McDowell Times

THE REPUBLICAN MEETING IN WILLIAMSON DRAWS BIG CROWD OUT ATTORNEY LOVE AND EDITOR WHITTICO MAKE ROUSING Political Speeches ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 THE REPUBLIC IN W DRAW ATTORNEY LOVE WHITTICO ROUS Politica DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR CONSTABLE ON MOURNER'S BENCH; ASKS FORGIVENESS Women in Large Numbers Present. Loud, Long and Vociferous Cheering Give Strong Assurance Of Republican Victory in November.---Democratic Hard Times, High Cost of Living, War Tax and Business Stagnation Under Democratic Administration Ridiculed and Mercilessly Shown Up to the Voters by the Speakers BY H.H.C. Monday night of this week was the opening of the Republican campaign in Williamson. Notice of the mass meeting had been given through the churches, in other public places and by individuals. M. T. Whittico, Editor of The McDowell Times of Keystone, had consented to speak. He was on the ground. Early in the evening men and women who had heard of the speaking were seen coming in the city to be present from the surrounding towns. Promptly at 8 o'clock the meeting was called to order by Mr. George Foy, president of the Colored Political League, whose motto is: "There is strength in unity." Every seat was occupied; the aisles were crowded with men standing anxiously waiting to hear the first gun fire. The opening services were begun by singing and praying. The president made a few remarks explaining the object of the meeting after which he introduced Atty. J. H. Love, the young, brilliant and energetic lawyer who, in a special way and in a most attractive as well as convincing manner made a most timely speech. From the beginning of his speech to its close he was listened to with breathless silence except when he was frequently interrupted by laughter. Lawyer Love was very positive in his defense of the Republican party, its principles and the race. The next speaker was Editor The McDowell Times. M. T. Whittico, who made the speech of the evening. It was seen from the time he made his first sentence that he meant business. He was more than equal to the occasion or expectation. He was full of ginger, uncompromising in his position on the political issues, parties and Republican candidates. By a most timely joke he caught the eyes and ears of his audience who became both attentive and deeply interested in his characteristic review of the political conditions. He timely and pointedly flayed the inconsistencies of certain Democratic and Progressive candidates asking for Negro votes. He appealed to the members of his race to stand by the Republican nominees was very telling in its effect. For 50 minutes he tactfully held his audience spell bound. Both white and colored, both Democrats and Republicans came in for their share of criticism for wrong doings, for their prejudice and hypocryt. He appealed to the white man to be honest toward and with the Negroes and told them that they could get the Negro's vote provided they kept their word and provided they didn't make too many false promises hereafter. He fearlessly criticised and scorched the man who would stoop so low as to sell his vote. He brought greetings from old McDowell to the effect that she (McDowell) was going to elect every Republican nominee and wanted Mingo county to do the same. The speech from every phase was one of the best that has been made in this city either by white or black. At the conclusion of his address the crowd rushed to him and for over half an hour he was being congratulated. There was one independent Democratic candidate present in the audience by name of Roberts. He weighs over 300 lbs., is over 6 feet tall, has a fine appearance and won for himself much sympathy when he practically made it known that he wanted forgiveness at the hands of the good Republicans for straying away from the party of prosperity, peace and plenty. He asked for the prayers of the boys and promised to never have anything more to do with the Democratic party but from this time on he would try and serve the Lord and the people in the Republican party's political church. One third of the great audience was composed of some of the best white men in the county—all of whom showed a high appreciation of the meeting. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 1914 W. VA. PASTOR ENDORSED At the West Virginia Conference of the A. M. E. Church, held at Elkins, the past week. Dr. Charles Sumner Williams of the Allen Temple Church, was indored for the position of Secretary of the Allen League of the A. M. E. Church. He was indored for the same position at the Ohio Conference held at Columbus a few days ago. ITALY'S PARTICIPATION No single incident, past or potential, would have a more favorable and instantly noticeable effect on the colored people of this country than the participation of Italy in the European reversion to savagery and the recall to Europe of the many thousands of cheap laborers and underhand competitors now intrenched in this country at the expense of the decent livelihood of both white and colored laborers. The invasion of the cheap Italian laborer, supplemented by the Black Hand Societies for the promulgation of Italian ideas, has been almost complete. A few years ago colored men were employed on a salary basis on the boats as shoeblock, with the opportunity of making whatever tips they could. The Italian came and paid for the privilege to work in this capacity. He dispensed with the salary and virtually paid the "boss" for the privilege of the shoe black stand. The colored man was also intrenched as porter in the saloons, receiving a salary and having the privilege of the bootblack stand, but here again the cheap Italian came and ousted him with his offer to do the porter work for the privilege of the stand. There was no competing with such a rival. His expenses were very much smaller than the colored man's. He could afford to work for almost nothing and yet save enough to go back home and establish terms of familiarity with King Alphonso and his court. Taking him back to the battlefields of Europe may perhaps establish better conditions in this country for the true sons of the land—the men who are not bothered with any European affiliation and are ever ready to spend their lives in the defence of this country. —Amsterdam News. Boston Braves Win Out Famous Philadelphia Athletics Not Allowed to Win a Game Boston, Oct. 13.—The Boston National League club completed the most sensa- tional record in modern professional baseball by defeating the Philadelphia Americans in the fourth and final game of the world's series at Fenway Park today by a score of 3 to 1. Beginning with their rush from last place in the league in the middle of July, the Braves have broken traditions and records in the national sport with speed and abandon during the last three months. They emerged late this afternoon champions of the universe, leaving a trail of startling surprises and upsets in their wake which will be hard to duplicate in years to come. Last and far from least of the accomplishments was the overthrow in four consecutive games of the world-famous baseball machine of Connie Mack. Tonight the new champions gathered under the management of Geo Stallings, are celebrating their ascension to the championship throne, while the wreck of the Athletic baseball juggernaut is bound for the home of William Penn stunned and stupefied. WAR NOT CAUSE OF THESE HARD TIMES Colonel Pope Blames Tariff and Business Policies of The Administration. Dayton, O., Oct. 10.—Ill-considered policies of the national Democratic Administration, and not the European war, are responsible for prevent business conditions throughout the United States, declared Col. George W. Pope of Hart- ford, Conn., president of the Nation. Association of Mannfacturers. Colonel Pope, accompanied by E P. Bird, secretary of the association, was in the city yesterday afternoon, brief guests of John Kirby, jr. "The Democratic party has been hunting elephants," he said, "and in trying to kill off half a dozen large business en erpries - it has damaged thousands of smaller producers and has created incalculable business distress throughout the country. The Underwood tariff bill is directly responsible for part of the present condition. The Administration has raised the European war story in explanation, but we know better. The survey made last January by our organization showed such bad business conditions that it was never published. One made last June showed but one out of fifty of the leading industries of the United States was doing a normal business. Ninety-nine per cent of all concerned questioned blamed the Administration for existing conditions. We want sufficient protection to be given a chance to meet in fair competition the foreign manufacture. We don't ask a tariff so high that the old-fashioned inefficient manufacturer can still make a profit. UNPARALLELED CONDITION (By Brown W. Payne.) In a former article, attention was called to the lack of a correct application of the phrase, "Self Preservation is the first law of nature." It would perhaps be well at this time to point out some of the causes which underlie and produce the present condition. One cause is that we are face to face with a situation that has no parallel in history, therefore no precedent. It is a condition which presents a problem the necessity of the solution of which—although as pressing as that of food and drink—is perceived only by the most thoughtful. The development of other races and peoples has been mothered by a stern necessity which was keenly felt by all. The settlement of this country, the establishment of this government and its subsequent advances toward perfection, have all been brought about by a necessity whose urgency was felt by the entire people. The desire for freedom of thought, speech and worship made it necessary for the early colonist to seek these shyre, the tyranny of King George III, forced them to establish this government and the danger to the continued existence of the government, made it necessary for them to free the slaves, all of which were but successive steps in the development of a great people. The condition of the Negro is not so perceptibly connected with such urgency. To supply our physical needs, there need be no exercise of Negro genius, nor the development of Negro enterprise, at our door the white producers have an overflowing supply of all present and easily perceived needs. The transportation of commodities and passengers, the great financial institutions and other enterprises in the hands of white people supplying us with their products, remove from the Negro people the physical urgency of business development and enterprise. Under these conditions the serious thinker is impressed with the urgent needs of a campaign of education. Education, not alone for its cultural effect, but for another end which is equally as pressing, namely, Negro unity, enterprise and development along business lines. These ought to be set up in every home as our patron goddesses and carried through the entire course of education from the kindergarten to the college, then and not until then shall we be able to stem the tide of economic extinction. Another cause for the condition is the lack of inclination, in many cases, on the part of our men of means to invest their money in large enterprises. It is often the case that one Negro of means will decline to lend money to another Negro of brain and without money to enter businesses. It is true that men who by their industry and economy have accumulated something, ought not without serious thought, invest their money, but they are stewards and trustees of the wealth they have accumulated and answerable to God for telling it in a parkin. The writer has had his attention called to not a few instances of colored men refusing to lend other colored men money at six percentum with good security, but would deposit the same in the bank at three percentum, which bank would in turn make the loan to the colored man who first applied to the colored depositor. Now this refusal on the part of the depositor was not prompted, as is often said, by downright cussedness, but rather by a timidity, engendered by a lack of information as to business and securities, concerning which every man of means is morally bound to inform himself. It is often said by those who would go into business, as an excuse for not following up their inclination, that Negroes will not stick to them, but would walk by and let them starve. That is true, if the business man stops at simply going into business. If he goes into business, he must keep busy advertising, corner (Continued on page 4.) 6 Washington, D.C., Oct. 12.—A bulletin on Negroes in the United States will be issued at an early date by William J. Harris, Director of the Census, Department of Commerce, which will contain all the principal information obtained through the census regarding the number and distribution of the Negroes, their rate of increase, their sex and age distribution, and their marital condition. Figures for illiteracy and school attendance and the occupation of Negroes will also be presented, as well as date on Negroes in agriculture and on mortality among Negroes. This bulletin is preliminary to a detailed report on Negroes in the United States to be issued later, which will be a complete analytical presentation of the statistics concerning the Negroes. Negro Population of the United States. The bulletin will show that the number of Negroes in the United States (exclusive of outlying possessions) in 1910 was 9,827,763, and they formed 10.7 per cent of the total population. In 1900 the number of Negroes was 8,833,904, or 11.6 per cent of the total population of that date. The increase among the Negroes during the decade was 963,769, or 11.2 per cent, as compared with an increase of 20.8 per cent among the native whites and 30.7 per cent among the foreign-born whites. The growth of the Negro population results from their own natural increase, while the growth of the white population is accelerated by the great influx of immigrants and the high birth rate in immigrant families. Of the total number of Negroes in 1910 about one-fifth were reported as mulatto; that is, as having some white blood. The proportion that mulattoes formed of the total Negro population increased from 12 per cent in 1870 to 15.2 per cent in 1890, and 20.9 per cent in 1910. Urban and Rural Distribution Nearly three-fourths of the Negroes (7,138,534, or 72.6 per cent) were rural dwellers, while about one-fourth (2,669,-228, or 27.4 per cent) lived in towns or cities of at least 2,500 inhabitants. The Negroes formed 14.5 per cent of the rural population of the United States, as compared with 6.3 per cent of the urban. In the Southern states the great majority of the Negroes lived in rural districts, while of the Negroes of the North and of the West a large proportion were city dwellers. Of a total of 2,953 counties in the United States there were only 110 in which there were no Negroes, and there were 53 counties in 1910, as compared with 55 counties in 1900, in which 75 per cent of the population was Negro. There were 263 counties in 1910 in which 50 per cent of the population was Negro. Sex and Age. In 1910 there were 4,885,681 males in the United States, as compared with 4,494,882 females, the number of males to 100 females thus being 98.9, as compared with a ratio of 106 for the whites. The Negroes were the only race in the United States in which there were more females than males. The age distribution of the Negro was as follows: All ages.....9,827,763 100.0 Under 5 years.....1,263,288 12.9 5 to 14 years.....2,401,818 24.4 15 to 24 years.....2,001,211 21.3 25 to 44 years.....2,638,178 25.8 65 years and over.....1,108,103 11.3 The age distribution of the Negroes does not differ materially from that of the native whites. The Negro males in the United States of voting age numbered 2,458,873 in 1910, and the Negro females of voting age numbered 2,427,742. School Attendance and Illiteracy Of the Negroes 6 to 9 years of age, 488,954, or 49.3 per cent, were reported as having attended school during the school year 1909-10; of those 10 to 14 years of age, 791,965, or 68.6 per cent, were so reported; and of those 15 to 20 years of age, 338,750, or 26.5 per cent. In each age group the percentage of school attendance was much lower for the Negroes than for the whites. Of the total number of Negroes 10 years of age and over, 2,227,731, or 30.4 per cent, were reported as illiterate; among the whites the percentage of illiteracy was 5, being 3 among native whites and 12.7 among foreign-born whites. The percentage of illiteracy among Negroes decreased from 57.1 in 1890 to 44.5 in 1900, and to 30.4 in 1910. The Negro in Agriculture. The bulletin will contain information by states, and also by counties, about Negroes in agriculture. The total number of farms operated by Negroes in 1910 was 863,370; of this number, 218,972 were operated by their owners, 672,964 by tenants, and 1,834 by managers. The number of farms owned by Negroes increased by 31,175, or 16.6 per cent, between 1900 and 1910, and the number of tenants increased by 115,790, or 20.8 per cent, during the decade. The total value of farm property operated by Negroes in 1910 was $1,144,181,000, as compared with $499,941,000 in 1900, indicating that the value of agricultural property operated by Negroes increased considerably more than twofold during the decade. The statistics show that 1,806,727 Negro males and 1,650,849 females were engaged in agriculture. Mortality Statistics The forthcoming bulletin will contain for the first time a statement regarding mortality among the race. All previous censuses publications have given statistics for the total colored population, in which was included the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, and other non-white. The data will be shown for the registration area of the United States, which includes the registration states and certain selected cities. The death rate among Negroes in 1910 in this area was 25.5 per 1,000, showing a decrease as compared with the rate in 1900, which was 29.4, and the death rates for 1910 show many decreases, especially in the southern municipalities. GREAT FIGHTERS Black Army of France Can be Poured Into Battle Line in Almost Constant Stream. Paris, Sept. 24. "La Force Nire Noire," the "Black Army of France," as the Torcs now fighting with the allies are called, was organized by Colonel Maugin, in 1911. The Torcs are Arabian light infantry recruited in Algeria. The force in 1907 consisted of only about 9,000 Sengalee. Colonel Maugin raised the number to 50,000 soldiers recruited from French Guinea, Dahomey, Algeria, Tunis and Morocco. The supply of men from this source is almost inexhaustible and furthermore, this source of supply is out of the enemy's reach. It is declared that so long as only one French port remained in French hands, these terrible black fighters could be poured in streams into France. The black soldiers of these districts are born fighters. Death in battle is, to them, the highest distinction one can achieve. As a result they are relentless in the fury of their attacks and absolutely tearless. They never surrender. Their wonderful physique and almost total imperviousness to pain, keep them fighting on after they have received wounds under which fighters of the white races succeed. Colonel Maugin once said of these soldiers: "His sense of discipline, his devotion to his white officers and the fierceness with which he hurls himself at the enemy are wonderful." General Langlois, writing in the Temps in 1900, when the raising of the present Algerian force was being discussed, said: "The sanguine and fatalistic temper of the troops of these races, makes it a terrible asset in a shock." In an article in Gaunois, Gen. Bennel said: "On the wide battlefields of any future war, the Arabs, trained by Caucasians and armed with terrible weapons of war of the white race, will prove unrivaled when the final blow will have to be delivered to the enemy." With the black troops organized and equipped in her African possessions the republic holds and rules a territory as extensive as Europe inhabited by 20,000,000 people. The early troopra raised in Africa by France were recruited mainly from the Kabyles. The majority of those which came from the Kabyles were a tribe called the Zouaves, who gave their names to the Zouaves. The three regiments of Algerian trailfeurs who fought in the Franco-German war lost ninety-seven officers and 2,589 men. The Halt, The Lame And The Blind To Be Taxed The Halt, The Lame And The Blind To Be Taxed It is an easy matter for United States Senators and Representatives in Congress to caucus upon a scheme of taxation to draw $100,000,000 from the possession of the business men and the workingmen of the United States. Salaries of $7,500 per annum and perquisites, Federal patronage and Administrations favors render them quite comfortable and calm, and enable them to be most serene while they debate the bill that enacted into law will drain this amount of cash from business men who are already facing great financial strain, and from workingmen whose wages, even if employed, are all too scanty to provide (Continued on Page Two.) LARGEST CXCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER NATIONAL CAPITOL Events of Interest From the Seat of Gov-ernment POLITICS MAKE STRANGE BED FELLOWS. Colonel George Harvey, formerly of Harper's Weekly, was the original Woodrow Wilson booster, and he and Marse Henry Watterson spilled buckets of ink to demonstrate that Woodrow Wilson should be President of the United States. Mr Wilson thought that the two gentlemen were boosting for Wall Street, and he threw them over. Now they have been received back into the fold and harmony has been restored to the White House. The President has also declared his support for Governor Glynn of New York, and Roger Sullivan of Illinois, and he has also placed his O. K. upon the candidacy of a number of senators who are up for re-election. Senator Bristow of Kansas has made remarks that would indicate that he was fearful that President Wilson had become the tool of sinister influences. "There has not been an administration for a half century that is so abjectly subservient to the Wall Street influences as this one," said Mr. Bristow. But somebody always says that about every administration. "I AM A FOOL FOR LUCK " Everyone likes frankness in public officials, therefore, the comment of Vice President Marshall on the nineteenth anniversary of his marriage ought to meet with public approval. "Marriage is a great institution if you get the right wife," solitized Mr. marshall. He continued: "Now I am a fool for luck, but I would hesitate to advise the young men of this country to go and do likewise, for if they were not lucky they might lay their misfortune on me." SIR EDWARD CARSON A few weeks ago there was violent talk of war in Ireland and Sir Edward Carson, who was at the head of the Ustler men, started in to resist home rule. Now Ireland is united, and Sir Edward's advice to his followers is practically: "We must all turn in to help lick those Germans, in order to get a clear field for our own civil war. We will put that on as soon as this difficulty is out of the way." WHEN CONGRESS QUITS Congress is about ready to pull up stakes, but it may be that the President will summon "the boys" back to Washington after election. It is known that the President wants to put the finishing touches on his "policies" and to so arrange legislation that on March 4, next, he will be able to say to the legislators that they may go home and stay there until December. Congress has been in almost continuous session for almost six years, and when the administrative program is completed, Mr. Wilson believes it will be time to give the country a rest. One frequently hears comments to the effect that the highest official of the government, and notably those of the two Houses of Congress, are poorly dressed. "When I first visited Washington, at the time of the civil war, I noticed that every one of the Senators was dressed in a conventional and very dignified manner. There were two or three who wore swallowtail coats, and I remember seeing a venerable gentleman sitting upon a bench at the rear of the Senate chamber, who, I presumed, was a former Senator, who wore a blue broadcloth swallowtail coat surmounted by a heavy velvet collar and adorned by brilliant brass buttons upon each side of the front of the coat as well as over the tail" writes Dr, J. E. Edwards. "It is said that Roscoe Conkling was the first to ignore the sortorial traditions of the United States Senate, being courageous enough to appear upon the floor of the Senate in a business or street dress. From some things that I have heard I believe that some of the older Senators looked sad with sad, regretful eyes upon this violation of the precedents. You may have observed two or three Senators in swollowtail coats. If you did, you may feel certain that they had been attending a session of the United States Supreme Court, for there it is deemed the proper thing to appear before the judges in evening dress." NO PEACE STAMPS Elaborate preparations were made for a new issue of special postage stamps to commemorate a century of peace between the United States and Great Britain. The Postmaster General says the issue of these stamps just now is injudicious. England is likely to make a poor fist of it in coming over here this year to celebrate peace. NEGRO TROOPER SHOT BY MEXICANS Naco, Arizona, Oct. 9—Trooper Wilson of the Tenth United States calvary, wounded by a Mexican bullet fired across the line during an attack on Naco, South Carolina. Fort Husky, Fort Huachuca. He was shot in the head. The McDonald's Times MEMBER NATIONAL JOBS 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......20 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, OCT. 16, 1914. REPUBLICAN TICKET For Congress-at-Large: HOWARD SUTHERLAND For Congress, Fifth District: EDWARD COOPER For State Senate, Sixth District: WELLS GOODYKOONTZ For House of Delegates: C. E. HARMAN W. W. HUGHES For Circuit Clerk: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE For President of the County Court: JAMES ELWOOD JONES County Supt. Free Schools W. C. COOK. Board of Education, Browns Creek Dist. DR. W. C. HALL, President. GEORGE PATTERSON A. G. FROE Commissioners. Statement Of Ownership, Management, Circulation, etc. of The McDowell Times publish- set weekly at Keystone, W. Va., as required by the Act of August 24, 1912: Editor, M. T. Whittico, Keystone Business Mgr., T. Edward Hill “ Publishers, Whittico & Hill “ Owners, M. T. Whittico and T. Edward Hill. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders, holding 1 per- cent or more of the total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. R. L. BAILEY, Notary Public. ]My commission expires June 9, 1915 HIT ON THE RAW The Bluefield Daily Times uses about two columns of good space in an attempt to belittle the question raised in the letter of Rev. Matheny of Beckley to George I. Neal, Democratic candidate for Congress, but it does not attempt to disapprove the charges contained in that letter. It rests it case by stating that the war is over and that "this sectional strife was buried at Gettysburg in July, 1913." It is hoped that the strife bitterness and crimes of the War of the Rebellion are forever buried but the issues which grew out of that war are not buried and will not be until the party represented by the Daily Times and Mr. Neal consent to do exact justice to all citizens of this country regardless of color. The questions which grew out of that war are live issues today—very much alive and it is the Democratic party and its organs which keep them before the world. It is Vardaman, Hoke Smith, Heflin, Tillman, Blease, The Daily Tiimes and others of their kind who keep the "bloody shirt" waving above the emblem of peace, prosperity and justice, by advocating disfranchisement, jim crowism, lynching and other crimes against American citizen- ship. Like the Democratic party has ever been the Daffy Times is so unfair toward the Negro that it cannot discuss any question without resorting to barefaced falsehood. The Daily Times would have it readers believe that McDowell county is dominated by Negroes which is not true in any sense. In its discussion of Rev. Matheeny's letter and the endorsement given it by The McDowell Recorder and The McDowell Times, it says: "But little could be expected of these papers, one of which Governor Hatfield is said to be financially interested, or has been, and the other published by Negroes for the Negro race of McDowell county, where there are about five Negro voters to one white man." According to the last census report there were 7,380 white men of voting age in McDowell county, 3,701 alien whites of voting age not included, while there were only 5,883 Negroes of voting age and since that report was made the white voting population of McDowell county has increased more rapidly than the Negro. The Daily Times is either grossly and unpardonably ignorant of facts, which should be known by 12 year old school boys, or it willfully, maliciously, premeditatedly lied. In either case it proves itself unworthy of being trusted or believed where truth is a factor in the equation. It is to the interest of the Negroes to keep out of power the party of The Daily Times because its record for falsehood, incompetency, unfairness and failure is one of the Wonders of the world and the 6,000 Negro voters of McDowell county will be found on the firing line on November 3rd to assist in relieving them of the power they now possess and to tear down the "bloody shirt" which is now being waived with all its indecent, brazen affrontery by a Democratic Congress in Washington. POLITICAL OUTLOOK IN MINGO The political pot in Mingo.co. under the leadership of that fear less Republican war horse, G. W. Hatfield, who is chairman of the Republican committee, is boiling over. Republicanism is bubbling over with enthusiasm and the voters are firm in their stand for the party and its candidates. It is a sure thing that the county will go Republican with a safe majority of from 500 to 700 votes. The Progressives are small potatoes in Mingo and the Democrats have already conceded their defeat. Oh, these nice Reformers in Keystone! Consistency thou art a jewel. We look for every man, woman, boy and girl! to be arrested and put in jail soon because a few men buy and drink whiskey. Watch out; other irregularities of a crooked nature practiced by some of these would be Reformers are very much suspected. And dame rumor is blame loud in her accusations. Let the laws stop licensing the sale of whiskey then you may hope to see men stop drinking it WHY? William Downa, one of the quietest and most inoffensive colored men that has ever lived in this city, has, to his surprise and the surprise of his host of friends been forced in court on small charges for the first time since he has been in the city. What has Bill done? We never heard of Bill violating the laws before today. Who is behind this movement of persecution or prosecution of Bill Downa? It has a smell that savors of political persecution or personal revenge. It sometimes means to several of us a slap in the face of Keystone because he is an accredited officer of this city and we have never heard anything about his infractions of the law. Any man, who, because of political disappointments, would stoop so low as to try to give everybody trouble in the community in which he lives that happened not to have advanced his political ambition, is a dangerous man both to society and the state. Watch him boys—watch him. Live right and when such cowardly culprits come around with malicious smiles, just give him and them the time of day, and say, "Good bye old ace," you Judas. Browns Creek Teachers' District Institute held its first meeting on Friday, October 9th in the assembly room of the Dunbar school of Welch, of which Mrs. Phoebe T. Grimes is principal. Nearly all the teachers of the district and several visitors were present and a very interesting and instructive program was rendered. Miss C. Lorena Sinkford gave an interesting talk on the subject of making geography alive and the subject discussed by Mr. E. M. Craghead. In discussing the well governed school, Prof. J. W. Robinson brought out many important facts. One that was especially emphasized was that it was impossible to govern well unless there was absolute fairness to all pupils regardless of age or condition. Supt. H. K. Barbe was present and took part in the discussions with many helpful suggestions. Dr. E. L. Youngge gave a very timely address on Health Helps for Teachers and Pupils. Mr. Wiley very ably presented the aims of the High School at Kimball. The election of officers resulted as follows: President—Prof. J. W. Robinson. Secretary-Treasurer—Miss C. L. Sinkford. Program Committee: Pres. Robinson, E. L. Rann, E. M. C. Mraghead, Miss Nannie Cobbs, Miss Georgia-Whittico and Mrs. Phoebe T. Grimes. PANTHER ITEMS Work on this operation is generally good. Men average from four to five days per week at from $4 to $12 and $18 per day. There is a very friendly feeling between the white and colored. The school work under the instruction of Miss Nannie M. Mills is doing fine. There are but few children of school age but most of them attend school each day. Miss Mills is a very earnest and industrious teacher. County Supt. W. C. Cook was here the other day and expressed himself as being very much pleased with the school work. The registration was very large and about all the eligible voters will vote for Hon. Edward Cooper to go to Congress. In fact the whole Republican ticket will be voted for almost to a man. Sunday school and church work is very much alive. Rev, S. H. Tucker, pastor is all O. K. and doesn't believe in being dead. He and the officers of the Sunday School work hand in hand. Mrs. Payne and Miss Bolden are to be complimented for organizing the work. T. L. Payne, formerly of Welch, is one of the strong political workers for Edd Cooper and the Republican nominee. He is wide awake, earnest and energetic and at all times watches for the civic rights and racial privileges of his people. Thomas Nickerson, the "talker and the singer" is here at Panther raising hogs, making money and doing well. He says he is not married again but has a keen eye on a certain young damsel. Rev. Smith, pastor of Thacker church, preached a very excellent midweek sermon Thursday night. Editor M. T. Whittico of Keystone was present and made a ringing speech on race unity and appealed to the voters to besithe themselves and go to the polls on the 3rd of November and vote the whole Republican ticket. His strong appeal mixed with his timely jokes held his audience first breathlessly silent and then plunged them in a roar of laughter and loud applause. He made a host of friends and his address was well received. Such men as our editor are needed all over the state who are not afraid to hit "from the shoulder." The coal operations here are the Lathorpe Coal Company, Inc., and Panther Coal Company, Inc., both under the management of Colonel Wm. Leckie and under the superintendency of A. L. Leckie. Red Jacket Tuesday night was a warm time at the headquarters of the Colored Political League of Red Jacket. The club with its 88 members, strong in faith of Republicism were honored with the presence of Editors Booten of the Mingo Republican, Williamson, M. T. Whittico of the McDowell Times, Keystone, and Prof. Durgen of Williamson—each of whom made abie and practical speeches on the issues of the day. A very large crowd turned out, each and all of which declared themselves strong for the regular Republican ticket. This is one of the strongest Republican precincts in Mingo county and will give a favorable account of itself on the 3rd day of November. The President is Mr. Jerry Brown; Secretary, M. J. H. Burl. Martinsville News Old Martinsville has been quiet for a long while, but yet she has not forgotten you all. We are having quite a lot of sickness and deaths. Mr. Jeremiah Early departed this life on October 29. He was member of the A. M. E. Church. Also of the Odd Fellow Lodge, which buried him with honors. He leaves a wife, three children, mother, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mr. John Penn, an old respect able citizen departed this life on Oct. 5. He was a member of the A. M. E. Church and leaves two daughters and many relatives to mourn their loss. Mr. Wm. Chambers departed this life Oct. 5. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn their loss. His remains were carried to Spencer for burial. Miss Gertrude Jumper, who has been very sick is better. Miss Annie Clark is improving very fast after a severe spell of sickness. The M. C. I opened on the 5th with quite a large attendance. They have for their teachers this year Prof. and Mrs. Jas. Thomas, Miss Hattie Kinlev and Miss Nettie Moss of Winston, N. C., and Miss Simons of Philadelphia. Miss Mattie Richardson of Newbern, N. C., is here visiting relatives, Rev. and Mrs. George Watkins, on her way to Ingleside school. Mrs. Pattie Penn, Mrs. Mary Preston and Miss Annie Penn was called to West Virginia on the account of the serious illness of their sister, Mrs. Dinan Marshall. The Odd Fellow's Hall is in shape for the lodge to hold its next meeting in it. This building is a great credit to the colored people of Martinsville. Miss Golden. Valentine after spending the summer here with her aunt has returned to her home at Rocky Mount. John Hairston of Winston is here visiting his father. John Jumper of Winston is home visiting his mother and sister. Rev. and Mrs, P. H. Moss will leave Martinsville for another field of labor. The church and community are grieved to give them up but the Master says "Go ye into all the world." THE PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY CCHOOL RELIEF DEPARTMENT Last Sunday there was organized a Relief Department to the Sunday school for the purpose of helping the needy poor of our town especially the children whose parents are not able to keep them in school and Sunday school. This department has a long needed help in our town and we hope that the public as well as the friends of this movement will be active in assisting to foster the cause. The ways and means of raising money for relief are several, notably the taking of penny collections just before preaching service by two little girls. This money is put in the treasure and distributed by the board of charity composed of Mrs Ida Whittico, Mrs. E. L. Rann, L. E. Johnson and others who are to be appointed later. This board will receive applicants and distribute among the needy as best they can. This is a charity organization and is expected that those who believe in helping the needy and poor will aid and assist the board that it may prosecute the ends for which it was organized. RURAL CARRIER BE- COMING ALARMED Democrats Wish to Put Them Under Contract. Washington, Oct. 12.—The announcement that Postmaster General Burleson favors a change in the rural delivery system whereby carriers will have to bid for the work and obtain it by bidding lower than any one else, is causing great apprehension among rural carriers all over the country. This is the old star-route system revived. Under it, the bidder would no doubt be allowed to take as many contracts as he could handle, and every rural carrier would become the employee of the contractor, instead of Uncle Sam as he is now. In time, the contractor could become a big corporation which would fix the compensation of the men who do the work at $600 to $800 a year, instead of $1,000 to 1,200 which the government now pays them direct, and the contractor would get rich on the work of the carriers. The contractor would come to own the horses, wagons, or automobiles and the carrier would become a mere driver. Postmaster General Burleson is also doing his best to transfer the parcel post into a freight post. Mail-order houses under such a rule would soon be delivering a bundle of shingles by mail. The weight of the parcel has already been raised to 50 pounds for certain zones, and Mr. Burleson now wants to raise the limit to 100 pounds. Mr. & Mrs, Jas. Johnson Quck Lunches, Hot or Cold on Short Notice. Misses Ollie Gilbert and Lava Mosely, teachers in Elkhorn were in Keystone shopping, Saturday. Miss Fozzie Stovall of Roseville spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Sallie Stovall Hill. Sherman Finney left for his Virginia farm Saturday. He will ship a car load of cattle to Keystone for slaughter, and the beef will be sold in the Keystone Supply Co. store at prices that will reduce the cost of living. Bev. S. M. Yates of Davy, the biggest preacher in McDowell county, was in the city this week seeing friends and talking politics. The Reverend is absolutely sure the Republican ticket will win in McDowell county by a large majority. Half of the men of Keystone have been attending the session of the Grand Jury at Welch this week. About 60 were summoned from this city. The Grand Jury seems to be after gamblers and bootleggers. W. H. Hale of Roanoke was in Keystone Wednesday on business. Mr. Hale lived in this city once upon a time and has many friends here. He is now in the mail service at Roanoke and is one of the best all-round fellows in the city. Dr. Hilton and Squire Froe of Wilcoe were in the city Wednesday attending to business and shaking hands with the boys. Mrs. Phylis Bridgeford left for Washington Thursday night where she will undergo an operation. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. J. M, Lamkin. Rev. R. P. Johnson preached two able sermons at the Presbyterian church Sunday. The at tendance upon the morning service was large and there was a good crowd at night notwithstanding the fact that a sacred concert was being held at the Hipp. The members of the Baptist Church gave a sacred concert and had the great pictures entitled "Sampson" which have attracted so much attention, at the Hipp Sunday afternoon and night. The theatre was crowded Editor Whittico left for Williamson Sunday night. The editor spoke at Williamson Monday night and at other points in Mingo county during the week. Miss Belva L. Harris, daughter of W H Harris, Special Agent for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., passed through the city a few days ago on her way to Mills, Monroe county, W. Va. where she will teach school this winter. Miss Harris is a graduate from the Douglass High School, Huntington, the Normal Department of the W. Va. Colored Institute and from the Teachers Course of the B. C. I. The Halt, The Lame And The Blind To Be Taxed (Continued from page 1.) for necessities of life for the family. It is the business men, beset upon every hand with the urgency of demands upon their time and their capital that they place many of these merciless burdens upon, and it is the business men who are being ground between the pitiless millstones of city, county, state and Federal taxation. Councils, Boards of Aldermen, County Commissioners, State Commissioners, State Legislatures, Senators. Congressmen and Federal officials all these seem to consider the taxpayers but as beasts of burden, upon whom they can pile taxation in every form without even saying "by your leave" The latest proposition of the Democratic cancels of the United States Senate is to place stamp taxes upon the medicines of the people. The sick are now to pay to make up the deficiency of the Democratic tariff law. The unfortunate and the bedridden; the bruised and the maimed are not to get liniments or bandages, salves or ointments until they hand over their coin to the United States tax collectors whom are paid good salaries to collect it from them. It is a nonpartisan taxation, for it takes the cash of the Democrat and the Republican and the Progressive alike. The opposition to it will also be nonpartisan, for all parties alike will resent it and cast their ballots against the men who have so unwisely legislated.—Cincinnati Enquirer. (Independent.) 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Railey, a legal voter and free-holder of Big Creek Magisterial district of McDowell county, presented a petition of himself and fifty (50) other voters hired older citizens as solic district, asking that the issuance of bonds of said Magisterial district for the purpose of constructing public roads in said district as follows: A graded dirt road beginning at the Sandy River district line running up Dry Fork to the town of English and from English an improved public highway up Dry Fork by the towns of Berwind and Canebrake and thence across the mountain to Jacob's Fork and an extending up Jacob's Fork to the Virginia line, in the amount of One Hundred Sixty-five Tousand ($165,000.00) Dollars, be submitted to the legal voters of said district at the General Election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 1914, as provided in chapter 38, section 25a of the Acts of Legislature of 1911, which said petition is filed. It is therefore ordered that a vote be taken at the General Election for state and county officers to be held in the said Big Creek Magisterial district of McDowell county on Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1914, that being the 3rd day of November, 1914, upon the question of issuing bonds of said Big Creek Magisterial district to the amount of One Hundred Sixty-five Thousand ($165,000.00) Dollars, dated the first day of January, 1915, bearing interest at the rate of five (5) per centum per annum and payable in from twenty (20) to thirty (30) years from date of such bonds for the purpose of constructing roads in said district as above set out; it appearing to the court that such proposed indebtedness, including existing indebtedness not exceed two and one-half (2.1-2) per centum on the taxable property of said magisterial district as acertained by the last amendment for state and county levies, previous to the incurring of said indebtedness; and it is further ordered that there be levied and collected upon the taxable property of said district a direct annual tax sufficient to pay annually the interest on such bonds and the principle thereof within, and not exceeding thirty (30) years, but such tax shall not exceed three (3) cents on each One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars of taxable property in said magisterial district. This order shall be published throughout the said magisterial district for thirty days, at least, before the poll is taken, as follows: The clerk of this court shall cause as many copies of this order to be written or printed as may be necessary, and sign the same; he shall forthwith post one of them in a conspicuous place in his office; one at the front door of the Court House, and deliver the others to the Sheriff of this county, who shall forthwith post one of said copies in a conspicuous place at every voting place in the said magisterial district, and a copy of this order is directed to be published in the McDowell Recorder and the McDowell Times, two newspapers published in this county, for a like period. The poll shall thereupon be taken and the result ascertained under the law prescribed for general elections for state and county officers. The ballots used for taking said poll, shall be the same as those used in voting for state and county officers, and there shall be written or printed thereon the words "For Road Bonds" and "Against Road Bonds." The bonds shall be issued in denominations of not less than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars nor more than One Thousand ($1000.00) Dollars, and shall be payable in not more than thirty (30) years and not less than twenty (20) years from their date, at the option of the County Court, and the same shall be written or printed on the face of such bonds. State of West Virginia, County of McDwell to-wit: I. W. W. Whyte, Clerk of the County County of McDwell County, do beworth 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 granteed, and shipped on anywhere. pats. Old machines taken in exchange ner by the week or month in advance he unheard of prices and in an up-to-date manner TON GRAY certify that the foregoing order is a true and correct copy from the records of my bank, for the same exists therein in Minute Block N. page Given under my hand, a seal of acid (SEAL) Court this 21st day of September, 1914. 9-2-'14-4t. W. W. WHYTE, Clerk. Accounts to collect. We charge only a small commission for collecting. Reports made immediately. Write DENNY & SPENCER Lester, West Va. 10-16 tf Worn Out? 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Why not try it today?—and see for yourself how easily, cheaply and thoroughly it does the work. Write for booklet showing many uses. Valuable presents for the labels. Write for Catalogue Highest in Strength But Not in Price 10c You Use Less It Lasts Longer B. T. BABBITT P. O. Box 1776 NEW YORK CITY WANTED LAMONETIN IN ACTION for a big fellow. "Mr. Lamonetin has every right to the championship of Europe for he has put the kibosh on them all over there. "I do not know his opponent, Prof. Schaltz, personally; but his reputation is good, and his record clean, which insures the people a square, manly struggle on tomorrow night. "I hope to be able to persuade them to come to Keystone so the people here can see a real championship wrestling match between two well trained giants." Notice is hereby given that we, the undersigned, will make application, after due notice, to the Judge of the Circuit Court of McDowell county for a license to carry a revolver, according to law. William Howard, J. P. Northlork, W. Va. J. C. Simms, Special Consgable, Northlork· W. Va. Oct. 9, '14. The Home Pharmacy Opposite Colored Baptist Church Princeton, W. Va. When in town call and see us. SODA AT THE FOUNT Drugs, Druggists' Sundries. Quite a jolly party left Keystone on No. 8 Sunday for Coal dale where they spent a very pleasant day the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Webster who owns a beautiful home on top of the mountain. The home is beautifully situated and commands a view of the entire surrounding country. Around the house is a fine apple orchard, every tree laden with the finest of fruit which the guests ate without scruples. At 2 p. m. a sumptuous rustic dinner was served, every edible served being raised by the hostess upon their farm and the party feasted to their heart's content. In fact a special committee had to be appointed to assist one of the young ladies from the table. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. William James. Mrs. Annie Abbott, Misses C. L Sinkford, Clara Abbott, Mary Robinson, Rosa B. Bridgeford, Messrs. Bryant, Clarkson, Carter and Caliver. Mr. John H. Craggett was in charge of the party and all expressed themselves as having spent a pleasant day. Berwind Briefs Work on this operation is not as brief at present as it has been. From three to four days is the limit of time to be made by miners. Mrs. Wyley Brice who has been away in Ohio for six weeks visiting friends and relatives at the old homestead, Oxford, returned Thursday, Oct. 8th. Her many friends regret to know that her trip was greatly marred for pleasure on account of her having taken sick while away. Everybody was glad to see her return. The Democrats held a political meeting Thursday night in the interest of George I. Neal—but the crowd was small and the interest was very frigid. The school work under Prof. J. B. Williams is progressing nicely; he has a large attendance. He has as his assistant, Miss Virginia Lincoln. RARE TREAT The theatre-going and sport-loving people of Northfork are to be given a rare treat tomorrow (Saturday) night at the opera house there, when Steve Lamonetin, the terrible Greek, and Prof Schulz, the conqueror of the German navy, will meet in a wrestling bout for supremacy. N. S. Bulke, of the McDowell Times office, who was a former trainer and second to prize fighters and wrestlers, says of his Greek athletic friend: "Steve Lamonetin is one of the finest specimen of humanity who ever stepped upon a mat. Stands 6 feet, 1 inch in his sock feet and weighs about 205 pounds when stripped for action. I have seen him in several matches, and have never seen him lose one, and in one of these matches I served in his corner. He is as quick as a cat, and can run a hundred yards in 10 seconds flat, which is stepping some ```markdown ``` Application For Pistol Licenses Kate Kessler Julius Kessler. In Chancery To Julius Kessler: Take notice that on Nov. 2, 1914, at the Law Offices of S. B. Moon, in the town of Wilcoe, Mc Dowe 11 county, W. Va., between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p. m. of that day, I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others to be read as evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in equity, depending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced, or, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. THE FIRST NAME OF ALUMO DOTTED USES "FOR TECHNICAL USES" L.T. BABBITT'S PURE LYE OR POTASH POWDERED SEE REVENUE NO. 100 CHICKEN HOUSES PRAYING FRUIT TREES IN THE SKY NOV. 3D '14 In Chancery Kate Kessler. Better times for the man who digs coal, pulls coke, jacks lumber, works upon the railroads, farms, in factories---in fact every person who earns his bread by the sweat of his brow. Democratic success means continued high cost of living, idleness, hard times, bankruptcy and HIGH WAR TAXES IN TIME OF PEACE. Republican Victory IN THE DARN AND OLD GLORY SHALL WAVE CAN tick ber, works up- earns his bread high cost of living, ME OF PEACE. Means od and clothing, plenty us times, low taxes, ec justice to all, special fa , plenty of work and taxes, economy in run special favors to none Cheaper food and clothing, plenty of work and high wages, prosperous times, low taxes, economy in running the government, justice to all, special favors to none. A. B. ONLY TRUE Progressive Party---the R BALLOT UNI November 3d will fill the r down the notices of b T UNDER EAG The Father of the ONLY TRUE Progressive Party---the Republican Party MARK YOUR BALLOT UNDER EAGLE His Scream on November 3d will fill the land with prosperity and tear down the notices of bankrupt sales. Victorious! Conquering! E REPUBLICA Ticket 14 N ticket mean work and high my in running Raleigh County News (Wm. F. Denny.) Politics in old Raleigh is now at fever heat. A delegation of office seekers composed of Messrs. Cooper, Hawley, McGinnis, Rogers, Sullivan, Smith, Williams and Shumate have been scattering dust with automobiles between every coal works in this county within the last ten days. ```markdown ``` We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Brown, whose infant by was burned to death near Hoo-Hoo Sunday evening. ```markdown ``` We are glad to report the fact that the free school at Lester, under the jurisdiction of Prof. J. E. Clopton has increased its enrollment to a goodly number. ```markdown ``` The rough element in and around Beckley seem to want to take the law in hand in order to run the town. This was demonstrated last Thursday night by the three Scott boys. Hugh Anderson, a visitor from Sprague called on his lady friend', at the residence of Mrs. Bumgardner. He was ordered away by one of the Scott boys, who was also in love with the girl, and on his refusal to go, the Scott brothers stoned him to death. They are now safe behind the bars of the Raleigh county jail waiting the action of the grand jury, which will meet next Monday, and we fear that they will be indicted for murder in the first degree. ```markdown ``` Dr. E. T. DeVoc, ourSurgeon Dentist, has built up a wonderful practice in Raleigh county, taking in consideration the short time that he has been in this "neck of woods." He reluctantly owns Lester as his home, but is frank in stating that he does not regret having located at Lester. ```markdown ``` We wonder what is getting wrong with the people of this section, with regards to their marriage vows. Nearly every day the writer can hear some one, sometimes husband and more often wife, using the sad words of the song "You made me love you but I didn't want to do it. You made me think you cared for me, and I believed in you; you told me things that were not true, I gambled in the game then with you, you played your trick, I played my heart (and lost), I'm now a wreck upon life's sea alone; I paid the cost," etc. --- The Hon. Phil Waters of Charleston, whose ability-no man doubles, is slated to address the voters of Raleigh county on the following dates: Mabscott, Oct. 14; Sullivan, 15th; Hot Coal, 15th; McAlpin, 18th; Slabfork, 20th; Glen White, 21st; Eccles, 22nd; Sylvia, 23rd; Oswald, 24th. His great slogan will be "Elect the Republican ticket from the beginning to end." ```markdown ``` Mr. Terry Winston and Miss Lother Johnson of Slabfork were united in the bonds of holy wedlock on last Friday by Rev. J. P. Burkley of Covington, Va. We wish the couple much success. We --- Mrs. A. Rodgers is at this time conducting a large music class at her home in Lester. She reports that her students, which are made up from nearly every section of the county are very much interested in music and the most of them are making well in their study. ```markdown ``` Mr. E. L. Moton, of Point Pleasant, A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries op, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. When In Graham WANTING SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND A NICE PLACE TO STOP Call at 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 W. Va., with headquarters at Charleston, the G. L. of the State for the order of the K. of P visited Beckley, Lester, Slabork and Glen White last week. It is expected that Mr. Moton will organize a lodge in Lester on the next thirty days. --- Trap Hill District boasts of having the youngest justice of the peace in the state, in the person of Squire Epson Cook. Squire Cook is a reader and a great admirer of the Times. ```markdown ``` William F. Denny, Esq., had quite an accident last Saturday. After riding from Lester to Cook Town, where he rushed to attend legal business, when dismounting his horse, by the side of a platform in some way his foot slipped and he fell prostrate on the ground. By so doing his left knee cap was slightly dislocated and the result was Saturday night and Sunday, he had a "baby" of his own to nurse, though suffering much with his knee, he was often called upon by various clients, and this of course added to his anxiety which was none the better for his feeling. However at this writing he is able to be about his work by the aid of a cane when walking. ```markdown ``` Mr. "Cody," who has the distinction of being the best stenographer in the county of Raleigh and now employed in the office of William F. Denny, who for many years has been bragged upon as having the prettiest mustache in the state has decided from the fact that the Democratic Administration is such a hard and close one under which to make a living, and fearing that he will not have enough to feed his mustache on, has decided to shave up now, and be a boy until the people of the United States elect a Republican President. Unparalelled Condition his folk and show them the advantage of dealing with them. Educate the Negro public to the fact that the more ample white places of business are to eavy Negro, economically speaking, as a spider's inviting parlor is to the fly, that they are the traditional red sheets in Africa, luring Negroes to economic slavery. These things realized, three thousand Negroes in a county like Raleigh would see the dawn of their economic emancipation. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER "PRESTO" STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSEINATE STUBBORN, KINKY HAIR. 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On Tuesday of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and to serve the people of the vicinity with little expence to them as possible. W. L. JOLSON, Surgeon Dentist 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 nicer repairing work done more than we do. We don't say so just to be 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 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. 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COUNTY COURT: James E Jones President, Switchback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Key stone. 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 Circuitand 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. 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. Keystone, W. Vs. $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. O. WILSON, President, Weston, WANTED 10 EXPERIENCED Good Salary or Comm MORE THAN $48,157. THE AMERICAN W NAAL INSURA EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MOU Salary or Commission for Right Pay THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAID THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATE NAAL INSURANCE COMPANY 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATERNAAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky Rooms 2 and 4 Building Charleston, W Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building Harrison pri Cases Su Medical Reasona EFFICIEN Phone Excelsior Kimball White Oak Shoe Shop ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT Prison private Host Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates EFFICIENT STAFF phone Excelsior Drug Company umball West V Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va Good work, reasonable prices, best of leather used—polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels, Heel Plates, Spur Stiffeners, Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well gnown, well liked and patronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service. Everything Antiseptic; polite at tention 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' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA es' Place Norfolk Ave. KE, VIRGINIA Leading Drug Store W. V. INSURANCE MEN ission for Right Parties 222 CLAIMS PAID BY WORKMEN FRATER- NCE COMPANY Charleston, W.Va. THE Private Hospital Surgical and Treated at Single Rates. NT STAFF Drug Company West Va THE UNDERTAKING Embalming Service by Sinkford & Warren at Northfork C. H. RICE, AGENT Phone 63 or Bluefield phone 217 The Pacific I $30,000,000 ASSETS CPERATE EMPLOY THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE. ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD THAT'S WHERE I TRADE! AT THE Bridgeford Pharmacy PrSCRIPTION SPCIALISTS See them when you want Drugs Leading Drug Store W. VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist CPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYES MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES WH HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia W. L. Colson SURGEON DENTIST Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work done Satisfactory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs ove Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Establisment. "I delight in defending the accused and those whom I believe to be innocent, "When my fees are secured." and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the railroad station. Soda at the fount. Miners and O Can always Steady w Crystal Coal On Crane Creek ORDER OF PUBLICATION WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circ Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Oct. 1914. Mary L. Hayes, Plaintiff. Charley Hayes, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant by the Plaintiff George VINCULO MATRIXVII. And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, th' the Plaintiff has made different case, th' the Defendant in order that she might have the process in this case served upon him but she has been unable to suretain any information as to the Defendant's whereby the Defendant has said Defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, within 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 issue be published immediately after its success- ive weeks in some newspaper published in Mo- Dowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the Court House of Dowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A Copy. Tissue: W. HURBRIED PAYNE, Clerk 9-12-56 A. G. Free, P. Q. W. H. COBB'S Drug S J. K. S. Trap Hill Phone 127 Dr. E. T. DeVore SURGEON DENTIST Box 156 LESTER, W. VA. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Box 101 Box 445 LESTFR, W. VA. BECKLEY, W. VA. Coke Men ays find work at I & Coke Co. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. WESTVIRGINIA; At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Oct. VIRGINIA. Fannie Calloway Plaintiff. George Calloway Defendant. In Chancery The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce And it appearing from on andavidav now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defend with the papers of the West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Melbowell County within one month. On the day 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 in the successive weeks in some newspaper published in Dowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. T. TABOR. Deputy For W. Burbidge Payne. Clerk. J. K. H. P. Q