McDowell Times

HATFIELD ROBINSON Republican Club of McDowell County Organized EVERY DISTRICT AND PREGINCT REPRESENTED Samuel Crider, Justice of the Peace, Elected President----To Begin Organization of Districts at Once----Great Enthusiasm ADVERTISSE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 14 HATFIE ROB Republican Clu County EVERY DISTRICT AND Samuel Crider, Justice President---To Begin tricts at Once--G Thursday and Friday, of last week 220 invitations were sent out to a few of the colored leaders in each district of McDowell county to assemble in Ross' Hall in Kimball for the purpose of forming a Hatfield-Robinson Republican club. In response to this call, a copy of which follows THE CALL. Kimball, W. Va., Jan. 6, 1916 Mr. ..... Dear Friend:—This is to most earnestly request you to meet with a few colored men from each district, at Ross' Hall in Kimball, W. Va., Sunday, January 9th, 1916 at 1:30 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of organizing a Hatfield-Robinson Republican Club of McDowell County, and to suggest and arrange ways and means to effectively prove that the Negroes of this county are grateful to the present state administration for what it has done for the state at large and the race in particular, and to plan for the systematic support of a great, clean, able, square man for governor, who has been and is allied with no political factions or cliques, and whose success in the primaries in June means victory the Republican party in the state in November Your presence is needed to insure the success of the undertaking. Do not fail to be present. Yours for the race and Republican success. Committee on Organization: Garland Wattington, Kimball; M. T. Whittec, Keystone; J. E. Hereford, Northgirl; C. H. Rice, Clark; S. B. B. Mon, Wilcoe, Wm. Jones, Gary; Floyd Ress, Elkhorn; Sam Patterson, Ennis; Cal Morris, Crozer. Re. T. Edward Hill. One hundred and eighty-five men from Adkin, Big Creek, Brown Creek, Elkhorn, and Northtork districts met and held one of the most barmonious and intusious meetings ever held in the county. Constable Henry Richards of Kimball called the meeting to order and called Atty. S. B. Moon, of Wilcoe, to the chair as temporary chairman and T. Edward Hill, of Keystone, as temporary secretary. The temporary organization was made permanent and a motion was made that the chair appoint a Committee on Organization. The vote was taken by district and a unanimous vote was recorded. SPEECHES. While Chairman S. B. Moon was preparing his list of committeemen a speech was made by Hon. E. H. Harper, Republican state committeeman. Mr Harper reviewed the work of the present state administration to benefit the laboring man, the additional recognition given. Nigrose, the establishment of a college department at the West Virginia Collegiate Institute and other acts by which the masses were helped. He reviewed the record of Judge Ira E. Robinson and paid a glowing tribute to his fairness as a jurist, his ability as a lawyer and remarkable qualifications for the office of governor. At the close of Mr. Harper's speech the following committee on Organisation was appointed: Cal Morris, Dr. A. S. Adams, Neal Turpin, C. H. Kice, Dr. W. L. Oolson, Sam Elkir, John Young. Carl Balbitt, K. J. Wormley, Charles Dalton, William White, Oscar Board, Tom Dickerson, Henry Glenn, Wythe Johnson, William Kelly, Dr. J. E. Hereford, B. Slade, G. Watlington, Prot. E. M. Craighead, Aty W. H. Harris, J. D. Harp r, Henry Craven, K. L. Benton, H. G. Vanhook, L. M. Hunt, M. T. Whittico, Henry Richards, Alex. Bass, M. L. Howard, W. H. Mickens. The committee retired to the office of Squire Sam Crider to prepare its report and able speeches were delivered by the following gentlemen during the absence of the committee: Prof E. L. Rann, Keystone; T. N. Lewis, Kimball; Chas. Flipin, Northfork; Squire C. O. Froe, Wilcoe; H. O. Vanhook, member Board of Education, Elkhorn district; M. Z. Howard, Marytown; Mr. Dalton, Coalwood, Spencer Morton, Berwind. All of the speakers were invitable to the candidacy of Judgs Ira E. Robinson for governor and board in their praises of Rose, Hardwick and his administration. The McDowell Times. EDITOR M. T. Whitlock, chairman, announced that the committee was ready to report and Atty W. H. Harris, secretary, read the report, which endorsed the administration of Governor Hatfield plead for the support of Judge Robinson for governor to succeed Governor Hatfield, recommended the establishment of precinct and district clubs in the interest of Hatfield and Robinson, recommender that the club be known as "The Hatfield-Robinson Republican Organization of McDowell County," that Squire Sam Crider be the president. Atty. S. B. Moon of Wilcoe, secretary; Charles H. Rice of Northfork, treasurer; Neal Turpin of Worth, vice president, and that the executive board be composed of the president of each precinct club and each district club president be a vice president. The committee also recommended that a meeting of the organization be called within the next thirty days to complete the selection of officers and arrange plans for the systematic prosecution of the campaign. for the nomination of Judge Ira E. Robinson for governor. The report of the committee was unanimously adopted and the gentlemen recommended were elected officers by acclamation. ENTHUSIASM HIGH. The report of the committee was greeted with long and lond applause and at each mention of the name of Governor Hatfield and Judge Robinson pandionon mum broke loose. Many speeches were made endorsing the movement and assuring the officers of support. Mr. Bob King of Kimball and gentlemen from Wilcoe, Excelior, Marytown, Key D. J. H. A. Cyrus of Jenkinjoens, Powhatan, Elkhorn, Davy, Keystone and other points made interesting speeches portraying the sentiment of the voters in their sections. There was not a discordant note to mar the harmony of the meeting and every man present was strong in his endorsement of the administration of Governor Hatfield and his support of Judge Robinson. The officers of the new Hatfield-Robinson Republican Organization of McDowell County haven't yet decided upon a date for the next meeting but the call will be published in the columns of The McDowell Times. The meeting adjourned at 4 o'clock and every man present gave his name and stated that he would begin work organizing clubs in his precinct at once. LETTER FROM A LOYAL REPUBLI CIGAN. Algoma, W. Va., Jan. 7, 1915 To the Hatfield-Robinson Republican Club—Gentlemen: I am sorry that because of rheumatism I am unable to be with you today, but anywhere I can serve do not hesitate to place me and do not fail to enroll me as a member. I am for Hatfield, first, fast, and all time for anything he wants because of what he has done for the miners and my people, and I have heard enough about Judge Robinson to make me know that he is the man for governor. I am with you. Lilly and His Platform Hit Hard. Saunders B. Moon Tells of Remarkable Meeting Held at Kimball-Hatfield-Robinson Sweeping County. ( BY X. B. MOON ) We have been watching with keen curiosity for visible evidence that the new gospel of party repudiation of which Attorney General Lilly is the flamboyant herald has been as seed corn in good soil, and on last Sunday afternoon at Kimball, in the good old county of McDowell, our curiosity revealed in luxuriant exhibition — we are — what? We are the "first funer" of these volunteers. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JAN. 14. 1916 compilation of grievances against the Republican party's administration of the government of it is state which the former "terror" of Kraigey county bookkeepers affectionately terms, "my platform." we saw a Hatfield Republican organization effected, having ratifications extending throughout the county of Melbourn, by a multitude of men representing every profession, business and occupation in which the colored population engages, not even excepting the preachers, some few of whom are said to have temporarily loosened their pulpits to worship the "golden call" in the sample of Lilly. Indeed, one minister literally "earned through floods and flames" to reach Kimball, for, having missed the train he walked fifteen miles over the rocky slopes where storing torches burned, and waded through flooded mines in order to arrive at the place of meeting in time to get his name on the roll and mumur, "God bless you." Do you remember the Elkhorn flood? If you do, then you have not forgotten the mighty road of waters. Well, when a great flood of humanity made a friendly charge on Ross' Hall at 1:30 o'clock last Sunday afternoon, the trampin of thousands of feet and the rumble of hundreds of eager, earnest and determined voices were not unlike the "roars of many waters." Big Creek district hugged Elkhorn and Northfork districts, and Aikin and Brown's Creek "now wowed" like brothers long separated. While the sentiment was rampant and unanimous for Governor Hatfield for the United States Senate and Judge Robinson for governor, none was laboring under the impression that there is or will be any sort of understanding or coalition between these two justly popular public men, all of the efforts of the "special agents," who are burdened with the ponderous volume post marked, "Platform, from Beckley, W. Va." to the contrary notwithstanding. The organization was elected with the harmonious precision and smoothness of a "german drive" and discussion was far away as in the date when the allies will be able to dictate terms of peace in Berlin—a date that may be indicated by a big naught on the farther side of—never. While oratory had a field day, arrows were shot from "bows to abuse," for everybody was too confident of having picked the winners, and too continually enthusiastic and good natured to want to imitate "Old Man Grump." From Charles Brooks Smith, Washington correspondent It is rather remote until the state can assign of 1920, but if a man in public letters for himself as high a goal as his governor of his native state, he generally proceeds as quickly about it as he possibly can four, and sometimes more years in advance of the setting day. We have had six governors in West Virginia since 1896 and five out of the six began laying their plans and working them on at least four years before they realize their fond desire. Governor Glasscoe was the exception and exceptional circumstances, so well remembered the need not be recalled here, were responsible for his sudden and unexpected landing in the gubernatorial swivel. Which brings us to the interesting subject before the house which is, that "they say" it is the cherished ambition of young "Ed" Cooper, the Congressman from the old Fifth district, to be governor of his state some day. "They" is an authority that any sin-hardened political writer will inform you, is more often correct than otherwise. Of course, Mr. Cooper has not said anything about it anybody, that's certain, but there would be nothing wrong about it if he had the only thing is that it isn't done that's all. One's political ambition in the long drawn-out formative period is invariably one's heart secret. But only "they" who never sleeps and is always on the job can read minds at times easily as he can read reading, and it seems that he has hit the lobes of Mr. Cooper's cerebellum and made an interesting discovery. Edward Cooper is the most interesting member of the state's delegation in Congress for several reasons. One is that he is a new man, and hardly known to the public outside of his district. And that is sufficient reason why there is curiosity, but well-intentioned interest in him. The expectations of those who do know him—that he is good material out of which live-wire congressmen and state leaders are developed—have been accepted by other West Virginiaians at their face value. He has all the appearances of making good, and the politicians hereabouts and at home "have their eyes on him." It is said that Mr. Cooper's annual income is $50,000, but a trivial thing like that hasn't sped him. Not a spoil, he is just one of the plain tales. Invented by Negro Cement Worker of Philadelphia. WILL SAVE GOVERNMENT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS The Device is to be used on Rapidly Moving Trains and Has Been Given Severe Test. Philadelphia, Pa, Jan 31 — James C. Joes, a colored laborer of this city, has in ented a mail delivery device to be used on rapidly moving trains, which postal experts have given a severe test and say that it will save the government millions of dollars. Jones, who is fifty eight years old, and has had a hard time of it making bith ends meet, all his life, believes that he will soon become wealthy. He expects to get a million dollars from the government for his invention. The last test of Jones' new device was made when a train going as high as INCREASED COST OF RUNNING ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE Promises Economy as Governor, But Expenses Run up as Attorney General. Attorney General Lilly has made much advance in his declaration of principles re- cently promulgated to the people of the state as to what he proposes to carry out to the way of "economy and retrench- ment" in the expenditures of state gov- ernment, in the event he is nominated and elected to the governorship. It it should come out that Mr. Lilly would become governor he would necessarily be required to act on some other methods in carrying out "economy and retrench- ment" than which has characterized his administration of the office of Attorney General. An analysis of the expenditures of the office of Attorney General shows an increase of approximately forty per cent during the Lilly regime over that of his predecessor, General William G. Conley. The exact figures are as follows: General Counsel's Administration. For the last year, ending September 30, 1912, the total expenses of the Attorney General's office were $1,211.35. General Litigation's Administration. For the year ending June 20, 1915, total expenses of the Attorney General's office were $211.35. This increase extends over all the expenses of the office, including the salary of an additional assistant Attorney General, increased expenses in the salary of demographers, printing clerk, and contingent expenses of the office. Figures speak broader than words, and the Attorney General must realize that the people are going to look into his record along this line rather than accept any highounding promises of "economy and retirement." browsily talks plainly, lives a plaintly and lonely life who has ever met him would hold that income against him. Mr. Cooper has worked in the mines. There is not a job connected with coal mining that he has not filled. He knows that business from b to the second s. And another amount he entered politics a youthful if not "dangerous" radical, and he has never been anything else except a "radical" when compared with those who are typed in the public mind as "conservatives." You will have to handle it to young fellow with $50,000 a year, who elects to be "radical," as having a mind of his own. The popular idea of a radical is "if," if he were shown that much money he would drop dead in his tracks, and the popular conception of a "conservative" is a sing gentleman with an income large enough to choke a Dipodectus to death, who may or may not have been a "radical" before he made the other directors split fifty-fifty. Cooper was put on the Mines and Mining Committee by Minority Leader Wam because Cooper knows all about the mining business. His appointment to such an important place in his first term was an unusually high compliment, but a deserved one. Furthermore, it gave entire satisfaction to mine operators and to officials of the miners. We'll do it—just 'phone it to The Mc Weill Times. miles an hour copied bags of mail and took on others without endangering the contents of the bags or the containers. With devices now in use trains must slow up to take up mail bags automatically and the government loses over a million of dollars a year in damages for lost and destroyed mail matter and in the cost of pouches that are buried under the wheels of the trains by inadequate catch devices. At the last test Jones accompanied the postal authorities and directed the test from the mail car. An engine attached to two cars was run past the receiving device. The test was made eight times, and on each occasion the train was operated at an increased speed. The mail catcher worked perfectly at fifteen miles an hour and performed its allotted function without hitch after the speed of the mail car had been put to sixty miles an hour. The inventors, who is avement worker, has never had any scientific training. His invention is the outgrowth of an idea that struck him some years ago when he read a government pamphlet telling of the need of a perfect mail catcher for use in the railway service and the fortune that would fall to the successful inventor of such device. E. M. Norris, superintendent of the Railway Mail Service of the Second Division of New York, representing the Government in tests. B. S. Fellows, chief clerk of the Railway Mail Service of the Eighth Division, Philadelphia, was also present, as were John C. McGann and W. W. Beaky, representing the B & O Railroad. At the conclusion of the experiment the government officer announced their approval of the device although they refused to give out a statement. The report was forwarded to Washington. Mrs. Anna Hicks Dies At the Age of 76 Last Sunday night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Becker, Gary, Mrs. Anna Hicks, age 76, mother of Mrs. Becker succumbed to the ravage of death Her original home was Salem, Va., but every winter she always spent the time with her son-in-law and daughter. She was only sick for about five days. Generally she was very active and industrious for her days. She was a member of the A. M. E. (Continued on Page 4.) NEGRO NOT TO BE APPOINTED The President Refuses to Appoint One Reg- ister of Deeds Washington, Jan. 11. The fight that has been made by senator Var A. van. of Mississippi, for over two years to prevent the appointment of a Negro as register of deeds for the District of Columbia, one of the highest salaried positions in Washington, has been crowned with success at last. When Bishop Alexander Walters, president of the Colored Democratic League, called on President Wilson yesterday in a final effort to land the place for a Negro Democrat, he was told by the president that he has decided to appoint a white man to the position. The president, according to Bishop Walters, based his renal to follow the time honored custom of naming a Negro for the place on the ground that the nomination of a man of that race could not be confirmed in the senate. "At the same time," Bishop Walters stated, "the president promised to name Negroes to several minor positions still vacant." The position of register of deeds has been vast almost three years. It has been held by Negroes for twenty years, each succeeding administration appointing men of that race. When it was first whispered about that President Wilbor intended to follow the custom, Senator Vardaman called on him and served notice that he would never permit appointment of a Negro to be confirmed by the senate. Having practically already promised some of the Negro policy leaders that he would appoint a Negro, the president waited for two years for Vardeman to give way, but Vardeman held fast and said that if the appointment was made he would present the matter to the Southern senators in such a way that he could never be confirmed. THE WORM TURNS Bayonets Rout Mob, Foil Lynchers and Avert a Race Riot--Negroes Had Armed For Fight. Muskogee, Okla., Dec. 27.--Until a late hour last night a mob of white men, variously estimated at from 100 to 500, surrounded the Muskogee county jail here, determined to lynch two Negroes assumed of killing a police officer. Great Celebration at Lords New Hall Public Installation a Success--Uniform Rank Turn Out Led by Brass Band--Able Speeches--Plenty to Eat in the evening two attempts of the mob to break into the jail were repulsed by state guardsmen. The attackers broke down the front doors of the jail with a steel rail, but Company F, National Guard, charged with fixed bayonets and drove the mob back. An added danger was the presence in a lot just across from the jail of 200 armed Negroes. They gave notice that if the men were taken from the jail, the Negroes would open fire. While the mob still waited before the jail at midnight, the two Negroes were dressed in militia uniforms, taken out a rear door, rushed to automobiles and taken to Tulsa. Entrores note: It was not the presence of the state militia that caused the mob to cease its efforts to get the prisoners, it was that 200 quiet, well armed, determined Negroes stationed on the vacant lot across the street. The Negro has learned from hard and bitter experience that when one of his face is in danger of the heartless, brutal mob that he cannot depend upon either the elected white officers of the law or one state militia, but that he must arm himself and protect the life of his brother without regard to regular constituted authority, and more and more he is learning to do that. If Negroes all over the country will in a quiet orderly manner form themselves in cases of this kind mob rule would soon end. NEW COURT OF CALANTHE Distritt Deputy O. H. Price of the K. of P., and Dr. G. N. Marshall set up a new Court of Calanthe in Kimball Saturday night. The New Court will bear the name Rose of Kimball, and after the nigation one of the most elaborate and telicious suppers ever served on such an occasion was enjoyed by all present. The names of the officers of the Rose of Kimbali are as follows. Walter Lazenly, W. C.; Beulah Shade, L.; M. M. Lauley, R. A.; Bertha Collins, R. W.; Julia Johnson, Orator; Samuel Crider, R. D.; Mary Hairston, S. D.; Maud Jones, J. D.; Lucy Brown, C.; Mattie Ferrelia A. C.; Martha Winbush, E. C.; Key J. W. Robinson, Ins.; Wm. Minter, P. T.; Emma Green, H.; S. F.; Mary Turner, S. T. Walter Lazenly is due the credit for this good work Thieves Steal Meat From Mrs. Belcher Officers C. S. McFarlan and Wm. Downas Locate Stolen Property With Aid of Blood Hounds Sunday night of this week when all nature was wrapped in slumber, some unknown party or parties entered or climbed upon the back porch of the residence of Mrs. Belcher between Keystone and Burke and carried away several nicknames and shoulders of meat. The theft of the meat was discovered early Monday morning and for some time thereafter it seemed that no trace of it would ever be found. How ver, through the skill of Officers Downs and McKardan, guided by the latters blood hounds, some of the meat was located in Ginder Bottom and the rest was found in Burke, every piece being recovered. The parties whose homes the meat was located in claimed they had bought it. Supreme Court Asked to Pass on Question Does Failure to Select Negroes for Jury Service Deny Race Equal Protection of the Law? Washington, Jan. 4. The Supreme Court of the United States is to be asked to pass on the question of whether the failure in southern states to select Negroes for jury service is denial to Negroes accused of crime of equal protection of the law. Counsel for Robert Kitchin, Negro, counsel to be hanged in Washington, Ga. for the murder. LARGEST CIRCULATION ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. Celebration is New Hall Success--Uniform Rank Brass Band--Able Plenty to Eat The public installation and celebration held by the Courts of Calantha in Lord's Opera House Thursday night. Jan. 6, was witnessed by more than 250 people and the company of uniform rank in full regalia from McDowell, W. Va., under the leadership of that splendid K. of P. Col. Caz Donually. Music for the occasion was furnished by the Landgraft brass band assisted by a few members of the Keystone-Eckman band. The band and uniform rank in all their splender added a military touch to the affair and many comments were made on the splendid appearance of Col. Donnelly and his company. The meeting was called to order by District Deputy C. H. Rice, and by motion of a member of the Court, seconded by a knight, Dr. W. L. Colson was chosen Master of Ceremonies and after a very happy speech in which he praised the ladies of the Court, he introduced Mrs. Ida Whitteco who spoke briefly and eloquently of the work of the courts and of the lodges, the interest of the women in all affairs which concern the men and the home, and at the close of her speech she advised the men to be square and honest in all things especially in the manner of exercising the suffrage. She advised the men to vote only for such men who had proven their friendship for the race, their fairness to all, and "such men were Dr. Hatfield and Judge Robinson," said the speaker. The mention of the names of these two distinguished men brought fourth long and loud applause. The next speaker on behalf of the Court was Mr. Mattie Thornton, who authored the history of the Court of Calanthe, its progress and its benefits to society and the race. She stated that the Court always paid their obligations in sickness and death and if any one doubted the truthfulness of her statement "just die and try." The speaker stated that she endorsed what the previous speaker had said in regard to the political question confronting the Negro; that the man who sold his vote should be driven out of society and that the gratitude of the Negro should cause him to support Governor Hatfield and his administration and the fairness and ability of Judge Robinson, with the fact that Dr. Hatfield is for him should cause every Negro in the state to vote for him. Dr. Colson next introduced Dr. R. C. Harrison of the K. of P., a one of the great surgeons of the country. The eminent physician and surgeon delivered an able and scholarly address on the workings of the order, its benefits to the race and the part of the women in the great organization. The master of ceremonies introduced Editor Whittico, Grand Lecturer of the K. of P., as the leader of the Negro newspaper world of West Virginia and a man who had by increasing effort, in the face of opposition and criticism, built up a newspaper of wide spread circulation and wonderful influence. Editor Whittico created much merriement by his witty references to prominent Knights in the audience, told some interesting stories and advised the Negroes to stand by their friends politically. The next speaker was Atty. T. Edward Hill, who, taking his cue from the ladies under whose auspices the celebration was held, delivered a political speech, after paying a beautiful tribute to the Court and to women for their elevation to man in time of sickness and distress. Mr. Hill came out for woman suffrage, urged every woman present to see that husband, father, brothers and sweetheart support true and tried men of the Republican party who have done something to better the condition of the race. The reference of the speaker to some speeches recently delivered in this county by a gubernatorial candidate were loudly applauded. Other speeches were delivered by Mr. A. L. Calhoun and Dr. Brown, after which the master of ceremonies turned the meeting over to Deputy C. H. Rice, who proceeded with the public installation of the officers of several lodges and courts. The banquet was served in the store-room of Lord's new hall. Covers were laid for 250 guests and everybody dined sumptuously. The dance took place in the new hall and continued until morning. der of Henry Brantley, a white man, today filed a brief in court urging that the federal district court of southern Georgia erred in refusing to release Kitchin after conviction, on a writ of habeas corpus. He urged that the failure to have Negroes on the grand and petit juries which passed on Kitchin's case deprived the trial courts of initial indictment. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles on 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. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance..... $1.50 Six months in advance..... 75 Three months in advance..... 45 One month in advance..... 25 Single copy..... 65. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. 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, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY JAN. 7, 1916 THAT KIMBALL MEETING Brass bands and ham sand-witches didn't bring that big crowd of earnest and sober thinking voters out last Sunday in Kimball. The eloquent outburst of oratorical praise of and bouquets for "Aunt Manda" by the Attorney General were not in this meeting. But the pride of men's families, the records of deeds done for all the people and the strong statesman-like efforts at putting this state among the foremost states of the Union by the leaders and true friends of the present administration are the things that moved those 200 horse handed men of toil to come out and organize a Hattfield Robinson club. They will stand by it too. They can't be bought nor intimidated. The voters who are for Robinson don't need ham sand-witches, they have a plenty of something good at home. They don't have to be tickled with that kind of tomy rot that appealed to the poor ignorant black man's emotions during the Reconstruction period. Our people are not all fools. They don't like for men to play them as such either. What the black man wants today is good schools, with long terms for the education of our children. He doesn't want to hear some man say he is going to cut off all the revenue necessary to and without which our children must grow up in ignorance. The present administration has done and is still doing all it can to remove ignorance from our doors and let in the light of intelligence. Some of the biggest and best coal operators in this state are in favor of paying into the state treasury sufficient money to educate the youths of this state. The 27,000 Negroes of this state will always be loyal to any party and administration that opens the door of hope to its youths as the present party in power is doing. Gee whiz! what is it that is causing some of the strongest Lilly men who have been loud in their prophecy of a landslide victory for the distinguished Attorney General now coming up here telling the people, "Well we believe both Lilly and Robinson will have to be pulled off?" By golly, what a self admission of cold feet and certain defeat to the once proud Lilly boom. Oh well, brother, we are not surprised. We knew all the time when the people began to spank you silly and ungrateful anti-administration would be political moguls that you would become sweet and be gentle. So get on the Hatfield-Robinson band wagons if you want to be with the winners, Milton. Owed and Arch Davis have returned from their home in Shearville. WHAT DOES MR. LILLY EXPECTJ Whoever heard tell of a man wanting to be elected to the highest office at the hands of Republicans by coming out on a "delusionery platform" of opposition, criticism and abuse of the greater part of the Republicans whom he, at least would expect to elect him? Why, in this little mountain state it takes all the Republicans to defeat the common Democratic enemy. Again, whoever heard tell of a man wanting to be elected governor of this state by making it appear that he was going to favor just one class of people or that he was especially interested in and would be the governor for one special interest? What the Republicans want these days is a man big enough and conservative to be governor for any and all the people and who can approach the sacredness of the gubernatorial chair with malace toward none but with charity for all. Can Mr. Lilly say that in the face of his platform of abuse, criticism and denunciation of the present Republican administration? Who will say he can? Speak up brother and tell the people who it was that has deceived Mr. Lilly. Are there enough disgruntled Republicans to elect Mr. Lilly governor? If so trot them out. He certainly has not appealed to anybody else but the disgruntal element. Judge Robinson is not allied with any factional element and carries no ill-feeling against any man. BE FRIENDS Colored men, keep cool. Be friends. Don't get mad with each other over this political campaign. Take your medicine as it shall be prescribed to you by the people. They are going to diagnose your political policies, and you watch if they don't come very near being right when they arrive at their conclusion about why you are what you claim to be. The people are not asleep and neither are they all fools. They are going to ask you to bring forth fruit. They are going to ask you to "show them." They are all asking you to give a reason why you want the people to turn Hattfield and his administration down. What is going to be your answer? You had better give some reason or else they will suspect you. A COWARDLY TRICK The man or men who so unkindly misinformed Mr. Lilly about the e being "such a strong sentiment of the people against the administration" and for him ought to be put in jail. Because had Mr. Lilly not been misinformed, he certainly would not have been brought into this serious political mould. It is a shame to have a good Republican like Cousin Abe believe there was some chance for his election to office as governor by the disgruntled. (Cousin Mr. Lilly is finding out every day that there is nothing like as much anti-administration "night" as has been pictured to him by the small handful of actioneries and suicidal disgruntals. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? What does it mean to see so many of the leading Democratic papers all over this state endorsing the candidacy of Attorney Gene al A. A. Lilly? Are they going to accept him for their candidate for governor and not mention any other man of their type of Democracy? No one will deny the fact that most every leading Democratic paper in the state is giving to the public loud sounding praises of the candidacy of our Attorney General for governor. Now what does it mean Republican Voters? McDowell county will go for the Administration by a large majority. Hatfield will be nominated for United States Senator if he announces his candidacy, and Judge Robinson will carry the county for governor. The people say so and will vindicate this by their votes. Widow Gets $30 Month From State The compensation department has awarded $30 a month compensation out of the workmen's compensation fund to the widow and two children of B. F. Nutter, crushed to death by a motor in the mine of the McAlpin Coal Company last November. The widow was Miss Mabel Treadway, formerly of Charleston. In the case of John C. Smith, killed by a slate fall in the mine of the Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company at Worth on Nov. 5th, $20 a month was allowed his widow. He had no children. DEMOGRATIC TAX "A tax could also be imposed on such products as gasoline, crude and refined oil, horsepower of automobiles and other internal combustion engines, and various other things." (Annual report of Secretary McAdoo.) Tax babies at baptising, Tax maidens for each dance; Tax the Democratic badge— The patch upon our pants. Tax each glass eye, each false tooth,— Make every Silas Wagg, Place a ten cent sticker On his wooden leg. Tax our horse, the widow's cow, The organ grinder's monkey— and, not to show partiality, The Democratic donkey. Then, if these will not suffice The Treasury to save,— Grab Henry George's single tax And clap it on each grave. Negro Lynched at Goldsboro, N. C. Goldsboro, N. C., Jan. 12—John Richards, a Negro, under arrest on a charge of having been implicated in the killing near here last Thursday of Anderson Gurley, a farmer, was removed from the Wayne county jail here early today, taken to the scene of the crime and lynched. Richards was hanged to a tree and his body almost cut to pieces with bullets. The belief here is that the above named unfortunate victim is a relative of our genial Constable Henry Richards of Kimball. ELKHORN Services were conducted at Crozier Temple Sunday by Rev. F. O. Price. Miss Laura Nowlin was visiting at Switchback Sunday, the guest of Mrs. George Dean. Mrs. J. E. Parsons and sons, Watson and Joseph, Jr., were the guests of Misses Erma and Hazel Mosely Sunday. Meeslames L. J. Wright and Mary Jones and daughter, Cathieen Tyson, of Blinfield, were the week end guest of Miss Memphis Carter. Mr. Winn writes in a letter to Blinfield this week. Guilt is a common word people were highly entertained at the birthday party Miss Lillian R. Tuesdale. Miss Daisy C. Ullway is coming in Blinfield Sunday and Monday. Quite a number of married people were bigly entertained. Tuesday night of the home of Mrs. Steptoe who gave an surprise birthday party for her mother, Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. Aaron Woods, of Palacontes, was present Miss Nowlin entertained a guest of six Friday night in honor of Mr. James Clark, of Christiansburg, Va. The home of Mrs. Frazier was burned Monday. She has the sympathy of many friends. NOTICE is hereby given that, at meeting of the stockholders of the United Pocahontas Coal Company, called for the 15th day of January, 1916, at 11 o'clock A.M., a resolution will be off-red authorizing the issue of 3000 shares of preferred stock of corporation on such terms and conditions as the stockholders may deem proper, such preferred stock to bear date the 30th day of March, 1915. WANTED -To buy second-hand Pool Table on reasonable terms. E. R. Scott. Box 211, Gary, W. Va. SOUTH FIGHTS LYNCINGS (Washington Post, Jan. 3, 1916. In order to avert possible misunderstandings on the part of visitors from foreign countries here attending the pan-American scientific congress in regard to the number of lynchings in the South in 1915, Dr. J. E. McQuilch, general secretary of the Southern Sociological Congress, said yesterday: "Sixty-eight lynchings, we are told, were committed in the year recently brought to a close, and of these all but one was in the South. Assuming these figures are correct, fourteen of the number were white persons. This proves conclusively that lynching is no longer a crime against colored persons only. "During the last 30 years there have been nearly 4,000 lynchings in this country and of this number 3,000 were committed in the South. Tens of thousands of people have taken part in these crimes and thousands have silently given their approval. But those participating, with a few exceptions, have been among the ignorant and vicious classes, who are brought in contact with the worse element of both races. For every man of these classes there are a hundred law-abiding citizens, who condemn the practice as utterly indefensible." BY A. MERCER DANIEL Dr. J. E. McCullock, General Secretary of the Southern Sociological Congress, explained (7) to the visitors from foreign countries attending the pan-American scientific congress in Washington, D. C., why we have lynchings in this country. He says, "Tens of thousands of people have taken part in these crimes and thousands have silently given their approval." But he says these are "vicious class" and that there are many more that "condemn the practice as utterly indictable." We quite agree with the doctor in this statement, but is it not time for the law-abiding people to do a little more than write articles condoning the practice? Why is it the same sheriff that is "overpowered" so often gets re-elected; the same judge who could not see enough evidence on which to convict anybody, still sits on the bench; and the same leaders of the mob, whom the grand juries call "parties unknown," are still leading the moo? Whenever four or five lynchings—a number a little above the ordinary in the regular course of events in the South—comes in one week, when we near a few protests "condemning the practice" by a few Southern white men, which will perhaps cause the leaders to put off the next victim for a couple of weeks until everything is quiet again. This tradition of affairs cannot be so easily explained by puttino the blame on the vicious classes. If this is so, we must say that the majority of the South is made up of the "vicious classes" for 'ynching occurs in almost any part of the South and nothing is done about it. If the 'aw-abiding citizens are in the majority, why don't they do something to stop the practice? At first, lynching, was excused on the ground that it was resorted to to punish the so called "unmentionable crime." Now it is resorted to for any cause whatsoever—for more sport, if nothing else; and we are told that it is not a crime against the colored man, because fourteen whites were lynched last year. If we are to excuse it on this ground, looks as if the, Negro is getting more than his share at that according to the census. If this plan of equality in crime is to be carried out, why not let us have ten white men lynched to one Negro and then we would not feel that this is a crime against the Negro. Just how the Doctor explains the scenes as pictured in the Crisis for this month, when at Temple, Texas, a Negro was burned to death and thousands witnessed the scene in the public street. Women were standing on men's shoulders in order to see the grim scene sight. Picture cards were made of the event and sold on the streets of Waco, Texas for ten cents a piece. If the Southern white man wants to prove that there "hundreds of law-abiding citizens" who wish the practice stopped, to every one of the vicious classes; let him put these good citizens in office and punish a few of the offenders of the law. When this is done, lynching will not be so popular in the South. "This land is for sale by J. H. Staples. It lies on Turtle Creek running into Mendow Creek, and is a part of the old Jarrett's tract. One double log cabin on it and nice orchard, consisting of apples, peaches and other fruits. Good water (tour springs), fifteen acres in woods, eight acres bottom land and one barn. Payment on easy terms. One third cash, balance monthly if desired. For further information call on J. H. L. Spence or write J. H. Staples, 19 Norfolk avenue, Broomoke, Va. Whole tract contains 49 acres. FOR SALE: -A Minute Machine. We will take and funnish pictures while you wait. I have two is the reason for selling. Write or call. J. WESLEY GRAY Keystone, W. V. BUY NOW. Get on the Ground Floor. Royal Investment Association OF MOUNT CALM, W. VA. Stock now on sale at $10 per share, payable in installments of $1.00 each. This is a fraternal, benevolent and general mercantile association; pays sick and death benefits and will deal in merchandise. Now is the chance of a life time to make a good investment. W. A. TURNER, President. Mount Calm, W. Va. 7 16 5 Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell County, on the first Monday in January, 1916. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And is appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia is therefore ordered that the said defense appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest therein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week or four successive weeks in some newspaper in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is endered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk A. G. Froe, P. Q. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, in the first Monday in January, 1916, bodie Dickerson. 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Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, jw J McClaren County Health Officer and cor- oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates W W Hughes and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senato- rial district (counties of McDow ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykoots, Williamson. WHEN IN POCAHONTAS, VA. Call at the Henry Co. Just west of the station not 25 yards away. While waiti- ing on your train spend a plant hour with us. Best of mobile phones. HENRY CO. RESTAURANT coachbates, V. T. G. MIRRORA, Bc To whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that two weeks after the date of the first publication of this book will apply to the Governor of West Virginia for a conditional pardon for Samuel Richards, who was convicted Wednesday, the 29th of April, 1914, upon circumstantial evidence charged with grand larceny, and announced to the penitentiary for four years. SAMUEL RICHARDS HAIR DRESSER Restaurant NOTICE Mrs. Elmira Young, one of the teachers in Keystone-Eckman graded school was in the city the other day and as usual, came to the Times office and paid her subscription, telling us that she could not do without the Times in her home as it was next to her Bible. ONE OF THE TIMES' BEST FRIENDS Mrs. Malinda Cobbs, Chief Deputy for the Independent Order of St. Lukes. Honest Tailoring On or about February 1 we will serve you at our New Store in Kimball, W. Va. The Christmas tree was given December 27. The Sunday school gave $25.00 for the purpose. Every person on this place received a present from the Sunday school or their friends. Mr. Whittle and Squire Free gave excellent addresses. The scholars seemed at their best in their recitations and singing. The program was conducted by Mrs. C. C. Wormley. The congregation seemed as if they were sleeping through the golden gates when the solos, duets, trios, quartettes and sexettes were sung. Old Santa, better known as C. Bobbett, played his part so amusingly that at times we could restore order for a few minutes for the laughter. The decoration was better than at any time before. Messrs. Carl Bobbett and William Carter deserve great praise for zealous work in decorating the church. Music was rendered by the Wilcoe Progressive Band. We are asked to say that by the cooperation of the Sunday School workers with the Superintendent, S. T. Clark, we have left treasury to start 1966 with 10.25. Long live the Superintendent and others to do much good. The Sunday School of Witco hopes the Dowell Times success, and we also hope that the citizens of this State and country will pay their subscription. Read TheTimes AMONG people who love good music, who have a cultivated knowledge of it, the BALDWIN PIANO is recognized everywhere as the best. In such an atmosphere it is happily at home and with every day endears itself more and more to its owners. the successful unification of the most artistic piano with the most scientific player action made in the world. There is absolutely nothing better, nothing more perfect on the market, neither as a piano nor as a player piano. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train waits Ice Cream, Confectioneries pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Free Pressing NO FIGHT IN CITY THIS YEAR. The Convention of the Citizens Republican Party of this city was held last Friday night in Steele's Hall and the compromise ticket agreed upon by the Executive Committees of the Citizens and Republican Parties was nominated by acclamation. Speeches were delivered by Messrs. A. J. Stewart, W. E. Stuart, T. Edward Hill, A. L. Calthoun, C. S. McFarlan, E. Harper. All of the speakers approved the compromise, endorsed the nominees and asked the support of the people of Keystone for the ticket that will be elected on February 3, and urged cooperation between all business men, professional men and private citizens in making a greater and better Keystone. The nominees were Mayor, W. E. Stuart; Recorder, R. L. Bailey, Councilmen, A. J. Stewart, W. L. Jones, Sol Hyman; Bob Bryant, W. A. Simpson. CITY TICKET NOMINATED This is to certify that at a city convention of the Republican party, held at Keystone on the ith day of January, in the year 1906, for the purpose of nominating candidates for public office, the following nominations were made to represent said party: W. E. Smart, residence, Keystone, W. Va., for Mayor. R. L. Bailey, residence, Keystone, W. Va., for Recorder. Sol Hyman, residence, Keystone, W. Va., for Councilman. A. J. Stewart, residence, Keystone, W. Va., for Councilman. R. A. Bryant, residence, Keystone W. Va., for Councilman. W. L. Jones, residence, Keystone, W. Va., for Councilman. W. A. Simpson, residence, Keystone, W. Va., for Councilman In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands, this ith day of January, in the year 1916. J. E. PARSON, Chairman Residence, Keystone. Postoffice Address, Keystone. C. E. HARMAN, Secretary. Residence, Keystone. Postoffice Address, Keystone. I, W. E. Stuart, Recorder of the City of Keystone, McDowell County, W. Va. do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the ticket nominated in the convention mentioned above and to be voted for on Thursday, the third day of February, 1916. W. E. STUART, Recorder for the City of Keystone This is to certify that at a City Convention of the Citizens Republican Party held at Steele's Hall in and for the said City of Keystone, a Municipal Corporation on the 7th day of January, 1916, at 9 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for public office, the following nominations were made to represent the said party, to wit: For the office of Mayor, W. E. Stuart, whose residence is in the city of Keystone, McDowell County, W. Va., Post Office, Keystone, W. Va. For the office of Recoder, R. L. Bailey, whose residence is in the city of Keystone, McDowell County, W. Va. Post Office, Keystone, W. Va. For the office of Councilmen, whose residence is in the city of Keystone, McDowell County, W. Va., A. J. Stuart R. A. Bryant, Sol Hyman, W. L. Jones, W. A. Simpson. In witness whereof we have herecnt set our hands this the 7th day of January, in the year of 1916. C. A. McFARLAN, Chairman, Residence, Keystone, W. Va. Post Of office address, Keystone, W. Va. CHARLIE CORRS, Secretary, Residence, Keystone, W. Va. Post Of fice address, Keystone, W. Va. SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE PROGRAM AT THE WEST VIRGINIA COL- LEGIATE INSTITUTE SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, TO FRIDAY JANUARY 21, INCLUSIVE. Sunday afternoon session. Speakers, Mr. C. W. Shinn, Educational Leader, Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Arthur T. Arnold, General Secretary, Wheeling. Sunday night session. Speaker, Mr. Arthur T. Arnold, General Secretary, Wheeling. Monday afternoon and night sessions. Speaker, Ms. George H. Geyer, Adult Bible Class Specialist, Xenia, Ohio. Tuesday afternoon and night sessions. Speaker, Prof. T. W. Shannon, Character Building and Sex Instruction, Delaware, Ohio. Wednesday afternoon and night session. Speaker, Miss Lillie A. Faris, Elementary Specialist, Cincinnati, Ohio. No session Thursday afternoon. Thursday night session. Speaker, Dr. F. N. Falmer, Bible Study Leader, Winnona Lake, Indiana. Friday afternoon and eight Sessions. Speaker, Mr. Alain Day, Teen Age Program, New York. WANTED 10 EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission to Right Parties MORE THAN $48,157.22 IN CLAIMS PAID BY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN'S FRATERNAL INSURANCE COMPANY Pays Sick, Accident and Death and Old Age Endowment Benefits. For further particulars see or write, D. E. V. JORDAN General Agent for West Va. and Kentucky. Office Rooms 2 & 4, K. of P. Building, CHARLESTON, W. VA. Meals at all hours, day or night. Everything to eat in season FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. First-Class Service Promptly Rendered. Come and SEE U.S. W.L. ones Proprietor Keystone. ATTENTION L. M. Chambers Says To Cure a Disease you must remove the cause If you are sick or ailing in any way consult us. 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Church and had been a faithful servant of the Lord and active Christian worker in the church for the past fifty-two years. She was was a member in good standing with the True Reformers till a few yeas back when they met with so many reverses. Her remains was to Salem where she was burted in their family cemetery. The body accompanied by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Becker; also Mrs. Alexander Harman and Mrs James Walker, both of Gary. They left on 15 Monday night and the burying took place Tuesday. She was a good woman, a good Christian worker in the church, a good and loving mother and her place in the community will be greatly missed. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DONOISTS M FRIENDS ARE NEXT, BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNSTRICT JURYMENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVICION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. This is no more than right and a people who so honorably recognizes their pastor for his services will always be successful. Rev. Crockett is not only a good preacher and pastor but is also a good citizen a man with high ideals for the growth of his people along educational lines. He is a man who is not quickly drawn away from his people in politics, but is a strong race man. COVINGTON A very interesting lecture was delivered by Mrs. Alice Farmer lecture afternoon in the Pine Street Baptist church. The subject of her lecture was "The duty of man." Mr. Henry Pegram is very ill at this writing. Mr. John Mann, of 318 Cherry St., is ill. Funeral services for Mrs. G. Fucrea, who died Monday, January 3, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home on Locust Street, the Rev. E. P. Jackson, pastor of Pine St. Baptist Church, officiating. The burial was in Oedar Hill Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Harvey are the proud parents of a fine baby boy left them by the stork Thursday, Jan. 6. Mr. Frank Pollard, who has been spending some time in Ohio, is here visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Mary Allen, of Callaghan, was taken seriously ill while spending a few days here as the guest of Mrs. Lawrence Pollard. Miss Eva Beale and Mr. Erskin Harris were quietly married Tuesday evening by Rev. W. J. Hackett, pastor of the First Baptist church, at his home. TAMS Mr. W. P. Tame, President and General Manager of the Gulf Coal Company, Wyoming Coal Company, Gulf Smokeless Coal Company, has just returned from a business trip to London, England. The vessel on which he sailed narrowly escaped a German submarine. Things look better since his return. Men are working day and night. Mrs. Ada Jackson has just returned from a trip to Christiansburg where she went to visit her mother. She brought a baby niece back with her. Well, I guess it is lonely in a family where the stork has not visited for nearly fourteen years. What about it, Mr. Jack son? The sudden changes of the weather let of people sick but they are better. Our Graded School Principal, Mrs. Josephine Cannaday, has been very sick. She could not begin her school on time, but she is better now. Miss Mae Bell Chambers, of Charleston, is a pleasant visitor of Miss Dinnie Martin. THE GULF ST. LUKES. Mrs. Polly Jeffers, of this place, has been commissioned a Special Deputy of the I O. of St. Lukes and reports that the work of the Order is getting along fine in the Gulf section. The members of the Busy Bee Council, No. 861, spent a very pleasant night at Trail, misiting members. The charter was received and the Council will be known as the Jeffers-Preston Council, No 1080. We are sorry to hear of the accident State Deputy Malinda Cobbs. LOCALS The registrar will sit in the City Hall day Friday and Saturday, January 21 and 22, for the purpose of registeri- votes who desire to vote in the cit- tion to be held February 3. See tha- m are registered. Miss Gerritra Hiikmo and Nva- lace Barres have moved to Kimbali. Mrs. M. 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