McDowell Times

Comments on the "Grandfather" Decision AUDIENCE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 14 Com The following comments from some of the leading white daily papers of the country will give an idea of how the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court, declaring unconstitutional the "Grandfather Clause" in the constitution of Oklahoma and in the charter of the city of Ananapolis, Md., is received by the white people of the country. The Washington Times, an independent daily newspaper, owned by Frank A. Munsey, makes the following editorial comment under the caption "The Second Emancipation:" (Washington Times, June 22, 1915.) The Fifteenth Amendment is no longer a dead letter. It is now verily a part of the Constitution. The United States Supreme Court has ceased to temperize with it. The purposes for which the civil war was fought have at this late day been all fulfilled. Such is the meaning of the decision handed down yesterday, which declares void the Oklahoma "grandfather clause," patterned after the clauses in the constitutions of many Southern States which have as their object the disfranchisement of the Negro. DELIGHTFUL PROGRAMME Colored Department R. R. Y. M. C. A. Holds Annual Meeting. GOVERNOR OF WEST VA. MAKES LENGTHY ADDRESS Raleigh Street Church, at Bluefield, Crowded to Doors on Most Interesting Occasion in Its Entire History. Sunday was a red letter day in the life of the colored department of the Bluefield Railroad Y. M. C. A. It was their annual meeting and an excellent program was gone through with at the Raleigh St. M. E. church. The occasion was made doubly interesting by the presence of Hon. H. D. Hatfield, Governor of West Virginia, who was the speaker of the day and who made an excellent address on the "Social Uplift of All the People." The governor was introduced to the large audience by Prof. Jas. L. Hill, who spoke in part as follows: By a Divine Providence, man sees the dawn of day as a baby, different from all other animals; in that he has a separate nature, special powers which he cannot alienate, nor can they be taken from him. Reason, affections, moral qualities. He is born composite being, body, mind and soul or spirit. He is born with an individuality or personality, upon it he lives and howe'r long he lives, time will not efface it, and it is the only legacy which will accompany him to eternity, and the manner in which it has guided his human activities. God will hold him accountable. God holds him accountable, because he respects and maintains this personality and will not let society rub it out. "Like a thread, he may go to the composition of a fabric, but comes out of the loom of society a single continuous thread, retaining its own nature and color through all the figures of the pattern." It will be seen that man has a dual nature, perfect independence and perfect cohesion with others. He is at the same time sharply individual and thoroughly composite. A perfect single being, sclitary, yet a member of society, social, organized as an element into a community of beings. For the sake of greater effort, several men come together to pursue a common end, using their means in the acquiring of buildings, equipment etc. We pronounce such an institution as the Young Men's Christian Association; therefore, the Young Men's Christian Association is a principle organized into material shape. It is an incarnated moral principle. It is a truth born into a body. Kathar an artificial body animated by some principle for the sake of prolonging its influence through the successive lives of individuals, who minister it. Sphicing the lives of men together and bridging the chasm between the present and the future, over which its principles may pass and travel on forever. The hand of the past interlaced with the left hand of the present grasping book, and the right hand of the present extended (Continued on Page Four.) The McDowell Times. registration impossible for many Negroes to meet, but which were so framed as to except white persons of equal illiteracy, and at the same time to evade the appearance of discriminating between the races. Nullification of the laws of states which sought to evade the fifteenth amendment of the Constitution is not likely to be followed by complete submission to that amendment. There has never been any attempt to enforce it in a strict sense. The so-called "grandfather clause" was so obvious an evasion that the Supreme Court could not have failed to declare it unconstitutional. Such an opinion from the highest tribunal in the land, handed down in this way, ought to evidence the high sense of duty of the men who are there clothed with the power of protecting the Constitution of the United States. No one would suspect Chief Justice White of any but the highest motives in writing an DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS The School Facilities at Martinsville, Va., Are Disgraceful. BOARD OF EDUCATION ACTS IN DISCRIMINATING MANNER Negroes Have No School Building of Their Own, Although the Whites Are Being Amply Taken Care Of. But for the brave and patriotic efforts on the part of certain religiously inclined of the population of the town of Martinsville, Va., the rising generation of colored youth in that place would be speeding on its way to the demission bow-wows at a dizzy pace. It is quite true the district board of education rents a poorly lighted and still yet more poorly ventilated basement of the Missionary Baptist Church and supplies three or four excellent teachers, against whose qualification and general fitness to teach nothing can be said, but the character of the teaching quarters is such that their work is compelled to be greatly handicapped because of such poor and undeard of accommodations. The Christian Disciples have a very nice and modernly-built school building of their own, while the Presbyterians make use of their church building for parochial school work in supplying quarters for school purposes. The funds to keep these two latter schools going are supplied exclusively by the religious denominations mentioned. The white children of the town and district are well provided for, and why an adequate school building has not long ago been provided for the benefit of the colored youth of the town can only be charged to race prejudice, downright meanness, cheap cowardice on the part of the Negro citizens themselves, or something equally obnoxious. When the displacement of the saloon by a dispensary system was before the people, and its advisability preached, pictured and painted in the most glowing terms of economy, reform and every other conceivable promise of good to be derived therefrom, the Negroes with their votes were appealed to for assistance in placing the sale of liquor in the hands of the official sol the city, promising the colored population that with the funds derived therefrom to correct the evil of inadequate school facilities for their offspring by building a school house with adequate accommodations, especially since there never has been a colored school building in Martinsville since the town has been incorporated; but to date, although the dispensary has been in operation several years and Mrs. George Returns. Mrs. James George, of Northfork, accompanied by her little daughter, returned Sunday from Blacksburg, Va., where she has been for several weeks visiting her brother and sister. She has greatly improved in health and says she and the little girl enjoyed themselves immensely. They were met in Bluefield by Jas. George, who accompanied them home. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JULY 2. 1915 OBJECTIONABLE AMENDMENT The objectionable amendment to the Oklahoma constitution was as follows: "No person shall be registered as an elector of this state, or be allowed to vote in any election herein, unless he be able to read and write any section of the constitution of the State of Oklahoma; but no person who was, on January 1, 1866, or at any time prior thereto, entitled to vote under any form of government, or who at that time resided in a foreign nation, and no line descendant of such person shall be denied the right to register and vote because of his inability to read and write sections of such constitution." The only exclusive Shoe Store in this section. Convin 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. opinion which in effect declares unconstitutional a part of the fundamental law of his own state, or Justices Lamar and McReynolds, who are also Southern men and Democrats. The Supreme Court has set the seal of disapproval on all efforts to evade as well as defy or ignore the Federal Constitution and the decisions in the cases from Oklahoma and Maryland ought to have a good effect not only as to the force of the Fifteenth Amendment but as to the force of the whole Constitution which has been called the greatest of human documents. (Wheeling (W. Va.) Intelligencer, R.) There is some premature rejoicing over the probable privilege the Negro voters of the South will now enjoy to cast their ballots unmolested, but The Intelligencer much lucre has been gathered in by the city, the promise made has never been fulfilled, and all of the proceeds from this miniature mint have and are being disbursed through other channels and for other purposes altogether. The board of education shuffles, cuts and deals the cards, figuratively speaking, and the money dumped into its coffers by both colored and white, is expended to suit themselves, and always for the whites, while the poor, non-office holding colored people are not given anything like a meager measure, much less an equal share of its profits. No, they are not giving the colored population of Martinsville that fair and square opportunity to progress educationally that justly belongs to them, much less giving them what they promised them. The youth of the land must be educated if we are to expect useful and influential citizens in years to come, and it is just as important to enhance the mental xualizations of one race as the other if we ever hope to attain that proud status of civilization where we can readily comprehend the position we hold in society. So gentlemen of the Martinsville district board of education, wake up! Give the people of our race, and especially the youth of your town, at least the ambience of a chance to become useful and helpful citizens. You, members of the board, open your heart, broaden your conception as to the needs and rights of these dark-hued sons of toil and with a spirit of impartiality dig down in the coffers in which the funds of both black and white alike are mutually deposited and bring forth sufficient money to erect and equip a modern school building, with sufficient light and proper sanitary conditions, to take care of those who are eager and anxious to banish ignorance and acquire that knowledge obtainable only in the schoolroom. There Is O Proble And that is whe worth every THE Catzen The only exclu and let us show y A complete line trouble to show ou Catzen On the Corner in the Town of Clark. is not inclined to believe that any great number of the race will demand their rights. The former terrorization still lingers in their memory, and the Southern politicians will always find some means to prevent their ballots being counted should they ever be cast. It seems that a literacy test, applied equally to whites and Negroes, would be the best way out of the difficulty. But this has been frowned on because there is a large percentage of illiteracy among the Southern whites. But such a law would not only stimulate the Negro to improve himself, but move the ignorant whites to some higher ambitions than they now possess. It is the Democratic politician, however, that stands in the way of the constitutional right of the Negro. He goes to Congress, nevertheless, and is BLACK JEWS IN ABYSSINIA Hard Hit by the War and Are in Need of Assistance. DR. JACQUES FLAITLOVITCH IN CINGINNATI SEEKING AID Queer Race Discovered Eleven Years Ago-There Are About One Hundred Thousand of Them-All Are Black. Dr. Jacques Flaitlovitch, of Paris, France, diplomat of the School of Oriental Languages and member of the Asiatic Society of Paris, is in Cincinnati at the Munroe hotel, interesting Cincinnati rabbis and other influential Jews in adding the Falashas, or Black Jews of Abyssinia, who are sufferers from the war, and trying to secure funds for extension of the educational facilities for the people. The Parisian has been six months in this country and will return to France in a few weeks. The Union of Ameri- s Only One lem Before loudest in shouting about freedom, liberty and constitutional rights. (The Baltimore American, R.) The Supreme Court of the United States, in a decision so clear and emphatic as to set at rest forever all further attempts to violate the Fifteenth Amendment, declared the Oklahoma law and the Annapolis ordinance, both of which attempted a disfranchisement of the Negro voters by a Grandfather Clause, to be unconstitutional. The court, speaking its unanimous decision through Chief Justice White, reviewed in detail the efforts made in Oklahoma to prevent Negroes from voting at federal and state elections, and in Annapolis at municipal elections and declared all these efforts illegal, unconsti- can Hebrew Congregations gave $1,000 and the American Jewish Society gave $5,000 as war relief. On an exploring expedition eleven years ago, Dr. Faithlovitch discovered the queer race. He says there are about 100,000 of them. They are black, but have a head of Semitic cast. He took several of the young men back to Europe and had them educated, and they are now teaching their people. A school was also founded in Abbasinia. The Falashas thought themselves the only Jews in the world, he says. "About 150 years ago an English traveler, James Bruce, discovered the race," said Dr. Faitlovitch, "but his clew was not followed up and the people remained cut off until eleven years ago. In 1904 was a member of a party of archeologists, and in Abyssina we found the Faihasbas living apart from the other races as a distinct people. They knew they were Jews, descended from a tribe that migrated when the first temple was overthrown in the time of Jeremiah, 2,500 years ago, and have a complete record of their religious and historical literature of times previous to that. They believed themselves the only Jews in existence. They are the nearest approach to the Biblical Jew. They have all the religious observances of Jews in Biblical times. They should be the pioneers in civilization in Africa. They are a stronger people than the other races, practice monogamy and in the midst of a savage environment have the essential of Jewish civilization and culture in Bible times." To other Jewish historians the descent of the Black Jew is a puzzle. Dr. Gotthard Deutsch, professor of history of the Hebrew Union College, and noted historian, says that probably the race is descended from negro slaves and conubines of ancient Jews. Dr. Faithovitch will remain in Cincinnati a few days. tutional and ineffective. In each case, the law contained other provisions which the court did not find repugnant to the Constitution. Thus the Oklahoma law contained a literacy test which the court declared to be valid, but of course the entire law fell because of the unconstitutionality of the Grandfather Clause. Similarly in the Annapolis case the court did not object to the provisions providing a property qualification of $500, nor to the clauses relating to naturalized citizens and children of naturalized citizens who have reached the age of 21 years, but here again the Grandfather Clause killed the entire law. (Baltimore, San, Dem.) The decision is perhaps more import ant in what it will prevent than in any change it may make in present conditions. Had the court decided the Annapolis act valid, attempts would doubt less have been made to incorporate its provisions in the sutra laws of many cities and states in perhaps even more drastic forms. (Jackson, Miss., News.) The decision of the United States Sn- RESIGNS JOB UNDER FIRE Rev. C. E. McGhee No Longer Supt. of Orphans Home. SAYS INVESTIGATION IS IN ITS SWADDLING CLOTHES Claims Charge of "Gross Immorality" Was Made by Bitter Enemy and that He Will Exonerate Himself Later On. Rev. C. E. McGhee, superintendent of the West Virginia colored orphans home in Huntington met the state board of control, facing a charge of "gross immorality" toward Miss Virginia Williams, of Ashland, who was for eight years an inmate of the home and stated that he had resigned his position as superintendent of the institution. "My resignation is final," he said, "but this really marks the beginning of the examination. I am not only going to clearly exonerate myself from the unjust charges made against me by Mrs. Tyler, who has always been my bitter enemy, but I am going to make it hot for some of my opponents. Mrs. Tyler sought to remove me and has exhausted every means in doing so. She has accomplished her purpose, and I trust that she is satisfied. But, I repeat, it marks the beginning really of the investigation." McGhee submitted the following letter to the state board at Charleston: "Gentlemen: I, C. E. M. Gehre, superintendent of the West Virginia colored orphans home at Huntington, W Va., having read the several charges against me concerning my official conduct as superintendent of said institution, do hereby deny each and every charge and each and every allegation contained in said several charges, and state that the same are wholly untrue. "I do not wish to embarrass the state board of control by remaining in my present position with even a suspicion against me, nor do I wish to cause the state board of control the trouble and annoyance of investigating and hearing these various charges against me. I realize that, however innocent I may be, or may prove myself to be, of these various charges, my usefulness as the head of this institution would be seriously impaired by having gone through a series of hearings concerning my official conduct. "I therefore respectfully tender to your honorable board my resignation as superintendent of said institution, same to take effect at the pleasure of your board." There has been a large number of applicants for the position as head of the institution, but thus far the board has given out no announcement as to who will replace Mr. McGhee. Miss Elmira Young, of Eckman, who has been visiting her people at the old homestead, Evergreen, Va., returned this week much recuperated from her recent illness. F. P. Morgan, of Ashland, was a visitor to the city Wetnesla. LARGEST Archives and History Dept. AL IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA NUMBER 17 cision preme Court, declaring invalid the "grandfather clause" of the Oklahoma constitution, is not surprising. The clause was inserted in the organic law of the new state contrary to the advice of many of the wisest statesmen in the South, several of them being distinguished Mississippians who had participated in framing the constitution of our own state. Mississippi was the first state in the South to eliminate the Negro from political alliances by the adoption of a literary test of review by the United States Supreme Court, and Oklahoma could have eliminated the Negro just as successfully as we have done by following the same method. It has been realized tacitly all the while that the Supreme Court would probably declare the grandfather clauses unconstitutional if an issue was made of them. These measures were simply the South's unconventional, homemade way of modifying the Fifteenth Amendment and the citizens of the states believed they were justified in so doing on the (Continued on Page 4.) QUEEN CITY GRADUATES Meet and Hear Rendition of an Excellent Programme. REV. DR. W. A. BLACKWELL ORATOR OF THE OCCASION Likens Negro Race to New Recruits in Line of Battle and Says Team Work and Co-operation Are Essential. At a meeting of all of the colored college and high school graduates of Cincinnati, held in Brown Chapel, Walnut Hill, that city, Friday evening, an interesting program was rendered. Among the speakers were James Aubrey Lane, Miss Martin Ross, Rev. C. S. Williams of Allen Temple, A. M. Church; Prof. Ricks of the Industrial School; Prof. Russell of the Douglass School, and Madison Mason. The orator of the occasion was Rev. Dr. W. A. Blackwell, pastor of St. John A. M. E Zion Church, who spoke encouraging words to all who had completed the high school or college courses. Dr. Blackwell emphasized the necessity of cooperation on the part of all men of his race in business, religion and social matters. "Our race," said he, "is now upon the scene of activities. We are without the forty-two centimeters guns of capital, yet in the war for progress and enlightenment we are as much exposed as the fully equipped and seasoned soldiers and as much is expected of us. We must carry the ramparts and place the flag of progress and enlightenment where stood slothfulness and ignorance. "Co-operation in business, combinations of capital, the transformation of small arms into cannon of twenty-mile range will enable you to meet the business conditions that confront you and thereby lift yourselves to the level of the American business man. "The tendency of the average graduate is to hold himself aloof from religion, as we understand it, and not to affiliate actively with the church. "This is not as it should be, and I do not apologize for the ignorance shown in so many of our churches or for the fact that untrained men occupy many of the high places in the church. These men have, as best they could, kept the commission of the fathers, and by an activity accelerated by your methodical training you can advance the work and thus bring greater good to the world. The church is the bulwark of our progress, the ark of our salvation, the creator of our ideals and the Gibraltar of our moral strength. "Socially you are the mentors up to whom we are to look for the better example which an untrained people have never known. Your better training, your superior knowledge should not alienate you from your less fortunate brother, but should make you feel that you are more your brother's keeper. The work of progress must be accomplished by men of trained minds, skilled hands and pure souls. Engage in honorable business, seek to do the things that are practical from a religious point of view and in all matters of social uplift let your contribution be for the good of your race, your city, your state, and your country." News and Views of Our Correspondents News Items Solicited from All Points. RALEIGH ITEMS IN BRIEF FORM Criminal Court Disposes of Much Important Business. (By Wm. F. DENNY.) The criminal court of Raleigh county convened Monday, June 21, with 41 indictments, most of which were colored people. Several old cases were on the docket, most of them being for bootlegging, and of long standing. Albert Jones was charged with murder, but Messrs. Brown W. Payne and Wm. F. Denny, his attorneys, showed to the satisfaction of all interested that he had committed no crime and Albert went home a free man. Mrs. Lizzie Wilkerson, Mrs. Lucy Meade and Rev. George Meade of Harper had a free for all fight, the final result of which was brother Meade and sister Meade were fined by Squire Thomas of Eccles, which they paid. Then brother Meade got a warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Wilkinson from Sq. Shrewsberry. She was fined five dollars and cost, but she promptly appealed to the criminal court and the verdict of the jury was "Not Guilty." Mr. Frank Smart was tried for selling booze but the jury could not agree. The mines at Sprague, Skelton, Cranberry, Raleigh and Mabscott are all running at full speed. Save your money, boys. Mrs Brown W. Payne, of Beckley, has returned home after a lengthy stay with parents in old Virginia. The "political bee" is humming strong around the hive of prosecuting attorney's office in old Raleigh. Who will it be? Lilly, Maxwell, Painter, Dum and who? The "Aid Society" gave a chicken feast at Ebenezer Baptist church last Saturday night. No hard times there. Mrs. Laura Chavin, of Beckley, keeps quite ill. Messrs. King Coles, Jenkins and Troy were business callers in Beckley Wednesday. Attorneys Peyne and Butts have rented spacious office rooms in the new Beckley Hotel building. Atty Wm. F. Denny will also have a branch office in the new Hotel Beckley. Rev. L. Pierce reports great day's work Sunday—Children's Day. The new divorce law does not stop the people of Raleigh from separating and suing for divorces. The August term of the circuit court will take the rough edge off the new law. Attorney Wm. F. Denny has moved from Lester to Princeton, but he is often seen in Raleigh county looking after business for old clients. He also keeps a branch office at Beckley and may be communicated with at either place—Beckley or Princeton. Atty. J. S. Butts was in Lester Saturday on legal business. Mr. Butts is a young lawyer of rare ability and the people of Raleigh county should be very proud of him. Mabscott Baptist church had a great religious teast last Sunday. Rev. Ross was at his best all day and the people in joyed hearing him. The people of Mabscott know how to entertain both in church and at home. E. RADFORD Mr. Edward Blake was happily united in marriage to Miss Jessie Wade Tuesday night of this week. The marriage ceremony was solmnized by Rev. W. W. Benderson in the First Baptist church in the presence of a most flatteringly large crowd of both white and colored people. Both of the contracting parties are well thought of and represent some of the best families in town. Mr. B P. Morton, accompanied by Mr. Jas. Wade, made a trip to Roanoke Wednesday night where they assisted in unfolding the mysteries of Masonry by the method of initiating 65 young men in the membership of the order of A. F. & A. M. Rev. D. M. West, pastor Graham Tabernacle Baptist church, has just returned from his work and reports his work to be in very good shape. Mrs. Rosa Bernett has a very fine restaurant opposite the station for the accommodation of the general public. When you read, read THE TIMES Capital Punishment Is Likely to Become a Political Issue. ( BY S. R. MOON. ) Just now there seems to be a nation wide recruiting of forces to inaugurate a crusade against capital punishment. It will not be a matter of surprise if in a short time the question of extreme punishment becomes a political issue. It was provided in one of the early amendments to the federal constitution that cruel and unusual punishment should not be inflicted. Hanging was at that time considered a very mild and humane method of execution. The people at that time thought with horror of the old ways of torture—of "drawing and quartering," immersion in boiling oil, a gradual crushing out of the life of one condemned by a leisurely addition of heavy weights and other means equally as ingenious—and congratulated themselves, that among other blessings of republican government secured to themselves and their posterity, the abolition of the barbaric practices theretofore oaining in depriving their fellow creatures of life at the behest of the law was not the least. When electrocution was first used, there was some doubt as to whether or not such an innovation was cruel and unusual punishment; but the courts held that electrocution was an even milder and more humane method of detaching life from the flesh than hanging. Now another stage of humanity has been reached and there is a wide-spread feeling that for this day and generation electrocution is cruel and unusual punishment. It is argued by many that capital punishment is a deterrent of grave crime has proven a failure, and offer in support of their argument, among other things, that according to the statistics of those states in which capital punishment is not inflicted, there are fewer murders and other heinous crimes committed than in those wherein the gallows and the electric chair uphold the old doctrine of "a life for a life," and not infrequently the amended form, that requires a life for less than a life. The prohibition wave will very probably be followed by a great uprising against capital punishment. Expediency as well as utility and humanity will be used as weapons of argument. In this connection, we recall that one of the last official acts of Bryan was to intervene in the behalf of five Mexican condemned to die in Arizona for murder, and out of deference to the opinion of Bryan, that carrying out the death sentence would have a deleterious effect upon the Mexican attitude toward the United States, the executions were stayed purely on grounds of expediency. Of late years, too, persons of prominence have been so frequently found guilty of crimes calling for the death penalty, that the horror of the thing has made itself manifest in quarters where there was only indifference as long as the fruit for the gallows and electric chair was gathered only among the poor and lowly. Most of us believe that the body acts solely on the instruction and command of the mind; then, it is not futile to kill the body and leave the accessory before the fact unpunished? for unless our belief be false, no matter how many persons are executed, there is as much "mind" in the world as before, and we know not what crime it may commit in some other form of reincarnation. When a man is hanged or electrocuted, according to the prevailing theories of immortality, his spirit—the very part that ordered him to transgress—is turned loose, and nobody can tell what further damage it may do in some other guise. It would seem safer, therefore, to make life imprisonment the extreme punishment for human error. It is dubious, however, whether the present out-cry against capital punishment is an evidence of increased tenderness of the public heart or merely a manifestation of the mandlin sentiment that periodically burns incense at an altar erected to crime and dedicated to great criminals. GREAT SUNDAY MEETING The Sunday session of the Chautauqua was a great success. More than 3000 people attended the session all day and listened to some able sermons and speeches. The management arranged for the discussion of the subject, "What is Americanism" for Sunday at 5 o'clock p. m. and secured Atty. T. Edward Hill of The McDowell Times to open the discussion and preside. Mr. Hill was present and delivered an able speech on the subject. He presided with dinnity and called upon Atty. Goleman of Northfork. He spoke ably upon the subject. Hon. J. F. Wanen, president of The McDowell County County Republican Organization and Rev. J. W. Robinson, principal of the Kimball Graded School delivered excellent addresses. Grand Lodge Meets at Wheeling in Annual Session. The thirty-eighth annual communication of the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. Jurisdiction of West Virginia, was convened in Wheeling, June 22, 23, 24, the guest of King Solomon Lodge, No. 7. The representatives of the various subordinate lodges began to arrive early Monday morning and by Monday evening nearly all had come upon the scene of action. Grand Master A. P. Straughter was the first to arrive. The local committee arranged to welcome the members of the Grand Lodge and visiting brethren at the Wayman A. M. E. Church, Tuesday, June 22, and duly assembled. Attorney E J. Graham, in a very appropriate speech, introduced the following program: Music, "America," led by the choir, Reading, Twelfth chapter of Ecclesiastes, Grand Chaplain J. W. Robinson. Invocation, Rev. Geo. E. Fountain. Song, Nearer My God to Thee, Audience. Remarks, Grand Master A. P. Straughter. Welcome on part of city, Hon. Frank O'Brien, representing Mayor Kirk. Welcome on part of King Solomon, Dr. F. R. Newman. Response, Grand Secretary E. L. Rann. Remarks, Past Grand Master B. H. Stillyard. Welcome on part of Benson Chapter, No. 2, Mrs. Mary A. Fountain. Response, Grand Worthy Matron Mrs. Nannie E. Howard. The program was said to be of the highest character. Mayor H. L. Kirk was on the program to make the welcome address in behalf of the city, but being ill, was represented by Hon. F. A. O'Brien and right well did he do his duty for he struck a responsive chord in the heart of everyone present by his fair-minded address. The members of the Grand Lodge and the representatives then marched to the Odd Fellows' Hall, where the Grand Lodge was opened. A committee on credentials was appointed and reported a constitutional number of lodges was represented. In the morning of the second day the Grand Master read his annual address, the important part of which was his recommendation to establish a Masonic home, which met the entire approval of the craft. Brother J. T. Williams, Past Grand Master of Kentucky and of New Jersey, visited during several sessions and was made welcome to participate in the discussions. He has traveled all over the world and gave a very interesting talk on his observations while traveling in the various quarries. It was ordered by the Grand Lodge that we pay no more friendly society tax until a conference is had with the other Grand Lodges of the state. Much routine work was accomplished and after a very successful session the Grand Lodge adjourned to meet in Parkersburg in 1916. The good people of wheeling deserve the highest praise for the splendid way in which they entertained the visiting Craftsmen and members of the O. E. S., which held its second annual meeting along with their brethren. The following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: A. P. Straughter, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Hinton. Alex Redmond, Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden, Keysyer. A. W. Curtis, Right Worshipful Junior Warden, Institute. R. H. Trent, Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer, Hinton. Geo. W. Hughes, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary, Huntington. Appointed: Rev. J. W. Robinson, Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Kimball. Rev. R. S. Gordon, Worshipful Grand Chaplain, Wheeling. Joel H. Taylor, Worshipful Grand Lecturer, Charleston. FOR SALE Martinsville, Henry County, Va. District of Horsepasture. This land is for sale by J. H. Staples. It lies on Turtle Creek running into Meadow Creek, and is a part of the old Jarrett's tract. One double log cabin on it and nice orchard, consisting of apples, peaches and other fruits. Good water (tour springs), fifteen acres in woods, eight acres bottom land and one barn. Payment on easy terms. One third cash, balance monthly if desired. For further information call on J. L. Spence or write J. H. Staples, 19 Nor- folk avenue, Roanoke, Va. Whole tract contains 49 acres. ed from All EPH. WILLIAMS IS 1N COALFIELD "Silas Green from New Orleans" is Accompanying Him. The greatest aggregation of Negro performers in the world are again delighting the hearts of the show-going people of the coalfield. Prof. Eph. Williams, owner and manager of the world-famous Tronbadors, a combination of music, dancing, wit, wisdom, humor, genuine mirth, and unadulterated fun, is again presenting the greatest success that ever played in the coalfield, "Sitas Green from New Orleans," a laughing, roaring scream, better than ever before, with new, high-class jokes, latest songs by cultured singers, artistic music by efficient musicians, brilliant dancing by unique dancers and the greatest cake walkers that ever appeared before the foot lights. Prof. William not only gives the public great shows, but for ten years he has toured the country and is gladly welcomed back wherever he has been. He is interested in giving the people good shows, also the people themselves, especially his people (the Negroes.) He is a patron of churches, educational institutions and philanthropist as exemplified in the purchase of the great amusement park in Huntington, W. Va., and turning it over to the colored people for their amusement for five years without charge. The people of this section are always glad to welcome Prof. Eph. Williams and his famous troubadours and will show their appreciation by filling his tent at each performance for it is no little thing for any man, especially a Negro, to keep together such a mammoth and complex business organization for ten years at a cost of $150 a day and never miss a pay day. BRAMWELL Rev. R. H. McKoy, pastor of Bluestone Baptist church went to Mora Sunday and preached for Rev. L. Dabney The Bluestone Baptise choir accompanied the pastor to Mora and rendered excellent music. Rev. Henry, of Roseville, preached at the Bluestone Baptist church Sunday morning and Rev. McKoy preached at night. Mr. Logan died Sunday evening about 4 o'clock after a long illness. Mrs. Katie Smith of Spicer is doing well after her operation. The members and friends of Bluestone Baptist church anticipate a great time at the celebration of the 14th anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. Dr. McKoy and 25th anniversary of the church, which bills are out for. J. C. Woody has moved into his new house on Main st. N.W. E. G King is building a new unto date house on Main st. COLLEGIATE HEAD Board of Control Make New Selection--Few Changes In Institutes. Prillerman and Sims Reappointed. W W. Jackson was elected head of the new college department of the West Virginia College Institute, authorized by an act of the late legislature. Jackson is a graduate of the Brown University and took a post graduate course at Columbia University. More than a score of students already has signified their intention of taking the college course. Marion R. Brown and Cleota J. Collins, teachers of sewing and music, respectfully, at the Blue field Colored Institute, resigned. R. P. Sims, the principal, refused an offer from the Wilber force University to take charge of that institution at an increased salary. Sims is deeply interested in the work of the institute and would not leave because he feels that his work, which has been of a highly constructive nature, has not been completed. He has received many other attractive offers but refused them all. Charleston Post. Points. Well Known Preacher Passes Away at Big Stone Gap. At Big Stone Gap, Va., Monday, June 21st, at 9:40 o'clock a. m., Rev. T. J. Brandon, D. D., passed away, surrounded by his brother, Rev. Robert Brandon, of Danville, Va., his wife, son and daughter, Rev. S. L. Tucker and other friends, Rev. V. S. Smith, D. D., of Paducah, Ky.; Wm. B. Nosbett, D. D., and R. H. McKoy, of Bramwell, W. W. Hicks, of Blindley, and the ministers of the Clinch River Association were immediately notified, nearly all of whom arrived Tuesday night or Wednesday morning- At 1 o'clock the K. of P. Lodge arrived at the residence, took charge of the body and conveyed it to the Presbyterian church, the largest colored church in town. A long line of carriages, buggies, wagons, automobiles, and people on foot followed, and upon arrival at the church the large edifice was quickly filled and many stood outside. Rev. R. H. McKoy conducted the ceremonies. Many divines filled the fulpit while others occupied seats around the altar. Dr. McKoy called on Rev. Wm. Tranham, who lined the first hymn. Rev. W. D. Ohlisholm read the scripture lesson and Rev. C. C. Graves offered prayer. Rev. V. S. Smith lined the second hymn, which was sung by the choir. A letter from Good Hope Lodge, No. 9, K. of P., of which Bro. Brandon was a member, was read by Mr. Martin, P. C. Rev. Wm. B. Nesbitt preached a forceful sermon. Rev. S. M. Yates offered prayer. The choir furnished sweet music while the remains were viewed by the large congregation, many of whom were overwhelmed with grief at the loss of this man of science. He was laid to rest beside his wife, who preceded him some years ago, with Pythian honors. His grave was covered with flowers. Don't you think it about time to pay your subscription? BISHOP SAYS WAR WILL CHANGE MAP OF AFRICA New York, June 19...Bishop Joseph C. Hartzell, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, who has just arrived in New York after an eight and a half months' tour of Episcopal visitation in Northern, Central, East and West Africa, discussed today the effect of the war on that continent. "The this war is having great influence in bringing peoples of different religions, races and social positions into closer relationships," said the bishop. Africa will have a new map, no matter which side prevails. If the allies win, Germany will have no colonies in Africa. If Germany wins, more than three-quarters of the African continent will be Germanized. "In Germad South Africa, there is a British army of forty thousand. In the Kamerunis Colony, France on the one side and Great Britain on the other are gradually overcoming the Germans. In German East Africa there have been several sharp battles." TAKENOTICE Association. DEAR BRETHREN AND PANTERS: You are aware that the time is near at hand for our great annual meeting of The Flat Baptist Association, which convenes on Wednesday before the third Sunday in July, 1915, at Arlington, W. Va., and as corresponding secretary of this great and noble organization, it is my cheerful duty to inform you of our needs as Baptists. Our educational, district, home, state and foreign missions are expecting your hearty support, financially and spiritually. Therefore we expect every church in the bounds of the association to be represented. 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Parsons, of Clarksburg; Fourth district, Wm. B. Riggleman, of Fairmont; Fifth district, Samuel M. Mcahon, of Wellsburg; Sixth district, Richard B. Cobb, of Charleston; Seventh district, Enoch Carver, of Charleston; Eighth district, Eli J. Mason, of Montgomery; Ninth district, John I. Absalom, of Montgomery; Tenth district, John G. Vaughan, of Fayette; Eleventh district, Lance B. Holliday, of Beckley; Twelfth district, Isaac A. Murray, of Bramwell; Thirteenth district, Lawson Blenkinspp, of Landgraf; Fourteenth district, Peter B. Kerr, of Williamson; Fifteenth district, William B. Plaster, of Logan. Delightful Programme. (Continued from Page One.) to grasp the hand of the future. It is artificial immortality. "It is the voluntary movement of men themselves working from within. In all its work it relies upon three great forces, viz: the value of high ideals, the use of social as well as religious agencies to occupy, interest and elevate them, and in utilizing these well known means it believes that the supreme regenerating force in society is the Spirit of God; that Christian Manhood is the highest ideal, and that social life and active work of association must be thoroughly, as well as broadly christian in spirit and influence." Ex-President Roosevelt said: "Life is the important thing and a strong body must be built in order to do the work of life," and continued by saying "a sound body is good, a sound mind is better, but a strong and clean character is better than either." This association stands for a strong body, a sound mind and a clean character. The honor of introducing to you the distinguished citizen, who graces this occasion and is to address you has been conferred upon me. I assure you it is a pleasant task and I want to congratulate the Board of Management in being able to have as a fitting climax to a year of at enuous effort the presence of West Virginia's first citizen. To a Bluefield resident this guest needs no introduction. Some of you are surprised at his being here. I am not. Ex-President Roosevelt was at the ground breaking of the magnificent Negro association in Washington, D. C., and Ex-President Taft as its cornerstone laying, Ex-Governor Mann of Virginia addressed the association of Richmond each year, and Gov Stuart of Virginia recently addressed a Richmond gathering of a similar nature. Governor Glenn of North Carolina often graced occasions of this kind with his presence. New York's present governor, Mr. Whitman, attended a meeting of N. A. for the P. of the darker races, presenting a medal to a Negro young man for an achievement. Is not the Chief Magistrate of this Common wealth progressive? Could an Ultra Conservative, a reactionary preach this doctrine as was preached by our governor at the Semi-Centennial Celebration. "I would rather spend the rest of my life in a novel not unlike my past 17 years as a professional man, giving what assistance I could to the comfort of the poor and to those who have not had the advantages most of us here present have had; I would rather occupy this position in life than to have at my command all that wealth could procure and occupy the position where I should deny my fellow men of the God given rights which are due the weak and lowly. "Every human being, by divine teaching is our brother. His rights by law are equal to our own; the liberty and privileges of all men should be equal. The rights of all men are equal; no race or color, no previous condition of servitude, can change the rights of men if the Declaration of Independence, with its adopted amendments is literally construed and carried out in letter and in spirit." Thus it affords me great pleasure to present to you the progressive governor of this state, who comes to deliver a message on "Social Uplift" in his own way; who lays aside the duties of office and comes to make a contribution in our Association development. It duly affords me pleasure to present to you our own Dr. Hatfield. Many of us have been the recipient of his ministrations as chief surgeon at the Welch hospital and practicing physician in the coalfields of McDowell and Mercer counties—Governor Henry D. Hatfield, chief executive of this state and a son of the soil. The governor congratulated the officers of the Y. M. C. A. on having such an audience and expressed surprise at to there being any doubt as to his coming to fulfill the engagement, as he had given Secretary Goines his promise four months ago. He remarked that he had refused several other opportunities to speak to gatherings in other sections of the state to keep his engagement here, mentioning a corner-stone laying of a church in another county. He congratulated the colored race on its material advancement and the Negroes of West Virginia in their reduction of illiteracy until this state, among the Negroes, has the smallest proportion of any state in the Union. He discussed the advance or religious freedom and the stupendous fight its supporters had to make to get it adopted. He said that one reason the American nation stands so high among the nations of the world is that we are God-fearing people and that this is a bible land. He advised his hearers to continue to study the bible and make its teachings a part of their lives. He urged them to become members of young men's christian associations, churches and organizations which have lofty ideals and stand for man's betterment. He said that a man's environment not only determined what he would be, but very largely what his children would be. He suggested the reading of good books, periodicals and the proper spending of leisure time. That dens of vice and crime only wanted victims so long as they had money and when that was exhausted, they wanted their victims to go out and get more and come back, until finally the victims went out as a menace to society, who must be carried to jail, the state prison and probably the gallows. He expressed sympathy for the unfortunates who often filled the prisons, stating that in most instances they had not had the opportunities that many present had but by reason of being neglected had become the victims of their environment and circumstances. He said that no one present knew the cries that had been answered by this association—how many who had been stranded and sought charity in its portals, until they were able to get a start again. He paid a glowing tribute to the mothers. He paid a tribute to the nation, and expressed pleasure at being a West Virginian and an American citizen. He said force and might will never settle a dispute right. He said that the catastrophe now drenching the battlefields of Europe in the best blood of the nations involved will only demonstrate the ability to fight or the prowess of armies, and the question will never be settled upon a basis of equity and justice. He closed with quoting from a piece of poetry: "Only a Dream," advising parents to take their little ones upon their knees whispering to them the story of hope and possibility within the gift of every American child, however humble his birth or whatever his condition in life. He said that he was agreeablen surprised at this section's wonderful development in the two years he has been away, observing the electrified portion of the Norfolk and Western and the working of the motors, and the strides this country had made in inventions and the utilizing of the forces of nature within the last century. A number of the colored railroad men and representative colored men from other places along the Norfolk and Western were present. After the address the governor was taken over the city on a sight-saving automobile trip by Harry Matz, and accompanied by Mayor Carter, A. P. Martin and others. Gov. Hattfield left on the evening train. SUCCESSFUL RALLY Mt. Chapel Baptist Church of this city closed Wednesday night of last week, one of the most successful rallies in its history. This church has been without a pastor for several months, Rev. W. H. Mitchell having resigned to accept the pastorate of Scott St. Baptist Church in Bluefield. The deacons, under the leadership of Messrs. J. H. Jones and R. C. Price, arranged the service and secured the services of Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, D. D., Rev. J. W Crockett, Rev. J. W. Coger and Rev. J. H. A. Cyrus, who prescheduled able sermons and conducted splendid services. A list of the contributors follow: A list of the contributors follow: Sister W. A. Simpson, $1.25; Sister Helen M. James, $2.00; Sister Elizabeth Lord, $1.25; Sister Vixilla Morris, $1.55 A. L. Calhoun, $1.25; Sister Roxie Turner, $4.00; W. M. James, $1.75; Wm Cobbs, $1.25; J. H. Jones, $1.25; Mrs Parson, $1.50; Nathan Robinson, $1.25 Those who contributed one dollar: Sara Helms, Mary Woods, Morris Hickenbottom, N. T. Thornton, Marcelline Broady, Mariah Hoston, Edd Washington, Rev. K. E. Johnson, Morris Cobble, Mary Epps, C. E. B. Mabbell, Sister W. A. Moore, Sister Broady, Masonic Lodge, Robert Price, H. J. Capehart, Mrs. L. Hannah, Rosa Burnett, Colonial Theatre, James Clark. Those giving 75c: Norene Slaughter, Ella Kelsaw. Those giving 25c: Archer Davis, G. W. Taylor, John C. Calhoun, John Angel, Ola Calhoun, Thelma Calhoun Myrtle Jones, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Morton, Miss Harris, Hays Finney, N. B. Hairaton, J. K. Smith, Janie Harris, Alphonsia Early, Mrs. G. N. Marshall, Lula Stubberfield, Grafter, Evyn Simpson, Mr. Alexander, Mary Herndon, Maggie Canady, Mary Calhoun, J. L. Finney, Alex Morgan, Bro. Bridgeford, W. B. Laviscount, Laura Harrenton, G. H. Cavell, 50c; Geo Robinson, 50c; Mrs. Thornton, 50c; Mrs. Laviscount, 10c; Janie Harris, 50c; Joe Arthur Allen, 60c; Elizabeth Bath, 95c; Mamie Flood, 55c; Mabel Lazenberry, 55c; Mary Cobbs, 30c; Dasie Patterson, 63c; Bessie Percer, 50c; L. D. Slaughter, 50c; Mrs. Wade Anderson, 10c; Jenett Morris, 40c. Total raised $0.00. Reporte from railroad headquarters are to the effect that more coal was transported from this field the month an in any previous like perion. STRAYED FROM STRAIGHT ROAD White Man Has Junked we, the People," Government. (BY A. MERCER DANIEL.) The recent action of Japan in taking the position she has in China has been the cause of much comment throughout the country. The "Yellow Peril" is again the fear of many writers on this subject. Why should this action on the part of Japan in the far east be the subject of so much discussion in this country? There is a reason. Recently Prof. Gulish, of the Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan, made this statement here in Washington: "For several hundred years the white man has regarded himself as ordained to own and rule the world. Unhindered, almost, he swept over America, North and South, Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand and Siberia. He has ruthlessly destroyed not only tribes but peoples and not only peoples but entire civilizations. He has been the "white peril" to races of all other colors than his own." The awakening of China and the rapid progress made by Japan in the last few years have opened the eyes of the white man to the fact that this is the beginning of the end of "white supremacy." By the rule of the white man, when founded on good principles, wonderful advances in civilization have been made but he has strived far from the one great principle of good government - that of equality of all men before the law. This principle was most beautifully proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, but in practice he has fallen far short of the ideal. Under the other forms of government that make no pretense of equality, the progress has been wonderful, but the absence of this principle in their governments is today at least the remote cause of their undoing. While the white rulers of the world are in the death struggle for their very existence the oriental is seizing this opportunity to proclaim to the world that he is ready to assume the role of "ruler of the east." It is evident that this is but the beginning of what will soon take place in other parts of the world, when the East Indian will rule India and the Africans rule Africa. Then will the white man awaken to the fact that there are others capable of ruling and that the people of color in the world are not here to be subjected to this rule. The ten million Negroes in this country are still looked upon as subjects to be ruled but never to have a hand in the administering nor the making of the laws of the country. Although the Constitution says "we, the people," it has in fact been "we, the white people." Now is the time for this country to right itself with the broad principles of the Declaration of independence and the Constitution, take her place as leader among the nations and set an example of good government to all the world. Mr. D. E. V Jordon, agent for the American Workmen Insurance company, was in the city early Monday morning of this week. He is spending some considerable time in this end of the state. Comments on "Grandfather Decision. (Continued from Page 1.) high ground of imperative necessity, for the purification of their politics and to retain control of their own government EXPECTS NO EVIL CONSEQUENCE The Richmond Evening Journal, disclaiming intention of disrespect to the Supreme Court, expresses the belief that the court has, with regard to the public peace and general welfare and obedience to the requirements of practical common sense, postponed decision on the grand father clauses as long as possible. It says that while this decision ten years ago would have been a disaster, it will have no evil consequences now, because the Negroes in the South have lost the habit of voting, and the few among them who can and do qualify regard the suffrage as a special distinction and honor, and will not be very eager to have the masses of their race put on equality with themselves. The Jacksonville Times Union says the decision will do little, if any, harm in the South, "for there is no longer a reason for discrimination as to the ballot in favor of or against any race." It adds that colored voters are in the majority in only two Southern States and that no state need fear Negro rule. "I immediately after the war, even," says the Times Union, "the Negroes never controlled any Southern State except with the aid of the bayonet." The Times Union says further: "The Negro as a power in politics is now repudiated by all parties. The Republicans have adopted a basis of representation in their conventions that tacitly consents to his disfranchisement in the South." The Nashville Banner directs attention to the fact that when the Southern States adopted "grandfather clause" legislation the percentage of illiterate Negroes was high, and this condition in illiteracy is being rapidly altered. The Banuer adde: "It is hardly probable that the de cision will bring a recrudescence of the race question in politics that was very troublesome in the South at one time, or raise a new bugbear of 'Negro supremacy.' The question has about adjusted itself in the South without regard to suffrage statutes." HAS SERVED ITS - PURPOSE The tirmingham News says: "The action of the United States Supreme Court in invalidating the 'grandfather clause' of the Oklahoma law is of considerable importance to that State, as well as to others where the problem presented by horrors of ignorant Negro voters remain unsolved, but it is of little concern to Alabama at this time. True, Alabama adopted the 'grandfather clause' in dealing with this question, but this was so long ago that this work has been accomplished and the State has no use for such a law at this time. The old law expired a year after its inauguration." Senator F. M. Simmons of North Carolina, father of the "grandfather clause" in North Carolina, telegraphed The Times that he would withhold comment on the decision "until I have seen full text and studied new situation." (New Yord World.) Long years of terrorism, supplemented by long years of discriminating laws, have deprived the Negro in many places not only of the opportunity but of the desire to vote. A generation of black men have come upon the scene unacquainted with the ballot and trained from birth to regard the duties and privileges of citizenship as pertaining only to white men. Unless a decided change in public opinion takes place in several Southern States, there will be no increase in the colored vote even now. Yet the judgment loses nothing of importance by reason of these considerations. It re-establishes an ideal. It is a proclamation from the highest judicial authority that black men are to be denied the ballot because they are poor or ignorant, white men similarly situated must suffer the same disqualification. The state will find no difficulty in disfranchising illiterates. They cannot by evasion and trickery on these grounds exclude the blacks alone. We expect to see this judgment honestly observed presently in all places. There was a time when conscious southern men revolted against the criminal practices in which elections in the period after the Reconstruction were carried. Schooled in the Civil war and race hatred, they had done things that they not commend to their sons. So now, the Supreme Court having spoken, thousand of true Americans will be called back to political standards which they know are correct and which ultimately must prevail. (Evening Star, Washington, D. C.) The broad principles laid down, however, are sufficiently recognizable to show plainly that drastic changes in the election laws of many states will have to be made. Action must be taken, too, before November, 1916, when the presidential and congressional elections will be at hand and the Negro voters in the border states and the south will be demanding the right of franchise secured to them under the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Those states, if still intent upon submerging the Negro vote, will be confronted, it is said, with the necessity of soon seeking new tests, not subject to the objections found by the Supreme Court in existing laws, to keep out the Negro vote. While the court intimated that a literary test, in itself and by itself, can be imposed by a state, such a test must apply to white and black alike. WHEN YOU ARE IN POCAHONTAS AND WANT SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT, GO TO THE VIRGINIA RESTAURANT J. T. WHITE, Prop. CHURGH ST. POCAHONTAS, VA Our Specialty is 10c 15c 25c OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Everything Good to Eat in Season 4-30 to 7-30 15 Notice! Examination Dates For 1915. July 22-23. Examination for Uniform. Renewal. Primary and High 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. 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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 Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w J McClaren County Health Officer and coroner, 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 Senatorial district (counties of McDowell, Mingo, wiyne and wvoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykootz. Williamson. 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HUNTINGTON BUILDING CLEAR OF DEBT 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 spendid achievement, and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every Stockholder, and every Member of the Order and the Rise. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation--The Pythian Mutual Investment Association--for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. TAKE . STOCK RIGHT NOW $10.00 is the price per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. : THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, President, Weston. ORGANIZED 1868 WHERE IT IS AT THE Bridgeford Pharmacy Subscription Specialist AL BRIDGEFORD, N registered Pharmacist Welch Uni COMPANY Funeral Directors WELCH, WEST CHAPEL AND PARLORS N Telep CHAS. H. R. Northford Hurrah! HUNTINGTON BUILOR This handsome structure and entirely by the Stor Mutual Investment Assoc tration of what can be do effort and awaited action It is indeed a special id give new life, new nop every Stockholder, and Order and the Rise. Let no one hesitate on in this great corporation Investment Association sure to pay handsome invested. TAKE • STOCK $10.00 is the price per s the installment plan. A ity about it or write to THE PYTH INVESTMENT L. O. WILSON, Pres 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 be stratigpd 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. Notice. To all whom it may concern: This is to certify that we, B. F. Wood and D. P. Scott, doing business at Crumpler in the name of Crumpler Drug Co., have sold out our entire stock and interest to Messrs. W. S. Carter and J. S. Wilcox. Any business dealings cr communications will hereafter be done with them. Very respectfully, B. F. Wood and D. P. Scott, Crumpler, W. Va. 6-7-15-4t. $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 ers and Embalmers BEST VIRGINIA NEAR MINERS' HOSPITAL phone RICE, Ag nt k, W. Va. Hurrah! DING CLEAR OF DEBT We is now owned absolutely stock holders of the Pythian association and is a fine illus- done by concentration of and achievement, and should pose and new inspiration to and every Member of the anger to subscribe for stock ion--Pna Pythian Mutual on-for in due time it is dividends on the money RIGHT NOW share, either paid up or on Ask the agent in your local- this office. MUTUAL ASSOCIATION President, Weston, RHEUMATIC SUFFERERS GIVEN QUICK RELIEF 5 DROPS Juicyly Pure BEST BEVERAGE FOR SMOOTH SKIN 100% NATURAL MINT FLAVOR 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. Any drug can supply you. If you live too far from a drug store send One Dollar to Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co., Newark, Ohio, and a bottle of "5-Drops" will be sent prepaid. SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia Attorney-at-Law Beckley, West Virginia. Notary Public Trap Hill Phone 3 P. O. Box 487. NOTIGE! THE FRONT We want a reliable person, woman or man, in every town and locality to represent the 1. 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 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. Start t at once and make big money 1 4.3.2.4.