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ADVANCED STAND TAKEN AND SENTIMENT CREATED By Leading Colored Republicans at Kimball Meeting; No Longer Satisfied With Incompetency in Officers to be Elected. DR. R. C. HARRISON MAKES KEYNOTE SPEECH While Hon. Edward Cooper Makes the Greatest Political Speech Ever Heard in This Field ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, 'IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 ADVANCED STA AND SENTIM By Leading Colored R Meeting; No Longer S petency in Officer DR. R. C. HARRISON MA While Hon. Edward Coop Political Speech This The Brown's Greek District Republican Organization held a political meeting at Kimball last Friday. They invited every candidate for office within this Congressional District and county to be present. Most of the candidates were present. A great crowd assembled early in the morning and stayed all day. Representative men of both races were on the ground. Squads of men on every corner were to be seen all day. Political maneuverings were the order of the day before and after the public speaking. Everybody who was there seemed as though he came on business and only wanted to hear speeches that appealed to reason and common sense. There was not a man to be found drunk. Everybody was sober and acted most discreetly. The old time political "drunks," carcasses and heterogeneous gatherings on corners and in alleys were things of the past. The advertised hour for beginning, by request and by a unanimous vote of the body, was deferred till the hour at which the Hon. Edward Cooper could be present, which was after No. 7 ran. Everybody was leading for Cooper. Dr. B. C. Harrison called the meeting to order, being introduced the club, and called Hon. W. C. Cook to the chair, who acted as chairman of the meeting. This was done in the absence of Mayor Stevens, who would have filled this part on the program had he not been called away on account of sickness. Dr. R. C. Harrison delivered the address of welcome to the visiting friends and candidates for office. He pronounced in his position with reference to the policies of the race on the political issues as well as on candicates. He most eloquently and intelligently appealed to the race to take a united stand for men regardless of who said anything to the contrary. In Dr. Harrison, as in other colored leaders, the race as a whole are ready to adhere. Response was made by that eloquent orator and scholar Dr. E. L. Youngue. From start to finish he was at his best. Men were taken out of themselves and only believed and acted as Dr. Youngue did, so persuasive was his argument. He too appealed to the race to trust each other, and in this fight as in none other, stand as one man for a principle and the man of the best qualifications. COOPER SPEAKS. Hon. Edward Cooper was next introduced and rt the mention of his name the house went wild, crying till it was enough to stimulate a speaker. He spoke for one hour and ten minutes under the most flattering approval by a large audience it has been our pleasure to witness in years. He placed himself square on all public questions and his policy is meeting with general approval all over the state. OPPOSED TO PAUPER LABOR He is opposed to pauper labor. Opposed to unrestricted immigration. Mr. Cooper believes in the language of the martyred President McKinley: "It is better to open the mills and the mines of the United States to the laboring men of America, than to open the harbors of the country to the pauper manufactured articles of the old world." He is therefore in favor of a Protective Tariff which will protect the workingman and assure to him the highest possible wage. He is in favor of pensioning the old soldiers who fought in the civil war, also those who fought in the Spanish-American war; opposed to disfranchisement under any circumstance; is strong in his approval of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States. In fact he is opposed to the enactment of any discriminatory laws because of race, color or condition and praises the present administration for the Workmens Compensation Law, which is so adequately taking care of the widows and orphans. He is the laboring man's friend. Round after round of applause went up at the conclusion of his speech. B. HAMPTON GRAY SPEAKS. The next speaker was B. Hampton Gray, who took for his text, as he laughingly put it, "The Key." Mr. Gray read his letter of resignation and Mr. Payne's letter of acceptance and very in- The McDowell Times. terestingly reviewed their past relation. Called the voters attention to the importance of the office and how he had served the people in the capacity as deputy, appealed to the voters to stand by him, since he was a very poor man, out of a job, and therefore wanted to be elected to the position as clerk of the Circuit and Criminal courts. He declared he had given the keys up in good condition, but asked the voters to place them back in his hands by their votes on the 18th day of July. He made a fine impression on all who heard him. W. B. PAYNE In his usual characteristic way Mr. Payne made a short speech, in which he spoke of his life-long republicanism, his loyalty to the party and upon which record he again asked for the office of clerk at the hands of the voters. Others spoke, among whom may be mentioned Attorney W. W. Hughes of Welch, and Elder E. M. Evans of Lex, candidates for the Legislature, Attorneys Jas, Knox Smith, B. E. Carter and H. J. Capchart. All made good impressions. RESOLUTIONS Whereas, from the present condition of affairs the nation over, under the present Democratic Administration, has proven a dismal failure, and whereas, the business opportunities to the masses is gradually dwindling, notwithstanding the fact, that the Democratic party in its platform assured the people of these United States, that they had a panicea for every ill, but have clearly demonstrated their inability to handle the affairs of this government, and whereas, they have broken every promise they had set forth in their platform. And whereas, the very first step toward the restoration of the Republican party to power, is the election of stalwart men to the House of Representatives and the U. S. Senate, in order that the political complexion of those two bodies may be of such a hue that the Republican party may not "see through a glass darkly," but face to face, and whereas, the very embodiment of all that is necessary to make up of a successful representative, seems to appear, in the person, whom we shall recommend, therefore, be it resolved, that we wo hereby heartily reaffirm the candidacy of Hon. Edward Cooper for Congress from the Fith Congressional District, and that we pledge him our unstinted support in the coming election. Whereas, the Browns Creek District Republican Club, in public session have elected to entertain the candidates for the district and county offices at its formal campaign opening, be it resolved that we heartily commend the spirit of harmony and unison of purpose that permeates the session and all sessions of the club for matter. 'We deem as appropriate and timely the thought expressed by the speakers as a whole and since the invitations to candidates, to attend this opening were extended to all, we note one candidate is especially conspicuous by his absence, to-wit, Mr. H. I. Shott. Committee Dr. R. C. Harrison, Ch'n. Ralph W. White, Sec. Wm. Saddler, D. Robert Tomlinson, Jack Taylor, Sq. Samuel Crider, J. E. Passon. NO SALUTE OR APOL- OGY FROM DICTATOR Mediation Protocol Means Com- plete Surrender by U. S. to Huerta. Niagara Falls, June 25.—"The govern- ment of the United States of America will not in any form whatsoever demand a war indemnity or other international satisfaction." The complete surrender of the Wilson KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JULY 3. 1914 Administration to President Huerta is embodied in the above paragraph of the A. B. C. protocols, according to statements of the Mexican delegates today. The paragraph is known as Article II, Section B. In the phrase "or international satisfaction," it was pointed out, the Americans have backed down from the demand which precipitated the rupture between the United States and Mexico—the insult to the American flag at Tampico. Through this loophole the Mexicans are not required to salute the Stars and Stripes. EXCLUDES ALL CLAIMS By means of this same phrase, the Mexicans say, they have been exempted from all other claims which this nation may have against Mexico. For example, this excuses Mexico from all damages incurred by the killing of Americans or the destruction of American property. The Mexicans fought every effort to make them acknowledge the insult. The matter was finally referred to Washington, according to the story made public tonight, and Washington at the last moment capitulated. In spite of the liberality, if not humility, of the United States, the Mexicans do not appear particularly grateful. It is their belief that the United States is primarily to blame for nearly all their troubles. They call attention to the fact that American arms and ammunition are aiding the rebels in the slaughter of federal troops, and that American money is backing the constitutionalist cause. REBEL ENVOYS ON WAY. The American delegates made it known that Washington had the guarantee of the revolutionists that rebel envoys would leave Washington for Buffalo or Niagara Falls tomorrow. The delegates who are said to have been chosen for this mission are Luis Cabrera, Rafael Zuraban and Jose Nasconello. National Capitol Events of Interest From the Seat of Government SWELTERING AND STATESMANSHIP. Obstreperous politicians have given up all hope of adjourning Congress, and it is said that the Democratic leaders are agreed with President Wilson that the anti-trust legislation must be on the statute books before the final curtain is rung down on the present session. In Boston, a favorite "humorist" has remarked that "when the days begin to shorten, the heat begins to hotten." In support of the New England rhymer it is observed that since the twenty-second of June the weather has been so hot in the National Capitol that the pavements have furnished an elasticity that ought to make the ad-writers for O'Dullivan's rubber heels green with envy, because of their lack of power of description. The general notion that a Senator or a Representative is a big fat man who finds it necessary to mop his prespiring countenance with a handkerchief about the size of a pillow-case, is a little far fetched; but the fats and the leans who are serving the fats and the leans do serve in the shade. Most of them are apt to be discovered arrayed in light flannel or duck suits, and the negligee costume is completed with tailored silk shirts and white shoes. The net result is that in Washington people appear much as they do in the tropics. The older members of the Congress have spent their summers at the Capitol for six years, and with the heat to goad them, even the belligerents have given up the ghost of resistance and surrendered to the wishes of the Administration. In fact, a good many of the mighty solons are in an almost cornatose condition, and are quite willing to put through almost any kind of anti-trust bills, providing they can hasten the return to their own ballwicks, and give their attention to their political fences, which in mady cases are barely out of repair. Last year Congress had a continuous performance, and there was no vacation; and as the time approaches when the frost will be on the pumpkin and the fodder in the shock, sweltering statesmen hope to forswear head-achy politics, and renew their friendly relations with old cronies and neighbors. It is a queer sort of a statesman that is not ready to say "amen" to the demand of the country that Congress adjourn. MILLS OF GOVERMENT GRIND EXCEEDINGLY SLOW. There appears to be considerable joy in the Postoffice Department over the fact that after July 1 money orders will be made payable at any postal money order office in the country. Postmaster General Burleson is certainly entitled to a good deal of credit for having really accomplished this reform, as it is a thing that the postoffice officials and postmaster generals have been talking about for at least twenty years. The "reform" shows difference in the manner of doing things under government and private methods, as the express companies have for years made their orders payable in ADDRESS OF REV. M'KOY President of The Golden Rule Beneficiel and Endowment Association Before the Tenth Annual Meeting Held with Blue Grass Association, No. 32, Tazewell, Va., June, 1914. Mr. President, Officers and Delegates to the Tenth Annual meeting of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association; Ladies and Gentlemen: Ten years ago when the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association was launched as a fraternal organization, the Board of Directors choosed me, your servant, as president. And since that time at each succeeding election you have confirmed their judgment by re-electing me to the highest and most responsible position in the gift of our beloved organization. And when I say that I appreciate the honor and the confidence expressed by your continued and undivided support, I am only feebly expressing the feeling of my heart. It is a source of sincere pleasure to me, to meet this splendid delegation of loyal Golden Rule race-loving men and women here to day—here in the hospitable town of Tazewell, in the Bluegrass region of Virginia, where we can breathe the atmosphere of freedom and worship God under our own vine and fig tree, where none can molest us or make us afraid. These are glorious privileges. Now let us remember that with every the manner now provided by the post-office. A number of organizations in Washington have no other excuse for existence than to secure favorable legislation. Among them are the labor and agricultural organizations. Yet no one has ever questioned the rights of the representatives of those bodies. Representatives of public lands interests of the west have also been looked upon well later in Washington. The people who are most apt to be accused of lobbying are those who represent manufacturing and commercial enterprises, and there has been some resentment expressed in regard to this by some of the people who have been fighting for what they believed, to be the rights of manufacturing and industrial interests. One manufacturer has complained that "When we send representatives to the Capitol to keep us advised upon our matters, and we present our views in relation thereto, we are accused of keeping a secret and dangerous, if not a corrupt, lobby." This charge has drawn a response from the President, who was the original discoverer of the "insidious lobby." He says that he believes that the real representatives of all interests have a perfect right to make their case known at the National Capitol, but he draws the line upon that class of representatives who send out form letters and get people to "sign them up" all over the country, and fire them in upon the Capitol. When the parcel post was before Congress there were hundreds of thousands of such communications, both for and against the measure. THE DEAD LETTER OFFICE A year ago there were 180 employees in the dead letter office. Now there are about eighty. The reason is found in the fact that the sleuths who fathom the mysteries of poor addresses have become more proficient in their work, and that better results have been obtained in tracing badly addressed mail and turning it over to the several postoffices and division and railroad centers throughout the country. Foreign mail, which has in the past been the source of much concern to the dead letter office, is now handled largely at the ports of entry of this country. The dead letter office was established almost ninety years ago, and is one of Washington's oldest and most widely celebrated institutions. Unlike many of the divisions of the Department it was not created by statute, but became an institution resulting from regulations that letters be sent to the "dead letter office." Before 1800 no detailen record was kept of its transactions; although the records show the receipt of 380,000 letters in 1830 and 900,000 in 1837. The Senate adopted a resolution on March 9, 1857, requesting the Postmaster General to state the number of letters received in the dead letter office during the fiscal year, and to determine what further legislation was necessary to diminish the number of such letters and to provide for their return to senders. PRESIDENT PREACHES PROS PERITY. President Wilson appears to be the principal prosperity booster, and it does not make much difference what sort of stories are told about hard times, he insists that the golden age of prosperity is just ahead. The President has turned down suggestions that Congress adjourn until the trust bills are completed. After these bills are out of the way there will be adjournment and "mature." blessing comes a responsibility. So we are responsible to the world, to show, that we are worthy of the privileges which has been granted us. We are here to celebrate our tenth anniversary as an organization, rejoice over what we have accomplished for our race and humanity, and get inspiration to continue the good work which we have so well begun. I want to speak to you today on Some Essentials to our Progress as a Race. In speaking of the essentials I shall not attempt to name or speak of them all; for there are so many things essential to our progress as a race, it would be impossible to speak of them all in one address. And I am persuaded that no one man has ever named them all. Again knowing that the questions as to how to solve the Race Problem and what is essential to the progress of the race have been agitating the minds of the American people for more than fifty years. I do not come before you claiming to bring anything, absolutely new on these important questions, but I shall earnestly endeavor to say what is true, for the truth will bear repeating. Now to my mind one of the most essential things to our progress as a race is CONFIDENCE. Confidence is the one necessary thing to race co-operation. One cannot conceive the active forces of real co-operation at work where there is no confidence. Confidence to be of any value must be entire-absolute. One cannot do his best for an individual nor a people in whom he has no confidence. We are living in an era of combination, concentration and co-operation; in the commercial, political and religious world. And if we are to play our part in the great plan of race building and race progress, we must influence, first, ourselves, then others to have confidence in the race that we may be able to combine our efforts, con-strate our forces and co-operate with each other politically, commercially and religiously; to secure men and measures in the interest of our common cause. An equal chance in the race of life with all other citizens of this country. This confidence must be won in the race and for the race by honesty. This I believe to be the next essential. HONESTY Honesty is not only the best policy but it is right. And the best preventive against loss and failure. If we, who are trying to lead or people politically, professionally, religiously or otherwise, expect to be real helpers in the struggle of our race to make progress, we must first of all be rigidly honest ourselves. Then do our part in helping to stamp indelibly upon the heart of every member of the race the true principles of rigid honesty, in such a way that they cannot fail to see it, as a valuable essential to race progress. Honesty of purpose must characterize all that we do, in attempting to lead our people. An honest ignorant man is of more value to the race than an educated dishonest man. Some seem to think that you cannot succeed in business if you are strictly honest. But I do not believe that you can have any permanent success in business if you are dishonest. UNITY. Another essential to our progress is Unity. There can be no racial progress in business or otherwise without racial unity. There is money enough made and haddled by the Negro race to do a great deal more business than is being done by them, but they allow ambition, superstition and jealousy to keep them apart, hence they are unable to do much in the business world. There seems to be moreunity in all other races in this country than in the Negro race. And why it is no one seems to know. But when we shall have found why the Negro does not unite, why they are not willing to follow leaders, why they are not willing for one to be any better off than another in this world's goods, and a remedy for the same, I believe that we will have the key to all other essentials to the progress of the race. We need more co-operation and less competition among ourselves. The competition between the Negro and the opposite races along all lines is sharp enough without competing with each other. Lines of employment that use to be left exclusively to the Negro, we see now the American white man, the Jew, the Italian and Asyrian all intering these lines in competition with the Negro. The barber business, house servant, restaurant etc. use to be exclusively one, but now we have to compete with other races in all of these lines of endeavor. What does this mean? It means two things. First, that if we are to hold what we have along the lines mentioned, we must furnish a better class of service than our competitors. The wants the best and the man who can put the best in the service he renders will get the best out of it and hold his job. Again it means that we should co-operate and thereby help make business among ourselves instead of competing with each other and destroying business. If there are only enough of our people in a town to support one barbershop don't have but one and support it. If there are only enough for one restaurant, have one. One good barber shop, restaurant, tailor shop, drug store or doctor's office, clean and well kept, owned by Negroes in any community, will do more to win respect and mould favorable sentiment for our race than a half dozen dirty, unsanitary places, rented and run just for the name of being in business. Let us learn not to crowd any line of business of profession so as to bring be in such sharp competition with each other until there is not a decent live HON. EDWARD COOPER AND THE MEN WHO KNOW HIM BEST Read What Men Have to Say About the Candidacy of Edward Cooper For Congress, After a Life Long Acquaintance, Having Worked Side by Side With Him For Past 30 Years ing in it for any, but engage in different lines and co-operate. ORGANIZATION. The next essential is Organization. With confidence, honesty and unity we should organize for mutual protection and helpfulness. Some of the greatest blessings that we now enjoy as a race came to us through organization. Our freedom was hastened on by the organization efforts of the Abolition Society. We own fifty million dollars worth of church property today as a race because we were able to organize the forces of the church. The fifty or more benks, the splendid balls, stores and other enterprises owned and controlled by the Negro race and giving employment to Negro men and women is the result of organization. And if we expect to continue to make progress as a race we must continue to unite ourselves in our own organizations. Pay no attention to the kicker and fault finder, unless he can show you in actual results that he has something better. Generally the man who spends his time criticizing what other men are doing, does nothing himself to help the race. The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association. This organization was established to co-operate with all other Negro organizations which have for their objects the moral, intellectual and financial uplift of the race. We do not claim that all Negroes are what we would like to see them, even in morals. But when we remember their in environments, and knowing the tendency of the human heart to go out after evil, we conclude in most cases that he is as much as we could reasonably expect. So our duty is plain. If we expect better men and women we must (Continued on Page Two) Fake Says Johnson's Friend, in Speaking of Saturday Night's Fight With Frank Moran. Paris, June 28. — Jack Adams, the well known octoonor sportsman, who was one of Jack Johnson's principal trainers in his last fight, declared today that the Johnson-Moran fight was a fake. "The whole thing has been a campaign, not only for this meeting which was brought oil in every detail, but for another bout in America. "Johnson took $29,000 out of the fight, while Moran received a mere pittance and plenty of promises that he would be put in the way of making money later out of the gullible American public. "Mrs. Johnson drew her husband's $29,000 Saturday before the fight. "I think the plot has been defeated by Johnson himself. He behaved in the ring with consummate folly. He could have knocked Moran out in the fifth round, but did not do so owing to the movies. Later he spared the 'white hope' in the most obvious way for money-making purposes in the harder battle to be pulled off in America. "Tom Flanagan, who has been Johnson's adviser through thick and thin, knew the fight would go 20 rounds, although early this morning he declared he was thoroughly disgusted and that it was the last time he would have anything to do with such a contest. "Johnson led about his weight. He entered the ring at 214, not 208, as he told the newspaper man. "Johnson has now made the second great mistake of his life. He is barred out of America because of his escapades with white women, and by this fake fight he has turned against himself the entire sporting public of the country in which he intends to make his permanent home. The French won't credit him as a great fighter again. The gate receipts were $40,000." Johnson has agree to fight Sam Langford the middle of October. For this battle he will receive $90,000, win, lose or draw, and in addition will be given 50 per cent of the moving picture receipts. Mr. E. D. Richmond, of Roanoke, Va., was visiting his brother, L. E. Richmond, of this city Sunday night and Monday. He is one of Roanoke's prominent and trustworthy citizens. He is in the employment of the N. & W. Ry. Co. and has many friends in this section. LARGES. ANY WEEKLY IN THE ST OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 18 OOPER AND TO KNOW HIM BEST To Say About the Candi- er For Congress, Af- quaintance, Hav- de by Side With last 30 Years Thirty-nine years of the life of Edward Cooper, out of a total of forty-one have been spent in the state of West Virginia. Thirty years have been spent aiding in the development of the resources of Mercer and McDowell counties. Attempts have been and are now being made and will continue to be made to make the people believe that what little means Ed Cooper possesses was inherited; as a matter of fact Ed Cooper helped cut the brush on Mill Creek where the operation of the Mill Creek Coal and Coal Company now stands, and with the exception of five years spent at Washington and Lee University, his life has been spent in and about the coal mines. His father was of course the main factor in the development of the coal mines in which Ed Cooper is interested; but the development of the properties, and hardships of the early days were shared by Thomas H. and Edward Cooper and in fact the whole Cooper family; these hardships dated prior to 1884 when coal was shipped from Mill Creek; John Cooper was one of the pioneers in the development of the New River field, and Edward Cooper at the age of ten first worked in the coal mines of the state, being the proud possessor of a miners cap and lamp and acted as trapper boy in the Caperton mine. After the death of John Cooper in 1888 Thomas H. and Edward Cooper had the active management of the coal properties, and in 1911 Thomas Cooper died, and since that time the business affairs of the companies in the Pocahontas Coal Fields have been managed by Edward Cooper. The legacy, which has been said, was left to Edward Cooper, has been one of responsibility and care, and has kept him constantly engaged in the management of the mines; but notwithstanding the duties which have been imposed upon him, he has taken time to keep up with current events, and public affairs, believing, as he does it is the duty of a good citizen to keep posted on matters of public importance, and his actions have commanded the respect of the people who know him; his actions cannot be controlled by any man or set of men, and when occasion demands it, he is willing to change his opinion to conform with the majority of his people; he refuses to wear the political collar of any faction or set of men. Ed Cooper is best known by the men who work for him, and while possessed of enough of the world's goods to pay his just obligations, he is not a man who ants his fellow man who is in less fortune circumstances, and by his generosity and kindness he has made the path of hundreds of his fellow men somewhat easier to travel. If Edward Cooper is elected to Congress the people of this district need have no fear he will cast his vote to further the desires or aims of any special interest. Edward Cooper would rather give than receive, and on questions of public interest his vote will be cast for the betterment of the condition of the masses, and against the interest of the classes. His views on public questions can always be had by the mere asking for the same, and as he expects to make an open, fair and honest effort to secure the nomination, addressing the voters all over the district, he will be pleased to answer in a fair and open manner any question which is propounded in fair and open way. He has no desire to, nor will he conduct a campaign of vilification or abuse, believing the people are more interested in public affairs than personal abuse and mud slinging, and if he cannot win the confidence of the people without the personal abuse of his opponents, he prefers to be defeated. He feels the people of Mercer County, with whom he has lived and acquired what means he possesses, are acquainted with his record, and when he gives his word to his fellow citizens, that he is in favor of human rights, prior to property rights, his fellow citizens know they can rely on his word and vote for him, with the knowledge, "his word is as good as his bond. Thomas B. Stanger; occupied position of importance with the Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co. for the past 20 years. Rev. Thomas A. Niswander; worked in and about Cooper mines for past 26 years; now with Singer Sewing Machine Company. Warner Smith, Bluefield, machinest N. & W. Ry. Co., worked with Edward Cooper at Caperton, W. Va., over 33 years ago. Mrs. W. H. Fuller, of Raleigh, N. C., who is assistant principal of the Raleigh High School and a cousin to Mrs. G. N. Marshall, is visiting relatives and friends in Keystone. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE PUBLISHES & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTIGO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race—His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....25 Single copy.....05. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED BY REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY JULY 3, 1904. HOLE PUNCTURED IN PROHIBITION LAW West Virginia Supreme Court hands down first decision affecting the new prohibition law on the first day of its operation. This is the first hole puncturing its sweeping drastic liabilities, and is done by declaring that there was no violation of law for a member of a club to take upon the club premises liquor for his own use and that too without storage on said premises or for service to his friends. Oh, what a warm time in the political circles of old McDowell. Two candidates for circuit and criminal clerks place scrapping for their life for votes. And believe us, they are doing some more "stunting." At this writing no earthly prophet, however politically inspected he may be can foretell the coming final results that will be decided on Jnly 18th inst. Mr. Mayor and Councilmen, why don't you put a water plug to fight fire with near The Mc Dowell Times office? You have promised it and you have the plug on hand. Great sums of money may, at any time, be destroyed because of the lack of a plug. "Likker" is gone. Gone we hope for good if it proves to be a blessing to the state and the citizenship of this state. But if there are to be special favors to a few and the devil to the others, and if the law is to encourage "bootlegging," pocket saloons and make every home a "speakeasy" den, then away with such a law. We await its coming good or evil. On the front page of this is sue appears several affidavits of men who by personal contact know Hon. Edward Cooper and who are men of amiable reputations. They attest the fact that Cooper is in every sense of the word worthy of the people's confidence. The men on his operation and those who have worked with him, both white and color ed, say he is all "the doctor ordered." They say he is "John nie on the spot." We, the voters, believe in him and in the face of statement to the contrary unsupported as others have come, we will on the 18th day of July prove our belief in him and his statesmanship with our votes. Repair the bridges in Keystone, Mr. Council, because they all are in a dangerous state of condition. Cooper, our next Congressman for the Fifth Congressional District—a good man. Boys don't violate the prohibition law, drink water and be satisfied. LIST OF ELECTION OFFICERS FOR PRIMARY TO BE HELD JULY 18, 1914. Adkin District. PRECINCT NO. 1: JED. S. F. Funkhauser, Commissioner, Jed, W. Va. F. B. Keith, Commissioner, Jed, W. Va. F. C. Hendricks, Commissioner Jed, W. Va. B. L. Draper, Clerk, Jed, W. Va. E. P. Wolfe, Clerk, Jed, W. Va. PRECINCT NO. 2: WILCOE. W. J. Hatfield, Commissioner, Wilcoe, W. Va. E. G. Pruner, Commissioner, Wilcoe, W. Va. Nick Holtin, Commissioner, Wilcoe, W. Va. William Addair, Clerk, Wilcoe, W. Va. Emory Nelson, Clerk, Wilcoe, W. Va. PRECINCT NO. 3: GARY. J. J. Nunan, Commissioner, Gary W. Va. V. B. Carder, Commissioner, Gary W. Va. Claude Baughner, Commissioner Gary, W. Va. E. Woodson, Clerk, Gary, W. Va. C. E. Donegan, Clerk, Gary, W. Va PRECINCT NO. 4: ELBERT T. A. Cook, Commissioner, Davy, W. Va. Joe Herndon, Clerk, Davy, W. Va. Robert Crockett, Clerk, Davy, W. Va. Elkhorn District William Farmer, Clerk, Elkhorn, W. Va. S. J. Wygall, Clerk, Elkhorn, W. Va. MEMBER CAN TAKE LIQUOR TO HIS CLUB West Virginia Supreme Court Hands Down First Decision Affecting New Prohibition Charleston, W. Va., July 1.—The first court decision affectinglixuor since the state prohibitory amendment became operative last night was handed down today by the supreme court of appeals when it decided that it was no violation of the law for a member of a club to take upon the club premises liquor for his own use, without storage on the premises or for service to his friends. The court had been asked to permanently enjoin the governors of the Edgewood Club of Charleston from putting into effect a resolution preventing members from keeping their own liquor at the club. NOTICE The undersigned will apply to the Judge of the Circuit Court at Welcn on Saturday, June 20th, 1914, for a license to carry a pistol, as provided by the Code of West Virginia. 1930 B. Hampton Gray Candidate for the nomination for final Courts of McDowell County held July 18, 1914. I respectfull publican voters; and pledge my this office, to give to its duties my Candidate for the nomination for Clerk of the Circuit and Criminal Courts of McDowell County at the Republican Primary to be held July 18, 1914. I respectfully solicit the support of all the Republican voters; and pledge myself, if nominated and elected to this office, to give to its duties my personal service and attention ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce my intention of permitting my name to be placed upon the Republican ballot, to be presented to the electorate of McDowell county, for their approval, in the form of their votes, in the Republican Primary to be held on the 18th day of July 1914. I am permitting my name to be used at the earnest and urgent solicitation of my many friends, of whose loyalty and confidence, I am proud in the extreme, for I had about decided to not again enter the race, but under all the circumstances, and in justice to the wishes of the above, I am yielding in this matter. If nominated and elected, I shall certainly maintain the same standard of safeguarding the interest of the voters of McDowell county as I attempted to do during my last term. It will be my purpose to be an expression of the will of the majority of the people, and when I shall have done this, I take it that I shall have served my people as they would have me serve them. 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 nominated and elected, I shall in the future as I have in the past, discharge my duties for the best interests of the whole people of the district. ARTHUR G. FROE. 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. I 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 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 15th. 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 TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF McDOWELL COUNTY: At the solicitation of many friends I announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the House of Delegates before the Republican Primary to be held on July 18, 1914. SAMUEL W. PATTERSON --- Announcement --- Announcement Clerk of the Circuit and Crimi at the Republican Primary to be by solicit the support of all the Reself, if nominated and elected to by personal service and attention. 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, Member of the Legislature—two. One member of the County Committee. One member of the Board of Education. 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. Members of the Board of Education in districts where vacancies occurred. Sald 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 1912, and under the rules and regulations governing the Republican Primary Election, a promigrate by the Republican State Executive Committee for the primary held on June 4, 1912; and in so far as it may apply 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 washing to enter the primary to be held on July 18, 1914, must make application on blanks to be furnished by the Secretary of the committee, on or be fore the 25th day of June, 1914, and such application must be accompanied by the receipt of I. J. Rhodes, Treasurer of the Primary Fund, showing the payment of the amount fixed as the entrance fee for the office desired; which entrance fees are as follows: W. B. STEVENS, Secretary, Kimball, W. Va. Announcement TO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF McDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. After carefully considering the responsibility of the office of representing a people in the State Legislature of West Virginia and because I have before asked for this position but for political harmony in the ranks of the Republican party, I withdrew from the race, I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination and election to membership of the House of Delegates from McDowell county in the Republican primary to be held July 18th, 1914. I promise if nominated and elected to faithfully, fearlessly, honestly and conscientiously discharge the duties of the office impartially to all, with special favors to none. I honestly vote on all public questions affecting the interests of the people the way I feel will do the most good to the most people I shall ever keep in mind that I am the servant of the people who elected me and my every effort shall be in the direction of guarding the ever interest of the people whom I serve. Thanking you for all past favors and soliciting your further support, I am. Very respectfully, ELDER E. M. EVANS, Lex, W. Va. William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Box 101 Box 445 LESTER, W. VA. BECKLEY, W. VA PRACTICES IN ALL THE COURTS WHYTE, Chairman, Welch, W. Va To Whom It May Concern 17 May Concert! This is to thank you on the 30th day of April, 1914, the underigned Elkborn 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 on, 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 aims 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 underigned 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 held on the 14th of June, 1914, at 8 o'clock at the Council Chamber of said City of Keystone the underigned corporation will ask the Common Council of said city to grant to it the said franchise in accordance with the terms and provisions of said application or with such terms and provisions as the said Common Council may do 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. Anouncement To the Republican voters of Mc-Dowell county, W. Va.; After the earnest and urgent solicitation of my many friends, and after due consideration, I hereby announce my candidacy for nomination and election of membership to the House of Delegates from McDowell county in the Republican primary to be held July 18th, 1914. Two years ago the voters of this county honored me with this responsible position, and I promised them then that I would be loyal and faithful to the trust and perform the duties of the office to the best of my ability. As to whelber I have done this I am willing for the people to say. I have always openly contended that it is the rights of the people to name, without committee domination, their candidates for public office, as the officer is merely their servant and should heed the voice of the majority of the people. I promise the people again that if I am nominated and elected, I shall certainly still be loyal and faithful to the trust. And in the coming session of the legislature I shall conscientiously vote on all public questions affecting the interest of the people with no special favors to any one and shall vigilantly strive to specially safeguard the interest of the voters of this county to the best of my abilities. Thanking you for favors shown me in the pastand soliciting your support and influence in my nomination and election, I am very sincerely, C. E HARMON. Keystone, W. Va. ORDER OF PUBLICATION WESTFIELD At Rules held in the Dowell County, on the first Monday in June, in 1813. Order of Publication. At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Gri ton County, on the first Monday in June, 1814. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant a payment for the costs of the A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit 'now on file' papers in this cause, the t th Plaintiff in his papers in this cause, the Defendant in order that she might have this process case served upon him but she has been unable to whereabouts; information as to the Defendant's whereabouts; information as to the Defendant's said Defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, within the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And that a copy of this order be published once a week for five weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be published once a week for the Court House of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A Copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAVNE. Clerk 6-12-55 Z. E. CARTER, P. Q. 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 examinations. 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 CASSIUS COOK, County Superintendent. Try us For Job Work iS ee ————$—$—$<—$<<$—$<<$<_———— eS — | Fiome! Home Home! | r RDMING AIQRY OF rurny anal in TH annimatian or : HOME THE GROWNING GLORY OF EVERY MAN iS ith ACQUISITION OF AH Man is mere drift on the sea of tim? until he secures a hom: for himself and for those he is responsible. The securing of a home isan obligation from which no manis ever released. It is a daty that he mot only owes himself and family but the community at large. Ee ee A Beautiful Home for a Mere Trifle West Virginia Colored Institute The lastitate Bailding snd Land Compeny hes meds it possible for every colored mun ia West Ve- This beautiful site adjoins the West Virginia Colored lastitate, one of the leading | institutions in this ginia to own a home in the mest beantifi d spot of the Kanawha Valley tor the smallest trifle. country for the education of colored youths. Huaadreds of boys and girls have left this institution and are This d of the leading colored men of West Virginia has parchased Two Hendred doing a great wark for their race and country No other section in the state offers such advantages, being Acres of Land just eight miles from Charlest in order that every colored man in accessible to Charleston and the coal mines of the Kanawha Valley, street carson either side with the Kan- the state may purchase home at « small price and on reasonable terms and in a section where the greatest awha and Michigan Pailway in the center. ‘ opportunities for the cultivation of education and home life are offered. ee ee ee ee Tey a et Sl Deed to Widow or Orphans Only $10 Down and $5 a Month . Tis gull Sack of ed is boned Af te kts, AA wis hrs ca ervance nad sal “cc s100 One attractive featare of our coatract is that we agree to mike a good and sufficient deed to:jthe wai tps Cab aly G8 ans Sea's bases a eee ack widow or orphans, or payments of the purchaser be returaed should he die before paying for his lot. COMPLETE ABSTRACT OF TITLE FURNISHED TO EACH PURCHASER LOTS SELLING FAST. COME AT ONCE AND TAKE YoUR CHo!ICE ia a ea ? ‘Ohe Snstitute Building and Gand Company G. E. FERGUSON, President C. W. SMITH, Sec. and Treas. Main Office: K. of P. Building Room 2, Phone 2414, Charleston, W. Va. Branch Office: Institute, W. Va. DEPUTY SEERIFES OF MCDOWELL COUNTY Make Raid on Keystone; Kick Open Doors of Citizens and Fail to Find a Single Vio lation of the Law. Last Saturday night, between the hours of 12 and 4 o'clock, fif- teen or more heavily armed de- tectives and deputy sheriffs of McDowell county raided the little city of Keystone and caused such an excitement among the people by kicking down the doors and brandishing their guns and gen- eral dre arms without the know! edge of the Mayor that the _peo- ple have arisen enmass and are demanding that the city officials protect the citizens from outside sinterferences and that this pro- uitecuous raiding and harrassing the people all times of night without authority of law be stp- ped. Notonly did they kick down several doors, walk in and kknock over tables but they raid ed the streets tillday. They brought with them prisoner's chains about 40 or 59 feet long with handcoffs enough to carry everybody outof Keystone, in- cluding the Mayor, Chief of Po lice and every other officer. But to the credit and compliment of the city, its citizens and the of. ficers, they went back empty handed. And those who were at ‘the other end in nocturnal ex. pectancy were not only surpris- ed but gave them the horse laugh. Notonly was this raid made without the knowledge of the Mayor of our city, but we understand from reliable author. ity that the high Sheriff of this great county, who atall times bave shown a willingness to main tein order and to protect citisens knew nothing about their mid- night maneuverings st all. This is the third raid made and at tempted within the last few weeks. One st Kimnali and one ‘sttempted ot Northfor, Elder E. M. Evans The snnouncement of Elder Evans, which appears in another column of this issue, carries with it many commendable featares. He ie a native born citizen of West Virginia and bas spent the whole of bis life im the State. He is fifty-two years of age. Like Abraham Lincoln, be has al- ways been a hard laboring man and therefore can greatly sympathize with the poor. He was one of the strong ‘supporters to wrest from the clutches of the Democratic party thie great Moun- tain State and placed it in the hands of the Republican party in 1846. He is in favor of equal rights belore the law to ail men and is unalterably opposed to class legisiation in any way, and if elected he promises to defend the rights of all the people to the best of his knowledge and belief. Upon the sbove expressed poli- cies he comes before the people asking for their support. | THE PENITENTIARY ‘The convicts of Jolliette, Il, are ineo- ing ® paper, The Prisoners Post, the me- terial of which is contributed by prison- ers. They have to get it printed outside of the penitentiary, however, ae a search among the 2,150 convicta failed to revea ‘2 single printer. Editors were minus also, and they bad to get s resi estate man to edit the ps per. There are bankers, preachers, doc- tors, merchants, mayors and justices of the peace among the conviets, but as the exebange remarks, “oveasionally you see © printer enters soloon, but not the pen- itentiary.”” If all the world were printers and ed itor, there would be no nied of prison or b—. They get their punishment wher Twe More Candidates Two more candidates for the House of Delegates have entered the race for membership of that body. They are the Hons. W- W, Hughes of Welch, Attorney. atLaw, and S. W. Patterson, General Manager of the Bottom Creek Coa) and Coke Company. Both ef the shore memed gentle- mes are men of prominece, stan ding and infeence. Thay are of the highest aes Cie — type of manhood and in this race of friendly contests for bonors are men worthy of the voter's consideration. Dr. E. T. Deyoe,of Oklahoma, is in the city this week. He ar- rived Sunday nightfrom Buffa- lo, N. Y. He is a dentist by pro fession and will locate some- where in the coalfields. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thorn. ton have moved from Northfork to Keystone. Hon. J. M. McClarren, our Popular and efficient acad engi neer, was in the city Sunday. A. L. Spencer, of Mora, s very successful business man, was in Keystone on business Monday night. Mrs. Magge Green made » Pleasant trip to Uharieston a few days ago. She was the guest o! Mr. and Mrs. J.E.V. Jordan. ‘She called on the Governor on a business trip. Mrs. Kosa Brown, who has spent several weeks with her mother and sisters and friends ‘at the old homestead in Tazewell, Va., left for ber home in Charies ton Monday night after making several caiJs on ber many friends in Tazewell, Anawalt and Key. stone. Combination sick, injury, sccident jand death benefit protection at’ minimuacn cont. $2,000 death benefit; $1,000. for lous of litob or eyesight; from $5.00 ts $15.00 weekly sick of accident benefit $100 emergency relict benefit. Cost is $00 per Jour! 0 other dee not sme ments. fe this inearance ail men and omen are placed apon an equal basis, rexardiem of ocenpation Each pores ceives the same amoust of benefit. Men and women between the a 16 and 5 are accepund.” No retrletion ts too caption, only road men employed on ‘track, train oF round-honse cannot be ae coped. Claim are paid. win sa Gaye anywhere in the 0. S.,"Canapa o Barope. Old reliable insurance’ cox. ‘pany. $100,000 on State deposit. ss Protection tor poliey-bolders aod to gear" ‘sates the payment of claim. For farth: Jer free information addrem Gusave ‘E. and montis tee te” TERRIBLE DROUTH IN WEST VIRGINIA Began at 12 O'clock Tuesday Night June 30th--State Treasury De Prived of Over $600,000 Annually. 2 eee : On to HUNTINGTON; (| JULY 7 | 2 The biggest celebration of Negro enterprise in the State. s = Prof. Eph Williams @ a4 the celebrated proprietor of the famous Troubadours, better Ba Bret performances, preceded by 2 read sree yarudes ja SPEAKERS 42mm, aston, ee stone will be present. White and colored will take part. is | EVERYBODY ON 10 HUNTINGTON JULY 7 | ee me _ BIG DAY : Old Demon Drink made its farewell adieu to the West Vir- ginias never to return again. Crepe on the doors and hats of over nine tenths of the citizens of this state, since that number in one way or the other used it in some way. In Keyatone the funeral was preached by the celebrated “‘Na- tional Jail Robber,” Jas. Knox Smith. Thousands heard his Pathetic as well ashis sympa- thetic appeal to cheer up and dry all tears because in some way he said, “The Lord will pro- vide.” Booze mills closed down and water fountains opened in fall blast. There was not a sin- gle tear shed nor was there a single ugly word heard and no fistic encounters disgraced the disappsarance ot old Demon Drink. Inthe face of the fact that Property valued at over $60,000, 000 formerly used by brewerys, distilleries and saloons has be- come practically worthless and despite the fact that there is a loss to the state treasury of over $600,000, the saloon people and the people in general seem to te taking it easily. Everybody is willing toawait results of the new law. While there are dis- ‘*ppointments by the thousands ‘st not having their usual places for liquid refreshments since they all closed and are being turned into some other business, ‘there is no great complaint. Men ‘are drinking water except s few who might bave kept over sever- ‘al quarte or so for sickness and for “stomeche sake” use. ‘State done gone dry. (Concluded from First Page.) unite in every town, city, county and state in which our people live with the best white people to make conditions better. There are white people in every community who respect intelligence in the colored people. They want to see them own their homes, educate their children and live decent and clean lives. In business they are as courteous to the black man as they are to the white. In fact, they regard a man according to his worth to the community. We should find out who the broad minded, large hearted men are in the communities and co-operate with them, and we will soon make it easier to do right and harder to do wrong. I do not believe that we make any mistake when we unite with the people who want to put whiskey out of the country. I do not believe that we make any mistake when we unite with the people who believe in and stand for law and order, and righteous men to administer the law. This nation will not be ideal in its government until men everywhere believe in and conform to the Golden Rule. What never ye would that men do to you, do ye even so to them. Men, not white men nor black men, but men, my friends, when every man feels that that precept is binding on him, the blood curdling crimes of which we sometimes read will cease to be committed. The same is true of our intellectual advancement. The man who really loves his country is in favor of an intelligent citizenship, therefore he is to be depended upon when it comes to giving longer terms, better buildings better salaries &c. for our people. With that class of men we should co-operate. In trying to help our race financially, The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, believing in the power of organization, has organized fifty-four subordinate associations and twenty-six nurseries for our children. Through these subordinate bodies our membership has increased during this year 563, making a total membership to date of 5,287. We paid through our subordinate bodies to date, in sick benefits, $9,190.54. And for 25 cents per month for adult members and to cents for children sent to the home office for endowment, we have paid to the beneficiaries of deceased Golden Rule members $7,14.50 to date. An in nearly every case the claims have been paid in thirty days; and in no case has a claim been paid by order of the court. We have bought and paid for $6,500.00 worth of real estate and it is absolutely free from indebtedness, and we have in the Bank of Banker a very respectable bank account to the credit of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, and the subordinate associations and nurseries report $763.59 in their treasurers after meeting all their obligations for the year. This shows what can be done by organization. We came on the stage as an organization when the field was crowded and confidence low, so far a Negro organization was concerned, in our section of the country. But with faith in God, and believing that right would prevail, we entered, and by honest, straightforward dealing with our members, and all with whom we have to deal, slowly and surely we have won a place in the confidence of some of the people; and are here today to serve notice on all the people, that it promptly meeting our obligations and dealing honest and square with all mankind mean anything, we are here to stay. So you had just as well join us. I am aware that some of my people have no confidence in an organization or anything else that originates with a Negro. Therefore they will not give it their moral or financial support. But they rather discourage. Had The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association been copied verbatim from some white man's institution no doubt we would have had a larger membership to day, ready to fight to hold what some white man did not want them to have. But will not pay their joining fees and fifty cents per month to help build up that which originates in his own race. But I believe that the time is coming when the men and women of my race will find more peace, safety and protection in those organizations which are purely your own, than you will find in any other. So in behalf of the Golden Rule Association, I want to say, as David said to Abinthar, "Abide thou with me; fear thou not, for be that seeketh my life seeketh thy life; but with me thou shalt be in safeguard." It matters not what your color may be, or what you may be worth, or how much you may know, as long as you are identified with the Negro race, if The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association continue to succeed, you share in the glory of its success. If it should fail you will be involved in its failure, for it is distinctively a Negro enterprise. Therefore every true hearted, race loving, man and woman should use every honorable means in their power to make this organization succeed in every community where it has been or will be established. We as a race should love our own enterprises. We have done well under the circumstances which we have labored, but we are not satisfied, we want to do more. Let us all go from this meeting determined to do more. When an organization proves itself worthy of our support, as this one has, for these ten years, I believe that we should give it our unstinted support. All have not done their best, and we are not what we should be in anything until we do our I know that we have some loyal agents and members throughout the territory in which we have covered who do not sleep on an opportunity to speak for The Golden Rule, but need more of that class. Thanking each officer and members for the co-operation given in making possible the success we have thus far achieved, I remain yours for greater success in the future. R. H. McKOY. (Prepared for the Taxwell meeting but was not delivered on account of being slain.) N. & W. Train due at Matoka 11:45 a. m. Virginian Train due at Matoka 12:40 p. m. While waiting for your train you can get a FIRST CLASS MEAL. Time to eat between all trains and we can supply what you want. If you stop over for the night we can accommodate you to nicely furnished, clean Rooms Get your lunches and meals here—all prices reasonable. Order of Publication, Plaintiff, vs. Robert Smith Defendant. 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 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 new- paper 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 E. HAMPTON GRAY, Deputy for W. Burbridge Payne, Clerk. B. E. Carter, P. Q. We do up-to-date Job Work. 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. Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used—polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels, Heel Plates, Spur Stiffeners, Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us J H Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well grown, well liked and patronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service. Everything Antiseptic; polite attention given to all customers. Staples' Place 191Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA S. B. MOON Attornry-at-Law DR. M.M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS GRAiN PRIVILEGES Money in Wheat Puts and calls are the safest and surest method of trapping in wheat, corn or oats. Because your loss is absolutely limited to the amount bought. No further risk. Positively the most profitable way of trading. Open an account. You can buy 10 puts or 10 calls on 10,000 bushels grain for $10, or you can buy both for $20, or as many move as you wish. An advance or decline of 1 cent gives you the chance to take $100 profit. A movement of 5 WANTED 10 EXPERIENCED Good Salary or Commis- MORE THAN $48,157,000 THE AMERICAN WOR NAAL INSURANCE Pays Sick, Accident Old Age Endowme further particulars s D. E. V. General Agent for W Kentucky Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Balling Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILDING This handsome structure and eaglely by the Stock Mutual Investment Associ tration of what can be doe effort and united action It is indeed a splendid t give new life, new hoo every Stockholder, and Order and the Race. Let no one hesitate long in this great corporation Investment Association sure to pay handsome or invested. TAKE STOCK $10.00 is the price per sh the installment plan. A ity about it or write to the THE PYTHI INVESTMENT L. O. WILSON, Pres W. S. SURGEON Modern Equipment. All C Satisfactory. Prices Reason Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Jas. Kn LAWYER AND N Practicing in all Orrimin States "When myfees are THE Harrison print Cases Su Medical T Reasonab EFFICIEN Phone Excelsior Kimball THAN $48; 157, 022 CLAIMS PAID THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATTER NAAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky Chareston, W. Hurrah! Hurrah! WINGTON BUILDING CLEAR OF This handsome structure is now unaided absolutely by the Stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine institution of what can be done by concentration, effort and united action: It is indeed a splendid achievement, and shares new life, new hope and new inspiration in every Stockholder, and every Member of order and the Races. Just no one hostage longer to subscribe for such this great corporation--The Pythian Mutual Investment Association--for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. KE STOCK RIGHT 10.00 is the price per share, either paid up on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your city about it or write to this office. THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. S. Colson SURGEON DENTIST Equipment. All Classes of Dental Surgery. Prices Reasonable. Office up in Colson's Dressmaking Establishment. Pass. Knox Smile LAWYER AND NATIONAL JAIL ROOMING in all Criminal Courts in the When myfees are secured" 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties MORE THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAID BY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATERNAAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. L. Colson SURGEON DENTIST Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work doe Satisfactory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs ove Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Establisment. LAWYER AND NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER Practicing in all Criminal Courts in the United States "When myfees are secured" Prison private Host Cases Surgical an Medical Treated a Reasonable Rate EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Compa imball West Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va When in need of HELP of any kind, phone or write Roanoke Employment Agency No.11 Norfolk Avenue, upstairs (3rd Door from St. James Hotel) ROANOKE, VA. E. L. CUNNINGHAM, Manage NOTICE! On Tuesday of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and to serve the people of the vicinity with as little expence to them as possible. W. L. COLSON, Surgeon Dentist. NOTICE! On Tuesday of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and to serve the people of the vicinity with as little expence to them as possible. W. L. COLSON, Surgeon Dentist. J. E. Hereford Physician and Surgeon Specialist on Diseases of Women ANAWALT, W. VA. INSURANCE MEN on for Right Parties CLAIMS PAID BY KMEN FRATER- THE COMPANY And Death, and Benefits. For or write ORDAN at Virginia and Weston, W.Va. Hurrah! CLEAR OF DEBT Union owned absolutely holders of the Pythian and is a fine illus- by concentration of achievement, and should new inspiration to very Member of the to subscribe for stock The Pythian Mutual or in due time it is bonds on the money RIGHT NOW either paid up or on the agent in your local- office. N MUTUAL ASSOCIATION at, Weston, Colson DENTIST Lines of Dental Work e. Office up stairs establisment. Smith NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER "Courts in the Uni- secured" KEYSTONE, W.VA E ate Hosdit gical and treated at THE THAT'S WHERE I TRADE! Bridgeford Pharmacy Prescription Specialists See them when you want Drugs Leading Drug Store W.VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. 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