McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE MCDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 WILSON ADMINISTRATION A FARCE THE NEW FREEDOM MERE FICTION Saunders B. Moon Says "Wilson and Bryan Diplomacy the Joke of the World." During the last days of the administration of Roosevelt the ponderous Mr. Taft loomed up as the Roosevelt choice for the next Republican presidential nominee. Roosevelt was about to retire to private but not quiet life, and he thought so well of his administration, that he desired to have a successor who would do him added honor by taking up the Roosevelt policies and carrying them dutifully forward as the obedient servant of a great master. Taft was nominated and elected. When Taft, who before his nomination was the most devout worship per at the Roosevelt shrine, found himself safely enconced in the presidential seat, he developed a sudden and ever increasing indifference toward the Roosevelt policies, and dared defy the wishes of his entwined beloved patron in the choice of a cabinet. President Taft decided that it would be better and more gratifying too, to have policies of his own and let those of Roosevelt go hang. The taste of power destroyed Taft's gratitude toward his creator - Roosevelt. For a cabinet, Taft gathered together a conglomeration of discordant spiritmen as much out of sympathy with each other and the people as were the soldiers of many races that followed the standards of Alexander the Great. Taft's administration was a political and moral failure, but from a viewpoint of economics it was a glorious, howling success as the hunger that gnaws at millions of stomachs and the chill of as many ill-clad bodies do now most fervently attest. For several years previous to the year 1912 a scholar of great philosophical attainments was flourishing at Princeton University in the great state of New Jersey. He wrote a book recounting the ilis of the country and prescribing remedies as unfailing as Swamp Root and S. S. This book was entitled, "The New Freedom" and its author was His Excellency Woodrow Wilson, now President of the United States, the same man whose nomination was accomplished by Bryan's master stroke at the Baltimore convention and whose election by a minority of the voters of this country was made possible by the defection of Roosevelt and the formation of the Progressive party. The Bryan star was waning in 1912 and Bryan saw a chance to keep his name and fame alive by defeating Clark and giving the Democratic nomination to Wilson by a spectacular convention trick. It was not that Bryan cared more for Wilson than tor Clark, but Wilson was merely the best available tool with which to boost the declining stock of the one time "Boy Orator of the Platte." Roosevelt created Taft politically and made him President, and then when his handwork displeased him he did what he could to atone for his error by killing Taft politically and making him that ordinary sort of private citizen which he ever ought to have been and ever ought to remain. The selfishness of Bryan and the revengefulness of Roosevelt made Wilson President, so we hope that after the 4th of March 1917, when Mr. Wilson will retire to private life and resume his philosophical researches, that he will have the honesty to amend all future editions of "The New Freedom" by adding these words: "This book is fiction, and whoever taketh it for fact is not wise." Well, Mr. Wilson became President and a hungry, long suffering democracy made the welkin ring with their hurrahs for the new chief—their chief. The new chief assumed the reins of power and prosperity fled, but the President thought that this was only a Republican trick and that he could bring back the good times that the bray of the Democratic donkey had scared away. Congress was kept in session from December to December and then some; laws were passed; then more laws were passed; and yet more laws were passed; but laws availedaught. Men who had grumbled at having to work overtime during the administration of Taft began to grumble at having too many holidays. The Democratic Congress then passed more laws and threatened to pass a law making it a grave crime for any one to complain of hard times. As the time approached for the congressional election President Wilson in despair tried the application of philosophical remedie, but philosophy had never therefore filled an empty stomach and it refused to change its ways to gratify such a devotee even as Wilson. As the November election the majority of the Democratic party in Congress was The McDowell Times. reduced to a bare handful. The Democrats in Congress have quit passing laws to make times good and are now passing the time, one half of them abusing W. son and the other half defendit from the assaults of members of h. an party. President Wilson realizes that he has failed to make good. He knows now that he cannot restore the prosperity of the country; he knows that thai Wilson-Bryan diplomacy is the joke of the world; he feels that the powers of the Old World regard him as a sort of "Punch" and Bryan as his "Judy." Yet Wilson wants to succeed himself as President. This is by no means surprising, for there has not yet been a President who did not want the job the second time. President Wilson hoped for a peaceful and prosperous administration; he wanted to prove that "The New Freedom" was real with cure all properties. The Democrats have only two great names to toreier—Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson. Mr. Wilson was anxious to add a third name—his own. Well, he has tried, he has his flung and failed—failed so miserably that even Huerta, the little Mexican despot laughed at him and in the foreign offices of Europe he is mocked. Now if Wilson were wise he would not seek a second term, but he would resign at once and save himself the humiliation of the cruel and crushing defeat that awaits him in 1916. "CAN MAKE MEN OF SING SING PRISONERS" —HENRY FORD. "We will guarantee to take every prisoner in Sing Sing and make a man of him," was the amazing assurance given the United States Industrial Relations Committee by Henry Ford, automobile manufacturer. The statement epitomized the philanthropic principles of Mr. Ford which have made him even more famous. The words summed up concisely his practical philosophy of business management. More than 150 men now in the employ of the Ford Motor Company are ex-convicts, one of them being a high official. The prison-graduate officer has been given carte blanche by Mr Ford to employ any car he chooses, and is one of the most trusted subordinates of the manufacturer. ANOTHER SECRET MARRIAGE JUST MADE PUBLIC MURPHY-GEORGE It has just recently been disclosed to the outside public that another secret marriage was persecuted and for life. Mr. John Murphy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murphy of Gary, took for his wife Miss Annie George, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. George also of Gary, which took place during the holidays. Miss Annie George, as she is known and by which she is called, is one of the teachers in the graded school at Elkhorn. She is an excellent teacher with a host of friends and represents some of the best people in McDowell county. This surprise carries with it, we understand, many and disappointments. Her host of friends and social comrades, while feeling that they will not be favored with her presence as often as before, wish for her health, happiness and an abundant success in and at whatever she may be engaged. The hope of her many friends is that she may make Mr. Murphy a good, wife with all that really, truly and honorably goes to make one a worthy and creditable wife. It is also hoped that Mr. Murphy may not only be a kind, affectionate, honest and industrious husband but that he may also be a worthy and substantial citizen. May the pathway of their daily and earthly pilgrimage both be long, smooth, charitable and beneficent. NEW RIVER COAL CO. MAKES BIG DEAL Charleston, W. Va., Jan. 25.—A deal of importance, which concerns a large part of the output of the New River Coal Company, of which G. H. Caperton, of Charleston, is president, with headquarters in this city, has been reported, whereby the New England Coal & Coke Company secures an important tonnage from the mines of the New River Coal Company, which a. 3 located in the New River District of the Smokeless fields. The consummation of this deal means that the New River Coal Company will sell a large block of its coal, or all the coal from its mines shipped into the New England State, to the New England Coal & Coke Company for a period of years. This coal has heretofore been sold under contract to the Darrow-Mann Company, of Boston, who are controlled by stock ownership by the New River (Dunnison on page 4.) KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 1915 Must Pay Interest on Virginia Debt From 1861 Share Of Debt at Time of Separation From Old State More Than $12,000,000. PRESENTS REPORT AFTER LONG SERIES OF HEARINGS Representatives of West Virginia Estimate Interest at $8,000, 000, While Bondholders Claim it Will Amount to $14,000,000. WASHINGTON, January 22.—West Virginia's share of the debt outstanding against Virginia when the states sepa- rated in 1861 was fixed in the special master's report to the supreme court today at more than $12,000,000. The re- port, presented by Special Master Chas E. Littlefield, after a long series of hear- ings, is expected to be made the order of the court. The court held in 1911 that West Virginia must pay $7,100,000 of the principal of the debt, which totaled $33,000,000. The questions of interest and participation in Virginia's assets in 1861 were not then decided. The special master reported that West Virginia was entitled to share to the extent of $3,400,000, minus some $200,000 already paid in the Virginia sinking fund and turnpike and railroad bonds, on which the debt was based, and which were valued at a total of $14,000,000. He also held, however, that West Virginia must pay not only the $7,100,000 principal designated in the court's decree but interest on it from 1861. Representatives of West Virginia tonight estimated the interest at $8,000,000; bankholders claim it will amount to $14,000,000. Virginia's suit to compel West Virginia to assume a share of the 1861 debt was begin in the supreme court in 1907. The 1911 decision left the adjustment regarding interest and participation in assets to the states themselves. After joint commission representing them failed to agree Virginia asked the court in 1911 to enter a final decree in the case. West Virginia at the same time asked to be allowed to share in the Virginia assets at the date of separation and Virginia asked that West Virginia be compelled to pay interest from that date. West Virginia held it should pay interest only from the date of the court's final decree. In apportioning the principal of the debt, the court adopted the relative. On that basis Mr. Littlefield recommended out of the fourteen million assets considered in his report West Virginia is entitled to $3,410,000. In that connection he called the court's attention to the testimony that West Virginia in 1863 and 1864 received credits from the mother state of $41,000. Charleston, W. Va. January 25, 1915 Hon. M. T. Whittico, Keystone, W. Va. Dear Friend: I have just finished reading your editorial: "Education for the Negro Masses Instead of Classes; How the Legislature May Provide it," in which you seem to take the position that this Legislature should not provide a college for the Negro youths of this state but should establish scholarships for those who wish to pursue college courses. I wish to present a few facts which may have escaped your attention. Facts which I think will justify the state in establishing a college for the Negroes of the state at one of our state normal schools. 1. A careful investigation shows that there are at present seventy-one (71) Negro youths pursuing courses in colleges outside of the state. These young people are now paying their own tuition, board, railway fares and other expenses. The per capita cost of students in the University of West Virginia is one hundred and eighty dollars ($180.00). For the state to pay this same per capita cost for the Negro youths who are now in colleges outside of the state it would entail an annual expenditure of $12,780. This is an amount far in excess of any appropriation that could be gotten through this Legislature for this purpose. 2. The number of pupils in the graduating classes in the Negro high schools including high school classes in our normal schools is 82, fifty-two of whom have expressed their intention of going to college upon graduation. The cost per capita of these eighty for 1915-16 based upon the per capita cost at the West Virginia University will be $15,840, making the total appropriation for 1915 $28,840. It is fair to presume that a still larger number will wish to avail themselves of this privilege in 1916. In all fairness to the colored youths of this state every one who finishes a high school course should be allowed to pursue a college training if he so desires, just as the white youths are doing at the West Virginia University. The question is, can this be done by the system of scholarship which you suggest? Will not the cost per capita to the state be far more should these scholarship be established than it would be should the state provide and establish a collegiate course at one of our normal schools. There is a bill now before the Legislature approved by the Governor, State Superintendent of Free Schools, the Board of Control, the State Board of Regents and also by the West Virginia State Teachers' Association which, if passed, will establish a college course at the West Virginia Colored Institute and makes a change in the name of the Institute. Why not let us as a race push this bill through and help in putting W. Va. in the front rank in providing equal educational advantages to all of its citizens alike? From my long and valued acquaintance with you and knowing your interest in all that pertains to racial uplift I am lead to believe that you will join us in this movement as you have always done in every movement for better education and training for Negroes in this state. I am for more high schools of the first class as you so wisely content and am working hard on a provision whereby the boards of education in districts where there are no high schools for Negroes may pay the tuition and expense of colored students from their districts in other high schools, or in one of the State Normal schools. Our motto is: "More and better educational opportunities for all the Negro children of West Virginia." May I add in closing that if we are to train the West Virginia Negro for leadership in this state it should be done within in the state and not in schools without the state. The boy or girl trained in his own home state will, all things being equal, have a greater degree of state loyalty and be more interested in the welfare of his own home people than he would be if he were compelled to go without the state for his college training. We want trained men and women for leadership among the seventy-two thousand Negroes of W. Va. and who can do this training better than we, ourselves? Sincerely yours, WM. W. SANDERS. WEST VIRGINIA AND THE DEBT Special Master Littlefield allows a reduction of $2,858,839.00 in the claim of Virginia against the State of West Virginia. That this allowance has been made is due almost solely, it may be said, to the initiative and effort of Governor Hatfield and his associates in the present defense of the West Virginia debt suit. Adopting an entirely different policy from that pursued by former high priced lawyers, this State contended that it was entitled to an equitable credit for its interest in the properties which the old state took possession of and realized upon for its own benefit. By great diligence, West Virginia was able to show that these credits amounted to a very considerable sum of money. Commissioner Littlefield allows the sum above stated as such credit. This reduces the claim of Virginia to $1,455,105. Mr. Littlefield intimates that interest may be allowed from January 1, 2861. In his opinion, however, Justice Holmes, indicated that ordinary rates of interest may not be considered in a contention of this kind, and suggests that interest may be later adjudicated. Whatever may be the interest allowance in addition to the principal, as stated by Mr. Littlefield, the debt thus proposed to be saddled upon West Virginia will be a large one, and the emergency creased thereby will be serious. West Virginians may carefully consider whether or not they may properly resist further efforts to collect this debt. The equity of this finding, the people of West Virginia have never been willing to admit. The process by which W. Va. was brought into the Supreme Court was, West Virginia believed, unjust and an assumption of authority not sustained by any previous interpretation of constitutional powers of precedents in the court's records. Will West Virginians cheerfully tax themselves to pay this enormous debt? If not, who will compel them? The Intelligencer does not assume to declare that no power can compel them, but the history of this country has so far failed to show the existence of such a power, or its operation to collect a debt at law.—Wheeling Intelligencer PRESENTED IN HOUSE BY HAR- MAN OF McDOWELL COUNTY. Provides For Special Election to Ascertain Sentiment. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Jan. 22. Providing for the holding of a special election to ascertain the sentiment of voters of the state with regard to the calling of a constitutional convention to draft a new constitution for West Virginia, a bill was introduced in the House by Delegate C. E. Harman, of McDowell county. If passing both Houses it provides the election shall be held the fourth Tuesday of June, 1915, with ballots to be marked "Constitution" or "No Constitution." Ordinary election machinery is to be used, and results certified to the governor, and in event a majority of the voters favor constitutional convention, he is to issue a proclamation calling an election to be held the first Tuesday in November, 1915, to elect delegates to the convention. The bill sets the date of convention for the second Wednesday of January, 1916. PROVIDES THREE ELECTIONS. Three special elections will be held in West Virginia within the next year in event the bill presented in the House by Delegate Harman, of McDowell-co. is enacted into law. The bill provides that a special election be called for the fourth Tuesday in June to ascertain the sense of the voters of the State on calling a constitutional convention. The result of the election is to be certified to the governor, and in event it is favorable to the holding of the convention the executive is given power to issue a call for another special election, to be held the first Tuesday in November, to elect delegates to represent each of the counties of the State in the convention. It is provened that the representation of each of the counties shall be one more than that which is elected to represent them in the Legislature. The legislative representation is 86, but in event the people vote for the constitutional convention, a total of 141 delegates would be chosen by the various counties. In addition to these, two delegates would be selected from each of the 15 senatorial districts of the State. The bill provides that no more than one half of the delegation from any one county shall be of the same political faith. WOULD BE IN 1916. In event the people of the State vote favorably, the constitutional convention, in accordance with the Harman bill, will be held January 17, 1916. In introducing his bill in the House Delegte Harman declared that there was urgent need of a revised constitution. The present constitution, the solon declared, was adopted in 1872, "when West Virginia had nothing except spruce pines, boot owls and whippoorwills, and is inadequate to the present demands of the State, often proving an obstacle to progressive legislation. MAYOR OF CINCINNATI Wipes Out Colored Line in Fire Depart- ment Cincinnati, Jan. 24.—Following the order of Mayor Spiegel to Safety Director Holmes Saturday that the word "white" be stricken from the rules of qualification for membership in the fire department, R B. Tompson, colored, 427 Mill street, appeared before Surgeons Hagen, Box and Hall for examination. He was rejected because he was 21 pounds over the required weight, and his height was not in accord with the rules. The surgeons also said he was flat-footed, but that otherwise his physical condition was splendid. The mayor's order wipes out the color line in the department. His action followed agitation by Negroes for permission to take the examination for jobs as sub-fireman. They claimed that in specializing as to color, their constitutional rights were being violated. Several days ago the Civil Service commission threw out six applications of Negroes which had been filed. In discussing his action the mayor said that so long as he is mayor there will be no distinctions in race or color in applications for public positions. Thompson, the applicant, who recently wanted to take examination for subfireman and found himself barred, several days ago filed a mandamus suit with the view of having the courts decide the question. Saturday, City Solicitor Schedule appeared before Judge Hoffman in the Common Pleas court and announced that the word "white" in the requirements for applicants had been sticker out. Civil Service Commissioner Weitzel, who was in the courtroom, said the same rules should apply to all applicants in civil service examinations. The mayor's action was the result of an appeal mailed to him by John S. Fielding, president of the Fraternal league, which is composed of the Negro organizations of the city. "It will be very good news to the colored people of Cincinnati to hear that colored men may now take the examination for membership in the Cincinnati fire department," said the Rev. David E. Skelton pastor of the Park Street Colored M. E. church. "I can vouch for the colored man's faithfulness, courage and valor in the time of need. In those cities where colored men are in the fire department they have proved good firemen—brave and intelligent. The fire chief of Indianapolis said that the colored fireman killed there some time ago while in the performance of his duty was one of the most obedient, well-behaved and courageous of his entire force. May our best men apply here, so that representatives of our race shall live up to that noble example." ALLEGED MONUMENTAL SWINDLERS LOSE SUIT FIRST NATIONL BANK OF GRAHAM SUES ON NOTE. Gets Judgement Against Holiday and Thompson. Alleged Swindlers Tried in Criminal Court of McDowell County This Week. Winchester, Ky., Jan. 22.—According to a story told on the witness stand here today by A. L. Calhoun, a wealthy colored man of Keystone, "Wallingford" was a piker, beside several Kentucky land dealers. The case on trial was that of the First National Bank of Graham, Va., vs. H. C. Thompson and E. C. Holliday, of Winchester, Ky., in which the bank sued on notes against Calhoun which were discounted by Thompson and Holliday. Calhoun swore that he had been fleeced out of $40,000 in a land deal. The jury after five minutes deliberation found for the plaintiff. Thompson then swore out a warrant against Calhoun charging purjury, but Police Judge R. S. Scobee dismissed the charge CRIMINAL COURT PRO- CEEDINGS AT WELCH MISDEMEANORS. Edd Tiller, 6 months and $500 fine; Riley Buchanan, fixed $5 and cost; Rose Smith, $5 and cost; Catherine Doyle, $5 and cost; Nick Kist, $10 and ten days; Arthur Lester, 20 days; J. S. Bradshaw, 10 days; Bob Richardson, 6 months and $500; Frank Snow, 5 months and $250; Will Hunter, 4 months and $250; Salem Welch, 4 months and $250; Edd Conner, 4 months and $250; J. D. H. Owens, 6 months and $500; Bob Woods, 4 months and $250; J. Williamiams, 6 months and $500; J. S. Taylor, $5 and cost; Mary Martin, alias Josie Morris, $5 and cost; Charlie Wilson, 60 days and $20; Joe Zabo, $10 and cost; Joe Fluney, 60 days $100; Curtie Coleman, 10 days and $10; Ernest Moore, 60 days and $100; John Crockett, $5 and cost. FELONIES. Freeland Preston given one year in the penitentiary. Jessie Walker, three years at West Virginia's only penal institution, Moundsville. Lion S. Darest was sentenced to five years hard labor in Moundsville. John Martin drew 18 months leave of absence from McDowell county among friends and chom to accept the same in Marshall county under the vigilant protection of Warden M. Z. White, whose post office address for that time will be 818 Jefferson ave., Moundsville, W. Va. John Lewis, who hardly escaped the "hemp route" as a reward for his infraction of the law, was thankful that a life time sentence was imposed and of course he will not be so malicious in his conduct for that time but will likely become a regular attendant on the curvature of religion. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. EX-REPRESENTATIVE TO SPEAK Former Negro Congress man Will be Heard in Keystone Under Auspices of Historical and Literary Society. Wednesday night, February 3, Keystone and vicinity will be given the opportunity of hearing a real alive Negro ex-Congressman speak at the Baptist church. The Hon. George W. Murray, former Congressman from South Carolina, will speak under the auspices of the Historical and Literary Society; his subject will be "Race Ideals." Mr. Murray is one of about six Negroes yet alive who served terms in the Congress of the United States. He is an able speaker and very scholarly. Negroes and white alice should come out and hear this distinguished gentleman speak. Negro parents should bring their children, it will be an inspiration to the Negro youth to see and hear a member of their race who once represented the state of South Carolina in the halls of Congress. White people should hear him because it will show them that the men sent to Congress by the Negroes of the South in the 70s were not "sloutches" but able representatives who will compare favorably with the white Congressmen of today. Murray, Lynch, Small, White and Cheatham are all able men and Revells, Bruce, Elliott among the departed were more able. The admission will only be 10c., come and hear him. Asking Divorce, Says Husband is a Negro Waukean, Ill., Jan. 23.—Mrs. John Roane declared in her cross-bill in answer to her husband's bill of divorce that he admitted to her he had Negro blood in his veins, and that he told her laughingly that he married her in order to show people he could marry a white girl. They were married in Lake County January 6, 1913. Roane is a chauffeur for a wealthy Chicagoan, who has a summer home in Lake Forest. UNITED STATES STEEL AND CARNEGIE PENSION FUND Report Shows More Than Million and Half Dollars Paid Pensioners in Four Years. U. S. C. & C. Co. Receive Benefits. The McDowell Times is in receipt of the annual report of the United States Steel and Carnegie Pension fund through the courtesy of Col. Edward O'Toole of Gary, general manager of the United States Coal and Ooke Company. This fund was established January 1, 1911 and has been in operation for four years. It is applicable to the employees of the U. S. Steel Corporation and its subsidiary companies. The fund was established for the purpose of providing a pension for employees who have spent the best years of their lives in the service of this great corporation; that these faithful servants may be protected from poverty and wank in their old ages. The general summary of pensions paid beneficiaries and officers follow: Total for 1914 $ 511,967.90 Total for 1913 422,815.14 Total for 1912 358,780.92 Total for 1911 281,457.37 Grand total $ 1,575,021.33 BENEFICIARIES—SUMMARY OF PENSION CASES Active as of January 1, 1914 2092 Added during 1914 612 Continued beyond Dec. 31, 1914 2621 Averagre for the case added during 1914: Age 63.33 years Service 28.78 " Monthly pension $20.40 M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. Ask the Legislature for High Schools in Colored WE said last week that the cational or otherwise men who create and maintain the land and there has been for years a people of West Virginia to provide the consistent and efficient black population of the State through college. The spirit than it was in the beginning, opportunities as the State has past have been so used as to just men, and in some respects sanguine expectation of this years. For this reason the time for "something," but to ask one thing that will fill the greatest vice to the whole people, do my advantages and future progress. The Governor is anxious for facilities, the State Superintendent have them, the Legislature in the people are willing that the Schools are intended to be environments, so that, present while making provisions for the cational fact, the consultation act wisely and effectively. So much, and possibly more, up people as upon the powers and Surely all will agree that needs is a high order of int great body of people. One of So we shall help him most but him as possible and as much done by creating within the group their children complete the ask the Legislature to provide supervision that the black man bread is to meet sharper com before there can be no doubt now requiring more information. Therefore we need so the people so related to their as to enable all to master their time acquire a liberal education daily necessity of every citizen in developing high schools in Regislature For Aid in Dear High Schools in the Center of Colored Youths last week that the security of institutions or otherwise rests in the spirit and maintain the institutions. They have been for years a disposition on the West Virginia to provide adequate care and efficient education of the nation of the State, from the elemental. The spirit is stronger today, in the beginning, because such education of the State has provided for this reason so used as to satisfy the reason in some respects so as to surpass the expectation of this youth's most arduous reason the time is now at hand, "but to ask candidly and carefully fill the greatest need, be of the whole people, do most to make secure future progress most certain and/or is anxious for us to have such State Superintendent desires. The Legislature is disposed to grant the willing that they should be prepared intended to make men mastered so that, present conditions must be provisious for the future. They will consultation of which makes and effectively. Sustained progress possibly more, upon the intelligence on the powers and the gifts of the will will agree that one of the black high order of intelligence spreads of people. One of his great burdens help him most by bringing educated people and as much of it as possible, setting within the people a desire to complete the elementary school制度 to provide adequately for that the black man in his future, meet sharper competition than he can be no doubt, because all ooing more information and a high order before we need schools located in related to their surroundings and to master their vocations and a liberal education which has no way of every citizen. Ask the Legislature high schools in the centers of col Ask the Legislature For Aid in Developing High Schools in the Centers of Colored Youths WE said last week that the security of institutions educational or otherwise rests in the spirit of the people who create and maintain the institutions. There is today and there has been for years a disposition on the part of the people of West Virginia to provide adequate facilities for the consistent and efficient education of the youth of the black population of the State, from the elementary schools through college. The spirit is stronger today, of course, than it was in the beginning, because such educational opportunities as the State has provided for this youth in the past have been so used as to satisfy the reasonable hopes of just men, and in some respects so as to surpass the most sanguine expectation of this youth's most ardent well wishers. For this reason the time is now at hand, to ask, not for "something," but to ask candidly and earnestly for the thing that will fill the greatest need, be of the greatest service to the whole people, do most to make secure present advantages and future progress most certain and substantial. The Governor is anxious for us to have such educational facilities, the State Superintendent desires that we shall have them, the Legislature is disposed to grant them and the people are willing that they should be provided. Schools are intended to make men masters of their environments, so that, present conditions must be relieved while making provisions for the future. The days of educational fact, the consultation of which makes it possible to act wisely and effectively. Sustained progress depends as much, and possibly more, upon the intelligence of the whole people as upon the powers and the gifts of the few. Surely all will agree that one of the black man's great needs is a high order of intelligence spread through the great body of people. One of his great burdens is poverty. So we shall help him most by bringing education as near to him as possible and as much of it as possible. This can be done by creating within the people a desire to have more of their children complete the elementary school course. So ask the Legislature to provide adequately for rural school supervision that the black man in his future struggle for bread is to meet sharper competition than he has ever met before there can be no doubt, because all occupations are now requiring more information and a high order of intelligence. Therefore we need schools located in the midst of the people so related to their surroundings and daily needs as to enable all to master their vocations and at the same time acquire a liberal education which has now become a daily necessity of every citizen. Ask the Legislature for aid in developing high schools in the centers or colored youth. Let the People Decide SPECIAL MASTER Littlefield in the Virginia West Virginia holds that West Virginia is li- s and a half million dollars of the State is also liable for interest the present time. West Virginia won a vict- to the amount of $2,858,830 000 and Attorney General Lilly de- tion of whether the people of to pay this enormous sum is not hastily decided. There are s many West Virginians as to w debt notwithstanding the de- Court and the findings of the e We feel that we express the ity of the citizens in southern that the question of the paym be submitted to the people of before final action is taken by Legislature should take the ne- question to the people at the p MASTER Littlefield has reported that Virginia West Virginia debt. West Virginia is liable to Virginia for million dollars of the debt and suggestable for interest on that amount at time. Virginia won a victory in getting credit of $2,858,830 00, for which Government General Lilly deserve great credit. The people of West Virginia show enormous sum is a serious one and sad. There are serious doubts in arguarians as to whether they should stand the decision of the U. S. findings of the special master. What we express the sentiment of the citizens in southern West Virginia violation of the payment of this debt is to the people of this State for the action is taken by the Administra-tors should take the necessary steps to the people at the present session. SPECIAL MASTER Littlefield has reported his findings in the Virginia west Virginia debt. He holds that West Virginia is liable to Virginia for about four and a half million dollars of the debt and suggests that this State is also liable for interest on that amount from 1861 to the present time. West Virginia won a victory in getting credits allowed to the amount of $2,858,830 00, for which Governor Hatfield and Attorney General Lilly deserve great credit. The question of whether the people of West Virginia should be taxed to pay this enormous sum is a serious one and should not be hastily decided. There are serious doubts in the minds of many West Virginians as to whether they should pay this debt notwithstanding the decision of the U. S. Supreme Court and the findings of the special master. We feel that we express the sentiment of a great maj- rity of the citizens in southern West Virginia when we say that the question of the payment of this debt should finally be submitted to the people of this State for their decision before final action is taken by the Administration and the Legislature should take the necessary steps to submit this question to the people at the present session. Deserves Support (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch) THE efforts of the colored people establish within the border which will afford their youth training, deserves the sympathetic success. There are today a nu reside in this State, but who a other states, sufficiently large dent body of fine proportions, home. As long as forced to g which is denied them at home of added expense, and many are compelled to deny them of the colored people of West Virginia within the berders of the State to ord their youth the advantages serve the sympathy and support we are today a number of colored State, but who are enrolled in in sufficiently large to form the nine proportions, if given this going as forced to go into other states and them at home, the way is hard, case, and many who are ambitious to deny themselves advantages THE efforts of the colored people of West Virginia to establish within the berders of the State an institution which will afford their youth the advantages of collegiate training, deserves the sympathy and support requisite to success. There are today a number of colored students who reside in this State, but who are enrolled in institutions in other states, sufficiently large to form the nucleus of a student body of fine proportions, if given this opportunity at home. As long as forced to go into other states to seek that which is denied them at home, the way is harder, on account of added expense, and many who are ambitious and capable are compelled to deny themselves advancement, because Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, Wy. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 1915 For Aid in Developing the Centers of Youths security of institutions educ- uates in the spirit of the people institutions. There is today disposition on the part of the wide adequate facilities for education of the youth of the from the elementary schools is stronger today, of course, because such educational op- provided for this youth in the satisfy the reasonable hopes of so as to surpass the most youth's most ardent well wish- is now at hand, to ask, not indidly and earnestly for the need, be of the greatest ser- est to make secure present ad- most certain and substantial. us to have such educational student desires that we shall disposed to grant them and they should be provided. Make men masters of their en- conditions must be relieved the future. The days of edu- of which makes it possible to stained progress depends as on the intelligence of the whole and the gifts of the few. None of the black man's great intelligence spread through the this great burdens is poverty. Bringing education as near to it as possible. This can be people a desire to have more of elementary school course. So adequately for rural school in his future struggle for retention than he has ever met because all occupations are you and a high order of intelli- hools located in the midst of surroundings and daily needs vocations and at the same which has now become a. Ask the Legislature for aid the centers of colored youth. old has reported his findings able to Virginia for about four debt and suggests that this on that amount from 1861 to very in getting credits allowed for which Governor Hatfield serve great credit. The que- west Virginia should be taxed serious one and should not be very doubts in the minds of other they should pay this ion of the U. S. Supreme special master. The sentiment of a great major- west Virginia when we say out of this debt should finally this State for their decision the Administration and the necessary steps to submit this present session. people of West Virginia to es- s of the State an institution the advantages of collegiate y and support requisite to number of colored students who be enrolled in institutions in to form the nucleus of a stu- f given this opportunity at into other states to seek that the way is harder, on account who are ambitious and canable olves advancement, because home facilities are lacking. The colored people of West Virginia need a leadership which will spring up from this training and from among their own number. The establishment of the proposed collegiate course in connection with the work at Institute, Kanawha county, would afford the means and incentive now sadly lacking. There is at Institute the buildings, the physical properties necessary. A small expenditure for laboratory purposes and a small annuity for the pay of instructors would represent the nly financial outlay necessary. It is not much the leading colored citizens of the State are asking—not much in a comparative sense, but it means very much indeed, to them at a time when they are struggling for better conditions. A Just Verdict AJURY of Winchester, Ky. now on trial, had swindle swindle the First National Bank $10,000 and gave a verdict for the "land shark" should make it go back. The people are saying to by Doolittle, Hyman of Hunting Kentucky, where they fleeced that does not exist and which possession of and can't do it, is They are being tried for the chance they should be acquitted know it was conspiracy and ro AJURY of Winchester, Ky., declared that Thompson, now on trial, had swindled Calhoun and attempted to swindle the First National Bank of Graham, Va., out of $10,000 and gave a verdict for the Bank demanding that the "land shark" should make it good—should pay that money back. The people are saying that the Kentucky land deal by Doolittle, Hyman of Huntington, Holliday and Thompson Kentucky, where they fleeced from Calhoun $40,000 for land that does not exist and which they have never put him in possession of and can't do it, is robbery of the highest kind. They are being tried for the penitentiary and even if perchance they should be acquitted the people and Calhoun will know it was conspiracy and robbery. WELCH NOTES The small pox to be found in several places in this county, keeps Chief Bruster busy, although there are less cases to be found now than they were a month ago. Dr. E. L. Youngue has been somewhat indisposed this week with a heavy coll. The Ministers and Deacons' Union of the Flat Top Baptist Association is in session and has been for two days and nights of this week. It is largely attended by representative men and women from all over the county. Dr. L. A. Hilton of Wilcoe passed through here Monday of this week from Kimball, where he has recently taken charge of De Harrison's hospital and practice. He tells us that Dr. and Mrs. Harrison, both of whom have been confined to their room and bed are rapidly improving and that in a few days Dr. Harrison will be out. The case of Calhoun vs. Doolittle, Holliday et al on the ground of an alleged $40,000 land grab from Calhoun by the above named "landsharks" has held center of the stage all this week. The case has attracted attention of some of the best people in the county, all of whom are eager to learn how the men, who fleeced Calhoun of this sum for Kentucky coal and timber land, that later turned out to not exist, are going to get by. Editor of the Times was a visitor at the home of Attorney and Mrs. A. G. Froe this week. He was heard to express a very high appreciation for their kindly reception and their unstinted hospitality accorded him. Truly Welch, or any other town needs to be proud of such self supporting, race pride, free thinking and high tone people representing its citizenry as these good folks. Such people as they, who believe in owning their own homes, educating the youths of the race, supporting race institutions, and protecting the honor of ones homes and their women are alone a blessing to society and alone deserve the protection of the laws of this country OGDEN DROPS DEAD OF HEART FAILURS Prominent West Virginian Suddenly Expires---Considered Strongest Member of Public Service Commission. Charleston, W. Va., Jan. 27.—Hon. Howard N. Ogden dropped dead tonight in this city. He had recently returned from a sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich., but was thought to be much better, and was apparently in good health when he suddenly expired from heart failure. Mr. Ogden was a native of Marion Co., and was one of the state's most prominent men. He was a lawyer by profession, but when the public service commission established by the last legislature, Gov Hatfield made him a member, and he was considered the strongest man on the commission. He was a brother of H. C. Ogden, editor of the Wheeling Intelligencer. Rev. John A. Prunty of Maybeury filled the pulpit as Northfork in the absence of Rev. J. W. Coger. Services were good despite the bad weather. Carl L. Bobbitt, of Gary, made a hasty trip to Pocohontes re Locals , declared that Thompson, and Calhoun and attempted to bank of Graham, Va., out of the Rank demanding that the good—should pay that money that the Kentucky land dealington, Holliday and Thompson from Calhoun $40,000 for land they have never put him in its robbery of the highest kind. penitentiary and even if per-ced the people and Calhoun will robbery. cently. Dr. W. C. Mitcheit, Bluefield's leading dentist and one of the leading representative citizens of that city, was in Keystone and Northfork Synday. He was accompanied by Prof H. L. Dickason. Mr. A. L Calhoun has returned from Winchester, Kv., where he had been for several days as a witness in the case against Holiday and Thompson, two "land sharks" who helped Hyman and Doolittle of Huntington rob Calhoun out of $40,000. The case was decided in favor of the First National Bank of Graham and that to the general satisfaction and applause of 99 per cent of all the people who heard the case. Loud were the expressions in approval of the decision of the jury, who in five minutes returned with a verdict against the land thieves. W. H. Harris, Special Agent for the Pacific Mutual, paid the following claims in this section last week: John H. Martin, Keystone, $1 166; James McCloud, Coalwood, $6 76; Claude Woods, Excelsior, $35 00. Those desiring to protect themselves and families with the best insurance will do well to confer with Mr. Harris at once. Mrs. Sarah Smith, of Martinsville, Va., who has been at Panther for a while left for her home a few days ago. Roy Tucker and Harry Armstrong, young men of this town, are in jail on a charge of having robbed an Italian on the N. rnd W. Ry. near Burke. The hope is that this affair is not true, because they are men able to work. But if true, we hope the full measurement of the law will be given them. W. H. Harris, Special Agt. for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. returned this week from a successful business trip to English, Caretta, Excelsior, Coalwood, Welch and other points. Mr. Sanders Jones, of Roan ike, father to our townman Mr. L. H. Jones, was brought here Friday night, sick, by his son, will care for him at his home. He is receiving the best of atten- tion and is thought to be in- proving. Hon A. D. Rice, president of the Northfork District Board of Educat on was in Keystone Mon- day attending to business. Squire C. C. Froe, of Wilcoe, was visiting his daughter, Mrs. E. L. Rann in this city, Tuesday. Atty. W. J. Parker, of Bluefield, has been attending court in Welch this week and stopped off in Keystone Monday. Mrs. K. R. Crews, who spent three months in Keystone visiting her son, S. W. Crews, left last week for her home, Stuart, Patrick County, Va. In Charleston, W. Va., an examination for mine foreman certificate was recently held. Out of 96 applicants 19 were successful. Among whom was a Negro, W. H. Lacy. Hon. T. Edward Hill is away this week in the city of Charleston attending the Legislature. A LITERY PROGRAM GIVEN IN BLUESTONE BAPT. CHURCH BRAMWELL. W. VA. A LITERY PROGRAM GIVEN IN BLUESTONE BAPT. CHURCH BRAMWELL. W. VA. A musical and literary program was given January 25te at the Blensthne Baptist church, Bramwell, W. Va., Rev. R H. McKoy, pastor. It was under the anapies of two of the teachers, Miss Fannie V. Turner and Miss Lena King, assisted by Mrs. Amanda Mitchell and Mrs. W. E. Ltewart. Refreshments were served afterwards netting quite a neat sum for the church. The program was as follows: Prayer Rev. R. H. McKoy Recitation Gregory Stewart Song, "The Holy City", Mr. Azza Jones Paper, "The Foundation of Character" Mrs Rosa Jefferson. Song, "More Love to Thee, O Christ" Miss Lena King. Recitation, "Encouragement, Miss Amanda Jones. Song, "A Perfect Day" Miss Anna Lewis. Song, Mabel Watson and Luey Cheatham Song, "Come Holy Spirit" Anna and Elnora Lewis. Song, "Isle D'Mour" Prof Roscoe Clarkson. Song, Miss Minnie Rippel The program was enjoyed very much, all the participants being artists of note The music was most delightfully rendered by the able church orgynist. Miss Fannie Turner. A CARD OF THANKS Winding Gulf, W. Va., January 20th 1915 Mr. and Mrs. William Spencer wish to thank their many friends of Winding Gulf and also of Bramwell and Summons, W. Va. for their kindness during their sickness and death of their beloved daughter, Willie Bell Brown. Mr. and Mrs. William Spencer Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At rules here' in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, in the first Monday in December, 1914, Charles Hancock, Plaintiff, vs. In Chacery. Henretta Hancock, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII. A VINCULO MATRIMONIL. And it appearing here with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of WESTERN PACIFIA; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office. His Circuit court of M-Dowell 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 the door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. H. J. Capehart, P. Q. Order of Publication. WEST V NIA At Roles held in the Clerk's ce of the Circuit Court of McDowell County on the first Monday in December, 1914. John Wright. The object of this suit is to obtain from the detendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an infiltrated now on file with the papers in this case, that the defendant 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 protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of the order be published once a week for successive weeks in some newspaper刊载 in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the same house at McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy Toste: W BUERBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. J. K. Smith, P. Q. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served.while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Brown Bros. Welch Undertaking COMP. NY Funeral Directors and Embalmers WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA CHAPEL AND PARLORS NEAR MINERS' HOSPITAL Telephone CHAS. H. RICE, Agent Northfork, W. Va. Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Ar ticles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the railroad station. Soda at the lount. Order of Publication BROGMA: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McGowell County, on the first Monday in Dec., 1914. John Mihalko. 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 non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDewell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at McDewell county for the court house of McDewell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Froe, P. Q. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circ cuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1914. The object of this suit | $ obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a notice WO MARIMONII And it appearing from the defendant on file with the papers in this case, that the defendant is non-resident of the State of West Virginia and defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office Circuit Court of McDowell County within one county of the state of the first publication of this order, and that what is necessary to protect his interest herein, is it further ordered that a copy of this order be delivered to the first successive weeks in some newspaper published by Dowell County, and that a copy of the same by Dowell County, and that a copy of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy, Teste: W BURBNIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A, G. Free, P. Q. ORDER OF PUBLICATION WEST CHEVY At Rates held in the Clemson Office on the first day of the Dowell County, on the first Monday in December, in Dec. 19th. The object of this suit is to obtain from the de fendant by the plaintiff a divorce And it appearing from on affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defend ant is a nonpresident of the State of West Virginia, and that the defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month 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 furnished to the respective successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be delivered door of the court house to McDowell County four twenty days before, decreed rendered. A copy. Test. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk J. K. Smith. *Q.* STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER PRESTO STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBJEKTIVE, STUBBORN, KINKY HAIR. PRESTO' removes Dandruff, Tetor, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP; PRESTO' makes the HAIR GROW; PRESTO' is Harmless, Ocean and Lenting. PRESTO' is the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind in this Line. Throw away your old patching and pulling hot brons and the so-called electric combs, and stop burning your hair out, and get a package of PRESTO' THE KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS PRESTO' will straighten your Hair the first application or we will refund your money. The hair remains straight for months. Think of it, nothing in the world like 'PRESTO'. Apply 'PRESTO' two or three times a year, that's all. A PACKAGE of 'PRESTO' SENT POST PAID WITH FUR DIRECTIONS OR RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS, (50 Cents) BATISFACTION GUARANTEED WRITE FOR INFORMATION. THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO EDENTON,N.C. AGENTS HERE IS THE MONEY MAKER! MENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD IN NOTICE! On Tuesday of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convention of my patients there and serve the people of the vicinity with as little expense as possible. W. L. JOLSON, Surgion Dustman 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. Cella McCahanah. Plaintiff. va. Hery McCahanah. Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant by the Force A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file in the papers in this case, that the Defendant is a man in the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered to defend. d appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, within one month from state of the first publication of this order and do it is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive newspapers published in McDowell County, an office 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 12-11-41 A. G. F. PAGE, O. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA At Rules hold in the Clerk's Office of the Circ cuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1914. Liege New York The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce A VINULO MAFITID NII And it is requested from an affidavit now on file with the paper, that the Defendant is a non-identified of the State of Virginia, it is therefore ordered the said Defendant to at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell within one month from the date of the first filing of the order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest. And it is further ordered that a copy of this book is published once a week for four successive weeks in the book published in McDowell County, and that a copy posted at the front door of the Court House of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. B. E. P Carter, Q. Opposite Colo sd Baptist Church Drugs, Druggists' Sandries, Toilet Articles, Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes POOL ROOM IN THE REAR Phone No. 154-L L. J. Bampfield, M. D., Prop. +11-tf To the Public We take pleasure in announcing that in the future Mr. N. S. Buhne will solicit for the McDowell Tunes. He is authorized to solicit job work, advertising, subscriptions and to, collect for same. Mr. Buhne has been in the employ of the McDowell Tunes for six months and is familiar with all phases of the printing business. We ask our subscribers and patrons to encourage him by giving us bus ness and paying up their accounts. Worn Out? No doubt you are, if you suffer from any of the numerous ailments to which an women are subject. Headache, backache, sideache, nervousness, weak, tired feeling, are some of the symptoms, and you must rid yourself of them in order to feel well. Thousands of women, who have been benefited by this remedy, urge you to TAKE Cardui The Woman's Tonic Mrs. Sylvania Woods, of Clifton Mills, Ky., says: "Before taking Cardui, I was, at times, so weak I could hardly walk, and the pain in my back and head nearly killed me. After taking three bottles of Cardui, the pains disappeared. Now I feel as well as I ever did. Every suffering woman should try Cardui." Get a bottle today. E-68 Tied as Tight as Dick's Hat Bana LIQUOR SHIPMENT GETS KNOCKED OUT Senate Measure Puts Real Teeth In Yost Law. Special Message Received. Charleston, W. Va., January 27th. (Special.)—When the amendments to the prohibition laws cam up in the senate today they were passed with almost a unanimous vote, only three senators going on record against them. They will beyond doubt pass the house by a big majority. These amendments make the prohibition law the most drastic that has ever been attempted in any state. It is provided that "no common carrier, for hire, nor other persons, for hire or without hire, shall bring or carry into this Stat., or carry from one place to another within the State, intoxicating liquors for another, even when intended for personal use." It also provides that in case of search and seizure the finding of any liquors shall be prime facie evidence that the same are being kept and stored for unlawful purpose." But the most important part of it is that which provides that if "any corporation or association shall violate this act, any officer, agent or employ thereof acting for it in any such unlawful act, authorizing the same to be done, shall be personally guilty," and shall be personally liable to all the fines, penalties or imprisonment therefor. This means that agents and employees of express companies can be personally held if they take any part in the bringing of liquor into the State. Another stringent provision is that county and district officers and municipal policemen, who fail, refuse, or neglect to carry out the duties imposed upon them by the law in apprehending and catching violators of the law, can be removed from office and any citizen can make the charge against them and follow it to conclusion. This proceeding is had before the circuit judge. Still another feature of the new law is that whenever it shall appear that the State cannot get a fair trial in any court by jury that the case can be removed to another county. It will also be unlawful to carry into the State liquor for personal use in quantity larger than one-half gallon without there being plainly printed in large display letters on the suit case, trunk or other container what the package contains, how much, its quality, etc. THE YEAR'S RESULT IN W.VA. COAL MINES Charleston, W. Va., January 25th. Farl A. Henry, Chief of The State Department of Mines, has given out the following interesting information regarding the coal mining industry in West Virginia during the past year, and shows that while the business depression made large reductions in the coal production of other states, it merely retarded the growth of the industry in this State. The output of coal for the calendar year amounted to about 72,800,000 short tons, and the coke production about 1,600,000 tons. About 1,344,000 short tons of coal were used in mine operations, 896,000 tons were furnished to local trade and tenants, and 3,136,000 tons were used in coke ovens, and about 67,200,000 tons were shipped from the mines, at least nine-tenths of which to points outside of the State. The production of coke showed a decrease of practically 1,000,000 net tons. Owing to modern changes in coke making and adverse conditions to its production in this State a still further decrease is expected. About forty new ovens were constructed during the year, while about 300 have been ababoned. Of the total coal production about 33,600,000 tons were produced by pick mining, and roughly estimated 20,000 persons were employed, and 39,200,000 tons were mined by machine, 22,300 miners and 4,300 machine runners and helpers being employed. There were about 18,300 other employees on the inside, and 11,200 outside men, exclusive of those employed at the coke ovens. The latter employed about 1,200 men. KED OUT JOHN By Counsel J. K. Smith THE CHURC GLENWHITE NEWS Mrs. Lelia Berry made a flying trip to Thayer last week. Mrs. Lula Gray of Pax, W. Va., is visiting her brother Mr. Bob Lawson. Mr. B. J. Hannah is ill. Mrs. Victoria Martin has boen ill but is better at this writing. Work is very dull here and the town is also in mourning for what they call "The Blue Prohibition Act." Rev. C. H. Bowling of Lester, W. Va. was here on business last week. Mrs. Lillian Lawson made a trip to Oak Hill, W. Va. visiting friends last week. TAMS NOTES Times are growing better in this part of the country. Mr. W. P. Tams, Jr., has returned and says his work will soon be O. K. Rev. T. J. Brandow has returned to us. He has been away for some time under the care of the doctor but states that he is much better. Friday night Sister Mary Steele, Julia Broadnax and other members of the Historical and Biblical Literary Society entertained under the leadership of J. J. Steele, president. This society is doing a good work toward the uplift of the young men and women and bringing both the young and old in close touch with the church and christian work. Mrs. A. Mrs. A. Williams NICURIST HA EXPERT MANICURIST Most up to-date Parlors in the State Equipped with every modern convenience Prompt and first_class service in parlors or at ho NO 16 FEDERAL AVE, 2 doors below the Elks Equipped with every modern convenience Prompt and first class service in parlors or at home NO 16 FEDERAL AVE, 2 doors below the Elks Open BLUEFIELD, W. VA. LOOK LOOK Do you want a Hom LOOK you want a Hor LOOK LOOK LOOK Do you want a Home? In Ohio on the River Coast Near one of the best cities in the United States across the river from Huntington Street cars of minutes; three blocks from an excellent church; good and connected with City by Ferries Buy any size wish up to 20 acres Small Payment Down and One Dollar per Lots can be bought still cheaper for the cash. mind you can buy any size lot you wish: one-fourth, one acre, or as many acres as you may wish All one of the best cities in the United States the river from Huntington Street cars or three blocks from an excellent church; good nected with City by Ferries Buy any size to 20 acres Payment Down and One Dollar per can be bought still cheaper for the cash. You can buy any size lot you wish: one-fourth, or as many acres as you may wish. All the high water mark, as level as a floor, and from land. Surrounded by the best neighbor the Ohio valley. After lots are paid for needed to build can be obtained at reasonab one desiring such a home can write for full partici . E. McGhe Near one of the best cities in the United States. Just across the river from Huntington Street cars every 15 minutes; three blocks from an excellent church; good school and connected with City by Ferries. Buy any size lot you wish up to 20 acres Small Payment Down and One Dollar per Week Lots can be bought still cheaper for the cash. Keep in mind you can buy any size lot you wish: one-fourth, one-half one acre, or as many acres as you may wish. All lots are above the high water mark, as level as a floor, and on good rich bottom land. Surrounded by the best neighbors to be found in the Ohio valley. After lots are paid for all the money needed to build can be obtained at reasonable rates Any one desiring such a home can write for full particulars to C. E. McGhee HE T THE McDOWELL TIMES With Its 5 Power Presses And New Faces of Up-to-Date Type Is in The Market For Your TAKEN TO WESTON Shurman Finney who, for the last few weeks has become unbalanced in mind, was pronounced maane and this morning, Friday, was taken to the asylum by Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson. His recent failure in business is attributed to the cause. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 1. 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 THE CHURCH AS A SOCIAL CENTER A Broader Sphere for Religion—New Field for the Rural Church. By Peter Radford Lecturer National Farmers' Union The social duty of the rural church is as much a part of its obligations as its spiritual side. In expressing its social interest, the modern rural church does not hesitate to claim that it is expressing a true religious instinct and the old-time idea that the social instincts should be starved while the spiritual nature was overfed with solid theological food, is fast giving way to a broader interpretation of the functions of true religion. We take our place in the succession of those who have sought to make the world a fit habitation for the children of man when we seek to study and understand the social duty of the rural church. The true Christian religion is essentially social—its tenets of faith being love and brotherhood and fellowship. While following after righteousness, the church must challenge and seek to reform that social order in which moral life is expressed. While cherishing ideals of service, the rural church which attains the fullest measure of success is that which enriches as many lives as it can touch, and in no way can the church come in as close contact with its members as through the avenue of social functions. The country town and the rural community need a social center. The church need offer no apology for its ambition to fill this need in the community, if an understanding of its Williams HAIR DRESSER enience Graduate Artists parlors or at home of patrons below the Elks Opera House D, W. VA. LOOK LOOK nt a Home? in the United States. Just ington Street cars every 15 excellent church; good school berries Buy any size lot you Red One Dollar per Week paper for the cash. Keep in you wish: one-fourth, one-half you may wish All lots are level as a floor, and on good ed by the best neighbors to be after lots are paid for all the obtained at reasonable rates can write for full particulars to McGhee Huntington, W. Va. ENTI mission brings this purpose into clear consciousness. The structure of a rural community is exceedingly complex; it contains many social groups, each of which has its own center, but there are many localities which have but one church and although such a church cannot command the interest of all the people, it is relieved from the embarrassment of religiously divided communities. Social Needs Imperative The average country boy and girl have very little opportunity for real enjoyment, and have, as a rule, a vague conception of the meaning of pleasure and recreation. It is to fill this void in the lives of country youth that the rural church has risen to the necessity of providing entertainment, as well as instruction, to its membership among the young. The children and young people of the church should meet when religion is not even mentioned. It has been found safest for them to meet frequently under the direction and care of the church. To send them into the world with no social training exposes them to grave perils and to try to keep them out of the world with no social privileges is sheer folly. There is a social nature to both old and young, but the social requirements of the young are imperative. The church must provide directly or indirectly some modern equivalent for the husking bee, the quilting bee and the singing schools of the old days. In one way or another the social instincts of our young people must have opportunity for expression, which may take the form of clubs, parties, picnics or other forms of amusement. One thing is certain, and that is that the church cannot take away the dance, the card party and the theatre unless it can offer in its place a satisfying substitute in the form of more pleasing recreation. Universal Instinct for Play. In providing for enjoyment the church uses one of the greatest methods by which human society has developed. Association is never secure until it is pleasurable; in play the instinctive aversion of one person for another is overcome and the social mood is fostered. Play is the chief educational agency in rural communities and in the play-day of human childhood social sympathy and social habits are evolved. As individuals come together in social gatherings, their viewpoint is broadened, their ideals are lifted and finally they constitute a cultured and refined society It is plain, therefore, that the church which alms at a perfected society must use in a refined and exalted way the essential factors in social evolution and must avail itself of the universal instinct for play. If the church surrounds itself with social functions which appeal to the young among its membership, it will fill a large part of the lamentable gap in rural pleasures and will reap the richest reward by promoting a higher and better type of manhood and womanhood. THE RURAL PRESS The Local Paper a Most Useful Agency on the Farm—The Press, Pulpit and School a Trinity of Influence That Must Be Utilized In Building Agriculture. A broad campaign of publicity on the subject of rural life is needed in this state today to bring the problems of the farmers to the forefront. The city problems are blazoned upon the front pages of the metropolitan dailies and echoed in the country press, but the troubles of the farmers are seldom told, except by those who seek to profit by the story, and the glitter of the package oftimes obscures the substance. A searching investigation into the needs of the farmers will reveal many inherent defects in our economic system that can be easily remedied when properly understood and illuminated by the power of the press. The rural press, the pulpit and the school are a trinity of powerful influences that the farmer must utilize to their fullest capacity before he can occupy a commanding position in public affairs. These gigantic agencies are organized in every rural community and only await the patronage and cooperation of the farmers to fully develop their energy and usefulness. They are local forces working for the best interests of their respective communities. Their work is to build and their object is to serve. They prosper only through the development and prosperity of the community. Every farmer in this state should subscribe for the local paper, as well as farm periodicals and such other publications as he may find profitable. but he should by all means subscribe for his local paper, and no home should be without it. The local paper is part of the community life and the editor understands the farmer's problems. It is the local press that will study the local problems and through its columns deal with subjects of most vital importance to local life of the community. A Noble Tank In too many instances the country papers mimic the city press by giving prominence to scandals, accidents and political agitation. The new rural civilization has placed upon the rural press renewed responsibilities, and enlarged possibilities for usefulness. It cannot perform its mission to agriculture by recording the frailties, the mishaps and inordinate ambitions of humanity, or by filling its columns with the echoes of the struggles of busy streets, or by enchanting stories of city life which lure our children from the farm. It has a higher and nobler task. Too often the pages of the city dailies bristle with the struggle of ambitious men in their wild lust for power, and many times the flames of personal conflict sear the tender buds of new civilization and illuminate the pathway to destruction. The rural press is the governing power of public sentiment and must hold steadfast to principle and keep the ship of stale in the roadstead of progress. The rural press can best serve the interests of the farmers by applying its energies to the solution of problems affecting the local community. It must stem the mighty life current that is moving from the farm to the cities, sweeping before it a thousand boys and girls per day. It has to deal with the fundamental problems of civilization at their fountain head. Its mission is to direct growth, teach efficiency and mold the intellectual life of the country, placing before the public the daily problems of the farmers and giving first attention to the legislative, co-operative, educational and social needs of the agricultural classes within its respective community. The Power of Advertising. The influence of advertising is clearly visible in the homes and habits of the farmers, and the advertising columns of the press are making their imprint upon the lives of our people. The farmer possesses the things that are best advertised. The farmer is entitled to all the advantages and deserves all the luxuries of life. We need more art, science and useful facilities on the farms, and many homes and farms are well balanced in this respect, but the advertiser can render a service by teaching the advantages of modern equipment throughout the columns of the rural press. The farmers are in need of personal leadership. They have political leaders, but they need local industrial community and educational leaders. FARMER RADFORD ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE The home is the greatest contribution of women to the world, and the hearthstone is her throne. Our social structure is built around her, and social righteousness is in her charge. Her beautiful life lights the skies of hope and her refinement is the charm of twentieth century civilization. Her graces and her power are the cumulative products of generations of queenly conquest, and her crown of exalted womanhood is jeweled with the wisdom of saintly mothers. She has been a great factor in the glory of our country, and her noble achievements should not be marred or her hallowed influence blighted by the coarser duties of citizenship. American chivalry should never permit her to bear the burdens of defending and maintaining government, but should preserve her unsullied from the allied influences of politics, and protect her from the weighty responsibilities of the sordid affairs of life that will crush her ideals and lower her standards. The motherhood of the farm is our inspiration, she is the guardian of our domestic welfare and a guide to a higher life, but directing the affairs of government is not within woman's sphere, and political gossip would cause her to neglect the home, forget to mend our clothes and burn the biscuits. FARMERS' UNION OFFICIALS THINK RAILROADS ARE EN- TITLED TO MORE REVENUE. Products of Plow and Farmer Who Lives at Home Should Be Exempt From Increase. By Peter Radford. Lecturer National Farmers' Union. The recent action of the Interstate Commerce Commission in granting an increase in freight rates in the eastern classification of territory; the application of the roads to state and interstate commissions for an increase in rates, and the utterances of President Wilson on the subject bring the farmers of this nation face to face with the problem of an increase in freight rates. It is the policy of the Farmers' Union to meet the issues affecting the welfare of the farmers squarely and we will do so in this instance. The transportation facilities of the United States are inadequate to effectively meet the demands of commerce and particularly in the South and West additional railway mileage is needed to accommodate the movement of farm products. If in the wisdom of our Railroad Commissions an increase in freight rates is necessary to bring about an improvement in our transportation service, and an extension of our mileage, then an increase should be granted, and the farmer is willing to share such proportion of the increase as justly belongs to him, but we have some suggestions to make as to the manner in which this increase shall be levied. Rates Follow Lines of Least Resistance. The freight rates of the nation have been built up along lines of least resistance. The merchant, the manufacturer, the miner, the miller, the lumberman and the cattleman have had their traffic bureaus thoroughly organized and in many instances they have pursued the railroad without mercy and with the power of organized tonnage they have hammered the life out of the rates and with unrestrained greed they have eaten the vitals out of our transportation system and since we have had railroad commissions, these interests, with skill and cunning, are represented at every hearing in which their business is involved. The farmer is seldom represented at rate hearings, as his organizations have never had the finances to employ counsel to develop his side of the case and, as a result, the products of the plow bear an unequal burden of the freight expense. A glance at the freight tariffs abundantly proves this assertion. Cotton, the leading agricultural product o the South, already bears the highest freight rate of any necessary commodity in commerce, and the rate on agricultural products as a whole is out of proportion with that of the products of the factory and the mine. We offer no schedule of rates, but hope the commission will be able to give the railroad such an increase in rates as is necessary without leaving a further toll upon the products of the plow. The instance seems to present an opportunity to the Railroad Commissions to equalize the rates as between agricultural and other classes of freight without disturbing the rates on staple farm products. What Is a Fair Rate? We do not know what constitutes a basis for rate making and have never heard of anyone who did claim to know much about it, but if the prosperity of the farm is a factor to be considered and the railroad commission concludes that an increase in rates is necessary, we would prefer that it come to us through articles of consumption on their journey from the factory to the farm. We would for example, prefer that the rate on oggs remain as at present and the rate on meat bear the increase, for any farmer can then avoid the burden by raising his own meat and a farmer who will not try to raise his own meat ought to be penalized. We think the rate on coal and brick can much better bear an increase than the rate on cotton and flour. We would prefer that the rate on plows remain the same, and machinery, pianos and such articles as the poorer farmer cannot hope to possess bear the burden of increase. The increase in rates should be so arranged that the farmer who lives at home will bear no part of the burden, but let the farmer who boards in other states and countries and who feeds his stock in foreign lands, pay the price of his folly. A three-room, house; place well fruited; on easy marmal; the adjacent walk from station. See DANIEL WILSON, 1-22 to 2-19 Graham, Va. Jones & Wade Proprietors of a first-class Barber Shop, Known as the ELKHORN BARBER SHOP WELCH, W. VA. Located Opposite the Station Cleaning and Pressing a Specialty We Shine Your Shoes while You get the Change All work guaranteed to give satisfaction or no money We come for and deliver your orders if desired F. WADE, Treasurer and Secretary 1-22 to 2-19 Welch, W. Va. 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 To Charlie Hayes: Take notice on that on Jan. 29, 1915, at the Law Office of W. J. Parker, in the town of Blinefield, Raleigh St., Marcer 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 sum in equity, depending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commenced, or, if commenced, the not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. Mary L. Hayes. By Counse. Notice to Take Depositions TO ROMA MIBALKO: You will take notice, that on 8th day of Jan. 1951 the Plaistaff will take depositions of herself and sundry other witnesses, to be used as evidence in the trial of the above cause, in behalf of Plainafit at the office. A. G. Free, in Wesch, in County of McDowall, in the State of West Virginia, between the hour of eight o'clock a.m. and six o'clock p. m., of said day. And, if from any cause, billed of said depositions shall not be commenced, or being communed, shall not be completed on the day aforesaid, the taking of the same will be adjourned from day to day, or from time to time, at the same pia court between the same hours, until they are completed. John Mibalko. Br. Connault Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell County, on the first Monday in January, 1914. Emer Davis The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff divers. A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cage, that the defender is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defender to appear at the Clerk's Office of the Discourt Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the 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 Henretta Hancock In Chancery To Henretta Hancock: Take notice that on the 12th day of Feb. 1946, at the office of Justice Peace, Wm. Saddler, in the town of Elkhorn, McBergus Oo., West Virginia, between the heads of 6 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 penning in the Gloucestershire Court of McDowney, in which I may and please West Virginia, are defendant; and if from any other deposition the taking of said depositions be made mentioned on that date, or, if accompanied, if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be submerged from day to day, at the same place and between the same hours until they are completed. M. J. Organset, P. Q. NEW RIVER COAL CO MAKES BIG DEAL (Continued from page 1.) Goal Company. The new tonnage that the New England Coal & Coke Company will receive from the New River field through this contract will give it a supply of smokeless coal in the New England markets in excess of 2,000,000 tons a year. The principal reason given for the action of making the new contract was the question of owning and controlling docks at strategic points in New England, with out heavy expenses and active competition against large New England factors who own and control docks, of which the New England Coal & Coke Company is among the most prominent. Mr. G. H. Caperton of Charleston, the president of the New River Coal Company, is recognized as one of the ablest of the West Virginia operators, and his mines are among the best known in the famous Smokeless Fields. NATIONAL CAPITOL Events of Interest From the Seat of Government The McDowell Times Bureau. Washington, D. C., Jan. 2 (By J. E. Jones.) HOW CIVILIZATION SNEERS. Less than a hundred years ago, in fact since "father was a boy," there was an irritating feeling that Europe and the old world poked fun at the United States and its people. Sliding down the pole of time the main interest of the people of what was formerly termed the 'effect east' in the people of the Mississippi Valley related to their escapades with the Indians, and everyone west of the Ohio was supposed to wear a blanket or brilliant hue. The eastern impression was that the people on the western plains and across the Rocky Mountains were mostly cowboys, except those who were cattle thieves, and old Judge Lynch was the best known character in the entire "wooly." But nowadays little Willie is gaining a different idea of American civilization, and he knows that wherever the stars and stripes are hung, that it is a nice place, and that the people and their customs are much the same; therefore Boston, St Louis, Denver, Butte or Berkeley sounds like freedom, civilization, good breeding and home, sweet home to young America, no matter whether he be the child of an unemployed bagger in New York or an overpaid Congressman in Washington. THE LONELY MCNROE DOCTRINE The big brother nations have long entertained the notion that it was the duty to look after their weaker kin. Austria recently enforced this viewpoint with reference to Servia, and see what happened. Now perhaps by this time not except the historians would have known that a man named Monroe was at one time President, had he not promulgated a "doctyline." The United States has had its troubles with this "doctyline" and the sort of protection it has prescribed for our neighbors at the south was not always satisfactory to them. South America has been foreswearing revolutions just as we have outgrown fighting the Indians. The A. B. C mediators from the South have done the best work toward restoring normal conditions in Mexico, that has come from any source. Diplomats are not inclined to treat lightly the proposals of the South American diplomats for a Congress of the neutral nations in the interests of peace, even if some part of the public treats the suggestion slightly. SUBSTITTING BRAINS FOR BLUFF South American diplomacy is perhaps further away from the dillitantism and the artful juggling of "polite diplomacy" than any of the rest of the word. The South Americans have been appointing their best trained men to handle foreign affairs, and they have sought out "the international mind," and have replaced brains for bluff. South America, like North America, is in the process of vindicating itself. It has gotten a good ways along. After a while the world will be taking its hat off to our progressive neighbors of South America. BRYAN BELIEVES IN BOOSTERS. Walter Vick was one of the chief boosters of the Wilson campaign, and when placed in charge of the pie counter at Santo Domingo my. Bryan wrote: "You have had enough experience in politics to know how valuable workers are when a campaign is on and how difficult it is to find suitable rewards for the deserving." The opponents of Bryan thought they had put one over on Secretary when they produced this letter, but Bryan took all the winds out of their calls by declaring that he meant just what he said. The civil service is acknowledged to be a fine proposition in the government service, but there a o a w "good party men and true" like Mr. Bryan who refuse to forget the boosters. PRESIDENT PASSES UP PANAMA. It is a distinct disappointment to Washington that the President has given up the Panama trip, particularly in view of the fact that a big part of the official set required to get the lethus to participate --- in the big celebration. And yet there has been distinct approval of the decision of the President not to leave the country. Colonel Goethals will be sailing back to the Canal Zone in a short time, and though he may miss the crowds that threatened to pour down upon his principality, yet there is every evidence that he can handle all kinds of matters of peace or war that come up. TEMPERANCE AND TODDY People in Washington "who know" something about the personal weakness of the brilliant Senator John Sharp Williams, are inclined to apply the soft pedal. But when Williams sneaks for himself, then its different. Here is what he said: "I love my toddy as well as did Daniel Webster or George Washington; I love my wine as did Shakespeare or Goethe. But it never did me or anyone else any good. Officers of the Okanogan national forest in the state of Washington are installing powerful signal lanterns for night use in reporting fires from lookout peaks. NOTICE! The Champion Shoe Repairing Company has gone to the expence of buying machinary to repair shoes and boots for the public in general. We are located a Northfork, W. Va., and invite you all b come and see us; give us a trial; then is no better or nicer repairing work doun anywhere than we do. We don't say so just to have you come, for if you come and find it different to what we say you will not come back. We put out the n'est work by hand and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. It will last as long as white oak. We make heels level for men for 30c, for women for 40c. The best rubber heels 15c and 50c per pair. We will not fail to give you satisfaction Wash Huffmon, Mgr. Northfork, West Virginia. Notice of Application for Pardon TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, Bob Richards, who was tried at the January term of the McBowell County Criminal court and convicted upon the charge of selling whiskey and sentenced to the county road for six months and to pay a fine of $500 and cost, will on, or about March 15, 1915, apply to the governor of West Virginia for a pardon, By Counsel. BOB RICHARDS Protection for the Home The strongest desire of husband and wife is the welfare of their children. The husband works hard to provide for them, and he glad to know how best to submerge them. The wife works hard to provide for them, and she is equally interested with her husband in sound communication, such as that offered by the AMERICA: Margo Borrow $29.50, 600 Insurance in Force: Margo Earn $44,000, 600 NET COST LOW IN THE POSTAL. BECAUSE 1st. Commission Disk Goods borrowing to the same amount, after combining any their quotes, the charge go to Postal Pol- lution Bureau 600. 2nd. Removal Commission Dividends and Office- Expense Savings incurred by the 9 1/2 % guaranteed dividends, go to Postal Police Department for payment. 3rd. Beginning on the release of the annual year, the total amount given before penalties, based on the Company's earnings, will further be the sum each year after the last. to find and just what the POSTAL LIFE can and will do for you. The Company shares all the standard legal-reserve policy-forces: it supplies all personal information to all applicants—men, women, young people, and distance from New York does not. It also does not "Mail me life-insurance particulars for my age" and be sure to mention this Paper 2. The Exact Date of your Birth The request for information places you under no obligations and no agent will be sent to visit you. The Postal Life does not employ agents but gives its policyholders the benefit of agents' communications—the first year and every other. Postal Life Insurance Company FULLY LICENSED Apply to P. H. Gains, Prop. Wm. Crowell, Manager, Box 131 GIATTO, W. VA. Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Johnson Have Opened A FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT Meals 35c. Lodging'25c. Quick Lunches, Hot or Cold on Short Notice Nice Orders at Any Time. Iaeger, - - West Virginia OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth J official Circuit) Counties of Mo Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah O. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payne Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day in February June and Sep ember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Ja- french Strother, Judge; W. H Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon day in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: James J Jones|President, Switchback. Dr. R. K. Bragonier, Keystone. Commissioner W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F Cook. Assistant Pros. Attorney, G Countz. Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts Burbridge Payne. Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte. County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian. Supt. Free Schools. W Cassiu Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w McClaren County Health Officer and con- oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lande C E Rusmisell. McDowell Members House of Delegates W W Hughes and C. E. Harman State Senators, Sixth Senate rial district (counties of M. Dov ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming; Jos A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykootz, Williamson White Oak Shoe Shod ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR- ING WHILE YOU WAIT . Good work. reasonable prices, best of leather used--polite treatment. We sell Rubber Heels, Heel Plates, Spur Stiffeners. Shoe Laces, Buttons etc. Call and see us L. E. JOHNSON, Mgr. This handsome structure is now enacted absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action: It is indeed a splendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the State. 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 Oral Salary or Comm MORE THAN $48,157.0 THE AMERICAN W VAIL INSUR EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEMBER etary or Commission for Right P THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PA THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATE VAAL INSURANCE COMPANY 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Salary or Commission for Right Parties THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATER- VIAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits For further particulars see or write General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building THE Harrison print Cases Suit Medical T Reasonab EFFICIEN Phone Excelsior Kimball ms 2 and 4 building Charleston, W. THE Pison private Hos Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates EFICIENT STAFF phone Excelsior Drug Company umball West W Office Rooms 2 and 4 K. of P. Building Charleston, W.Va. Harrison private Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF MADAM! $40.00 to $50.00 a Month. Why not become a Hair Dresser? This is your chance. We will set you up in the business. We will send you the Milpark Course in Hair Dressing, give your Diploma from our school and furnish you with our Complete Hair Dressing Outfit. All this for the small sum of $150. Hundreds of eated 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 date service with all kinds of electrical treatment of the face and head at Staples' Place 19 Norfolk Ave. BOANOKE, VIEGIN1A a' Place Norfolk Ave. KE, VIRGINIA INSURANCE MEN ission for Right Parties 22 CLAIMS PAID BY ORKMEN FRATER- NCE COMPANY arleston, W.Va. THE Private Hosital Surgical and Treated at le Rates. T STAFF Drug Company West Va H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED When you read, read THE TIMES The Pacific $30,000,000 ASSETS CPERATE EMPLOY The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD WH HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia THAT'S WHERE I TRADE! AT THE Bridgeford Pharmacy Prescription Specialists Leading Drug store See them when you want Drugs W. VERNAL BRIDUEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist CPERATES IN EVERY STATE IN THE UNION EMPLOYES MORE THAN 8,000 AGENTS PAYS A CLAIM EVERY EIGHT MINUTES Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work done Satisfactory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs over Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Establisment. "I delight in defending the accused and those whom I believe to be innocent, "When my fees are secured." RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS GIVEN QUICK RELIEF Pain leaves almost as if by magic when you begin using 5-Drops," the famous old remedy for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Gout, Sciatica, Neuralgia and kindred troubles. It goes right to the spot, stops the aches and pains and makes life worth living. Get a bottle of "5-Drops" today. A booklet with each bottle gives full directions using "Don't delay. Demand "5-Drops." Don't accept anything else in place of it. Any drugist can supply you. If you live too far from a drug store send One Dollar to Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co., Newark, Ohio, and a bottle of "5-Drops" will be sent prepaid. Miners Can always find Steady work at Crystal Coal & Cok On Crane Creek DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia SAMUEL SOLIN$ Attorney-at-Law Welch. West Virginia William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Box 101 Box 445 LESTER, W. VA. BECKLEY, W. VA When In Graham WANTING SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND A NICE PLACE TO STOP Call 'at A. E. FERRELL Place not over one minute's walk from the station. (WRIGHT'S OLD STAND) Graham, Virginia BOX No. 103. ELKHORN RESTAURANT BLUE-TONE JUNCTION, W. VA. 1 Furnished Rooms Good Service Clean Linen Located in front of the R. R. Station A. A. CHEATHAM, Prop. A. L. GALHOUN, Gen. Manager 12-25 to 2-26 '15 Coke Men & Coke Co. 68 Company