McDowell Times

ADVERTISING IN THE MIDWEEZ ALL TIME, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME Hold Convention, Nominate Full County Ticket Adept Resolutions Declaring For "Jim Crow" Cars--Geo. Neal Candidate For Congress Sounds Keynote. WELCH, W. VA., Aug. 4.—McDowell counties' militant Democrats met in the court house here this morning in mass convention and nominated a full county ticket to be voted for on the 3rd of November next. Col. L. E. Tierny, of Pocharan, Democratic county chairman, called the convention to order and named Atty. Wyndham Stokes temporary chairman and Atty. A. Graham Sales temporary Secy. Mr. Stakes made a brief speech in which he advised the Democrat of McDowell to nominate a clean ticket. He asserted that the Republican party is torn surrender with discontent, and assured his hearers that the Democratic party has an excellent chance of electing its county ticket this fall. The temporary organization was made permanent and a motion was made to empower the chair to appoint a committee on resolutions composed of one member from each magisterial district and dispense with all other committees; the motion prevailed and a committee was selected. While the committee was deniberating the Davy Band furnished music. Upon the return of the committee, nominations were declared in order and Col. L. E. Tierney nominated Mr. W. Morrett of Eckman for circuit clerk in a speech filled with hope for Democracy success this fall and charging all manners of offences against the Republican party in McDowell county. Mr. Morrett was nominated by acclamation, as were the following candidates: Olcrk of County Court, Mr. Burr. Commissioner of County Court, Henry C. Beavers. Supt. of Free Schools, B. N. Harris. Members House of Delegates, Dr. J. D. Kirk, Elkhorn; Atty. Marshall, of Welch. A motion prevailed that all vacancies on both county and district tickets be filled by the county committee. A vote of thanks were tendered Judge James French Strother for adjourning court in order that the convention might be held in the court room. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. The report of the Resolution Committee was read by Attorney Marshall, the salient features of which are as follows: Endorsement of the Administration of President Wilson. Condemned the State Administration of Governor Hatfield and especially attacked him for alleged interference in McDowell county politics in the recent primary. Demand investigation of expenditure for work on county roads and urged the building of permanent roads. "JIM CROW" CARS. Demand the separation of the races on trains and all public conveyances. The platform was adopted without debate after which Hon. Geo. I. Neal, the Democratic candidate for Congress, was introduced. The Democratic candidate whom it is alleged the machine stole the nomination, for from D. E. French, opened his speech by paying a high tribute to Col. L. E. Tierney for his stamth and ever loyal democracy. He then strongly endorsed the Administration of President William and declared that if elected he would vote and work for the policies advocated, by the President, and that he was rather proud than ashamed of the record of his party. He referred to the Republican, Progressive and Socialist platforms in 1912 which he said declared for revision of the tariff downward and said the Democratic Party did the same and had done so, but he failed to mention the fact that his party has declared for absolute free trade from time to which the "mind of man runneth not to the contrary." He was profuse in his praise of the currency law; and the Mexican policy of Mr. Wilson. The candidate gave as the main reason why he should be elected to Congress rather than a Republican, that he would support the Administration and could get something for his district, while Mr. Cooper would oppose the majority and President Wilson and would get nothing and would merely be a "figure head." The speaker declared for nation wide probitation and said he would work and vote for it if elected. Knowing that the only chance for Democratic success will depend upon a continual and wide breach between the Republican and Progressive parties, the candidate devoted twenty minutes of his time in pleading with Progressives and Republicans to remain apart. He gave many reasons why, this way of thinking, The Mr Dowell Times ing, these should and could be no amalgamation between these two parties. READS SHOTT'S EDITORIALS Mr. Neal closed his speech by reserving to altered political corruption in MeDowell and Mingo counties and read excerpts from editorials which appeared in the Blufield Daily Telegraph, in which Mr. Shott charged corruption in the primary of July 18. At the close of his speech he urged the Democrats of MeDowell county to support the Blufield Daily Times "until after election" as the only Democratic The candidate for Congress made no reference to the Panama Canal toll question, nor did he attempt to explain why the cost of living has not been reduced, nor why thousands of working men have been and are still out of employment. The speech of Mr. Neal was most conspicuous for the questions omitted. There was little enthusiasm and the mention of Wilson's and Bryan's names provoked no applause, even though the speaker always mentioned them together and paused thereafter. JUBGE STROTHER Charleston, W. Va., July 30.—Governor Hatfield has announced the appointment of the following delegates to represent the state at the Eighth Annual conference on Taxation to be held under the auspices of the National Tax Association at Denver, Colorado, September 8-11, 1914: Honorable Fred O. Blue, Charleston. Honorable A. J. Valentine, Parsons. Judge Frank W. Cox, Morgantown. Honorable C. W. Campbell, Huntington. Judge F. W. Nesbitt, Wheeling. Honorable W. A. MacCorkle, Charleston. Honorable Reese Blizzard, Parkeraburg. Judge J. F. Strother, Welah. Honorable F. M. Livesey, Huntington. Honorable T. W. Fleming, Fairmont. Honorable E. T. England, Logan. Judge J. M. Sanders, Bluefield. Honorable V. F. Johnson, Berkeley Springs. RAISES SECTIONAL ISSUE Candidate for Congress Neal opened his campaign with a big speech in Putnam county. He says practically that he ought to be voted for because he is in favor of river improvement and a great highway across the state passing through this district from Charleston to Huntington. He paints a glowing picture of the benefits Cabell, Putnam and Mason will derive from these things. While he does not say so, yet we all know that these are local issues—their home is in that section and Mr. Neal practically says so, for he continues: 'How can this Republican candidate know or care much about river improvements down this way when his labors are in a country where there is not sufficient water for a katy-did, and water for bathing purposes has to be procured by rail. How can he be made to feel the importance of a highway through your county when his daily life clings to a mountain range in which there is barely room to hang a clothes line. No, my friends, one's environment, one's surroundings, has much to do with his enthusiasm for a proposition.' This is about the lavest sort of an argument. The representative from this district if be does live in the mountains where water is scarce will be the representative of every section and the people of the upper counties can lay their wishes before him and get just as much as a representative who lives along the river can or will give them. The section from which Mr. Neal bails has had the representative for about fifteen years, and ought to have been pretty well taken care of by this time.—Bluefield Daily Telegraph. AN EDITOR DEFEATED Hugh Jke Shott, the brilliant editor of the Bluefield Telegraph, was defeated for congress in the fifth district. This was to be anticipated. There is never any gratitude for the political work of an editor. It is universally admitted that party success depends more upon the newspapers than upon any other factor. Yet editors are seldom honored with an elective office. The very men who owe their preference to the newspapers are often ungrateful. An editor has his reward for contending for what he believes is right in the satisfaction of a good work done. He is foolish for him to expect any more. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 1914 Birmingham; Ala., July.—Mr. J. O. Thompson, National Committeeman of the Progressive party in the state of Alabama, has repudiated the first call issued during his absence from the state by the State Progressive party. In a recent letter to Hon. George W. Perkins, Chairman of the National Progressive party, of New York, Mr. Thompson writes: "Dear Mr. Perkins: I was astounded and humiliated at the action of the Progressive Committee in this state selected by our State committee to issue a call for our State convention to see that they had provided in the official call that none but white men can be members of the party in Alabama. "This is a step further in that direction than any Democratic committee or body has ever done in the South that I can recall. I have an entirely different view of the objects and purposes of the Progressive party than that expressed by our Special Committee. I was at Chicago throughout the organization of the party, and I did not catch one word that to me meant what in anywe could be interpreted to mean that we would underake by party action notices volume to annul the Fifteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution. I know how anxious we are all to overcome certain prejudices and to build a party in the South that will be for the use of the people in giving expression to progressive politics, just as we did in helping the people of the Third Alabama District in restoring their rights to overcome machine government, but when it comes to doing a mean thing for political expediency, I am against such action. "The Negro political question is one we cannot throw off at will. In fact it will be a live question for many years, yeah, for many decades in the future history of this country, but it is a question that all strong men must meet with fairness and justness to all concerned. "It was silly for the Special Committee to have taken the action they did for the reason that there possibly would have been few colored men elected to the convention. They as a rule are not in sympathy with us as a party, although many individuals among them are enthusiastic about the Colonel. It is not incumbent on the white men to vote for them as delegates in their respective counties, but it was incumbent on the Special Committee to keep within the bounds of reason and justice to all sections of our electorate in calling the convention. "In 1910, I was a Republican nominee for governor of Alabama. I was advertised as adversely as possible by the Democratic press as being too friendly to the Negro, still, I received 9,000 more votes (they came from the Democratic party) than the balance of my ticket who had not been too friendly to the Negro. The 9,000 votes came from the church people of the state. The people who have it in mind to oppose the organized democracy are not going to decline to do so forsooth because the opposition party merely treats decently a section of our people. "I am writing you to suggest that you call your committee together at the earliest possible time and definitely define its position on this question; so definitely that a fool though he run may read. It would be impossible for me to remain silent on this question in the convention provided some decision is not taken by your committee in advance of our meeting here on August 5th. I made a fight in this state on this question a decade ago, and I shall do so again if necessary, to the point that recognition must be given all sections of our state in the convention, and where parchance a colored man who is a qualified voter is duly elected a delegate by the Progressive part in his county he shall be seated in the state convention. "I know what Col. Roosevelt's views on this subject are as expressed when he was President and as expressed when he was a Progressive nominee and his latter position is not in the least inconsistent with his former position." The great difficulty is that the average man in politics has not the fineness of judgment or wisdom to handle such delectable questions without making a mess of it, and our Special Committee certainly has made a mess of it in this state. I have besought them from time to time not to touch this question and then no ill results could possibly come to the party. I am especially anxious that we elect two members of Congress from this state. It may be necessary to overcome ballot fraud, to fight it out in a context before Congress. How on earth could we hope to seat our candidate for Congress in a contest to be decided by National Republicans and National Progressive if it were chosen that we had already considered fraude against qualified voters by declaring that they could not participate in the councils of our party? "I would be glad to have you write me at your earliest convenience on this subject. "With kind personal regards, I am, most respectfully, (Signed) J. O. THOMPSON." National Capitol Events of Interest From the Seat of Gov- ernment THE NEW THOUGHT IN LIFE IN SUANOE. Evidently hostile interests are becoming very much distressed by the success of the Postal Life Insurance Company of New York, since they are attempting to check its onward course by legislative enactment. There has been a pet theory for a good many years that nobody would take life insurance unless solicited by an agent. The Postal Life has plenty of resources and owns one of the big downtown buildings of New York City. The men who organized it believe in printers ink, and have backed their judgment by placing their advertising throughout the country. The result is that they have been forging ahead rapidly—in fact, they have made such progress as "the only non-agency company in America" that the old line insurance companies have decided to try to put the innovation out of business, and therefore bills have been introduced in both the Senate and the House which provides that no insurance company shall be permitted to use the mails for procuring cr affecting a policy of insurance upon persons or property situated in any state of the United States, when the said state by its own laws prohibits the company from transacting the insurance business in that state. The Postal Life endeavors to reduce the cost of life insurance, by doing all its business from one headquarters and without litigation. It has been in business for a number of years and is successful; as a corporation of New York it is regularly examined and has been given a certificate of good standing by the insurance department of that state. Every session of Congress brings forth a lot of bills which bring up the old doctrine of state's rights, and this is one of them. If the Postal Life was open to any criticism on the part of the federal government, then the Postoffice Department would have checked its progress long years ago. ARGUMENTS BY FORCE. When one sees old Ben Tillman plodding through the streets of Washington the conclusion suggests itself that this fiery individual who once fought with his fists in the United States Senate, has become too civilized to continue to advocate that style of argument. Yet there remain politicians in Congress who are quite as obstreperous as was "Pitch Fork" Tillman in his earlier days. Recently Representative Bryan of the state of Washington, having become infuriated by the taunts of Representatives Moore of Pennsylvania and Madden of Illinois, went on the warpath, and had there not been interference it is likely that some Congressional mugs would have been sally disfigurep. The Speaker reminded the House that the Congress of the United States was "not a school for pugilism." Representative Roberts of Nevada, who is making a bid for the position of House "jester," has introduced a resolution providing that "that Marquis of Queen bury rules shall govern the House in the settlement of all disputes, when the question of personal privilege is involved- and the Speaker of the House shall be official referee." THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL. The nation's noble tribute to Lincoln, for which Congress appropriated $2,000,000 in February, 1913, which is now in course of construction in Washington, is to take the form of a monument symbolizing the union of the United States of America, enclosing in the walls of its sanctuary three memorials to the man himself—one a statute of heroic size; expressing Lincoln's humane personality, the other memorials of his two great speeches, one of the Getsysburg speech the other of the second inaugural address, each with attendant sculpture and painting telling in allegory of his splendid qualities evident in those speeches. By means of terraces the ground at the site of the Lincoln memorial will be raised until the same level is obtained as the ground at the base of the Washington Monument. First, a circular terrace, 1000 feet in diameter, will be raised 11 feet above the present grade. On its outer edge will be planted four concentric rows of trees, leaving a plateau in the center 750 feet in diameter, which is four feet greater than the length of the Capitol. In the center of this plateau, surrounded by a wide roadway and walks, will rise a terrace 16 feet in diameter, making a total elevation of grade 27 feet above the present grade. On this will rise the memorial to Lincoln. Many Have Produced Works of Real Merit--Influence of Good Books By Charles Alexander. Los Angeles, Cal. - Most of the important life values are found in the books we read. Art, science, philosophy and religion are great life values in the training of the human intellect, and these are brought to us through the medium of books. The making of books is the most vital work of the race, but only men of real talent and genius are able to produce books of worth and permanent value. In literature the Negro has thus far produced but few "deep diggers." The chief glory of every race rests in its authors, and the Negro race is just entering into the larger and more glorious possibilities of literature effort. The object of literature is to impart vital lessons of life, to give pressure, to excite interest, to banish solitude, to make attractive our future prospects and to give inspiration to worthy strivings. The person who loves books need offer neither justification nor excuse, for with the love of books in the heart one is rich indeed. It is a sort of compliment to the race that it has so early after its emancipation from slavery, developed so many booklovers. Although the performance of some of our writers has not reached greatness, yet it must be acknowledged that some of them have produced work of genuine literary merit. Prior to the civil war and for about fifteen years immediately thereafter the literary productions of the race were largely theological and autobiographical. Very little of this literature possessed the vital spark of true authorship. There was the lazs of elegance and grace of style, and hence the books produced during that period soon lost their place in the memories of men. But a considerable proportion of this literature dealt with the escape of slaves from bondage. The most thrilling and perhaps the best example of all such narratives is the autobiography of the great Frederick Douglas. This book, "Life and Times of Frederick Douglas," is fascinating in style and convincing in elucidation. It proves in its composition, when we consider the author's meager chances for acquiring knowledge, that Mr. Douglas was a singularly gifted man of unusual powers. The only book produced by an American Negro comparable with it is "Up From Slavery," by Dr. Booker T. Washington. But Dr. Washington has since produced many books dealing with a serious and practical discussion of the Negro question. In a peculiar sense his work takes first place in the list of Negro authors. Dr. Washington has enjoyed advantages of association and contact with the most distinguished people of the world, and, having a good strong mind—a mind capable of penetrating to the very bottom of things—and, being a big souled man, he has, in simple, forceful language, set forth his views with telling effect. The best history of the Negro thus far produced is "The History of the Negro Race in America," by George W. Williams. This book is still in print by the Putnam's New York and London. It contains the story of the race in America from 1619 to 1880, treating of the race as slaves, as soldiers and as citizens, together with a preliminary consideration of the unity of the human family, a historical sketches of Africa and an account of the governments of Sierra Leone and Liberia. In the field of fiction the Negro has done his best work. The short stories of Charles W. Cheumutt measures up in literary quality to the best things done in recent years by any American writer, and the short stories of Paul Laurence Dunbar, with romping, singing, shouting and dancing characters are so clean and artistic that they appeal to the most fastidious reader. In the stories and essays of Dr. W. E. B. Du Bois and Prof. Kelly Miller there is seriousness from beginning to end. These authors have attained an important place in American letters. But what they have produced is no laughing matter. Dr. Washington often embellishes his narrative with a story, just to enforce a thought or illustrate a point, but neither Du Bois nor Miller ever perpetrates a joke. The pioneer writer of verse was the trail little slave girl of Boston---Phillis Wheatley, who was recognized by George Washington. Since her day Professor Ellen Watkins Harper, Mrs. F. N. Mossell, Miss Cornelia Ray, Mrs. Victoria Earl Matthews, Mrs. Harvey Johnson, Miss Eloise Bibb, Alice Ruth Dunbar, Mrs. Carrie W. Olifford, Mrs. Susie I. Shorter and a host of others have written poetry, some good, some bad and some very bad. OFFICER BEAT PEDDLER. It was through the efforts of local Syri- me that the conviction of W. H. Falk- fax, a colored special officer, was brought about in Fayette county the other day. Fairfax entered a plea of guilty to unlawful wounding and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Indictment was returned against Fairfax soon after he beat George Damus, a local Syrian peddler, with the butt of a pistol. The peddler was severely injured, and after informing friends here of his experience sufficient money was gotten together to make a vigorous prosecution. Fairfax caught Domus at Prudence and directed him to leave the town. Damus continued to sell his goods, notwithstanding the order, and the assault followed.—Charleston Mail. CHIEF POINTS OF RATE DECISION Following are the principal points in the decision of the United States Interstate Commission, rendered recently on the application of railroads for an increase of freight rates: Commission admits railroads need more operating income. Five per cent increase allowed on class and commodity rates in territory between Mississippi River and Pittsburg-Buffalo line, except on coal, iron ore, brick, tile and some other articles. Increase refused in territory between Pittsburg-Buffalo line and Atlantic seaboard. Denies advances on shipments moving between these divisions. Estimated increase of income between $10,000,000 and $15,000,000. Commission suggests some increase of passenger rates and elimination of certain special services to shipers. Commission divided, Daniels and McChord desserting. Daniels favored general 5 per cent advance. McChord objected to territorial divisions. THE COLONIAL THEATRE Lyric Changes Hands—Otfers High Class Bill Each and Every Night, The Lyric Theatre, formerly owned and oyerated by W. Bank has changed hands and beginning last Monday was under new management. The new owners are R. A. Bryant, manager; City Sergeant and Chief of Police Fred J. Moore, assistant manager; W. B. Hatcher, Dr. E. H. Epling and James Lockwood, all of whom are well known men and hold the respect and confidence of the community. The shows this week have been of the highest class, unexcelled in any amusement house in this section of West Virginia and equalled in but few. The music is excellent and the prices are reasonable. Because of the popularity of the new owners the house was fairly well filled from the first night. One of the owners assured the reporter for The McDowell Times that only high class moral pictures would be shown and that no smutty vaudeville will be permitted, that women and children can attend without being shocked or demoralized. The management promises the public the very best entertainment at the lowest prices. Go and see. A NEGRO TOWN Million Dollar Town In State Of Oklahoma Boley, a town built by and for Negros, founded ten years ago, has population of 2,500. $49,000 bonded indebtedness is secured by city and county property with taxable value of $1,250,000. New and modern buildings, eight-room school building, nineteen teachers, $90 scholars, seven religious denominations with eight churches; municipal light and power plant; $35,000 Masonic Temple. To prove that the Negro, as a race, is capable of self-government, critics who arbitrarily assume to serve as accusers, judge and jury for the race, point to that revolution-torn black republic, Haiti. If they would but turn their eyes to the southwest here in the United States, they would behold the existence, in one state alone—Oklahoma, of eight exclusively Negro towns that are exclusively demonstrating the Negro's growing capacity for self government, as a town builder and community conservator. Boley, Taft, Red Bird, Langston, Tattus, Brooksville, Vernon and Rentisville—all in the state of Oklahoma—testify to the innate peacefulness and acquired constructiveness of the American Negro. Boley, with its 2,500 Negroes within the town's corporate limits, and its 10,000 Negro population within a radius of ten miles, which population is a direct contributent to the municipality, is the largest of the eight exclusively Negro towns in the Western Hemisphere, being three times the size of Mound Bayou, Miss. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF A WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST Archives and History Dept. NUMBER 23 COOPER PLEASED WITH PROSPECTS Campaign Will be Aggressive But No Mudalinging Will be Indulged in—Hawley Chosen Secretary-Treasurer. The following report of the meeting of the congressional committee is taken from the Huntington Herald-Dispatch: Without bitterness towards any party or faction, but rather with the kindest feelings towards opponents, past and present, Hon. Edward Cooper, of Bramwell, Republican nominee for congress in the fifth district of West Virginia, is getting ready to wage a campaign for election which will surpass in vigor and enthusiasm that which preceded his nomination in the recent primary. His tight will be based on the time honored principles of the Republican party and directed against the minority rule which has produced the empty mine car and the rusty rail, to say nothing of the empty dinner pail. He will, after a brief rest from his labors in the primary campaign, begin a canvass which will lead him into every county in the district to proclaim the things for which he and the grand old party stand. Mr. Cooper received, according to the result of the primary which was officially declared at a meeting of the committee, which was held at the Frederick hotel, 13,843 votes in the district, against 6,616 for Hugh Ike Shott, his rival, his majority being 7,525 votes. "In speaking to the Herald-Dispatch, the candidate who was here to attend the committee meeting, declared himself much pleased by the fact that about two-thirds of the Republican vote in the primary, thus proving beyond question that the Republican party is strong as of yore in southern West Virginia. "He is confident of the support of the party as a whole. He is particularly pleased at the assurances given to him through mutual friends of the hearty support of his defiant opponent, who, though his support ranked somewhat, is a stalwart Republican of the old school and will throw his personal support and that of his newspaper into the cause of the Republican party. "He is moreover encouraged by the offers of help he has received from campaigners outside the district and was able to announce that Senator Nathan Goff, the grand old man of West Virginia Republics, will come into the district to make several speeches, one of which will be delivered in Huntington. "Mr. Cooper is not troubled by the mudslinging insinuations which the Democrat in the district have already begun. He says that he does not intend to get into the mudslinging himself and that he defies anybody to prove that he sent a memo to corruptly influence the government." "Mr. Cooper is one of the men who have taken a large part in the development of the resources of Mercer and other Norfolk and Western counties. He is a man of versatile abilities, having practiced law before his growing business enterprises began to require so much of his attention that he had to take down his shingle and devote himself to his commercial and industrial pursuits. Now that he is going in for public office he is laying down his other burdens, having resigned from all official connection with the several coal companies in which he is interested. "The committee meeting was an enthusiastic one. It took place in the parlor of the Frederick. It was a meeting of the old committee. The new one was chosen at the primary and the results were declared at this meeting. It will meet in a short time to prepare for the campaign, "One of the actions of the old committee was to authorize the nominee to to select for himself the chairman and the secretary and treasurer, for the campaign. Mr. Cooper promptly designated W. P. Hawley, of Bluefield, as secretary and treasurer, reserving the selection of the chairman till a later date. "After the business meeting there were short talks by Hon. James A. Hughes, Hon. Edward Cooper, Hon. Walls Goodykoontz, Col. F. H. Tyree, Hon. M. L. White and others. "Eight counties in the district were represented in person or by proxy as follows: Raleigh—Wesley W. Wilkes. Lincoln—A. F. Black. Cabell—F. H. Tyre. Mercer—W. P. Hawley. Wyoming—A. J. Mullins. McDowell—R. C. Lilly (proxy) Mingo—Wells Goodykoontz (proxy) Mason—Dr. G. T. Epling (proxy) The 'official result as declared at the meeting was as follows: MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Civil and Political Rights. 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The facts are that Vorner was killed by Langford, who had been deputised by the sheriff, in self defense and there was no mob of Negroes whatever. The Negro is essentially a law abiding race and there are only a few instances where he has resorted to mob violence to avenge alleged wrongs, and every one knows that he has more wrongs heaped upon him which should be avenged than any race in America. The Negro believes in law and order and in most cases where he violates the law it is more from ignorance than from maliciousness or wanton disregard for law. The Negro has been lynched, burned, murdered and driven from his home without cause, the chastity of his women has been violated with impunity, life, liberty and property have been taken from him without "due process of law" and he has appealed for protection and redress to the local courts, legislature, congress, the supreme court and the presidents instead of gun, rope, torch and sword. He has gone further, he has appealed to the honor, dignity and conscience of the nation, when he could have brought desolation and devastation upon whole states and those are the states which treated him worse and gave him no protection. The leaders of the Negro race through the press, from the pulpit and upon the platform advise their people to be orderly and law abiding and in the main this advice is being followed. They appeal to the better element of the nation for justice and they believe that justice will ultimately be done, even to the Negro in America. They cry aloud against the lawlessness of the white mob and they are equally as bitter against Negroes who resort to mob violence. The mob that lynches a black man or woman today will lynch a white tomorrow. Justify the lynching of a white by a black for whatever offence today and mobs of both races will become more numerous and neither law, life or liberty of any race will be respected tomorrow. There is but a step between the occasional mob and total anarchy. We appeal to the Negro and white alike to respect and obey the law and in the time of bitterness and excitement to aid in its enforcement. DEBEMCATS IN FIGHTING MOOD. The Democratic county con vention which met in Welch Monday nominated a full county tick et, of first class men, adopted a platform and threatens to make a great fight to capture McDowell county. The Democratic candidate for Congress attempted toinspire the few members of his party with hope and courage and the most militant campaign of years is expected. The alleged difference in the ranks of the Republican party was dwelt upon and nearly half of the speech of the congressional candidate was devoted to reading and commenting upon editorials which appeared in Editor Shott's paper immediately after the primary. Of course he is merely attempting to divert the attention of the voters from the real issues involved in this campaign, such as the low tariff, which has shut up shops, closed mills, crushed industries and crippled all classes of business; the high cost of living which the party of the Donkey pledged itself to reduce is made higher, the Panama Canal tolls question, getting on our knees to Colombia and making her a present of $25,000,000, the debauchery of the civil service. Nevertheless Republicans must not be idle, they should take up the fight and carry the war into the country of the enemy. The fact should not be lost sight of that there are more Democrats in McDowell county than ever before and they are anxious to get control, they are anxious to experiment in running this county. All differences should be lost sight of and a great Republican victory must be achieved. A rousing old fashioned campaign should be waged in order that apathy will not develop. The voters must be aroused, awakened to the danger confronting them in order that they will come out and vote. Elect the entire Republican county ticket, Wells Goodykoontz to the State Senate and Edward Cooper to Congress. Then don't forget to vote for Howard Sutherland for Congressman at large "WAR IS HELL." What is likely to be the greatest war in the history of the world is now raging in Europe. Five great countries and one small weak nation are already in the death grapple, with other powers getting on a war footing as rapidly as possible. Millions of men, the flower of the nations involved are likely to be ruthless slain and maimed for life because of ambitious rulers. The treasure of Europe in men and money is being sacrificed upon the alter of the "god of power." In this struggle there is no great principle involved, no great cause to serve, no wrong to avenge; it is essentially a war for power and supremacy. The Triple Alliance is afraid the Triple Entente will become supreme in Europe and vice versa and the ordinary people who must bear the brunt of conflict will be paying the price for more than an hundred years. These great nations boast of their civilization and Christianity, ye worse than savages they wantonly cause the strength of the nations to be usely slaughtered. The world talks of peace and prepares for war, man builds peace temples and surrounds them with soldiers; he builds canals in order that civilized man may come closer together and plants along its sides the most powerful guns known in order that our fellow men may be struck with awe. More money is spent by the great nations of the world in keeping up great armies than is used for the education of the world's children. The money invested in the great navies of the world would feed its hungry and clothe its naked and yet we call this christian civilization. Truly "war is hell" and the best are but little removed from the savage. DEMOCRATS WANT "JIM CROW" CAR. The McDowell county Democrats adopted a plank in their platform Tuesday demanding "Jim Crow" cars on all trains in the state. This is but in keeping with the eternal policy of the Democratic party. While they did not declare for disfranchisement we are sure if they get into power their first act will be an attempt to disfranchise thous ands of American citizens for no other reason than to perpetuate themselves in power. The Negroes of McDowell can see clear-what they and their people all over the state are up against and should work as never before to keep the Democrats out of power. It can be done if every Negro man will do his duty at the polls. This is no time to divide votes between Republicans, Progressives and Democrats. The danger is too great and the rights and liberties of sixty-five thousand people are in the balance. Get busy now, arouse and stir up black men in the mines, lumber camps, in front of coke ovens and everywhere they can be found. If we would be men and protect our life, liberty and homes the Republican ticket must be voted from top to bottom. War In Europe TITANIC STRUGGLE ON Seven European Powers Engaged; Others Likely to Take Up Arms; Stock Exchange Closed; Food Stuff The great European war which has been predicted for years is now on in deadly earnest. Austria, Servia, Russia, Germany, France, England and Belgium are already in the struggle for power and supremacy, with Turkey likely to join the conflict at any moment. Italy has declared neutrality, France and Germany have each invaded the others territory, Russian and German warships have met and exchanged shots, Austrians and Servians are having pitched battles daily. About twenty million men are already under arms and millions more are being assembled. The stock exchanges of both Europe and America are closed and the prices of food stalls are advancing by leaps and bounds. Americans in Europe are stranded by the thousands and Congress has appropriated $250,000 with which to bring them home and care for them. America is watching and waiting. War News London, Aug. 4—Great Britain declared war on Germany at 11 o'clock p. m. today and the Em bassador of England asked for his passports. The reason for the declaration of war by Great Britain is Germany's refusal to respect the neutrality of Belgium. Germany in pushing its advance thru Belgium has met with strong opposition around Liege, where Belgian forces, according to official advices reaching Brussels, have repulsed the German army on the Meuse. The Germans are reported to have lost several thousand in killed and wounded. Field Marshall Kitchener has been appointed secretary of state for war in the British cabinet and will have direct charge of military campaign against Germany. The President of the United States has offered his services as mediator to the European nations at war. The capture of a number of German steamers by the British is reported and the British cruiser Amphibion has sunk the Hamburg-American liner Koenigen-Luise, recently converted into a mine layer. Russian frontier patrols have penetrated ten miles into Germany. Brussels, Belgium, Aug. 5.—King Albert has assumed command of the troops and has issued an inspiring proclamation to the army, in which he declared that "the perilies of a haughty neighbor demand that Belgium shall defend her honor and independence." JAPAN MAY ACT Tokio, Aug. 4.—The Japanese foreign office today issued a statement that if the war extended to the far east and England is involved, Japan may find it neces sary to partipate in fulfillment of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. AMERICA NEUTRAL Washington, August 4.—President Wilson today issued a proclamation declaring the United States neutral in the European war crisis and laying down rules to be observed by citizens of the United States. BACK TO AFRICA. The christening of the steam ship Liberia, the "Back to Africa" vessel controlled exclusively by negroes, took place at Galves tón, Tex. The Liberia was waiting to take a large number of 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 OMBINED The McDowell Times Printing Department Is replete with modern type and machinery, which enable us to do job printing with neatness and despatch. 5 Presses-ElectricPower negroes to Africa under leader ship of A. C. Sam. Speech making and the breaking of a bottle over the bows by an Oklahoma negro girl formed the christening ceremony. Senator Martin On the Negro In his speech urging the Senate to appropriate $55,000 to assist the Negroes of Virginia to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Senator Martin said: "I live in the South and I have lived there all my days, and I know the Negroes as only a Southerner can know them. I know their weak points and their strong points, and am in position to say that their strong points are many, and their accomplishments are important. They have been struggling against the most difficult circumstance, and it is my opinion that their progress has been almost astounding, considering the opportunities they have had. The exposition will afford the Negroes an opportunity for making a proper showing of their achievements during the past half century, the progress they have made in education, in industrial enterprise, in agriculture and in the work of the world in general. This exposition, in my judgment, ought to make a strong appeal to us all. It appeals to me as a Virginian, and I am glad to hold out a helping hand to these people, who, for so long a time have been struggling against disselvant ages of many kinds, but at the same time have made forward strides which challenge our attention and admiration." We like the sentiments of the Virginia Senator; they are in such strong contrast to those of some others of our Southern statesmen. Will White, charged with committing a brutal assault on Mrs. Tony Swistisky, wife of a Hungarian miner at Switchback, Monday morning, occupies a cell in the Wheel jail. He was taken into custody by Special Officer Harris, of Bramwell, Tuesday night at Giatto. He was taken before the victim and, it is said, was positively identified as her assailant. The prisoner was also identified by others at Switchback who saw him leave the Swistisky premises in a run, it is claimed. White was taken to Switchback on train No. 15 Wednesday morning and a large crowd gathered at the train to get a glimpse of the prisoner, but there was no demonstration. He is thought to be a dope fiend victim. A bottle of cocaine was found in his pocket and the man gave evidence of having been addicted to the use of the drug. He appeared very nervous, evidently fearing the possibility of being roughly dealt with, but the law will be allowed to take its course. Mrs. Swistisky was tied by a Negro with a rope and subjected to the cruelest and most inhuman humiliating treatment that it would be possible to inflict upon a helpless woman. The invader of the lone woman's home also struck the baby a blow, it is said, which left bruises on the child's tender flesh. How Wilson betrayed Louisiana to gain the presidency is told graphically by Alfred Henry Lewis in the August number of Hearst's magazine. He backs up his charges with a wealth of facts. To gain the Louisiana delegation at Baltimore Mr. Wilson is shown to have promised Senator-elect Broussard, of Louisiana, that the Democratic party would safeguard the sugar-cane industry. On entering the White House President Wilson turned his back on Louisiana and secured the passage of Free Sugar act. The blame for this is placed on President Wilson. Democrates who helped elect him have bolted to the Progressive party. Every omen indicates that Louisiana will break the Solid South at the next election. Campaigning For Hon. J. B. Foraker Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 3.—It was announced from the headquarters of ex-Senator J. B. Foraker, candidate for the Republican nomination for Senator, that Hon. R. W. White, of West Virginia, had been engaged to deliver five speeches in the interest of Senator Foraker's candidacy. Mr. White will speak here, in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Canton and Youngstown. Mr. White is a native of Ohio and as well known here as in West Virginia. He entered politics in this state and his father is now a resident of Mechanicsburg. He is considered one of the ablest campaigners and most astute politicians College of Arts and Sciences. A. B. and B. and B. S. Courses. Teachers' College. A. B. and B. S. in Pedagogy Courses. Courses in Engineering, Domestic Science, Domestic Arts, Manual Arts. Conservatory of Music. 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. All courses begin September 30th, 1914. For Catalogue Address HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. PARTY AMALGAMATE IN FAYETTE COUNTY MEETING Gov. Hatfield Speaks RECEIVES GREAT OVATION--TWO CONVENTIONS ARE HELD Montgomery, W. Va., Aug. 3, 1914. The conventions of the Republican and Labor Parties, which met here, were largely attended and had in attendance some of the able Republican leaders of the state; among whom were Gov. Hatfield, Capt. Avis, Editor M. T. Whittico, of McDowell, and Mr. Carrington, of Maryland. Gov. Hatfield was the principal speaker at the Republican convention, which was composed, not only of Republicans, but of Progressives. Socialists and Independents. The speech of the governor was one of the altest ever delivered by him. He reviewed his campaign promises; showed what he had accomplished and asked the support of those present in his efforts to fulfill all his promises to the people. The governor made a bitter attack upon the "bosses" and asserted that he would fight them to the end in order that the people might enjoy the benefits of fair, honest government, and really rule instead of a few "bosses." He stated that the rank and file of the Progressive party was republican and would be found in that party, that Roosevelt himself was headed back into the Republican party as fast as he can come. The governor discussed national issues; showed the effect of Democratic rule upon the country, and particularly upon W. Va., and urged all citizens who wished justice, fairness and prosperity to support the Republican party. At the close of his speech Gov Hatfield received the greatest ovation ever accorded any man in this county. Oapt. Avis, the republican nominee for reelection to congress from the 3rd district, spoke and devoted the principal part of his address to a discussion of national issues; he reviewed the record of the Democratic party in congress and the White House. Other speeches were delivered dealing with national, state and county issues, and delegates were elected to the Senatorial convention. At the convention of the Labor party Hon. J. M. Ellis, former member of the House of Delegates from this county, was the principal speaker. He handled the labor situation, which is an extremely delicate one in this county, with the caution of a trained diplomat, and delivered one of the greatest speeches of his life. He was loudly cheered by the entire convention. The Labor party convention also elected delegates to the Senatorial convention and will work in union with the republicans. The meetings were enthusiastic and harmonious. Knights of Pythians Take Notice A complete account of the Grand Lodge now in session in Wheeling, W. Va., will be published in our next issue. Editor Whittico and one of our best correspondents are on the scene and nothing of interest to the members of the order will be overlooked. Watch for the next issue of the McDowell Times. Police Otficer Bailey Pulls Tom Massey From in Front of Fast Approaching Car Patrolman Charley Bailey jumped into the Carnegie hero medal waiting list last evening when he came near to sacrificing his own life in order to save another. The scene of the near-fatal accident was laid on the Norfolk and Western railway yard, oppose the passenger station, and the other party involved was Tom Massey, of Keystone. Massey, several days ago, was arrested here for being drunk and when he appeared for trial it appeared that his mind was affected, and he was remanded to jail to await developments. On yesterday a friend of Massey told the police that it Massey were brought to the depot he would take him back to Keystone. While Officer Bailey was standing at the depot Massey ran on to the railroad yard and had gotten out of sight before officer noted his sudden disappearance. Making inquiry about the man Officer Bailey was told in what direction he had fled, and went in pursuit. When found Massey was walking up the middle of one of the tracks, with his head bowed. A car which was being dropped was within two feet of Massey when Officer Bailey leaped and grabbed him, and pulled him from the track. Massey would undoubtedly have been killed had it not been for the risk of the officer.—Bluefield Daily Telegraph. MY CREED. I hold that christian grace abounds Where charity is seen; that when We climb to heaven, 'tis on the rounds Of love to men. I hold all else named piety, A selfish scheme, a vain pretense; Where centre is not—can there be Circumference? This, I moreover hold, and dare Affirm where're my rhyme may go, Whatever things be sweet or fair, Love makes them go. Whether it be the lullabies That charm to rest the nursling bird; Or that sweet.confidence of sighs And blushes made without a word. Whether the dazzling and the flush Of softly sumptuous garden bowers Or by some cabin door, a bush Of ragged flowers. 'Tis not the wide phylactery, Nor stubborn fact, nor stated prayers, That make us saints; we judge the tree By what it bears. And when a man can live apart From works, on theologic trust, I know the blood about his heart— Is dry as dust. —Alice Corey. 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, under my hand this the 6th day of July, A. D. 1914. O. W. Wilson President. HOTEL AND RESTAURANT Matoaka, W. Va At the Service of the People. 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. A. A. GRAVES, Propr 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. VAST SOUTH GARDENS OF THE MARVEL EXPOSITION CITY AT NIGHT. THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD'S LITERATURE THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD'S LITERATURE Night view of South Gardens and main entrance to the Paname-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco in 1915. Dominating the scene at the left of the picture is the Tower of Jewels, rising some 435 feet into the air, its architectural lines marked with thousands of glittering hand-polished crystals of many colors and its whole surface softly glowing with the reflected light from the arcs which are hidden from the spectator. Further down the facade, at about the center of the picture, may be seen the two slender carers which guard the entrance to the Court of Palms and directly in front of the Tower of Jewels is A. Stirling Calder's "Fountain of Energy." In the background at the extreme left may be seen the top of the triumphal Arch of the Rising Sun, surmounted by the group "The Nations of the East." Effective from August 1, 1914, to August 1, 1915, and guaranteeed against any reduction during that time. Further, we will be able to obtain the maximum efficiency in our factory production, and the minimum cost in our purchasing and sales departments if we can reach an output of 300,000 cars between the above dates. And should we reach this production, we agree to pay as the buyer's share from $40 to $60 per car (on or about August 1, 1915) to every retail buyer who purchases a new Ford car between August 1, 1914, and August 1, 1915. For further particulars regarding these low prices and profit-sharing plan, see the nearest Ford Branch or Dealer, or the Cashier First National Bank, Keystoue, W.Va Miss Alberta Robinson return ed Sunday from a two weeks trip to Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Dr. G. N. Marshall left the city Sunday night for Wheeling to attend the annual session of the K. of P. Hon. B. Hampton Gray was in Keystone Wednesday conferring with his friends. Miss Evelyn Simpson, who was operated on for apendecitis at the Lomax Hopital is doing nicely. Sherman Finney returned Saturday from his Henry county farm where he has been looking after his crops and cattle since July 2nd. He reports crops in splendid condition in Henry and Franklin counties. Was Col. L. E Tierney afraid or a shamed to let the Democrat ic convention know that his nominee for circuit clerk is a resident of Keystone and not Eckman? Mr. Morisette has lived in Keystone for a number of years. The Democratic candidate for Congress in the fifth district wants the Bluefield Daily Times kept alive "until after election." It matters not to him after Nov. 3rd whether it dies or lives. Great crowds of men leave dry West Virginia and go to wet Virginia daily and especially Saturdays. They not only buy liquid refreshments in Pocahontas but they bring away great loads of merchandise. If Keystone busiiness men hope to do business they must advertise and offer in ducements to the people to purchase merchandise hers. It is now very evident to all that people are not coming to Keystone from force of habit, they go where they can get what they want and one of their chief wants is liquor, so while getting wet goods they purchase necessaries. If Key stone merchants would begin a systematic advertising campaign and show the people why it is to their advantage to purchase supplies here business would get better. "It pays to advertise." Mrs. Ida Alexander-Whittico is visiting her mother at Point Pleasant, W. Va. She will remain until the Teachers Institute meets at Welch. Wm. Dickinson, of Premier, one of the leaders in that end of the county, was in Keystone Sunday and Monday in consultation with President Parson of the Colored Organization. Attorney A. G. Froe was in Keystone on business Tuesday evening. Dr. A. S. Adams, Dentist, who was in Keystone last summer is now permanently located in Northfork. He has one of the finest outfits in southern West Virginia for all classes of dental work and those who have given him work testify to his knowledge and ability. Dr. N. L. Edwards, Prof. James L. Hill and Mr. Calloway of Bluefield passed through our city Monday morning in route to Wheeling to the K. of P. Grand Lodge. Miss Nannie Lewis, of Kimball, was the guest of Mrs. Sallie Stovall-Hill yesterday afternoon (Thursday). and main entrance to the Panama-Pacific Building at the left of the picture is the Tower, and with thousands of glittering hand-polished reflective light from the arcs which are of the picture, may be seen the two sleeper front of the Tower of Jewels is A. St. may be seen the top of the triumphal Arch. Copyright, 1914, by Panama- = Ford = THE UNIVERSAL CAR Buyers to Share in Profits Lower Prices on Ford Cars 1, 1914, to August 1, 1915, and gone. ing Car - - - about - - - o Car - - - F. O. B. Detroit, all cars fully equipped. (In the United States of America only.) we to obtain the maximum efficiency in our purchasing and sales department between the above dates. this production, we agree to pay as for about August 1, 1915) to every retainer August 1, 1914, and August 1, 1915 in regarding these low prices and price Dealer, or the Cashier First Nation WAR MAY HELP THE COAL MINERS IN STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA Foreigners May Have To Go Back To Fatherland To Fight And Our Smokeless Coal Fields Will Have To Be Manned By Americans To Meet Heavy Demands Charleston, W. Va., August 3.—Should the present trouble between Servia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire result in a prolonged war, in which all the first-class powers of Europe are involved, better times than ever are in store for the miners in the smokeless fields of West Virginia. In the first place, there will be room for additional men in the smokeless fields. This opportunity for employment will be caused by the fact that several hundred subjects of the dual monarchy, now employed in the mines in these fields, are members of the Austrian Reserve and they will have to go back to their own country to take their places in their several regiments. Vice-Conduit von Reuter, at Charleston, estimates that nearly ninety percent of the subjects of the Emperor Franz Josef in West Virginia will respond to the call, when it is made upon them, to serve the Fatherland. Both operators and men are interested in the fact that should a general Europ- can war take place many of the coa mines of Europe will have to shut down because the men employed in the mines will have to serve in the armies. Those mines left in operation will not be able to furnish enough coal to carry on the war. It is likely the Welsh mines will continue running at full capacity but it is certain that, in the event of a general war, no Welch coal would be allowed to go to the markets controlled by the Triple Alliance. On the other hand, the mines of Germany and Austria certainly would not furnish any coal for consumption in the countries fighting against them. The prospective neutral countries of Europe do not furnish enough coal even now for their own needs. All this would make for prosperous times in West Virginia smokeless fields because the coals from these fields are the most available for export. These circumstances would put the miners in West Virginia in much better condition than those in any other part of the United States. The miners in the unionized fields of Ohio are now idle and so desperate is their situation that appeals are being made in all parts of the country for contributions to keep them from starving. On the other hand, the miners in the non-union smokeless mines of West Virginia are working steadily and they are getting better pay than the miners in the other states get when there is no strike and things are going along smoothly. Collections being taken up for the Ohio miners have also brought to the attention of West Virginia miners what expensive luxuries strikes are—for miners as well as operators. Because of the conflicts in West Virginia and various other states, the treasury of the Miners' union has been depleted. This was the reason, it is declared, that no strike was formerly ordered in Ohio, nor in the Kanawha field recently. If a strike had been ordered in either place the union would have been put to the expense of paying strike benefits and it was not in a position to do so. It is pointed out that, in the case of Ohio, the men who have faithfully paid their dues for several years are now deprived of the benefits of those payments. While they are in want and are appealing for help the non-union miners in the Smokelens Fields of West Virginia, who have not had to give up money, through the check-off, are working steadily and are prosperous and happy. White Masons Aid Colored Brother Cincinnati, Aug. 5. — Robert Dougherty, colored, of Saltcoats, Scotland, a member of the Neptune Kiwining Lodge of Masons, was given assistance by the Hamilton County Masonic Relief Committee. He is now on his way to San Francisco. Dougherty proved his standing in the fraternity. Notice. To All Members Registered on the Roll- Book of Keystone Lodge No. 21, A. F. and A. M.: You are hereby notified to appear in this Hall on Wednesday night, Aug. 26, 1914, for the purpose of a general union and straightening up, regardless of how far you are behind or how long you have been out. Come and let us reason together. We are sure you will be benefitted. Don't fail to observe the date. By order of KEYSTONE LODGE No. 21, A. F. & A. M. Keystone, W. Va. Application for Pistol License Notice is hereby given that the undersigned whose residence is Anawalt, 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. UNDERTAKING AND Embalming Service by Sinkford & Warren at Northfork C. H. RICE, AGENT H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED Sessions Being Held In Horticultural Hall On The Fair Grounds Mayor H. L. Kirk Delivered Address of Welcome at Opening Session Yesterday Morning Wheeling, W. Va., August 5, 1914. The colored Knights of Pythias of the grand jurisdiction of West Virginia, opened their 22nd annual session in the city yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The meeting was held in the large pavilion at the fair ground, following a parade from 12th and Chapline streets. An unusually large audience, composed of delegates and grand lodge officers from every part of the state, and many friends and members of the local lodge, assembled to hear the addresses of welcome and responses. Grand Chancellor Wilson, who came to the city Sunday from Charleston, where he had gone to take charge of his duties in the office of state librarian, opened the meeting and introduced Mr. E. J. Graham, who acted as master of ceremonies. The selection of Mr. Graham as presiding officer was a very happy one, as was attested by the able and pleasing manner in which he managed the program and presented the various speakers. The first address of welcome was made by Hon. H. L. Kirk, mayor of the city. His words of greeting and welcome were hastened to with attention and appreciation by the delegates and visitors, who punctuated his address with liberal aplaeuse, Rev. J. W. Robinson, who responded to the mayor's address spoke eloquently of the progress of the order, the good it had accomplished and assured the city's chief executive that the department of the organization while in the city would leave no cause for any one to regret its coming here. At this point in the program, the master of ceremonies introduced Rev. W. O. Davis, pastor of one of the local churches. Rev. Mr. Davis digressed somewhat long enough to declare his opposition to woman's suffrage. The audience registered its disapproval by the hearty applause accorded. Mr. A. P. Stranghetr, of Hinton, who declared himself heartily in favor of giving women the ballot. Rev. George E. Fountain, who was the next speaker, spoke eloquently of the progress and good that the order was accomplishing. Prof. J. R. Jefferson, of the Grand Court of Calanthe was then introduced. He said that he was especially pleased to be present at this grand session because just thirteen years ago the Grand Court was organized in this city. He spoke of its remarkable growth since that time and predicted even greater growth in the future. Mrs. Maggie Johnson delivered an address of welcome in behalf of the local court, which was responded to by Mrs. Sophia Tillman, grand lecturer. Both addresses were well received. Mr. J. D. Shelton, of Quinnimont, then led the audience in singing "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior." During the rendering of the hymn the officers and members of the grand court retired. Grand Chancellor Wilson, then called grand lodge to order C. W. Boyd, Dr. G. N. Marshall and H. D. Hazlewood were appointed as a committee on credentials. The body then adjourned the morning session. AFTERNOON SESSION. The afternoon session opened promptly at 2:30 o'clock, and following a brief business session a class of about twenty candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the order. Much interest and enthusiasm was manifested by the delegates in the way the degree team conferred the degrees. The session of last evening was taken up by the entertainment of the Famous Minstrel Company, of this city, under the direction of W. H. Campbell. A dance followed the entertainment. Those taking part in the minstrel show, which was divided into four acts, were: Alfred Cooper, John Sordon, H. C. Cristin, Ross Cooper, Harry Williams, Arthur Miller, Charles Washington and C. P. Dungeon. The meeting was well attended and much interest was manifested. The Horticultural hall, in which the meetings are being held, is very appropriately decorated with American flags and the members of the local committee are leaving nothing undone that will tend to make the convention a success. Alleged Rapist Killed By Girl's Uncle In Self Defense Deputized By Sheriff To Assist In Capture NO MOB OF NEGROES Clarksville, Tenn., July 25.—Yesterday between three and four o'clock Lee Vonner, a young white man, was shot and killed by Wash Langford with a shotgun. The crime for which Vonner was shot was the most heinous ever recorded in this county. Vonner, who is a giant in stature, committed rape upon little Ezree Pope, the 12-year-old child of Wm. Pope. The little girl was unmercifully treated by Vonner, and for a time it was thought she would not recover. It is the general opinion that she will never get over the shock. When the case was reported the father of the little girl was away from home. Wash Langford, an uncle of the child, was told of the outrage, and he went to a farm nearby and notified the sheriff. Sheriff Black sent Deputy Sheriff Dave Brown to the scene and when he arrived he detailed Langford and Pope, father of the child, to go with him. They searched a long time without success, and were about to give up the hunt when some men from up the railroad informed them that Vonner was in hiding nearby. They proceeded to the place and when they approached they saw Vonner dodging across the road to see if any one was in sight, and if he could make his escape. The deputy and the other men soon surrounded. They demanded that he surrender. This he refused to do, but when Langford approached Vonner cocked his gun and made an attempt to fire but Langford was too quick for him, leveling his gun, he fired, the load taking effect in the breast. Vonner died instantly. Langford went direct to the sheriff and save himself up—Nashville Globe. Miners and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at Crystal Coal & Coke Co. 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