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ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 14 AN ETHICAL CONCLUSION Rev. Checlzzli Writes of His Experience at Coalwood. SURPRISED AT POSITION TAKEN BY NEGRO CLERGY Sought to Have Matter of His Arrest and Consequent Humiliation Hushed for Selfish and Unchristian Motives. Editor McDowell Times: As your newspaper seems to demonstrate those sterling qualities that belong to noble-minded men, permit me, before a temporary departure from the coal-fields, to contribute this ethical episode as an ethical benefit to the race of color. Having been imposed upon by a semi-official of the Coalwood Coal Co. by being physically attached and immediately placed under arrest, handcuffed and threatened to be shot, a revolver pointed in the face, charged unconstitutionally with being disorderly, and after my being discharged to have had socialized church pastors to ask my forgiving the officials of the company, to bring no damage suit as it will jeopardise them as ministers in working among their people! I have had varied experiences among Negro pastors, but of all experiences this idiotically proposed advice has been the most conspicuous and absurd. Just to think for a moment of people laboring under such manifold acts of injustice and discrimination to have such socialled leaders who would sacrifice the principles of manhood and self-respect for the apprehension of a few dollars; who, for the sake of a few dollars, will sell the moral, racial and ethical birthrights of theirs; who to control a church will quell the political or civil rights of their people and insist on the subjection of their inherent rights of freedom and ethical independence to cruel and unreasonable officials of a coal company. Of course, Mr. Editor, this is not a general charge of the ministers, but the exceptions are so few that I am compelled to individualize those who represent a higher culture of manhood and racial pride. Such men as Revs. Meadows, Mitchell, Woody, Robinson, Hicks and McCoy are truly and verily racial men of principles. I cannot anticite pate a reason of the loss of those vital sparks of virtue seemingly lost by the descendants of Hannibal, Barcha, Timour, of Mongolia; Damon, the chivalrous; Hippocrites, the black Grecian medical representative; Cadmus, the mechanically engineering expert; Red Remeni, of Babylon, the astronomical seer; Sappho, the satyric peeress, and Saladin, the military generous genius. Yes, these illustrious characters have been so great in their contributory outportnings that I am at a loss to tell the reasons of their descendants' shortcomings. But the day of reckoning is approaching, when the psychological development of the race shall demand more cultured men to lead the race and demand a purer gospel than emotionalism and "lung power;" when a silk hat and a long-tailed coat shall not be the passport of a preacher; yes, rather, a good character and moral courage. And in conclusion of this epistle, I am compelled to contribute my thanks and prefund appreciation to Dr. Younge, Attorney Gapehart, Solins, Smith and Froe, and other racial laymen who lost a day's work to see that justice was given, and to render any assistance that was necessary. Nay, I will not accept $5,000 for the insult received until the case is decided legally by the courts so that the principles involved can be finally settled, and its consequences be far-reaching in its benefits to the race. C. F. CHECKZZI, B. Sc., B. D., Pt. D, World's Preacher, Educator and Lee turer. Segregation Law Upheld. Frankfort, Ky., June 21.—The Louisville segregation ordinance, prohibiting members of either the white or colored race from occupying as a residence or a place of public assemblage any building in a block the majority of the residents in which belong to the other race, was held constitutional by the court of appeals today. This affirms the Jefferson circuit court in the cases of Arthur Harris against the commonwealth and C. H. Buchanan against William Warley. The court said the state is committed to the separation of the races for the public welfare. Let us do your Job Printing. Unique Proposal to Liquidate Old Virginia Debt In 10 Years Grand Lecturer K. of P. Pays Visit to Key- stone Lodge. ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD GIVES HIM A SPLENDID WELCOME Speech Filled With Logic and Fre- quently Drew Deserved Ap- plause from A Throng of Attentive Hearers. Monday night of this week that brilliant young scholar, speaker and grand lecturer, Prof. E. L. Morton, of Point Pleasant, was presented to a crowded house of brave Knights in Lord's new hall by District Grand Deputy C. H Rice. The occasion was the annual visit of the grand lecturerer. A surprisingly large crowd of men turned out and listened to him attentively from beginning to end. The grand lecturer proved himself equal to the occasion. His introductory remarks ingratiated himself in the hearts of his hearers and his earnestness was an additional pride to those who heard him. He declared he was finding the lodges in healthful condition throughout the state and was loud in his praise of the fraternity. He said the order was progressive, aggr Unique Pro Welch, W. Va., June 19.—Whether or not the debt is a just debt; whether or West Virginia got value received; whether or not the original fund, if expended by old Virginia, judiciously expended or grossly squandered, are questions that will have to go unanswered. The highest court in the land says West Virginia owes Virginia $12,393,929.50, with interest at five per cent from date until paid. How are we to raise this enormous amount? The voters of West Virginia several years ago, through the workings of a combination of circumstances, briefly— 1. Exposure of various whiskey rings of the state built up under lax license laws; 2. The unfair preparation of the ballot used in placing the question before the public; 3. Political treachery on the part of trusted politicians in the last ten days of the campaign; —voted dry by an overwhelming majority. The system has been in effect since July 1, 1914. Whether or not it is a success, I leave it to any fair-minded man within the state. True, the legal sale of liquor within the state has been stopped; but moonshining and the illegal sales of liquors and the legal (?) sales of patent medicines still continue, the last named business growing by leaps and bounds. The face of it all is indeed amusing. --- KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 25. 1915 There Is Only One Serious Problem Before You And that is where can I buy shoes that are worth every cent I pay for them? THE ANSWER IS EASY. Catzen Bros. Shoe Store The only exclusive Shoe Store in this section. Come in and let us show you our line of footwear at reasonable prices. A complete line of men's, ladies' and children's hosiery. No trouble to show our goods whether you buy or not. Catzen Bros. Shoe Store On the Corner in the Town of Clark. P. O. Northfork, West Virginia sive and in every way a most influential institution for good. Hard times, he said, had materially hurt the growth of the work, but on the other hand he was pleased to find a gradual growth in membership, interest and finance. He said it was gratifying to observe that the membership generally was composed of a most substantial set of men, and was delighted to know that less sickness, fewer accidents and no serious calamities had occurred recently. The financial standing of the order is good. His strong appeal to the members to meet on time, transact their business in a hurry and with precision and to close on time met with hearty approval. There is no excuse, he said, for a poorly conducted lodge, but if men did their duty and were properly interested they could have a live lodge all the time. He advised those present to keep themselves posted, pay their dues and be dutiful to the lodge. Race patronage is becoming stronger each year through the teachings of our organization than by any other method one earth, declared the speaker. All true and loyal knights should uphold the business and professional men of the race and should be strong defenders and protectors of the honor, virtue and good name of our women. He was strong in his warning to the younger men against scrapping and knocking one another. The country is looking for men that are strong, dependable, reliable, industrious and honest. At some length he dwell very heavily upon the duty of the men of the race to speak and look out for a better moral tone and standard among both men and women. Many were his practical, every day's suggestions for a safe role of conduct to be observed by brother knights. At the conclusion of his very timely and well received address, District Grand Deputy C. H Rice, acting master of ceremonies, introduced Deputy Sherif J. E Parsons, Editor M. T. Whittya and Dr. G. N. Marshall, each of whom made very short, though strong and timely remarks. The crowd was large and appeared to be exceptionally interested. Prof. Morton made several announcements and submitted to questions from the audience and proved himself equal to the task by making ready and satisfactory replies. (Please don't crowd the sales counters, gentlemen, when I tell you that the latter brand, if sold by a legitimate wholesale liquor dealer at sixty-two per cent proof would have to carry the regular government rectifier or wholesale liquor dealers' stamp. Hayden's Vibernum Compound, containing fifty per cent alcohol, or 100 per cent proof. (Why continue to spit cotton, gentlemen? Good old bottled in bond liquor does not contain one bit more alcohol than the above concoction.) P. S.—This is a female concoction, however. Chewel, containing fifty-four per cent alcohol, or 108 per cent proof, too strong to bottle in bond. This brand with the Indian name is a cure for rheumatism; yet they say, whiskey makes rheumatism. It hails from California, where everything is done on a gigantic scale. No wonder that the Yaqui Indians in southern california and Mexico have HOME GUARD IN EVIDENCE Claims Our Attention to Greater Degree than Ever Before. POLITICAL POT WILL BOIL CLOSER THE OLD HOME Direct Election of Senators by the People Will Fill Every Hamlet to Overflowing With Oratory Brewed Close By. At no time during the interval between out quadrennial political “fireshots” is it considered out of place to discuss press identical possibilities and to adorn the discussion with the jewels of prophecy. The public may be depended upon to exhibit more than casual interest even when the then occupant of the White House has a large “unexpended balance” of a term to nis credit. Such discussion, however, is a mere voice in the wilderness, preliminary to the waves that are to break on our doorsteps as the all important time approaches to fill the state offices and those official stations, the electoral constituencies of which are limited to counties and districts The gallant clans that have never failed to rally to the support of their respective chiefs when legislative entrenchments had quidate Old Vi donned their war paint and declared war on Germany, United States and Mexico. From the proof of this package of anti-saloon dope a good drink would make a rabbit fight a bull dog. Down here in McDowell county a poor, ignorant foreigner, born and raised in a country where light wines and beers are served at the family tables instead of water, was convicted and fined $100 and sentenced to sixty days on the county road for giving a friend one bottle of beer. Just one bottle, bear in mind, capacity twelve ounces, brewed from pure hops, malt, rice, etc., thoroughly pasteurized, and containing three per cent alcohol, or six per cent proof. Isn't it a lovely condition of affairs? Either of the foregoing provide the vehicle for a glorious drunk, with the possible addition of an ingredient in some of them to reduce the laxative effect, but not being a physician, chemist, or college-bred man, common sense tells me. s Only One Problem Before to be assaulted under the former method of choosing senators of the United States, will now be spared the trouble, and their "favorite son" will be spared the expense of an expedition to the state capitol. Faithful adherents of senatorial aspirants will now have the advantage of fighting the battles of their idols on the familiar ground of their home hillocks. The direct election of senators by the people will add much importance to local politics and local politicians. Localities which have hitherto wandered what manner of men a senator was, will behold the marvelous specimens of senatorial timber that will not disdain to give a free oratorical show in the most obscure hamlet. Candidates for governor will no longer be the "big show," but only a part of it. Candidates for constable will swell with greater pride to bring up the rear of a procession headed by persons who aspire to the high privilege of wearing the tall silk hats that are sacred to statemen and coachmen. The Home Guard now claims our attention to a greater degree than ever before, as we shall be told again and yet again by the bright, particular stars--the benevolent and unselfish patriots who so love their people that they are willing to make the great sacrifice of accepting public office. Heroes will not be lacking to dauntlessly defend the cause of their beloved fellow citizens, from trenches protected by salary, honor and power. It is now about time for "The Home Guard" to commence its rounds. We shall be regaled with splendid recitals of the virtu s that belong to candidates for office. The beaming smile and the fond hand-clasp will stir in our breasts the recollection of other times, when brotherly love "went about the streets;" and perhaps our memories will not be so unkind as to dig up the coldness that invariably follows such a sudden outburst of fraternal affection is over. Let us not rake up such unpleasant recollections as past-election forgetfulness and official cruelty can't we remember that official career when the salary or emoluments weigh heavily poor servant of the people) are the deadly germs of absentmindedness? Why can't we be reasonable and believe that greater love hath no man than the office holder? Why can't we trude confidently on in search of that vessel of gold 'that awaits our coming at the end of the rainbow? that an equal mixture of Blackberry Compound, containing sixteen per cent alcohol, being a natural astringent, and Rexall's Specific and Alternative Compound, carrying thirty-one per cent alcohol, and containing a direct laxative ingredient, will make a neutral mixture as to saturgent and laxative properties. A liberal use of this depe would produce a compound drunk. Please bear in mind as we go along, gentle reader, that good lager beer, as heretofore brewed in Bluefield, Huntington, Charleston, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Fairmont, Elkins, Harper's Ferry and elsewhere throughout the state, contained only from three to three and one-half per cent alcohol or from six to seven per cent proof; and good old Hannisville rye whiskey, distilled at Martinsburg, and other whiskies and brandies distilled elsewhere in the state, contained only fifty-per cent alcohol, or 100 per cent proof. MURDER IS THE CHARGE Fifteen "Possum Hunters" Under Arrest in Kentucky. ACCUSED OF SLAYING NE- GRO DURING FAMOUS RAID Men Were Taken in Charge Immediately Following Grand Jury Indictments—Released Later Under Heavy Bonds. Rockport, Ky., June 20.—Fifteen prominent citizens of Rockport were arrested on warrants sawn out after the grand jury had returned indictments charging them with first degree murders in connection with the killing of Harrison Maddox during the raid of possum hunters on the Negro secession of this place, April 29th. Among those arrested are S. D. Robertson, deacon of the Baptist church; James Hendricks, formerly superintendent of Sunday school; Robert Swain, blacksmitt; Jess Fulkerson, farmer; Thurman Keown, Robert Green, Estell McConnell and Fred Landruff. This makes the second wholesale arrest on possum hunter charges to take place in this county within the last week. (Continued on Page 4.) The patent medicine politicians have built up a great field for the sale of their wares, notwithstanding that in order to do this millions of property has been confiscated throughout the state, balloon tax rates put into effect, criminal costs increased, and general chaotic conditions, industrial and otherwise, created in many sections. I have no defense to make of the present day saloon system. I am not writing this article with the view of getting into a newspaper controversy with patient medicine politicians, paid agents of the anti-saloon propaganda, or major generals of the marching clubs of women and children, their most effective instrument. I am looking the question bluntly in the face, reiterating the common assertion that prohibition will not prohibit, national or otherwise. Man is a victim of himself. Self control; temperance in all things, is the remedy. The excessive use of liquors is abhorred by all men, including the saloonkeeper; likewise the non-control of passions, excessive use of cigarettes, cigars, drugs, teas, coffees, etc. In fact, the writer's opinion, an habitual drug fiend, cigarette fiend or drunkard can rightfully be classed in the first stages of insanity and should therefore be removed from society until curved. With this introductory, I now propose to file a bond in the sum of two millions of dollars in which to pay off or liquidate the Virginia debt of $12,394,929.50, and interest, in ten years, and at the same time set aside each year $500,000.00 to be employed by the state in the building of permanent improvements such as trunk line highways, high school buildings, etc. In return the state is to turn over to me the exclusive sale of intoxicating liquors within the state for a period of ten years, under a modern system which I will put into effect through a system of laws, rules and regulations to be drafted by me and approved by the people or their accredited representatives. Among other laws, I want a law whereby a man or woman, who is proven an habitual drunkard, is taken in charge by the state and employment given them at a liberal wage for a fixed period, and their earnings paid over to dependents each month. This system to be put into effect along with the expenditure of the $500,000.00 per year for public improvements above referred to. I am submitting a bonafide proposition. Public sentiment makes the laws that benefit the common people. Public sentiment can likewise change laws and entorce them, that is, those laws that benefit the common people. Public sentiment can likewise change a chaotic condition now existing in West Virginia within sixty days, if need be, and bring about same business and social conditions. I have briefly stated the cause, the effect and prescribed the remedy. Train up your voices, get out your hammer, and go to work, boosting or knocking. The Times' large circulation is a guar- tee of advertising results. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 16 K. OF P. MEET IN ROANOKE Thirtieth Annual Session of Va. Grand Lodge a Success. ALL OFFICERS RE-ELECTED WITHOUT SINGLE EXCEPTION Meeting Was Harmonious Throughout and Social Features Outclassed All Previous Efforts Along this Line. The thirtieth session of the Virginia Grand Lodge K. of P met in Roanoke, Va., at the High Street Baptist church, Tuesday morning, June 15th, at 9:30 o'clock, with the well-known and popular Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell, Jr., presiding. After the appointment of committees adjournment was taken until noon at which time the local committee took charge and an elaborate program was presented. Major W. B. F. Crowell, better known as "Billy, Old Boy," or "Little Willie," who was chairman of the general committee, presided in that way which is usually characteristic of the big, fat, genial and elequent orator that won for him much and loud applause. He eloquently introduced the speaker of the afternoon, mayor C. B. Moomaw, mixing his remarks with much wit an humor. The mayor's address was in the nature of a welcome to the city, and was roundly applauded. He in turn introduced Hon. R. H. Angel, including in his remarks the statement that this was the first time the Grand Lodge of Pythians had been welcomed to the Magic City or any other city by an Angel. Hon. Angel spoke on behalf of the chamber of commerce. Dr. Charles D. Fox was next introduced. On behalf of the white fraternities of the city, he delivered one of the most eloquent as well as the most practical addresses heard at any time on such occasions. He spoke feelingly of the relations between the races, complimenting the members of the fraternity on their fearless and intelligent leader, and the honored principles of the order. The ladies were also complimented when he stated that he believed the success of the grand lodge was due to the examples set by the ladies, and that if the men would follow the lead of good women it would make them better, that no race ever rose above the womanhood, and that if those present were half as good as they looked, they should be lifted upon the highest plane of life. His closing words were a masterly effort and all will remember the eloquent welcome from Dr. Fox. Mr. A. T. Brooks, one of the foremost citizens in wealth of the city, was the speaker for the colored citizens, and in his usual way extended a very hearty welcome in their behalf. Then Maj. Orowell introduced that son of Tidewater, but now of Eoonoke, Dr. H. J. Moseley, who delivered the welcome on behalf of the local lodge. Dr. Moseley, always a fine and pleasing speaker, was at his best, and closed his address, which was pregnant with the richest truths and practical suggestions, with heartier words of welcome and good cheer, mingled with the eloquent words from Moore: "There is no light above, below, etc. that man then presented the Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell, Jr., who asked Dr. White, of Clifton Forge, to respond in his behalf, which he did in a very able and logical manner. Mrs. Azalia Hockley then spoke for the local courts of Calandines. She read a very fine paper, showing that much care had been taken in its preparation. This was responded to by Atty. Allen, of Danville, in a very excellent way, after a visit to the court close. The grand lodge was again called to together at 3:30 p.m. On Wednesday night a program was rendered the public being invited. Some of the best vocalists of the city and state took part. Two fine readings were rendered—"Little Brown Baby," from Dunbairn, by Mrs. Nellie V. Price, and a heavy dramatic reading by Mrs. Paul V. Smith. Col. U. S. G. Patterson was compelled to respond three times after singing his first song. He has a wonderful voice. Everybody was well pleased with the delightful entertainment. Thursday the largest and most beautiful street parade ever seen in Roanoke was given at 2:30 p. m. The several companies of U. R. gave public display drills to the pleasurable satisfaction of all present. The banquet Thursday night was a great success. The ball room looked like a real artistic picture so beautifully and richly gowned were the ladies. Mrs Millie Paxton was chairman of the banquet committee. Friday morning a short session was held for the completion of business. All the officers were re-elected and the people left generally expressing themselves as having spent the time profitably as well as roost pleasantly. News and Views of Gur Correspondents THE BAPTIST WOMEN'S DISTRICT PLAY GIVEN AT CHAS. PRICE 1S CONVENTION {5 ico AT GARY Purvoni oOOU) ~ MAKING GOL ee ee News Stems Solicited from A Points. 20 Boptit Women’s District conventxe convened at Gary, June 17-18. The convention vpened at 9:30 a.m. with President Mrs. MA. Brown pre- siding Devotional was conducted by sinters G. A. Lewis and M. L. Pogue ‘The president appointed committees ax follows: Letter Reading—Sisters Louise Coleman, W. ©. Moore and W. A Stewart; Finance—Svsters Helen James, G. V. Watkins and Pearl Smith Woods; _ New Bodies —Sisters Oce Warren, E. J. Franklin and Mary Anderson. ‘The roll of societies was then called and letters then passed to the committee. Sister D. R. Washington was appointed to solicit new members. ‘The hour for preaching having arrived, Rev. R. H. MeKoy, D_D., Rev. L. Dab- ney and Key. J. W. Coger ascended the rostrum. Rev. Coger lined hymn 599, which was sung by the congregation; Rev. McKoy read Ruth Ist and offered prayer; song, “‘Saviour More Than Life to Me,” led by Rev. J. W. Crockett. ‘The president introduced Rev. L. Dab ney, who was elected twelve months ago to preach the introductory sermon. He selected as his text Ruth 1:16-17, from Which he preached a soul-stirring ser- mov. Rey. Koger offered prayer. The Gary choir sang their own selections, while Sisters Agnes Jobneon and Cordia Dickerson lifted collection amou:.ting to $5:50. The president appointed a com- mittee on anditing. At 2:30 p.m the convention reassem- Med with the president, Sister M. A. Brown, presidifig Devotional was con- ducted by Sisters Mary Anderson and W. A. Stewart. Sister Willie Johnson read a paper on “The Kelation of abe Missionary Society to the Churen.”” She delivered it in such a graceful manner that it held the ‘audience spell-bound. The paper was received and adopted. A committee was appointed to revise the constitution The names of the peo- pie of Maryto vn who sent up $I for the West Virginia Seminary and College were placed im the minutes. A partial report of committee on new bodies was received. Committees were appointed on Edveation, Obituary, Place, Speakers, Subjects and Foreign Missions. Rev. T. L. Young (white) was allowed time to intenduce Naves Topical Bible to the bod, Vieiturs were introduced tothe convention. T. E. Hill, manager Me- Dowell Times, gave the body ap interest- ing talk AUS p. m. the convention reamembled with the president in the chair. The hour for preaching having arrived, Keva. RD. W. Meadows, D.D., 1. 8. Hall and T. E. Woody ascended the restcun. Rev. Hill Ened hymn 402. Rev. Woody read 1420 Psalins and offer- ed prayer. The president introduced Rev. Meadows, who selected bis text from 142d Vealme and preached a ser- mon that will live long in the hearts ot thone present. Rev. Hall offered prayer, and the choir rendered music. Sisters Poague and Johnson lifted collection which amounted to $965. Rev. Mea- dows and Sister Thornton lifted collee- tion for State Mimions, collecting $3.33 The letter of welcome was read by Mise Beesie Hale. it made os feel that we were welcome to'the good town of Gary and Rock Hill Baptist church. The let- ter was responded to by Mins Mattie Thornton. Alter singing by the choir, Kev. Meadows dismiased the andience. Jane 18, #:30 8, m. The convention reassembled with the president presiding. Devotional was condocted by Sisters Fan- nie Wade and Josephene Nichols. The report of the rommittee on auditing te books of the treasurer was adopted and the convention acceptrd the $30.05, the tote! amonnt in bank. The president de- livered her annnal addres. Subject “Go Through the Gates and Lift Uo a Standard for the People.” She bronght forth many encouraging thoughts. On motion, the adress was received and placed im the hands of « committe. The report Of the commitue on Permanent Organization was adopted as follows: President, Mrs. M.A. Browa, Davy, W. Va. ; First Vice-President, Mrs. Mat- tie Thornton, Keystone; Second Vice- P.esident, Mre.G.A. Lewin, Bluetield ; See- retary, Mrw. A. ©. Hatrston, Koderfield ; Corresponding Secretary, Mra. Agnes Johneon, Vivian; Statistical Secretary, Mrs. Fannie Wade, McDowell; Treasar- er, Mrs. B. E. Taylor, Elkhorn. Exeentive Board: Mre. N. V. Wat kins, Algoma; Mrs. Mary Watkins, Crystal; Mrs. James Boles, Tazewell. ‘The otficeas were installed by W. H Harris. The hour for preaching having arrived, Revs. W. A Pittard, G. W. Brown and W. C. Clements ascended the rostrum. Rev. Pittard lined bymn 310 Kev. Brown read fourth chapter Jodes and offered prayer. The prenident imtrodaeed Rev. W. 0. Clevents, who selected Judes 4:8 a0 his text, from whieh he preached a sermon that made os al Nert glad. Sister Thornton and W. H. Harris lifted the collection amounting to $6.01. Desmision by Rev. RH. Me- Koy, D. D. : At 3 o'clock p.m. the convention re- ‘seembled, with the president presiding. Devotional was conducted by Sisters E 4. Franklin and Janie Boles. The body listened to an instrumental solo rendered by B. J. Maris, chorister of Gary choir. No grander solo hus ever been playee by human bands within hearing of the writer. The oummittees on Obituary, Education, Resolutions and Revising the Constitution made their reports, which ‘were adopted. The report on Foreign Missions and Intemperance were also adopted. TTe report of the correspond- img secretary was received. Kev. E. J. Holcomb was selected to deliver the an- ‘ual sormon to the covention at ite meet- ing at Algome next year, with Kev. W. A. Pittard as his alternate. The report of the committees on Place,Speakers and Subjects and Prhsident’s Addrew were adoyted. Sister Pearl Smith Woods, state missionary of the Woman's State convention, came forward and addressed the audience in away that was helpful and our bearts burned within us while sht talked. The collection, laited by Sia- ter Woods, amounted to $3.90 A letter of sympathy was vent Rey T. J. Bran- don, D. D., who is sick ‘at Big Stone Gap. A donation was sent him also. Disminsion by Rev. W. ©. Clemente. AtS:30 p.m, the ficid mimiunary made her report, which was listened to , with rapt attention. The report was re- ceived and adopted. The president was ictal the National convention at Chicago, Sister N. V. Watkins was elect- ed delegate to the Woman's State con- vention st Bluefield, and Sister Mattie ‘Thornton was elected delegate to the Fiat Top Baptist association at Ariing- ‘tons Sister Sornh Lee. of Mora, recited ‘a grand selection, which was much en- [joyed. The houe of preaching having arrived, Reve. Wm. B. Mesbit, D. D., B.A. Zeigler aud W. H. Mitchell as. cended the rostum. Rev. Nesbitt lined hymn 66, which was sung by the choir; Rev. B. L. Zeigiar read the tenth shap- ter of Jerremiah and offered prayer. The president introduced Rev. W. H. Miteb- ‘ell, who preached an admirable sermon from Jeremiah 10:23. Kev. Nesbett of- fered prayer, the choir sang their own ‘selection, while Sister Mattie Thornton and Sider Mary Andersou Ziued the eo! | lectiom, amounting to $8:32. Kev I. J. Hill lifted collection for Kev Nesbitt, field missionary of the Fiat Top Baptist association, aud garnered $3:15. A reso- lution of thanks was adopted. Sister I. J. Hall presented banners to the follow- ing societies: Marytown, $13.39; Mt. Zion, Bluefield, $14. The secretary was allowed #2 to have the proceedings of the convention published in the MeDow- ell Times. | This ended one of the grandest sittings Jim the history of the association. The [amount raised during the conention was $253 53 Rev. 1. J. Hall detivered the closing prayer and everybody participat- ed in a handshake. Max. M. A. Brows, Pres, Ma. A O. Hatmeron, Seo’ty. COVINGTON Covington, Va., June 21.—Miss Mary Jobneon was called ts Amherst last Thnreday on business. _ Mrs. Mary Tavner, of Fincastle, who had been {ji for some time, died Satur- ‘day evening, She was the mother of Mrs. Emma Mann and Mrs. Cora Wil- son, of this city. Mrv. Flomie Chew, formerly of thi city, but abo has Seen making her home in Philadelphia, died Toesday night. Her remains were brought to this piace Sat- urday morning. ‘The funeral took place from the Firet Baptiet church at 3 p. i., the Rev. J. W. Haokett officiating. Be. sides = husband and one child, Mrs. (Chew 1s survived by mother anu father, Mr. and Mrs. Orange Hughes, three sist re and one brother. Kev. W. 3. Hackett, pastor of the First Baptist charch, is attending the ministerial conterence in Kichmond this week. Mim Ada Clark and George Leg, of Clifton Forge, have imued invitations 1 tocir wedding Thareday evening. Mrs. Aane Leftwich is very ill. Aby! Honter was accidently killed in the mines st Uniontown, Pa., Toesiay. ‘The remains were brought to this place and Jaid to rest in Cedar Hill cemetary Friday afternoon, after a brief funeral service. He is sarvived by mother and four sinters. Miss Edsel Pannell, of Danville, whe has been attending school a Wilber. force univervity, is the guest of her ancle, W. L. Pannell, thie week. Bev. T. A. Smith, of Christians, stop ped over in our town Sunday and preach ‘ed « wonderfal sermon Sanday night PLAY GIVEN AT PuLAdKG Od ; Pulaski, Va, June 21.—Jnaarama, the Man of Mystery,"" a tint-claw play, was given at the First Baptist church re. cently under the auspiees of Rev. . F. Jenkins. tis waid to have been the best that has ever been prewented in the town. The characters participating in this play were as follows: Mines Mary McClanahan, Helen Gorden, Elizabeth Dunean and Susie Scott, Messrs. John Davis, Charlie Wilson, David Payton, Theodore Williams, Enugene King, Jessie Baker, Wilham Wilson and Samuel Can- aday. Rev. ©. F. Jenkins left last Wednes- day mormng to join hia wile in New- ark, N.Y., where she ix visiting rela tives and friends. We wish them a ‘& pleasant vacation Fdward Jones was taken snddenly ili ‘And was accompanied to the hompital by Dr. P. Corbin, Master Andrew Scoit is visiting hie brother in Gary, W. Va On last’ Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson gave a birthday party in honor of their danghter, Mise Muileline Wilson. She received many useful presents. Mines N. Mills, M- Thompson and Smith were the guests of Mis I. K. Mills. J. Swiney has returned home fuom « Jong stay in Binetiell, W. Va. | J.-D. Crockett, of Wyiheville, ix ‘among is frienda here for the summer. Mrs, Jane McClanahan died last Sa’- urday morning after an ilines of only « few days She leaves a host of relatives ‘and friends to mourn her lows An entertainment will be given by the junior choir of the First Baptist church Friday evening, Jane 25 under the au- spices of Mra. P. ©. Corbin, who has made quite an improvement im the sing- ing of the children, and has alw been: helpful to the church in many other ware. | M ALPIN MecAlpin, W. Va, June 22. -Rev. Haynes, ef Roanoke, filled the palpit 0 Elizabeth Baptist chnreh Sanday and aattecnoon andpreached two able wermone The discourses were exceedingly interest ing and inmrucive aud acre biginy ay preciated. At mght the Children’s day program was rendered onder the capable manage: ment of Mre, Lala Wailer. Each child disgowed of ite part in a very pleaniny manner. Several girle from Coalwood ‘took part in the program and acquitte themselves nicely. Several addresses were made by well known speakers, Willie Watty fell from a tressel Satar day night whil en roate to an entertain ment given in a nearby grove. Two rit» were iroken. ; Mr. Freeman, of Eccles, was ‘visiting friends here Sunday. Quite a number of our people attende 7: at Statesburg Monday night RFF. Hughes preached and music ren dered by McAlpin ehorr. Little Odessa Waller is somewhat in- dispomed at chus writing, but we hope fo her speedy recovery. Mra. Jackson and her danghter, Mrs Dickerson, of Big Stick, were guests 0 ‘Mrs. Mrs. M- E. Claytor Monday. Frank Parks and King Coles wer business visitors to Beckley Monday. - Mesdames Anna Dues, Eliza William and Ella Barnbearts were shopping i Cooktowr last week. The Rone Buds gave an enterta’nmen Saturday night, rendering @ prowram th equal of which has never heen witness in MeAlpin. It wax under the direetio of Mra. M. E. Jenkins, Meeting of the Flat Top Baptist ieee Desk Brerines ssp Pastons You are aware that the tine ie near at hand tor our great annual meeting of The Flat Top Baptist Aweclation, whieh convenes on Wednewlay before the third Sanday in July, 1915, at Arlington, W Va., and as corresponding secretary of ‘thie great and noble organ’zation, it is ‘my cheerful duty to inform you of onr needs a8 Baptists. Our edoeational, district, home, state and foreign mix tions are expecting your hearty «apport, financially and spiritually. — Therefore we expect every church in the bounds of the amocigion to be Praying that yon will fo the lest yor can to help make this the banner sitting of ite bintory Yours for the Canse, W. H. Mrewent, Correapondinw Secretary, “ian CHAS. PRICE 16 “WAKING GOUG Bluefield, W. Va, June 2t.—Mr. Charles Price, whe owns property in Graham, Va. valon! at several thonsynd dollars and who, together with bis esti mable wife, conducts the Imperial hotel here, is a living example of what lies abead of the young man of thrift’ end determination. He was born forty years ago on a farm in Charlotte comnty, Vir- gemia, where he expended his enerries until quite @ young man on a farm be- longing to someoneelee. He realized that there was barely any pomibility of ad- vancement there, either finaneially or otherwise, and he packed hie bageoge and came to the West Virginia coal fiekls, Being « persistent worker and an economical spender, be quicky ha! a bank account which had a determina- tion to grow. Today Mr. Price and his xood wife enjoy frequent drives in « fine buggy drawn by « beautiful horwe, be- longing to them, and they are far re- moved from poverty and want. They are both good christians, and enjoy the friendship and confidence of all with whom they are acquainted. Cismont Lodge A. F. and A. M. cele- brated the spiritual feast of St. John the Baptist at Raleigh street M. E. Church on Sunday last. An excellent program was appreciated by a large audience. It ran as follows: Addrem: Dr. E. W. Lomax. - Rev. Dr JE. Pickett. = A. A. Goodwyn, W. M. Scripture Reading: E. Hendricks. si = W. E. Mitchell. “ “S$. S. Taylor. Responsive Reading: A. E. Goodwyn. « By W. E. Mitchell - “ Dr. ©. A. Rogers It was regretted that Dr. NL. Ed- wards was called away on professional basiness and could not deliver his wi- dress, as he always has something to say that interests all. J. Sinkford, eldest son of Goo Sink ford, is home from Washington, D. C.. where he bas been attending Howard University. Charles H, Dodson, Sr, has retarned from « pleasure trip covering various points east. Mrs. J. E Hamlin, ot Raleigh, N. O., in here visiting her daughter, Mra. Dr. ©. A. Rogers. Mra. Hamlin says she likes West Virginia and expecially Ilae- field, because of the fact that it has treated her children so royally. J..N. Bernsteen is now head waiter at the Matz hotel. He is « congenial fel- low and i anusually capable. An excellent program has been pre- pared for next Sanday when the annual meeting of the colored department of the N. & W. Ry. will be held at Raleigh Street M. F. Church. Among the events will be an address by Gov. Hatfield on “The Social Uplift and Welfare of All the people.”” Itie hoped that the council at ite next meeting will allow the sulmtation of the: fire department to be manned by Negro’ firemen. James K. Holley and Gilmore Woodey made a flying trip to Roanoke and other places in Virginia, and report that work is good and that they hat a good timeg They were traveling in Woody's Over- land ear. Jas. K. Holley. 5. ©. 1, "15, deliver. ed an address before a large and appre- ciative andience at Bramwell on Sanday last The colored voters of Bluefield are very anxions to see colored men in the em- ployment of the city and are hoping that the officials will at least employ an equal numberof them on the street and in other positions which they are capable of taking care of Dr. D. L. Brown and J. W. Brown were called to the bedside of their father, ‘at Crystal. He is reported improving at this writing. Prof. A. A. Tamer, instroctor in agri- cnltore at B.C. 1, is attending summer school at Olio State University, his alma mater The professional ball team of this city is patiently awaiting a reply from Editor Hill ne to the game of ball to be played with the Keystone team. Let os hear from you lest we forget. Mr. and Mra. John Richardson are Visiting in Virginia and Tennessee. Ealitor Whittieo pamed throngh the city last Saturday on hie return from the old homestead in Virginia. | i GO TO THE CH* UTAUQUA 4T WEST VIVIAN NOW LN SESSION MASONS MEET AT WHEELING Annual Sitting. Information from Wheeling is to the eifect that one of the largest gatherings of colored Masons that was ever held in West Virginia beean a three-day session there Tuesday morning at o'clock, with an attendance of more than fifty "dele gates from all parte of the state present. ‘The ladiew of the Eastern Star, the aux- illiary of of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accented Masons met in joint sewsion at the Wayman A. M. E. church, the headquarters of the convention. Hon. Frank O'tirien welcomed the delegates in place of Mayor Kirk, who i ill. Reporte of all the lodges throughout the state show that the lodges are grow: ing rapidly and that the financial strte. ment is good. Noted officials in attend ance are: A. P. Stranghter, Hinton, grand master; KL. Kann, Keystone, sccretary; Anna A. Howard, grand mas- ter of the Chapter of the Eastern Star, and others. Other semions were held until Thure- day night, the facts of which we have not at this writing. BRIEF MENTION OF LOCAL NEWS Mrw. Tinsley, Grand Lecturer of the Court of Calanthe, was in the city this week Mrw. T. Edward Hill are visiting in Roseville « few days. Dr. and Mre. J. E. Hereford are the proud parents of # nine-pound son Lather Drew, of Kimball, made a bus- inews trip to the city Tuesday. Sherman Finney has returned to the city, looking finer and better than ever. Dr. R. ©. Harrison, of Kimball, spent 4 few hours here Monday Rev. Harrie is here, the guest of hin son, W. H. Harrie. Rev. Harrin i Preaching and lecturing in this section of the coalfield. Mies Jemie B. Hill left for Martine ville Sanday morning, whare she will spend the summer with ber sister. Mrs. Harper, of Tip Top, Va., ia here the guest of ber daughter, Mise Kathryn Harper. Mise Aileen Harper stopped in the eity few days, en route to the Summer Nor- mal at Athens. Mrs. Julia Hughes, of New Haven, Conn., in visiting ber father, James Hughes, of Roanoke. Messrs. M,C. Hill and som, the lead- ing employment agents in Roanoke, Va., fare experts at the busines, and can fod # job for all men and women in idlenews. Dr. D. 0. Baidwin, of Martinaville, Va., is rapidly completing his beautiful residence and office on Main street. Prof. Richard Spencer, the substantial busines man, is doing well in the mer- chandive business Vrof. Thomas, the educator, in John- nie-on-the-spot and i well liked by all who know hin, Pete Anglin, who in known as the “ancoemful bbsiness man’ of Henry county, is stilt to be found at hie post selling anything you man want to eat or wear. Mach building is going on in the town ‘and aunong the most important may be mentioned the Staples Hotel, four stories high, with twenty-four rooms, being built in the most popalar part of town. A new store opened recently which ear- riew « fail line of groceries, soft drinks, dry xoods, coal, wood, lumber and build- ing material. J. H. Cawthorne, of Roanoke, is an expert horseman and is a graduate frou several reputable whools. Dr. H. J. Moseley, at the Gem Phar- tmacy, is the same popular registered pharmacist of Roanoke. Mrs. Kose Penn Thomas died Thare- diay of lant week alter « short illness. Her body was taken to Preston, Va, for im- terrment. Miss Alice Hairston, of Rodertleld, secretary of the Woman's District State ‘Convention, was in the city this week. Mewiames Nannie Elliott and M. F, Wilend, of Landgral, were in the city thie week looking after some very in portant businem Rev. J. H. A. Oyras, of Tazewell, whe isan agent for the National Negro Obs tanqus. was in the city Wednesday and preached at Mt. Chapel charch. Martinsville, Henry County, Va., District of Horsevastare. This land is for sale by JH. Staptes, Is hes a Turtle Creek ronni inte Meadow Creek, and ie a part of the ‘od Jarrett’s tract. One double log cabin om it and nice orchard, consisting of ap. ples, peaches and other fraite. Gand rater (tour springs), fteen scree in woods, eight eres land and one barn ' Payment on easy terme. One- third carh, balance roonthly if desired For farther jnermation call on J. Spence or write J. H. Staples, 19 Nor. folk avenue, Roanoke, Va. “Whole tract comtasme 4 acren dhe Somax AWosyitar 216 S. Bland Street, BLUEFIELD, W. VA. For Medical and Surgical Cases 2-19-"15-tf. : Phone 373. 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN God Salary or Commission for Right Parties MORE THAN $48,157,022 CLAIMS PAID BY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN FRATER- ~ NAAL IVSTRAICS SIAAVY Pays Sick, Accident and Death, and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Virginia and Kentucky taroaiue Charleston, W.Va. 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Washington, June 21.—In probably one of the most important race decisions in its history, the supreme court today annuled as unconstitutional the Oklahoma constitutional amendment and the Annapolis, M1., voters' qualification law, restricting the suffrage rights of those who could not vote or whose ancestors could not vote prior to the ratification of the fifteenth amendment to the federal constitution. Chief Justice White, a native of the south and a former confederate soldier, announced the court's decision, which was unanimous except that Justice McReynolds took no part in the case. By holding the conditions which existed before the fifteenth amendment, which provides that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of races, color or previous condition of servitude, was ratified could not be brought over to the present day in disregard of this self-executing amendment, it is generally believed that the court went a long way toward invalidating much of the so-called "grandfather clause" legislation of the southern states. The immediate effect of the decision was to uphold the conviction of two Oklahoma election officials who denied Negroes the right to vote in a congressional election and to award three Maryland negroes damages from election of ficials in Annapolis who refused to register them. In the Maryland case the decision established the point that the 15th amendment applied alike to municipal as well as federal elections. Discussing the Oklahoma cases, Chisha Justice White said the suffrage amendment to the state constitution first fixed a literacy standard and then followed it with a provision creating a standard based upon the conditions existing on January, 1866, prior to the adoption of the fifteenth amendment, and eliminated those coming under that standard from the inclusion in the literacy test. THREE GREAT MEN BARRED FROM GAME The color line drawn so tightly around major league baseball has barred from major league fields three of the greatest pitchers the game ever has produced. One of the trio, John Donaldson, pitching semi-pro ball in Kansas City, recently pitched thirty innings without allowing a hit or run—a record without parallel. "If Donaldson were a white man, or if the unwritten law of baseball didn't bar negroes from the major leagues, I would give $50,000 for him—and think I was getting a bargain," said John M.-Graw of the Giants, after seeing Donaldson pitch several games in Cuba. Donaldson, just before establishing his record of pitching thirty innings without being hit, struck out twenty-five men in a twelve-inning game—an average of better than two strike-outs per inning. Frank Wickware is another negro pitcher who would rank with the Walter Johnsonsa, Joe Woods and Grover Alex-exanders if he were a white man. Wickware performed some marvelous pitching feats in and around Schenectady, N. Y., and has since moved on to Chicago, where he has become a sensation among the semi-pros. Wickware has compiled a wonderful strikeout average. He figured in about thirty games over a stretch of three years from 1912 and struck out something like 200 batmen—an average of about 8 1-3 to a game. In Cuba there is a negro pitcher by the name of Mendez. He is known as "The Black Matty," and his work has been almost as brilliant as that of "The Big Six" of the Giants. Mendez is only of medium height but he has terrific power in his arm. Mrs. James Brown and aunt, of Wilcoe, were the guests of Mrs. E. L. Rann Monday. Chestnut Knob Chuch and School Work Progressing. Continut Knob, the seat of what is known in Henry county, Virginia, as the "Black Belt," is one of the most beautiful sections of the county. Colored people own all the land within a radius of about ten miles. This is a little town on the line between two magisterial districts. At this place is a joint school building, also a Presbyterian, Primitive Baptist and a Missionary Baptist church. Recently the Holmes Memorial Presbyterian church was destroyed by fire. The parsonage was also burned, but under the industrious leadership of Rev. J. A. Davis both the church and parsonage have been rebuilt. This time he made improvements to the structure by digging a nice basement and by putting another story to the parsonage. All of this has been done in the past twelve months, the time at which the buildings were burned. Practically the entire cost of rebuilding has been paid, Rev. Davis owing less than $15 on the work. The white people are great friends to the educational growth of the race at this point, especially since so many young men and women now in public life owe their power to the training received at this place. The influential life lived for an educational and religious awakening by the late H. M. Holmes is being duplicated by Rev. J. A. Davis. They both have and had for their motto, "The Education of the Head and Heart Together." The board of education for the Ridge way district, composed of Hons. R. W. Fisher, John Sheffield and W. C. Claytor of the Horsepasture district, have agreed to answer the growing needs of An automobile accident occurred Friday evening on Danger Hill, between Landgraf and Vivian, and as a result two persons are dead and two injured. While going up the Danger Hill grade the auto got beyond control and reversed itself, starting back at a rapid rate, and before the occupants couple get out the car went over the bank and Please Hairston landed on the railroad fifty feet below, dying instantly. The woman died eighteen hours later from her injuries. James Barker and the white man were only slightly injured. This is the first fatal auto accident to occur between Keystone and Welch. TAINTED POLITICS By Peter Radford. This country is suffering more from tainted politics than from any other malady at the present time. There is scarcely a campaign speech made, a platform demand written or a measure enacted into law that does not carry the taint of personal gain of some politician or political faction thereof. There is more "blue sky" in campaign promises of many politicians running for office than was ever contained in the prospectuses of the boldest promoters of chimerical business schemes. There are more secret combinations formed by politicians in the name of "My Country" than were ever formed under any and all other alliases. There are more political rebates hidden in the phrase "Be it enacted" than were ever concealed under any and all other disguises. The inordinate thirst for political power and unrestrained passion for mastersy has caused more distress in this nation than the greed for gold, and it ought to be regulated by law. No business combination ever pursued their competitors as relentlessly or visited more heartless cruelty upon their customers than a political party that seeks to make junk of an industry, or cripple a business for party success, through tariff measures, political supervision and oftimes destructive legislation. Many political platforms are as alluring to the voter as the story of the rainbow with its pot of gold and their consummation about as far-fetched. Self-gain is the first law in politics. There are many men in office today who, if they could not shake plums off the tree of American liberty or cut a melon taken from Uncle Sam's commissary, would have less desire to serve the public. The country is surfeiting with patriots, who will bare their breast to bullets in defense of their country, but there are few men in public life who will bare their breast to voters or run the gauntlet of party disfavor in defense of agriculture or industry. No representative of the people, who will permit personal prejudice to dethrone justice, party success to disfranchise reason or the rancor of a political campaign to influence judgment can render capable service. The preservation of our prosperity depends upon wisdom, courage and honesty in government, and the American voter should seek these attributes as implicitly as the Wise Men followed the Star of Bethlehem and they will often be found to rest over the stable; the plow or the staff of the Shepherd. The surest cure for tainted politics and machine rule is fresh air and sunshine and these important elements are most abundant upon the farm, and when farmers, bankers and merchants are elected to membership in legislative bodies, much of the trouble in government will disappear. our people for better educational facilities and in the very near future (taking this summer) will commence the erection of a new graded school building with four rooms, built a long modern lines, with proper lights and ventilation. They will also provide the school with a good water supply. These are just a few of the proofs of the friendship of the good white people for the negroes in this section of the county. They have seen that the kind of educational training given the race at Chestnut Knob has and is making men and women better citizens in every way and they are determined to help. Rev. Davis, who stands at the head of this work, is to be congratulated on the manly stand he has taken and the confidence the white and colored people have in him as a man of industry, thrift, economy and education. The colored people of Chestnut Knob and vicinity are to be congratulated on the orderly way in which they have and are conducting themselves, educating their children, building homes for themselves and living in them. The board makes no mistake when it offers to make improved condition for a people who have always been true, honest, industrious, law abiding and self-supporting. From Chestnut Knob road-lead to every section of the county and traffic to and from and through the town is considerable. All the good citizens of the town have learned that the best way to get along is to stick together, but one important lesson yet to be learned and that is, stop talking about one another. FIRST VOTE IN THIRTY YEARS Pass Christian, Miss., June 19.--At a special election to fill the vacancy in the office of tax collector E. A. Lang waiver, with sixty-two votes. This was the first time in thirty years that Negroes were permitted to vote in a municipal election. About thirty voted. As a result of letting down the bars it is stated that the local Democratic committee will call primaries for all special elections, so that the white voters will control. MANY GRADUATE AT WILBERFORCE Xenia, O., June 21.—Dr. Hastings H. Hart, of New York, Director of the Department of Child Helping of the Russell Sage Foundation, delivered the annual address at the fifty-second annual commencement of Wilberforce University Ninety-eight graduates from the various departments of the big Negro educational institution were given out. Among the theological graduates was Thomas B. Kalane, a native of East Africa. Degrees: Bachelor of Arts—Helen W. Ferguson, Cidcinnati; Bernice Sanders Nortok, Va; Abraham L. Simpson Louisville, Ky; Earl A. Taylor, Houston, Texas. Bachelor of Science—Fred C. Billups, Trinity, Texas; Bernice Porter, Stsbuenville, O.; Lawrence Simpson, Cumberland, Ohio; Gertrude Spillman, Harrodsburg, Ky. Murder is the Charge. (Continued from page 1.) fifteen citizens of Centertown having been arrested recently. All the men arrested this afternoon were released tonight under heavy bond. Their trial probably will be had at this term of court, which is now in session. The arrest of the men created a sensation in this county, where all of them are well known citizens. It is said that a large number of warrants are in the hands of the sheriff and other arrests will follow. AN AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL Every city has its chamber of commerce or its Board of Trade. The purpose of such an organization is to study economic and business opportunities of the city and promote enterprises which will help to build the city. Does any one know of a good and sufficient reason why every rural neighborhood ought not have a similar organization? In Germany they already have such organizations. They are generally called the "landwirthschaftsrath" or agricultural council. Some students of the problem of rural organization are strongly of the opinion that such an agricultural council is necessary before much can be done for the bettering of rural credit or the marketing of farm produce. There is no object, for example, in having more capital in a farming neighborhood unless the farmers know without any guess-work just how to use that capital so as to increase the production and the profit of their farms. If all the leading farmers of a neighborhood would lay their heads together and talk over the situation and study the opportunities for new investment, they would be less likely to make mistakes than if they work secretly, as separate individuals. 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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 BROWN W. PAYNE Attorney-at-Law Beckley, West Virginia. Votary Public Trap Hill Phone 3 P O. Box 487. Notice! Notice! Examination Dates For 1915 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 Charaters "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 Sept. Free Schools. Welch, W. Va. --- 1 The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company 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 THAT'S WHERE I TRADE! Bridgeford Pharmacy Leading Drug Store Prescription Specialists See them when you want Drugs W.VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G. Prop. Registered Pharmacist ASSETS Opera Empire Pays THE OLDEST, LARGEST HEALTH INSURANCE W H H Ke THAT'S Brid Leading Drug store Pres W. VERNA OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strothor, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday 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 Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w J McClaren 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 Senate District (counties of McDow l. Mingo, wavne and wvou ning to 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. Va., 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 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 nicest work by hand and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the coal fields. Sweat soles, bemlock leafe, 90c Nail soles, 90c Sweed soles, oak tan $1.00$ Sweed soles, blue 1.20 Nail soles, 80c It will last as long as white oak. We make heel levels for men for 30c, for women, 20 and 25c. The best rubber heels 40c and 50c per pair. Give us a trial and we will not fail to give you satisfaction. Northfork, West Virginia. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia Welch Undertaking COMP. NY Funeral Directors and Embalmers WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA CHAPEL AND PARLORS NEAR MINERS' HOSPITAL Telephone CHAS. H. RICE, Ag nt Northfork, W. Va. Hurrah! Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILING CLEAR OF DEBT This financial structure is used absolutely and entirely by the Stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and wanted action: It is indeed a sound achievement, and should give life, vitality and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Rule. Leverage institutes to assistance for stock in this great corporation--the Pythian Mutual Investment Association--for the benefit it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston. ORGANIZED 1868 WHERE IT AT T Bgeford Pharmacy Description Specialist L BRIDGEFORD, registered Pharmacist Welch Uni COM Funeral Director WELCH, WELCHAPEL AND PARLORS Tele CHAS. H. H Northford Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILD This haulage structure and eatically by the Sir Mutual Investment Association of what can be done effort and united action. It is indeed a company given by life, and every Stockholder, and Order and the Rate. London associate in this great corporation Investment Association sure to pay handsomely invested. TAKE STOCK $10.00 is the price per the installment plan. City about it or write to THE PYTH INVESTMENT L. J. WILSON, Pro S. B. MOON Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia Notice The Representative for The McDowell Time will be to call on you soon so please pay up so our books can bestratted out H. J. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA Practice in all the Courts William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance PRICETON, W. VA.. H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEED $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIM Union agents minutes LIFE, ACIDENT AND THE WORLD Agent TRADE! nacy ests Fee them when you want Drugs Ph.G. Prop. cist undertaking PONY s and Embalmers ST VIRGINIA NEAR MINERS' HOSPITAL phone RICE, Ag nt k, W. Va. Hurrah! ING CLEAR OF DEBT is and issued absolutely stockholders of the Pythian association and is a fine illu- bane by concentration of achievement, and should new inspiration so every Member of the go to subscription for stock on Pythian Mutual from the time it is dividends on the money RIGHT NOW shares, either paid up or on Ask the agent in your local- this office. MIAV MUTUAL ASSOCIATION President, Weston, STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR BEFORE AFTER PRESTO STRAIGHTENS THE MOST OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, KINNY HAIR. PRESTO' removes Dandell, Tetra, and other Skin Diseases of the SCALP; PRESTO' makes the HAIR GROW; PRESTO' is Harmful, Clean and Lasting; PRESTO' is the Greatest Discovery Known to Mankind in this Line. There away your old plucking and pulling hot brons and the so-called electric combs, and stop burning your hair out, and get a package of PRESTO' THE KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS PRESTO' will straighten your Hair the first appli- cation on us we will refund your money. The hair remains straight for months. Think of it, nothing in the world like 'PRESTO'. Apply 'PRESTO' two or three times a year, that's all. A PACKAGE OF 'PRESTO' SENT POST-PAID WITH FULL DIRECTIONS ON RECEIPT OF FIFTY CENTS. (50 CENTS) BATIBACTION GUARANTEED. WRITE FOR INFORMATION THE LA FAYETTE MFG.CO DESTON N.C. AGENTS HERE IS THE MONEY MAKER! MENTION PAPER YOU SAW AD IN NOTIGE! We want a reliable person, woman or man, in every town and locality to represent the L. L. U. Department of the North 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 F. D. THOMAS, Welch, W. Va. P. O. Box 353 His office is only 50 yards from the station. For full particulars call a see, or write. Information will be furnished free. Start at once and make big money! 4-2-to4-