McDowell Times

ADVERSE IN THE BROWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 COL. GILES B. JACKSON Appeals to Negro Editors in Behalf of NEGRO HISTORICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Editors and Negroes Throughout the Country Are Urged to Support Movement—Exposition Should be Success. The Negro Historical and Industrial Association will hold as Richmond, Va., next July 10, 1915, a gigantic exposition and celebration in commemoration of the 61st anniversary of the Emarciipation, and achievement of the Negro since his emancipation. This association is exerting every effort to make this exposition the greatest event of throne. The fact that the National Government is taking cognizance of the efforts of the association to hold this exposition and came to its aid and support, by appropriating fifty-Jve thousand and dollar by an act of Congreg, an evidence of the indemnment of the National Government, the President of the United States has decided to visit this exposition and view the program of the Negro within fifty years. These indemnities have caused the world to fix its eye upon the Negro to see what kind of an exhibit he will make of his industrial developments. Or in other words, the Negro is now on trial and the world is sitting in judgement upon him. The Negro Historical and Industrial Association will furnish the evidence to the trial judge, commencing on the date of July, next. A failure to make this exposition what is should be would be a blunder over which the race will not be able to survive within the next fifty years. Therefore, on behalf of the promoters of this exposition we appeal to you to give all the spare you can spare from time to time in advance of this great enterprise. If it was in our power, and we had the means available, we would be willing to pay for it, but as our buildings will cost more than $0,000 and other expenses will amount to another $50,000, making a total of over $100,000, we will not be able to pay anything. The white papers throughout the country are very generous and have been handling our news items without cost and without calculating the space. They have given us unlimited space and are writing us daily for news as to the progress of the work. They seem to be anxious about our success and I am sure that merely calling your attention to our plane and purpose will be sufficient for you to give us as much as the white papers, because, perhaps you have not the facilities for doing so, but I am sure you have the will to help us. "Where there is a way." The success of the exposition will add to the success of the race. There are some things which we as journalists must do for patriotism, it is now, in connection with this exposition. The industrial Advocate, a copy of which I hope you have been receiving for exchange, is the organ of this exposition, and the writer is the Editor-in-Chief of this paper. He would, therefore, ask that upon reading the columns of this paper, if you find matter containing anything bearing upon the exposition, that is not against the policy of your journal, you will reproduce some of it from time to time. If not write such articles as you think best. We refer to the matter in the Advocate, because it comes from the headquarters, and the editor of the Advocate is a colored man, and his cause is your cause; therefore, you can write articles bearing upon this matter with the same force and effect as the editor of the Advocate, and we appeal to you with all the force of a brother editor and of one like you. Whatever benefits you will benefit him. Whatever will reward him will retard you. You are therefore in a position to handle the subject as well as the editor of the Advocate, because you know the needs and wants of the race from every view point. And you must agree with us that the success of this exposition means ALL to the race and the failure would mean so MUCH, because we have invited the President of the United States to visit this exposition and he has accepted. The government has given $50,000 to make it possible. I shall indeed thank you for any space you may give or any words you may say in communication of this enterprise. You are very respectfully, GILES B. JACKSON. Successful Service November 26, 1914 — Mr. Bates, please allow me space to talk your concerns of this The McDowell Times INN BAR The POCAHONTAN INN CO. HOTEL IMPERIAL MINES The above is a picture of The Pocahontas Inn, situated at Pocahontas, Va, in the center of the great Pocahontas coal fields. The Inn has recently been thoroughly overhauled and a new brick addition added to its already commodious quarters. The Inn has fifty rooms or more, all of which have been placed in first class order. The railway service in and out of Pocahontas, Va, into the neighboring coal fields, is just as good as can be had from Bluefield or elsewhere, and the hotel accommodations for the travelling public are of the best in the field, and, besides, Pocahontas is located in Virginia. Mrs DuPuy, well-known to the travelling public throughout this field, has entire charge of the dining room of The Inn. Her fifty (50c) cent meals are unexcelled. Sam G. Walker of Welch, W. Va., is president of The Pocahontas Inn Company, and will take pleasure in greeting his many friends throughout the field. Mr. Walker has the same courteous crew with him that were with him at Welch, when he operated The Stag Hotel. revival meeting I conducted for the First Baptist church, colored, in Grafton, W. Va., Rev Lewin Manesse, pastor. The ten days' meeting was a good and successful one and the town was spiritually stained on never before. Many souls were added to the church and they contributed well to my services. The following is a list of some of the good people who contributed to me: Mrs. Katie Howard, $1.00; Miss Margaret Ranna, $1.00; Gracie Trimble, 50; Susie M. Slowart, 75c; Minkie Smith, 75c; Ilist Philpot, 50; Robert Patterson, 50; Layther Philpot, $1.00; Mrs. Lizzie Shepherd, 50c; McKinley Hodge, $1.00; P Boie, 50; McNena Smith, 50; R. P. Beasley, $1.00; Mrs. J. B Wright, $1.00; J. Eddie Mills, $1.00; John D. Oollman, $1.00. REV. G. W. WOODY, D. D. Kimball, W. Va. The above is a picture of The Pot has recently been thoroughly over more, all of which have been placed fields, is just as good as can be had the field, and, besides. Porahontas Mrs DuPuy, well-known to the cent meals are unexcelled Sam G. Walker of Welch, W. throughout the field. Mr. Walker YEARLY OUTPUT OF COAL IN THE STATE An Increase of Four Million Tons Over Previous Year. McDowell Banner County Charleston, W. Va., Dec 7. The complete returns from all the coal operations in West Virginia, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1914, have been compiled at the State Department of Mines, and show that a total of 65,783,088 gross tons of coal were mined in the State during that period. During the previous year the output was 61,770,352 gross tons, showing an increase of 4,012,736 tons for the last fiscal year. By counties the output was as follows: County. 1914. 1913. Barbour 1,068,495 964,627 Boone 472,963 324,954 Braxon 265,101 233,712 Brooke 564,337 575,884 Clay 396,411 266,388 Fayette 8,686,988 9,079,857 Gilmer 88,369 90,150 Grant 189,746 178,378 Greembrier 21,633 42,853 Harrison 5,097,641 4,812,472 Kanawh 5,108,783 3,846,288 Lewis 28,956 47,024 Lincoln 61,588 54,851 Logan 5,333,943 4,119,577 Marion 5,830,070 5,271,411 Marshall 929,425 721,591 Mason 123,630 112,826 McDowell 14,055,157 14,913,342 Mercer 2,850,499 2,828,810 Mineral 688,172 703,550 Mungo 2,510,568 2,271,591 Monsongalia 400,046 426,137 Nicholas 96,440 88,342 Ohio 462,844 374,034 rreston 1,281,181 999,141 Putnam 544,923 565,028 Raleigh 5,066,221 4,690,744 Randolph 737,718 741,567 Taylor 1,068,772 893,601 Tucker 1,119,113 1,100,160 Upstate 97,473 59,077 Wayne 55,060 80,266 Wyoming 39,789 1,650 Small Mines 300,000 300,000 Total 65,783,088 61,770,352 HUNTINGTON WILL WELCOME MINING MEN Ohrleston, W. Va., Dec. 7.—Huntington is making great preparations for the entertainment of the coal operators of West Virginia, when they assemble in that day on December 10 and 11, to attend the annual meeting of the State Mining Institute. The Chamber of Commerce will court every effort in their small, and a burgess will be served on KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, DEC. 11, 1914 Full-Blooded Chinaman Signs With White Sox Chicago, Dec. 4. - Manager Callahan, of the White Sox, has pulled a new one. He has signed a full-blooded Chinese player for a tryout with the White Sox next spring. The player is Captain Lai Tin, of the Houolulu Chinese team. He will report to the Sox when they open their training season in Paso Robles, Cal. in February. This is the first time that a Chinese player has been signed to play with a major league team. Captain Tin's regular position is shortstop, although he is said to be a star at any of the infield po Pocahontas Inn, situated at Pocahontas, hauled and a new brick addition added in first class order. The railway is from Bluefield or elsewhere, and is located in Virginia travelling public throughout this field. Va., is president of The Pocahontas has the same courteous crew with the evening of the second day by the business men of Huntington. Privileges of the Elk Club, the Guyandot Club and the Westmoreland County Club have also been arranged for the pleasure of the visiting mining men. Neil Robinson, of Charleston, the president of the Institute, will deliver the opening address, and such well known authorities as Richard Smethurst, of Cincinnati; Hon. Z. T. Vinson, of Huntington; F. Frank Hass, of Fairmont; Ray V. Hennon, of Morgantown; J. D. VanSooten, Washington, D.C.; Miss Mary K. Quick, Moundsville; Dr. Peter Roberts, New York; Hon. A. D. W. Williams, of Morgantown; G. H. Shapter, of Charleston, and Fred Keighley, of Uniontown, Pa., will read papers of the greatest interest to all interested in the coal mining industry. Jail Broken Open by Mob—Negro Murderer and Other Prisoners Set Free. Charleston, W. Va., Dec. 5.—Soon after James Finney, colored, was arrested for shooting to death Robert Brown, also colored, at Acme, a mob broke into jail at Eakdale and liberated the prisoner. Other prisoners also made their escape. Deputy aberiffs and posse of special officers are after the fugitives. McDowell Co. Report Superintendent H. K. Barbe of Browns Creek district, McDowell county, has made a report to the Department of Schools. Three items reported deserve special mention: "My teachers took the enumeration of school youth the first week of school and as a result we now have more pupils in attendance than we are able to take care of." "Mr. H. R. Crandall at Vivian is paid $10 a month for the year by each of three coal companies for the purpose of encouraging Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. Two years ago this school was hardly large enough for two teachers. Now it has four teachers and is crowded. In addition to the organization of the boys and girls into Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls, Mr. Crandall has organized manual training and sewing classes and all are going at a lively rate." Mr. F. C. Cook has offered a prize of $5 and members of the board individually have offered prizes to the amount of $70 for the school making the most improvement of the school grounds this year." Are there not opportunities of a similar nature for activities outside the class room in every district in the state? Such activities as recorded above are capable of transforming schools from class room to academy to active work of the best kind. —The Educator. sitions. He has 300 in Honolulu. Captain Tie played shortstop on the Hononolulu Chinese team which visited the United States in 1912 and 1913. He holds two Hawaiian athletic records. He has run 100 yards in 10 1/5 seconds and cleared 23 feet in the broad jump. TOMMY KNIGHT, FAMOUS COLORED JOCKEY, KILLED Lexington, Ky., Dec. 4. - A telegram from Jockey J. Loftus to Mrs. Lydia Knight, today, announced the death of her son, Thomas Knight, the famous colored jockey, who for no long rode the horses of J. B. Respens. Knight was accompanying a car load of racers to Junares, and walked out of the car door in his sleep last night. The train was near Sweetwater, Texas, as the time tas, Va, in the center of the great ded to its already commodious quar service in and out of Pocahont the hotel accommodations for the eld, has entire charge of the dining tas Inn Company, and will take plea him that were with him at Welch, KEYSTONE HISTORICAL AND LITERARY SOCIETY ORGANIZED Church Influence Ably Discussed. Large Attendance. A large number of the literary people of Keystone and vicinity met in Calhoun's Hall Sunday at 3:30 p.m. and organized the Keystone Historical & Literary Society. The purpose of this society is to hold weekly meetings and discuss questions of interest; to prepare and preserve date of historical interest relative to the Negro race in West Virginia and to cultivate the literary and musical talents of the members. Rev. L. E Johnson, a Wilberforce graduate was elected President; Mrs. Ida Whittico, Vice Pres.; Miss Alberta Robinson, Secretary, and Prof. E. L. Rann, Historian. The President was empowered to appoint a Board of Governors composed of seven members. A committee was appointed to draw up a constitution and by-aws and to recommend time and place of meeting. After the organization of the society the President presented T. Edward Hill to open the discussion upon the subject: "Has the Church Lost its Influence upon the Masses?" The speech of Mr. Hill dealt with the church from its foundation to the present. He took up the four historical periods of the church separately and discussed each period and the influence wielded by the church during those periods. The contention of the speaker was that the church had lost its influence upon the masses and he cited historical facts to substantiate his contentions. The speech showed serious thought and careful preparation and it was able delivered. Dr. James Webb opened the discussion from the floor against the contention of the speaker. Mrs. Mattie Thornton and F. E. Alexander also championed the cause of the church. Attorney B E. Carter closed the discussion in support of the argument of the speaker of the evening. Atty. Carter contended that the church did not even reach the masses and attempted to show that it was composed of the classes and that its followers made no effort to reach the masses and for that reason it had no influence upon them. The discussion was interesting and instructive, Mr. N. S. Buhne will read a paper at the next meeting of the Society. The date and program will appear on another page of this issue. RIGHT IS RIGHT. The Pioneer Press has never surrendered its contention for every right vouchsafied by the constitution of this West Virginia Finds Prison Labor Saving Wheeling, W. Va., Dec. 5.—The first year's trial of prison labor in West Virginia has saved the State more than $100,000, according to State Road Engineer Williams, and in spite of the facts that less than 100 of the 1,200 convicts in the State penitentiary have been at work on the roads. In addition, Williams says, the prisoners have been improved morally and physically. The number of prisoners in the jail of the state has decreased since July 1, when the prohibition amendment became effective, and Williams attributes the decrease to the new law. at Pocahontas coal fields. The Inn raters The Inn has fifty rooms or tas, Va, into the neighboring coal travelling public are of the best in room of The Inn. Her fifty (50c) measure in greeting his many friends when he operated The Stag Hotel country to the lowest and blackest of God's creation and God forbid it ever should. While there are many things William Monroe Trotter has done out of accord with it, it extends its hand to him and says: "well done good and faithful servant." Mr. Trotter's words were not insulting. The trouble grew out of the fact, that he pressed the President a little too hard on the raw, and like a sore back horse, he had to squirm. Our rights are ours to enjoy only by fearless agitation and contention, and the party or parties who are too cowardly to do both, are undeserving their rights. We fought for them and why not talk for them, for "peace hath her victories, no less renowned than war." - Pioneer Press. BLUE SKY LAW HELD TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL Seeks to Restrict Interstate Commerce and Abridge Rights of Citizens, Federal Court Says. - Porterburg, W. Va., December 5.—The West Virginia blue sky law was held to be unconstitutional by the United States circuit court of appeals in a decision handed down here late today, Judge J. C. Pritchard and A. C. Dayton concurring in the opinion, while Judge C. A. Wood disentented. The opinion declared the West Virginia statute seeks to restrain interstate commerce ard to abridge the rights of citizens to buy and sell property. J. B. Darst, state auditor, defendin in the suit, announced in Charleston that he would appeal to the United States supreme court. JEW TO BE GOV- ERNOR OF IDAHO Mose Alexander Elect- ed by 7,500, to Take Office in 1915 Moses Alexander, who will become the Chief Executive of Idaho on the first Monday in January, is the first Jew to be elected governor of the State in the history of the nation. Running as a straight Democrat, he defeated Governor John M. Haines, his Republican competitor, by a plurality of 7,500. He received a total vote of 47,000, or 13,000 more than were cast for Woodrow Wilson in Idaho in 1912. Mr. Alexander was born of Jewish parents in Germany sixty-one years ago. He removed to Chillicothe, Mo., when a boy of fourteen, and was apprenticed at $10 a month and board. From this humble beginning he soon worked into a business of his own. He early took an active interest in public affairs and was elected city councilman and mayor of Chillicothe. In 1891 Mr. Alexander located in Boise, Idaho, and engaged in the clothing business. His business grew until now he is at the head of a chain of seven stores, reaching from Blackfoot, Idaho, to Baker City Oregon. He has been for the last fifteen years president of the Congregation Beth Israel of Boise, the only Jewish congregation in Idaho. He is also a member of St. Joseph Lodge No. 73, I. O. B. B., of St. Joseph, Mo. His home is in Boise. Mr. Alexander is not an accident in politics. He was twice elected Mayor of Boise, the first time in 1897 and the second in 1901. In 1906 he was nominated for governor by the Democrats, and, although defeated, ran 7,000 votes ahead of the national ticket. This year he received the regular Democratic nomination at the primary election in September. He made a thorough canvas of the state on the issue of lower taxes and greater efficiency and economy in the public service. He was elected, although the normal Republican majority is 12,000 to 15,000. He was the only democrat elected on the State ticket, and the Legislature is Republican in both branches. Last Sunday the First Baptist church of Kimball had its eighth anniversary and rally. The meeting was a success both spiritually and financially. At 11 o'clock Rev. R. P. Johnson, pastor of the Presbyterian church of that town, filled the pulpit nobly. He brought his choir and congregation. At 2 p. m. a funeral ceremony was performed over the remains of John Akers under the auspices of the Golden Rule. At 4 p. m. Rev. I. J. Hall of Mt. Nebo, Baptist church of Kimball filled the pulpit and at night Rev. L. Debney prescribed one of his old time, soul-stirring sermons. The collection for the day was $100.25. The meeting was one long to be remembered. The pastor and congregation extend many thanks to the public for its loyal support. DEFENDS MANHOOD -RIGHTS President Wilson's Segregation Policy Condemned by South- The Loxington Herald, the leading Democratic newspaper of the blue grass region of Kentucky, proves a notable exception to the rule by which southern dailies rally to the support of President Wilson's policy of discrimination against the Negro, says the New York Evening Post. "The humbest American citizen of full Negro blood is, in the eyes of the law, the full equal of the most powerful citizen of the purest Anglo-Saxon descent," says Editor Desha Breckenridge, in a leading article published November 17, which is, in part, as follows: We regret the President has again permitted himself to display irritation to those who went to him as chief executive of the nation and refused to answer questions put to him about the treatment of public employees. When the women who are striving to secure equal suffrage approached him he took refuge behind the preagative that every private citizen but no public official has the right to exercise a display of temper and a declaration that he must refuse to catechize. For the second time he has permitted himself to lose his temper when confronted by a delegation of citizens asking him to take action about a matter that is embarrassing to him. A number of Negroes representing various Negro organizations appealed to him to forbid the segregation of Negroes in the departments at Washington. The spokesman of the delegation reminded him of campaign pledges made and stated that they did not come to him to ask charity, but as American citizens to demand equal treatment to that accorded other American citizens. Does the President of the United States believe that as a matter of governmental policy citizens of African extraction should be treated differently from citizens of Anglo-Saxon, Teutonic, Slav or Latin extraction? Is the President of the United States, the chief executive officer of the greatest republic in the world that has opened its doors as a refuge for the oppressed of all nations, willing to stand LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. IDLENESS ON EVERY HAND WHO SAID TIMES ARE BETTER? NUMBER Little, if Any, Evidence of Improvement in This Section; Few Men Have Regular Work, Money Scarce, Business Dull. Notwithstanding the fact that reports are made daily that work is opening up and times are getting better the people of McDowell county see very little evidence of improvement. It is well known that McDowell is the banner coal mining county in the state, and mining is practically the only industry, therefore the prosperity of the people whether miner, laborer, professional man, banker or merchant depend upon the number of mines working regular and at full time. PURPOSE OF INTERVIEWS. Recently interviews with various "captains of industry" in this section have been published in various papers (this one included), to the effect that work would immediately open up in this field, but to this date, few, if any of the operations are working more than one day more during the week than during the dullest period—that is where they were working one and two days, some of them are now working two and three days and this increase in time is only upon a few jobs. The writer is of the opinion that the operators really expect to be able to work full force and time when new contracts are made in the spring and the purpose of these interviews is to keep as many of the miners as possible from going elsewhere in search of work when they will be needed here in a few months. HIGH COST OF LIVING MAKE LOT HARD. The extreme high prices of every necessary life make the lot not only of the miner but of the small merchant alone the Elkhorn a very hard one. The average miner or helper about the miners with a family cannot live without going deeply in debt on two and three days work per week. If the miner is in the company house, as most of them are, he must pay rent, lights, doctor's bill and for the supplies used at his work. Then he and his family must eat and wear some clothes, all of which cannot be paid for out of two and three day's work per week; therefore the miner goes in debt, either to the company for which he works or to the independent merchant. When work becomes plentiful it will take the miner several months work to pay out of debt. Men who have worked on the Elkborn ever since the railroad was put through say there is less work and greater poverty here than at any time during the previous history of mining in McDowell county. This is no "calamity howl" for political purposes because the campaign is over. It is a true statement of actual conditions in this county and unless there is speedy improvement there will be untold suffering as the weather becomes more severe. Merchants are putting in no larger supply of goods for Christmas as in former years and very little is heard about the annual event of joy and gaiety. There will be less pleasure and prosperity along the Elkborn than at any Christmas since the development of the field. UNIONISM IS O. K. IN THEORY BUT NO GOOD PRACTICALLY DECLARES PIT OWNER. Town Heads Connected With Mine Firms, Says McLennan, in Tirade Against Gov- ernment. Denver, Col., December 4. "I am theoretically in favor of union labor; practically I have no use for it," Walter A. Curtis, president of the Rapapo Coal Company and an employer of union labor, testified before the Federal Commission on Industrial Relations today. "Just now I have a controversy with the Pit Committee of one of my mines. If the union does not stand back of me in disclining the committee by discharging it I am going to get rid of union labor. I am going to see who is running our mines, the Pit Committee or the company." The Pit Committee, he said, had decreed that certain men who had attended the funeral of a nonunion miner should be discharged. J. F. Welborn, president of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, said the employees of his company before the present strike numbered 6,000. About 40 per cent struck. In each case they were intimidated, he alleged. the McDowell Times. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publisheu 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, DEC. 11, 1914. "CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME" Every paper prints long accounts of the funds raised and supplies contributed to relieve the dire want and suffering of war stricken Belgium. This is grand and noble and right and we think that wherever disease and poverty stalks naked and gaud the hand of charity should be extended. But there is cruel poverty, pitiless disease, heart rendering suffering and merciless oppression at our very doors that should not be forgotten and overlooked while we gaze at the terrible catastroph of Europe. The boom of cannons, bursting of shells, singing of bullets, rattle of sabre, charge of infantry and galloping of calvary should not drown out the wailing cry of suffering at home. More than a million men and women in our own country have been out of employment for nearly a year. They are victims of conditions not of their making the same as the people of Belgium and they are our brothers and sisters. They need the help of the more fortunate and they deserve it. A few dollars will relieve a family, shoes, coats and mufflers will enable little children whose faces are pinched with poverty to attend school; a few tons of coal will warm destitute mothers with innocent, helpless babes tugging at their breasts. A little concentrated effort on the part of those who have means will relieve much suffering at home. There may not be much notoriety in helping your needy neighbor, but there is more charity, because "Charity begins at home." SAM B. WALKER AND THE POCAHONTAS INN. On the front page of this issue we run a cut of the Pocahontas Inn, Pocahontas, Va., of which Sam G. Walker of Welch is the proprietor. The hotel is first class in every paeticular and Mr. Walker is one of the best known men in this section of West Virginia. He is broad guaged, liberal, unassuming and kind. He gives aid and encouragement to every worthy enterprise and is one of the most substantial backers of the Republican party in McDowell county. He has aided in many ways many people and he deserves the support and patronage of the people along the Elkhorn. We are glad to have this opportunity to let the people know where they can meet one of the biggest, best and squarest men to be found in the coal fields and one who will give his patrons the best to be obtained for their money. When in Pocahontas call and see Mr. Walker at the Pocahontas Inn. He will make things pleasant and comfortable for you. When in dull, business bad, very little money to calculation and no great prep- sence being made for Christmas Union, W. Va., Dec. 8 — Judge Herndon of the Circuit court has ruled that it was not unlawful for a resident of this state to act as the agent of a purchaser in this state, buil liquor at a licensed saloon in another state and deliver it to a purchaser in West Virginia. This nullifies one of the most important provisions of the Yost prohibition amendment, which went into effect July 1. The decision is contrary to the interpretation of the law by State Commissioner Fred O. Blue.—Cincinnati Times Star. BANQUETED Married Ladies Entertain Husbands The Married Ladies' Social Club entertained the husbands of its members at a banquet Friday night of last week in Calhoun's Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated and contained all the appointments of a parlor in the home of the well-to-do Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford, the president, presided and stated in a speech the purpose of the club. The club is composed of twelve married ladies of Keystone, Kimball and Northfork and has for its purpose the exchange of ideas upon needle work, the discussion of domestic science and current events. The club was recently organized and this is the first occasion at which the "Lords of Creation" were admitted into the council chambers of the "weaker vessels" and right royally did they entertain their hubbies. There were music, games, a bountiful repast and speech making. The affair brought together the heads of some of the leading families and the open, frank and friendly discussions and socializing will promote a better and more sympathetic understanding each of the other and the needs of all. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Viney, Mr. and Mrs. James George, Prof and Mrs E. L. Rann, Dr. and Mrs G. N. Marshall, Dr. and Mrs. W. V Bridgeford, Mr. and Mrs. J. E Parson, Mr. and Mrs. J, M Lamkin, Mr. and Mrs. W. A Simpson, Editor and Mrs. M. T Whittico and Mrs. Helen James Misses Mary Robinson and Evelyn Simpson were invited by the club to take charge of the arrangements and service and they deserve much credit for the success of the affair. NATIONAL CAPITOL Events of Interest From the Seat of Gov- ernment The McDowell Times Bureau, Washington, D. D., Dec. 5. (By J. E. Jones.) FORD'S THEATRE The Efficiency and Economy Commission reported in favor of tearing down Ford's Theatre, where Abraham Lincoln was shot, and although that was more than a year ago, the reporters still make a piece of "news" of the story that the building is to be abandoned and leveled to the ground. However, the War Department, which is in charge of the building, and has its destiny in keeping, has absolutely no intent or purpose to give up the structure: In fact, extensive repairs have been made on the building within recent months, and since it is well lighted and airy, and the foundation and walls firm and substantial, there is not the slightest reason to suppose that Ford's Theatre will not be used as an office building by the government for many years to come. There are a hundred people employed by the Adjutant General's office in the good Theatre building, and although the Washington Guide Book says the place contains "nothing of interest" I found it very interesting. For though the place has been completely remodeled since that dreadful night of April 14, when John Wilkes Booth assassinated the great Lincoln, yet I found the location of the stage, the Lincoln box, and passed through the same door by which Booth made his escape. And employed in the building I met Edwin H. Spang who went "with his girl" to Ford's Theatre, and he told me how he made use of his season pass that very night, and arrived in the theatre ten minutes before the tragedy occurred. Spang is now a gray haired old man, but he is only one of a great many veterans of the civil war who work within the gray brick walls keeping straight the war record is of the men who fought for and against, the United States. Originally the structure was a Baptist church, which explains the peaked roof so unusual in modern building operations. As a theatre it must have been a very fine one for its day, since the auditorium was large, and it is still possible to figure out what was the location of the orchestra floor, the balcony and the "peanut gallery". These three floors now do service for office purposes. And though the alley at the rear has been changed as a result of the congestion of business, yet standing at the door through which the murderer escaped it is possible to trace the direction taken by the fleet-footed white horse that carried J. Wilkes Booth eighty miles away in his flight from the righteous wrath of a people struck almost dumb by the horror of his deed. Perhaps the Guide Book is right when it says that Ford's Theatre "nothing of interest." But standing there in the centre of the great building on the fifty-first anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address my attention fell upon the labels of the long rows of cards files which occupy almost the entire space of three floors, and I learned that here the records of all the soldiers of the war of 1812, the civil war, the Spanish-American war, and the Philippine insurrection, are carefully preserved. Some of these sections are devoted to the Confederacy, and it may be a little surprising to most people to learn that the United States government has an almost complete record of the men who wore the gray. Tiers were devoted to Confederate battalions, sharp shooters, infantry, artillery and state guards, and the roster of these troops from Alabama to Virginia is as carefully kept as those of union troops. In response to the question I was informed that one of the reasons was to aid the state-pension plans of a number of southern states, and my informant added that during the civil war northern soldiers captured a great many records of the Confederates, so that it had been found best for Uncle Sam to maintain the roster of southern troops. At the present time a representative of the state of Mississippi is engaged in copying the records for that state. There are miles of rows of these cards, and I was struck by the fact that these gray headed old men who work in this place evidenced a tender sentiment for these little white cards, each of which was the story of a man gone to war. The spirit of the words of Lincoln stood preserved before me: "It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work that they have thus far so nobly carried on. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining for us; that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to the cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion; that we here highly resolve that the dead shall not have lived in vain." And yet it is written that this is an uninteresting place. Cavalry to Leave Border Seventeen Negro Soldiers Shot in 60 Days Because of "Watchful Waiting." Naco, Ariz, Dec. 8.—The Ninth United States Cavalry will move tomorrow from its position along the international boundry to a point one mile north to get the men and horses out of the range of Mexican bullets. Two soldiers were hit yesterday. Since the American troops settled down in trenches along the boundary, 60 days ago, 17 of the soldiers have been hit by stray shells and bullets from Naco, Sonora, where General Benjamin Hill's Carranza force is defending the town against the attack of Governor Maytorena's Yaqui Indians. One American cavalry man died of his wounds, one is blind and several are in a serious condition. Five persons in all have been killed on the American side of the line, and forty-four wounded To the Public We take pleasure in announcing that in the future Mr. N. S. Buhne will solicit for the McDowell Times. He is authorized to solicit job-work, advertising, subscriptions and to collect for same. Mr. Buhne has been in the employ of the McDowel Times for six months and is familiar with all phases of the pri ting business. We ask our subscribers and patrons to encour age him by giving us business and paying up their accounts. 2 CHILDREN BURNED TO CRISP Third so Badly Injured That Recovery is Doubtful Pocabontas, Va., Dec. 10.-Fire here yesterday afternoon snuffed out the lives of two children, while a third was so badly burned that death at any time would cause no surprise. It was about 2 o'clock when No. 238, a residence in the colored section, burst into flames. The fire alarm was responded to quickly by the fire company, which was on the ground in six minutes, but the flames were running out at the windows in the rear, and the report spread that there were some children in the burning building who could not be reached. The water was tue ned on and the fire quickly subdued, and when the house was entered by the firemen the crisp bodies of the two colored children, Louis Starks, aged three years, and James, aged one, were found. Alberta, aged four and Louis, aged 7 months, were rescued, but Alberta was very badly burned and may not recover. It seems the father, Walter Starks, was up town and the mother had gone across the street to a neighbor's and had locked the doors and left the children in the back rooms. The fire gained headway so rapidly that the little fellows could not be reached by neighbors. John Mews lived in the front of the building and was asleep, as he works at night, and was not aroused until the alarm was given. CONGRESS IN SESSION Second Session 63th Congress Convenes. President Reads Message. Washington, Dec. 8. President Wilson, in his annual address to congress today, gave his answer to those who contend that the United States is unprepared for the national defense. "Let there be no misconception," he said. "The country has not been negligent of national defense. We are not unmindful of the great responsibility rating upon us. We shall learn and profit by every experience and every new circumstance, and what is needed will be adequately done." Assembled in joint session in the hall of the house, senators and representatives heard the president, reading his address in person from the clerk's desk, outline the administration legislative program and voice a fervent hope that the United States might be instrumental in bringing peace to Europe. The legislative program includes passage of the conservation bills, the bills for ultimate independence of the Philippines, ratification of the London convention for safety at sea, a government owned merchant marine, charting the perilous waters of the Asian coast and measures for economy in all branches of the government. Wanted! To sell a second hand business or will take a partner who has a small amount of capital and is a business hustler. This offer will oe open until December 31st. Prefer to sell outright. Only small sum of money necessary. Apply to (L). McDowell Times. 12 11 3s. Threatened by "Night Riders" Notice Sent Demanding Discharge of Negroes. Louisville, Ky., Dec. 8.—Officials of a railroad construction company and operators of a string of stone quarries employing several hundred negroes in the vicinity of Princeton, Ky., to day appealed to the authorities of Caldwell county for protection against the threatened operations of night riders. Notices have been posted, telegrams from Princeton today say, demanding the discharge of all Negroes'in the employ of companies and threatening vengeance unless their demands are complied with. The Negroes are said to be terrorstricken. ALONG GARDENING LINE Member of State Board of Regents Caller at Bluefield Colored Institute. Bluefield, W. Va., Dec. 8.--J. F. F. Marsh, Secretary of the state board of regents, was a caller upon the Bluefield Colored institute here yesterday, leaving in the afternoon to visit the Athens normal. Mr Marsh explained that the object of his trip was in connection with expanding the work of the male students in the school along the line of home gardening. He said the institute owned an acreage of considerable extent and had been giving more or less attention to the agricultural topic, but Mr. Marsh expressed the hope that by legislative enactment next year would find the board of regents enabled to establish small industrial buildings and inaugurate industrial work as a new adjunct to the Colored institute THE REGISTER DAILY-SUNDAY-WEEKLY West Virginia's Best Paper Circulaes in every County in the State Also in adjoining Counties of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Contains all the News Controls the Associated Press full reports; has a complete Staff of Correspondents; is represented in every town and State. Read the Register's war news if you want to keep posted on the European war For $1.00 The Daily Register will be sent from December first to March first, which will cover the period of the West Virginia Legislature. Better keep in touch with the State's Solons. Is conceded to be the best Sunday paper in West Virginia. 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A distressing sight, but they always cause. Nine times out of ten it's on account of the bread. Dowey's Best Flour dose away with such complaints. If you can bake at all, you can have a good bake and a flour with life in it. Made of best wheat grains, ground by a superior process. The mill; that makes it know how. Try a sack and see what a difference there will be in your bread, pies, and bread plums bake day. Order from your local dealer. If he doesn't have it, he will get it if you ask him. THE DREWEY BROS. CO., BILLERS, Manchester, Ohio. A Your being married is another big reason for buying MANSS LIGHT SHOES You won't have to buy another pair so soon! They have the style, shape and polish which never wear out! And the patent "Urfit." Good color—strong hooks—best leather—fineest finish. Canvas lined—fast-color hooks and cyclots. If a larger number of employees of the state would do as "Senator." Ike Neal of McDowell county who is employed in the Adjutant General's office, is doing, a fewer number would be on their "uppers" in 20 days after an incoming administration turns them out. Instead of paying from $16 to $24 per month for board, genial Ike has installed in his apartments in the K. of P. building a gas cooking range and is proceeding to reduce the cost of living by cooking for himself, what he wants and when he wants it, and Ike is some cook. He got his experience as a "shanty miner" in McDowell and has not developed a case of exaggerated ego because he draws down a regular salary from the state every 30 days. Bluefield, W. Va., Dec. 8.---Prot. H. E. Cooper, district superintendent of schools, yesterday commended the domestic science work of the Bluefield Colored Institute, a new branch which was added to the colored school's work in the month of September. The department is primarily under the supervision of Superintendent Cooper but taught by teachers of the colored school, classes in this particular work being conducted on Saturday. Prof. Cooper remarked on the fact of the colored school being so keenly alive to educational work and particularly commended the domestic science department, which had more particularly come under his observation. Locals Garland Washington of Kimball was attending to business in this city, Monday. Miss Sarah and Georgia Whittico of Kimball visited their brother, Editor Whittico, Saturday. Sherman Finney is spending the week on his farm in Henry county, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Shof left Keystone to visit relatives and friends in Bluefield. Editor M. T. Whittico is still confined to his bed because of illness. Rev. W. H. Mitchell preached two able sermons at the Baptist church here Sunday. The sermons were able and the services well attended. Miss Pondle Stovall of Roseville spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. T. Edward Hill. H. J. Wilson, of Gilliam, member of the board of education for Northfork district, was in the city Sunday. Dr. J. M. Whittico, of Williamson, who has been in Harrison's Hospital at Kimball with the fever is able to be out and visited his brother, ye editor, Thursday. Several prominent colored Masons were in the city Wednesday, among whom were Rev. R W. Hill, Messrs. Underwood and Coleman of Princeton. Mrs. M. C. Thorpe, of Pocahontas, Organizing Deputy of the St. Lakes, was in Keystone Tuesday. She was planning for a big 12th anniversary celebration to be held in Pocahontas, Dec. 15 Miss Mary King, at present of Davy, but whose original home is Ridgeway, Va., was in Keystone this week on business. She spent much time visiting her cousin, M. T. Whittico who has been forced to the bed for some time. Mr. and Mrs. George Brown of Klimball have made frequent visits to Keystone this week visiting the sick. Miss Mary Robinson has treated herself to a fine, first-class, uptodate piano. Rev. B. P. Johnson was in the city rejoicing over the new pews in the Presbyterian church. Mr. J. T. Eddins and wife of Welch were visiting relatives and friends in the city Sunday. Mr. Eddins is one of McDowell's best and most successful business men. He has a host of friends, having won many when he was an agent for the celebrated Sam G. Walker Liquor Company. Miss Sarah Whittico made a basty trip Dr. Harrison and Whittec were consulting with Dr. Barrett and Marshall as to the condition of the Editor of the Times, since his condition seems to stubbornly resist yielding to medicinal theory. We Lead; Others Follow The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., through its Local Representative, Mr. W. H. Harris, has just paid Mr. J. W. Dodson of Eckman, W. Va., an accident claim of $44.00. This is the second claim paid Mr. Dodson by the Pacific this y. ar, which shows that this company is both prompt and liberal in the settlement of its claims. Mr. Harris has just received a check for Dave McNeer of Gary, W. Va., paying him for one week's illness benefit. The ravic has recently issued some new policies which are the most liberal policies ever issued by an insurance company. Particular is this true of the Miners' Special Policy of which this company makes a specialty. Those desiring protection which is right up to the second and absolutely safe would do well to see Mr. Harris. Slabfork Rev. J. R Clark has returned from Mendon where he is pastor. He has been carrying on a revival more than two week. Rev. C. H. Rawlins has been assisting him. They had great success after a hard battle against sin. Ten candidates for baptism and twenty-sven backsliders were added to the church.. Hear! Hear!!! Hear The Keystone Historical and Literary Society will be addressed Sunday at 3 o'clock p. m. by N. S. Buhne, subject: "What Race Unity Means." Open forum after principal speech. Good music. All are invited. The meeting will be held in Calhoun's hall. Notice to Take Depositions To Victoria Crane: Take notice that on the 19th day of Dec., 1914, at the office of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, County of McDowell and state of W. Va., between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 6 p. m., of that day, I shall proceed to take depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery pending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, state of W. Va., in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant, and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that day, or if commenced, if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjourned from day to day, at the same place and be tween the same hours until they are completed; W. Va. Miners' Rescue Car Visits Kimball Dr. Lyon, who has charge of the West Virginia Miners' Rescue Car, gave a moving picture entertainment in Kimball, Tuesday night for the benefit of the colored people. Among the many things of interest shown was the proper way to care for a miner when he first gets injured in the mines and before he can reach a doctor. Also the kind of explosions and how to prevent them. The show was very instructive as well as interesting. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clock's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1914. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce A VINULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file in the Court, that the defendant is non-resident of the State, Mr. Ingram it is therefore ordered the defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of the State, month from month date of the first publication of the order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest hereinafter. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive months. Dwell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the Court House of Dwell County for twenty days before decree is made. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. B. E. Carter, P. Q. Anybody can' Keep a shoe store-- Anybody can sell shoes—but ours the only store about here that can sell you shoes that bear the Good" sign MANSS NOTICE! At Eules held in the Olerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in Dec., 1914. John Mabille The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file in this paper, this cause that the defendant is non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published by McDowell county, at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Tote: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Froe, P. Q Order of Publication At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in December, 1914, Charles Hancock, ) The object of this suit is to obtain from the de- signer the divorce a VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affiliate now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the Olerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper, 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. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. H. J. Caphelt, P. Q. Order of Publication BURGINIA At Raleigh held in the Clerk's Office, Campbell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1944. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successions. A newspaper published in Mc. Dowlin County, and that it is posted at the front door of the court house of McDowlin county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBNIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Free, P. Q. Notice to Take Depositions. Take notice that on Dec. 19, 1914, at the Law Offices of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, 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. T. A. Hunt. J. K. Smith, p. q. ORDER OF PUBLICATION WESTVIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Mon day in Dec. 1914. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce And it appearing from on adhavit now on file with the papers in this case, that the defense did not give it to the judge; it is therefore ordered that the said defense do not give it to the judge of McDowell County within a month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in Michigan. The copy will be posted at the trust door of the court house of Mt. Desert County for two weeks before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNS, Clark, J. K. Smith, P. Q. NO And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the mail defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper, 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 BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. J. K. Smith, P. Q. 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 Dec. 1914. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant a Warrant of *A VINCULO MATRIMONII* and it appearing from an affidavit on file on the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia it is therefore ordered that the said Defendant and do what is necessary to protect his interest from the date of the first publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County or in the Courthouse posted at the front door of the Court House of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A Copy. Trust: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE. Clerk 12-11-48 A. G. FROE. P. G. Worker For the Uplift Prof. H. R. Crandall, of Vivian, principal of the white school, was in the city Thursday and called at this office. Prof. Crandall has charge of the Boy Scouts at Vivian, Kimball and the vicinity and is doing excellent work among the young folks. His work is highly endorsed by Governor Hatfield and the coal operators are paying him $30 per month for his work among the boys outside of the school room. The professor is not alone interested in the welfare of white boys but encourages and helps the Negro youths. ORLISS COUNTY IVERNIA Aye. There's the Rub in the laundry—and Heimet Brand Col- lors are made to stand it, not ones, but many times. It's supplying long smooth and uncoiled they come out of the severe test. X for Zoe is the price. When you read, read THE TIMES A FITTING FEATURE Patented Prevents Shipping Beads and Gapping Sides 2lift TRADE MARK REQ. Gives Oxfords and low shoes perma- mentally fashionable distinction and snug, secure, comfortable fit all around the ankle. Makes them wear better and look dressier. Keeps heel from slipping us and down, wearing hoes in the stocking, prevents sides gaping or shoe twisting out of shape. The Only Way Just a piece of Joe's bracelet under the shoe fitting on both sides by which the knee has a horizontal pull from the heel. SPECIAL! READ! ```markdown ``` SANTA CLAUS' Headquarters Will be Published on This Page in the Next Issue of The McDowell Times (Continued from page 1.1) before the peoples of the earth as giving the sanction of his great personality and high office to the perpetuation of race prejudice? Is it to be the policy of the government of the people, by the people, for the people, that any race is to be set aside as distinguished from another race? At what point will the government as government stop the segregation of different race? As we conceive the purpose of this government, it is to treat every individual as equal before the eyes of the law---black or white, red or yellow, Jew or Gentile, Protestant or Catholic---whatever the breed, whatever the creed, matters not, at least should matter not to the public official charged with the duty of serving all the people. The humblest American citizen of full Negro blood is in the eyes of the law the full equal of the most powerful citizen of the purest Anglo-Saxon descent. The public servant elected by the people, paid by the people, owes to the humblest citizen the same protection and the same treatment accorded to the most powerful We are distressed that the President has allied himself with those who believe in the perpetuation of race prejudice and justify race passion. As a private citizen every man has the right to determine his own course. As a public official the higher the office the greater the obligation to act with justice and treat with patience those who must look to the public officer for the protection of the law. It is but a step in descent from the position taken by those public officials in Washington who segregate one race to the public official in a southern state who advocate lynch law. The example of the higher official will be cited by the lower official. The mob of the south that lynches in the night is but a step further than the official order that segregates because of color in the day. Wilcoe Notes. Dull work and high cost of living still remain in evidence in this town, but the people are thankful that God yet gives them pure air so they may inhale it and live. Mr. P. C. Carter is on the sick list, we hope tor his speedy recovery. A literary society was organized last Thursday evening. The officers are no follows: L. T. Clarke, president; E. Murrell, vice president; Sarah Johnson secretary; Fannie Gum, assistant secretary; C. O. Wormley, treasurer; P. C. Carter, chapain; John Younger, sergeant-at-arms. C. O. Wormley, P. C. Archia and E. Murrell by-law committee. R. J. Wormley, Sarah Johnson and R. W. Hartman program committee. Subject for discussion, Thursday, December 10th: Resolved, "That Woman Suffrage Shall not be Granted." Affirmative, E. Murrell and Cunningham. Negative, P. C. Archer and Wormley. Our Sunday school is progressing nicely under the leadership of L. T. Clarke. The Sunday school donated $25.00 for the Christmas tree which will be given Christmas Eve, and glad to say we have nearly $25.00 more in the treasurer. We are pleased to say that the democrats have had mercy on one thing and that is our Sunday school. Much credit is due our primary teacher in our Sunday school, Miss Lottie Walker, by raising the most money she is able to keep the banner all the time. They are preparing to build a house at this place that will cost several hundred thousand dollars. They want to complete it by 1917, the year that the animal mineral and the vegetable and every other kingdom will be singing Hosanna to the republican party may they reign for the next one hundred centuries. C. C. Free took a trip to Binsfield and all points between the sand place and Keystone last week. R. W. Wartman, the travelling agent, is on Dry Fork. Children Drop Out of School Early, Do Not Attend Regular. Conditions Should be "Those tests are来 for serious re-education," said L. J. Hanifan, State Supervice of Rural schools. Practically all our children start to school soon after they were enrolled to the legal school age. They drop out all along the grades until not quite 5 per cent of all the children attending the schools are in the eighth, or last grade. What becomes of these children?" asks Supervisor Hanifan, and then answers his own question about as follows: "The school attendance is so poor in the lower grades that it takes many of the children two or three years to complete the work of the first grade. This accounts for the large number in the first grade. Then if they loose another year or two in their progress in the next two or three grades, they arrive at the age of 15 before they have gotten far in their studies." Asked what is the remedy, Mr. Hanifan replied: "A more stringent compulsory attendance law would help wonderfully but the best way to keep the children in school is to have closer cooperation of the home and the school. The parents and teachers can beat all the truant officers in keeping the children in school if they work together and hard enough." G. W. MASTER FLOYD ROSS UNDER ARREST G. W. MASTER FLOYD ROSS UNDER ARREST Grand Worthy Master Floyd Ross is now under arrest for alleged defalcation of the Old Folsk' Home Funds of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R. The Board of Directors of the Grand Fountain has been called to convene in special session on Monday morning the 7th inst., to investigate the alleged trouble of shortage and make report and to transact any other business necessary for the good and safety of the Order. Prompt action was deemed proper in having the arrest made. The fraternal department of the Grand Fountain is alright and all current death claims are being promptly paid and the subo dinate fountains and Rosebuds are still making good and prompt monthly returns. The members of the Order and the general public are requested to suspend judgment and not be alarmed as this step was taken for the good of the Order All the Grand Fountain asks is for the members to continue to build the work and keep the faith. For any further information desired write the Grand Worthy Secretary, Mr. Maurice Roussele, 604 N 2nd St, Richmond, Va.—The Reformer. The Home Pharmacy Opposite Colonial 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, 11-11-tf NOXAL LE MONDE CONNECT Protection for the Home The strongest desire of husband and wife is the welfare of their children. The husband works hard to provide for them, and will be glad to know how best to safeguard them. The wife is hard to ward, too, in the home—and is equally interested in the sound insurance protection, such as that offered by the Postal Life Insurance Company ANNOICE: Margo than 19,544,000 Insurance in force: More than $46,000,000 NET COST LOW IN THE POSTAL BECAUSE. 1st. Commission Dividends corresponding to the commission of companies may be applied, long the charge, to Postal Policyholders' charge go to Postal Policyholders. 2nd. Renewal Commission Dividends and Office-Expense Savings carried by the 9½% guaranteed dividends on the Postal Policyholders' annual payment. 3rd. Beginning at the close of the second year the WORLD counter-gross profit structure based on the Company's revenues will further reduce the cost each year after the Sun. It will pay you to find and just what the POSTAL LIFE can and will do for you. The Company issues all the standard legal reserve policy forms; it supplies full personal information to all applicants—men, women and young people—and distance from New York does not blind. Just write and my "Mail me life-insurance particulars for my age" and be sure to mention this Paper. In your letter be sure to give 1. Your Full Name 2. Your Occupation 3. The Exact Date of your Birth The request for information places you under no obligations and no agent will be sent to visit you. The Postal Life does not employ agents but gives policieshelf the benefits of agent commissions—the fair price and every other. Postal Life Insurance Company P.O. Box 101, Palo Alto, California WANTING SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND A NICE PLACE TO STOP Place not over one minute's walk from the station. (WRIGHT'S OLD STAND) Graham, Virginia BOX No. 103. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth J icial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day in February June and Sep ember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: James F. Jones President, Switchback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioners: W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Look Assistant Pros. Attorney, G I Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts Surbridge Payne Clerk, County Court, W. W Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools. W Cassius Look, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w McClaren County Health Officer and cor oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegate- Geo. Wolfe and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senat- rial district (counties of McDow- ll, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; M Z White, Williamson White Oak Shoe Shod 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. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DROUGHTS --- This handsome structure is now added absolutely and entirely by the Stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and suited action: It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hopes 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 Comm MORE THAN $48.157.0 THE AMERICAN W NAAL INSURA EXPERIENCED INSURANCE M Salary or Commission for Right P THAN $48.157,022 CLAIMS PA 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 Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building THE Harrison print Cases Su Medical T Reasona EFFICIEN Phone Excelsior Kimball Charleston, W. THE Prison private Hos Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates EFICIENT STAFF phone Excelsior Drug Company umball West Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building Charleston, W.Va. Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company Kimball West Va MADAMI $40.00 to $50.00 a Month FOR YOU. Why not become a Hair Dresser? This is your chance. We will set you up in the business. We will lead, you a Diploma from our school and turn you with our complete Hair Dressing Course. All this for the small sum of $140. Hundreds of educated graduates all over this country are earning $1000 with our Outfit. Way not you? Write today. Do not delay. MILPARK SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING, EDENTON, N. C. 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 Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. BOANOKE, VIRGINIA INSURANCE MEN ission for Right Parties 222 CLAIMS PAID BY WORKMEN FRATER- NCE COMPANY arleston, W.Va. THE Private Hospital Surgical and Treated at Single Rates. NT STAFF Drug Company West Va H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED 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, Surgeon Dentist The Pacific M $30,000,000 ASSETS CPERATE 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 THAT'S WHERE I TRADE! AT THE Bridgeford Pharmacy Prescription Specialists 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 Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work done Satisfactory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs o Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Establishment. "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 Welch Undertaking COMP. NY Funeral Directors and Embalmers WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA CHAS. H. RICE, Agent Northfork, W. Va. WH. COBB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh Street EDWARD'S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Art ticles. When in Bluedield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the railroad station. Soda at the fount. Miners Trap Hill Park 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 LESTER, W. VA. BEOKLEY, W. VA