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ADVERTISE IN THE M.DOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PATING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 FIFTEENTH AN- NUAL SESSION Of The I. B. P. O. E. of the World, Nor- folk, Va., Aug. 25-28 Most Successful Meeting in the History of the Order---Parade the Longest and Finest Ever Held in the City---T. G. Nutter Re-elected Grand Exalted Ruler. (By Clarence F. Madison.) Norfolk, Va., Aug. 28. - With a grand reception and ball on Friday night at Armory Hall, the fifteenth annual session of the I. B. P. O. E. of the World came to a close after one of the most successful meetings in the history of the order. The Entertainment Committee of the local Lodge, Eureka No. 5, composed of Atty. J. M. Harrison, Chairman, Dr. J. E. Mills, Past Grand Exalted Ruler, Abraham Cooke, W. E. Baxter, and Charles Cahoon, spared no pains in seeing that the delegates and visitors were royally entertained, and the visitors expressed themselves as visiting one of the most hospitable cities ever visited by the order. The local Lodge, Eureka No. 5, was the first lodge regularly initiated in the I. B. P. O. E., and one of its first sessions was held in this city in the year 1800. At that time, the entire organization was only composed of five lodges and the attendance at the Grand Lodge session that year were only 25 members. Today the order has lodges in almost every state in the Union and their total membership is over five thousand. It was peculiarly fitting that they should again convene in the city that gave them birth. The session for the week began on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. when the delegates and visitors who had arrived assembled at the First Baptist Church, Bute street, where the annual convention sermon was preached by the Rev. W. R. Gullins, D. D , Grand Chaplain, of Providence, R. I. The usual lodge of sorrow was held at this hour also, and fitting enologies were paid deceased members of the order. Mrs Emma L. Cherry read an interesting paper and music of a high order was furnished by the Elks Quarette and the Ladies Idal Quartette. Exalted Ruler J. M. Harrison, presided. Delegates from all parts of the country began to arrive on Monday by every incoming train and steamer, and by noon the uptown section decorated in national colors and Elk bunting presented a distinctive convention air. The streets were everywhere thronged with visitors and everything had a gala appearance. Monday evening the public reception of delegates was held at the Queen Street Baptist Church. Every available seat in the auditorium and gallery was filled and standing room was at a premium. Promptly at eight o'clock the meeting was formally opened by Master of Ceremonies J. M. Harrison, which began with an overture by the Ideal Orchestra and prayer by the pastor Rev. F. W. Williams. Mr. Harrison then introduced Police Justice James S. Barron, who delivered the address of welcome on behalf of the city. Mr. Harrison paid an eloquent tribute to Justice Barron, calling attention to the fact that the Justice was one of the stained crests of the race in the South, and one who believed that no man should be deprived of those inalienable rights because of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. When the police justice arose to speak he was greeted with an ovation that lasted several minutes. His popularity with the colored people of Norfolk was attested in the extraordinary demonstration that greeted his appearance. Justice Barron complimented the delegation on their representative appearance and demeanor and said that he was especially glad to welcome the Northern delegates. He wanted them to come to the South and see the amicable relations that existed between the races of the best class, notwithstanding the misleading reports to the contrary that were often current in the North. He said that the white people who represented the true Southern sentiment had no more regard for the Vardamans and Blesses than did the colored people themselves, who would for decency and law and order. He said the better class of white people in the South were not against the Negro but were doing all they could to help him. He said further that the colored race had put it up to themselves and it was up to them to make their own future. "If I were going to give a recipe that would make man and woman an honor and credit to their race and country, I would prescribe work. People cannot be honest unless they work. If they are not honest they are criminal. Work is the basis upon which the future of the state The McDowell Times must be persevered." He closed by making a touching reference to the support he had received from the colored people of Norfolk during his term of office, which would come to a close in September. He coupled upon them as his friends and wanted to be understood as their friend. GRAND EXALTED RULER NUTTER REBONDS. Grand Encalade Euler, T. Gillis Nutter, of Charleston, W. Va., responded on behalf of the Lodge. The brilliant attorney from the Mountain State was at his best and delivered an able response. Mr. Nutter strilled the great audience with his eloquent description of the ruse of the colored Virginiaians since Emancipation and particularly those residing in the twenty-four Tidewater counties of Va. He paid a glowing tribute to the women of the race and said that we were learning to take pattern after the Southern white gentleman, whose sacred duty was to protect the women of his race. His address was followed by welcome addresses by Mrs. Emma V. Kelly, on behalf of the Tennies of Daughters of Elks, and Dr. J. E. Mills, on behalf of Eureka Lodge No. 5. There were informal addresses also by Atty. Armond W. Scott, of Washington, D. C., and P. B. Young. Editor of the Journal and Guide. The musical features of the program were superb. The vocal selections by the Ideal Quartette and the Ladies Ideal Quartette and the selections by the Ideal Orchestra elicited much applause. Miss Eliza Coppage, Norfolk's celebrated dramatic reader and locatist recited to the delight of the audience "The Soul of the Violin." GRAND LODGE OPENS. Tuesday morning the Grand Lodge opened as the Tent's Convention Hall. Grand Exalted Buler T. Gillis Nutter presided. The mission was consumed in routine business. Tuesday evening the delegates were tendered a moonlight excursion to Old Point and the Capes on the magnificent manner Pocahonta. Music was furnished by the Frontier Military Band. The outing was greatly enjoyed by those who were the guests of the Grand Lodge Committee for the occasion. Wednesday morning the session was opened at 10 o'clock. After the opening formalities the Grand Exalted Ruler read his annual report and address covering hisewardship for the year. The report was comprehensive throughout, covering every point of the grand belfry, great hall, master tiled hall and ovation at the close of the reading. The delegates were tightly pleased with the assurances he brought from the white Elks that there would be no more suits against the colored organisation. Wednesday evening the delegates were given an excursion to Backroe Beach, the famous colored resort, by courtesy of True Light Temple. Thursday the Grand Lodge was again in region and the officers were elected. T. Gillis Nutter was re-elected Grand Exalted Ruler. Mr. Nutter was placed in nomination by I. Frank Whaston, of New York City. His nomination was seconded by James M. Harrison, of this city. His opponent was Armond W. Scott, of Washington, D. C. The vote was 107 to 89 in favor of Nutter. Thursday night the newly elected officers were entertained at Little Bay Beach Friday was the Galay Day of the whole week. Early Friday morning delegations and bands began to arrive, coming from New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Richmond, and points closer, and by the time set for the parade it was estimated that there were at least ten thousand delegates and visitors in the city. Proactively 2 p. m. the parade formed at Tent's Hall' Church street, headed by the famona Excelsior Band of Norfolk, followed by bands from Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Forsythburg, Richmond, Baltimore, Southampton, Smithfield, and their delegates in order named. Following the Excelsior band were the Emma lodge on horseback, and the Grand Excelsior band and culture in carriage. The parade included Princess Anne avenue, to Chapel St., to Church, to Mata, to Granby, to Monticello avenue, to Queen St., to Church St., and to the Ball tent, where the awarding of cups and other prizes to bands and marching club made place. All the delegates were brilliant dressed, carrying white and purple parades. First prize was won by the band from Baltimore, Md. There was a tie on which of the two, Atlantic Day or Richmond, were the better dressed. It was the concern of opinion, however, that the Richmond boys in their palm beach units, straw bats, and purple parachute, were the best dressed in the parade. It was the opinion of delegates of the city, white and colored, that this parade was the largest and most ever held in the city of Norfolk. Friday night the delegates and visitors were entertained at a grand reception and ball at Armory Hall. Part of the ballroom was set aside for white people who were given free admission. More than one hundred couples took part in the dancing. Dancing was not cloaked to the old fashioned waltz and two step, but bumped in the rhythm, hustle and the maximize displayed their skill. The ladies were dressed in the heights of fashion. Music was accompanied by the Philharmonic Orchestra, and the couples dressed and jubilated in small talk until the small hours of the morning. KETSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 11. 1914 "BACK TO THE FOLD" Reports from the fields of battle and the preliminary skirmishes in various sections of the country preliminary to the campaign that is to come later show that the Republican party is rapidly coming back to its former position of power and influence in the affairs of the country. The Mail has heretofore called attention to this steady drift in political continent town and the Republican party, and the return to rally around the old standards of those who strayed away in 1912. Registration lists, the votes cast in the primaries as apportioned between the different party candidates—all tell the same tale. And this story is the same whether it is told in the East or the West. The predominance in this year 1914 is given to the Republican party by all the indications that have so far been observed. So pronounced has been this trend of political thought and so manifest has been the warning, that the Democratic leaders at Washington could not fail to perceive it; nor can they conceal their alarm. In fact, so steady has been this drift of sentiment toward the Republican party that the Republicans are very well satisfied with political conditions on the eve of the approaching campaign. Little or no effort has been made to accelerate it. It has been of a spontaneous character and the more gratifying and reassuring when viewed from that standpoint. However, when the campaign opens up later, and the issue have been defined and are being discussed, it is reasonable to believe that the tide now running toward the Republicans will attain such volume as to make certain Republican success at the polls in November.—Charleston Mail. Urgent Congress's Action to Meet the Decrease in Customs Revenue, and Agenda to the-Patriation of the People. Washington, Sept. 5. - Congress has before it the special address of President Wilson asking imposition of internal revenue taxes sufficient to raise $100,000,000 annually because of dwelling revenue as a result of the European war. In his address the President said: "I come to you today to discharge a duty which I wish with all my heart I might have been spared; but it is a duty which is very clear, and, therefore, I perform it without hesitation or apology. I come to ask very earnestly that additional revenue be provided for the Government. During the month of August there was, as compared with the corresponding month of last year, a falling off of $10,-629,538 in the revenues collected from customs. A continuation of this decrease in the same proportion throughout the current fiscal year would probably mean a loss of custom revenues from $60,000,-000 to $100,000,000. "I need not tell you to what this falling off is due. It is due, in chief part, not to the reductions recently made in the customs duties, but to the great decrease in importations and that is due to the extraordinary extent of the industrial area affected by the present war in Europe. Conditions have arisen which no man foresaw; they affect the whole world of commerce and economic production, and they must be faced and dealt with. "It would be unwise to postpone dealing with them. Delay in such a matter adds in the particular circumstances in which we now find ourselves as a nation might involve consequences of the most embarrassing and deplorable sort, for which I, for one, would not care to 'be responsible. "It would be very dangerous in the present circumstance to create a moment's doubt as to the strength and sufficiency of the Treasury of the United States, its ability to assist, to steady and sustain the financial operations of the country's positions. If the Treasury is known or even thought to be weak, where will be put peace of mind? "The only suggestion I take the liberty of making is that such sources of revenue be chosen as will begin to yield at once and yield with a certain and constant flow." BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE OPEN. The Bluefield Colored Institute opened Tuesday of this week with an enrolment of more than 200 students. Both the girl's and boy's dormitories are over crowded and there are still many applicants. Prof. Sims and the entire faculty are doing the best in their power to make the institute among the most efficient and the people express confidence in them. All members of the faculty were at their post of duty Tuesday morning and the institutional call is beginning to grind. Prosperity In Our Hands Now If We Only Grasp It President United Cigar Scores Co. Our business relations with a very large number of the largest manufacturers in this country, whose products may be regarded as household necessities, are of such a character that I believe we are in a position to take the fairest kind of a measure of the opportunities which promise betterment of the times as a result of the European war. I do not refer here to the goods we buy of cigar, cigarette and tobacco manufacturers and with which we stock our stores. I am speaking of the manufacturers of the goods which we use in connection with our premium department, all articles for which these in a steady demand from all classes, and which take in pretty much of everything that men, women and children want from day to day. These manufacturers with whom I have taken an opportunity to consult during the last ten days or two weeks have given me the assurance that they are all feeling a new impetus in their business. Some of the specific cases they mention are startlingly real evidences that we are approaching a period of improved conditions, due, of course, to already apparent calls for the goods our factories make, or confidence in the belief that the time must soon arrive when the warring people of Europe will have to buy what we have to sell them. This foreshadows a prospective demand on our industrial and agricultural resources wholly apart from the new business which will be within our reach through the opening up of new markets like those of South America. It seems inevitable that there should be a flood of burdens, and it seems ob- Colored Lad to be Companion of White Boy Until 15 Then he Will Become His Valet. New Port, R. I., Aug. 30.—John Winbush, Jr., the little colored boy adopted by Edward R. McLean as a companion for his $100,000,000 son, Vinson Walsh McLean, is with little Vinson at the Black Point Farm, the McLean summer home near Newport. Shireley Carter, of Warrenton, Va., is with them for the summer. The three boys are having a glorious time together, working in the garden, playing ball or riding horseback. On the daily rides "Bar Harber," a mongrel pup, trots along in front. John Winbush is to be Vinson's companion until he is fifteen, then he will become his valet. The two boys dress alike, eat at the same table, sleep in the same room and occupy the same drawing room when traveling. The Winbush boy is the only Negro seen on the beach when they go in swimming. The West Virginia Potato Patch Washington, D. C. Sept. 8 — The West Virginia Irish potato patch contains 48,000 acres this year and the total production will be approximately 3,006,000 bushels, according to estimates made today by the United States Crop Reporting Board. The condition of the crop is 62 per cent of the normal and the price at the present time is averaging around $1.07 per bushel. In Continental United States there are 3,708,000 acres planted to this product and this year's production is estimated at 360,614,000 bushels by the Federal Department of Agriculture. This year's crop will exceed the average crop of the past five years by approximately 4,000-000 bushels. The nation's production last year was 331,525,000 bushels, was produced on 3,068,000 acres of land and sold for $227,903,000, or an average of 90 cents per bushel. NEW COLORED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL The Graham colored school has a new principal this year, Prof. E. L. Smith, of Paluaki, and they say he's a good one. Willie Anderson and Josephine Lomax, last year's teachers, returned again this term but Prof. Brown, it was explained yesterday by one of the teachers, got married since leaving Graham and did not come back. The c. e. r. e. t. people are striving very earnestly here to promote and better their educational advantages and they hope to have a new school building in Graham in the near future. - Mansfield Daily Telegraph vious that every American manufacturer should prepare for it. Alone and by itself this, business should turn the balance of trade in our favor, whereas it has been going against us. We have in this country been a little too slow, and still more complacent, in failing to take account of this very important fact. In other words, we have been worse off than most of us thought. For one, I am not going to offer any excuse for urging the United States to make the most of the conflict which is drenching the Continent with blood. It is their fight, not ours, and, being in the position to serve the world while we take the profits ourselves, we should let no grass grow under our feet while getting our country to a position of financial and industrial supremacy. In my opinion there need be no worker out of work January 1 next if we can get the buying hosts of our population to believe in our own wares. We will have to do without all the imported goods for which we so freely spent our millions, whether we are as patriotic as I think we should be or not. We should as Americans create out of the situation, as it is before us, a patriotic sentiment that would make us want to wear the woolens our own loosen weave, as earnestly as we want our own yacht to win the America's cup. Let us back Americans who make our soaps and perfumes and brushes and fall hats against the world as gamely as we do our tennis cracks, our golfers, our swimmers or our marathon runners. "Made in America" should be the best thing, any one can say of anything that is bought for money. What the American has done in starting a campaign along these lines is a fine example of patriotism, and if you will let me say it, farraighted business. Being Given Thorough Test in Work on Roads in This State. So Far it is very Successful Success in convict road work is reported from West Virginia. This road work has been developed as the result of legislation passed at the last session of the legislature Prior to this session Governor Hatfield and representatives of the legislature and supreme court journeyed to New York for conference with the National Committee on Prisons and Prison Labor. At the conference, in which representatives of the Department of Highway Engineering and the Bill Drafting Bureau of Columbia University participated a State road bureau was planned to cooperate with the State Prison department in working the prisoners upon the public roads. A recent report received by the National Committee on Prisons and Prison Labor from A. D. Williams, chairman of the Road bureau, states that to date three convict road camps have been established, the men being under the honor system and living in tents. Two of the camps are located on a stream and the men evening go bathing and enjoy all the liberties of camp life. Three Italians have attempted escape, but the Americans and Negroes are proving themselves worthy of trust. At St. Mary's camp, in solid and loose rock, the men have averaged 4.03 cubic yards per day. At the Iawood Camp the average was 4.33 cubic yards, which included the erection of one concrete culvert 20x30 feet, 27 feet long, and sixteen days labor for one man out of 118 laying tilling. A crew of citizen labor was also working at St. Mary's camp on the same work and an interesting comparison of costs was made: the cost of moving material by citizens was 83 cents per cubic yard against 30 cents with the prisoners. These developments indicate that thru road working West Virginia will to a great extent solve her prison problem, as will any state wherein co-operation is secured between the highway and the prison departments. Farm tenancy is the greatest menace now confronting the nation and can only be checked by affording the tenant and the laborer facilities for acquiring property and by reducing the high rates of interest which are now supplying the viability out of agriculture. DEMAND FOR GOAL INCREASED BY WAR The war has brought a great revival in the coal industry. Official reports to the Coal Trade Journal show that the demand now equals the capacity of the mine. Recently the volume of orders has shown daily increases. It is indicated that the business now on the books of the companies is sufficient to carry them through the current month. The above refers to the anthracite situation. In the bituminous fields the demand is not so great. However, many foreign buyers have appeared in the market this week. Large tonnage engagements are being made for Europe as well as South American points. Silk mill manufacturers have heard that several foreign manufacturers have decided to set up establishments here. Russia has placed an embargo on wool forbidding exports. PURCHASE THE SHIPS DESPITE FOREIGN OBJECTIONS Our crop of grain, of cotton, of other farm products, are moving to Europe, in French, British, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian and Swedish vessels, after three weeks of almost complete embargo by reason of not having vessels of our own. More than forty vessels are said to have loaded coal for export at the ports of the United States these past ten days, and nine tenths of them were carrying foreign flags. More than 100 could be loaded with coal under the present demand from foreign consumers, but we have not the vessels under our own flag, and must wait to fill these orders until the Europeans or Japanese send the vessels to carry the coal mined in the United States. There is a bill before Congress proposing an appropriation that will enable the government to purchase a number of commercial vessels, and to carry freight and passengers, and to place these vessels in national service for transportation of our commerce upon the oceans of the world. It is stated that Great Britain, France and Russia have filed objections with our State Department to this purchase—to this measure designed to provide the necessary transportation for foreign trade. Of course, Japan will also object, and the foreign combination which for many years has driven our flag from merchant service upon these seas, through heavy subsidies and other forms of national assistance to their own vessels, will do its utmost to preserve the present status which renders our people tribute bearers to them, renders our republic dependent upon their good will, dependent upon their national complications, entanglements and quarrels. The Congress of the United States should pass this appropriation and authorize the Administration to buy these needed vessels and place them in service at the earliest possible day. Private capital can no more do this work now under existing financial conditions than private capital could have constructed the Panama Canal. It will be easy for our government to co-operate with private capital in expanding and extending our merchant marine service, whether that capital is furnished by American citizens owning single vessels, American firms owning one or more vessels, or American corporations owning fleets of steamships and sailing vessels flying our flag. This Government ownership need not be made a barrier to private enterprise in this field, but can be made an aid, a help, an able assistant in the building up of an American merchant marine. The United States must have an American merchant marine to carry its foreign trade. It must have a naval force powerful enough to protect that marine from the naval forces of our principal competitors, Great Britain and Japan. The Congress should start this work at once by passing the appropriation to purchase the desired vessels. The objections of Great Britain, of France, of Russia, of Japan, or of any other power should not be permitted to limit our rights to placing our peaceful ships of commerce upon the oceans of the world.—Ex. Rome, Sept. 4. — Emerging from the conclave of the Sacred College, Cardinal Farley, of New York, said: "Tell all Americans that the new Pope will continue the best traditions of the Church." Arriving here as the conclave doors were opening after the election, Cardinals O'Connell and Gibbons both endorsed: "Our new Pope is the right man to govern the Church at this time!" LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA NUMBER 27 ON THE EDGE OF THE WAR At the Rim of the Atlantic Ocean the Effects of War Are Acute By J. E. Jones. A FOREIGN-AMERICAN CENTER New York City, Sept. 5. There are six million people in this gigantic city, and a very great portion of them came from Europe. I do not know how many are foreign born, but on the streets they impress you as being mostly of an alien sort. The newspapers print so many war extras that it makes one almost dizzy; great crowds stand humgrily awaiting the bulletins as they are posted in front of the newspaper offices; there are knots of people gathered everywhere—and but one subject is discussed; there is but one thing of interest: the war that is ruining Europe and its people. Last night in the subway I sat beside a laboring man reading a German newspaper, and as he read the tears were streaming down his cheeks. It was one of those "packed trains" at the rush hour; and those standing, as well as those sitting, had their gaze upon the newspapers before them. Many wore crepe upon their hats or sleeves; and on every face there was the look of unbelief and horror. I have been here for several days and I do not recall having seen any one smile or look happy. Gloom is everywhere, and that too in a city famed because it is second only to Paris in gaiety and irresponsability, and it "don't give a darn" atmosphere. But New York is at the rim of the war; its foreign commerce is suddenly stopped, and thousands of business institutions are suffering in consequence. I talked to a man connected with the New York World, and ventured the assertion that the papers were doing well since they were putting out so many extras." "Circulation without advertising is no good," he replied, "and the advertising business has been cut to the bone." It's true—and the agencies and the magazines have been recording principally cancellations. And that is only a straw that shows how the wind blows. NEW YORK HARBOR. I took the boat at One Hundred and Twenty-ninth street for Coney Island, and that is a trip of two hours through the very heart of the harbor. First we came upon the battleship Minnesota, apparently "sticking around" like a policeman at a summer garden, so as to be handy in case any thing should turn up. Next there was the Erin, gayly decked in the colors of England and Ireland, which had arrived as the escort for Shamrock Third, to lift the American Gup if possible. But Sir Thomas Lipton and the New York Yacht Club were not to test their yachts this year, for there is not going to be any race. Down past the pier we steamed, and oh, what a sight! There was foreign commerce tied tight, fastened to the docks. The German boats were thickest, for some of the British and French ships were still attempting to carry on commerce. The Vaterland — greatest ship in all the world, was hemmed in by half a dozen smaller ships at her dock; and we are told that the Hamburg American Line has $20,000,000 worth of ships on this side of the Atlantic. The North-German Lord ships were crowded together in much the same manner, and the great monsters tied to their docks reminded one of the fate of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of this line, which a few weeks ago was one of the proudest vessels allotted—but it has gone to the bottom of the sea. ANATHEM OF THE FOREIGNERS. The United States is apparently filled with the reservists of the European nations, and there are thousands of them here in the hotels, eagerly trying to return to Germany, France or other countries, to "get into it." Mostly they are doggedly-determined young men, swelling with patriotic impulses, and so partisan when you come to talk with them that one wonders what there is to get excited about if the victories are all won by the Germans (when you talk to one of the Kasser's subjects), or all the fortunes of war are with the allies—if you are talking with a Frenchman or an Englishman. MEET M. D. BERLITZ I called on M. D. Berlitz, having learned that he was on this ride of the water. He is a young old man, and an extremely active one "I came over to see my grandchildren," he said, and was caught here in New York, and could not get back to Europe." As we talked he told me how he had built up the greatest system of schools of languages in all the world. I have four hundred schools scattered throughout the civilized world," he said, "and three hundred of them are in the war names; I cannot even communicate with most of them, and those I have The McDowell Times. 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The old time republicanism, infused with enthusiasm and the spirit of the "old man, honest Abe Lincoln," is a thing of the past. And in its stead envy, strife, malice and the "red flag," flaunted in the face of each other, is the order of the day for Republicans. The question that naturally arises with the Negroes who have always been loyal to the "Grand Old Party," is: Has the party become tired of the black man's support and is forming a triple alliance with the Democrats and Progressives to split up and raise h—l in general to do away with the Negro in politics? All we want you to do is to let us know if you are trying to sacrifice us on the altar of hypocracy. The Negro is learning that he can stand anything the white man can. If you live the Negro will do the same. If you die, whether on the field of battle or not, the Negro is brave and courteous enough to do the same. We are Republicans and have always proved it. We have felt free and at home to preach and laud to the skies the Republican party and its leaders, but to day who are they? What are they doing and what kind of doctrine are they preaching? Who knows who are the real rock ribbed Republicans, such as have so easily claimed the Negroes loyal support for let these many years? If every man who runs for an office and fails to get it is ready to leave the party, what are we to do? Is every man who has an opinion of his own and happens to differ from his neighbor, to be branded as a grand rascal, a boodler, jonah and grafter? Will vilification, insinuation, vituperations and all other pernicious charges against men who differ help the cause? The hope of the party today is to give and take. It means to at least give a ray of hope to the other fellow. "Bosses" who see and know no one but themselves and who are ready to read every man out of the party because he happens not to believe, see and act as he does is poor politics but good bossism, and is doing more to destroy the party than anything else today. Colored men, you have the right to examine and investigate the life and record of any man who seeks your vote. You have a right to ask of him what he is going to do for you and your race, how he expects to treat you, and if you are men you will do it. WHY NOT ERECT A NEGRO SGHOOL? Martinsville, Henry County. Virginia, is the old home of the publishers of this paper and we are extremely interested in all that goes to make up the welfare of the people of dear old Henry county. But why the citizens of Martinsville, the county seat, do not erect a good school building for Negro children is a mystery to us. Martinsville was one hundred years old in 1895 and the relations between whites and blacks have always been congenial, even since the days of, slavery the white people have nothing to complain of as far as the brother in black is concerned, because he has ever been kind, generous, submissive and obedient. Those who refused to put up with conditions left for better fields and remained gentle to ward-their old home. There are about 5,000 people in Martinsville, nearly 2,000 of whom are Negroes, yet in all these years the many boards of education have not seen fit to erect a school building for Negroes. They are teaching in the basement of the High Street Baptist Church and in that church they have taught since the "memory of man runeth not to the contrary." Efforts have been made to secure a suitable building. Negroes have offered to subscribe out all to no avail. The same old unsanitary condition, the same old system and yet some of the Negroes pay taxes upon thousands of dollars. They have had for years a first class building for white children but Negro children must be content with worse than nothing. What is the reason for this? We know all of you white folks as well as Negroes. Why don't you give the Negroes a school building? We know you have the money and can get more and unless something is done very soon we propose to lift the lid from our old home and let the world gaze in. NO REDUCTION IN WAGES The McDowell Times is authorized to deny the report which has been published and republished in papers in and out of the state to the effect that the operators in the N & W. coal fields have made a 10 per cent reduction in the wages of miners. There has been absolutely no reduction in wages upon any operation in this section and the employees have been and are now working more regularly and earning more than in any section of the state with the possible exception of the Winding Gulf, which like this is a non-union field. No amount of slander by union papers can convince the miners of this field that they should contribute of their hard earned means to support labor parasites in idleness and cause their families suffering by striking. Inspecting Roads Col. James Elwood Jones, President of the McDowell County Court, and Col. W. J. McClaren, County Road Engineer, were in Keystone Thursday upon a road insecting tour. These gentlemen called at the Times office and expressed themselves as being highly pleased at the progress being made in road improvement. Col. Jones stated that no county in the state could show as good roads for the amount of money spent as can McDowell county. Mr. Jones, who is also General Manager of the Pocahontas Coal and Coke Co., was not so optimistic over the business outlook, he stated that the coal interests of this section had rush orders for about one month, but further than that they could not see. National Baptist Convention In Session Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 9 - The National Baptist Convention convened in this city today and will continue in session until next Monday. The Baptist is the strongest denomination in point of numbers among Negroes, and their annual convention is a meeting of great importance to the race. This convention promises to be of more than ordinary interest because of the bitter fight between Dr. Boyd, Secretary of the Publication Board and general manager of the great Baptist publishing house in Nashville, Tenn., on one side, and Dr. Morris, President of the Convention, on the other. There are several thousand delegates in attendance from all parts of the country. Dr. Washington and other leaders are billed to speak. Preachers Away Prof. J. W. Robinson, Principal of the Kimball Tidewater graded school, Dr. R. H. McKoy, Pres. of the Golden Rule, Rev Woody, Moderator of the Plat Top Baptist Association, Rev. W. W. Hicks and Rev. J. E. Pryor are attending the National Baptist Convention this week. Items of Interests, Movements of Men Who do Things The Wright Brothers are building a large brick building in calling distance of the court house to be used for a hotel. Rev. W. S Rawlings, pastor of Slabfork Baptist Church, has purchased a nice house in Lester, and is now moving in. Atty. Brown W. Payne spent Friday in Lester, in the law office of Wm. F. Denny taking depositions. Mr. W. H. Leo has finished his large hall and is now ready for the young people; come and dance. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Price of Beckley will move to Lee next week. Mr. Price will engage in his old line of business. Mr. King Coles of McAlpin was all over the county last week. He is a political worm, and crawls in many ways. J. P. Everhart, the reliable shoe maker, is now with Mr. Midway in Beckley. Attorneys Ellis and Sweeney were on the job last week looking after business for the Red Men at Slabfork. Judge McGinnis of the Criminal Court is out for his job and Republicans as well as Democrats will see that he gets it. Rev. S. H. Mitchell preached at Lester Opera House Sunday to a large and enthusiastic crowd. Mrs. Albert Rodgers had the choir to sing as never before. The Circuit Court of Raleigh county, over which Judge James H. Miller presides, is in session and have done a great volume of business. Raleigh county is the coming county of the state, and the best county in the state for colored people to buy land. Albert Rodgers, the real estate agent, has put the county to thinking by buying the Rodgers Addition to Lester. Rev. Harris has moved from Sullivan to Beckley Junction. Rev. Mitchell has moved from McAlpin to Sylvia. Beckley has one colored lawyer and one colored doctor; Lester has her one better, she has a doctor, dentist and a lawyer. Raleigh teachers are not satisfied, they are asking for better pay and longer school terms. Dr. J. M. Granderson, of Lester, has a large and growing practice, and enjoys the confidence of both races. Among the long list of names appearing on the record of the clerk of the county court marriage docket are the names of Mr. Junious Brown and Miss Hester J. Ferguson. Joy go with you. Rev. L. Pierce, pastor of Eccles Circuit A. M. E. Church, will leave for an extended trip cast and then on back to Elkins to attend the annual conference. Rufus Lewis, a very prominent member of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Beckley, died last week. He was a member of the choir and was loved by all of the members of the church. Rev. Martin of Hot Coal is conducting a very successful revival. Mrs. Bernyee Keller and sister, Mrs. Tibbs, are visiting relatives at Mabscott. Mr. and Mrs. William Cooper have moved from McAlpin back to their old home, Wickham. The white Baptist church of Lester is having great success in a revival, twenty persons were baptised Sunday. Rev. Wootson is shining at Glen White. The colored schools of Raleigh will open next week. Dr. E. T DeVore, dentist, recently located in Lester, through his cleverness and ease in which he handles his cases, it matters not how difficult, has won great confidence in the people of both faces. Hon. T. Edward Hill, Manager of the The McDowell Times, was in "Raleigh last week on business for "The Paper." Mr. Hill is a good business man as well as a good newspaper man, and the race is very proud of him. Glen White The colored voters of this place met Thursday night of last week and organized a Republican club. There were 55 of the voters present and many others who were at work requested that they be enrolled as members. It was agreed that the club would work, talk and vote for the men who proved themselves to be true, loyal and honest Republicans. The officers are as follows: President, R. T. Thornton; vice Pres , B. Cox, Treas, W. C. Bolden; Recording Secy, and Reporter, J. G. Coleman; Cor. Secy, J. A. Jordan; Sergeant at Arms, L. Haskins; Spaker of House, A. D. Johnson. The organization will be known as the Amatem Republican Club. Mrs. Wm. Coleman and daughter, Elenora, of Salem, Va., who has been visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Coleman, returned to their homes after spending a pleasant week here. Mrs. Haunston Love has been returned to her same school here. T. Edward Hill, of the McDowell Tin e Keystone, was in our midst Thursday evening and did much to inspire the boys with hope. He showed the value of organization and pointed out the advantages offered in the Winding Gulf and Pocahontas coal fields. The boys had much to say in praise of Mr. Hill. The families who left here two months ago for that glorious town of Flemming, Ky., are making every effort now to return to dear old Glen White. They are sick of Flemming. When they felt it took the wagons a week to haul their furniture to Lester, but they returned with nothing and came through the mountain themselves. They state that the company guarded them while at work and also at their homes, and when pay day came they were over drawn from $35 to $50. When they complained and showed their time they were told by the paymaster: "Nigger, you will settle by my figures." They stated that they hung their heads and said Glen White ain't nothing like this. The families who went to Kentucky made a serious mistake. Tams Work is good upon this operation and the employees are content. Much is being done by the management to make this an ideal place to live. Mrs Josephine Chambers is the principal of the school here and has as her assistant Mr. Moore. They are well liked by all who live here and take an active interest in community life. Robert Barnett, former "globe trotter" has become very domesticated; he seldom leaves home. He is doing a rushing cleaning and pressing business, also playing the theatre. The barber shop and pressing shop have recently undergone a change of ownership. It is now owned by some Keystone gentlemen and managed by Bob Barnett. Slabfork Labor Day was celebrated here in great style. All work was suspended and the people had a general good time. A band has recently been organized here and it is the equal of any in the coal fields. The base ball teams played in Montgomery Labor Day. This team has not lost a game this season. Saturday was pay day and there were several parties and dances that night. There was no disorder of any kind. Winding Gulf Both the winding Gulf Collieries Co. and the Lynwin Coal Co. are practically new but you will not find a better crowd of men anywhere in the field. Officers are not needed, they clerk in the stores for lack of other work to do. Dan Fulp is the leader of the miners at the head of the hollow. He is a veteran miner and is liked by all. The companies here need men and are offering great inducements to get them "Failure of Christianity" The American Hebrew, August 14 The London Jewish World dated Aug. 5, just before England declared war against Germany, contained an excellent editorial pointing to the failure of Christianity in the present crisis. The World said: "As we write the air is burdened with war and the threats of war. Vast armies are mobilizing, marching and counter-marching. The voice of diplomacy is hushed to a whisper alopec. And men are asking not whether the crimson tide of slaughter can be stayed, but how much of the world's territory it can be permitted to dye. The 'Armageddon,' so long prophesied, seems at last at hand, and Europe looks as if would, in the historic phrase, 'rattle into barbarism,' and the sum of civilization set in a sea of blood. "As we ponder these things we ask ourselves whether we do indeed live under a Christian civilization—under the supreme dispensation of the 'Prince of Peace.' Is this all that two thousand years of Christianity, driven ahead in the teeth of all opposition and over the bodies of countless myriads of martyr, can accomplish for men? Has this creed, with all the endless misery and suffering that it has entailed, done nothing after all but lead the nations to the brink of spiritual bankruptcy and material ruin? "The Christian creed stands confesses today before all men as a horrible and ghastly failure. A faith whose cornerstone is brotherly peace but whose priests have blessed the cannon and the battle-ship and turned a continent into a great camp bristling with steel, was already suspect. But now that nearly all its chief votaries have sprung at one another's throats, and a maniacal fury has seized on the Christian hosts, the voice of reason asks: Can this barren creed, the principles of which count for so little in practice, survive the exposure? Has not the world had a surfeit of hollow mockies? Mockeries, to be sure! The religion whose own adherents turn their cities in shambles is still preached to Jews as the indispensable key to salvation, and rivers of gold are set flowing to accelerate conviction. Do, for (God's) sake, and the sake of common decency, let us have an end to this intolerable and hateful business. If Christianity cannot guard its own children, let it at least cease to prate to Jews of its spiritual blessings. In the welter of blood and panic let us, for mercy's sake, have done with hypocrisy and keep a clean tongue." For Sale Two mules, wagon and harness for sale. Wish to sell at once; very fin team; wagon and harness in first-class condition; Reasonable terms. See John Trigge, Keystone, W. Va. 9-4-14-6t. SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia Mrs. Bulah Slade, of Vivian, was shopping in the city this week. Hon. W. Burbridge Payne, Ciuit Clerk, was in the city Sunday. Hon. T. Edward Hill has been away on the Winding Gulf looking after the interest of this paper. Mrs. Mary E. Stovall and Miss Anna, of Roseville, were guests of Mrs. Sallie Stovall-Hill Sunday. They were accompanied by Mr. Lorenza Armsted of Pocahontas. Prof J D. Coleman, of the B C.I., preached at the Baptist Church here Sunday morning and night to large congregations The sermons were both interesting and instructive. Constable Henry Richards, of Kimball, who has been away at the Hot Springs because of rheumatic troubles, returned a few days ago much improved. He says 'Hot Springs' is the best place on earth for a sick man. Miss Martha Edith Childress, about whom we made it known a few weeks ago as having joined the marriage couples of this county, was in the city Sunday the guest of Miss Nannie Cobb, who will also make trer public debut in the circle of married ladies. The invitations will be made known through these columns very soon. The schools which have opened are being well attended and from present indications the parents and children seem to be very much in earnest about what the state and public school officials are doing toward helping in and offering to the youths of this state such unprecedented opportunities for an education. Dr. E. L. Youngue, of Welch, was in the city Sunday visiting Dr. Colson, the dentist. He also called on several other friends. Rev. J. D. Coleman, D. D., one of the members of the faculty of the Bluefield Colored Institute, filled the pulpit of Mt. Chapel Baptist church in Keystone Sunday. He preached two very able, as well as practical sermons before a nice crowd each time. Rev. Mitchell was away on his vacation. Many have been the favorable comments on the sermons preached by Dr Coleman as being among the best heard for some time. The Rally at the M. E. Church, Northfork, last Sunday was a grand success, $81.45 being raised. The Rally will be held at Welch next Sunday. W. R. Burger, pastor. New Pharmacy Messrs. Banks and McGuffin will open up a new pharmacy in Stauton, Va., Sept. 25. Both young men are very industrious and promising, and we wish them well. Excelsior News Last Sunday we had quarterly meeting at this place, Rev. W. F. Marley, Dist. Supt., was present and preached two able sermons to large congregations. All the teachers have arrived in the district. On Friday night Prof. D. C. Coleman, the principal of the colored school here, and Miss Elizabeth Green, assistant, met the parents in a meeting. He urged the parents to keep the children in school. Everyone seems to like him. He is zealous, and determined to lift the standard of education higher. Some witty remarks were made by all the parents, especially R. C. Greenawy, the old political war horse. Prof. Coleman is stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Morrison. The teacher at Caretta resides with Miss Roberta Woody and Mrs. Qualls. The political move in Big Creek District has started. At present we have three candidates for justice of the peace. MADAM! $40.00 to $50.00 a Month FOR YOU. Why not become a Hair Dresser? This is your chance. We will see you up in the business. We will send you the Mifflin Park Course in Hair Dressing. $ve you a Diploma from our school and tarnish your hair. Complete our Dressing Outfit. All this for the email $40.00. Huncults of sat- isfied graduates all over this country are earning Big Money with our Outfit. Why not you? Write today, do not delay. MILPARK SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING. EDENTON, N. C. Mrs. Helen James entertained the M. L. S. 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Bridgeford was one of gaiety and splendor. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. G. N. Marshall, Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hereford, Drs. W. H. A. Barrett, W. L. Colston, J. M. Whittico, Prof and Mrs. E. L. Rann, Mr and Mrs. O. W. Wilkerson, Editor and Mrs. M. T. Whittico, Mrs. J. A. Hill, Masses Nannie Cobbs, Lutura Sinkford, Clara Abbott, Mary Robinson, Lucy McGee, Messas G. F. Hill, W. F. Sample, and J. L. Finney The evening was spent in music, dancing and whist. Everybody was pleased and the Doctor and wife were heard to say they were more than agreeably surprised at such a hospitable reception. Bossevaine Sunday, Aug 30, Rev. J. W. Coger was installed into the Macedonia Baptist church, the installation sermon was preached by Rev J. W. Crockett, pastor of Emis and Switchback churches. He chose for his text Acta 20:28, which he handled with much power and logic. At 8 p.m. Rev. Henry of Roseville delivered an able sermon from Isaiah 54:17. At 8:30 Rev. 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In graceful compliment to Meedame, Pollard and Johnson, of Petersburg, Va., and Mrs. A. G. Froe, of Welch, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lam, entertained at a dinner Sunday. The guests were ten in number: Atty. and Mrs. A. G. Froe. of Welch, Meedame Pollard and Johnson, Petersburg, Va., Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford, Mrs. J. A. Hill, Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. Stanley Carter, Editor and Mrs. M. T. Whittico. After dinner more friends and admirers of these distinguished visitors arrived in the persons of Dr. W. H. A. Barrett, Atty. H. J. Capehart, Constable Henry Richards, of Kimball, Mrs. G. N. Marshall, Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parsons. These were daintily served to refreshments, after which the guests made several calls on friends in the city, then wended their way to the station, accompanied by a number of friends, where they caught No. 17 and departed for Welch. The evening was most enjoyably spent among the above named friends, whose relations seemed to be replete with the best of fellowship. 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Old reliable insurance company. $100,000 on State deposit as a protection for policy holders and to guarantee the payment of claims. For further free information address Gustave E Werner, Secretary and General Manager, Box 813, Buffalo, N. Y., state age, sex, occupation and mention Dept. B. 93. Order of Publication. WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in September, 1914. Kate Kessler, Plaintiff, In Chancery. Julius Kessler, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. T. TABOR, Deputy for W. Burbridge Payne, Olerk. S. B. Moon, P. Q. Mrs. Free and Mrs. Pollard, who is a member of the faculty of the Petersburg Normal and Industrial Institute, succeeded Mrs. A. G. Free at the time of her marriage, both of whom considered among the best educators of the institution. The gentlemen will always have cause to remember with a degree of kindness the attention shown them by J. M. Lammins BLUEFIEED The business interests in the city is reasonably good. The general church work is in a fairly prosperous condition. Some few fellows are boasting the fact that they have the best literary society in the county or state. There were no fightings, quarrels nor scratchings in the city Monday, although there were not less than 4,000 people here attending the big circus and celebrating Labor Day. Dr. R. C. Harrison, of Kimbali, was called to the city Tuesday to assist in several operations at Edwards hospital. They were all very successful. Dr. Stanley L. Lucas, of Portland, Oregon, passed over our city Tuesday en route to Clarmont, Va., where he hopes to make his permanent home. He was the guest of Atty. W. J. Parker, both of whom for years have been close friends and warm chums. Dr. S. J. Bamfield, of Princeton, who has a very lucrative practice in the above named town, was in the city also helping in several operations at Edwards hospital. Dr. A. W. Lomax, who is a most progressive physician, has recently purchased a first-class automobile by name of "The Marathon." It is one of the most BY BABBITT'S LYME OR POTASH FETTING TOPCLEAN THE THREE MODELS OF ALCOHOLS BOTTLED LIKE "FOR TECHNICAL USES" L.T. BABBITT'S PURE LYE OR POTASH POWDERED 842 807348 0017 CHICKEN HOUSES PRAYING FRUIT TREES IN THE STY WAR, WAR! The Keystone Supply Co., Is Making War on Prices up-to-date machines in the city, whether white or black. He accomodated several of his McDowell county friends with rides over the principal parts of the city and adjoining towns. The schools opened Monday and Prof. Jas. L. Hill, the principal, is doing everything in his power in co-operation with teacher and citizen, to make the colored schools of the city the most efficient and best in the state. Must Raise $5,000 in 30 Days W. T. Morrison, former past master, and Republican leader in Kimball, is now in Bluefield, the leading builder and contractor in the city. He is as fat as a mole. He keeps busy all the time. Henry Cobbs, proprietor of the Cobbs pharmacy, is doing a splendid business and spares no expense to make it pleasant for his friends. We are offering our entire stock of MERCHANDISE at such Low Prices as have never before been seen in this section. Rev. W. W. Hicks is keeping up his record for well doing among the people and has their confidence and respect. Sale Begins Sept. 26, Lasts 30 Days War in Europe has raised prices throughout the world but it is causing us to reduce them We have just received information that the First National Nursery of Rochester, N Y., wants lady or gentleman representatives in this section to sell all kinds of Roses, Shrubs, Trees and Seeds. They inform us that without previous experience it is possible to make good wages every week. Any one out of employment write them for terms and enclose this notice. 9-11 to 10-13 Notice All Ginghams, Calico, Percalles, Flannelettes, Poplins and White Goods at Cost Linens, Worsteds, Suitings and Woolens Notice To whom it may concern: Take notice that Robert Ford, who is confined in the jail of McDowell county, on a charge of carrying weapons without a license, and tried before a justice of the peace on July 15, and sentenced to pay a fine of $75 00 and to serve a term of 8 months on the road, will, or after the 21st day of September, 1914 apply to the Governor of West Virginia, for a pardon. ONE - THIRD BELOW COST Silks Below Cost. We offer our entire Stock of Laces, Trimmings, Borders, Anchor Sets, Shadow Laces, Imported Lace and Braids at 33 1-2 per cent Below Cost By Counsel. IN THE BARN Easier to Use Cheaper to Use BABBITT'S LYE IN THE NEW SIFTER CAN By Counsel. 10 Dozea boys' wash suits, and rompers at 191/2: 63c, 79c, and $1.13 per suit. 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Highest in Strength But Not in Price 10c You Use Less—It Lasts Longer Write for booklet showing many uses. Valuable presents for the labels. Write for catalog. B. T. BABBITT P.O. Box 1770 New York City BY HON. GEORGE B. CORTELYOU The First Secretary of Commerce and Labor; Former Postmaster-General; Former Secretary of the Treasury and now President Consolidated Gas Co., N. Y. The immediate effect of the European war is, of course, to disarrange the industries and finances of the entire world, but this country is in a better condition than any other to take advantage of the trade opportunities that will open up as soon as the war is ended. It is reasonable to assume that the belligerent nations will be prostrated, so far as general activity is concerned, as a result of the struggles they have gone through, and it is to us they will look for the means to set the wheels of commerce turning again. In the meantime, while the conflict is going on, our reserves of foodstuffs and manufactured articles will be drawn upon by the warring nations to supply their vital needs, so that while industry in general leeds the paralyzing effect of war there are special industries that benefit. But it is to the other neutral countries, especially those to the south of us, that we must look for the greatest opportunities of trade expansion at the present time. These, having been cut off largely from their usual source of supply, will naturally turn to us as the greatest producing nation not involved in the war, to meet the deficiency. They are looking for us quite as much as we are looking for them. With proper co-operation, our merchants and manufacturers would have little difficulty in securing much of their trade. But the real test will come when the war is over—can we hold the trade in the face of the determined competition that will be sure to come? If established on broad and solid foundations now I believe we can. I believe that the enterprise of our people, if rightly directed and properly supported—with a fair field and no favor—can still hold its own against the world. So I do not think this is a time for despair, but rather for fresh efforts to push into new fields, as well as for the development of old ones, that we may rise to our opportunities and lay the foundations of an enduring prosperity. Least of all do I think this is a time for the abatement of publicity efforts; indeed, these should be redoubled now, because if advertising increases demand and stimulates production this is the time to advertise; and the merchant or manufacturer who keeps his product prominently before the public now is not only proving his faith in the solemnity and strength of American industry, and thus setting a good example to his more timid brother, but is certain to reap an ample reward in the material returns that will come to him. (Concluded from First Page.) heard from are closed, while my managers and teachers have gone to war, and those same, men who served me so faithfully and who did such a great work, are against each other in opposing armies." Mr. Berlitz was born in Germany, was knighted in France, and is a citizen of the United States, though he spends most of his time abroad. Nearly all the four hundred great schools were installed by himself, and he tells with pride how he brought the work to success, and how the schools at New York, Washington Chicago, and elsewhere were nursed to full maturity under his personal care nearly half a century ago. You ask whether this man was crushed because of the misfortunes to his business? I cannot tell you because his speech and manner did not indicate any feeling in that direction. He is one of the great citizens of the world, and he talked like a man in profound sorrow, but his feelings were all for "his people" and he called them by name, and told of their successes in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Antwerp, Paris, Cologne, Liege, London. There was no censure in his tone or his voice—but there was plenty of sorrow and regret, and it extended to all those unfortunate countries of Europe engaged in this cruel war. And as I left him I carried away an impression that will last forever, that here was one of the greatest creators of an educational and business system that the world has ever produced; and I thought that had there been more men like him, who had won individual renown, in control of the politics of Europe, that the things we are reading about today could never have been. 15TH ANNUAL SESSION (Continued from page 1.) Thus ended one of the most successful and harmonious sessions in the history of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: James E Jones President, Switchback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday 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 Countz Clerk Circuit and Crim. Courts, Burbridge 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 Engineer, w McClaren County Health Officer and coroner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates Geo. Wolfe and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senate rial district (counties of M:Dow ell, Ming), wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; M Z White, Williamson. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS H. J. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Fractice in all the Courts Electric Bitters Made A New Man Of Him. "I was suffering from pain in my stomach, head and back," writes H. T. Alston, Raleigh, N. C., "and my liver and kidney did not work right, but four bottles of Electric Bitters made me feel like a new man." PRICE 50 CTS. AT ALL DRUG STORE. Come and Enjoy Yourself Gains' Amuse- ment Hall GIATTO, W. VA. OPEN AT ALL TIMES FOR SOCIAL OR POL- ITICAL USE ON SHORT NOTICE. Apply to P. H. Gains, Prop. Wm. 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