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VERTSE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 NEGRO DOCTORS HOLD MEETING Physicians, Surgeons, Dentist and Pharmacist Present LARGEST TURNOUT IN HISTORY Elaborate Entertainment, Able Papers, Brilliant Discussions. Dr. W. H. A. Barrett Elected President The West Virginia Medical Society met in this city Thursday and Friday of last week and many of the ablest members of the medical, dental and pharmaceutical profession of the State were in attendance. Among the visitors present were the famous surgeon of Freedmen Hospital, Washington, D. C., Dr. S. L. Carson; Dr. Hicks, successor to Governor Hattfield as Superintendent of Miners Hospital No. 1, Welch, W. Va., and Dr W. B. Stevens of Kimball, who has charge of the medical and sanitary work upon about eight coal operations in McDowell county. Able papers were read by eminent members of the society on various diseases, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment and the discussion was thorough and brilliant. Keystone, Kimball and Northfork vied with each other in entertaining the visitors and these men who uninflinchingly gaze upon human suffering and seek to relieve the same were made for a short space of time to forget the ils to which mankind is heir while enjoying the hospitality of the big hearted people of Keystone and vicinity. Keystone had the honor of entertaining these conservators of the health and so pleased were the members of the society that they elected Dr. W. H. A. Barrett, one of Keystone's favorite sons, to to the highest office in the civil society to succeed Dr. R. C. Harrison, the great practitioner, eminent surgeon, and brilliant scholar of Kimball. The luncheon, reception and ball were elaborate affairs and appealed strongly to the ethical taste of the guests. Thursday Morning Session. This session was held in the Hippodrome with Dr. R. C. Harrison, president in the chair. After the minutes of the previous meeting were read and members enrolled the president delivered his annual ad tess which was replete with good suggestions, brilliant and original thought and was eloquent in the truest sence. He said in part: "In the future the Negro physicians must do co-operative practice—team work such as is done in the leading hospitals by white physicians," and further "the tendency of the times is that the public will give the Negro physician but two alternatives, cooperation or extermination." He cited instances where Negro physicians had lost cases because they refused to co-operate with other physicians of their own race. He strongly advised specializing in certain classes of diseases by physicians and stated that the day of "the general practitioner is fast passing." The most striking idea advanced in the entire address, filled as it was with original thought, was when he said "I long to see the day when physicians will be subjected to examinations at least once in every four years, because otherwise many of them refuse to study and are unprepared to deal with the health and life of the people." The idea of four year examination caused considerable discussion not only by members of the profession but also by the laity. He highly praised the work being done by the small private hospitals and elsed his address by a bitter attack upon commercializing the practice of medicine. He said: "Commercialism and egotism in the practice of medicine must give way to humanitarianism and altruism." It was stated by those who have attended every session of the society that the address of Dr. Harrison was the ablest ever delivered before that body. Splendid Papers. The first paper was read by Dr. W. A. Holly, of Bramwell, subject "Diptheria, its diagnosis and treatment." He dealt exhaustively with the disease and its treatment. It was ably discussed by Drs. Franklin of Huntington and Edwards of Bluefield. Dr. Edwards stated the one feature of treating diptheria was overlooked, that is the cavities in the teeth which retain germs after the disease is cured. He advised disinfecting the teeth. Others who discussed this paper were Drs. Gamble of Charleston and Lawrence of Montgomery. Dr. E. J. Smith of Huntington read an excellent paper upon "Cholera Infantum and rational treatment." Dr. Smith described Cholera Infantum as a disease of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, occurring in children usually between the ages of six and eighteen months symptoms—vomiting, followed by purging, rapid emaciation and marked degree of prostration. He stated that the treatment to be effect- tive must be prompt and thorough. H. advised proper clothing, preferably flannel and good ventilation. The paper was discussed by Dr. S. A. Viney, W. C. Lawrence, N. L. Edwards, E. W. Lonax, G. N. Marshall, E. L. Youngue and R. C. Hardison. The discussions were interesting and at times spirited. Supt. of Miners Hospital No. 1 Visits Society. Dr. Hicks, Supt. of Miners Hospital No. 1 at Welch, accompanied by Dr. W. B. Stevens of Kimball visited the society. They were introduced by the president and received a great ovation. They expressed pleasure of having the opportunity of meeting the society and assured its members that any assistance of courtesy they could extend the society they would give with pleasure. They praised the colored physicians of the Flat Top fields for their ability and the work beating done to help the people. Dr. Hicks read a paper, the subject of which was "Gall Stones." He discussed the disease comprehensively, stating the cause, symptoms and treatment. He advised early operations before complications set in. The paper was discussed by Drs. Stevens, Gamble, Harrison and Barrett. The society extended a standing vote of thanks to Drs. Hicks and Stevens for their visit. Afternoon Session Dr. J. C. Ellis of Charleston, who was on program to read a paper upon "Cacodylate of sodium in the treatment of cyphilis" was absent, so Dr. W. H. A. Barrett of Keystone was called upon by the president and cited a case of almost total blindness that was considered hopeless by a leading eye specialist that he had successfully treated with cacodylate of sodium. He stated that the patient was now considered well and he would (Continued on Page 4.) [Name] DR. W. H. A. BARRETT President W. Va. Medical Society, Secre- tary Flat Top Medical Association, Ass't. Health Officer, Keystone, West Virginia. FIRE IN KIMBALL LOSS NEAR $7000 Saturday, June 6th, fire broke out in a building owned by J. H. Hogue of Bluefield, destroying the buildings of A. L. Kanman also of Bluefield and Mr. Totten. Constable Richie Richards occupied the Kanman building and lost most everything he owned. The store building owned by Mr. Hogue was run by Mr. Conner who had a very nice stock of groceries and dry goods, who lost about everything he had. The fire broke out in this building. Mr. Totten and his daughter occupied the last named building. Each of them had some insurance but not enough to cover all loss. The total loss is approximated to be about seven or eight thousand dollars. The cause of the fire is unknown but several have suggested that it likely might have been caused by rats. Colored Messenger Missing. John Butler, colored state department messenger isn't attending the Niagara Falls mediation conference. This simple announcement might not appear significant, but diplomats jokingly declared today that any mediation proceedings minus the aged messenger wouldn't be quite complete. Butler has been around the state department since Lincoln's administration; he has attended many diplomatic conferences, including the position of serving tea and banquets to the Russo-Japanese mediation at Portsmouth and the Samoan treaty proceedings at Berlin more than 25 years ago. Butler is so old that he has forgotten the exact tally. "Deed, sah, I'm getting too old to go to mediations any more," he allowed today. "But I'll wish them well, and hope they settle this Mexican business all right." KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 12. 1914 GOLDEN RULE ASSOCIATION Hold 10th Annual Meeting in Tazewell----Large Delegation and Reports Show Great Success; P. W. White, Vice Pres. Acted as Chairman of Meeting The Tenth Annual Session of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association convened in the town of Tazewell, Virginia, June 2, 1014. Promptly at the hour of eleven o'clock a. m. a line of march was formed under Messrs. Sam Young, J. A. Ross and Sq. W. M. Saddler. The parade was made with pond attraction throughout the main streets of the town. Devotional exercise was conducted by Rev. E. G. Holcomb in its usual way—consisting of songs and script reading concluding with prayer by Rev. L. Dabney. The Vice President P. W. White, introduced Rev S. R. Pallock and Rev W. W. Hicks, who gave very interesting talks, after which the Committee on Credentials, President's report, Gen. Secretary's report, Real Estate, Banking, Gen. Treasure, Resolutions, State of Oorder, Regalia and Finace were appointed. After which the meeting adjourned by singing "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," etc. The morning session was very good and had much to encourage both old and young. FIRST DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. The meeting opened with a very spiritful devotional exercise. Rev. Dabney again took the lead. This time Rev. Holcomb prayed. The Tazewell choir, primarily connected with the Christian Church, rendered music. And just here, the above named choir promises to be the best in the county. The Vice President introduced Rev. E. C. Foster of Winston-Salem, N. C., who spoke of his orphan work in the above named city. A collection was lifted for this cause and a sum of $7.50 was raised. Mr. Wyn, of Lynchburg, Va., a representative of a paper called The Opportunity was introduced and he made a very nice, practical talk. He is also a representative of the Royal Order of Joseph. A very good paper was read by Miss Mary Preston on the subject, "Training of children for the Nursery." Sq. Sadder spouse very freely and timely on the paper and gave some timely suggestions. Mr. Willie O Moore of Good Hope Association sang a lovely solo. In the absence of Rev. R. H McKoy, who was sick and could not attend, Rev. Bullock of Bluedief was called on to read the President's address. He showed scholarly attainments by the way with which he read the address. The address showed that $1,158 had been paid in death claims during the past year; all the property safely insured and absolutely free from debt. COLLECTIONS Collections during the year were $7,371.91, which was most flattering in its endorsement of the worth and growth of the institution. On motion of G. S. Miller, General Secretary, a proper disposition was made of the reports. At this junction, the Secretary read a most able report which brought encouragement to every delegate. On motion of Sq. W. M. Saddler a proper disposition was made of this report. The report of the Treasurer, Rev. W. W. Hicks was good, accurate and was listened to with much interest. It was received and referred to the proper committee. Delegates from the various associations were given an opportunity to report the condition of the work on their field. It was singular as well as very encouraging to note that a sturdy growth with increased membership and less mortality seemed to have been the tone of most delegates who reported. This closed the public session and here 23 persons presented themselves to "ride the goat" to rank of the 6th degree. At the conclusion Rev. Dabney dismissed the body. EVENING SFSSION Meeting opened with devotionals conducted by Rev. W. W. Hicks. CONCERT A beautiful and most enjoyable concert was conducted by sisters E. O. Christopher, Missie Lee Cheatham and Hattie Burks. The program consisted of recitations by the following named persons: Elizabeth Lewis, Graham, Va., Agnes Payne, Marytown, Gassie Eldridge, Coalwood, Mary Preston, Kimball, Hattie Stuart and Mrs. Fannie Horthorne, McDowell, Maylon Russell, Arlington, Alice Harvey and E. W. Carter of Coalwood, Carrie Davis, Graham, Vs. and Maggie Belle. Missie Lee Cheatham sang a solo. All of which gave rich productions and were greatly enjoyed by all. They showed much preparation. Several were recalled to the stage. Rev. G. M. Dickerson, pastor of the Christian Church, delivered the welcome address, which was fun. It was indeed a master piece of thought clothing in the richest of language. Everybody had cause to feel welcome after his address. Daisy Young of Marytown sang a solo Response to the welcome address was made by Rev. J. E. Prior, pastor of the Lovely Zion Baptist Church. He kept the delegates and visitors in a state of laughter from beginning to the ending of his response. It was good and reflected credit upon not only him but the Association. Rev. G. S. Tipton was introduced who gave the Association and visitors a wholesome and instructive address. He strongly urged the race to be polite to everybody. Mrs. W. O. Moore sang a solo SUBSCRIBING FOR STOCK One of the most eloquent addresses with a strong appeal to take out stock in the stock department of this Association was made by Editor M. T. Whitticoe. Those who responded were Mrs. B. S. Brice, M. J. Ellis, W. H. Jones, of Berwind; J. T. Page and Preston Scott of Berwind, Reva. Austin, Hicks and Bulk lock of Bluefield and several others whose names we lost. Collection for the church was lifted to the amount of $6.00. Several other reports were made. PRIZES First prize, $5 in gold, to Cat Joppin, Dott association, for the largest number of members received since January, 1914. Second prize, to Mrs Patterson, $5.00. Mrs. Colgate of Coulson received first prize in the Nursery and prize to Mrs Lillie B. Fitch of Beywind and 3rd prize to sister E. V. Cleckham of the Paceon Nursery SECOND DAY—MORNING SESSION Opened with devotionals conducted by the Chaplain, Rev. L. Dabney. On motion by Attorney W. J. Parker, the Association sent a telegram to Rev. McKoy expressing its so. row in his illness and to inform him of the progress of the meeting. Minutes of the previous day's session were read and approved. District Agent P. W. White read his report which was very full and met with a hearty approval. The reports of all such committees as had not reported to this time were made and approved. The committee on resolutions reported and was adopted in sections. This report created quite a sensation, yet a very friendly one. Rev. R. R. Henry, pastor of the Baptist church, was introduced and paid a very high tribute to the delegates, the vice President, the Association, and complimented his own home people for their broad hearted reception of the visiting delegates and friends. AFTERNOON SESSION As usual devotional services were conducted with various ministers taking an active part. Good music was rendered throughout the entire session. Minutes of the last executive board read and approved. OFFICERS ELECTED On motion by Rev. W. W. Hicks, all old officers, having been recommended by the executive board, should hold on for another year without election. This was carried unanimously. Vice President White, after a few brief but timely remarks, called on Editor M. T. Whittier to introduce Hon. C. E. Harman to the body, which he did in a five-minutes enthusiastic speech. Mr. Harman represented the people of McBowell county in the House of Delegates last year. He was not only the poor man's friend but he was everybody's friend. He was impartial and fearless in his voting and defense of every question that came up. His speech was one of the most practical speeches we have heard for years. Few white men can be found these days who are as willing to speak out without fear ```markdown ``` DR. R. H. McKOY Re-elected President of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association as did Mr. Harman. He certainly is the poor man's friend. On motion by Rev. Bullock a rising vote of thanks were tendered Mr. Harman for his excellent remarks and advice. Lawyer W, J. Parker was next introduced, who made a very timely as well as pleasing speech. A telegram was received from Dr. McKoy by the Association stating that he was better but was not allowed to leave his room. The Association arose and stood for about five minutes in silent prayer for Key McKoy. On motion by Editor Whittico, a rising vote of thanks was extended to our vice President, P. W. White, who had acted in such an able, manly and impartial manner in the deliberation of business in this, the tenth annual session of the G. R. B. & E. A., acting as president during the unfortunate absence of our President, Dr. R. H. McKoy. All bills were then paid. This ended one of the most successful, peaceful and harmonious meetings ever held by this Association. An invitation on the part of Moving Star Association for the next annual meeting to be held with them was turned over to the Executive Committee. The good people of Tazewell, both white and colored, showed every courtesy imaginable. Everybody was royally cared for. Resolutions of thanks which will appear in the next minutes were offered expressing hearty thanks for the unstinted and unselfish hospitality accorded the Association by the good people of Tazewell. Sam Young, the biggest resident of Tazewell, was there and was jolly all the time. The churches all opened widely their doors to the delegates—the people their homes, the town their streets and business places. This was a successful, fortunate and happy meeting place. Attorney Parker, Rev. Bullock, sq. Saddler and Editor Whittec were the most delegates on the floor. Rev. Bullock tried to scare everybody because of its size. Parker wanted everybody to believe what he said because he was a lawyer, Saddler, because he was justice of the perce and Whittec because he was witness of a paper, but it was finally learned by the other delegates that it was all in fun. Everybody was equal. Space will not permit us to mention all the good things done by all the good people Our General Secretary, G. S. Miller deserves great credit for the nice way in which he has kept things together. Mrs Ward, Recordling Secretary, is worthy of applause from everybody for her care and painstaking interest in the meeting and her accurate reports. The street car people were kind enough to stop each car if needed in front of the church where the meeting was being held. CLEAN-UP AND DECORATION DAY IN TAZEWELL CLEAN-UP AND DECORATION DAY IN TAZEWELL The interest which the colored people of Tazewell are taking in public health, not less than the necessity of better sanitation among them, is not surpassed by any town in the state with similar surroundings. From May 10th to 11th was set for "Clean up week." An anniversary was held Sunday night, May 10th at the Methodist Episcopal church and the District Stup, W. F. Marley, and pastor G. F. Tipton were speakers of the occasion and they emphasised those points which are of vital importance to the health and happiness of their people所拿, move out and burn up all rubbish, scrub and clean thoroughly all the floors and woodwork of the home, paint or whitewash the walls and ceilings of all rooms, give careful attention to the front and back yards, in short, make the home not simply a place to eat and sleep, but a place to live in. The same note was sounded at the Christian and Baptist churches by Kees, R. R. Henry and G. M. Dickerson and our people caught the spirit of the movement and fully 96 per cent complied with the request as stated above. The grand rally which was to have been held at the Methodist Episcopal church March 20th, but was deferred on account of scarlet fever, was quite a success in spite of the many embarrassments, being held May 20th at 11 a.m. Rev. 8. K. Tipton preached a noble sermon which everybody seemed to enjoy. At 3 p.m. Rev. G. M. Dickerson gave us another sermon that will never be forgotten, and at 7:30 p.m. Rev. K. R. Henry delivered one of the best and most soul-awakening sermons ever heard. We desire to thank our many friends both white and colored for their kindness and encouragement during this struggle, and especially the four ladies acting as captains in the persons of Mrs. Henrietta Campbell, club No. 1, $20.81; Mrs. Cosby Coyel, club No. 2, $88.16; Mrs. Vinie Holly, club No. 3, $82.40; Mrs. Sallie Smith, club No. 4, $88.55-grand total, $309.92. Decoration Day was observed by the colored people of Tazewell as never before. At 2:20 p.m. at least two hundred men, women and children gathered at the Christian church, ladened with baskets of flowers of every hue, where the following program was rendered Music. Scripture lesson, 90 Ps. Peayer offered by Wm. Morris. Solo, Miss Ollie Bandy—“Beautiful Blossom of Pity.” Talk—Rev. G. F. Tipton. Solo, Miss Maynard Holly—“Face t P. W. WHITE Vice President and General Agent of the G. R. B. and E. A. WHOOP'EE Bull Moose Heard in Northfork. Four Strong. The Bull Moose County Convention, heralded far and wide to take place in the Masonic Theatre in Northfork, Friday at 1:30 p. m., turned out to be an insignificant fizzle. At 1:45 a bare handfull of voters were present, most of whom were regular Republicans and Democrats who came out of curiosity. A few minutes later Hon. Brooks Williams of Welch made his fourth trip to the theatre, this time followed by eleven naturalized Hungarians. He was soon followed by Editor Sowers with seven Negroes whom he lined corralled at Kaufman's saloon. The meeting was called to order by Hon. Brooks Williams, County Progressive Chairman, who called Charlie McFarlan, Keystone's perpetual candidate to the chair and John Beleher, former justice of the peace of Northfork, as Secretary. The temporary organization was made permanent and the fire works began. Mr. Williams made the first speech in which he attacked the "steam roller" methods of the old parties and passed up to the secretary lists of names of hand picked delegates to attend the Huntington Progressive Convention. He did not suggest that delegates be nominated from the floor of the convention but he instructed the secretary to read the list presumably prepared by himself, Sowers and Beleher. After reading of the names Key, J. W. Crockett, colored, of Northfork, whose name was read as one of the delegates to represent the Northfork district arose and requested that his name be struck out because, as he said, "I know nothing about you Progressives and do not care to have anything to do with you." Secretary Beleher looked over the crowd and said, "Jeff Willis don't you want to go?" Jeff replied, "Yes, boss," and his name was substituted. The vote on the approval of the boss selected delegates was by aye and may and when the chairman put the question three voices only were heard to vote aye, the negative was not called for. The keynote of the convention was sounded by A. D. Sowers upon his motions to hold a county convention to nominate county officers on July 25th. He attacked the Republican party, stated that he had once been a Republican but had left the party for good, that he might not always be a Progressive but he would never again be a Republican. (Mr. Sowers had some record for a youth of 21 years.) He made a bitter attack upon Hon. W. W. Whyte, Republican County Chairman, and stated that "We will give him a hand to hand conflict this fall." Before the motion was put Mr. Shultz asked several questions which showed that he was not satisfied with the high banded methods of the bosses of the Bull Moose head. He did not wish a convention called to nominate county candidates at this time and Mr. Sowers refused to answer his questions until Mr. Shultz had told him the reason for asking them. Charlie McFarlan made a bitter attack upon "gang rule," "bosses," etc. The convention was very tame. There was absolutely no enthusiasm among the 38 persons present, eleven of whom were unnaturalized Hungarians, 12 stalwart Republicans, 5 white Democrats, three doubtful whites, three Negroes, supposed to be Progressives, and the four bosses who not only operated the show but were the only performers. Of the six magisterial districts in the county only two were represented. The bellows of such Bull Moorsers as Messrs. Williams, Sowers, McFarlan and Beleher, all disappointed office seakers, will not disturb the peaceful repose of the most nervous and excitable Republican in McDowell county. Let de 'session went' face" Talk—Rev. G. M. Dickerson. Music—"Oh, for a Thousand Tongues." Talk—Prof. J. B. Warren. Music—M. B. Warren. Solo, Mr. T. E. Warren—"Flee as a Bird." Benediction—Rev. G. M. Dickerson. They then formed a line and marched to the Maple Shade Cemetery and while the many friends were placing flowers on the graves of their loved ones, the choir sang, "Asleep in Jesus" and "Safe in the arms of Jesus." They then marched across the way to the Jeffersonville Cemetery and there again strew flowers on long departed friends, the choir again sang and then they went to their homes with their hearts swollen with a degree of patriotism they never felt before. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 15 WHOLESALE ARRESTS MADE Of White and Colored Gamblers in Town of Kimball CAUSE GREAT CONSTERNATION Twenty-Nine Caught in the Net by County Officers and Forced to "Foot it to County Saturday night a little after 12 o'clock, officers to the number of about seven or eight, having been informed evidently, that something wrong was going on among the tellows of chance, made a raid on two sets of gentlemen of leisure and sport—they did it and found 29 white and colored gambling. They proceeded at once to place hand cuffs on the violators of law. Kimball, the town that has boasted of its high tone citizenship, with all of its religious agencies for good, has been insulted and outraged. Never before since the incorporation of the town of Kimball has there been such a wholesale arrest of violators. It appears from evidence that there were two gambling dens, one white and one colored. The white fellows were arresten first. Then the colored brothers were hand culled. They were all tiled together and forced to "foot it" to Welch by moonsbane. They reached the county hotel about o'clock a. m. Some of them were walking on crutches and some on peglegs. They didn't seem to have much money displayed. By the way, it is also rumored that two or three very prominent white and colored fellows were caught in the same drag net and begged, prayed and pleaded like Trojans to be given a chance from exposure. The whole town has been arrested, never before such an wholesale arrest. Three children are standing within a stone throw of both gambling dens. Yet this insult to Christian civilization went on. On Sunday some of them were bonded in the sims of $600. We regret that we are not in possession of all the names of the fellows who were so suddenly and unexpectedly surprised at this raid. FURNITURE AGENT AT BRAM WELL DO CHARITABLE ACT FURNITURE AGENT AT BRAM WELL DO CHARITABLE ACT An agent for the Bramwell Furniture and Dry Goods Company went to the home of a customer a few days ago and finding him sick and unable to work, sent for the overseer of the poor who, when he (overseer) came he found the man in such a helpless and pittable condition till he recommended that the poor sick man be paid $12 per month. Thus it is that instead of living or rather dying at the mercy of a few people, he can live and eat with some degree of regularity. The furniture sold him is still being used without molestation. The owners, managers and agents of the Bramwell Furniture and Dry Goods Company are all colored men. STATE LISTING DRUNKARDS Charleston, W. Va., June 3. - Printers today begin work on the Yost prohibition law, which makes this state "dry" after July 1. The law will be printed in twelve languages. These will be distributed throughout the state in an effort to reach the 80,000 foreigners. The department of prohibition also has begun cataloging all the habitual drunkards in the state. The lists are being compiled from the police chiefs and sheriffs. Through the habitual drunkards it is hoped to trace the bootleggers, who, it is anticipated, will attempt to operate extensively throughout the state after prohibition goes into effect. GOLDEN RULE TURN OUT AT ASHLAND From Prospect Association No. 29 of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association a grand rally was held at Mt. Caramel Baptist Church. Rev. J. W. Coger delivered the cermon at 11 a.m. from St. John 12:34. Refreshments were served after which Rev. Hairston delivered a sermon at 5 p.m. Prov. 22-6 for the Nursery department. At 8 p.m. Rev. Silvered preached an excellent sermon. St. John 18:28. Collection for the day was $33.19. Space will not permit us to mention the names of those contributing 250 or more. F. P. MORGAN, Pres., PETER WATKINS, Sec. Mr. Rosco Simpson of Bramwell and Freeman was attending to business with his brothers W. A. and H. G. Simpons of Keystone and Elkhorn respectively, Monday. MEMBER NATIONAL GOVERNOR PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Civil and Po- tical Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....2 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 JUNE 12, 1914. Only fifteen more days to sell and drink booze. You old hypocrites stop preaching prohibition on the streets, then going in the back alleys and getting drunk. Glad the state is going dry. We hope the law will be so strictly enforced that every old red nose bumb who is caught selling or handling intoxicant drinks may be put in jail and kept there for lifetime. Preachers, you preach too long sermons. One thing above all others that is helping to keep the people away from church is the fact that services are held too long. For goodness sake tell a few things to day and leave something else to tell the next time. Put ginger in your sermons, know what you want to say and don't take all day to say it in. People get tired and especially little children. Our Graduates (By Virlie Cobbs.) The standard of a nation's prosperity is the number and quality of its citizens, and the same unit of measure might be applied to test the success and greatness of the school. Results of such a test can be obtained mainly through a careful study of the work of the graduates. The good a school is doing is not dependent upon the amount of its endowment, neither upon its number of learned professors, nor the thousands of pupils who may fill the recitation halls, but upon the quality of work done. The world of push and progress is demanding from the graduates of the schools and colleges an element of efficiency that they shall be ready to take up and solve the practical questions which may arise. It demands clean hearts and ready hands, it demands clear-minded and active brained men and women who are ready and willing to answer the call of duty where ever it may be heard. The West Virginia Colored Institute stands as a school which is furnishing just such men, just such women. It would be impossible for me to discuss fully what our graduates are doing because a book written about their works would not exhaust the subject, but I will try to quote a few instances in which they have rendered service towards the uplifting. Because of the opportunities offered here for mental and manual training, because of the environment, it is natural that you should expect to send the graduate of this school ready to take hold and in nearly every instance lead in any pursuit in life. You will find them serving all over this country. They have won a reputation in foreign fields and reflected credit on this institution. It is often asked by persons interested in this school and in the prosperity of our race: What do your graduates do? Time nor the occasion will allow me to give an analysis of the work of each graduate. In order to bring more vividly before your eyes what they are doing and what important factors they are in the work of uplift let me give you a statistics. From the total number of about 354 students who have graduated from this institution we have classified them as follows: There are; Doctors, 5; Lawyers, 4, U. S. Service, 6; Engineers, 5; clerks, 6; pastors, 5; home builders, 40; dress makers, 15; cook, 1. Following different viades, 50; teachers, 202; unaccounted, 17. Of the total number 95 per cent. are rendering service in some honorable way. Let me specify a few of the number I have just given. The late Mr. James A. Booker, a graduate of the class of 1912, had the honor of having charge of the Farmers Cooperative Demonstration work which is under the Bureau of Plant Industry of the United States Department of Agriculture. Mr. Chambers, a graduate of the class of 1907, won a prize of $100 for having grown the best acre of corn in the state of Missouri. Mr. Richard L. Brown, a graduate of the class of 1910 is now one of the coming artists of the United States. While student of this school he was considered among the brightest and the most promising of our students. He has proven to us he is worthy of all the praise we can give him, and he doesn't fail to grant this school the credit for having given him an impetus to desire to make good in the world. The late Mr. Poindexter Smith, a graduate of the class of 1906 went into the dark continent of Africa to teach the poor unlightened natives what practical knowledge he had gained and to help them to become more elevated and while about 2,000 miles up the Nile he became infected with the fatal African fever which caused his death. The late Mr. Cordoza Poindexter, a graduate of the normal class of 1897 and of the Academic class of 1899, who after finishing the two courses here, then attended the Ohio State University from which he graduate in the year of 1902. He then became professor of Agriculture in Fisk University. After the presentation of such evidences no one will deny that the work of the graduates of a school is a true measure of success and greatness of that school. In my opinion there is no place better fitted for the imparting of knowledge than at dear old Institute. The people are beginning to realize what good our graduates are doing and are readily sending their children here to receive the same advantages. This is my wish: "May peace and happiness attend the graduates of the West Virginia Colored Institute and a successful career be theirs." Leadership The following is a toast made by Dr. H. F. Gamble at the meeting of the West Virginia Medical Society, in which he said: Master of Serimonies:—It would be an impardonable crime to miss a time like this to plow the soil and drop some thought-seeds with the hope that they may ripen into fruit. Now while thank-you for this hospitable greeting, I would have you consider with me for a little while the one thought of leadership. Nations and people, that have traveled the dusty road of doubt, that have tunneled the mountains of misery, that have sailed over the seas of sadness, that have climbed over mountains of obstacles and have proven victors in their conflicts they have done so by putting forward and obeying a leader. Any race that succeeds must do so along similar or the same lines Now if I had the time I would develop just one thought—the importance of leadership. First, the leader must be honest. He must be intelligent. He must be aggressive. He must have faith in himself and in those he leads. He must have innishibative and personal magnetism. Leadership, or better a leader, implies that there is some one to be lead. The first quality in those who follow is OBEIENCE, the next is courage and so on. We could not, for want of time here contemplate the advantages to those who adopt and act on these progressive ideas. MACY CARNIVAL The Macy Carnival is in Northfork this week in all its glory. New and better attractions than ever. The Merry Go Round is new and up-to-date. The way Mr. Macy handles the show business shows his cleverness, the old time aggregation sticks to him, which goes to show that they all make good, and by doing so the people that go every night are pleased with his numerous attractions. GRAND LECTURER IN KEYSTONE Prof. E. L. Morton, Grand Lecturer for the Knights of Pythians of the state, made a basty ca in this city Saturday a. m. to see Dr. G. N. Marshall, Grand Exchequer for the same organization. He is on his tour over the state visiting the lodges, finding out the general conditions and giving his best advice. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER "PRESTO" *PRESTO* retains Dandrew, Tetter, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP; *PRESTO* makes the HAIR GROW; *PRESTO* is Harmless, Clean and Lasting. *PRESTO* is the Greatest Discovery Known to Markard in this Line. Throw away your old pitching and polling hot trouts and the so-called electric combs, and tie burning your hair out, and get a package of *PRESTO* THE KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS *PRESTO* will straighten your Hair the first application or we will refund your money. The Hair remains straight for months. Think of a nothing in the way of a hairbrush. Agree *PRESTO* two or three times a year that's not. A PACKAGE OF 'PRESTO' SENT POST PAID WITH FULL DIRECTIONS ON RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS. (50 Cents) SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WRITE FOR INFORMATION THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO EDENTON, N.C. AGENTS HERE IS THE MONEY MAKER! MENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD IN NOTICE The underigned will apply to the Judge of the Circuit Court at Wekon on Saturday, June 30th, 1914, for a license to carry a pistol, as provided by the Cagle of West Virginia. BOARDS OF EDUCATION The Subjects of District Supervisors of Schools, Consolidation of Schools, Problems of Attendance Appointment of Teachers, Medical Inspection, County Roads and Schools ably Discussed. The different Boards of Education, from the several districts, were represented in a meeting held in Welch, in the rooms of the McKinley on last Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting was the permanent establishment and employment of methods which might bring about an uniformity among the several boards to the extent that there would be a concertedness of action which would produce beneficial results. In other words the desire is to establish a correlativeness of interests so the result may be helpful to all. It was freely cited that such action on the part of different boards was no longer an experiment but had been tried out and found successful in such leading educational states as Massachusetts, Ohio, New York and no less than four of the southern states. Mr. Hanifan favored the idea of a District Supervisor for all schools declaring that it was an absolute necessity and assigning as a reason the fact that it served to set up an intelligent and helpful association among the different boards. Prof. Barbe strongly emphasized that fact that the prime requisite in the make up of a good school is a good teacher and without this, there is little hope of a successful school. He favors the idea of retaining experienced teachers and we should fight sky of the modernized idea of employing young and inexperienced tutors. He favored competency and qualification whether married or single. Mr A. D. Rice declared that the "dollar" man or woman was not what the schools needed and favored married rather than unmarried selections, where the choice narrowed down that this selection was an issue. Declared that he no longer was a party to eight months contracts but always caused to be inserted these two little words, "eight months 'or less,'" which clearly conveyed the idea that the conditions upon which the teacher were employed were that he make good and measure up to standard. He recited the fact that for a time he was prejudiced against married teachers, but that experience and observation had taught him that married teachers were the better of the two. He placed a premium on married instructors when he declared that many of his teachers had gotten married and if they wanted schools in his district, all things else equal, they could have them. Mr. McCharren brought to the attention of the body the serious need of spendidly constructed roads as a medium of inducing children to attend schools, citing the fact, that there were numbers of instances where there were splendid school houses and good teachers but they were poorly attended because of the bad road, and therefore the inaccessibility of teaching the same. He read a splendid paper on this subject and showed that he had given it quite a deal of thought. Dr. W. C. Hall gave a very interesting presentation on the Medical Inspection of schools and showed the very great necessity of conserving the health of the children. This was one of the most vitally interesting subjects that was presented to the members of that body and was ably handled and well received. Other talks by Messrs. Stark, Hogsett, and Cole proved equally as interesting. The meeting is rather an innovation and was proclaimed by Hon. Cassius Cook, County Supt., to have more than accomplished the purpose for which it was called. Hon. Cassius Cook, County Supt., and Mr. H. K. Barbe, Dist. Supervisor, will attend the State Teachers Association at Morgantown, W. Va., on June 17-18. TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS The second and third uniform examination for teachers' certificates will be held at Welch, W. Va., June 4-5 and July 30-31 respectively. Applicants will enroll in the afternoon of the day preceding the opening of the examination. Those coming from other counties must present permits signed by their county superintendent. Those coming from other states must present proper testimonials. Very truly yours, WILLIAM CASSUS COOK, County Superintendent. Announcement. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination as Commissioner of the Board of Education for Browns Creek District, subject to the Republican primary to be held July 18, next. If nomination is approved, the future as I have in the past, discrimination duties for the best interests of the whole people of the district. Announcement For Clerk of the Circuit and Criminal Courts. I hereby announce that I am a candidate for the nomination for clerk of the Circuit and Criminal Courts of McDowell County in the Republican primary to be held July 15th, 1914, and respectfully solicit the support of all voters participating therein. If nominated for and elected to this position I will strive earnestly to fulfill the duties of the office to the best of my skill and ability. Respectfully, B. HAMPTON GRAY. 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. BURBRIDGE PAYNE Insurance Combination sick, injury, accident and death benefit protection at minimum cost. $2,000 death benefit; $1,000 for loss of limb or eyesight; from $5,00 to $15,00 weekly sick or accident benefit; $10 emergency relief benefit. Cost is $6,00 per year; no other dues nor assessments. In this insurance all men and women are placed upon an equal basis, regardless of occupation. Each person makes the same form of application, pays the same amount of premium and receives the same amount of benefit. Men women between the ages of 16 and 65 are accepted. No restriction as to occupation, and men employed on track, train or round-house cannot be accepted. Claims are made within sixty days anywhere in the U.S. Canada or Europe. Old reliable insurance company. $100,000 on State deposit as a protection for policy-holders and to guarantee the payment of claims. For further free information address Gustave E. Werner, Secretary and General Manager, Box 813, Buffalo, N. Y., state age, sex, occupation and mention Dept. B. 93. NOTICE OF APPLICA TION FOR FRANCHISE To Whom It May Concern: This is to give notice that on the 30th day of April, 1914, the undersigned Elkhorn Valley Traction Company, a corporation created and organized under the laws of the State of West Virginia, filed with W. M. White. Recorder of the City of Keystone, McDowell, county, West Virginia, its application in writing to the Common Council of the said City of Keystone for a franchise to construct, maintain and operate a street railroad upon, along, across and beside certain streets, avenues, roadways, alleys and bridges within the corporate limits of the said City of Keystone. The said application fully sets forth the names of the streets, avenues, roadways, alleys and bridges desired to be used for the said street railroad and fully sets forth the obligations and undertakings offered to be carried out by the undersigned corporation and the said application is now on file in the office of the said Recorder. All citizens, corporations, firms and persons interested in the granting or refusing of the said franchise are hereby notified that at a regular meeting of the Common Council of the said City of Keystone to be on the 1st day of June, 1914, at 8 o'clock the 1st Council Chamber of said City of Keystone the undersigned corporation will ask the Common Council of said city to grant to it the said franchise in accordance with the terms provisions of said application or with such terms and provisions as the said Common Council may deem proper and expedient. If, for any reason, the said Common Council shall fail to hold a meeting on the date named the matter will be called up for consideration at the first regular meeting of the said Common Council held thereafter. ELKHORN VALLEY TRACTION COMPANY By C. C. Hale, Secretary. Official Call For the Election of the Republican Party to be Held in McDowell County, July 18, 1914. By virtue of a resolution adopted May 11, 1914, it is hereby ordered that the primary election be held in the county of McDowell, on Saturday the 18th day of July, A. D., 1914, of the members of said party for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offices: Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clerk of the County Court, Superintendent of recess schools, Member of the County Court, Member of the Legislature two, One member of the County Committee for Elkhorn District, President of the Board of Education in each magisterial district. Member of the Board of Education in each district. Justices of the Peace in districts where vacancies have occurred. Constables in district where vacancies have appeared. Members of the Board of Education in districts where vacancies occurred. Said primary election shall be held at the several voting precincts of McDowell county as have been heretofore fixed by the county court for the general election held in 1912, and under the rules and regulations governing the Republican Primary Elections, as promulgated by the Republican State Executive Committee for the primary held on June 4, 1912, and in so far as it may apply in accordance with the terms of Chap 77 of the Session of the Legislature of West Virginia, Session 1891 and Chap. 2 of the code of West Virginia. Candidates wishing to enter the primary to be head on July 18, 1914, must make application on blanks to be furnished by the Secretary of the committee, on or be headed on 25th day of June, 1914, and such application may be accompanied by the receipt of L. J. Rheed, Treasurer of the Primary Fund, showing the amount fixed as the entrance fee for the office desired; which entrance fees are as follows: The polls shall be opened at the several precincts at seven o'clock of the morning of July 18, 1914, and close at 6:30 p. m. on Monday. McBowell County Republican Committee W. B. STEVENS, Secretary, Kimball, W. Va. CUT THIS OUT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When you can no longer buy beer in West Virginia, buy it in Portsmouth, Ohio. You will get the best beer and the fastest service. 5 dozen bottles packed in barrel - $3.75 10 dozen bottles packed in barrel - $7.50 8 gallon kegs, draught beer - $3.00 16 gallon kegs, draught beer - $6.00 A rebate of 25 cents per dozen bottles, $1.00 per 8 gallon keg, and $2.00 per 16 gallon keg will be allowed from the above prices, when the empty packages are sent back. Ship empties charges collect, and be sure to send us the bill of lading so we can give you credit. Remit By Bank Draft, Express or Post Office Money Order. Orders Filled the Same Day as Received. Express and Freight Rates Low Bridgeford Pharmacy The Leading Drug Store Complete Line of Pure Drugs Prescription Specialists See Them When You want Drugs W. VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist THE NATIONAL TAP L.T. BABBITTS PURE LYE OR PUTASSE Babbitt's PURE LYE Kills Germs Kills Odors Use it today—the strongest Lye in the New Sifter Can A LITTLE Babbitt's Lye and a lot of water will keep your home and barn free of all germs and odors. Why not try it today?—and see for yourself how easily, cheaply and thoroughly it does the work. Write for booklet showing many uses. Valuable presents for the labels. Write for Catalogue Highest in Strength 10c But Not in Price You Use Less It Lasts Longer B. T. BABBITT P. O. Box 1778 NEW YORK CITY Wanted Position By Trap Drummer In M. P. house or with dance orchestra. Will locate or travel. Have full line of traps, bell and M. P. effects. Address---- C. GREAR, 503 N. Rand St, Charleston, W. Va. 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 Rise. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation--The Pythian Mutual Investment Association--for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES NOT INCLUDED IS WHERE I THINK AT THE Bidgeford Pharmacy The Leading Drug Store Complete Line of Pure Drugs Prescription Specialist Them When You want DOWNLAND BRIDGEFORD, PHARMACIST Registered Pharmacist Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILDING This handsome structure is made and entirely by the Stock house. Mutual Investment Associationtration of what can be done effort and united action. It is indeed a splendid achievement give new life, new hope and every Stockholder, and every Order and the Race. Let no one hesitate longer to in this great corporation--the Investment Association--for sure to pay handsome dividends invested. TAKE STOCK $10.00 is the price per share, the installment plan. Ask the city about it or write to this office. THE PYTHIAN INVESTMENT ACADEMY L. O. WILSON, President ORDER OF PUBLICATION. WESTVIRGINIA At Rules held in the Chesapeake Bowell County, on the first Monday in June, 1813. And it appearing from on amidayt now on file with the papers in this case, that the defend ant is a non-resident of the State of West Virgina and the defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office on the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect the business being served. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County for that purpose of the same be posted at the front door of the court at McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: B. HAMPTON, GRADEputy for W. Burbidge Payne, Clerk, J. K. Smith, P. Q Barber Shod ...AND.... Pool RoOm ELECTRIC MASSAGE ST. DORRI PRLANCES PERFECTLY SANITARY HOT AND COLD BATHS J. P. Coles 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. 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 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 Bauti fu Home for a Mere Trife 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, 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 $5 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 $5 each. One of the keynotes of this great gathering is to inspire the members and friends of this church to the the extent that they might make a sacrifice and help to liquidate the debt that now hangs over this beautiful edifice. The keynote on which I am to speak has been announced and in it it presents this question: "How can we reach and elevate the masses of our race, thereby contributing towards the betterment of mankind. This is an age of centralizing great forces and means in this our progressive civilization. To the large towns or cities is the slogan and trend of the majority of our American people, and this will be for decades to come. The great battle ground for human sustenance and existence seems to be the city. Here the complex problems of life in every phase meet the individual not old and young in every station of life. Here the social and economic question affects the community in such a manner that upon its practical solution depends the moral, civil and religious life of the state and nation. In savage life individualism predominates, but as soon as men become more civilized they learn to stand shoulder to shoulder to shoulder. Thus we come today from every section of this community to unify our endeavors with a worthy object in view. That is to secure by the combination of our Christian and educational forces that through which our various churches in the community, by practical systematic plans, may become small cogs in this our vast machine. Christ produced a social organ. 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. ism He gathered about him a group of kindred spirits that formed a kind of family. He came out into the open and transmuted abstract theory into social Organism. The society thus produced by Christ has survived the changes and shocks of over nineteen centuries. He meant that his disciples, down through the ages, should be gathered into social groups; and gave to the world something—the Church—to lay hold of, that would better its condition. This definite social organism, the local church, I believe contains the potency for the cure of all the ills that flesh is heir to. Here lies the solution of every social problem. No other society on earth can displace it. Though others may prove very successfull auxiliaries. To the churches then, expressing as they do in social form the thought of the church, and containing within themselves the medicament for every kind of social ill human society owes its healthy cohesion. In our greater towns and cities however the churches are confronted with new artificial conditions which tend to social alienation—the separation of class from class, a tendency which it unchecked, will inevitably bring destruction to us all. Let me me say to you, who are the representatives of our people from every section of the community. You must either subdue this class of our people with the characteristics of the church or in the end be assimilated by them. The present modus of the churches fail to rescue them. The organization of benefit secret societies among us will fail of the mark. The influences and forces which hold them are subtle and powerful. The world with all of its artificial enchantments are more formidable than the power of our martyrs. What then must be the remedy? This is where the social settlement and institutional or industrial churches come in as a reconciling force. An institutional or industrial church G. E. FERGUSON, President may be defined as an organized body of Christian believers who find themselves in a hard and uncongenial social environment. Led by a system of organized kindness, a congress of industries which by touching people on physical, social and intellectual sides will conciliate them and draw them within reach of their teaching. But as time admonishes I wish briefly to suggest a few auxiliaries which can easily be put into practical operation. That will go to form a social settlement or industrial church in the community. A woman's sewing circle or sewing school for girls, a kinder garton reading room, literary societies, physical culture, woman's clubs, mothers' meeting, domestic training classes, cooking classes, voice culture, men's clubs, economic saving and others. These in connection with the regular activities systematically operated in any town, city or community will draw out and influence the unchurched element both old and young to follow in their footsteps and will mould a wonderful moral and industrial settlement which will have a lasting beneficial result for the church, race, community and the nation. In conclusion allow me to state that the problem of life as it affects the Negro is becoming more complex. Art, science, skill, domestic economy and industrial thrift is the battle cry of the age. Organization and cooperation is the plan of the nation's progressive activities. We cannot withstand these invisible forces. We must catch the spirit of the times, fit himself and put himself in harmony with the march of this mighty American civilization. In the city life battle is fierce. It is the survival of the fittest. To do so adopted methods must be applied. In the northern and western towns and cities our people are confronted with the great servant and domestic problem. Even here the competition is 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, or payments of the purchaser be returned should he die before paying for his lot. C. W. SMITH, Sec. and Treas. I. Va. Branch great. The large influx of foreign immigration have forced a contest between these and our people. If 5,000 foreigners land in N. Y. or Boston tomorrow with less than 24 hrs, great societies industrial and training schools will be provided for their service and employment for all of them with well organized methods, while if 25 negroes may go and be forced upon their struggling kin or left shelterless and homeless until he or she may find employment. I relate these facts to show the great necessity of industrial and church work and social organism on our part in any community in order to reach, strengthen and protect members of our race who are moving hither urged by the irresistable spirit of the time, and may we remember water falling day by day washes the hardest rock away. Order of Publication. At Rates held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County on the first Monday in June, 1914. Alice Smith The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: B. HAMPTON GRAY, Deputy for W. Burbridge Payne, Clerk. B. E. Carter, P. Q. West Virginia Coored institute Deed to Widow or Orphans Branch Office: Institute. W. Va. The baby boy of Mr. Peter Marshall, Jr., and wife, at Kimball, died Wednesday a.m. of this week and was buried in the Tidewater cemetery. The age of the baby boy was 7 months old. Its name was Richard Marshall. Much bereavement lingers with the mother, father and friends because of the untimely death of this little child. T. Edward Hill, business manager of the times, has been forced to his bed sick all this week. Hon. George Wolfe, member of the House of Delegate of the legislature of W. Va., Welch Wednesday en route to Davy. Hon. W. M. Harman, of North Trzwell, Va., one of the wealthiest men in Virginia and a good old moss-back Republican, was in Welch Thursday on business. To the Voters of the Fifth Congressional District. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination to Congress in the Fifth congressional district, subject to the Republican primary on July 18th. I will attempt to see as many of the voters of the district as possible before the primary, but in the event that I am unable to see you, I want to solicit your support. Primarily, I believe in the right of the people to name without committee domination their candidates for public office, to write their platforms, and I believe after a man is elected to office he should heed the voice of the people, ank express that belief in his vote on public questions. EDWARD COOPER. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Cir- c it Court of McBellow County, on the first Monday in June, 1914. Eutoka Twitty. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce Warrant. MAMMONIT And it appearing from a similar on file with the papers in this case, that the Plaintiff has made diligent search for the Defendant in order that she might have the process in this case served upon him but she has been unable to do so. The Court of Metcalf's defendant's whereabouts; it is therefore ordered to be said Defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Metcalf County, within one month from the date of the first publication of the case, that is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive days on newspaper published in McDowell County, and posted at the front door of the Court House of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy of the notice: Application for Pistol License Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, whose residence is in Keystone, in the county of McDowell and in the state of West Virginia, and whose occupation is Special Officer of said city of Keystone, W Va., will on the first day of the June, 1914, term of the circuit court of said county apply to the Judge his person a license to carry on or about his person to other revolver in accordance with the state's statute in such cases made and provided. B. E. HARMAN UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING Service by Sinkford & Warren at Northfork C. H. RICE, AGENT PHONE SERVICE: Call C. H. Rice, 363 Nortnork or 217, Bluefield H J CAPEHART At ty-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Practice in all the Courts Mr.& Mrs, Jas. Johnson - Have Opened A - FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Box 101 Box 445 LESTFR, W. VA. BECKLEY, W. VA PRACTICES IN ALL THE COURTS NEW TAILOR SHOP in the new brick building in Northfork, W. Va. CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING ALL WORK GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED Henry Belcher P. O. BOX 94 NORTHFORK, W. Va. H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Do You Know Him? If any one knows Peter Turner or his whereabouts please notify his sister. SARAH JOHNSON, 5-8 4t Paintville, W. Va. We do up-to-date Job Work. DR. H. F. GAMBLE Sy Charleston; West Virginie, Advanced New Methods of Treating Tuberculosis a me ole Negro Doctors frac te oo te . 1 Yalboun, Bt Wit Hold Mectias|x.. eC (Continsed From Page 1.) have hin at the Clinic for the exami Ration «i the soeiet O An able paper wes read apn ‘Palme nary Tuberevieesis’” by Dr. HLF Gam Die of Charleston. He reported three came being treated hy hiss, deseriteat bis Metheal of treatment aml showed the Fewalts attained! Some new methods of Ereatwent celvanced by Dr. Gamble pro. Voket the nint exhanstive and spirited discumion of the meeting, in whieh mont Of the members of the society tok jourt inclading Dro S01. Carson of Preedinam Hospital, Washiozion, b. © The subject of an interesting and tine Ay peper read by Dr. W. Vernal Bridge ford of this city, proprictor of the Brishee fort Pharmry, was the “Wharmacint's elation to the physician.” He advinw! clone covoye ations between pharmacists and physicians amd attacked the indix criminate dispensing of droge bby physi Clans, He states that if physicians woul Cease dispenaine denice pdhaarman ints weitl be dimouraged from “conater porewrits ing” and selling potent medicines and Abe relations between these (wer branches of medicine would be closer and more conlial. The paper wae iavorably re ceived anid ably cliscawel Ly Des. Viney, White amd Lawrence, Election of Officers. Dr. FL. Younzur neminatet Dr. W WL A. Barrett of this city for poreniden im au eloquent speceh. ‘The mention « the young Keystone physician and sur feon’s name cansed an outburst of yp lau whieh lasted more than a minute He was unaninonsly elector Dr. W. ©. Mitchell, Dentist, Elnetiel Was unanimonsly elected vice resident, being the first dentist ever eiected to of fice by the society Dr. RB. 1. Jones of Charleston, whe fo seven Years, or ever since the organiza tion of the West Virginia Medical Society han teen its secretary and treawnrer, Wik Feelected unaninorsly and a vote ol thanks extensied bin for fiw alle sn CBiiciemt services during his incumbency Dr. 8. 1. Caren of Washington wa elected an honorary member of the a dem. The night session was held in the vy Hall. At $20 pom. Dr. Harrison, the President, was in the ebair. Me intro duced Dr. Youngne, who delivered the Welcome wbhiress on behalf of the Fiat Top Metical Aswriation. The speech of Dr. Youngue was one of the most elo ‘Qeent ever heard inthis city. The re sponee was made hy Dr. Gamble in ‘Very alle speceh Hite! with wholesome adver. One of the ablet disenesions of the ws mion was delivero| by Dr. WoC. Mitet. lof Bluefield, exbject—"“Crni Myziene.” He emphasized the importance of heey» ing the teeth in goo! condition ant stat ed that “the time will soon come wher People will pay dentists to keep the tetl from decaying instead of treating then after deenying.”” He traced many die eases of the lerly to decaying teeth and sdviewd extreme care with them. Dr. Carson tetlowed Dr. Mitchell in the die comion and emphasiond the importance Ff heeping the tet) in cond combition on Order to avoid many diseases whiely rrwilt feom bad tert He amerted that bed Seeth often exis trrable of the tonsils and that it is an established fact that hen. mation often reen't fron etfertesd tombe A voral solo wns renlered by Dr. ©. ¥. agers, of Binetie'd, accompanied hy Bile Meanie Cobde. A very brary day #28 bronght ty acl ‘with wmmoker tendered the visitors am friends by the Flat Top Medical Ameri stion in Calboan’s Hall Ment of the members of the society and any citinens of Keystone, Kimball and Northiork were present. Dr. Barrett, Secretary of the local amociation and newly elect! jyrow Ment of the State Soriety, served a» tut and very creditably did fie {li the Public Session Senoker. and witty. Toasts were responded te by Bb. Carter, J. M. Lamkin, T. P. Hitl A. 1. Calhoun, I. W. White, Ko L Youngne, J. 1. George, Hod. Capehart and S. 1. Carson. A tine Ianchewn was served and canls were playet until late in the morning. Clinic in Harrison Hospitel. The work of the second day bean vith 4 elinie in the Harrieon Herpital at Kien all from $30 a.m. until ? pow. Four sabjets were operated pon, the first by Drs. Marrimen, Carson ated ithers the stood by Drs. Lotnax, Caren aud oth ere: third, Dre, Caren, Harrie ant others, and fourth by Dire Carson, Miteh ell and others. Anaesthetist in charge: Dor, Barrett of bis assistant, Dr Go ¥ Koger Dr amd Mi Harrison enter. Lrimel the suciety at lnnehean Next Meeting in Huntinston. The afternoon seeion was held in Ua oitice of Dr. Barrett and the business 0 the sewtion was finished. Hontington Nas chown as the next meeting place « the West Virzinia Mestieal Swiethy. Dr W. A. Holly was clerted delezate to at fend the meeting of the National Mest weal Awweiation im Kaleigh, NC. Aw Sit 7S, with De, JM. Whitin a alternate. Ten deltars wae appropriates for the W sastou Sale Catoral Crptar Hone, representes! at the meeting of th meciety by Kev. Foster Kessluitions were asloptest thanking the people oof Kesstene, Kintell, Northtork fan Vieinity for their senerins lompitility Reception and Ball. The home of Mr ALL. Calhoun was the seene of a beautital meeption siven i hemor of the Visite rs by the: Louden Soci Cints trons 5 anit F 6 eloek, sted frome ie Pm, anid 2 a me the City Hall eh with the strains of sweet wie furnishes hy Martin’ Saxophone trie, while « larse Party of heantifully wees! won ae cheerful men wlis forse for the tine bee img the seriote wink «life, slancest aunt iv Juiged in small tatk sitsise ti the evea. ———_._._.___. Order of Publication. 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M Ford ATTORNEY AT LAW Room 7 Third Floor First National Rank Bailding Northfork, W. Va. NOTICE! On Toewlay of each week, beginning ‘next Tuesday, I will beim Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and te serve the people of the vicinity with as Litthe expence to them as pom bbe W. L. COLSON, ‘Surgeon Dentist — 1M.