McDowell Times

AUGUST 9th TO 16th, '15 At The Neuro National Chautauqua Assembly ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT VOLUME 14 SPEND At T Lect SYCAMORE C. COMPANY Located in Mingo County, W. Virginia, Doing Good Work EXCELLENT SANITARY CONDITIONS UPON THE JOB The Most Friendly Relations Exist Between the Two Races and the School Accommoda- The Sycamore Coal Company, located at Cinderella, Mingo county, W. Va., about four miles from Williamson, is one of the new companies of southern West Virginia. Hon. S. W. Patterson of Vivian, who is general manager of Bottom Creek Coal and Coke Co. at Vivian is president of this new coal company, Mr. George Patterson, who is a member of the Board of Education of Browns Creek District is secretary and treasurer of the same company, while that fearless strong Republican, Hon. Evan Thomas is superintendent of this new and progressive coal operation. These mines have been in operation only about three years and the company has under lease 4,500 acres of the best coal land containing the finest grade of white ash coal on the market. All the coal mined at this operation is for domestic purposes and there is always a ready market. There are 83 houses all well built and of the two-story kind. There is not a shanty upon the operation because the company want men with families to do their work, therefore they prepare the best accommodations for them. In the manner of renting houses there is no discrimination between the white and colored employees, they are given the opportunity to rent the same kind of houses at very low charges. There is a good school house for white children and one will be built this year for the colored. There are 28 families 50 colored men of voting age. The water supply is excellent as evidenced by the fact that there has never been a case of typhoid fever upon the operation and the general condition is healthful. The men have worked regular, oftimes day and night, even through the panic and several of them draw $100 and more per month. The most friendly relations exist between the races and all disputes arising between employees and bosses are settled by the men and employers themselves without the least friction. The employees are permitted to cultivate as much ground as they desire and many of them not only have good gardens from which they get all of their vegetables but several make large enough crops to save much for winter and sell some. The friendly relations, lack of friction and the fact that the men are satisfied is evidence that where the men are reasonable and the employers fair and generous that there are no labor troubles and both employee and employer are benefitted as a result. Greater still, the women and children do not suffer because of strikes and lockouts. Church work at this place is in a very shape and there is underway the erection of both a nice church edifice for the colored people as well as ample preparation for the erection of a first-class school building which promises to be modern in every way. This operation, while in its infacy, promises to be one of the finest operations in the state. The men behind it are gentlemen of a high tone character and all of them are Republicans. In fact every man on the operation is a baptized believer in the doctrine or principles of republicanism. If a man comes on the job with any other belief it is not very long before he seeks the mourner's bench and soon makes an open profession of his political faith in the ever living Republican party. So well do the fellows like this place and so satisfied are they till if they go across the mountain to Red Jacket or to the city of Williamson in the day they hurry back to Underland for supper. One man was heard to say: All the trouble we ever have is with our stomachs and that is when we eat too much at times." There is a smile on every boy's face. The children are fat with rosy cheeks and the mothers are just as pleasant and hospitable as they can be. Everybody lives neighborly together. Dr. J. M. Whittico, of Williamson, has a flattering practice on this operation and no complaint comes against him either by the officials nor the company physicians but on the other hand they all lend him encouragement. THAW TO SUE FOR DIVORCE "There Gan Never be a Reconciliation" he Declares Atlantic City, N. J., July 19.—Harry K. Thaw Sunday night confirmed the statement made a week ago that he will sue his wife, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, for divorce. In a statement Mr. Thaw said: "There is nothing more to be said than what I said a year ago. There can be no reconciliation (with his wife), and ultimately there will be a suit filed for divorce but I have not retained any lawyer as yet nor made any definite plans." Rev. W.1A. Pittard at Welch and Premier Rev. W. A Pittard, pastor of the St. James Baptist church at Welch, had baptising Sunday. There was also an examination and ordination of deacons according to the recommendation of the association. Services were very good, two excellent sermons being preached. His church work at Premier is growing rapidly. They have a newly built church The work on the operation is very good. No idleness on this operation. Men are making good money and are staying at home saving it. SAM REAMY STABBED. Sunday night Sam Reamy was stabbed seriously by a woman at Welch. She barely missed stabbing him in the heart. The name of the woman and the cause that lead up to this shocking tragedy is not known at this writing. Rev. J. W. Crockett, of Northfork, presched at Jenkins Jones Sunday. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1915 THERE YOU WILL HEAR GREAT Including the newest styles and shapes of every description will be offered at less than half price, beginning SATURDAY, JULY 17, at and lasting for TEN DAYS ONLY. Not a pair of any kind or description in the entire stock will be reserved. Great money saving to you. Come in and look them over before assortment is broken Great Military Systems Cannot Be Built up in a Day MUST BE A SHAKING DOWN TO THE NATURAL BASIS It is a Fitting Retribution That Upon a Democratic Adminis- tration the Odium of Un- preparedness Must Fall. The frantic efforts of those in authority in national affairs to make this country a really great war power without recourse to any system of gradual development, are not devoid of a kind of lugubrious humor. Business as a matter of individual advantage has become the all absorbing goal to so great a degree that even patriotism has been dragged down See our list of speakers in next issue of this paper. to the level of "a business proposition." The halo of a sentimental attachment to country has become a dim rather than a luminous circle encompassing the national heart. The spirit in which a great many Americans regard their native or adopted land is not unlike the smug content of the owner of "the goose that lays the golden egg." A great military system cannot be built up in a day or a year. Every attempt to enlarge and improve the army and navy of the United States has heretofore met with the fierce opposition of the Democratic party, and the loudest and most blastant howls against military preparation have emanated from the congressional freaks who hailed from the most benighted portions of the southern country as the admitted beneficiaries of ballet-box strolling and other traditional devices very dear to their shrimpy little hearts. It is a fitting retribution that upon a Democratic administration the oudum of unpreparedness should fall. The whole country is in a state of nervous tension and the forces of criminal suggestion have never had a better season nor brighter promise for the future. The act of the assailant of J. P. Morgan has kindled fires of violence in thousands of turbulent and cunning brains. Evil has its prophets and martyr's hall of fame no less than that which is reckoned good. A bottle of smelling salts big enough to furnish a whiff to the entire nation at this time could hardly allay the wave of nervous excitement that in its course is leaving untouched none who are disposed "to kick against the pricks." There is no great matter of human interest to quicken the public pulse and destroy the (Continued on Page Four.) P. O., Northfork, West Virginia SUES FOR SLAVE LABOR Plaintiff Claim $68,000,- 000 in Treasury As Cotton Tax WORKED IN THE COTTON FIELDS WITHOUT ANY PAY Contention is Now Made That Some Compensation is Due For This Involuntary Ser- Washington, D. C., July 15.—A seit was filed in the District Supreme Court yesterday to gain compensation for work performed by slaves during the years from 1859 to 1888, in the production of cotton in the Southern States and in the preparation of this cotton for the market. William G. McAdoo is made the defendant in his official capacity as Secretary of the Treasury. The plaintiffs are H. N. Johnson, of Louisiana; R. Bowser, of Texas; C. B. Williams, of Mississippi, and Mamie Thompson, of Tennessee, who say in the bill of complaint that they sue for themselves and others similarly interested. The bill sets forth that the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States obtained possession, and the defendant herein now holds the custody, of certain money which was a part of the fruit of labor of the plaintiffs amounting to $68,027,888 under "internal revenue tax on raw cotton," and that this sum is not the legitimate property of the United States, and should be paid to those by whose labor the cotton yielding this revenue was produced. Another paragraph of the bill reads: "Plaintiffs and such of them as claim here as heirs were subject to a system of involuntary servitude in the above named States, and other States commonly known as the Southern States." Referring further to the conditions under which the services were rendered, the petition says: "That the system of involuntary servitude by which plaintiffs were dominated, to-wit: under and by force of a traditional law of force, forced plaintiffs and their ancestors, against their free will of action and by coercion and justifiable fear of bodily injury or destruction, to render said labor." BILL PREPARED BY COLORED LAWYER. The petition was filed by Attorney E. M. Hewlett, as the local attorney representing Attorneys Cornelius J. Jones, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and H. A. Guess. Jones, who is said to have prepared the bill of complaint, is a colored lawyer. FRANK STABBED BY A CONVICT Life Termer Attacks the Prisoner From Behind Lso M. Frank, whose death sentence for the murder of Mary Phagan recently was commuted to life imprisonment, was attacked by another prisoner at the state prison farm at Milledgville, Ga., Saturday night, and seriously injured by being cut in the throat. Prison officials said that the attack on Frank was made by William Green, who also is serving a life term for murder. Frank's recovery is said to doubtful. NEW K.OF P. LODGE The charter for the C. H. Rice Lodge Knights of Pythias which was set up by District Deputy C. H. Rice on July 3, arrived last week and the officers were installed Saturday night. This is the latest lodge of K. of P. to be organized in this section prior to the meeting of the Grand Lodge at Parkersburg. There are twenty members in the C. H. Rice Lodge and they are working hard to secure at least six more by the next meeting which will be held on the 4th Tuesday in this month. The members of this lodge are very enthusiastic and say they expect to set up a Court of Calanthe very soon and take on the uniform rank. Older lodges had better hurry up if they wish to keep abreast of the young robust C. H. Rice Lodge. Pay your subscription. LARGEST CIRCULATION: OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. T VA., Assembly Music THE MINISTER MUST LEAD The Value of the Pastor to the Church and Community THE NEGRO WILL ONLY BE KNOWN BY COLOR Special Training and Equipment is the Order of the Day in All Lines of Profession and Paper read by Miss Lucile Dixie at the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Bluestone Baptist Church and the Fourteenth Anniversary of the pastorate of Rev, Dr. R. H. McKoy, Bramwell, W. Va., July 15, 1915. Some time in the next fifty years the historians of American affairs will be confronted with the world manicle of that day—a black man from whom has been eliminated everything save color, that once set him apart from his Anglo-Saxon neighbor as an inferior type of humanity. Not that race type or characteristics worthy of preservation will not be retained, not that this black man of tomorrow will be a mere imitation of other races but a man in all the world to be of value and service to his race and country. Special training and equipment is the order of the day in every line of profession and business. In our country are scores of school is with millions of endowments established for the express purpose of fitting men to do special work along special lines. If the carpenter feels that his success depends upon the thoroughness with which he has fitted himself to study, if the farmer has learned that he can not harvest a paying crop unless he is able to take advantage of the many conditions of the soil and climate, how can the man of God—the minister of the gospel—the man who is to superintend and direct the transformation, tell them where to go and what to do after they get in the light, the man who is to superintend and direct the transformation of the lives and thoughts of men from this carnal and corrupt, enobling and God-like. The minister is more than a shepherd in the common acceptance of that word. He not only leads to where the food is but he has largely to do with its preparation. One ignorant as to the whereabouts of the pasture cannot lead to it, to say nothing of his inability to administer the proper diet. Pastors, then, are not sent forth to make noise, although they may make some in the going; nor are they sent to preach their experiences, though some times experience is needed in the way of diversion. Ministers are sent forth for one specific purpose: to preach the word of God, and if that is correctly done all other things will naturally follow, and the value of the pastor will be seen and felt by all. The minister teaches men to think along right lines. No one is better than his own thoughts. Our thoughts constitute a moral theometer. The Bible is the source of the highest. (Continued on Page Four.) News and Views of Our Wide Awake Correspondents CHAUTAUQUA NEWS NOTES On to Bluefield is the Slogan of People for Miles Around. OUTLOOK FOR ENTHUSIASTIC CROWS IS EXCEPTIONAL Gala Time in Summit City August 9-16 is Anticipated. The outlook for a great Chautauqua Assembly at Bluefield, August 9th to 16th, is fine. On to the Bluefield Chautauqua is the slogan of the people everywhere. The management of the National Negro Chautauqua, Bible and Literary Institute is gratified to announce that the guarantee for the 1916 Chautauqua for McDowell county has been secured. Good for the local committee. A get-together meeting of all the people is now in order. Pres. Robt. L. Anthony, of Mt. Nernon, Ind., who started to the East Vivian session of the National Negro Chautauqua had to return home on account of sickness after he had reached Cincinnati, O., is much improved and writes that he will be at the Bluefield Assembly. Mrs. Ella B. Bohannon, the better half plus of Mgr. David V. Bohannon of the National Negro Chantauqua, is this week instructor in history at the Jefferson County Colored Teachers Institute, Louisville, Ky. She will be at the Bluefield Chantauqua. The management of the Bluefield Chantauqua will give a round trip ticket to the lady who will sell the largest number of season tickets to Chicago to the Illinois Negro Exhibition in September, 1915. This trip will be a liberal education to any ambitions woman. At this time the National Negro Baptist Convention will be in session there. It will be a rare opportunity to visit White City, the largest amusement park in the United States, Lincoln and Garfield Parks, world famous for their beauty, Chicago Art building, Masonic Temple, regarded as a world wonder; the Hull House, the greatest social centers in America, famous old St. Joe, Mich, the most beautiful summer resort in the Middle West; the colored Y. M. C. A. building, a thing of beauty and a joy forever. Remember that this prize goes to the lady who will sell the largest number of tickets over 250. If you are interested see the manager, Tuesday, July 27th, at 233 Bland street, Bluefield. Ladies, get busy. For pen pictures of the speakers and workers of the Bluefield Chautanqua see the next issue of this paper. To stimulate our young people in literary efforts we will give $5 in gold to the young person who will prepare and read the best paper on the present world's war, at the Bluefield Chautanqua. To each pastor, Sunday school superintendent, teacher, christian worker, or Bible student who attend the Bible lectures at Bluefield, a beautiful Chautanqua dip'oma will be awarded. We hope that each church will send its pastor to the Bluefield Chautanqua for a week's rest, recreation and instruction. The National Chautauqua, Bible and Literary Reading Guild's Book Guide will be ready for distribution at the Bluefield Assembly. It will contain the names of all books on Bible Study, History, Economics, Sociological, Psychology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Education and Art, and literature for Chautauqua readers for 1915-16. THE GULF BY DAVE FULP. E. W. Williams has moved his family from Bluefield and they are now making their home on Winding Gulf. Mr. and Mrs. George Fulp arrived from Arlington, Monday, where they had been attending the Association. They report a grand time. William Spencer happened to a very serious accident. His foot was caught in a mining machine and very badly hurt. The accident happened on the morning of the 19th. We are glad to say that the Winding Gulf Colliery Co. has made some wonderful improvements this year by erecting a new tipple and supply house. Work is going on fine and the prospects for the future seem still better. Many of the old boys are returning to the Gulf, if as to say there's no place like home. BECKLEY (By BROWN W. PAYNE.) It has been suggested that there ought to be a colored member of the city council, not merely as a matter of right, but as a matter of necessity. It is to be hoped that when this question arises in a concrete form, as it is likely to do, that the colored people will support it. Mrs. Fleming Green is able to be out again, but yet feels the effect of her illness. Mrs. R. E. Peters is also feeling much better this week. Dr. H. C. Hargrove has been absent for a few days on a visit to his family, who are spending a few weeks in Huntington. Lee Wilston, of Dorothy, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaffer. Miss Thelma, the beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sanders, of Marshes, was quietly married to Mathew Calloway last week. They will probably make their home in Kanawha county. The grand rally at the Central street Baptist church resulted in an addition of $72.41 to the treasury. The music was rendered by visiting choirs. Lanark choir sang in the forenoon and and the Ebenenzer Baptist choia sang for the afternoon and evening services. On last Sunday night there was quite a disturbance in the edge of the town, caused by some boys bucking each other. The officers of the law are investigating the matter. There will be some effort on the part of the men who have the interest of the people at herrt to organize a State League, making the counties units. The matter is expected to be taken up by the Negro Civic League of Raleigh county in a very short time. Quite a number of visitors from Cranberry were in town Monday. Work at the above named place has been plentiful for the past several weeks and helps the business men of Beckley considerably. Mrs. Rush Anderson, of East Beckley, is just back from Institute. She expresses herself as having enjoyed a pleasant stay. Adolphus Phenos and Miss Catherine Webb, P. D. Ritz and Mrs. Mary Skaggs (white), and Mathew Calloway and Miss Ruby Sanders have recently secured licenses to marry. M'ALPIN (BY LULA WALLER.) Sunday was the day set apart to celebrate the anniversary of the church. Rev. D. C. Hunter filled the pulpit in the morning and preached a wonderful sermon. In the afternoon Rev. Davis, of Stotesburg, preached the ordination sermon for Brc. Edward Finney. Rev. Smith, of Christiansburg, led in prayer and Rev. D. C. Hunter extended the charge. Quite a number of deacons from Hot Coal and Stotesburg were present. Mrs. Lula Waller read a paper on the history of the church. Rev. Smith filled the stand Sunday night a preached a soul-stirring sermon. Mrs. Lula Waller has returned from the Association at Clairmont and reports a very pleasant time. Massie Reed, of Laurel Greek, is the guest of James Moore. Mrs. Ada Dickerson, of Big Stick, was the guest of Mrs. C. L. Jackson recently. Mrs. Bell Hemphill left Monday for her home at Wilcoe. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker and children left Saturday for their home at Staunton, Na. Mrs. Nannie Watts was the guest recently of Mrs. Cora Nowilim. Quite a number of our people attended the entertainment at Stotesbury Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Mackey were the guests of Mrs. Annie Dues Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Jenkins is improving. Jas. Williams is on the sick. Rev. Muse, of Mullens was in these parts Thursday. E. A. Jenkins visited Beckley last week. James Moore and A. L. Waller were in Sophia Monday on business. Appointed Notary Public. Hon. G. S. Miller, of Baawell, was honored with the appointment as notary public in and for the county of Mercer Cov. H. D. Hatfield. His commission will expire in 1925. Mr. Miller is a very able and influential citizen. He is general secretary of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association. He is both intelligent and industrious and owns some very valuable property in Bramwell. The annual meeting of the 5th District Sunday School Union will meet with Trinity Presbyterian Sunday School, Ridgeway, Va., beginning Thursday August 5th at 8 p.m. concluding Sunday August 8th. Ministers, parochial teachers, elders, Supt. and delegates are expected to attend. Please bring your Sunday school's assessment 2e member, PETER ANGEL, Pres. MISS. S. J. H DILLARD, Cor. Sevy. Mr. Will Banister, of Poanoke, was in our city this week. items Solicit Double Header Drew Throngs of Interested Spectators. Coalfield fans saw two of the best games of the season at Powhatan Sunday when Superior and Powhatan met in a double header. Powhatan took both games by the scores of seven to one and two to one respectively. In the first game Hornsbarger, of the locals, allowed three hits. The sensation of the second game was the pitching of Guy for Powhatan. He struck out fourteen men and won his own game by batting a perfect score, making both runs for the locals. Both games were characterized by the very best of order and this combined with the many excellent features of the contests lent an especial charm to the day's sport. The Powhatan team and grounds are both under the very best management, and fans look forward to games there with an especial pleasure. BRAMWELL The Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Blue-stone Baptist Church of Rramwell and the Fourteenth Anniversary of Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., as pastor, was held beginning July 7th and ending July 11th. Rev. J. W. Cogar, of Cooper, preached the first sermon. Thursday evening, 7:30 prayer meeting, led by Deacon Green Pate, after which Deacon E. M. Mitchell gave a splendid history of the church. At 8:30 Rev. L. Dabney preached the church anniversary sermon, which was able, interesting and instructive. Friday evening, prayer meeting was led by Deacon L. C. Fullen, after which Deacon Tyler Dudley gave an address on the progress of the church, which has made wonderful strides during the fourteen years of its existence. At 8:30 P. M., Cev. G. W., Woody, D. D., came to the stand to offer us the bread of life. He was assisted by Rev. W. H. McKoy. Dr. Woody took his text from Gal. 6:17. He made it plain that the church at large must suffer for Christ's sake, it it hopes to accomplish any good. Saturday evening, 7:30, prayer meeting was led by William Mack. Sermon by Rev. S. J. Baldges, of the A. M. E Church, music by the choir. Sunday morning, 9 o'clock, Sunday school, conducted by Supt Wm. Jefferson; 10:30 prayer meeting, led by Deacon John Dillard; 11 o'clock, annual church report, read by the clerk, Wm. Jefferson; 11:15, Fourteenth annual sermon of the pastor by Rev. J. W. Robinson, A. M., of Kimball, Rev. Robinson took his text from Exodus, a3:14. "And He said my presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest." Rev. Robinson is an able preacher. At 3 P. M. there was a praise and covenant meeting, led by the pastor. It was a very good and interesting meeting. At 7:30 P. M., the sisters' prayer meeting was led by Sister Patratia Connell. A 8 S P. M. Miss Lucile Dixie read a paper on the value of the pastor to the church and community. Miss Dixies, paper is published in another column of this issue. This ended one of the most successful annual meetings we have had the pleasure to witness. Collections were good. Rev. McKoy is worthy of all that can be done and said for him. Closing prayer by Rev. Dr. Cyras. MARTINSVILLE (By HARRIES COOPER.) Rev. Diggs left Saturday for his home in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Phoebe Rogers, of Lester, W. Va., is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Dick Kulham. Mrs. Green Penn left Friday for her home in Roanoke, after a pleasant visit to friends here. Mrs. Wesley Davis was called to Madison last week to attend the burial of her little grandchild, who was run over and killed by a house. She returned home Saturday accompanied by two of her daughters and her son-in-law. They expect to spend some time here. Miss Kittie Mac Travis has returned to Roanoke, after spending several days here. Miss Addie Edmundson, of Roanoke, Va., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Fountain. Mrs. Amanda Fountain, wife of Alten Fountain, departed this life early. Wed- nearly morning, July 14, at her home on Barton street, after a short illness. She was born in 1865 and had been a consistent member of the High street Baptist church for many years. Her funeral was preached at the Mt. Zion Metropolitan church, Rev. Hamlin, of Winston-Salem, N.C., officiating. She leaves a husband, one brother, three sisters, a niece and several other relatives to mourn their loss. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community. Mrs Charity Gravely, of Roanoke, spent several days this week with her mother, Mrs. Betsy Gravely, on Barton street. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, of Roanoke, came over Wednesday evening to attend the funeral of their mourn, Mrs. Amanda Fountain. They returned home Thursday. Reea Spencer is very ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Laura Martin and Alphonse Preston are also on the sick list. Dr. and Mrs. Edbain have moved into their new home on Layette street. Mrs. L. F. Flood is able to be out again L. F. Flood went to Danville Wednesday morning on business. Willie Lee Lightfoot, Willie Clark, Harris Cosby and Pete Patzel are on the sick list Mrs. James Dandridge is confined to her home by sickness this week. Mrs. T. Edward Hill and son, T. Edward, Jr., of Keystone, arrived Wednesday to spend several weeks visiting her sisters-in-law, Mrs. Carrie Hill Gravely and Mrs. Annie Hill Hairston, in East Martinsville. The baseball boys from spray, N. C., came here Saturday to cross bats with the Martinsville Athletics, but were prevented from playing by rain. BERWIND Sunday was our regular service day. Rev. E. G. Holembtiled his pulpit at 11 a.m. and preached to the Old Felows. The following program was carried out: Recitation by Mrs. R. S. Brees. Subject: "Curfew shall not ring tonight." Recitation by Mrs. Bettie Ellis. Subject: "The Brightest Side." Recitation by Amanda Ellis. Subject: "The Improvement of the Negro Race." Also very interesting paints by Mises Adla Ellis and Sarah E. Coleman. COVINGTON John Black, of Fincastle, had the misfortune of being kicked in his forehead by a mule Saturday evening. Mrs. Clara Smith, of Paducah, Ky., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wright. Mrs. Mary Dobson, formerly of this place bat who has been spending a number of years in Washington, D.C., has returned to this city. Miss Hattie Adams, who has been attending school at Hampton Institute, returned home Saturday. Walker Smith and family, who spent the winter in this city, felt Monday for Malscot, W. Va. Miss Maggie Boone, of Philadelphia, and Mr. F. T. Bennet, of W. Va., were quietly married Monday evening, July 19, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Price on Cherry street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Er P. Jackson at 4 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet left Wednesday for Gentry, W. Va. Rev. H. A. Stevens, pastor of the Main St. Baptist church of Clifton Lorge, preached a wonderful sermon in the St. John M. E. church of this city Monday night, to a very fashionable audience. He showed in his remarks how it pays to tell the truth. Mr. A. C. Lemons, of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., is visiting friends and relatives in this city. TAMS Sunday was a great day here. Rev. W. M. Jackson, moderator of the New River Baptist Association, preached at 11:30 o'clock. The sermon was able, interesting and instructive. He chose his text, "Set your affections on things above." The new Salem Baptist choir under the direction of Mr. Alex. Earl bour rendered excellent music. At 3:30 a memorial service was held by the Home Missionary Society in honor of the beloved pastor, Rev. Brandon. The following program was rendered: "Asleep in Jesus," by the choir. Scripture Reading, by the president. Mrs. Mary steele. Prayer, by the chaplain, Mr. J. J. Steele. Talks on the pastorial work of Rev. Brandon, led by Mr. Steele and followed by several others. Paper, by Mrs Evangeline Rogers Recitation, by Mrs Eiza Broadnax Paper, by Ala Jackson, one of the oldest members of the church, and who stood so locally by Rev. T. J. Brandon. Solo, by Mrs. Steele. Solo, by Mrs. Marin Barbourt. Closing remarks by Mr. Wm. Jackson, one of the oldest men in the New River Squirrel field. At night Rev Jackson preached another very able sermon to a crowded house. The Sunday school at this place is second to none and is doing fine work. The Gulf Smokeless Coal Company is working much better now. It is hoped that the work will continue to improve. The people here have good gardens and beautiful yards, getting plenty fresh vegetables. The colored gymnasium has been completed and the men are enjoying themselves roiling ten pines and playing pool. A large new school house is being erected here for the colored people. The Supt. Mr. W, P. Tams is a broad hearted, liberal man and does everything possible to make things comfortable for his people, especially the colored people. Everybody here who can read, reads The McDowell Tones, and we wish it much success. Notice to Delegates Attending the Womens' Baptist State Convention in Bluefield. Especial arrangements have been made over the Virginia railroad for all delegates attending the Women's Baptist State Convention which meets in Blakefield August 11, 12 and 13. 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Holcomb of Berwind. Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock the program devotionale were conducted, at the conclusion of which Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D., moderator, sounded the gavel and in a few well chosen words declared the 19th session of the Flat Top Baptist Association opened and ready for business. Revs. W. R. Woodson, J. E. Pryor and Mr. Turner Dixie were appointed to take charge of the finance. Rev. T. E. Woody, Mr. M. B. Slade, Madams Cornellia Ward and M. E. Thornton to read letters and Revs. E. G. Holcomb, T. A. Martin, J. W. Coger, B. L. Ziegler, R. V. Barksdale, T. H. Hardy and Deacon R. L. Ross were designated to look after the new bodies. The roll was called, messengers answered and passed in their letters until 11 o'clock, when Rev. W. W. Hicks was presented to the Association to preach the introductory sermon. Rev. Hicks took his text from St. John 21:17 and preached a great sermon which lifted the spiritual tide of the Association high. At 3 o'clock Rev. G. W. Woody delivered his tenth annual address, which was thoughtful and practical and was received by the body with a deep sense of appreciation. Following the Moderators address Rev R. D. W. Meadows delivered an interesting address on missions. At night Rev. Meadows preached an able and instructive sermon from Luke 11:3. THURSDAY MORNING. Thursday seemed to have been the great day, it being generally understood that Dr. Brandon's funeral would be preached on that day. People gathered from nearly all over the coalfields. For the nineteen years of the Association's history there has never been as large a crowd on any occasion as assembled at Arlington Thursday, and at 11 o'clock Rev. W. H. Mitchell preached an eloquent sermon from Ezekiel 22:30, which charmed and electrified the whole audience. At 3 o'clock the great church was filled to overflowing and all around on the outside were men and women pushing their way as near the building as possible to hear the funeral of Dr. Brandon. DR. McKOY PREACHES FUNERAL Rev. R. H. McKoy, speaker for the occasion, was presented by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, master of ceremonies. Dr. McKoy took for his text Matt. 25:33 and preached a sermon that will long live in the memory of all who heard him. He held up the life of Rev. Brandon in its true relation to God and the world. At night Rev. G. W. Brown preached an interesting sermon. FRIDAY'S SESSION. Friday was a busy day. At 10 o'clock the officers were elected for the ensuing year. The following are the officers Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D., Moderator Rev. L. Dabney, Vice; R. H. McKoY, Clerk; Rev. W. W. Hicks, Treasurer, Rev. W. H. Mitchell, Cor. Sey, and L. A. Watkins, Statistical Secy. Rev. J. E. Pryor resigned and the Executive Board is now composed of the following members: J. R. Evans, C. F. Howard, W. A. Pittard, W. R. Woodson and W. C. Clements. Several distinguished visitors attended this meeting, among whom we note, Miss Pearl Smith-Woods, of Charleston; Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, State Supt. of Missions; Rev. David V. Bohannon, D. D., of Chicago; Rev. J. H. A. Cyrus, Rev. R. P. Johnson, Editor M. T. Whittico, Mr. T. Edward Hill and Prof. B. T. Harris of Lynchburg, Va., who so intertained the delegation with sweet songs. Ten new churches were added to the roll in this meeting, making the total number of churches 78 and more than 5,000 Baptist members; raised through the Association this year, $485.00, not counting the Women's District convention, the M. and D. Union and the Sunday School Union. Friday night Dr. Bohannon preached the closing sermon of the Association and notwithstanding a large number of delegates and visitors had gone the house and yard were full to hear this great man of God, and as he began to evolve from his wonderful mind the things of God, we were made to forget the past and listen to him. His sermon was indeed a master piece in every way. Rev. J. H. A Cyrus installed the officers; the Association sang "Blest be the tie that binds;" Rev. Woody offered the closing prayer, and thus closed one of the greatest meetings of the Flat Top Association. To meet again in 1916 with the Wingfield Baptist church, Eckman. Minister Must Lead. (Continued from Page One.) and most noble thoughts. It teaches the truth and the truth frees from sin and imigunity and transforms the old man into the new. But no one can teach the truth unless he know it. The minister needs the best possible training because he is the moral leader among his people, render-ment service at all times. No other minister can each privilege and immunize others as the minister; no minister can commend on all subjects as ministers. If he is guided by right views, the minister can be a great help in the way of wielding force and influence for the good in the community. He thus has the opportunity to do a great deal to stimulate young people of both sexes to educational efforts. The public schools would be able to boast of much better attendance if all ministers possessed and expressed right influence and views. When the church or community is blessed with a well trained minister the people are more intelligent, live in better houses, buy more homes, wear better clothes and in every respect they have the appearance of thrift and energy. Such a pastor does not think or should not think that the people are providently spared only that he may get a living out of them. The pastor should be a model in the community in conduct and dress, both in and out of the pulpit. There ought to be broadness of heart and mind. He will then look upon all men as his brothers and God as the Father of all. Sectarianism will not destroy his sympathy for his brother ministers. He will be a help-mate to his fellows and a servant of Christ—a value to his church and community. A Neurotic Wave. (Continued from Page One.) little hatreds and narrow selfishness which grow so rapidly when individualism wields the scepter. The country can no more continue calmly on in its present artificial course than it could continue half slave and half free. There is bound to be a shaking down to a natural basis. No great amount of enthusiasm or even interest is ever manifested "by all hands" unless the manner of division of the gathered treasure be share and share alike. INDIANS IN U. S. DYING OUT Greater Attendance of Children at School, However Washington, D.C., July 17.—Decreasing vitality of full-blooded Indians, a much lower rate of growth than among the whites and an increasing attendance at school are some of the salient features of the report made by the Census Bureau on the Indians in the United States. It is also brought out that the Oages, the richest of the tribes, pay heavy income taxes, as they own valuable oil lands, and some of them travel about the West in high-powered automobiles. There were 265,683 Indians in the United States, exclusive of Alaska and the insular possessions, in 1910. Of this number 28 per cent live in Oklahoma. There are 280 tribes, comprising 52 linguistic stocks. The most important tribes numerically are the Ocherokee, with 31,489; the Navajo, with 22,455; the Chippewa, with 20,214; and the Choctaw, with 15,284. Statistics show that the children of mixed marriages are more healthy than those between full-blooded Indians. Indications are that the full-blooded Indians will shortly disappear because of the many deaths of full-blooded Indians. The practice of polygymy still exists, though to a comparatively light extent. The enrollment of pupils in Indian schools is increasing much more rapidly than the Indian population. In 1890, there were 246 such schools, with an enrollment of 16,377, and in 1910, 389 schools with an enrolment of 31,930. These figures do not, however, cover the attendance of Indians at other than Indian schools. The total school attendance of members of this race in 1910, as shown by the last census, was 49,543. To quote from the report: "As compared with the whites and Negroes in the United States, it appears that the Indian youth between six and nine years attended school in 1910 in smaller proportions than the children of either the white or Negro races; that those between ten and fourteen supassed the Negro, and that those between fifteen and nineteen outranked both the other races. This latter fact is the result in part of the more or less compulsory attendance upon many reservations of the youth up to 18 years of age." LOCALS The Gilliam choir is to be congratulated for the substantial help it rendered the church by way of entertainments aside from their music. Rev. W. C. Clements was the guest of Rev. G. W. Woody Monday. His church work is very encouraging. Hon. E. H Harper, the "Old Party," was in Keystone Sunday for a short while but had to return as this is threshing wheat time. Mrs. Lizzie Lord was at Welch Monday on business. Rev. J. W. Herndon preached at Gary Sunday. Every day work with the Keystone Coal and Coke Company. There was more money paid out last Saturday than has been paid out for many moons. Good times in Keystone and on the Keystone operation. Miss Evelyn Simpson has returned from a visit with friends in Bramwell, where she was specially the guest of Miss Lucile Dixie. Miss Dixie is one of our prominent and very bright graduates from the West Virginia Collegiate Inst NA FLOR'S HAIR DRESSING THE KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS GROWS HAIR-REMOVES DANDRUFF AND TETTER. BUY IT - TRY IT - TEST IT. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT- REMAND ATTLE HE HAS NOT THE WILL SEND IT FOR POSTED. NA FLOR DRUG CO. BROADWAY, EDENTON, N.C. Alleged Murderer Shoot Victim Three Times And Escapes Another murder was added to the long list of similar crimes which have disgraced McDowell county. William (Peach) Carr was shot three times by John Bannister, the husband of Carr's niece. It is stated that Bannister and his wife had some trouble one day last week and as a result he drove her from home. She went to the home of her uncle, William Carr and remained there over Sunday. Sunday night Bannister went to the Carr home and called for her and was told by Mrs. Carr, the mother of William, that his wife was at church. It is alleged that he waited along the path for her and when he met he proceeded to beat her. The screams of the woman awakened Carr's wife and she asked her husband to "go out and prevent John from killing Lucie." Carr went out and remonstrated with Bannister who became very angry and drew a gun; it is stated that Carr then ran around the house. Bannister going around the same house in an opposite direction, meeting Carr in the rear of the house and shooting him three times, killing him instantly. Bannister then went to his home, gathered up what he wanted and made his escape to the mountains. Carr was a peaceful, hardworking young man who supported his wife mother and until her marriage to Bannister about two years ago supported his niece, Lucele. Neither he nor the alleged murderer had fighting reputations. Carr's father, Zack Carr, died about three years ago, two brothers were killed several years ago, one in the mines and the other in a fight at Wilee. He is survived by his mother, *zolved with him* and one sister, Lucy Carr of this city. Wednesday night Bannister had not been apprehended. Squire Howard Ill Hon. W. M. Howard, justice of the peace in Northfork District, has been quite ill for more than a week. His condition was such that Drs. Marshall and Brown advised that he be not removed to his home near Arlington but that he remain at the rooms connected with his office. Late reports state that he is slowly improving. The many friends of the genial Squire wish for his speedy recovery. During the illness of Squire Howard Squire Wm. Saddler of Elkhorn is sitting in his court. NOTICE! The Smith River Baptist Association will convene with the High St. Baptist church, Martinaville, Va., July 29. As corresponding secretary of this great organization, I feel it my duty to inform the dear brethren and patrons. Come help to bar the cause. JAS. H. JONES, Sec. Keystone Wins The Keystone Base Ball club crossed bats with the Pocahontas ball team, the famous Byrd Wade Stars. For six innings it was nothing and n-thing but on the 7th inning Keystone took a tact and by a bunch of hard hitting scored 5 runs and by chance in the last inning Pocahontas scored one run. But it is a decided fact that Keystone was playing to shut out the Stars. Alas! Farwell old Poca, you have been there but gone. Batteries for Keystone: McCray and Armstrong. For Pocahontas: Chuck and Moose. Time of game 1 hour. Mr. Fortie B. Daniel, wife, of the Washington correspondent of The McDowell Times, Mr. A. Mercer Daniel, and her son A. Mercer Daniel, Jr., have gone to Boston, Mass., where Mr. Daniel will visit relatives. Before returning she will spend a few weeks at Plymouth, Mass., with her sister, Mrs. Ima B. Lee. Hon. John C. Dancy returned to Washington much gratified by his recent trip to the Elkhorn valley. He has expressed much surprise at the progress of the colored people of this valley. He also spoke in highest praise of The McDowell Times. DR. C. A. ROGERS PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. 400 Kaleigh St., BLUEFIELD, W. VA. When you read, read THE TIMES FOR SALE Martinsville, Henry County, Va District of Horsepasture. This land is for sale by J. H. 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