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ADVERTISING IN THE M-DOWELL TIMES. IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. Brilliant Dr. Clarence A. Roger, cian of Bluefield, Ma Hamlin, Daughter Capt. Hamlin North The Popular Couple Received Hui Ceremony Was Witnessed by Gathering From Every Dr. Clarence A. Roger, Popular Young Physician of Bluefield, Marries Miss Annie Ethel Hamlin, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Capt. Hamlin of Raleigh, North Carolina The Popular Couple Received Hundreds of Valuable Presents--The Ceremony Was Witnessed by a Large and Representative Gathering From Every Section of the Country. The social circle of Raleigh, N. O., was very much elated over the beautiful wedding of Miss Annie Ethal Hamlin. The accomplished daughter of Capt. and Mrs. James E. Hamlin, to Dr. Clarence A. Rogers, of Blindfield, W. Va., Wednesday evening, November 25th, at 8:30 o'clock in the First Congregational Church, on South West St. The church was tastefully decorated with palms and with the electric light shining on them made a very beautiful scene. At the appointed hour the wedding procession enward the church. First the usher Dr. W. L. Colson, Keystone, W. Va.; Dr. L. T. Delany, Raleigh, N. C.; Dr. John 2. Worthham, Raleigh; Dr. John W. Key, Wilmington, N. O.; Lawyer H. J. Capshaw, Dr. H. Ambrose-Barrett, Keystone, W. Va.; Dr. J. Thomas Hamlin, Raleigh; Dr Dennis Branch, Newport, Tuna.; and Mr. E. R. Merrick, Durham, N. O.; followed by the bride unide, Missa Florence Jackson, of Richmond, Va.; Elen Christmas, Raleigh; Marcelotte T. Williame, Raleigh; and Geraldine P. Green, Mound Baven, Minsa, who presided at the piano. Then the bride entered on the arm of her father, marched up to the altar, while the lovely Lobengirn wedding mouch was played by Minsa Green. The groom, Dr. Clarence Andrew Regen, accompanied by his best man, Dr. Curtis T. Hayden of Charleston, W. Va., met the bride at the alter when Rev. P. R. DeBerry, pastor performed the ceremony which made the couple man and wife. At the conclusion of the service the groom and bride led the recreational march while Miss Green played the Mendelssohn's wedding tune to the delight of the audience which more than filled the church. BRIDE'S COSTUME The bride's exquisitely beautiful gowned in Ivory colored castin duchess made court train with garments of silver banding and rose point lace. Her only jewels were a string of pearls, the gift of her father. The vel of tails enhorned her like a mist and fell in folds to the length of her train, and she carried a white chrysanthemum bouquet in her hands. Were of white chafon taffetta, with tauches of princess lace with irredescent garments. All similarly made. The maid of honor carried a bouquet of roses, and the others of carnation. The groom and best man, and ushers were arrived in full dress. After the marriage the bride and groom in company with their attendants returned to the beautiful home of the bride's parents on Fayetteville street, and received the congratulations of their many friends and took the train for their home in Blinded, W. Va., but stopped off at Petersburg, and spent Thursday there as the cousin of Dr. J. Thomas Hamlin and his mother. The following named persons gave articles of clover: Mr. and Mr. A. J. Rogers (parents of the groom), Capt. and Mr. J. E. Hamlin (parents of the bride), Prof. H. 8. Christians, Dr. Geo. G. Evans, Raleigh, N. C.; Charles Gazst, Richmond, Va; Dr. E. W. Lomax and family, Bluefield, W. Va; Rev. and Mr. J. A. Alexander, Raleigh; Prof. and Mr. L. M. Cheeks, Houston, Tex; O. E. Whittaker, Mine E. Whittaker, Dr. F. J. Thornton, mother and sister, Raleigh; Dr. J. T. Hamlin, mother and sister, Petersburg, Va; Dr. E. T. Ranone, Fayetteville, N. C; Mr. and Mr. James Cook, Raleigh; Dr. and Mr. Roger H. Williams, Petersburg, Va; Dr. and Mr. S. C. Medley, Rosnoke, Va; Rev. P. R. DeBerry and family, Raleigh; Dr. Dallas Perry, Mammus S. G. Athina Co., Richmond, Va; James Higgs and family, Raleigh; Dr. R. U. McOllennon and sister, Charleston, S. O.; Mine Ellen Christmas, Raleigh; Mine H. B. Du dal, Macon, Ga. Mime Ida Wilson, Petersburg, Va; Morris Waste and family, Raleigh; Rev. M. A. Tallag, Wilson, N. O.; Mr. and Mrs. Glancece McNeil, Raleigh; Mrs. Mary J. Richmond, Washington, D. O.; Mr. and Mrs. George Haywood, New York; Mr. and Mrs. George Coach, New York; Rev. Emery B. Smith and sister, New Macon, O.; Mine G. P. Green, Macon, Macon; Mime M. Macon and Mime M. A. Ad --- VOLUME 12 BRIDE'S COSTUME BRIDE MAIDS COSTUMES The McDowell Times ams, Smithville, Texas; Miss Lula Williamson, Bluefield, W. Va.; Mrs. Ferry Noble and mother, W. H. and J. T. Palmer and mother, Miss Sadie Watt and Mrs. Barbee, Mrs. C. L. Collins, Frank Tuith and family, Prof. Branch and wife, Raleigh; Dr. D A. Lane and family, Washington, D. C.; Dr. and Mrs. L. E. McCauley, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Young, Mr. and Mrs. James Christmas and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Young, Mr. and Mrs. James Eaton, Mrs. H. Eaton and family, Raleigh; Geo. B. Hawkins, New York, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Taylor, Wilmington, N. C; Mrs. Wn Cotton, Raleigh; Dr. and Mrs. J. A Tinsley, Weldon, N. C; Dr. and Mrs. P J Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Britton Pearce, Mrs. Hattie Davis and son, Raleigh, Mr. and Mrs. George Hartfield, Washington, D. C; Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Gordon, Goldsboro, N. C; Archdeacon H B deaney and family, Raleigh; Dr. W. L. Colson, Keystone, W. Va; Mr. and Mrs. C A Lightner and Bore, Raleigh; Miss Elaine Tancil, Washington, D. C.; Attorney E. A. Johnson and wife, New York; Dr. J. P. Turner and family, Philadelphia; Prof. Thomas Flowers, Miss Mollie Gant, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barrett, Mrs. Amanda Randall, Raleigh; Mr. Samuel E. Dixon, Bluefield, W. Va.; Mr. and Burnette, Durham, N. C. The following named persons gave articles of cut glass: Prof. E. O. Osborne, Dr. John T. Wortham, Dr. and Mrs L. B. Oapehart, Raleigh, N. C.; Rev. and Mrs C. F. Flipper, Tarboro, N. C.; H. J. Capehart, Keystone, W. Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Dennie Thornton, Mr. and Mrs J. T. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cardwell and daughter, C. W. Hoover and family, First Baptist Sunday school, Mr. and Mrs H. G. Otey Mr. and Mrs F. Constant, Jr., and Dr. P. F. Roberts, Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs Johnson and Mrs Harrison, Petersburg, Va.; Prof. R. J Elzy, Brick, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs John Merick, Durbam, N. C.; Mrs Elizabeth Day, Col. and Mrs J. H. Young, W F. Hawkins, Dr. and Mrs P. H. Williams, and Dr J. H., and T L Love, Raleigh, N. C.; T A Johnson and family, Washington, D. C; Rev. and Mrs S. W. Grice, Petersburg, Va.; Mr. and Mingo Kelley, Mrs Delia Perry, Mrs Adelene Alston, Raleigh, N. C. The following persons gave articles of china: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor, Raleigh, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Hillary Dunston, Mrs. Peter Chamblee, Mrs. J. W. Alston, Mrs. Lucy Huyler and daughter, Mrs. Percy Carr, Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roberts, Misses E. B. Mills and E. B. Fisher, Dr. and M. T. Pope, Mrs. C. B Morgan, Raleigh, N. C.; Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Creft, Monroe, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burgess, Misses C. Clarke and B. R. Perry, Mr. Royal Dunston and family, Augustus Haywood, Mrs. John Hinton, Mr. and M. G. R. Hinton, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. May, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Upperman, Miss A. E. Hawkins, Mrs. Betey Jordon and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. G. B Alston, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lytle, Misses E. and L. Hunter, Mrs. M. McClain, Rev. and Mrs. Squire Dowd, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tucker, Mrs. Roxana Dann, Mr. and Mrs. Thes Hill and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. B Hunter, Prof. and Mrs. G. A. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. John D Chappell, Misses Tuckers, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Towns, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hays, Mrs. Margret Groves, H. Hatfield, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Waiker, Mr. and Mrs. W. B McDowell, Mrs. L. R. Jackson, Miss H. M. Coursey, Mrs. Jennie Curtis and family, Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Letta (West Raleigh), Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Reid, Miss A E Lane and mother, Mrs. Emily Patterson (West Raleigh), John Wilians, Mrs. Minna Green, Miss Lonnie Lamiter, Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Matthews, Miss Julia A. Amie, Miss Ione Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Davis, Miss Maggie Pogue, Master Edwin McFremont, Mr. and Mrs. Lucious Haywood, Mrs. L. C. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Womack, Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs. Emanue THE INSISTENT WILLIAMS John Shelton Williams, of Virginia, the Comptroller of the Currency, is one KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, DEC. 18. 1914 of the government officials who instituted the scheme of segregating the Negro employees in his department, which drew such a widespread protest from representatives of that race and the unprejudiced press of the country. It is just possible that Mr. Williams takes himself too seriously, and that his high official connection with the administration has swelled his head to abnormal proportions. He was one of the speakers at the dinner of the Southern Society of New York city, and he had the bad taste to interpolate in his address a defense of his act of discrimination, and went on to advocate complete segregation of the race. As The Intelligence pointed out at the time the Washington order was issued, even so distinct a Southern gentleman as Henry Watterson condemned the action as too sectional to be borne, and the South was peculiarly on trial in this administration and should avoid flawing its prejudices in the face of the North. The Democratic New York World also hauled the offending department head over the coals. But Mr. Williams seems to have learned nothing, and this moved former Attorney General Wickersham, who was also one of the speakers at the dinner, to tell him he did not think the race problem of the country can be solved by disfranchisement and that good citizens cannot be developed if they are allowed no voice in the law making of the country. It is important to note the effect of these opposite views on a gathering composed of men of Southern birth, and it is gratifying to know that Mr. Williams radical theories were received with silence, while General Wickersham's statements were roundly applauded.—Wheeling Intelligencer. RESOLUTIONS Of Sympathy From the Ministers' And Deacons' Conference, of Danville, Virginia. It was Thanksgiving night, just after a special Thanksgiving service, in which she took an active part, that the grim monster death stole into the bed chamber of Dr. and Mrs. W. E Carr and laid his cold, icy hands upon the only occupant he found therein, and suddenly ushered her, Mrs. Ruth R J Carr, into the presence of her Lord. It was Friday morning before the sad intelligence reached us, and oh! what a shock. Since it has pleased Him to whom we all belong, and to whom we all must report with or without special warning, it seems but proper and benefitting that fellow ministers and travellers to the bar of God, in view of such a terrible shock as has come to us all, should collect our wandering minds and thoughts that have been saddened and scattered by this stroke, and record the individual and collective sympathy of thirty old Baptist ministers and deacons composing the Ministers' and Deacons' Conference of Danville, Va. Whereas it has pleased our God in His Providence to snatch from our mislost the much beloved and highly esteemed Mrs. Ruth R. J. Carr, the wife of Dr. W. E. Carr, an associate pastor and co-laborer. And whereas she has lived and labored so long and zealously for the moral and intellectual uplift of the youth in this city; And whereas her example in character and religious rectitude made her a substantial and indispensable factor in properly advancing the essential traits of character and religious development in this community; And whereas her influence and helpfulness will be greatly missed and mourned. Therefore, Be it resolved. First: That the above named conference give this faint expression of an inexpressible sympathy to Dr. Carr and family in this sad bereavement. Second: That we commend all to the help and protection of a loving Saviour, who is too wise to err and too good to be unkind in His dealings with any of His loving, trusting children. Third: That we bow our heads in humble submission to the will of the Great God of the Universe who deemed it wise to remove our sister in the absence of husband and children, and pray heaven's special benefactions upon our dear brother Carr and family. Signed: The Baptist Ministers' and Deacons' Conference of Danville, Va. A. L. JOHNSON, D. D. Press G. W. GOODE, Acting Sec. —Afro-American Presbyterian. REFUSE DAM SITES TO WATER POWER COMPANIES Charleston, W. Va., Dec. 12. - On the ground that it was divided on authority and had received no funds to employ advisory engineers, the State Public Service Commission has released to grant applications for new dam sites in the rivers of West Virginia. The applications refused were those of the Virginia Power Company, Tri-State Milling and Dam Company, Ganly Power Company, State Line Power Company and Fairmont and Clarksburg Power Company. Commissioner 14. N. Ogden wanted the applications granted under conditions, but the other three members of the Commission voted adversely. The Northern Virginia Power Company got permission to raise the height of its dam in the Shemancoh River. SLEEP COMES TO REP. PAYNE Famous Member of Congress Dies in Hotel Room Framer of Noted Bills and House Leader Dead of Heart Disease at Washington. Washington, Dec. 14. - Five minutes after he called up the main office of the Portland Hotel here tonight for help, Representative Sereno E. Payne died of heart disease when sitting in an arm-chair in his room. No one was with him at the time of his death, except hotel officials. One of them entered the room just as he died. His family is not in town. The Representative returned home from Congress tonight appearently in his usual health. He dined at the hotel, chattel a while with friends there and then went up to his room. Suddenly the hotel office was started by a telephone call from the statesman, in which he asked for help and stated he was ill. A physician was immediately called, but Mr. Payne was dead when he arrived. Representative Payne was the only member of the present Congress who served 15 terms. He started in the Forty-eighth, missed the Fifteenth Congress and had been returned to every subsequent Congress. Representative Payne was born in Hamilton, N: Y, and was 71 years of age. His wife died about three years ago. He leaves one son. The New York Congressman was a tariff expert and was the author of many important bills, the most notable of which was the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Bill. He was floor leader of the Republicans in the House for a number of years. In the death of Sereno Payne Congress loses one of its most able and active members, the country a great statesman, and the Republican party one of its most valuable members. The body of the deceased Congressman laid in state in the Capitol Saturday and the funeral services were conducted by Chaplin Coudin, Sunday. The services were attended by Cabinet officers, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Judges, Congressmen and a host of admirers. The remains were taken to Auburn, N. Y. for burial. Public Men And Things (By the Sage of the Potomac.) The other day at Louisville, Ky., when the segregation ordinance was being argued in court, the City Attorney, arguing in favor of the ordinance, quoted Booker T.'s Business League speech to prove that the greatest race leader since old Hannibal picked cotton in the vicinity of Karanovitz, favored segregation, and hence and henceforth it was the best for Hannites. "Course, I don't believe that the Sage of Tuskegee, way down in the vicinity of his pulmonary zone, actually favors segregation, but he has a way of tickling them there southerners, and in doing so that time went a little too far, or rather just didn't make himself plain to the northern descendant of the Honorable Ham. But the quickness with which "the best friends of the Negroes," those southern whites who just love to see us hunt out and get into "our place," grabs the Tuskegee wonder's remarks, proves that a felter must be a triable careful in selecting his words and sentences. If segregation was meant to keep us away from bad white hopes, and carried with it a full assortment of "equal privileges and accommodations" it wouldn't be so awfully darned bad. But segregation is to keep us away from the best white hopes, and brand us with the stamp of inferiority. I guess Dr. Booker T. has wished many a time he had submitted that Muskogee statement to some of his Washingtonian advisors for consideration before delivering. If he had he would not have given some of the felters what he swoke a nighte waiting for him to make a break a chance to criticize him. As my esteemed friend, John Mitchell, Jr., says, "Washington was speaking in Oklahoma, where train connections are sometimes bad, and where considerate "best friends of the Negro" occasionally hit upon the idea of making him miss his connections in order to get an introduction to an orderly lynching party. There's a whole lot of stuff the Doctor gets off I don't agree with, and what I think is all right for southern consumption, but all-fired bad for northern ears, but I can't see the use of picking a felter who has done some mighty good things every time the moon changes. Some of the Doctor's southern talk to "the bright lexicon of youth" al filibusters won't fit in up here in the North, no more than praising General Jeffre would be safe around in the beer emporiums of Berlin, but the wizzard can't always tell what effect his meant-to-be helpful policies will have on the derelicts floating around in Washington, New York and classic Boston. They use to tell me up at Howard's law factory that in making a will the intent of the lovely deceased must be carefully considered, so applying that to Booker, you go to admit that, hit or miss, his intent is all right, all right.—The Bee, Washington, D. C. MINE FATALITIES SHOW DECREASE Charleston, W. Va., Dec. 12.—The fatality list in the coal mines of West Virginia for the month of November has just been issued by the Department of Mines, and shows a total of 25 deaths from accidents at the mines, a decrease of nine as compared with the report for the previous month, when 34 were killed, and a decrease of one from the corresponding month for last year. Eleven of these fatalities were caused by falls of roof and coal, four by mine cars, three by locomotives, three by electricity, one by mining machine, one by explosive, and two miscellaneous. The last two, while reported to the Department, were not really chargeable as fatal mine accident, one death being due to sealing on the outside, and one due to blood poisoning, following a slight injury to the hand. Thirteen of the victims were Americans and twelve were foreigners. NATIONAL CAPITOL The McDowell Finees Bureau, Washington, D. C., Dec. 12. (By J. E. Jones.) THE "FINXERS" RETURN TO WORK. Battle-scarred heroes of the recent elections have returned to the National Capitol, and standing on the banks of the Potomac, the defeated are no doubt parried by the song of the river, realizing as they must the prophecy in the lines: "Jen may come and men may go, but I go on forever." The elevated victor of the recent contest will all in time lay down their burdens, but the stream of political life flows constantly on, and the waters are clearer than they were in the time of Lincoln, or Jefferson, or Washington, because the ways and designs of government have become plainer and better as the years have passed. The President has delivered his message and the two houses of Congress have started on again at their tasks. The Democrats enthusiastically predict that the coming months will be fruitful of many big reforms, while the Republicans disent, and skeptically declare that the plans of the majority are all visionary. But who'll blame them for being displeased? The members show that they have been freshened up by several weeks "rubbing elbows" with the people in their home districts. Every man has returned with an idea that there is at least one thing he wants to do, or at least one bill he wishes to have passed before the clock strikes the final hour on the fourth day of next March. T. e. result is that a new spirit has come into the life of the rulers of the nation. So look out for some fireworks. HAS AMERICA A WAR PARTY? HAS AMERICA A WAR PARTY? Everyone knows what the "War Lords of Europe" have accomplished for their country, and now it is being charged that there is a thriving war party in the United States. Army and Navy officials speak snearingly of the "unpreparedness" of the country for war, and not withstanding that two-thirds of all money raised by taxes to substain the national government goes into war preparations or pensions, we are told by very good authorities that "if we trebled both our army and navy we should still be medicine as an offensive power." Congressman Gardner of Massachusetts has been a successful leader in the movement "or greater armament, and an organization called the "Security League" has been started off in New York ostensibly for the purpose of forcing congressional inquiry into our national defenses. President Wilson has been all but attacked because he has not "fallen" for the crazy war-chatters, and ex-President Taft has caught some of the adverse fire because he declares that "the principle of common sense must be used in dealing with the proposed question of a larger army and navy." Doublets the venerable Andrew Carnegie still has a warm spot in his bosom for the steel trust, which gave him his millions, and though he is pictured as the "greatest peace advocate in the world" he declares that the European war "must be fought to the bitter end." Possibly the DuPont family, Lords of Deleware, might be excused for membership in the war party, and there are a lot of others commercially interested who are not to be blamed because they do not share the views of the President and his immediate predecessor that the American people should not compete with Great Britain in building warships, or with Germany in enforcing military duty from every male citizen. BUSY TIMES FOR AMERICAN AM BASSADORS IN EUROPE. The great war has multiplied the work of American Ambassadors. In nearly all the European capitals the task of looking after the interests of the natives of enemy countries has been placed in the hands of the representatives of the United States, and go greatly has this increased the activities of the diplomat that additional clerks and secretaries have been dispatched to most of the embassies by the State Department. One of the busiest of all the American representatives is Ambassador Gerard, on whose shoulders has fallen the task of looking after the citizens of all the allies in Germany, as well as carrying on our regular intercourse with the German government. Recently Ambassador Gerard has been trying to mitigate the unfortunate conditions of German and British civilians held under detention in the opposing countries. The British authorities had issued an order virtually making prisoners of all Germans residing in Great Britain, although many of them had lived there for years and were to all intents and purposes as British as the Britons themselves. The government threatened to retaliate by imprisoning British citizens residing in Germany. The suffering of these innocent civilians who had no part in the war, and of families deprived of their support, are severe, as no such provisions for caring for them are made as in the case of prisoners of war. Mr. Gerard now reports that his efforts to bring about an exchange of these civilian prisoners have failed because of the refusal of the British government to make the exchange. According to the Ambassador's report Germany offered to allow every British citizen over 45 years of age to leave the country if England would do the same and he takes occasion to deny the newspaper report recently published that England's reason for refusing was that men above this age were fighting in the German army. OH! YOU MEXICO. Washington's former illustrious citizen, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, has stirred up something of a musc at the seat of government by declaring that President Wilson really did make war on Mexico through occupying Vera Cruz, and he attempts to prove that much of the chlamatic condition in Mexico is due to the unwise policy of the President and Secretary Bryan. The usual answer has been forthcoming from Democratic sources, inviting the Colonel to "shut up." O' course he will do it. COAL MINING INSTITUTE HOLDS INTERESTING SESSION Charleston, W. Va., December 12. After a two day's session of interest and pleasure, which ended with a banquet given by the businessmen of Huntington, the fourteenth semi-annual meeting of the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute closed its session at Huntington on Friday night. While not as largely attended by the operators as at former meetings, there was nevertheless an interest displayed, together with an interchange of important ideas, that will bear its fruits in the increased betterment and safety of mining conditions in the state. The West Virginia operator is after the best of everything in mining methods, and no expense is spared along this line; he is convinced that ideal surroundings and elevating environments in a mining camp are essential to attract a high class of labor; he believes in educational extension and welfare work, and in helping his employee to better his condition at every opportunity, he believes in cooperation, not only between operators, but also between employer and employee; he is anxious to adopt every plan of safety that will protect the lives of his workmen in a naturally hazardous occupation, and is willing to act on every practical suggestion; he believes the Workmens' Compensation Law is a good law, as well as cheap insurance, and is willing to lend his support for the benefit of the miner and his family. But he does not believe in being imposed upon in any manner, by any man or set of men, or in quietly submitting to unjust taxation. These facts, with many others of interest, were brought out in the various discussions during the session. Huntington extended the glad hand of hospitality to the members in every way, and made them feel that it was good for them to be there and to wish to come again. A feature of the first day's program was the address of Col. V. T. Vinson, of Huntington, on "Cooperation," in which he advocated the formation of an enormous defense fund to fight the enemies of the coal industry in this and other states, and for opposing adverse legislation. Many other papers of interest were read before the meeting, and a number of important subjects discussed in the Question Box session. Owing to AND HISTORY DEPT. LAND OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 41 G. W. M. TRUE REFORMERS SUSPENDED Board of Directors Meet and Elect A. M. E. Preacher G. W. Master Alleged That G. W. M. Floyd Ross Embezzeled Funds----Not Present at Meeting Grand Worthy Master Floyd Ross has left Richmond. He has vacated his residence at 106 E. Leigh St. and his family has also left the city. Double horse wagons were busily engaged in removing the household effects from the house Friday evening and the work was not completed until after dark. Mrs. Ross is reported to have gone to her relatives in West Virginia. The called meeting of the Board of Directors was largely attended last Monday. Those who attended were J. E. Brown of Roanoke, A. W. Hall of Norfolk, Mrs. L. D. Hodge of Montgomery, W. Va., Mrs. Sarah S. Lewis of Washington, D. C., J. R. Wilson of Danville, Rev. Granville Hunt of New York, Irvin East of Richmond, Dr. Wm. H. Smith, Rev. S. S. Morris and Maurice Rousele. HEAVILY INVOLVED Mrs. L. D. Hodge is Grand Worthy Mistress. The report on the Grand Worthy Master disclosed the fact that he was heavily involved. It seems that the laid money that it is alleged had been taken for his personal use and that donations for the Old Folka' Home had been similarly treated. Grand Worthy Master Floyd Ross was not under bond, although Grand Worthy Secretary Maurice Roussele and Grand Worthy Treasurer Wm. H. Smith are under bond in reputable bonding companies. Despite this fact, the Grand Fountain at its last session, in a moment of enthusiastic fervor, voted that all the money for these specific purposes be sent to the Grand Worthy Master, to be transmitted by him to the Grand Worthy Secretary, who in turn was to deposit the amount with the Grand Worthy Treasurer. So far as is now known, the endowment funds were not effected and this department of the Order is accordingly intact. The Board of Directors elected Rev. S. S. Morris to act as Chairman and based upon the reports, the condition of the Order was found to be satisfactory, and Grand Worthy Master Ross was suspended. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CREATED They are J. R. Wilson, S. S. Morris, Mrs. Sarah S. Lewis, Irvin East, S. W. Hall. This executive committee will meet every Friday and will consist of those members in Richmond. Once a month, the entire committee will assemble here. Rev. S. S. Morris was elected temporary Grand Worthy Master during the disability of Floyd Ross. His election was made with the understanding that he would serve without pay. Harmony prevailed in the meeting of the Board of Directors. The mass-meeting was held in True Reformers' Hall last Monday night. Ofhef of Richmond Division A. Beverly presided. The salary of the Grand Worthy Master has been $150,000 per month until quite recently, when a slight horizontal reduction in all salaries was made to aid the Order in "getting on its feet" again. During the administration of Rev. Wm. L. Taylor, the salary was four hundred and sixteen dollars sixty-six cents. This was during the "palmy days" of the organization. the illness of President Neil Robinson, Vice President J. O. McKinley, of Wheeling, presided throughout the session. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year, they to also compose the Executive Board: President, J. O. McKinley, of Wheeling; Vice Presidents, Col. Wm. Leckie, of Leckie, Earl Henry of Charleston, E. E. White, of Glen White, Geo. T. Watson, of Fairmont, and J. W. Bischoff, of Elkins; Secretary-Treasurer, Prof. E. N. Zern, of Morgan-town. New Orleans, Dec. 12.—There will be some good jobs open for industrious negroes along the battle line of the European war, think representatives of the allied armies now in New Orleans. Is all depends on the mule. If the mule are found to be a help to the armies, the allies will hire southern plantation negroes to drive them. There are practically no negroes in France, and is will be necessary to hire negroes to drive the animals to battle. She McPowell Times. oe Seeteraeinee ence ASSOCIATION | BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTico & HILL TPURLnnERS ¢ rROrRIETOR. ‘M.T. WHITTIOO, Editor. ‘T. EDWARD HILL, Busines Mer. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publisnea every Friday in the interest et the Negro Bace-Hie” Oivil and. Po ftieal Rights. SUBSORIPTION KATES. One year in advance....... = $1.50 ‘Bix months in advance - © cee 75 ‘Three months in adivance.......- a ‘One month in advance .......---. Bingle copy...-..--.-.se.ee5 -* 065. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Raa sw Ge Geo colleges. Bubecribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or elm Bis eabecription will te follected just the same as if had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 2 ‘1904, at the Post (itice at Keystone, . Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 4879. FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 1914. THE BEST GIFT OF ALL. In all this talk about taking care of the needy at Christmas time has there been thought about the best gift of ali? Weare planning to give food tothe hungry and clothing to the cold. We hope to render aid tothe sick. Weintend wo give Presents tothe children. But has anybody thought about a plan to give work to the man without a job. ‘There are many unemployed men but they would die Sefore they would ask for charity. Can- not something be done for these? ‘They, too, are the victims of war. And they are as well our victims. Itis not their fault that they have no work at which toearn a living. The tragedy in the life of the man who wants to work and has no job is as as sad any.He suffers just as much as the man who is sick and physically helpless His anguish is greater than that even of the child who must xo without s Christmas gift. He asks not alms nor charity. He begs not for bread. But he seeks work. Can there be found some way to give the workless man a hap- py Christmas by finding him a job? If by some means those who have it in their power to employ men could ioin hands and hasten the return of prosoerits; if the Promise of the future could be Utilized until it would be possible to give the needy the greatest Christmas gift of al! The above was clipped from the Bluefield Daily Te evraph and itis very pertenetat thir fame, because all through thi< fection many men are idle, not because they are inzyor shiftiess bet because works are shot down. A represertative of Toe McDowell Times went through alarge partofthe mining sec tions of McDowell and Mercer counties this week and one wouid ROt readily believe that such con ditions exist in these once happy homes as he witnessed. Men are out of work, women and children are soff-ring as only the poverty stricken can soff-r hunger, raggedoess and ould. It is not merely acase here and there but there are bondrods of these bard working people wh» are almost at the point of star- vation inthis one of the most wealthy and formerly the most Prosperous sections of the coun ‘try. Something should be done to help these people and no bet- ter plan can be devised than the (Ome suggested by itor Shott We have the “hays bale” mee the “help starving " movement, so let the geod people of this section start & .“gives job” movement and (Pet these honest idle people to ‘Work inorder that their fami- Mes may be fed and clothed. a be the first to provide “COME LET US REASON TOGETHER” Questions arise from time to time effecting the Negroes of West Virginia as no other ele- ment of the population are eff-ct ed. They are continually con- fronted with political issues which will hardly effect the «hit: man and the economic pulices which eff-ct the majority race also effect the Negro. Many problems will arise in the nv « future seriousi¢ effecting the Negroes of West Virginia, ani they ought to havean understand ing among themselves as to huw they will meet these problems and what their attitude will be. It is physically impossiole for all Negroes of this state to mest together and the race has only two newspapers in the state, Phe Pioneer Press of Murtins burg, in the extreme east, edited by that matchless and fearless race champion, J. RC ford, and The McDoweli Tunes in the ex treme southern end of the state. These papers do not reach al! of the Negroes in the state but they do reach a majority of the rep resentative Negroes and these representatives are in touch with the masses. The MeDowsll Times is of the opinion thatthe representauve Negroes of West Virginia in eve ry walk of life should meet w Kether at some conveniwnt piace, in the very near facuce acd dis cuss among themselves questions directly effecting the race and agree upon definite plan for the uplift and betterment of th» race. Letthe leaders of the race in the state make a sacrifice and come together for the purpose of devising some means of bet tering the race, morally, educa- tionally, economically and polit- ically. Toe McDowell ‘Times welcomes expressions upon thy: subject from its readers. “Come let us reason together” WORSE THAN MEXICO. We bewail the killingof inno- cent men in Earope and we cry aloud against the heartless crue! ties being perpetrated daily in Mexico, but right in our own country, at our very doors men and women are being lyrched burned and murdered with such cruelty as is unfamiliar even in Mexico. There have been twelve accounts of lynchings in tix South in three weeks and in Ken tacky men are being murdered and beaten daily by “night ri- ders” and “possum hunters.’ These bratish monsters are not even sparing women. Not sin gle one of the persons lynched were charged with assault upon white women. What the papers usually refer toarethe “usual crime,” but it seems that a m:re charge against a Negro by white persons means that the allesed offenders will be nrutishly siaiu without regard to law or courts. The New York World. a fair, able and fearless defender of the rights made tbe following ed::o rial comment concerning a re cent lynching: . “The mob that lynched a Ne «roand bis wife near Bybalia, Miss , on suspicion of burning a Piauter’s barn, was actuated, we are quite sure, solely by a de- sire to protect the honor of sc-uth ern women. Northern peopl may wonder what barn-burninw has to d» with criminal assaults, but it is none the less ‘the «val crime’ where a Negro is concern ed, just as insulting a white man or striking s policeman or any offense perpetrated by a Negr» is ‘the osval crime’ for parposex of immediate and condign pun- ishment at the hands of tn mob.” Ame. ica is more lawless tha any country inthe world. The average Svuthern “cracker” is more cravland barbarous than an Apache, F.ji Islander or a Hotentot, and until the U. S Government can protect its citi- zns at home, it should not have the brazen affrontry wattemp: to meditate or dictate to Mexico Or any other country. A Kus- tem Bey, the Turkish Ambassa dor told this country an onpieas ant troth. He offended President Wilson and others by telliag it, et thea Prof. Wilson cannot on dure the the truth anyway—al! traths offend him. The mob is the bane of America and must be broken af before our protests bave much weight against crue! ties abroad. HIGHWAYMEN. Thecit'zens of Keystone, Welch and other towrs in southern West Virginia should file a pro- test with the Public Servier Com mission against the excessive rates and poor service furnished vy the Appatachan Power Co The charges in Keystone are higher then they were befors the vew franc tise was granted. The Pople are being robbed oy a corporation «which should be nade w lower their charges to stieast within tne bends of reason. The McDowell ‘Times proposes to keep ubis tight ap anal the “strong arm” methods of this foreign corporation are nvostiguted by the Publte Ser vice Commission and the veop's are protectad from this “robber orost.” BACK FROM HUNTINGTON. Col. Leckie Elected Vice President of Coal Mining Association. Col Wm Leckie has returned from Huatington, where he went last week t attend the annual meeting of the West Virginia Coal Mining Asoriation, at which meeting Col Leckie was elected View president af the organization for the year 15 During the convention a let. ter wes read from Mies Mungurite Jor. dan, the young tady whe hus been with the coal companies controlled by Col Leckie for the last tew months, teliung of the work she had owe at the Panther plant in the way eof home-baihling, teach: ing domestic science and in other ways working with the employes of the Pan. thr Coal Company. After thie reading of the letter, much interest was manifest ed by these hearing it read, amd a nun: ter of coal operators prisent discumed the matter at length with Col. Leckie ant commenced his Course mont heartily several of thems expressing themgei vex as contemplating taking similar steps ane Placing at their respective operations cotnpetent person to instruct the fauitiey ‘of their employes in the same line o ‘work Mim Jorden and her two aasintant cv. pemalng., GOLDEN RULE NEWS. The Golden Role Beueticial and En- dowment Asociation ie steadily moving oon. Mplendidd reports coming in daily bringing applications for new members, “Among the agente sending in these eplen- sd reports intely dewerving wention are: 4K. McKnight, of Biuetield; Charles Conrad, of Coalwood; Mex M.A. Keown, of Davy; Mex. Mariah Iarboar, of Tams; Mew. b. ©. Carter, of Mary- town; Mea Heutah Slade, of Kinet; LG Cheat sama, of Leckie; Calvin Jop- pling, of spengton; Ker. RW. Hili, of Veineeton; J. G. Kawsey, of Bonis; 0. F. Jones, of Kyle and others are follow- ing thewe good examples November 1th we visited Rising Sun Asweiation of Ekman, W.Va, talkest tea large and appreciative congregation about our work and paid the endowment of Mr. Poke $110.00,” November 2h we preached the first annual sermon for Sycamore Amociation at Cinderretia, W. Va, and talked tw the poopie nbout joining the (olden Rute Association, We were highly entertain- ed and reget that we could not say longer with the good people at this place. Monday, December 7th, we paid the endowment of Anther Marshail, a men- ber of New Hope Aswaciation at Upland, (Bikhorn, W. Va.,) $110.00, Wednesday night, December th, we visited Powhatan, met the pastor, Kev. 1. A. Watkin and bis good people, and alter preaching a short serien we «poke on the merite of the Gokden Kale Aer ciation and paid the endowment of Mrs Amanda Page, $1100. Kev Watking gave his people mone mound advice eu: corning Home Enterprises New ix the time to jin the Golden Kiule Amociation —only $2 ROW MeKer Mr. Donets Perillo, Italian Coneolar Agree at Northtork, leome ed the hardest working, even tempered and mest punter foevieners in Wout View Mr. Perilles wae formerly the Foreign It-prcentative in the Nerthfork National Hank and wae hokling that position when appointed to ok after the interests of the Royal Ital: ian Goawrament inthis district ‘The postion ie a treme one beeause he ie called wpom by his people at every hour of the night and day and tor all manner of information. Many of hie people are entemiliar with the American laws and costs ark axa remit get into petty tronble, med the agent must be on hand to look alter him — By hie kindness, eo teny anit friendliness Mr. Perillo tas en deared bimeif to men of all races whe cone im contact with himand be ie a creditable representative of the Italian Government — + Dr. W. HA. Barrett was in Bloetield Wednesday where he amisted in two operations at Lomax Hospital. Editor Whittico is mach improved thongb unable to leave hie room. Lavitations are out for the marriage of Mim Nannie L Coble, oneof Keystone’ tmost popalar and acconsplished teacher, t Dr. JM. Whittico ot Williamson, W Va, brother to Editer M.T. Whit- ties, The ceremony will be performed in the Baptist church December 24. Mist Rows B. Bridgeford was removed to Harrison's Hoxpital, Kimball, Sanday & m. and operated upon the sue day for apamdeviti«. The came at first was thomght to te almost fatal bot alter the operation the jestient rallied ard is slow ¥ improving. The operation was por- formed by Dos. Harrison and Barrett. Kegatone wae hit Sunday and) Monelay hy the worst snow storm and cold spell of the winter It is meldoin that thie valley suffers the severe cold reorded bere Monday and Toretay. Most of the water pipes in the city are frozen up and water is at a premium. Order of Publication, Roe Sia. At Roles bell in the Clerk's offier of the Oireult Cart of MeCowell County, om the first Monday im Dee, 114. Sob Mibsalkes ‘ Haintier, U tm Chancery. Koma Miballo, } tnfendant. The object of thix anit is te obtain fom the detewlant’ by. the. plaintui divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONT And it appearnne from an aifidavit: now om tile with the papens in this cause, that the cheer Asa non-resident of the state of Wet Virgioa; it is therefure or- dered that (ie sid defeusdant de appear at the Olerk s oilive af the Cinnit Court of MeDowe! county within one month from the slates the firat puisti-ation a this onder, oot de what is necesery ts Protect her vterst berein. Aud it is farther ordered that a 7 of this onder be published once a weel for four snecesive weeks in some new- Paper publisinsl in MeDowel. county, and that a copy of the same Se pretend mi the front dein of the court seme of Me- Dowell conn ty for twenty days betore de- free ia tes nak A coy Tate W. BUKERIDGE PAYNE, Clerk A. G. Fre, Po Order of Publication. WEST VIPGGINIA At rales bell in the Clerk's Otlice af the Cirent Court af” MeDowell, Cramty, on the first Sonday in December, 1914. Charles Haves, Mialacia, a in Chacery. Henretta Huneek, 4 Droresdant § |The objer: «i this muit ie to olvain fro the defembet hy the plaintifl a divuree AVINCULO MATRIMONIT And it, xspearing from an ailidavit now on file with the papers in this cance, that the deiendant iva. non-reblent 0 the Stateiof West Virginia: it} there fore omtenr the wad slefew lant se ape pear at the erk's Ollice of the ‘Curent Court of M Dowell County within ome month frou: the date of the first pation: tion of this order, and do what ie. necew ary te protoet hee interest hersin. And it ix farther ordered that a ep of this aniee be pubiiabed smnee a week for four siwecomive works in sume. news [taper pulvished in MeDowell Conmty. and that a copy of the sate ber pened a the frame dot of the entet bra of Me Dowell Connty for twenty days before secre ix renders. Ney Tater: . W. HORBEIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. MLA. Copeiart, PQ a Order of Publication. =; Aen Gates Gi SE ae the Cirewt Court of MeDoweil,§ Yonnty, fom the tirt Monday in Decemb , i914 Fohn Wright, ) Viaintitt, ve 4 in Chancery. Lacy Wrist, ' Wy iendant, 1 The wijert of this suit is toobtain from the defen-lant by the plaintif «_ivorce dwitg CULO MATRIMONIT | And it sppearing trom an. affidavit ‘nowt on fie with the papers in thiseatise, that the delendant bea non nasi font af the State oF West Viner. ita threref ors ordered that the said sicieudaut do ap- pear at the: Clerk's Ottis of the “Circuit Conet ot M-Dowel! County scithia’ une month fron the diate othe ret publicn: tion of ths order, aml dbs what ia. neces sary te pretect Wor trsternt he rot Atel iC i turdher or red hat a expy of thie ordor he polsitabvad nee a werk four fonr weoemadve weet itt any ve new tater pois shel i) MeDicett emmy, aanel thot a cee of he wate r+ presen! toe frat Loot the eonrt hear od Me rari county for twenty aye bebore here ic remieret Seopy Teste: W EURBRIDGE PAYNE, Chern, JK. soit, PQs ORDER OF PUBLICATION hin digest on aon AY Moviow rAd fn the Clerk» Other af the tr Pee cae aw ee eee | = 0 Peanceer Here erase, tonne, $ The mith eigeal be to attain from the freien hy tae eee sie sUNeeta sahara wien ti vases Sade pecs tant ne Teese ie" thereime endevelt that the sald Disord Sort ot Sebel Coun. likin ‘oe moot Sots went fs mmmnnd bs preaes bar asere Ard it is tarther onteved that a copy of thie crttrie ranma Smae 8 sree tor Sour” tenet [ruseee! te stim peweparee priced to Me Eiaiatnt the bouwt eof The cath wnat Be oo tremor “aye before dere Aimer Ta icmmmt a, PeVi, coe roe GMa ee ee | Wanted! To sella second hand business of will ake a partner who has small amount of capital and tsa business hustler. This offer wiil beonen anti! December Sixt. Prefer to sell outright. Only small som of money necessary. Apply to(L), McDowell Times. 12 11 3 weer Vmeona: At tee te sche Coes SO, ot poe eee teens an a are ee | Andrew Kosko. { Tee eee praintem tne RR So raison Serene oe anes Finis is themetne sega et The la Shoat eat a oe Cea eas Se months frome the date ot the Gest, texbiien tiem Semsecet eas Sok pire aces cers or Dowell County, wal that a cio the sane be iaeoioa are Geeniewar ere sataerae ire acon [eee See See eet &’s Uae af the ¢% At Rales held in the Clerk's Office of the «ir gait Court st McDowell County. om be des Stowdag in Dee tale ciate Stewart. Pisin, | = vo Joe Stewart, ‘Detemtant. |The object of Unie suit fs te nbtain from the de fendant by the Piaintif® a divorce "A Wiscu) MATRIMONIE And it appearing from an alldavit now on. fi ith the pavers in thin canto, that the Defendant ‘Salon tenident of the State of Went Vinwinea if Te'thesetre ‘deve! the anid Defendant ds Apuwar” at the Cluk's eller of the ‘Circuit Court of Seboweil County within one moath from th ‘inte of the first paltcation of this order. aide ‘hates oct to protect hs baterent het ‘Ana it We Yariher sndeved that a ‘copy of this ‘order be Cublusied once & week for fous, succes ge week! in woe newepaner pubiiehed tn Me ‘Dowell (iounty, and that a copy of tie’ same” be Rite at the fronton of the Court Home 0 Meciiowetl County tor twenty days before decree Mienddeved WY BURBRIDOE PAYNE, Clerk WE canter PO ae Cian of tine | _At Rules hed in the Clerk's Offlor of the Cir att Coat eDweell County, om the: Br Ss Soy he Th ate rae iain, | ‘a jin Ceancery ‘Defendant. | The ght tt stn abet trom the de tendant by tive painiit a arvove AVINCULa Mari MONET And Wappedsing tio on ailtdanit teow om 8 ith the papers fv tie cusses thatthe defend Gntisa moncrendont oftae Suate af Weer Var ina’ Wis theretove ondered taat the nad ‘de ‘Simiaist' dn moment” at the Works Otioe at tin Cireait Court of McDewe County within, one nt frm ie dae ogo" Arse pnts nao this onder, and:de whats mecwaasy to" Droteet bev imteveat heretar “Amtit tstartner orderat that a voy of thi crer be publisied ence a week tor for suceene fe'weeks im some wewspaper paLiished ta, aic Bieeil County. and that scopy of the aie be Sencha the fata ine ot the Sour" howe Micteeul Counts torciseuty dye betore decree itrendered. Keeps. Pest: W. BURMRIOGE PAYNE, Cert 4.15, Sie oQ) Notice to Take Depositions. To Victoria Crane: Take notice that on tue Ith das of Dec, 1914, at the office of JK. Smith, in the tren ot Keystone, County of McD well aod state of Wo Ta, betwosa the hours of $ o'clock a. @. wad 6 p. m., of that day, | snail proceed to take dop ssitions of myself and others, to be read io evidence io my bebalf io a certain suit in chancery pending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, state of W.Va, in which | am plaia- sill aad you are defendant, and if from soy cause tho taking of said deposi. tloas be not commenced oo that day, or if enmmenced. if they be aot com- pleted oo that day, tne taxing of said lepositious wil! be adjoaraed from day to day, attbe same place and be (ween the same hoors uatil they are completed; Square Crane. J.B. Smith, p. a Notice to Take Depositions. a ew ve 5 In Chancery Lacy Haunt. To Lacy Hint: Take notice that on Doe 19, 1914, atthe Law (fiees of JK. S.nith, in the “town of Keytne, Mo Daal county. Wo Va, ietween the hours of © clock am and do'click p.m of that dag, V sbalt prscessd 0 taker the dbeprad tions of myself andethers te he rewt wm Seiden my tly a cere in equ ty. depending in the Oireait Canes of BeDivrell county. wherein Tam plain eT and you are defendant; and if from aay cane the takong of the sait dex» done tot wat’ commernend, or, Mt com |mences, be moe coactrtat am that. dey ve talking there will te asl) saris iron thine t time, ot the same piace and be tween the <ene hours ante! the «war: shal ‘Srompirand 7. A. Hom. i. al os Mothers ard fathers ont frien ts, whee yeu go thay Christmas presenta fw Your children for gedmess wake use a rmoich comin senae we promise met bey os merase procente me promi, Ray fo the boy ane itt m something that mss ineremae in value with the and wt the sume time hewn incentive ty the child Can't you think of anything af the Kind? Most of the presente parchne for chien are of each «delicate and Suvsinetersahte matare ti lees thy acy 9 month after the hotdays are over hardly a pier: of mach of the many dollar’ worth of prewenis com te found isa singte home Christine gone, money gone, and if any catoe of intoront is eft with the child that wr qrickly destroyed name it is eqn wily ae hard to find, We tee it will be the good seme of the pe pie ceneraliy to snend the Crist ma without “looking for Martin,” “rting Joe Hore’ or spending mach tome with either of them in thé event an opportanny sheald prewet itself. Mr. & Mrs, Jas. Johnson — Have Ovened % — FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals 35¢. Lodging’ 25e. ‘Quek Lanches, Hot “or Oold on Short Notice. Niecy Orders at Any Time. —_senger, « + West Virginie ee ae | Y i EW Rl T ERS | 0 R SALE _—_—_—— : REMINGTON No. 6&7 Price $18.W0.eash op $2400) 00 time REMINGTON No 10 = - Price $19.50 cash of $55 00 on thue UNDERWOOD No. 4 + Prive $44.50 can 9.66% #0) om tame UNDERWOOD No. 5 - Price $45.50 sash or $55.00 on time OLIVER No. 3 - - Price $25.00 cash of $27.00 on time OLIVER No. 5 - - Price $45.00 cash of $51.00 om time SMITH PREMIER No. 10 - Price $50 00 cash oF $55.00 08 time L. C. SMITH - - Prive $45 50 cash oF $55.00 on time All Machines fully guaranteed, ‘and shipp on upproval anywhere. © : ts hbce > Will sell upon small monthly payments. Oldindthibes ke ii ‘ypewriters 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 vr B. HAMPTON GRAY Agent WELCH, W. Va. | To the Public We take pleasure ia announe- ing thatin the future Mr. N. 8. |Babae will solicit for the Me- ‘Dowell fimes. He is authorized to solicit j»b work, advertising. seusetiplasee and to collect for same. Mr. Bobne bas been in the employ of the McDowell ‘Times for six months and is fa shar witty all phases of the print ‘ne buciness. Weaskour sab <oribers aad pacrons to encour “e tm vy giving us business and paying up their accounte. Come and Enjoy Yourself Enjoy _Youreelf Gains’ Amuss- ment Hall GIATTO, W. VA. OPEN AT ALL TIMES FOR SOCIAL OR PO. LITICAL USE ON SHORT NOTICE, Apply tw P. H. Gains, Prop. Wan. Crowell, Manager, Box 131 GIATTO, W. VA. Brown Bros. HOTEL, BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H, BROWN, Manager ‘ioth St. Bet. 6thiand 7th Aves. Huntington, W Va. & _ Drona ve J g ’ = SF rene : DID BR aR PRESTO}, ‘STRAIGHTENS. 7. ‘THE MOST OBSTIRATE STUBBORN, ( Soren ssmavne” saes pean oad alti nea cersean eee jaiene seater (awn 9 Machin i the Line, 2 area eapaesies Serre JP ac oF ALL HAR PREPARATIONS oearto"<aaasenmemoasoas ase ae seas eteeianes tente ae piece PO arses ee teveernanen Gonaives eae THE rete MFG.C? La FAYE rrercronnc. basen. seen otis When you read, read THE TIMES headache, bifidusness, in- digestion,-. rheumatism, pimples, blotches, yellow complexion, etc., are all signs of poisons in your blood. These poisons Should be driven out, or ‘serious illness muy result To get rid of them, use ze Thedford’s Black-Draught the old, reliable, purely vegetable, liver medicine. s Mrs. es ee of ee +, SAYS “IT had sick headache. for years. I felt bad most of the time, I iried Thede ford’s Black. Draught, and now I feel better than when I was 16 years a ‘our druggist sel 3 cent packages. Insist on Thedford’s DAILY-SUNDAY--WEEKLY West Virgiais’s Best Paper Cireulaes ia every Coucty io the Stave Also in bry Send Covotes: of Eastera Ybio sad Westero Peonsyl- Contains all the News Controls the Assucisted Press full reports; bas a complete Staff of Cor res oorents: ve repeeesated ta eneey town rnd State Read the Register’s war news if you want to keep posted on the European war The Dail; For $1.00 2.7 Denceber Bot os Mera nee will cover the veriod of the West Virginie lexis! ature. Betier keep in touch with the State's Solons. SEND your OKOER fa NOW The Sanday Register NON +UITICAL Is covceded w he the best Sandav Paper te West’ Virginia te cant Spamal artactta, Or eial Sees yom Weekly Register 1D RELI AALE $1.00 Per Year UN el Ter i to heen er any ont Wonty worried THE WHEELING REGISTER JAVRS &. TANRY, Gee'h Mer WML UCR Ace. oe Mt-r oo. The Chimpiun Shoe Repairing Company 2 tie copes ef ceipeag tate ceeery) racisbee est (ITE, "ae Mie i eoerel, We are lorated at Berther. Va., and invite yoo all to ae ~ oe; cee men mt, Soe Soins heses ie nite ratte ahi, OS engeiere on wrae when my 0 jot te leave go conne, for i fom elene Ant fin it lofarent toy whet wenay poe wil net come hack = We pat ous ieslan Feet nand tos sient work Use nal fag 2" Ste Aeywhere Nai sen, 7 ae § oe Rewed anles, onk tan - uo Sewed wiles, bine = 12» Bail artes, A = Se Ts wil! inet ae lone ma white onk We en, Sor ant Soe" pecker hook won tne ‘Give on » trial and we will not fail to give you Matinfac tion Wash Huffmon, Mgr. Nerthfork, West Virginia. The "Western Ministerial and Deacons Union" comprising the counties of Mingo in West Virginia and Pike in Kentucky, convened here in Williamson on December 10th and 11th at Triumphant Baptist church. The meeting was called to order by the President Rev. G. W. Cottrell at 11 o'clock a. m. The morning hour was devoted to general business and prayer service, led by the deacons and visiting presachers. At 3 p. m. Rev. J. B. Shearer prescheduled to the Union from the 3rd Chap of Jonah, 1st and 2nd verses. His subject was "Orders from Heaven." At 7:30 p. m. the President delivered an address to the Union. He spoke on "The Condition of the Union." After calling attention to many things which impede the advancement of the Union, he exhorted the members to cease cavailing and get down to serious business; to lay aside bickering and petty jealousies; to cast away the beeteting sin; to dethrone pride and haughtiness, and then something good would be accomplished by the Association. Rev. Gammon responded in eloquent terms to the president's address. The sermon for the evening was preached by Rev G. W Brown from the 5th chapter of Matt., subject, "Watch thou in all things." Friday morning at 11 o'clock a prairie service was entered into followed by an address of welcome on the part of the local church, by Mrs. Golden. Rev. N. H. Hays of Thacker responded. The sermon for the morning was preached by Rev. J. H Coston of Logan. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock Rev. Gammon of Red Jacket preached a splendid sermon from the 14th chapter of Romans, 10-13 verses, subject, "Things we will do in eternity." Several committees reported at this session. Friday night marked the closing of the Union. After short devotional service, the strangers were called and presented to the association. Dr. J M Whittico was then called upon to make a short address and for fifteen minutes he held the attention of the large audience while he talked on the "Work of the Ministry." He praised the work of the Negro minister and spoke optimistic of the future. The loud and long applause showed the spirit in which the audience took the Doctor's speech, Attorney J. H. Love was called upon for a few impromptu remarks, and in the short time allotted confined himself principally to the subject "Race Pride." He captured his hearers and stimulated their pride when he called the roll of the black heroes in biblical and secular history, and told anew the story of their mighty deeds of valor. He said he had no sympathy for the man who went around with a chip o his shoulders making apology for being a black man. "Great names are made not given" he said, and in his concluding remarks exhorted his hearers to dignify and uplift the race. Rev. T. H. Hardy preached the closing sermon from the 3rd chapter of Timothy, subject, "The Gospel shall be preached to all nations then shall the end come." He preached a powerful sermon and it furnished a splendid climax to the sermonizing and speech making of the convention. Hands were laid on Mr. Robert Hamlin and Mr. L. W. Taylor of Olinderilla, and they were set apart as deacons in the church. Mrs Nettie Hogan acted as secretary and made a very efficient one. On mothion it was decided that after the expenses were taken out the residue of the collections should be turned over to the local church. A resolution expressing appreciation to the pastor of the church Rev. C. F. Howard, the members and friends for the splendid way in which they were entertained, was offered by the President. The Union adjourned to meet at Thacker, W. Va. for their next meeting. The A. M. E. Church of which Rev. J. A. Gipson is pastor, is in the midst of a great revival. Rev. Thomas of Ashland, Ky., is here assisting the pastor. It is gratifying to the people of Williamson to know that Dr J M. Whittico has recovered from his recent illness and is again found at his usual post of duty. His body responded nicely to the treatment, his physician says. While I don't mean to take away or detract one jot or tittle from the skill of the eminent doctor, yet I venture to say that Dr. Cupied was up to some of his little tricks and administered an invisible tonic that had much to do with the rapid restoration of the Dr. to health Will Vaughan, the popular manager of the local pool room, has installed two splendid white enameled bathe chai fine mirrors, and other fixtures in his barber shop which he runs in connection with his pool room. Mrs. Susie Jones, who has been confined to her rooftor for the past ten days is able to be out again. Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Dr. J. M. Whittico to Miss Nannie L. Cobbs on 24th at Keystone, and Mr. Samuel Hodge to a young lady in Virginia. CITY CONVENTION HELD IN KIMBALL Mr. J. Wansley Grey, "picture man" and all-round man of THE TIMES office, made a business trip down here Sunday. Work on this operation is about as good as can be expected. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs Samuel E. Johnson and left a fine daughter. Mother and daughter are doing well. At the instigation of General Manager, A. Byron Rawn and Superintendent, Charles W. Connor, this company has decided to give its employee a community Christmas tree on Thursday night, Dec. 24th. The children also will receive presents, valuable, according to age, there being something near $200.00 or $300.00 appropriated for the occasion. There are 233 children here and 145 at Big Sandy, also an operation of this company; Kingston and Springton, W. Va., operated by this company will also receive presents at their respective places. The employees that have been here one year receives one turkey, and if two years two turkeys; and four years half barrel of flour, five years one barrel of flour. There will also be a treat after the Christmas tree and everybody is looking forward to a nice time if the Lord's will. The people of Marytown, and the colored people especially certainly feel thankful that such two clear-sighted men as General Manager Rawn and Superintendent Connor has taken such deep rooted interest in the employees at this place and their children to show the appreciation of this company for the service rendered by the many employees of this and other operations. For at the suggestion of these two officers to the head office in Syracuse, New York, it was readily sanctioned and immediately went in effect. The people of this place, both white and colored, have opened a place in their hearts for the head men of this place, to see the interest taken in the laboring people of this place by these two able bodied men. Mr. Stubblefield Powell and wife has been blessed with a fine son. Mother and son getting on nicely. The Home Pharmacy Opposite Colored Baptist Church Prince on, W. Va. When in town call and see us. SODA AT THE FOUNT Druga, 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 1 Protection for the Home The strongest drive of husband and wife is the welfare of children. The husband works hard to provide for them, and would be glad to know how best to safeguard them. The wife works hard, too—in the home—and is equally interested with her husband in sound insurance protection, such as that offered by the Postal Life Insurance Company AUTHOR: Henry Rent $10.00, 600 Insurance to SERVICE: More Rent $44,000,000 NET COST LOW IN THE POSTAL BECAUSE 1st. Consolation Loan Divid- edly everywhere on the com- munity, except among may chief- ly regions, being the industrial charge. In Postal Poli- tary the manufacturer. 2nd. Residential Commi- dation Dividends and Office- Exposure Savings covered by the 9½% guaranteed dividends, go to Postal and Insurance companies. 3rd. Beginning at the date of the gird, your the usual com- munity policy dividends, based on the Company's earnings, will further encourage the cost and cost your after the gird. It will pay you in find out just what the POSTAL LIFE can and will do for you. The Company will all the standard legal governs policy laws; it applies full personal information to all applicants—women and young people—and distracts from New York not just interest. Just write and say *"Will my life-insurance particiapte for you be sure to mention this Paper." In your home be sure to give 1. Your Full Name 2. Your Description 3. The Exact Date of your Birth The request for information please you under no obligation and no agent will be sent to visit you. The Postal Life does not employ agents but gives its policymakers the benefit of agents' commissions—the first year and every other. Postal Life Insurance Company Some very bold thief stole the mail bag from the hanger in this city Monday night. The west bound mail for N. & W. train No. 3 is made up and placed upon the hanger about 9 o'clock each night. This was done as usual Monday night. No. 3 was about 30 minutes late, making it pass Keystone about 10 o'clock. When it passed Monday night the bag was gone. People are usually passing the hanger at the store going to and from the hotel, post office and residences. On that side of the road the crossing is well lighted but no one saw the robber nor is there any clew to the identity of the robber. The bag contained three registered letters, some letters containing checks, all of which if converted into cash would amount to only a small sum. Postmaster Graham notified the local police and the Post Office authorities and every effort is being made to apprehend the guilty party. Woman Killed by Train Mrs. Julia Wheeler, aged 56, of Eureka was killed by a freight train Saturday a. m. just below the Keystone station Mrs. Wheeler was on her way from Keystone to her home at Eureka. Three trains were moving at the same time, she got out of the way of the east bound trains but in doing so was struck by a west bound freight which killed her instantly. The deceased had lived in this section for 20 years or more. The remains were taken to Virginia for burial. She leaves a husband and two daughters. Miss Katherine Harper has gone to Tazewell county to spend the Christmas with her mother upon the Harper farm. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTRY COURT: James E Jones President, Switchback. B. F. Tipton, Northfork. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August 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 suited 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 Commi MORE THAN $48,157,0 THE AMERICAN W NAAL INSURA EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MU Salary or Commission for Right Pa THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PA THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATE NAAL INSURANCE COMPANY 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties 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 private Cases Sun Medical T Reasonab EFFICIEN Phone Excelsior Kimball Charleston, W. Office Rooms 2 and 4 Charleston, W.Va. K. of P. Building THE ison private Hos Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates FFICIENT STAFF one Excelsior Drug Compan mball West V Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug Company MADAM! $40.00 to become a Hair Dresser? This is your chance. We will set you up in the business. We will give you a Diploma from our school and furnish you with our Complete Hair Dressing Course. All this for the small sum of $250. Hundreds of educated graduates all over this country are earning Big Money with our Outfit. Why not you? Write today, do not delay. MILPARK SCHOOL OF HAIR DRESSING, EDENTON, N. C. 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 data service with all kinds of electrical treatment of the face and head at Staples' Place ING TONSORIAL ARTIST well liked and pat- all the boys going, staying. The place the best of service. Antiseptic; polite at to all customers. All modern up to date all kinds of electri- t of the face and es' Place THA Leading Drug store W. INSURANCE MEN Mission for Right Parties 1922 CLAIMS PAID BY WORKMEN FRATER- NCE COMPANY Carleston, W.Va. THE Private Hospital Surgical and Treated at le Rates. NT STAFF Drug Company West Va H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED 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 $30,000,000 ASSETS ORGANIZED 1868 $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIM CPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYES MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD W H HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia Bridgeford Pharmacy Prescription Specialists See them when you want Drugs W. VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist W. L. Colson SURGEON DENTIST Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work done Satisfactory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs over Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Establisment. "I delight in defending the accused and those whom I believe to be innocent, "When my fees are secured." William F. Denny Attorney and Counsellor-at-law Money to Loan on Real Estate for Improvements, Buildings Etc. BOX 101. Lester, West Va Miners and C Can always Steady w Crystal Coal On Crane Creek Welch Un COMP Funeral Directors WELCH, WEST and Coal always fl ready work Coal & C week Under COMPANY Directors and E ELCH, WEST VIRGINIA and Coke Men Can always find Steady work at Crystal Coal & Coke Co. On Crane Creek Welch Undertaking Telephone CHAS. H. RICE Northfork, W. H. RICE orthfork, W. CHAS. H. RICE, Agent Northfork, W. Va. W H. COBB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh Street EDWARD'S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the radroad station. Soda at the fount. William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW This Is A Clean Sweep Sale. No Hold Backs. ALL STOCK Included BELOW WE LIST ONLY A FEW OF THE MANY BARGAINS WE OFFER DURING THIS SALE SEEING IS BELIEVING; EXAMINATION IS POSITIVE PROOF. COME Look Our Stock Over and BE CONVINCED THAT THIS IS A REAL SALE, WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. THE RACKET STORE Keystone, W. Va. LOOK FOR THE BIG SIGN To Every Customer Purchasing Fifty Cents Worth of Merchandise We Will Give FREE One Patent Dust Pan. Only One to a Customer While they Last. We will for LADIES', This Is A will for FI Gash ADIES', GENT s Is A Cle BELOW Calico, best grade, per yard 5c Apron Gingham, per yard $ 7^{1/2} c $ Outing Flannels, per yard $ 7^{1/2} c $ and $ 8^{1/2} c $ $ 12^{1/2} c $ Percale, per yard 10c 25c Madras, per yard 15c Dress Goods, per yard 10c to 90c A Nice Line of Ladies Umbrellas in L Something Nice for a Christmas At the Lowest Price ine of Ladies Umbrellas in Hoe thing Nice for a Christmas Pr At the Lowest Prices A Nice Line of Ladies Umbrellas in Holly Boxes Something Nice for a Christmas Present At the Lowest Prices Darning Cotton, best grade, 2 spools for 5c Men's 50c 4c Supplies Supplies Year, per garment Ladies' a A REAL SALE, WE CAN SAY THE FOR THE B WEST Wright's Health Underwear, per garment 75c IS BELIEVING; EXPLAIN Look Our Stock Ow THAT THIS IS A REAL S one, LOOK FOR Best Wright's Health Uderwear, per garment 75c The McDougall Times Print. Kegstene Pins, per paper 1c., 2c and 4c All 5c School Supplies 4c All 10c School Supplies 8c Men's 50c Fleeced Underwear in gray 39c Ladies' and Children's Shoes Real Bargains Men's 75c Ties 48c REMEMBER! The Day TUESDAY The Date DECEMBER 22d The City, Keystone. The Place--- RACKET STORE October 19th Sell for listing of IS ROIDERIES, ETC. ON TOCKIncluded ING THIS SALE Small Lot of Men's Work Pants At Cost Boy's $4.00 Corduroy Suits $2.98 Boy's $4.00 Blue Sesge Suits $2.98 Matting Druggets, 9 x 12 ft., price $150 $2.48 Only Brussels Rugs, size 3 x 6 ft., price $5.75 Now $3.19 Two Only Brussels Rugs, size 3 x 6 ft., price $5.75 Now $3.19 One Only Crex Rugs, size 27 x 54 inches 79c A Few Crex Rugs, size 36 x 72 inches $1.10 Real Values in Men's and Boy's Shoes OF. Real Values in Men's and Boy's Shoes