McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT1. VOLUME 14 THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Of Emancipation Celebrated at Chautuqua on Fourth July SOME GREAT SPEECHES DELIVERED BY NEGROES Strong and Forceful Resolutions Adopted—More Than Five Thousand People in the Tent and on Ground. The National Negro Chautauqua and Bible Institute came to a close Monday, the 4th, in a blaze of glory. The great crowd began to assemble early in the morning and by noon there were in the tent and upon the ground more than 5000 people, among whom were school officials, educators, lawyers, doctors, preachers and eminent scholars. Rev. Dr David V. Bohannon presided at the morning session. DR. VASS DISCUSSES ORIGIN OF THE NEGRO. Rev. Dr. S. N. Vass delivered the ables and most scholarly address on 'The Origin and Early History of the Negro' ever heard in this county. Dr. Vass used a black board to illustrate his address and based his argument on the 9th, 10th and 11th chapters of Gen. He divided his discourse in three parts as follows: 1. Negro not cursed; 2. Negro is an Ethiopian; 3. Ethiopian a Cushite; 4. Cushite the first civilization. The speaker showed that the Negro was a direct descendant of Cush, a son of Ham, that Ham was not cursed himself but that Noah said "Cursed be Canan" who was the youngest son of Ham, therefore the curse fell upon Canan and his descendants and not Cush and his descendants. He proved by ancient historians, such as Heroditus and Josephus, that the Negro is an Ethiopian and the Ethiopian and the Cushite is one and the same, and that the world's first civilization was established by Nimrod, a Cushite, who established Bab and erected the great tower which so displeased God that He caused a confusion of tongues so that one people could not understand another. There were many new theories advanced and much information was given by the speaker in the able and interesting address which showed beyond doubt that the Negro of today is a descendent of a once great and mighty people. The feature of the day was the great Emancipation Celebration which began at 12:30 o'clock with Hon. Joseph F. Parson, President of the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization presiding. He appointed a committee of Resolutions and Atty. H. J. Capehart introduced Hon. John C. Dancy, former Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, as the orator of the occasion. DANCY DELIVERS GREAT ORATION In one of the greatest orations ever heard in this section the great North Carolian told of the formation of the American Republic, traced the trend of sentiment for freedom from the revolution to the rebellion. He paid a glowing tribute to the Abolitionists and caused "great autburst of applause by his beautiful reference to Abraham Lincoln. He told of the part played by the Negro in all the wars of the country, of hire rise from the civil war to the present, on the wealth produced, the farms and home owned, the lawyers, doctors, teacher- and students and of the wonderful growth of the churches. He paid a glowing tribute to the Republican party and to the state of West Virginia for its fairness and generosity toward the Negro. He encouraged the race to take advantage of every opportunity, to advance in every walk of life, to be honest, industrious and economical; to be lawabiding and to contend for everything granted other citizens. The speaker closed by complimenting Negroes of McDowell county upon their unity which has obtained many things for them which the race do not possess in such large numbers elsewhere. There were loud and prolonged applause at the close of the address and the Chautauqua salute was given with a will. COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS RE PNRTS. President Parson called for the report of the committee on Resolutions and Rev. W. H. Mitchell, the chairman, announced that the report would be read by Editor M. T. Whittico, the secretary of the committee. Editor Whittico read the report in such an effective manner that every sentence could be distinctly heard oy the thousands of people in and around the mammoth tent. The reader was frequently applauded when popular senti- ment, such as the plea for better high (Continued on Page Four.) The McDowell Times A. Mercer Daniel Writes on Supreme Court Decision In the life of every race and nation there is a day or days set apart for general rejoicing and celebration of special occasions which mean much to the welfare, success and happiness of that race or nation. Such an occasion is this, the celebration of the Fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro on this the 139th anniversary of the promulgation of the Declaration of Independence, which declared for the equality of all mankind. GIVES VERY INTERESTING VIEWS ON THE SUBJECT The Negro has reason to be justly proud and rejoice greatly on this day because he has passed the fifteenth milestone of his life as a freeman and during that period he has achieved wonders in the way of racial progress Says Decision is For-reaching and Coming as it Dees, From This Great Tribunal, Its Force Must be Recognized. We have reduced our illiteracy by more than two-thirds, accumulated billions of dollars worth of property, taken a high place in the ethical and social world, served with honor in the legislative halls of nation and state, filled with credit executive positions of honor and truct, shed our blood upon numerous battlefields, been among the most loyal citizens of this great government, and taken our place with other great races who have and are accustoming things worth while for the advancement of mankind. The Supreme Court has at last made the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution a part of the Constitution in fact. One decision was that it was a violation of the fifteenth amendment for a state to select arbitrarily a date, such as 1866, and provide that persons not qualified to vote on that date or whose ancestors were not so qualified are bared from voting or must submit to voting tests not required of others. Therefore, it is meet and right on this great occasion for us to assemble and give public expression of our gratitude for the blessings of the past and make new resolves for future struggles and triumphs, so. Whereas, In the wisdom of the Alwise and Guiding Providence we are permitted to assemble as freemen and recapitulate our achievements as a race and receive new courage and inspiration for the future, and Whereas, The recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring null and void efforts to discriminate against the race in the matter of suffrage because of race color and previous conditions of servitude and has declared to the world that the Eighteenth amendment in indeed and in truth a part of the constitution of this country, and The court further held that election officials who sought to entorce such clauses could be held amenable to law for denying person a right to vote and such officials could not disregard the fact that the fifteenth amendment had stricken out of state law the word "white" as a qualification of voting. Whereas, We, as citizens of West Virginia, have additional reasons for rejoicing because in the grand galaxy of state West Virginia has never sulted its escutcheon by disfranchisement. Jin Crow and other discriminatory legislation, end The decision is far-reaching and coming as it does, with the ananimous approval of this great tribunal, its force must be recognized. Whereas, There is common ground on which we as members of the same race, yes, residents of this our great county and state, both white and colored can meet and congratulate ane another and felicitate ourselves, and The Press of the country is taking various views of the decision and its effect. The New York Times takes the usual narrow prejudiced view it generally takes on questions affecting the Negro. The Southern papers in general have not been so bitter but show a tendency to underestimate the real value of the decision. The Baltimore American in an editorial full of that spirit of justice, that has always characterized this paper, says: "The Supreme Court has given a stinging rebuke to those who sought to destroy the effect of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, whereby race, color or previous condition of servitude was declared to be no bar to the exercise of the voting right." Whereas, We can boast of being citizens of one of the greatest states of the world's greatest republic with industries so varied and so rich that they make us feel sometimes that we are just rolling in wealth and basking in the sunshine of Divine Providence, and Whereas, We have not met here merely for selfcongratulation and self glorification, but rather to retrospectively review the work done, the good accomplished, the heights reached in calculating the material, social, intellectual and religious standing of the race at the end of this the fifteenth year of our freedom and at the same time to map out a new and even more vigorous and aggressive campaign for the future, and Whereas, The policies of this organization has been at all times to advance racial uplift along all lines and under all circumstances without regard to creeds, denominational lines, castes or any other special or preferential dogmas as has been evinced by the general good accomplished to the race as a whole, therefore be it The New York World in speaking of the decision says: "It covers every law, constitutional or statutory, in every state south of Mason and Dixon's line in which manhood suffrage has been denied and the color line drawn. It is more than a mere assertion of right. It holds to responsibility under the law all who deny the right." Resolved, That we, the members of the McDowell Colored Republican Organization, assembled with the National Negro Chautauqua, Bible and Literary Institute, affiliated with the Flat Top Baptist Association, do hereby endorse the Chautauqua movement as a great and sane enterprise for racial uplift and congratulate the promotor, Dr. David V. Bohannon, and the local committee of the Flat Top Baptist Association, associated with him in this great movement. Resolved, That we express our firm belief that in choosing the great county of McDowell as the place for the first National "The Republic is to be congratulated upon having at last a Constitution that is alive in all its parts." All the Washington dailies made favorable comment on the decision in their editorial columns. 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 The country will welcome this decision. The South will be slow to adjust itself to the new situation. There will be many new forms of disfranchisement to be put upon the statute books but it will be the duty of the Negro and the just white people of the South to fight all attempts to again take the ballot from the Negro. The Negro must study this decision and conduct a campaign of education among his own people, as to his rights under it. There must be organizations to effect this and every effort must be put forward to thwart any attempt to deny the right to vote to any man because of his color. Above all the Negro must go to the poll and vote. Where his right is not questioned, as in West Virginia, he must use the ballot to send men to Congress who will fight his cause. Where he is denied the right by trickery, that which is so often practiced in the South, he must protest and carry his protest to the limit. The court of last resort must be sought in all cases necessary. In seeking relief from a great political wrong the Negro must not be discouraged. The full benefits of the decision may not be derived at once but they are sure to come. The first effects will be noted in the states of Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky and Oklahoma and will gradually extend tarther South. In many of the state Constitutions there are educational tests for voters. The court held this to be proper if applied to all. The Negro is not afraid of an educational test if that test is justly administered. The U. S. Genius reports show illiteracy among negroes has decreased enormously and there is little doubt that in an educational test fairly imposed they will be the equal of the Southern whites. Every American should feel proud that we now have a Constitution for THE PEOPLE, for the Fifteenth Amendment guarantees the application of a great principle of democracy, "Equal Rights to All." KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1915 RESOLUTIONS DEMOCRATIC SHRINKAGE Unanimously Adopted at Great Fiftieth Anniversary Emancipation Celebration at Chautauqua Monday, July 5th, 1915. Wilson Will Make Good Target For the Republican Party Negro Chautauqua demonstration in the State of West Virginia the committee evinced a wisdom worthy of emulation and unintended praise. Resolved, That we express our sincere thanks and appreciation to both our white and colored friends who have so liberally contributed money, time, interest and talent as well as having given us their unselfish moral support in this great movement for the educational advancement of the race. And we assure these, our philanthropic friends, that it shall be our earnest endeavor to improve the general condition of our people along moral, intellectual and industrial lines; that we will encourage them to be good citizens by obeying the laws of the land, devoting their time to honest occupations, social betterment, self support and economy and at all times dissuade them against wilful extravagance. LITTLE WILL BE LEFT OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN 1916 Wilson Will be Re-nominated by His Party---Democratic Timber Matures Not More Than Once in a Generation Resolved, That on behalf of the 14,000 Negroes of McDowell county, we thank the school officials of the state and county for the splendid educational facilities provided for the race in the state and in this county in particular, and while we are highly pleased with the good great being accomplished by our efficient state institutions educationally, yet we feel the necessity for more and better High Schools, convenient to the mass of our people, who, because of their poverty, are less able to take advantage of our state institutions, and we pledge ourselves to struggle unceasingly and untringly to secure these much needed benefits. (BY SAUNDERS B. MOON.) In spite of the single presidential term plank of the Democratic platform adopted at Baltimore in 1912, there is little doubt that President Wilson will be the unanimous choice of the next Democratic national convention. This will come to pass not because Wilson is so beloved of the Democratic party, but on account of the unwritten law of the Democratic party, that any Democrat who succeeds in achieving the presidency, ought not to be denied renomination, since of Democratic presidents "there is only here and there a traveler." Democratic presidential timber matures not more than once in a generation and must be diligently sought for and tenderly cared for when it is found. While little will be left of the Democratic party in 1916, judging by the rapid rate of its shrinkage, yet of that tottering and shriveled remnant Wilson will be "the lamb chosen for the slaughter at the polls." Resolved, That we pledge ourselves anew to the principles of the Republican party and to the McDowell County Republican organization, which have done so much for our people in state and county. Resolved, That we point with pride to the unity of action on the part of the Negroes of McDowell county, which has truly exemplified the old proverbial adage of: "In union there is strength," etc., and to the numerous positions of honor and trust held by members of this organization. Resolved, That we say without fear of successful contradiction that no Negro political organization in the United States has so many of its members holding political positions; and for the enlightenment of the public we here recite a few of the positions held by members of this organization: Supervisor of the colored schools of the state of West Virginia, clerk in the attorney general's office, member of the Republican State Central committee, one attach in the state house, one at the insurance asylum, one at the West Virginia Colored Institute, two at the penitentiary, one messenger the Department of Public Service Commission, four justices of the peace, four constables, four deputy aheriffs, three members of the boards of education, one member of the Republican county executive committee, seven members of town and city councils, one health officer, one sanitary officer, one street commissioner, two jailors and several policemen, and with the unity of the 6,000 black voters of old McDowell county a member of this organization will also sit as a member of the legislative body of the Great State of West Virginia in its next regular session and we pledge ourselves to the accomplishment of this end. The Democratic party will not again make Bryan's standard bearer in a presidential contest, and any "new man of the hour" whom Bryan might fashion and bring forth as he did in the person of the present occupant of the White House, would prove as dolorous a failure as a stamped creator as has the peace preaching of the ex-Secretary of State. Of course, when the time comes for Democracy to render an account of its stewardship, there will be very few persons who are not referred to in their communities as "not right bright in his mind" who will be so imbued with the sacrificial spirit that they can muster the hardihood to vote the Democratic ticket and suffer the martyrdom that Democratic victory entails upon its servants. Resolved, That for the past fourteen (14) years the McDowell Times, the organ of this organization, has unceasingly and fearlessly fought the battles of the Republican party, championed the cause and rights of the race in its efforts at racial uplift, denounced wrong and wrong-doers and has been an ever vigilant informant of pernicious measures attempted against the race by sneaking and cowardly enemies to our progress, all of which has been at financial sacrifice to its promoters, therefore be it further No Republican ought to wish any other Democratic target than President Wilson, for there could be no clearer "bull's eye" at which to direct the missiles of the Republican party; and no person, whether Democrat or Republican ought to desire the retirement of Mr. Wilson to private life with the insane belief that he could have been re-elected bad his party renominated him. Oh, no, that would not do at all, let him fully realize where he is "at" and the exact estimation in which his fellow citizens hold him after his philosophic administration, so that when he returns to those private pursuits, which he ought never to have abandoned even for a time, he will be free indeed, and unaffected by that malignant malady called "swelled head," and "though he may be a sadder, will, moreover, be a much wiser man. Resolved, That we extend our thanks and pledge our support to the McDowell Times, the fearless and forceful mouthpiece of the race. Resolved, That we extend our thanks to the Hon. John C. Dancy, ex-recorder of deeds, and Dr. S. N. Vass for their (Continued on Page Four.) There will be little left of the Democratic party in 1916 outside of the federal office holders. We can conceive of no twist of fate that can rejuvenate the shrunken, emaciated Democratic donkey. Confidence in the Democratic party is dead and cannot, in the natural course of events be resurrected in less than a generation. Even should the European war end right speedily (but it will not); and a veritable flood-tide of buzzing, sizzling prosperity should race around the world; and though lean want should vanish utterly and fat plenty should stall arrogantly abroad in our land, still it will be as impossible for the Democratic party to come back a two times winner as it is for any one to answer the long standing query: "Who hit Billy, Patterson?" National Negro Business League Washington, D. C., July 2.—Charles H. Moore, of Greenaboro, N. C., national organizer of the National Negro Business League, is to deliver an address on "The Commercial Opportunities of Colored People," at a special meeting of the local branch of the business league to be held this evening at 8 o'clock, at the colored Y. M. C. A., 1816 Twelfth street. Mr. Moore is to be introduced by R. W. Thompson, national correspondent and press representative of the league. The Commercial Council, of this city, will join with the league in welcoming Mr. Moore at the meeting, which is a forerunner of the 15th annual session of the national body to be held in Boston, August 18, 19 and 20. The officers of the branch of the league are: Daniel Freeman, president; R. L. Ware, vice president; M. M. Gustafson, Thompson, secretary. Dr. Booke, T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, is head of the national body. LARGEST CIRCULATION, OF WEEKLY IN THE STATE Archives and History Dept NUMBER CRANK FIRES ON MORGAN Two Bullets Pierce the Anatomy of the Great N. Y. Financier. POSITIVE IDENTITY OF AS-SAILANT NOT ESTABLISHED Same Party May Have Blown Up Reception Room of U. S. Senate---Desperado Commits Suicide In Jail. WASHINGTON, July 3.—An explosion partially wrecked the reception room of the Senate in the northeast corner of the main floor of the Capitol last night, the detonation occurring at 11:40 o'clock. There was but one positive statement that could be made by officials investigating the flimsy clues to the cause of the explosion found today, that was that it was not an explosion of gas. There has been no gas in that end of the Capitol for years. NEW YORK, July 5. Efforts were made here, at Glen Cave, L. L., and in several other cities today to clear up the mystery said to surround the identity of Frank Holt, who, on Saturday, attempted to assassinate J. P. Morgan. Federal detectives throughout the country were following up clues which they hoped would reveal the chief events in his life. One of the important questions which they had to solve was that raised by the police of Cambridge, Mass., regarding the possible identification of Holt as Erich Muenter, a former Harvard instructor, who disappeared from that city after the death of his wife from alleged poisoning in 1906. Statements from relatives of Muenter and men who knew him as a student in Chicago, comparing descriptions of Holt with their recollections of Muenter, were read with interest by the detectives working on the case. GLEN COVE, N.J., July 6.—Frank Holt, the Cornel professor who shot J. Pierpont Morgan in his home near here and who planted the bomb in the Capitol which wrecked the Senate reception room, causing more than a half million dollars damage, committed suicide tonight by jumping from a jail window to the concrete floor fifty feet below and died before the guard or jail physician could reach him. MOUND BAYOU BANK Ten Thousand Dollars Deposited Guarantees Re-opening of The Bank. Mr. Charles Bank, who was cashier of the Colored State Bank, Mound Bayon, Miss., when its doors closed some time ago, has succeeded in raising the necessary funds to re-establish the bank. The following letter speaks for itself. Cleveland State Bank, Cleveland, Miss., June 9, 1915. Mr. Chas, Bank, Esp., Mound Bayon, Miss. Dear Sir: There is deposited today in this bank to the credit of Priscilla McCatry, treasurer, the sum of $10,000, as per your instructions to us. This is special funds for the purpose of establishing the Mound Bayou State Bank, which, when formed, will be the paid up capital stock of the said Mound Bayou State Bank. We take this occasion to congratulate the institution to be. Mound Bayou is a splendid point for a bank and under wise and conservative management, as we feel sure it will be, the bank should thrive and prosper. GEO. B. SHELBY, Cashier. NEGRO SAYS HE'S 124 ROME, GA., June 20.—Jerry Neal, colored, of Cave Spring, celebrated his one hundred and twenty-fourth birthday anniversary a few days ago. He is, so far as is known, the oldest person in Georgia, if not in the United States. He has papers which establish his age beyond question, and the oldest inhabitants of Floyd county remember that Jerry was a grown-up man when they were in their kilties. Jerry, the father of forty-four children, distinctly remembers the war of 1812, and many of the Indian wars. He is now a widower, but has been married three times. He is well and hearty, but uses a cane when walking. If your subscription is due, pay it. Che McDowell Times. ee CooTIT) NATIONAL NEGRO re Amacererion BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL ee eee M.T. WHITTIOCO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mer. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publisnhea every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Po itical Rights. SUBSORIPTION RATES. One year in advance...............$1.50 Six months in advance... ....... 75. Three monthe in advance.......... 45. One month im advance ........... .2 OGD rtd esiinevinnses sivnes ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST ae Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. peers a de deal Subecribers changing their Post Office address mast notify the publishers or else bis Se wal be collected just the same as if had not. Entered as Second Clase Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Oitice at Ki . W. Va., under act of Congres, March, ed FRIDAY JULY », 1915 KEW DOCTRINE. ‘fhe Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation of the Negro was fittingly celebrated at the Chautauqua at East Vivian Mon day. There were great speech- esdelivered by Hon. John C. Dancy of Washington. D. C.,and Rev. Dr. 8.N Vass, of Raleigh, N.C., but the able speeches de livered and the entire ten days meeting was overshadowed by the strong resolutions unani mously adopted by the 5,000 or more Negroes present at Mon- day’s great celebration. ‘These were not the usual for mal resolutions but was the strongest and most forcefu! dec- Jaration of rrincipals ever enun- crated by a concourse of Negroes in McDowell county, if not in the state of West Virginia, dealing as they did with vital subjects of @reat interest tonot only the 14 000 Negroes of this county but to all of the people of both races. Such vita! questions as the im Provementof sanitary conditions, better high school facilities, friendly relations between em- ployer and employee, the whit, man and the Negro, the protec- tion of women, beautifying the home, and practicing economy were declared for in the resolu tions and they met with unan imous approval of one-third of the Negro population of this county. The resociutions did not stop with civic questions but these interested Negroes pledged themselves to continued allegi ‘ance to the Republican party and the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization and Pledged themselves to work for the nomination and election of a Negro to the next legislature, and there is no doubt but - what it can and will ne done. Such declarations as this with the force of unity bobind them cannot help bat do good and shows that the Negroin McDow ell county as elsewhere is think ing of and striving for the things which will make hims better Citizen inevery way and while not laying stress on the political side nevertheless h¢ is willing and ready todo battle for his Political rights. These ringing resolutions should be read by every man in this couniy whatever his race may be. They sound the key- note of aggressive work for the advancement of the race and they find «common ground and bases of operation for both races to work for the general advance. ment of the commuity. NOTICE! The Smith River Baptist Amoriation ill convene with the High St. Baptist church, Martineville, Va., July 20. As corresponding secretary of this great ganization, I feel it my duty to inform the dear brethren and patrons. Come matp to ber te cance JAB. H. JOKERS, sec. POWHATAN WORKING EVERY DAY IN WEEK ‘Tho Powhstar ~ “and Coke Company, of Powhatan, W Va, is now working every day. Some time ago this company received a government order for 400,000 tons of coal to be delivered du- ‘ring the present year and they are working forthe maximum contract of 400,000 tons with brirht prospects of receiving it. This company is one of the best and fairest in the field, it looks after the general corditions of the men on the operation, pro vides good houses andis very careful about the sanitary con ditions about the homes. There is no discrimination for or against any raceinthe man- ner of work on this j»b; the only question is one of efficiency and some of the most trusted and valued employees are Negroes. There are more than 100 coke ovens in ful! blast now and more will be firedin a short time. There is the look of prosperity apon this operation not witness- ed in more than two years. While work is good the men should save their money. It is the wish of the management not only of this company but of all companies that men save their money and provide for the “rain ey day.” The Powhatan tase Ball tea, under the management of Mr. G.C. Woods, head hookkeeper for the Powhatan Coal and Coke Company, has made a remark- able record this season. The famon B axie Short is pitching for the Powha- tam team and he is twirling some fam- ‘ous ball to the delight of the base ball fame of the coaltielda. There will be ® great game Sunday, July 11 at 2:30 o'clock on the Powhatan grounds between the Cincinnati All Stars and the Powhatan team, and all fans who want to sees great game should witness this one. Colored fans should go to these games and contribute to help pay expenses because the Powhatan srounds have been improved and pat in splendid ordér and the colored teae are permitted to play upon them whenever they desire without charges and they and their people should patronize these games. The admission to the Sunday game will be 50 cents. NORTHFORK Mr, S. ©. Stuart, Chiet of Pohee for Northfork, mate a visit to Noru.22, 0 , where he spent several days with his wife who is with her people sick. Dr. J. E Hereford, formerly of Ana- Walt is now happily located at this place and is making an enviable reputation for himself. He is well liked by both white ‘and colored and the demand for his pro- fewsional service is growing with the ris ing and setting of each day's sun. His new born son, only three weeks old is modestly aicting him in some of the many calle for hie service especially in such calle as do not demand that he leave his sama very far. Madam is doing jn fine and will soon be able to extend that usnal spirst of unstinted hospitality. # characteristic of her good natare. The Star Light Tonsorial Parlor, under the exert management of Mr. Thomas Stuart is « most excellent place for those who may want to look good and fresh, Call for this place when wanting to look good. Mrs. Charlie Flippins spent several days with her sisters at Graham, Va., the other day and bronght back several baskets of cherrien, Mre George Sinklord, of Bluefield, was in our town = few days ago. She was the sncceafal contetant for the trip to the San Franciseo exposition given by theM E. chnreh in Bloefield beeanse of raising the most money in s recent rally. Meeting of the Flat Top Baptist Association. Deve Brrrunes oxo Parone You are aware that the time ie near at band tor our great annoal meeting of The Flat Top Baptist Association, which convenes on Wedneslay before the third Sanday in Joly, 1915, at Arlington, W. Va., and as corresponding secretary ol thie great and noble organization, it ia my cheerful duty to inform you of ont nerds as Baptists. Our edacstional, district, home, state and foreign mis. sions are expecting your hearty support, financially and spiritually. Therefore we expect every church in the bounds of the smociation to be represented. teehee rs om! this the banner siting bends . H. Mrvewes, . Corresponding Secretary. MARTINSVILLE ITEMS Martinsville, Va., July 6.—Mis Clara Dillard died last Saturday, July 3, at the howe of her aunt. Wire Riles Sg East Martinsvitte. cue una ven health several months. she leaves nu: tnerous relatives and friends to mourn her passing. Alec Redd and Mim, Nannie Reamy were united in the holy bonds of ‘matri- mony, Sunday, at the home of the bride in East Martinaville John Patterson, of Kimball, W. Va, was called here on account of the illnem of hie wife. She is better at this writing. Mra. Allen Fountsin is very ill at her home on Barton street John Beleber is touring Virginia on hiw motoreyele. Mr. L. F. Flood is very ill at her home on Church street. Alphonsa Preston is confined to his home with sicknes. Mrs. Mahaiey Wade, Mrs. Bettie Preston and Mrs. Amanda Draper are also on the sick list Mrs. Green Penn, of Roanoke, former- ly of thie city, spent several days in town this week, the guest of Mrs Thos Hoyle. ‘Madison, N.C., crowed bate with the Sant Martinsville team on the local dia- mond Saturday last. East Martinsviile didn’t seem to have been in good shape. Madison carried the game over in North Carolina, but’ come again, boys, and they will do better next time, or come and have « try at our Martinsville boys, Mr. Frank Searcy fs ia town again The Grace Presbyterian Sanday school held children's day exercises San. day evening. A splendid program we rendered. Min Lizcie Williams, of Winston-Se tem, came over Sunday to condnet s meeting for the Mt Carmel Holy church. Martine Hairston and Miss (Queen Hairston were married st the home ot the bride in East Martineville, Sanday, July 4. Only a few relatives and friends were prewent. Mist Jewie B. Hill and Mrs. ©. W Pronty are on the sick list, The Christian Sanday school held children’s day exercies Sanday night and an excellent program was rendered —one that spoke well for both pupil and teachers, Mt. Zion Holy church held their chil. dren's day exercises Sunday evening ir Spenerr's Hall. Rev. Gentey is conduct ing @ protracted meeting at the same lace Coopers League base hall boys cams over July 5th and cromse:| bate with th Martinaville Athletics They were a lit te too much for our boys and won on | hy a core of 7 to 2. THE GULF Rey. Epperson preached an excelient sermon Sunday night. The 4th was celebrated with Stars and Stripes, and there was very little hooze in use. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Scales made a flying trip to Virginia, ‘abere they hope to visit. many friends and relatives. Mrs. Mary Tarner has return ed from visiting her friends and relatives at Calloway. Va. Mrs. Henry Jones bas gone t pay her parents a visit at Rocky Mount, Va. Mr. Joseph Claytor payed his brother a visit at Winding Gulf, taking bis trip from Hot Coa ‘snd reported a nice time. The St. Lukes are making s Great success at this place and we truly hope to make it better in the near future. Base ball was the enjoyment of the day between Winding Gulf and Glen White. Five to two ir favor of The Gulf. Mr. Jabob Guerrent happened 8 very serious accident, Seing rolled by a motor at Allen Creek and upon examination it was found that his back was broken. He was hurried tothe McKin. dree Hospital where we hope for him a speedy recovery. (By Mas. S.J. HL Diteane y Ridgeway, Va, July % On the 26th of June,8p m., Mrs Vina Fontaine passed from ear h intoglory. She was the first member who united herseif with Trinity Presbyterian church, when it was oniy a mission, she and her daughter Ida Belie who preceded her into glory 16 years ago. Mrs Fontaine was a most faithfal and untiring member -of Trinity church for 21 years. In the Woman's Missionary Society she was an active, live member; she loved her charcn and all of ite organizations; she was willing to spend and be spent for the good and advancement of her church. She was never satistied when there were pressing needs and duties resting upon the wo- men todo for the benefit of the church; any plans or efforta for the good of the church was a joy and plessere to ber. She was the treasurer of “Helping Hand Society” of the church even be- fore it bad an active membershir and always did what she could for the church and society. The band of offlictiop tol! *---" ss ber in Janvary and continued te play upon her until June 26th, when she stole away tobe with Jesus. During her afilictions she was copfidert and trusting in her Savour. She often talked to differert persons who called in to see her, and assured them of ber hope aud unshaken faith in God’s promise to them who fmtbfally pat their trast in Him. She was a christian who believed in giving to help advance the cause of Christ. She gave her «ffering to the missionary society at its last meeting in June, but the members decided that her offering was not required of ber during her illness, and it was re turned toher. On the 4th Sab bath in May she enjoyed the sweet fellowship in union vith the minister and few of the el ders uf the cburch as they took the holy communion to her. She was happy and rijoiced with them in that special service a. round her bedside. In her last conversation she said she was going to a place of rest and hap- piness. Her dying words were, “am going to the promised land.” She leaves a busband, two sons and two daughters ano several grand children, besid: s her mother, four sisters and one brother to mourn their loss Kev J. A. Davis officiated in the fun eral and burm), his text being Jer. 6:16 —“Stand ye in the way and see and ask for the old fait, where is tue good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.” LOGAL NEWS TOLB IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS Mr. B. B. Harman, the “aie exprowe- ‘min and regutar nti'itarian in th ciry of Kevatone and amet excelient citizen, ix prepared to furnish you fresh, yes, real “Fresh” watermelons direct from the vines every day in the week. They are cold and sweet and when eating them they make you think of the good old times down on the tarm. They are cheap, too—so cheap that you feel they are almost given to you Mr. Otis Waldon, of Binetield, was * Pleasant social gnest in the city this week. He has « host of friends in Key- stone. Mimes Sarah and Georgie ¥hittice, who are attending Summer Norms! in Hampton, Va, report that they are finding it very mee to be at thie repata- ble as well as historical Institute, with the advantage of seeing so inch and becoming acquainted with a many noted men and women of influence and reputation. Attorney A G. Froe, member of the Board of Education for Brown's ‘Creek district, was in the city for a few hours Wertnesiay. fe, im company with sev. eral other representative citizens, were closeted in close conference for severs! ours, bot as to the nature or purpose of this conference no one evemed inclined todivaige. The meeting was held in one of the private offices of the MeDow. ell Times. Mayor ©. ©. Hale, one of the fore most thinkers and safest politicians in the county of McDowell, has heen ex ceedingly busy for the past ten ‘ays. Hon. Fi. Harper, better known ax the “Old Marty,” was in = few days thie week from over on his farm. He tells us that his crope are the best for years Rev. J. W. Crockett, a member of the Northiork Board of Education and one of the leading gospel M@emeengers in the Flat Top Raptint Aew ciation, wax in Tuesday afternoon, and from the ipno- centemile he wears whenever seen in this little Hob’ justifi « tne report that hie misions mee pave’y socie!. Hie Deauquariers are mostly down town, | near the Mi Chapel Beptist church, al- thongh there is 10 preaching going . Gee, whizz’ Dame Rumor hes it that he contemplates stopping by The Times! office some time seon and leave an order for some envitations to be printed. Well, however troe thin may be of however tale, there is no question bat that his visite are more frequent and filled with more aleolute ““Bianess’”” than ever be- fore in thie town. Dr ond Mr EL. Youngne, ot Welch, attended the social given inet week by the Married Ladies Sorial Clab. They and Dr. and Mra RC. Harrison spent the wight with Editor and Mrs. Whittion. Mrs. J. F. Parwm and sons left Sunday for Washington, D.., where she will be with her sister and friends lor several works Hon. 15. Hampton Gray has been very busy in thie city recently looking after some financial matters. E. W. Callen, the young, hustling and Progressive citizen of Welch, wax on tia! nenal rounds thie week aboot Northfork and other places looking alter the devugh. ‘The roads are certainly being pat in good shape all over thie county under the direction of Ool. W. J. McOlarren. Dineen OOO Frousehold Linen Set of 22 Pieces A MATCHLESS PREMIUM ITEM Given away absolutely FREE sig ls art sa sas YALE Wp seis The McDowell Times ican doe in ew rs with ie tt pl ord. Ta uf fn enor eer nde & newspaper. <Gonds well worth Six Dollars and are worth double the efforts of any one. This 2?-plare linen net ta ponolar becaaee it consivts of items that are serviceable in daily use in every hoambold. it is a nice quality, popalar pattern, and serviceable gods which jadges of valine will recognize at once as s decided bargsia at the terms we are offering vt. THE SET CONSISTS OF: 1 table cover, $-10 size, 12 Li-ineh napkins to mate. A heavy hock towels, 2 heavy bath towels. 1 dremer scart. Idoity. 1 31-ineh tunch cloth. All given away free t the woman, bay oF anybody else who secures the email number of six paid Op mbmeriters for ene year to The MeDowell Times. And may other prises equally as valuable in silver or chins ware. Goole tw be seen at The McDowell Tunes office. ‘ NEGROES ARE WARNED. TOMKINSVILLE, KY., Joly 5. Ne grows at work on new collage. buildings being erected bere, have beep warned by Nighe_ Ridge fo pack heir belonging ee methods of the regulatory” only brome leas you big bags Leep your meat chur _————_————— D. ROBERT TOMLINSN, LL B Attorney and Counsellor at Law Practices in all the courts of Virginia and West Virginia, In trouble and ont of trouble see me at NORTHFORK, WEST VIRGINIA, ns Notice to Take Depositions To Sam Sheffield: Take notice that ae lan dee athe an eae Office of J. K. Smith, in the town of Keystone, MeDoweu Co., West Virginia, between the hours of 8 o”- clock, a. m. and 6 o'clock m., of that day I shall ‘procesd to take the depositions of mywelf and others, to be read in evi- ore icin © te met oe ity penning in the Circut Court of ‘McDowell County and state of West Vir «inia, in which [ am — and you are defendant; and if from ‘any cause the taking of said depositions be not com- enced on that date, or, if commenced, { they be not completed on that day, the aking of said depositions will be aie ned from day to day, at the same place and between the same hours untill they are completed. Lula Sheffield. Mr. Man a A the . NT vv Del Wee Mr. Man 7” the at a Lys ‘Your Brain Can’t Work When Your Bowels Are Clogged. Capitalize your full 100%, brain power by ridding yourself of constipa- on, billousness, that out-of-sorts feeb tog Get @ lc box of Sentane} Laxatives to-night Take one just before bed It'll clean out your bowels, clear up ‘the liver, make you fee) great! Sentanel Laxatives are an all-vege- table compound put up ta tablet form Contain no calomel, no babit-forming ¢rugs. Every ingredient « universally Tecognised remedy for constipation, torpid liver and ali the ills that follow ta thelr trail Have your family physician write us for a copy of the formula Put it ep to bim We'll stand by Bis ée eision, Give Gentanel Laxatives « trr-cut to-night Phone your druggist to send Up & box, 10 doses 10c. Or, if prefer, write us for trial package. Wr free. The Sentanel Remedies Co.. Inc, 522 Union Central Bldg, Clacinpath Okie ——<_ / Notice to Take Depositions. a eee ee eee Take notice that on Jnly 1/, 1915, 4t the Offices of J. -K. Smith, Keystone, MeDowell Co., W’ Va. between the hone 10-elsek am and 6'0 clock p. m. tha day, 1 slialt presi to take she'd tious of myself and others. to be read a evidence in ny behalf, in certain suit in eguity, depending in the Cirenit Court of MeDuwell county wherein Tam plete tiff and you are delendanes amd it trem any cause the taking of the aaid depo. sitions be not commenced, or, if com. menced, be not concluded, on that day, the taking thereof will be adjourned irom time to time, at the aame place and be- tween the same hours until the same shal be completed. Minnie Ham. By Counse!, J. K. Smith. a Order of Publication. Oounty of Reales |: County of Raleigh; At roles held in the clerk's office ot cireuit court of Raleigh county, on. th first Monday in the month of ia, 1915 Willie W. Allen, Complainant, ve. Harriet BE. Allen, Defendant. IN CHANCERY The object of this snit is to obtain by the complainant from the defendant a divorce, a vinenlo matrimonii. This day came the complainant, by coumel, and on motion and it oa by affidavit that dae diligence heen next on be half of the complainant to ssrertain in what conoty the defendant is withont offeet, it is ordered that she ds appenr here within one month after the’ fire publication of this order and do’ what. is Receeap to protect her interest in this ant This day came the nant couperl, and on his ee aes i < pearing by eteve filed that the de- KeSdant, Harriet E. Allen, iss) avn-ree- dent of the state, it is ordered that she dio appear here one month alter dae paly- lieation of thie ae anan do as necessary to proteat ler interests in” thie wait. Teste: Avner Writsiws, Clerk. Wa. F. Daxsy. tine. My Clients Are Always First, ‘My friends are next, bet | will net press fer ‘an unjust judgment por ak for the cove - -. —— ade man, teen. The Melional fort Rober Mrs. A. Williams EXPERT MANICURIST HAIR DRESSER The most up-to-date Parlors in the State Equipped with every modern convenience Graduate Artists Prompt and first_class service in parlors or at home of patrons NO. 16 FEDERAL AVE., 2 doors below the Elks Opera House 5 BLUEFIELD, W. VA. 2 oe In Ohio on the River Coast Near one of the best cities in the United States. Just across the river from Huntington Street cars every 15 m nates; three blocks from an excellent church; good school and connected with City by Ferries. Buy any size lot you wish up to 20 acres. Small Payment Dow1 and One Dollar per Week Lots can be bought still cheaper for the cash. Keep in mind you «an biy any size lot yu wish: one-fourth, one -half one acre, or as many acres 43 you may wish All lots are above the high water mark. as level as a floor, and on good rich bottom land. Surrounded by the best neighbors to be found in the Ohi» valley. After lots are paid for all the money needed to build can be obtained at reasonable rates. Any one desiring such a home can write for toll particulars to C. E. McGhee | R.F.D. No 2 Huntington, W. Va. _ = — = — | Notice to Take Depositios. | When In Cenk... To Harriet E Allen: Take notice that on the oth day of Jaly, 1915, at the offe of Fpson Cook, in the Bowling Building in Lester, in the county of Raleigh and the state of W Ya, between the hours of 8 o'clock a. @. and 5p. m. ot that day. 1 shall proceed 1» tak depositions of my: others, to be read in evidence in my bebalt in s certain suit ic chancery pending in the Circuit, Court of Ral-gh county, state of W. Va. in which I am plate “iif and you are defendant, and if from any cause the taking of said deposi- Hions be not commenced on that day, or if commenced, If they be not com: pleted on that day, the taking of said Aepositions will be adjourned from day to day, atthe same place and be tween the same bonrs until they are ‘completed WILLIE W_ ALLEN. By Counsel Wm. F. Denny, Sol. Teta Music Lovers Take Notice 15 sheets of MUSIO. of your own selection, and our bean- tiful detachable Library Fo- lio FREE to members of oar Club. Masie Rotls of latest songs 15 cents post-paid to foeminr Send for partic National Masic Lovers’ Club, Lynchbarg, Virginia. G.D. BODE - Manager. soi Brown Bros. HOTEL BI LIARD ROOM Cafe and BARBER SHOP H, BROWN, Manager Ninth St. Bet. 6th and 7th Ave. Huntington, W. Va. When In Giahim WANTING; SOMETHING GooD TO EAT AND A NICE PLAGE TOSTOP Call at H. W. ARNOLD Place not over one minate’e walk%irom acemice, (WRIGHT'S OLD STAND) Graham, Virginia Red oross Barber Shop srk Si Ld | A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries "op, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. ee 2 a ae H. HEMP HILL First Class Tailor Wilcoe, W. Va. Box 72 ALL ORDERS GUARANTEEN News Stems Solicited from All Points. BAPTIST MUDDLE AT GRAHAM, VA. Correspondent Explains Trouble Had With Rev. West. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: As the troubles of the Tabernacle Baptist church, of Graham, have been made public, I feel it a duty to explain some of the matters as are contended for by the members opposed to Rev. D. W. West as pastor. When he was called to fill the position all believed he was an able preacher and a man who would in every respect work to upbuild the church. The members who were ousted by him and were afterwards reinstated by the executive board feel that he has fallen short in his duties and has done many things which have been bad for the best interests of the church. He has never done his full duty, but has done many things which he should not have done. His wrongful manner of conducting affairs brought about the present trouble, and when there was a meeting of the congregation to consider the matter it was fully decided by nearly every one present (there being about twenty-eight present) that he should resign and accordingly the vote at the meeting declared the pupil vacant. When he later returned and threatened to force himself upon the congregation as their pastor we advised with Squire Boyd, who gave us advice, and he told it was it by far better for the church to settle its own troubles. On the following day, Sunday, West had a talk with Squire Boyd and we understand that the magistrate told West it was best not to break into the church, but West did go and break the lock, kicked open the door and entered the church and held services, at the close of which he was arrested by Sergeant Havens and placed in jail, but was released a short time afterward by Mayor Williamson. When West's case came up the mayor advised that the church members should be able to dispose of their own troubles without dragging them into the courts. The next day West was discharged, without hearing thirteen or more members of the church, most of whom are strong financial supporters of the church and property owners, all of them living and having their families in Graham. We asked for a hearing before the executive board of the Flat Top Baptist Association and the following members of that board held a meeting at Graham Tuesday night and after hearing the evidence decided that the said members had been dismissed without cause. The meeting at Graham was composed of Revs G. W. Woody, of Kimball; J. E. Pryor, D. D., moderator of the Flat Top Baptist Association, of Vivian; W. H. Mitchell, of Eckman; W. W. Hicks, D. D. of Bluefield; R. E. Henry, of Tazewell; J. B. Evans, or Maybury, and others whose names 1 do not recall, all of whom are leading preachers of the association. We know we are right in our present action and knew when we held the meeting and discharged West we took the right course. We owed him some money and tendered the same to him. He simply wished to force himself on us as pastor and it is reported that he is doing the same thing at Radford. If he has so many calls and invitations why doesn't he accept them, or one of them, and not impose upon those who feel we did wrong in calling him here since he has deceived us. We do not care from what college he was graduated. We feel he has certainly fallen short of doing his duty here and know that the sooner we get rid of him the better it will be for us all, and we feel that with him out of the way there will be perfect harmony in our church. I regret to have to refer to the uncalled for article recently published by C. D. Shell, but it was unjust from start to finish and as he has nothing whatever to do with the Tabernacle Baptist church, and belongs to a congregation not in harmony with our doctrine, we feel that he nor any other outsider has any right to nose into the affairs of an organization of which they know nothing. To help by outsiders has already been caused by outsiders butting into our church quarrel, and we feel that the public generally would rather that we settle our troubles between ourselves. It is our aim to build up and hold together the entire church and congregation and I believe that the white people and colored people generally would prefer not to have our troubles further pired, and if it were possible I would like to see all troubles between us and Rev. West compromised, but he will not consider anything from the council or us and therefore insist that he cease to undertake to represent the church and perform his duties and the sooner he accepts some of the offers he claims have been made him the better it will be for all concerned. I hope the public will do what they can toward aiding in settling the difficulty and that outsiders will not interfere and try to make more strife. This is a plain statement of the facts as I see them and I hope that this matter may now be left to the members of the church and not be further discussed in the papers. Yours truly ALLEN SAUNDERS. Graham, Va., July 1 WILL MEET AT PARKERSBURG Grand Lodge K. of P. in Annual Session Next Month. CHARLESTON, W. VA., June 21, 1915. To the G- and Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Grand Representatives, Chancellor Commanders and Members of the Order of the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of West Virginia, Greeting: In keeding with the action of the Grand Lodge at its last Grand Session, and in accordance with Article 2, Section 2, of the Grand Lodge Constitution, you are hereby notified that the Twenty-third Annual Session of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, State of West Virginia, Jurisdiction of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A., is called to convene in the Castle H厅 of Maceo Lodge, No. 16, and Blennerhassett Lodge, No. 77, at Parkersburg, August 3, 4, 5 and 6, 1915, for the transaction of such business as shall legally come before it. 1. Each Lodge is entitled to representation according to law. 2. Each Lodge must send its per capita tax, semi-annual report and credentials of Representatives (each representative to retain a copy of sudh) to the G. k. of R. and S., C. W. Boyd, 927 Morris St., Charleston, W. Va., not later than the 15th day of July so that said officer, in due time, may make his report to the Committee on Credentials and Returns, which Committee, in keeping with the law, must meet and complete its work on the day preceding the formal opening of the Grand Lodge. Failure on the part of any lodge to comply with the above order, or to pay any or all indebtedness, will be deemed sufficient cause to debar its representatives from participation in the proceedings of the Grand Body. 3. All subordinate lodges will please send in their endowment reports promptly on the 1st day of July, in order that complete reports may be prepared for presentation to the Grand Lodge. 4. All Deputy Grand Chancellors are requested to forward their commissions, together with a detailed report of the work done by them during the current year, to this office not later than July 15th. 5. The Past Chancellor's Rank will be conferred upon all Past Chancellors desiring to receive it, providing, of course, said Past Chancellors are in possession of the proper credentials. The fee for the rank is $2.00. 6. The Brethren and Sisters of Parkersburg are making elaborate preparations for the entertainment of all who may be in attendance upon the session. Boat excursions, picnics, trolly rides, military displays, etc., are being arranged, and the celebrated Terrapin Park, with its commodious pavilions, spacious assembly halls, countless amusements and most favorable grounds for encampment purposes, has been leased for the holding of all entertainments and the entire session of the Grand Lodge. In order that you may make sure of comfortable quarters, it is suggested that notification of your intention to be present be sent to Col. Wm. Carpenter, 3-3-91-2 street, Parkersburg, W. Vs. 7. Since the two-cent rate is in force on the B. & O. and C. & O., no rates will be granted over these roads. The N. & W. railroad has not yet indicated what rates, if any, will be given, but as soon as we are, informed of said roads' intention, the same will be given you. 8. Visiting Supreme and Grand Lodge Officers are welcome. 9. The Finance Committee will meet in the city of Parkersburg two days prior to the regular Grand Session. 10. Your attention is called to the Pythian Mutual Investment Association. This department of the Order is progressing nicely and we solicit for it your continued encouragement and support. It is one of the most promising business concerns extant, and will one day command the attention and admiration of the state and nation. Each Lodge is earnestly urged to send its representatives to the Grand Lodge instructed and prepared to take stock, and each representative is earnestly requested to come prepared to subscribe and pay for one or more stares in person. 11. Friday, August 6th, will be the gala day of the session. At 12 o'clock, moon, the annual Pythian parade will occur, and it promises to be the largest and most imposing in the history of the Order. Indeed, the Grand Lodge, K. of P., state of West Virginia, has taken no steps backward this year. Its reputation for progress and achievement has long since been completely regained, and it is absolutely certain will be splendidly sustained if those who come to the session this summer will come with the express purpose of working for its future good and greatness, and in that spirit of fraternity, peace and harmony which alone insures success. Believing that will, and with great abiding faith in the future of the Order, I am, Yours in F. C. & B. L. O. WILSON. Attest: Grand Chancellor, C. W. BOYD, G. K. of R & S. MARTINSVILLE NEEDS SCHOOL White Lawyer Says Colored Children Are Due One. Martinsvill, Va., July 6, 1915. EDITOR McDowell TIMES: I note what you say about a school house being built by the school board of Martinsville for the colored people of this city. I would say that we appreciate very highly your interest in the colored people of our town, and I would further say that these people certainly need a school house very badly and they ought to have one. There are a great many colored children that go to school daily during the school year and they either have to go pay schools or be huddled together in an incommodious basement of the colored Baptist church on High street. Hundreds of these people have their homes here and have all their financial interests identified with this town and pay taxes to keep up the schools. The whites have an elegant brick school house and auditorium. We don't pretend to say that the colored people are entitled to as handsome a school house as the whites for they do not pay as much taxes for the purpose of keeping up the schools, but we do say that these people ought to be recognized and given a school house in which to educate their children, for a great many of these children are bright, zealous and exceedingly earnest to learn. Prof. Thomas has a splendid school in which he teaches the higher branches. Rev. G. P. Watkins also has a school which is doing great good to the community, but theirs are pay schools. We think there should be no pecuniary limit placed upon the minds of these pupils, but they all should have a chance. Beckley, W. Va., July 6.—The Pioneer Hotel, for colored people, has just opened in Beckley. The building is equipped with all modern conveniences and is a credit to any place or people. J. C. Wright and A. D. Clark are the proprietors and are the real pioneers in Negro business enterprise in Beckley. The Beckley Literary Society had for its program at the last session a "mock trial." Mr. S. N. Dandridge represented the state and Mr. G. W. Scott the defendant. The charge was murder. The defendant barely escaped hanging in spite of the fact that the state failed to lay her venue or prove the corpus delecti. The verdict was second degree murder. A motion for a new trial will be argued in the near future. Rev. Norman Smith preached a very interesting sermon to the Missionary Society of the Ebenezer Baptist church on last Sunday. The new colored band of Raleigh made its initial appearance on the 5th instant. While quite a number of the members of the band were out only a few were able to use their instruments, the result being a show of brass with little music. Toe Negro Civic League of Raleigh county succeeded in pulling off a charitable celebration at the East Park in Beckley. There were baseball games and speaking. Attorney J. S. Butts was the principal speaker. The Malscott Quick Steps won over Sylvia Clippers by a score of 15 to 8, and in the afternoon the Sylvia Clippers won over the Beckley Sprinters by a score of 12 to 10. The day was closed by a game between the grand old men of Beckley and the Malscott Quick Steps. Miss Rose Lane, of Lester, and E. L. Gaines, of Slab Fork, are registered at the Pioneer Hotel. BLUEFIELD Bluefield, W. Va., July 6.—The Board of Education of Beaver Pond District met Monday and transacted considerable business of importance. The most important feature of the session was the appointment of Prof. C. R. Murray Williamson District Superintendent to succeed Prof. H. F. Cooper. Prof. Ben H. Williams was re-appointed principal of the white high school and Prof. James L. Hill was re-appointed principal of all the colored schools in the city at an increased salary. The teachers were not appointed at this meeting. The appointment of Prof. Hill is a very popular one and meets with the general approval of the colored people because Mr. Hill has made a splendid record during his five years in the colored schools of this city and the increase in salary is a deserved recognition of his ability and work. If your subscription is due, pay it CONFERENCE OF A. M. E. CHORCH Convened at St. James Church, Williamson, June 30th. WILLIAMSON, W. VA., July 3.—The District Conference of the A. M. E. Church, of West Virginia, convened at St. James A. M. E. Church here Wednesday evening, at which time a grand welcome reception was tendered the visiting preachers and delegates. The presiding Elder, Rev. R. R. Downs, D. D., in a happy introduction presented Rev. R. French Hurley, of Clarksburg, as the chairman for the evening. The following program was rendered: Selection—Choir. Invocation—Rev. J. M. Wheeler. Scripture Selection—Ps. 33—Rev. W. O. Davis. Selection—Choir. Paper—Mrs. C. H. Morris. Welcome Address to the Conference—Atty. J. H. Love. Address—Our Citizenship—Atty. Hubert Quesnberry. Address----Our Professional Men—Dr. J. M. Whitico. Selection—Choir. Address----Fraternal Greeting—Rev. Mr. Pierce, of M. C. W. Barnete, Rev. W. O. Davis, and Rev. Mr. Brown After the program the good ladies of the church served all with ice cream and cake. All the addresses were good, Attorney Love leading off with a splendid, eloquent speech welcoming the distinguished prelates to the city. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Quesinberry perhaps made the chief address of the evening. After expressing his delight at the music and declaring his pleasure at being present to meet with the best colored people he spoke for thirty minutes on 'Citizenship,' interspersing his talk with appropriate anecdotes. Dr. J. M. Whittico's speech was timely and fitting. The general opinion is that there has been brought together in this city a most distinguished and scholarly set of colored men, and they received, as was their due, a most cordial welcome to our city. The presiding officer, R. French Hurley, one of the oldest and most learned men of the conference, an ex-union soldier, who fought in the army of the Potomac, in a short, eloquent address referred to the fact that the Negro as a freeman was about the same age as this state and in the years of her remarkable development the black man had kept pace with this wonderful advancement. The Hon. Wells Goodykoontz was programmed to speak but was unable to be present. The conference continued its session until Friday night. COVINGTON Mrs. Lucy V. Pannell and little daughter, Louise left Tuesday morning to visit their parent, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Payne at Buffalo Gap, Va. Mr. Charlie Hill, a resident of Pine St. died Tuesday after an illness of only three days. The funeral took place from the Pine St. Baptist church at 2:30 o'clock the Rev. E. P. Jackson officiating. Interment was made in Cedar Hill cemetery. Miss Julia Mitchell left Wednesday morning for Richmond where she expects to be a sales girl at the exposition. The summer normal is now in session here and there are quite a number of out of town teachers attending. Mrs. Eliza Wilson, Messrs. Lewis and Andrew Wheeler, of Pocahontas, were the guests of Mrs. Susan Hunter, their sister, this week. Mrs. Hunter has been confined to her room for the last six months. The corner stone of the First Baptist church of Malawi, of which Rev. W. W. Neison of Clifton Forge is pastor, was laid Monday, July 5th by the order of K. of P. in the presence of a large assembly. One of the greatest event of the evening was a Musical entertainment given by the Covington Colored Band, under the auspices of the young men's auxiliary for the benefit of the new church wo.k. Mrs. Celia Mills, who was taken to the asylum in Petersburg about two months ago, died last Fr.day evening. Owing to the absence of her children her body was not brought to this city for bus. isl. Many Indictments Are Made--Other News of Interest. The 4th day of July brought a great crowd of people to the city, some traveled in autos, some came driving fine horses, some came driving mules, and some came driving an ox, but one came riding a goat, all rejoicing for the day of independence. The writer was heard to ask an old colored gentleman, "Uncle what is the meaning of all this, why are the people going at such a rapid gate today?" Mr. "Hill Billie" that thought he knew it all, quickly answered before the colored man could stop scratching his head and replied, "by gosh, sum of dem big genals dun got killed in the norf." The criminal court convened Monday, but on the new year after the glorious fourth, knowing that all wanted to have a little fun the good judge adjourned court until Tuesday, and gave the grand jurors a chance to eat dinner home with their families and friends. Wednesday they reassembled and went to work in earnest. Many witnesses were sworn to speak the truth before that body, and many left disappointed because they could not indict their neighbors over some old "grudge." Rev. Ballard Wade and Mrs. Eliza Wade indicted several young chaps for rocking them in their home in Freeman, Mrs. Pearl Turner of Blueston indicted a white man for attempted rape on her little ten year old daughter, and lawyer Wm. F. Denny has been employed to as sist the state in the prosecution Rev. R. W. Hill, pastor Mount Calvary Baptist church sends out word that the hard times has nothing to do with God's work, and to that end he is asking the people to raise $400 to pay off a little debt on the church. The "bootleggers" of "colored hill" seem to have been making good here of late, but the municipal government of the city changed hand June 1st and since that date Harv Madison and Dick Gibson were called upon to explain the name of a certain brand and not being able to do so, went to jail in default of a small fine. Mr. W J. Parker, attorney of Bluetfield, is attending court here this week. Mr. Parker is one of the coal field hustling lawyers and is making good. The cases of Will Williams and John Wallace, both charged with murder, will be called next week. They will be defended by Messrs Denny and Parker. Hon. R. W. White, clerk in the Attorney General's office, at Charleston, is spending several days with and among his host of friends and politicians throughout the Flat Top region. He has been here since Sunday and says he is finding conditions politically to be very quiet. Madam: Feel Fit Live!! Get Health. And that clear skin and freshness that Dame Nature intended as yours will follow. Rid your system of the constipation poisons that are the real cause of sallow complexion, pimples, coated tongue, bad breath, that heavy, depressed feeling, indigestion, lassitude, etc. Really wonderful little perfumes. They'll clean out and clear up pwr systems; they up the blood make you feel great. You can use them as animal scent, habit-forming drugs. Put a universally recognized all-represents compound put up in easy-to-make tablet form, sugar-sweet. 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Thie club ww organized two years ago by some of the leading ladies of Keystone, Northfork and Kim- ball for the purpome of discussing improv- ed methods in housekeeping, fancy sew- ing, public questions effecting the home, the church and society and cultivating « more friendly relation between the faini- lies. Last year this club entertained their husbands only, so this year their busbands and fmends were entertained. There were a large number of nests from Bluefield, Bramwell, Kimlall and Northfork, in addition to Keystone »- ciety. Music was furnished by the Co- lombia Orebestra and the party “danced ‘to the delightful strains of clasical and popalar masic. At 1o'clock a delicious repast wa served by polite active white jacketed waiters and the guests were convince: that the ladies had really learned the ar of satinfying the appetite with excellent ly prepared delicacies. The ladies wer beautifully gowned in the very height o fashion and everybody present enjoyed : ‘most pleasant evening. There have ber: ‘many expremions of praise and cominen nation of the Married Ladies’ Social Clu! ‘and wishes for an early repetition of | simular affair. HEARTILY COMMENDS NEGRO EXPOSTION Send by Pt Richmond Exposition. Washington, July 2.—The White Hous ‘today issued the following prociamation, signed by President Wilson, heartil commending the Negro national expo sition to be held in Richmond, Va., this month. It follows: By the President of the United States o! ‘America. A PROCLAMATION. ‘A national exposition in commemora. tion of the achievements of the Negro race during the last fifty years will be held in Richmond, Va, July 5 t0 25, 1915. The oceasion has been recognized 2 of national importance by Congres through an sppropriation of $55,000 w aid in its prmotgn and consummation ‘This sum is being expended by the terms of the appropriation under the direction of the Governor of Virginia. The expo- sition is under the auspices of the Negro Historical and Industriel Amociation The action of Congress in this matter in dicates very happily the Jesire of the na- tion, as well as of the people of Virginia, to encourage the Negro in his efforts to solve his industrial problem. The na- tional Negro exposition is designed w demonstrate his progress in the last fifty years and to emphasize his opportunities As President of the United States, I be- speak the ective interest of the nation in the exposition and trust thatevery facil ity will be extended to the leaders, whose earnest work has made the undertaking pombe. In witness whereof, I have hereunte set my hand and caused the seal of the ‘United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington this Jet day of July, in the year of of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fiftean, and of the independence of the United States of America the one ban digd and thirty-nine. WOODROW WILSON By the President. (Sean) ROBERT LANSING, Secretary of state. The Fiftieth, Etc. (Continued from Page One.) school facilities. the protection of women, endorsement of the colored Kepnblican orpanization and The McDowell Times, and when the pledge to support a Neg for the legislature of this state was rea! the spplacse was deafening and much applause was given and merriment caren by the reading of the resolution which « Vatener termed ‘‘knucking the knocker.’ ‘There was lood and prolonged applause and cheering st the conclosion of th reading of the resolutions, Dr. BE. L. Youngne, ot Welsh, in « bnilhant and eteynent speech moved the adoption of the resolutions which was seconded with = brief speech by Mr. W. H. Harrie of Keystone. When Obsirman Parson pot the mo- tion to adopt the resontions to s vote an! ampouneed that women wold he per mitted to vote, pandemonium reigned ‘and it was impossible for several minutes {© ansounce the ananimaty of the vote T. Edward Hill moved that Hon. Jno ©. Dancy, Dre. David V. Bohannon, s. NN. Vee and Editor Theo Hairston be dleeted to honorary membership int the MeDowell Connty Colored Repotiican Organization, the motion was seconde! by Constable Henry Richards of Kimball and wes opted. - ae 8 great wocces in ead enthusiewm ran high, tm anctber column tek Resolutions able apd brilliant messages of hove and encouragement 1663 |in the communities bave #o timely and effectively brought to us today, and to the| “” Up Communities other «listinseuished visitors who have helped to make this oc-| he Were cea ee eee pinay iesoived, That we congrstulate the county npon the friendly ‘attend meetin relation existing between the white people and the Negroes, oe employer and employees and we pledge ourelves to the per- ‘Very respect petuaticn of this condition. eS Resolved, That because this movement, like many other! movements for the betterment of the people, have been knock- | ed by chronic kickers, we pledge ourselves to pnt our stamp of disapproval upon any euch individual who will he found hereafter opposing worthy movements for self aggrandisement. Resolved, That we pledge oorselves, our lives and our honor to more thoroughly protecting and saleguarding the honor, chastity, and good name of cur women against insults, senent Papoovtrpn pre peso wooed rape my pimps and note bearers and thowe of all races who prey upon| — M. T. Warn eA icine ' i - dist If Successful Might Pave Why Don’t Prohibition- Way For Merger of | ists Make Drinking White Churches Liquor a Crime. There is no discouragement for prohi- bitioniate in the United States Supreme Court decision in the Kentucky case. There is solid ground on which to build new and more effective effort. The Kentackian who received the con- siqnment of liquor from outaide the state never thought of selling it, as might have been amumed beforehand” He wanted it for bis own use. He lived in a probi- biton county, and prohibition wa= against the sale and not the consumption of the tiquor, Hence the Webb Kenyon law of congrem, whether constitutional or not, did not apply, for that law ap- phes only to shipments of liquor from ‘one state into the ‘dry’ territory of any other state for purposes unlawful wo the ary” territnry. Prohibition will now know better what todo, It has been working at the wrong end of the proposition. It has let the demand for rum alone while trying to stop the supply. It is directed against manofactare and sale instead of against conanmption. At the risk of a reversal of figure, it may be said that this is like trying to dry up a river at the month instead of at the source. Make the consumption of intoxicating liquor a crime! If this decision of the mapreme court dors not say so in as many words, it is broadly hinted. Then ‘it will make no particnlar difference whether the Webb-Kenyon law stands or falls, Fither way, that rommy Ken. tuckian of Whitley coanty will find pro- hibition standing guard before bis own suleboard, and thowe worthy people who vote prohibition for the other fellow in no idea of letting it apply to themselves will have lew use for the courts in saying them from the conseyuences of their own aie Of Georgia Mob’s Vengeance Be- lieved To Have Been Innocent Macon, Ga, July 5.—A pease of near- 'y 10) farmers was searching tolay for John Richey and Thomas Hrooks, Ne- krocs accused of killing Silas Turner, a white plenter, at Gray, Ga., last night According to information received here two Negroes, Will Green and his som were lynched during an onthreak of race feeling after the killing of Turner. The authorities believe the Green's hiad no connection with the murder Will Gordon, one of taree Negroes brought here for safe keeping, is naid to have accused Brooks and Richey a = Po y pes hi pi 6 Op se a AC ( » 7 yp ~, = (im QS SV (Continued from Pease One.) TO CONSOLIDATE M. E. MEMBERS CINCINNATI, OHIO, JULY, 1.— A tentative plan to anite the 1.60),000 colormd Methostiste in America was agreed upon by the Commimiomon Federation of Colored Methodist churches, repre- senting the African Methodist E;piseopal Chareh, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in America and the colored people in the Methodist Episco- pal Charch, im joiot semion, in Wiley Chayel of the Methodist. Book Concern peeterday. Thi was th<tint time that the white church, the Methodist Episco- pal, in the North, was represented in any plans for the union of the colored Meth. ‘odiata, Three of the Bishops of the white church, Bishop Theodore Henderson, 0 Chattanooga, Tenn. ; Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield, of New Orleans, and Bishoy Thomas B. Neely, of Philadelphia, wer resent ws comuimuoners. Bishop Thirkield, at the clone of the smeion last night, expremed himself a greatly pleased with the progress made. ‘There ia tine spirit of unity mamifewt, he stated. The prelate refused to outline the plan of union adopted, saying tha the formal “deliverance” of the confer ence, which will sam up ite rewalte, may be insued today. MAY AID WHITE UNION The union of the colored churches of the Methodist faith thronghont Ameries may remove what has been declared « stambling block in the path of a feder: ation of the two white churches, Metho- dist Episcopal, South, as the present status of the Negro in the white church of the North would hardly be acceptable ty the white Methodists of the South, it *# believed. Although no report was given out, it is understood that the conference agreed toe union of the colored Methodists, with an arrangement that each church have vuadrennial conferences, and other means of legislating for the whole or it own group. The commision of each church had » separate sewion Tuewloy. Yesterday's joint semsion was presided over by Bishop Henderson. Dr. 1. Garland Penn acted as secretary. Matters considered bore upon “e>- operative evangelistic and educational endeavors, the waste resulting from the dupheation of churches and institntions and pomible organic anion. The move- ment is one of the greatert ever inangn- rated by colored Methodists. ei is Martinsville, Henry Couaty, Va District of Horsepasture. This land is for aale by JH. Staples. Islan oa. Tarte Oreck ransiog "isto Meadow Oreek, and ia's part of the old Jarrett’s tract.” One donble log cabin on it and nice orchard, consisting of | ap- ples, peaches and other fruits. (Good Water (lour springs), fiteen acres in woods, eight scree bottom land and one barn.’ Payment on easy terme. One- third cash, balance monthly if desired For forther information call on a Spence or write J. H. Staples, IY Nor folk avenue, Roanoke, Va. Whole tract contains 49 acres. VIRGINIA RESTAURANT J.T. WHITE, Prop. ST. POCAHONTAS, WA 1 Dish Meals 10c 4 Dish Lanch 15e 7 Dish Meal- 25 OPEN DAY AND NIGHT ae to Est in Season defenseldes women in the destruction of the moral life of oar ~neaevell Th : . That we further pledge ourselves to the making of happier homes and better health by beantifying the bome and making the sanitary conditions better about the home and in the communities in which we live, and Snally Resolved, That we extend our thanks to the officials of the Norfolk & Western Railway for the excellent sccoumodations accorded us and for making it more cunvenient for people to attend thewe meetings by stopping trains at the grounds. Very reepeetinlly sabantted, we your committee, W. H. Mrcurss, Chairman, 3. E. Wurrx, ©. H. Rive Arr'y AG. Feox, Fraxk Tovion, 3. W. Cewinean, Rev. W.C Cheese, Consramic Hexny Ricn anus, H. J. Bovves, AxDREW Joss, M. T. Wurrnoo, Secretary. | ——s ee igs PPR oe. rai 7” oa Weg > Sr DRESSiNe i 3 THE KING OF is | g ALL MAIR DRESSINGS , ‘a | GROWS HAIR- REMOVES OANORUFF AND TETTER. BUY IT-TRY IT-TEST IT. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT- aT, Om a Bale ae noha WE WILL SENDIT FoR 2571s POSTPAID NA FLOR DRUG Co. rrr af D) nh co). BS ios MENTION Ldn yd | TWO NEGRO VICTIMS ARE PLANNING NOBLE TRIBUTE Frpaed Mei » ‘The proposition ot the Oldest Inhabi- tants’ Association (colored) to erect « suitable memorial in the Howard Uni versity campus to the memory ot Fred- erick Douglas and John M_ Langston has been approve! by the university, acconting t an announcement made at a meeting of the awociation held at @atholic Beneticial Hall, Washington, Monday night. Richard Theotore Greener, the first colored graduaw of Harvard niversity and the first prineioar of the old Same mer High School, was a guest of the as sention. In the cours of an addres he declared that early a 1757 colored men, and women, too, exercised the right of suffrage in New Jersey. John Taylor, of North Carolina, also was a guest of the asseriation. Short speeches in reminiscent vein were made by Daniel durray, George W. Stewart, L. ©. Bailey, Jerome A Johnson, James Wo Muse and Harry D. Williams. W. A. Prater, steward since onzaniza- tion, was voted 8 parse of money. The apnual pienic of the awocation ie schet- tiled for August 2), "at Green Willow Park, Anocostia, Working for Titles. If the darker skinned family of this Pom rr Praeger omer fe ork aohagl fer Oe beste te ew it rion wt they for he me donominctiousl tke one awed igi te done. As itis, the name they serve is the single thing thay worship, work tors” They ought bo be lite theweamde ed Hlowing streams —silent!y, but constantly, going back to their great source withont friction, and although ditferently na.ned, they are all water, ee Notice! Examination Dates For 1915. daly 22-2). Examination for Unitorm, Keoewal Primary and High School Ovrtiticaten In making inquiry about’ examination werk always state the date and county in which the examination relerred to was held. RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES ehpplicants for Gewt F-neval of fre certificates are now required to pas Any examination pplicants for second renewal in 1915 Will be required to pase an examination on the State Course of Study with Char- sory gtees ng the Common Branches Beret “Eagion in try Sehools;"" or in liea of the examination they shall taroish evidence of having at- tended the State University. one of the state Normals. of a school approved yy the state heart of education for nine weeks doing foll credit work. A certificate submitted for renewal fonet bear proper endonements showing that the hoiier hae tanght at least three Feare thereon w.c. cos County Supt Free Scho: Welch. W. 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Terms of Court. First Mon- day in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. JOUNTY OFFICERS : SLeriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Coun Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools. W Cassius Cook, Weich Assessor,C E Rusmisell County Road Kagiacer, 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 Strte Somasors, Six Seas rial district (coanties of McDow ell, Mingo, wayne and wroming Jas A Strother Welch; Wells Geedvkeote Williamson. has gone to the ex of baying ms- chinery to repair shows std books lor ‘te bie in general. We are located st Northtork. W. Va., am invite you alt t come and see on; give usa trial; there is no better oF nicer repairing, work dove [anywhere than we do. We don’t say so just to have you come, for if you come and find it different ty what we say you geen aece Syeeeeni erst work by hand and the nicest work by machinery as can be done anywhere in the eoml fields Sewed soles, hemlock leathe, | te Nail les, a Sewed sries, oak tan “$1.00 sewed woiea, blue ~ "— Nail soles, |“ a fe It will Inst ae lone ae white oa We make heels level for men for Me, for wo men, 20e and Ze. ‘The best rabber heels ie snd Sie per pair. Give ne atrial and we will not {ail to give You satinfection, Northfork, West Virginia. DR. M.M. TINSLEY BYE ouitli Welch, West Virginia Welch Undertaking COMP aNY Funeral Directors and Embalmers WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA CHAPEL AND PARLORS NEAR MINERS’ HOSPITAL Tele phone CHAS. H. RICE, Ag nt Northfork, W. Va. Murrah! Hurrah! HUNTINGTO BUILDING GLEAR OF DEBT SS EE SEE This biedsom: stractare ts usw ewacd absolately aad eatirely by the Stock holders of the Pythian Mataal lavestacat Associatios aad is a fine illas- tration of what can be done by coaceatration of effort aad aaited action 3 3 3 It is indeed a so‘ sa4id achievement, aad should crory ucktolisr, aad every Meee ue Tastes ab haattsoalyec be abecins boc seek in this great corpsratioa--fa3 Pythian Mataal Tavestmeat Associatioa—for in ias time it is sure to pay haadeotns dividends oa the money TAKE STOCK RIGHT NOW ee Soueind he Sede eet ity about it or write to this office. : 3 THE PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. 0, WILSON, President, Weston, $B MOON uO Miornny-al- Levees Wilcoe, West Virginia Notice | The Representative for The MeDowelt iene wl Us ida on wososa so glam Hd. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Beactice in all the Crust William F. 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