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AD/ERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING IN ESTMENT. VOLUME 13 THE WEST VA. LEGISLATURE Adjourns Its Third Session For This Year REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION BILLS PASSED Discharge of State Attache Recommended by House Committee. GOV. HATFIELD VINDICATED The revenue measure passed at this session provides for an increase of 10 to 14 cents on the $100 valuation of property for direct taxes; an increase in the cost to corporations for getting charters and an excise tax of one-half of 1 per cent on the net income of corporations. An anti-pollution-of-streams bill passed and an amendment to the prohibition law was passed, making it an offense to either receive or have in one's possession intoxicants obtained from a common or other carrier After being in extraordinary session since Tuesday, the West Virginia legislature adjourned Tuesday. Late Monday afternoon Gov. Hatfield directed a special message accusing an attack on the office of the state auditor of improper conduct in permitting a requisition for $4,000, drawn by the governor to himself, to be photographed and made public without any explanation concerning its legality. A committee was appointed in the House to investigate and reported that the attache was guilty and the House recommended to Auditor Darst that he be discharged. The result was a complete vindication of the governor, and following adoption of the report, which was accomplished without a dissenting vote, the House recommended the dismissal of D. G. Lilly, a clerk in the office of State Auditor Darst. Nearly every one of the recommendations embraced in Governor Hatfield's call was enacted into law. JACK JOHNSON Offered Position as Athletic Director---May Become "Bull Fighter" PARIS, May 19.—Jack Johnson now is a rival attraction to soldiers on the boulevards. Asked if he came here to go to war, he replied, "Man, for me war is over. I am at peace the first time in several years." His interviewer said: "Anyway, your name goes down in war history, for big German shells are called Jack Johnson." Jack replied, "Wasn't I in history before this war?" Asked what he intended to do, he said: "I have been invited to be athletic director for a gentlemen's club in Havana. I might go there and open a cafe as side line. It certainly is one of the last good towns, but on the way here I stopped in Spain to see bullfights. My goodness, man, I certainly felt I wasted my time at prizefighting. These bullfighters are busy all the time and make more money than world's champions, so maybe I will be a bullfighter." Asked about the Willard fight, Johnson said: "That guy ain't no fighter but you can't beat him. Why, man, he's got a reach from here way over there." Jack pointed at buildings across the boulevard. MRS. MAGGIE WOODS MARRIED TO MR. PAT ROANE Last Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Woods, there was solmnized in marriage Mrs. Maggie Woods to Mr. Pat Roane, Rev. J. W. Crockett, the popular and efficient minister officiating. This always new and novel affair was attested to by over one hundred witnesses composed of some of the best men and women in the county. The table of edibles was heavily laden and was composed of everything good—plenty and to spare. The ceremony was at 5 o'clock p. m. After the marriage the people were invited to the dining room which was beautifully decorated and where each of two tables was filled with fifteen persons till they all had boundlessly and plentiously shared in this hastened hospitality. Mrs. Roxie Turner --- acted as bridesmaid while Dr. A. S Adams acted as best man. The waitresses on the table were Miss Overstreet, Meeslames Jda Graham, Mary Smith, Susie Robinson and Virgie Taylor. MENU. Ham sandwitches, deviled eggs, potato salad, pickle, lemonade, bananas, oranges, apples, angle food, cake, ice cream and candies. Mr. Chris Woods, at whose home the affair took place, out of appreciation of his mother's marriage bore all expenses himself. He made his friends and the guests in general welcome and showed them special interests. Many very valuable presents were given the bride and groom. They both have the good wishes of their many friends and acquaintences. DOCTORS TO MEET IN HUNTINGTON The West Virginia Medical Society will meet in Huntington June 2 and 3. Dr. R. L. Jones of Charleston, the efficient secretary has announced the program which is one of the most interesting of a long series of interesting programs. The people of Huntington are making every possible arrangement for the entertainment of the visiting physicians and many social features have been planned. Subjects of vital interest to the health and well being of the citizens of the state will be discussed by the physicians and methods suggested for eradicating and preventing disease. The public meeting will be of unusual interest. Judge Graham of Huntington will deliver the welcome address on behalf of the citizens and Dr R. C. Harrison, the eminent surgeon of Kimball will respond. It is expected that a large delegation will attend this meeting. CANDIDATE IN FIELD FOR SECRETARY OF STATE WILL MAKE GREAT RACE CHARLESTON, W. MA., May 19.—"I am a candidate for secretary of state," declared Houston G. Young, chief clerk under Stuart F. Reed, whom gossip long ago placed as having the office in view and whose service in his present capacity put him in line for advancement. Mr. Young's friends have been quietly boosting him for some time and they have sought expressions from leading politicians of the state, many of whom encourage him to make the race. Mr. Young has everything in his favor. He comes from a well known West Virginia family, has a large personal following, enjoys the confidence of the leading men of the state, and is exceptionally well equipped in every way for the position. He has been chief clerk in the office of the secretary of state for eight years under both Charles W. Swisher and Stuart F. Reed. His familiarity with the office places him in a unique position; no one in the state is quite so able to govern that important department of the work as Mr. Young. When Mr. Young was first mentioned for this office, during the regular session of the legislature, he underwent a thorough investigation on the part of many prominent men and the fact that no objection has been filed to his candidacy speaks volumes for his popularity and the confidence of the people in his ability. During the present extra session there has been many things said in his favor and it is only fairness to record that if any Republican in the state has a preference for someone else for this position he has kept quiet. Mr. Youeg is a graduate of Wesleyan College at Buckhannon and the West Virginia University. He is, first of all, a West Virginian, born at Clarksville, now residing at Charleston, but a resident of the whole state. PAINT CREEK MINES ARE CLOSED DOWN The United Mine Workers' officials at Charleston have received word that the Paint Creek Collieries Company have closed down their mines for an indefinite period. Nothing is known of the reason. Even the monthly men have been laid off, except just enough to guard the property. No disturbance of any kind has occurred among the miners, as they are waiting to see what will happen. The company has a large number of mines along Paint Creek, Brier Creek and Coal River, employing about 2,000 men. "BIRTH OF A NATION" CANNOT SHOW IN CHICAGO After hearing a protest from a committee of colored citizens, led by Dr. Chas. E. Bentley, Rev. Dr A. J. Carey, pastor of the Institutional Church and Lowyer E. H. Morris, and others, through Wm. Hale, counsel, city officials have decided to bar the photoplay known as "The Birth of a Nation." KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAY 28. 1915 GREAT TENOR TO SING AT THE B.C. I. Roland W. Hayes, of Boston, one of America's greatest tenors will appear at the Bluefield Colored Institute in a song recital on Tuesday evening, June 1st. He possesses a beautifully rich and well trained voice, and wherever he has appeared has received the most flattering mention by the newspapers and musical critics. Just recently he has been selected to represent Massachusetts at the National Federation of Music Clubs which is to meet at Los Angeles, being chosen as a tenor. The press says of him: Detroit Leader—"Sang with extraordinary volume and rare sweetness. His beautiful, lyric tenor notes, ringing clear, fairly enchanted his listeners" Boston City Club Bulletin—"Voice possesses a musical quality that is not often heard, even in these days of great musical proficiency." Cambridge Advocate—"A tenor voice of rare sweetness and force." Boston Globe—"Created a sensation." Chattanooga Times—"A voice of unusual sweetness and calibre." Nashville Tennessean—"An unusually strong voice which shows exceptional talent." Olin Downes, in the Boston Post—"A voice of exceptional promise." George M. McClennan, Conductor of Music Club, Louisville, Ky.—"A glorious voice." 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. The above is the likeness of Mr. Houston G Young, Chief Clerk in the office of the Secretary of State, whose name will doubtlessly be presented to the electorate of the state for the office of Secretary of State in the coming Primary. Warden M. Z. White Recommends Saturdays as Half Holiday For Prisoners. Moundsville, W. Va., May 19.—The 1,227 convicts who make up the population of the West Virginia Penitentiary here will, beginning next Saturday, enjoy a Saturday half-holiday during the summer months. The majority of the convicts are employed in the prison shops on contracts and work much the same hours as free labor on the outside. The Prison Board recently adopted the half-holiday on recommendation of the Warden, who pointed out the benefits to be derived from the weekly rest. A score of civilians, employed in the prison, will also benefit by the innovation. Negro Soldiers Praised by President Through Secretary Garrison, the President has commended officers and men of the Ninth and Tenth Regiments of cavalry for their services on the Mexican Comfort and Service Always Get Real Good out of Your Footwear There is good fit and good wear in CATZEN BROS. SHOES For Ladies, Utz & Dunn Company Shoes are Better than the Best for little prices, Quality compared. Nettleton Shoes for Gentlemen are better that the best, prices small, Quality compared. Our Children's line of Budd Shoes will make the Children's feet glad, for little prices. We respectfully invite you to call and look over our line before you buy as we can make it interesting to you. Our lines are designed and selected by practical shoe manufacturers who know how to make shoes. Come in and see. No trouble to show you. border. Several of the members of these regiments have been wounded as the result of shots from the Mexican side. Considerable political significance is looked on as attached to the announcement. "By direction of the President," says Secretary Garrison, "I take great pleasure in expressing to the officers and enlisted men of the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry his appreciation of their splendid conduct and efficient service in the enforcement of the United States neutrality laws at Nako, Ariz., during November, December and January lst." Great Land Sale Draws Crowd--Spirited Bidding---Brings Cood Price The bankrupt sale of real estate belonging to A. L. Calhoun, Sherman Finney and G. N. Marshall which took place in this city Monday drew a large crowd of people who were anxious to secure some Keystone property. The sale was under the direction of Hon. B. Hampton Gray of Welch, Trustee for all the bankrupts and was auctioned off by Mr. E. W. Womack of Welch. About 28 houses and lots were sold and about 14 vacant lots. They sold for approximately $35,000. 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Crockett, of Welch, and ex-Senator Beavers of Keno- The interest manifested in this sale and the prizes realized shows that Keystone is not a "dead one" by any means and that property has not depreciated in value to any great extent. Never before in the history of McBowell county was so much improved town property put on the market in one day and at the close of the sale many people were still anxious to bid. People who came here thinking that the real estate market would be glouted and property would be sold for practically nothing were disappointed. Next Monday the sale will be continued in front of the court house at Welch when property in Kimball, Centerville, Miners City and a large farm in the Sandy River District will be sold. AFTER THE WAR, WHAT NEXT? The following article was contributed by Mr. A. Mercer Daniel, formerly of West Virginia, now of Washington, D.C. Mr. Daniel is a lawyer and scholar of great ability and wide experience and is a close observer of passing events especially as they relate to the darker races of the world, and we take great pleasure in giving our readers the benefit of this the first of a series of articles by this brilliant writer, feeling assured that they will not only be interested but instructed.--Ertron. As we sum up the situation in England and the other Europen countries at war, we are led to speculate as to the probable effect upon these countries if the author of "The Rights of Man," Tom Paine, were now alive and assailing monarchy. His arraignment was chiefly against the British government but his arguments could be aimed with effect against the present belligerants in general. The times and changed conditions have modified these governments in a great measure. Kings or rulers no longer think that republicanism is, as the sin of witchcraft, to be stamped out. They tend to accept constitutional modes of action in first, the discovery of ministers acceptable to both ruler and country; second, in the management rather than the defiance of parliaments, and last, in the relinquishment in a final sort of way of the control of the national purse. The rulers are more statesmenlike. and Service Good out of Your life is good fit and good we EN BROS. SH s, Utz & Dunn Company Shoes for little prices, Quality compared. Shoes for Gentlemen are better than Quality compared. Krenn's line of Budd Shoes will make ad, for little prices. u to call and look over our line before lines are designed and selected by you. Come in and see. No trouble to Yours, for service, en Bros. Sh Clark. North The effect of this is to reduce individualism and to have kings pivots of counsel rather than monarchs of the old type thereby making monarchies more restful, more considerate and less wilful in their motes of action." In no government of today is it possible to say that the people count for as little as they used to in the government of their country. Yet in spite of all this, events have tended to concentrate power in a few hands. It is possible today to say that the fate of Europe rests at the arbitrament of a few men and those whose power is less absolute in theory are perhaps the most powerful in fact. This in one instant is due in a large measure to the personality of the ruler. We can not tell what would happen if the Kaiser should die. If he were able to transmit his opinions to his successor he could not transmit his personality and this is not an unimportant element in the present situation. Monarchy at some period was established by the sword and has used that weapon to perpetrate itself. Today it has reached the highest point in militarism and is waging its greatest war. Will this wanton waste of human life awaken the people to the fact that their governments must be wrong? A long while ago it was held that if God built the throne of a founder, he might also endow the founder's children and if He suffers calamity to occur bring misery upon nations. He may also, for some unseen end suffer bad kings to rule them but as the mititude grew in knowledge and self-consciousness the faith in divine right died away. The faith, however, in another and less reasonable idea—the moran claim of hereditary monarchy above all other systems of government was still supposed to be intact. The royal caste held it strongly. (Continued on Page 4.) SOLUTION OF IMMIGRATION PROBLEM War Doing What Congress Did Not Know How to do (By Saumers B. E. Moon.) The immigration bill that was vetoed in turn by both Taft and the present occupant of the White House because it contained an unreasonable literary test, was the creature of the labor organizations of the country and met with little popular favor, since it was not apparent that a labor trust would be more beneficial to the general public than any other trust. Many a member of both the senate and the House of Representatives tried to curry favor with the labor organizations by supporting a bill that could never to have been thought of under our form of government. Price Always Your Footwear Good wear in SHOES Shoes are Better compared. better that the best. will make the Chil- ne before you buy as we can make ed by practical shoe manufacturers double to show you. Shoe Store Northfork, West Virginia. It seems now, however, that the immigration problem is being solved, and that too, without any legislation whatsoever. The European war has put at rest the fears entertained by many of the people of this country as regards the rapid increase of our foreign population. That these tears were not entirely groundless was very clearly demonstrated when the Greek, Servian, Bulgarian and Romanian veterans of the late Balkan war emigrated in great numbers to the mining regions of Colorado and played "tag" with the Colorado state militia during the memorable strike in that state, necessitating a call for Federal aid by the governor of Colorado. Since the commencement of the European war it has been thought that in the future the majority of the emigrants to this country would be Italians, but now that Italy has decided to enter the war on the side of the allies, it is hardly to be doubted that when the war is over, the few Italians remaining alive will find such good openings at home that emigration to America will cease at least for a generation. In the meantime, German and Austrian bullets will probably accomplish what neither the American nor Italian police have been able to LARGEST CIRCULATION, OF y Dept. KLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 12 CHIEF SAM AGAIN WRITES MESSAGE Is Coming "Back For Second Shipload of Negroes Already Has a Colony of 300 Persons in a Fertile Valley on the West Coast. MUSKOGEF, Okla., May 29.—Chief Alfred Sam, who took a shipload of Oklahoma Negroes to Gold Coast, Africa, last fall, where according to one imaginative humorist they would find 'possum trees, ham trees, tblocks of golden-winged chickens, butter plants, salt and pepper mines, sweet-toned native banjos, fragrant wild tobacco, coconut wine, gold nuggets, big diamonds, ivory canes and a climate so warm and mild that a pling hat and a bandanna handkerchief are all the clothes necessary at any stage of the year, has written back to his organization at Woeletka that the new colony has been started and that he is coming back for another shipload of colonists. Just how soon he does not state. According to Chief Sam's letter, the new colony is in a river valley seventy-five miles from Salt Pond, West Africa, where he has obtained sixty-five square miles of territory, which is owned in common. A town is being laid out on two hills which rise out of the river valley, and it is called Aubio. TELLS OF GREAT PROSPERITY. Generally speaking the stories sent out from the new colony are songs of grand prosperity, though some hardships are mentioned, but no details are given. Chief Sam says that he is very busy and that he would employ a secretary if he had the money, indicating that real money is one of the articles scarce in Aubio. Chief Sam established the Oklahoma camp at Weetchek several months before he got away with his first shipload of colonists. At one time more than one thousand Negroes were in this camp, all expected to be taken Gold Coast. Only about three hundred finally sailed from Calviston. However, an organization is being maintained and the Negroes still think they are to be transported to the new El Dorado. It is Chief Sam's avowed intention to take the Negroes of the United States back to Africa and build there a new country all their own. Most of those who agree to go put up $25 a family as a guarantee of their good faith and to pay for their transportation on the chief's ship. NATIONAL NEGRO CHAUTAUQUA Great Array of Man Famous in Colored Race Will Have Part on Program--Places to be Decided on Yet. The Negro citizens residing in southern West Virginia have the promise of one of the greatest treats it has ever been their privilege to enjoy. Rev. David B. Bohaman, D. D., of Chicago, Ill., field agent and promoter of the National Negro Chantauqua, has just effected arrangements with some of the officers and leaders of the Flat Top Association to hold a chantauqua assembly at some central point to be named later. The following are the officers of the local management: Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D., Pres.; Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., 1st vice-pres.; Rev. L. Dabney, 2nd vice-pres.; Rev. W. C. Clements, 3rd vice-pres.; Rev. J. W. Robinson, sec.; Rev. I. J. Hall, ast. sec.; Rev. W. H. Mitehell, treas.; Rev. E. Edward Pryor, cor. sec. The features will be those usually carried out by institutions of the kind and will bring to the district some of the foremost educators, lecturers, musicians, and publicists of the country. During the chantanqua, one day will be set apart for the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the freedom of the race. The chantanqua is to open Aug. 15, 1915, and continue ten days. -Bluefield Daily Telegraph. accomplish—the suppression of the Black Hand and other murderous Italian secret societies. When the war ends and the map of Europe is re-arranged by the Kaiser, we believe that he will be so magnanimous in his treatment of the conquered people that few will desire to leave "the old sod." MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTIGO, 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. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....20 Single copy.....05. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1915 HOUSTON G. YOUNG. It is with a great deal of pleasure, that the many friends, all over the state, of Mr. Houston G. Young, Chief Clerk in the office of the Secretary of State, are hailing his already announced intention to permit his name to go before the people, on the Republican ticket, in the coming primary as a candidate for the office of Secretary of State. It is certainly urgently necessary, that when a man aspires for an office he should be endowed with some elements of peculiar fitness for that particular office, and among others, those of efficiency, experience and a broad and comprehensive knowledge of men and things are not the least. With these endowments, Mr. Young can be said to be richly qualified. The fact that he sprang from the soil, and by dint of perseverance and diligent application, amply prepared himself for life's sterner and higher duties by a course in the West Virginia Wesleyan College, and rounded out his academical education with a course of law in the West Virginia University would seem to peculiarly fit him for the position to which he aspires in this instance. Eight years of constant and efficient service in the position he now occupies, four under Secretary Swisher and four under the present incumbent Secretary Reed, still further qualifies him in a peculiar way for this particular office. His comprehensive knowledge of the workings of the office, his necessarily wide scope of acquaintance both in and out of state, and his installation of many new methods in this office, have served to put the affairs of the office of the Secretary of State at his finger tips. Not the least among his many assets, is the fact, that his past record as an aggressive, effective diligent working Republican is unquestioned. Those who know him best know that his watchwords are accuracy, efficiency and system. His decision to permit his name to be used in the above mentioned capacity is a direct answer to the call of the hour, which is for a sufficient infusion of young blood into public affairs to lend to them a vigorous energetic and healthy tone. As an organizer and worker, Mr Young stands in the very front. As a consistent Republican, his record speaks for it self. RIGHT KIND OF MAN The broadheartedness, the un questionable fairness, the strict beauty and industry of Mr. B. Houston Gray in handling the assets of the bankrupts, Calhoun, Marshall, Finney and Lamkin has been clearly and effectively demonstrated. Since these proceedings commenced and Mr. Gray was named trustee, more than $50,000 worth of assets have passed through his hands including the great $34,000 sale of Monday and not a word of complaint, not a charge of unfairness or dishonesty has been heard from anyone of the interested parties, whether bankrupt or creditor. The fitness of the young bustler for the work and his ability to handle big and complicated interests is clearly and forcefully shown by his work in this celebrated case. The Refree, Hon. H.A. Ritz, the creditors and the bankrupts are to be congratulated upon securing such an able, active and efficient trustee as Mr. Gray. THANKS BROTHER CLIFFORD, WE ARE WITH YOU. "The McDowell Times is a credit to itself and its state. Keep it going and put a good agent on the road, and join the Pioneer Press in the organization of the best men in this state to unite and work to advance the colored people of this state on all proper lines to the destruction of all black laws."—Pioneer Press. The McDowell Times is with the Pioneer Press in any movement to better the condition of the Negro in West Virginia and the nation at large. It appreciates the great fight made by Editor Clifford for forty years and honors him for his struggle, hardship and suffering in defence of his people, and anything that we can do to start a movement "to unite the best men in this state" to not only abolish all black laws but to improve our people along all lines we are willing and ready to do it. The Pioneer Press and The McDowell Times are the only Negro newspapers in this state and if Editor Clifford announces his plan The McDowell Times will co-operate A GREAT MAN SLEEPS In the death of Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, senior bishop of the A. M. E. Church, the race loses one of its greatest and most unique characters. Bishop Turner was 85 years of age, had been in the ministry for more than a half century, was bishop for 35 years and had taken into the church more than 460,000 members. He was a chaplain in the army during the Civil War, served in the Georgia legislature and established the A. M. E. Church in Africa. He was a man of giant intellect and was outspoken and fearless in defence of the Negro race. He remained in the South and told the South to its face of the many wrongs and outrages perpetrated against his people. He was uncompromising and never trucked to those who oppressed his race. He established Morris Brown College in Atlanta and when it was destroyed by fire a few years ago he came nobly to its rescue and was its chief bene factor until his death. It was one of his oft repeated wisnes that he would not die upon American soil because of the treatment he and his people had received here at the hands of Americans. His wish was granted, he died in Canada and thousands of people paid the last tribute of respect by attending his funeral, and while the remains laid in state in Bethel A M E. Church in Atlanta more than 25,000 people, white and colored, passed in solemn review. A great, grand and noble character has passed away. He left his impress upon the world's history in a record of achievement unequaled by any churchman of today. The race of which he was a member may well feel proud and take courage and hope from the life of Henry M. Turner, the Christian, statesman, scholar, author, missionary and fearless advocate of liberty, equality and justice. "Rest, rest for the wearied. Peace, peace to the soul." When you read, read THE TIMES GREAT SHOE STORE The only shoe store between Bluefield and Portsmouth, Ohio, is the Catzen Bros. Shoe Store at Northfork, on the Clark side. This great shoe store is owned by two of McDowell county's best known and most popular citizens, A. and I. Catzen, and at their place are always to be found the best bargains in shoes to be obtained in this section. A full line of the best and latest styles in shoes at the most reasonable prices are always in stock and before purchasing it will be to the buyer's interest to go to Catzens' Shoe Store and look the great stock of shoes over. The proprietors and their clerks are kind, courteous and accommodating and will gladly show their stock whether one desires to purchase or not. For shoes go to Catzens in Clark. WINDING CULF (Gertie M. Brown.) The Winding Gulf team went over and played Fitzpatrick and report a fine time. Notwithstanding a good many of the young men being out of town, the services were largely attended. Rev. L. Epperson filled his stand and choosed for a next, Phil. 1:27; theme, "Stand Fast," in which he preached a grand sermon. At 2:30 p.m. a great crowd assembled at the water to witness the baptism, both white and colored. At 8 o'clock we found ourselves again in the house of the Lord. The pastor choosed for a text, Luke 22:15, subject: "Keep the desire." After communion they sang a hymn and went out, with joyful hearts. Our Sunday school is one of greatest on the Gulf. Our young men and girls are awake to church and Sunday school work. Deacon Geo. Fulp is doing fine with his ice cream parlor. Mr. Edmond Reynolds has returned from Rocky Mt. Va. Mrs. W. M. Spencer is still on the sick list. We have Miss Lillie Weaver of Williamson visiting us. She will start for Big Stone Gap next week. COVINGTON Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Johnson returned to Richmond Wednesday morning after spending the day and night as the guests of Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Hackett. Mrs. Cora Wilson and Mrs. Emma Mann were called to Fincastle to the bedside of their mother, Mrs. Mary Tanner who is reported very ill. Jesse Wilson of Mallow, Va., had a very serious accident last Wednesday while riding down a hill on a little wagon. He lost control of the wagon and it threw him over the bank. A wound was cut in his head, which made it necessary for the Dr. to take seven stitches in it. Messas, W. L. Jeffries and Brown W. Payne of Beckley, W. Va., were in our town Friday evening. Mr. Jeffries returned to Beckley Saturday morning and Mr. Payne went to Buffalo Gap to spend a few days with his family. These distinguished gentlemen are contemplating on starting a laundry at Beckley in the near future. Rev. Lorenza Thomas, the great evangelist, of Cincinnati, will preach every day and night while here. Mr. Melvin White of Hot Springs was taken to the hospital in Charlottesville Monday morning for medical treatment. A very strange incident occurred last Saturday night, when the residence of Mrs. Harriet Wallace on Locust street was entered by a bold intruder. The room of Miss Madeline Rucker, niece of Mrs. Wallace was entered, while she was a sleen. Her clothes were cut into threads, also the bed clothes. A note was left signifying that they could have done her likewise. Mr. Harvey Newman of White Sulphur-springs was in town Sunday visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Gertrude Watkins is ill at this writing. the town of Keystone, C. H. Rice, Grand District Deputy, raid off an endowment claim to Mrs. D. E. Diggs and Mrs. Clara Thompson of Blue field, the amount being $200. This claim was paid in the presence of W H Harper, M. T. Whittico and C. H. Rice. Serious Accident Elbert, W. Va., Mav 19 On last Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Ples Euwell of this place met with a very painful accident while out automobile riding with a party of friends between Elbert and Filbert. The car turned over and pinioned them underneath. Mr. Euwell sustained injuries through the back and hips while his wife was injured through the breast. Andrew Hunter, a member of the party was also injured to some extent, also the driver, who was white. Prominent N. C. Lawyer in Keystone Attorney H. L. Alston, of Ashville, N. O., a very prominent and successful lawyer, on his return from an extended business trip through the state of Ohio, stopped off for a few days in Keystone and became the guest of the "National Jail Robber." Lawyer Alston was in this city in 1912 at which time he was admitted to the bar and as an act of confidence in his ability, he was employed to assist in the trial of several cases before the justice and police courts. In each case he established the fact that he is a man of the law and merited the confidence of his clients as well as the courts. ABOUT SOME MEN IN POCAHONTAS, VA. Some very prominent, influential and successful business men from the great state of McDowell county are now doing a landslide business in the popular little town of Pocahontas, Virginia. They are Messrs. Charlie Wacomer, formerly of Kimball, C. C. Hale, mayor of Keystone, and S Hyman of Wilcoe. They are located not very far from the railroad station and as is their make-up, they will be pleased to see their many friends from all over the country and especially throughout the coalfields. Their motto is to treat you right in every business transaction. They boast of being able to save you money and will do it if you just only call and see them. Don't forget their names, place and their motto—"a square deal" and courteous treatment all the time. Pocahontas Notes J. P. Martin, one of the successful business men of this town, has been sick for the past four weeks but is slowly improving. His physicians are Drs. Mason and Jones. Born to Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Mason a fine son. The doctor has not been able to be handled since the arrival of this new doctor in the family. Madam is doing well. Dr. Mason doesn't stay at home any but is constantly on the go telling the glad news. LOOK LO Do you wa 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 above the high water mark, as level as a floor, and rich bottom land. Surrounded by the best neighborhood found in the Ohio valley. After lots are paid for money needed to build can be obtained at reasonable Any one desiring such a home can write for full particula 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 WH. 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All given away free to the woman, boy or anybody else who secures the small number of six paid up subscribers for one year to The McDowell Times. And many other prizes equally as valuable in silver or china ware. Goods to be seen at The McDowell Times office. WHEN YOU ARE IN POCAHONTAN AND WANT SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT, GO TO THE VIRGINIA RESTAURANT J. T. WHITE, Prop. Our Specialty is 7 Dish Meal 25c 4 Dish Meal 15c OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Everything Good to Eat in Season 4-30 to 7-30 '15 Brown Bros. HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP Virgin St. 3rd. 5th and 7th Ave Huntington, W Va. 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 LOOK Given away absolutely FREE To the woman or girl who secures Six Paid Up yearly subscribers to The McDowell Times 1 table cover, 8-10 size. 2 heavy bath towels. LOOK M e. 12 15-inch napkins to match. 1 dresser scarf. boy or anybody else who secures the small many other prizes equally as valuable in si Order of Publication. At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McGowell County, on the first Monday in May, 1915. Clarra J. Alza, Jr. 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 West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the 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 book 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 front door 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. Notice to Take Depositions To Walter Gray: Take notice that on the 7th day of June, 1915, at the Law Office of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia, between the hours of 8 o'clock, a. m. and 6 o'clock p. m., of that day I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in equity penning in the Circuit Court of McDowell County and state of West Virginia, in which I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of said depositions be not commenced on that date, 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. Daisey E. Gray, Plaintiff. By Counsel, W. J. Parker. ODD FELLOWS TAKE NOTICE! Great Meeting to be Held at Elk horn. District Grand Lodge, No. 31, and Grand Household, No. 17, of the G. U. O. of F. will convene with Ekhon Lodge, 3594 and W. W. Brown Lodge, the second Tuesday in August, 1055, at Grozers, Ekhorn, W. V. The various committees are now getting busy to make this delegation and its visitors. The following committees are now ready to give any information desired: Thomas Curry, C. H. Lodge, R. H. Perrine, Box 44, Ekhon, W. Va. 5-14-4w. Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Montcalm J. B. Brown is the live wire and hustler at this place. He is expert at feeding you and has a big trade all the time. All the drummers stop at his place. He is manager and promoter of all the sport in this section. 4 heavy huck towels. Notice to Take Depositions. To Louis Yurzie: Take notice that on June 7, 1915, at the Office of J. K. Smith, Keystone, McDowell Co., W V.a., between the hours 10 o'clock a. m and 6 o'clock p. m. that day. I shall proceed to take the depositions of myself and others to be read as evidence in my behalf, in a certain suit in equity, depending in the Circuit Court of McDowell county, wherein I am plaintiff and you are defendant; and if from any cause the taking of the said depositions be not commended, or, if commenced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned from time to time, at the same place and between the same hours until the same shall be completed. Bertha Yurzie: By Counsel, J. K. Smith. Order of Publication WEST V NIA: At Roles held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in May, 1915. Mary Martin, Plaintiff, vs. In Chancery. John Martin, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the 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 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 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. BURBURGE PAYNE, Clerk. J. K. Smith, P. Q. RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS GIVEN QUICK RELIEF 5 DROPS Nutritious Pure BEST FOR LUNCH 100% NATURAL MADE IN USA Pain leaves almost as if by magic when you begin using "5-Drops," the famous sold 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 for use. Don't delay. Demand "5-Drops." Don't accept anything else in place of it. A drug-gist can supply you. If you live too far from a drug store send One Dollar to Swanson Rhematic Cure Co., Newark, Ohio, and a bottle of "5-Drops" will be sent prepaid. Meet in Lord's Hall Tomorrow, Saturday Prof. L. O. Wilson, Grand Chancellor of the K. P's., State Librarian and member of the state central committee of the Republican party will be present and will make an able address. All loyal Knights and devoted Calanthians are due and expected to be present. This is an important meeting, so come early and stay late. Bring some money to pay on stock already subscribed and be prepared to take out more. Our building in Charleston must be paid for and every dollar you give will be an honor and credit to your loyalty to one of the greatest fraternal institutions in the world. COMMENCEMENT Exercises of Bluefield Colored Institute The fourteenth annual commencement of Bluefield Colored Institute will begin with the annual sermon on Sunday, may 30 and close with the graduating exercises on Wednesday evening. June 2. The following program will be rendered: Annual Sermon—Rev. J. A. Pickett, D. D., Sunday. May 30, 2:30 p. m. Class Day Exercises—Monday, May 31, 4:30 p. m. Alumni Program-Tuesday, Jure 1, 2:30 p. m. Song Recital—Mr. Roland W Hayes, Tenor, Tuesday, June 1, 8 p. m. Graduating Exercises—Wednes day, June 2, 8 p. m. R. E. Diggs, A. M., Ph. D. Particular attention is called to the Song Recital by Mr. Rolard W. Hayes, of Boston, Mass., on the evening of June 1. Seldom do we have the opportunity of hearing one so talented as Mr Hayes, who has a national reputation as a tenor singer. He has very recently had the honor of being the chosen tenor to represent the state of Massachusetts in the national competition for an appearance at the meeting of the National Federation of Music Clubs, to be held at Los Angeles, Cal. Big Financial Rally At Eckman Wingfield Baptist Church Make Effort to Pay Off Last Cent cf Indebtedness. Bluefield Choir Make Excellent Music. Because of the need of more money to off the last indebtedness of the Winglie'd Baptist Church at Eckman, Rev. Mitchell, together with his congregation made a successful effort last Sunday and this week to raise $300, which will pay every cent they owe for any and everything connected with the obligations of the church. The Scott St. chair of Bluefield made music and most excellently did they play their parts. Revs. J. W. Rocinson, L. A. Watkins, W. H. Mitchell, G. W. Woody, J. W. Crockett and J. B. Evans assisted in this great financial rally and preached successively in the order named above R. L. Benton, chairman of the entertainment committee, was very useful. The money was raised, the debts will be paid off and everybody is happy. Music Lovers Take Notice 15 sheets of MUSIC of your own selection, and our beautiful detachable Library Folio FREE to members of our Club. Music Rolls of latest songs 15 cents post-paid to members. Send for particulars. National Music Lovers' Club, Lynchburg, Virginia. G. D. BODE - Manager. 5-23-'15. WE MEAN TO INFORM YOU THAT THE GREAT PUBLIC SALE BROOKS BROS. NORTHFORK, W. VA. WHICH BEGINS Satuaday, May 29th, AT 9:00 A. M. Where a few odds and ends are thrown out at a rediculous price to lure on the innocent PUBLIC, but a real BONAFIDE SALE where you will have your own pick and choice of this entire $20,000 of stock cleane, dependable merchandise at prices before unheard of in Northfork and surrounding country. Never before has an opportunity of this kind been presented to the PUBLIC. REMEMBER SALE LASTS 13 DAYS ONLY $20.00 In Gold Given Away first Saturday June 12th at 3:00 P.M. This Sale being conducted by J. H. STEVENS of Washington, D. C. Be sure you are right. Look for the name on the building. R. J. Wormly OF WILCOE, W. VA., AGENT FOR Eastern Gasualty Company Great Eastern Casualty Company Of New York protects you with a policy against accidents, sickness and death and $10 per year. Insures and pays women the same amount as less in 35 states of the union. Is reliable in every particular. Wormly, Wilcoe, W.a. General Accident, Fire and Life Insurance Incorporation This Company protects you with a policy against accidents, sickness and death and only costs $5 and $10 per year. Insures and pays women the same amount as men. Does business in 35 states of the union. Is reliable in every particular. R. J. Wormly, Wilcoe, W. a. The General Accident Fire and Life Insurance Incorporation ORGANIZED OVER 25 YEARS AGO ing business in every State in the Pays every Claim against it. Pro- inst Fire, Accidents, Sickness and No better Company in the country aim to the people's patronage BRATGAER, Agt. And doing business in every State in the Union. Pays every Claim against it. Protects against Fire, Accidents, Sickness and Deaths. No better Company in the country can lay claim to the people's patronage NORTHFORK, W. VA. F. Whebu's Place J. E. Wheby's Place NEAR DEPOT Restaurant Accommodation, Fancy Fruits of All Kinds. Soft Drinks, Funas Ice Cream T call and see us once you will be delighted to call again We serve you with politeness. When waiting for trnias we wait on you. Everybody welcome. OF Northfork, W. Va. HarrisonPrivate Hospital Cases Surgical and Medical Treated at Reasonable Rates. EFFICIENT STAFF Phone Excelsior Drug ompany Kimball West Va P R O F E S S I O N A L C A R D S Modern Equipment. All Classes of Dental Work done a tis factory. Prices Reasonable. Office up stairs over Miss Robinson's Dressmaking Establisment. WANTED EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MAN Salary or Commission for Right Pric THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATE NAAL INSURANCE COMANY 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission for Right Parties MORE THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAID BY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATER- NAAL 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 Charleston, W.Va. JOIN NOW! And be in the Procession of The Golden Rule Beneficial And Endowment Association, at Bramwell, W. Va., in Its Eleventh Annual Meeting The First Tuesday in June, 1915. THIS is to be the greatest meeting in the history of this Organization. It having paid out in Sick Claims nearly Ten Thousand Dollars to its Members, and to the beneficiaries of deceased Members nearly Ten Thousand Dollars; and bought and paid for, Six Thousand Five Hundred and Ninety Dollars worth of real estate; and is now completing a two-story rock building in Bramwell, which is a credit to the entire race. Now every member be an agent, and bring your friends into The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association. Joining Fee only $2.50. Every Association is expected to represent in this meeting by delegate. EDITORS COMMENT.—The Golden Rule Association is offering a chance for men and women to be protected by a live business-like institution while living here on earth, where we may do such other good and help each other over the common occurrences and embarrassments, such as being forced to beg, and taken to the poor house, for a living. This association was organized, and has for its object, the protection of its members, a mainly, independent and christian protection, and at the same time enable men and women to be independent and self supporting at a small cost. Mr. A. L. Calhoun attended the commencement exercises of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute this week. His little daughter Ola graduated with honors. Mrs. Annie Reynolds is in the city having come here from a business trip to Princeton. Mrs. Philis Bridgeford, accompanied by little Annie May Marshall and Miss Johnnie Lowrie left Wednesday of this week for Philadelphia and Atlantic City where she will spend several months with her daughter Mrs. J. M. Lamkin and the family. Mr Walter Straus of Coalwood was in the City this week on business. Sq. C. C. Froe, of Wilcoe, Justice of the Peace for Adkin District, was in the city this week looking after legal matters. He is one of the county's and the race's strong and fearless citizens. In his official duties he has established the reputation of "hewing to the line, let the chips fall where they may." J. Wesley Grey, who has been confined to his room for the past two weeks is out again. Hinton News G. A. Pendleton made a business trip to Clifton Forge. Mrs. Maggie Wingfield spent Tuesday in Covington visiting her cousin, Mrs. Pageon. Robert Grant of Lanton is visiting his sister, Mrs. Sire. The missionary society gave an entertainment in the basement of the church Wednesday evening. Notice! Dear Sisters: We wish to call your attention to the tenth annual session of the West Virginia Baptist Woman's District Convention which will be held with the Rock Hill Baptist church, June 17-18, Rev. G. W. Waoody, pastor, Gary, W. Va. Mrs. M. A. Brown, Pres. William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW BOX 101 BOX 445 LESTFR, W. VA. BEOKLEY, W. VA LOST! LOST!! LOST!!! A cow, wandered away or was driven off on the night of March 20th. Description: ---Black Jersey, shell off right born, all four feet white, small space on right hip without hair, about 7 yrs, old, should have been fresh the first week in May. The return of the cow or any information leading to her whereabouts will be appreciated and a reward will be given. Send all information to BETTIE CARDWELL, Coaldale, W. Va. Or McDowell Times, Keystone, W. Va. 5.14.4w Notice to Take Depositions. To Frank Carpenter: You will take notice, that on 2nd day of June 1955, the Plaintiff below named will take depositions of herself & body, other witnesses, to be used as evidence in the above cause, in behalf of Plaintiff at the office of J. K. Smith in Keystone, County of McDowell, 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, this said deposition shall not be commenced, or being commenced, 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 plia cound between the same hours, until they are completed. Sarah Carpenter. By Counsel, J. K. Smith JOIN And be in the Procession of The C Endowment Association, at H Eleventh Annual Meeting in June, Worn Out? No doubt you are, if you suffer from any of the numerous elements to which all women are subject. Headache, backache, sideache, nervousness, weak, tired feeling, are some of the symptoms, and you must fit 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 Tonie 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 pain disappeared. Now I feel as well as I ever did. Every suffering woman should try Cardui." Get a bottle today. E-68 Redcross Barber Shop Sneed & Green, Leading Tonsorial Artists Best of Services Guaranteed. Every Thing Clean and Sanitary; next door to Lord's old Saloon Stand. Keystone, W. Va. May 27th, 1915, tf. When In Graham WANTING SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT AND A NICE PLACE TO STOP Call at H. W. ARNOLD Place not over one minute's walk from the station. (WRIGHT'S OLD STAND) Graham, Virginia BOX No. 103. Notice to Take Depositions. To Joe Williams: Take notice that on the 7th day of June, 1915, at the office of J. K. Smith, in Keystone, McDowell Co., state of W. Va., between the hours of 10 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. Martha Williams. By Counsel, J. K. Smith. NOW! The Golden Rule Beneficial And at Bramwell, W. Va., in Its meeting The First Tuesday June, 1915. ing in the history of this Organization. aims nearly Ten Thousand Dollars to less of deceased Members nearly Ten paid for. Six Thousand Five Hundred estate; and is now completing a two- mile is a credit to the entire race. Now giving your friends into The Golden Rule on. Joining Fee only $2.50. Every in this meeting by delegate. in L. U. and T., R. H. McKoy. Rule Association is offering a chance tied by a live business-like institution we may do such other good and help ncess and embarkments, such as being for home, to a living. This association t, the protection of its members with a protection, and at the same time enable and self supporting at a small cost. some institution of its kind in the state. in record or "doing things" and doing which speaks louder than words of its ted extent for good. Its eleventh answer in June where every member may modern, up-to-date new stone, 2-story, small frame shack stood marks with nes toward the goal of enviro success. let it an honor to be a member of this the state because it is organized upon and reliable methods. Business Conditions Greatly Improved, Colored People Buying Property and Building Residences. The town of Giatto, largely inhabited by colored people, a distance of about one mile from Matoka and almost at the terminus of the branch line of the N. & W. over the Crane Creek division is rapidly coming to the trout. Men, who are making good money on Thomas' coal operation No. 2, having as they do work by night as well as by day, are economically spending it and are buying lots on which they are erecting both business and resident houses and are learning and appreciating the common sense idea of living together in peace, friendship and co-operation. They are doing business, educating their children, joining and supporting their fraternal organizations, preaching and praising God and are learning to attend to their own business. They are buying and riding in their own first-class automobiles. Mr. George Reed, the old pioneer builder and business man, who has laid the way and made it possible for others to come in and begin doing an independent business, is still there rapidly pushing himself to the front and is buying and building at every opportunity. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tatum have purchased a beautiful home, has a fine garden and make milk and butter enough almost to supply the town. Dr. W. B. Gray, the hustling young citizen, boasts of being the leading druggist in the town. He is a painstaking, progressive and successful business man has recently built for himself and wife a fine residence. Mr. J. O. Hicks, the leading grocer in town, now occupying the old stand formerly owned by Dr. S. J. Bamfield is to be congratulated for the economical way with which he has handled his money and for the good business he is doing. He says every cent he had to go into business with was made on W. H. Thomas' coal operation No. 2. Mr. P. H. Houndshell is another one of our good property owners and a race man of high ideals. Brother P H. Gaines, generally called "Father Gaines," but who looks like a young man of about 21 and who is preparing to get married, has recently painted up all his houses and beautified all his property. He is, perhaps, the biggest property owner in town. Mr. Wm. Crowell is another one of Giatto's energetic citizens and business men. He has a fine sanitary lunch counter and is doing business in his own property. Mr. R. B. Ford, one of the owners of a first-class Overland automobile and partner with George Reed in a pool room, also distinguishes himself as a worthy citizen because of the property he owns. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Fakridge are to be found at their usual post of duty—in their boarding house, selling groceries, soft drinks, etc. Mt. Vernon The Home of WASHINGTON BY J. E. JONES A pretty little story of visits to Mount Vernon on the Potomac—"impressions and sentiments like yours and mine," explains the author to those who have seen our country's greatest shrine. Bound in colonial blue and buff, with hand illuminated cover design, and colonial ribbon book mark; profusely illustrated with handsome half-tones and pen drawings, it is a dainty and invaluable reminder that will instantly appeal to every person who has been to Mount Vernon, while to those who have not had that good fortune this clever, happy little story of our beloved George and Martha gives a clearer view and understanding of their colonial home, which is today the pride of Virginia and the Nation. As a souvenir or gift book, for young and old, there is nothing to approach the elegance of this little volume, and it will make one feel more like a patriotic American to possess it. Send $1 for a copy to be delivered to your address at once. SPECIAL NOTE: Mr. Jones is the Washington correspondent of the McDowell Times, and if you will state that you are a reader of this paper, an autographed copy of the first edition will be furnished on the regular order. SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia This handsome structure is now owned absolutely and entirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and 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 Race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money presented. $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, Welch Undertaking COMPANY Funeral Directors and Embalmers WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA CHAPEL AND PARLURS NEAR MINERS' HOSPITAL CHAS. H. RICE, Agent Northfork, W. Va. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. Henry Powell, of Matoka, made a business trip to Roanoke last week. He is the leading colored property owner in Matoka. Mr. John Hairston, the popular, well known and fearless politician is conveniently located in the very heart of town and is well thought of by everybody. He has the finest garden of anybody else within five miles around. The good people are making arrangements and suggesting plans upon which they hope to erect an independent Baptist church in town. Mr. John Hairston, manager of the Giatto and Matoka Automobile Co., is establishing an enviable reputation as an expert automobile man. He makes a specialty at taking people over the country from and to any place with a guarantee faster and quicker than any train. His trip from Pocahontas to Matoka the other day made in 1 hour and 32 min., despite the fact that several delays were occasioned by various squads of men working on and making good roads in Merceer county being in the way. The connection at Matoka off the Virginian with the N. and W. being so uncertain at times necessitates some other method by which the traveling public can be brought to the maine line of the N. and W. without having to lay over all night and the Giatto-Matoka Automobile Co. has the exact remedy. Charlie Minnifield, their expert chauffeur of eight years experience comes well and strongly recommended as a safe man, perfectly sober and one in the business by the side of whom there is none like him, has charge of this Overland machine which is one of the best all-round high grade machines of its kind on the road. Many other good progressive and worthy people deserve our mention through these columns, but because of lack of space and time we are forced to omit other personal mention till a later date. (Continued from page 1.) The masses had been accustomed to it for ages. It was the most jealously guarded dogma of all conservative parties. When rebellion occured society divided itself into Monarchists and Republicans and if the state was small "Europe usually settled that it must have a king. The diplomats only quarrelled as to who the king should be. The progress of the people toward republicanism today must be reckoned with in the settling of the affairs after this war. It is now reported that general unrest exists among the great masses of the people of the nations at war. How will reconciliation between the crown heads and the people take place? As yet the protest of these people is not organized. The murmur is distinct in places and no where have the people clearly moved toward the upsetting of thrones. It is at this point we speculate as to the effect of the pen of another Paine to lead the people out of misery and intellectual and moral darkness to freedom and all that light of thought and purity of generous devotion which liberty never fails to carry. Some countries today are governed by an aristocracy which has never educated the people and does not at heart wish to educate them. Russia is a good example of this. As Palme says "The principles and conduct of any government must be bad when that government dreads and startles at discussions and seeks security by a prevention of knowledge." The effect of great hardship caused by the will stir the people and monarchy must again offer concessions or fall. The question is, What will the people demand? In my mind the effect of ambitious rulers pursuing war for their own advancement will be the means of an overwhelming uprising of the people against monarchy and its chief support militarism. Nations like men, behave as though they believe in human immorality upon earth. They count upon the endurance of lives as they do upon the stability of the order of nature and seem as little to suspect that they are building a foundation which may crumble at a touch. The only foundation upon which good government can be built is that of truth, justice, liberty and equality. NO NEGRO ON JURY Alleged Murderer Gets Stay; Lawyer Follows Plan of Leo M. Frauk. Macon, Ga., May 17.—A stay in execution of the death sentence against Robert Kitchens, a Negro convicted of murder, has been granted by Federal Judge Speer, pending consideration by the United States supreme court of Kitchens' appeal in habeas corpus proceedings, which were based on the unusual allegation that the prisoner had been deprived of his constitutional rights under the fourteenth amendment, in that Negroes were excluded from the jury box at his trial. Judge Speer refused to issue the writ requested by the prisoner, but stated he would grant an appeal. Attorneys for Kitchens said the same procedure is being followed in the case as was employed in the Leo Frank appeal on habeas corpus proceedings. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER PRESTO STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTRATE STUBBORN KINNY HAIR. PRESTO*Brown Depression, Yester, said after Shin Dilating of the SKALP, PRESTO* makes the HAIR GROW, PRESTO* is Harmonious, Clean and Lasting, PRESTO* is the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind, in this Life. There away your old spiking and pulling hat truss and the so-called electric comb, and stop hurting your hair out, and get a package of PRESTO* THE KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS. PRESTO* will straighten your Hair the first appli- cation or we will refund your money. The hair manual should be for your money. Thick 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 FULL DIRECTIONS ON RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS, (150 Cents). SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. WRITE FOR INFORMATION THE LA FAYETTE MFG. CO. EDENTON, N.C. AGENTS HERE IS THE HONEY MAMER! PENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD IN When you read, read THE TIMES IMPORTANT! MINERS WANTED Regular work at the following operations: Thomas Coal Company, Mine No. 1, Crane Creek Thomas Coal Company, Mine No. 2, Giatto, W. Va. Crystal Coal & Coke Company, Mines Nos. 1 and 2, Crystal, W. Va. Flat Top Coal Mining Company, on Dry Fork, English, W. Va. Modoc Coal Mining Company, near Springton on the Widemouth Apply quick. Don't mistake the name and place. Ask for the Suprrintendent on the job. W.H. THOMAS, OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah O. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day in February June and Sep tember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon day in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K. Bragonier, President, Keystone Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools. W Cassius Jook, Welch County Health Officer and cor oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell. McDowell Members House of Delegates W W Hughes and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senato ial district (counties of McDow ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykootz. Williamson. The Champion Shoe Repairing Company has gone to the expence of buying machinery to repair shoes and boots for the public in general. We are located at Northfork, W. V.a., and invite you all to come and see us; give us a trial; there is no better or nicer repair work done 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 nilc by hand and the nicest work by machine as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. Sewed soles, hemlock leafte, 90c Nail soles, " " 60c Sewed soles, oak tan " $1.00 Sewed soles, blue " 1.20 Nail soles, " " 80c It will last as long as white oak. We make heels level for men for 30c, for women, 20c and 25c. The best rubber heels 45c and 50c per pair. Give us a trial and we will not fail to give you satisfaction. Wash Huffmon, Mgr Northfork, West Virginia. The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Compan Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND STRONGEST LIFE, ACIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE WORLD W H HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia Bridgeford Pharmacy Leading Drug store Prescription Specialists See them when you want Drugs W.VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist $30,000,000 ASSETS Opera Empire Pays THE OLDEST, LARGEST HEALTH INSURANCE W H H K THAT'S Leading Drug store Brick Pres W. VERNA Jones & Wade Proprietors of a first-class Barber Shop. Known as the ELKHORN BARBER SHOP WELCH, W. VA. 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 1-27-to-2-19 Welch, W. Va. S. B. MOON Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia William F. Denny Attorney and Counsellor-at-law Money to Loan on Real Estate, for Improvements, Buildings Etc BOX 10L Lester, West Va DR. M. M. TINSLEY E Y E Specialist Welsh Ver. engin H. J. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Fractice in all the Courts IMPORTANT! Gen'l. Supt. suranse Gompan in the Union 1000 Agents at Minutes BEST LIFE, ACIDENT AND BAY IN THE WORLD Special Agent Malia I TRADE! Pharmacy Specialists See them when you want Drugs RD, Ph.G. Prop. Pharmacist WHEN YOU NEED A LAXATIVE REMEMBER SENTANEL CATHARTIC, LIVER TONER AND BOWEL TONIC 10 DOSES 10c CONTAINS NO CALOMEL ANY BROGGIST WORKS WITHOUT GRIPING ORGANIZED 1868 IN EVERY State in the U Mployes More Than 8,000 Ag A Claim Every Eight Min BEST AND STRONGEST INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE HARRIS, Special Crystone, West Virginia WHERE IT AT THE Bgeford Pharm Description Specialis L BRIDGEFORD, R registered Pharmac Notice! Notice! Examination Dates For 1915. June 3-4. Examination for Uniform, Renewal, Primary and High School Certificates. July 22-23. Examination for Uniform, Renewal. Primary and High School Certificates In making inquiry about examination work always state the date and county in which the examination referred to was held. RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES Applicants for first renewal of first grade certificates are not required to pass any examination. Applicants for second renewal in 1915 will be required to pass an examination on the State Course of Study with Charters' "Teaching the Common Branches" and Barnes' "English in the Country Schools," or in lieu of the examination they shall furnish evidence of having attended the State University, one of the State Normals, or a school approved by the state board of education for nine weeks doing full credit work. A certificate submitted for renewal must bear proper endorsements showing that the holder has taught at least three years thereon. W. C. COOK, County Supt. Free Schools Welch, W. Va. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS Senta-nel Laxative Tablets PERCY VEGETABLE 10 DOSES 10c CATHARTIC, LIVER TONI 10 DOSES 10c ANY DRUGGIST $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIM 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 April, 1915. Bertha Wilson, Plaintiff, vs. In Chacery. William Wilson, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI. MATRIMONII. And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is the president of the State of West Virginia; it therefore ordered the said defendant to 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 published in McDowell County, and that 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. BURBRIidge PAYNE, Clerk. H. J. Capehart, P. Q. NOTIGE! We want a reliable person, woman or man, in every town and locality to represent the I. L. U. Department of the American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago. We want such persons to be protected by our license and all rights reserved. Such persons will be appointed by our State Deputy His office is only 50 yards from the station. For full particulars call and see, or write. Information will be furnished free.