McDowell Times

M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1944, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY DEC. 24, 1945 TO BE REGRETTED It is to be regretted that the announcement of Attorney General Lilly that he will be a candidate for governor of the great Little Mountain State of West Virginia takes the untimely and surprising stand of opposing the present Republican administration with which he is and has been identified as its judicial head. It is shocking and gravely alarming to the Negro race that in the face of the advanced steps taken and the increased recognition given and the most eminently high honors accorded the Negro race at the hands of this present administration, by the side of which no administration in the past can boast of having done as much, that we are to view the scathing criticism of the administration by Attorney General Lilly in his announcement of his candidacy for the highest honor in the state's gift The 27,000 Negro voters who shall go to the polls at the next election, have been enthused over the idea that to help re-elect such men as Hatfield and those allied with him who have done so much for the race as a whole, that nothing but success at the polls for the Republican party would or could be expected. But the tone of the versatile Attorney General, who seems to be contented at making himself more prominent by his stern opposition to the head of the administration and everything that has been proposed by the administration to further the welfare and best interest of the state and people justly causes an alarm to the black man, especially since the Governor and his administration have singularly stood by, fought for and secured to the Negro race in this state more than any past administration since the state was organized. Again, at this time when the Democratic party is systematically organizing, how apparently unwise and unsafe is it that a Republican candidate for Governor should start out on his political mission for the highest honor in the gift of the state with the spirit of creating a feeling of opposition and engendering personal feeling in the ranks of the party by identifying himself with any faction that may have opposed the Governor in carrying out the pledges of the Republican party, made and vouched by himself on the stump with Hatfield during the great gubernatorial campaign of 1912. The people elected him and the rest of the state officers on the fair promises made by the party in their platform pledges that he, Mr. Lilly, and Governor Hatfield promised to carry out. How then can our good Republican Attorney General explain away this effort at opposing, blocking and defeating every measure proposed by the party in the carrying out of its promises and pledges. Further, is the Republican party prepared to jeopardize its future and chances by holding with much favor on the candidacy of a man who is absolutely and uncompromisingly identified with factions that can't help but to result in political suicide in its operation to the party? Doesn't common sense dictate that without a question that if the full strength of the party is to be held, which is certainly necessary if the Democratic party is to be defeated, it will have to be done by nominating men who are not hopelessly identified with factions and shamefully mixed or tied up over personal differences. How can such men hope to be elected? History bears out the convention that nothing but politician defeat awaits any man who dares go before the people fighting and imposing the wishes of the mass of the people. The people are more sane, common sensed, independent and self asserting than ever before. The people are asking for facts, deeds and the records in the cases. CITY REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION EN DORSED AND WILL RE ELECT WHOLE TICKET. The city campaign took on some new life this week and following the call of conventions nominate candidates for this city by the executive committee. Spirited evidences point strongly to the election of a full Republican ticket, such as will be named on the 4th of January, 1910 by the Republican party in the city hall. Everybody is aroused and stirred up as never before to the sense of erdorsing and supporting the present city Republican administration. The people of this city are ready to make it known that reactioneries cannot and must not get control of this government. The regular Republican administration is in great favor with the people of the city and it is safe to say the same thing will hold good in county and state. BUSINESS MEN OF KEYSTONE WORSE KNOCKERS TO BUSINESS. There seems to be a set of men in Keystone called "business" men who are the worse knockers to the town and the business interests in general of anybody else. They will stand on the corners of the streets, grumbling, complaining and accusing everybody but himself of crookedness. They won't spend one cent to advertise, they won't encourage the people to come to the town but are the first and foremost ones to use mean, low cowardly and cringing methods to drive men out of this city. Every time one business man sees a customer go in a store other than his own he calls for an officer, swears out a warrant to hound him down. And yet when any one offers to do anything by way of a public demonstration, celebration or to pull off any kind of public meeting these would be "bizness" men are the first ones to knock growl and complain. They are the first ones to say somebody is wanting to "graft." When they donate 50 cents they come back for their 50 cents after everything is over. That kind of business will ruin any town. The thing that most concerns the black man in this state, the only state today south of the Mason and Dixon Line that is yet in the column of the Republican party, is. will such party men be placed in power who will safeguard the civic rights and political privileges of the race. Christmas holidays are here. Men, don't forget that this is a good time to show that you are human, sympathetic, charitable and that you don't mind, at times, to wear a smile. Smile and be kind. Colored men don't disfranchise yourselves. Watch out about your money deals. And now take this carefully, don't be in too big a hurry about this office seeking. Don't try to break up everything just because every body doesn't agree with you. In you are looking for a big roll of money for every time you speak, move or turn around you had better get out of what you call politics. Executive Committee of Republican Party of the City of Keystone Names Date For City Convention to Nominate Candidate For Mayor, Recorder and Five Councilmen. In response to the call of the chairman, the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of the town of Keystone, met in Caldoun's hotel promptly at 8 o'clock on Monday evening, December 20, for the purpose of making a date for the Convention to be called to nominate a candidate for Mayor, Recorder, and five members of the city council to be elected to the biennial election to be held on February 3, 1916. There was a large crowd of voters present and many steeples were being during the session of the committee from the expressions of those present, the gregorian Party expects to name a strong ticket and to be successful in the election of the same as herefore. Speeches were made by the gentlemen during the evening: Editor M. F. Whitteice, Attorney F. Edward Hill, Dr. W. L. Colson, Prof. E. L. Kann, Win Cannady, B. B. Harman, A. L. Calhoun, Recorder W. E. Stewart, Rev L. E. Johnson, Dr. G. W. Marshall, J. E. Brown, Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson and others The following members of the Executive Committee were present: J. E. Parson, Chairman, H. J. Capheart, setting Secretary, M. T. Whittico, S. L. Aermanson and S. F. Lord. Citizens Party The Citizens Republican Party held their Committee meeting at Streele's Hall Thursday night of last week. From ten to twenty persons were present. The Committee decided to hold their Convention on January 7, and nominate a ticket. A tentative slate was suggested with C. S. McFarlan, the perennial candidate for Mayor. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION GOV. HATFIELD TO SPEAK. The Negro citizens of Kimball under the leadership of a committee of citizens have arranged an interesting amusement celebration. The service will be held at Mt. Nebo Baptist church at 1 o'clock on Monday, January 1, 1966. Governor H. D. Hafield may accept an invitation to be the orator of the day, and select music will be rendered. This will be the most important celebration held in this section of that day because of probable presence of the Goy, and the general interest manifested in the arrangements. Card of Thanks. I take "this method of thinking the good people of Keystone for the extreme kindness showed me during the last illness and after the death of my husband. The kindly consideration of my friends were the stars in a very dark sky during the trying hours of my bearerment. May God bless and keep them secure. With sincere thanks and deep appreciation, I am. Very grateful. HATTIE KEDD. KILLED BY TRAIN Mrs. Maggie Lattimore, of this city, was struck by a motor at Bluestone Friday night and ground to pieces. Mrs. Lattimore was sitting on a package on the edge of the platform by the side of the west bound track it crashed and when the motor passed the step caught her dress. Fragging on the side of the track. The deceased was a yellow and two children and had lived in this city for many years. A sister and a brother took charge of the children. Colored men, keep cool and sweet over the cold campaign. This is nothing out a republican or mary, a supposed friend contest among Republican friends for the nomination for office. The only thing we ought to do is to be for the man of our choice; stick by those whom you believe to be right and friends yours. Hon. Wm. Howard, Justice of the Pence for the North Dakota district, was in the city Wednesday of this week. He says he will be a candidate to succeed himself and as usual will expect the sup- port of the voters who know how one partially he has attempted to discharge the duties of his office. FOR SALE: West Virginia Shufflers Pure Pit Games; Guaranteed to win or die trying. Originated and bred by W. T. Howard, Wortb, W. Va. 12.17.48 At the present time there are over 10 million and 100,000,000 distributed through nearly every state in the Union and even in Puerto Rico, the most Zone and far of Hawaii, which are dependent almost entirely upon the seals from the Red Cross Sea seal for their food during the year B16. The people of the United States must support this local war against tuberculosis, which annually kills 200,000 people at the present time is leaving a trail of a fatal wormed." HE DID HIS SHARE. FED CROSS SEAL FIGURES. 200000 Holiday Stickers Already Distributed in United States. New people have any conception of the attitude of the Fed Cross Christ and the Stickers. There are a few titles that will show what a gigantic statement this is. Already 200000 County Health Officer and co- mer, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lant C E Rusmisell. McDowell Members House of Delegat W W Hughes and C. E. Harma State Senators, Sixth Sinai district (counties of M. Dow- ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Well Goodykoetz, Williamson Colds should be "nipped in the bud", for if allowed to run unchecked, serious results may follow. Numerous cases of consumption, pneumonia, and other fatal diseases, can be traced back to a cold. At the first sign of a cold, protect yourself by thoroughly cleansing your system with a few doses of THEDFORD'S BLACK- DRAUGHT the old reliable, vegetable liver powder. Mr. Chas. A. Ragland, o Madison Heights, Va., says: "I have been using Thedford's Black-Draught for stomach troubles, indigestion and colds, and find it to be the very best medicine I ever used. It makes an old man feel like a young one." Insist on Thedford's, the original and genuine. E-67 R. B. Price Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinkford & u'arren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Rev. Phone 970 L. DR. M. M. 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BOX 1083. For One Dollar per month dues, gives a sick or accident benefit of $6 per week. $750 for total disability, an Old Age Benefit of $500, and a Death Benefit of $1000 Colored men and women of experience as organizers and deputies for the states of Pennsylvania, West Va, Kentucky, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. ROYAL ORDER OF JONAVID, of America, 1816--4th St., N. W. WASHINGTON. D. C. 214 S. Bland Street. BLUEFIELD, W. VA. For Medical and Surgical Cases 92-'15-4f. Phone 373. My Clients Are Always First M Y FRIENDS ARE NEXT, BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST JEDGEMENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVICTION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. YES! We do thank our thousands of patrons and friends of McDowell County and vicinity for past patronage. Wishing one and all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in peace. WATCH US GROW. OUTofDOORS Men & Women Professional merchants and manufacturers frequently suit their customers to wear a poorly made jacket. We agree with this statement and to those who want to sit in the shipline Here is a great man and all women are wearing them. Is it correct to include the habit so what man and a woman can be in the shoe with their hairlines. Make the test yourself. We will take pictures in showing you our line of shoes. Exercise a point for the Nutrition high grade shoe for gentleman and ladies. Dr. Duncan and Elissa Oushion Sole shoe for ladies. This is not any more than the common shoe. Com: In and let us show you our Shoes Raleigh County News BY WM. E. DENNY. Circuit Court is now holding for the December term, and many persons seeking divorces for the purpose of getting married Christmas are disappointed when informed by the court that the law says do not marry for six months, and in some cases for five years. The good people of Skelton gave a church interment on last Saturday night, and all of the tongues went to Becky and allowed the church people for one time to have a good old fashion love feast, without disturbance. Miss Lillie Burton and Miss Clara Rhodes will leave this week for Lynchburg to spend the hollowdays with parents and friends in the old Dominion state. Miss Burton wears an engagement ring and may change her name before she returns to the hills of West Va. Boozze! Boozze, lots of Loozze at Granberry last Saturday night; many dunks and many shots fired, but no one got hurt; the balls were as the men, they seemed to be drunk On last Sunday, it seem that every boozerger in Beckley was going to Kattlettaburg. They all got in train and when asked "where are you going" they replied, "Lester," but the train only gave them a chance to get a ticket to K'berg. Be careful boys. Blue and others are on the look out, and you have a worse man in Beckley to deal with than Blue. Mrs Laura Chavie is visiting friends in Fayette county. Mrs. Chavie has conducted a first class restaurant in Beckley for several years. The Pioneer Hotel of Beckley is living good service and is being complimented by the many persons stopping there from time to time. Among the guests at the hotel this week are Prot. Thompson, the noted newspaper man of Philadelphia, and Dr. Critehlow of Chicester. Dr. Critehlow addressed the people of Beckley Monday night on the subject of Tuberculosis, while Prof. Thomson talked to them about Negro newspapers. Exclusive Shoe Store The Big Shoe Store with Little Prices. Catzen's On the Corner in the Town of Clark P. O., Northfork, West Va. GOODWILL Sunday being our regular day for preaching, Rev E. G. Holcomb, our much beloved pastor, preached two of the greatest sermons we ever heard. The church was overwhelmed by the spirit. These sermons clased his services for 1815. This has been a very successful year with the Little Zion Baptist church. Rev. Holcomb, Mr. Peter Wood and wife and Mrs. Jennie Woods were the guest of Mrs. O E. Robinson Sunday. Quite a joyus feast was served the most distinguished guest. Mrs. Maggie Bailey Anderson, our noted teacher, is getting along well and both parents and children are pleased with her teaching. Mr Shellock is still on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Woods will leave Thursday for Regnoke, V., to spend Xmas. SUBSCRIBER. Mr. Bob Delson the well known courting young man of Beckley, found for himself a better half. We bespeak for Mr and Mrs. Delson and gang, prosperous and happy life. Mr Harry Casey of Cranberry has taken unto himself a better half. Mrs. Mary McGruder of Cranberry is now associated with the Grand Workman's Consumers Association. Mr. W. C. Spencer, well known about Raleight county as Denny's right hand office man is again in the field, and now he is to fill a duel position, will work for Mr Denny and the Consumers. Mr Spencer is one of the best known colored stenographers in the state and is an all-round office man. Ten colored families moved into the camps at Feccles last week, and we are sure they could not better themselves for Feccles is working every day and want more men. Mr. D E V. Jordan, the well known insurance man of Charleston, is seen often in these parts here of late. The political pot is about to boil over in kaeigh county. J. Sherman Lilly, who boasts of having some of "Unee Abel's" blood in his veins is hot on the track of the prosecuting attorney, and many believe he will finally land the job. Mr. Lilly is a very fine young man and a brilliant lawyer The Rufus Rastur Comedy Company will play Christmas week at the Lyric theatre, Eccles, under the management of the Eccles Amusement Association --- PULASKI, VA. T. G. TRAVIS, Correspont. Meers. J Pink Adams and J. G. Travis spent Sunday visiting Mr. J. Robert Johnson on Magazine Street. The Pulaski Graded School closes for the holidays December 23, and reopens January 3 When in Pulaski, call at the C. C. Deskine' Cafe. Soft drinks, confectioneries; also meals at all hours. Missie Pauline Crosby and Gaille Carter will spend the holidays in Cincinnati, Ohio. On returning, they will spend New Year's day in Pocahontas, Va. Mr. Wm. Canada has returned home from Norfolk to spend Christmas with relatives and friends. Mr. Joseph Tensely has opened a lunch stand in the T. G. Travis building on Rancolph Avenue. Mr George Carter is doing all kinds of photo work in the form of stick pins, buttons, etc. He says he is meeting with much success. The Holy and Sanctified people of Pulaski are planning on a sun rise meeting Christmas morning. Any one wishing the spirit renewed should attend. The Doblin boys and girls were in Pulaski in a large party Saturday night to witness a play at the Elks' Theatre entitled "Safety First." You may secure the best of service, if you visit J. A. Stewart's barber shop in the Y. M. S. C. Building. Mr. Wilbur Harris leaves very soon for Baltimore, Md., where he expects to spend Christmas. The young women of the Pulaski Graded School have organized themselves into a Y. W. C. A. We wish them many laurel successes. Mr. W. H. Harris, Special Agent for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, will leave for Huntington the latter part of the week to spend the holidays with his family. He will be accompanied by his daughter, Miss Mae Viola Harris, the primary teacher at Excelsior. Mr. Harris expects to be gone about 10 days. Read TheTimes This Company protects you with a policy against accidents, sickness and death and only costs $5 and $10 per year. Insures and pays women the same amount as men. Does business in 35 states of the union. Is reliable in every particular. R. J. Wormly, Wilcoe, W. Va. ROANOKE The Ministers' Institute (colored) Meeting opened December 9, 1915, at 10 a.m., at the Presbyterian church, Fifth Avenue, N. W. The Institute was conducted by Rev. A. Graham, of Phoebe, Va., and the Rev. Lawrence Fennings, associate chaplain of Hampton Institute. It was held under the auspices of the Interdenominational Ministers' Union. The session closed with a big mass meeting at the First Baptist church at 7:30 p.m. The public was cordially invited. The committee in charge, the Revs. L. L. Downing, President, M. L. Gordon, G. C. Taylor, W. H. Price, E. E. Ricks and J. J. Jefferson, all of whom were able speakers. Your correspondent had the pleasure of reading the lettr of Congressman Edward Cooper in the last issue of the McDowell Times, just before his departure from Bramwell, Va., to Washington, D.C., thanking the editors and the colored "boys" of West Virginia for their loyal support in his past election. We sincerely hope and trust that when the different subjects and questions of grave public importance arise and are passed upon by this session of Congress, that Mr. Edward Cooper will be the one to cast a vote and work in such a way as will ensure the colord "boys" of old McDowell County continued prosperity, peace and happiness, for the things that are good for the "boys" of old McDowell county will be good for all of us, the world over; and then we shall be as grateful to him as he is of us. "Boys," let's give cheers for Congressman Edward Cooper and Gov. H. D. Hatfield, our friends. May others join them in our behalf. Mrs. E. F. Reeves, of 410 4th Street, N. W., Mrs. Mattie Altman, of 330 4th Avenue, N. W., Mrs. Agnes Saunders, of 633 6th Avenue, N. W., all of whom are improving. The St. Paul M. E., church is carrying on a great revival which started last Sunday night with a large attendance, conducted by the Rev. S. H. Brown, D. D., pastor. So far they are meeting with much success. The invitation is extended to all. Little Charlie Hubbard, a five year old colored boy, who was run down by Jay Feinster's team on Gainsboro Road, Saturday, December 4, died Tuesday, December 7. Jay Feinster, colored, is held by the police authorities for further investigation. Thirty little girls, ranging between the between the ages of twelve and fourteen years, known as the "Virginia Beauty Club," with their program of resolutions for 1916, conducted by Miss Josephine Booth, President, Miss Alberta Clarke, Secretary, met at the residence of Mrs. Agnes Clarke-Saunders, 603 Sixth Ave., N. W. Before leaving, they were served to ice cream, cake, fruit and lemonade. Hon. L. O. Wilson in the City Hon. L. O. Wilon, State Liberian, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and Member of the Republican Central Committee, was in the city a few weeks on business of importance. After conducting matters of a very important nature, he consulted quite number of prominent white and colored med. He was heard to say very conservatively that the political situation at present books very good for Governor Hatfield, his administration and Ex-Judge Ira Robinson. Everybody is ask- Northfork and Gary, W Va. ing "Is Ia Governor Hatfield going to replies as he says." "We all want the Governor to run and are assured from the expressions of voters in every section of the State that they will vote for him. They say this mercilessly." When answering our question as to the candidacy of Judge Robinson for Governor, he says: "Im, as well as most of the voters I meet, heartily in favor of the candidacy of Judge Robinson." NOTICE! You are hereby notified that two weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice that I will apply to the Governor of West Virginia for a conditional pardon for Samuel Richards, who was convicted Wednesday, the 26th of April, 1914, upon circumstantial evidence charged with grand larceny, and, sentenceed to the penitentiary for four years. SAMUEL RICHARDS Dec. 9, 1915. 2w. Pay your subscription Howard University STEPHEN M. NEWMAN President. COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES A. B. and B. S. Courses TEACHERS COLLEGE A. B. and B. 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Pythian Mutual Investment Association TON, President CHARLESTON, THIS Handmade structure is now owned absolutely by the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action. It is in need of a splendid achievement and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every stockholder and every member of the order and race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handmade dividends on the money invested. Either paid up or on the installment plan Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. L. O. WILSON, President Brown Hotel FOR COLORED PEOPLE H. & J. BROWN, Props Soda Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop Billiard Room in Connection REAR 907 SIXTH AVE. Huntington, W. V. Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop Billiard Room in Connection. REAK 907 SIXTH AVE. Huntington, W. Va Huntington, W. Va. Box 511 OUT OUT THIS TIME AND AD ART ist Va. Take Stock Right Now! ON of Debt Absolutely by the stock- ent Association and is a concentration of effort achievement and should to every stockholder and one hesitate longer to The Pythian Mutual sure to pay handsome Share Ask the agent in your Association CHARLESTON, W. VA. ber Shop and nnection. AVE. W. Va. I am called upon by your editor to write of the educational value of the meeting of the State Teachers Association at Harper Perry, W. Va., Nov. 25-26, 1915. Before entering upon this subject I wish to thank the association for the many courtesies extended to me while at the meeting. I shall always carry most pleasant recollections of this occasion. This meeting was of great educational value and well worth a trip from the farthest corner of the state for any teacher. In the reports of the meeting I tried to give to those who could not attend some of the helpful thoughts expressed at this meeting but for me to have given them all, is a task too large for one small brain. As Supt. Shawkey said: "Education is a spiritual thing" and the teacher must first have the proper spirit. He must then arouse in the pupils and their percute this same spirit of servic to your fellowman. It is necessary that various means be employed to awaken the spirit in the pupil and the experiences of those who have been successful will be helpful to others. It is important from this standpoint that the teachers should meet at times to discuss questions that arise in their work giving the benefits of their knowledge and receiving in return the advice and valuable knowledge of others. The addresses of the prominent educators that were asked to speak will always prove of inestimable value. The words of Dr. Jones and Supt. Shawkey on this occasion, touching as they do such practical things in educational work, will be good food for thought for the coming year to all that heard them. In speaking of the value of these meetings educationally I must consider the social side, for the education of today is not what it was, book-learning only, but it has broadened to include the moral and social training of the child. The teacher, to be able to divert the moral and social training of the child must himself be alive and abreast of the times. As conditions change methods must change to suit them. The teacher is not always wise enough to select from the many new ideas still in the experimental stage, just the proper one to adopt but by receiving the advice of noted educators who speak at the meetings of the association he will be able better to solve the problems that arise. There are some, who because of their narrowness regard all new projects of reformation in teaching as a sort of insult to the dignity of the profession. There many projects that should be claused as such but there are many good ones as well. Every plan for reform in teaching should be first cautiously weighed before adoption. One of the advantages you have in association meetings is the opportunity to weigh new ideas and select those that will improve your system. There will be some good practical ideas presented as the product of the teachers themselves and surely it is delightful to learn of a discovery made by a fellow-teacher. There was a good example of this in the report of Miss Williams of the work done by the teachers at Elkhorn. The cultivation of happiness in the pupil is a very important duty of the teacher and in my mind no teacher is able to perform this duty whose life is not one of happiness. There is much unhappiness in the life of the rural teacher because his social life is often neglected. Man born in society and dependent upon it for his early existence is not less dependent on it for the comfort and happiness of his existence in other years. It is this lack of the society of others, his fellows, that often makes the life of a rural teacher somewhat unhappy. This desire for the society of others may be in a way gratified by the ascendance of the teacher to these annual meetings when for a few days, in the midst of hard work, he is thrown in personal contact with friends and co-workers. It should not underestimate the value of these meetings socially to the teacher. I was particularly impressed with the great service the association has been in securing much favorable legislation in the interest of Negro education in the state. I was sorry that the full report on this work could not be made by Mr. Scott at the meeting. The time would not permit him to read the full report. The value of an organization for the purpose of teaching the important educational needs of the people and presenting them to the legislature, is very apparent. Matters presented in this form will always carry weight. In this regard it is important that every entered teacher in the state is a number of the association, for the length the number the greater its influence. things in which he is not expert," said Mr. Felix E. Schellings to the graduates of Pennsylvania University last June. I am glad to note that this association is taking this broad view. Mr Sandra spokes before the association of the service The McDowell Times is forwarding the work of education in the state and I found that the sentiment was one of appreciation of this work. In conclusion I wish the association a most prosperous year and hope that I am permitted to attend the next annual meeting. their education, will some day become presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries and managers of different industries and then every mother and father will feel proud of son and daughter. If you please do away with that old prejudice way that so often predominate among us, that if I build or help to build industries of my race, he is going to get beside himself. But have the feeling in yourself that you are building him for humanity's sake, that your boy or girl may profit by so doing. If you are West Virginians, see to it that your boys are followers after such men as the Whitticoes, Froe, Hill, Capehart and others. They are good beginners, if not "beacon lights." If Virginians, we want more men like the late Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, Ala., and Major R. R. Moten of Hampton Institute. By so doing we will soon solve the great problem of the following question: We wonder why John or Mary after finishing school, failed to be some great man or woman. The reason is this, as I afore said, the lack of more colored institutions of business and other avenues of life controlled and run by our people. You need not be afraid of making enemies when you try to uplift your own. You will make friends, the white man will feel proud of you. For as a mother carries her babe, no has the white folks as they term it, carried us for a number of years, and now since they no longer rule over us, and ever since slavery they have been watching our movements and progress for the past fifty years. It is a sign to them that we are stepping on up the road. They say to you keep stepping. Just ahead of us, as our leaders, first we have Frederick Donglass, then came Booker F. Washington crying to us: Come on! for there is a better time further up the road. And I say to you Go on boys Picture, if you please, the white man in the back ground, the slave owner, like the Irishman with the rabbit, who contemplated on having a fine dinner, and on his way home the rabbit gained his freedom. He said to the rabbit, Go! you are good for nothing. That was an after consideration. 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