McDowell Times

MADAM BRYAN TO VISIT STATE ONE OF THE RACE'S MOST BRILLIANT ELOCUTIONIST AND DRAMATIC READERS ADVERTISE IN THE MCDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 12 MADAM BRYAN ONE OF THE RA LIANT ELOCI DRAMATIC "STATE" OF McDOWELL WELL REPRESENTED Free, Harper, Hill and Wilson Looking After the Interest of the Race--Educators on Charleston, W. Va., February 8th. The coming visit of Madam Letia Bryan, the brilliant elocutionist and dramatic reader of Philadelphia, is being looked forward to with much pleasure by the citizens of this community and has created a great deal of interest among her many friends. Very few visits have been looked forward to with such general interest as the contemplated visit of this woman, who stands at the head of her profession. Madam Bryan has a host of friends in Charleston, who have been prevailing upon her for sometime to visit the greatest State in the union, knowing that her visit could but help the people in general and would be the source of much inspiration to the young people of Charleston. Madam Bryan is a very young woman so far as years go, but there is not an artist on the American stage today whose work is more truly artistic. In gesture, attitude, voice inflection and modulation, as well as mobility of face, Mrs. Bryan Meeta every demand and her character impersonation is almost beyond compare. She will also appear in recital at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Bluefield Institute, Point Pleasant, Huntington, Clarksville, St. Albans and Parkersburg. The great state of McDowell was well represented at the State Capitol the present week in the persons of Tyler Edward Hill, E. H. Harper and Arthur Froe, who were here looking after a number of matters of vital interest to the race. Seldom has the race's interest been so well looked after as it has been during the present session of the legislature by the above named gentlemen and State Librarian L. O. Wilson. A number of matters in which the race were vitally interested have come up in the legislature and it has been due to the watchfulness of the gentlemen named that everything detrimental or discriminatory to the race has been stricken from the contemplated legislation. The efforts these gentlemen made in helping to defeat the Full Crew Bill and to perfect the primary bill so that it would not strike down the 25-, 000 Negro voters in the State, are deserving of the greatest commendation. They have worked day and night in looking after the interest of the race. Profs. Byrd Prillerman, W.W. Saunders and W. Simma have worked untringly on bills looking to the better education of the colored boys and girls of the State. Seldom, if ever before, has the race's interest, educationally, been so well looked after as during this present session by our colored educators. It seems that they are determined to see to see to it that the colored boys and girls have an equal chance, only when they are given the same opportunities and advantages enjoyed by the white boys and girls. Prof. W. W. Saunders as the head of the rural schools of the State is more than making good. He is in every way fitted for the great work, and if he is only given the proper support by the teachers and patrons of the schools, a wonderful change will have been wrought in the educational system in the rural schools. He has the confidence and esteem of the school authorities, and if only given the proper support by his race, will make an enviable record. BLUEFIELD COLORED IN- STITUTE AND STORER COLLEGE TO DEBATE Question of National Importance to be Discussed by Two of W. Virginia's Leading Secondary Schools. In the historical and literary world there are, today, many broad and perplexing questions confronting us. None probably so important as those growing out of the construction of the Panama canal. And in view of this fact Bluefield Institute and sirover College have decided to match their literary talents in discussing one of them. Oral Geothals has just finished the The McDowell Times. "Big Ditch" and there are two main questions before the citizenry and steteemen today. One is, whether the United States shall take her place in the promotion of merchant marines; while the other is, shall we maintain our military poise by fortifying it. Bluefield Institute and Storer College will debate each other the 23rd of April on the question: Should the Panama Canal be Fortified. At the outset it was hoped that the question would be debated as a triangular one, that is, Storer College, West Virginia Institute and Bluefield Institute debating the same subject simultaneously at home and visiting each other; each one having an affirmative and a negative team. Owing to the drawback caused by the small-pox epidemic at West Virginia Colored Institute, it was not able to enter into the contest arrangements. It plane, however, to take up the matter and consider it for next year. A great deal of interest is being manifested on the part of both schools and their friends and in all probabilities the discussion will be a lively, interesting and instructive one. M'DOWELL COUNTY HEAD QUARTERS--IKE NOEL LOOKS AFTER BOYS Garleston, W. Va., Feb. 2.—The apartment of Ike Noel in the K. of P. building is the headquarters of the McDowell County representatives in Charleston. W. W. Sanders, E. H. Harper, A. G. Free, Henry Riehards, J. H Craggett, T E. Hill, R. W. White, C. A. Robinson and J H. Love of Mingo can be found there at any time and some history making conferences have been held in the humble quarters of the deans of the McDowell County delegation. Noel spares neither time or expense to make things pleasant for the boys from home. And the boys are not only looking after the interests of McDowell but of the Negroes of the entire State. COMPETENT MAN Attorney General A. A. Lilly is to be congratulated upon employing Hon. R W. white in the preparation of some very important and technical legal work in his office. There are few men in the State more competent than Mr. White and Mr. Lilly shows his fairness and impartiality in recognizing ability instead of color. "THE USE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL IN COAL MINING" The Subject Of A Most Interesting And Instructive Lecture Delivered Before The Glen White Mining Institute. "Standing Room Only" greeted the late comers at last week's session of Glen White Mining Institute, and demonstrated beyond any doubt that the mine workers of West Virginia are not only eager to acquire knowledge for the betterment of their class but also that they appreciate the efforts being put forth by progressive coal operators to place within their grasp the means toward mental and moral advancement and the resultant efficiency to their own interests and the interests of the great industry that they sustain. Mr. Frank W. Jones, representing the Eastern Steel Company, was the guest of the evening, and told his audience in simple language and most pleasing style how structurat steel is supplanting timber in and about the great coal mining operations in both anthracite and bituminous regions. He illustrated by the use of several hundred stereotype slides how steel was first introduced into the anthracite mines to carry enormous weights that the finest grades of timber could not withstand; how the scarcity of all grades of timber made necessary a substitute and how expert engineers have finally designed the many forms of steel beams, plates and angles that can be assembled to meet all requirements, and at reasonable cost. Views taken from the inside workings of various mines showed how mine timber became diseased and how in a given time the timber was changed from a factor toward mining and economy to a means to life KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 1915 and an item of great expense. Installations of steel supports at shaft bottoms, in pump houses and along main hainways and traveling ways showed a combination of safety and efficiency that was indeed a revelation to all. Pictures showing anthracite breakers and bituminous tipples built of steel illustrated the fortunes being invested annually by mining companies toward safety of human life and stability of construction. Mr. Jones paid a glowing tribute to the ability and energy of the men steering the ship of industry, and told how the world was prone to land the achievement of military heroes, quite unmindful that the real heroes are the captains of industry, who, instead of directing the slaughter of the nations' brawn and leaving behind them caught but misery and industrial paralysis, provide the means by which the bread winner remains to care for his family, strengthen his race and serve out his allotted time as given him to do. The E E. White Coal Company has placed an order for several car loads of steel mine supports to be placed along main haulways in Glen White mines. This will be the first installation of this kind in the New River coal fields. PRESENT WAR IN EUROPE Convincing Proof That The Church Has Lost Its Power and Guid dence Over Man (Amsterdam News.) We who have been, comparatively speaking, but recently converted to Christianity have been amazed time and again at the utter indifference of the Christian Church in time of great wrongs and oppression. Almost without exception the Caucasian Church has hooked arms with the mighty, leaving the weak and oppressed, whom Christ expressly said He came to aid, to the fate prepared for them by the powerful. The Church has scorned liberty and deserted its votaries in the past. Not finding any profit in protecting right against might it has habitually supported autocratic government, and, incidentally, that essential of autocracy—millitarism. The Church has never relied on any dignity of human nature nor on the human love of liberty, with its tendency to the uplifting of the race. It has rather relied on man's tendency to sin and on his fear of consequences in this world and the next—especially in the next. Many have been the wild orgies invented by the fertile genius of the Church in its efforts to rivet the human race in a slavery of fear. But, ignoring the path of the Saviour, the white Christian Church has missed its mark. And the present terrible war in Europe is the last convincing proof that the Church has lost its power and guidance over Man. It can no longer keep him from sin, and, betrothed to Mammon, it is incapable of affording guidance for the upward path. If further proof were necessary to show the need of regeneration and an effective return to the teachings of Jesus Christ, of which the present chaos is certainly not the natural fruit, we have only to invert our gaze upon this fair land of ours—the vaunted land of freedom and liberty. As often as black men have been murdered on mere suspicion by lawless mobs has anyone heard of any protest by the Church of either North or South? Has any faith or denomination stood forth and uttered in thunderous tones the fearless denunciations that must have followed such a deed that Christ been on earth to speak for Himself? Have any of His modern disciples voiced His scorn and anger of such proceedings? Have they warned the nation that he who lives by the sword must perish by the sword? No! They have not dared uncover the rotten heart of the South to public gaze! The Southern minister have not dared offend their parishioners by denouncing the barbarous acts of their communities. And the Northern ministers stood by their Southern colleagues in this monstrous conspiracy of silence. While the lives of human beings were being poured out on the sitar of crime, both have chosen, with open eyes, the road of least resistance. Cringingly they have turned away from the guidance of the King of Pain. Fearfully they have looked at the Crown of Thorns and stopped their ears to the Master's voice, when they" found their souls too small for the task He bade them essay. And have they not transgressed the principal laws of Jesus? Have they not turned from their doors the bumble and the weak? When He came an-hungrered and a thirst, in the form of the black man, was He not kicked and tumbled out of the Lord's House? Have they not offen led the little children of the Lord's grace, of whom He said, "Whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea"? Has not discrimination and injustice reached even them? HON. ROBT. L. GREGORY PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVE Strong Advocate of Progressive Legislation---- Figured Conspicuously in the Virginia Debt Case ELECTRIC MOTIVE POWER Given a Severe Test on Elkhorn Division of N. & W. Heavy Coal Train Moved Over Steep Mountain Line Under Perfect Control Up and Down the Grades---Most Powerful Locomotive in the World. BLUEFIELD, W. VA., February 6.—What was once a dream of a great inventor has just been realized by a test made here of the most powerful electric locomotive ever built. Fourteen thousand and horse power was used to start a single full tonnage train, while nearly 8,000 was used to propel it, on the Eikhorn division of the Norfolk and Western Railroad which has just been electrified. These giant locomotives were built especially to haul the heavy freight trains over the steep mountain grade of this division. The locomotives are used on each train, one at each end, because otherwise the enormous strain on the car coupling from concentrating at one point the enormous amount of energy required to operate the train would be dangerous. Each locomotive weighs 270 tons. Their capacity exceeds that of any steam or electric locomotive ever built, or enough to move a 250-car train, or one two miles long, on a level track. The train moved by these locomotives weighed nearly 4,000 tons, and consisted of cars cars each carrying 100 tons of coal. It was started and handled with perfect ease on the 2 per cent grade of what is known as one of the most difficult pieces of construction in America. A test was also made on the electric braking of the train down the mountain grade, resulting in the electric engines holding the train at a steady speed without the use of the train brakes. This is accomplished by the mechanical energy of the train on down grade being transformed into electric energy by the motors acting as generators. This energy is then returned to the system for use by other trains. This is the first time that this system of regaining energy has been put into use in this country, and it is destined to be far-reaching in its effect. The electrified zone of the Nortolk and Western, one of the heaviest coal carriers in the world, consists of nearly 100 miles of track, and is not only the heaviest and HON. ROBT. L. PEOPLE'S RE Strong Advocate of Pr Figured Consp Virginia Senator Bob Gregory, of Parkersburg, is one of the ablest, most active, and hardest working men in the present legislature. This is Mr. Gregory's first term in the Senate and he has already distinguished himself as a man of ability who believes in absolutely keeping faith with the people. The administration has no stronger supporter, and as an advocate of progressive laws in the interest of all the people, he is without a peer. R. L. Gregory is a native of Henry County, Va., and was well known to the publishers of The McDewell Times prior to coming to West Virginia. He is a lawyer and has been practicing his profession every since his arrival in West Virginia in 1880; has always been a republican and left the mother state like most of us from Henry county because of limited opportunities; he came to Parkersburg, entered upon the practice of law, distinguished himself at the bar and took an active part in politics. The white haired Senator from Parkersburg was one of the first, if not the man of prominence, in his section to come out for Dr. H. D. Hattfield for governor before the primary campaign of most extensive and most extensive electrification of a freight line railroad in the world. Up this heavy grade are carried 50,000 to 100,000 tons of coal a day. SEPARATE STREET CAR ACCOMMODATIONS Asked For in the District of Columbia by a Florida Dem- In the House of Representatives, Clark of Florida has presented a bill to require all transportation companies, firms and persons within the District of Columbia to provide separate accommodations for the white and colored races and to prescribe punishments and penalties for violating its provisions. The bill is in every way like the laws enforced in the South, from which Mr. Clark hails, and is meant to embarrass and further humiliate the colored people of the District of Columbia, as all other discriminary measures recommended by the impovished Southern Democrats, who happen to be in their glory just now, have been. PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN To Bring Repeal of Full Crew Laws is Incorporated. Special to McDowell Times. Philadelphia, Penn., Feb. 8.—Headed by officials of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Reading, and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads, eleven railroads in Pennsylvania and New Jersey today announced their determination to inaugurate a campaign of publicity to bring about the repeal of the full crew laws at the present sessions of the legislatures in these two states. This determination has been reached, says the railroads' statement, in order "to promote the larger interests and the greater good of the public, the corporations, their employees and their security holders." "In no sense do the railroads," continues the statement, "war upon their trdinmen. The full crew laws which compel employment on thousands of passenger and freight trains of extra men whose services are not required, force waste amounting to not less than $1,500, (00) a year in Pennsylvania alone. They mean in all such case employment without service, which is a defiance of economic law." The statement is signed by Samuel Rea, President of the Pennsylvania; Theodore Voorhees, President of the Philadelphia and Reading; Daniel Willard, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads. GREGORY REPRESENTATIVE Progressive Legislation--- obviously in the Debt Case 1912 and has remained with the Doctor from Eckman to the finish and is with him now. Mr. Gregory was selected as one of the attorneys in the Virginia belt case and did much to have West Virginia released from paying an enormous sum for which she receives no benefits. There is no doubt but what Mr. Gregory will be heard from higher up; a man of his remarkable ability, popularity with all classes and races of citizens, rugged honesty and steadfastness of purpose will not long be permitted to remain in the State Senate, but will be elevated to a higher position, he is now being mentioned by press and public as a member of the Public Servic Commission which will be reorganized under the new laws, according to current reports. The gentleman is in every way capable of filling the important position with honor to himself, credit to the state and satisfaction to all concerned. The many friends of Mr. Gregory throughout the state would be glad to to see him appointed to this position as much as they would like to vote for him for another. Progressive Laws Being Enacted--Kickers in Senate Accomplish Nothing---Handfull of of Democrats Attempt to Make Political Capitol For Next Campaign. Administration Grows Stronger CHARLENTON, W. VA., Feb. 8.—being four members as at present the bill The legislative mill grinds on and out of the hopper runs some of the most advanced laws ever placed upon the statute books of West Virginia—laws which will place the "mountain state" in the forefront of states which place mankind above property. provides for three. A great fight was made to take rway from the Governor the power of removal of commissioners but it was futile. FULL OREW HEARINGS The interest of the week centered in MOTHERS SUPPORT The most valuable and generally approved bill which passed the Senate last week was that providing support and assistance for mothers who are deprived of the support of husbands by death or otherwise and who have children to support. This bill requires the counties to pay mothers $15 per month and $5 additional for every child up to $35. This will enable the mother to keep the child at home and rear it under the home influence instead of sending it to an asylum or a childrens' home, out from under the influence of mother and home. This measure will undoubtedly pass the House and become a law. MINING LAW The Administration mining law passed both House and Senate with few amendments and greatly strengthens the State Department of Mines. A large number of coal operators, including Hon. J. J. Lincoln, President of the Pocahontas Operators Association, were interested listeners to the discussion. Most of the operators expressed approval of the measure. In the House Hon. W. W. Hughes, of McDowell, introduced a bill reapportioning the delegates to the legislature. The bill provides that Raleigh shall have two delegates, Mercer 3, McDowell 4, Cabell 4, Kanawha 6; a few of the counties will lose one delegate. This bill will become a law. SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS A bill passed both Senate and House providing that all sessions of the Supreme Court of Appeals shall be held in Charleston instead of some being held in Charles Town as at present. The measure originated in the Senate and had the endorsement of both bench and bar. In the House it was amended by the following: AMENDMENT IN HOUSE TOSENATE Section No. 9. The messenger and law library assistant of the said supreme court of appeals shall constantly attend the sessions of the said court, also the offices of the judges in vacation, and obey the orders and directions of the said court, and in addition thereto shall perform the duties of assistant librarian, for all of which he shall be allowed, in lieu of all other compensations from the state, the sum of fifteen hundred dollars per annum, to be paid out of the state treasury monthly upon requisition of the president of said court. This amendment had for its purpose the taking the appointment of assistant State Librarian out of the hands of the State Librarian and placing it into the hands of the Supreme Court of Appeals and was vigorously opposed by representative Negroes who are here. In fact the opposition was so strong that the supporters of the amendment stated last Saturday that they would eliminate the objectionable feature. The leading Negroes who are on the ground and their friends felt that it was the beginning of an effort to take the appointment of the librarian from the Governor and give it to the court. It is freely stated that certain attaches of the court took this measure of settling old scores with the present state librarian. SCHOOL LEGISLATION No school legislation of importance passed either branch of the legislature last week, but it is reported that all measures in the interest of education recommended by the Governor will pass this legislature. Prof. R. P. Sime, Pres. of the B. C. I., was in this city a few days last week in the interest of the school over which he presides. He spent considerable time at the "McDowell County headquarters." Prof. Sanders, Prillerman, Guess Mitchell and Mr. Wilson are still working hard for a Negro college in West Virginia, with bright prospects of success. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Last week closed with a great fight on between the advocates and opponents of the Administration Public Service Commission bill in both branches of the legislature. In the Senate the nine Democrats and two or three Republicans made an attempt to place the salary of the secretary of the commission at $3000, but the friends of Hon. R. B. Bernheim kept it at $4000, the sum he receives at present. The salary of the commissioners will remain at $4000 but instead of three LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. ON AND ON ing Enacted--Kickers in Nothing----Handfull of attempt to Make Po- or Next Campaign. Grows Stronger being four members as at present the bill provides for three. A great fight was made to take rway from the Governor the power of removal of commissioners but it was fittle. FULL OREW HEARINGS The interest of the week centered in the hearings on the "tull crew" bill, or, as the railroad officials called it the "extra brakeman bill." Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights there were crowds of interested spectators at the hearings. The opening argument for the Brotherhood was made by Atty. Doak of Roanoke, Va., while Col. W. S. Battle presented the railroad's side of the case. During the taking of testimony Wednesday night considerable discussion was aroused by the presentation of a petition signed by seventy-five Negro brakemen from the N. and W. Railway against the passage of the measure. The Negro question was thrown bodily into the hearing to the discomfiture of the Brotherhood end that phase of the question will be seriously aired before the hearings closes. The Brotherhood finished presenting their evidence Thursday night and the railroad will have their inning next Friday night. It is the concenus of opinion that the Brotherhood made out a very poor case and that the "full crew" and "experience" will not come out of the committee. NEGROES REMAIN ON JOB The remarkable feature of this legislature is the interest manifested in its deliberations by Negroes and especially by some of the leading representatives of the race. No session adjournment without dark faces having gased upon at least a part of the proceedings. They are not only manifesting an interest in the legislation which directly effects the race but they are taking a lively and in some instances an active interest in general legislation. GRAPHIC WAR CLOUD PICTURE Beautifully Painted by Attorney Sanders B. Moon For fifty years, excepting the imbroglio with Spain which did not attain the dignity of a real modern war, our country has been at peace with all the world. The population has increased by great bounds. The scriptural injunction: "Be ye fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth," has been strictly obeyed. The joys of the family relation have been felt throughout the land by the great and the lowly alike. The horrors of war have seemed as far off as the highly beaten abode of his satanic majesty. The dove of peace has dwelt here so long that it will depart reluctantly. The hot blood of the young patriots who had grown up since the civil war was cooler very noticeably by the little tussle with Spain and since that time there has been a very apparent satisfaction with the absence of "bloody war." Indeed it is a question whether this nation will regard any of the usual acts of hostility on the part of any other nation as acts warranting a declaration of war on the part of this country. Our country seeks glory by calling peace congresses and is content to file a claim for monetary compensation for whatever wrong may be done us by other governments. Why, we are so determined to have peace and good will as any price that we have negotiated a treaty with Colombia offering to pay that country twenty-five millions of dollars to forgive us for bring about the separation of Panama from Colombia to the end that the Panama canal might be built by the United States, and our loquacious secretary of state in making appropriate apologies to Colombia begs that "rotten little South American borough," blames the much to be deplored affair upon Roosevelt, who planned the coup that made Panama a republic and the building of the canal by the United States a fact well assured. The administration has thus for doggedly refused to be embroiled with Mexico, and no doubt the hope extended in high places in this government that nothing else of a warlike character would disturb the case of those gentlemen at Washington who found running the gov- (Continued on Page 4.) take advantage of the educational facilities that West Virginia holds out to them, to the end that they may become good men and women, good mothers and fathers, good members of society and good citizens, then, we doff our hats again. But to enact such a law, raise the salaries of teachers and fail to hedge against the reduction of the school term, would be inconsistent. We say this because it is common rumor that there is already a shortage in the teachers' fund and unless some feasible legislation is enacted at this term of the Legislature to make up for this deficiency, this deficit will increase. Therefore a consequent reduction in the school term and a great loss to the tens of thousands of children now in the school room, seeking an education at the hands of the State, must be the lamentable result. The hope of The McDowell Times is that the shortage in the teachers' fund is not so great that there will be a reduction in the school term. Put In a Fire Plug FOR fear the town council has the property at the bridge on the main Keystone side, in lack of a fire plug, we call the of the late H. L. Lord, the McU the property of W. Bank, all of the event of fire much damage were to be placed at the head where a place has been proved please look after this matter. A real representative is he who represents the people. Senator Robert Gregory is measuring up to the very inch, a man, a statesman and an ideal progressive Republican. He is constructive in his ideas and adyocates such measures as are for the general benefit of all the people. He plays not to the gallery and is seeking no political honors or compliments but FOR fear the town council has overlooked the fact that all the property at the bridge near the city hall, especially on the main Keystone side, is unprotected because of the lack of a fire plug, we call their attention to it. The property of the late H. L. Lord, the McDowell Times building and plant, the property of W. Bank, all could be safely protected and in the event of fire much damage could be avoided if a fire plug were to be placed at the head of Main street near the orridge where a place has been provided for it. Will our council please look after this matter at the next council meeting. A real representative is he who represents the people. Senator Robert Gregory is measuring up to the very inch, a man, a statesman and an ideal progressive Republican. He is constructive in his ideas and advocates such measures as are for the general benefit of all the people. He plays not to the gallery and is seeking no political horses or compliments but in a sane, unselfish and uncompromising way, he is fighting the peoples' battles and holding high the flag of Republicanism, such as old Father Abraham Lincoln stood for. He advocates no measure simply to advance his personal ambition but keeps before him all the time the carrying out of every platform pledge made to the people. NATIONAL CAPITOL Events of Interest From the Seat of Government The McDowell Times Bureau Washington, D. C., Feb. 6 (By J. E. Jones.) THE FILIBUSER SENATE A form of entertainment has been furnished by the Senate of the United States by filibusters that have taken place late. Several weeks ago Senator Burton of Ohio led one of these endurance struggles to success in opposition to the "poor barrel" rivers and harbors bill. They have recently been real endurance test since the shipping bill came into the foreground of national legislation. Most filibusters of late years have been conducted by two or three Senators. Senator LaFollette, a man who has not been in good health for several years, once conducted a filibuster for three days. On another occasion he had an arrangement with Senators Stone and Gore. LaFollette talked a day, and then sought rest, turning the floor over to Gore. After a few hours the latter decided to yield the floor to Stone. Real chivalry should have induced some senator to le Gore know that Stone was absent from the Chamber, since he is blind and cannot see. Instead the enemy took advantage of the infirmity, and when LaFollette came dashing back to the fray a few minutes later it was to find that a filibuster had come to a bad end, as the majority had snatched the opportunity, and the bill which had been filibuster against, was passed. In 1901 Senator Carter of Montana talked a rivers and harbors bill to death. All night until noon the following day, he waged the incessant battle of speech-making and the accomplishment stands out unique among filibusters, as it was not a dull, statistical, and time-killing affair; but on the contrary, informative and interesting. Senator Quay once pulled off a fine filibuster, and when he grew tired he sent a big book to the clerk's desk, which he requested be read to the Senate as a part of his speech. About the only man ever shown any consideration in a filibuster, was old Senator Morgan, who was permitted his resting spells while trying to defeat the Panama canal bill. But the spirit of chivalry has never been manifested toward anyone else. The usual filibuster is a stand-up battle of endurance with plain talk and speech-making for weapons. The filibusterer can yield to one of his "partners," if he has ore, but he must hold the floor, for should he surrender it for a moment the enemy will sweep into control, and as a filibuster is almost always a minority tactic, the loss of control of the floor is usually followed by defeat of the filibusters. THE ELECTRIC SPARK If one's daddy happens to be much more than middle-aged he will tell you that there were no electric railroads in his boyhood days. And yet 400 men met at a railway convention in Washington a few days ago, and they represented $4,000,000,000 worth of property. These people of the American Electric Railway Association, and other organizations, united in an address to the public, asking theta for cooperation. The possibilities of electric railway control could hardly be better illustrated to these men in the business than right in The McD. well Times. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION E. MATNER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publisher every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race—His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....7.5 Three months in advance.....4.5 One month in advance.....20 Single copy.....06. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 1915 Do We Believe In Higher Education? Yes. DO we believe in higher education? Yes, and we also believe with one of the greatest educators this country ever knew that, "It is surely a higher thing to do honest and thorough work in a lower field than to fall short of such work in a higher field." In the early history of the Negro education under the peculiar mental stress of the times, a great many colleges and universities were established. Though such in name scarcely a half dozen have been able to approach college and university standards, in fact. From ill-planned courses and insufficient requirement they have given us a good many masters of art that have been unable to show themselves "masters of the situation." This fact helped greatly the reaction against higher education for the Negro youth. The same kind of wild enthusiasm seems to be moving the men now urging the present Legislature to establish a course at the West Virginia Colored institute from which degrees may be granted, as moved the men of the earlier day. With this difference in the beginning the field had not been mapped, so the true location of colleges could not be determined; therefore each fellow stuck his literary lightning rod hoping to draw the collegiate or university bolt his way. But the men behind this move do not seem to know that the storm is now over nearly fifty years since. The horizin is cleared and we, now, know that it is next to impossible to build a classic literary school at a cross road or in a lonely bend in a river's bank or to build a university on the end of a log unless, perchance we are going out of the West Virginia woods to find the "Mark" to sit on the head end of that log. The late President Harper writing some years ago said that two of the most important problems in education for the present quarter of a century are rural education and the proper adjustment of the small college. He declared that 20 per cent of these colleges already established and to be established would not do work above an academy. Another 25 per cent would do the first two years, only, of college work and that all of them would be obliged to adopt one of two policies, either employ third or fourth class men for whom other schools would not bid or employ first class young men who would go to other schools so soon as they had gained experience. The promoters of the present project may be advised on this point, hence $5,000. We may be sure whatever appears as a problem in general education will be a more acute problem in Negro education. The changes predicted by President Harper are going on today, but we are not concerned with the problem of general education, but with the securing of better and more thorough education for Negro youth established and promoted by the light of present day thought. We quote, "The general tendency of the present policy with reference to the secondary and high schools for Negroes is (1) to limit the number of schools doing college and university work. The purpose appears to be not to decrease but to increase the amount of first class college and university work done. By a recent decision of the Freedman's Aaid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church there is to be a renaming and regrading of the twenty two educational institutions controlled by this society." --- There is to be one university, two permanent colleges, eleven formerly colleges are to be institutes and academies, six former colleges are given two years to find the class into which they are to fall. To this same end the association of colleges for Negro youth is working. All forces are trying to give the A. B. degree in Negro colleges a real value. We believe the present move unwise because there is not one bit of evidence to show that a virile well manned ably conducted college can be maintained. The effort is one of ill advised enthusiasm. But the figures. Yes the figures. Fifty-two out of 88 graduates are going to college. Many a flood goes down the Kanawha and there is no way to tell what an uncontrolled river will carry upon its bosom. In its load may be found unusual aspiration for literary honors. But the figures, were they compiled in a dream? They are so unlithe figures upon which men build great undertakings. They seem like the figures of a promoters scheme. They have absolutely no connection with conditions in Negro education. But we will compare these figures another time—they were prepared for dope. The Regents have the power to provide for college instruction, use this power to demonstrate that a college can be developed. Will The School Term Be Reduced For Lack of Funds? IF the intention of the Legislature of the State is to prohibit children under 14 years of age from being employed as laborers in the mines, factories, work shops and on other public works, on account of their being too young and inexperienced to protect themselves from the danger of evil tendrises and accidents and to give them an opportunity to has overlooked the fact that all age near the city hall, especially is unprotected because of the air attention to it. The property Dowell Times building and plant, could be safely protected and in it could be avoided if a fire plug of Main street near the orridgeided for it. Will our council at the next council meeting. in a sane, unselfish and uncompromising way, he is fighting the peoples' battles and holding high the flag of Republicanism, such as old Father Abraham Lincoln stood for. He advocates no measure simply to advance his personal ambition but keeps before him all the time the carrying out of every platform pledge made to the people. the national capitol, where parallell lines owned by different companies, do not interchange transfers, and continue to operate year after year in defiance of the protests of the people of Washington. Government ownership and other methods of changing the situation have frequently been urged, but the electric railway interests find it as simple a job to handle Congress as though it were a third-rate city council. HAVE NEWPAPERS ANY IN- FLUENCE? Secretary of State Bryan told the National Press Club at Washington that he got more votes when he was opposed by all the great newspapers of the country than in any of his other campaigns. He reasoned that the great newspapers are owned or controlled by business interests that care more for themselves and their affairs than they do for the country, and that the people know it. His idea of the right kind of a newspaper was one in which the editorials were all written by the owner of the paper, instead of employees. He described the kind of papers that use the Jones Washington letter. WOULD DIVIDE CALIFORNIA Californians have been "feeling their way" in Washington as to the proposal to divide the long, big state. The southern part is becoming ambitions and it is said that it contains gentlemen who would like to have two more United States Senators employed by the government, the inference being that they might qualify. Idaho and Washington have also come forward with plans for a new state to be carved out of the territory of the two. "It's a long road" to secure such things nowadays, as the period of state-making has been put into a closed book at the national seat of government. PEER AND WHISKEY SPLIT National prohibition has attained a victory in that the beer and whiskey interests have split, and the bourgeis are trying to prove to the country that their brand of booze is a food product. While extolling its great qualities they are pointing to whiskey as so strong and raw that it cannot be taken into the system without a chaser. Whiskey retorts that beer makes people' dopy, destroys the kidneys, and "is no good anyhow." Golden Rule News The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association is quickly moving on, carrying relief to its members in sickness and assistance to their friends in death. Jan 12th General Secretary G. S. Miller visited Pageton, W. Va., and paid the endowment of James Ross child. There was a large crowd present, they seemed to enjoy Mr. Muller's talk and many promised to join a son. On the 18th we visited Arlington, W. Va., met Rev. L. Dabney, the pastor, and a large congregation, preached, talked to the people about the Golden Rule Association and paid the endowment of Mr. Pan Foe's child. Rev. Dabney very forcibly pressed upon his people to support this worthy home ent rpise. It was incited a great meeting. Feb. 3rd we visited Kimball, W. Va., spent several hours with Rev. W. H. Michell in his cozy home, and in company with him about 7 o'clock we started for Lovely Zion Baptist church, Vivian; arriving about 7:30 o'clock there we met the genial pastor, Rev. J. E. Pryer, B. S. In a very short time the house was crowded. The congregation engaged in a spiritual prayer meeting for 30 or 40 minutes, then Revs. Mitchell and Pryor presented us to the people, and for 20 minutes we talked to them about The Golden Rule Association, to which we received many warm response, after which Revs. Mitchell and Pryor each made strong speeches endorsing all we said, and adding many other helpful sayings. We paid the endowment of Mr. Emma E. Howard, $140.00. This was another great Golden Rule meeting. Saturday the 6th the Executive Board met at the home office in Branwell; Rev W. W Hicks, P. W. White, Wm. Jefferson, G. S. Miller and R. H McKoy were present. The secretary's report for the month showed an increase in membership and finance. The board, after considering several applications for the next annual meeting, decided to hold it in Branwell. The work on the new building is progressing nicely. Many encouraging reports are coming the office now. Regardless of the dull times the people cannot afford to become unbenefitted in the Golden Rule Association. Mr. J. C. Ramsey and Mr. Roy Payne visited the office Tuesday. The members of the order and of the race are always welcome. Yours in L. U. & T. R. H. McKOY Northfork Rev. S. M. Muse, pastor of the Primitive Baptist church, was in Keystone Tuesday looking after the printing of some minutes for the association. Preliminary preparations are being made for the erection of a first class up-to-date bank for the First National Bank of North fork. Deputy Sheriff S. C. Stewart has been making collections for the Easyy Insurance Co. PAY US--SEND OUR MONEY Are you a subscriber to The McDowell Times? Have you paid for it? What right have you to be drinking your belly full of "rot-gut" whiskey, getting drunk and acting a fool off the money you owe for this paper? Don't you know its wrong, a sin and a cowardly mean act to keep our money in your pocket when you could either give it or send it to us? Pay your debt? Pay us so we may pay men we owe. This is no charitable institution How can you sleep soundly with our money in your pockets; when, too, you know we need it? Newspaper men, at best are the poorest paid public servants in the world, and yet everybody and every business enterprise wants its service. Send us our money. Address us as follows: THE McDOWELL TIMES Send Our Money! Order of Publication At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County on the first Monday in December, 1914, Charles Hancock. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant the divorces WINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affilibav on now file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the 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 order the same weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk, H. J. Capehart, P. Q. Order of Publication WEST V At Rules held in the Clerk's Court Court of McDowell on the first Monday in December 1914. John Wright The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a warrant of evidence INCUGO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an adifiavin on now life in papers in this cause, that the defendant is in resident of the State of West Virginia, there are ordered that the said defendant appear at the Clerk's Office of the Cliff 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 news paper published in McDowell county and that a copy of the same be posted at the door of the court house of McDowell and twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy Teste: W BURBURDGE PAYNE, Clerk J. K. Smith, P. Q. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meals served while the train wait Ice Cream, Confectioneries pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Welch Undertaking COMPANY Funeral Directors and Embalmers WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA CHAPEL AND PARLORS NEAR MINERS' HOSPITAL Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from the radroad station. Soda at the fount. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in Dec., 1914. John Mibela. 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 with it, 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 McDowell county, that a copy of the same be posted at the front of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Free, P. O. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in 1914. Elisabeth Baker Plaintiff vs. Andrew Koby Defendant. The object of this suit is $ obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appears from an affidavit now on file with the plaintiff that the deed applicant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. The order ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the court door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Tester: W. BURBNIDGE PAYNE. Clerk. A. G. Froe. P. QAY. ORDER OF PUBLICATION WESTVIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circ cuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Mon day in Dec. 1914. The object of this suit is to obtain from it the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce AND it appearing from on account of MONI! And it appearing from on account of how on dive with the papers in this cause, that the defend and defend with the West, that the West, gains; it is therefore ordered that the defend dant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Journey within one month in from the date of the Journey within one his order, and do what is necessary to protect his order, and do what is necessary to protect And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in Moorland in a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house or district County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste. BURBRIDGE;PAYNE.;Clerk J. K. Smith. "Q." 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IN When you read, read THE TIMES ORDER OF PUBLICATION WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the King's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1914. Celia McDowell, Mauffif, Hery McDowell, Determint. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce VINCULO MATRIMONII And it is ordered in an affidavit 'now on file with the papers in the court publication in a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is ordered that the said Defendant appear to order that the said Defendant Court of McDowell County, within one month of the date of the first publication of this order and what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be once a week for four successive weeks in some place of McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be front door of the Court House of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A Copy, Test. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk 12-11-44 W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court, McDowell County, on the first Monday in Dec. 1914. Lizzie Stewart, Plaintiff. vs. Joe Stewart, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the Plaintiff a divorce WILLIAM MADRID II And it appearing in this case, that the Defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is the sole defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of McDowell County within one month from the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further required that this order be published once a week for four successions in some newspaper published in McDowell County, the same be posted at the 'out door of the Court of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. B. E. P. CARTO The Home Pharmacy Opposite Colored Baptist Church Prince on, W. Va. When in town call and see us. SODA A T THE FOUNT Drugs, Druggists' Sundries, Toilet Articles, Tobacco, Cigars and Cigarettes POOL ROOM IN THE REAR Phone No. 154-L L. J. Bampfield, M. D., Prop, 9-11-tf To the Public We take pleasure in announcing that in the future Mr. N. S. Buhne will solicit for the McDowell Times. He is authorized to solicit job work, advertising, subscriptions and to, collect for same. Mr. Buhne has been in the employ of the McDowell Times for six months and is familiar with all phases of the printing business. We ask our subscribers and parrons to encourage him by giving us busin $ and paying up their accounts. Nervous? Mrs. Walter Vincent, of Pleasant Hill, N. C., writes: "For three summers I suffered from nervousness, dreadful pains in my back and sides, and weak sinking spells. Three bottles of Cardui, the woman's tonic, relieved me entirely. I feel like another person, now." TAKE Cardui The Woman's Tonic For over 50 years, Cardui has been helping to relieve women's unnecessary pains and building weak women up to health and strength. It will do the same for you, if given a fair trial. So, don't wait, but begin taking Cardui today, for its use cannot harm you, and should surely do you good. B-32 LOCAL ITEMS AND OUT OF TOWN NOTES Miss Virlie Cobbs, one of our efficient teachers and strong church and Sunday school workers at Anawalt, was in the city Saturday and Sunday visiting her people and friends. Born to Attorney T. Edward Hill and wife a fine boy. The mother is doing fine and the young Hill, Jr. is assuming authority of the home. He is demanding considerable attention. Attorney Hill is some more hard to get along with but the boys have burned one of his hats and the other fellows have made him "come across." The hope is that the young Hill will become a stalwart, Christian believer and carry the Gospel, since his father believes only casually, or not at all, in religion. Constable Henry Richards, of Kimball, who is an employee at the state house in Charleston during the present session of the legislature, made a hasty business trip here Saturday night. He spent Sunday with his family. Mrs Nannie Cobb-Whitteco went to Williamson Friday night where she spent Sunday with her husband, Dr. J. M. Whittico. She returned Monday morning on No. 4. Mr. Fred Moore, of Kimball, deputy sheriff of this county, was looking after some business of a legal nature here this week. Don't forget to hear Mme. Lela Walker tiryan who will appear at the Mt Chapel Baptist Church in Keystone on February 26th. She is one of the race's most brilliant eloquenceists and dramatic readers. Mayor C. C. Hale has been in Charles ton for a few days this week on business Miss Catherine Harper spent Saturday and Sunday at home with her mother and the rest of the family who are there. She says they are all well and doing nicely. Hon. H. C. Vanhook, of Powhatan, colored member of the Board of Education for Elkhorn district, was in the city Tuesday attending to some important business Work is plentiful, he says, at Powhatan, and they eat all they want. William Saddler, Justice of the Peace for the Elkhorn district and a man who owns some very valuable property in Virginia, was looking after some legal matters in Keystone and Northfork this week. Mr. B. Slade of Kimball was to see Dr. W. H. A. Barrett Tuesday. Porter Watkins, who killed Sam Pates in 1906 and was sent to Moundaville for 12 years, has returned to Gary where he expects to open up a business. He has greatly reformed and is now a member of Rock Hill Baptist church. We want to thank Meersa. Washington James of Gary and W. C. Morris of Pocahontas for the new cash subscribers sent us this week, one to Mrs. Ella Morris, Nathalie, Va., and the other to Mr. Edd Weathers, Elton, Pa. W. H. Harris, Special Agt. for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Keystone, adjusted the claim of Raphael Cheatham, Coalwood, W. Va., paying him $14 00 for his recent accident. Mr. Cheatham carries a special miners policy with this company which pays him one dollar a day for either sickness or accident. Robert Carter of Landgraff and Andrew Stubberfield of Eckman were in the city this week, leaving with us an order for printing for the Knights of Pythias of Keystone. Mrs. W. T. Dixie of Bramwell was a welcome guest of Mrs W A Simpson Wednesday of this week. She, in company with Mrs. Simpson visited their friend Mrs. H. G. Simpson of Elkhorn. Welch Notes ILLIOT STILL BURNED. E. V. Growder, A. M. Embanks, Dave Collins and Walter Stacy have returned from Panther, where they went to capture an illicit still. They left here Friday morning. Getting off of the train at Panther, they walked some twelve miles to the head of Panther Greek, where they discovered the still, with all apparatus, standing as if just deserted. The men in charge had evidently scented the trail of the deputy sheriffs, and were nowhere to be found. The still stood near the beme Dr. J. B. Webb His Wonderful Blood Success is Also There. Don't forget Dr. Webbs Sare Corn Cure Try it Before You Pay. of Thomas Lester. The deputies burned the still and destroyed all Flutures and apparatus. The men thought to be the "proprietors" had made their escape and so far have not been captured. They evidently took all their products as nothing was found by the deputies. M'DOWELL MEN FEASTED Mr. Isaac Noel, of the Adjutant Generals office, entertained a few of the McDowell county men with an elaborate dinner Friday evening of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wright. The dinner was up to date in every particular, and the service was beautiful. Those present were Meursa, A. G. Froe, R. W. White, T. Fdward Hi and Isaac Noel. "KIMBALL KLIPPINGS" It is good news to all those who know Dr. Harrison to learn that he is rapidly recovering from his long illness. And even in the face of the fact that he is much improved, we regret that he is not altogether prepared to go and come at will as is his custom. Mrs. Harrison is also improving, which is added source of pleasure to her many friends. The high school, taught my Prof. N. Wiley, is not only well attended but is doing good work. The thing he needs most and at this time in particular, is some ting with which to teach. The childaen need implements for the teaching of domestic science. We learn that they are greatly in need of a good dictionary which we hope, if the Board of Education is able to give, they will do so. Hon. George W. Murray, who delivered two able lectures in this town, left a favorable impression and many were converted to his way of thinking and the belief is they will find society, church and domestic interests in a better condition. The efforts of the members of the First Baptist Church at raising money favorably resulted in the handsome sum of about $25. Rev R P Johnson, pastor of Ebenezer Presbyterian church here was looking after church matters in Keystone this week. Mrs. A. Mrs. A. Williams Mrs. A. Williams EXPERT MANICURIST HA Most up to-date Parlors in the State Equipped with every modern convenience Gra- 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 Home In Ohio on the River Coast Near one of the best cities across the river from Hunt minutes; three blocks from an and connected with City by F wish up to 20 acres Small Payment Down and Lots can be bought still the mind you can buy any size lot one acre, or as many acres as above the high water mark, as rich bottom land. Surround found in the Ohio valley. A money needed to build can be Any one desiring such a home C. E. M 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 THE THE McDOWELL TIMES With Its 5 Power Presses And New Faces of Up-to-Date Type Is in The Market For Your R.F.D. No.2 (Wm. F. Denny ) The color of Raleigh county has been changed for the last few days. We have had all kinds of weather, some rain, some snow and much cold. The hard frozen hillsides are very often dotted with pedestrians lying flat on side or back, being unable to preamble they just lie down and roll down hill. We believe the clumpsiest man in Raleigh county, is William F. Denny, for he is more often down than he is up. Work is at a standstill and there are many persons in Raleigh county today who would take most any kind of a job in order to enable themselves to earn a livelihood for those that are dependent upon them. Rev. C. H. Rowlings has been conducting a most successful revival at Eccles. The good people there are very enthusiastic in their devotion to the church, and we beask for Rev. Rowling a great success there. On last Sunday night, we have several reports, that he preached to a packed house and that all left feeling considerably aroused about their religious duties and attamments. Mrs. Albert Rodgers is at this time teaching a music class in Beckley, and from what can be learned there is a goodly number taking her instructions and withall they are making splendid progress. Mid many changes that go on in and One good printing"plant"or sale at Lynch Station, Va Will give y u a bargain. See J. C. PAYNE Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H, BROWN, Manager Ninth St. Bet. 6th and 7th Aves. Huntington, W Va. Williams parlors in the State enience Graduate Artists parlors or at home of patrons s 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 And 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 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. EMTI Notice! HAIR DRESSER around Lester, by way of business, moving etc., there is still one that holds his own. Late at night, early in the morning, rain or shine, may be seen Mr. Frank Smart, always busy. It has often been said that if any man in Raleigh county is due credit for being a useful man, it should be Smart. The Elks of Hot Coal had a very great success with their annual meeting 'anuary 31st, and a most brilliant reception Feb. 3rd. Many prominent persons were in attendance from Charleston, Clarksburg, Hinton and other places. Attorney Brown W. Payne, of Beckley, was in Lester two days last week on legal business. He is making quite a reputation as a criminal lawyer. Like a tub with rotten hoops around it, with no side support for the bottom, the little town known as Lester is now resting as a corpse and the "bootleggers" and gamblers that used to frequent this place, will soon be forgotten and Lester remembered no more. Mr. William F. Denny is leaving today for Charleston where he will look after some legal affairs. Mrs Susie Smart, of Lester, is visiting some friends in McDowall county Circuit court of Raleigh county will meet on the 15th inst., where, as I am able to judge, there are a number of causes from Lester and surrounding territory will be settled. With regret, the school of Prof. J. E. Clopton at Lester will soon be at a close, at which time, no doubt, we will lose one of our most respected, educated and christian gentlemen. From the fact that Mr. Clopton, as I now understand, will go straight home, which is Vanderbilt, Pa. Mr. W. C. Wood, one of the leading Baptist members of the Lester Baptist church is so attracted by some "fair brown" at Marshes, until he spends most of his Sundays there. We hope to soon see him bring home for himself a "better half" that his attendance to his own church will be more regularly. Mule, Wagon And Load Of Coal Stolen Saturday evening of last week George Mansfield hauled a load of coal to Rev L. E. Johnson and stopped his wagon in front of Rev. Johnson's door. And while Mansfield was called away on other business before unloading his coal one Brown Coffee stole the mule, wagon and coal and sold the coal to Mr. Luther Gammon for $2. He had collected the money and was making daring efforts to sell the mule and wagon when he was apprehended. He quickly made his escape. Richard Mansfield to whom the coal belonged, is without his money, while Coffee has come back and penitently fallen at Mansfield's feet promising to do anything he suggests, and asking to be forgiven for this act of unkindness, and saying "he was just playing." Glen White Lectures are being given to the miners here weekly. Rev. W. R. Wootson has returned from Springton where he visited relatives. Mrs. Lillian Lowe and Miss Mae Belle Flood attended the teachers' meeting of Raleigh county teachers Saturday at Beckley. Mrs. Marinda Wootson is confined to her bed with a serious attack of lagripe. Rev. Wm. Bush, enroute to Hot Coal where he will conduct a revival meeting stopped off with his friends of this town Sunday and filled the pulpit for us. Prominent Citizen of Virginia in Keystone Mr. Benjamin Fowler, of Boonsboro, Va., father of Mrs. Jimmie Cobbs, was in the city for a few days this week visiting his daughter and friends. He is a substantial citizen of Virginia with holdings of some considerable value. He has a large farm with stock in abundance. He makes a specialty at raising colts, makes and sells milk, butter, chickens and eggs which nets to his wife as much or more money than what is made otherwise on the farm. He lives close to Lynchburg and makes one trip every week with the above named articles. He is the father of eleven children, ten girls and one boy, all living and doing well. The high cost of living does not hurt or intre-fere with his living. His wife, who is the mother of the above eleven children is living and is as daily as a girl of 16. Mr. Fowler is in the father's birth of twelve grand-children. He was girl and is an away as a young year of 22. WANTS NO "DEADHEADS" ON LIST OF EMPLOYES. A CALL UPON THE LAW MAKERS TO PREVENT USELESS TAX UPON AGRICULTURE. By Peter Radford Lecturer National Farmers' Union The farmer is the paymaster of industry and as such he must meet the nation's payroll. When industry pays its bill it must make a sight draft upon agriculture for the amount, which the farmer is compelled -to honor without protest. This check drawn upon agriculture may travel to and fro over the highways of commerce; may build cities; girdle the globe with bands of steel; may search hidden treasures in the earth or traverse the skies, but in the end it will rest upon the soil. No dollar will remain suspended in midair; it is as certain to seek the earth's surface as an apple that falls from a tree. When a farmer buys a plow he pays the man who mined the metal, the woodman who felled the tree, the manufacturer who assembled the raw material and shaped it into an article of usefulness, the railroad that transported it and the dealer who sold him the goods. He pays the wages of labor and capital employed in the transaction as well as pays for the tools, machinery, buildings, etc. used in the construction of the commodity and the same applies to all articles of use and diet of himself and those engaged in the subsidiary lines of industry. There is no payroll in civilization that does not rest upon the back of the farmer. He must pay the bills—all of them. The total value of the nation's annual agricultural products is around $12,000,000,000, and it is safe to estimate that 95 cents on every dollar goes to meeting the expenses of subsidiary industries. The farmer does not work more than thirty minutes per day for himself; the remaining thirteen hours of the day's toll he devotes to meeting the payroll of the hired hands of agriculture, such as the manufacturer, railroad, commercial and other servants. The Farmer's Payroll and How He Meets It. The annual payroll of agriculture approximates $12,000,000,000. A portion of the amount is shifted to foreign countries in exports, but the total payroll of industries working for the farmer divides substantially as follows: Railroads, $1,252,000,000; manufacturers, $4,365,000,000; mining, $655,000,000; banks, $200,000,000; mercantile $2,500,000,000, and a heavy miscellaneous payroll constitutes the remainder. It takes the corn crop, the most valuable in agriculture, which sold last year for $1,692,000,000, to pay off the employees of the railroads; the money derived from our annual, sales of livestock of approximately $2,000,000,000, the yearly crop, valued at $220,000,000; the wheat crop, which is worth $610,000,000, and the oat crop, that is worth $440,000,000, are required to meet the annual payroll of the manufacturers. The money derived from the remaining staple crops is used in meeting the payroll of the bankers, merchants, etc. After these obligations are paid, the farmer has only a few bunches of vegetables, some fruit and poultry which he can sell and call the proceeds his own. When the farmer pays off his help he has very little left and to meet these tremendous payrolls he has been forced to mortgage homes, work women in the field and increase the hours of his labor. We are, therefore, compelled to call upon all industries dependent upon the farmers for subsistence to retrench in their expenditures and to cut off all un- Dies After 3 Days Illness Gilmore Pinkhard, of Northfork, died Tuesday night at 9:30 o'clock of pneumonia. He had been ill for three days only. He leaves to mourn his loss a mother, Mrs. Sophia Pinkhard, two brothers, Alonza and Zacheus, two sisters Mattie and Mary, and a host of other relatives and friends. DR. V. S. SMITH VISITS KEYSTONE Dr. V. S. Smith, the former old "war horse" and pioneer in the Gospel, was in the city this week en route to his home in Paducah, Ky., from Charleston, where he conducted a most successful revival meeting in the First Baptist church. He stopped by Tama where he spent some time with Dr. T. J. Brandon who is sick. He was accompanied by Rev. J. W. Crockett, member of the Board of Education for Northfork Dist., and one of our influential ministers in the field. We were glad to see them. Dr. Smith preached at the Wing field Baptist church, Eckman, Thursday night where he was welcomed, as he is everywhere he goes. The Doctor was looking good, healthy and young as usual. Need Of An Interdenominational Meeting --- There is much urgent need of an inter-denominational convention in this state, and especially in McDowell county. If the Christian churches are ever to be brought together, if a proper understanding and a cordial feeling is to ever exist among ministers of the gospel, other subordinate church officials and lay members it will be when there shall have been a mutual understanding, an impartial deliberation on the importance of a mutual and friendly feeling among the leaders of the various churches. When bigotry, egotism, jealousy, prejudice, envyings and right down menness shall be pushed aside, and the hearts, hands and public good-will be opened and extended to each other in the cause of the Master alone, for the Master's sake then may the dawn of the millennium be ushered in and peace, prosperity and happiness will prevail. Will your preachers of every denomination do this? Sacred Concert A sacred concert was given at the M. E. Church, Frdman, W. Va , February 7th, under the auspices of Miss Minnie Rippy. PROGRAM. Song.....The world is His own. Invocation.....Hev. A. W. Randolph. Song.....Joy to the World. Paper.....Is the game worth a candle. J. W. McClanahan Solo.....Forth to battle go Aazie Jones Recitation.....Miss Easter Smith Duet.....Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Woods Address—Industry, economy and hon- esty.....A. P. Jefferson Song.....Rock of Ages Recitation.....When Malinda Sings Miss F. V. Turner Song.....The vands of love Solo—Eva Maria—Prof. R. C. Clarkson. Song.....As the year rolls on Song.....Go to the Throne of Grace Bass Solo.....T. H. McClanahan Bartone Solo.....G. P. Washington Miss Maggie Payne, Mistress of Ceremony; Misses F. V. Turner and Aloiae Saunders, Organists. NOTICE On Tuesday of each week, beginning next Tuesday, I will be in Kimball for the convenience of my patients there and to serve the people of the vicinity with as little expence to them as possible Notice to Take Depositions To Luther Hollie: Take notice that on the 27th day of Feb., 1915, at the office of 8q. 8. Crider, in the town of Kimball, 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 plain stiff 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 between the same hours until they are completed; Myra Hollie. J. K. Smith, p. q. HONOR ROLL Of The Keystons-Eckman Graded School. 5th Month Eighth Grade. E. L. Rann, teacher.—Neither absent nor tardy: Charles L. Penn, Letitia Eppa, Jeannette Morris. Spelling: Letitia Eppa. Civics: Robert C. Berry. Literature: Jeannette Morris. Letitia Eppa. Seventh and Sixth Grades. Miss Aileen Harper, teacher.—Neither absent nor tardy: Lorena Simpson, Gladys Taylor, Andrew Taylor, Wade Anderson, Adolphus Simpson, Alex Jones. General excellence: Walker Clay, Madeline Marshall, Mabel Lazenberry, Lorena Simpson. Spelling: Angelina Robinson. Fifth Grade. Mrs. Annie R. Abbost, teacher. — Neither absent nor tardy: Mary Dodson, Kiziziah Dohn, Hunter Johnson. General excellence: John Goode, Olivia Coleman, Ada Stubblefield. Geography: Hunter Johnson, Daisy Frayien, Nina B. Jackson. Arithmetic: Denzer Hairton, Thaddeus Clay, Lonnie Coleman. Fourth Grade. Mrs. Elvira Young, teacher. — Neitner absent nor tardy: Bessie Thompson, May Marshall, Eula Powers, Juanita Henderson. General excellence: Eula Powers, Leona Hall, Willie Sawyer. Arithmetic: Julius Watson, Lilie Lillies, Bayness Hairton. Spelling: Bessie Thompson, May Marshall, Wesley Clay. Physiology: LeRoy Armstrong, Lathan Keller, Norrine Petrom. Geography: Darce Sawyer, Jarris Howard, Nannie L. Witcher Third Grade. Miss C. L. Sinkford, teacher.—Neither absent nor tardy: German Hairston, Verona Simpson, Thelma Coleman. Arithmetic. Thelma Coleman, Marshall Hairston, Walter Pinkhard, John Ried, Joseph Law. English: Daniel Powers, Thelma Coleman, Verona Simpson, Essie Galloway, Marshall Hairston. Spelling: Thelma Coleman, German Hairston, Essie Galloway, Daniel Powers, Joseph Law, Father Penn Second Grade. Mrs. Nannie Cobbs- Whittico, teacher. —Neiltier absent nor- tardy: Susie McAlain, James Coleman, Nannie Prisco, Robert Holland, John Ervin, General excellence: Joshua Hairston, John Ervin, Bessie Coats, Jimmie Witcher. 'Numbers: Kenneth Jackson, Delphi Patterson, Berta Robinson. Nature Study: Edward Glenn. Reading: Viola Loftis, James Coleman. First Grade. Mrs. Elizabeth Lord, substitute teacher. — Reading: Annie Keeton, Alphonso Anthony, Irene Pandelon, Elizabeth Fountain. Numbers: Annie Keeton, Alphonso Anthony, John Hylton, John Craft. First and Second Grade, (Anno building). Mrs. Helen T. James, teacher.—Neither absent nor tardy: Joseph Parsons, Jr., Lizzie Cannadad, Olopatra Cannadad. General excellence: Vernal Moore, Judson White, Elizabeth Cannaday. Reading: Nellie Harris, Eva Powers, Ernestine Redd. 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 F. WADE, Treasurer and Secretary 1-22-to-2-19 Welch, W. Va. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in February, 1914. Myra Holly. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an adjudit now on file with the papers in this case, that the defender is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defender 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 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 front door of the court houses of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Tests: W. BURBRIDGE PAVME, Clark J. K. Smith, P. Q. Notice to Take Deposition. Ohas. Hancock vs Henretta Hancock In Ghancory To Henretta Hancock: Take notice that on the 12th day of Feb. 1915, at the Office of Justice Peace, Wm. Saddler, in the town of Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia, between the house of 8 o'clock, a. m. and 6 o'clock, p. m., of that day shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a petition unit in equity pursuant to the Grant Court of McDowell County and state of West Virginia, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any may be taken the taking of said depositions be commenced on that date, or if they be not completed on that day, the taking of said depositions will be adjourned from day to day, at the same time and between the same hours until they are completed. GRAPHIC WAR PICTURE ernment so easy before they obtained office and had only to do "lip service." The affairs of government have most unwarrantedly claimed the attention of Secretary Bryan when he might have been out lecturing on the evils of the next Republican administration. But even that war not all. The cup of bitterness for the Democratic ministers of the government was caused to overflow by the coming of the great European war and the entanglements in which a neutral country may so easily be involved. The charge by the German government that the government at Washington is servile to England is a charge that has more than once been made on this side of the "great pond" by our own citizens and Democratic citizens at that. We have only to refer to the action of the administration in the toils controversy. The Democratic party is preeminently a peace party. To the Democratic party evidently: "Life is so dear and peace is so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of Chains and Slavery," or at any other price than the price of armed conflict wherein the utter inefficiency of the "Lecturers" who are running the government would be glaringly exhibited and demonstrated. In truth the Bryan brand of neutrality which has all smiles for the allies and a frown and kick for Germany does appear too farcial to long endure without involving this country in trouble with the country with which Admiral Dewey predicted in 1898 we would have our next war—Germany. The war spirit does not appear nearly so rampant and patriotism does not flaunt itself nearly so boldly abroad as was the case in 1898. Of course there is a reason for this. It is not that Americans love their country less or have lost any of the courage that made their forefathers more than a match for the veterans of England in two wars. On the contrary, the situation is one in which no great moral question is involved that appeals to the imagination of this generation. Thousands were glad to risk their lives in the Spanish-American war that Cuba might be free from the horrors of Spanish rule, but who will want to lay down his life in honor of a vaccinating policy on the part of an administration that is over zealous to serve that country with which the wars of the Revolution and 1812 were fought and unfair and hostile to that great people who sent Baron Stenben across the water to drill the raw American recruits and fight with them for their independence in the long gone time of the Revolution. The Elkhorn And Northfork District Institute Hold Interesting Session The District Institute of the North fork and Elkhorn districts was held; Northfork last Saturday under the supervision of Prof. G. M. Cornet our district superintendant. Every on who was present was loud in his and her praise of the merit and the big tone of the discussions of the various subjects. Many have been heard to say that it was the best that has been held during this school term. Music by different teachers was a new feature that added and was so thoroughly enjoyed by the teachers and visitors that Prof. Cornett, appointed a music committee to see that future programs have attention devoted to this phase. At the very beginning life was put into the meeting by the ably prepared paper read by Prof. Mills and ginger was put into it by the practical discussion of the paper on the part of Mrs. Ida Whittico. The paper had for its subject: "Co-operation," which referred to the co-operation of teachers with parents, with principals, and with their fellow teachers. This was strongly emphasized. The many causes for retardation was well discussed by Mr. Drewry and his treatment was good and applicable remedies were suggested. "Story Telling in the Grades." Some very excellent methods were advanced and their epitomes were the last words in the Froebelian art. "The Future Place of the Teacher in the Community," a paper read by Miss Nowling, was among the best numbers presented. She started with the bed rock principles and took us to the very Keystone in the arch of character. The debate, Resolved, "That the Seventh and Eighth, Grade Pupils Should Study as Night," closed the program. The debaters seemed to have had a Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic AND GIVE UP ALL PROBLEMS thorough knowledge of the subject and handled it with skill and with interest to all who beard it. Editor M. T. Whittico*napping in for a few minutes was called on, and for five minutes gave a rousing talk which brought joy and enthusiasm to the heart of every teacher present. The program was as follows: 9:30. "Cooperation," - S. N. Mills Discussion led Ida Whittico Chorus led by Mary Williams 10:15. "Causes of Retardation," W. H. Drewry Discussion led by L. A. Watkins 11:00. "Teaching Children to Tell Stories," - Ellen Marshall, Olive Gilbert, Pagie Witcher NOON 1:15. "Our Future Place in Community and State," - Laura Nowlin Solo, J. C. Bryant 2:00 Debate: "Seventh and Eighth Grade Pupils Should Prepare Their Lessons at Night." Affirmative, J. C. Bryant, D. W. Hylton Negative, W. E. Johnson, Mary Adams. FOR SALE A three-room house; place well fruited; on easy terms; ten minutes walk from station. See DANIEL WILSON, 1-22 to 2-19 Graham, Va. NOTICE! was gone to the expense of buying machinery to repair shoes and boots for the public in general. We are located at Northfork, W. Va., and invite you all to come and see us; give us a trial; there is no better or nicer repairing work done anywhere than we do. We don't say just to have you come, for if you come and find it different to what we say you not come back. We put out the most costly and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. It will last as long as white ankle. 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