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Wilson Administration Gets A Couple O. Black Eyes WHEN REPUBLICANS "COME BACK" WITH A LANDSLIDE COOPER DEFEATS NEAL FOR CONGRESS BY ABOUT 3,000 [Name] W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE RE-ELECTED CIRCUIT CLERK ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 Wilson WHEN REPUBLI BACK" WITH New York, Pennsylvania Lead in Piling U Major COOPER DEFEATS NEAL FOR Ed. Cooper goes to Congress, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois go Republican; "Uncle" Joe Cannon come back; Penrose beats Roosevelt's and the Democratic candidate to a frazzle. President Wilson loses his home State. Cooper elected by large majority. West Virginia sends the W. BURBRID RE-ELECTED largest Republican delegation to legislature in years; five out of six Republican candidates for Congress elected. Wells Goodykoontz goes to State Senate; so does W. P. Hawley. McDowell county rolls up big Republican majority; elects eve- EDCATIONAL WORK AT THE MINES Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 31.---That the University Extension work for the mining towns of West Virginia is having its effect upon both operators and miners is evidenced by the encouragement being tendered the movement on all sides. The operators are showing their hearty co-operation in the educational uplift of their employees, and are sparing no expense in the aid of the work, while the miners themselves are displaying an interest that has exceeded expectations. While the movement is yet in its organization stages, it is the intention of the University authorities that it shall spread to every mining camp in West Virginia, that all may receive the benefits. Prof. Robert S. Gatherum, a member of the faculty of the State University, is in charge of the organization of this work, and thus far has met with decided success. He is a practical coal mining man, having made his start as a trapper boy in West Virginia mines at the age of fourteen, and for eight years wielded the pick, but with his ambition to save and learn he was finally admitted to the University, where he secured his education as an engineer. No man could be better fitted by experience and practical knowledge to inaugurate this work among the miners. In addition to the moving pictures and The McDowell Times ry candidate. Progressives do not get 200 votes in county. Mercer, Raiseigh, Wyoming and Mingo counties give large Republican vote. Slemp returns to Congress from 9-n Virginia District. Warren G. Harding elected Senator in Ohio. Dry amend ment defeated. Bull Moose party cuts very DGE PAYNE CIRCUIT CLERK little figure in election. Wilson and Democratic party repudiated by reduction of Democratic majority in Congress from more than 100 to less than 30. Woman suffrage defeated in Missouri and North Dakota. practical demonstrations, and the lectures and tests, to better acquaint the miner with his work and all safety rules, local classes are being organized for those in each community who aspire to higher positions. In most instances this local instruction will be in charge of a mine official, and every encouragement given to all the men, young and old, to enroll these courses, and prepare for advancement. Provisions are also being made for separate classes for instruction in the common school branches, to those who have been denied the privilege of ordinary education, to which every man is entitled. The latter classes will be conducted by the Y. M. C. A. secretaries or the local school teachers, the expense of which will, in most cases, be borne by the coal companies. And furthermore, in addition to the work described above, there is the chance that many of the coal companies are going to offer the miner boy in his night school work, of advancing to a stage where he can enter the University, where tuition is free to the residents of the state. Such a class was organized at Glen White last week, following Prof. Gatherum's visit which is being heartily backed and financed by the E. E. White Coal Company. The study course will be flexible, so that students not wishing to take the full course may choose such combinations of subjects they believe to be best for them individually. The course will embrace reading, writing, arithmetic, property of mine, mine ventilation, geology of coal, methods of working coal mines, safety lamps, physiology, sanitation, etc. To the employees who are ambitious to move and learn this company will give further aid to seize an education. --- KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 1914 M. J. EDWARD COOPER CONGRESSMAN-ELECT A C.E.HARMAN. "RED FOX" BE-ELECTED TO HOUSE OF DELEGATES TURKEY TENTH NATION TO`ENTER CONTEST London. Oct. 31. Turkey is the tenth nation to be invaded in the titanic struggle. Her allies are attacked, particularly against Russia. It has been expected for weeks that, yielding to German pressure and promises, Turkey would break her neutrality and do some belligerant act. Six hundred German officers have arrived in Turkey since the war began. They brought siege guns, field guns and ammunition with them. A German colonel, Weber Pasha, took command of the Dardanelles forts and big German guns were mounted in them. All the fortifications of the Bosphorus have overhauled, a large number of mines laid down along the coasts of Asia Minor, especially in and around Smyrna, which is fortified, and to the north of Smyrna intrenchments have been dug to repel any possible attack by land. It is computed that Turkey has from 600,000 to 700,000 men ready to take the field. The German officers put the number at 900,000. Turkey began early in the summer to mobilize on a scale which was heretofore unprecedented. In this work she had the help of many German military men, and it is supposed the moral support of the German government as well. It was expected this army would be used against Greece, while a portion of it was toled off to look after the Russian frontier. The army was to move against Greece and to occupy the islands of Mitylene. LONG UNDER PRESSURE. Turkey has been under tremendous pressure from her German advisers, who have urged her to leave her cherished plan of attacking Greece, with a view to reconquering Salonica and a good portion of Macedonia, to help Germany by attacking Russia. To this demand of Germany, Turkey hesitated to respond, because her own interests seemed to indicate that the mobilization undertaken should be used against Greece. Turkey's interests seemed to lie in this direction, because an attack on Russia would be attended by most disastrous consequences in case Russia happened to be victorious in her work against Austria and Germany. Meantime the mobilization went on, urged by the Minister of War and his party, until the comy, grooming under the terrible contribution which this mobilization entailed, was ready to resent the policy of the Minister of War, unless he could show some reason for this unprecedented call of men to the colors. The action, however, of the Entente Powers, followed by the successes of Russia and Germany and Austria and the threats of the dire consequences that would follow a declaration of war on the part of Turkey, either against Greece or Russia, caused the military party to hesitate, and in their despair were obliged to do the inevitable, which was demobilization. NEGRO MAN SUPERINTENDENT OF POST OFFICE. Alexander King, a colored man, holds a position as assistant superintendent of the Wall Street Post Office of New York. This station handles more mail than any other sub-station. Mr King has been in the postal service for 22 years and has been holding his present position since 1907. - Detroit Leader. Mining Fatalities in Month of September Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 26 -The list of fatalities in the coal mines of West Virginia during the month of September has just been issued by Earl A. Henry, Chief of the Department of Mines, and shows that thirty miners lost their lives in this state last month, a decrease of two from the records of the previous month. The list also shows that falls of coal and slate were responsible for sixteen of the deaths, nine to mine car, three to motore, one to electrocution, and one killed by a railroad car at the triple. In the letter accompanying the fatality list Chief Henry calls attention to the fact that many of these accidents were caused by the carelessness of the men themselves—a lack of discipline on the part of the employees being responsible—and urge that both operators and miners co-operate in an effort to reduce the number of accidents to a minimum. Mine foremen are especially asked to give more attention to conditions at working faces and insist upon proper timbering. HAYTI AS A BLACK REPUBLIC The Republic of Hayti, the western end of the island Columbus called "Little Spain," was the earliest example of a nominal constitution government carried on by black men. Columbus found 2,000,000 friendly Indians on the island. Slaves killed them off, and Neptunes from Africa multiplied in their stead. Of these 1,500,000 descendants now live in Hayti. Nearly all pure black; mulattoes diminish in number. The whites were massacred or driven away in the revolutionary wars. The present republic had belonged to France a century when the French revolution began. Slavery was then abolished, a black rebellion took and the British invaded the island; but Toussaint L'Ouverture, a black George Washington, drove them out and set a constitution. Napoleon sent his brother-in-law, General Leccliere (pretty Polly Bonaparte's husband) to subdue the blacks. He made peace with Toussaint, seized him treachously and sent him to Paris. But the same year, 1803, that Toussaint died in prison there, the French fled from the island. Its people were thus first to get the better of Napoleon, four years before Moscow. Leccliere had died in 1802. The Spanish portion of the island broke loose from Spain and was joined to Hayti, but was separated in 1844 as the Republic of Santo Domingo. This is the record of Haytanian chief executive: Desaline, bovor for life, assassinated, 1806; Henri Christophe, King, suicideed 1820; Boyer, President, expelled, 1843; Souluque, "Emperor Faustin I," exiled 1858; Geffard, exiled 1867; Salvave, shot, 1869; Namage-Saget, exiled, 1870; Dominique, exiled 1874; Boirond-Canal, exiled 1876; Solomon, exiled 1896; Tiresias Simon Sam, ran away to Paris, 1902; Nord Alexis, retired, 1908; Simon, deposed 1910; Le Compt died in the burning of the executive mansion, 1912. After Souluque all were described as president. From the beginning no ruler arose except by the strong hand, ruled without tyranny or left of fice by peaceful means. AMERICANS HAVE MANY REASONS TO BE THANKFUL, SAYS PRESIDENT. WASHINGTON, Oct. 28. President Wilson today issued a proclamation designating Thursday, November 26, as Thanksgiving day. The President's proclamation, which refers to the fact that the United States is at peace while the rest of the world is at war, follows: "By the President of the United States of America. "A PROCLAMATION. "It has long been the honored custom of our people to turn in the fruitful autumn of the year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for His many blessings and mercies to us as a nation. The year that is now drawing to a close since we last observed our day of national thanksgiving has been, while a year of WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE SAFELY REPUBLICAN Goodykoontz, Hawley, Harman, Hughes, Lilly, and Honaker from McDowell, Mercer and Mingo 1930. NEGRO MADE CAPTAIN OF A BATTLESHIP. The only one of the greatest nations in the world that enjoys the distinction of having a Negro ranked and recognized officially as a naval captain is France. Lieutenant Mortenoi, a Negro and a na- W. C. C. RE-ELECTED COUNTY SU discipline because of the mighty forces of war and of changes which have disturbed the world, also a year of special blessing to us "It has been vouchsafed to us to rer main at peace, with honor, and in some part to succor the suffering and supply the needs of those who are in want. We have been privileged by our own peace and self-control in some degree to steady the counsels and shape the hopes and purposes of a duty or fear and distress. Our people have looked upon their own life as a nation with a deeper comprehension, a fuller realization of their responsibilities as well as of their blessings, and a keener sense of the moral and practical significance of what their part among the nations of the world may come to be. "The hurtful effects of foreign war in their own industrial and commercial affairs have made them feel the more fully and see the more clearly their mutual interdependence upon one another and has stirred them to a helpful co-operation such as they have seldom practiced before. Their unmistakable ardor for peace, their earnest pity and disinterested sympathy for those who are suffering, their readiness to help and to think of the needs of others, has revealed them to themselves as well as to the world. "Our crops will need all who need food; the self-possession of our people amidst the most serious anxieties and difficulties, and the steadiness and resourcefulness of our business men, will serve other nations as well as our own." "The business of the country has been supplied with new instrumentalities, and the commerce of the world with new channels of trade and intercourse. The Panama canal has been opened to the commerce of the nations. The two continents of America have been bound in closer ties of friendship. New instrumentalities of international trade have been created, which will be also new instrumentalities of acquaintance, intercourse and mutual service. Never before have the people of the United States been so situated for their own advantage or the advantage of their neighbors, or so equipped to serve themselves and mankind. "Now, therefore, I, WOODROW WILSON, President of the United States of ```markdown ``` LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 35 A LEGISLATURE REPUBLICAN Harman, Hughes, Lilly, Dowell, Mercer and Mingo 3000 MAJORITY PREDICTED tive of Gnadaloupe, has recently been promoted on account of services to the French government to the rank of captain in the French navy. While there are many representatives of foreign races in the French army and navy, including both Negroes and Chinese, he is the first to attain this high rank in the navy.—Detroit Leader. BOOK SUPT. OF FREE SCHOOLS America, do hereby designate Thursday, the twenty-eighth of November, next, as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer, and invite the people throughout the land to cease from their wonted occupations and in their several homes and places of worship render thanks to Almighty God. "In witness whereof I have he unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. "Done at the city of Washington this twenty-eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and thirty-ninth. (Signed) WOODROW WILSON. "By the President: ROET, LANSING, "Acting Secretary of State." AFRICAN HOLDINGS OF WARRING NATIONS Possessions and Protectorates More Than Three Times as Large as All Europe Now Engaged in Conflict. The African possessions and pretectorates of the European powers now at war are more than three times as large as continental United States. They are more than three times as large as all Europe now plunged in war, and are eleven times as large as England, France, Germany and Belgium, which control them, says the National Geographic Society, at Washington, in a statement issued recently. They occupy 9,667,531 of Africa's 11,513,000 square miles. "The largest individual holder of African territory is France, with 3,812,000 square miles, more than a million and a half of which is the Sahara Desert," says the society's statement. "England controls 3,618,245 square miles; Belgium, with Belgian Kongo as its sole possession, 802,000 square miles, and Germany, 1,035,096 square miles. These figures make surprising contrasts with those of the (Continued on page 2.) --- MEMBER NATIONAL AND PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Po- tical Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....29 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, NOV. 6, 1914. V REPUBLICANS RETURNED TO POWER Returns are still incomplete but it is now well known that a Republican wave swept the country and carried into retirement many Democrats. The Democratic majority in the House of Representatives will be reduced from 141 to about 20 while the Senate will be Democratic by only a small margin. West Virginia is safely Republican with a large majority in the House of Delegates and a good working majority in the Senate, which has been tied for four years. The country has grown tired of Democratic hard times and proceeded to repudiate the Wilson Administration in no uncertain terms. The rendulum swung back and returned to office such veterans (stand pats) as "Uncle" Joe Cannon, William McKinley, Nick Longworth, Bois Penrose, Wadsworth of New York, Curtis, of Kansas; Harding, of Ohio, and others. The Progressives ran a poor third. The American people are again becoming sane because of hunger and the country will become prosperous when the last vistage of power is taken from the Democratic party in 1916. There is great rejoicing in these coalfields where thousands of men are idle more than half the time and we rejoice with our people. No one man won the election for any one candidate, wether in or out of the district in which a candidate ran, but it was the solid vote of the voters who were governed by real conditions which have been and now threaten to undermine and destroy the homes and happiness of the people. The cries for bread and clothing in these Democratic hard times by the father's children told them to vote for the party that promises and has always given the people a plenty to do and money to pay for what one did. The Republican party has always been doing it, so the voters tood by that party. Hon. C. E. Harman, better known by his friends as "Red Fox" proved to his Democratic and Progressive enemies that he was some more "runner. He won with hands down and the right stripe of a Republican will represent the people of McDowell county when he is there. Farewell Brudder Rooster, farewell! No more chicken for us poor hungry chicken eatera. A heavy war tax in time of peace placed on the poor, hungry and starving people by the Democratic administration was resented Tuesday by the people at the polls - a Republican landslide. The usual Democratic cry of "fraud, money and whiskey" have been winning elections certainly can't be the cry this year. Because money was as scarce as "hen teeth" Tuesday. A hungry stomach will make most men have common sense enough to defeat Democratic in competency. "POLITICAL PUNS" Hurrah for the Republican party! Following the advice of the McDowell Times, the colored boys of McDowell county voted "straight." Good morning Mr. A. D. Rice, we congratulate you on being the people's choice. Good luck to you Dr. Spangler, and may the good Lord bless you brother Crockett in your administrations. --- The old "Rock-Ribbed" Republicans of McDowell county are still in the saddle and the would-be prejudiced self-seeking office holders of a disgruntled sentiment may just go way back and sit down --- The Times told you to get right and vote the ticket of Republicanism. So will you be good. --- Mr. A. D. Sowers did well and the votes will tell. Voter, have you read the results? ```markdown ``` Governor, Secretary of Public Service Commission, Supervisor of rural construction of colored schools, "Senator" Ike Noel, of Adj. General's office, and penitentiary guard, all came to McBowell a few days before the election to vote. So how could the county and state keep from going Republican by an increased majority? --- We regret to know this county has so many false prophets of progressive sentiment and preference. "The "Dark Wave" of McDowell county struck George I. Neal and Hon. Edward Cooper will detail some of his miners to see if they can dig him out from beneath the great avalanche of ballots voted by the voters who could not and would not be fooled. ```markdown ``` Hon. A. J. Stuart, Supt. Keystone Coal and Coke Co., proved his loyalty to Republican government by advising the voters to have common sense enough to know and vote against an administration of hard times, scarcity of rashions and clothing as the Democratic party has brought to the people. --- Who said the "Red Fox" had lost his speed? We refer them to Messrs. C. E. Marshall of Welch and H. M. Dickerson of Elkhorn. We learn he (the Red Fox) is still running. ```markdown ``` Hon. James George and ex-Squire D. T. Goles of Northfork made a positive declaration that 'they would walk backward across the mountains to Charleston if Hon. A. D. Rice and Rev. J. W. Crockett should be elected to the Board of Education for Northfork District. Should any of our subscribers see them around yet, please treat them kindly and forgive them because we feel they "Know not what they do." ```markdown ``` LOST STRAYED OR STOLEN! A. D. Sowers and Dr. S. A Viney. Last seen on election day. Any information as to their whereabouts will not only be appreciated but amply rewarded. Address all communications the McBlowell Times, Keystone, W. Va. Box 277 ```markdown ``` Too bait that professional politician like Mr. Show of Kimball should fool a good, nice looking man like Mr. W. P. Morrisette into the belief that he could be elected clerk of the circuit court. --- Dr. E. H. Epling, on the Bull Mosca ticket, received only one vote at precinct No. 14. He lives there too. Wonder who was so kind to vote that ticket. ```markdown ``` Win. Drewry and Jack Taylor, the Northfork moguls, one time on the winning side. Hurrah for the boys, they are our friends. --- Our good friend Derry Bandy, who was strongly "a Bull Mooser" will likely be a candidate on that ticket for constable in the Northfork District the next time. --- Hon. W. W. Whyte, Chairman of the Republican party in old McDowell has received additional endorsement of his leadership and friendship to the party. --- The Republican organization comes out in this campaign stronger than ever before. The people recognize now as never before the need of a systematic or- organization. Personal ambition was laid aside and the real spirit of the interest of the pary and the people became paramount in the every effort of the leaders of the organization to the extent that Republicans should become victorious as they did. --- Constable Henry Richards made the statement that he had much rather be in the penitentiary of the state of West Virginia than to live in such rebbish Negro hating and lynching-like states like the states of Virginia and N. C. ```markdown ``` The Old Republican Party, Atty. F. H. Harper, after his part in the campaign, recommends that the "boys" all ought to stay together and stick by their colored organization. UNITED STATES COURT HITS PROHIBITION LAW Liquor Dealers Can Solicit Mail Orders in West Virginia, Under Ruling of Judge Keller. Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 21.—Commenting on the action of the U. S. District Court in dissolving the injunction of the Kanawha-co. Circuit Court, restraining liquor dealers outside the state from soliciting mail_orders for intoxicants, Fred O. Blue, State Commissioner of Prohibition, said the case would be appealed to the U. S. Circuit Court, and, in the event of an adverse decision there, then to the Supreme Court. Judge B. F. Tipton Dead Was Member of McDowell County. Court 18 Years. Judge B. F. Tipton of Northfork, member of the county court for 18 years, died at his home, Wednesday of corrhosis of the liver. Judge Tipton was 63 years of age, and had been in bad health for about three years. Several weeks ago he went to Pottsville, Pa., to visit his daughter, Mrs. J. Walker Burns, and while there was stricken down, about ten days ago; he was removed to his home in Northfork and there he grew worse until death resulted. Judge Tipton was a native of Pennsylvania and came to West Virginia in the early '80s. In 1896 he was elected a member of the McDowell County Court and has served continuously ever since. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, five brothers, one sisters and many relatives. Teacher's Institute Teacher's Institute Brown's Greek Teachers' District Institute will be held Saturday, Nov. 14th at Kimball. The following program will be rendered: Devotionals at 10 a. m. Paper, "How to Interest Children in Caring for School Property," by Miss Laura Brimmage. Discussion led by Mrs. Helen M. James. A class in language taught by Mrs. W. D. Johnson. Solo by Miss Ida Keene. Paper, "How to Teach a Writing Lesson to Beginners," by Miss Pansy Howard. Address by Dr. R. C. Harrison Question Box. Colored Member Elected Hon. A. G. Froe, of Welch, was re-elected a member of the Board of Education for Brown's Creek District, and Rev. J. W. Crockett was elected in the North Wick District to succeed Mr. H. J. Wilson. Both, Attorney Froe and Rev. Crockett, were opposed by democratic and progressive candidates, but they won by overwhelming majorities. Attorney Froe has been a member of the board for two years and during that time has done much to improve the school buildings, raise the standard of the teaching corps and improve educational conditions generally; his interest in the schools has been active and he has spared no time in his efforts to better the schools. His re-election is a deserved compliment to his efficiency, and the people are assured that their interest and those of the children will be carefully safeguarded. Rev. Crockett is a man of character and will, no doubt, make an excellent member of the Northfork board. When In Graham WANTING SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND A NICE PLACE TO STOP. A. E. FERRELL Place not over one minute's walk from the station. (WRIGHT'S OLD STAND) Graham, Virginia BOX No. 103. Raleigh County News (Wm. F. Denny.) The two great political parties of this county have been in battle for several months. The battle is fought, the victory is won, and colored man is now on itsrears side. Messrs. B. W. Payne and William F. Denny are due a great deal of credit for helping to frame the minds and keep in tact the colored voters of this county. Both tickets were lived up with good men, and both sides ran well, yet we must remember that the "Race is not to the swiftest, nor the battle to the strong, but that he that I oldith and endmeth to the end." The hardest fight was between Judge T. J. McCinnis and the Hon. C. M. Ward for the office of the Criminal Court of Raleigh County. Judge McGinnis "moped" up for Mr. Ward in such a way and with such a handsome manner, that Mr. Ward is now at home grieving over split milk. The Republicans are congratulating themselves and they should do so, for they have won in every office that they asked for. Dr. E. T. DeVore, Surgeon Dentist, was called away this week on very important business, and will not return to Lester until next Sunday. We note with keen regret, that the authorities of Richmond, Va., will not satisfy themselves by trying a Negro for rape one time. John Clements, a colored man, is again on trial for his life, standing charged with having committed that awful crime on one Miss Chenault, notwithstanding the fact that John has been arrested on this very same charge three times, and released each time, for failure of identification. Miss Chenault has identified three men as having committed the crime. The public can read between the lines. Reed Via, one of the Winding Gulf sports, saw fit on last Saturday night to take the life of Henry Rudd, and is now standing charged with murder. Reed has employed Atty. Wm. F. Denny to defend him. The writer wishes to congratulate the Timings on its forecast of the election of Hon. Edward Cooper. AFRICAN HOLDINGS OF WARRING NATIONS (Continued from page 1.) European holdings of these countries; European France consists of 207,054 square miles; England, 121,291 square miles and Germany, 208,780 square miles. England leads in the population of her African dependencies, with a total of 49,458,500 inhabitants, more than two million of whom are Europeans. The bulk of her white population is in the Union of South Africa, which consists of Good Hope, Natal, the Transvaal and Orange Free state, and in which dwell nearly 1,500,000 foreigners. There are approximately 40,000,000 people living in French African possessions, more than a million of whom are white. The center of France's white population is Algeria, where nearly 800,000 Europeans and 5,000,000 natives live. There are 15,000,000 people in Belgian Kongo, 5,455 of whom are white, and 12,255,000 German subjects in her dependencies, of whom nearly 20,000 are Europeans. Thirteen thousand of these live in German Southwest Africa. "The natural resources of these African possessions are among the richest in the world. The Union of South Africa, under British control, exported in 1910 $154,060,000 in gold and $40,190,000 in diamonds. The imports and exports of Algeria, a French possession, exceeded $223,000,000 in 1912. Belgian's Kongo exports now pass the $15,000,000 mark annually, while Germany's colonies are sending to other countries about $25,000,000 worth of produce annually. MASKED RAIDERS to Leave. Madisonville, Ky., Nov. 3- After a raid late last night at Daniel Boone, a band of masked men entered the little mining town and whipped two Negroes and then it is claimed, proceeded to Nortonville, where they posted notices warning all Negroes to leave the town, but owing to the call of Hopkins co. Sheriff, Tom Logan, and his deputies from this city, they disbanded. This is the third place in Hopkins County where such notices have been posted. It is claimed here that strenuous efforts have been made here today to secure guards for the mines at Carbondale and Daniel Boone. The hardware stores, it is claimed, have been selling a good deal of ammunition, and guards are being offered from five to 10 dollars a night for duty at the mines. Try us For Job Worl We Deliver the Goods Squire Crider of Kimball sat in the police court of Keystone, Wednesday and disposed of several criminal cases. Constable Henry Richards, Deputy Sheriff Fred Moore an^a Mr. J. H. Page of Kimball were visitors in this city Thursday. Miss Elizabeth May Brooks returned to her home at Northfork, from Institute Tuesday of this week, on account of illness. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery and return to her studies. Mrs. C. E. Harmon was in the city this week witnessing the great victory of the republicans. She has many reasons to be congratulated on the overwhelming compliments the voters have paid to her husband and the expressions of their confidence in his ability and fairness to represent them. Another White Hope Within the next few weeks a match will be arranged for the heavyweight championship of the world between Jack Johnson, the present champion, and big Jess Willard. Johnson is to receive the sum of $30,000 in cash for his end and 50 per cent of the moving pictures. He will also get several thousand dollars on the side for expense money. Jack Curley, who is promoting the match, is now on his way to Juarez, Mexico, to select a battle ground. The date is New Year's afternoon, 1915. The contest, according to plans mapped out by Curley and his backers, will take place on the Juarez race track after the races are over on that day. If Juarez is not picked out as the battle ground it is quite probable that the match may be staged in the city of Havana, Cuba, during the races there. Curley will leave for London to see Johnson early this month. Negro is Lynched Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 3.—Tom Burns, Negro, today was taken from a deputy sheriff near Hernando, Miss., and lynched. The deputy was on his way to jail with the prisoner, who was charged with having attacked a white merchant at Whitehaven. has gone to the expense 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 anywhere than 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. Sewed soles, hemlock, leathe, Nail soles, Sewed soles, oak tan Sewed soles, blue Nail soles, 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. Northfork, West Virginia. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER PRESTO STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE STUBBORN, KINKY HAIR. *PRESTO* retrieves Dandrill, Titter, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP; *PRESTO* makes the HAIR GROW; *PRESTO* in Harmfulness, Clean and Lasting; *PRESTO* in the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind in this Live. 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HAMPTY Ag 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 B. HAMPTON GRAY WELCH, W. VA. Application For Pistol License Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, who is a private detective, will make application before the Judge of the circuit court of McDowell county for a license to carry a revolver or other weapon—at the next term of circuit court. This 30th day of Oct. 1914 J. F. TAYLOR, Mine Foreman, and Private Detective. Algoma, W. Vs. A GOOD FERROTYPE PICTURE MACHINE FOR SALE Machine is in good condition, same as new. Cheap for cash. Write or call on To Our Patrons and Friends: C. H RICE of North'ork is not our agent any longer, if wanted at any time Phone direct to Bluefield until we can secure a good man to represent us. Bluefield, West Virginia 11-6-3t. Come and Enjoy Yourself Gains' Amuse- ment Hall GIATTO, W. VA. OPEN AT ALL TIMES FOR SOCIAL OR POLITICAL USE ON SHORT NOTICE. Apply to P. H. Gains, Prop. Wm. Crowell, Manager, Box 131 GIATTO, W. VA. Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe land BARBER SHOP H. BROWN, Manager Vinth St. Bet. 6th and 7th Aves. Huntington, W Va. Mr. & Mrs, Jas. Johnson — Have Opened A — FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals 35c. Lodging 25c. Quick Lunches, Hot or Cold on Short Notice. Nice Orders at Any Time. Imager, . . . West Virginia Application For Pistol Licenses Notice is hereby given that we, the un- lversigned, will make application, after the notice, to the Judge of the Cirenit Court of McDowell county for a license to carry a revolver, according to law. William Howard, J. P. Northfork, W Va. J. C. Simms, Special Constable, Northfork, W. Va. Oct 9, '14. NOTICE! 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 $18.50 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 $18.50 cash or $55.00 on time granteed, and shipped on anywhere. Paints. Old machines taken in exchange mer by the week or month in advance be unheard of prices and in an up-to-date manner TON GRAY vent The Home Pharmacy Opposite Colored Baptist Church Prince on, W. Va. When in town call and see us. SODA AT THE FOUNT Drugs, Druggists' Sundries, Toilet Articles, Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes POOL ROOM IN THE REAR Phone No. 154-L L. J. Bampfield, M. D., Prop, 9-11-tf D.R. BABBITTS PURE LYE OR POTASSE Babbitt's PURE LYE Kills Germs Kills Odors Use it today—the strongest Lye in the New Sifter Can A LITTLE Babbitt's Lye and a lot of water will keep your home and barn free of all germs and odors. 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 1778 NEW YORK CITY --- "I refused to be operated on, the morning I heard about Cardui," writes Mrs. Elmer Sickler, of Terre Haute, Ind. "I tried Cardui, and it helped me greatly. Now, I domy own washing and ironing." Cardui is a mild, tonic remedy, purely vegetable, and acts in a natural manner on the delicate, womanly constitution, building up strength, and toning up the nerves. In the past 50 years, Cardui has helped more than a million women. You are urged to try it, because we are sure that it will do you good. At all drug stores. Agent Saved! BRIDGEFORD PHARMACY The Drug Store With a Push Always Looking Out for the Interest of its Patrons and All PRESENTS A NEW PHASE YOUR FIRST AND LAST CHANCE SALE IS ON NOW WILL LAST TILL DEC 15, We Recently Bought From a Western Drug Co., at a Great Sacrifice Sale THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES WHICH WE OFFER TO THE PUBLIC AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES Mulford's Cold Cream was 25c now 20c High Brown Face Powder was 25c,now 20c HORSE AND CATTLE REMEDIES Heave Remedy, was 50c now 40c Worm Remedy, was 50c now 40c Distemper Remedy was 50c now 40c Silver Pine Healing Oil, was 25c now 20c Gaul Remedy, was 25c now 20c Colic Remedy, was 50c now 40c Lice Killer, was 25c now 20c Horse and Cattle Powder, 20c. Poultry Food, 20 cents THESE ABOVE NAMED ARTICLES WILL POSITIVELY BE SOLD AT THE ABOVE PRICES THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO CALL AND LOOK US OVER BRIDGEFORD PHARMACY IN BRICK BUILDING NEAR THE "OLD BLUE FRONT" KEYSTONE, = WEST VA. The second month of school ended on the 23rd of October. The enrollment of the Keystone-Eckman Graded School at this time was 281, an increase of 26 over last month and 22 above the enrollment at the end of the second month of last year. The average daily attendance of 210 is an increase over last year but it is not what it should be and not what we are hoping to reach. The pupils of the eighth grade have started a bank account and now have deposited over $10.00. This will help to develop habits of thrift and economy and at the same time give them an opportunity to learn to do some practical bookkeeping. Other features for general improvement will be started as soon as possible. HONOR ROLL Eighth Grade, E. L. Rann, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy: Letitia Epps, Jeanette Morris, Robert C. Berry, Charles Penn, George Badget. General excellence in studies, Letitia Epps, Grammar, Charles Penn; Lit-rature, Jeanette Morris; Composition, Gladys Fowler. Seventh and Sixth Grades, Miss Aileen Harper, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy—Marcellus (Mut) Broady, Alex, Jones, Eugene Scott, Ira Scott, Isabel Johnson, Madeline Marshall, Wade Anderson, Adolphus Simpson, Walker Clay. General excellence, Madeline Marshall, Walker Clay; English and Composition: Wade Anderson, Adolphus Simpson, Ira Scott, Daisy Shepherd; Hygiene, Eugene Scott, Pizarro Powers. Fifth and 4a Grades, Mrs. Annie R. Abbott, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy---Hunter Jobson, Harrison Hairston, Gladys Taylor, Lorena Simpson, Ellen Cannaday, Kizzi Dodson. Spelling, Jos. Craft, Annie M. Redd; Arithmetic, Ellen Cannaday, Lorena Simpson, John Fraylen; Reading, Bettie Green, Mayne Sykes. Fourth b and Sa Grades, Mrs. E. F. Young, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy---Julius Watson, Leroy Armstrong, Nannie Witcher, Bessie Thompson, May Marshall, Eula Powers, Norrine Pttress, Juanita Henderson. General excellence---Leona Hall, Lindsey Williams, Kahn Keller, Norrine Pettross. Reading, Minnie Williams, Nannie Witcher, Jarris Howard; Arithmetic, Leroy Armtrong, Chas, Smith, Sallie Cottrell; Hygene, Nannie Witcher, Darce Sawyer, Walter Wade; English, Wesley Clay, Lettie Letho, Norrine Pettross. Neither absent nor tardy --Jos. Law, Verona Simpson, Thelma Coleman, Hannah Bell, Earlie Penn, Lillie Witcher. General excellence --Jos. Law, Daniel Powers, Evelyn Bell, Andrew Campbell; Numbers, John Reid, Verona Simpson, Anna Robinson; Language, Ira Manafield, Marshall Hairston; Spelling, Clara Jones, UnaGlowden. Second b and la Gradee, Miss Nannie L. Cobbs, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy—Ezra Diggs, Robert Holland, Theo. Johnson, Kenbeth Jackson, Alfred Thompson, Beatrice Joyce, Villa Loftis, Cora Connor, Bertha Robinson, Jimmie Witcher, Ida Sue Drumwright. General excellence -- Alfred Thompson, Viola Loftis, Cora Connor. Numbers---Kenneth Jackson, Delphi Patterson, Joshua Hairston. Natural Study---Ezra Diggs, Cimeal Warren, Roy Gaither. Drawing--Theodore Johnson, Ezra Diggs, Nannie May 'risoak. First b Grade, Miss Rosa B. Bridge- ford, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy--Philmore Jackson, John Hylton, Irene Pendleton, Guy Holland, Alphonsa Anthony. General excellence--Alphonsa Anthony, Jessie Sanders. Numbers--Benjamin Lethco, Annie Keeton; Reading, Alphonsa Anthony, Annie Keeton, Elizabeth Fountain; Writing, Paul Day, Benjamin Lethco, First Grade (Annex), Mrs. Helen M. James, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy--Bernice Thompson, Ernest Howard, Mary Connor, Mart A. Penn, Eva Powers, Gladys Martin, Lula May Randy. General excellence--Lillie May Toney, Mary Connor, Vernal Moore. Keystone-Eckman And Kimball Schools Play Ball On last Saturday, *r* double-header baseball game was played by the Keystone-Eckman School's base ball team, both games going six innings. The first game was played with the team from the Boy Scouts of the Kimball Graded School. The boys, in company with their principal, were out for a little hike and, happening by, were taken on for a game and gave such a good account of themselves that the home boys were given a real good score but finally managed to come from the bottom and tie the score in their half of the sixth, the game ending in the score 5 to 5. The weather being favorable, the tie will be played off in a return game on Kimball's ground Saturday, Nov. 7. The boys will take no chances with Kimball's crack team and will put their strongest team in the field. The second game was with the team from the Elk Ridge Graded-High School and was a walkaway for the home boys who won by a score of 17 to 0. This was the first time that the home boys played a team made up wholly of school boys and the games were noted for the gentlemanly conduct of the players in both games. We hope that this is but a beginning of friendly athletic relations between the schools of McDowell county. ILLITERACY AMONG W. VA. RURAL POPULATION Washington, D. C., Oct. 26 ---The need of more and better rural schools in West Virginia is made manifest by conditions revealed in a recent census report showing the per centage of illiterates among the native white farming class of this State. The figures show that the per centage of illiteracy in the rural districts of West Virginia is 7.5 and 2 per cent in the cities and villages of the State. West Virginia has 74,866 illiterates and 67,637 of them live on the farms. There are 38,659 boys and men and 29,068 girls and women on the farms of this State that can neither read nor write. MERCER CO. INSTITUTE Colored Teachers Hold Interesting Meeting; Splendid Program Bramwell, W. Va., Oct. 31.—Mercer County Colored Teacher's Institute met at this place yesterday and was attended by all of the teachers except one, Prof. R. C. Clarkson, principal of the Bramwell Graded School, was called away by telegram about the time the institute convened. The meeting was one of the most interesting and successful ever held and jujuch credit is due Prof. James L. Hill, principal of the Bluefield Graded Schools for the excellent program. All of the teachers present took an active part in the discussions and showed by their preparation that they were really and truly interested in their work. The following program was rendered: PROGRAM. Morning Session, 10 O'clock---Opening Exercise. Paper—Reading in the Primary Grades. Miss Fannie Turner Miss Annie Patrick. Paper—The Teachers Relation to the Prof. James L. Hill. Paper—Right Modes of Teaching. Mr. J. W. Holley. Mrs. Lila Benson. Paper—Personal Habits of the Teacher. Miss Rosa Jordan. Miss Lena King. Paper—What I, as a Teacher owe to the State, to the Children. Mr. A. E. Wood. Mr. Geo. D. Benson. Round Table Discussion: - What is considered good order? The study period, should it be on the daily program; How does a teacher know when a recitation is successful. EVENING SESSION---J:30 p. m. Quotations. Paper--The Relation of Healthful Conditions to the work and welfare of the child. Mrs. Rebecca Patterson. Paper--The use and abuse of Story Telling and the Influence of each on the School work and life of the child. Round Table Discussion: How to use the School Library. Dealing with first offences. What are some tests of methods? Adkin District Teachers Hold Interesting Meeting; Able Papers And Discussions The colored District Institute of Adkin District, McDowell County, was reconvened at the colored school building at Anawalt on 23rd of October, 1914 at 1 p.m. Those present were 12 colored teachers from the various sub-districts, and the District Supervisor, Mr. O. M. Stark who presided as chairman of the institute. The institute was opened with prayer by the Rev. Woody, pastor of the Gary Baptist Church. After the opening the Supervisor made a short speech on the proceedings for the day, and the program was commenced. The program for the day was as follows: Miss Anna George instructed a first grade class of four children in "Nature Study of a Leaf," and taught reading to the class-"I have a leaf" Miss Cobbe read a paper about "The duty of a teacher." Miss Jessie R. Free read a paper about "The study of geography." Mrs. Cardwell read a paper on "Busy work or construction work to primary grades." Mr. D. Robert Tomlinson discussed the topic of "Compulsory attendance at public schools." Several songs were sung during each intervals by the institute, from the West Virginia song book, also, other topics were discussed by the institute, such as method that should be adopted to prevent tardiness in the schools; that to maintain discipline in the schools; and the method also that should be adopted to have the pupils study quietly during study hours, so as not to disturb one another, when each may be asking the teacher the names and meanings of unfamiliar words in their reading lessons. Mr. Stark's opinion was, that the pupils should not ask the teacher the names and meanings of the unfamiliar words during study hours, but that they should consult the dictionary for their meanings. Mrs. Becker's opinion was, that they may ask the teacher quietly, by coming to her desk and then returning quietly to their respective seats, after ascertaining the names and meaning of the unfamiliar words, or by holding up a finger, and then the teacher would come to the seats of the pupils, and tell them quietly, and return to her seat at the desk. Miss Jessie Free was asked by Mr. Stark to give her opinion with respect to the prevention of tardiness by pupils, and she stated that the best way is, to make the open exercises at mornings very interesting to the pupils. But Mrs. Bethel Warren said, that it would be better to visit the parents of the pupils at their respective homes, and encourage them to send their children to school at an early hour. Mr. D. Robert Tomlinen said, that he highly endorsed the proposition that is laid down by Mrs. Warren in that respect. And in reply to all the suggestions and opinions of the various teachers on the topics then discussed, Mr. Stark said, that the teachers should make it a duty to visit the homes of the parents of the pupils for that purpose, as well as socially. After Miss Anna George had finished in teaching her first grade class in nature study and reading, Mr. Stark asked Miss Stella Lee to criticise the teaching of Miss George, but Miss Lee's criticism was only that Miss George's teaching on the subjects, was too lengthy for last grade pupils. Dr. Hereford, of Anawalt, who was present, was asked by Mr. Stark to make an address, and the Doctor did so. His topic was based on Discipline. Rev. Woody was also asked to make an address, and he did so by stating that he is indeed very pleased to be present at such a gathering of highly intelligent and educated teachers, and that he has enjoyed the various discussions of the teachers and Supervisor on the several topics. The institute then adjourned after all the discussions at 5 p. m., in order that the teachers may catch the evening train from Anawalt to their respective homes. Mr. S. B. Moon was appointed by Mr. Stark as leader for the Reading Circle meetings for teachers, which will be held at Gary and Wilcoe at different and appointed periods of the school term, and the reading circle brooks are "Barnes on English in the Country School;" and "Charters on Teaching the common branches." MASQUERADE PARTY GIVEN Brilliant Affair, Brings Out Elite of City The Masquerade Ball given Friday night by the "Masqueraders," a social club of ladies, was the most brilliant affair of the season and was attended by the elite of Keystone's colored social set. Calhoun's Hall was beautifully decorated with flowers, pumpkins and branches of trees in their autumnal colors interspersed with bunting. Music was furnished by the Columbia Orchestra. The refreshments consisted of apple juice, ginger bread, chestnuts and apples. The party danced until 12 o'clock when they unmasked, which occasioned much merriment. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. James, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lamin, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Rann, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Parson, Mrs. Parson was masked as a clown, Mrs. John Reid, a witch, Mrs. Wm. Simpson, Dina; Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford, ghost; Mrs. M. T. Whitticope, poppy; Misses Mary Robinson, Riding Girl; Alberta Robinson, Scotch lassie; Evelyn Simpson, Mexican; Rosa B. Bridgeford, clown; Mayne Pogue, night; C. L. Sinkford, night; Nannie Cobbs, Red Riding Hood; Clara Abbott, Bohemian; Josephine Eppe, Englishwoman; Dr. W. H. A. Barrett, cavalier; Charlie Finney, skeleton; H. J. Capehart, Mexican; Prof. Bryant, mephestopoles; Ollie Young, veteran; Mary Williams, Jap; Memphis Carter, violet; Louisa Smootz, clown; Mrs. Anne Abbott, Miss Mary Marshall, Colon and Prof. Summer Mills. After unmasking the party continued dancing until the wee sma hours of the morning. Every one expressed himself as having a delightful time NOTICE On Tuesday of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and to serve the people of the vicinity with as little expence to them as possible. W. L. JOLSON, Surgical Dentist Hurrah! Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILDING CLEAR OF DEBT This handsome structure is now owned absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action: It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, WANTED 10 EXPERIENCED Good Salary or Commis MORE THAN $48.157.0 THE AMERICAN W NAAL INSURAN EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MOU Salary or Commission for Right P THAN $48.157.022 CLAIMS PA E AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATE NAAL INSURANCE COMPANY 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties MORE THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAID BY 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 Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building THE Harrison priv Cases Sun Medical T Reasonab EFFICIEN Phone Excelsior Kimball White Oak Shoe Shop ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT Good work. reasonable prices, best of leather used—polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels. Heel Plates, Spur Stiff- ners, Shoe Laces, But- tons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. Rooms 2 and 4 Building Charleston, W. THE Prison private Hos Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Compa imball West Se Oak UNDERTA Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building Charleton, W. Va. Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED J H Staples J H Staples THE LEADING TONSORIAL ARTIST Well grown, well liked and patronized by all the boys going, coming, or staying. The place to receive the best of service. Everything Antiseptic; polite attention given to all customers. You find all modern up to date service with all kinds of electrical treatment of the face and head at THE OLDEST HEAD THA Leading Drug Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA les' Place Norfolk Ave. OKE, VIRGINIA INSURANCE MEN vision for Right Parties 22 CLAIMS PAID BY WORKMEN FRATER- ICE COMPANY rlecton, W.Va. THE Private Hospi tal Surgical and Treated at le Rates. NT STAFF Drug Company West Va UNDERTAKING AND Embalming Service by Sinkford & Warren at Northfork C. H. RICE, AGENT The Pacific $30,000,000 ASSETS CPERATIO EMPLOY The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE. ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD W H HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia CPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYES MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES W. S. Colson SURGEON DENTIST Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work done Satisfactory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs ov e 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 Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluedoor call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the radroad station. Soda at the fount. Miners and C Can always Steady w Crystal Coal On Crane Creek Notice to Take Depositions. Kate Kesler vs Julius Kesler. In Chancery To Julius Kesler: Take notice that on Nov. 2, 1914, at the Law Office of S. B. Moon, in the town of Wilcoe, Mc Dowell 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. Kate Kessler. W H. COBB'S Drug SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Box 101 LESTER, W. VA. Box 445 BECKLEY, W. VA. S Coke Men may find work at I & Coke Co. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Oct. 1914. Pannie Callaway Plaintiff. George Calloway Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCITIO AMERICANO And it appearing from on alldavitt now on file in the press the appearance of this case, that the defense and the prosecution have made a significant diagnosis; it is therefore ordered that the said defense be admitted to the Circuit Court of McDowell County within the month from the date of the first publication of the case, what is necessary to protect his interest here. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks, with a new copy published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. T. TABOR. Deputy For W. Burbridge Payne. Clerk J. K. Smith. Q Store, 442 Raleigh Street BUILDING