McDowell Times

Virginia Goes "Dry" By A Large Margin Old Dominion Is Swept By Forces Of The Prohibition Advocates ADVERTISE IN THE M.DOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 Virginia "Dry" Large Old Dominion Is Swe Prohibition Even Cities Fall Into Line With A Majority Of Over One Thousand. Very Large Vote Is Polled Throughout The State The State of Virginia has given a large majority for statewide prohibition. In fact the majorities have far exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine supporters of the prohibition cause. It seemed to have been a foregone conclusion for several days past that the drys would win out by a handsome majority, but the proportions of that majority were somewhat veiled in dout, owing primarily to the extravigant claims of the wet supporters. Southwest Virginia seemed to have been somewhat of a stronghold of the prohibition people, many precincts giving an almost unanimous vote for the dry cause. This is ongoing in a measure, it is said, to the concentration of the workers of the anti-saloon league and also to the influence brought about by the action of Governor Stuart in declaring himself for local option. This, prominent Democrat from the different counties of the ninth district state, has aroused tumoil among the members of that party which will make itself felt in the next election for congress. Tazewell county precincts rolled up large majorities for the statewide cause, even Aocahontas, which has twenty-six saloons, voting dry by a substantial majority. Richmond, Va., Sept. 22.—The cities of Alexandria, Danville, Norfolk and Richmond were the only ones that gave majorities against statewide prohibition today. The vote in the twenty cities was 21,736 for the 19,669 against statewide prohibition. Roanoke joined the "dry" column by a vote of 2,329 for and 1,226 against, and the vote in Lynchburg was 1,713 and 973 against. The result of the election will cause the State to lose in revenue about $700,000 annually. It will cause all of the liquor manufacturing concerns to remove from this state. Only manufacturers at present engaged in the production of wines and its by-products, cider and beer of not over three and one-half per cent alcohol can manufacture in this state after November 1, 1916, and the product must be shipped outside this state and into territory where its sale is legally authorized. Cities: Dry Wet Alexandria.....387 1132 Bristol.....424 282 Buena Vista.....188 102 Charlottesville.....349 196 Clifton Forge.....281 266 Danville.....744 948 Fredericksburg.....326 317 Hampton.....251 181 Lynchburg.....1713 973 Newport News.....1024 761 Norfolk.....3326 3847 Petersburg.....2122 1123 Portsmouth.....1294 1231 Radford.....261 82 Richmond.....4282 6011 Roanoke.....2324 1226 Straunton.....840 512 Suffolk.....423 236 Williamsburg.....85 53 W inchester.....550 292 Dry majority.....1,443. FATAL ACCIDENTS IN THE LAST MONTH Charleston, W. Va., Sept. 15.—The fatality records in the office of the Department of Mines show that during the month of August thirty-two men lost their lives at West Virginia coal operations. The fatality statistics for the month have just been made public by Chief Inspector Earl A. Henry. Chief Henry is calling the attention of miners and operators all over the State The McDowell Times. to the number of accidents and deaths due to the riding on loaded trips. He points out that ten of the thirty-two fatalities in August were due to this cause. It is also shown that eleven of thirty-two fatalities were the result of carelessness. Chief Henry again calls attention to the fact that a third of the fatalities in West Virginia are due to negligence on the part of the men themselves. A classification of the accidents shows that fifteen were due to falls of coal and slate, ten to mine cars, motors and the bike, six to electrocution, and one to machinery. Events of Interest From the Seat of Gov- THE WAR TAX A regular civil war has broken out in commercial circles as to the manner of producing war revenue legislation. One of the earliest effects of the war that has hit the press of the country is the cancellation by the American Tobacco Company of $1,000,000 worth of advertising, which had been arranged for the coming twelve months. This company has been using all of the leading periodicals, and has been a patron of country newspapers as well as the larger papers in the cities. In the case of the country press the loa will not be heavy as the American Tobacco Company boasts of the skill displayed by it in obtaining space from publishers at ridiculously low figures. It is stated that much of its space has been bought for as low as four cents an inch, and last year a new employee won fame in the advertising field of New York by the fact that he was reported to have cut down the advertising cost of the tobacco trust $75,000 in three months, and yet the tobacco trust which has perhaps done more to demoralize country newspaper advertising than any other organization in existence, likely expect the newspapers to help them escape the tax that is to fall upon them. ADVISES USE OF LIME Mr. H. M. Camp, who is acknowledged as an expert on soil conditions in a statement issued through the Lime Service Bureau of Washington, reminds us the world's supply of potash is obtained from Germany, and that with this source of supply cut off by the European war, that there will invitably follow a famine of this material as soon as present stocks are exhausted. The price of potash has already mounted skywards. As potash is a soil essential, the predicted famine bids fair to be a serious matter to our agricultural interests. Mr. Camp says that lime, in addition to valuable action in neutralizing the soil activity and supplying the needed calcium for plant growth, has the property of rendering soluble and available to plant life the stre of inert potash in the soil, and he therefore concludes that by the application of lime to the soil will release the potash. THE TERRIBLE TURK. The Turkish Ambassador in defending the policies of his country recite a whole lot of unpleasant facts concerning some of our own internal conditions, calling particular attention to the lynching of Negroes, as indicating that the people of the United States are no farther advanced than those of Turkey, where missionaries are occasionally hamstrung, killed, or turned loose with their, ears cut off. The State Department took exception to what the Ambassador had to say, and the chances are that if he breaks over the traces again that he will be asked to pack his trunk. Turkey has been at outlaw among the nations, according to the viewpoint of the Washington government, and if that country imposes 100 per cent tariff increase on the importations of American product, as has been threatened, the United States will raise a protest. Whether that will be effective or not remains to be seen. Nothing short of a warship, want to Turkey during the Roosevelt ad- KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 1914 ministration, has ever appeared to influence the Sultan's government. The locomotive and automobile, the typewriter, electric lights, and automatic maxim guns are modern inventions which have produced their tremendous effect upon present day civilization and warfare. It seems to be considered a gratifying boast for the navy officials to tell how battleships which a few years ago were considered the pink of perfection, have been relegated to the junk heap. The United States has spent $477,072,952.25 for maintaining its navy. The appropriation for the present fiscal year is $139,964,331.61. If the big navy advocates, who are very nearly sufficient in number to control Congress, should have their way, this annual appropriation will be doubled. While the United States is priding itself upon the fact that it is a nation of peace, yet it is a positive fact that between sixty and seventy cents of every dollar measures in taxes is spent upon war measures and pensions that have grown out of previous wars. Ask your Senator or Congressman about it, and he will promptly inform you: "Oh, we have to help it because countries are doing the same thing." In view of the evidence of fearful destruction going on in Europe, the wisdom of maintaining peace in such a manner comes into grave question. The 3000 miles of border separating the United States and Canada does not require a single musket or an ounce of powder to maintain peace—and yet Canada is a foreign country. Europe is looking to the United States more today than ever before in history, and the neutrality of our people is essential. It may be that Uncle Sam will talk the great powers into disarmament, but it he enters upon such a course he will need the support and sympathy of the masses of the people of the United States, who may expect to be resisted in their efforts by the war makers of our own country, by men who lead easy lives in the army and navy, and who constantly keep up disturbing talk in order to preserve their own power. This is carried so far that each year when the appropriations for new warships are considered by Congress, some sort of a bogus war cry is started. TO OPEN NEADOUARTERS Charleston, W. Va., Sept. 17.—Following a conference between Governor H. D. Hattfield, Chairman Thomas J. Sherard and Secretary Robert B. Bernheim, of the Republican state committee, here today it was decided to open state headquarters in this city and begin campaign within a few days. Governor Hattfield will open the fourth congressional district campaign at Parkersburg September 25 and following day will open Republican campaign in Fayette county at Mt. Hou DARST ELECTED PRESIDENT OF INSURANCE Ashville, N. C., Sept. 18. -Without solicitation on his part, John S. Darst, Auditor of West Virginia and ex-officio Insurance Commissioner of that state, was signally honored today when he was elected by unanimous vote President of the National Insurance Commissioners' Convention, succeeding James R. Young, of North Carolina. The election of Auditor Darst came as a surprise to the West Virginia officer, but was the result of his activity during the past six years in promoting the efficiency of the national association which meets annually and attempts to agree upon uniform insurance legislation if the several states. During the past six years Auditor Darat has worked unceasingly as a member of the Association and has always taken a prominent part in its deliberation. During the past year the West Virginian has been one of the vice presidents of the organization and has served on important committees. NAKED CHILDREN OF STRIKING MINERS Over Twenty-Five Hundred Cannot Attend School For Lack Clothing. Columbus, O., Sept. 19 —More the 2,500 children of striking miners in the eastern Ohio coal district are unable to attend school because of the lack of clothing, according to J. M. Roan, state mine commissioner. Miners in the district have on beet since March 31 I met. "Were the miners to resume operation tomorrow the fathers would be unable to furnish their children with clothing for at least two months because of the pressing need of food and money to pay provision bills already accumulated," said Mr. Roan tonight in an appeal for aid. conducted the vigor inst W. C. Hedrick, for the State Sen- strict in 1910. Mr. need to vote in favor of the prohibition Salmons, the Neal opponent, and he of every saloon man regardless of politics, had told them he seen in the limelight executative of the sa- interests, as every county knows. In some of the counties of the district where Mr. Neal has not been so active, Mr. Neal has accused the Republicans of corrupt politics and has placed the blame at the door of the saloon. No man has been more responsible for the saloon influence in the politics of Cabell county than George I Neal, the Democratic candidate. His strength was always centered in the "saloon vote," and his duty was to deliver it. This duty he has always performed nobly. Democratic leaders foresaw the folly of making Mr. Neal the Congressional standard-bearer on account of his unsavory record in connection with the saloon. By trickery and chicanery of politics, of which Mr. Neal is a past master, he secured his nomination by bringing about the defeat of Senator D. E. French, of Mercer county, a man who had voted for the submission of the prohibition amendment. Neal's nomination was a triumph for Clarence W. Watson and Watsonism. Neal is now his most trusted lieutenant and the Watson "influence" will be scattered broadcast on election eve to swing enough corrupt votes to elect Neal. The reputation of the Democratic candidate, so far as his prohibition tendencies are concerned, is an open book in the hands of his own party. It was made so by one of his own party, William G. Barnhardt, the United States District Attorney for Southern West Virginia. Writing of Mr. Neal's candidacy, on June 10, 1914, Mr. Barnhardt said: "You know who the other candidate is for this nomination, and you know that, to begin with, there are more than 100 Democratic voters in each county who will not support him at all. They won't like him because they believe he has always centered his political fights in favor of those who had money; and the Democrat who feel this way are some of the good, old, substantial Democrats whom you can't beg to vote for him; they can't be gotten back by any means. So to nominate him would mean that he would start out with all those elements against him. Another thing is that he has always been and is yet retained by the liquor and brewery interests. A prohibition amendment is to be voted upon in Congress and to be submitted to all the people of the United States for ratification. Do you think that the good old Democrats and Republicans who believe that the liquor business should be abolished will want to vote for a man with those retainers in his pocket to go to Washington and represent them on that question? A SQUARE DEAL The National Farmers' Union is demanding a square deal from Congress and state legislatures on the marketing of farm products. The Federal and State Governments have been spending millions of dollars annually in urging the farmer to increase production, but little attention has been given to the marketing side of the question. It is a well known paradox that the larger the crop the less the value and a stimulant to production without corresponding aid in marketing, loses much of its worth to agriculture. The nation is fast awakening to the fact that marketing, and not production, is the problem of the farmer. On the Battle Front, September 21, via Paris. The west wing of the German line has been thrust back seven miles during the past forty-eight hours as a sequel to the continuous fighting night and day. Both armies, despite almost superhuman fatigue, show the utmost determination not to yield an inch of ground in the terrible struggle, but fresh troops at the disposition of the allied commanders have gradually forced the Germans to recede. The Turcos are adding daily to their records of daring achievements. Late last night in a costly bayonet encounter they broke the German lines without firing more than a few shots and recaptured and brought back four held guns which the French troops had abandoned the previous day. They seemed to disdain the murderous rifle and machine gun fire pouring into them, refusing to listen to the officers who tried to keep them under cover. Cold steele again played a considerable part today in the battle of the enormous hosts fighting along Aisne, Voise and Woevre. The most remarkable part about the counter attacks is that the troops scarcely see each other before they actually come to a hand to hand combat. The Germans have suffered most in these engagements, for the French troops of Africa and the British infrantry are adepts with the bayonets and they wait entrenched until their adversaries are so close that a quick dash brings them together. The Colored Voter (Bluefield Daily Times.) Judging from the tone of the McDowell Times, a paper published at Keystom in the interest of the negro race, there is some dissatisfaction existing in the ranks of the colored voter down that way, and it seems by no means certain that there is unity of sentiment towards the republican bosses of that county, such as will be needed on November 3rd to insure the solid negro vote for republican candidates. In fact, it looks as if there is something akin to open rebellion in the air, and well may it be. It is possible that the negro is beginning to assert an independent spirit in voting as in other matters, and beginning to realize that the republican office holding oligarchy cares nothing for him, and the things in which he is interested further than his vote at election times? White men are becoming more and more independent as the years pass, and can no longer be counten on to follow the blind ofpartialism. They are supporting MEN more than MEASURES. This is not only true of white republicans, who are so from principle, but of democratics. White men of all political faiths are breaking loose from the shackles of partyism and it is impossible for any man in this section of the state to sit down and rest secure on the grounds that a nomination from any party primary or convention is equivalent to election. The better element of the negro race is taking the independent white man as an example, and today we find the men who are real leaders of thought in the colored race asserting their freedom from political serfdom. We believe that Bluefield has as high a class of colored citizenship as can be found in the United States. There are representative colored men in Bluefield who are parsing the even tenor of their way, making honest living for their families, and who have broken loose from the shackles of political slavery, and are voting for the best man when it comes to filling the public offices. Of course these are the exceptions, and this sentiment among the colored people by no means prevails as a rule. These men are usually strong men with minds of their own. It INJUNCTION AGAINST THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY HOLDS GOOD Circuit Judge In Mingo County Refuses To Dissolve It Even Temporarily is natural for a negro to be a republican in politics, but why he should be at this day and time is one of the fathomless mysteries of the race. Conditions have greatly changed since the days of Lincoln and the enfranchisement of the former slave. The democrats of the south have not been derelict in providing for the colored man. He has shared in the school funds, and his children have been educated, and they have made wonderful advancement. The negro in the south regards the dominant political party as his political enemy, but not so. The negro has always been the open and avowed political enemy of the democratic party, but even all that the southern negro has been given every opportunity for advancement. True the ignorant, indulent negro, incapable of the franchise in many southern states has been distranchised, but another institution will see them all voting, and they will be far more independent than their fathers. There are progressive colored men in all southern communities, who have broken away from the traditions of the race who were followers of Lincoln because Lincoln and his party freed them from the skackles of slavery more than two generations back. We do not believe that the suffrage of all negroes in this section of West Virginia is purchaseable. We are sure that there are colored men in Bluefield who would under no circumstances put a price on this priceless heritage. It is too sacred a right to be traded off to the highest bidder. These men are leaders of thought and advancement among their race. They usually vote the republican ticket, but sometimes they are found acting independently and voting for the best man regardless of party affiliation. They are not classed with the ignorant, idle, vicious members of their race. They do not sell their votes, and make a harvest of elections. It is the purchaseable class in West Virginia that has made politics so nauseating to decent people of all political parties. The professional politician out of office who buys negro votes, knows that his money will come back to him in some way. He is as bad as the vote seller, only a little more polished. SOCIAL CENTERS The crying need of rural West Virginia is social centers where our young people can be entertained, amused and instructed under the direction of cultured, clean and competent leadership; where art charms the atmosphere with inspiration and power, and innocent amusements instruct and brighten their lives. To hold our young people on the farm we must make farm life more attractive, as well as the business of farming more remunerative. The school house should be the social unit, properly equipped for nourishing and building character, so that the lives of our people can properly function around it and become supplied with the necessary elements of human thought and activity. SOME GOOD ADVICE FOR PUPILS SOME GOOD ADVICE FOR PUPILS 1. To help others. 2. To keep clean. 3. To avoid whispering in the school room. 4. To say "thank, you" when you receive a favor. 5. To make an apology when compelled to pass in front of others. 6. To get the habit of "respecting the rights of others. 7. To be quiet in the school room. 8. To observe little acts of courtesy, and return the same. 9. To remove your hat before entering the school room. 10. For boys to lift their hat when they meet their teacher. 11. To do your best to keep the school room clean. 12. To clean your feet before you enter the school room. 13. To always use your individual drinking cup. 14. To be at school on time. 15. To respect your teacher in all things, she may do and say. 16. To try to make this the banner year of your school in every respect, and do not forget that it is the pupil and not the teacher that makes the school. If every pupil will try to conform as near as possible with these rules, we believe their school will be a grand success. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 20 AGAINST ERN EXPRESS HOLDS GOOD go County Refuses To ven Temporarily SHIPMENT OF LIQUOR SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE WILLIAMSON, W. Va., Sept. 23. Circuit Judge James Dameron tonight refused to dissolve temporarily the injunction awarded several weeks ago restraining the Southern Express Company from delivering in his jurisdiction liquor shipments from non-residents consignors. He held that a shipment of liquor from Gary, Indiana, to a station in this county where the company has no agent which was admitted by the express company, was sufficient to defeat the motion to dissolve on the bill and answer at least before final hearing on the merits of the case. The motion to be dissolved being overruled, it is doubtful if the decision will be reviewed by the supreme court until after final order is entered. The final hearing will be had at the November term. If possible the express company may attempt at once to appeal from the order denying dissolution. Judge Damron holds in effect that liquors shipped into the state by an express company and used or intended to be used by the consignee is a violation of the Yost law, a violation of the Webb-Kenyon act and such violations make the express company a common misuse under a former statute and that injunction will lie to restrain the express company from making such shipments. Attorneys Quesinberry and York represented the state and Goodykoontz and Scherr the defendant. NEED B!RTH REGISTRATION West Virginia Tardy Offender-- What Society Can Accomplish. Washington, Sept. 21.—A report just issued by the children's bureau dealing with birth registration names West Virginia is one of a total of sixteen states that have inadequate birth registration laws. Miss Lattrop, chief of the bureau, says in the report: "When we have adequate birth and death registration all over the country, the public health authorities can watch the infant mortality rate as the weather man watches his barometer, and they can pick out areas of social storm just as the weather man traces areas of ordinary storm, but with this one great difference; with our present knowledge, the wetter man cannot change the weather, but the public health officer can change the infant mortality rate, for, as the expert medical men tell us, half of the present infant mortality could be prevented if the methods already known to the medical and sanitary science could be given general application." Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, State of West Virginia; Jurisdiction of N. A., S. A., A., E, A., and A. Grand Chancellor: Weston, W. Va., Sept. 7, 1914.—To the Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Grand Representatives, Chancellor Commanders and Members of the Orders of the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of West Virginia, Greeting: The Twenty-Second Annual Session of our Grand Lodge held in the city of Wheeling, August 4, 5, 6 and 7, has passed into history. It was beyond question the greatest as well as the most successful session we have ever held, and its influence for good will be felt in every nook and corner of the state for many, many years to come. The delegates and brethren from every section came to it with but one thought in mind—one purpose in view, and that was to support those men and measures that stood for and would operate for the best interests of the Order and the Bars. This they gallantly and faithfully did, God bless them, and from what they (Continued on Page Two.) MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE 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. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. 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. 25, 1914. THE NEGRO IN POLITICS In another column of this issue we reproduce an editorial which appeared in the Bluefield Daily Times Monday last. We ask our readers to carefully read this article under the caption "The colored voter," because it is one of the finest expressions on the attitude of the Negro in politics that it has been our pleas to read in a Democratic paper in this state—much fairer than many which appear in the white repuolican papers, for instance several of the leading republican papers in the state attempted to brand all Negroes in this section as vote sellers immediately after the recent primaries. The fact is that the Negro is more honorable in politics than the white man. We make this statement from our twenty years experience in politics where the game is played to win regardless of the rules of the game. In addition to the fact that as many white men sell their votes as Negroes, a much larger number of white men are vote buyers and corruptors of election officials. It is true the Negro has long been a valuable asset of the Republican party and it is not such an "unfathomless mystery of the race" when one stops to consider that the Democratic party has never demonstrated to the Negro that it will be reasonably fair toward him when it is placed in power. Year by year a larger element in the Negro race becomes independent in politics and will continue to do so because of the lies and treachery of Republicans who make flattering promises to obtain Negro support and after election ignore the Negro. The Negroes are beginning to feel that they can stand anything the white man endures and unless politicians of all parties recognize that the Negro is a man and must be dealt with as other men will awake one of these mornings and find the Negro playing the game for the winning as other men are now doing. We have always been Republicans and supported Republican principals and candidates because we believed they were for the best interests of the American people in general and the Negro in particular. We place the rights and interests of the Negro above every other consideration. We are Negroes first, after that comes our religion and country and last our party. The men or the party that demonstrate that they or it will be fair toward our people will receive our support; those who prove unfair will be unmercifully condemned. "We don ask favors because we are Negroes, we only ask justice because we are men." Now that the state of Virginia has voted dry, we hope the laws will be so stringently enforced till it will be impossible for any old red nose bum to get a drink this side the River Jordan or any between Dan and Bersheeba. Have you registered? If not, why? Don't you want to vote? Well if you do you had better register. Ashland Political Club Organized A meeting of the colored voters of Ashland precinct, called Sept. 11 resulted in the organization of an Ashland precint colored or organization. The meeting was called to order by C. C Sinkford, president of the Ashland club Remarks were made by William Catus, J. M Aeath and others after which the body proceeded to organize a precinct club, in- cluding Crumpler, Ashland, Monitor and Cherokee, which resulted in the election of the following officers: J. M. Heath, (Ashland) Pres- Mm. D Catus, (Crumpler) Sec. Wm. D Askin, (Cherokee) V P. John Holland, (Ashland) Treas. Executive Committee: Tony Muse, H. C. Thomas, Crumpler; F. P. Morgan, chm. Reuben Russell, Cherokee; Jno Smith, Cherokee. The object of this organization is to bring the colored voters of Ashland precinct together and unite them so as to be prepared to fight for what they believe to be just and honest in the coming election, and do what they can for success of the Republican party of McDowell county. Done by order of the Ashland Precinct Colored Republican Organization of McDowell county. Signed: J. M. Heath, Pres. J. M. Heath, Pres. Wm. D Catus, Sec. GOLDEN RULE NEWS Bramwell, Sept. 22. - The Golden Rule Association is quietly moving on. Good reports are coming on daily at the home office. Nearly all bringing applications for new members. Prof. G. S. Miller went to Davy Friday the 18th and set up a splendid association composed of the best people of the town. Mrs. M. A. Brown, a life long Golden Rule member and race loving woman worked up this as association. Mrs. Sallie Coles of Motley, W. Va., was at the Golden Rule office Monday and received the endowment of Ben James. This is the claim which the president went to Cinderilla to pay on the 12th of August but Mrs. Coles was not present and the money had to be returned to the office. So she came Monday on train 15, received her money and was accompanied to Bluestone by the president Rev. R. H. McKoy and placed on train No. 2 for home. She left singing praise of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, and said she would certainly recommend this organization to her people. Rev. McKoy visited Bluefield Tuesday looking after the property of the Association. The contract will be let this week for the new office building of the Golden Rue Association in Bramwell and work on same will begin at once. Join the Golden Rule Association and show your race pride. Recent Deaths Mr. James Poole of Eureka died last Friday. Mr. John Crockett of Alabama died in Cinder Bottom last Friday. He was in good standing in the K. of P. Order. Mr. Jim Parson, brother to Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson died Sunday night with hemorrage. He was buried in Pocahontas. Jim Parson was a quiet, inoffensive fellow and expressed himself to be ready and prepared for death. Mr. John Henry was shot accidentally by Elizabeth Brooks. He only lived a few minutes. She was the only eye witness and declared positively, being deeply affected, that she did it accidentally. A woman on Keystone hill, whose name we have misplaced, died last Friday. All the above named deaths have taken place within the last week and almost within the corporate limits of the city of Keystone. Mr. Wm. Edward Campbell, of Upland, died Sunday after an illness of several months. He died with the complaint of dropy and was buried in the St. Lukes Cemetery, Graham, Va. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and in good standing. They gave him a decent burial. Raleigh County News Items of Interests, Movements of Men Who do Things Glen White Hon. E. E. White, Pres. of the Glen White Coal Co., has returned here and is making a general inspection of his mines. Also had four other gentlemen to accompany him through the mines Tuesday to look over some parts of the workings. There was an Italian discharged here Monday for shooting on the solid and also was fined and given a jail sentence. He had $185 50 on his per son but wouldn't pay the fine. R. T. Thornton has returned from the fair at Oak Hill. Miss Edna Walker of Becklev is visiting Mrs. H. D. Sims this week and will leave for the high school Friday. Prosperity is increasing here again. The company is digging out a foundation to add more to the power plant. Also a new wash house is to be built for the men that are employed by the E.E. White Coal Company. Rev. Gipson and His Church Work Williamson, W. Va., September 22, 1914 Rev. James Gipson, pastor of the A.M. E. Church is doing a great work for the people of his community. He came to Williamson three years ago and toured practically a dead church. Eight members were all he could lay claim to and they were worshipping in a dark, dingy hall right on the railroad where the noises from the trains constantly interrupted the services. At once Rev. Gipson, saw the need of a church building, and tho' the situation was discouraging, yet with a spirit undaunted he set about to better the condition of his people in this community. The allotted space will not allow details. However, after much discouragement and many disappointing circumstances, he succeeded in finding a location on Sixth Ave. near Logan St. This being in a white neighborhood he was opposed vigorously before the city council, and only the intercession of the prominent white people saved this spot to him. This difficulty passed, he sat about his task of building. His capital at this time amounted to 44 cents. With this little fund, a faith that removes mountains, and a zeal entiring he went about the task of putting up a church. This was the latter part of March and by the fourth Sunday in April the corner stone was laid by the Masonic Lodge. By the way, this was the first cornerstone ever laid by the colored people of Williamson. The rally culminating at the corner-stone laying netted $210. On the fourth Sunday in June Rev Gipson and his loyal members moved into a splendid brick church, 35x30, with beautiful walls, carpeted platform and aisles, electric lights and a fine clear-tone bell which, from its rounded tower, sounds the call to prayer. From no church building three years ago, Rev Gipson and his faithful followers have blessed the town with a beautiful church edifice. At the start 44 cents in hand, up todate nearly $800 has been collected, besides the money paid on pastor's salary. With no church societies three years ago, there are now a flourishing Sunday school, prayer meeting, Young People's Bible class and Christian Endeavor Society. Rev. Gipson transferred from the Kentucky conference three years ago to the West Virginia conference, coming to Williamson as his first charge after the transfer. He is a hard worker, constructive in mind and progressive in spirit. He is well thought of by both white and colored people. Our best wish is that he may live long to labor for the good of the race he so much loves. J. H. LOVE. Deputy Malinda Cobb's Letter To the officers and members of the several subordinate councils of the state of West Virginia: of West Virginia: Since my return from the convention of the R. W. G. Council, I. O. of St. Lukes, and finding ourselves in the lead with new work, we have been favored with two grand officers for a reward, namely: Special Deputy, Mrs. Willie O. Moore, of Keystone, R. W. G. Inside Sentinel, Mr. Underwood Rice, Switchback, I do hope, with the assistance of these officials and the various officers of subordinate councils that we will carry up the convention next year 1000 new members. We can do it and we must do it; so wake up councils and let us bestir ourselves and be ready to go up to Richmond next year one thousand strong for the I. O. of St. Lukes. THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION The National Baptist Convention met in its thirty fourth annual session in the National Republican convention hall corner Broad St. and Allegheny avenue, Philadelphia, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 1914 and continued in session up to and including the 15th. This convention is the largest organized body of Negroes in the world. Every state in the union was represented. The following are some of the representatives of West Virginia: Prof. J W. Robinson, principal of the Kimmall sidewater Graded School; Revs. J H. McKoy, C. L. Dabney, V W. Hicks, Lee, R. D. W. Mena Lws, Wm. Jackson, H B Eric B R Reed, Geo. E Fountain, Wii. Daniel Stratton, S E William Sand Prof. A P Straughter The Presi- ris of Helena the convention at 10 o'clock come address follows: Hone- enburg, Maya city, Rev. Grebe- beth of Pitation (white), in behalf of tional Ministre E W Johnson Baptists of tl Moore, in be- ters Confere- beth of the John E Ford The afternoon Kif the first day was devoted to the annual address of the I. President, and the report of the Child PU Board by Dr. Isaac. Dr. Harris gave a comprehensive view of the work and growth of the convention during the 90 years that he has been present. He emphasized the work is being done by the different boards working under the auspices of this convention. There were several of these boards, viz: the Home and Foreign boards, the BYPU board, the Publishing board and the Educational board. At the conclusion of the very excellent address of President Morris the rules were suspended and he was re-elected by acclamation to serve his 21st term. At 8 p.m the convention sermon was preached by Dr. G W Railford of South Carolina. Thursday the various boards made their reports. Judging from the reports, every department of this great convention closed one of the most successful years of its entire history. Dr. R. H Boyd, the efficient secretary of the National Publishing Board, made his report on Friday. This board of which Dr. Boyd is the director owns and controls a plant at Nashville, Tenn. valued at $300,000, and furnishes employment to several hundred men and women of our race. It publishes Sunday school periodicals for the whole denomination of 2,300,000 members, B Y P U literature, religious tracks, song books and many other religious books. It manufactures chuach and pulpit furniture also. The exhibit which this department displayed at the convention would do credit to any race. On Friday night more than 10,000 people assembled in the convention hall to listen to an address by Dr. Booker T. Washington. Mr. Washington was at his best. Among other things he advised our people to be optimistic and always look on the bright side of life. The convention was fortunate to have another distinguished guest in person of a Negro senator of the Cuban congress. Mr. Wanamaker, the prince of merchants entertained the convention in the famous and magnificent Egyptian hall of his great store from 2 to 4 p.m Saturday, Sept. 12. The closing session of the convention was held in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Sept. 15. An arch containing the bust of Abraham Lincoln was dedicated. A very interesting program was rendered. 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 Agent WELCH. W. VA. PROCLAMATION NO.1 Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, State of West Virginia; Jurisdiction of N. A., S. A., A., E, A., and A. (Concluded from First Page.) saw and heard ard witnessed, we are sure they returned to their homes and section with a larger conception of who we are and what we are doing, and with a greater determination than ever before to give full and hearty support to the cause we are espousing, and too, to stand eternally by us if our every effort to pay our debts, build up our noble Order and bring credit and honor to our Race That harmony and goodwill so essential to success prevailed throughout the meeting, and practically every officer was elected by acclimation. Every department too, save one...the endowment department, was shown to be in splendid condition, and arrangements were made to put that department in fine shape the ensuing year. Magnificent treatment was also accorded us by the press of the city and state, a fact that demonstrates in no uncertain way that our position in the public eye today is more commanding, and our influence more universally felt than at any time in our history. Much business of importance was transacted at this session. all of which will be found in the minutes, which will be published at the earliest possible date. The following are the Grand Lodge Officers for the ensuing year: L. O. Wilson, Grand Chancellor, Charleston. J. W. Robinson, Grand Vice Chancellor, Kimball. W. J. Thompson, Past Grand Chancellor, Thomas. C. W. Boyd, Grand Keeper of Record and Seal, Charleston. N. L. Edwards, Grand Master of Exchequer, Bluefield. E. L. Morton, Grand Lecturer, Pt. Pleasant. R. C. Harrison, Grand Medical Director, Kimball. J. C. Turner, Grand Prelate, Kimberly Hamilton Woods, Grand Marshall Raymond City. G. P. Porter, Grand Master-at-Arms, Charleston. Robert Harris, Grand Trustee, Montgomery. J. W. Foy, Grand Trustee, Gary. A. L. Spencer, Grand Trustee, McComas. Floyd Ross, Grand Inner Guard, Elkhorn. Wm. Brown, Grand Outer Guard, London. J. W. Chappelle, Grand Attorney Charleston. J. R. Jefferson, Supreme Representative, Parkersburg. E. L. Morton, Supreme Representative, Pt. Pleasant. J. V. Coleman, Supreme Representative, Kimberly J. W. Shellcroft, Supreme Representative, Parker-burg The Deputy Grand Chancellors will be appointed later on and their commissions mailed to them. Those now acting will continue until their successors are appointed. ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT This department was hit very hard this year, and necessitated the levying an assessment to meet the outstanding claims. There was paid out this year in death claims $10,878.60, leaving the small balance of $447 54, with something like $2,900.00 yet to pay. To meet this condition the following law was passed: Be it enacted, That an assessment of $1.00 be levied on each member of the Order to be paid as follows: 35 cents (September); 35 cents, second month (October) and 30c third month (November). All lodges will arrange to send first installment of assessment in not later than September 15; and second installment with the regular endowment due October 1st. Endowment report blanks will be mailed in ample time for the sending of each installment. Let no lodge overlook this order, but begin at once to comply with it. Through this department, my brethren, great blessings have been brought to countless members of our Order and the Race, and through it untold blessings are yet to come to us. NEW GRAND MEDICAL DIRECTOR Dr. R. G. Harrison, Kimball, W. Va., is the new Grand Medical Director, and hereafter all medical certificates must be sent to his address for approval. The OFFICERS: proper officers of each lodge will keep this constantly in mind. GRAND COURT OF CALANTHE The session of the Grand Court of Calanthe was a most successful one. Peace, harmony and goodwill prevailed throughout, and nearly every officer was elected without opposition. Great were the accomplishments of this department in the past year, and the most promising year in its history stretches out before it. NEW LAWS Among the new laws enacted at the Grand Session and which went into effect immediately upon passage, probably the most important one is the following: Be it enacted, That no brother is entitled to sick benefits who owes in dues, taxes, fines and assessments the sum of $1.50. Each lodge will call the especial attention of its members to said law. On and after September 15th, all communications pertaining to the Grant Chancellor's Office and the Pythian Mutual Investment Association, must be addressed to L. O. Wilson, Charleston, W. Va. Let every lodge and brother keep this change of address constantly in mind. In closing, I wish to thank you, the lodges and brethren, throughout the State, from the very bottom of my heart, for the confidence reposed in me as expressed by and through your delegated at Wheeling, by re-electing me Grant Chancellor, and I assure you, it shall never be betrayed, but so long as God gives me breath I shall live and labor to prove myself worthy of it and to merit its continuation. I further assure you that the best interests of the Order and the Race will continue to have my careful and prayerful attention, and that everything in my power that can be will be done for the uplift, the development and the everlasting good of both. I also wish to gratefully acknowledge the many kindly solicitations about my health, which was greatly impaired at our recent session, and to inform you that it is greatly improved, and that I am now preparing to push the work with the same vim and vigor as heretofore. Our record in the year that has just closed is one of which we may all justly feel proud, and one that should inspire every brother to greater efforts and more useful endeavor. Indeed, my brethren, as I reflect upon the success that has attended our Order in the past few years, I am convinced that the prayers of the righteous availeth much, and further, that the hand of the Lord is upon us, and that He is making of our great organization a powerful agency for good among us as a people. Let us continue to work and pray, and let us pull together this year as never before, and if we will, my word for it, our next Grand session will witness the greatest Pythian meeting and demonstration in the history of the Order in the State. Trusting that we will, and earnestly soliciting your prayers for strength and guidance in the great work before us, I am. Yours in F. C. & B., L. O. WILSON, Attest: Grand Chancellor G. W. Boyd, G. K. of R. & S. Two mules, wagon and harness for sale. Wish to sail at once; very fin - team; wagon and harness in first-class condition; Reasonable terms. See John Trigg. Keystone, W. Va. 9:4-14-66. NEW LAWS CHANCELLOR CONCLUSION For Sale STEPHEN M. NEWMAN, A. M. D. D. PRESIDENT. College of Arts and Sciences. A. B. and B. and B. S. Courses. Teachers' College. A. B. and B. S. in Pedagogy Course. School of Manual Arts and Applied Sciences. Courses in Engineering, Domestic Sciences, 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, Washington, D. C. NOW HER FRIENDS HARDLY KNOW HER But This Does Not Bother Mrs. Burton, Under the Heuston, Texas.—In an interesting letter from this city, Mrs. S. C. Burton writes as follows: "I think it is my duty to tell you what your medicine, Cardui, the woman's tonic, has done for me. I was down sick with womanly trouble, and my mother advised several different treatments, but they didn't seem to do me any good. I lingered along for three or four months, and for three weeks, I was in bed, so sick I couldn't bear for any one to walk across the floor. My husband advised me to try Cardui, the woman's tonic. I have taken two bottles of Cardui, am feeling fine, gained 15 pounds and do all of my housework. Friends hardly know me, I am so well." If you suffer from any of the ailments so common to women, don't allow the trouble to become chronic. Begin taking Cardui to-day. It is purely vegetable, its ingredients acting in a gentle, natural way on the weakened womanly constitution. You run no risk in trying Cardui. It has been helping weak women back to health and strength for more than 50 years. It will help you. At all dealers. **Write In:** Chattanooga Medicine Co., Ladies' Instructions on your case and 4-piece lock. Home instructions on your case and 4-piece lock. Home I, William Manns, who has been convicted and confined in the county jail on a charge of pistol carrying without a license, sentenced to twelve months on the county road, and one hundred ($100) dollars and cost. I will, on or about, the 1st of October, 1914, apply to the Governor of West Virginia for a pardon. 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We Must Raise $5,000 in 30 Days Therefore we are offering our Entire PROCLAMATION NUMBER ONE Of The Improved, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World Office of the Grand Exalted Ruler Charleston, W. Va., Sept. 19, '14. To the Grand Lodge Officers, State and District Deputies, and the members of the Improved, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World: The fifteenth annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Improved, Benevolent and Protective Order of the World, held at Northfolk, Virginia, August 25th-27th, 1914, with Eureka lodge No. 5, was the most resplendent in the history of our beloved order. It distinctly marked an epoch in Negro Elkdom. Never before has our organization met in its annual session under such auspicious circumstances as on this occasion. Peace within and peace without, an assured fact; confidence restored and hope revived and enthusiasm renewed and the Order on the threshold of the great test awakening in the history of secret organizations, these clearly mark the fine of demarcation between the past and the present condition of our order, and from which may be reckoned, the new birth of our beloved organization. This new birth of freedom from "strife within and from conflict without was radiantly reflected in the faces of the splendid body of men assembled in our 15th annual session, hailing from every section of the country, and representative of the best in American citizenship. SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY The order did well when t Norfolk, Va., a southern city, as our meeting place. Passing, as we are, through the crucial period in the history of our order, the demonstration of friendship and goodwill, and mutual helpfulness and sympathy of a southern city means much to our organization, and marks the passing of conflict and strife between the white and colored Elks. Surely if there had been any desire on the part of the white Elks to continue the fight against us, they would have seized upon the opportunity offered at our recent meeting. But on the contrary, the white Elks and white citizens of Norfolk extended to us every possible courtesy, and were in attendance upon our grand ball. The city appropriated $400 for our entertainment. ORDER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION The order in every department, in im PRESENT WITH EACH $2.50, $3.00 AND $5.00 PURCHASE excellent condition. The reports of the Grand Lodge Officers showed that the condition of our order today is the best in its entire history. The report of the Grand Secretary reflected the splendid financial and numerical growth of the order during the past twelve months. It was a growth of which we all may feel proud, and to which we should lend every effort to continue during the present year. GO FORWARD We must not be content with what we have done in the past. We must reach other and greater climes. Our order is pregnant with great possibilities, and it is left to us whether or not these possibilities will become stern realities or passing and unbridled opportunities. We must not stand still. We must go forward. We must achieve the glorious destiny awaiting us. I want to make a personal appeal for a general increase in every department of our order. We should add at least a thousand new members to our order this year. We can do it, if the members will but do their duty. Permit me to urge in the most vigorous manner possible that each lodge inaugurate right away a strenuous campaign for new members. Let the handsome increase of last year be more than doubled the present year. With the proper effort put forth by the officers and members, we should easily add a thousand members to the old lodges and establish at least twenty-five new lodges. (CONTINUED TO NEXT ISSUE) 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 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, on or after the 21st day of September, 1914, apply to the Governor of West Virginia, for a pardon. Dry Goods offered Lower than they can be purchased for in Car Load Lots INSTITUTE Celebrates 52nd Anniversary of Issuance of Preliminary Proclamation of Emancipation. The students and teachers of the West Virginia Colored Institute enjoyed a half-holiday it being the 52nd anniversary of the issuance of the preliminary Proclamation of Emancipation by Abraham Lincoln. The students assembled in the chapel at 2 o'clock when the following program was rendered: Music.....America Remarks by President Prillerman appropriate to the occasion. Vocal solo....."The Rosary" Miss Courteny O. Green Resding of the Proclamation—Miss Mabel Sinkford. Instrumental duet—Laura and Ednora Prillerman. The students then repaired to the campus, where they spent the afternoon until supper getting acquainted with the new students and enjoying themselves generally in a social way. This is the first week of school, and yet every dormitory is filled. There have been registered 295 students the present year. Work on the new dining hall is progressing nicely. When this building will have been completed, it will greatly relieve the congestion. Board of Educatton Loses Suit Adkin District Members Must Pay $1,118 00. In the case of Stafford and Reedy, contractors against E. O'Toole, R. L. Johnson, Dr. A. M. Spangler and Secretary Sexton, members of the Board of Education for Adkin district, a verdict was rendered in the circuit court, Judge Herndon presiding, in behalf of the plaintiff. The suit grew out of a contract intered into by Stafford and Reedy with the Board of Education for the erection of school buildings. It appears that the cost of the building exceeded the levy for that purpose and the contractors brought suit against the members of the board as individuals for the difference between the levy and the amount due on com- Vulcan, C. Va. Sunday, August 9th pleased the Lord to take Mr. Oscar Smom one whom was loved by every one. He leaves a host of friends to grieve their loss. His funeral was preached by Rev. D. Metireachy, his text being: "Come to me all that labor and are heavy men and I will give you rest." The Home Mission Society is making rapid progress in this place. Mrs. Gambel's aunt from Bluestone is here visiting. The church here is making rapid progress and the choir is getting along nicely. The young people seem to be greatly aroused over the B. Y. P. U. and are making a great success. N. K. Coles. 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; in this insurance all men and women are placed upon an equal basis, regardless of occupation. Each person makes a same form of application, pays the same amount of premium and receives the same amount of benefit. Men and women between the ages of 16 and 65 are accepted. No restriction as to occupation, only railroad men employed on track, train or round-house cannot be acct. claims are paid within sixty days anywhere in the S., Canada or Europe. Old reliable insurance company. $100,000 on State deposit as a protection for policy-holders and can guarantee the payment of claims. For further free information address Guenter E. Werner, Secretary and General Manager, Box 812, Buffalo, N. Y., state age, sex, occupation and mention D. R. --- WE warn you to first register. Don't take the registrar's memory for whether your name is on the registration books or not. Go and see for yourself. They will show you. You will disfranchise yourself when election time comes in November if you have not registered. WE warn you to stop spending so much money for liquor and stop drinking so much. But put your money in the bank or buy some property with it. WE warn you mothers against keeping your children away from school. You commit a great sin. Take them off the streets and send them to school. Teach them gliteness. WE warn you long tongue women to stop talking ugly of everybody. Because when that "Red Rag" begins to roll around in your mouth just like it was on wheels something is liable to roll out that is not true and will not stop till it has caused some trouble. WE warn you men who have wives to respect them and stop staying out all night. It looks suspicious and we warn you wives to respect the feelings of your neighbors by being satisfied with your own "Hubbie." We say this because Dame Rumor is getting "nightly loud" in its threat to expose a certain "nice, Upright Perfect Lady" on a certain street. We will stop you from doing your meanness and saying "I don't care just so Mrs. So and So don't know it." WE warn you to go to church and get some benefit of religion. Not Sunday religion but that kind which is good for every day. WE warn you automobile drivers against driving too fast on these streets. WE warn you to pay for your subscription to the McDowell Times or else we will not only expose you but will put our claims against you in the hands of an attorney. Now you old apprentice will ask what we say. So come across. Mesteads Agnes Johnson of Vivian and Alna Johnson of Landgraff were in the city Wednesday, shopping. Hon. Ralph W. White and wife with their little daughter, Barbarie, are visiting their sister Mrs. M. T. Whittico. Hon. H. P. Graham, our popular post master, returned a few days ago from a pleasure trip through Virginia and other Southern states. He spent some time at Buckroe Beach where he had a very pleasant beech. He says the trip did him much good as he was much in need of rest. Prof. E. W. Cullen, Deputy Sheriff and collector for Sq. A. C. Hufford, and secretary for the McKinley Club, was in the city Monday on business. Miss Cathrine Harper is at the old homestead this week helping in the putting up fruit and preserves. We have just received information that our old friend Ike Noel of Charleston has been changed and is now in the Adjunct General's department. He says he likes his new job much better than his former one and is striving to make "good." Hon. N. H. Franklin, one of the head men for the Houston Coal and Coke Co., was here several days this week. He is one of McDowell county's old original Republican war horses, but we didn't get the opportunity to talk very much politics with him. Mr. Jas. G. Smith, of this city a strong "Bull Moozer" has just returned from Pennsylvania where fie and his wife went to take their boy to the hospital for operation which was a success. He says the political conditions are very much mixed up. He says that while a Progressive, there is no real safe way to predict the result of the coming election in Pennsylvania, since the Democrats, Republicans and Progressives are in doubt as to where they are "st". Hon. R. L. Bailey, Cashier of the First National Bank of this city who has been for a month or more on an extended vacation has returned looking good—the very picture of health. He is without doubt one of the finest as well as most efficient young men in this city and was greatly missed by his host of friends. Not that the young, courteous and gentleol Assistant L. I. Fawks wasn't equal in every respect to the occasion of the business, because he was and is acknowledged to be one of the strongest adjuncts to the business of any man that has ever struck this city. In fact the whole force in the bank are gentlemen and treat all customers nicely and politely. We are all glad to see and welcome Mr. Bailey's return. Rally at Welch A Grand Success Rev. W. R. Burger, pastor of the M. E. Church had a successful rally last Sunday, Sept. 13. The amount of money raised reached the handsome sum of $107.64. Revs. E. A. Long, principal of the Christiansburg Industrial In- stitute, and Willie H. Brown preached for Rev. Burger. [At the Colonial] Three days beginning next Thursday the Knickerbocker Stock Company, McPhillips and Rectim, Mgr. This company DO NOT MISS THEM CO. played in Northfork and throughout this section last year to packed houses. It was considered the best Stock Company that ever played through the coal fields. Mr. McPhillips stated to a reporter for The Times today that they had met with unrepaired success since they were in Northfork and had greatly improved the company, securing some of the best actors available. When In Graham WANTING SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND A NICE PLACE TO STOP Call at A. E. FERRELL Place not over one minute's walk from the station. (WRIGHT'S OLD STAND) Graham, Virginia BOX No. 103. Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H, BROWN, Manager Ninth St. Bet. 6th and 7th Aves. Huntington, W Va. FOR YOU. MADAM! $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, give you a Diploma from our school and furnish you with our Complete Hair Dressing Course. All this for the small sum of $3.50. Hundreds of e-liquid graduates all over this country are earning Big Money with our Outfit. Why not yet? Write today, do not delay. MILPARK SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING. EDENTON, N. C. "OUR TRIP TO TAZEWELL. VA." People Very Prosperous Great Stock Raisers Fine Bluegrass Section Hon. C. E. Harman, Successful Agriculturist as Well as Popular Statesman and Poli- LAST Saturday, September 19, we lett the city of Keystone on No 18 East bound passenger train The day was a very delightful one, the weather was beautiful. On reaching Graham where we cleaned trains, and while the laws of Virginia demanded that we ride in separate coaches from the white people except the Conductor, Brakeman and Butcher, each of whom preferred his place in the coach with the colored people, we soon forgot the humility and quickly discovered ourselves gazing in on the beautiful hills and farm-dotted here and there with fine squads of cattle, horses, hogs and great orchards whose trees were heavily laden with apples of various colors and sizes. The above is almost an accurate description of the farms on either side of the Clinch Valley road from Graham to Tazewell. When we reached the county seat of Tazewell, which bears the same name as the county itself, we met our old friend Sam Young who is, perhaps, the biggest-colored man in the state of Virginia and who is generally just about as kind and generous hearted as he is large. He greeted us and invited us to his home. We regretted very much that we were unable to accept his courtesies and share his usual hospitality. Everybody we met showed signs of prosperity. But shortly after the arrival of the morning train in the town of Tazewell we met up with our good friend and the people's representative in the state legislature from old McBell county, Hon. C. E. Harman, who was in town on business. He and his boy and girl were there with four of the finest horses that eyes ever beheld. Out of the bounty of his bountifulness and out of the generosity of his generosity he permitted us to mount two of them and over one of the finest meca-dalized roads to be found on the map we rode through the finest country of bluegrass fields and tarns for a distance of three miles that has ever been seen or witnessed. The whole county over which we traveled seemed to be owned by the Hargans. Tazewell county is famous for its bluegrass farms, its fine horses, cattle, apples and agricultural products. And without datttery Hon. C. E. Harman is one of the foremost owners of its great wealth. It is usually acceded that "The earth is God's foot stool," and whether it be a verification or not that the Harmans are a certain set of Christian believers, it is certainly true that they have proven and are still proving that they are trying to get hold of as much of "His footstool" as possible. The home of Hon. C. E. Harman is located about three miles from Tazewell, in one of the most beautiful valleys in the county. Less than 500 yards from his door are to be found the famous Virginia Healing Springs from which the company that owns them ship several thousand gallons every month to people in ill health all over the country. There is a large stream of water which runs out of a cave in front of his yard, the marvelousness of which attracts thousands of visitors every year to see it. This stream develops into a creek almost as large as Elkhorn river. Mr. Harman's corn crop this year will yield several thousand bushels. On his farm they have their own grist mill and the sheep, hogs, chickens, ducks, gesees, milch cews and fine horses, remind one of the mentioning of the cattle "on a thousand hills" found in the bible. No one has not been on this big man's plantation can form the slightest conception of his ability, his wealth and his general usefulness. Such men who are economical, shrewd and have as much business ability about them as this man are such men as can safely be trusted with the affairs of the people as lawmakers. Mingo Co. Becoming Stirred up and Moving Around Politically The political outlook in Mingo county at present, while attended with some complex, duplex and other questionable "plexes," is somewhat encouraging. The prediction is that the Republicans will win in the county with a hambone majority. The leaders are beginning to perfect a systematic organization and the concensus opinion of the leaders both white and colored, is that there will be a united stand for Republican victory. --- Hon. Guy White. Republican nominee for circuit clerk of Mingo county, will be elected by a handsome majority. This is a safe prediction because most of the men of both political factions are with him and many of the Democrats who know him to be able, impartial and straight forward man, are going to the pills with sleeves rolled up and fight for his election. The covered fellows in Williamson. while Republicans at heart and while anxions for Republican success at the polls this fall, feel that if the real white Republican leaders want their united support they at least ought to be consulted and encouraged in the support of a well regulated and systematic organization. ```markdown ``` Sheril Greenaway Hatfield, who bows to no political "Basals," is on the war path for Republican success this fall and tells the fellows that he believes the only way for men to do today is to be one thing or the other. He is satisfied no good Republican can be both a Democrat at noon, a Progressive at night and a Republican in the morning at breakfast. By that he means you can't long and successfully straddle the "rail." "Do you use Steve?" ```markdown ``` Our good friend and editor of the Williamson Daily News, Col. Garner, while a strong Democrat, just lambits up his sleeves every time he thinks the money handed over to the Progressive party by his Democratic money gods, is going to be ill-equipped enough to defeat the Grand Old Party. But we are satisfied that way down in Editor Garner's heart he knows the only hope and safe protection of this country from another financial panic and a general paralysis of the business interests of this country is to reenthrone the great Republican party into power. We don't mean such republican fellows as are republican in name and for office but we have reference to such men as are deeply dyed in the wood of the republicanism of Lincoln, McKinley and Grant. But after all, our good friend, Mr. Garner is, we believe, on the morner's bench wanting to come to the support of such republicanism as has made this country flourish like a Green Bay tree. He only needs to be the least encouraged and spanked just a little bit for permitting his conscience to be seared by staying away from the party of progress. ```markdown ``` Editor O. H. Booten, of the Hinge Republican, is getting out an excellent paper and making the "wool fly" from the moss-back Democrats and Progressives. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth J icial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day in February June and Sep ember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon day 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, Gurbridge Pavne 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 cor- ner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates Geo. Wolfe and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senato- nal district (counties of McDow- ll, Minga, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; M Z White, Williamson. H. J. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Fractice in all the Courts 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. 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 albidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a man 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. 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 on we do. We don't say so just to have you come, for if 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. Harrison private Hospital It will last as long as white oak. We make heels level for men for 30c, for women for 40c and for the best rubber heels 40c and 50c per pair. 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 pat- ronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. 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