McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE M.DOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 A. M. E. NEW QUARTERS Publishing Plant Being Installed This Week BRYANT THIRD SECRETARY HAS MADE GREAT RECORD Intiquated Building on Square to be Forsaken---Was Established in 1882. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 12.—The Management of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union Publishing House is busy these days moving into their new building on Eighth and Lea avenues. The work of moving is a tremendous job, and in view of the fact that the Secretary, Mr. Ira T. Bryant, is compelled to move and get out his supplies for the next quarter at the same time make the job the more complicated. The huge presses and type setting and book binding machinery are being dismantled and installed in the new building as rapidly as is possible. A large force of workmen, machinics, carpenters, electricians, painters, artisans and cabinets builders are being pushed to the limit to complete the work before the close of the week. Some of the machines are in operation already, getting out the work for the next quarter, and by the middle of next week. I. Bryant expects to have a force going in full blast. This takes from the Public Square one of the oldest business concerns in that portion of the city. The place at 200 Public Square was established there by Bishop C. S. Smith in 1882, and was at that time the only publishing house of its kind in the country run by colored people. It has stood for years or a landmark in Negro enterprise. Bishop Smith was succeeded by Dr. Chappelle, now a bishop. Bishop Chapelle was succeeded by the present incumbent, Mr. Bryant, who has increased the business to the extent that it became necessary to seek new quarters. The new building just being occupied is therefore a necessity to enable the department to handle the increased business. The new A. M. E. Publising House is constructed on the most modern plans and adds to the prosperity of the city in a way to make the people of all walks of life feel proud. All of the printing and binding machinery and type setting machines are on the one floor and skylights are all through the roof which provide simple light without artificial light. The secretary or general manager, Mr. Bryant, said, that he was compelled to erect the new building to take care of his present needs. However it is believed that this new building will be sufficient to take care of a considerable increase in the business of that department. It is thought by some of the leaders in the A. M. E. Church that some of the work that is being done under the supervision of the house in Philadelphia will be transferred to the plant here as this one is prepared to do the work on its own presses and in its own bindery, which the other one in Philadelphia cannot handle. The plant here is equipped with the most modern machinery and is turning out the very highest grade of work. REGISTRY AND INSURANCE OF FOREIGN SHIPS DANGEROUS Washington, Sept. 10. The United States owes it to humanity to take no risks through hastily considered legislation during the European war, declares Hon. Sidney Anderson, Representative in Congress from Minnesota, in a statement made today. "Every world power except the United States is today engaged in war," be says. "What is the supreme duty of the United States to its own citizens, and to humanity everywhere, in this situation? Is it to build up an American merchant marine by the purchase of registry of ships built in foreign shipyards, owned by foreign citizens, manned by foreign seamen, officered by foreign officers, now flyir, the flags of the nations at war? Is it to insure contraband cargoes carried in these ships against the risks of war, as may be done under the pending legislation, at the expense of the American people and at the imminent danger of international complications? Or is it our duty to ourselves and to humanity to take no risks, to maintain peace at home and our neutrality against the world? To avoid international difficulties so that at the proper time we may, in good faith and confidence, present our good offer. The McDowell Times. for the settlement of the terrible conflict being waged abroad? "The welfare of the American people does not require this legislation. During the week preceding the consideration of this bill our exports of wheat nearly reached the record. Nine million bushels were exported. On the day the bill passed wheat sold for $1.14 and corn for $8 cents a bushel. Ships were offered more freely than barges. There was no lack of insurance. "The pressure for this legislation comes from those citizens whose patriotism did not prevent them from sailing their ships under foreign flags in time of peace but who, now that the nations whose flags they bore are at war, desire the protection of the American flag and of government insurance at the expense of the American people and at the risk of endangering their neutrality. Upidity and great rather than patriotism lie at the base of this legislation. Its sole justification is a desire in profit from the terrible conflict now in progress abroad under the guise of an alleged emergency. No such emergency has been established, exists, or will arise in the future. "The President says 'This is a good time to keep cool.' It is good advice, but it is more golden in practice than in the preaching. Keeping cool involves avoiding unnecessary risks; it contemplates a brave resistance to the demands of those who risk our neutrality and usefulness to humanity to secure private profit. It does not mean a cowardly surrender to the selfish interests who would turn an alleged emergency to their own advantage." IN AFRICA British and Germans Clash in Nyassaland and Former Are Victorious. London, Sept. 10.—British troops have met and defeat-d a German force of 400 which entered Nyassaland, British Central Africa, according to the announcement made by the official press bureau "The Germans lost seven officers killed and two wounded, two field and two machine guns. The loss among the rank and file has not been ascertained, but was "The British loss among the whites was four killed and several wounded; loss among the rank and file not attained. "On September 8 a British force advanced against the Germans, who, however, evaded them and attacked the British station at Karonga (on the north-west shore of Lake Nyasa, at the terminus of the Stevenson road) which was defended by one officer, 50 African rifles, the police and with civilians. "After three hours' resistance, a column arrived from the British force and drove the enemy off. Later the main British force came up and after a day's fighting, in which the Germans fought with great determination and had to be dislabeled by repeated bayobet charges, drove the enemy toward the Songwe river. The British were too exhausted to continue the pursuit." CIVILIZED AMERICANS? Run Excursions to Southern Hanging of Doperado. Bay Sprinus, Miss., Sept. 12.—More than 7,000 men, women and children witnessed the hanging here of Moe Johnson, the negro desperado who several months ago killed and robbed Reese Kirkpatrick. When the desperado was captured the Sheriff promised the pome that the execution would be public, and the occasion was made a gain affair. The hanging was advertised extensively and railroads ran special excursion trains. The main street of the village was converted into a midway, where were displayed all kinds of ware and shows offered amusements to the crowds, while barkers made the hamlet a modern Ebel with their shouts. Jeanette Made Good Impression Fight Fans of This Vicinity Anxious to See Him Work. Wheeling, W. Va., Sept. 14.--Fight fans of Wheeling and vicinity are anxious to see Joe Janetaste, the great black weight, do battle in this vicinity. He appeared in Martine Ferry Saturday night in a scheduled ten round bout with Jim Kruger, but because Kruger would not stand up and do battle, the fans were not given opportunity to see the big black work. Kruger utterly failed to show any ability to fight as all. When he entered the ring, he failed to show the marks of a fighter, and his position, when facing the big nagro, was more pitiful than courageous. No effort was made on his part to give a blow that the big black would fail. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 1914 and he dropped his hands, one to his side and the other to his stomach, showing that the short tap had about winded him. In the second round, he went down for the count, when the Negro again hit him in the stomach. He refused to make an effort to rise, and the spectators, were of one voice, that he didn't want to fight. NEVER EXTENDED. Had Jeanne at any time, struck Kruger with the strength that he is known to possess, it is a sale bet that from fear than the effect of the blow, as the fear he showed throughout the three minutes and 43 seconds that he area in the ring, proved that he had not the nerve to stand up and take and give. The exhibition was one of the poorest ever witnessed in this vicinity. The management of the Martina Ferry Athletic and Boxing Club was cheated. The officials went into the agreement in good faith, but Kruger had not the stamina or nerve to do battle. W. M. WHITE PASSES AWAY. RECORDER OF KEYSTONE. EXCELLENT CITIZEN. W. M. White, Recorder of the city of Keystone, died at a hospital in Bluefield Sunday, September 13 at about 5:30 p.m. He had been ill for some time, but the exposure and hardship incident to the chase and capture of the Glenalum bandits so weakened his system that he fall an easy victim to the ravages of typhoid fever. He was taken to the hospital on August 29, was severely ill at first but his friends and associates here were under the impression that he was improving, even as late as Sunday a. m. Therefore when the message reached here Sunday evening that Mr. White was dead, every one who heard it was greatly shocked. Mr. White was 31 years of age, a native of Mercer county, West Virginia, where he remained until about eight years ago when he came to this city. He was Chief of Police here for three years, Chief and Senior two years and was elected Recorder last February. Mr. White was ambitions and popular and had he lived he would no doubt have been elected to one of the important county offices. FUNERAL SERVICE The funeral service was held at the old White homestead about three miles from Oakvale. Between three and four hundred people were present including about fifty from Keystone and Bluefield. The official part of this city was represented by Mayor C. C. Hale, Messrs. C. P. North and Sol Hymen; Hons. W. C. Cook and Jack Edwards of Welch; The McDowell County Colored Republican Organization, by J. E. Parson, president and The McDowell Times by T. Edward Hill. The funeral services at the home were conducted by Rev. W. H. Book of Indiana and the Masonville Lodge, of which the deceased was a member had charge of the burial. The services were extremely impressive and scores of people cried tears. The remains were buried in the family cemetery near the home where rests the ashes of generations of Whites. Mr. White was a member of the Masons and Elks. He is survived by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. White, his parents, one brother, two sisters and many other relatives. "AMEN!" Yes, air, Mr. Bluefield Times, there are a number of negress in Rock district. A few of them are black—more of them a yellow cast. Would you, Mr. Times man, cut out these yellow hued folks and not let them vote? Often these fellows if not "brothers in black," are brothers in yellow. In a white man who has put himself on the level with the negro any better than the negro, and has that white man any more right to the franchise? Begin at the fountain head and clean up if you be clean indeed.—Coolfield Courier, Matoaka, W. Va. NOTE: The above is the gospel truth and we commend our contemporary for having the courage to tell it. We have said the same thing many times but this is the first time it has been our pleasure to read it in a paper published in West Virginia by white men. Go to it brethren, you will find sledding hard at first but if you keep it up, you will be supported, respected and you will win. YOUNG LADIES ENTERTAIN! Friday night there was a beautiful entertainment in Caliboun's Hall given by the "Keystone and Burke Combination Club," an organization of young men, in honor of the young ladies who were returning to the state institutions for advanced education. The built was beautifully decorated and another expense nor pains were spared by the young men to make the affair one of pleasure. There was music, dancing, games and the supper ever served in this city at a party brunch. Everybody present enjoyed them. and many words of poems were spoken in behalf of the town men. WEST VIRGINIA IS CONFIDENT OF A VICTORY Governor Hatfield Sends Cheering Word Re- Garding Outcome in the Noted Debt Suit Charleston, W. Va., Sept. 14.—Gov. Hatfield, who is at Richmond, attending the hearings before Special Master Charles R. Littlefield, in the debt suit of the state of Virginia against West Virginia, telephoned to his private secretary, Walter Halaman last night that the counsel for this state was elated overthe prospects in the long-lought case. It is expected that the hearing will adjourn today. Counsel for West Virginia believe that they have been able to present evidence that will result in a very material reduction of the claim of the mother state against this state, if not in practically wiping out the judgment for upward of $7,000,000 rendered by the United States Supreme court several years ago. It is said that counsel for Virginia practically admits $7,500,000 of the assets which West Virginia claims to have been held in common by the two states at the time of the separation, and credit for West Virginia's share of which it is claimed should be deducted from the amount of the court's judgment. Governor Hatfield and Attorney General Lilly returned to the city Sunday. Among the counsel employed to represent West Virginia are Charles Edgar Hogg, of Point Pleasant, former dean of the law college of the state university at Morgantown, and R. A. Archer, of Parkersburg. Willard and Johnson May Meet for Championship in America Jack Curley, who pulled off the Johnson-Flynn glove contest for the heavy-weight championship at Las Vegas, N. M., is now interested in a proposition to bring Jack Johnson back to America for a fight with Jes Willard, at New York, Cincinnati or New Orleans. If the contest is pulled off at New Orleans it will go 20 rounds for a decision, and will be a real championship contest. Willard's backers have posted $10,000 with Bob Vernon, in New York, to blind the match. Curley offers to give Johnson $30,000 for his share of the purse, and also make him a side bet up to $15,000. Willard's backers further agree to let the $10,000 forfeit to Johnson if they fail to provide a suitable battle ground within a reasonable space of time. Curley states that Johnson will have to meet Willard or forfeit his claim to the world's championship. Willard's backers are Larry Weber, Harry Frazee, Tom Jones and Jack Curley. NATIONAL CAPITOL Events of Interest From the Seat of Gov- ernment "THE HEATHEX STILL RAGES." The recent defeat of Cole Blease in his effort to secure a senatorship has again attracted attention to the state of South Carolina, which was made famous in the annals of politics by Benjamin R. Tillman, who shot his prongs on the Senate in early days until he came to be known as "Pitbelfork Tillman." Most of the senators were afraid of him, since he attacked most of them with vile epithets, and this being insufficient upon one occasion, he backed up his argument with his fists. But Tillman subsided long ago; and his successor to notoriety, Cole Blease, came upon the accee, and he has done more lawless things since he became governor than any man in recent history. In the beginning of Blease's career, he and Tillman were friends, and the Senator telegraphed his congratulations upon Blease's first election, adding "let the heathen rage." At the time of Blease's second election as governor, Tillman telegraphed: "They still rage." And now when Blease has been defeated, Tillman wires: "The heathen still rages; the people rejoice." Old Ben Tillman is not doing much in the Senate novagacy, as he is broken in heart and sound in spirit. He has at last learned how to behave himself like a real gentleman, and he is much loved and respected among his colleagues as he was hated and despised ten years ago. In the autumn of his life is may be said that he has met with some success. THE HIGH COST OF LIVING Authorities upon the high cost of living have blamed the automobiles for a good deal of it, and have pointed out the almost fabulous prices demanded by "wine, women and song," which figure in the luxuries of high living among the people of larger cities to a greater extent than ever before in history. But now there is a real and valid reason for those who have complains, since the prices paid to producers of meat animals in the United States advanced three per cent during the month from July 15 to August 15. Sugar has also materially advanced, but the breakfast food people patriotically advertise that they propose to keep down the prices of their goods. It may be after all that the actual food values have in some instances important bearing upon the high cost of living, although as a general rule too much emphasis cannot be laid upon the fact that the reason why things cost so much more than formerly is largely due to the demand of the people themselves for more luxuries and comforts than their parents ever dreamed would be possible except for those who were very rich. NATURALLY IS DOING IN MEXICO. Naturally the news from Mexico is not all of a rosy hue, but it is quite certain that the quarrel between Carranza and Villa is not as serious as has been pictured, and even though the two chiefs occasionally have their quarrels, there is not much likelihood but what they will eventually submerge their differences and pull together for the good of Mexico. The plundering of Mexico has long held up prizes which have instigated the trouble makes, and if Carranza arises above the level of the petty grafters, our interference in his behalf will have been worth while, and the American people can forgive some of his peppery replies to our suggestions as to what should be his course in Mexico. The United States is as anxious to get out of Vera Cruz as the Mexicans are to have us leave. THE PRESIDENT'S BALE OF COTTON. President Wilson has invested $50 in a bale of cotton. The "Bale of Gotton Club" is a sort of emergency institution resulting from the strain caused by the European war. The cotton prices are having a hard time of it and their Initiative in creating public sentiment in their behalf may be followed by "bushel of wheat clubs" or "pound of sirloin" fraternities. In the upset conditions involved in our foreign commerce the American people will indulge in a sort of get-together reunion, and it is altogether likely as a result that a good many things that our people have thought it necessary to buy abroad will hereafter be listed as staple American products. While there is considerable depression in many commercial lines, there is on the other hand, a genuine boom in many other productions. Things are "evening up," and although it is necessary to raise additional revenues for the government by emergency measures, yet far-sighted men can figure out immense profits in peace for the American manufacturer and merchant, while our less fortunate brothers across the Atlantic are already suffering from the rays of war. "SEE AMERICA NOW." Washington has backed up the statement of the officials of the San Francisco Exposition to the effect that the big show will be pulled off according to the schedule next year. Appearently there are a good many thousands of people throughout the United States that ought to "See America Now," and the big affair at San Francisco will give them an opportunity to travel on their own continent. After all, the European war may really be a good thing for the Exposition people. ELECT OFFICERS--TIMES PUB LISHER ON BOARD----ADVISE CLOSE UNITY. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 7.—Closer unity among the newspaper men of every grade and shade is guaranteed as a result of the actions taken at the ninth annual session of the National Negro Press Association, which has just closed at Muskogee, Okla. The unifying of interest with the co-operation in the returns that are vouchsafed by agreements and legislations enacted at this meeting will bring from 25 to 50 per cent. increase in benefits to every newspaper belonging to the Association. The redoubling of the efforts to lift the standard of the newspaper, the publisher and the correspondent to a higher plane of efficiency and to make the publications themselves cover their scope of proficiency will continue to be pushed. Climaxes of some of the well laid plans that are to be worked out in detail will be reported to the Executive Committee to be held in this city during the month of February. The Muskogee meeting went on record as having accomplished a number of things beneficial to the newspaper men. They condemned unfair and unjust accommodations on the railroad trains offered to the Negroes throughout the country. They have requested all of the newspapers throughout the country, irrespective of race, to capitalize the letter "N" in Negro. The first venture along this line was accomplished when the daily papers of Muskogee acceded to the command. The appearance of the minutes of the Association, giving full, detailed account of the proceedings that are now on the press will be much earlier this year than before. The following officers were elected: Melvin J. Chiem, Baltimore, Md., President; R. E. Jones, New Orleans, vice president; H. M. Gilliam, Denlson, Tax, second vice president; Henry Allen Boyd, Nathville, corresponding secretary; Charles Summer Smith, Minneapolis, recording secretary; L. G. Jordan, Philadelphia, treasurer; C. J. Perry, Philadelphia, auditor; as was the following executive committee: Jos L. Jones, Chairman, Cincinnati. Alabama—Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee; A. J. Stokes, Montgomery. Arkansas—E C. Morris, Jos. Booker. California—J. M. Bridges, Oakland. Colorado—J D D Rivers, Denver. District of Columbia—R. W. Thompson. District of Columbia - R. W. Thompson, Washington, Florida—I W Jenkins, Jacksonville, Georgia—B J Davis, Y J White, Illinois—Chas, Stewart, Chicago; Y T Scott, Springfield. Indiana—Geo. L Knox, A F Manning, Kansas—Nick Chiles, W R Carter, Topeka. Kentucky—Y H Steward, Lee Brown, Louisville. Louisiana—H B Brown and R E Jones, Maryland—Melvin J Ohami, Baltimore, Massachusetts—J Thomas Harrison, Michigan—Jos. A Rom, Detroit, Minnesota—Chas, Summer Smith, Mississippi—E P Topp and L C Jones, Missouri—J E Mitchell, H H King, St Louis, Nebraska—T P Mobammitt, Omaha. New Jersey—J A Lightfoot and T T Fortune. North Carolina—Gee. F Kink, Yilson. New York—Jas. H. Anderson, New York; N. B. Dobson, Brooklyn. Oklahoma—H W Twine, Muskogee; A J Smitherman, Tulsa. Rhode Island—F R Purnell, Providence. Tennessee—W L. Porter, Knoxville; D A Hart, Nashville. Texas—D T Shelton and W E King. Virginia—Jas. W. Poe, Richmond; P. B. Young, Norfolk. West Virginia—T. Edward Hill, Keystone. FOREIGN. Africa---Stephen N. Gumede, Cape Town (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Hawaii---Ohas, A Cotrell, Honolulu. Honorary Presidents---R. W. Thompson, Washington, D. C.; John H. Murphy, Baltimore, Md. Complaint was laid before Hon. A. C. Hufford, Justice of the Peace at Welch, on the 11th inst. by Jasper Tripplett, Fire Boss of Superior No. 1 mine. William Concocki, a Russian, was fined $100 and cost for having matches in his possession in the mine and smoking in the mine. The mine having been put on locked safety lamps and permissible electric lamps. This is the first case for disobeying section 18 of the mining law, and should be a lesson to others. This case grew out of the activities of Inspector Lawson Blankinsopp of the 7th district who is doing everything in his power to enforce the mining laws in his district. OUR COLORED FRIENDS The McDowell Times force is here today, from editor down, on private business they claim, but we have to keep our eye on our colored friends when it comes to Republican standpat politics. We have always contended that it would have been much better for the colored man of the South had be voted the Democratic ticket, but we have not yet been able to convince him of this fact. Many of them would now be voting in the South if they had divided in their political faith. We were reared with the negro, and had a negro "mammy" in our babyhood, and notwithstanding their voting proclivities against us, we are always glad to see them and have them prosper in our community. It is the white man who leads the colored man in politics who needs the condemnation.—Williamson Daily News. Three Residences Burn Three houses at Elkhorn, owned by the Houston Coal and Coke Company, were destroyed Monday morning by fire. The origin of the fire was not learned. It is undetermined that the loss was covered by insurance. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. CHARGED WITH KILLING WIFE Dr. Miller, Prominent Memphis Physician in Jail. NELD ON CHARGE OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER Henious Crime Committed on the Outskirts of the City--Suspicion Points to Dr. Miller. (Nashville Globe.) Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 4.—The killing of Mrs. Miller, the wife of Dr. D. B. Miller still has this city in a high pitch of excitement. The crime was the most revolting ever recorded in the history of Memphis criminals, and the high standing of Dr. Miller as a physician and Mrs. Miller who was a woman of exceptional character has caused the greatest commotion. The murder was committed Sunday night, August 30. It is alleged that Dr. Miller enticed his wife to go out for a drive on the night of the 30th and that while out it was then that the fatal shots. HORSE STOPS IN FRONT OF THE PLACE OF BUSINESS It seems that the horse was frightened and ran away damaging the vehicle to some extent. The horse was found later standing in front of his master's drug store. IGNITES CLOTHING The clothing of the victim was ignited and it was impossible to recognize the body. The woman's hat led to her identity. Memphis is full of theories concerning the murder. It is said that Dr. Miller offered a man $200 to kill his wife and the man reported the same. Others have other theories in which the doctor's son was said to have been asked to persuade the mother to meet the father. There is nothing definitely known about the tragedy itself but the concenus of opinion is that the husband murdered the wife. On the night of the tragedy Dr. Miller came to Nashville on an excursion and returned the next day. Dr. D. B. Miller has been in the practice of medicine in Memphis for a number of years. He has been successful in his chosen field of labor and has accumulated valuable property. He started life with the woman he is accused of killing. It is said that she helped him through school. There are many people in Memphis who believe that Dr. Miller is innocent. Attorney Booth, the eminent lawyer of Memphis has been retained as council for Dr. Miller. Row in Board of Strategy Seek to Remove President. How War Started; How it Will End. This week has been one of turmoil and strife among the members of the Keystone International Board of Strategy. These great strategists are warring over the presidency of the board. The row arose because "Doc" Lord, a German sympathizer and president has constantly refused to permit representatives of the allies to be heard when a German representative wanted to continue talking. N. S. Bohne started the movement to decapitate the president, and he is being strongly backed by Dr. W. H. A. Barrett, the dark skinned Englishman. It later developed that if "Doc" Lord who is of the Diaz type is removed the board will be Mexicanized, or in case either Buhne or Barrett succeeds to the presidency the unsuccessful aspirant will at once revolt. It seems that since the Germans started from France toward home in such great haste (because Kaiser Bill and their families needed them," as a member of the board of strategy expressed it) the allies sympathizers concluded that one of their number should be the "Big Mogul," the "Poob Bah, the "High Muck the Muck" of this gigantic intellectual board of rabbit and chicken warriors. At this writing "Doc" Lord is still holding out and says it will take nothing less than one of Germany's great siege guns to remove him--that the allies are without inventive genius and skill enough to produce a powerful enough weapon to remove him and that if per chance he is removed he will kick the bridge into the street where the chilling winds of winter which is rapidly approaching will force them to submit to his terms. "Doc" further The McDowell Times. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. One year in advance..... $1.50 Six months in advance..... .75 Three months in advance..... .45 One month in advance..... .2 Single copy..... 05. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 1914. A MAN In the death of W. M. White, better known as "Mac" White, Keystone loses one of her most valuable citizens and many individuals their best friend. Mr. White served this city in an official capacity for about six years and during that time he was a faithful servant, unchanging party man and a loyal friend. One of the chief characteristics which endeared him to his intimate friends was his great love and extreme devotion to his parents and sisters. He felt that his life was not too great a sacrifice to make for them. In politics he was a regular Republican who was ever true to his party. He gave of his time and means unstintedly and without complaint to insure the success of his party. He was a loyal friend, and stood unhitched with his friends through any and every trial or emergency—ever loyal, always faithful. Mac White often injured himself by helping others and most of his worse political enemies were those whom he had helped most. He gave of his time and substance to help others. Many are the people whom he has shown kindness and extended favors and many of these same people were disloyal and untrue to him, but he was too magnanimous to harbor a desire for revenge and oftimes he would again help the same people who had attempted to do him injury. W. M. White will be missed in Keystone. His thorough knowledge of the affairs of the city, his alert mind and ready and willing hand and his generous and cheerful helpfulness will not again be at the service of the city, party and people. He had not reached the noon day of life before he was cut down. We regret his passing and sympathize with his family. No more devoted son or brother, no truer friend, no more loyal partizan, no bigger, broader, more generous, nor more magnanimous man ever lived in Keystone than "Mac White" and "he doeth well." THE COALFIELD COURIER We are in receipt of the second issue of The Coalfield Courier and we are highly pleased at both its appearance and its politics. It is a six column, four page paper. filled with up-to-date news. The editorials are high class and splendidly written. Judging from the fact that the Republican ticket is being run at the mast head and the editorials are roasting the Democrats, its politics are Republican and the third editorial which we reproduce in another column of this issue, stamp the editor as both fair and fearless. The Coalfield Courier will fill a long felt want and we wish it much success We welcome Messrs. Hedrick and Jennings to the journalistic field and we hope they will ever be fair, fearless and successful. AWAKE M'DOWELL REPUBLICANS AND SHOW YOUR HAND. Mingo county promises thrills political leaders upon the strength of the unanimous sentiment of the voters who will be the real judges, jury and court of the election in November, to elect Hon. Edward Cooper to represent the Fifth Congressional district. It is indeed a gratification to meet the enthusiastic Republicans of Mingo county when leaving what is now looked upon as a "grave yard" in politics in old McDowell. Where are the Republican leaders? What are they doing? What has caused all this apathy? Who are the responsible individuals for this unusual and unheard of silence, indifference and unconcern? Again we ask, is there a triple alliance between the lilly white Republicans, the Progressives and the Democrats to do away with the political standing and rights of the Negroes who have always gone to the front and fought the battles of the party? We hold our ears close to the ground to hear the answer. From whom and what source may we expect the responses? There is no use trying to hide your faces and dodge the issue any longer. If you are really Republicans and want to elect your ticket you will have to get out of your shells. We want every legal Republican nominee elected and feel that it is going to take every loyal and legal voter to do it against the strong Democratic sentiment, but to be plain and fair we believe there will have to be some tall apologies made by those who branded all who differed from them with every imaginable disreputable epithet during the Republican primaries. So far as the McDowell Times is concerned, we want to support the unadulterated principles of republicanism and deserving Republican nominees for election in November. OUR RALEIGH COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE Attorney W. F. Denny, of Lester, has been secured to represent the McDowell Times in Raleigh county. Atty. Denny is a young lawyer, graduate of Howard University and during the year he has been engaged in the practice of his profession before the courts of Raleigh and Wyoming counties he won the confidence and esteem of Bench, bar and laity. Mr. Denny will be our Raleigh and Wyoming agent and his office will be the Raleigh county headquarters of the McDowell Times. He will not only have charge of our news agency but will receive subscription, advertising and job work. We ask our subscribers in that section to co-operate with Mr. Denny in getting to us both news and money. Shein and the Sullivans Mr. S. Shein, formerly of Williamson now of Pochontas, Va., passed through Keystone en route home. Mr. Shein is a good Republican, great admirer of Hon. Wells Goodvkoontz and one of the best friends our people and The McDowell Times have. He has in his employ the two Sullivans, colored men of intelligence and ability. Dumas Sullivan was an active political worker while at Williamson. Both not only commanded the confidence and respect of their people but the white men with whom they had dealings respected them for their honesty and integrity. Mr. Shein says that he cannot do business without the Sullivans. GOLDEN RULE NEWS Welch, W. Va., Sept. 14.---District Union No. 1 of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association convened at Welch on the above named date. The delegates were met at the station by a few members of the Orange Grove Association No. 16. They were conducted to the Methodist Church where the meeting was held. At 10:30 a.m. the members and delegates assembled and devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. I. I. Hall and Chaplin Bro. Patrick Jefferson. Singing, led by the Chaplin, Scripture lesson by Rev. Hall, prayer by Chaplin. After which the District Agent, Bro. P. W. White led the song, "Must I be carried to the skies," etc., which everyone joined. Next was roll call, absentee noted and vacancies filled. The following officers answered to their names: Vice President, Curtis Thompson; Secretary, Florie A. Brown; Chaplin, Patrick Jefferson; Leader, E. O. C. Cole; A. Leader protem., Ellen W. Turner; I. Guard, Mary Ham; O. Guard protem., G. R. Brown. The Secretary was away during the last district meeting so the Gen. Secy. acted in her place. On account of some rearrangement of the office at Bramwell the general secretary failed to find the minutes so the reading had to be omitted. Brother P. W, White then addressed the audience, dwelling largely on the gradual progress of the order from its beginning to the present time. SELLING OF STOCK. The following persons subscribed for stock: Robert Brown, 1 share, paid $1.00 John Vaiden, on old share 2.00 Rosa Parnell, I share, paid 1.00 K. G. Pattesson, 1 share, paid 5.00 Arthur Jones, 1 share, paid 1.00 Ella Cheatham, 1 share, in full 6.00 Clarence Edwards, 1 share, paid 2.00 Total amount $18 000 The representative fee of 25 cents was collected from the tolowing associations. But since the Moving Star association, No. 23, of Kumball, is so large they pay 50 cents as their fee. There were others that paid 50 cents because they failed to be represented in the last meeting: Association. Represented by Berwind R. A. Glenn Ennis Star G. R. Brown Living Beauty Mrs. G R Patterson Mt. Pleasant Curtis Thompson Moving Star Rev. I. J. Hall New Hope Mary Ham Orange Grove E O C Coles Prospect G. S. Miller River Green L. G. Cheatham Rising Sun Rev. D. E. Diggs Rose of Sharon Berthr Owens Silver Leaf Mattie Brown St. Delight Ellen Turner Coalgate Clarence Edwards It being the dinner hour Rev. Hall was called on to sing the closing hymn. Benediction by Chaplin. Then sister Coles assigned the delegates to their several places. Since some of us arose very early, ate but little breakfast then I suppose, words are adequate to express how we destroyed the food for those good people of Welch who had taken so much time preparing for us. At 3 o'clock we reassembled and the meeting opened for business. The District Agent then requested all to clothe themselves with their regalias. Next was the collecting of the password by the leaders to see if those present were entitled to remain. A few were not but being benefitted were allowed to be given the password by leaders. Next was the reading of minutes of the morning session, all mistakes were corrected then they were received and adopted. After this the District Agent led a very familiar hymn—"Amazing Grace," etc. It was decided during the last meeting of the District Union that all new officers when elected would have to promise to be present at the district meetings if possible. The following associations were represented by the following delegates who gave interesting talks on the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association at their homes: Bewind, No. 21, no delegate; Ennis Star, No. 10, represented by R G Brown, 51 members; Excelsior, no report; Hill Top, no report; Living Beauty, by R G Patterson, 12 members; Mt. Pleasant, by Curtia Thompson, 27 members; Moving Star, by Rev. I J Hall, 117 members; New Hope, by Mary Ham, 67 members; Orange Grove, by E O O Coles, 52 members; Prospect, by G S Miller, 38 members; Northfork Refuge, no report; Rising Sun, by Rev. D E Diggs, 56 members; Rose of Sharon, by W F Saunders, 35 members; Silver Leaf, by M B Brown; St. Delight, by Ellen Turner, 19 members; Shining Light, no report; New Light, no report; Colgate, by Clarence Edwards, 40 members; Cinderella, no report; River Green, by letter, 19 members. Next was the installation of the new officers. They were installed by the Dist. Agent and conducted to their places by the General Secretary. Prayer by the Chaplain; singing, "Stand up for Jesus." Brother Brown then arose and invited the District Union to meet with the Ennis Star association at Ennis, April 12. We reassembled at 8 o'clock, with prayer, singing and Scriotime lesson Welcome address by delivered by Rev. Frank Wade in which he did credit to both himself and the association. Response by Rev Diggs, Solo by Daisy Jefferson of Marytown. The choir rendered beautiful music throughout the program. Exercises composed of the children of the Nursery department, conducted by Sister Coles were short but very interesting. SELLING OF STOCK William Wade, 1 share, paid $1.00 Ellen Turner, 1 share, paid 1.60 Making a total of $20 cash for stock and $50 worth sold. Very truly yours, FLOSSIE BROWN. BLUEFIELD COLORED SCHOOLS OPEN Enrollment Shows Increase Over Last Year. The Bluefield Colored graded schools opened Monday of this week with Prof. James L. Hill as principal, Mr. O T. Wilkerson, assistant principal; teachers, Mesdames Lizzie Taylor and Rebecca Patterson, Misses Ida Simpson, Rosa Jordan, Myrtle Irving, Annie Patrick and Mr. Benson. The enrollment for the first day was 318, with the Midway school, not heard from, while last year's first day enrollment was only 280, making an increase this year over last of 38 pupils. The enrollment by half grades The enrollment by half grades follows: Boys. Girls. Totals J. L. Hill 8o 4 11 15 " " 7b 1 4 5 OT Wilk'son 6a 2 3 5 " " 6b 6 7 13 " " 5a 4 5 9 " " 5b 6 2 8 Mrs. Lizzie Taylor 5a 5 9 14 " " 4b 10 7 17 " " 3a 3 10 13 Miss Ida Simpson 3b 9 13 22 " " 24 15 14 29 Miss Rosa Jordan 2b 10 11 21 Miss Myrtle Irving 1b 33 33 66 SPRING STREET Mrs. Rebecca Patterso 4a 2 1 9 " " 4a 3 2 5 " " 3a 0 1 1 " " 3b 2 4 6 " " 24 0 3 3 Miss Annie Patrick 2b 4 3 7 " " 1a 11 1 20 " " 1b 7 6 13 Total 149 169 318 Every Business Man Needs a Typewriter A good typewriter In your home is both a saving investment as well as a compliment. You can have one at a most favorable price, with a handsome profit on your investment if you will just deal with our good friend E. Hampton Gray of Welch. Every business man ought to have one and every teacher could do nothing better nor more advisable than to provide themselves with a good typewriter especially when the investment is almost a gift. There is no excuse for those who have correspondence to do not to have it done eligibly and the best way to do it is to purchase a good typewriter from Mr. Gray. Its a business matter' and it puts you in the forefront of this progressive age. Presbyterian Ladies Give Entertainment; Raise Handsome Sum. In order to meet the current expenses of the church by the way of rent, buying music books and paying on pastor's salary, the ladies of the church gave a social this week in Calhoun's new hall at which they realized a handsome sum of nearly twenty dollars. It was largely attended by both young and old. Aside from the refreshments served instrumental and vocal music with recitations constituted program for the evening. SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE All Machines fully guaranteed, and shipped on approval anywhere. Will sell upon small monthly payments. Old machines taken in exchange typewriters for rent, either by the week or month for cash in advance Buy a machine at these unheard of prices and transact your business in an up-to-date manner REMINGTON No. 6 & 7 REMINGTON No. 10 UNDERWOOD No. 4 UNDERWOOD No. 5 OLIVER No. 3 OLIVER No. 5 SMITH PREMIER No. 10 L. C. SMITH All Machines fully guard approval a Will sell upon small monthly payment typewriters for rent, either for cash i Buy a machine at these transact your business B. HAMPT Ag WELCH Locals Col. W. J. McClaren, Road Engineer for McDowell Co., passed through the city this week, looking after construction work at Northfork, Keystone and Eckman. He is the right man in the right place. Mrs. Julia Alexander, of Pt. Pleasant, mother of Mrs. M. T. Whittico, arrived Wednesday night on 16 and will spend the winter. The M. L. S. C. met this week with Mrs. E L. Rann. Quite a nice menu was served after an hour of needle work. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Viney of Northfork. Hon. A. L. Calhoun's saddle horse while being led by his master on the side of the mountain near the Times office slipped over the embankment and fell 30 or 40 feet over the precipice thru bushes and cliffs to the level of the basement of the printing office. It is more than remarkable that the animal sustained no injury at all, not even the breaking of any part of the saddle. The People's Pharmacy is an added compliment to the progressive spirit of the city of Keystone. It is not only cozy and a gem in its personal appearance but is an all round, up-to-date place. It is located on Bridge St. across from Bank's and because of its happy geographical location, makes it the first and last place for accommodation in the drug line. Its managers and directors are gentlemen of the highest type. Miss Jessie B. Hill left for the B. C. I. Saturday to pursue her studies. Misses Ola and Thelma Calhoun, Lesie Simpson, Myrtle Jones and Amaza Harris left for West Va. C. I. Sunday night. Only one boy, Stuart Calhoun, accompanied them. Mrs J. E. Parson, who has been ill for the past month at Kessler's Hospital in Huntington, returned home Sunday. She is very greatly improved. Miss Johnie Lowie is ill at the home of Dr. and Mrs. G. N. Marshall. T. Edward Hill and wife spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Hill's parents in Roseville. Misses Minnie Turner, Virginia Cobbs, Elizabeth: Brooks and Moszoter Page left this week for he W. V. C. I. Mrs. Annie Minnis and Mrs. Jessie Holmes returned Wednesday from their old home in Bedford City, Va. Pioneer Preacher in the Rev. T J. Brandon of Tams was in the city Wednesday visiting friends. Rev. Brandon is one of the pioneer ministers in the coalfield, he having established the Baptist church here, at Crozier and about forty others through southern West Virginia. The veteran preacher has been enjoying a months vacation which he spent at his home at Big Stone Gap, Va. Another Hill Born to Mr. and Mrs. James L Hill, of Bluefield, a girl, Sunduy. Sept. 13th. Mother and daughter doing nicely. This is Mr. and Mrs. Hill's fourth child and the third girl. The tribe of Hills are rapidly increasing. Dead. Mrs. Mary Hickman of this city died last night, (Thursday) after an illness of several weeks. She was a native of Henry county, Va., and was of a prominent family connection. Price $18.00 cash or $20.00 on time Price $49.50 cash or $55.00 on time Price $44.50 cash or $48.50 on time Price $48.50 cash or $55.00 on time Price $25.00 cash or $27.00 on time Price $45.00 cash or $50.00 on time Price $50.00 cash or $55.00 on time Price $48.50 cash or $55.00 on time guaranteed, and shipped on anywhere. ents. Old machines taken in exchange ner by the week or month in advance be unheard of prices and in an up-to-date manner TON GRAY agent I, W. VA. Jewish New Year. With usual ceremony, the Jews of Keystone will observe their most solemn season of the year, beginning next Sunday, which marks the beginning of the year 5675, on the Jewish calendar. The feast of Rosh Hashanah, or New Year, is the initial occasion and this year it will be held the evening of Sunday, September 20, continuing until the following evening at sundown. The orthodox Jew celebrates this event for two days. We have just received information that the First National Nurseries 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 To whom it may concern: Notice Take notice that Robert Ford, who is confined in the jail of McDowell county, on a charge of carrying weapons with a license, and tried before a justice of the peace on July 15, and sentenced to pay a fine of $75 and to serve a term of 8 months on the bond or after the 21st day of September, 1914, apply to the Governor of West Virginia, for a pardon. By Counsel. 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 dues nor assessments. In this insurance all men and women are placed upon an equal basis, regardless of occupation. Each person takes the same form of application, pays the amount of premium and receives the same amount of benefit. Men and women between the ages of 16 and 65 are accepted; a restriction as to occupation, only railroad men employed on train, or round-house cannot be accepted. Claims are made within sixty days anywhere in the U.S., Canada or Europe. O11 reliable insurance company. $100,000 on State deposit 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. Trap Hill Phone 122 Dr. E. T. DeVore SURGEON DENTIST Box 156 LESTER, W. VA. The Home Pharmacy Opposite Colored Baptist Church Princeton, W. Va. When in town call and see us. SODA AT THE FOUNT Drugs, Druggists' Sundries, Toilet Articles, Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes POOL ROOM IN THE REAR Phone No. 154-L L. J. Bampfield, M. D., Prop. 9-11-14 FOR YOU. $40.00 to $50.00 a Month. Why not become a Hair Dresser? This is your chance. We will set you up in the business. We will send you the Milpark Course in Hair Dressing, with our Complete School and internship you with our Complete Hair Dressing Outfit. All this or we mail sum of $3.50. Hundreds of satisfied graduates will cover 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. M STEPHEN M. NEWJAN, 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 SCHOOLS 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, $^{1}$ Washington, D. C. Colds should be "nipped in the bud", for if allowed to run unchecked, serious results may follow. Numerous cases of consumption, pneumonia, and other fatal diseases, can be traced back to a cold. At the first sign of a cold, protect yourself by thoroughly cleansing your system with a few doses of THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT the old reliable, vegetable liver powder. Mr. Chas. A. Ragland, o-Madison Heights, Va., says: "I have been using Thedford's Black-Draught for stomach troubles, indigestion, and colds, and find it to be the very best medicine I ever used. It makes an old man feel like a young one." Insist on Thedford's, the original and genuine. E-67 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, William Manns, who has been convicted and confined in the county jail on a charge of pistol carrying with out a license, sentenced to twelve months on the county road, and one hundred ($100) dollars and cost, I will, on or about, the lst of October, 1914, apply to the Governor of West Virginia for a pardon. WILLIAM MANNS By Counsel J. K. Smith. 9-18-2t STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER PRESTO STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSPIRATE, STUBBORN, KINNY HAIR. "PRESTO" removes Dandruff, Tetters, and other Skin Dermatitis of the SCALP; "PRESTO" makes the HAIR GROW; "PRESTO" is Harmless, Clean and Lasting; "PRESTO" is the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind in this Line. Throw away your old pinching and pulling hot brons and the so-called 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 extend your money. The hair remains straight for months. Think of it, nothing to 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 ON RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS, (50 Cents) BATISFACTION GUARANTEED WRITE FOR INFORMATION THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO EDENTON, N.C. AGENTS HERE IS THE MONEY MAKER! PENTON PAPER YOU SAW AD IN WAR ON PRICES! Stock of Merchandise At Prices that are Astonishingly LOW PRESENT WITH EACH $2.50, $3.00 AND $5.00 PURCHASE Sale Begins Sept. 26th, - - Lasts 30 Days Remember our former September Sales, when people rushed over each other to secure the great bargains offered SALE BEGINS SEPT. 26; LASTS 30 DAYS. Do not miss the opportunity to get your supplies during this sale; it is your last chance. The European War has already raised the prices on everything used because we need the money WE CUT KEYSTONE SUPPLY CO. We, the undersigned publishers of the McDowell Times, have examined the invoices and the buying and selling price sheets of the Keystone Supply Co., and do hereby certify that articles advertised above formerly sold at the prices marked, and that the advertised selling prices are based fide reductions, and that many of the articles are advertised at one-third below cost. "M. T. WHITTICO and T. EDWARD HILL." Publishers. THIS SALE SURPAGES ALL FORMER SALES Gingham; Etc. Cover Gingham, sells for 121-2: per yl. going at 83-4: Utility Gingham, sells for 15: " " going at 9: Toilet Door " (French) sells for 15: an 158 per yl. going at 121-2:e Oatley, American Print sells for 71-2: per yl. going at 51-2: Flammeletes sells for 155 per yl. going at 91-4: Parceles, sells for 121-2 & 15: per yl. going at 83-410-2: Poppins, sells for 255 per yl. going at 131-2: 15, 18, 25, & 35: White Goods, going at 81-4, 91-4, 121-2 & 162-3: 35c Cotton Ratine, going at 192-3 Solids, white, black and fancy plaid. Ottings, sold 121-2 & 15, going at 83-410-2 per yl. Linens, all colors, sold for 15, 25, 25, 35 & 35, going at 1012, 1212, 19, 24 & 2712 per yl. Worstale, 36 in wide, double width, 25 & 35, for 1912-2 per yl. Suitings, 40, 51 & 60, for 3712-2 per yl. All wool Panama, Serges, Brittany, Brownboth, French Batine, 75s, $1 & $1.25 per yl. for 39, 50 & 79: per yl. Serge Plaid, black and white, all the style this season, 54 in wide, $1 per yl. at 61: per yl. 54 in. all wool ratine 75s & $1 per yl. at 631-2: per yl. 1212-2 Hickory Shirting at 91-2: Silk3 Silk; 25 & 35 Wach Silks at 19:14: 735 Fancy Faita Silks 27 in, wile at 371-2; per v1 $1 & $1 $25 Black and Blu Faita Silks 31 in, wile at 77: $1 & $1 $25 Black & White " 33 in," at 73: $1.5 & $1.5 Black and White at 81: Latest shales in Green, Rt. Bus. and Black Silk Magnolin at 7:30; ware $1 & $1.25 Dont Overlook This! Enriched oil Village with heavy Morrow bottom sells everywhere for $1.5) per yd, we offer at 75: Enriched oil Rose Cloth with heavy Morrow bottom formerly $1.5), new $1.5) per yd. Get Them Now! All over Lace, White, Black and Crown, 18 in. wil- were $1 and $1.25, now 73 We offer our entire stock of Lives, Dress Trimming, which include Ball Trimming, Fringes, Bail Trimming, Binds, Imported Lives, Borders, Anchor Sats, Shallow Lives, Clay Lives, Valencines and Braids at 311-3 per cent below cost. The Bargains advert SALE BEGINS SEPT. 26; LASTS 30 DAYS. KEYST Keystone, W. Va., Sept. 14, 1914. We, the undersigned publishers of the McDowell Time prices marked, and that the advertised selling prices are bona Dry Goods offered Lower than they can be purchased for in Car Load Lots LOOK AT THESE PRICES Shirtwists and Petticoats $1, $1.5 & a2.5) Mudin Petticoats, at 63, 7) & 83: $1.5) Ginghams Home Dresses (home made) 79c 6) Heavy Ginghams Petticoats " " " 39c GREAT - (Children's wash goods) - BARGAINS We offer 10 hours Boy's Wash Suits and 1 Rampers for 1912-1, 63, 79s, $11 & $16 per suit. 5 12 hours children's Wash 0 times (imports) for ages from 3 to 8 years at 371-2 and 63c Ladies and Mines $1.5), $2.5), $3.5) & $4 Hats at 30, 63, 95, $1.301-2 & $1.37. Tables are the latest styles, suitable for fall and winter Ladies' Suits One piece. Silk Rating, latest styles and shades $12.50 at 6.61; $1 at 5.91; $14 at 7.63; $7.5) at 4.30 $25 at 12.50 Coat Suits Up-to-date in style, excellent quality of material, and the very best make: 7, 9 & $11 class at 4.95; $12.5) at 6.45; $15 at 8.97; $2) at 12.5); 22 at 13.95; 25 at 14.73; 23 at 16.97. Cloaks Fashionable and I will make Astrakan, Caracal, Broad Cloath, English Plait, Heavy English V and Sizes $1 grail long at 37 1; 0 at 59 1; 125 at 8:15; 1 at 9:30; 2 at 11:85; 2 at 14:30; 3 at 17:00 Misses' Cloaks Goo quality, well made, very serviceable, were $5.50, 4.50 & 2.25 each, going for $1.95, 2.85 & 1.19 each. Got the girls a good winter cloak ised will actually be given. THIS IS $3 grade at 1.93; 4 at 3.98; 2 at 1.39; 6.5) at 4.79; 7 at 5.38; 9 at 6.98; 10 at 7.50 Hats and Caps For men and boys for $1.38, 1.63, 1.98, 73 & 39c We offer our entire stock of Men's fine dress Shirts for 39 and 75 each. Best made for 79c Men's Women's and Children's best grade of shoes: $2.50 grade for 1.96; 3.50 for 2.79; 4.00 for 3.25; 4.50 for 3.78. Children's Shoes one-third below cost Ladies' and Gent's wool and cotton Underwear at attractive prices $5.50 grade at 3.37; 6.50 at 4.19; 12.50 at 6.98; 15 at 8.96; 25 at 9.73 CASH SALE. We must rai DO NOT MISS THEM Sweaters Ladies and Genta very fine Sweaters, sells for $1.50, 2.50, 3.50 & 4.00, going for 93, $1.39, 1.83, 2.18 Ladies' and Gent's Neckwear At 73, 39 & 19c a piece Blankets $1.25 Cotton Blankets for 93c; $6.50 wool for 3.98 Fancy Work We have 3 dozen Royal Society package fancy pieces with sufficient floss to complete the design at 39, 63 and 79c Solid Gold Rings, $1 at 49; 2.00 at 9.8; 3.00 & 3.50 at 1.48. Solid Gold Bands, warranty 1 for 10 years, $4.50 at 2.37; 6.50 at 3.98; 8.50 at 4.80; 10 at 6.79. Cuff Buttons, Beauty Pins, Shaving Sets and anything in jewelry line at one half of the cost price. Matting Drugges 9.12; $5.50 at 2.90; 3.25 at 1.79 PREMIUMS---Glassware Butter Dishes, Cream Pitchers, Spoon Holders, Fruit Stands, Berry Nappies, Ice Cream Dishes, Large Pieces of Crockery going at Greatly Reduced Prices With every $2.50 purchase we will give one piece of Glassware; with every $3.00 purchase, a large piece of Crockery; with every $5.00 purchase a piece of Glassware and Crockery. in 30 DAYS by raised the prices on everything used. WE GUT Raleigh County News Items of Interests, Movements of Men Who do Things The revival spirit is running high in the town of Lester, more than fifty converts in the white church and the colored are now following with same degree of success. Mr. Harry Sims and wife of Glen White were in Beckley last week. We are told that Mr. Sims bought a house and lot while over there. Rev. C. H. Rawlings of Slabfork is conducting a great meeting. Dr. Montgomery of Sophia was a visitor in Lester, and while there stopped with Dr. E. T. DeVore. Mrs Callie Harris of Sophia was in Pocahontas last week on business. Attorney William Denny was called to Cook Town on the Gulf to settle a great row last Tuesday. Mr. C. D. Blakey and Attorney Payne were in Glen White two days last week on business. Mr. Payne is now assistant prosecuting attorney for Raleigh Co. (whiskey cases.) He was called in by Epson Cook, Justice of the Peace, Trap Hill district, to prosecute one Annie Bates (white) and on to jail she went. Rev. J. O. Young, D. D., preacher of some note, author of several books and great singer preached at Lee's Hall Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. to a large crowd. Mrs. Ella Hairston, wife of the popular coal field tailor, J. H. Hairston, is visiting friends in Lester. The Democrat adversary of Hon. Edward Cooper, Mr. Neal, is touring this chounty in the interest of his election. Henry Coleman of Montgomery has purchased a lot in Lester, and has contracted with Wood Bros. to erect a fine dwelling house. George Ray of Sopia is on the sick list. The political pot is boiling very high in old Raleigh. The little, big, old and young politicians are beginning to ask the question "Who will you vote for?" A great neighborhood row was raised at Sweeneyburst last Thursday when Jim Smith, John Hoskins and about ten other farmers, with rocks, hoes, knives and pistols, became involved. John Hoskins wipped out the whole gang and then went up and employed Attorney Denny to defend him. Clear he came. Heny Smith of Cranberry took a trip around the body of one John Sales with a two-edged sword, the blood flowed, and the doctor came. All that Henry would say "A woman is in the case." A new coal operation is now being opened near Skelton. Several men can get jobs. Mr. Thompson (Dem.) says that Mr. Cooper (Rep.) is not qualified to hold any office of honor or trust. Well we will send him to Congress any how. Judge T. J. Ginnis sends in his subscription for one year to the Times. Not only his subscription, but his check follows. Mrs. Mary Irvin and Mrs. Pearl Harris of Hot Coal are visiting friends at Eccles and Lester. Mr. Nelson J. Anderson, merchant tailor of Hinton, is making business in old Raleigh. Mr. Jackson Smith has a very sick son and is not able to be in his office at present. Friends let bear with Mr. Smith, he is the best clerk in any office in the county. Mrs. E. E. Wilson, the popular boarding house lady of Slabfork is attending the Fayette county fair. The Republican party has nominated a very strong ticket. Now boys let elect the same. We must have 'judge McGinnis, Oleek Jackson Smith, Albert Williams and W. S. Rodgers. The prohibition law has caused a great Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H, BROWN, Manager North St. Bld. 6th and 7th Aves. Huntington, W Va. shrinkage in certain business in Raleigh. W. R. Reel, Ast. Revenue Inspector is here and he is doing his part of the work. Glen White There will be a Ministerial and Deacon Union of this district held here at the Shady Grove Baptist church on the 24th and 25th of this month. It is expected to be one of the largest gatherings ever held here by the colored people. A grand entertainment was given Monday night for the church; it was a great success. The affair was in charge of Meers. R. T. Thornton and J. A. Jordan. Misses Rose Robertson and Mary Phillips, of Beckley, paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Sliums Sunday. They came horse back riding. Mrs. B. J. Hannah, who has been on the sick list, is now improving. Mrs. Emma Houston and daughter, Mrs. Harris were visiting Dr. Granderson and family at Lester Sunday and spent a pleasant afternoon. The employees of the E. E. White Coal Co., are getting steady work night and day here. Row In Board Of Strategy (Concluded from First Page.) stated that the ice cream and cold drink season is nearly out and the allies will desire to toast their shins before his "bully stove." The board will issue a bulliten as to how the war started and how it will end next week. Watch our next issue. For Sale Two mules, wagon and harness for sale Wish to sell at once; very fine team Wish to sell in first-class condition; Reasonable terms. See Keystone, Keystone, W. Va. 9-4-14-9 OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of McDowell, 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 Senatorial district (counties of McDowell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; M Z White, Williamson. H. J. CAPEART Attorney-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Practice in all the Courts Come and Enjoy Yourself Gains' Amuse- ment Hall GIATTO, W. VA. OPEN AT ALL TIMES FOR SOCIAL OR POLITICAL USE ON SHORT NOTICE. Apply to P. H. Gains, Prop. Wm. Crowell, Manager, Box 131 GIATTO, W. VA Order of Publication. At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in September, 1914, Kate Kessler 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 McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some 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, Clerk. S. B. Moon, P. Q. NOTICE! The Champion Shoe Repairing Company has gone to the expence of buying machinery to repair shoes and boots for the public in general. We are located at Northfork, W. Va., and invite you all to come and see us; give us a trial; there is no better or newer repairing work done anywhere than we do. We don't say so just to have you come, for you come and find it different to what we say you will not come back. We put out the nicest work by hand and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. It will last as long as white oak. We make heels level for men for 30c, for women, 20c and 25c. The best rubber heels 45c and 50c per pair. Give us a trial and we will not fail to give you satisfaction. Wash Huffmon, Mgr. Northfork, West Virginia. J H Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well grown, well liked and patronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service. Everything Antiseptic; polite attention given to all customers. You find all modern up to date service with all kinds of electrical treatment of the face and bead at Staples' lace 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA S. B. MOON Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia Try us For Job Work We Deliver the Goods This handsome structure is now owned absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action: It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. J. WILSON, President, Weston, WANTED EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MOU Salary or Commission for Right Pa THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PA THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRAT NAAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky Rooms 2 and 4 Building Charleston, W as. Knox Smu LAWYER AND NATIONAL JAIL ROB ing in all Criminal Courts in th I delight in defending the acce from I believe to be innocent, "W secured." INSURANCE MEN Nation for Right Parties THE CLAIMS PAID BY RKMEN FRATER- THE COMPANY and Death, and Benefits. For or write ORDAN est Virginia and Charleston, W.Va. Smith NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER Courts in the Unn ounding the accused the innocent, "When 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties MORE THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAID BY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATER- NAAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building Charleston, W.Va. Practicing in all Criminal Courts in the United States. I delight in defending the accused and those whom I believe to be innocent, "When my fees are secured." KEYSTONE, W.VA THE ison private Host Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va $30,000,000 ASSETS ORGANIZED 1868 $35,030,111 PAID IN CLAIM CPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYES MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD W H HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia Bridgeford Pharmacy Leading Drug Store Prescription Specialists See them when you want Drugs W.VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist THE Miners and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek BOWLING ALLEY AND Is Now Opened By H Hatter & J. Patterson Hyman and Epling Bldg Stewart Street BLUEFIELD, W. Va. Lee Goodwine has a quick lunch counter in front of the same building. Polite accommodations to all. Come and spend your evenings in innocent pleasure. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meals served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Mr. & Mrs, Jas. Johnson - Have Opened A - FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals 35c. Lodging 25c. Quick Lunches, Hot or Cold on Short Notice. Nice Orders at Any Time. Inager. - West Virginia Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work done Satisfactory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs over Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Establisment. I have for sale 3 lots in Graham, Virginia, that I am offering at $200 each. These lots are high and dry, fenced and in good shape for building purposes Situated near the street car line. 2 corner lots and 1 middle lot. Street on each side. Near East Graham. Call on or write Ella O'Connor, Keystone, W-8-14 4t William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Box 101 Box 445 LESTER, W. VA. BEOKLEY, W. VA