McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 BREAK IN SOLID SOUTH Caused By Tariff Law, Cane Growers Say President And Party Raked Over The Coals FOR HAVING PLACED SUGAR ON FREE LIST WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 7.—On the eve of President Wilson's Jackson Day speech at Indianapolis the American Cane Growers' Association today made his visit to the Hoosier capital the occasion for an attack on him and the Democratic party because of the policy of the President and the party in Congress in putting sugar on the free list. Circulars scattered broadcast tonight from the Washington office of the association giving photographs of ruined and dismantled sugar mills and of a once palatial home on a sugar plantation now called "Nobody's Home." A list of 41 ruined Louisiana sugar plants is set forth. The circular says in part: "The Democratic hosts will gather at Indianapolis January 8 to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of Jackson's immortal victory over the British at New Orleans. Here are photographs of property overbooking that battlefield. They illustrate the result of one year of the Underwood tariff. "STARTED BREAKING SOUTH" "When the Democrats gather at Indianapolis and recall that last November the farmers in the sugar growing district of Louisiana defeated the British free trade policies, foisted upon them by the Democratic party, just as decisively as Andrew Jackson defeated the British at New Orleans, it probably will prove to be the skeleton at the feast, for it started the breaking up of the solid South, the greatest political asset of the Democratic party. "A duty on sugar always has been regarded as sound Democratic doctrine, and in connection with the exercises to be held at Indianapolis, it might be appropriate to recall that Andrew Jackson said: "The tariff might be constitutionally used for protective purposes. I am for pursuing a plan that will insure our national defense and national independence, encourage our agricultural portion of the community, and with it manufactures and commerce as handmaids of agriculture, and look to the tariff after these objects are obtained with an eye to revenue to meet and extinguish our national debt." ILLITERACY IS BEING REDUCED Federal Bureau of Education Gives Figures WASHINGTON Jan. 7.—Not more than 15 out of every 1,000 children from 10 to 14 years of age in the United States are unable to read and write, according to statistics announced today by the Federal Bureau of Education. An analysis of the figures shows that in 1900 there were 42 out of every 1,000 children between the ages of 10 and 14 who were illiterate. This number has been reduced to 22 in 1910 and to 15 in 1914. "From the standpoint of proportional reduction of illiteracy," the bureau says. "Oklahoma leads all states. In 1906 this state had 124 illiterate children of the ages named. In 1910 it had but 17 Delaware had 20 in 1900 and but 4 in 1910." The States having the largest proportion of illiterate children per 1000 are: Louisiana, with 115, from 174 in 1900; South Carolina, 83 from 150; Alabama, 77 from 157; New Mexico, 69 from 182; North Carolina, 68 from 167; Kentucky, 59 from 79; Georgia, 57 from 106; Virginia, 57 from 97; Tennessee, 54 from 119; Florida, 60 from 73; Arkansas, 47 from 113. On the basis of the figures, Dr. P. P. Claxton, Federal commissioner of education, estimates that with an average expenditure of $20,000 for 10 years he could put forces to work that would, by means of night schools and other agencies, eliminate illiteracy among the adults of this country, of whom it is estimated there are between four and five millions. The McDowell Times. FIRST CHANCE FOR STRIKERS IN EAST OHIO If They do Not Want "Open Shop" Non Union Miners Will be Imported Cleveland, Onio, Jan. 6 — Eastern Ohio coal operators at a meeting here today decided to open their mines under the "open shop" plan. Striking miners who have been idle since the first of April, last, will be given first opportunity to fill the gaps under the scale offered by the operators. If the miners refuse the offer of the operators, it is axid, that their places in the mines will likely be filled by non union men who probably will be imported for that purpose. The operators do not plan to resume operations of their mines under the new plan for ten days or two weeks, it is stated. The plan to operate "open shop" was decided upon shortly after noon today when a committee of operators selected to formulate plans made this recommendation. The committee's report was ratified and the operators, who have been in session here for nearly three days, dusing which time they conferred with William Greene, international secretary of the miners, and John Moore, president of the Ohio miners' organization, without success, adjourned. According to the agreement reached by the operators, notices that the mines in Belmont, Jefferson and Harrison counties will resume on a date to be selected later, will be posted at practically all of the mines in the eastern Ohio fields. If the workers refuse the terms of the operators, H.31 cents a ton, the offer rejected by the miners' union, they will be served with notices to vacate the coal companies' houses. If they refuse to vacate, eviction proceedings will be started. If the miners' union followed its announced intention of fighting eviction through the courts, it was stated, the operators will ask the court to compel the miners to give bond covering the amount of rent due from miners for houses in the entire field while the litigation is pending. Based on the amount of back rent, operators say this sum would amount to approximately $1,000,000. MILLIONAIRE DEFENDANT In Divorce Action Is Not A Fugitive, 'Tis Claimed WELCH, W. V.A., Jan. 7.—William I. Sperry, young millionaire and former Councilman, is not a fugitive from charges connected with gambling in Welch. Sperry is the defendant to a divorce action filed by his wife, Gay Nell Sperry, with appended injunction, barring Sperry from disposing of or transferring any of his property until after the settlement of the suit. He received notice in Cincinnati of the action, but stated that he did not think he could return to Welch because of his connection with gambling there. Ample support and funds for the education of two children bearing the names of their mother and father is demanded in the divorce action. An extended auto tour to Florida began by Sperry late in the tall brought about the final breach between him and his wife, who is a daughter of the Primm family of Virginia.—Cincinnati Enquirer. $200 REWARD FRANKFORT, KY., Jan. 7.—Gov. McCreary this morning offered a reward of $200 for the arrest of "poison hunters" who killed Edmund Christian, an aged Negro, near Trenton, Todd county, December 30. LARGEST CLASS OF FIRST AID WORKERS TRAINED AT GARY, WEST VA. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Jan. 11.—The largest class of mine rescue and first aid workers yet trained in the West Virginia coal fields has just completed a successful course at Gary, in McDowell county, and eighty-six miners have been thoroughly trained for the work at this place by the crew of the United States Mine Rescue car No. 8, which has been in the Pocahontas field for the past two months. In addition to this number six KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JAN. 15. 1915 Governor's Message young men from the Gary High school were also given complete first aid training. The hearty and efficient co-operation of the officials of the U. S. Coal and Coke Company at Gary made possible the organization of such an unusually large class in this important work, and the enthusiasm manifested by every employee of the company indicates that the efforts of the U. S. Bureau of Mines in this training work will be of a permanent nature. A large number of classes have been trained by the crew of this car in the Pocahontas field, and at each place enthusiasm and interest have been displayed by both mine officials and employees. NEW RIVER OPERATORS HONOR RETIRING OFFICERS CHARLESTON, W. V. a, Jan. 11. As a compliment to the retiring President, Wm. McKell, and the retiring Secretary, W. R. J. Zimmerman, the New River Coal Association served an elaborate banquet at the Dunglen Hotel at Thurmond on the evening of January 5th, when a handsome and beautifully engraved gold watch was presented to each of the retiring officers. A large number of the Association was present. The presentation addresses were made by Hon Jos. H. Gaines, and Mr. R. S. Spillman, of Charleston, the former also acting as toastmaster. Happy after-dinner talks were made by Hon C. W. Dillon on "How Legislatures do so much," Hon H. W. McGinnis on "Kaleigh County," John Laing on "Safety First," R. T. Hubbard, Jr., on "The Law and the Profits," and Attorney-General A. A. Lilly and State Auditor J. S. Darat. The newly elected officers of the Association are Col. C. O Beury, president; Wm. McKell, vice president; N. S. Blake, secretary and treasurer. PROMISING FOR REPUBLICANS Review of November Election Results Show Victory Sufficient States Carried to Elect a President in the Electoral College WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 7.—An exhaustive review of the November elections, issued here today at Republican national headquarters over the signature of Secretary James M. Reynolds, says in part: "The result of the elections of November last proves three very important political facts "First—The Republicans carried upon national issues states that would give a clear majority in the electoral college and elect a Republican president. "Second—The Democratic majority in the next house is only the result of the Progressive vote in certain districts of the country, and the Democrats will be really a minority party in the house of representatives. "Third. Two-thirds of the Progressive vote of 1912 has not only ceased to support third party candidates, but has returned to the support of Republican principles and candidates. This is the story that is told by the official figures of the last election just compiled by the Republican national committee." This is followed by tables, statistics and an exhaustive analysis of the vote by states. PARDON WITHHELD When West Virginia Convict Is Accused of Columbus Deaths CHARLESTON. W. VA., Jan. 10.—Prevented from receiving a Christmas pardon from Governor H. D. Hatfield because of an anonymous letter, Wylie Lewis, a Negro prisoner in the West Virginia prison, is alleged by detectives of Columbus, O., to have been responsible for the deaths of six persons in Columbus in 1896. According to affidavits obtained by the detectives Lewis is said to have admitted knowledge of the robbery of the home of John Hibbard, of Columbus, and o' setting fire to it. Hibbard his wife, two children and two women relatives were cremated. Lewis is serving a life sentence for a murder committed 16 years ago. Governor Hatfield received a letter accusing Lewis of the Columbus crime and held up the proposed pardon pending an investigation. ... DR. H. D HATFIELD Governor of West Virginia SOUTHERN CONGRESSMEN Believe Proceedings Against Donn Roberts May Be Invalid WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—Southern Congressmen were digging into law books to ascertain whether there is any probability that the proceeding in Federal Court against Donn Roberts, Mayor of Terre Hante, Ind., and his co-defendants is valid. It is apparent that one of the biggest political questions that has confronted Southern members is presented by this prosecution, for it is generally recognized among the solons from "Dixie" that of the proceeding can be made to "stick" it will seriously handicap the Southern politicians in their efforts to keep a snuffer on the Negro votes. Representative Joseph Taggart, of Kansas City, Mo., who made the reputation as a prosecutor which got him a seat in Congress, was being quoted today as of the opinion that the Indianapolis proceeding has a very slender foundation. "The right to vote," said he, "is not a right that is guarantee I by the United States Constitution or by any Federal statute. I do not understand at this time the theory upon which this is made a Federal processing." Mayor Roberts left for Indianapolis this evening. Senator Kern left for the same place this orenoon. The Intelligencer may be late, but it hastens to commend the suggestion of Col. J. J. Swope of Welch, relative to increased taxation of corporations holding enormous acreages of land in West Virginia. At the present time, ten companies hold 2,200,000 acres of West Virginia land. It is good policy to break up these enormous land holdings. It is good policy to prevent the monopolization of land by speculators, whether they live in or outside of the state. Col. Swope suggests a tax of ten cents per acre on holdings of 10,000 acres. This would seem to be a most modest tax. It might well be increased to two or three times that figure. In the northern counties of West Virginia, large land holdings in unknown. The corporation holding a large tract of land is inimical to public interest. It retards development. It limits the growth of good citizenship. It takes from all the people what property belongs to all the people. The Intelligencer heartily commends the proposed tax, and believes it will meet the warm approval of a very large majority of our citizens.—Wheeling Intelligencer. LAND TAXES --- HOUSE REJECTS AMENDMENTS To the Immigration Bill Barring Negroes and Inviting Belgians Washington, Jan. 7. - Although willing to accept the literacy test clause in the immigration bill, the House today balked at barring Negro immigrants, objected to the phraseology of the Senate amendment barring polygamists and refused to accept the special invitation to Belgian farmers, as inserted by the Senate. The House, after it rejected these amendments, asked for a conference. The most fervid attack upon the amendment excluding immigrants "of the African, or black race" was made by Representative Mann, Republican leader of the House, who declared that if the amendment was retained the whole bill "will be dead as a last year's smelt." "I am unwilling to stiby myself and do an injustice to this race," he said. "This amendment smells worse than the last year's smelt of which I spoke and ought to be overwhelmingly defeated." The vote against the amendment was 252 to 75. The House indulged in much humorous and near-humorous comment on the Senate amendment barring persons of "constitutional psychopathic inferiority" and victims of "chronic alcoholism." Representative Fields, of Kentucky, undertook the translation of this formidable English and said that the reference to psychopathic inferiority would bar religious enthusiasts and fanatics from admission to the United States. The House accepted this amendment. Representative Collop, of Indiana, songt失败fully to broaden the Belgian exception in order to admit not only farmers, but industrial workers from Belgium, and Representative Gallagher, of Illinois, proposed to extend the exemption to farmers to Poland. Congressman Fess, of Ohio, in a one-minute speech, took part in the debate when amendment excluding aliens of the African, or black, race was brought up, "I voted for the immigration bill," he told the House. "We ought to have a better class of immigrants if possible. But with this particular amendment retained I cannot vote for the bill. It is unwise, unfair and raises a sectional question in a country too big for sectional questions. Let us be Americans and vote down the amendment." The entire Ohio delegation voted against the amendment. Primitive Baptist Preacher Passes Away in Martinsville, Va. Rev. Thomas Anthony, one of the oldest Primitive Baptist preachers in Henry County, Virginia, died a few weeks ago at his home in Martinsville. He was admitted to be a very able and in fact, one of the most able preachers of his time, representing what is most commonly known as the "Iron Side Faith." He had a host of friends and whenever (Continued on Pam True.) To Legislature Discusses Every Phase Of State Government Recommends The Passage Of Many New Laws Advises Keeping Party Pledges To The People HIGH LIGHTS IN GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE---PRIMARY LAW. "I strongly favor a primary law—one that will more surely guarantee the nomination of all candidates by a majority of the electors of the respective parties * * This is a promise made in the platforms of all parties. There must be no further evasion." CORRUPT PRACTICES "Compulsory publications in detail, under heavy penalty, of the campaign expenses of every candidate for public office, expended by himself or by any other party for his interest . . . The bribery and corruption which has been practiced in our State demands drastic methods, such as disfranchisement for both the briber and the one who accepts the bribe." INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL. "The initiative, referendum and recall are safety devices in the hands of the people, giving them an effectual remedy in protecting their inalienable rights, as guaranteed under the organic law of the land." COLLEGE DEPARTMENT FOR NEGROES Message On The Colored State Institutions Governor Hatfield Takes Advanced Step, Recommends Higher Education for Negroes Along With Industrial Training The following, taken from the message of Governor Henry D. Hatfield to the West Virginia Legislature will be received with applause and gratitude by the 70,000 Negroes of West Virginia, the leaders of whom have long felt the need of a college department connected with one of the colored State institutions. The Governor recommends that the legislature establish a college department or provide funds for scholarships for deserving Negro youths in colleges elsewhere. The recommendations follow: WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE. "This institution was founded by the Legislature of 1891, and the results obtained fully justify this gracious act. The Account of High Schools in McDowell Co. In the High School Bulletin No. 9, as shown by State Supervisor of High Schools Prof. L. L. Friend, under the direction of Hon. M. P. Shawkey, State Superintendent of Schools, the number of high schools recently built in McDowell County are as follows: Adkin District High School, Gary. A new building was erected in 1913; cost $75,000. Big Creek District High School, Berwind. A new building was erected in 1913; cost $20,000. Browns Creek District High School, Welch. A new budding is now under construction or is about completed. This building will cost when completed, including the grounds, about $00,000. Elkhorn District High School, Elkhorn. The exact amount not known to us at present. Northfork District High School, Northfork. A new building has recently been completed, coating $20,000. This speaks very well for McDowell County to know that over two hundred thousand dollars have been spent for high school purposes. And while all of this has, up to the present, been spent for the white people the colored are assured that the next amount spent will be spent for them. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 45 islature Phase Of State nment Passage Of Many Laws RTMENT FOR NEGROES opportunity afforded the colored boys and girls by this school fills a long-felt want in the way of an institution from which they may obtain an advanced education. The attendance last year was the greatest in the history of the school, increasing the student body since 1911 about sixty per cent. The crowded condition of last year demanded immediate relief, and a new building was ordered. It is now under construction and will soon be ready for occupancy. This will, in part, relieve the crowded condition which exists at the present time. "Greater advantages should be made for the purpose of gratifying the desire of these colored youths for an education. It is the purpose of the State to grant to the Negro race any support possible in the way of an education, and the rapid strides which they have made to meet the friendly consideration afforded them, merits a continuation of our treatment toward them. The colored people of West Virginia have won the distinction of having a smaller percentage of illiteracy among their race than has any other state in the Union, which is an evidence of their good faith in embracing the opportunities afforded them by the State in the past. The name of the institution should be changed; the classification should also be re-arranged with a view of bringing about a higher standard with reference to admission, and for the purpose of establishing a college department. The standard of requirement for admission should be after the eighth grade in the common schools has been completed. The work of the institution should be limited to preparatory and college work both industrial and literary. The arrangement should be so made that the course would be such as would lead to a college degree, by making appropriations for the first school year, beginning 1915 and 1916. By adopting this plan, it would take four years to complete the course. If this arrangement is not perfected, an appropriation equal to the per capita cost of a student at the University should be allowed, to be expended in the discretion of the Board of Control, to young colored men and women who are citizens of our State, and who seek a college education. Arrangements should be made by the Board of Control to care for those who are in pursuit of this knowledge. I feel that by offering this inducement, a still greater effort will be made by the young men and women of this race to obtain a more substantial education. An additional building should be provided to meet the growing demands, which were limited last year, and which resulted in the refusal of admission of many more students by reason of the over-crowded condition. BLUEFIELD INSTITUTE. Bluefield Institute has made rapid strides and has increased its enrollment one hundred per cent since 1911. It should have an industrial building for the purpose of affording vocational training. The State has been giving support (Continued on Page Two.) JESS WILLARD AND CHAMPION JACK JOHNSON Will Soon Start Training For Their Big Contest CHICAGO, Jan. 10.-Tom Jones and Jes Willard, conspirators against Jack Johnson, world's heavy weight champion, blew into town today en route to El Paso, Texas, where the white-hoping cowpuncher intends to train for his March 6 battle with the Negro title holder at Juarez. Jones and Willard came on from Gotham, where details incidental to the match were definitely closed last Friday. Jones spent only the forenoon here, departing on an twining train for Excelsior Springs, Mo., where Jes will spend about a week priming himself for the training signs ahead. (Censored from Page 4.) The McDowell Times. MEMBER NATIONAL VEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10.cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Po- tistical 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, JAN. 15, 1915 DON'T FAVOR WOMAN SUFFPAGE, ITS A FAKE. In our opinion, the majority members of the House of Representatives in the United States Congress have done the right thing by voting down the hysterical "Woman Suffrage propaganda." This makes the second defeat within the past twelve months and the hope is that this "good licking" may serve to put a "quietus" to this local and nation-wide "wild cat" clamoring for ballots. And we hope this second decisive defeat may have the effect of putting women back in their places, and that is to take good care of their home where they can, in a general way make home a paradise. We hope they may now turn their attention more to how they may best make homes happy. They can now become "beacon lights" along the high ways of life by training the minds and lives of their boys and girls to become men and women of tomorrow, equal to the tasks and grave responsibilities thrown on them and at their doors every day of this the 20th century. The State, in their administrations, ought to spurn the idea of women voting and taking to active a part in politics. They, with those tender, affectionate and sympathetic graces that alone belong to women, and could not become a part of men's natures, are called upon by society, the home, church and state to care for the youths of this country. And to do it successfully means to take the time they have to spare aside from their other ordinary domestic duties. Men are wanted, needed and alone depended upon to fight battles, explore, discover, manage, boss, dictate, rule and invent. While women are needed to obey, sing, pray in private but not to preach except by a good, clear Christian lite, nurse, and most of that ought to be at home, except such as is done at hospitals those who belong to the Red Cross societies, and has ly to spread sunshine in the homes, churches and societies. That's enough for women to do. But the ballot! no, never. Some of our best women of both races say the same thing and they are loud in their protests against women mixing in and dabbling with the political maneuvers such as char acterize the politics of today. The Democratic papers have the unmitigating gall to tell the people that "prosperity is smiling upon the people of West Virginia and that business is booming," when the mines are shut down, when men are not working over two days in a week, when the coke ovens are all blown out and frogs, snakes, birds and animals of every description are sleeping therein. When men and women are ashamed to meet their creditors because they have nothing with which to pay them When children are ragged, hungry and cold because of poverty and hard times brought about by Democratic misrule and broken faith; when thousands of men and women are pleading for something to do; when banks are failing and when business concerns are failing every day—then to hear our good Democratic friends preaching "times are better" is enough to cause any common sense thinking man to vomit his whole insides out. The officers of the law will arrest and put in prison every man, woman, boy or girl who sells liquor contrary to law, and it is often rumored that there are men and women in many of the towns of this county and on most of the operations, living together who are not lawfully married. Whether this is true or not there is one thing to a dead certain that any man who is lawfully married ought to be willing to show his license. Women, for common sense sake, when speaking of your neighbor have pride enough to say something good about them. Stop talking—stop backbiting. There must be something seriously wrong, mean, low, ugly and dangerous about that woman in Keystone who can't find something good to say about her neighbor. You, are you guilty? Shame on you! Will Congress now pass a law to prohibit black and white folks from clandestinely violating the moral law of amalgamation? They have passed a bill to prohibit their intermarriage. Tuesday of this week a bill to prohibit intermarriage of white folks and Negro folks in the District of Columbia was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 230 to 60. Heated debates preceded the vote, but the result standout for itself. THE TRAPPER --- (By Berton Braley, in the Coal Age.) He's only a kid with a grimy face Who sits in a door all day. His job's not much of a fancy place, He'll never get rich that way; He's deep down from the light and sum, But he whistles with careless glee. For the heart of a boy is full of fun Wherever that boy may be. So here's to the trappy trapper Whose grin is a full yard wide; He comes in a small sized wrapper, But there's good stuff inside! His cheek quite often contains a quid, His language is not refined. He isn't the Sunday school sort of kid Not being that way inclined; He can give and take in the miner's siang And his wit is far from flat, And though he runs with a roughhouse gang, He's a pretty good boy, at that! So here's to the snappy trapper Whose impudent ways we know; He comes in a small sized wrapper, But give him a chance—he'll grow! He must "swing her wide" when he hears the roar Of a mule train coming on, Or the train may crash on the heavy door And a first-class mule be gone; He must watch his work with a careful eye Lest the air in the rooms grow stale, And firedamp gather and good men die, And mothers and children wail. So here's to the humble trapper And all of his youthful band; He comes in a small sized wrapper, But holds men's lives in his hand! Rev. Crockett Remembered by His People. Services at Switchback last Sunday under the pastoral charge of Rev. J. W. Crockett were among the best he has had for many months. The people turned out in large numbers and as testimonial of the high esteem in which Rev. Crockett is held by his members and friends he was flatteringly complimented with a large number of valuable presents. The good people at Ennis because of their unceasing interest in church work are highly appreciated by their pastor, Rev. Crockett and they make it known that they are well pleased at his service and the upright life he lives in and before his people. Governor's Message To Legislature Discusses Every Phase Of State Government Recommends The Passage Of Many New Laws (Continued from Page One.) to Storer College, which has for its purpose the education of the colored youths of this and other states. This is a worthy cause and a continuation of the appropriation by the State should be had. SUPERVISION AMONG OUR COL-ORED SCHOOLS. "Through the assistance of the Southern Educational Ward we have been able to have the assistance of a supervisor for our colored schools, who has done great good, and it is to be hoped that an ap propriation sufficient to continue his services will be authorized. ABOLISH THE FEE SYSTEM "There are many officers that are supported out of fees principally, and some who receive both fees and salary. This class of officials should be required by law to collect fees without favor and turn them into the public treasury, and should be paid a salary cammen-rate with the service performed by them. WOMANS SUFFRAGE. "In my inaugural address on March 1, 1913, I stated that I favored Woman's Suffrage. I renew my declaration at this time. FINANCE "The overdraft for the year ending June 30th, 1914, has been reduced from $504,462.91, which was the deficit at the beginning of the year, July 1st, 1913, to $346,516.67. CHILD LABOR "The boys and girls of today are the men and women of tomorrow, and to them must we look for the standard of citizenship of the future. Our neglect of them will blight our nation's happiness, prestige and achievements in years to come. The law upon this subject should be redrafted. The age limit in some occupations should be increased and the number of hours should be limited for all classes of work. PUBLIC HEALTH "Out of every hundred deaths in our State at least 50 are due to preventable diseases. We are losing annually 2,000 of our people from tuberculosis alone." The expenditure of money to eradicate tuberculosis should be made through the Tuberculosis Sanitarium, which should have an extension bureau of publicity, so every section of our State could be reached. This institution should be closely allied with the State Department of Health to insure the greatest amount of efficiency. SCHOOL SYSTEM "The State is experiencing great difficulty in being able to obtain properly trained teachers on account of the low salaries paid. There is no way we can hope to get efficient service other than by paying a compensation that will attract efficient service. Many states are providing a retirement allowance for the teachers who have given as much as 25 years of their service to school work. I heartily favor this ida, as well as the idea of increasing the pay of teachers, so that we may be able to get the best possible class of instructors for the education of our boys and girls. FREE TEXT BOOKS "I hope it may be the judgement of this Legislature to put into effect the free school book idea. Its adoption will not only insure greater efficiency, but it will remove any excuse whatsoever for any child, regardless of the poverty of its parents, being kept away from the school room. Our compulsory school law should be made more efficient. There should be some campaign extension work adopted against illiteracy. GOOD ROADS "To make our road development go forward we should have an amendment to our Constitution which would permit certain roads to be established and known as State roads with the authorization of the State to appropriate so much money for the construction of these roads annually. MINING DEPARTMENT "The Mining Department should be placed under the civil service rule so that the changes in State Administrations would not effect this department or its efficiency, which means so much to the 80,000 men employed at this occupation in our State, and to the great amount of capitol involved therein. PROHIBITION "Taking into consideration the meager appropriations of money made for the enforcement of this law, great results have been obtained. We have been much handicapped by the smallness of the appropriation, being unable to employ the number of field agents necessary to the most rigid enforcement PENITENTIARY It is for the protection of society. Not for the purpose of vengeance do we put those who violate our laws into the penitentiary for a period of time. But at the end of his imprisonment if he is returned out a worse man than when he entered, society is not protected, but, on the contrary, an additional nuance. All punishment should be based upon the principal of reformation, and our penitentiary should be conducted as a reformatory institution. This is the modern idea, and along these lines great progress has been made in the past few years. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION "I favor a body of three members instead of five to compose the Public Service Commission I am of the opinion that one head is all that is necessary in the administration of the duties of the Compensation Department. Better results, I fee, will obtain. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION. "At present the employers pay 90 and the employee 10 per cent of the premium I am of the opinion that the employer should pay the full premium. WATER POWER "Conservation of water power must involve the idea that it is one of the great sites of a wise Providence. It is a result of the elemental laws of nature. This is question of deepest moment to West Virginia, and it has been a struggle noted to prevent the creation of a monopoly in this only and last great natural asset belt to our State. POLLUTION OF STREAMS. "The pollution of our streams and the inadequate statue now upon this subject makes it imperative that a new chapter take its place. When we are reminded of the many water-borne diseases that visit it, many of our people yearly, we can do nothing other than conclude that it is most apalling and should be sufficient to awaken us to our sense of duty. LABOR AND CAPITAL "The importance of the co-operation of labor and capital in a friendly way we all appreciate, and we deplore the fact when strife arises. We are living in an age when the interference of the rights of one class with those of another is more keenly recessed than ever in the history of the country. Indeed a great community of interest is essential to the welfare of both labor and capital and war between the two is always burdens, if not disastrous, to both sides, to say nothing of the misunderstanding created in other states and lands by the magnifying of conditions, the loss of life and the great amount of money involved in the maintenance of law and order. UNITED STATES SENATOR "An act should be passed in conformity with the amendment adopted by the Federal Congress regarding the election of United States Senators and the appointment of the same, in case of a vacancy, should be provided for. On an account of the excuse that would be involved, it would seem to me that it would be more economical if the governor was authorized and encountered to fill any vacancy occurring by resignation, death or other use, by appointment, in any case until the next general election following the vacancy. RELIEF OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN. "In the performance of our daily duties, we see children growing up who are deformed, crippled or otherwise defective, which deformities can be remedied if proper surgical interference were invoked, thereby restoring this class of fortunes to normal physical condition, which insures that when they have reached a mature age their being in normal physical condition, will have the same earning power as has the average person, and will not be dependent upon charity MOTHERS AND OLD AGE TENSION "Mothers' pension laws, which are in force in several states, apply in the case of a mother left with helpless children by the death of the husband and father. Often she can keep the children together and support and educate them with more or less help from the government. In any event, helpless children will be taken care of in some way; some times in poor houses, or they are put in a children's home, or in private families. Generally speaking there is no institution for the child equal to the home, although it may be a humble le one; and there is no other person who can care for the child, generally speaking, like the mother. The child is designed for the home, and the home for the child. No state or other institution can take its place. Moreover, usually it will cost society less to provide for the care and maintenance of the child by the mother than otherwise. BROTHERS BROTHERS (By Berton Braley, in Coal Age.) When things seem peaceful-like and calm The racial reuctions rise; The Polack mixes with the Greek The Lithuanian tries To beat his Russian brother up And bung the Austrian's eyes. There's trouble twixt Dutch and French And all their kith and kin. The Irish battle with the Swedes The Croatian with the Finn. And all the mine and camp is filled With Inter-racial din! But when disaster strikes the mine And women wail their woe. When fire or gas or dynamite Has dealt a deadly blow. When there's a call for volunteers To dare the Hell below Then Rose and Hum and Celt and Gaul Lay by their racial pride, To rescue those who still may live, And bring up those who died, The foes in many a long fought feud Work nobly side by side. And when the hero list is made Of those who dared the flame, There will be men of every race And every sort of man. For Austrian, Bulgar, Finn or Rus, Beave hearts are just the same! Primitive Baptist Preacher Passes Away in Martinsville, Va. (Continued from page 1.) it was known that Rev Anthony was going to preach crowds of men, women and children would travel through country sections for miles just to hear him. But he is gone. The Lord gaveth and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord. He left a host of friends and the church lost a strong advocate of its principles, while the immediate members of his family have lost a loving husband, an affectionate father and the state a strong but earnest citizen. Order of Publication. VIRGINIA At rules belt 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 sent is to obtain from the defendant by the pleadet a divorce INSTITUTO MAXIMONI. And it appearing from an alfavit now on this page in the papers in this cause, that the deterling is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia as is therefore ordered the said deterling appear at the Creek's Office of the Cimic '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 in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at front of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before degree is rendered. A copy Teste: W. BURKIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. H. J. Capshaw, P. Q. Order of Publication EST. 1914 At Rales held in the Blerk's celebration of the Court Circuit of McDowell County, on the first Monday in December, 1914. John Wright. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the defendant a divorce. ENCUSO MAYRONIOM And it appearing from an alliative now on our pages the papers in this case, that the obliteration is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia, it is therefore ordered that the said lander do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within a 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 in McBewald county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McBewald county for twenty days before it is published. A copy Toste: W. WUERBIGE PAYNE, Clerk. L. K. SMITH, E. Q. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries op, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Brown Bros. CHAS. H. RICE, Agent Northfork, 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. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in Dec., 1914. John Mihake. 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 with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a citizen 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 in McDowell county, a copy of the same be posted at the front of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Free, P. O. 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. Elizabeth Knoeke Matt. vs. Andrew Knoeke Matt. Defendant. The object of this suit I obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a notice VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appends from an affidavit on file with the papers in the case to the defendant and is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia therefore ordered that the said defendant do not pay the fee. Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this notice that is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this notice, once a week in four successive weeks in nine months, be sent to Dowell County, and that a copy of the same be sent to the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before derendered. A copy. Tester: W. BURBNIDGE PAYNE, Clerk, A. G. FREE, P. Q. ORDER OF PUBLICATION WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the City of McDowell County, on the first Monday in the year. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce JO MATRIMONI And it appearing from a liveliest mail on the with the papers in this case, the defence ant is a non-resident of the State of West Virgina therefore ordered that the said defendant do not be held in the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of the notice what is necessary to protect her interest here. And it is further ordered that a copy of this notice be sent to the court for successive weeks in some newspaper publications Downie County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house for fourteen days before decree is rendered. A copy. Test. w. BURBRIDGE PAYNE,Clerk L. K. Smith. D Q STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER "PRESTO" STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE STUBBORN, KINNY HAIR. 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MENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD IN When you read, read THE TIMES ORDER OF PUBLICATION VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McBewl County, on the first day of January, 1914. Celia McClanahan, Plaintiff, Hery McClanahan, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce. And it appearing from an affidavit on file with the papers in this cause, that the Defendant a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is requested that the Defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McBewl County, within one month of the first publication of this order and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published in our successive weeks in some newspaper published in McBewl County, and that a copy of the same be published front of the Court House of McBewl County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A Copy. W. BURBRIE PAYNE. Clerk 12-11-44 W. BURBRIE PAYNE. Clerk Order of Publication. WEST VIRGINIA At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1914. Lizzie Stewart The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce A VINULO MATRIX DNII And it acquiring from an affidavit now on file with the Plaintiff the Defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia it is therefore ordered the said Defendant to at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McKenna within one month from the date of the first presupended decree and in what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this petition once a week for four successive weeks in some case in the County in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the Court House in the County for twenty days before decree is rendered. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. B. E. Carter, P. Q. Prince on, W. Va. When in town call and see us. SODA AT THE FOUNT Druge, 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 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 McDowell Times for six months and is familiar with all phases of the printing business. We ask our subscribers and parrons to encourage him by giving us busin ss and paying up their accounts. "Cured" Mrs. Jay McGee, of Stephenville, Texas, writes: "For nine (9) years, I suffered with womanly trouble. I had terrible headaches, and pains in my back, etc. It seemed as if I would die, I suffered so. At last, I decided to try Cardui, the woman's tonic, and it helped me right away. The full treatment not only helped me, but it cured me." TAKE Cardui The Woman's Tonic Cardui helps women in time of greatest need, because it contains ingredients which act specifically, yet gently, on the weakened womanly organs. So, if you feel discouraged, blue, out-of-sorts, unable to do your household work, on account of your condition, stop worrying and give Cardui a trial. It has helped thousands of women,—why not you? Try Cardui. E-71 THE McDOWELL TIMES With Its 5 Power Presses And New Faces of Up-to-Date Type Is in The Market For Your ORGANIZE, RECEIVE MESSAGE THEN ADJOURN Appointment Of Two Senate Committees All Legislature Did First Day NONE OF CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN EVIDENCE Results of Republican Caucus Has Left Onlookers in Quandary as to Which Faction Had Been Most Successful in Its Efforts, if Any Were Put Forth. Appears Like "Dog Fall." CHARLESTON, W. VA., Jan. 13.—Both houses of the legislature were organized today and received the message of Governor Hattfield. The following officers were chosen by the senate: President—Senator M. T. England, Seventh District. Clerk—John T. Harris, of Parkersburg. Sergeant-at-Arms—W. E. Long, of Sistersville. Doorkeeper—Jack Smith, of Huntington. The Democrats voted for Senator Fred L. Fox, of Sutton for president of the senate, he having received the caucus nomination. In the house of delegates the following officers were elected: Speaker—Vernon E. Johnson, of Morgan county. Clerk—J. Guy Pritchard, of Fairmont. Sergeant-at-Arms—Dr. George W. Otto, of Wheeling. Doorkeeper—A. W. Davis, of Clarksburg. The Democrats of the house supported C. L. Schafer, of Marion county, for speaker; John L. Linn, of Kanawha, for clerk; J. R. Mehen, of Parkersburg, for sergeant at arms, and John K. Love, of Huntington, doorkeeper. Besides the appointment of a committee on rules and a committee on privileges in the senate no other business was transacted in either house. ROBINSON NOW HEAD OF SUPREME COURT CHARLESTON, W. VA., Jan. 12- The state supreme court of appeals in session today elected Judge Ira E Robinson president for the ensuing year, to succeed Judge W. N. Miller. COLORED FOLKS WON'T ATTEND CHURCH IN KEY-STONE. What is the matter with the colored people of Keystone that they wont go to church nor Sunday school? You may announce that there will be a ball, a dance, a frolic, a German, and the Lord only knows what that is, or anything like a "shin dig" and you will have a crowded house every time. They will be there regardless as to the admission at the door. But you can't find men and women at church on Sundays to help sing doxology. And most of what few that do attend appear to not have life enough in them to drive a hearse to the grave yard Oh, you old two-faced hypocrites, wake up and prove yourselves worthy of the salt you eat in your bread. One of our good preacha is leaving this place because the people don't show my dis- Mc position to support the church. You can't get enough of them there to raise money enough to pay for lights. The Negro men will buy liquor, drink it and get drunk and act the fool right. in the very face of the church and will not give one cent for the support of the gospel. Mrs. Jessie Free-Brown, who has recently joined the family of married folks, was in the city Saturday and Sunday of this week. She expresses herself as being very well pleased with the many compliments received by those who know and appreciate the high compliment that is due to come to any and all who enter into matrimony. Attorney A. G. Froe of Welch our popular and efficient lawyer was in the city Monday on legal business. Chief of Police Fred J. Moore was in Roanoke Saturday and Sunday looking after some very important legal matters He tells us that business is about as dull in Roanoke as it is in West Virginia towns. Since the death of saloons and the new life of prohibition there are to be found plenty of fine and first class business places with the card on the front doors "FOR RENT." Dull times the country over may justify them remaining here and other places with such signs on their doors Mr. James Crawford of Matewan was in the city this week looking after some building now going on for him and Hon. C E Harman. The First National Bank of Keystone, as shown by a condensed statement at the close of business December 31, 1914, did an unusually successful business last year. We learn that the officials, under the immediate direction of Mr. R. L Bailey, with his most courteous and efficient assistants, are exceedingly grateful to those who have so liberally patronized their institution. Prof. E W. Cullum, of Welch, one of the most utilitarian men in the county, hurriedly passed through the city Tuesday of this week on business. Hon. W. J. McClaren, Chief Road Engineer for McDowell-co and a man who is doing perhaps more substantial work for all the people of this county than, any other one man, in that he is creditably having prepared good roads in every magisterial district was looking around about Switchback Monday of this week. Hon. L G. Toney, mayor of Northfork, and one of the best business men in McDowell county, was attending to important business matters in Keystone this week relative to the purchasing of real estate. Dr. G. T. Eppling, of Princeton, was shaking hands with old friends here Thursday. The friends of Dr. R. C. Harrison are glad to know that he is on the rapid road to recovery. "FREE!" - Serd. 3 cents in stamps and 12 games and addresses of Music Leaders and 1 will mail you a copy of my new 1915 song book, price 20 cents, "Heavenly Echoes" free. John B. Vaughan, Athens, Ga. MINE COMMUNITY WORK IN FIELD Public Meeting Held At Jenkinjones To Inaugurate The Movement Success At Other Mining One of the most interesting developments now going on in the coal fields and one which in time will unquestionably work to the mutual advantage of both operators and miners, was set forth at a meeting in Jenkinjones, the big model mining town of the Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company. James Elwood Jones, general manager of the company, presided. The occasion was the starting of systematic mine community work in that town under the direction of Marguerite Walker Jordan, whose work in other sections of the state has attracted much attention. Col. Wm. Leckie, of Welch, was present and told something of the work just completed by Miss Jordan in the town of Kother and town of Leckie. Col. Leckie stated that he was highly pleased with the progress made and the results so far secured in the camps which he controls, laying particular emphasis upon the tact and ability shown by Miss Jordan and her assistants in handling their work and reaching the people. Miss Jordan, who has spent many years in West Virginia, not only has a first-hand knowledge of the social situation in the various towns throughout the coal regions, but she knows and understands the people. This fact, combined with her energy and the sincere interest which she manifests in her work, has doubtless contributed much to the success which has followed her efforts to better the living conditions of these people. In a brief and interesting talk, she gave a general outline of her methods. The first step in starting the work in any community is to get acquainted with the people and conditions. In this, the suggestions of the local company officials are important and valuable. Every home is visited, the families and living conditions noted and cases where particularly serious problems are apparent are marked for special attention. But the chief aim of these first calls is to get in touch with the women and secure their confidence; to awaken their interest and to draw from them the invitation to return which is the necessary entree for the important and persistent work in the home which is to follow: This preliminary work usually occupies two or three days in an ordinary sized town. The foundation of all work is, of course, laid directly in the homes where the workers go and take up with the woman her individual problems and meet them as best they can. She is shown how to care for the babies and children, and the importance and comfort of sanitation; often a complete meal is prepared right in the home to impress the practical points of cooking and kitchen economy. A special effort is made to instill a desire and appreciation of cleaner, more attractive houses, pictures, flowers, etc. Through the club work and public demonstrations, the women are shown how to buy proper food economically, how to cook and prepare it so that it will be wholesome and appetizing; how to do plain sewing, mending and the simpler forms of fancy work. A woman's friendly lodge is organized as early in the work as possible, composed of women and run by them. This serves not only as a means by which the women can be brought together regularly to know each other, exchange ideas, and secure the stimulation and help which can only come from mutual association, but it serves the more important purpose of continuing and holding their interest in the work which has been started. The girls are organized into a club of their own for the same purpose. A series of public entertainments are given from time to time which men, as well as the women and children, attend. On these occasions, cooking demonstrations are given; talks on subjects of in- terest in general to all; plays and entertainments in which the people themselves take part—all of which are designed to awaken the interest of these people, not only in themselves, their homes and their town, but in the larger world outside. Miss Jordan has with her two capable assistants—a nurse and an experienced food demonstrator, Miss Pennett—a registered nurse from Maryland—has for three years had charge of the Church Home Infirmary in Baltimore. Both in experience and pleasing personality, she is well equipped for ministering to the mental as well as physical needs of the people. Miss Hannah specializes on the preparation and demonstration of foods suitable for the miner's requirements. At the conclusion of the meeting, Miss Jordan gave a very interesting and practical demonstration of sand-wiches good for all occasions, but especially suitable for the miner's bucket. It is evident that the full measure of results in this work cannot be obtained in any field without the sincere co-operation of the mine and company officials. The example in practical co-operation shown by Mr. Leckie, Mr. Jones and Mr. Atkinson means much to the ultimate success of the work in general and is one which other operators will doubtless follow. LIBRARY MEASURE Clarksburg, W. Va., Jan. 11.—Among the measures which have been prepared for submission to the approaching session of the legislature are two bills in the interest of the free library development movement, and these bills are to have the support of the library extension committee of the State Federation of Woman' Clubs. This organization is urging upon public attention the importance of a statewide system of free library promotion and administration for West Virginia. Many sections of the State are sadly lacking in library facilities, and such efforts as the Federation has made no supply that lack have only shown the need of establishing some public agency to take up the work carried on in most of the other states by library commissions. One of the bita to be presented at the request of the Federation committee empowers the proper authorities in counties and municipalities to levy taxes for the use and maintenance of free public libraries, on approval of such action by a majority of the voters. The other bita creates a library commission and gives it power to organize a traveling library, service, to promote to establishment of free public libraries and school libraries, and to arrange for the efficient cooperation of all libraries of a public nature throughout the State. The commission is to consist of the Governor, the President of the State University; the Superintendent of Free Schools, and two members, either men or women, to be appointed by the Governor. No member of the commission is to receive any compensation except for expenses actually incurred, and the secretarial and administrative work of the commission is to be performed by the library force of the State Department of Archives and History at Charleston. All funds appropriated for the work of the commission can thus be devoted to actual purchase and circulation of books, to the work of organizing local library associations, and to making existing collections of books more available for all the people of the State. Miss S. Scollay Page, librarian of the Clarksburg public library, is deeply interested in the campaign of the Federation for the development of library extension work in West Virginia. Miss Page is one of the members of the library extension committee of the National Federation. At the recent State meeting at Parkersburg, the West Virginia Federation, through the efforts of Miss Page, succeeded in effecting an organization of library workers throughout the State, and it is expected that members of this organization, as well as members of the Woman's Clubs in various parts of the State, will urge on the lawmakers the desirability of bringing West Virginia into line with other progressive states in E the matter of library legislation. No less than twenty-five states of the union now have library commissions working for the extension of this means of public education and thirty states maintain a traveling library service on a statewide basis. The Federation is anxious to have West Virginia join this goodly company of states in which an adequate supply of good literature is within the reach of every citizen. EARTHQUAKE BRINGS DEATH TO TWENTY THOUSAND IN ITALY Possibly Twenty Thousand Others Injured in Villages and Towns Destroyed Rome, Jan. 12. Italy has been visited by an earthquake of wide extent, which, according to the latest advices, has resulted in the death of 12 000 and injury of possibly 20,000 more in the towns and villages destroyed. The shock was the strongest Rome has felt in more than a hundred years. The town of Avezano, in the Arbuzzi department, 63 miles east of Rome, has been leveled to the ground; here 8,000 persons are reported to have been killed. In many small towns surrounding Rome buildings were partially wrecked, while at Naples a panic occurred and houses fell at Caserta, a short distance to the east. MARTINSVILLE NEWS (Harris Costbry) Mr. C. C. Harris and Mrs. Su san Hairston were married at his home on January 5. Mr. Ballard Preston and Miss Claudie Gallaunt were married January 7th at Stuart, Va. Messrs. John Rousman and Frank Harper left for Winston for the winter. Rev. Diggs of Winston was in the city on business Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Mr. Harris of Rocky Mount was in the city on business. Mr. James Smith and Miss Pearl Hairston were married on January 10th. Edd Martin, who was given a year in prison at the last term of court and was given 90 days in which to get a new trial has de cided to serve the one year and will be carried down on the 22. Mrs. Celessie Berry is in the city visiting her parents. Mr. Daniel Mitchell and Miss Virginia Davis were married on January 8. The Martinsville Concert Band gave a grand concert at Spencer Hall on the 7th. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, John Williams, who was convicted and confined in the county jail on a charge of selling whiskey, sentenced to six months upon the county road and to pay a fine of $500.00 and costs, I will on, or about, Feb. 1, 1915, apply to the Governor of West Virginia for a pardon. JOHN WILLIAMS By Counsel J. K. Smith In House By Vote Of 204 To 174 Vote Came After Day of Debate Marked by Much Disorder WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 12. — Southerland, Neely, Avis and Hughes voted for the Mondell resolution; Brown against. Moss was paired in favor of it. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12. — The house of representatives tonight by a vote of 204 to 174 refused to submit to the states an amendment to the feaeal constitution to enfranchise women. The vote, the second in the history of Congress on the woman suffrage issue, came at the close of a day of prepared-for oratory during which the many speakers were listened to with frequent evidences of approval or disapproval by packed galleries. The question was before the house on the Mondell resolution to submit a constitutional amendment providing that the right of suffrage should not be abridged "because of sex." A two thirds affirmative vote was necessary to pass the resolution; it was defeated by a majority of thirty. J. IRISHMAN BROWN'S STAG Pursuant to the custom of making a newly-wed "pony-up" when he gets married—especially, if the marriage is a steal-off affair—Mr. James (Irishman) Brown, one of Keystone's popular tailors, after having stolen a march on his many friends last week, and was married to the charming Miss Froe, of Wilcoe, W. Va., gave a stag for the men of this vicinity—in fact men were in attendance from every town in the valley for many miles. As an affair of real, down-right, hilarity and festivity the Feasts of Belshazzar nor the Last Bachelor's Supper of Duke de Castellaine had nothing on Mr. Brown's spread and his guests' humor. The doors of Lord's new hall opened at 11 o'clock p. m., to the guests, and lasted until—well, some got home in time for breakfast. Cards, checkers, lunchoon, toats and harmless jokes—such as only men can tell—were the order of the night, the same being blended with strains of sweet music, which floated through the air with thrilling effect from the floor above, by the Keystone Orchestra, which was giving a dance. The big crowd wished the groom many years of happiness, and convered their best wishes to the bride. The Times, like the others, wish them a peacetime and prosperous journey through life. KEYSTONE'S SUNDAY OUTING The Historical and Literary Society which convenes in the Calhoun Hall each Sunday is taking on new life, notwithstanding its youthfulness. At its last meeting the highest ambition of each one present to work the society up to its full capacity was demonstrated. In connection with the many numbers of the program for Sunday afternoon, F. E. Alexander, was appointed to open the discussion of the day. He will talk on the subject "Hinderances to the Progress of the Race". Prof. E. L. Rann shall entertain from the mentioned subject. You can not afford to miss these exercises because they are both entertaining and instructive. The officers are urged to report at their respective places on time. Come and get something for nothing. FREE Merited Reward DEAR SIR:—In our circular letter of October 15th we offered a Pacific Mutual Watch Fob as a prize to each and every representative writing a certain amount of business between October 21st and Nov. 20th on which premiums were reported to the Company for the month of December. We have just completed checking this up and find that you have qualified under the terms of our offer. It therefore gives us great pleasure to enclose one of these fobs herewith and we sincerely trust that you will be well pleased with it. We want to take this opportunity to thank you for the extra effort put forth and at the same time to express the hope that the year 1915 will prove an exceptionally good one for you." Very soon more DAILY-SUNDAY-WEEKLY West Virginia's Best Paper Circulates 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 Cor- respondence; 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. SEND YOUR ORDER TO NOW is conceded to be the best Sunday paper in West Virginia. It contains special articles. Special terms to Agents. THE WHEELING REGISTER JAMES S. TANEY, Gen'l. Mgr. WM. L. BRICE. Asst. Gen. Mgr. Notice to Take Depositions. To Steve Davis: Take notice that on the 6th day of Feb., 1915, 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; Emma Davis J. K. Smith, p. q. Notice to Take Depositions Take notice that on Jan 29, 1915, at the Law Office of W. J. Parker, in the town of Bluefield, Raleigh St., Mercer 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 McDuffey county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned for time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. Mary L. Hayes. By Course Notice to Take Depositions. In Chancery Rosa Mihakko To ROMA MihALKO: You will take notice, that on 30th day of Jan. 1945, the Plaintiff below named will take depositions of herself and sundry other witnesses, to be used as evidence in the trial of the above case, in behalf of Plaintiff at the office of A. G. Fors, in Welch, County of McDowell, in the State of West Virginia, in the hour of eight, clock a. m. and six o'clock p. m. of said day. And if, from any cause, thing of said depositions shall not be commenced, or being commenced, shall not be completed on the day storeaid, the taking of the same will be adjourned from day to day, or from time to time, at the same pie cean between the same hours, until they are completed. John Mihakko By Counsel Order of Publication VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Mcbawell County, on the first Monday in January, 1914. Emer Davis The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender is a 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 direct his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper on McDowell County; 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. Notice to Take Depositions. Chas. Hancock vs Henretta Hancock In Chancery To Henretta Hancock: Take notice that on the 12th day of Feb. 1915, at the Office of Justice Peace, Wm. Saddler, in the town of Eklhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia, between the hours of 8 o'clock, a. m. and 6 o'clock p. m., of that day I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in equity penning in the Circuit Court of McDowell County and state of West Virginia, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any case the taking of said depositions be the commenced on that date, or, if commenced, if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjour- (By Lawson Blenksopp, Inspector Seventh District.) * Having been asked to write a short article as to the colored miners in my district, I will say I wish to commend the colored miner as to his qualities as I see them from day to day. The pick miner in some districts is a thing of the poet, but in my district on the main line of the N. & W. we still have a large percentage of coal mined by pick. I find on my examinations that the colored miner is easily disciplined and has a tendency to co-operate with the methods of safety first movement, and very few cases of solid shooting is found among them. Some of the best pick miners in the field are colored. There are, however, a few miners who don't understand "why we insist on the coal being mined properly," "tamped properly" and with clay and their places timbered properly. I will herewith pen a few "Donts," and if observed will help to reduce the Fatal and non-Fatal accidents which happen every day. First, get conversant with the mining law, and observe them. Don't disobey an order when given to you for your safety and the safety of others, as we all depend on one another. Don't go back to the face after tiring a shot for ten to twenty minutes or until amoke has sufficiently cleared so you can see the roof and examine it for the dangerous kettlebottoms and draw slate. Don't load your car under bad roof; set a prop and make it safe drast. Don't shoot from the solid, it is a dangerous practice. Mine your coal properly. Don't mine your "cut" when the face is "dummy" from a proceeding shot until you have either "dog" it off or set "sprage" to protect it from falling on you. Don't carry permissible powder and caps in the same can, keep them separate. Don't tamp with coal dust, tamp with clay, and fill the hole full; this will eliminate a blown out shot and probably an explosion. Don't begin work without first examining your place. Don't carry more power in the mines than will do for a days work. Don't go into a mine (where a fire boss is employed) without noticing the Bulletin Board to see if the mine is clear and board O. K. Don't (if a checking system is established) go into the mines without taking your check, "and place it on the board when you come out and if your check is not on the board, see the Fire Boss. He may have some instructions to give you. Don't leave your working place at night, or at the end of your day's work if you have fired a shot, without examining the face for fire which may be caused by a gas feild, and if left may cause serious mine fire. Don't pass over a Danger Board, it is dangerous. Don't wander into old and abandoned workings, you may get lost. Some time last June a colored boy lost his way by trying to take a short cut home and it took seventy men two days and two nights to find him. Go the way home provided for you. Don't tamper with an air regulator. You may short-circuit the air and cause an explosion. Always leave a door or regulator as you find it, without you positively know to the contrary, then advise the foreman or some official in charge. An explosion occurred very recently from a door being knocked down which caused a short-circuit and several lives were lost. In this case a door may have been open for some time and gas may have accumulated at some point and by shutting the door, force the gas on an open light, and an explosion occur. Then again if the door was left open gas may accumulate at the face and an explosion would occur, so therefore it is necessary for all men and boys working in a mine to always be careful as regards doors. Brittice men should keep well up with their work, and should be especially interested in keeping the air in its proper course to dilute and carry off the gases given off, and supply the miner with fresh air. Drivers should not run trips or cars against doors. They should wait until the trapper boy opens it. If he is not there, open it yourself or send your help to do it. Should a door be injured or knocked down, report it at once to the official of your district, or the first man who has authority, as the air will short circuit and an explosion may occur. This little fellow holds a position which far exceeds his knowledge, and is one of the most important men in the mine and in many cases holds the life of thousands of miners in his hands. As doors are placed to direct air currents to several places and keep them free from the deadly gases generated in several mines, and should a door be left open for only a short time where gas is liberated and open lights are used an explosion may occur. Two much cannot be said of the 'Trapper Boy' and all fathers should instill into their boys the importance of their positions. WILLARD-JOHNSON FIGHT (Continued from page 1.) Willard did not accompany Jones to the watering resort, remaining here to purchase a few bottles of laminant and other training necessities. He will get under way Tomorrow and Tuesday before he will have started actual training for a battle that will either knock him into oblivion or to the top of the heap. After a week or so at the Miss uspa Willard and Jones intend to spend an afternoon and evening in Kansas City. This will be January 18 to be exact. The white hope plans to appear in a boxing exhibition at Convention. Immediately after this he will be rushed to El Paso to pitch camp. He will remain there until the big show is filled off on the border under the protection of Gen Villa's soldiers. Harry Wuest, of Cincinnati, will train Willard. Johnson will tomorrow set sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the Barbados Islands. From there he will proceed to a spot in Mexico about two day travel from Junarez. This should bring him to the Mexican border town about the time Jess arrives on the opposite shore of the Rio Grande. Wanted! Do 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 be open until December 31st. Prefer to sell outright. Only small snm of money necessary. Apply to (L), McDowell Times 12 11 3t. 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