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ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 WEST VIRGINIA MEDICAL SOCIETY Great Meeting---About Fifty Doctors Will Attend. Excellent Programs to be Rendered Each Night by the Ladies of Keystone and Kimball The city of Keystone will be the site of great activity on June 4th and 5th next, the occasion being the eighth annual session of the West Virginia Medical Society which will convene here. Monster preparations for the entertainment of the visitors are being made by the local medical societies, assisted by prominent local ladies. The following will be the social features of the convention: On Thursday night, June 4th at 5 p.m., public meeting will be held at the City Hall, for which an interesting program has been provided. After this meeting the visitors will be entertained at a big smoker by the Flat Top Medical Association. At 5 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, the ladies will give a reception at the home of Mr. A. L. Calhoun, and at 9:30 p.m., the same evening, there will be another reception and ball at the City Hall, for which event Harris' Saxophone Orchestra will play. Dr. W. H. A. Barrett is chairman of the committee of arrangements of the local medical society and Mrs. W. V. Bridgford is chairman of the ladies' club which is assisting in the entertainment of the visitors. PROGRAM Thursday, June 4, 10 a.m. - Keystone Call to Order. Invocation. Enrollment..... Secretary Minutes of last session..... Secretary Presid-nt's annual address, Dr. R. C. Harrison, Kimball. Paper - Dyplaberia, its Diseases and ment - Dr. W. A. Holly, Branwell. Discussion - Dr. W. R. Franklin, Huntington, Dr. N. I. Edwards, Bluefield Paper - Cholera Infantum and Rational Paper-Cholera Infantum and Rational Treatment-Dr. E. J. Smith, Huntington. Discussion—Dr. J. T. Sawyer, Wheeling, Dr. W. C. Lawrence, Montgomery. Adjournment. AFTERNOON SESSION—June 4, 2 p. m., Krystone. Call to order. Paper—Tuberculosis with Special Regard to Serum Therapy—Dr. H. F. Gamble, Charleston Discussion—Dr. R. L. Jones, Charleston, Dr. B. F. White, Huntington. Discussion—Dr. A. M. Mitchell, Pocahontas, Va.; Dr. E. W. Lomax, Blufield. Paper—Cacodylate of Sodium in Treatment of Syphils—Dr. L. C. Ellis, Charleston. Discussion—Dr. J. M. Whittico, Williamson; Dr. L. A. Hilton, Wilcoe. Paper—The Pharmacist' Relation to the Discussion—Dr. B. P. Brownley, Charl tterd; Dr. S. A. Viney, Northfork. Election of Officers. NIGHT SESSION—S p. m., Keystone, TO THE PUBLIC Prayer.....Rev. R. P. Johnson Vocal Solo, Dr. C. A. Rogers, Bluefield Welcome Address, on behalf of the Flat Response—Dr. J. B. Brown, Charleston. Discourse—Oral Hygine, Dr. W. C Mitch e.l. Bluefield. Five Minute Discussions, by members of the Fraternity. Benedict. . . . Rev. W. H. Mitchell Smoker tendered visitors by Flat Top Medical Association. SECOND DAY----JUNE 5. Kimball, W. Va. Clinic, 9 a. m., at the Harrison Private Hospital, Kimball, W. Va. Doctors Simeon L. Carson, Washington, D. C., E. W. Lomax, Bluefield, and Roscoe C. Harrison of Kimball, Clinicians. Luncheon at the Harrison Private Hospital, tendered by the Flat Top Medical Association. AT KEYSTONE AT KEYSTONE. Reception by the ladies at 5 p. m. Banquet and Reception at 9 p. m. OFFICERS Dr. R. C. Harrison, President, Klimball W. Va.; Dr. J. C. Ellis, Vice President Charleston, W. Va.; Dr. R. L. Jones Sec-Treas., Charleston, W. Va. THE COST OF A BOY (From the Ohio State Journal ) It has been estimated that it costs $4000 to raise a boy from babyhood to the age of 13. This amount represents the cash outlay for food, clothing and various expenses. This is not a low estimate, for it means actually 60 cents a The McDowell Times day. The state benevolent and penal institutions don't spend any more than upon the inmates of the various institutions. But it is well enough for the young mad or woman, reaching the age of 18, to remember that he or she has cost $4000 in ready cash up to that time, and toe problem is how to pay it back, for it is really a debt. There is but one way open for paying the debt and that is through the medium of good habits. If one leads an upright, pure, studious, diligent, sincere life he will toon pay off the debt; but if he doesn't, the debt will keep on growing and afterwhile swamp the debtor. There is one sad fact here, and that is, the more money that is spent on a boy's raising, the more heavily the debt rests upon him, and the more disinclined he is to pay it. As a rule, it will be found that the more money spent on a boy, the heavier the debt and the less he is able to pay it. Married Ladies Organize to Entertain Medical Society On Friday evening, May 15, at the home of Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford a number of ladies of Keystone, Kimball Northfork met and organized "The Married Ladies Social Club." The principal business transacted after the organization was perfected was to arrange a reception to be given in honor of the West Virginia Medical Society which convenes in this city June 4-5. The officers and members of the club are as follows: Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford, President, Keystone. Mrs. J. M Lamkins, Sec., Keystone. Mrs. S. A. Viney, Treas., Northfork. Mrs. James George, Northfork. Mrs. R. C. Harrison, Kimball. Mrs. William James, Keystone. Mrs. G. N. Marshall, Keystone. Mrs. J. E. Parson, Keystone. Mrs. E. L. Rann, Keystone. Mrs. W. A. Simpson, Keystone. Mrs. M. T. Whittico, Keystone. Mrs. N. L. Edwards, Bluefield. Mrs. E. W. Lomax, Bluefield. Mrs. Bridgeford served an excellent repast to the members of the club. The next meeting will be the 11th of June at the home of Mrs. James George, North- York. SCORES ARE SLAIN IN RACE WAR Negroee and Indians Battle Affer Beauty Is Attacked---Fight Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. May 19. Sixty-two American negroes employed by the United Feuit Company were killed, a hundred were wounded and there is no estimate of the Indian causalities as a result of a rece war in the Quirigua district of Guatemala, lasting from Thursday till Saturday night. The a-rival of more than a thousand troops finally stopped the slaughter. The figures of the dead are based upon the actual number of bodies picked up. How many more are lying in the dense tropical undergrowth of the vicinity or were swept down the Mantagua river never will be known. The Indians are believed to have carried off most of their dead, but there is no doubt their losses also were heavy. The trouble was ower an Indian girl, Nazada. She was reputed to be the most beautiful girl in the community. Clarence Williams, a New Orleans negro, won her from her father at dice and the two set up housekeeping. Christofo Zurell, half-breed, boss of a neighboring plantation, was jealous and wanted the woman for himself. Last Thursday Williams went to work, leaving the woman alone in the house. He returned to find her naked body tied to a tree, her hands and breasts sliced off. She lived long enough so accuse Zurell and two other men. That night Williams blew Zurell's head 07 with a shotgun. Half an hour latey the negro killed Pedro, a friend of Zurell, said to have been implicated in the mutilation of Nazada. He was seen in the act and word was circulated among the Indians that the negroes had started killing. Williams appraised his friends of the developments and the blacks hastily a;med. Thursday night there were at least seven men killed. Next morning two of the apposing groups, all armed with machetes, met. There were 20 of the combatants and nearly all were killed. The other tragedies took place at various intervals Friday and Saturday and were mostly in groups of two or three at a time. PRIMARY SCHOOL CLOSING The school closing exercises of the Northfork primary school, colored, will close Friday, May 29, 1914. The exercises will begin at 1 o'clock p. m. All parents and friends are cordially invited to be present. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1914 FEW ACCIDENTS IN THE SMOKELESS MINES Charleston, W. Va., May 20.—The records of the State Mining Department, which have just been made public by Earl A. Henry, Chief Inspector, show that in the month of April there were 31 fatal accidents in the coal mines of West Virginia. This is a gain of one over the previous month. The deaths resulting from the explosion in mine No. 5, at Eccles, W. Va., are considered apart from the regular casual list of the month because a disaster like that at Eccles always stands out by itself. In the Eccles mine there were 180 deaths, and this brings the total up to 211 for the month. It is significant that of the 31 deaths in the state only seven occurred in those counties where smokeless coal, for which West Virginia is known all over the world, is mined. A classification of the list shows that 16 of the 31 were due to the carelessness on the part of the miners, and these miners, and these miners paid with their lives for the violation of the State Mining laws and rules governing their particular mines. Of the 31 deaths, 20 were due to falls of coal and slate; five were caused by mine cars; two to electrocution; one by mining machine and four for miscellaneous causes. Of those under miscellaneous classification, one man was kicked to death by a mule, another was crushed by a lump of coal falling off a railroad car at the tipple, the third fell from the scaffold and the fourth was crushed by falling min props. PASSED INTO THE GREAT BEYOND Tuesday afternoon R L. Harris died, death being due to typhoid pneumonia. The deceased had been ill for about ten days and was thought to have been getting better, in fact he got out of bed Monday night and walked across the room, which is said to have caused a relapse and his weakened condition and lowered vitality could not stand the exertion. Robert L. Harris was born in Tazowell county, Va., about 35 years ago. In 1888 he enlisted in the 48th U. S. Volunteer regiment and served throughout the Spanish-American war. He saw service in Cuba and the Philippine Islands, was transferred from the 48th to the 9th Cavalry and finished up his term of enlistment. Mr. Harris had been a policeman in this city for about 6 years and was appointed by Sheriff Johnson a deputy in January 1913 and was assigned to duty as chain guard on the county road. He was a member in good standing of the Masonic Lodge of this city and I was highly esteemed by the members of the fraternity. The remains were taken to Pocahontas Thursday a. m., on No. 8 and buried with Masonic honors. CROOKED AND CRUEL COMER CONDEMNED IN ALABAMA The Wretch Who Brutally Treated Colored Mine Workers Sent to Scrap Heap. Birmingham, Ala., May 12.—Charles M. Henderson, of Troy, Ala., president of the state railroad commission, was nominated for governor in yesterday primary by approximately 8,000 majority over former Governor B. B. Comer of Birmingham. The vote in the rural counties where Comer was expected to have most strength was small, the farmers taking advantage of the fine weather to work their crops. Henderson carried Jefferson county, Comer's home, by about 3,500, while Comer received only 400 out of 2,600 votes in Pike county, Henderson's home. COMER CAST ASIDE When Congressman Comer as governor of Alabama used his power as a dirty tool of the operators to outrage the colored mine workers of Alabama, he did not know that organized labor has a long memory. When he bagan his campaign this spring he thought people had forgotten his outrageous treatment of the colored men during the strike of 1969. He also thought that the white men of that organization would not make any effort to resent the brutality used against their colored members. That is where he made a big mistake. Right in his home county, right where he performed his most brutal treatment of the colored union men he was buried under a mountain of votes. "Time sets all things even." His fellow ruffian, Anarist Ammons, of Colorado, can read his own fate in Comer's disgraceful defeat and prepare for political oblivion. - Miners Herald National Jail Robber Jss. K. Smith has been busy engaged with legal matters in Welch this week. National Capitol National Capitol LIND AND O'SHAUGHNESSY. John Lind and Nelson O'Shaughnessy are among the curiosities of the Capitol—that is, it there are such things as a physical curiosity in Washington—where the fraits of the great have caused them to be catalogued among other classes or ordinary clay. The correspondent of the McDowell Times sat opposite the "watchful waiter" of Vera Cruz, in the dining room of a prominent hotel a few days ago, and had a splendid opportunity to study the strength of character and the deep battle scores that furrow the brow and face of Minnesota's former governor. John Lind looks the part that he played in the important affairs of Mexico; and Washington regards him as a man who has made a success of a very difficult job. In a short talk with our late representative at Huerta's court, the impression came home strong to the writer of this article, that in th the affairs of Mexico City, the American government was particularly fortunate in having a live wire like O'Shaughnessy. His policy of using "mules instead of vinegar" with Huerta evidently was the only way to secure fair play for American citizens. O'Shaughnessy was a real "hit" with Huerta and he used the advantage by backing his demands upon the basis of his own personal relations with the crafty old Indian, with whom he usually ended up; "You surely do not want to put me in a bad light wite my government!" By these persuasive methods O'Shaughnessy secured personally what he could not have obtained in the name of his government. The supposed friendship with Huerta has brought no end of criticism upon O'Shaughnessy, but Washington has joined officially in the popular praise accorded O'Shaughnessy. GOLD BRICK AND RAILROAD FINANCING The interference of Attorney General McReynolds with the New Haven railroad investigations has brought on a serious clue, and Commissioner McChord backed by Senator Norris, whose resolution was responsible for the New Haven investigation, were practically ordered out of the office of the Attorney General because of their insistence that former President Mullen and other high officials of the New Haven should not be excused from testifying before the Commission, as requested by McReynolds, who gave as his reasons that the disclosures of Mullen and others would interfere with the prosecution now being carried on the Department of Justice. For a number of months there has been an impression that McReynolds has been settling too many big cases out of court, and his interference with the Interstate Commerce Commission, which is considered as a sort of judicial tribunal, is not at all reished, and has stirred up something of a muss. McReynolds may have a fight on his hands to retain his portfolio in the Cabinet. As the New Haven and other railroad investigations proceed it is found that when the get rich quick schemes are all written up, it would be an inexcessable oversight to exempt some of the operations of railroad promoters from the stories telling of the artifices of gold brick dealers. PARCEL, POST AND EXPRES. The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce has "got a raise" out of the Postmaster General, by passing a resolution opposing any increase in parcel post weight limit, on the ground that such action would drive the express companies out of business. The Postmaster General declares that the parcel post is a universal service, increasing trade between cities and farms, and that its rates are based on the cost of operating in both profitable territory, which is defined to be the extent of the systems of private express companies, and unprofitable territory, into which the express companies never go. The Postmaster General says that the express companies will not be driven out of "profitable territory" as their limited field of operation gives them the advantage over the parcel post, which is lead down with "unprofitable territory." THE REALIGNMENT Most of the leading Washington politicians in the Republican and Progressive parties are very anxious for a reallignment that will bring them together in a united attack to recover control of Congress. Two years ago it was asserted that the Republican party was left with only the standpatters to run it. Today it is claimed that "standpate" are in absolute control of the Progressive party in Delaware, while the Republicans are the Progressives. The Delaware situation is pointed out as illustrating a condition existing in many sections of the country. Most of the Republican Senators and Representatives who supported Colonel Roosevelt two years ago have declared themselves to be members of the Republican organization, although they insist the position of Colonel Roosevelt was aught—and they declare they will continue to support him. The get-together sentiment is strong, but in contrast there are a few political officials who who, like the secretary of the Republican Congressional Committee, helped to send Taft to oblivion. NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER SLOWLY IMPROVING A few Sundays ago Jas. Knox Smith was on his way to visit his brother at Roseville, and while standing at Bluestone Junction thought he'd cross on other side of trestle. He looked to see in the train was near, and as he saw none aimed to cross. Just as he was about midle of the trestle several bystanders, Fletcher Harper, of Coaldale, in particular, saw the train approaching on Jum and hollowed to "Run"" "Run"" "Train"" "Train"" All of which seemed to have frightened the National jail Robber, who fell and just in time, year just between the jaws of life and death, he happened to see his apparent doom, but with lightening rapidity he turned himself over from between the rails, thus saving his life from being sapped away in a moments more notice. STAR THEATRE The Star Theatre of Clark has under gone new management and has immanuated a new plan of advertisement. Instead of the circular announcing the play for the night, Mr. Thos. G. Craver the new manager, publishes the program for the week with one page of local news items concerning the going and coming of the people of Northfork and Clark. There are many ads of business men on the sheet and it is quite attractive. The Star is showing excellent pictures and the orchestra music is high class. Mr. Craver is not only a cartoonist of note but has wide experience as a theatrical manager. Patrons of the Star may expect the best available under the new management. THE STEEL CORPORATION The United States States Steel Corporation has issued a pamphlet containing in full the stenographic report of the proceedings of the annual of stockholders held on April 20. We recommend a reading of this report to anyone who can read the English language. And we wish that it might be translated into foreign languages and receive a world wide circulation. The pamphlet is a revelation—to anyone not at all well acquainted with the relations between the big corporation and its employees—of what the largest steel organization in the world and its workers have achieved in the establishment of a system of cooperation which undoubtedly represents the highest and most successful type of such a system yet developed. The subsidiary companies of the Steel Corporation at the present time have more than 30,000 employees who are stockholders of the parent company. Representatives of these employee stockholders, chosen by the latter from their own number attended the annual meeting and voluntarily told of the relations of the men and the company. One of these asked the privilege of offering a short prayer, in which he gave thanks for what the Steel Corporation was doing for the welfare of humanity. There was no irreverence in this. It was the sincere and spontaneous expression of a man who had been working for the company for seventeen years. Another worker told these gathered at the meeting: "Take the buying of stock—I am not compelled to buy it. We take it as we want it. I am still buying every year, and I have every share that I have bought. I find that it is a good investment." He added: "I stay where I am because I know I cannot get better conditions in any other plant in the country than what I have in the Steel Corporation." An important note was struck by one of these speaks, who pointed out very clearly that aptitators who are speaking of working men in this country generally as oppressed and downtrodden are actually insulting working men. The speaker properly upheld the dignity of the working man when he said that "some of our demagogues who pretend to be laborers' greatest friends, attest all are laborers' greatest enemies." It is a duty as well as a pleasure to call attention to the existence of this relationship between the Steel Corporation and its employees, especially at a time when the nation is suddenly distracted because of labor conditions in Colorado Labor conditions as regards the Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries offer promise of a time when a cordial relationship will exist between all great corporations and their workers—a relationship in which both sides will recognize the necessity of maintaining a generous spirit.—Financial American. TWO SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT In his opening remarks as the presiding officer at the fourth session of the sixth annual conference of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, held in Baltimore from May 3 to 5 inclusive, Dr. Joel E. Spingarn made the following significant statement concerning the duty of the leaders of the two great forces among our people which are working for the civic, educational and industrial advancement of the race. Dr. Spingarn said: "The colored world and that portion of the white world which is interested in its fate is divided into two factions or schools of thought. One of these, associated with the name of Booker T. Washington, believing that the American Negro's future depend primarily on his ability to compete economically with his white neighbors, insists on the need of industrial training. The other, associated with the name of Dr. Du Bois, believes that the Negro must claim his full rights as man and citizen or citizen to lose everything "The time has now come when these two schools of thought must be brought together and made to see that they represent not opposing, but complimentary, doctrines. The time has now come when the hosts of Dr. Washington's friends, white and black, must be induced to join the movement for human rights, not as an abstract theory, but because without rights, without an organization to uphold them, all the economic progress which the industrial training of the Negro during the last quarter of a century has produced will come to naught. They must be taught to see that by joining forces with those who are fighting their civil and political battles they are not false to the gospel of industrial education, but making its results count securely and beyond the danger of reprisal. With anti-Negro legislation becoming an increasing menace, north as well as south, all friends of the Negro must join hands or see their work rendered useless and their hopes blasted. "It may be that Dr. Washington himself may be precluded by reason of a delicate position from fighting segregation in cities and on farms, jimrow legislation, laws forbidding white teachers in colored schools and the like, but his friends can wage the fight for him, and in so doing they will not be betraying his interests, but serving and conserving them. All who believe in justice must fight under one banner, and that banner has already been raised by the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, an organization with thousands of members, white and black, with fifty branches and locals scattered over the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific, a militant yet conservative organization that welcomes all who believe in justice and equal opportunity for all men regardless of race, creed or color. With malice toward none, we invite all who believe in these principles to join in our fight." GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Office of the Grand Chancellor Weston, West Virginia May 9, 1914. To all Knights of Pythias and Members 10 at Knights of Pythias and Members of the Court of Calanthe, Greeting: You are hereby notified that District Convention No. 2, will be held at Keystone, W. Vau, Saturday, May 30, 1914; at I'o'clock p. m. Lilly of the Valley No. 18, Keystone; Good Hope No. 9, Elkhorn; Harper's Temple No. 30, Switchback; Northfork No. 63, Northfork; McKinley Memorial No. 33, Elkhorn; Arlington Heights No. 57, Arlington; Dionysia No. 64, Gilliam; Fairview No. 83, Pageton; Burk'sGarden Star No. 56, Burk's Garden; Vivian No. 24, Vivian; White Light No. 96, Con- wood; Pinnacle No. 48, Gary; Sons of Welch No. 74, Welch; Rose of Sharon Court No. 20, Ennis; Be True Court No. 25, Maybury; Lilly of the Valley Court No. 16, Upland; Golding Start Court No. 14, Elkhorn; Evergreen Court No. 44, Northfork; Rose of the Valley Court No. 22, Keystone; Loving Prospects Court No. 29, Gilliam; Charming Star No. 45, McDowell; Keystone No. 87, Keystone; Cleo Court No. 34, Gary; Damon No. 86, Premier; Maybury Star No. 32, May- bury. In this District Convention, each Pythian and Calanthe present, will have a voice and vote. The only credentials required will be your financial book or card, to show that you are in good standing. The following, if compiled with, will add greatly to the success of the meeting: 1. Each member bring assessment for the purpose of carrying on Convention. 2. Have some music if possible. It will go far toward making the meeting one long to be remembered in the interest (Continued on Second Page.) Charleston, W. Vs., May 18...For the first time a colored man was placed on a Kawaiha County ticket when C. H. James was selected by the Progressive party convention here today as one of its five candidates for the lower house to the legislature, being third in a field of seven LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. : : NUMBER 12 MINER CAUSE OF EXPLOSION Coroner's Jury Completes Labors in Eccles Mines Company Exhonorated From All Blame-Short Circuit of Air Cause Gas Pocket, ECCLES, W. Va., May 17.—That the explosion in number five mine of the New River Collieries Company, April 28, which resulted in the death of one hundred and eighty men in that mine and in number six adjoining, was caused by an accumulation of gas in number five, following a shortcircuiting of the air, was the verdict of a coroner's jury, which early today concluded the work of inquiring into the case of the deaths. The verdict exhonorates the company from all blame, and is as follows: "We, the jury, find that John Adams and 171 other men who were killed in shaft mine No. 5 at Eccles, Raleigh county, West Virginia, on Tuesday, April 28, 1914, came to their death by an explosion of gas in the said mine and we do further find that the eight men who came to their death in shaft mine No. 6 at Eccles, W. Va., on the evening of Tuesday, April 27th, 1914, came to their death as a result of an explosion of gas and dust in shaft mine No. 5 at Eccles, W. Va., they having been overcome by afterdamp entering mine No. 6 after the explosion in mine No. 5, the two mines being connected. "The accumulation of gas in mine No. 5, which was the primary cause of the explosion was due to a short circuit of the air in the southern section of the mine. This gas was ignited by an open lamp and the explosion followed." COMPANY NOT RESPONSIBLE We, the jury, furthermore find that this short circuit of air was caused without the knowledge or consent of the company or any of its operating staff, and that the company is in no way to blame for the disaster. "Signed "M. THOMAS, "HUGH DANIEL, "WARD COOK, "N. S. ALLEN, "C. H. FINK, "J. C. HUTCHINSON. "JESSE THGMAS, Justice of the Peace and Acting Coroner." The impetus was conducted by Justice Jesse Thomas, acting as coroner, and the State was represented by Attorney General A. A. Lilly, Assistant Attorney General John E. Morrison and Prosecuting Attorney John Q. Hutchinson, while Cain Mine Inspector Earl A. Henry represented the State Department of Mines. Counsel for the coal company and for the miners was present. Many witnesses were examined and the impetus war not completed until this morning, the jury having worked all night. Many mining experts who explored the mine, miners and company officials were examined in an effort to find the exact cause of the explosion. From the testimony it was found that the explosion undoubtedly originated in the southern and eastern sections of the mine. A small barrier of coal bed had left between the entries to protect the air current until an overcast could be constructed to make a split. It was found that some miner bed placed a shot in the barrier, blowing it open and causing the short circuit of air. COMES PROBABLY GUILTY With Combs, one of the victims of the explosion a contracting miner, probably caused the explosion, according to the testimony. His contract was in the section where the explosion originated and was arranging to take additional contracts in a section near there. With an opening through the barrier he could have reached his new work in a few feet but the distance around was half a mile. Combs body was found on the other side of the barrier and it is supposed that to save time he made the fatal mistake. Mr. James, who is a wholesale producer and commission merchant, came into political prominence, two years ago when, as one of the two colored delegates from this state to the Progressive national convention, he was referred to at some length by Col. Roosevelt in a speech before that body. There are 2,500 colored voters in the county. The support of these and that of the white farmers throughout the county by whom he is held in high esteem will elect him. Atty J. H. Love, of Williamson, looked over our city for the first time Sunday and Monday. Atty. Love has recently located in Williamson and is practicing in the courts of Mingo Co. He is a graduate of Howard University and an excellent young man. He has a large number of acquaintances in Southern W. Va., and several classmates. It is hoped that the brilliant young lawyer will do well in his new field. Man is mere drift on the sea of time until he secures a home for himself and for those he is responsible. The securing of a home is an obligation from which no man is ever released. It is a duty that he not only owes himself and family but the community at large. COMPLETE ABSTRACT OF TITLE FURNISHED TO EACH PURCHASER LOTS SELLING FAST. COME AT ONCE AND TAKE YOUR CHoice A Beautiful Home for a Mere Trifle The Institute Building and Land Company has made it possible for every colored man in West Virginia to own a home in the most beautiful spot of the Kanawha Valley for the smallest trifle. This company composed of the leading colored men of West Virginia has purchased Two Hundred Acres of Land just eight miles from Charleston, at a cost of $25,000.00, in order that every colored man in the state may purchase a home at a small price and on reasonable terms and in a section where the greatest opportunities for the cultivation of education and home life are offered. Only $10 Down and $10 a Month This great tract of land has been laid off in lots, with wide streets and avenues and sell from $100 and upward, with only $10 down and the balance payable in monthly payments of $10 cash. Locals And Personals W. H. Harris, Special Agent for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., visited Mora, Giatto Matoaks, Kimball, Welch, Wilco, Gary and other points in the interest of his company. The Eastern head office of the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. sent Mr. W. H. Harris, its special agent at Keystone, a check in the amount of $42.50 for Dr. W. H. A. Barrett indemnifying him for 15 days illness. Mrs. M. A. Brown, field missionary of the Womens Baptist District Convention of the Flat Top coal field, was in Keystone Sunday and made a very excellent address on the work. She was also in Kimball Tuesday and Wednesday organizing a mission post in connection with the First Baptist Church. Dr. Colson, the popular dentist has been busily ingaged in Kimball this week answering the many calls of his customers. Garland Watlington of Kimball was in the city Tuesday on business. He was one of the delegates who attended the State Convention in Charleston. Dr. W. H. A. Barrett. Health Officer for the city, has had his hands full all this week. The breaking out of small pox in Keystone has added double duty on him. The Elkhorn Liquor Company, under the ownership and management of S. U. Hyman and Mayor C. C. Hale of this city, will open up good and strong in Pocahontas, Va., on the 1st of June. All the Elkhorn, Crane Creek, Mercer and McDowell county people are cordially invited to call and look these gentlemen over and see how nice they will treat you and how much money they will save you. Rev, R. H. McKoy, President of the G. R. B. & E. A., was in the city Wednesday on his way Home! Home Home! THE CROWNING GLORY OF EVERY MAN IS THE ACQUISITION OF A HOME Main Office: K. of P. Building Room 2, Phone 2414, Charleston, W. Va. to Powhatan to pay the death claim of Mrs. Emma Harvey. The beneficiary is Wyat Harvey, her husband. Dr. McKoy spoke in pleasing terms of the work of the Association and predicted the greatest meeting in its history at Tazewell, June 2, 3, and 4th. COALWOOD NEWS The coal operation at this place is the Carter Coal Company, formerly known as the Virginia Pocahontas Coal Co. By the fellows on on the operation this place is sub-divided and named according to local conditions. ITS SINGULAR NAMES Mud Hole, so called because of the excessive amount of coal in the mouth. excessive amount of mud in bad weather G. F. Taylor, of Keystone, makes this section his headquarters when in Coalwood. Snake Root is the name of another local settlement of Coalwood. It received its name from the large number of snakes found there in the earlier earlier makeup of the place and because of an unusually large number of snakes found at one time under a great pile of roots. J. H. Cragget, agent for the Colored American Art and Portrait Co., makes Snake Root his headquarters. Frog Level is another singularly named place and is so named because of the swampy hole where frogs are numbered in legions and where you can both see and hear them all the year round. Mainly white people live at this place and everybody is well satisfied. They have a plenty of work on this operation all the time. The recent panic had no effect upon the daily output of coal on this operation. The operators, officers and miners get along well together. School work among the white as well as with the colored is not only highly satisfactory but is in every way progressive. Gardening is holding the center of the stage and the outlook for plenty of vegetables is very bright. The Baptists and Methodists altrately hold religious services at this place and in the same church. Rev. W. C. Clements is pastor and is doing well. The revival now being conducted at this place conducted by Rev. J. B. Evans, the "thunderbolt" evangelist is evidenced by over a dozen converts. The church, school house, Applachian Power plant and the hall are all located in that section commonly called "Mud Hole." The Golden Rule, Pythians and Odd-Fellows do much toward making peace in the community and each order is increasing in numbers every month. G. E. FERGUSON, President building Room 2, Phone 2414 Rev. N. T. Witcher formerly of Mora, ig now at Coalwood doing well. He is still teaching music both in the choir and band. Mrs. M. E. Pettis, who has been away for more than two years visiting friends throughout Virginia and her people at Christianburg in particular returned Sunday in good health. Train connections with the main line are very good, one may get in and out twice a day. Services held at the church last Sunday under the pastoral direction of Rev. F. F. A. Hatcher, pastor of the Methodist Churches at this place and Davy were among the best services that have been held at this place in years. The Rev. preached a most excellent sermon. He is a man of both strong personality and character. Collection amounted to something over ten dollars. G. T. Donn who has been with the Applachian Power Co., for nine years, has charge of the sub-station and is one among the race's strong representatives from a business standpoint. Notiee to Take Depositions. To Major Wilson Take notice that on the 26th day of May. 1914, at the office of Mac Perdue, J. P. in the town of Bramwell County of Mercer and state of W. Va., between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 6 p. m., of that day, I shall proceed to take depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery pending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, state of W. Va., in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant, and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that day, or if commenced, if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjourned from day to day, at the same place and be between the same hours until they are completed; Bettie Wilson By Counsel Arthur G. Froe, for Plaintiff FOR CIRCUIT CLERK To the Republican Voters of McDowell County; I hereby announce myself as a Candidate for re-election to the office of CIRCUMSIBIUM, subject to the results of the county election, the 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. BURBRIDGE PAYNE This beautiful site adjoins the West Virginia Colored Institute, one of the leading institutions in this country for the education of colored youths. Hundreds of boys and girls have left this institution and are doing a great work for their race and country. No other section in the state offers such advantages, being accessible to Charleston and the coal mines of the Kanawha Valley, street cars on either side with the Kanawha and Michigan Pailway in the center. One attractive feature of our contract is that we agree to make a good and sufficient deed to the widow or orphans of a purchaser should he die before paying for his lot. This is done if the purchaser dies within ten minutes after purchasing lot. 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. LOTS FOR SALE I have for sale 3 lots in Graham, Virginia, that I am offering at $200 each. These lots are high and dry, fenced and in good shape for building purposes. Situated near the street car line. 2 corner lots and 1 middle lot. Street on each side. Near East Graham. Call on or write SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginio Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. West Virginia Colored Institute Deed to Widow or Orphans Branch Office: Institute, W. Va. C. W. SMITH, Sec. and Treas. Va. Branch L.T. 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He and the editor spent most of the day together last Sunday. While this is a Democratic coal operation is concerned, they nevertheless, are straightforward gentlemen and never interfere with the free exercise of every man's own political wishes. They ask no man to vote the Democratic ticket and don't fall out with a man for voting his principle. Work is good and no man who works on this operation need ever be without a dollar. Hon. J. C. Sanders, superintendent has won the confidence of every man who works on the operation to be a man strictly honest, fair and impartial. To the stockholders of the Golden Rule Beneficial ann Endowment Association: The 10th Annual Meeting of the stockholders of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association will convene at North Tazewell, Va., on the 3rd day of June, 1914, for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors and attend to such other business as might properly come before it. Harrison private Hospital