McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS BY W. J McCLAREN, COUNTY ROAD ENGINEER McDOWELL COUNTY (Paper read at the Morgantown Good Roads School.) The system of prison labor as applied to our highways is not only logical, but it is humane. The citizen who, through the commission of crime, has added to the community's burden, ought not only to be given the opportunity to recompense in some degree that community, but he should be impressed with the wholesome idea that to do so is his duty. Much has been written in opposition to convict labor on our highways; but our experience for the past few years in the actual working out of this plan, lead us to the conclusion that thus far it is the most remedial method of handling this class of our unfortunate. it. Experience proves that the punishment of a criminal is not necessarily a deterrent factor in the prevention of crime. It has come to be admitted that during the infliction of punishment the physical health of the prisoner should not be impaired and that everything possible should be done looking to such improvement of his character as may fit him for better citizenship. The correctness of this idea is rapidly gaining ground, and when coupled with the economic aspect, which should always be a consideration, it has a double force. A number of our States have caught the reasonableness of this principle, and the road-making method of securing the criminal's contribution to the expense he has helped to create, is gradually being accepted as economically, morally and scientifically correct. While engaged in building roads, the criminal is doing so without compensation, and as a cost actually less in many cases than that of his keep in the county jail. In doing this work he is benefiting his community without imposing on it any additional tax burden. The object that the criminal is doing work that should be done by hired labor will not hold, for: he is performing a task that the average hired laborer does not care to and very seldom does perform unless paid a wage that proves too heavy a burden on the average county or state treasury. This method of employing convict labor in a majority of the Southern States may be said fairly to have passed the experimental stage and to have become a part of the accepted practice. Even as far back as 1900, as reported by the United States Bureau of Highways, it was found that convicts in twelve of the Southern States had added to the yearly valuation of the highways an amount of nearly one million dollars in many states and addition cost of maintenance or guarding of prisoners. The report also shows that the prisoners, in addition thereto, had derived great physical benefit. Perhaps the most impressive lesson a convict learns while engaged in roadmaking, is that when he leaves the camp he is physically fit to meet any demands upon him, and that a hard day's work without the help of stimulants is quite possible. In North Carolina all able-bodied men who are not under longer sentence than ten years are worked on the highways; while in California convicts under longer sentences are used in road construction. The apprehended, but not convicted, prisoners who are frequently unable to give bail are, by mutual agreement, in many states used on the road. If on trial they are acquitted they are paid a fair compensation for their labor when set free. In this way a man has a small capital for his support while seeking honorable employment and he has not been physically disabled by weeks of enforced idleness and bad air in an unwholesome county jail. If he is convicted, many judges consider that such time as he has worked may be credited to his sentence. It is frequently and strongly urged against this system that prisoners have more opportunity for escape. Experience has proven, however, that less than two per cent escape annually. A convict who works fastily and shows himself worthy should be rewarded by receiving reasonably generous treatment. Fair and just treatment bring out the best in most men, while bullying them only tends to create more viciousness. The efficiency of convict labor, compared with hired labor, particularly where a reward of shortened time for good work is offered, is highly in favor of the convict. It has been said that discussion of evils does away with them; but the iniquity of the average jail is so vast no amount of discussion can purge us of the evil. But the working of convicts on the roads can be made even a partial solution of the evil, it is surely worth while. The idea has attracted the attention of the world and results fully demonstrate that the The McDowell Times. method is feasible, beneficial and highly practical. A discussion of the merits of this method of handling convicts might be continued at greater length; but I believe you are more vitally interested in what has been actually done in our own State. It has been my privilege to have charge of this work in McDowell county. About four years ago we began to work the prisoners on the roads of that county. We started with ten men and a single guard. At each term of the criminal court we added to this number. At the present time we are working one hundred and thirty men with an average of 22 working days per month. The first year the work was begun we had some difficulty. This was principally due to the fact that we did not get the proper support from the officials of the county jail. At that time all prisoners were kept in the county jail, but now that we are keeping them in temporary jails and under the direct charge of the road department, we are getting the results we expected. The men prefer the temporary jails as they claim they are better fed, clothed and looked after than when under the direct care of the county jail officials. We have county doctors who visits the different camps almost daily. In this way the health of the prisoners is carefully looked after and the sanitary conditions are cautiously guarded. The foremen and guards are under strict orders to treat the prisoners with the consideration and respect due human beings, and are instructed to never overlook the fact that, while these men have been unfortunate, they are human and can be helped to higher standards of living. We believe the maintaining of this idea is necessary in making the work a success. We get an equal amount of work from these men as from the men we hire. In fact about seventy-five per cent of our prisoners are better men physically than those we employ direct. To more securely guard the more criminally inclined, we have a steel cage, while about two-thirds of the prisoners are shackled while at work. This is practically made necessary because of the mountainous country in which we work and which makes easy escape more readily accomplished. About 45 men are worked at each camp. Three men have been found sufficient for guarding purposes, and each gang is under the supervision of a competent construction foreman. One night guard is all that has been found necessary, and he is required to grab a time check every thirty minutes. We have had quite a number of men to escape; but nearly all of them have been captured, and Judge Strother, criminal judge of McDowell county, has in each case imposed a double sentence. As we have already stated, we did not at first receive the co-operation of the officials as we should; but now we have the hearty support of the County Court, Criminal Judge, Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, and the public in general. This co-operation on the part of the public officials I believe to be necessary to the successful working of the plan. Perhaps the most encouraging feature of the system is that these better surroundings and humane treatment have a regenerating effect upon the prisoners. They are better morally, mentally and physically than when they began their sentences. A feature of additional service and increased efficiency has been the introduction of the steam shovel in the work of excavating. We have great faith in the efficiency of the steam shovel where it is practical to use it. About seventy-five per cent. of our prisoners are colored. We use the merit system by making trusties of all men who have so merited our confidence. To date we have graded 28 miles of road, the majority of which has been cut through rock and otherwise rough sections. We have built 10 miles of maceadam road, and have repaired 550 miles. It has cost us on an average of 31 cents per cubic yard for grade work, whereas if we had employed hired labor it would have cost us 50 cents per cubic yard. In conclusion permit me to add that while the working of prisoners on our highways is a most economical and commercially profitable plan for any state to adopt, far above this and any pecuniary consideration is the high moral and physical effect the system has in helping make men of those of our citizens who through a less wholesome medium may have become habitual criminals. Orders Will be Given to Farmers Though Lists and Goods Will be Sent to Door. Washington, D. C., March 22.—Preliminary steps were taken by the Post-office Department today to perfect its plan for reducing the cost of living by having the parcel post carry the products of the farm directly to the door of the consumer. Ten cities were selected to begin the work of establishing direct con- KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1914 REPUBLICAN PROGRES SIVE CLUB ORGANIZED Over 205 Strong, All For Cooper; Carter and Whittico of McDowell Co. Make Strong Speeches. Friday night of last week, voters frum Caldale, Bramwell, Roseville and other local section, gathered at the hall at Coopers to witness and take part in one of the most enthusiastic political meet- ing that has ever been seen or pulled off in that section. They proceeded early to organize Two hundred and five persons enrolled their names for membership. Officers elected are as follows: President, Thos. Jackson; vice Pres., Henry Davis; Seyg, Arthur Hall; Treas. Denney Adams; General Mgr., Wash Robinson. Messrs. Lewis, Pannell and R. L. Hundley are accredited factors in the perfection of the organization. Attorney B. E. Carter and Editor M. T. Whittico have been invited to be present, were called on to make speeches, which they did. And at every mention of the name of Hon. Edward Cooper, long and lond applause followed. Men who had known him for more than twenty years bore personal t-simony as to his friendship for the working man. At the conclusion of the meeting the densely packed house of real votes exchanged and mutually interchanged greetings and congratulations on the certainty of Cooper's nomination. The speakers were royally intertained at the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis, for whom they were heard to express their hearty appreciations. BRUTE RAPES HIS STEP-DAUGHTER Eckman, W. Va., March 28.—Julius Tipton was arrested here today by Chief of Police Fred Moore and Officer Downs of Keystone charged with committing rape upon his step-daughter, Mamie Walker, aged 15 years. It is alleged that Tipton drew a shot gun upon the girl and forced her to submit to his beastial passion while her mother was at a nearby store making some purchases. The officers found him well fortified in the house with three or four guns at hand but he could not bluff Chief Moore and Officer Downs who placed him under arrest and lodged him in the Keystone jail. He was given a preliminary hearing before Acting Mayor W. M. White of Keystone this evening and sent to jail to await the action of the grand jury. He was represented by Atty T. E. Harris, while the States case was handled by Atty Jas. Knox Smith and H. J. Capehart. Tipton has the reputation of being a desperate character and a dangerous man and for a time feeling against the culprit ran high. The officers were prompt in making the arrest and Recorder White sent him on to Welch with equal dispatch. connections between producer and consumer, Postmaster General Burleson, having already issued an order permitting the use of crates and boxes for butter, eggs, poultry, vegetables and fruit shipped by parcel sent. Orders went today to the postmasters at Boston, Atlanta, St. Louis, San Francisco, Baltimore, Detroit, La Crosse, Wix, Lynn, Mass., Rock Island, Ill., and Washington, D.C., directing them to "receive the names of persons who are willing to supply farm produce in retail quantities by parcel yost." Printed lists of these names, showing the kind and quantity of commodity available, will be distributed among town and city patrons. "By the use of the lists," said First Assistant Postmaster General Roper today, "the city consumer will be able to get in touch wit a farmer who will find his weekly orders for butter and eggs and other farm produce. The consumer will receive the produce fresh from the country and the personal relationship established will no doubt tend to improve the quality. The farmer will be relieved of carrying his produce to market as the rural carrier will make daily collections at the farmer's own door of these retail shipments to city consumers. "The point has been raised that difficulty will be experienced in the return of hampers and other containers. This problem does not appear to me to be difficult of solution. The farmer may use inexpensive hampers whose value would not warrant their return, or he may use the higher grade hampers for which he may include an additional charge to be credited to the consumer upon the return of the hamper by parcel post." Miss Blanche Thomas, of Bluefield, one of the teachers in the city schools was the guest of Mrs. E. L. Rann Sunday afternoon. Events of Interest From the Seat of Government EXECUTIVE TRAVELING BUGS Washington, March 28.—When former Presidents Rocsevelt and Taft were in the White House they educated the American people to expect them to "get around and call" every year or two. Both men —and especially Mr. Taft, hail a fondness for making "swings around the circle." The advisors of President Wilson have been trying for more than a year to get him to go to Panama, and now they insist that he should go to Alaska, or at the very least make a trip across the country to meet the millions of "original Wilson men," and the rest of the voters, and explain face to face the accomplishments of the Administration. President Wilson is entirely unlike his predecessors, insamuch as he does not care to travel very men. As a platform speaker he is one of the best that the country has produced in recent years, and those who have cast their fortunes with him are most anxious that he should go out into the byways and hedges, and impress his personality upon the masses. The President may decide to take a trip during the summer and fall, but it is safe to say that it will not be because of his personal inclination, insamuch as it has been very clearly pointed out that he prefers the comforts of the White House, and likes nothing better than to remain there and stick to his job. PAINLESS TRUST RUSTING Attorney General McReynolds is the greatest fixer that ever was called to the job. He does not wait for the new laws, or the enforcement of old ones, to adjust matters with the tensions. One by one the offenders in big business are called in, and McReynolds "fixes up" with them. His latest accomplishment has been in reaching an agreement for the dissolution of the New Haven railroad. The McReynolds way appears to be painless, but many question whether the process of surgery will prove accurate and definite, and there are plenty of fears expressed that the trusts that are "bust d" may quietly work in a joker in their dissolution or readjustment, since the plans of meeting the government demands are to remain mostly in their own hands. LOOKS LIKE A SCRAP While leading Democrats of the House, including the "big three"—Speaker Clark, Leader Underwood, and Representative Kitchin, have expressed negative disapproval of the position of President Wilson in reversing the Baltimore platform in reference to canal tolls; the White House has taken careful note of the divided conditions among Democrats in the House with the result that it is said that Mr. Wilson will pull a tighter rein in forcing his position than he has here-tofore assumed in reference to previous matters. And so the country may be shown whether the Democratic platform or the President of the United States is the real master of the job. MATHEMATICAL VICTORIES For almost a year there has been pleaded harmony among Republican and Progressive members of Congress, and now the mathematicians of the two parties have it figured out that there are sixty-seven Democrats in the House who were elected by a minority vote in November, 1912, coming from districts normally Republican. The discovery has been made that if the Republicans and Progressives can keep out of each others hair that they have a fighting chance in seventy-four Congressional districts, and if they could win all these they would have control of the House. While Colonel Roosevelt is in South America the gentlemen in Washington are trying to figure this thing out. The government has been experimenting with Postal Savings Banks for three and a half years and the results are purely negative. At the end of the last fiscal year, June 29, 1915, the total deposits throughout the country amounted to $33,818,870, standing to the credit of 331,000 depositors. It takes about tow of the big savings banks of New York City to equal the total number of depositors that are found in the government banks, but as against the total amount on deposit in government banks, the Bowery Savings Bank of New York is carrying more than $100,000,000 of deposits, and there are three other New York institutions in the same class. Means of remedying this situation have been urged upon Congress, and the substance of the recommendations are to the effect that the lid be raised on the restrictions as to the amount that may be deposited in a government bank. The results so far seem to clearly prove that the people of the country are not as much afraid of private banks as has been generally supposed, and are willing to place their risk with the private institutions in preference to the government itself, because of the larger rate of interest paid by privately owned bank. PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY CEREMONIES HELD Lodges Throughout This Section Give Thanks--Grand Chancellor and Other Distinguished Speakers Deliver Sermons GOOD HOPE LONGE, NO. 9, HOLD SERVICES Sunday being the regular day for Thanksgiving services for and by the Pythians, Good Hope Lodge, No. 9, Elkhorn, W. Va., celebrated the day with Thanksgiving. Rev. S. R. Bullock of Bluefield preached the sermon which was a most excellent one. The attendance was large and the interest was extraordinary. Collection reached the handsome high water mark of $25,85. Services were held at the Crozer Temple. McKINLEY MEMORIAL LODGE The leading fraternal lodge in the state, The McKinley Memorial Lodge, No. 33, Elkhorn, W. Va., celebrated their annual Thanksgiving services Sunday at the Upland Baptist in the presence of one of the largest crowds of visitors and attendance of members that has been witnessed in fifteen years. The sermon was preached by Rev. R. H. McKoy, pastor of the above named church, member of the lodge and president of the G. R. B. and E. A. His effort at sermonizing on an occasion of this kind was conceded to have been the best we have ever had the good pleasure to hear fall from, his lips. The lodge in full force presented themselves to the outside public as one of the strongest and well organized fraternal body of men to be found in the great State of West Virginia. The collection reached the handsome sum of something over $40. W. M. SADDLER, C. C. DOG BAKER, K. of R'S. BEAUTIFUL SERVICES AT BRAMWELL. The K. of P. Thanksgiving services of Bramwell was one of the most beautiful and successful ever held here. Rev. J. W. Robinson, A. M., of Kimball, preached one of the altest and most scholarly sermons ever heard at this place. The church was crowded with members of the K. of P. Lodge and their friends and the collection was a good one. (Contin red on Page 2.) State Superintendent M. P. Shawkey has designated Friday, April 24th, as High School Agricultural Day. On this day the various high schools throughout the state will conduct special programs and study special literature designed to call the atention of boys and girls to the excellent opportunities now offered along all branches of agricultural development. Many young men of agricultural tendencies, upon graduating from high schools either receive no further education or take up a college course entirely unsuited to their natural preferences, simply because they do not know the excellent positions and farming opportunities that await them upon the completion of an agricultural course. The calls for teachers of agriculture in high schools, county agricultural demonstrators, farm managers and government agricultural experts are so numerous that it is at present impossible to meet the demand. It is not the intent that any student desiring to study law, medicine or art, be induced to take up agriculture instead but rather that those eminently fitted for agricultural pursuits by temperament and inclination, be encouraged to go ahead with the active study of scientific agriculture. COST OF SOUL SAVING What is the most curious in the Monday meeting syllabus of anti-Sundayism is the economic side of the Pittsburgh manifestation: "It cost Pittsburgh $00,000 to hear Sunday, and 3,107 converts were made, or about $30 per convert. The preachers agreed that not more than twelve of those converts would remain faithful, and that $00,000 was a pretty high price to pay for them. The preachers said they could do much better themselves at much less cost." It may be said that a soul is priceless, even a Pittsburgh soul; but without irreverence, it might be argued that if the figures given are correct, the cost of the Sunday "conversions" is excessive. Outside of the financial exhibit, here is a perpetual knot of "revivals," whether in the backwools or the cities. The overstimulation of the religious instinct, the communicative ardor or frenzy, the effect of "suggestion," the separation of religion from morality, the intoxication of crowds, the substitution of swift excitement for hard, painful, genuine growth in the knowledge of the Lord, the easy "conversions," the easier backsliding—all this is ancient ground. Billy Sunday merely an extreme case of a familiar type. As to his converts, as to those of less rule "revivalists," the question always remains of the permanency of conversions; but surely twelve souls---supposing the anti-Sunday record to be correct--twelve souls for $90,000 is a high price only in the eyes of the children of this world; and Pittsburgh is only too well known---New York Sun. BANDIT FIGHTS PISTOL DUEL WITH CODUCTOR Atlanta, Ga., March 25. - Purr a d d through the main streets of the city after he had been driven emptyhanded from the Atlanta State Savings Bank, a negro institution here, late today, a lone robber escaped by forcing the driver of a burglar to gallop with him into the suburbs, where he disappeared. The bandit's dash for liberty followed a pistol dired with the conductor of a street car which he attempted to board to escape the pursuing crowds. Scotty before the bank closed for the day the robber, who was white and unmasked, entered the building and forced the negro bookkeeper, the sole occupant, to accompany him into the vault. When the bookkeeper refused to open the safe the robber attempted to beat him with a gas pipe. The bookkeeper grappled with the assailant and the latter fled. The police tonight arrewed a white man, who gave his name as Edd Rymata and his home as Denver, Colo. The book keeper was Attied him as the man who attempted to rob the bank, according to the police. "SPOTTING" CHARGES WOULD HURT THE STATE'S INDUSTRIES "SPOTTING" CHARGES WOULD HURT THE STATE'S INDUSTRIES Charleston, W. Va., March 31.—People interested in the coal and lumber industries in West Virginia are deeply concerned and gravely apprehensive at the outcome of the proposition now before the Interstate Commerce Commission to charge $2,00 a car for "Spotting" on sidings. It is pointed out that, if such a charge is ordered by the Commission, the coal and lumber operators alone, in West Virginia, will be mulled $3,019,162 annually, all of which will go to the railroads. In addition to this it is conservatively estimated that the other industries of the State and the business concerns will have to pay at least $2,000,000 more, thus putting a burden of over $5,000,000 a year on the people of West Virginia. This idea of making shippers pay the railroads for "spotting" cars originated with Louis D. Brandeis. It is an old idea of his, and was advanced by him some years ago, but no action was taken upon it. However, some months back, when the railroads of the country asked permission to make an advance of 5 per cent on their general freight tariffs, and a horizontal advance of 5 cents a ton on coal in the West and 10 cents a ton in the East, Mr. Brandeis was engaged by the Commission as special attorney in this case. While the Commission was hearing the 5 per cent proposal, Mr. Brandeis brought up his theory again. He suggested that, if the railroads collected what they should for services performed in terminals, they would not need to ask for any increased rates on the road hand. In line with this theory, he suggested that a charge of $2 a car be made for "spotting" at the point of shipment, and an equal charge at destination. This proposition has caused West Virginia coal and lumber operators to make some calculations, and they have found, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that the "spotting" expense would be a grievous burden on West Virginia. In the year 1913 this state produced 64,491,616 tons of coal. By estimating each exhail of coal to be fifty tons—and many of the cars do not hold that much—it will be seen that 1,389,833 cars of fifty tons will be required to handle the output. If the Interstate Commerce Commission adopts the plan of Mr. Brandeis, and charges $2.00 a car for "spotting," the coal operators will have no pay $2,779,666 each year. The annual output of rough lumber in this state is about 1,412,942,000 feet, and it takes 12,500 feet to make a carload. It will be seen, therefore, that to handle this lumber 117,825 cars will be required, and the cost of "spotting" them will be $255,670. In addition West Virginia manufactures approximately 150,820,000 laths each year, and a car carries 80,000 laths. Therefore to handle the lath output 1885 cars will be necessary, and the "spotting" charge will be $7770. In the neighborhood of 6,820,000 shingles are also made each year in the state, and the cost of "spotting" cars to handle them would be $26. Negroes Singularly Free From Trachoma. Washington, March 23.—Startling figures on the spread of trachoma were announced by the Public Health Service a day as the result of examination of 37,299 school children in Jefferson county, Ky. Out of 32,568 whites, 797 were found affected, and out of 4,731 negroes only four. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. LEIGHTON HENRY GIVES INTERVIEW On Congressional Situation---Says Cooper Will Get Nomination Mr. Leighton Henry, of Clifton, W. Va., traveling salesman and brother of Hon. Earl Henry, Chief Mine Inspector of West Virginia, gave the following interview to the Editor of The McBowell Times. Mr. Henry has had fifteen years of practical political experience in this State and his position brings him in daily contact with the business men of the Fifth Congressional district in all the counties, therefore what he has to say will have the weight of authority. Mr. Henry's statement follows. "I am continually traveling over the various counties of the Fifth Congressional district and come in daily contact with the business men and the men who congregate in the hotel lobbies and discuss the chances of the several candidates. It is inspiring to note the enthusiasm which announcement of the candidacy of Edward Cooper for Congress from the Fifth district has provoked. "On every hand one can hear of Cooper and his wonderful popularity, his fairness toward and his friendship for the laboring man, his sterling honesty and his wonderful qualification for the position to which he aspires. Everybody absolutely believes that Edd Cooper will do exactly what he says and will not boil on the job, as others have done hereforet." "Tis true that Mr. Cooper has had some local differences in his home country," said Mr. Henry, "but it arose over the fact that he would not stoop to the dictation of the bosses and fought out in the open for what he conceived to be the best interests of the people of his country. "Mr. Cooper is acceptable to all factions in the party and he is as progressive as the most ardent Bull Mooser. His friends are in all parties and they are outspoken for his nomination and election to Congress. I predict that Edd Cooper will receive for the Republican nomination in the primary 65 per cent. of the votes cast in Mercer county, 85 per cent. in McDowell, 85 per cent. in Raleigh, even break in Mason, will carry Putnam by good majority, and if Goodykoonts remains out of the fight will get the same percentage of the vote cast in Mingo as in McDowell county. "Oabell county will give Hughes a small majority but Cooper will break even with other candidates. Logan will give Cooper a good majority because many of the miners employed in this county have worked for him or know him personally, and his good qualities are discussed upon every operation. The working men generally are for him because of their knowledge of his fairness toward them. His will get good majorities in Lincoln and Boone counties, and if the statements of some of the most reliable men Wayne county are worth while he will lead all other candidates in that county. "Edward Cooper is the logical compromise candidate for Congress and he will certainly be nominated and elected and beyond a doubt will make the Fifth district the best representative it has ever had." SOCIAL EQUALITY Should the takers of the forthcoming census have the authority and instruction to secure from all of the mothers in the Southern States, and in the other states, the names of the fathers of their children it is not at all unlikely that thereafter some men would lay on the subject of the evil of "social equality" and race admixture. After a visit to Tuskegee and a talk to the student body, a leading Montgomery minister, the pastor of a leading white church, said to his congregation that it it was the duty of the white man in this section to help support that school. There were, he said, no less than 400 colored women in Montgomery alone with white sustained an immoral life. It will be remembered that a Democratic county official in Montgomery took his life some few years ago and it was alleged that this was because he was mixed up with a colored woman. This man had a family. Let some white man who is humane, who treats blacks with human and Christian consideration, let some man like this speak out for just dealing toward colored people and then some bald faced and blatant and whoremongering Democratic bluff and bully is always ready and on the spot to cry out "social equality!"—Amsterdam News. Easter Sunday afternoon and night the "Passion Play" will be shown in motion pictures and a sacred concert will be given for the benefit of the Preebyterian Church. This will be a sacred concert of the highest order and everyone should see these interesting pictures. MEMBER NATIONAL TOUCH PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race—His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 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 APR. 3. 1914. LIKE OTHER PEOPLE Like the white man, Jew, Italian and other people the Negro is going into the Socialist party. He has lost no opportunity to experiment with everything which his white brother has tried. Like other people he has been made to believe that the Socialist party is the poor man's party—the working man's best friend, and that under the shadow of its wings "there is rest for the wretched." "Tis true that the theories of the Socialist party are beautiful; they appeal to the tired, oppressed struggling masses, but we draw the line there. The Negro has done enough experimenting. He tried Democracy and it has failed him; he weighed the Progressive party in the balance and already, before it gets into power it is found seriously wanting. With all the failures and short comings of the Republican party, the Negro by this time should know that it is the ship, sextured though it be, and that all else is the sea Stay on board boys, she will yet safely rench the barber. COOPER'S CANDIDACY The candidacy of Edward Cooper for Congress is creating enthusiasm in this entire district never before known this early in the campaign. The people are praising his many excellent qualities and seemed satisfied that they have picked the winner. From each county comes reports of the wonderful popularity of the young statesman from Bramwell, and if the primary was held next week Cooper would get the nomination almost unanimously, because, in some of the counties the names of other candidates are unknown by the masses. The interview of Mr. Leighton Henry published elsewhere in this issue gives a careful and conservative estimate of the situation and coming as it does from a man whose business it is to travel from town to town thereby coming in contact with not only the business men but people in every walk of life, places him in position to give expert testimony and his voice is the voice of one who knows. Cooper is gaining strength each day, and thirty days prior to the primary other candidates will see the futility of remaining in the race and bringing up the rear. CURE FOR RAPISTS The quick arrest and imprisonment of Jule Tipton, the alleged rapist was commendable. There was no effort on the part of neighbors to conceal or protect him, but every assistance was given the officers of the law in apprehending the vicious culprit. It is hoped that if found guilty he will be given the extreme penalty of the law. It is seldom that this section of the State is disgraced by so heinous an offence and if the punishment is swift, sure and severe it is hardly probable that others will resent the crime. We favor the castration of all men who by force destroy the honor and take the virtue of womanhood and it would be a good thing if the law could be so amended as to make the castration of rapists a part of the penalty for so brutish and dastardly a crime. Let the usual penalties remain as they are but add on castration and if by any means the brute escapes the penalty of the law he will never again be able to inflict society with his kind. FIRE FIGHTERS FOUGHT In most towns and cities, men who heroically fight fire, defend and safeguard people's property, receive compliments or at least a word of praise even in the face of temporary mistakes. But in Keystone, the men who runs the most risks, fights fire the hardest and endangers life the most receives the most abuses and curses. But you may always rely upon it that abuses, curses and other cowardly attacks come from "ingrates, ignoranuse and would-be-nice-nasty creatures of chance." STATE SHOULD PPROVIDE HOME FOR NE GRO UNFORTUNATES. Say Republican friends, you may not have noticed it, but no where in this great mountain state have the colored people a place to take care of their deaf, dumb and blind. What is the reason? We have many of all this kind of unfortunates in our race in this State and the State should provide for them as it does for the whites. THE WASHINGTON SUN We have before us the second number of The Washington Sun. It is clean, neat, newy and well edited. The editorial policy is strong, able and fearless. We hope it will continue to contend for the just dues of the Negro and that the 100,000 members of the race in the Capitol will support it, and that it may live longer than many others in that city. The Eee has had a long life and rendered the race much very valuable services and there is no good reason why The Sun should not be supported. Two weekly papers are not much for so many people to support well. PUT IN A PLUG Mayor and Councilmen, please order a fire plug to be placed at The McDowell Times office. You have arranged for it but just haven't completed it. To have one at this all important position means the safe protection of some of the best property in the city. Over 50,000 miners ordered out on a strike in Ohio with nothing to feed their children and with nothing to cloth their wives, mothers and sisters. Great Scotland this reminds us of the usual Democratic Grover Cleveland panic and Coxey's army with soap houses every where—1893, 1897. CALL FOR REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION A delegate convention of the Republican party of West Virginia is hereby called to meet at the city of Charleston, on the 20th day of May, 1914, at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of acting on the matters referred to the Republicans of the several states by the National Republican Committee through the sub-committee appointed for the purpose, providing for changes in the rules governing the election of delegates to the next National Convention, and changes in the basis of representation, and to transact any other business which may properly come before the Convention. Each county will be entitled toone delegate for each 155 votes or fraction thereof of 100 or over, of the combined votes cast for the Republican and Progressive parties receiving the highest number of votes at the election in 1812, provided that each magisterial district shall be entitled to at least one delegate. The convention shall be composed of delegates elected on the basis at meetings held in each magisterial district in the state, which district meetings shall be held on Tuesday afternoon, April 11, 1914, beginning at two o'clock. The County Republican Committee of each county shall issue a call for the district meetings in its county, apportion the delegates to be elected from the county among the magisterial districts therein according to the above basis, and cause the call to be properly advertised. In its call the County Committee shall name the place in each member's district which the meetings to elect delegates will be held. The chairman and secretary of each meeting shall certify to the Secretary of the County Committee and also to the Secretary of the State Committee, the names and post office addresses of the delegates and alternates chosen at such meeting, and the chairman and secretary of the County Committee shall certify to the State Committee the names and post office addresses of all delegates and alternates so chosen in the county. The delegates present at the State Convention from a county shall be entitled to cast the full vote of the county. No proxies will be admitted to the State Convention, but any magisterial district meeting, or alternate for each delegate, such alternate, is a certification is provided herein for the certification of the elected delegates. By order of the Republican State Central Committee, March 18, 1994. THOMAS J. SHERRARD, Ch'm. E. B. BERNHEIM, See'y. Pythian Anniversary (Continued From Page One.) NORTHFORK AND DIONSES LODGES HOLD SERVICES AT ALGOMA The above named lodges of Northfork and Gilliam turned out in large numbers last Sunday. Members of both of these lodges in full regalia together with many friends and visitors listened to a well delivered sermon by Rev. Wm. B. Nesbit. The collection was good and everybody seemed to have enjoyed themselves. KEYSTONE LODGES The Keystone and Lilly of the Vally Lodges both of Keystone, turned out in fall Sunday and marched to the Wingfield Baptist church, Enckman, where they listened to an able address of practical treaties by Hon. L. O. Wilson, who is grand chancellor of the Pythians of West Virginia and member of the Repub- lican state central committee. He has been an important factor in building up Pythicism for years. Some of the most useful services rendered this frater- nal institution was while he was Grand Lecturer. The crowd was large, the program was well rendered and the collection was good. The boys on the ocasion of this turnout made many favor- able impressions. Charlie Rice acted as master of ceremonies. Other lodges turned out and paid their respects to the importance of this occasion and freely gave thanks to the Lord. Mr. "Ground Hog's" prophecy held good this time. He seemed to have worked over time. "All fools day," April 1st, was very closely and actively observed in this city. Hold Successful Union at Bramwell, Thurs day and Friday. Largely Attended and Collec tion the Best in the History of Union. The Ministers and Deacons Union con- vened with the Blinestone Baptist church, Dr. R. H. McKoy, pastor, at Bramwell last Thursday and Friday. At a spiritual meeting held on Wed- nesday night quite a large crowd was present to hear Rev. W. C. Clements, the President of the Union who preached a wonderful sermon. Promptly at nine o'clock Thursday morning the President called the House to order, made some very appropriate remarks and appointed some committees. On receiving a letter from Rev. J. B Evans notifying the Union of his illness and being unable to be present to preach the introductory sermon, his alternate, Rev. C. P. Falner preached to us a wonderful sermon from Pauls 133 chap., 1 verse. After the collection we were all assigned to our various houses. While at Bramwell every one seemed to be well satisfied and were heard saying that it is good for us to be here. At 3 p. m. Rev. L. Dabney showed to the congregation that he was master of the subject which had been assigned him He was followed upon the subject by Dr. Brandon Reys Mickens and Zeidler At 3:20 Rev. W. H. Benderson was called on and very eloquently opened up the subject: "Death Bed Repentance." He was followed by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Dr. Nesbitt, McKoy, Brandon and Woody. Rev. J. H. Clements and W. M. Graves were examined for ordination and recommended by the council for ordination. Rev. T. J Brandon was there to preach the ordination sermon which he did in a spiritual and logical way using his text the 7th chapter of Job; 9th verse. Rev. T. W. Hamlet preached a wonderful sermon from the 5th chapter of Ephesians, 8th verse. The subject, "The Responsibility of the Deacons to the Union was beautifully opened by Deacon Thos. Cobbs. He was followed by Deacons Reynolds, McKizer, Johnson, Wooden, Lockett, and Andrews, Rev. J. E. Pryor preached one among the greatest sermons fever listened to from Luke 23:42. Rev. W, W. Hicks was called on and lifted the collection for Hiltop school, amounting to $12 (8). At this point the Letter of Welcome was read by Prof. R. C. Clarkson, principal of the Bramwell Graded School, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows responded in a masterly manner. Friday night the Union met at 7:30. Rev. Brandon was introduced and in a logical and an inspiring manner preached the ordination sermon of Revs. Clements and Graves. Immediately after the sermon all elders laid hands upon the above named brothers and Rev. C. F. Reed prayed the ordination prayer. Dr. Nesbit delivered the charge and presented the bible; Rev. Zeigler extended the right hand of fellowship to the brethern, admitting them to the elders rank. A collection was lifted and a resolution of thanks extended to the Bluestone Baptist church and people and their most honored pastor for their hospitality during the Union. All bills being allowed the president proceeded to sing the parting song and shake hands. Rev. W. W. Hicks prayed the closing prayer, thus ending one of the most successful unions ever held sin e its beginning. Amount of finance: $44.07 Locals and Personals "National Jail Rolder." Jas. Knox Smith, made a trip to Bluefield Tuesday night of this week where he took an active part in a debate with some of the local lights of that city. Jim is well known and the very mention of his name on a program makes a strong drawing card. While we have not learned the result of the meeting, we are safe in predicting that our friend Smith held his own. Mayor Hale, who has been away on vacation for several weeks returned home Wednesday looking the very picture of health. He says he is ready to get down to adjusting and regulating any conditions that may tend to make Keystone as usual the foremost city over the Norfolk and Western division and throughout the Flat Top coal field section. Mr. A. L. Calhoun made a business trip to Bluestone Junction this week where he rented the newly erected and spacious business and resident buildings, recently destroyed by fire. This is a very good house and is located in the most convenient as well as popular places at Bluestone. Constable Richards was attending to some legal matters this week in our little "berg." Attorney A. G. Froc of Welch was in the city Wednesday. Everyone should hear Madame Anita Patti Brown and company at the Bluefield Colored Institute. April 10th. Miss Katherine Harper her sick sister at the Miners Hospital in Welch last Saturday. It is pleasing to know that she is rapidly recovering New Association Set up at Leckie Rev. R. H. McKoy, President, and G. S. Miller, Secretary of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association visited Leckie Tuesday night, March 30, where they met a crowd of anxious men and women led by Mr. L. C. Cheatham, waiting to be initiated into the mysteries of the G. B. B. & E. A. After examining them, they found sixteen worthy and paid through, whom they set apart as an association. With a splendid set of officers, Mr. L. C. Cheatham was made agent. He is a loyal race-loving young man and deserves much credit for working up this association. Several others of the good people of Leckie and Anawalt expressed their determination to unite with this splendid home enterprise which is doing so much for the Negro race in his country. Coming--Bluefield Colored Institute A very excellent program will be rendered at Bluefield Colored Institute, Friday, April 10th at 8:15 p. m. by Mine Anita Patti Brown of Chicago, the race's greatest Coloratura Soprano Soloist assisted by Mrs. Ella Lou Smith, brilliant accompanist, singer and nologian. Mine Brown is known far and wide as "The Bronze Tetrazini" and is "the first person of her race winning a scholarship at the famous Chicago Musical College." "The Citizen," Spokane, Wash., "Nature's Goldess of Soul Expression." "The Constitution," Atlanta, Ga. "Sings with wonderful depth of feeling and great brilliancy." Along with Mine. Brown will be "A Flower Garden" featured by pupils of the Institute also a tenor solo by one of its well-known singers. Big Festival In the first annual intramural athletic festival at Ohio State, the Ags, landed first place with 59 points, a dozen over their nearest rivals, the Civil Engineers. The eleven events were very closely contested and the fact that the meet was finished ten minutes ahead of schedule time speaks very highly for the man under whose direction the festival was staged, Director John Wilce. The results of the affair prove that such things can be successful, as the crowd of 800 will show. Several of the events were on the novelty order and the antics of the contestants in the sack, human burden, and three-legged races were very comical to say the least. One of the prettiest races seen in a long time was the varsity mite run which was won by Dan Ferguson in the fastest time of the year. Dawson ran an unusually good race and landed second place in the event. The varsity relay team failed to break the existing record by the narrow margin of two-fifths of a second. Lost: One black handbag, containing several note books, with outlines of sermons, one Bible, one white vest and further described by a tag with the name of Prof. J. W Robinson, St. Albans, W. Va, on it. Anyone finding and returning to the above named lower the same, to Kimball, W. Va , will be amply rewarded. Lost on No. 2 east bound passenger train, Saturday, March 28th, at Northfork. Finder can leave same at McDowell Times office. B. C. I. Notes Miss Carrie Watkins spent the weekend with her parents at Algoma. Willie Luck is visiting his mother at Bramwell. William Nowlin is visiting his parents at Elkhorn. The students are very much gieved over the death of Master Ollie Ross who died last week. He has been with them for a long time. The students spent quite a pleasant evening at the play Thursday night. After the play the Athletic Society served ice cream. Miss Pearl Walker's grand-father and uncle was visiting her Sunday. Quite a number of the students attended church Sunday. WILLIAMSON NEWS The K. of P's of Williamson turned out with Thacker Lodge. No. 71, last Sunday. Rev. N. H. Haye's preached the sermon. Dinner was served at the church to a large crowd. Uncle Bob Conard, John Cecil, Henry Gray, Joe Harmon and Rev. Hamard's entire homes are quarantined against small pox. Rev. Gipson closed his revival meeting Tuesday night. Rev. Smith preached the closing sermon. Brother Gipson added six members to his church in this revival. F. W. Watts will move his store and pressing shop in the Odd Fellows building on 3rd ave cast, April 14. Mrs. Tidline of Cinderala is in town on business today. Rev. Gipson's rally and cornerstone laying for the A. M. E. Church is set for the 4th Sunday in April. The Masonic Lodge is to lay the stone. Everybody is invited to attend. The Odd Fellows have secured Rev. W. W. Sänders to preach their thanksgiving sermon the second Sunday in May Come and get plenty to cat and our State Librarian explain Oddfellowism in its purity. Miss Belle Newbill is quite sick. Miss Mays of Indiana, singer and elocutionists, is stopping with Pro L. D. Dawson for the past few days. We regret that she has to leave without giving an entertainment. Mrs. Scott of Welch came to the A. M. E. church Sunday night as a watch care member. Rev. Smith of Christiansburg, Va., has been the mn inspiring in Rev. Gipson's reunival meeting. He is a fine speaker and we are sorry to see him leave. Seems to be the Fad Recently discloses the fact that another secret marriage is on record. Contracting parties were Dr. J. E. Frazer, of Washington, D.C., to Miss Martha E. Childress, of Kimball. It appears that this matrimonial consummation has a duration of at least two years. NOTIGE! To whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that on or about the 25th day of April, 1914, after the date of the first publication of this notice, that I will apply to the governor of West Virginia for the payment as made and provided for in section 14 of chapter 20 of the Code of West Virginia. MONT DILLOW, by Counsel Reduced Rates The Norfolk and Western Ry. will sell round tickets April 29 and 30 from all points on main line from Wills to Kenova, branch lines included, to Bluefield at 2 cents per mile on round trip tickets on account of annual meeting of the West Virginia E... Sunday School Convention at Bluefield, April 30th and May 1st, tickets good returning May 4th. All schools should be represented in this meeting. Notice of Trustee's Sale By virtue of a deed of trust executed to J. E. Parson, trustee, by Perry Curry, dated on the 11th day of April, 1913, and recorded in the clerk's office of the County Court of McDowell County, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book, No. 10, page 187, to secure the payment of a certin promissory note fully mentioned and described therein, and default having been made in the payment thereof and being required so to do by the holder of saip note, 1, J. E. Parson, will, on the 19th day of April, 1924, commencing at 10 o'clock p. m. at the front door of the city hall of the city of Keystone, said county and State, proceed to sell, by way of public auction, to the highest bidder, ONE CHICDERING PIANO, the property conveyed by said deed of trust, to satisfy an indebtedness of $151.70 as shown by said promissory note. ASH ON DATE OF SALE J. E. PARSONS. Trustee GRA1N PRIVILEGES Money in Wheat Pats and calls are the safest and surest method of trailing in wheat, corn or oats. Because your loss is absolutely limited to the amount bought. No further risk. Positively the most profitable way of trailing. Positively the most profitable way of trading. Open an account. You can buy 10 puts or 10 calls on 10,000 bushels grain for $10, or you can buy both for $20, or as many moce as you wish. An advance or decline of 1 cent gives you the chance to take $100 profit. A movement of 5 cents $500 profit. Write for full particulars, R. W. Neumann New First National Bank Building COLUMBUS, OHIO. Advertisement. (2-13-tf) NOTICE! NOTICE! On Tuesay of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and to serve the people of the vicinity with as little expence to them as possible. March 27, 1914 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK To the Republican Voters of McDowell County; I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Circuit Clerk, subject to the results of the county, convention or primary election, whichever may be called. Having been honored and favored in the past with your patronage and support, which I greatly appreciate, I promise each and all that if nominated and elected again, the office shall be conducted in the same business like method and you will receive the same courteous treatment in the future as in the past. Thanking you for your support and what you may be able to assist me in the canvass, I am very truly, W. BUERIDGE PAYNE Notice to Take Depositions Take notice that on April 7, 1914, at the Law Office of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, Mc Dowe I county, W. Va., between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m. of that day, I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others to be read as evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in equity, depending in the Circuit Court of McDewell county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of the said deposition be not commenced, or, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. Author Vought J. K. Smith, P. Q. 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 hands would cost you from $10 to $25 more each We Neither Buy Nor Sell Junk All other mikes in the same proportion. Supplies of every kind. $1.00 ribbons for any machine $5c postpaid. 50c allowed for old platen Parts turn shed for all machines. We give value for value received. The name below is a guarantee of everything that is good. Write TODAY. Don't put it off until tomorrow. Special Desk Prices from $10 to $500. Individual Embossing Stamps Saves you from $50 to $100 yearly is embossed stationery bills Hurrah! Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BJILOING 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 Rates. 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 U. D. WILSON, President, Weston. Jas. Knox Smith LAWYER AND NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER Practicing in all Criminal Courts in the United States "When myfees are secured" OF ALL KINDS City and Town Lots for sale cheap Easy and Moderate Terms, also General Insurance LOANS ND IMPROVEMENTS All Business Strictly Confidential For Further Information Call on or Write J. P. MARTIN'S HOTEL for Colored People First Class Accommodation POCAHONTAS, VIRGINIA 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. Remingtons No. 6.....$15 to $25 Remingtons No 7.....$20 to $60 Remingtons Visible No. 10, back spacer and Tabulator.....$45 to $60 Remington 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 Monarchs No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3.....$30 to $50 Royale, Fox, Secores, Emersons. Pittsburgh Visible, Blacks and many other special prices. ies in the same proportion. Supp- kind. $1.00 ribbons for any ma- paid. 50c allowed for old platen and for all machines. We give the 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 Blvd. Huntington, W. Va. L. V. HARM, Manager Hurrah! Hurrah! BUILDING CLEAR OF DEBT The structure is now owned absolutely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Investment Association and is a fine illus- that can be done by concentration of limited action: A solitary achievement, and should life, new name and new inspiration to explain, and every Member of the the Rates. The situation longer to subscribe for stock corporation--The Pythian Mutual Association--for in due time it is handsome dividends on the money STOCK RIGHT NOW The price per share, either paid up or on ent plan. Ask the agent in your local- or write to this office. PYTHIAN MUTUAL MENT ASSOCIATION MILSON, President, Weston, Knox Smith ER AND NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER Criminal Courts in the United fees are secured" KEYSTONE, W.VA ESTATE ALL KINDS Town Lots for sale cheap Moderate Terms, also Rural Insurance AND IMPROVEMENTS Business Strictly Confidential For Information Call on or Write A. Rogers LESTER, W. VA. HOTEL for Colored People ass Accommodation CAHONTAS, VIRGINIA Attraction! EXTRAORDINARY ALONG WITH MME. ANITA PATTI BROWN Will be the Wonderful Flower Garden Demonstrated by PUPILS OF THE Bluefield Colored Institute Friday April 10, 1914 Don't fail to hear the famous tenor of the B. C. I. MASTER OTIS WALDEN EXTRAORDINARY ALONG MME. ANITA Will Wonderful F Demonstr PUPILS Bluefield Col Friday Apr Miss Lillian Welch Miss Carre Thomas Miss Irene Trent Miss Ethel Carrol Miss Trimmella Pittard Miss Gertrude Pack Mr. Lawrence Buster Rev. C. F. McGhee Returns From N. C. Speaks Favorably for Cooper. Rev. C. E. McGhee, of Huntington, on his return from an extended trip throughout several of the Southern states stopped off in our little city this week and gave us a birdseye view of conditions as he found them in those states and particularly in North Carolina. During his stay he made it his business to visit the schools and farms during the week and the churches on Sunday. He paid a high tribute to the growth and development of the race along all lines that tend to make strong the race. When answering a question as to how he stood on the Congressional fight he said: "If Hughes doesn't run, which I am certain he will not, I am for Mr. Edward Cooper, of Bramwell for congress. He is entitled to it because the party has promised it to him long enough and now is the time for them to fulfil their promises. Then again M. Cooper is a good man, one who is not afraid of the Negro nor the laboring man. Ashland Notes Mrs. Emma Holland was called suddenly to to Virginia on account of the illness of her grandfather. Mesdames Heath, Hodge and Withers called at the school a few days ago. We trust they will call again. Miss Clara B. Mays gave a recital last Wednesday right at the Baptist church. Quite a good sum was realized at the door. Refr shments were afterwords served in the old school house. Nineteen dollars and seventy three cents was realized from the entertainment for the library of the Ashland school. Miss Sarah Whittico and Mrs. Hilton were here to attend the recital. Mrs. Trulia Bridgetord and Miss Mays stopped at the home of Mrs. Savannah Hodge. The teachers of the Ashland school thank the people of Ashland for their assistance they gave in the entertainment and also for their coming. This shows they are interested in the work and school. J. E. Hereford Physician and Surgeon Specialist on Diseases of Women ANAWALT, W. VA. ORDINARY G WITH PATTI BROWN be the Flower Garden rated by OF THE Fored Institute April 10, 1914 JESSAMINE RED ROSE VIOLET LILY OF THE VALLEY BUTTERCUP HONEYSUCKLE GARDENER NOTICE! Notice is hereby given that we will make application to the Judge of the Circuit Court of McDowell county, West Virginia at the next term of said court, for licenses to carry on or about our persons a pistol or other revolvers in accordance with the law and statute of said state in such cases made and provided. This 6th day of March, 1914. H. B. PRICE, Regular Police for city of Keystone. BEN. BAKER & SON PLUMBERS ALL WORK GUARANTEED West Burke Box No. 142 1 Keystone, W. Va. Come and Enjoy Yourself Gains' Amuse- ment Hall GIATTO, W. VA. OPEN AT ALL TIMES FOR SOCIAL OR PO LITICAL USE ON SHORT NOTICE. Apply to P. H. Gains, Prop. Wm. Crowell, Manager, Box 131 GIATTO, W. VA. Barber Shop ...AND.... Pool RoOm ELECTRIC MASSAGE ALL MODERN APPLIANCES PERFECTLY SANITARY HOT AND COLD BATHS J. P. Coles Finney Bldg. Next to Bluefront KEYSTONE, W.VA LABORERS By April 1st FOR THE MAIN ISLAND CREEK COAL CO. Situated in Logan Co. Good Houses Water Wages PAY EVERY 2 WEEKS IN CASH COAL FROM 7 TO 8 FT. HIGH The Main Island Greek Goal 60. IN LOGAN COUNTY Of All Descriptions BOUGHT AND SOLD NEXT DOOR TO HIPPODROME Historic Home and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE Begins June 15, 1914. Lasts Six Weeks EXPENSES LOW TWO MAIN COURSES: Teachers Review & Professional For Further Information Write HON. M. P. SHAWKEY or PROF. BYRD PRILLERMAN Charleston, W. Va. Institute, W. Va. NEW TAILOR SHOP in the new brick building in Northfork, W. Va. CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING ALL WORK GUARANTOED ER MONEY REFUNDED Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS BOWLING ALLEY AND POOL ROOM Is Now Opened By H. Hatter & J. Patter IN THE Hyman and Epling B Stewart Street BLUEFIELD Lee Goodwine has a quick lunch counter in fr same building. 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Barrel was born in Amelia contty Virginia November Sit, ae 0) years A months, Kegan his eineation in the fittle county school, clintsine steadily through the Grail school of Richmond, Va., thence to Lincoln University where he acquitted himself with great honor graduating with the highest honors ot hin elas, He parsed his professional training Shaw University, graduating from the saze and hogan the practice of meticine in Roanoke in 18, He wasthe pioneer colored physician of Roanoke and with his kill and amiable manners ingratiatet himself im the hearts of the penple ot the city. Having built for himself a snl stantial practice he branched further in w the work by openings tirst class Phar duacy that stands second to none in Koa noke. Hix last gift of benevolence wits a0) a few months ago toestablint a how Pital in Koanoke for our own unfortu- nate sick. Dr. Barrell was a loyal member and elder of the Fifth Avenue Mresbyterian Church, Kilbar Lodge G. U0. of O. F ‘and Magic City Court of Calanthe No. S; a Mason and Pythian. With the above lodges olliciating and amisted by the Meslival Fraternity the funeral was conducted at the 5th Avenue Presbyterian church by his pastor Kev L. 1. Downing, Tuolay March ith at Z p.m. Two hours later he was laict to rest under a profusion of floral designs Which were emblematic of the esteens in which he was hekt by orders, eluirel and friends. He leaves to mourn their line a wile, father, brother and a nusler ol nephews, neices and friends, Servant of God, well done, ‘Thy glorions warefare’s past ‘The battle’ fought, the rice is won And thou art eroweed at last. FOREST FIRE PROTECTION Largely through the efforts of Hon Geo. W. Wilwin, of Wildell, Poealiou- tas county, « meeting of the Inmlermen and timber owners of central West Vir ginia was called to meet at Elking on February 10th, at which meeting the question of forest fire control was die ‘cumed anc it was decided by thone pres ent to organize what iw to he hereaiter known as the Central West Vidginia Fire Protective Awociation, A temporary organization was tories! ‘and a temporary constitution amd by- Jaws adopted. The meeting adjourned to meet again on the tenth of March, at which meeting the organization was made permanent, the constitution and by-laws revised and adopte!, a boar of directors am! a menbersbip committee elected, and the meeting wijourned tw meet again on the first day of April at the Y. M. C. A. building in Elkins. The objects of this organization are to Provide means for co-operation with the State and Federal governments in the Prevention and control of forest tires throughout central West Virginia. It is to be hoped that farmers and timber ow Bere will become members of this as. ciation atl will encourage wherever pos: sible their neighbors to become mens!er of this amociation and will encourage wherever pomible their neighbors ty be come members in order that we may have an efficient fire protective fore throughout the forest regions of the stat It ie the porpome of ithe Federal gos ernment to furnish a number of men as forest rangers, and itis the purpose of the state government to construct and equip 2 number of lookout stations whereby forest fires may be diseovered- before mach damage hae been done, these stations to be equippel with tele Phone service so that the entire com nity can be arouse within a very short time after an outbreak of x forest tire A maximum limitation of the amex ment sceording to’ the constitution and by-laws of this Amociation ix one cent Per acre of forest lands. As Commimioner of Agriculture, 1 ‘would urge the farmers and timber cw Bers of the state to become inembers of thie amociation and to contribrate of their Means ancl intlnence in preventing nl controlling forest fires. Very traly yours, H.R. WILLIAMS Commiasioner of Agrenltnr SCHOOL HOUSE HANGS ON SIDE OF MOUNTAIN Ninety Steps From Street to Build- ing im South Bluefield That Colored Children Attend Blotieli's colored seboo! tiki, to ated in south Bluefield, liveraily bangs © the side of the mountain, it requiring ninety ses to reach the building from the street, and then there isa fight of some ten on twelve steps to get into the firet floor, and another flight to get inte the second story. Over s bundred steps and all of them subject to be icy during the school months and necrmariiy dan geroms. There have been no scridents thie sesion bat the school sbonld ‘The enrollment is 96 and jo 2. Watch Your Potato Seed oseuiner A. 5. De Al es Was Ce Fahy oaradigr go dary hg a farmers who have mel potatoes thie bre ya gory oxsosarsiae paerarnshet rpocaged appara ie nes ces ee mac May aes oe bey beri epani apis Cie ty ba-hels of wed. After suaking «pred Ne chee ae ie ee prceelrgantiesveraey yh=ng Locals and Personals GF Wetster, of Coablale. a strong Progrosive Kepubliean was in the city Sunday. He wax talking and preaeling unity between the iepadlicans and ro. gressives. He says thesentiment all over Mercer county is for Cooper for Congrens A Weeden, of Excelsior, was in the city this week cnromwe from the Ministers ond Deacons Union whieh convened last Thorstay and Friday at Bramwell. He tells 6 that the boys over om the Caretta Coal operation are all for Hou, Kat Coop- for Congress, C1 Law, View ©. C. of Elkhorn, W Vo, wasn busines in the city Monday He was accompanied hy Fld Kom, HOE, Richantom, Busines Manager of the Weekly Xews of Bluetiehl was a visitor im the city Sunday. Henry Davis, of Coopers wana visitor {> Keystone Sunday. Mr. Davis in one Of the ment sncvewful mining. contractors ia Southern W. Va., and by thrift and industry hax accumulated considerate property and money, Synive WM. Saddler, of Elkhorn, was in the ety Sunday afternoon, Hew. 1.0. Wilwn, Grand Chancellor of the Kot fof W. Va, wae the gnext of Dr. and Mrs GN. Marshall Satur. day night and Sunday. Dr. Frank Willian left Sunday night for » fow day's visit Us hie sinter in Hunt ington. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT ‘Matoaka, W. Va. At the Service of the People. A.A. GRAVES, bias UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING Service by Sinkford & Warren at Northfork | Ct H. Ace, AGENT Brown Bros. HOTEL EA AR BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP Ninth Sc Bet 6h wed ves. Huntington, W. Va. DR. M.M. TINSLEY © EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia HARRIS’ SAXOPHONE ORGHESTRA Music furnished for Socials — and Dances. The bast and | - Geo. M Ford | ATTORNEY AT LAW — } Wee Think Poe, Bt National ——Northfork, W. Va. : * buly a Low Bracliie tu all le Crurl NOTICE! — The Champion Shoe Repairing Company has gene to the expence of bnying ma- chiurry oo topair chore ant bonis eae public in general. We are berated ot Northfork, W. Va., and invite you all to permed oe ue ae eee anywhere than webs, We don't way ar ine coe ee will net come back. We pat out the ni- Se Serer ee cleo aoe peo a tae wie ee aero ed nn ndeek Sens ae | evokes santas pet cee ee maeee = Af Nae It will last as long ax white oak. We Fe limped fly me Bey al Sen Sal tae The bet rear fropley eagle mooie Wash Huffmon, Mer. Northfork, West Virginia. White Oak Stiog Shon ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT JH Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well gnown, well liked and pat ronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place t receive the bestof service. Everything Antiseptic: polite at tenticn given to all customers. You find ail modern up to date service with all kinds of electri caltreatment of the face and head at , Staples’ Place 19 Norfolk Ave, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA \ b. MOON Mlownry-al:-Laew Wilcoe, West Virginia When you read, read THE TIMES , ae REAL ESTATE —— | | The Bell Park : ="—=—=mx@VD—SSSvD—V"= Land Company HAS FOR SALE 63 CHOICE LOTS ON K. & M. RY. This property is at BELL STA- TION, 8 miles from Charleston —_—__-—-— | BT HIS PROPERTY is situated on the old Piedmoat trail | | tewain dane buatGne wale t + lived 150 years ago. 3 3 BOOKER T. WASHINGTON rested on am old stump | onples latte ies waviog dtiste nt feel mines and colored miners are wanted upon these operations = It will be advisable for-you to buy up- on EASY TERMS at oace. Stores loca- ted atpresent, room for hotel, drag stores, etc. For further information apply to The McDowell Times \ KEYSTONE S WEST VIRGINIA | = BBB sREAL ESTATE s——' NS EEnnnenes nn ee LWOMCUR, FLITE E. CARTER President Vice-Pres. Sec-Treas. ee TEE Opp. Miners Hospital McDowell Streeet ———={={=—{={[KARnaea=—_w_ysl_l———X—— penn nn nn fw EDESRE to announce that we have opened a news and first class UNDERTA XING PARLOR in the John- son 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. ————— I | Coffins and Caskets eee Ts latest and most approved methods are used by our men who have had long experience, in EMBALMING i 3 . ALL. bodiestet in our care will be given prompt atten- tion. Our cmbalmer has had 14 years experience and knows the busin -ss in all its details. | EEE All Calls Answered Promptly Open Day and Night TELEPHONE NO. 869 P.O. BOX. 206 R. L. WOOLWINE, MANAGER IF YOS WANT LONG AND cin HAIR : Madame Alice Walker’s WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER Because it cures the scalp of all diseases and stops the hair from falling out. Second starts it at once to growing one half inch per month MADAME ALICE WALKER, Scalp Specialist HEADQUARTERS 619 E. Vine ‘St, Knoxville, Tenn. Residence Phone Old 3338 Bluefield, - West Virginia For Sale ENTIRE MOVING PIC- ‘ TURE OUTFIT Including self making gas tank prac- tically wae = ee feet TERMS REASONABLE Apply at MCDOWELL TIMES OFFICE IE S'SSSSS SS SINKFORD & WARREN UNDERTAKERS Special Attention to Orders From the Coal Fields wont 459 RALEIGH STREET Bluefield, - West Virginia - THE Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable _ Rates. Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va . MAS. H. ROSEBREW > PROPRIETRESS 2 FIPSt Glass Restaurant "and Lodging House: peed ate —S celia sll eer WEST VIRGINIA When in need of HELP of any kind, phone or write Roanoke Employment Agency No. 11 Norfolk Avenue, upstairs in Bowe fromm ft. Jones Hotel) ROANOKE, VA. E. L. CUNNINGHAM, Manage THADDEUS B. HARRIS Attorney and Counselor at Law Now located in the}Whittico Bldg. on Upper Main St. Practi- cingfin all the;Courts of W. Va., Va. and 0. Kesystone, W. Va. ee SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, west Virginio THE PAGIFIC MUTUAL LIFE INSURANGE COMPANY $30,000,000 ASSETS ORGANIZED 1868 $35,000,000 PAID IN CLAIM CPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYS MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CUAIM 2/2tY EGU MINUTES THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURAN (C)A PANY IN THE WORLD SSS W H. HARRIS Special Agent- KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA