McDowell Times

A. A. Lilly The image provided is too blurry and low-resolution to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily distorted image with no discernible content. Therefore, no text can be extracted from this image. Hon. A. A. Lilly, Attorney General of West Virginia, has made an enviable record in office. He has handled the Virginia West Virginia Debt case with the ability of the shred and trained lawyer that he is. His efforts to induce the U. S. Supreme Court to advance the case allow the state of West Virginia to present its credits which greatly reduces the original debt claimed by the state of Virginia, and his success in getting the Supreme Court to grant this rehearing of the case places him in the forefront of the great lawyers of the country. His efforts to get his credit from the federal, state, federal and Western 2e rate case has greatly endeared him to the people along the main line. Because county, his home, gave him Cooper about 7 to 1 in the petition, it is known that he was an outstanding Cooper man and everything honors in his power to achieve the nomination, places him squarely before the people of southern West Virginia and has made many new friends and supporters for him. KEEP THE ROADS DRAINED "No permanent road has ever been constructed or ever will be," according to road specialists of the United States Department of Agriculture, who amplify the statement with an appeal for keeping the roads in good repair. The federal officials claim that the general impression that there are certain types of road that are permanent is erroneous. It is pointed out that the only things about the road that may be considered permanent are grading, culverts, and therefore the Washington authorities assert that "the first and last commandment toward road maintenance is to keep the surface well drained. Year by year the output of the Sunday School Union has increased. In volume of business reached nearly $50,000 during the last year and all because of the facilities to publish anything that anybody wants. There is in this establishment $80,000 worth of improved machinery and material, all installed since the present secretary took charge. Prof. Bryant's great achievements will do more than anything he could wish to convince the general public of the importance of the work of the church and of the need for it. He will be the first to announce that there is already having many thousand dollars to the church and placing it indisputably on the forefront of all racial enterprises. AFRAID IT WILL AROUSE PREJUDICE Recently the United States Senate passed an amendment to the Sundry Civil bill appropriating $55,000 to assist the colored people of Virginia in holding an exposition in or near Richmond in 1915, commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the emancipation Proclamation. It is reported from Washington that the amendment passed by a unanimous vote. Senator Martin of Virginia took the leading part in having the amendment passed. Senator White of Alabama also gave the amendment his support. Commenting upon this amendment the Presbyterian Standard takes this rather extraordinary view of the celebration which the appropriation proposes to assist: "Recently there has been introduced a bill in Congress to appropriate the sum of $55,000 for an exposition to be held in Richmond, commemorating the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. It will also commemorate the confiscation of millions of dollars in property that had been handed down from father to son, the loss of which reduced families to beggary, and threw back whole sections for many years. It is not the question whether it was right to own slaves—that is another story; but whether a government has a right to confiscate that which they had before recognized as property. L. O. Wilson Grand Chancellor of K. of P.'s and State librarian (Inscritly appointed.) the pernicious suffered by reason of it, is not calculated to foster that growing love of the Negro race. It can really do the Negro no good, but on the contrary, it is almost sure to increase the prejudices against him. "It comes to us that it would be wiser to let a committee sit permanently upon such a proposition." We cannot see that this celebration, at Richmond, of the anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation will expose any more prejudice against the Negro than the celebrations which are held in various communities throughout the South on the first of January of each year. The Negroes of Charlotte hold such a celebration almost every year and we have never seen, heard or left any increase of prejudice because of the celebration. The Standard's fears in that direction are hardly well founded. On the other hand, we believe the Negro will be stimulated by bringing together at this exposition such evidence as he may have of the progress he has made during the past fifty years.—Afro-American Presbyterian. W. VA. LEADS IN MINING METHODS CHARLESTON, W. VA., July 30.—The last issue of The Coal Age, dealing with the progress in the mining methods in the several coal producing states of the Union, declare that West Virginia leads all the rest. It says in part: "It will not be generally known that in many important ways West Virginia mines have a leadership over those in other states. Their principal claim to distinction is in their adoption of conservational practices. It is true that the method of extracting coal now followed in all the modern mines of the state was anticipated in parts of the Counseville region, and we have even seen documentary evidence that the Pocahontas field took its system of mining directly from the Pennsylvania coe regions. In the Fairmont field, however, the mining methods are almost identical, but they may have been independently evolved," says the "Coal Age" in its current issue. award bequest for the discovery, and more or to give West Virginia credits for extracting a larger percentage than any other state by sound mining methods. In no state is the percentage of first recovery lower and in none is the final extraction higher, and in hardly any field is as careful a record kept of the percentage of coal secured. "It is not a proud boast for Pennsylvania that it originated and developed an excellent system of mining and then largely refused to adopt it and continued to operate in a wasteful manner. Nor is it creditable to Illinois that its percentage of recovery is small in all but its long-wall workings. "Illinois, like West Virginia, could have adopted these methods, but instead it has kept to the wide room, narrow pillar, short breaking pillars, and experience is showing that these are unequal to the work that is demanded of them—that of correcting the other four faults in the methods just enumerated. "It is true that the labor union has been partly the cause of the unmethodical methods of many states, though just the same faults are to be found in those which are unorganized. We think, however, that had Pennsylvania, Illinois and other states really valued conservation and clearly seen all the values which are cast away with wasted coal, they would have, one and all, found a way to do better work. As was stated at the Coal Mining Institute of America, the Pennsylvania operators have always sought too large a first recovery, and A. P. Cameron suggested that if a reduction in primary extraction was more common, the fatality rate might possibly be decreased. This precaution against weakening the mine by excessive 'first mining' has been one of the chief merits in West Virginia management. "But West Virginia has the distinction that she has a number of mining men who have been willing to give the benefit of their experience to the world at large. And there is not a little that we have learned from them. The custom of dampening the intake to decrease the risk of explosions arose in West Virginia and has been adopted at nearly all the mines in that state. Many workings in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Kentucky and some in Colorado are following the lead of West Virginia in this matter. "The state also, we believe, introduced the steele mine tie and railroad car retarders, and was certainly one of the finest to use concrete for stopping and overcash, to purchase portable fans for immediate use in mine explosions, and to analyze the air current to determine the presence of methane. "There still remain in West Virginia, as in other states, old-time mines with antiquated methods, but those who are the new West Virginia realize that in a few years there will be, few fields better developed, and few where more care is taken to provide favorable living conditions. Moose C tion End ep. Can PROGRESSIVES SOWERS' SHOW ias Makes Failure and Unfound Progr HANDFUL OF PROGRESSIVES ATTEND A. D. SOWERS' SHOW "Brudder" Bias Makes Failure to Arouse The Dead and Unfound Progressives Saturday of last week the Progressives of McDowell county met in convention in the court house at Welch. Two rows of benches were only partially filled; in fact there were more members of the Keystone-Eckman band in the room than there were delegates. Former 'Squire J. H. Belcher, of Northfork, was chosen both temporary and chairman and C. M. Kyle secretary. Every motion R. B. Bernheim Secretary of the Public Hon. R. B. Bernheim is one of the at Virginia. He is conservative, cautious and exacting position of Secretary-Tre Committee where care and caution is extirpated to McDowell county in the inter when he found that sentiment was divided both sides he quietly gave up the fight and as a state official and Secretary of the Re prejudices and difference which could not Charleston and is stronger today in McDowell has made an able and efficient service; he has performed the duties of the only aided the people of the state in obtain porations. made during the convention was made by Dan Sowers, and several were both made and seconded by Sowers. May of the Public Service Con- tinent is one of the strongest and salient active, cautious and in every way ca- noid of Secretary-Treasurer of the Rep- ublican State. County in the interest of a candidate meet was divided and there were a up the fight and returned to Cha- terry of the Republican State. County which could not readily be adju- cer today in McDowell county than table and efficient Secretary of the dates of the office with credit to the state in obtaining their rights. intention was made seconded by Mr. several were both the same party. THE MISSING MEN OF THE WORLD WITH THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR STORIES WHERE THEY WERE MISSING FROM THE WORLD WITH THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR STORIES WHERE THEY WERE MISSING FROM THE WORLD Secretary of the Public Service Commission Hon. R. B. Bernheim is one of the strongest and salient Republicans in West Virginia. He is conservative, cautious and in every way capable of filling the difficult and exacting position of Secretary-Treasurer of the Republican State Central Committee where care and caution is extremely essential to success. Mr. Bernheim returned to McDowell county in the interest of a candidate for circuit clerk, but when he found that sentiment was divided and there were so many strong men on both sides he quietly gave up the fight and returned to Charleston for fear his actions as a state official and Secretary of the Republican State Committee would cause prejudices and difference which could not readily be adjusted, so he returned to Charleston and is stronger today in McDowell county than he was formerly. Mr. Bernheim has made an able and efficient Secretary of the Public Service Commission; he has performed the duties of the office with credit to himself and has greatly aided the people of the state in obtaining their rights from public service corporations. Capt. R. R. Smith, of Huntington, was in the city and refused to attend the Sowers side show. It was reported that Capt. Smith said that he did not care to participate with a bunch of ignorance like those who constituted the Welch convention. C. S. McFarlan, of Keystone, who presided at the Northfork Progressive County convention held in May, refused to be herded with the Bull Moose a Wich, and when Mr. Sowers attempted to nominate Mr. McFarlan for the legislature against Hon. Charlie Harman, Mr. McFarlan stock his head in the door and veted the action of Sowers. Many other attempts were made to get some one present to run; but every effort was futile. whereupon Mr. Sowers nominated one James Booth, both absent and unknown. Hon. W. W. Hughes, who was nominated for the legislature in the Republican primary on July 18, and who has always been a loyal republican, was endorsed by Mr. Sowers, who was the whole show. J. H. Belcher was nominated for circuit clerk; Thos. Miller, bookkeeper for the Upland Coal and Coke Co., was nominated in his presence by Mr. Sowers. A Mr. Aworth, or some similar name, who is both unknown to us and to the majority of those present, was nominated by Mr. Sowers for county school superintendent. Our reporter was informed that a very promi- bul Moose was 'nominated by Mr. Sowers for county commissioner against Col. James Elwood Jones, both name and residence of this candidate are unknown to us. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF Archives and History Dept. ANY W OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 22 se Con- Endorse Candidate ESSIVES ATTEND A. D. S' SHOW s Failure to Arouse The und Progressives Mr. Sowers against Atty. A. G. Froe, the colored member of the board of education from Brown Creek Dist.; also a candidate was named by Mr. Sowers against Dr. Hall, the president of the board. Mr. Sowers made a motion that the chairman of each Magisterial District committee would constitute a committee; Service Commission Strongest and safest Republicans in West and in every way capable of filing the dif- fisherer of the Republican State Central remely essential to success. Mr. Bernheim best of a candidate for circuit clerk, but and there were so many strong men on returned to Charleston for fear his action publican State Committee would cause it readily be adjusted, so he returned to well county than he was formerly. Mr. Secretary of the Public Service Commi- fice with credit to himself and has great- ing their rights from public service cor- seconded by Mr. Sowers and adopted by the same party. Motion made by Mr. Sowers, seconded by Dan Sowers, adopted by A. D. Sowers that the county committee fill all vacancies. Mr. A. Dan Sowers introduced Hou. Randolph Bias, of Mingo county, who delivered a speech. He seemed throughout his speech to be feeling his way, and afraid to take a firm position; but he admitted that the Progressive party had no chance of electing a candidate in McDowell county, at which J. K. Smith, the "National Jail Robber," stuck his head in the door and uttered a witty saying at which so much laughter was provoked that several minutes elapsed before Mr. Bias could resume or Mr. Sowers could transact any further business. Two Negroes were delegates, viz. Jeff Willis and R. J. Huffman, both of whom are grossly ignorant and were as silent as oysters throughout the meeting. Mr. Brooks Williams, member of the Progressive State Central committee from McDowell county, was the only delegate present who made a statement aside from A. Dan Sowers, and he merely corrected Mr. Sowers in naming delegates to attend the state convention. Dan Sowers made a motion and seconded the same, that a committee of three bf appointed to name delegates to attend the state convention in Charleston. Hon. D. A. Sowers, ex-editor of the defunct Keystone Tribune, the paper established to reform Keystone and McDowell county, was appointed chairman of the committee, and reported for the REPUBLICANS TOGETHER. was predicted by Democrats a progressive party would make great progress to the Republican ranks and engaged disappointment of mankind of the primary of July 14. Progressive county convention last Saturday is an inimitable will happen in November that life in saying that the party Moose has lost ground in the fr. C. S. McFarian, who wrote of the former Progressive field in Northfork, participate primary and relish this name to be used as a candidate for the legislature. Charlie Harman. In fact, participate in the Progressive convention endorsed Homer, the Republican nominee after the moving spinner Bowen, erstwhile editor of the Tribune, (decreased) has hast everything Republican. Capt. R. R. Smith, the President for Congress in this city but refused to attend the truth of the matter, is the usted Republican candidate well county will take the stench successful one in the fall of their supporters will fight the success of the entire Reeves in November as they favor favorites in July. In fact, single was a friendly family left few if any sore but they might be against the ance not only of the Republican, the enemy of prosperity and the every man who desires to own county prosper will fight of political enquiry to the Negroes of McDowell county as they have not been Drewery and Teyler but set and fought side by side in man and Caphearh, Hurt, Sane, Smith fought for a commoner and the publishers of The close together as ever; Moore, Hilton, Harrison, the two Browns of Kimberly mayor worthy of his race as better to lay aside person less than to endanger the little entire race in the state, and platform they will stand and their rights and the Republican super must go to Congress, Hughes to the House of Dukes to the State Senate, county Republican ticket and the Republicans of Maryland will do their duty as best. THE NEW POSITION o action of the Board of Rep- scription of Governor Hathaway ) in appointing Hon. W. V. Director in charge of the work of the West Virginia state in indied commendable the figures of the appointed and recognition of the edu- cation and education of the Negro- s in the only places a co- mputer is a required position is places one Negro in position to thoroughly study the educational needs of the race in every section of the state from the kindergarten to the college and no better selection could have been made for this work. W. W. Sanders is a man who is in close touch with the educational progress of the race throughout the entire country. He is deeply interested in the educational advancement of the race and his services will not only make for the advancement of the Institute but will be of inestimable value to the race. We congratulate the Governor, the Board of Regents and Prof. Sanders and we cannot help but feel proud that McDowell county has the honor of furnishing the first occupant of this new position. Hon. Geo. Wolfe Advises Republicans To Stand Together I wish to thank each and every voter of McDowell County for their efforts in my behalf in the primary just held and though I fell short of only a few votes of success, still I am glad that my colleague—whom I consider the best politician in McDowell county—and my friend the Honorable W. W. Hughee, whom I consider one of our ablest lawyers, were the people's choice for the Legislature. I had rather a hard battle to fight when one thinks of the material that I was up against. The ablest politician—the ablest lawyer and my good old friend so widely known as Elder Evans who is so strong in the Church of our county. However, I want to say that this fall will find me fighting the common enemy as of old and I want to say that I have always preferred fighting at the ranks of the Grand Old Republican party than to holding any political office. Our Democratic friends get together the early part of next month to nominate a county ticket and all ready they are laying their plans to break up and capture our county. Let me warn and ad- ```markdown ``` Hon. Geo. Wolfe vice all of my good Republican friends to stand shoulder to shoulder to fight our common enemy. I wish to call attention to the present business condition existing throughout our land: The Democratic politicians at Washington have been distroying business for sixteen months. They should have adjourned Congress and gone home long ago. But they hang on. Business ought to have time in which to recover from the serious injuries it has suffered at the hands of meddling, ignorant and unscrupulous Democratic politicians. The greatest langer confronting the country is the dishonest and shameful treatment given the railroads. Public opinion has been unfairly formed against the railroads of this country and has caused the robbery of the railroads for eight years. The farmers in the great west are out of money—their corn crop last year was a failure—it is burnt up. This year their wheat crop is simply enormous. Needling money, they will rush their wheat to market; but there will be a scarcity of cars and the democratic politicians will be responsible for the shortage. There are 6,000,000 acres of wild land in Texas—fine land, capable of the highest degree of cultivation. Cities and towns are waiting to be built on these lands. They are, however, fifty miles from the railroads. No one wants such farms, nor will men of money build railroads to or through such idle lands because through the democratic political uncertainty that now exists throughout our land, and the "Grape Juice" diplomacy of the Immortal Bryan, will not permit of investing of such capital. In closing I wish to say that my motto in life is: "Yesterday's successes belong to yesterday, with all of yesterday's defeats and sorrows. The day is here. The time is now." My fellow republicans, get together and roll up such a republican majority in the grand old county of McDowell that our common enemy, the democratic party, will forever hold their peace." "GEO. WOLFE." Davy, W. Va., July 28, 1914. Negroes Lynch Boy In Girl Attack Clarkeville, Tenn., July 27.—Lee Varner, 17, white, son of J. D. Varner, farmer near here, was shot and killed today by a mob of negroes who charged he attacked Ezaree Polk, 12, negro girl. Wash Langford, negro uncle of the girl, surrendered. A Coroner's inquest over the body of Varner concluded with the jury rendering a verdict that it was a case of "justifiable homicide." Because of the alleged killing of an Austrian Prince by Serbes and the refusal of Servia to permit Austria to try those supposed to be implicated, Austria has declared war upon Servia and it is reported that hostilities have already broken out. It seems that almost all of Europe will be envolved in armed conflict in a few days. Russia will side with Servia, Germany with Austria, France will then take up arms in defence of Servia in order to avenge herself upon Germany. Turkey will avail herself of the opportunity to recover what she lost in the recent conflict first with Italy and then with the Balkan States, and Italy will resist her efforts; England will be drawn into the struggle for power, the Balkan States will likely side with Servia and Europe will be one great battlefield. The results of such a conflict cannot be foretold, except that millions of lives will be sacrificed upon the altar of the "war god" and billions of dollars which should be used to feed, clothe and house mankind will be wasted in murder, rapine and looting him. FINANCIAL SITUATION. The markets of the world are in an extremely panity condition, runs are being made upon banks in Germany, England and Russia, stocks and bonds are greatly reduced in value and the United States are also feeling the effects. AMERICA'S POSITION. Following an unwritten law, the government of the United States will not interfere in the European embroglio; she will maintain a position of "hands off" while the map of the world is being changed. Summer School at Colored Institute Has the Largest Circulation of ANY Weekly Newspaper in West Virginia, and, furthermore, Its Circulation is Greater than all the Colored Newspapers in the State The fifth session of the Summer School held at the West Virginia Colored Institute closed with an address by Mise Nannie H. Burroughs, Friday, July 25th, 1914. It is generally conceded that this address by Mise Burroughs was one of the most eloquent works delivered as this institution. Her subject was, A Call of the Present. Mise Burroughs lectured during the week on Home Economics. She made her opening address Monday, July 20th, and was followed by Hon. M. P. Shawkey. In addition to the able corps of teachers in the Summer School, there were lectures delivered by Revs. B. R. Reed, J. S. Carroll, F. Herman Gow, Mr. Geo. E. Hubs, and Dr. B. A. Crichlow of Charleston. Prof. Kelly Miller, A. M., of Howard University, delivered a series of 2 weeks' lectures. Prof. George E Haynes, Ph. D., of Fisk University, delivered a series of one week's lectures. Mr. Jackson Davis, Supervisor of Negro Rural Schools of Virginia, gave two addresses. The Bible Training School was regarded the most successful week of the Summer School. The next session of the Summer School will begin June 24, 1915. A Letter From Elder Evans To the Voters of McDowell County— Greeting:— To my many friends who voted for me in the late primary, accept my thanks for the hearty support you gave me. I received 1021 votes. and I want to say that I feel satisfied that the men who voted for me voted from a pure principle. I want to say further, that in this campaign I used no unfair means, although I feel satisfied that I lost many votes among my colored friends because of a report circulated about my brother having undertaken to get a bill passed in the House of Delegate of this state for a "Jim Crow Car." I do not think I should have suffered on his account. And I want to say further that if I were in the legislature today I would not vote for such measures, for 1 believe in equal rights to all men, and I hold prejudice to no man. I desire to do into all men as I would have them do unto me. Printing Department Is replete with modern type and machinery, which enable us to do job printing with nonness and despatch. Had the Republicans not promised me the nomination, and had I not really thought it was my due, I never would have asked for it, but I am in no, wise sorry that I made the race, for many things were brought to light that I never would have known had I not made the race. I fought a good fight and kept the faith and am a Republican still. I have reasons to be thankful for Mr. Cooper was nominated for Congress for whom I fought and whom I believe will make us a good representative, and I am ready to buckle on my armour and fight for his election this fall. Also my old friend, W. Burbridge Payne, with whom I was born and raised was nominated for re-election, which gives me great reason to rejoice. Though I am advancing in years, if the good Lord blesses me two years hence I expect to offer to represent this country again in the House of Delegates. With my best wishes for the old Republican party a glorious victory this fall, I remain Respectfully yours, E. M. EVANS. 22d Annual Session Of The Grand Lodge AND THE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GRAND COURT OF CALANTHA Will Be Held At Wheel ing, W. Va. AUGUST 4, 5, 6, & 7, 1914 This meeting promises to be the largest meeting ever held by an organization in this state. The local lodge and court have all ready made, and are further making, ample arrangements to accommodate all who come. Among the many things being arranged for the enjoyment and profit of visitors during their visit in attendance, with the Grand Lodge meeting are receptions, band concerts, excursions, picnics, tennis, prize drills, dress parades, guard mounts, base ball and various other games and general amusements. There will be an encampment this year—the first real one in the history of the order. Special preparations are being made to make of this feature a fine military display. The Annual Pythian Parade Will occur on the last day's session, which is Friday, August 7th, promptly at noon. This will be participated in by the Pythian bands, lodges, courts, companies, brigades and regimental staff officers and visiting Knights. Immediately after the parade an excursion will be run to one of the pleasure resorts of the city, where an enjoyable afternoon may be happily and comfortably spent. Also, the State Fair Grounds, with its commodious pavilions and numerous entertainment halls, have been secured for use throughout the session, and splendid orchestras will be on hand all the time to furnish abundance of most delightful and pleasing music. An excellent opportunity will be afforded all to visit the many points of historic interest. The real business end of the occasion will have every delegate's first and special attention Grand Chancellor, L. O. Wilson, with business ahead of him first and all the time, aided by that ever vigilant, cool headed and paints-taking E. L. Morton, our present Grand Lecturer, may be safely depended upon to push the session to success. Delegates and friends from every section of the state, with the keenest interest in the present strong standing and the hope of the fraternity becoming the leading and most substantial institution in West Virginia will attend this meeting as never before. It is anticipated that many flattering surprises will be given in behalf of the Pythian Mutual Investment department. Most every dollar needed to liquidate the last indebtedness on our Charleston building is expected to be paid at this meeting. Men like Ex-Delegates J. M. Ellis and H. H. Ralley; the silver tongue orator A.P. Straughter, Allen Dehonney, and Prof. J. Rupert Jefferson have promised to take out not less than $100.00 worth of stock each. And as usual the delegates and lodges over the N. & W., have always been coming to the front with liberal cash subscriptions, and it is hoped that the "paycological" hard times will be no heavier in the way this time. Sq. Wm. Saddler, Rev. R. P. Johnson, J. W. Foy. Dr. N. L Edwards, Dr. R. C. Harrison, Dr. G. N. Marshall, Editor M. T. Whittock and all the delegates will be there ready to help pay off the last dollar. So get ready boys; we are coming! WILL PROSECUTE VIOLATION OF WEBB-KENYON ACT District Attorney Barnhart Makes Statement Information has reached this office that since the State Prohibition Amendment, and the statutes based thereon, became effective, many violations of the U. S. Internal Revenue laws will probably be committed, and that much intoxicating liquors will probably be shipped from points outside of this state to points within this state, in violation of the Federal Statutes. The Federal Statutes governing these matters are Section 3242, Revised Statutes, which forbids carrying on the business of a retail liquor, dealer without having paid the special tax thereon; Section 240, Criminal Code, which forbids the shipment of intoxicating liquors of any kind from one state to another, unless the package containing the same be labeled on the outside cover so as to plainly show the name of the consignee, the nature of its contents, and the quantity contained therein; and the Webb-Kenyon Act, which forbids the shipment or transportation by any means from one state to another of intoxicating liquors, which liquors are intended by any person interested therein to be received, possess- WANTED Renter for a store house. 2 stories, large dining room in back and kitchen, making nice for a grocery business and restaurant. 1 made $3,000 here in one year. The building is in Lester, near that portion of town known as "Hoo-Hoo." Write A. Rodgers, Lester, W. Va. FAMOUS SCULPTOR'S CONCEPTION OF "WATER," FOR COURT OF THE UNIVERSE. L Scene in one of the sculptural warehouses on the exposition grounds. The figure above is that of a remarkable sculptural composition by Robert I. Alitkin, one of the most brilliant of American sculptors. The figure, representing the sculptor's conception of "Water," is a companion piece to three other symbolical sculptures—"Fire," "Earth" and "Air." The four figures, typifying the elements, will flank the descents into a vast sunken garden in the superb court of honor, the Court of the Universe. On the left may be seen the original model from which the figure was enlarged. ed, sold, or in any manner used, in violation of any law of such state. Violations of these statutes will be vigorously prosecuted, and we request that any person having information of any such violations, promptly report such information to this office. BIGGEST RAID MADE UNDER DRY STATUTE IN FAYETTE CO. Charleston, W. Va., July 27.—The largest amount of whiskey and other intoxicants that has been confiscated in any one raid since the state went dry July 1 was made near Fayetteville, Fayette county, when Assistant Commissioner of Prohibition J. Walter Bee raided a restaurant owned by J. Russell of Hawks Nest. Over 500 gallons of whiskey, eight barrels of bottled beer and several hundred gallons of wine, gin and ale were seized. Commissioner of Prohibition Fred O. Blue received a message from Mr. Bee Scene in one of the sculptural w able sculptural composition by Robert representing the sculptor's conception "Fire," "Earth" and "Air." The four garden in the superb court of honor, which the figure was enlarged. Barber Shod Pool Room ELECTRIC MASSAGE ALL MODERN APPLIANCES PERFECTLY SANITARY HOT AND COLD BATHS J. P. Coles KEYSTONE. W. VA Order of Publication. WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circus House, McBowell County, on the firs Monday in June, 1914. Eutoka Twy. Plaintiff, Adolphite Twy. Dedentant. The objection is to obtain from the Defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATEIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit, now on file with the openers of the Defendant has made diligent search for the Defendant in order that she might have the process in this case. The Defendant has made diligent search and information as to the Defendant's whereabouts; it is therefore ordered that the stating that Russell was immediately arrested and that he had given bond. The intoxicants were hauled in wagons to the county jail, and stored away to be used as evidence against Russell at his hearing. The barrels, casks, jugs and bottles made several wagonloads. Locals Prof. Eph Williams' famous Troubadours in "Silas Green from New Orleans," was again with us Monday night, making two visits this season. The Big City Minstrels played to a crowded tent as usual and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves if applause and laughter can be taken as a criterion. This is the greatest show in the world owned and managed by a Negro and it has made good throughout the entire country. Prof. E. W. Cullen, of Welch, was in the city Wednesday making collections and adjusting other business matters. He is the head of the swimming department at Welch, Supt. W. C. Cook is secretary and Sq. A. C. Hufford is janitor. The Squire is only an apprentice with barely no experience at swimming but makes more noise about it than anybody else. He owes his life to Profa. Cullen and Cook on several occasions recently when CONCEPTION OF "WATER," FOR O warehouses on the exposition grounds. T. t I. Altkin, one of the most brilliant of "Water," is a companion piece to figures, typifying the elements, will fi the Court of the Universe. On the left Copyright, 1914, by Panama HOWARD UNIVERSTY STEPHEN M. NEWMAN, A. M. D. D. PRESIDENT. College of Arts and Sciences. A. B. and B. and B. S. Courses. School of Manual Arts and Applied Sciences. Course in Engineering, Domestic Science, Domestic Arts, Manual Arts. Academy. Three Preparatory Courses. (Classical Scientific, Normal.) Commercial College. Stenography, Typewriting, Economics, Bookkeeping, Etc. Library School; Professional School, School of Theology School of Medicine. College of Medicine, College of Dentistry College of Pharmacy. School of Law. All courses begin September 30th, 1914. For Catalogue Address HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. When you read, read he was making third and last decent to the bottom of the pond where death and strangulation awaited him. Prot. Barbe is general superintendent but has much trouble in keeping the above named gentlemen out of mischief making. JOE JACKSON KILLED BY TRAIN Last Sunday while walking along the railroad track near the cut between Northfork and Burke, Joe Jackson was struck and seriously injured by engine 691, from which injuries Jackson died that same night about 11 o'clock. The body was most mercilessly bruised and mangled till life had no hope. Mr. Jackson was not only an industrious citizen but was an economical, thrifty and, in every way, a most worthy citizen. He was a railroad man. His home was in Johnson City, Tenn., to where his body was taken for internment. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn his untimely death. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned whose residence is Anawait, W. V., will make application to the Judge of the Circuit Court for a license to carry a revolver in accordance to the pistol law of this state. GILMORE WOODY. July 10, 1914. COURT OF THE UNIVERSE. The figure above is that of a remark- of American sculptors. The figure, three other symbolical sculptures— bank the descents into a vast sunken may be seen the original model from Pacific International Exposition Company. Come and Enjoy Yourself Gains' Amusement Hall GIATTO, W. VA. OPEN AT ALL TIMES FOR SOCIAL OR POLITICAL USE ON SHORT NOTICE. Apply to P. H. Gains, Prop. Wm. Crowell, Manager, Box 131 GIATTO, W. VA. 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 CASSIUS COOK, County Superintendent. H. BROWN, Manager Ninth St. Bet. 6th and 7th ves. Huntington, W Va NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association, a corporation, organized and doing business under the laws of West Virginia, will hold its regular annual meeting for its stockholders, August 6. A. D., 1914, in the city of Wheeling, in the county of Ohio, state of West Virginia, pursuant to Article 8 of the by-laws of said Association. Given under my hand this the 6th day of July, A. D., 1914. Order of Publication. At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County on the first Monday in July, 1914. Jefferson Davis. 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 Olerk'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 her 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: W. T. TABOR, Deputy for W. Burbridge Payne, Olerk. Jas. K. Smith, P. Q. We do up-to-date Job Work. Colds should be "infected in the flesh", but if allowed to run unchecked, serious conditions may follow. Numerous cases of consumption, pneumonia, and other fatal diseases, can be traced back to a cold. At the first sign of a cold, protect yourself by thoroughly cleansing your system with a few doses of THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT the old reliable, vegetable liver powder. Mr. Chas. A. Ragland, or Madison Heights, Va., says: "I have been using Thedford's Black-Draught for stomach troubles, indigestion, and colds, and find it to be the very best medicine I ever used. It makes an old man feel like a young one." Insist on Thedford's, the original and genuine. E-67 In M. P. house or with dance orchestra. Will locate or travel. Have full line of traps, bell and M. P. effects. Address--- C. GREAK 503 N. Rand St., Charleston, W. Va 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; $10,00 emergency relief benefit. Cost is $6,00 per year; no other does 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 and women between the ages of 16 and 60 have no restriction as to occupation, only trained men employed on track, train or round-the-clock be accepted. Claims are paid with thirty 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 Goslave E. Werner, Secretary and General Manager, Box 813, Buffalo, N. Y., state age, sex, occupation and mention Dept. B. 93. LOTS FOR SALE I have for side 3 lots in Graham, Vir- ginia, 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 Ella O'Connor, Keystone, W-Va. -8-14-4t ORDER OF PUBLICATION WESTVIRGINIA. At Raleigh held in the Clerk's office of the "Court of McDowell County, on the first Mon day in June, 1911. Pai Roe. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff's affirmation that he is a non-resident of the State of W. Carolina and it appearing from on alfidavit now on file with the court is that he is a non-resident of the State of W. Carolina; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant be admitted to the Court of the Circuit Court of M.Dowell County within month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect himself. And it is further ordered that a copy of this once published once a week for four successive weeks be sent to Dowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of Mt. Vernon county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy, Teste: B. HAMPTON, GRADeputy pW. Barbary, Pagee, Clerk J. K. Smith STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER STRAIGHTENS, THE MOST OBSPINATE STUBBORN, KINNY HAIR. "PRESTO" removes Dandruff, Tettor, 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 Mankind in this Life. 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THE HOOSIERS' KICK Even the Civil Service Commission with its supposed leaning toward the Democratic party, fails to please Senator Kern and Representative Cullop of Indians, who have instigated an investigation that is being carried on under the direction of the President to ascertain whether the claims of the "hoosiers" to the effect that the interests of Republicans are being favored in government service is true. All the racket has been stirred up because a small postmastership at Merom, Indiana was filled by the naming of a Republican over the heads of Kern and Cullop. 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 BOWLING-ALLEY AND $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. 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