McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. The MrDowell Times. VOLUME COLORED EMPLOYEES BANQUETED Col. William Leckie Entertains Workers ABLE SPEECHES MADE Operators and Miners Coming Closer Together PANTHER. W. VA., Aug. 17.—Ool Wm. Leckie entertained the colored employee of his coal company at a banquet Saturday night. There were present about 75 colored men and women, about 25 white men, 15 white women and several visitors. The party assembled at the company store and was led by Ool. Leckie to the hall which was beautifully decorated with flags, bunting and flowers. The table was not only spread with good, solid working men's food but it was also laiden with the delicacies of the season. SPEECH MAKING. Col. Leckie acted as toastmaster and introduced Mr. E. C. Page, of Montgomery, Field Worker for the State Sunday School Association. Mr. Page discussed Sunday school work and the importance of attending Sunday school. He impressed upon the hearers the value of not only sending the children to Sunday school but advised the grown up people to go also. The speech was both interesting and helpful. Mrs. John Harman (white) was most introduced. She delivered one of the best speeches of the evening. She discussed the home life of the people and showed that she was not only in close touch with her hearers but was also in sympathy with them. Mrs. Harman lives upon the operation and is an active worker for the improvement of all the people. Her labors in church, Sunday school and the homes are commandable. "The man who is doing something" was the subject of the very able speech delivered by Mr. Joseph E. Parson, president of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization. Mr. Parson paid a splendid tribute to Col. Leckie for his big, broad, liberal nature and referred to what he is now doing to make his employees contented and happy. He used Col. Leckie as an example of "The man who is doing something," showing that he came here about fifteen years ago poor but grasped every opportunity which came his way and is today doing much not only for the development of West Virginia but is blazing the way for progress in other states. Mr. Parson ensured each man that it was in his power to do something worth while. He advised close cooperation and sympathy between employee and employer as the only sure means for peace and prosperity. Col. Leckie also spoke, giving the men some good wholesome advice and cuurring them of his interest and sympathy. This was one of the most elaborate, interesting and helpful affairs ever given in this section. SOLVING LABOR PROBLEM SOLVING LABOR PROBLEM. Some time ago Col. Leckie gave a similar banquet to the white employees and announced at the time that the colored would be likewise entertained. Coming in close contact with the men and their families, understanding their wants and needs, giving them assistance and sympathy, trying to make them contented and happy and adding to their comfort and pleasure is Col. Leckie's way for solving the labor problem and it seems to be a good way for he is very popular with the people upon his operation and there is peace, prosperity and contentment. COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS. The following named persons had charge of the arrangements: T. J. Bowling, Chairman; Frank Dalton, Tom Nickerson, Mickey Gray, G. H. Matsey, Samuel King, Isaac Tucker, George Shelton, Meadames Eva Tucker, Anna Payne, Annie Finney. Washington, D. C., Aug. - There are 906,448 cords of wood, valued at 62,257,066 consumed on the farms of West Virginia annually, according to a report w which has just been issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. The total yearly firewood consumption in this state is 924,198 cords with a value of $2,328,961. The consumption in the cities of this state is 21,000 cords and 1,000 cords are used in the mineral operation of West Virginia. In Continental United States the annual consumption of firewood amounts to 85,817,000 cords, valued at $250,000,000. Of this amount $9,891,000 cords are used on the farms, 14,222 cords in the cities of the nation and 1,751,000 cords are used in the mines of the United States. The average value of wood consumed in the United States is $2.91 per cord and $2.51 in this state. The average consumption per farm in the United States is 11 cords per annum. THE INCREASED TAX RATE The announcement of the increase in the State tax was not among the unexpected things; it was inevitable. The surprising thing is the smallness of the increase, four cents. The withdrawal of over $000,000 of revenue through the operations of the prohibition amendment, to which may be added the cost of the coal strikes in the southern end of the state, created a deficit that had to be met in some manner without a direct tax. That a higher rate was not promulgated is due to the economic measures instituted by Governor Hatfield, who has carefully watched the expenditures for the past year. By paring down the appropriation for the state's representation at the San Francisco Exposition, and skimping the state institutions to the last actually necessary penny he has kept the outlay well within the state's resources. It must be born in mind, too, that the withdrawal of the liquor license tax is not the only effect of the prohibition law. The enforcement of the law had to be provided for, and this has added to the expenses of government. It is true that it has not been an extraordinary charge so far, but will become considerable in the future if the law is strictly enforced. Governor Hatfield has consistently refused to contract any expenditure where no funds were in sight to meet the obligation, a safe business policy. Therefore it has been owing to his careful acuity of the expenses of government and the practice of rigid economy that a heavier burden of taxation has not been imposed to meet the deficiencies in the revenue created by the causes heretofore assigned. - Wheeling Institution EGGLES WINE IS ONE OF SAFEST IN THE COUNTRY Earl A. Henry, chief of the state department of mines, has returned from Eccles, in Raleigh county, where in company with District Inspector R. Y. Muir, he went through the No. 5 mine of the New River Collieries Co., which was blown up by an explosion April 28. The mine has been repaired throughout. The shaft has been relined, the workings cleared of fallen slate, the air course enlarged, the overcast and stoppings rebuilt, principally of stone and concrete, and all parts of the mine gone over carefully with a view to preventing the recurrence of such an explosion as that which cost 180 lives last spring. The roof and sides of the mine have been waaded down and thoroughly cleansed of their accumulation of dust and a pipeline system has been laid to all parts of the mine for the purpose of watering down dust after mine resumes work. It is believed that every precaution has been taken to make the Eccles mine one of the safest in the country. Only safety lamps will be used, and no open lights of any kind will be allowed in the workings at any time. The mine is now ready to resume operations, and it will soon be giving employment to the large number of miners who have applied to the company for positions. LONG HOURS FOR WEST VIRGINIA FARM LABORERS Washington D. C. Aug.—The farm laborers of West Virginia work on an average of 9 hours and 44 minutes per day, according to a report which has just been issued by the United States Department of Agriculture. There are 71,000 farm laborers in West Virginia and the average minimum compensation KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, ERIDAY, AUG. 21. 1914 is $21.20 with board and $30.50 if the laborer boards himself. These figures relate to the year 1913. The average wage for farm labor in Continental United States is $13.85 per month with board and $19.97 without board. FORD ANNOUNCEMENT AMAZES - AUTO TRAD Everybody interested in the slightest degree in automobiles or the motor car trade has been wondering for the past week what move Henry Ford's competitors will make to offset the stunning effect of the amazing purchasers' profit-sharing scheme which was announced Friday and Saturday. It will certainly take not a little business ingenuity to devise any scheme which—it is universally admitted—would be as effective as Ford's. The consensus of opinion along Automobile Row is that all hats must come off to Ford. By the sample expedition of returning $40 to $60 to every purchaser in case the production equals 300,000 cared during the twelve months, August 1, 1914, to August 1, 1915, every purchaser becomes a salesman for Ford, and an enthusiastic one at that, and thereby contributes his little assistance toward bringing the production up to 300,000. The production of Fords from Aug. 1 last year to July 25, 1914, was 221,888 care, so that the mark of 300,000 would only be a normal increase. The general opinion among the automobile trade in New York is that the Ford purchaser will unquestionably receive his "profit-sharing" $40 to $60 as the 300,000 record will doubtless be reached and exceeded. NATIONAL CAPITOL Events of Interest From the Seat of Gov- erment THE Federal Trade Commission bill finally found its way through both houses, and the organization of that body will shortly take place. It is expected that Mr. Joseph E. Davies of Wisconsin, at present Commissioner of Corporations, will be chairman of the new commission. This commission has extensive powers, and one of the things it is expected to do is to proceed against "unfair competition." The proposed commission is to operate with respect to all corporations engaged in interstate commerce, excepting banks and common carriers, in about the same manner that the Interstate Commerce Commission is dealing with the railroads. It therefore follows that all classes of business which have "shady methods," whether incorporated or not, should begin "shaking in their boots," for while Mr. Davies has always been counted a very peaceful citizen, yet it is recognized that he has the right kind of back-bone to take the lead in investigating business conditions throughout the country, with the idea that there will follow better methods among not only the great corporate institutions, but in all industries that have to do with the public welfare. The president is also expected to name additional members of the Commission who will support such a policy as Mr. Davies has initiated in the Bureau of Corporations, and which will be absorbed by the new commission. The United States government employs congressmen as a Board of directors for the national government. Each member is paid a salary sufficient to keep him on the job. Yet one-half of the total membership is absent from duty, and in consequence most of the time there has not been a quorum in the House of Representatives. Leader Underwood has stormed and Speaker Clark has threatened arrest of the absentees. In the meantime politicians have been running about the country, or have been as home dying up their political fences—thereby putting their personal comforts and needs above the demands of their position. Mr. Underwood in speaking of the situation declared that "under existing conditions it is not safe not to have a quorum in Washington, and I hope that the membership will stay here, at least until we can see farther into the future." His reference was prompted by the war in Europe and the demoralization that has come to business in the United States in consequence. UNCLE SAW AND JOHN BULL. The United States is still prepared to carry out its arrangement with Great Britain to celebrate one hundred years of peace at the end of the present year, and if Great Britain's engagements are not too numerous, the love feast promises to be a giddy affair, as Uncle Sam and John Hull have been the greatest chums in the civilized world—until Europe recently became uncivilized. Since that time John Bull has been so uniquely engraved (Dominated on page 4.) that they still had about 500 rounds of cartridges left. KEYSTONE OFFICERS IN POSSE W. M. White, former Chief of Police, at present Recorder and Chief of Police Fred Moore of this city were in the pose, and took part in the final battle and charge. Keystone has an International Board of Strategy compared with which the General Staffs and War Boards of Europe are mere toys at the war game—tin soldiers of the toy type. This great board is composed of (Doc) S. F. Lord, Pres; Dr. Webb, Sec.; J. M. Lamkin, Wm. James, Dr. Colson, J. H. Jones, Stanly Carter, J. L. Finney, Dr. W. H. A. Barrett, English subject; James Armstrong, French subject; N. S. Buhne, speaks German", H. J. Capehart, authority on international law; B. E. Carter and M. T. Whittico, who would be a war correspondent when there is no fighting, and J. H. Craggett. A majority of this great board of strategy hold daily and nightly sessions and remain in continuous session on Sundays in the Royal Drug Store, and when it comes to planning campaigns, showing to the minutest detail how, when and where each country should move to troops, when and where an attack should be made, where a flank movement would be most effective, when a sortie would sweep the field and where the powerful artillery would do the most damage, oh! this bunch of strategists make the great generals of Europe appear like chiefs of tribes of "Bushnue" with spears and clubs. These are international war experts; they have it all doped out, but if their Uncle Samuel should issue a consecrt the Keystone International Board of Strategy would dissolve and evaporate instantaneous if not sooner. Oh! you crack shots -off hand- from Keystone to Europe. OPEN LETTER TO W. VA. SENATORS Southern Italians Should be Excluded—Senators Chilton and Goff's Actions Should be Taken at Once. DEAR SIRS: hall way they saw a log upon the track and stopped to remove it. As soon as the car stopped the bandits opened fire upon the three men with rifles and shot guns. Shelor and Amia died instantly and Johnson lived about 45 minutes, all three being shot several times. Salesmen who were walking along the track about 20 minutes behind the car with the money discovered the bodies and Johnson described the thieves and stated they were all foreigners. He stated that as soon as the men upheld the car fell the bandits took the bag containing the money and made for the mountains. ALARM GIVEN The company were notified and pursuit began at once. In the meantime Sheriff Greenaway Hatfield of Mingo county had been notified and with a pose rushed to the scene of the crime. The Baldwin-Fels Detective Agency at Bluefield was also called upon and several members of that agency were carried to Glen Alum with blood hounds upon a special train. MAN HUNT BEGINS Sheriff Hatfield took charge and a man hunt began in earnest which lasted until Saturday when the dogs led John Belcher and William Burwell of the Baldwin-Felts agency to the bandits who were barricaded behind trees and logs in the forks of the mountains about six miles from the scene of the crime. DETECTIVES KILLED The robbers opened fire upon Belcher and Burwell who were some distance ahead of the other members of the pose, both of whom were killed. A regular battle followed in which nearly a thousand shots were fired and two of the bandits were killed. John Tiller, special deputy of Mingo, was killed, Ed Mounts and William Graw of Mingo, members of the pose, wounded. Seige was held all Saturday night and Sunday morning about 7 o'clock another battle was fought, resulting in the killing of two more bandits. An attempt was made to throw dynamite behind the barricade but the effort was unsuccessful. DIED FIGHTING. At 9:45 Sheriff Hatfield called to the remaining bandit to surrender, assuring him that he would be safely taken to Williamson. The only response received by the Sheriff was a shot fired by the thief. Volunteers were called for by the Sheriff to charge upon the breastworks, which was responded to by about twenty-five members of the pose. The charge was made and when the lone bandit was reached he was breathing his last. All five of the Italians were killed. The first two killed were used by the remaining three to protect them from the bullets of the pose. MONEY RECOVERED The officers made a careful search and found in the pockets, under logs and rocks near where the bandits made their final stand $6,700 of the stolen money, the remaining $500 could not be found and it is thought it was lost in the flights around the mountains. It was also found BOO! GONE! Black Hand Society, in any but a very conservative manner. I tell you Senators, something will have to be done, or this section will soon become as notorious as the coal fields of Colorado have become because of the people taking the law into their own hands and ridding themselves of this heinous menace to their lives and property. People who handle money have their lives subjected to jeopardy, and no doubt many of them very naturally, and with simple reason, live in a state of constant dread. I am sure I would not feel comfortable if so employed. I trust, sirs, that you law makers will get together and work very earnestly until we are affor led some just and proper relief. Yours very truly. CITIZEN. SWEEPING INJUNCTION Affecting the Shipment of Wet Goods Over Railroads in West Virginia by Judge Reynolds Charleston, W. Va.—What is regarded as the most sweeping injunction ever issued under the prohibition law was awarded to the state of West Virginia on the application of Fred O. Blue, state commissioner of prohibition, on last Monday, by Judge F. M. Reynolds, of the circuit court of Tucker county, when the Western Maryland Railway Co., which traverses Maryland and West Virginia, was enjoined from accepting intoxicating liquors for delivery in West Virginia without having first assured itself "by acting in good faith and with due dilligence and caution that such liquors have been ordered by the consignor for his personal and lawful use," and that such liquors are not sold as the result of solicitation on the part of the dealer from whom they are received for shipment, whether such solicitation is made by mail or in person. The writ goes further from accepting for shipment and from delivering to any person any package of intoxicants without having first made certain that such liquors have been ordered without the intention on the part of the person to whom they are shipped or any other person interested in the shipment, to use them for any unlawful purpose. Should this injunction be sustained, as the tax department believes it will, it will put on the railroad companies and other concerns carrying on the business of a common carrier the burden of proof that all shipments are legitimate. CANAL IS NOW OPEN TO THE WORLD TRAFFIC Panams, Aug. 15.—The United States War Department Steamship Ancon today made the passage through the Panama Canal, and transit the waterway is now officially open to the traffic of the world. The Ancon left her berth at Cristobal at 7 o'clock this morning and made her way to the end of the deep water channel from the Atlantic to the Gatun Locks. She went through these locks, which have a lift of eighty-five feet, in seventy minutes. She continued through the waterway, from deep water on the Atlantic to deep water on the Pacific side without incident. She is due at the Pacific side at six o'clock this evening. Leaving Cristobal, the Ancon passed several vessels at anchor in the horbor, waiting to follow her through the canal and thus make the first commercial use of the waterway. The decks of the Ancon were crowded with guests of the Government and officials of the canal administration and the Republic of Panama. The party included Colonel Goethals, U. S. A., builder of the canal and governor of the zone; President Porran, and Captain Hugh Roberts, U. S. N., superintendent of transportation. In conformity with a promise made by Colonel Goethals, the peace flag of the American peace society fluttered from the crestman of the Ancon. Beneath her decks however, were two hugh pieces of artillery which are destined to form an important part in the defenses of the waterway. NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION. All persons in this section who expect to attend the National Baptist Convention in Philadelphia September 9-15 will please send me your names at once to Bramwell, W. Va. The following is the rates for the round trip: From Bluefield, $17.30; Pocahontas, $18.30; Bramwell, $18.40; Welch, $19.25. You're for success, R. H. McKOY. LARGEST CIRCLE Archives and History Dept. ANY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 25 NORFOLK TENDERS WELCOME Elks to Meet in Norfolk Virginia The fifteenth annual session of the colored Elks of the world will convene in Norfolk, August 25-29. This promises to be more interesting and far-reaching in importance than any in the history of the order. Every indication points to a large attendance. Lodges from every section of the country are sending their full quotas of delegates and matching clubs. There are 33 lodges in existence, approximating 18,000 members, thus evincing its stupendous growth within fifteen years. It will be readily seen that the Antlers have developed into popular favor, and is today one of the leading and most beloved of fraternities. Under the administration of Grand Exalted Ruler T. Gillis Nutter and George E. Bates, the latter the most efficient secretary and successful in the history of the order, it is today in a very flourishing condition, with enthusiasm running high Confidence has been restored and the order placed on a business basis by the present administration, headed by Mr. Nutter. More new lodges have been made in this than any previous year since the Elks were reunited at the memorable meeting at Washington, D.C., in 1910. There is now a solid phalanx, thereby teaching others the virtues of unity. It is today on the threshold of a great awakening and has done as much to better mankind as perhaps any order in the world. It has enjoyed a year of complete internal peace, with better relations existing between the white and colored orders, in fact the colored Elks have, by their conduct and unity, largely enhanced their interests by their later modes of procedure and conduct in general. The financial condition of the order is by far better today than ever in its history, due to the faithful efforts of a faithful secretary, Geo. E. Bates. Exalted Ruler Nutter has worked night and day and hand in hand with the Grand Secretary to bring the order up to its present state of efficiency, and its prosperity and growth leave no dispute. Mr. Nutter was formerly the leading knight for five consecutive years, and was elevated to his present exalted position in Atlantic City. He is an active fraternal man, being identified with the Knights of Pythias, Grand Lodge of Masons, West Virginia, is a lawyer of rank and a public spirited citizen and his knowledge of secret orders has contributed to his success, and his exactment of various reforms in Elkdom is an evidence of his ability. He is now being urged to stand for re-election, and has agreed to accept if it be the wish of his fellow Elks. Contemplating certis in reforms he would like to have carried out, word comes from different parts of the country indicating his second term. There are three lodges in the borough of Manhattan, namely: Manhattan Lodge, No. 45; Monarch, No. 45; Imperial, No. 127, while in Brooklyn there is Brooklyn, No. 33. — Amsterdam News. RAGE CO-OPERATION Maj. Robert K. Moton, who is commandant of cadets at Hampton Institute and a safe race leader, speaks frankly in the Southern Workman: "It is frequently asserted by careless and thoughtless speakers and writers that all Negroes are lazy, shiftless, and inefficient; but the people who say this are not only out of accord with the facts of the case, but they often do not believe what they themselves are saying. "What they mean to say is that some Negroes in every community are lazy, shiftless and inefficient; but in practically every district where Negroes are employed, whether as farm laborers or as mechanical laborers, the verdict is that the large majority of Negro workers are reliable, many of them are skillful and very efficient, and not a few are almost indispensable. There are very few places in the South where the employer would be willing to dispense with the services of his Negro employees. "The South has made marvelous strides in industries within the past forty years, but this would have been well-nigh impossible without its docile, cheerful, and willing Negro population. Notwithstanding the much discouraging talk and the discouraging, not to say unfair and unjust treatment, there cannot be found, even where the white and the laborious classes are both of the same kind, to much relief, helpful sympathy and cooperation as exist at the present time between the Negro and Southern white men." She McDowell Times. ee aahDER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS tesoatarion wairrico & HILL eaten 4 salva M.T. WHITTIOO, Faitor. T. EDWARD HILL, Bosiness Mer. Articles of more than ten lines will te feuwean Publisheu every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---Hie Oivil_and Po itical Rights, {SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance......- oe Six months in advance - ‘Three months in advance........-- -#% One month in aivance 2 Single copy..-... cepdviasein ADVERTISING KATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Gea as aaa ee Sed colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office ‘address must notify the publishers or else bis, eee will be collected just the meenatenr es ~ Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Oitice at ——— W. Va., under act of Congress, March 5, 879. FRIDAY AUG. 21, 1914. Pablic Schools in Brown Creek and Northfork Districts open on AU GUST 31. Send the children on the first day. Crowd the schools. THE STRONG ARM OF THE LAW. In this day when the legal ma- chinery of city, county, state and nation is developed to the highest point of efficiency itis almost impossible for law-break- ers to escape the long arms of the law. The day is almost past when bandits can hold ap trains, Tob post cftices, rifle the mails and commit other depredations Upon society and escipe. Not only does the law reach the sneak thief and the burgler with bis dark lantern and the masked bandit with his rifle but it reach es bigher up and gets the “male factor of great wealth,” the men who wreck banks and railroads, the men who use the mails toget off “gold bricks” upon a gulli able public, the wnite slaver, and some times it gets newspaper men who use language too strony to pass through the mails. In- stance:—A little more than a year ago this paper investigated the treatment accorded a respect- able colored woman by certain members of the Bluefield police force. There had been many other offences committed by members of the police force against colored people and the higher officia’s and good people of the city had done nothing tw stop these abuses. Under such severe provocation, feeling that Our Cause was just we poured the visis of our wrath out upon the offending heads. We did Bot take time inour righteous wrath examine the lawas to what words “incited to riot” and we were not very careful in the selection of the words we used We gave them asevere drabbing. We may have wonea step or x0 too farand made ourselves |i able to the “strong arm” of the law. If so we regret it and hope we were justified oy the cause we were serving because we had Bo intention of violating the law We respect the law and through the columns of this paper we continually advise others to do the same. This paper has ever made war opon lawbreakers, of every class and shall continue to doso. Wecondemn the petty criminal, the powerful and in Saential law breaker, the lynch- re and those who rob our peo- ple.of their rights, the anarchist who believes inno law, in fact every form of lawlessness and “a. desire to inspire that ‘we condemn. We com. the law who enforce it, the erm of) — in the enjoyment of “life, liberty and the | irsait of baspiness.”” MAKING CONTENTED WORKMEN. Col Win Lockie, president of the Lathrope and Panther Coal Companies, has Inaagurated a plan for the pleasure of his em- ployees which is novel in this section but which will goa long way toward keeping the men contented In a.other column of this issue we publish an ac- count of a banquet given the col ored employees of the above named companies. One was given the whites also and both were addressed upon interesting subject by qualitied men. Affairs of this kind bring employer and employees closer together and cause a better understanding. The employee is made w feel that the employer has more in- terest in him than the mere amount of labor he can do He feeis that he is looked upon as a man with the desires, hopes, as- perations and ambitions of other men, that the things which give other men pleasure makes for him enjoyment; that because he digs coal he is nota mere ma chine Sut human inevery desire The employer comes to know bis employees and can better appre ciate their feelings. and if the employer is a man and nota slave driver he sympathizes with them in their struggles and tries to help them. The employer whe tries to make his emplogees con tented and adds to their pleasure aud happiness will find that he has better workers and more loyal supporters than he wh« takes no other interest in the working men than to force al the work out of them that they can stand. We congratulate Col Leckie and his men and express the wish that his tribe increasé and finally we will have indus trial peace. CUT OFF SUPPLIES. We think President Wilson is right in opposing a loan by Ame rican bankers to any of the war- ring nations. Aside from the question of neutrality or the in ternational complications which might result is the greater ques tion, shall America prolong the slaughter? It takes money— fabulous sums of money—u Prosecute a war staged upor such a gigantic scale and with out money the causeless, crue! struggle cannot last long. If the United States would withold its money and fond stuffs from the nations engaged in this useless bloodshed it would cease in 9% days anda great service wil be rendered the civilized world Millions of dollars would be sac tificed but millions of lives wil be saved and millions of innocent women and children will be saved from suffering. The Pres ident is right in opposing the loan and we hope he will go s step further and oppose ship- ping anything abroad that wil help lengthen this crime of the century, BLACK HAND A MENACE. In another column of this issue we publish an open letter to the West Virginia Senators f.om a local citizen of high standing, who, because of the very condi tions of which he writes does not aliow his name to be publish ed. Conditions are jast as bad as the letter states and they are getting worse. It was only a few months ago that two wealthy and respectable Italian contract ors, Messrs. Calabretta and Rossi of Northfork, were com- pelled to flee to Italy to escape this dangerous society of rob bers. These men had paid money several times t> save themselves from the vergence of the Black Hands. Demands became more frequent and insistant, officers were notified and detectives em ployed to protect their homes from dynamite and their children from being kidnapped. Officers worke.! on the case without suc cess and Calibretta and Rossi fled totaly for svfety after sac- rificing their property. This ection is infested with members Mf the society and steps should be taken torid the country of hem and keep others from en ering. People who haveno re ard for law, life or property hoald not be permitted to find a jome in America. oS 700 MUCH SPEEDING. Avtomobiliste in Kevstone show absolately no regard {or speed regulations. They run throug’ the narrow main street of this city ata speed not iess than fifteen miles an hour there by endangering the lives of pe destraius and especially chil- dren. The officers should put ao immediate stop to this wanton violation of the law. Fine or put a couple of them in jiil and they will be more careful. Uniess it is stopped some one will be kill ed or severely injured upon the strrets. Mercer County _Insti- tute. The Mercer County colored teachers’ institute will open in the Bluetield Colored Lostitute Avg 24 Mr. Jas. L Hill, princi pal of the Bluetield colored gra. ded schools and Miss Fanni« Cobbs Carter, of the W. V.C. L., will be the instructors. It is ex pected that ail the Mercer coun ty colored teachers will attend and there will bea number of visitors. Miss Mattie Bryant of North Carolina, is visiting in the city. Miss Louisa Smootz, of Hant- ington, is the guest of her sister Mrs. J. E. Parson. Miss Jessie B. Hill is visiting her brother T. Edward Hill. Sne will remain two weeks. Mrs. Lizzie Lord spent Wed nesday in Bluetield attending to business and visiting her broth- er. Editor Whittico left Friday for avisitto his father at Ridge- way, Va. Atty. H. J. Capehart, who has been ill for several days is now able to look after his lucrative practice Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson was in Roanoke and Christians burg Thursday and Friday of last week attending to business. Miss Anna and Harry Stovall. of Bramwell, visited their sister, Mrs. Sallie Stovall-Hill in this city Sunday. Dr. E L. Youngue of Welch, Dr. R. C. Harrison, Geo. Brown and J.H. Page of Kimball, were in the city Sunday. Mr. Ben Taylor, of Wheeling, member of the firm of Taylor, Clark and Pryor, was in the city Sunday. Mr. Taylor is visiting relatives and friends in Kimball and Keystone. Recorder W. M. White and Chief of Police Moore of this city assisted in annthillating the band of bandits at Glen Alum last Saturday. They returned home Sunday on No. 16 in good condition. Atty. Robert Tomlinson of Wilcoe was attending to business in Keystone, Monday. E C. Page, of Montgomery, Field Agent for the West Virgi nia Sunday Scnool Association, was in the city Monday He |caltea at this office and expressed pleasure at the exalted stand ta- ken by this paper upon all pub lic questions. Sherman Finney left Monday for his Henry county, Va., farm He will remain a month. Prof. and Mrs. E L. Rann re turned home from Michigan last Tuesday morning. Atty. A. G. Froe, of Welch, wasin our city Tuesday con ferring with his law partner, 4. J. Capehart. Alexander Roninson.of Ohio, arrived inthe city Wedresday a.m. He is visiting his sisters, oes Mary and Alberta and Mrs. W. L. Jones. Mrs. Bob Minnes and danghter left Thorsday for their home in Roanoke, Va., for m six week's stay. Mrs. Jemie Holmes, the former's daughter, is leaving Lin search of health. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries "op, Tobacco etc. Mera, W. Va ROOSEVELT'S PREDICAMENT Col, Theodore Réimevelt finds himseit 1 2 mest embarrassing predicament i: his support of Hon. Mlarvey D Hinman, who isa candidate for the Republican pomination in the New York guberna- torial primaries upon an anti-bow plat- form. Col. Roosevelt has declared that be will support Mr. Hinwan mganiles of whether oF not his own party mow- inates sme other man This has caused tmnch adverse comment among the Pro- kreaiven, ‘They decided to ask Mr Hinman some questions and “smoke bim oat." From the plain, sgraightforward manner in shich he answered them, they did mot even have to “baild @ fire’ to force him ont He told the woman suffragwts that he was oppamed to enfranchising them, The Koomevelt Progressive platform is in faver of woman suffrage The other members anked him about the meall, ini- Uative and referendam. He told them that he was opposed to all of these inuo- vations They asked him if be would use his in- Htnence if elected to secure the notnina- tion of Col, Roosevelt ay President of the United States, He told them that be would not do so and that he would net do anything to aid even himself as s presidential nominer even if he should be elected Governor of New York State. He was asked if he were defeated for the pommmation in the Repabbean primanes, would be support the nominee of the Re pub'ican party? His answer indicates that he ‘‘wil ‘croms the bridge wheu he gets to it.” At the matter now stands, he is « candidate running under the most pecaliar con dition, and political strategists are puz zled. Col. Roosevelt has not been move by any of candidrte Hinman’s answers contenting himeelf with his statemen that if elected governor, he will oppos Republican Chairnan Barnes. It i needlews te state that Chairman Barne is doing all that he can ty see that hej net nominated in the Republican pri maries. Som. people way that Roosevelt is pre ‘| paring the way for his retarn to the Na tional Repablican party. On what bridg he expects to come over and just wha route he expects to take, is the politics ‘}enigma ol the contary The Hine | route ix original and. it i | lace to the White tise, toe exper ‘| ences of « thonrand yeare will have Giseredited and it will be evident th history is no longer repeating iteelf.- || Richmond Planet. Successful Revival--10 Baptized ‘The revival at the Northfork Baptist church which has been in progress for the past two weeks came toa close last Sun day. Rev. J. W. Coger, the pas tor, had charge of the services and was assisted by Rev. J. W. Crockett. There were ten con- versions and ten persons were baptized Sunday in the presence of a very large multitude. Nine- teen persons were added to the church. The new Northfork Missionary Baptist church is dc ing nicely under the pastorate of Rev. Coger. Moratorium Extended. Vienna, via London, Aug. 15— The Austro-Hungarian morato- rium effecting private debts has been extended till Sept. 30. Nore:— There are several men in Keystone inctading the pub lishers of this paper who would be tempted to vote the Democrat ic ticket this fall If President Wilson would oaly have mercy upon us and declare a “morato rium” antil the close of his Ad ministration. We need one that will include all debts. Without having to pay debts it will be pos- sible for many of us to exist a while longer,cbut if debts must be paid, hope is gone. President Wilfon please give us 4 moratorium we pray. Visits Pulaski and Other South- west Towns Poleski, Va. Ang. 19.—Prof, Wm, B. Ferro, of Kentocky, whe for « mower of years hae been steadily en- gaged in eiucational work, both in pab- he and normal schools of Virginia, visit- 1 the teachers of Pulaski and Allisonia. He felt bis tonr would be incomplete un- lowe he visited! the so-called “garden pot of Virginis.”” The teachers and many friemte cxprowed their exteem for him by # number of outings and dinner parties given in hie nonor, The Protessor left Tuesday to visit the following pleces: Wythville, Marion, Glade Springs, Ab- ingdon and Bristol and thence to hie winter quarters to mould sed fashion the minds of the youth of the land. 1815 England Against France Germany 99 Years After France ac cg Against Germany Belgium The Result 1815—France lost Visions of Napoleon's world empire faded. St. Helge Hurrah! Hurrah! This haadsom: stractuce ws soe owacd, ; aad eatirely by the er Mataal lavest mzat Association aad is a ilar tration of what cae be doae by of efiort aad aaited actioa : x : It is indeed a splendid whievemont, 84 should ive new life, naw hop: ani new iaspiration wo every Stockholder, and every Momber of the Order aad the Race. : ; ? p Lat a9 one hesiteta loagar ty subscriba for stock in this great corpvratioa—-Pas Pythien Mataal Iavestmeat Associatina——for in due time it is sure t> pay haadsowe dividends oa the money nvested. e : 2 E 6 TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW ————— $19.09 is the price per share, either pild ep or on the install msat par. Ask th: azsatié yoar local ity about it or write-to this office. $ 3 THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMEN1 ASSOCIATION L. 0, WILSON, Presideat, Weston, © 10 EXP2RIEVIED IN3UR4N SE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties MORE THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAID BY THE AUZRICAN WORKMEN FRATER- NAAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Eadowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky cue sue Chareston, W.Va. W. &, Colson * SURGEON DENTIST Modern £4113 0>2:. All Classes af Doatal Wok doe eee Pricas Roasrradis. Ojfics up staics ove War In Europe Berlin reports defeat of Seventh French Army Corps, which invated Upper l- sace, by German tronpy near Mulhansen. French intrenchments taken at point of bayonets. . Brussels dispatch states death of Gen. You Emmich, German commander at Liege, is confirmed German aviator drops bumbs at Ne- mur, wounding five men. Central News correspondent at Brus tele, who bas returned from front, esti- mates German lowes throughout fighting against Belgians at 15,000, Two companies of German cyclists am- bushed by Belgians at Vasenach. Ger- mans reported to have fd, leaving 50 dead. Rosia promises Poland freedom in matter of religion and language and au- tonomy if Poles are loyal in present strag- ele with Germany and Austra, Oficial London statement aa seein of a ntenena on he Gran in Siren extreme left of allied forces. pied Soalee, driving out German’ trove Paris deciarey officially that the Sales Pass over the Vosges has been occupied by French troops. The Exchange Telegraph Company of London saye 400,000 _Aystrias “troops made a concerted dastion Mervia, bat were repulsed with beary casualties. Freach tradesmen condemned to death for attempting to sell millitary infonas- tion to Germans. Romian victory over Austrians on River Duiester confirmed by French For- eign Minister. Germany gives notice that every Bel- sian or French private citizen who fires on German troops, or in any way inter- (eres with German advance, will be shot. Japan bas sent an altimatum to Ger- many demanding the evacuation of Kiau- Chau and the withdrawal of all cae warships from the far East. —_—___.___. ESSN STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. COUNTY OF McDOWELL. TOWN OF CLARK, To-wrr- Ata specialeession of the council of the city or town of Clark, McDowell Spinty, eld in. the council, chambers thereof, in the city hall building on Nuh day, of Aurust, 1914, there were it .. Wright, ,” Louie Kcivwarts, recorder, and A. S Buchanan J.T. Shaw, Wm. Tucker and 8. Son- senberg. members of the council of said city or tows. 5 : in accordance with section 4, chapter 9, of the acts of the extraordinary session of the legislature of 1908, the council pro- ceeded to make up an ‘estimate of ‘the amounts necewary to be levied for the current fiscal year, to cove- all manicipal debts and liabilities payable during the said veer, including -proheh'a. expeadi- Taree ot aunintps tps ‘tnd proper shompnor for sdeoquest irs. ¢xpene ot nd. coutingencien: but de- therefrons, ‘The “honey tm the city ee the service of the [ay | muwipe! claims and death de- ‘and estivnate the several ainounts to be levied a fostrwe: ESTIMATES Maximam levy 35 ceuts oa the hun- dred dollars valuation ESTIMATEO KECEIPTS ‘The amount due the ea! mannivinality, snd ‘thy ‘eu vant thit wil bsnue due + from smres, exe eee ctscee current fiscal yer. (8) Balanc: in bands of the city treasury oo... oe (0) Hotel licemese 222? oto (OD, Tobaccoand:igarette licenses 43.00 (g) Other license ns IRS ESTIMATSO DISBUR<EMEN Cs Debts and temands owat by said m a- sicipality w sich will bsome du> and ee the current fiscal year. toterest oa bonded indeitel- ‘ews of every kind and character (a) Outatanding orders inclad- } ing interest ...... .... $2,500.00 (nm) Election expences -.. 18.30 (0) Selariee.....- ...0..-2225 nO (p) Polies Deparunent.. 92) 9 00 (q) Fire Department 0.002.130 (9) Streets aud alleys 2 lou (0) City tlallexpeuses <2 “<2 6 a (4) Delinquencies and exonera- Woe ooscs cece. EOD Total estimated disburwementy 2.97550 Amount w ve provided for by lewy -.... - 2-2. 22... 02,731.00 It © the council that whe total velostion of ‘all taxable property we this municipality according to the last Sesewement thereat, is $272,014 U8; heimg real estate w the value of $142,520); personal property to the value of $75,- 038.00; aud railroad and other y aaweweed by the beard of public works ts the valu. of $52,006.68, "ae ceruihal the council by the otticer whose daty it is to make such report, aod it appearing teow the forme ate ‘tiaatrs that it uecemary to raise by levy, alver, deduct. ing alt credits, $2,731.07 tor municipal Purposes; therefore it is determined that @ levy on each Que Hundred Doliars valuation of thirty-tive conus (5¢) ior iManicipal parpsses will be necessary to Produce the estimated aaiwunt as alure- ‘aid for the ensuing tiscal year. STATE OF WES VIRGINIA. COUNTY OF McDOWELL, TOWN OF CLARK, To-wrr: I, Louis Schwartz, recorder, in and for the’ municipality of Clark, County of Me- Dowell, cat eras eee ‘certify ng ia a true copy heel es eceoeds of Sa ota casas by. the couneil of said wanicipality ou the 1th day of August, 1914. Given ander my Thao thin 20h day of suguat, 1914. LOUIS SOHWARTZ, Of the Municipality of Clare, W.Va. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF MeDO WELL, TOWN OF NORTHFORK, To-wrr: At an adjourned session of the council of the town of Northiork, McDowell ‘county, beld in the council chambers thereof, in the First Nationa Bank build: ing on the 13 of August, 1914, there were preweat, LG Toucy, Mayor, T. 0. Ovok, Recorder, and OC. 5. Aagel and U. W.’Hale, members of the coun- jell of said town. An accordance with section 4, chapter 9, of the Acts of the extrardinary wes ‘sion of the legislatare of 185, the coun Cl proceeded ty wake Up au estimate of the smounts necessary to be levied for the current fieal yesr, to cover all mo- Ricipal debis and liatilities during the said year, inciuding provable expendi- fares for manicipal purposes. and proper allowances tor delinguent taxer, etpense of colections aud contingencies; but de- ‘dneting therefrom the money ia the city treasury applicable t) the service of the Year and municipal clauns sad doth de ferwine and estimate the several an sants to be levied as follows ESTIMATES. Mazimom levy 35 cents on the bun- dred dotlars valuaiion. ESTIMATFD RECEIPTS The amount due the said wanicipality, ‘apd the amount that will become die and collectible trom every suarce, except {rom the levy of taxes to bs wade for the cur- rent fiscal year. ee aa ay SHY tremwary.... $863.16 (0) Hotel licenses...” “5800 fe) Other licenses... 000. Iss.00 (4) From street paving and sewer bills due and un- collected vss. ss. 180.00 (©) Uncoliected licenses...) 70.09 KO) Fines. csce ceceseeces 3 M0000 | Total estimated receipts. $1,455.16 BATIMATED DispURSEMENTS. owed id - aicipalcy Ghiche wit becouse Ih aa page during the current wal year, interest on bonded indebted” ‘ew of every Kiod and character. (4) Interest on bouded indebted BO Lcneece conces § 450.0 (0) Sing ‘fond 00000. * Ste te expenses sss kD (4) Policedepartment. 2". akan (ey Streets and alleys. ..-...-. S740 (0) Sew ermere ris! inn (a) Oity Hall expenses... a0 (be) Lights 22.0000... «6m ‘Tetal estimated disbursement $?,{07.4) Amt. to be provided for by levy $1.452 24 It to the council that the to- tal valaeaton Sait taxable: property‘ thie mpnicipality according to the. last ereesment thereol, ie $414,028 01, being teal estate tw the ‘vaine of $1), (0 0) personal property to the value of $13),~ 13 Oy; and railroad and other Property sasemed by the board of public works to the value ef $39,515.01, ax cartitied tn the eouncil by the otlicer whose daty it ist app ouch soparn, snd it appearing from the foreguing estia ate thas it is wecoseary to vaiee by levy, atter detoctng all cred is, $1,452.24 ior manicipal -parp ses; Gereiore it is determine! that «levy on One Haudred Dollars valastion ol Conte (3) tor manicipal par pare will be iavds alenudt oe the eaiciated sinount a for the ea wang theral year State of Wet Virsiais, ‘Goanty of McDowell, Town of Noriblork, To-wit 1, 1 0. Conk, Recorder in sacl for the ee ay sf Seater, commty ot Me Dowett, tate of Wet Virgie, do » certify that the foregoing isa true copy noms tin reson of oo onder sce YJ Me count of said wanicipaicy on the Gham aoler ne bond te 13th day of yeu my ° Angus, 1914 1. 0. COOK, Recorder of the Municipality of Northiork, W. Va. Try us For Job Work ‘We Deliver the Geeds The Pope, great head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Thursday morning about 2:30. He was eighty years of age and had suffered ill health for a long time. His recent illness commenced about the time of the European war and he worried much because of it. The pope, from his sick bed, had addressed the following to the whole world: "At this moment when the whole of Europe is being dragged into a vortex of of a most terrible war, with its present dangers and miseries and consequences to follow, the very thought of which must strike every one with grief and horror, we, whose care is the life and welfare of so many citizens and peoples, cannot but be deeply moved and our heart wring with bitterest sorrow. "And in the midst of this universal confusion and peril we feel and know that both fatherly love and apostolic ministry demand of us that we should with all earnestness turn our thoughts of Christendom thither "whence cometh help—to Christ, Prince of Peace and most powerful, mediator between God and man. "We charge therefore the Catholice of the whole world to approach the throne of grace and mercy, each and all of them, and more especially the clergy, whose duty furthermore it will be to make in every parish as their bishops shall direct, public application so that the merciful God may, as it were, be weared with prayers of his children, and speedily remove the evil causes of war, giving to them who rule to think thoughts of peace and not affliction. "From the palace of the vatican, this second day of August, nineteen fourteen." PIUS X.," "Pontitex Maximus." Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, known to the world as Pope Pius-X, was elected to the pontifiscate on August 4, 1903, and during his occupancy of his exalted office as head of the Roman Catholic Church he was confronted with so much of the most momentous problems, religious and governmental, with which the holy see has had to deal in modern times. Why Not Tag West Virginia Bachelors? A great many Stace legislatures have given consideration to bills taxing bachelors and many convincing arguments have been presented why men who escape matrimony should pay a penalty, but but why not tag them as a more painless and effective method of extermination? If the bachelors were tagged the widows could easily find them and Cupid would do the rest. The bachelor is naturally timid, but under the encouraging influences of a merry widow he can easily be led to the altar, for there is no more helpless craft afloat than a lovesick swain who has passed the age of discretion, and the little inp that plays pingpong with human hearts has no more capable ally than a woman who loves at second sight, for experience makes Cupid subtle and bold. The women have tag days to promote most every other public enterprise, and why not a tag day for bachelors? We have in West Virginia approximately thirty thousand bachelors and an equal number of widows. Why not get them together and solve two vexation problems with one marriage license? Notice. Marvelous Works of Art to be Shown at San Francisco Thirty-six of the World's Navies Will Participate Officially Upon a Stupendous Scale—World's Most Noted Architects Create City of Palaces the Like of Which Man Has Never Beheld—England to Exhibit. The photographs upon this page reveal just a few of the thousands of marvels that will be seen by the millions who visit the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco next year. The opening of the Panama canal is regarded by the nations as one of the most stupendous events in the history of the world, and in recognition of the great work at Panama there will be exhibited in San Francisco such a display of the world's progress as has never been seen before. The news that England will exhibit at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition is evidence of the amazing interest that is everywhere taken in America's Panama canal celebration. Thirty-six of the world's great nations will officially participate in the exposition. Here is the list: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Haiti, Holland, Honduras, Italy, Japan, Liberia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Salvador, Slam, Spain, Sweden, Turkey Uruguay, Venezuela and Great Britain. The nations have appropriated enormous sums. The Argentine, for example, has appropriated $1,300,000 gold for its display; Canada has appropriated $600,000 and construction is far advanced on the great Canadian pavilion. The natives of every civilized country on earth will be enabled at San Francisco to behold a surpassing view of the progress of their native land. Throughout the United States and in foreign lands millions of people are planning to visit the exposition next year. At a recent meeting of the Transcontinental Passenger association it was decided to make great reductions in railroad fares. The exposition opens on February 20 and closes on December 4, 1915. The exposition today is one of the sights of the world. The passenger on a steamer through the Golden Gate beholds the vast domes of the exposition palaces rising like the domes and minarets of a fabled Oriental city. Before the main group of exposition palaces, which face north upon the harbor for more than one mile, a great sea explane has been constructed; this has been wonderfully landscaped with thousands of rare trees and shrubs brought from distant parts of the world. Here multitudes will gather during the exposition to view by day the assembled warships of the world's navies and at night a wonderful series of colored illuminations visible forty or fifty miles away. The entire exposition grounds parallel San Francisco harbor for almost three miles. A HANDSOME book of sixty pages, illustrated profusely in colors and giving detailed descriptions of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition to be held in San Francisco from February 20 until December 4, 1915, and of the Panama canal and the canal region, will be mailed by the Panama-Pacific International Exposition free of charge to all inquirers. The booklet is intended as a general guide to prospective visitors and will also contain information concerning the great engineering feat which the exposition is to celebrate. Write to the Manager, the Bureau of Publications, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Exposition building, San Francisco, for the booklet. Ford THE UNIVERSAL CAR Buyers to Share in Profits Lower Prices on Ford Cars Effective from August 1, 1914, to August 1, 1915, and guaranteed against any reduction during that time. Touring Car - - $ 490 Runabout - - 440 Town Car - - 690 F. O. B. Detroit, all cars fully equipped. (In the United States of America only.) 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. Ford Motor Company Mrs. Nancy Robinson passed away Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Jones. Mrs. Robinson had been sick for some time and the end was not unexpected. She was born in Richmond, Va., in 1848 and was 64 years old at the time of her death. After her marriage she moved with her husband to Pocahontas, Va., and made her home there until the death of her husband a few years ago. Since that time she has made her home with her daughters. Recently she had lived with Musses Mary and Alberta Robinson in this city. The remains were taken to Pocahontas Tuesday on No. 2 accompanied by a large number of friends. The funeral service was held in the First Baptist church of Pocahontas and the sermon was preached by Rev. W. R. Burger, pastor of the Northfork Methodist Episcopal church. She was buried in the Pocahontas Cemetery in the presence of a large assembly of friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Rot in on was a tallid woman, devoted to her children and did everything in her power for their happiness. She was well throughout this section as one of the really good Christian women. She leaves four daughters, Misses Mary and Alberta, Mrs. W. L. Jones, of this city and Mrs. Lucy Woody, of Pocahontas, and one son, Alexander, to mourn their loss. Card of Thanks We, the undersigned, on behalf of our family, earnestly desire to thank our very gracious neighbors and friends, who so willingly responded to our aid in the end hours of our bereavement during the HANDGOME book of sixty pages, illustrated profusely in colors and giving detailed descriptions of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition to be held in San Francisco from February 20 until December 4, 1915, and of the Panama canal and the canal region, will be mailed by the Panama-Pacific International Exposition free of charge to all inquirers. The booklet is intended as a general guide to prospective visitors and will also contain information concerning the great engineering feat which the exposition is to celebrate. Write to the Manager, the Bureau of Publications, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Exposition building, San Francisco, for the booklet. fitness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Nancy Robinson, who died Sunday night, Aug. 16, in Keystone, and can only hope that the time may come when we can be of service to others to repay your many generous acts for us. WHITE-MEN WOUNDED During Race Riot in Delaware---- Militia May Be Called Wilmington, Del., August 17.—A race riot which started last night when Policeman Willard S. Sharpless shot and fatally wounded George Hunter, a negro prisoner, who tried to escape, broke out afresh late tonight. Two thousand negroes and whites assembled in the negro section, Elevei th and Walnut streets, and began firing at each other. Harry Stevens and James Hughes, white men, were wounded. One negro knocked down Patrolman Gamble and seizing his revolver shot Stevens. He got away. the negroes and whites then moved to the exclusive residential section, where they bombarded one another with bricks and bullets. Fortunately no one else was shot, although many whites were badly beaten. One negro fired from a trolley car into a crowd of whites. He was chased to a negro house and escaped. The officers of the state militia were in conference at midnight on the possibility of calling out the militia to end the trouble. Policeman Sharpless was arrested today and held without bail. NOTICE! On Tuesday of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and to serve the people of the vicinity with a little expence to them as possible W. L. JOLSON, Surgeon Dentist. Charleston, W. Va., Aug. 15.—Twelve hundred miners are on strike at Boomer because of the discharge of Fletcher Norwood, a negro, whose services were dispensed with because of alleged violation of the working rules. Last night, after 125 miners at Marting had refused to work while Fred Littleton and R. L. Sprouse were permitted to work there without a union card, a delegation met the non-union men at the Kanawha and Michigan station and beat them so severely that they were taken to a hospital for treatment. 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; $100 emergency relief benefit. Cost is $6,00 per year; no other due 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 65 are accepted. No restriction as to occupation, only railroad men employed on track, and land-house cannot be accepted. Claims may be made with sixty days anywhere in the U.S., Canada or Europe. O14 reliable insurance company. $100,000 on State deposit as a protection for policy-holders and to guarantee the payment of claims. For further free information address Gustave E. Werner, Secretary and General Manager, Box 813, Buffalo, N. Y., state age, sex, occupation and mention Dept. B. 93. Cow Boys, Cow Girls, Real Indians, Mexicans and Cossacks, a Gathering of the Representative Rough Riders of the Nation's own Historical Amusement, a Show with Speed, Excitement and Suspicion. AFTERNOON AND NIGHT 2--GREAT SHOWS FOR A SINLGE PRICE OF ADMISSION--2 Free Exhibition on the Show Grounds at 1:00 o'clock p. m. PROF. FERGUSON ENTERTAINED Miss Sarah P. Lottier entertained in her usual charming manner Monday afternoon, in honor of Prof. Wm. B. Ferguson, one of the instructors of the Ch'b'g. Summer Normal school. There were games, music and a most dainty fruit and ice course served by Miss Lottier assisted by her sisters, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Jones. Among those who enjoyed Miss Lottier's hospitality were: Prof. Ferguson, Misses Lula and Mary Payne, of Bedford, Va., Emma Carter, Adaline Russell, Lilian Redman Della R. Mills, Beatrice Johnson, Virginia and Bird Patterson; Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Poindexter and Mr. Laurence Lottier. The guests departed after sunset with happy reminiscence. MUNICIPAL ESTIMATES At a special meeting of the common council of the city of Keystone July 20, 1914, held for the purpose of making up estimate of receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year ending July 1, 1915. Estimated Receipts as Follows: Water tax ..... $ 2,100.00 Fines ..... 350.00 Tobacco, cigarettes and miscellaneous licenses ..... 165.00 Pool room licenses ..... 250.00 Theatre licenses ..... 20.00 Automobile licenses ..... 125.00 Drug store licenses ..... 75.00 Hotel and restaurant licenses ..... 400.00 Miscellaneous, shows and slot machines ..... 400.00 1912 taxes outstanding ..... 1008.25 1913 taxes outstanding ..... 188.16 Balance on paying assessment ..... 1538.15 Making a total of ..... $8,333.56 Estimated Expenditures. Recorder salary ..... $ 120.00 Police Department ..... 300.00 Water works ..... 3,000.00 Street lights ..... 750.00 Feeding prisoners ..... 350.00 Streets and bridges ..... 300.00 Interest on bonds ..... 1,480.00 Interest on Keystone ..... 80.00 Charity and pampers ..... 900.00 Contagious diseases ..... 600.00 Sinking Fund ..... 1,132.00 Curtailment warrant Bank of Keystone ..... 1,000.00 Delinquent taxes and paving exonerations ..... 600.00 Unpaid warrants outstanding ..... 2,048.06 Making a total of .... $14,600.06 It appearing to the council that the amount of $5,826.50 remains to be raised by taxation, and it also appearing to the council from a report from Charles E. Runsheim, Assessor of McDowell county, that the amount of taxable property in the city of Keystone is $1,948,770.52, and we do determine that the maximum permitted by law, viz: 35 cents on each one hundred dollars regular levy and 15 cents on each one hundred dollars special levy, making a total of fifty cents, will be necessary to meet the demands. I. W. M. White, in and for the Municipality of Keystone County of McDowell and State of West Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of said Municipality on the 20th day of July, 1914. Given under my hand this 18th day of August, 1914. W. M. WHITE, Recorder, of the Municipality of Keystone, W. Va. H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED L.T. BABBITTS PURE LYE OR PUTASK HOWARD UNVERSTY STEPHEN M. NEWMAN, A. M. D. D. PRESIDENT. College of Arts and Sciences. A. B. and B. and B. S. Courses. Teachers' College. A. B. and B. S. in Pedagogy Courses. School of Manual Arts and Applied Sciences. 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. School of Law. All courses begin September 30th, 1914. For Catalogue Address HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Washington, D. C. STRAIGHTEN, YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER PRESTO STRAIGHTEN, THE MOST OBSESSIVE STUBBORN, KINNY HAIR. PRESTO removes Dandruff, Tartar, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP; PRESTO makes the HAIR GROW; PRESTO is Harmless, Clean and Leaving; PRESTO is the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind in this Line. Throw away your old pinching and pulling hot strands and the succulent electric comb, and stop burning your hair out, and get a package of PRESTO. THE KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS PRESTO will straighten your Hair the first application or we will refund your money. The hair remains straight for months. Think of it, nothing in the world like PRESTO. Apply PRESTO two or three times a year, that's all. A PACKAGE OF PRESTO SENT POST PAID WITH FULL DIRECTIONS OR RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS. (50 Cents) BATISFACTION GUARANTEED, WRITE FOR INFORMATION THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO. EDENTON N.C. AGENTS HERE & THE HORTICULTURE PRESSION PAPER YOU SHOULD BE (Concluded from First Page.) wict be hes pot even had time to inspect the new series of postage wiz: wing manufactured in Washington as part of the celebration incident to the signing of she treaty of Ghent. WALL STREET ALWAYS KULES The Federal Reserve Board is com- Pleted, and Paul M. Warburg of Wall ‘Street bas sustained the reputation of ‘thet region in forcing the Senate to do bis way, and confirm bis appointuwent. The Board has been doing active work ip cariag fer Gnancial conditions through. crasonee Colden Rule News air. Editor, please allow us « little pace in your newsy sheet this week to teil the public afew things about The Golden Rule Association Tuesday, August 11, we visited Wil Hiamson. On our arrival we were met by Mrs. Boss Rucker, who conducted us to her bome. There we were called upon by number of Golden Rule members, aud people who expect soon to become members, and intertained antil supper. After eating a hearty supper we walked to the hall in company with Mrs. Ruck- rand Mr. Glenn. There we met a small number of very earmest Golden Rale members. After having a heart-to- Deart talk, they seemed ta be greatly en- couraged, and pledged themselves anew te build the work in Williamson. While in Dr. Whittico’s office Tuesday night we received @ ‘phone memage to come to Cinderella Wednesday morning on No. §. So we left Williamson with the un. derstanding that we would meet them again Monday night after the Sth Sun. day, at which time we will initiate some members, Arriving at Sycamore Junction Wed- Beedsy morning, we were met by Mr Archey Eldrige and taken on the car t Cinderells. We were taken to Wile} Patterson's for breakfast. After enjoying real good breakfast, we we taken t the room of Mr. J. W. Winston, Pres Of the amociation, where we were allowed %0 rest quetly until about one o'clock when Mr. Harry Hempbill came for us ‘saying that dinner was waiting. We ac companied him to the home of Mr. an: Mr. Lonze Tatelijon where a sumptou table was spreai and we feasted sumpt ously while there. We were taken b; Mr. Hemphill to Mr. and Mrs. Taywor for supper, and iter eating « heart supper, we were highly entertained the members and friends of the Golde Bale Amociation until * o'clock when w all assembled at the church and at th Tequest of the officers and congregatio We tried to preach. Then a collectio Was lifted and we were allowed to tal about The Golden Rule Beneficial an, Endowment Association. The peopl Notice to Take Depositions Jaterece Devis) ve in Chancery Serab Davis § ‘Take notice that on the 22nd -day of Aug. 1914, at the Law Office of J. K. Smith, in he town of Burke, McDoweit 'Co., jeat Virginia, between the hours of 5 clock, S,im- and ¢ o’closk p-m., of that day I sball proceed to take the depositions of myself and others, to be read in evi- dence in my behalf in a certain suit’ in ity penning in the Oireut Court of Mepovt Goat sd state of Wea Vir @nia, in which [ am and you fire defendant; and if rou any conve Tie taking of said depositions be not com- menced.on that date, or, if commenced, i there not compton that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjour- ned from day to day, at the same place aud between the same hours untill they are completed. Jetferwon Davis By Counsel—J. K. Smith. Nee WU 4! Wy) iW) i r} W\fitoud be “sippes to ashy) iy for if allowed to rw Mime ition. haxsme hl ef consumption, paew- ' and other tatal dis- | (can be traced back é! cukd. Atthe first sign of) protect a oe } fw a tow acess of } | = ee ait tat, ‘Me. Chas. A. Ragland, Ps tion, ve. deen sing [|p seems owttes, , js fond cctte ond nd A f vary best medicine i ’ ued. Mmakes on earn ase | iG on I) Ee or EY SAMUEL a Aili a Niega paid strict attention and seemed to enjoy our remarks. Cinderella has a number One amuciation composed of splendid race loving people. We are expecting great things from that place. Ou. bus- ines at Cinderella was to pay the death claim of Bea James, but the beneficiary ‘was not present so we hed to bring the money back and await their orders for it. There was a very large turavut of Gold em Bole members at Bluestone Baptist ebureh Sunday, the occamon ining the funeral of sister Mary C. Holland, Good mecca oaealints ake ieee ce icadens Ba Se. ake aly Se Bass Maly? ee tare ts $0 Coal is Contraband C. J. Wittenberg Declares Com- panies Will Not Fill Orders. ©. J. Wittenberg, president of the Po- cabontas and New River Coal Co., who bas been im the east in conference with representatives of the bituminous coal companies, said, in an interview in Washington that while a great many in- quires for American coal had come frow the agents of the French, Italian, Ger- man and Austrian governments, no se- rious attempts to till these orders had been made. Mr. Wittenberg said the or ders were based on the contingency of being able to ship the coal. The war and money risks were #0 heavy, he said, bus- inews in that line was at a standstill. “Many orders are ale coming in for coal from South American countries,” said Mr. Wittenberg, “bat it is ditfieutt to arrange for shipping the coal on Eng. inh vemels. Coal is contraband in war ‘and may be seized by vemels of belliger- ent countries, and we have not the Ame r vewele for this trade.”” CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth J dicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah O. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day in February June and Sep tember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. ‘Terms of Court Second Mon- in January, A Jul ae ‘y, April, July and COUNTY COURT: James E Tones President, Switchback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K.' Bragonier, Key. stone. Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Mon day in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Counts Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Barbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Kagiaeer, w ‘McClaren County Health Officer and cor oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates Geo. Wolfe and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senato Pena eda \ eo marae oe ne and wyo! Jas A. Strother Welch: MZ White, Williamson. Ke ly-ataw Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Practice in all the Cour A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and mealies served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries "op, Tobacco ete. Mera, W. Va. a : Free Pants Sale Begins SATURDAY AUG. 220; ENDS MONDAY AUG. 31 UNiviiwins MUU. ¢ . Daring this sale you get, without any additional charge, a pair of pants with every suit, overcoat or coat and pants ordered. We put on these pants sales occasionally to keep our union tailors together, so that we may have a constant and efficient or- ganization throughout the year, and to save our workers from idleness and consequent loss of earnings daring which would other- wise be dull periods. United Woolen Clothes sell for the universal and unchange- able price of ESTABLISHED 1902 ALL Suits we 15 No MorE ALL OVERCOATS No LEss MADE TO ORDER MADE TO FIT $13.00—=—=COAT AND PANTS——=13.00 We are able to make our garments at this price because of modern and efficient methods of manufacture and distribution, large production and consequent reduction in the cost of muking. Because of our large output we are able to buy pure-wool materials at much lower prices than the ordinary tailor could possibly buy them for. You get the same careful tailoring, the same pure-wool matetials, during this sale that have made thousands upon thousands of men satisfied wearers of United Woolen Clothes. This is an excellent opportunity for you to prove the truth of our statements. > Do not confuse our institution with imitators attempting to de business on our name and reputation e @ The United: Woolen Mills Co. W. A. HERSCH, President ‘ooness ~~ 231 PRINCETON AVE. - ‘sz BLUEFIELD, te = W. VA. The Champion Shoe Repairing Company / has gone to the expence of baying ms- chinary to sopeir thers and books for. the public i,” general. We are ‘located at Northfork, W. Va., ant invite you all to come and see us; give usa trial; there as cane war eeckuee we ore anywhere than we do. We don’t say so Seiieian clean wen sec oon td Sailr owt emg will not come back. We pat out the ni- dnt rer hand ane! om ork ene een tates oe im the coal felds. Sewed soles, hemlock leathe, We Nail woles, = te Sewed soles, oak tan bos tio Sewed soles, blue a i Nail soles, = ™ Se Tt will last as long a* white oak. We make beels level for men for 0c, for wo- men, 2c and Z5e. The best rubber heels tie tnd se per pair. ive ue a tril and we will not fail to give you satisfaction. Wash Huffmon, Mgr. Northfork, West Virginia. ) A — SEE THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST : Well gnown, well liked and pat ronized by all the boys going, coming,or staying. The place tw receive the bestof service. Everything Antiseptic; polite at tention given w all customers. You find all modern up to date service with all kinds of electri cal treatment of the face and head at a Staples’ Place 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ane \ B M (0K Miornny-al- Lees Wikcoe, West Virginia J Kor Faith PiictieiMMMAG Onicingd Gomsir te er Unie’ —- “When myfees are secured” ) KEYSTONE, W.VA J THE Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and : Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va | When in need of HELP of any kind, phone or write Roanoke Employment Agency No.11 Norfolk Avenue, upstairs (3rd Door from St. James Hotel) ROANOKE, ,VA. EL. CINVIN3 TAM, Manage | LOTS FOR SALE | L have for mle 3 tate to Gechom, Vir sited an, Raed in good shape for building purposes, ‘aes iows ond) a Eee Snes, coh de Near East Graham. C allo cone Ella O’Connor, sue Keysto re W- | Sntneens sistant DR. M.M. TINSLEY Welch, West ee Miners <2 ~~ and Coke fier Can always find : Steady work at *73tal Coat & Coke Co. On Crane Creek ; se Is Now O372224 By S hitter & J. PS =e A Hacker & J. Fatterson Stewart Street ____ BLUEFIELD, W. Va. S ee Goodwine ‘basa qaizc nce zonater ia feoat of the = Fe etd Come and spead your eve- impecent pleasure. seep Se en gd ‘W H. COBB'S Drag Store, 42 Raleigh Street SDWARD’S BUILDING a va. SINKFORD & WARREN UNDERTAKERS Special Attention to Orders From the Ooal Fields ars" 459 RALEIGH STREET - Bluefield, - West Virginia The Pach MubuI Lie Insuranse Gompany $30,000,000 ASSETS ORGANIZED 1868 $36,099,099 PAID IN CLAIM CPERATES IN EVERY STATEIN TH UNIOV EMPLOYES MORE THAN sane AGENTS , PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT ‘MINUTES THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND aictst LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE cow IN THE WORLD W H HARRIS, Special Agent ~ Keystone, West Virginia SSS SSS THAT’S WHERE I TRADE! Bridgeford Ph armacy sore °""S Prescription Specialists ‘=: wear De W. VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Barber Sho Pool Room LP. Cols KEYSTONE. W. VA Application fer Pistel License Notice is hereby given thet the under. signed, whose reldeoss nin in the county of McDowell aod fe te state of West Virgiais, and whose” oscu- ion ie Special Officer of ead city of Va., will on the fire of éhe June, 1914, ‘term of the “cireal court county apply to jade thereo! for a license to carry on or sbont bie person & pistol or other revolver ia accordance with the statutes of said state in euch cases made and provided. B. B. HARMAN. This the lst day of June, 1914. William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Bstate and Insurance Box 101 > Box 445 LESTER, W. VA. BEOKLEY, w. VA eeppneiee 3s eee 5 Renter for a store house. 2 stories, large dining room in back and kitch- en, making nice for a grocery business and restaurant. 1 made $3- QUO here in one year. The building is in Lester, near that portion of town known as “Ho».-Hoo.” _~ Write A. Rodgers, Lester, W. Va. Mr.& Mrs, Jas. Johason — Have Opened A — FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals 25c. Lodging 23c. Quack Lauches, Ht or Cold on Short Notice. Nice Orders at Any$Tims. leoger, - - West Virginia