens of McDowell county were in the city to attend the meeting of the Republican State Central Committee. About one half of that number are Negroes, who are members of the McDowell County Colored Republican organization of which J. E. Parson is president. All of the McDowell county delegates, including E. H. Harper, State Central committeeman, are amalgamation of the Progressives and Republicans and are willing to make any concession to secure that result. The publishers of the McDowell Times at Keystone, M. T. Whittier and T. Edward Hill are with the delegation and are outspoken for the nomination of Edward Cooper for Congress. They state that of the 7,000 Negro voters of McDowell count, 6,000 will vote for Mr. Cooper and that without a doubt he will be nominated and elected. Editor Whittier, of the Times made a harmony speech and T. Edward Hill sat at the press table—Kanawha Citizen (Progressive.) Gibralter of Republicanism Stands for Progressive Men and Measures (Charleston Mail) There are at least 60 Republicans and Progressives in charleston from McDowell county, all of whom are in favor of reorganizing the Republican state central committee of all the progressive policies in the interest of harmony and in order that they may present a solid front against the common enemy and that a Republican legislature and delegation to congress may be elected. Of this number at least 25 are members of the McDowell county Colored Republican organization under the leadership of Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson, president and Hon. E. H. Harper, member of the state central committee. There are about 13,000 voters in McDowell county, three-fourths of whom are Republicans and about all of whom it is said can be counted upon for Hon. Edward Cooper for congress from the Fifth District. Many believe Cooper will be nominated without a doubt, and in the loyal Fifth district the nomination is equivalent to an election. The seven thousand colored voters through their organization, are unanimously in favor of a united Republican party as well as for Edward Cooper for congress. McDowell Delegation in Charleston (Charleston Gazette, Democratic) A delegation of sixty voters represented McDowell county. Twenty-five of these were members of the McDowell county colored Republican organization of which Deputy Sheriff J. F. Parson is president. The McDowell delegation loyal to the Hatfield administration, was solid for unity and members so expressed themselves. T. Whittico, negro editor of the McDowell Times, said last night that sentiment strongly favors Ed. Cooper for Republican congressman and that his nomination was expected. Negro Voters of McDowell Trust Charleston Mail. (Editorial) The addresses of the colored members of the party from McBowell county leaders of a large vote in that section of the state, displayed the fact that the colored vote is yet true to the political party that has accomplished so much for the well-fare of that people, and that when the proper time comes McBowell's colored vote will be least for the nonimmess of the Republican party. Editor Whittico Advises White Repub- licans to Stop Scrapping T. Whittles, negro editor of the McDowell Times said that the "state of McDowell" practically had elected Governor Dawson and that if the "white folks would only stop scratching and fighting among themselves, that the negro element is always willing to throw 27,000 into the Republican mill." REPUBLICANS AND PROGRESSIVES GET TOGETHER AT BIG UNPARALLELED CATHERING Harmony prevailed from the Outset and the Gettogether Spirit was everywhere manifest. After noon in meeting turned into love feast. Note to amalgamate was unanimous-- Glasscock and Dawson come into fold. Senator England acted as chairman-- Hattfield's address. Brilliant and a remarkable state paper. Those. J. Sherrard of Wellsburg was elected Chairman of the Republican State Committee to succeed J. S. Lakin. Resigned. Committee in executive session. Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 28. - Observed from the view of most of those present at the big rally of Republicans from section of the State held in the Y. M. C. A. here this afternoon in connection with the State Republican committee meeting two former prominent leaders of the Progressive party took quiet but highly important part in the demonstration which ensued upon the taking of a vote of the matter of anamagation of the two wings of the Republican party. These were ex-Gov. Dawson, former State Progressive committee chairman, and Adjutant General C. D. Elliott, a trainee reporter of Rossvelt, both during the campaign in 1912 and now. When the original motion by Andrew J. Horan was made and the vote taken few saw these men stand to their feet with the test, but they did and in doing so confirmed the general belief that the ond party will again be united. It was one of the biggest victories of the day to the "standpatters" and there has been much rejoicing. Dawson Comes Over Ex-Governor Dawson conducted the primary campaign in West Virginia in behalf of Ex-President Roosevelt and was later selected as chairman of the State Progressive committee and directed personally the campaign for the Progressive in the general election fight. Only recently he resigned upon the election of Joe Handlin, of Wheeling to the chairmanship, and when he handed in his resignation, it was with the statement that he was still a Progressive and would not leave the party. Adjutant-General Elliott has always been a warm supporter of Roosevelt and is at present one of the aides of the expressive, taking care of his interests in this state, and is always in close touch with him. Another victory was the fact that Senator E. T. England, leader of the Pggressives in the house at the last session of the legislature, accepted the chair at the meeting. He has come over into the fold. EDWARD COOPER IS CANDIDATE TO SUCCEED HUGHES IN FIFTH What Hughes Will Do is Not We! Known and Opponents Are Worried. (Charles Brooks Smith.) WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 25 Edward Cooper, of Bramwell, is in the city and he seems to take a great interest in discussing politics, and especially the situation from a political standpoint in the Fifth Congressional district of West Virginia. It is but natural. He is a candidate for the Republican nomination frankly says so himself and is substantiated by his traveling companion, Robert C. Lilly, of Elmfield, who according to all reports, is giving a great deal of time and attention to Mr. Cooper's aspirations and expects to continue to do so. As to his prospects Mr. Cooper expresses confidence, but preferred to let Mr. Lilly discuss them. Mr. Lilly was nothing tooth. "We have been pretty well over the district," said Mr. Lilly, "and we have canvassed the situation very carefully, taking into account the probabilities of the future and we are pleased to announce that the condition of affairs us to a nice. For myself, I think that Mr. Cooper will win. I base this opinion on an appreciation of the party's intelligent attitude toward him. It is well understood by the rank and file that Mr. Cooper has more than once stopped aside for others in behalf of harmony and a more expedient distribution of nominations, and knowing this, there is an undisputed sentiment now prevailing that the time has arrived when he should be given his chance at this coveted honor that in this year of grace he is by all means the most logical candidate. Cooper Well Known Mr. Cooper is well known to the people of the Fifth District as a strong, young, aggressive and successful business man. He is known to them, too, as a man of independent convictions and possessed of the stamina to advocate them When the 'progressive' thought started, Mr. Cooper, identified himself with it and was one of the first men, if not the first in the Fifth district, to stand up and boldly preach the new doctrine. He was a Roosevelt man, and there was none more ardent, from the time that candidacy was announced until Roosevelt declared himself no longer a Republican. Regretfully, Mr. Cooper there and then parted company with the streumus ex-president. They may not have parted their ways exactly, but they marched under different banners. Mr. Cooper is very much in earnest about his candidacy. He desires the nomination. He is available as a mighty strong candidate, and he has the ability to ably represent the Fifth district. Yes, he has opposition, but I hope it will not persist until the primary. Hon. Hugh Ike Shott is a candidate. I am sure that State Senator E.T. England, of Logan county, who has been informally discussed in the same connection, is not nor will he be a I do not know what Hon. Wells Goody-osontz, of Mingo will do. He has been talked of, too. I do not think that Congressman Hughes will again be a candidate. WEST VIRGINIA MINERS LIKE INSTITUTE IDEA Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 27. - Coal Miners Institutes are being organized throughout the state and both miners and operators are manifesting increasing interest in them. These institutes are, in their last analyses, schools of mining methods. Pioneer work of this kind was undertaken about a year ago and since then institutes have been organized in several sections of the State. As time passes these organizations are being more thoroughly developed. The first Miners' institute were in the antibacre region of Pennsylvania. But the bituminous field of West Virginia were not slow in recognizing the value of the work and the operators and leaders among the miners took up. One of the latest institutes to be formed was that of the employees of the United States Coal and Coke Company. Their organization was perfected a Fulbert, W. Va. At the first meeting papers were read by miners and foremen on subjects that come up in the daily routine of the miners. These papers had been carefully prepared and were listened to with the closest attention. The miners did not always agree with the conclusions arrived at by their colleagues and the discussion which followed served to bring out a number of original and meritorious suggestions. The mine officials were present and some of the suggestions made at the meeting were carried out later, to the benefit of all concerned. Concerning the Miners' Institutes a prominent mining man recently had this to say: "It is a well known fact that the people of the mining camps are principally foreigners who are without education and generally with little knowledge of the English language. This deficiency of knowledge on the part of the mine workers, by reason of which they are unable to understand the rules and regulations of the mines, is what makes them a mure- nace to safety, not only of themselves, but of their fellow workmen. Realizing this condition and also realizing the necessity for removing it, the operators are very much in earnest in their efforts to educate their employees. The Miners' Institutes are means to the desired end. There are many miners at every mine who are able and anxious to discuss mining problems with and for the benefit of their fellows and I venture the assertion that it will not be long before there will be a Miners' Institute in every field of importance in the State." Thirty-second State Sunday School Convention Promises to be the Greatest of All Arrangements for the great Siate Sun- day School Convention are going forward rapply at Huntington and will be com- plete before great three day gathering convenes on Wednesday. April 8th. Missionary Pageant Among the special features will be a great missionary pageant on the first day presented by a host of children dressed in the costume of the nation. The Elementry Workers of the State are to be tendered a banquet and reception by the Graded Union of Huntington Adult Parade A marmouth Adult Bible Clase parade with thousands of men in line is being planned by Maj. T. J. Davis. The problems of the Rural School are to receive special attention by two specialists, Prof. C. R. Titlow and Dr. Franklin McFleish. Those who work with pupils of the teen age, sometimes called the "storm and NUMBER 1 THE NATIONAL CAPITOL Events of Interest From the Seat of Government by our Correspondent That the giddy social whirl threatens to undermine the government is evidenced by the remarks of Mrs. La Follette at the Congressional Club, where she made a plea to the women to spend their time in pursuits more useful than "paddling paste board cards." Senator Kenyon voiced the same complaint in his Philadelphia speech." "If you have a lawyer you do not want one who spends every evening in the week at a banquet or dinner, or out somewhere else," he said. "That is what the matter with Congress." Washington is as much of a social center as it is political headquarters. The society stunts are undoubtedly overdone, and common sense people like Mrs. La Follette and Senator Kenyon, find that all of these functions do not leave proper time for the real work that is before the people who are sent to Washington charged with the performance of great duties. Colonel Goethals and the Presidency With Colonel Goethals in Washington "talking it over" with Congress, there has been a discussion in the Capitol of the possibilities of his being put forward for the presidency Goethals is a Republican, and it is generally supposed that party needs new leaders. It is said of the canal builder that he is none of your imaginary heroes, and that his popularity is not of the muster sort. All this is indisputable, yet Goethals begs to be permitted to "keep out of politics." He promises to have the Panama Canal under full headway by July, and says that at the present time the great work is fully protected—and that no foreign enemy could pass the fortifications at either end of the big titch. The Case of Columbia Because the United States annexed a piece of Colombia and built a $775,000,000 canal across it, the Colombians are still demanding anywhere from $9,000,000 to $40,000,000 from the American government. Those who are "spilling" their sympathy on these people ought to consider that every "mother's son" in Colombia has a scheme for getting rich as soon as the Panama Canal opens—and as a matter of fact the country never has been as prosperous since Habla traded wampum for copemonts with the Central American Indians. In Washington there is a sentiment in no less than administration circles, to reimburse Colombia. The opposition to this program declare that the attitude of Colombia is not tenable—that what wrongs it may have suffered were due to the fact that the country stood in the pathway of progress; and by a "dog in the manger" policy attempted not only to drive a sharp bargain with the United States, but to definitely delay the building of the Canal. The North American Indians have been repeatedly clashed from their own fields, their forests and streams, back onto the reservations; and likely the present agitation will determine whether the Colombians are open to opportunity, in which event they will not shy from the pathway of progress, but may even outlastance the people of the United States in reaping the harvest of the achievement of Panama. Washington Politics Senator La Follette's denomination of the Progressive party was not unexpected, but the return of Senator Bristow to the Republican party was a disappointment to the Progressives. The latter organization finds cold comfort in the attitude of Senators Clapp and Cummings, whom, it has been thought, might be "coaxed away" and induced to rejoin the march of "Christian Soldiers," whose leaders declare they will reach Armedegeldon in the next presidential election. Meanwhile, Washington being Democratic—for the simple reason that the Administration is of that political party, finds comfort in the division of its opponents, stress period of life," are to be greatly favored by two specialists from New York. The problem of training workmen is to receive great attention by specialists from Philadelphia and Chicago. The Music Probably for the last time, Prof. E. O Excell, of Chicago, the World's greatest song leader will have charge of the music, assisted ba his marvelous accompani- ist, Mr. Alvin Roper. 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Va., under act of Congress, March 3 1879. FRIDAY MAR. 6. 1914 THE "GET TOGETHER" MEETING The meeting held at Charleston Wednesday for the purpose of harmonizing the difference between the Progressive and Republicans of the State clearly emphasized the fact that as far as the leaders of the Republican party and the rank and file of both parties are concerned they are already together on fundamentals. It is true that a taw of the Progressive leaders, including the Chairman, Secretary, and John C. Gilmer are holding out against amalgamation, but the great mass of citizens who voted for Roosevelt in 1922 are opposed to running Aid Society and they are honest enough to admit that the Republican State Centra Committee, following the precedent set by the Republican National Committee made every possible concession for the sake of getting together and removing every alleged abuse of which the Progressives complained. There were hundreds of "died-in-the-wool" Progressive at the Charleston meeting and they were as loud and enthusiastic for harmony as the loyal sixty from McDowell country. The address to the voters issued by the committee and published elsewhere in this issue is a comprehensive statement of conditions and should be carefully read and pondered by every man and woman who has the welfare of the State at heart and who desires honest, fair, progressive laws enacted, and fearless, impartial in forcement of these laws. The meeting was successful in every respect and the speech of Governor Hatfield was a masterpiece of statesmanship. It will go down in history as one of the greatest public utterances of any governor of any state on any question. Aside from the able speeches delivered by Attorney General Lilly, Hon. Edward Cooper, Atty. T. G Nutter and others, the position of the 7,000 Negro voters of McDowell county was ably and fearlessly stated by the very presence of the large crowd of representative citizens both white and coloro who were there for an anglamation. And we predict that there will be an united party in the coming campaign and that Democracy will again receive a black eye as the result. M'CCWELL COUNTY NEGROES AT GHAR LESTON. The McDowell County Colored Republican Organization is to be congratulated upon the large number of representative citizens which it induced to attend the meeting of the Republican State Center Committee at Charleston last week. There were present at that meeting twenty-six members of the organization, the largest delegation from any county, and they acquired themselves creditably. The Negro representation from McDowell were not only with the Governor for a getting together of Progressives and Republicans but they gave their presence and co-operation to the leaders of the party in their effort to find means to solve the difficult problem. The class of Negroes who attended this meeting were not the kind who usually attend political gatherings throughout the country, but they were able professional and business men—men whom the people have reposed confidence enough in to elect to district offices and working men with the interest of their country, state and race at heart; men who have made good along their several lines and who sought by their presence to impress upon the party leaders the importance of exerting every possible effort to get together, thereby saving the state from Democratic misrule. The 7,000 Negro voters of McDowell county with about one-half of the white voting population can be counted upon to stand grimly by the party that has made West Virginia grand, glorious and prosperous and wrote some of the most brilliant pages of American history. The citizens of McDowell county and especially the Negro citizen will not soon or hastily turn away from the Republican party. They will remain loyal to the party which changed their county from a thick of white, lunel and heplock infested with wild beasts and outlaws, without either law, order or industry into one of the busiest, most prosperous, wealthiest, safest and preest counties in this country T. G.'NUTTER Hon. T. Gilla Nutter delivered a very able speech at the "Get together" meeting in Charleston last week. His speech was not only a review of the history of the Republican party in West Virginia but it was an optimistic prediction for the future. Mr Nutter is one of the progressive Republicans who remained in the party and is attempting to aid in the working out of the principles that made the party famous and revered thru the instrbutionality of that party and not by destroying the G. O. P. and erasing upon its ruins a "Democratic Aid Society." We congratulate Mr. Nutter upon his very able speech and assure him that the black boys of McDowell are with him in the position he has taken. WHAT THINK YE OF ED. COOPER? He has lived and labored here with you for forty years. He knows as much it not more about the needs of the miner as any other operator in the Flat Top coal field. In fact he is a personal friend of every man that works for him. Most operators never come in contact with their employees except in a business way. Not with Mr. Cooper. He is seen in their homes, churches and their public gatherings. He takes them in his confidence and treats them like people. There are colored men holding responsible positions in his works and have been there since ing before the death of his father. Policemen, jailors and self-conceited men who gather at the police court ought to be kind enough to themselves and the dignity of the court to stop trying to chip in" and interfere with the decision of the mayor. The mayor doesn't want your advice and your over-sensitiveness a man's case doesn't look good. Let the jailor, policemen and outsiders know their places and stay in them. A hint to the wigs is sufficient. --- Chicken coops, barrels and every other kind of rubbish are to be found on the streets of Keystone. Council, you take the people you were going to clean up these streets; then why don't you keep your word? We are all watching you. Old man Lenhart is fixing to burn Keystone up with his oil lamps, his old filidipated, improvised and carelessly adjusted stove pipes. Chief of Police, Mr. Moore, make Lenhart adjust these matters. Educate your children, and as we have been asking you all along, theach then POLITENESS, INDUSTRY and ECONOMY. --- Preachers, stop preaching such long all-day sermons. Some men preach such continuously long and monotone sermons until at the close it is; almost entially necessary to blow a bugle how to wake one-half of the congregation up --- We talk about the high cost of living and everybody is grumbling. But take a friend, we believe one of the reasons we are constantly con plaining is because when you have an opportunity to make your own meat, bread and vegetables you are too lazy and profligate to do. Then again when you ought to be living you then are the most extravagant after all, to tell the truth there are but a few women who know how to cook or to economize. Too much real good first class provision is thrown away in the awful sub because the house wife doesn't know or is too trifling to save it. Now women we mean no harm more than to call your attention to a great mistake we believe is being made everywhere and by most women. Personals Locals and Dr. A. M. Mitchell of Pocahontas was in business in the city this week. Mrs. Rachel Mack of Kyle accompanied by Mrs. Anna Parker, were shopping at the Keystone Supply Co. store this week. C. W. &rado of Bluefield was socializing in Keystone one day this week. He was heard to say that he thought Keystone to be the best town on the map. Missus Madalene Green and Annab Stein were visiting friends in Bluefield several days this week. Mr. J. E. Parson made a trip to Pocahontas doing charitable work. Mr and Mrs. S. W. Crews and children, Mac and Edgar, spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting relatives and friends at Crumpler, returning to Keystone Sunday evening on No. 1. Dr. J. M. Whitteco of Williamson was visiting in Kimball and Keystone this week. His trip was of a social nature. Dame Rumor has it noised abroad that because of mutual interests his trips will not be needed to be so frequent hereafter 8 schools will soon be out and then, oh then, Dame Rumor can talk. Mr. Isaac Wheeler of Northfork was in the city this week and subscribed by paying cash for The Times. Mr. O. C. Sinkford accompanied by J. M. Heath, both of Ashland, were attending to business here this week. J. H. Page, of Roanoke, has recently come to McDowell county and has located in Kimball where he will at once enter into the undertaking and embalming business. Mr. Page is a man of considerable experience in this line of business, having had many years of experience. He will carry a nice supply of goods in his line. Mr. Henry Belcher of Northfork is making a special effort to place on hand a full and complete line of up-to-date, first-class mens' suits for the sprin trade. He makes a specialty at cleaning and pressing; all work being done by him is guaranteed, and he being a young man of practical as well as theoretical training, makes him doubly prepared to do for his customers that which few men can or will do. You can get suits from him at from $10 to $40. Miss Thelma Hill was visiting Miss Annie Clayton in Pocahontas this week. Meadames' Annie Coleman and Bell Miller, of Pocahontas, were the guest¹ Mrs. Aurelia Hines Tuesday. Mrs. Nellie Holley has been somewhat indisposed this week, but is better ² this writing. W. H. Willis of Bluefield was a very popular visitor in the city this week. He is like I by all who know him and those who casually meet nim become his friend almost at once. Constable Henry Richards of Kimbal was attending to business in Keystone Wednesday. J. H. Boyd, agent for the Great Eastern Casualty Co., a resident of Welch, was in the city this week. 1. HON. T. G. NUTTER Grand Exalted Ruler of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World Made great speech at Get-together Meeting NOTICE! Notice is hereby given that we will make application to the Judge of the Giremii Court of McDowell county, West Virginia at the next term of said court, for license to carry on or about our person a pistol or other revolvers in accordance with the law and statue of said state in such case made and provided. This 6th day of March, 1914. W. L. JONES, Barber, Residence, Keystone, W. Va. H. B. PRIOE, Merchant, Residence, Keystone, W. Va. Fine Old Citizen Dies Elliston, Va., February 27. —Mr. M. E. Wade, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this place died at his home on the 24th inst., and was buried yesterday. When death came he was surrounded by his wife, son, C. H. Wade, of Northfork, W. Va., daughter, Mrs. B. E. Taylor, and her husband, of Elkhorn, W. Va. Mrs. Taylor had been at the bedside of her father too five weeks and did everything possible to relieve his last sufferings. The deceased was 82 years of age and had lived in Montgomery county all his life. He was a prosperous farmer and very popular among his neighbors. JOHN H. HARRIS ATTY. A. G. FROE Member Board of Education for Browns Creek District Worked hard for harmony at Charleston and a fearless advocate of progres- sive principles. Favors nomina- tion of Edward Cooper for BORN To Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, of Cooper's a fine boy weighing 9 pounds. This is the seventh child of Mr. and Mrs. Davis and many of their friends sent congratulations. The youngster is in fine fettle and shows symptoms of being ablr to assist in eating much of the 1,200 pounds of meat killed by the father just before Christmas. BUDNICK-BANKS Home of Bride's Parents Scene of an Interesting Wedding An interesting marriage was solemnized by Rabbi Silifik Sunday evening at 6 o'clock when Miss Hannah Banks became the bride of Chacee Bednick. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bank on Ramsey street, and was a home affair, only near relatives and close friends of the contracting parties witnessing the ceremony. Following the marriage, a beautiful six course supper was served. The young couple left the city yesterday for Baltimore, where they will spend a few days visiting Mr. Budnick's parents. From there they will go to Philadelphia and New York. They will then return to Keystone to make their nome. Old Employees For Cooper Messrs. Jeff Willis and John Campel formerly of Cooper, now of Slabfork, state that all of the colored men of that place and most of them throughout Raleigh, and Wyoming counties are outspoken for Edward Cooper for Congress Those men were formerly employed by Mr. Cooper and are loud in their praise of him. YEP, IT'S OUT West Virginia Coal Operator Weds Georgia Bayman Louisville, Ky., March 2.—Despite the efforts made to have it kept secret, the marriage of Joseph Huddleston, of Excelsior, W. Va., a coal operator, and Miss Georgia C. Bayman, of Huntington, W. Va., at Jeffersonville, Ind., this morning became known. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. Vauter, master of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, of that city. Mrs Huddleston is the daughter of Charles Bayman, of Huntington, and a divorcee. Kimball Social Club Give Grand Banque! Most Genial Crowd Ever Seen Together--All Entertained by the Club on Their Invitation. The Young Men's Social Club of the great and growing town of Kimball put themselves on record as men of a high tone nature. They are to be credited for having pulled off one of the most elite social affairs where joy, fun and general government characterized the whole event that has been the pleasure to be had in this county in years. In the first place everybody was entertained on his and her invitation alone since there was not even a penny required of a single invited guest. In the evening on the arrival of every train coming both east and west, great crowds of ladies and gentlemen of the most representative of the race from all over Mercer, McDowell and Mingo counties, became the subject of attraction by the entire populace of the town. They were courteously received by the committee and were directed to the various places prepared for them where they gorgeously attired themselves and by 9:30 o'clock p. m. Rose' Hall was a vertible picture of a flowergarden. The man look like they had just come out of a band box while the only difference between the ladies and celestial angels was they didn't have wings. Friendship replete with the best of fellowship seemed to have been the spirit of one toward the other. A unique literary program was rendered under the direction of Dr. R. O. Harrison as master of ceremonies, which consisted of several short addresses by several distinguished gentlemen. This feature of the banquet evoked long and loud applause. Refreshments of the season were served to the entire satisfaction of all under the direction of Atty. T. L. Higgins. Three little boys neatly attired did boyman service as waiters. Between the various courses served beautiful couples vied with each other in seeing who could get the most pleasure out of the various dances of the evening. The Columbian Orchestra made music. Time seemed to have passed more rapidly than ever before. The arrival of No. 18 east bound train at 4:55 in the morning was the fi' call in the break of the evening. NOTICE! The Champion Shoe Repairing Company has gone to the expense of buying machinery to repair shoes and boots for the public in general. We are located at Northwick, W. Va., and invite you all to come and see us; give us a trial; there is no better or nicer repairing work done anywhere than we do. We don't say so just to have you come, for if you come and find it different to what we say, you will not come back. We put out the nicest work by hand and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. Sewed soles, hemlock leathre, 100c Nail soles, " " " 60c Sewed soles, oak tan " " $1.00 Sewed soles, blue " " 1.20 Nail soles, " " " 80c It will last as long as white oak. We make heels level for men for 30c, for women for 40c, for women for 45c and 50c per pair. Give us a trial and we will not fail to give you satisfaction. BERWIND We are glad to say since there has been quite an upheaval in our town that every thing is going lovely now. We are sorry to know of the many cases of sickness in this place. There was a supper given by the teachers of the Berkshire school for the benefit of the library, and raised quite a sum. We are sorry to start from the family of Mr R Grey, who are moving to their home in Braunwell. We are going to hear of the illness of Miss Lincoln's father and Prof. Williams' brother. The school work at Berwind is moving dong smoothly. GRAiN PRIVILEGES Money in Wheat Puts and calls are the safest and surest method of trading in wheat, corn or oats. Because your loss is absolutely limited to the amount bought. No further risk. Positively the most profitable way of trading. Open an account. You can buy 10 putter 10 calls on 10 buishels grain for $10, or you can buy both for $28, or as many mace as you wish, or decline of 1 cent gives you the chance to take $100 profit. A movement of 5 cents $100 profit. New First National Bank Building COLUMBUS, OHIO. Advertisement. (2-13-14) OFFICIAL DIRCETORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah U. Herndon, Judge Velch: W. Rurbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues 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 E Jones President, Switchback. B F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Key stone. 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 Oak. Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Counts Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Look, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Health Officer and cor- mer, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands CE Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates, Geo. Wolfe and E. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senatei cial district (counties of McDow ll, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; M Z White, Williamson. Nervous? Mrs. Walter Vincent, of Pleasant Hill, N. C., writes: "For three summers, I suffered from nervousness, dreadful pain in my back and sides, and weak stinking spells. Three bottles of Cardui, the woman's tonic, relieved me entirely. I feel like another person, now." TAKE Cardui The Woman's Tonic For over 50 years, Cardui has been helping to relieve women's unnecessary pains and building weak women up to health and strength. It will do the same for you, if given a fair trial. So, don't want, but begin taking Cardui today, for its use cannot harm you, and should surely do you good. E-72 We have several very important articles on hand we would like to publish, not because of lack of space and time will have to be deferred for publication in next week's issue. Burroughs and Wales Adding Machines PRICES UPON APPLICATION Shipments Direct From Factory and Guaranteed Don't judge the value of our machines bythe prices, they are worth more. We have cut the prices but do not cheat in quality. We do not sell dollars for fifty cents. These machines in the ordinary dealers huds would cost you from $10 to $25 more each We Neither Buy Nor Sell Junk All other makes in the same proportion. Supplies of every kind. $ .00 ribbons for any machine 55c postpaid. 50 allowed for old platen Parts furnished for all machines. We give value for value received. The name below is a guarantee of everything that is good. Write [D]AY. Don't put it off until tomorrow. Special Desk Prices from $10 to $500. Individual Embossing Stamps Saves you from $53 to $100 nearly in embossed stationery bills Fourth Ave and Ninth St. C. Collwell Bldg. Huntington, W. Va. L. V. HARM, Manager Hurrah! Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILDING CLEAR OF DEBT This handsome structure is now owned absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action: It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston. Only Dancing Hall in Town GOOD MUSIC AND DANCING THREE TIMES A WEEK KIMBALL, WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE OF ALL KINDS City and Town Lots for sale cheap Easy and Moderate Terms, also General Insurance LOANS AND IMPROVEMENTS All Business Strictly Confidential For Further Information Call on or Write We have therepaired or "Renewed" machines at much lower prices. Prices From $5.00 up We have the only exclusive Typewriter house in West Virginia, and of 12 years standing succeeding Banner Typewriter Agency and Oliver Sales Agency. All other make- plies of every v chine 55c post Parts furnished value for value guarantee of e TODAY. Don't p Desk Prices from $1 Saves you from $50 WEST VIRT Fourth Ave and Ninth Hurry HUNTINGTOW This haudle and entire Mutual Inv tration of e effort and It is inde- give new every No Order and Let no one in this gr Investme sure to po invested. TAKE $10.00 is the installation about it THE INVEST L. O. W O Only Do GOOD MUSIC AND KIMBA REAL Remingtons No. 6.....$15 to $25 Remingtons No. 7.....$20 to $60 Remingtons Visible No. 10, back spacer and Tabulator.....$45 to $60 Remingtons No. 11 prices upon appli- cation Smith Premier No. 2 and No. 4 model.....$15 to $25 Smith Premier No. 10, Visible.....$30 to $40 Oliver No. 3, Visible.....$30 to $40 Oliver No. 5, back spacer and tabular $50 Oliver Printype No. 5, back spacer and tabulator.....$50 to $60 Underwood No. 4, Visible.....$35 to $50 Underwood No. 5, back spacer, etc.....$50 to $65 L. C. Smiths No. 1.....$30 to $50 L. C. Smiths No. 2 and 5.....$35 to $55 Monarcha No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3.....$30 to $50 Royals, Fox, Secores, Emersons. Pittsburgh, Visible, Blicks and many others— special prices. ies in the same proportion. Sup- kind. $ .00 ribbons for any ma- paid. 50 allowed for old platen and for all machines. We give we received. The name below is a everything that is good. Write out it off until tomorrow. Special to $500 Individual Embossing Stamps to $100 yearly in embossed stationery bills. MINIA TYPEWRITER SYNDICATE St. Caldwell Bldg. Huntington, W. Va. L. V. HARM, Manager Hurrah! Hurrah! N BUILDING CLEAR OF DEBT Some structure is now owned absolutely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Investment Association and is a fine illus- what can be done by concentration of united action: And a planned achievement, and should life, new hope and new inspiration to widholder, and every Member of the the Race. The state longer to subscribe for stock corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is very handsome dividends on the money STOCK RIGHT NOW One price per share, either paid up or on agent plan. Ask the agent in your local- or write to this office. PYTHIAN MUTUAL MENT ASSOCIATION WILSON, President, Weston, MRS. H. ROSEBREW PROPRIETRESS First Glass Restaurant and Lodging House Dancing Hall in Town AND DANCING THREE TIMES A WEEK ALL, WEST VIRGINIA ESTATE ALL KINDS Town Lots for sale cheap Moderate Terms, also Rural Insurance AND IMPROVEMENTS Business Strictly Confidential For Information Call on or Write PROPRIETRESS First Glass Restaurant and Lodging House A. Rogers LESTER, W. VA. ing. Hon. E. H. Harper, member of the State Central Committee, who was elected by the largest majority of any other candidate during the last primary election, ann a very successful business man, was at the harmony meeting full up to the brim for Republican harmony. Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson, president of the McDowell Co. Colored Republican Organization, the biggest and strongest organizations in any other county in the Union, was on hand with many of the leading representative colored citizens in McDowell county pleading for Republican harmony and boosting Hon Ed Cooper for Congress. He was heard to say that he felt very much uplifted over the outlook. James H. George, of Northfork perhaps one of the most unassuming business men in McDowell county, a strong property owner and all around good fellow, and a man well liked by both white and colored, made the number strong and enthusiastic by his over zealousness in the cause of harmony and "getting together." His business ability and fair dealings with all mankind commend him to the public as worthy of any business man's confidence. Dr. R. C. Harrison, of Kimball, one of the leading physicians of the State, a man who is doing things, had the honor of being counted one of the members from old McDowell who attended the harmony meeting. He was very interested. Atty. A. G. Froe, of Welch, the popular and ever successful attorney accompanied by his partners. Attys. Carter and Capehart of Keystone, were on hand and made the fellow who was indifferent about what he thought on the subject, "get together" feel like cheap money when they gave their reasons for it. Dr. G, N. Marshall, Grand Master of Exchequer for the K. of P. of the State was there warmly associating with Hon. L. O. Wilson, Grand Chancellor and State Committeeman. Marshall is well known and as equally as well liked over the state. Editor M. T. Whittico immortalized his name at the harmony meeting in Charleston. It was generally conceded by both white and colored who heard his speech that it was the effort of his life. Old McDowell was well represented and the people of this county are to be congratulated on having such a worthy representative. He and his friend Attorney R. E Carter, who stumped the state during the time of the primary extended their trip to Huntington where they met a host of their friends. Attorney T. Edward Hill, who is also business manager of the Times, gave measurement of his ability as a politician by the inside interest he took with certain members of the Committee. He was the only representative of colored newspapers who had a seat at the press table. Mr. Wiley Brice, of Berwind, represented Big Creek district by his presence and by his enthusiastic way of openly approving the amalgamation of the two factions. Mr. Beverly Kelly, of Davy, a young man in the lower end of the Browns Creek district where the race is densely settled, made the trip to Charleston with the boys and proved aqual to the occasion, not only as a man want jing harmony in the party but proved that he was with the boys for Edward Cooper for Congress Messrs. Gilmore Woody and Cal Morris, of Anawalt, two of the most substantial business men in the county and strong, as well as fearless Republicans, swelled the representative delegation by their presence and jocularity. Sq C. C. Froe, of Wilcoe, with his constable for the Adkin district, J. E Wbittle, two of the strong believers in political harmony and organization in the county, were "Johnnies on the spot" and hesitated not in letting born white and colored know it. Rev. J E Pryor, pastor of the Lovely Zion Baptist Church, of Vivian, and a strong and hard worker for the party and the cause of race unity made the trip, and his words of advice were always on the side of the two factions getting together. Constable Henry Richards, of Kimball, who is always with the boys and who never sleeps when the interest of the Republican party or that of his race is at stake, added to the ranks of those who went to Charleston wishing to see steps taken to save the Republican party from Democratic disgrace in the state. Rev. S. W. Cobbs, of Crumpler one of the organizers of Republican clubs in the Northfork district, made a sacrifice for political harmony and went to the capitol city to see how the State Committee would do things. He is with the county organization first last and all the time. Sqiure W. M. Saddler, Justice of the Peace for the Elkhorn District and Chancellor Commander of McKinley Memorial Lodge, the biggest in the state as usual, was on board pleading to the fellow on the fence to get off and be together. Rev. R. P. Johnson, pastor of the only coloerd Presbyterian Church in the state, at Kimball, took a few days off and accompanied the delegation to Charleston. He expressed himself as being well pleased at the stand taken by the governor, and the spirit that existed for harmony. State Librarian W. W. Sanders who is already there in the city, hails from old McDowell and he was enthusiastic in his endorsement of the spirit of the meeting Mr. Isaac Noel, better known and generally called "Bishop" Noel, who also holds a good position in the Capitol, says everything looked good to him. Noel is well thought of both in this county and in Charleston. Brother B. D. Patterson, formerly of Elkhorn, but now holding a lucrative position at the State Library shared with the immediate McDowell delegation their enthusiasm and good spirits for harmony ank Cooper's certain nomination and election. Mr. William James, of the city of Keystone, a good citizen, a strong property owner and also jailer of the city hall, added greatly to the representation of Keystone and the county, because he is one of the boys who doesn't believe in dying till your time comes. Dr. W. V. Bridgeford, druggist in Keystone, and a very successful business man whose friendship with the boys of his home town and county is replete with the best of fellowship, freely made the trip out of interes of the hope that the parties would agree at this get together meeting to no longer be divided Mr. C. H. Rice of Northfork, a prominent groceryman, and agent for the Sinkford and Warren undertaking establi hment, despite the fact that on Monday morning of the night he left for Charleston, his house and all the contents therein were destroyed by fire, nerved himself to the impending political dangers and went to Charleston where he listened to the addresses and appeals for political harmony. He too, was pleased. Obe Dodson Killed At Eckman A few days ago Obe Dodson, of Henry County, Va. met a serious accident at Eckman by wrecked cars on top of tipple. He was taken to Welch for treatment at Miners Hospital but died less than 48 hours after reaching hospital. He was 17 years of age. 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EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va Address o Voters (Continued From Page One) among law concerning road making, and providing for the working of convicts from the penitentiary and the prisoners in the county jails and in the prisons of municipal corporations, on the public roads and streets; the Workman's Comp sensation Law; the law concerning hydro electric and other water power companies whereby they are placed under the superv ision of the Public Service Commission and as respects "mine guards," the law prohibiting deputy sheriffs and deputies of other county officers from acting as guards for corporations, etc. In addition to these eminent may be mentioned as laws of interest and benefit to the people the act prohibiting rebating and dis crimination in insurance, safe-guarding reserves, and provision for supervision o rate-making by state insurance commis- sioner; and the amendments to the bank ing laws, designed for the protection o depositer and the public generally. Considering that the Republican party did not have a majority in the state senate, and that a spirited and distracting contest over the election of a United States senator (which happily cann-happen again) lasted during the enterrence, we think we may say truthfully that the work of the legislature of 1913 in quality and vitality is most commendable. The law creating the Public Service Commission, with its wide powers, regulation and supervision of public service corporations, and the act known as the Workman's Compensation Law, is both excellent and significant achievements. Accomplished by Government Respecting the additions made by the Charleston platform, it may be said that this election of United States senators by direct vote of the people has been accomplished by amendment to the federal constitution. Every one will agree to the proposition of the increased activity of the national and state governments in conserving the public health. The last legiature of this state took an advance step in that direction by amendment to the law governing the State Board of Health, by a generous appropriation to the Anti-Tuberculosis league, and in other ways. Every good citizen, too, will think, will agree with the criticism of the guard system in vogue in 1912. Harpell under the administration of Governor Hattie it has disappeared, and when there was war and bloodshed there is now a state of comparative peace. We are sure that the Republican voters of the state, as well as the Progressives, favor all proper, adequate and just laws in respects the relation between capital and labor, and the establishment, as soon as may be, of cooperation and profit sharing between the employer and the employee. The cornering of foodstuffs and other necessities is an evil that nations and state laws should eradicate. As respects woman suffrage and the initiative referendum and recall, we understand that it will require amendment of the state constitution to bring these about and we favor the submission of such amendments to the people for their consideration if desired by adequate petition. The initiative is of the nature if the right of petition. The referendum is not a new idea; no amendment to state constitution is effective until referred to the people, and in our state no independent school district can be created until referred to and approved by the people concerned. Favor Same Policies For these reasons and for many others, we believe that the great majority of the voters of the Republican and Progressive parties in West Virginia favor the same policies and purposes as respects the affairs of our state. This being so, we submit that it is simply good sense to cooperate to bring these things to pass. This can be done without either party surrendering one unit of its principles—indeed, cooperation by two or more to effectuate a result which they all favor an evidence of honest purpose. It looks like ivy for those who favor a number of common policies to a fair to work to together to bring these into actual being. There is another consideration on this point of cooperation, which we desire to submit, the argument in favor of which we believe is sound and will appeal to honest and sincere voters. It involves a retrospect of the political campaign of 1912. Early in that year the Republican state committee, in response to urgent demands, provided for a straightout primary election for the nomination of all candidates for state offices. That primary was held; a state ticket was nominated and there was never a charge that it was not fairly conducted, or that any candidate received his nomination by unfair or disobsequious methods. In that primary the Progressives participated. It may justly be said that the voters who afterward supported Colonel Roosevelt, contributed mot to the nomination of that ticket, because they constituted a majority of the voters of the Republican party at the time of the primary election. On the 25th of May the state convention met at Huntington and promulgated the platform of the party of this state. As is shown by the quotation printed above from an annotated chart of the Progressive state committee, that constitution was controlled and dominated by the Progressives; they made the platform which our candidates stood in campaign, and the Progressives presented it as one of their own patterns. Candidates the Same There were two tickets, but the candidates for state offices, ann congressmen, and below them were the same on each ticket for each office, and in the election of November, 1912, these candidates were supported by the Republicans and Progressive. Without the support of the Progressives they could not have been elected. These candidates were elected and are in office. In view of the accomplishments of the legislature of 1912, under the leadership of Governor Hatfield, we cannot doubt his earnest and honest. desire to have carried out the letter of the Huntington platform. Governor Hatfield asks our assistance and support—the support of those who mapped out the program, to help him carry out that program. Young Woman's Bible (Continued from Page One.) vature of them and I have been so busy cleaning the forest and getting things start'd in this new field that I am just getting in shape to turn my attention to their bodies as well as their souls. I have call'd no one's attention to this special need, so you are the first to contribute. The West Coast is said to be the land of my tries as well as of deadly fevers, for this reason one must be exceedingly careful. The needs appeal to one very strongly, but the field is a very hard one. This is the first mission established in this part of the interior; hence, the people would I have to become re-touched to seeing me. When I go to the village for service on Sunday, I must go in early and take my seat quite while one of the insolient men call them to gether. I have only had one service at the Mission with the villagers and that was Christmas day. They must first see that there is no vitechnic about this "God I haver" before they can trust it. One of the worst characters in the village was converted last week but I fear he man is going crazy on the subject of religion. I am a but, fraid of him myself. The people in the village tell me they can't sleep nits for him. He claims that God told him to "get the heart out of all these wicked people who will not hear His word." I think the people are afraid he'll try it on some of them. One man has just left. He came to ask if I would have the man put in stick until this "God Player" gets cool on him. I hope to keep the interest of the young lihes as well as yours in this work. Ask questions and I may be able to make the letters a little more it teresting. I am trying to catch the next mail out of Montovie, for the Mission is 40 miles from the postoffice. Much love to the President and family, with others who remember me. Wishing for you and the Christian Class a very happy and prosperous New Year. Yours in His Name, E. B. DELANY Martinsville Notes In spite of the weather Miss Annie MacLenn celebrated her 18th birthday on the 17th of February at her home on High Street. The weather being so inclement a few were invited. Much to the surprise of the occasion and all present her aunt Mrs. Carrie Taylor-Eggleston became the bride of Mr. T. A. Washingon of Charlottesville, Va., Rev. P. H. Hobbs, her pastor officiated. She was attended by Mr. J. F. Hobson and Miss Annie Penn. The bride was handsomely dressed in white chiffon over white mesaline trimmed with shadow lace and pink robes. Her head dress was rhyme stones. She carried pink and white carcins. Miss Penn as hostess she and Mr. Taylor Hood served the guests to our courses. Among those present were Tressa Nell Logan of Concord, N. C., Ancunda Hayes, Fannie Kinley, Annie J. Chaney Hairton, Elizabeth Hairton, Golden Valentine, Connie Pacegilla Mia Mater, Annie L. Mitchell, America Penn of Spencer; Messrs W. Kline, Elijah Willey, Willis Light. t, Harris Cosley, Johnnie Ester, Johnne Holson, Wm. Hairston, J. H. Smith, of Rocky Mount; Peter Hairston, William Mitchell, and Willie Clark. All present express themselves as having spent a very pleasant evening. At a late hour left for their different homes and cashing the bride and groom a long linted to Miss Penn many happy birthdays, he received many presents. Rev. J. R. Jones, the presiding elder is here sick at the parsonage. Miss Pearl Gravely, after spending a week with her mother is home again. Rev. J. E. 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