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Big Guns in The Coalfields ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 14. Big Gu The Co HATFIELD GETS BIG WELCOME IN M'OOWELL Is Chief Speaker at Annual Banquet of McKinley Club CANDIDATES ARE PRESENT Executive Defends Administration Charges Made by Democrats. Judge Robinson Speaks. Welch, W. Va., Jan. 29. At the banquet of the McKinley Club, of which he is one of the charter members, Governor Henry D. Hatfield was the principal speaker tonight. Several hundred representative Republicans from McDowell and adjoining counties were in attendance at the banquet, and in addition there a number of prominent state officials and also several announced Republican candidates. Among those who spoke at the banquet besides Governor Hatfield were Judge Ira E. Robinson, Republican candidate for governor; Honorable William F. Hite, Republican candidate for U. S senator; Honorable John S. Darst, state auditor, and a candidate for renomination. Governor Hatfield took occasion to pay a pretty tribute to the memory of the martyrred president whose name borne by the local Republican club. He predicted a return to Republican principles in the coming election and pointed with pride to the record of the Republican party in the nation and state. He vigorously defended his administration and took up in detail the charges that had been made by Democratic opponents. The main feature upon which Governor Hatfield dwelt was that of extravagance, which has been charged against the present administration. He gave facts and figures and emphasized his belief that instead of a record of extravagance the state of West Virginia has made a record for passimony; that instead of expending too much money upon the state and the conduct of its government and maintenance of its institutions there has been too little expended. He appealed the royal citizens of the state to give their hearty support to those who would establish its institutions upon a permanent basis and derive some material benefit from the wonderful resources with which the state has been endowed. He gave comparisons of expenditures of West Virginia with those of other states with nearly the same population and brought out the fact that West Virginia is expending only about one half the amount of money that is being expended by other states of nearly the same population. The Governor's speech, in part, is as follows: PROTECTION WILL BE RESTORED PROTECTION WILL EE RESTORED The party of McKinley is coming back into power, and the war tax and other progressive measures of taxation will be eliminated and the burden transferred to imports for the protection of our country's wage earners and industries that would have the bludgeon of free trade, had it not been for the misfortune of our neighbors across the sea in the direful conflict which now engages their whole attention, permitting their industries to go to wreck and rinn, as was the experience of our own nation during the civil strife between the states in the '60s. "Go back and read of the reconstruction period of our country, and then multiply the experience of our own disaster and desolation, which was caused by the war and you will have an idea of what it means to some of the nations now in throes of sorrow and distress, surpassing all other disastrous period that history records. "When I speak of taxation I do not mean to convey the idea that it will not take substantial revenue to maintain the government under Republican administration, as it has under Democratic administration. The method of raising revenue necessary is what I have reference to. "If we are to develop as we should a standard of etiquity to protect our interests on the high seas and on our insular possessions as well as maintain our constellation, we must invest vast sums of money, and while I am not in favor of militarism, to the extent that is in place The McDowell Times. ticed in some foreign nations, I do favor an abdicate armament to guarantee the power and prestige of our flag among all the nations of the earth, regardless of what it may cost, and thus I believe is the sentiment of the patriotic sons of America throughout the width and breadth of the nation. "There is only one party whose principles have in the past stood for a square deal for all under the flag of our country; there is only one party that has said to all men, black and white, rich and poor, your voice, your rights are equal, and shall be so treated and recognized; and that party, gentlemen, you and I have the high privilege of belonging to. I cast my first vote for its nominees when our maryred McKinley was on its ballot for the presidency, and I have never swerved from my loyalty to its nominees up to this hour. I have always been interested enough in the country's welfare to assist politically in what I deemed to be the best interests of the greatest number, and I have contributed from my earning what I felt I was justified in doing for the purpose of keeping the grand clergy organized and ever ready for the trays, as I propose to do in the future—long as she stands for the principles of those founders who conceived it and made possible what it has accomplished. The history of the Republican party is the history of this republic for more than fifty years, and no adversity has been experienced in this period except when the party was out of power. Why should we not all be proud to be members of a party of such great achievements. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE AFFAIRS "I am indeed glad to be with you been tonight and to celebrate with this candle is one of its charter members; but before I close I must discuss. I feel a few questions which interest us in the matter of state affairs, and my administration and governor in particular. I am grateful to my many friends throughout the state or the loyalty and support they have given me, and I am especially grateful to the friends who have been stalwart in McDowell county. It has been due largely to this stimulus that it has been possible for me to put into effect through a friendly legislature every promise made to the people in our party, platform of 1912 and 1914, resp.诚诚ly. It is true that there is some unfavorable comment and criticism against me as governor and the way I have administered the affairs of the state. A fair analysis, however, of this adverse comment will, I believe, disprove and render false the representations of such critics and show them up as puppets with some interior design to accomplish. "If the platform of the Republican party did not meet with the approval of the people, why did they not elect my opponent in 1922, and again, why did they not elect a Democratic legislature in 1944? What have I done that is unRepublican or not in keeping with party pledges? I would honestly request my critics to point to one single act of mine which is not in keeping and in conformity with our party's creed and our party's pledges. We have carried out, gentlemen, in full faith every promise made by our party. STATE EXPENDITURES. "The demagogues are out early again using the old time and discredited claim of extravagance. "Let us see where the great majority of our state expenditures go. Sixty-six (Continued on Page 4.) "LYNCH LAW IN GEORGIA" (From The New York World.) (From The New York World ) Five Negroes, all Americans, were taken from the Worthy county jail at Sylvester and lynched, but no United States Senator has introduced a resolution calling for intervention in Georgia by the United States. The Negroes were banged to the limb of a tree and their bodies biddled with bullets, but congress in it wrath is not clamoring for the instant invasion of Georgia by federal forces to vindicate the rights of American citizens. Neither Senator Fall, of New Mexico, nor Senator Boarah, of Idaho, has made an impassioned plea to the Senate that the brutal murder of five Americans by a Georgia mob be avenged in blood and the national honor upheld in the eyes of the world. The victims of the Georgia mob did not carry United States passports either. They had not asked for a military escort. They were in jail and under the protection of the authorities of law. They were not in a semi-barbarous foreign country infested with bandits and guerilla forces. Their personal safety was pledged by the laws of the state of Georgia and the peaceful character of the KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, FEB. 4. 1916 community to which they belong. As American citizens at home they enjoyed the full guarantees of a constitution of the United States designed to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility and secure to them the blessings of liberty. Georgia is not Mexico. It is a proud and sovereign state of the union. If its law abiding people happen to indulge a weakness for lynching, it is because they have state traditions to maintain. In 1911 there were eleven lynchings in the state; in 1912, eleven; in 1913, seven; in 1914, only two, far short of the annual average. January 5, 1915, at Monticello, a mob of 100 men gathered at the Jasper county jail and lynched four Negroes. That was just a year ago. This week the mob lynched five. Up to October 11, 1915, there were fourteen lynchings last year in Georgia, in which Americans were shot, hanged or burned at the stake. Grand Master A. P. Straughter Dead Grand Master A. P. Stranghera of Hinton, W. Va., died at his home Tuesday morning, January 25, 1916. Mr. Stranghera had been seriously ill for several months. He leaves a devotee-wife and one brother and a host of friends to mourn their loss. His funeral took place Friday, January 29th at the Second Baptist Church of Hinton of which he was a member. Several Grand Lodge officers were present and took part in the services at the church. The Masons had immediate charge of the funeral and burial and were assisted by the Old Fellows, K. of P. St. Lakes and House Hold of Ruth, all of which brother Straughter was an active member. Resolutions of Condolence were read by representatives of the several internal societies and by some of the religious bodies. Eulogies were delivered by the following: Rev. J. J. Turner on behalf of the Baptist State S. C. Convention, A. A. DeHonney on behalf of the Grand Lodge K. of P., proxy or Grand Chancellor L. O. Wilson, Rev. Nixon, pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Hinton, for the church and S. S., Deputy Grand Master, Rev. J. W. Robinson on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Masons. Lawyer T. G. Nutter, Master of Ceremonies read the resolutions of the Grand Lodge of Masons. By special request of the deceased Rev. R. D. W. deadows, a life-long friend, delivered the funeral oration. Many representative white citizens of Hinton were present at the funeral. He had lived in Hinton for t.e. last 25 years, and enjoyed the respect of all the best citizens of the town. He was buried with full Masome Rite, in the colored cemetery of Hinton. The Grand Lodge was called into extraordinary session and Rev. J. W. Robinson, Deputy Grand Master of Kimball' W. Va., was installed and inducted into the office of Grand Master. Annapolis, Md., Jan. 10 — Among the things $m_{c,i}$ by Governor Goldsborough in his biennial message to the Legislature were the need for a constitutional convention, a law compelling each child to go to school at least 100 days a year, better school facilities for colored country schools and a tuberculosis hospital for colored people. In speaking of colored schools, the Governor said: "In some parts of our state the colored schools are kept open only a few months of the year. The distribution of the colored school fund being insufficient to accomplish much. Here the population is a large proportion of the whole population, and the local taxes collected are insufficient to supplement this distribution enough to enable the school boards of the counties to continue the school sessions sufficiently long to provide proper education. "For the general welfare of the state, it is important that these people should receive such education as will enable them to properly meet the demands of citizenship. Hence, there should be some readjustment of the distribution of the school fund to correct the present condition." "DRY" BILLWOULD STOP CIDER SALE Richmond, Va., Jan. 31 - Virginia's first general prohibition bill, indorsed by the Anti-Saloon League, was introduced in the state senate Its provisions, said to be as drastic as those of any prohibition measure ever adopted in any state, are: Provides for prohibition by legislative enactment to prevent any question as to the constitutionality of the enabling act. Prohibits the manufacture and sale of wines and beer after November 1, 1916. Permits interstate shipment, under drastic regulations, of one quart of whiskey, one gallon of wine and three gallons of beer every 30 days. EX-GOVERNOR A. B. WHITE EX-GOVERNOR A. B. WHITE M. Republican Candidate for U. S. Senator. Mr. White was Governor of West Virginia from 1900 to 1904. His administration was one of the most successful up to that time, marked by much progressive legislation Col. Swope For Senator (Mingo Republican.) The 1916 campaign is now fairly on. Candidates for state office are active but there has been little or no discussion of available timber for such important posts as members of the state senate. In the Sixth district it seems to be generally understood that Senator Strother will not be a candidate to succeed himself. McDowell will probably insist that the candidate come from that county. Such a claim can be advanced with considerable justice as McDowell is the biggest county in the district and in the old convention days could out vote the other counties combined. The Republican would like to call attention to the availability of Col J. J. Swope, the versatile editor of the Medowell Recorder. We have known Col Swope intimately for a number of years. He is a man of many talents and many excellent traits of character. One of his best traits is his unswerving loyalty to Republican principles and Republican platforms. He would not be a candidate on a platform that would criticise the party for carrying into execution its platform pledges. He is an able lawyer, an able editor, an enthusiastic good roads advocate and his presence in the senate would mean that the people of his district would be represented with fidelity and ability. JESS WILLARD MUST FIGHT COLORED MAN According to the view of the Washington Herald, a paper noted for its fairness, Willard must fight a Negro. The Herald has this to say concerning the $50,000 offer to Jes Willard, champion heavyweight of the faint world, to box Sam Langford, regarded by many as his most worthy opponent. "Mr. Willard at the time he won the championship announced that he would never again EX-GOVERNOR Republican Candidate for U. S. Sena- West Virginia from 1900 to 1904. most successful up to that time, mar TO REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF McDOWELL COUNTY: Friends: When one stops to consider that in 1912 the highest vote cast for a Republican nominee for state office was 122,523 one can readily realize the physical impossibility that confronts a Republican candidate, in the course of the next four months, to get in touch with all of the members of his own party, either by letter or meeting them personally. It would be a pleasure to me to write and have the opportunity of meeting every Republican in the state and have a heart to heart talk before the primary. I shall endeavor to get in touch with the Republican voters in every honorable way and intend to make an extensive speaking tour and I desire to extend to all a most hearty and cordial personal invitation to attend any meeting I may address in their vicinity in order that I may have the privilege and pleasure of greeting in person as many as possible. It is hoped that no one will become offended because of not receiving a personal letter but, on the other hand, I hope to receive the benefit of the hearty support and active co-operation of my friends as well as all who may feel kindly toward my candidacy. I want to assure one and all that I shall sincerely appreciate all efforts in my behalf. Is it necessary for me to say that I have fight a Negro; but if he refuses to meet Langford nothing can prevent the wane of his championship honors. Gladiatorial fame does not hesitate at the color line." If Mr. Willard would stand out as the world's champion he must be something more than champion of the white race of fighters. If Mr. Willard refuses to face the issue squarely it is going to keep the champion's feet to the fire until he does do something. He cannot successfully side-step. Now that Harry Wills, of New Orleans, looms up so large as a possible factor in heavyweight realms by his recent decisive victory over Langford, Willard is confronted with a still more serious proposition than Langford. WAGE INGREASE OF TEN PER CENT All Employes of United States Coal and Coke Company Who Are Paid Less Than $2,000 Per Annum Benefit. Beginning last Tuesday, February 1, the miners, coke men, day laborers and all employees generally of the United States Coal and Coke Company, at Gary will get a ten per cent increase in wages. The United States Corporation, of which this company is a subsidiary, has raised wages in all their plants throughout the United States, effective February 1. The increase at Gary applies to all employee who are on a salary except those now receiving two thousand dollars per year, and affects all miners and other employee who work by the piece, or task, and by the day. Recently this company put a large number of additional men to work, and fired up blocks of coke ovens that had been dark for a long time. Mrs Dora Washington, of Gary, underwent an operation at the Welch hospital recently. She is getting along nicely and is expecting to go home soon. A. B. WHITE tor. Mr. White was Governor of His administration was one of the locked by much progressive legislation proud of the fact that in the past I have had the pleasure and opportunity of speaking and participating in every campaign since 1881, fighting for the cane and for the principles of the Republican party in its struggles in West Virginia, commencing my efforts when we were in a hopeless minority and conditions most discouraging. For eighteen years I conducted an aggressive Republican daily newspaper. When I was honored in 2000 by being elected Governor of our state I received a majority of 18,572 or over 6,500 more than has ever been received by a Republican nominee for the gubernatorial chair. It was ar, honor conferred upon me for which I have always been duly thankful and as to whether or not I sincerely endeavored to be faithful to the trust imposed and to serve the people to the best of my ability I leave to your decision. My record is an open book, both as a private citizen and a public servant, and I ask as one of your number, if you think me trustworthy and possessing the ability to serve you in the high office of United States Senator, that I may be honored at your hands by receiving the nomination for that position. I announced my candidacy on July 28th, stating that "providence permitting, I shall be a candidate and ask the people of our state to honor me by an expression of their confidence at the polls, regardless of who else may also become THE PRESIDENT RINGS THE BELL TWICE BY DEAD-CENTER SHOTS In Announcing His Conversion to the Republican Tariff Commission Plan, and by Appointing Brandeis Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme Court AT OUTSET OF HIS SWING AROUND THE CIRCLE To Champion His Preparedness Program Before the People---His Next Move Will Probably be to Announce Himself as a Candidate for the Republican Nomination for President. (BY SAUNDERS B. MOON.) REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE TO MEET It is reported that four members of the Republican County Executive Committee have signed a call for a meeting of he committee for February 12th. These are times of kaleidoscopic change the world over. Only a short time ago the political sky was of so rosette a hue to the vision of His Excellency, Woodrow Wilson, that he could not restrain himself from exulting to the Democratic National Committee that the Republican party had been deprived of every insult except the tariff, and that readjustments It has been rumored for some time that the committee was divided on the gubernatorial situation and that the chairman did not see the necessity of calling an early meeting, but it seems that four of the six committee members thought otherwise and as a result a call is issued hearing the names of Hon. W. Burbridge Payne, Browns Creek District; Mr. Dave Payne, Sandy River District; Mr. G. W. Wates, Adkin District, and Squire Wm. Saddler, Elkhorn District. There is a vacancy for Northfork District, and Hon. Joseph Haddleton of Big Creek District and Chairman W. W. Whyte are reported as being opposed to an early meeting. What action the committee processes to take at the meeting has not been made public but all of the signers of the all are known as administration men. JEW NOMINATED For Associate Justice of Supreme Court First in History. President Wilson has sent to the U.S. Senate the name of Louis D. Brandies for Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court to succeed Justice Lamar, deceased. Mr. Brandies is a Jew, a leader in the Zionist movement for the establishment of a Hebrew government in Palestine, a lawyer of great ability, a noted reformer such an extent that some call him an extreme radical, and a publicist of national note. If the Senate confirms the appointment Mr. Brandies will be the first Jew ever to serve upon the Supreme Court. There is some opposition to the appointment developing in the Senate, not upon grounds of race or religion but because of the extreme radical views of Mr. Brandies upon public questions. a candidate for the office of United States Senator. Allow me to emphatically say that I shall not be a candidate of jury action, class or interest. I shall ask and hope for the vote of Repubicans of all walks of life and shall welcome and appreciate the support of all, and, if nominated and elected, shall consider the rights of the people and endeavor to give fair play and a square deal to all." I now repeat that I have not become the candidate of any action but am making my appeal to all of the Republicans of West Virginia and I have been amply assured and feel convinced that my candidacy tends to promote harmony within the ranks of our party. I want to see the Republican party entrenched behind the "Fortress of Harmony" and whether I am successful or not in my efforts. I shall labor in season and out to that end as I have done in the past. In making their nominations every Republican should bear in mind that "Yesterday's success belong to yesterday, with all of yesterday's defeats and sorrows; the day is here; the time is now" and put his shoulder to the wheel and interest himself in nominating the men as standard bearers who will bring success and continue to make possible future victories. My only platform is Republican principles and the pledge to endeavor to live faithful to the trust, and it is upon the question of ability and availability for the party's future that Republicans must submit their case for the decision of the members of their party. I shall be pleased to hear from all and earnestly ask for and hope that I may be honored with your support, which will be greatly appreciated. Very cordially yours, ALBERT B. WHITE. Parkersburg, W. Va. Adv February 1, 1916. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. RINGS THE BELL HEAD-CENTER SHOTS Inversion to the Repub- sion Plan, and by Ap- Associate Justice Supreme Court NG AROUND THE CIRCLE Program Before the People----His to Announce Himself as a Can- Nomination for President. These are times of kaleidoscopic change, the world over. Only a short time ago the political sky was of so rosette a hustle to the vision of His Excellency, Woodrow Wilson, that he could not restrain himself from exulting to the Democratic National Committee that the Republican party had been deprived of every issue except the tariff, and that readjustments made imperative by the European war, night, in the near future, necessitate even a change of tariff policy on the part of the Democratic party. The time, evidently, has already come for the Democrats to repudiate the old death-bear, "tariff for revenue only," with free trade as the ultimate goal, to which the Democratic party has valuably but foolishly clung from its foundation down to this time. With the second term bure strong upon him, President Wilson is wearing party policies as a loose garment. To him, precedents amount to mught and there are no "ties that bind." The surriness of recalcitrant Democratic congressmen as regards the President's preparedness program, made it clear to him that it would be dangerous to leave even the tariff issue to the Republicans; therefore, of a sudden, a great light shone round about him and he saw in the wonders illumination the wisdom of the Republican tariff commission idea, against which he and his Democratic subjects had bitherto railed as the iniquitous scheme velling Republican projects of extortion and robbery. On the heels of the President's conversion in the matter of the tariff, comes the shock of his appointment of Louis D. Brandeis, a Jew, to be associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court—a shock that almost annihilated the Democratic party by the very unexpectedness of the occurrence, yet had the President searched the whole Republic over, man by man, irrespective of party affiliation, nowhere could be have found a better man than that same Louis D. Brandeis, and unless the narrowness of Democratic senators from the South prevents his confirmation, hereafter Justices Hughes and Holmes will have a brother upon the bench who believes as they do, that the rights of man are superior to the rights of property. Wilson now holds the Jewish vote in the hollow of his hand. In his swing around the circle, President Wilson hopes to stir up so great enthusiasm for his preparedness program, that refractory Democratic congressmen will dare not refuse to "step lively" when he returns to the White House and passes his command to them to "dance." For none of them are pining to be retired to private life by angry constituencies. Bryan says that it would be undignified for him to "trail" the President, but he has given notice that he will keep close tab on his former chief's utterances and will take care of the pacific side of the question in a manner equally as effectful as his trailing the President would be. So far, Bryan has out generalized Wilson and forced the latter to resort to the doubtful expedient of trying to whip his rebellious Democraatic brethren in congress into line with his program by the all powerful lash of public opinion. The President cannot succeed; Bryan will prove the victor, and whatever preparedness measure is finally passed by congress, will not be the President's program, but a measure dictated by Republicans and passed by Republicans and the President's handful of loyal Democrats, who will succumb not to the wiles of Bryan. The President will probably next give the country proof of his ever increasing political versatility by becoming an awarded candidate for the Republican nomination for president. Things are not moving as smoothly as the President hoped for a few months ago, and his heart is so big that, doubtless, he will soon see another vision, wherein the finger of destiny will point out his duty to go out and fight for the Republican nomination, which, together with the Democratic nomination, (the latter being practically his already) will make his "call and election sure"; yet he will fail; he can't "come back," but to accomplish his defeat, the Republican party will have to "go yonder." NUMBER 48 The McDowell Times MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. 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 Po- tical Rights. 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 FEE. 4. 1916 CHANGE IN SENTIMENT The most remarkable political happening in the past 30 days is the great and noticeable change in political sentiment in McDowell county from Lilly to Robinson. If the primary had been held during the closing days of 1915 Lilly would have carried the county by about 2,000 majority, while, without a doubt, if an election were held now Robinson would win by almost the same number. Several things have worked together to bring about this remarkable change in sentiment, among which may be mentioned the favorable impression made by Judge Robinson when he visited the county in December, the ill advised speeches of Mr. Lilly at Kimball and Northfork on January 1st and the strong arm methods used by his supporters in forcing the undesired presence of the Attorney General upon the communities on that day, the circulation of Mr. Lilly's platform with the declaration to overthrow the Williamson charter after the courts declared it constitutional, its thinly veiled attack upon the workmen's compensation law, the greatest boon to the laborer ever enacted into law: its attack upon the administration of Gov. Hatfield; the idol of the common people of this county, and the current belief that Mr. Lilly is the candidate of a faction of coal operators who play politics in both parties in order to be on the winning side whichever party is successful at the polls. All of this taken in connection with the so-called convicion that if Mr. Lilly is nominated he will be defeated in November because of his factional alliances have so changed sentiment in this county that the Lilly leaders are demoralized and what little effort is being put forth is half hearted and without either system or cohesion. What locked like a Lilly county committee two months ago is now admittedly a committee a majority of whose members are favorable to the able jurist from Taylor county. The knowledge of the position of the Republican county executive committee was like the bursting of a 42 centimeter shell in the Lilly ranks and during the past week there were conferences in six different places in this county in an effort to rally the scattering Lilly forces who were noisely aggressive 35 days ago and are on the defensive now with a sullen, hopeless look upon their faces. If the Robinson wave continues to gather force (and it has all the appearance of a baby tidal wave) Ira E. Robinson will carry McDowell county by 5,000 majority and Lilly will be hopelessly buried in defeat in the state because as McDowell county goes so goes the state. WEST VIRGINIA'S GREATEST GOVEPNOR TO EXTOL THE MEMORY OF AMERICA'S GREATEST PRESIDENT. The movement on the part of the leading Negroes of Northfork and Kimball to have a great Lincoln Day celebration at each of these places on Saturday. Feb. 12th, the birthday of the great martyred president is a commandable effort and deserves the support and hearty co-operation of every man and woman in McDowell county. No better selection could possibly have been made for orator of the day than Governor Hattfield and he is doing the Negroes of McDowell county an honor to leave the exacting cares of his high office and respond to their invitation to address them on this occasion. After all is said and done Gov. Henry D. Hattfield is a true deciple of the great Lincoln—he is a Republican of the old school without spot or blemish, true to the cardinal principles of the Republican party, a statesman of the type of Charles Summer, Thad Stevens, Speaker Reed and Joseph Benson Foraker in his attitude toward the Negro. While Foraker is the last of the Mohecans, Hattfield is the first of a new breed of Negro friends who promises to be more useful to the race and more effective in the cause of justice and right than those who have gone before. Let every Negro far and near sacrifice the time and money to come out and prove the gratitude of the race by honoring the memory of Lincoln and receiving a message of hope from the greatest governor West Virginia has ever had, the statesman who has done more for the race in three years than every other West Virginia politician and office holder did or has done in a life time. Let the women—mothers and fathers come out and bring their children in order that they may gaze upon the man—native West Virginia mountaineer that he is, who will some day be in the council of the greatest and most powerful statesmen in the world and guide the destinies of a mighty nation. CORPORATION WITH A SOUL The increase of 10 per cent in the wages of the employees of the United States Steel Corporation which went into effect on Feb. 1. will effect in the neighborhood of 200,000 men and we are pleased to note the fact that a few thous and employees of the U.S. Coal and Coke Company in this county will be benefitted by the raise in wages. This increase will be enjoyed by miners, coke men and all classes of workers upon the many operations of this great company. This action is in keeping with the policy of this great and beneficial corporation that not only provides good homes for the men, expends large sums in the laudable effort to protect the life and lives of its employees, enforces strict sanitary rules for the protection of the health, encourages gardening in order that the cost of living may be reduced, helps foster good schools and supports churches, but it also divides the profits and puts a premium upon thrift and economy. This is a beneficient institution and we are glad that many people of this county will be benefitted by the raise. Gen. Edward O'Toole is the general manager of the U. S. C. & C. Co in this county and in keeping with the policy of his company he takes a personal interest in the welfare and success of the emyloyes and is loved by them. He is a big hearted public spirited citizen who stands for the best in business, home life, church life, school and politics and no man in McDowell county is more respected than Gen. Edward O'Toole. The workmen for this company are to be congratulated and especially the 1800 who recently came in, many because of advertisements, articles and editotrials published in this paper. EDITOR SWOPE The Mingo Republican presents to the public the name of Col J. J. Swope, editor of The McDowell Recorder, for the Republican nomination for state senator and says some very complimentary things about our able versatile colleague and friend Since Col. Swope came to this county as editor of the Recorder he has been more than our friend; he has taken broad and liberal ground upon all questions concerning the laboring man and Negro and he has not "knocked" business whether big or little. The able lawyer-editor is a true representative of that type of West Virginian that hewed out a pathway through the laurel and hemlock, built homes and reared families of their true kind in the rugged fastnesses of these grand mountains, were always free themselves and never favored others being held in slavery. It was Col. Swope and his kind who kept West Virginia loyal to the Stars and Stripes in 1861 and carved the most choice slice off the Mother State rather than join hands with secession and slavery. Col. Swope stands for good roads, good schools, better civic conditions, fairness and justice to all whether poor or rich, white or black, and were we not committed to Hon Howard N. Eveanson (who stands for all that our friend does) for state senator we would second the nomination of Editor J. J. Swope, president of the West Virginia Publishers association for state senator. WHITE AND NITE In another column of this issue appears a letter addressed to the voters of McDowell by ex Governor A. B. White and the cut of the distinguished senator aspirant. It seems that the ex-Governor has really decided to get in the running and with Hon. William F. Hite of Huntington in the race the ex Governor cannot remain at ease in Parkersburg but must "run some" because the Huntington man is not letting grass grow under his feet. Mr. Hite visited this county last Saturday and made a very favorable impression upon the people who met him at the McKinley Club banquet, and he has the reputation of being some scrapper. Run White, run Hite. HOWARD DREW, SPEEDY NE: GRO SPRINTER, REGAINS CHAMPIONSHIP New York, Jan. 27.—In the athletic games of the Milrose Athletic club at Madison Square Garden last night, Howard Drew, the speedy Negro boy who held the 100 yard national championship for several years prior to his defeat last year by Joe Loomis, a white boy, regained the coveted honor by defeating a very select field in the 70 yard dash, among whom was Loomis. There were two colored boys in the race and two white boys. The dash was one of the closest ever seen here and it was only in the last two yards that Drew was able to throw his body ahead of Roy Morse, the other colored boy, and win by a scant three inches. Loomis finished third two inches behind Morse with Frank Stephenson about five inches in the rear. Probably the largest crowd that ever attended an athletic meet at the Garden was present and the entire card was casual. A band of 170 pieces furnished extra music. HONOR ROLL The following is the honor of the Mc Dowell public school, P. B Witcher, teacher: FOR SALE: West Virginia Shufflers; Pure Pit Games; Guaranteed to win or die trying. Originated and bred by W. T. Howard, Worth, W. Va 12-17-4f. Dont miss the great LINCOLN Celebration SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH Northfork, W. Va., 1 O'clock P. M. Kimball, W. Va., 7 O'clock P. M. GOVERNOR HATFIELD Orator of the Day. Music by brass bands Robinson-Hatfield Republican Club meets in the Grand Theatre Northfork, on same day at 10 O'clock a.m. WANTED! WANTED! 400 Coal Miners 20 Drivers in Mines 50 Laborers on Coke yds 50 Coke Drawers Starting up full time five mines and 500 coke ovens. 10 per cent increase in wages effective Feb.1,1916. Miners average earning $4 per day Coke drawers average $3 per day MINERS WORKING EVERYDAY U. S. Coal and Coke Co., Gary, W. Va. This Company protects you with a policy against accident, sickness and death and only costs $5 and $10 per year. Unresure 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. INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER VERDICT IN ROTEN CASE. HAD RESPECT OF COMMUNITY. The trial of George Roten, of Bluefield for the alleged death of a white boy took place at Princeton Wednesday and Thursday day of last week and the jury returned a verdict of guilty of involuntary man- slaughter and Judge Maynard sentenced Roten to one day in jail and to pay a fine of $25.00. The history of the case is as follows: George Roten who lives in the rear of Genva avenue, near Wilson street, was attracted to the door because of rocks stricking the house. He found some boys throwing stones toward the house, one nitting the door as he came out. He asked the boys to desist from stoning his home but they did not stop. Mr. Roten went into the house and got his gun and returned to the porch; rocks were still being stormed upon the house and he threatened to shoot if the boys did not stop throwing at his house. They did not stop and Mr. Roten shot the bullit entering the head of a young white boy about 19 years of age, resulting in his death a few hours later. Mr. Roten was arrested and for fear of mob violence Chief of Police Morrison took Mr. Roten in an automobile and carried him to Princeton. From there Sheriff Hamilton carried him by auto to Hinton and was met by Major George Ford of the Adjutant General office, who carried the prisoner to Charleston where he remained until the trial. Negroes and white people who had known Mr. Roten for years as an exemplary citizen, respected by all, interested themselves in his behalf and secured the very ablest counsel and the defense contended that the killing was accidental. It is reported that eleven of the jurors were in favour of acquittal, while one stood out for voluntary manslaughter. Involuntary manslaughter was the compromise verdict reached. The verdict was a popular one, because the sympathy of the entire public was with Mr. Roten because of his long residence in Bluefield during which time he has never been in any kind of trouble, worked hard and regular and few, if any, believed that he intended to shoot the boy. Chestnut Knob BY MRS. J.A. DAVIS. PENN-NORMAN. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Penn was the scene of a beautiful marriage when their youngest daughter, Edith, became the bride of Mr. Clotus Norman on Sunday afternoon, December 26, at 4 o'clock. The bride was attired in a lovely dress of embroidered white voile, which, after the reception, was changed for a coat suit of blue serge with assessors to match. Mr James Hailey acted as best man. The bride was given away by her father Mrs. S. J. H. Dillard played the wedding march and made soft sweet music during the ceremony. Rev. J. A. Davis officiated. REAMEY-DODSON Wednesday evening, January 19, was one of the loveliest of the season, but the eyes of society were not on the weather but within doors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Reamay, where at S o'clock of said evening, Miss Eiza became the bride of Mr. Robert Dodson. All present acknowledged her one of the loveliest brides in her white silk poplin draped with white silk oriental lace and veil. She was given away by her father. Mrs. J. A. Davis acted as matron of honor, Rev. J. A. Davis officiated. A reception was given immediately afterwards and supper was served. A 9 o'clock, the bridal party drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dodson, where another reception was held and a midnight supper served. PRICE-REAMEY On Wednesday, Jan. 26, as "Old Soil" began to make his way toward the Western horizon, a bridal party (to be) went in opposite direction and it piled at the home of Mr. Samuel Price and Miss Edith was united in the body bonds of matrimony by Rev. J. A. Davis to Mr. Randolph Reamey. Only the family and a few intimate friends were present. The bride was sweet in her blue silk poplin with white trimmings. Mr. John Dandridge and Miss Bettie Mae Price were the best man and maid of honor respectfully. The bridal party left immediately for the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Reamey, where a reception was given followed by a delicious wedding supper. These young people are all industrious, popular and very desirable young folks and we wish for them a long and happy voyage on the matrimonial sea of life. The church of the Knob are alive and working. The Primitive has recently painted itself inside, the Presbyterian outside and the Mt Zion is remodeling its building. Holmes Memorial is using all its energies to throw down its detroit by March 31. It is with much pride that we behold the Whittico home being rebuilt. The progress had been somewhat retarded by the serious illness of one of the workman's son, who has since lost the said child. La Grippe, bad cold and pneumonia are flying around, lighting on any who take their fancy. None are immune. Well, the black and white paper is for print and the green to help you run your valuable paper. Miss Flo Z. Russell, the hair dressed and scalp specialist at Pocahontas, has been confined to her bed for a few days, but she seems to be improving and hopes to be at her work soon. The Fifth A and Sixth grades of the Keystone Eckman Granded School, Mrs. Helen M. James, teacher, enjoyed a visit on last by Miss Georgia Whitteco, one of the teachers at Kimball. Gilbert W. Taylor, of Kingsport, Tenn., but whose home is in this city, was here this week. He is an expert brick layer and is a strong believer in Hatfield for United States Senator and Judge Ira E. Robinson for Governor. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell County on the first Monday in February, 1916. Virgile Blankenship. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an allidavit 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 defender appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for 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 rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRINE PAYNE, Clerk) A. G. Froe, P. Q Coolwood, W. Va., Jan. 31. - A majority of the Republican voters of this place met and organized a Republican club. The meeting was the largest and most enthusiastic ever held here. Every person present was a Hatfield-Robb'eon Republican and will be bound in the ranks on election dry. The Club elected Charles Dalton, President, and B. J. Martin, Secretary. Meetings will be held the first and third Tuesday nights of each month "Jail Robber" Opens Down Town Office Atty. James Knox Smith, better known as "the National Jail Robber," has opened an office in the Leart of Keystone on Main Street in the Hyman Building in order to be in closer touch with his large and growing clientele and to save his many out of town clients who come on the train from having to make the long walk to Burke. Atty. Smith is doing a rushing business and is making good in the same old way. COURT OF CALANTHE ORGANIZED AT BERWIND Berwind, W. Va., Feb. 1.—A Count of Calanthe lodge was set apart Monday night of this week by Grand District Deputy C. H. Rice. Chancellor Commander Pete Williams was the moving figure in this organization. Mr. Henry Fountain who is a most genial fellow, as did Messrs. Wiley Brice and James Linzay not only were interested in perfecting the organization but made it especially comfortable for the visiting friends. They are big hearted people who with their wives were just as nice and good to us as they could be. Everything good to eat was offered us. Mrs. Williams also was very kind to us and for us a very simptuous meal. Brothers Aiston, Cook and all the men made themselves very solicitations about our every want and they are all for Hatfield and Robinson for U. S. Senator and Governor respectively. FRENCH MAY RUN FOR GOVERNOR FRENCH MAY RUN FOR GOVERNOR Friends Intimate He Will Enter Race for Democratic Friends of Hon. D. E. French, of Bluefield, are intimating that the Mercer statesman will soon enter the race for the Democratic nomination far Governor. The Democratic party of Mercer county has just adopted resolutions endorsing him if he should decide to make the race. Ex-Senator French was a candidate in 1914 for the nomination for congress in the Fifth congressional district but was defeated by George L. Neut, of Huntington. Mr. D E French is well known in this city, having lived here and practiced law several years ago. He is now President of the First National Bank of Keystone. The entry of Senator French in the gubernatorial race will make a three cornered fight among the Democrats, Dr. Gory Hogg, of Fayette county, Hon. John J. Corwall, of Hamphire, who entered the contest a few days ago, and Mr. French. KEYSTONE ELECTION ADMINISTRATION PARTY GETS BIC MAJORITY The City election held here yesterday was devoid of excitement and the interest manifested by the leaders was to see whether the Republican party which has controlled the affairs of the city for several years or the Citizens party was the stronger. T. Edward Hill, an administration supporter, was the Registar for the Republican party and in the booth on election day Editor Whittico, another strong administration man, was one of the election commissioners. The Republican and Citizens parties agreed upon the same candidates at their regular Conventions and it was merely a fight of the parties to control the election machinery. Throughout the Ballotting, Editor Whittico announced that a vote on the Republican party side was an endorsement of the Republican party and the administration in West Virginia. The officers of Keystone for the next two years will be: Mayor, W. E. Stuart, Recorder, R. L. Bailey, Councilmen, A J' Stewart, Bob Bryant, Ssl Hyman, W. L. Jones, W. A. Simpson, the two last named are Negroes. 177 votes were cast for the Republican party and 80 for the Citizens party. The fact that there was no contest caused the smallest vote to be recorded in may years. The election officers were: Commissioners, M. T Whittico, Gus S bonney, M. Doyle, Poll Clerks, O. E. Harman, E. H. Harper. William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Princeton, West Va. Republican Club to Meet-Called Issued All members of the Hatfield-Robinson Republican Club of McDowell county, those who desire to become members and all citizens in sympathy with the purpose and aims of this club are earnestly requested to meet at Northfork, W Va., in the Grand Theatre on Saturday. February 12, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the purpose of completing the organization, selecting committees, agreeing up a plan of campaign and transacting such other business as may properly come before the body for consideration. Pass the word along that the club will meet and decide upon a course of action to keep the enemies of Hatfield-Robinson and good government on the run. If you want the Republican party to be successful in November, come; if you want good laws like the Workmen's Compensation law enacted for the benefit of the laboring man, come; if you want better educational facilities for your children, come; if you want the "door of hope and of opportunity" kept open for the race, come and agree upon how to accomplish these things. Yours for the success of the Republican party. S. B. MOON, See. IDOL OF NEGROES Says Toledo Man, Speaking of Former Senator Foraker. Cincinnati, Feb. 2 — "Joseph Benson Foraker is the idol of the Negroes not only of the state, but of the nation," said Charles A. Cottrill, Toledo, Ohio, former Collector of Internal Revenue of Hawaii, who was in the city last night to address the Ninth Street Branch Y. M. C. A. "If he decides to become a candidate for delegate at large to the National Convention, he will have their support. The Negroes will give him anything in their power." "This is a Republican year. Burton will have a solid Ohio delegation. He stands the best chance of any man for the nomination for the Presidency. I feel sure that he will make a good President. He shall be a President of all the people, instead of a part, as President Wilson is. He is well equipped." Republicans Meet. The Jenkinjones Republican Club met on February 1 with Mr. L. W. Hairston, temporary chairman. He called the house to order. The first in order was the election of officers, which resulted as follows: Mr. L. W. Hairston, President; Prof. J. A. Cyrus, Vice-President; Ms. B. S. Dent, Secretary; Mr. K. K. Simms, Assistant Secretary; Mr. R. A. Hewill, Treasurer, and Mr. J. H. Farcett, Javitor. The club was named the Jenkinjones Republican Club and it was decided to meet the fourth Thursday night in each month. It was agreed that an account of our organization be sent to the McDowell Times for publication. The issues of the day were very ably discussed by Prof. J. H. A. Cyrus. After some remarks by the President, we adjourned. L. W. HAIRSTON, Pres. B. S. DENT, Sec. Former President of W. Va. Medical Society for Hatfield and Robinson--Writes Strong Letter The following is a part of a letter from Dr. W. H. Ambrose-Barrett, of East St. Louis, Ill. Dr. Barrett is a graduate of Howard University and served as Interne in the Freemens Hospital. He practiced medicine and surgery in Keystone for five years and established a remarkable reputation as a physician, sr. Honest Tailoring LIEBMAN BROS., geon and expert anesthetist. When Dr. Barrett moved to East St. Louis little more than a year ago, he was President of the West Virginia Medical Society and is thoroughly familiar with political conditions in this state. The letter follows: "I notice from The McDowell Times that the political pot is getting red hot in West Virginia and especially in McDowell county. I feel sure that with the accustomed aggressiveness the "Times" will succeed in landing its favorite candidates, Hatfield and Robinson. Personally I heartily approve of these candidates and if the colored people are alive to their interest, they would not have to think twice before supporting these candidates in preference to any others. I know all of the candidates mentioned either personally o'by reputation and there is no doubt that Hatfield and Robinson should the nominees. My heart is with you in the fight." Editor's Note: Dr. Barrett has achieved great success in East St. Louis, Ill. He practice in some of the leading white hospitals and is President of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He keeps in close touch with West Virginia politics and on the present situation he speaks words of wisdom. LINGOLN DAY Great Celebration-Gov. Hatfield to Speak. Negroes to Commenorate the Life of the Great Emancipator on February 12 Committees composed of the leading Negroes of Kimball and Northfork are completing arrangements for the greatest celebration in the history of McBowell county in commemoration of the life of Abraham Lincoln, the great enamenerator and martyred President. This is the first time in the history of the State that Negroes have attempted on a large scale to do honor to the life of the greatest of all Americans presidents and in keeping with the spirit of the occasion they have invited Governor Henry Dreury Hatfield, a true disciple of the great liberator and the contempary statesman, who holds the place in the hearts of the Negroes of West Virginia that Lincoln has in their memory to be prairor of the occasion, and Governor Hatfield has convene to come and speak at Northfork, Saturday, February 12, at 1 o'clock and at Kimball at 7 p. m. Music will be furnished by the leading oras bands of the coalfields and the committee is arranging for a quartette to sing some of the old war songs. Ladies are cordially invited to attend both of these meetings and nothing will be said or done to insult the sensibilities of the most modest and the committee states that many ladies have signified a desire to be present and participate in this great celebration and listen to the oration of the great Governor of West Virginia, who is a great favorite among the women not only of McDowell county but the state at large. Members of the committees of both Northfork and Kimball stated to a representative of the Times that nothing will be left undone to make these the greatest meetings of their kind ever held in McDowell county and thousands of people of both races will be present. ANNOUNCEMENT. I take this method of announcing to the Republican voters of Northfork District that I am a candidate for the nomination for the Justice of the Peace to be voted for at the Primary election to be held on June 6, 1966. I am now entering upon the closing year of my second term as Justice of the Peace of Northfork District. During the entire time I have done my best to measure out even handed justice to all, to serve all the people honestly and amiably, to every way measure to the responsibilities of the position. How well I have succeeded, you the good, true and loyal Republican voters are the judges and I cheerfully submit my claim to further honor to you in the firm belief that whatever ever your verdict, it will be right and just. I most earnestly solicit your support and your vote and assure you that I nominated and elected I will strive to merit your confidence. Very sincerely, WILLIAM H. HOWARD. Pay for The Times. To Select Their S ADE TO YOUR MEASURE PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AT BERWIND C. H. RICE Last Monday night the good people of Brewind and the Knights of Pythons in particular clothed the mules with homers and made it known that they were a people with big hearts, literal views and were full of kindness and hospitality. The occasion was a public installation of officers for Brewind Success, Lodge No. 41, K of P. Early in the evening it was seen that the people were arrives to be on hand. The weather was bad, but no terror to the good people of Brewind. Early in the evening the church became packed with every seat taken, and men and women contesting for standing room. All the officers crested were on hand and promptly at S. clock the voting was called to order by Mr. Peter Williams, Chancellor Commander, who, after a brief but pointed address, called Rev. E. G. Holcomb to the chair, who acted Master of Ceremonies. Right well did the good Reverend play his part. After a most timely address in which he took an occasion to compliment the hospitality of the people of Brewind, the far-reaching it fluence of Pythianism and the greatness of the State of West Virginia, its lawmakers and the matelessness of the great man, Governor Hatfield. He then called upon Grand District Deputy C. H. Rice, who in turn called upon Editor of the McD well Times, M. T. Whittico. For thirty minutes the Editor kept his audience spell bound except where they were forced to crack their sides with laughter at his witty sayings. He was strong and uncompromising in his defense of the present Republican administration, Hatfield for United States Senator, if he should or would become a candidate and Judge Ira E. Robinson for Governor. Land and prolonged applains greeted the very mention of the names of Robinson for Governor and Hatfield for United States Senator. Grand District Deputy C. Ha Rice then installed the officers for the Bergen Success Lodge and he did it so tastefully to fit 18 men and women in 15 minutes agreed to join the Courts of Calanthe. Thus it was that Deputy Rice organized a Court of Calanthe Lodge. It was named the Hatfield Court of Calanthe Lodge. Those elected as officers are as follows: Henry Griffin, President; Mrs. Lillian Turner, Secretary; and Mrs. Peter Williams, Treasurer. At the conclusion of the installation and organization a free supper was spread. There was plenty and to spare everything good to eat. Everybody was orderly. No one was drunk and on the whole this was not only one of the largest and one of the best meetings ever held in Brownd. Every man and woman were so well satisfied and contented and their organization was so complettill it looked like everybody vied with each other to see who could display the greatest amount of hospitality and who could say in the loudest terms, "You are welcome," "Help yourselves, Have more," etc. While all helped to make this a big occasion, it may not be out of place to mention the names of Messrs. W. Price, Peter Williams, P. A Alston, James Lindsay, Henry Funtain, C. C. Coleman, E. Fitch, Frank Woods, and the candidate for Justice of the Peace, R. L. Cook, with that good big man T. D. Hairston, coal inspector of tipple, No. 2, with a host of other good men, strong in their help and presence at this meeting. All went far to make this one of the best spent evenings within the past ten years. WILSON'S POPULARITY ON THE WANE Washington, D.C., Jan 31—Special. The most significant thing in the present national political situation is the steadily diminishing popularity of President Wilson. "Six months ago," said Senator Kenyon, of Iowa, a Progressive Republican who had more than once spoken in commendation of Wilson's administration and who has voted for some of the administrative measures. "President Wilson was popular in Iowa and there were people—Republicans—in our state who believed that he might even carry Iowa in the next election. But there has been a radical change of sentiment. Today, it the Presidential election were held, Wilson would lose Iowa by 100. Auction Saie! Size of lots 30 x 100 each, lots No. 41-43, section 3, will be sold to highest bidder for cash on day of sale From other sections of the country where the President was strong he is reported to be weak today In California, the Wilson sentiment which gave him the state in 1912, his personal popularity operating with the local complications that deprived the Republicans of their party organization in that state, to bring about the result, he is today very week and has no chance whatever to win against any Republican nominee. Whatever popularity the President had enjoyed independent of his own partisan following was located West of the Mississippi river. In the Progressive Republican states of the West he has had a following outside of his own party until recently and the number of men who from time to time predicted that unless the Republicans nominated their very best man or either of two or three candidates named they could not to win against Wilson, were in a measure justified in what they said according to the best advices that came to senators and representatives here. But President Wilson popularity is on the downside. His party followers report it to the party leaders. One of the most prominent of Southern senators, who supported Wilson for the nomination at Baltimore and declined his choice of two cabinet officers—Secretary of the Treasury and Attorney General—said to the writer: "It is reasonably certain I think at this time that, barring unusual conditions which may interpose, the election of a Republican as the President is certain. My present state of mind is that I hope the Republicans will nominate their very best man. I could wish them to make a mistake and still have a drop of patriotism left in me. At the close of the European war the country will be confronted by the greatest problems in its history. We need a master-minded to deal with them. I hope Root will be nominated and elected. Next to Root I believe Barton of Ohio to be the best equipped man." Of course this suggestion as a candidate is not given here to influence sentiment. It is a part of the conversation and it is necessary to show the trend of thought among leading Democrats in Congress, who realizing that their own party can not win are unselfish enough to want to see the country have the best talent in the Republican party when it comes to deal with world problems. "Root would make a great President," said this man. "Burton in some respects would make a greater one. In the matter of our foreign relations Root appeals more strongly to me but either would make a great President." This senator was speaking largely from the acquaintanceship he made in the legislative body. His knowledge of some of the other candidates whose names are under serious consideration is less intimate and his failure to compliment or appraise them is pardonable. But the comment is significant. More than one prominent Democrat has observed recently upon the traditional incapacity of his party to rule or pass constructive legislation. The latest to publicly proclaim Democratic incapacity was Senator Newlands, of Nevada. Senator Nealani is one of the most concessionist legislators in either place. Originally a Republican he came into the Democratic party on the "Silver wave" in 1896. Fundamentally he is a Republican. With large business interests he is competent to judge of party responsibility and the commercial needs of the country. at once 150 ts At LIEBMAN For a short time only --- The Tallors From The Cradle NORTHFORK and GARY, W. VA. CONSTABLE RICHARDS TURNS THE LIGHT ON, A few men have attempted to make an issue out of the Hattfield Robinson Republican Club being organized at Kim of the Sabbath day. In order that the memory of those at tempting to make capital out of the occurrence may be repulsed, we desire to call to the attention of the public the fact that during the campaign of 1912 at the Wingfield Baptist church at Eckam of which Rev. W. H. Mitchell was then and is now pastor, and at Lovely Zion Baptist church of which Rev. J. E. Pryor was then and is now pastor, the regular Sunday service at eleven o'clock was turned over for political purpose and a wide open, above board political meeting was held The meeting held recently at Kumba' was not held until 1:30 o'clock on Sunday after all the services were over and then it was not held in the house of worship but in a ball off the front street. The reason for calling the Hatfield Robinson Club on Sunday was because the men who expected to attend work in and about the mines for six days in the week and Sunday is the only day they have to spare to attend a voluntary meeting and pay their own expenses. The men who attended this meeting paid their own expenses and did not ask for railroad tare as is the custom with certain of the Lilly leaders in the county.. The Hatfield Robinson supporters have no slush fund to pay committeemen and members but these men who came to this Sunday meeting were men who had the interest of the state, county and race at heart and came o:t to care for the interest of their people. VIRGINIAN ROAD ENJOINED BY BLUE Passengers Not Allowed to Carry Liquor as Personal Baggage In addition to the C. & O. K. & M. and other railroads, the Virginian railway has now been enjoyed by Hon. Fred O. Blue, prohibition commissioner, from allowing passengers to carry intoxicating liquors on its trains as personal baggage, whether labeled or unlabeled. Such an injunction was granted today by the circuit court of Fayette county in session at Fayetteville, in response to application made by Commissioner Blue. Give the black man a chance and he will "make good." R. J. Salisbury, for eight years captain on a passenger steamer, carrying both white and Colored passengers, on the Tar and Pamlico rivers in North Carolina, has had his licence renewed, after successfully undergoing a rigid examination at the hands of a government inspector. His authority covers the operation of steamers of 100 tons and under, and can serve as mate on straight steamers of any tonnage. Mr. Salisbury is said to be the only Colored man in the country enjoying the distinction here noted. The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. WH. 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It is indeed 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 handsome dividends on the money invested. $10 Is The Price Per Share Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in out it or write to this office. Pythian Mutual Investment Association ON. President CHARLESTON. Brown Hotel Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association L. O. WILSON, President CHARLESTON, W. VA. Brown Hotel FOR COLORED PEOPLE H. & J. BROWN, Props. Soda Fountain, Cafe, Billiard Room in REAR 907 81 Huntington Annual Sale Prices A Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop Billiard Room in Connection. REAR 907 SIXTH AVE. Huntington, W. Va. Soda Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop and Billiard Room in Connection. REAR 907 SIXTH AVE. Huntington, W. Va. TWO PIECE SUIT OVERCOATS From The Cradle nd GARY, W. VA. Box 511 OUT OUT, THIS NAME AND AD- ART West Va. WILL CALL AND ON MORE FULLY. Lake Stock Right Now! TON er of Debt and absolutely by the stock- ment Association and is a by concentration of effort achievement and should n to every stockholder and no one hesitate longer to on—The Pythian Mutual is sure to pay handsome Ask the agent in your ment Association CHARLESTON, W. VA. Barber Shop and Connection. TH AVE. , W. Va. Free Pressing COVINGTON Commodore MeDowell bad te mig- fortude to get bie left foot smashed very badly Friday evening while working at the furance. Aiter suffering long white Mr. Jobn 1. Manu succumbed to an illness attri bated chietly to old age, Thursday, Jan- nary 25, at 5.50 o'clock im bie home, 315 Oherry Street. The funeral services were condneted trom the bome Satnrday alternoop at 2 o'clock Rev. E. P. Jack: son, pastor of the Pine Street Baptia clnreb, officiating. “Mr. Manm was bors im Craig County, Va., May 24, 1845, and spent mont of his dayw at bie home anti SLout nine years ago when he moved t this city, He wax was a member of the Fist Baptist church in Craig County and lived @ Christian the principal part of thie Life, He wae a very highly reepeet- ed citizen of thin town and had won way friende while here, He ie snrviv- 6 by four sone, one brother, a number of wrandchiktren and other relatives. In- terweut was in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The Masquerade Socal gisen at we reodence of Mr. William Newsome Pri Spay was quite @ succes Mew Deiphia Young and Mr. David Hrowo returned home Saturday night, alter attending the funeral of their neph ew. Isaac Wicks, in Montgomery. Tu- hereuloscis was the cause of bie death, Mr. Preston Mann left Sunday morn- for his home in Salem, alter attending the funeral of bie brother, Mr. Jobr 1. Manu. Mow sylaia Mann retarned home from Huchmond Saturday night after attend: toy the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Aus Brose, whe died Jannary 17 Mr. Henry Mack, who wae employes at the furauce of the Low Moor Irov wmpany of this place, wae very badly burned Sunday night by stepping iny hot comters, Mr. Harry Keynolte left Wednesday for hie Lowe in Big Island to te marti ty Mise Mary E. Brown, of that place tee couple was joined together at + «clock Saturday morning and left im: twediately fro this city, arriving bere a 10-15 o'clock. A reception was given thet im the howe of Mra, Mary Pree wun, 121 Oak Street, where they an now residing. TAMS ‘The week ending the 2th pased ver) suietly in our town. The sudden change of the weather lef lots of our people on the sick list. Mine Carie Mae Hines apent the great F yortion of the week im fed with 1h La Gripe, but she is some better now. Mre. Katie Courad ia still im bed with La Grippe. The bed has not as yet claimed Mrv Susie Smith, bet sbe ie still om the grant, Mrs. Polly Jetfers, State Deputy of the Independent Order ot Sait Lakes, is c1 the Tams sick list Mre J. J. Steele was called home t Ke moke very suddenly to the bedside «| hor sick father Mew. Mary Orr celebrated her 27th WirthdaS last Friday by serving ie cream and cake w some of her many friends. Mrs. Josephine G. Cannadey, Mr Sallie Cousins and Mim Virene Sellers pAincipal and wachers of th. Tame grad tt school, had teacher friends visiting thew trcm Traylee and (uinnimont. Galt Temple Masonic Lodge, No. 42, wourne the sad lost ot A. P. Straughter, State Grand Master of Masons, who de. pasted thie life Jannary 26. We hogs te pablish # accurate account in the vex! wseue of this paper. There is woch building guing on a thie place Dr S. D. Hattieid a having severs! resdent houses undergmag constrction, Mr. Geo.ge Cockrane bas been son whet indisposed for the j set three or four daya Mrs. R. Addison, who is one of om sond and strong cherch workers, he heen somewhat indisposed Mra Margarete <imwons, (8 represent stive of the Preitie Matus! Insareur Company. wae in the town thie weet. | desire to thank the pablie and my manytiriends for their extreme kindoee to me snd my family during the illnes of myself, my wife and my danghter ‘The hand of God was isid heavily apon 6 but with bis help and the kindness «i frends we are now convalescent. | shall not soon forget the kindness shown o* emd will cherish the memory of the many acts of kindness and generosity as # Very pleasant recollection ©. 5. NOWLING, 110 Jonew Street, Binefietd, W. Vs. ey ee se 2 as M’ APINE Walker & Butord| y ReStauranti* “""""? * -€ ocr [Take Cardi Quick Lueh, mania corved while ae: abe The Woman's Tonic First ctam service promptly reu- = dered. Pop and ice cream. fen SMe mL WALKER & BUPORD, Propre. s The Antronal faa! Biokber Lock Box 4. Phone 28. Keverone, Weer Virixis Owing to some cause they failed to ‘hwve service Sonday, but the Sabbeth School was well attended and each one seemed to be well equipped with the lee- 00, Mr. and Mra. Mackey, of Big Stick, Were the guests of Mr. and Mr. Dues Sunday. Miss Arena Coles left Monday for the howpital at Berkley. La Grivpe is w disease that ie raging i thie place. Some one in every family has been down with it, but no deat! « have oceared from it as yet and we hope for the sick a epeedy recovery Mise Licile Franklin left Sunday Sun- day for ber home in Virginia. Mr. John Harrie was called wo Blue- field Institute on account of the illuess of hie danghter, Mise Susie Harrie, Mre. Miller and ber her two children, of Tralee, were the week end yuest ol Mew. Jennie Lovelace. Mr. Henry Morgan, of Giatto, ie the cuest of bia uncle, Mr. Corney Kiehard- Ht wan quite ead Thursday night wher toe death angel {called for the baby «f ‘Mr. and Mra. Dan White. Ite remains as carried to Sophia Friday for burial Their many friends arein symathy with the father and mother, _] OT eee) See ed aa ae er ‘ | WANTED | === } 1o : , EXPERIENCED INSURANCE MEN Good Salary or Commission j SSSS==_==—_—_—_——_—_—_=_=_=_=_ ‘ ; toRight Parties ‘ ; ; , MORE-THAN $48,157.22 IN CLAIMS PAID BY THE ; AMERICAN WORKMEN'S ‘ , FRATERNAL INSURANCE COMPANY P Paye Sick, Accident and Death and Old Age Endowment ‘ ’ Beuetite. For farther particulars ee or write, ; } D. E. V. JORDAN ‘ ; General Agent for Weet Va. and Keutucky. ; 5 Ottiew Room 2.4 4, K. of P. Building, Ousaestox, W.Va Re Te gag HATFIELD GETS BG RECEPTION OCovtinued from pape 1. ‘and two-thirds per cent of all the state's moneys are expended in the maintenanc- ‘of uur educational and eleemosynary. in- stitutions, and still we are not giving thewe institutions the same favorable ‘consideration in the way ol financial sap ‘port that are our neighboring states. “The question that is with uste de “ide and the one we must ask ourselves = Are we willing to permit other com- wonwealthe to pas us ov the road of progres in the development of our man- hood and womanhood to the highest state of proticiency” If we aro, thea we ean stand for retrenchment. As for econ- omy, there indeed as few leaks, | believe, in counection with the administration of the @ate’s affairs ae the average business 4 & priva or public nature is heir to, and certainly much lees than some of the Other states of the union, and if time and *pece would permit I could easily submit comparisons to prove this amertion. “The annual budget of our state as compared with other states will suttice to prove the correctness of my assertions in ‘thie regard, especially when we compare it with those states that haves pope- ‘ation mear to that of West Virginia. “We tind upon comparison of per eap- ‘ita cost of the government, taking the sear of i915 as the basis, te following reault Connecticut, $6.45 per capita; Mary- land, $5.50 per enpita; Nebraska, $7.54 per capita; Rhode Island, $5 08 per eap- its, and Weet Virginia, $2 75 per capita. “Connecticut, with s popnlation uf 1,225,583, had an annual budget for 1915 of $7,904,085 51. “Nebraska, with « population of 1,« 245,042, has ao annual budget of #,- 727,394.24, with « taxicab income for state purposes of $5, 674K. “*Rhode Island's bndget for the fiscal period of 1915 for state purposes was $5,065,258 32, with » poTulation of an,- is. “Maryland tor the year of 1915 ex- pended for state porposes $746,900 », ee 88 estimated population of 1 259,- 478. —"Weet Virginia expended for state parposes in the year 1915, $5,741,202 51, one willio of which smount was ex- penditures to the fieeal periods of 1913 aod 1914 in the way of expenditures mate to take care of ulligations for thet Period whieh were carried over into the 1915 period on account of the lack of fonds. This deticit was caled ‘to the at- tention of the people by me on October 77, 1915, eight months after among the dates of governor This million del- lar obligation for which ne revenue hed heen provided! was in the form of ao ap- eropriation made lor the purpose of re- Heving our itste institutions as well as toting care ot expenditures for the ede ministration of the state fovernment, which it sas necemary tw take care of ont of the revenne for 115 for whieh Were provided by the second extraurdi- Ary semion of the legialatnre “The state exper enced « financial eriaie whieh ended in moratoriam. te camer some did not agree with as thes the state was in new! of additional reve: one. Whether they were sincere in the conrlusions they came te I de mot know, but | ooh witetingly way that they refae ad to be convinesd of their error, even alter ® shorowgh and exhanetive audit, which it had taken more than a year for the erconnting department to conclude.” THE B'SMARK RESTAURANT AND POOL ROOM Meals at all hours, day or night. Evarything to eat in seasce. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. First-Class Service Promptly Rendered. sacs WL. Jones rr » (s id mone eee t 4 ! I Ci oat a. i ae 2 ee | a ee () i Sa Red Coe si es | i Pe Pe a oo eye a | ct a any . ye - ee ics ; MONG. people who love good music, who have {i i NX scaibecal tnecdgigocd she BALIN . ' PIANO is recognized everywhere as the [fh M best. In such an atmosphere it is happily at home | H] and with every day endears itself more and more to [f H] its owners. i ; The same is true of the : ; . ” ‘ f “Ballwin PManualo ; f] the successful unification of the most artistic piano with [f ' the most scientific Player action made in Ge wold, ‘ f fect on the markt, mith ts a piano mat ere eines H Piano. . Contemplating the purchase of either a pi " Player piano, you ‘eld ak fail to enad Gane ine : i struments. Prices and terms will suit you. i } $3.0 BY ; j G WwW. MOONEY ff eR. ¢ e-Jitly W.VA ose WO THE CRAND PRIX— PaRts.1900.. IY THECRAND Prize s1.10018,1904 i Seer Rac Sa EY Sl CS tea ee SS. Co a ) a | Notice ‘The Representative for The McDowell Time will be to call on yon 8000 60 please PAY Op sofonr hooks can he strawotedont POR SALE: West Virginia buffers, Pare Pit Games; Guaranteed to win oF dietrying. Originated snd bred by W. Howard, Worth, W Ve 17-48. Miners Wanted CRYSTAL COAL & COKE E: COMPANY : Beas a —— Martinsville, Beary Cuuaty, Va. District of Horsevasture. j, This land is for sale by J. H. ttaples. Talon oa. Torte Oreck Touning’ ies Mesaow urea, —>ia « part of the oid Jarrett’s tract.’ One double log cabin ou it and nice orchard, consisting of ap- ples, peaches and other fruits. Good Tate, ocr seeing) area “acres. in woods, eight acres land and ene bara Ferment on caay, terme, © One- Resees sree = cl oly ke full avenue, Roancbe, Ya? E Whole tract contains 4 acree. Hotel Clark A Comtortable Place For The WEARY TRAVELERS TO EAT AND SLEEP + The Sanitary Conditions are Good Three Hut Meals Served Rach Day 6000 OLD HOME COOKING Spend a Week at the CLARK HOTEL Ch TRE trp, ee OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Righth J licial Circuit) Counties of Me Dowell. Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah ©, Herndon, Judge Welch: W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Secon Tues day in February June and Sep- vember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon- day in January, April, July and ‘October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K. Uragonier, President, Keystone. Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. | Terms of Court. First Mon- day in January, April, Auguat and October, License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, GL Count Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burb-idge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Weich Assessor, C E Kusmisell County Road Engineer, w J M Claren County Hesith Ofticer and cor. oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commission s¢ School Lands C E Ruswmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates W W Hughes and C. FE. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senato rial district (coaaties of McDow ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch: Wells Goudykoots, Williamson. LOQASLASGYM Cases S Surgical and Medical H | Treated eriate [sx] i ‘ HOSDIbal | i q Efficient Stati | g { Phone §) | § CASAASAXS27xS2729© ae Hotel . Brown . brown . HM oy der m1 _ “ icy eond shape otis ; ee i | eos 3 ak ie merican and Furog - ~ = $f IPR Be pean plane 7 4 poet igast) eves eee. Ay is Eats. TS Goo carivor stacer + he EF 1 as “s See BeaIEE” <j] 'cnanieston. w. va ee S a, — od a ae * as dhe Somax AWospitat (MAS. Bland Street, BLUEFIELD, W. VA. __ For Medical and Surgical Cases 92-15-46 ce Phose 373. | Baro Bone. - Phose 373. | Pay for The Times. Pere ener ree een eA ill iota THATS WII ERE ITRAI Ik! ————AT THe | i Bridgeford Pharmacy ; rte’ ?"* Prescription Speialists vou want Druen | W. VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G Prop. Registered Pharmacist Siiiieeatiaiiiche oS ee ee The Pactic Mutual Lie Insurance Gompany $30,000,008 ASSETS = ORGANIZED 1868 $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents j Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes W. H. HARRIS, Spccial Agent ‘ Keystone, West Virginia