McDowell Times

GYRATIONS OF THE DEMOCRATIC BRETHREN HOGG AND CORNWELL NOW IN THE RACE. LONG FOR FRENCH TO ENTER-- EASY TO BE BEATEN ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 14. GYRATIONS OF OCRA HOGG AND CORNWELL LONG FOR FREN EASY TO (BY S. E. MOON) The "Lilly monologue" having ceased to engage public attention, in view of the certainty of Judge Robinson's nomination as the Republican candidate for governor, a languid interest is being manifested in the maneuvers of Democratic candidates for Democratic nominations, especially for governor and U. S. Senator. Dr. Hogg, the first to enter the arena, has been stamping about, impatiently awaiting a brother Democrat, who is not afraid to fight him for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination; but the fierce, bristling pose of Dr. Hogg could not terrorize John J. Cornwell, and the Romney veteran has stepped lightly into the gladiatorial ring (this is the same Cornwell, that ran against ex-Governor Dawson in 1894, at which time some of the men, who now style themselves true blue Republicans, were distributing little cards, which had these words printed thereon: "I want to vote the Republican ticket, EXCEPT, I want to vote for John J. Cornwell for governor)," so we recognize in him an enemy, whose mettle we have already tested; but the most delicious piece of Democratic entertainment will only come when D. E. French shall poise his lance and dash furiously into the Democratic fray. Republicans will rejoice exceedingly if Mr. French lands the Democratic nomination for governor, because he would be an easy mark for Judge Robinson to blot from the face of the earth. French is a man, who does not yet realize that the forest has been cut down, which once covered the ground whereon Bluefield now stands; he is still waiting for Robert E. Lee to capture Washington and "hang Abe Lilly to a sour apple tree;" he is a fossilized political specimen of the long gone times, when the creaking yokes of oxen disturbed the enveloping stillness of Mercer county roads; he dreams of a future, glorious with jim-crow cars, disfranchisement and utter serfdom for "the black rascals" of West Virginia. We want French, but we want him on the Democratic ticket, for we realize that he is growing old, and must soon depart for that realm where no one has cause to complain of cold—we want "to speed the parting guest" by one last soul solace crack at his shining "pate." Fate has been unkind to us in depriving us of a delightful Democratic scrap by removing Col. Metiwray from the list of Democrats, who may aspire to represent West Virginia on the senate side of the capitol at Washington. The Grafton bank scandal eliminates McGraw and he cannot attack his longtime political enemy, Senator Chilton (and incidentally, have you noticed that a Democrat is generally at the bottom of bank failures?) but Chilton will get the Democratic senatorial nomination without having to "beat up" one or more of his fellow Democrats. Yes, Chilton will win, and then lose at the general election to a Republican—not merely a respectable, honorable, capable, inane, bloodless and negative sort of Republican, but a virile, vigorous, positive, constructive and strenuous Republican. Name the man Well, he will be one of the ex-governor of West Virginia after March 4, 1917. SCOTT A MEMBER OF JEANES BOARD Secretary of Tuskegee Takes the Place of Late Booker T. Washington. FOUNDATION MEETS HERE. Trustees For One Million Dollar Fund Left by Philadelphia Woman Make Report. New York, Feb. 4.—The annual meeting of the Anna T. Jeanes Foundation of One Million Dollars and more, created by the late Anna T. Jeanes of Philadelphia, was held at the rooms of the General Education Board, 61 Broadway, New York City, recent y. Present at the meeting were the following: Dr James H. Dillard, president of the Foundation; Major Robert R. Moton, secretary of the Foundation; Dr. H. B. Frisell of the Hampon Institute; Hon. R. L. Smith, Waco, Texas; Hon. J. C. Napier, former Register of the U. S. Treasury; Dr H. T. Kealing, president of Western University, Quindaro, Kan.; Dr. S.O. Mitchell, president of Delaware College; Dr. Talcott Williams, Pulitzer The McDowell Times School of Journalism, New York; Geo. Foster Peabody, Saratoga. A committee was appointed to draft a minute for the permanent records of the foundation, and besides this, the following resolution was offered by Dr. Kealing and unanimously adopted: "With grief bowed and uncovered heads the members of the Anna T. Jeanne Foundation desire to express their keen sense of loss in the death of Dr. B. T Washington, who, as suggestor of thibeneftaction for rural schools, brought into existence a measure of assistance and uplift among a class hitter most neglected and most needful of such service. "Kesolved, that a copy of these expressions be spread upon our minutes and that an engrossed copy be furnished his widow." The Jeanes Fund Board was originally created under a trust reposed in the late Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. H B Frissell. At the meeting recently, held the vacancy caused by Dr. Washington's death was filled by the election of his late co-laborer, Emmett J. Scott, Secretary of Tukegee Institute. The board is present constituted, is composed of seven northern men, five southern men and five colored men. HIGHLAND HAS SOLUTION FOR HARD PROBLEM THE NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN CONFERS WITH LEADERS OVER SUGGESTIONS FOR STATE CONVENTION. Charleston, W. Va., Feb. 5—Virgil L. Highland, West Virginia member of the Republican national committee, has a solution for the vexing problem of what to do about the selection of delegates to the Chicago convention, which has been called for June 7—the day following the state primary at which, under the law, delegates must be chosen by the votes of members of the party. His plan, in which much interest has been shown, is that of calling a party convention at an early day and at this meeting suggesting and agreeing upon the names of men to be voted on at the primary, thus making the voting practically a ratification of the work of the convention and thus avoiding the possibility of the state's being cut out of the convention entirely—there being always the possibility, politicians declare, of contests and other contingencies that mean delay. PEOPLE ENDORSE PLAN. "There is a growing sentiment in favor of this means of bringing an end to a vexing proposition," said Mr. Highland. "I have received letters from all sections of the state; all urging me to suggest the plan publicly, and it seems to me that this is the sensible thing to do." ADVANTAGES ARE MANY. "The plan offered through Mr. Highland," said a local party worker. "has more advantages than one; because it will mean an awakening of interest in all the affairs of the party, a getting together on all propositions of general interest to the members of the party, and a going into the big fight with an absolutely solid front. It will eliminate all possibility of contest." It is believed that a meeting of the state committee will be called for the purpose of naming a day for the proposed state convention. MRS. BERTHA BOLDEN DIES. Tuesday evening of this week about 1:30 o'clock Mrs. Bertha Bolden, after a short illness died at her home and place of business in Burke, with heart trouble. She was a very successful business woman and was well known by most everybody. She was the mother of two children, Mrs Hattie Redd being one, who survives her. She had been a resident of this city for the past 18 years. She carried an insurance policy with the Censalty Company of America. Her remains were taken to Pocahontas, Va. for interment Thursday and buried where the rest of the members of the family have been put away. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, FEB. 11, 1916 Abraham Lincoln 16TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, STATESMAN, WIT, ORATOR, NATIONAL HERO, MARTYR. 106 Anniversary of Birth Feb. 12, 1916 BORN in a log hut in the mountains of Kentucky in the year 1809, was Abraham Lincoln, the man became President of the United States of America, and the greatest president America ever had because he saved what Washington and his contemporaries had made-a Union-made it "one and inseparable" and liberated more than four million slaves from the most object bondage Lincoln was a product of the mountains 6 feet 4 inches in height, with long limbs, large hands and feet, dark complexion, broad high forehead, deep-set gray eyes, coarse black hair. He was slender, wiry and strong, mild and patient, fair and direct in speech and action, scorning all tricks and subterfuges, steadfast in principle, sympathetic and charitable. He was a man of strict morality, abstenious, familiar with the Bible, though a member of no church. His private life was devoted to his family and his public life devoted wholly to his fellowman It is useless to discuss the fact that as president he was A. B. more anxious to save the Union he had long been a bitter opposition cause he was calm and desolous. William Lord Garrett other great abolitionists raisedate emancipation which shook the oak. But with all Abraham Lincolnciples that he enunciated early nominated and elected president the first Republican president mental that they will live far only a few men in public life to in the principles of Lincoln and to believe in them do so merely sitions of honor and trust. West Virginia is fortunate great man who believes in the up to those principles in his a that man is Governor H. D. H. Lincoln Day Oration at Northfield Nothing could be more fitting should deliver this oration because of the mountains, born poor unison with the common people to all people without regard to State, the Republican part amgratulated upon this great man Lincoln will not suffer at the h Drury Hatfield. to save the Union than free the slaves when a bitter opponent to slavery. When was calm and determined. When F. William Lord Garrison. Wendell Phillips collisionists raised a storm in favor of a union which shook the North, he was re-nunciated early in his public life. He elected president on the Republican, public president upon principles so they will live far into the future. The man in public life today who pretend to be ages of Lincoln and many of those who do so merely as a stepping stone for and trust. Virginia is fortunate in having at least one who believes in the principles of Lincoln, principles in his attitude on public q. governor H. D. Hatfield who will dedication at Northfork and Kimball State be more fitting than that Governor, in this oration because like Lincoln he mountains, born poor and whose heart is the common people, who believes in doing without regard to race, color or condition, public part and the country are to this great man and the memory of not suffer at the hands of his prototype. more anxious to save the Union than free the slaves though he had long been a Sitter opponent to slavery. When secession care he was calm and determined. When Frederick Douglass, William Lord Garrison, Wendell Phillips and other great abolitionists raised a storm in favor of immediate emancipation which shook the North, he was rock and oak. But withall Abraham Lincoln remained true to the principles that he enunciated early in his public life. He was nominated and elected president on the Republican ticket—the first Republican president upon principles so fundamental that they will live far into the future. There are only a few men in public life today who pretend to believe in the principles of Lincoln and many of those who pretend to believe in them do so merely as a stepping stone to positions of honor and trust. West Virginia is fortunate in having at least one truly great man who believes in the principles of Lincoln and lives up to those principles in his attitude on public questions; that man is Governor H. D. Hatfield who will deliver the Lincoln Day Oration at Northfork and Kimball Saturday. Nothing could be more fitting than that Governor Hatfield should deliver this oration because like Lincoln he is a product of the mountains, born poor and whose heart beats in unison with the common people, who believes in doing justice to all people without regard to race, color or condition. The State, the Republican part and the country are to be congratulated upon this great man and the memory of the great Lincoln will not suffer at the hands of his prototype, Henry Drury Hatfield. Colored Diver's Make Best Record in World What is considered to be the highest diving average in the world is held by Wmi. E. Booker, a resident of Norfolk, Va. In a recent examination by the U. S. Civil Service Commissioner Booker scored a mark of 90 per cent. This information concerning his standing was forwarded him a few days ago by the Labor Board of the Philadelphia Navy Yark which also stated that his nearest competitor only registered 70 per cent. He is also the proud promotor of certificates from the United States Government signed by the Secretaries of War and the Navy. ```markdown ``` than free the slaves though ment to slavery. When seces- determined. When Frederick Bison. Wendell Phillips and a storm in favor of immedi- the North, he was rock and Colin remained true to the prin- ciple in his public life. He was set on the Republican ticket— upon principles so funda- into the future. There are today who pretend to believe many of those who pretend as a stepping stone to po- in having at least one truly principles of Lincoln and lives attitude on public questions; Hatfield who will deliver the work and Kimball Saturday. than that Governor Hatfield house like Lincoln he is a prod er and whose heart beats in he, who believes in doing justice race, color or condition. The and the country are to be con- and the memory of the great lands of his prototype, Henry PIERRE TOUSSAINT, BEN- EFACTOR OF THE POOR Remarkable Life Work of a Noteworthy Negro--"God's Image Carved in Ebony." In the recently published eight volume of the Historical Records and Studies of the United States Catholic Historical Society a chapter is devoted to an outline of "Mission Work among our Colored Catholics." And incidentally a story is told of a noble Negro, the perusal of whose life and work would be the source of elevation and good to any man of any --- race or creed. The story is that of Pierre Toussaint, who came as a slave from Santo Domingo with his master and the master's wife, fleeing from the revolution of August 1791. The master died on a return trip to the island, and the widow "found herself in her new home without any resources." "Toussaint," we learn, "immediately devoted himself to her maintenance. He was an expert ladies' hair dresser and soon became the fashionable artist of the town, earning a considerable amount, which he expended on his mistress, who, on her death bed, in 1810, emancipated him." But he also found time even then "to do a great deal of charitable work, helping the poor with his savings and ministering to the sick. When he became free his prosperity increased and his thrift accumulated a modest competence, the meome of which went to the poor, for churches, to orphan asylums, or whatever fostered the progress of religion. He lived to the age of 87, dying on June 30, 1853. It is stated that for sixty years he never failed to hear Mass every morning." Nor were the great services which he performed unappreciated. At his death there were many to testify to his good works. A lady, a non-Catholic, who had attended his funeral in New York thus describes it in a letter to a friend: "I went on Saturday to attend Toussaint's funeral. High Mass, incense candles, rich robes, sad and solemn music were there. The Church gave all that it could give to prince or noble. The priest, his friend Mr. Quinn, made a most interesting address. He did not allow to his color, and scarcely to his station, it seemed as if his virtue as a man and a Christian had absorbed all other thoughts. A stranger would not have suspected that a black man of humble calling lay in the midst of us. He said no relative was left to mourn for him, yet many present would feel that they had lost one who always had wise counsel for the rich, words of encouragement for the poor, and all would be grateful for having known him. "The aid he had given to the late Bishop Fenwick of Boston, to Father Power of our city, to all the Catholic institutions, was dwelt upon at large. How much I have learnt of his charitable deeds which I had never known before!" Mr Quin said: "There were left few among the clergy superior to him in devotion and zeal for the Church and for the glory of God; among laymen none." (Historical Records and Studies, New York, 1915, p. 127.) A remarkable and beautiful story indeed, this life of the ex-slave Tousaint. "God's image carved in ebony," has he been called by another lady who wrote an account of his career. (Mrs. H. F. Leo, "Memoir of Pierre Tousaint, Born a Slave in St. Domingo." Boston, Crosby and Nichols, 1854.) His life is worthy of remembrance in the annals of the Negro race. And it is interesting to note that the same article in which mention of his work is contained also gives an account of other examples of heroism among the Negro people. In 1741, in the "New York Conspiracy," or the "Negro Plot," a number of Catholic Negroes, we learn, were burned at the stake, one of them mentioned in particular, Juan de Sylva, going to death most bravely. As he went, in fact, the kissed a crucifix, protesting his innocence to the last." Men such as these should not be forgotten, especially by those of their own race. Their names and records should ever be preserved and carefully cherished. JUDGE ROBINSON SURE WINNER FORMER SENATOR PREDICTS CERTAIN NOMINATION AND ELECTION. Former Judge Ira E. Robinson of the supreme court of appeals will receive an overwhelming majority in his race for the Republican nomination for the governorship in the June primary, according to former State Senator Samuel B. Montgomery, who was in the city today. "Robinson," he said, "is the people's candidate—a plain people's man in every sense of the term—and he is going to sweep the state both in the primary and in the election next November." Senator Montgomery is one of the council for the United Mine Workers of America in West Virginia and is grand keeper of records and seals of the Knights of Pythias in this state.—Charleston Post. NEGRO HEAVIES TO MEET. New Orleans, L.A., February 6.—Sambro Langford, of Boston, and Harry Wills, of New Orleans, heavyweights, are hard at it training for their bout on February 11, which will be stagged in Tommas Burns open air arenas. It will be over the long distance, and Tommy Burns will again officiate. Langford has a knockout over Wills and Wills a decision over Langford. LILLY'S MANAGER SWATTED Under the caption "Merely Taking a Leaf from Another book." The Elinheed Daily Telegraph delivers the following solar plexus to ex-Congressman James E. Hughes campaign manager for Abel Lilly: "Ex-Congressman Jim Hughes, according to the Wheeling Register, while in that city "attacked" Governor Hatfield, and said that the Robinson candidate Ley was of the Hatfield making, and the issue was narrowing down to this "Can Hatfield name his successor" Jim Hughes is one of the last men in the state who should attack Hatfield. On two occasions Hatfield saved his seat in congress. When Lilly was a candidate he saved McDowell for Hughes and rescued Wyoming from Lilly, and when Goodykoontz was a candidate Hatfield by saving McDowell to Hughes gave him the nomination. We believe that political perility should receive punishment, and we also are strong in the belief that political ingratitude should not pass unnoticed. While the Daily Telegraph is not favorable to the further political advancement of Governor Hatfield, yet it considers that Hughes who solicited and accepted political support from him, assumes a very unenviable and ungrateful aspect when he fights the man who befriended him." Orphans Home Gets New Barn With Many Improvements. Prof. James L. Hill Making Good The new $5,000 dairy barn and silo at the Colored Orphans Home near Huntington, W. Va., is nearing completion and will be a great improvement over the old fashioned stable now in us - in fact it will be one of the best structures of its kind at any of the public institutions. The last legislature, upon the recommendation of Governor Hattfeld, appropriated $5,000 for the erection of this barn. Prof. James L. Hill, who became the superintendent last September, is making many changes and improvements for the general improvement of the institution. At his request an expert from the West Virginia University visited the Home and directed the pruning of the immense apple orchard of 1,000 trees and gave instructions on the spraying and general care of the orchard. A new pump house has been erected and improved pumping machinery installed. The dining hall has been cut in half in order to provide a play room for the boys and a store room. The big lot is being moved from the main entrance to the Home to a site in a strip of woods behind a hill. The new superintendent soon after taking charge bought turkeys and chickens for brooding and expects to have several hundred fowls upon the place in the course of a year. To a representative of The McDowell Times Prof. Hill stated that "We have 20 acres of land sown in wheat and expect to put in a large crop of corn, potatoes and garden vegetables. Every possible effort is being made to reduce as far as possible the cost of maintenance and make the Home self sustaining. I do not expect to do so in one year or two years but with the generous support of the state toward improving the land, providing the necessary equipment and supplying the needed assistance I am sure it can be made almost self supporting in a few years." When asked about the work of Field Agent H. H. Railey, Prof. Hill stated that, "Mr. Railey and I are working together for the improvement of the Home. In securing homes for many boys and girls he is more than paying his salary in saving the support of the children to the state. In addition to the homes secured for children he has prevented the state from being imposed upon by having children with parents placed in the Home. In the minds of those in close touch with the work of the Colored Orphan Home, there can be no doubt of the necessity of a field agent." The administration of Governor Hatfield is to be congratulated for the cordial support it is giving this institution for the unfortunate of the Negro race and the people of West Virginia should be a hearty interest in the Colored Orphanage and their support to Prof. James L. Hill, the noble brilliant young superintendent who is struggling so hard to make good by improving their great institution. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ABE LILLY Gives New Meaning to The Social Equality Bugaboo. CLAIMING BLOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH THE "NIGGER" "Aunt Manda's" Ghost Appears And Like Bauquo's Ghost of Old, Will Not Down. If there is any one subject upon which a certain class of our white friends are more sensitive than another, it is the much over-worked and inquintuous subject of social equality. In the first place, there is not now, nor was there ever anything like social equality anywhere in the history of the world. Among the Egyptians their very civilization was based on a system of castes, and it might be remarked in passing, that it was this very unchangable system of castes that satisfied ambition and eventually caused the decline of that ancient civilization. In China, India, Greece, Rome and in all the modern countries of the world we find social divisions similar to the Egyptian system of caste. Even among the Negroes in this country there were well defined social divisions based on wealth, education and morality, that are religiously observed. After their revolution the French people did attempt to abolish all titles and social distinctions and to such a remarkable extent did the fad go that one of their citizens who visited this country at that time could not even bear our very unostentation applellation of Mr. but insisted on being addressed simply as "Citizen Genet." In the very nature of things there must be social distinctions. One man is physically stronger than another. He is superior mentally and so on. An INFRENTR the varying differences might be mentioned. In this country this social equality myth is an invention pure and simple by which a certain set of designing fifth-grade politicians perpetuate themselves in power. In that it causes them to hate each other and keeps ever alive racial antipathies which threaten the very foundations of our government, it is an imposition on both the white and colored people. Shorn of its verbiage and stated in plain everyday language this is all there is to the so-called race problem in this country. Mr. Lilly is an iconoclast of the AA class and certainly must be admired for his tenacity. Not only does he deliver a solar plexus blow to the pet hobby of the politicians referred to, but to the utter amazement and over the most veilment protest of the Negroes of this state, he upsets all presidents and breaks down all recognized social distinctions and is cavorting around the state actually claiming blood relationship with the "bigger." This is proven by the now famous "Aunt Mauda" effusion delivered at Northfork and other points in the state. This is the straw that broke the camel's back. Before this "declaration" the Attorney General had some little show to win the gubernatorial nomination—now he hasn't any. With one full sweep he has alienated both the white and colored people of the state. This kind of political pap might have been swallowed by our ancestors right after the war, especially had it been accompanied by ham sandwiches, but it certainly does not appeal to the intelligent Negro voter of today. No sir, Mr. Lilly, we desire to keep our race unadulterated and intact and we positively won't stand for this social equality brat. Prof. Richard Clark of Canada Visiting Friends in Kimball and Keystone. This week a number of personal friends in Kimball and Keystone have been honored with the presence of Prof. Clark of Canada, who stopped off at Kimball where he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown. He is enroute to his home in Chatham, Va., where he grew up and did much good as an educator and church worker. He visited Dr. and Mrs. G. N. Marshall and Editor and Mrs. M. T. Whittico in Keystone. Prof. Clark was heard to express himself as well pleased with t.e. beautiful sceneries of our mountains and especially with the generous unstented hospitality of the good people of this neck of the woods. 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 Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....20 Single copy.....05. 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 FEB. 11, 1916 SCHEME TO DESPIVE NEGRO OF REP RESENTATION The Negroes of McDowell county should awake to their political interests. If they do not arouse themselves to the eminent danger confronting them they will find themselves minus a part of the representation in elective officers which they now enjoy. The McDowell Times has reliable information that certain white men in this county are conspiring to prevent any Negro from being nominated for the legislature and to even prevent the nomination of Negroes for justice of the peace. In carrying out this conspiracy the are offering encouragement and assistance to a number of Negroes to become candidates for the same positions in order to divide the Negro vote and when that is done four white men will announce for the House of Delegates and two for justice of the peace in each district, for whom white men will vote solidly and with the Negro vote divided between not only the Negro candidates but also among whites, no Negro will be nominated and the Negro will lose his representation. It is unfortunate that Negroes will lend themselves to such a nefarious scheme and if the plan is carried further we propose to call names and advise the 6,000 Negro voters of McDowell county to vote only for Negroes where white men and Negroes are candidates for the same office. The McDowell County Colored Republican Organization should be called together without further delay in order that the Negro voters of this county may discuss ways and means to guard against such duplicity. BE NOT DECEIVED The supporters of the Lilly-White ticket are attempting to deceive the people in "wet" counties and towns by asserting that if that ticket is nominated and elected the state will again be "wet." In dry counties it is alleged that Mr. Lilly is stating "I helped make the state dry," and in wet counties he tells the people that if elected he will call a constitutional convention to adopt the Home Rule plan as is now in force in Ohio. In the first place the governor cannot call a constitutional convention and the legislature will not, because the organic law of West Virginia is good enough for many years to come and every Negro who remembers the constitutional conventions of Virginia and North Carolina will vote against any candidate who suggests one in this state, because, until these conventions were held in the two states mentioned the Negro enjoyed the right of suffrage and was not jim crowed, but as soon as they were held, disfranchisement and jim crow car laws were passed and the people of the states were not seen permitted to vote on the establishment of any constitutional convention were proclaimed and Negroes were the worse sufferers even though thousands of white men lost their vote also. These same Lilly-White supporters are attacking Judge Ira Robinson stating that he is a relative of Fred O. Blue and will retain him in office as prohibition commissioner. If our memory serves us rightly the Tax Commissioner is appointed for a term of six years. Mr. Blue was appointed by Governor Glasscock and has some time yet to serve. The next governor, whoever he may be, will not have the appointment of a prohibition commissioner. Lilly of all men should not discuss, or want discussed by his supporters the question of relationship. Beware voters of placing in office any man who believes in the lax enforcement of the law. The governor, prohibition officer or any other public official who says he will wink at certain violations of the law is a dangerous man because he is liable to wink at a mob seeking to lynch you or your fellow man. This paper was wet when the state was wet and we are wet now but every man with a thimble full of sense knows that the liquor question has no place in this campaign because neither the governor nor the legislature can legally make West Virginia wet and the people will not. The people are being deceived and the deceivers will reap the punishment they deserve—igonomous defeat. NOT HERE The United Mine Workers of America officials who met at Ashland, Ky. last Saturday night and decided to begin the organization of the entire state of West Virginia have taken for them selfs a great task. The sentiment of the miners in this field is against this organization and they will go slow before giving aid or encouragement to any organization whose service to them is of doubtful value. There is and has been for 20 years peace and harmony between miner and operator. The miner is doing well and will not take a chance on being ordered out from work because an inefficient member of the Union happened to get fired in Alaska. We are of the opinion that these labor union moguls will not find many men in this section who want to be "organized" or "unionized" but then the walking delegate and organizer must have a job at the expense of the miners and unionizing is the only way he can get it. THOUSANDS WILL HEAR HATFIELD Governor H. D. Hatfield will deliver the Lincoln Day oration at Northfork, Kimma and Guy tomorrow. He will be greeted by thousands of his fellow citizens in his home county and if there are any who think the Governor has lost any of his popularity in McDowell come and witness the great host that will travel from far and near to hear West Virginia's greatest governor. SENATOR E. T. ENGLAND In this issue appears the announcement of Senator England of Logan county for Attorney General of West Virginia. Senator England was president of the W. Va. Senate at its last session. He is an able lawyer and a sylvendid man. He endeared himself to the Negroes in 1914 by the great fight he made to keep them from being deprived of their right to vote. The Democrats of Logan created a reign of terror and would beat up and soot Negroes who attempted to register. Senator England stood with them, took them to his office for protection and as a result his office was wrecked by Democratic hoodlums and thugs. He is a big, square, able man and has earned the Negro's support by risking his life in defenses of their rights. It pays any man to live straight and to act square with men whether in politics or business. Crooked deings and double dealings will invariably react against the man who cowardly attempts methods. Colored men who boast of being leaders ought always look out after the interest of his people first, know he stands for the best interests of the people as a whole and never be guilty of taking a public stand for a man, man or measures because of personal reasons. The people today are asking the question: "Why and for what is Bill, Dick, Tom and Harry doing so and so?" And they have a right to ask these questions. FOR SALE:—Life of Booker T. Washington, 600 pages, 50 illustrations, Price, $125 anywhere. Frank S. Bright, 625 9th Street, Huntington, W. Va. HONOR ROLL KEYSTONE- ECKMAN GRABED SGHOOL. FIFTH MONTH. EIGHTH AND SEVENTH GRADES, E. L. Rann, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy. M. E. Mar shall. F. D. Cobb. W. A. Simpson Agriculture, Albert B. White, St Claire Moore. Department, Lockie Wilson, Marcelius Broady. SIXTH AND FIFTH A GRADES, Mrs. Helen M James, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy, Harrison Hairton, Ellen Cannady, Mary Dodson. General excellence, John Goode, John Giles, Edward Slaughter, Anna Belle Jackson, Ellen Cannady. Arithmetic, Jos. Craft, John Goode, Gladys, Taylor, Robert Manfield. History, Hunter Price, Samuel Slaugh A. History, Hunter Price, Samuel Slaughter. English, Bettie Green, Cora Benson, Mayne Sykes, Olivia Coleman. FOURTH AND FIFTH B GRADES, Miss Sarah C. Whittier, Teacher Neither absent nor tardy, Willie Sawyer, Darce Sawyer, Annie M. Marshall, Verona Simpson. General Excellence, Thomas, Mary D. Green, Marshall Hairston, Daniel Powers, Leona Hall, Lillie Powers. Reading, Darce Sawyers, Mazie Brown Israel Whitefell Ether Penn. Geography, Willie Sawyers' Willie Jack-Verona Simpson, Thelma Coleman, John Reed. English, Sallie Cottrell, Willie Jackson, Thelma Coleman. Spelling, Bessie Thompson, Elizabeth Lark, Wesley Clay, Thelma Coleman, John Reed, Ether Penn. Arithmetic, Willie Sawyers, Bessie Thompson, John Reed, Eather Penn, I. White. THIRD GRADE, Mrs Elmira F. Young, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy, Robert Holland. General excellence, Andrew Habron, Vaden Baker, Bertha Robinson, Eva Finley. Geography, Nannie Chambers, Ethel Lipsecomb, Alfred Thompson. English, Lillie Witcher, Gertrude Robinson, Richard Gaither. Arithmetic, Andrew Campbell, Louis Taylor, Bessie Coates. Penmanship, Bertha Robison, Etta Burnett, Viola Loftis. SECOND GRADE, Miss Lucy Maynard, Teacher. Senator England was born and principally raised in Jackson County, although a portion of his boyhood days were spent in Roane County. He graduated at the Concord Normal School, at Aithena, in Mercer County, and then further pursued his education in college, graduating and having conferred upon him the degrees of B. S. and L. L. B. He worked out his own education, having no one to assist him financially except for two or three years while he lived with one of his uncles. He started the practice of the legal profession in the year 1899, at Oceana, in Wyoming County; moved to Logan in the year 1901, and has continued the practice of his profession at that place ever since; has been connected with many very important cases, some of which finally reached the Supreme Court of the United States, and were these divided in General excellence, Elizabeth Fountain, Ernestine Redd, Mary Wingfield, John Hylton. Reading, Alphone Anthony, Wm Lyles, Vernal Moore, Lucele Warren. Numbers, Simpson Warren, George Minnis, Maggie Hale, Judson White. FIRST GRADE, Miss Mary Whimbs, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy, Pullman Dodson, Fletcher Hairston, Gay and Lethin Holland. General excellence, Pullman Dodson, David Mitchell. Reading, Mildred Covington, Almeda Fountain. Writing, Canyon Bryant, Almeda Fountain. FIRST AND SECOND GRADES, Annex Miss C. L. Singford, Neacher. Neither absent nor tardy, Indus and Bernice Hill, Hayward Simpson, Cleopatra Cannady. Reading, Harry Lord, Indus and Bur nice Hill. General excellence, Watson Parson, Ernest Howard, Nathan Curry, Allie Wade, Hayward Simpson. The announcement of Senator England has met with general and enthusiastic approval in every section of the State. There are many reasons why he should receive this nomination. Among others are the following: Third: He has never been allied with any faction of his party; if nominated, the entire Republican party will unite on him, insuring his election. Fourth: He is a fine campaigner, and comes from a section of the State which should be recognized. Fifth: During his term of office, as a member of the State Senate, and President of tl at body, he stood for a "Square deal for all" and "Special privileges to none." His friends say that if the people nominate and elect him the state will have a strong lawyer as Attorney-General; and that her interests will be properly looked after from a legal standpoint at a time when the Virginia debt and many other important matters will have to be handled by the Attorney-General. Enrollment for the year is 303, which is five more than it was for the fifth month last year. The average daily attendance is 182, and, while it is very low, probably because of sickness and cold weather, it is ten more than for January, 1915. The school is progressing nicely and the children and teachers are seemingly happy. LYNCHINGS IN THE SOUTH Noting the well-deserved strictures regarding Georgia lynchings in your editorial of January 23, it seems worthy of mention that the fate Matthew S. Quay, the once popular Penny's patron saint, was the chief instrument in preventing Georgia and several other States becoming civilized. If the writer's memory is not at fault, Mr. Quay, more than any individual, was reasonable for the defeat for the so-called Force bill, the enactment of which would eventually have surprised the inhuman Barbarities which now prevail in many States. Had the Republicans of that date proven other traitors to the principles of their party the Southern States would contain more homes of the really free. Justice and fair play toward the Negro is actually a farce. 400 Coal Miners 20 Drivers in Mines 50 Laborers on Coke yds 50 Coke Drawers Manbood or womanhood, so far as that race is concerned, meets with almost as much consideration as a dog, and any white person who dares to think (aloud) differently receives as nearly as possible the same show. A CARPETBAGGER OF 50 Years, Russell, Fla., Dec 27, 1915. FOR SALE: - A profitable business of noocracy, general merchandise, wood and coal at Salem, Va. Stock and fixtures on hand, four thousand dollars. Am compelled to sell on account of ill health Will make reasonable terms. Address: Hotel Addressee, Koumker, Va. LINCOLN MEETING at Gary, at 8 P.M. Saturday. Governor Hatfield will deliver the oration. Special train from Kimball after meeting there, returning at 12 o'clock midnight. By request of our beloved pastor and deacon of the Antioch Bapt. church, we valuable papers for the uplifting of this our colored race, spiritually and politically in the State of West Virginia, to announce to the public at large the shows of blessings that tell on Antioch last Sabbath, beginning early Sunday morning with a well taught Sunday-school, and before the close of the same, the temple was well filled. Candidate for the Republican Nomination for Attorney-General; Honest; Loyal to His Party; True to His Convictions and Any Trust Reposed in Him. POSSESSES FINE LEGAL ATTAINMENTS When prayer service begun, they showed that they came for none other purpose than that to receive a Divine blessing. This proved not to be a failure. Promptly at eleven, the pastor, Rew. O. F. Reed and Moses Smith ascended the stand with Dr. P. H. Edwards, of Bluefield, who was to preach for us that day; and after the introduction of Dr. Edwards, he arose and in a short while asked us to consult John 9:4. While he talked for awhile, we consulted John 9:4, as long as we could, until we were made to forget John 9:4, and think of Heaven and Heavenly things. After the passing of this shower, we retired for dinner. Comes From Section of State That Never Had Any Recognition on State Ticket, Although That Section, by Reason of Recent Industrial Developments, Is Becoming One of the Leading Republican Strongholds in the State. We re-assembled at 7 p.m. Prayer service by Deacons Garner and Harris. It was announced that this should be an Ordination Sermon. Dr. Edward arose with the applicant where he could look him square in the face and asked him to consider Rev. 10:3, subject, "Gripping Essentials," and added that he should hold fast; and all we can say for the rest of the sermon, some were shouting and some crying, some moaning, and Deacon Garner praying the ordination prayer The charge to the applicant by Deacon J. B. Harris, the charge to the church by the pastor, Deacon W. H. Fultz and M. of 8. Collection by Deacon Jas Jordan. Those who contributed from 25c. and upward are as follows: $1.00 contributors. Mose Smith, Jno. Hellen, E. F. Triplett, Wm. Ackers, J. F. Tatam, James Jordan, Wm. Borden, Charley Reynolds, J. B. Harris, Offus Turner, Sam Watlington, J. C. Roberson, W. H. Fultz, Henry Tatum, Jno. Tatum, O. C. Spears. 75e. contributors. Jao. Neal, Nettie Blinkey. 50e. contributors. Nannie Jordan, Mary Lee, Mia Williams, Mary Hellem, Rajph Henderson, Emma Triplett, Lula Harris, Willie Martin, Jennie Debrany, Mary Neal, L. Nowlin, Mia. Bordin Millie Aker, Hugh Peake, Ameri a Spears, Mrs. B. Spears, Elizabeth Garner. 25e. contributors. Dr. R. G. Warner, Dr. Wm. Gray, Maggie Watson, Ida Gilliame, Sadie Howard, Miss Nowlin, Mr. Tucker, Jas. Ross, Thos. Penn, Chas. Bucker. Total collection, $34.00. All went as a donation to the pastor. Dr. Edwards parting words to the church was to continue for the faith. He made a strong appeal to young women and men to prepare to meet the demands of the day with —— to our race, to save their money and buy a home. So ends a long remembered day at Antioch. 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 vote for at the Primary election to be held on June 6, 1961. 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 faithfully and to in every way measure up to the responsibility of the position. How well I have succeeded, you the good, true and loyal Republics, are the judges and I cheerfully move to claim to further honor to you in the final affair that whatever your verdict, it will be right and just. I most anxiously solicit support and yourvote and assure you that nominated and elected I will strive to merit your confidence. Very sincerely, WILLIAM H. HOWARD. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rukes held in the Clerk's Office of the Chiroman County of McDowell County on the first Monday in February, 1916. Virgine Blankenship. Plaintiff vs. In Chancery Allen Blankenship Defendant The object of this enit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONI WHNTED! CECIL H. RILEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS. Northfork, West Virginia. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia S. B. MOON Attorney-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia William F. Denny ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Real Estate and Insurance Princeton, West Va. BROWN W. PAYNE Attorney-at-Law Beckley, West Virginia. Notary Public Trap Hill Phone 3 P. O. Box 487. The Belmont Hotel For Colored People WELCH, WEST VIRGINIA R. W. Warlman, Propr. THE HOME RESTAURANT CHARLEY HAYS, Prop. Offers the Best Meals; Best Service Most Sanitary Dining Room Best Rooms for Lodgers in Pocahontas St. Clair St., in Mrs. Daniel's Building POCAHONTAS, VA. Alfred Habrun The Professional Saddle and Harness Maker . . Located in Keystone-Burk Addition. Money saved in your pocket by buying the HABRUN GOODS Keystone, W, Va. R. B. Price Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinkford & warren MANCE DAMUS TAMS, W. VA.. January 56, 1916.—One of West Virginia's ablest men passed away in person of Mr. Arthur P. Straughter, of Hirton, W. Va. Mr. Straughter spent a life of unfulfulness and will be missed by thousands who knew his worth. He was a man of high intellect, quick-witted, fearless and above all, a Christian gentleman. Much of his life was spent in teaching Sunday-school, singing school and late in his life took up the ministry. Many who now are making good in Sunday-school work attribute a great deal of their success to this departed Christian. He was a great fraternal man and will be missed by the fraternity. He was an active member in the I O. of St. Luke. and gathered many cross bearers to that fraternity. For the Odd Fellows he linked many. He belonged numerous societies but prominent among them all, he was a Mason...not only a Mason, but the Grand Master of the State of West Virginia. Gulf Temple Lodge of Tampa, W. Va., will miss him and pause to give due honor and appreciation to our departed brother who so faithfully toiled and labored with us in upbuilding the craft. We note with sorrow his departure, and feel that his place cannot easily be filled. We feel it befitting and do hereby express our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to his widow. Brother Straughter had been in failing health for over a year. His remains were interred in Hinton, January 28th. Peace to his ashes. SOUTH RADFORD Mrs. P. A. I. Floyd, who has been suffering with La Gripe, is much better at this writing. The leap year has started off very prosperous in matrimonial circles in this place, as the god of love, cupid, has caught on his arrow the hearts of Mr. J. E. Holly and Mrs. Lottie Floyd Stewart, Mr. M. D. Alexander and Miss Lilly O Clark, Mr. Frank Vaugh and Miss Hattie Haley, all of them very prominent in social circles here. The city gossip has it rumored that Mr. W. B Henry and Miss Leona Connor, Mr. Fred Jones and Miss Jananie Sheney are the next on docket, as the tracks of these gentlemen are found at these ladies' home very often. Mr. Savann J. Haley was visited by the stork last week and he left her a fine daughter. Mother and daughter doing well. The colored boys of this place have organized a brass band elected their officers as follows: Mr. Jacob Stewart, President; Mr. W. B. Henry, Secretary; Mr. U. G. Henry, Treasurer. Mrs. Celia Alexander and son, very prominent here both in church and social circles, are moving to their farm about fifteen miles below here. We are sorry to lose them, but hope them every success. The churches, lodges and school are doing exceedingly well here for the uplift of fallen humanity. Revs. D. W. W. West and Frank Johnson, Messrs. U. G. Henrp, Johnson, Jones, Meadlands Addie Lewis and L. M. Jones, all very wealthy and prominent in social circles, are leaders of no mean ability and are using every effort to unite the colored people here and to bring them to the highest respectability Misses Jananie Sheffey and Leona Connor, our efficient teachers, are getting nicely and the whole community seems to be satisfied with the instruction they are giving the children. Mr. J. Henry Palmer is putting forth his best efforts to show us where we need the McDowell Times in our homes, a paper printed in the interest of the race, a clean, wholesome paper all good citizens read Mrs. Julia Wilson will leave here next week for Charlotteville, Va., to enter the hospital to undergo an operation for tumors. LOST:—A black chinchilla coat by Mrs. Clemmons, House 127, North Kyle, Finder please return the same to the owner receive reward. FOR SALE: West Virginia Shufflers, Pure Pit Games; Guaranteed to win or dietrying. Originated and bred by W. T. Howard, Worth, W. Va. Honest Tailoring LINCOLN DAY CELEBRATION SATURDAY, FEB. 12, '16 Greatest Celebration of the Birth of Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, ever attempted in West Virginia. EVERYBODY WELCOME. GOV. HENRY DRURY HATFIELD ORATOR OF THE DAY. Quartettes will render old war songs. MUSIC FURNISHED BY FOUR BRASS BANDS BANDS PARTICIPATING: Keystone-Eckman, Elkhorn Cornet, Landgraff and Wilcoe Progressive Bands. MEETING AT NORTHFORK,1 P.M. GRAND THEATRE. METEING AT KIMBALL. 4 P.M., PEOPLE'S THEATRE. NORTHFORK COMMITTEES: Dr. A. S Adams, Chairman; John McCain, Secretary. RECEPTION COMMITTEE: Dr. J. E. Hereford, J. S. Tyree, Neil Turpin, Jas Lash, Derry Bandy, Henry West, J. W. Thornton. COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENT: John Preston, Henry Glenn, Jeff Willis, L. W. Wright, C. W. Donnelly, Joe Napper, C. C. Sinkford, H. J. Wilson. KIMBALL COMMITTEES: Henry Richards, Master of Ceremonies RECEPTION COMMITTEE: Prof. N. Wyly, Chairman Prof. J. W. Moss, J. S. Board, J. H. Page, Thos. Preston. COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENT: G. Watlington, Chairman; Oscar Board, George Hairston, John Barrer, Jas Holland, Chas Elliott, L. M. Hunt. West Virginia's Greatest Governor will portray the life and example of America's Greatest President. ALL ARE WELCOME. LIEBM N BROS., Mr. William Dandridge, one of the oldest and most respectable citizens of Henry County, Va., is in county visiting his children at Pageton, Eckman and friends at Keystone. He has specially been the guest of T. Edward Hill and family in Keystone. MADE TO YOUR MEASURE M. Mrs Eggleston, of Elkhorn, and Rev. Jessie Clark, of Switchback, were visiting friends in this city Sunday. They worshipped at the Mt. Nebo Baptist with friends. Mrs M. T. Whittico was a pleasant visitor in Williamson a few days ago the guest of Dr. and Mrs J. M. Whittico. She reports having a most enjoyable trip. Mr. D. C. Morris, one of the best business men and strong race-ride men in the State and a Republican of a big heart, was in the Times office Tuesday. He says the Negro race as well as all nted at one Overcoats At LI $15 at once 150 s At LIEBMAN 615 For a short time only OS., --- NORTHFORK and GARY, W. VA. laboring people, whether white or colored, will make the mistake of his life to vote against anything that Hatfield represents. Rev, W. W. Hicks, D. D., that able preacher, that Christian gentleman, who is unassuming and pastor the Mt. Zion Baptist church at Bluefield, was in the city Sunday morning by special invitation and preached at Mt. Nebo Baptist church. The sermon was a splendid one, well delivered and was gladly received by the good size congregation. Rev Frank Finney, of this city, preached an acceptable sermon in the evening. Hurrah! Hurrah! Take Stock Right Now! HUNTINGTON Building Clear of Debt THIS Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the stock- holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action. It is 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 L. O. WILSON, President CHARLESTON, W. VA. NEGROES CONTRIBUTED AMOUNTS THEY PLEDGED Announces Chairman of Committee Before Accepting Keys-Vote of thanks to Denors Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 7.—The $110,000 of the Negro branch of the Young Men's Christian Association was dedicated yesterday afternoon. Dr. George O. Hall, Chairman Committee on Management of the Wabash Avenue Y. M. C. A., Chicago, was the orator of the day. William O. Graves, Secretary, brought greetings from Julius Rosenwald, Chicago, who contributed the initial $25,000 to the building fund. The keys of the building were presented by A. C. Bookwalter, Executive Secretary of the Central Branch, Y. M. C. A. He said that the actual cost of the building was $76,954, or withing $16 of the amount allowed. H. T. Atkins, member of the Board of Trustees of the Central Association, received the keys. He said it was an honor or to hand them to Dr. W. T. Nelson Chairman of the Committee on Manage ment. "My grandfather and granduncle were abolitionists," he added, "and knew of the underground railway." The keys were offered to Dr. Nelson, but he did not take them. "The Negroes," he stated, "pledges $15,000 for this new building and John J. Taylor, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, has told you that he will refuse to enter the building until the $15,000 is paid. We still owe $300." "Do you wish me to supply the amount?" asked Mr. Atkins. "No, that would not be befitting the pledge," replied Dr. Nelson. "But I am happy to say that the amount has been covered by Miss Daisy Merchant, from whom we have just received a check for $200. From the Federation of Women's Clubs we have $45 and from the Mail Clerks' Association $37, and with others making a total of $15,677. Therefore I can accept the key." "I realized," said W. L. Anderson, master of ceremonies, "like others who stood against the colored line, the moral side, that Negroes represent 5 per cent of the population who commit 25 per cent of the crime. It behooved us to cast aside idealistic thoughts of brotherhood because of this advertisement and seek the co-operation of men who could help us. This is breaking down of the colored line." Dr. Hall, principal speaker, stated that when his grandmother and mother came from their cabin in Tennessee they found a home with Harriet Boscher store, Walnut Hills. He said that already Mr. Rosenwald had spent $50,000 for Negro Y. M. C. A.'s, although he did not believe in Christianity, but was firm in his belief in Americanism. Hurrah! Hurrah! HUNTING Building Clea THIS Handsome structure is now on holders of the Pythian Mutual fine illustration of what can be and united action. It is indeed a spli give new life, new hope and new inspi every member of the order and race. subscribe for stock in this great corp Investment Association—for in due t nividends on the money invested. $10 Is The Price Either paid up or on the installment locality about it or write to this office. The Pythian Mutual Invo L. O. WILSON, President TWO PIECE SUIT OVERCOATS from The Cradle GARY, W. VA. REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, BROWN'S CREEK DISTRICT. The Board of Education of the Brown's Creek District, met at Welch in the Court House in their regular session, Monday of this week. All the members of the board were present and they traussed the usual business by allowing the monthly bills. They found all the schools to be in the most prosperous condition they have ever been. School Supervisor In The County. Hon. W. W. Sunders, of Charleston, State Supervisor of Colored Schools, is in McDowell county this week. He arrived in Keystone Wednesday morning and will spend several days inspecting school in the county. Prot. Sanders will preach at the Presbyterian church at Kimball Sunday morning and at Calhoun's Hall in Keystone Sunday night. Everybody is invited to attend and hear this able preacher educator. FEAR OF THE LORD. Hon R. W. White, of Charleston, Prot E. L. Morton, of Cabell, and Rev. Geo E. Fountain, of Wheeling, Editor Fountain's Digest, are in McDowell County this week. Hon. A. A. Lilly must be very much scared to rush into old McDowell all of his Negro political Leaders at once. It will do no good. Lilly and all of his leaders cannot withstand the Robinson tidal wave that is sweeping this county, or may be they want to hear Governor Hattield deliver his great oration tomorrow. Tows. W. V.., February 5, 1916.—Our President and General manager, Mr. W. P. Tams, has just returned from a trop East. Mrs. J. L. Steele, who was called away very suddenly to the sick bed of her father in Roanoke, Va., returned Saturday leaving him much better. Mrs. Josephine D. Cannaday and her assistants give the people of the Winding Gulf a rare treat with their night school scholars. (The old people of Tams), a concert by the name of "A Rube in His Country Store." The old people made a big hit. Every one liked it fine. General admission was 10 cents. Proceeds went to increase the reading matter in the Tams' school library. Lots of our people are still on the sick list. Rev. G. E. Fountain, D. D., of Wheel ing, the editor of Fountain's Digest, a monthly magazine, published in the interest of toe race, was in the city this week. Rev. Fountain is an able writer, a deep thinker and a splendid pulpit or orator. He called at the Times office during his stay here. Take Stock Right Now! NGTON Year of Debt Now owned absolutely by the stock- al Investment Association and is a be done by concentration of effort applid achievement and should aspiration to every stockholder and ease. Let no one hesitate longer to corporation—The Pythian Mutual time it is sure to pay handsome Price Per Share nt plan. Ask the agent in your 价. Investment Association CHARLESTON, W. VA. Free Pressing OF FLAT TOP ASSOCIATION MET IN KEYSTONE JANUARY 27,1916. The Ministerial League with its Pase W. C. Clemmens, D. D., in the chair, called the meeting to order, and briefly stated the object of the meeting. Many of the leading pastors were present. The different phases of our advancement were discussed by the body. And attention was directed to facts; and our duties to God and race. OBJECTS OF THE LEAGUE. This League is organized for the purpose of taking an active part in advocating the rights of our race before the public, religiously, financially and politically. We have taken a stand to herald the truth of right and justice for more than twenty (20,000) thousand Baptists in our grand old state. We believe in higher ideals, and that the people know our stand taken concerning their interest and welfare. The League brings before you men of culture and long experience, men of accomplishments as Rev. K. H. McKoy, D. D., the founder and president of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, the worthy vice president, Rev. L. Dabney, that peerless Christian leader of the Sunday School Convention in this part of the state, the Rev. D. W. Meadows, that stonewall advocator of universal brotherhood from one end of our state to the other. We have joined hand and heart with honest intentions to head and help lead said that silver-haired and honored divine from Bluefield, the Rev. W. H. Mitchell, the herald of Scott-st. Baptist church. Then arose that diplomat, Rev. J. E. Pryor, B. S., with the courage and ambition of a Wendell Phillips, and in a flow of comprehensive facts, advised the League to move cautiously, slowly, yet move thoughtfully for our profitable good. Many brethren present joined in with words of inspiration, instructing all members of the League to represent our cause manly and creditably, and only as a body of Christian men. At this time in came Mr. Joe Parson, and was introduced to the League, and spoke to us on some past and present views, that should be considered by the body. As he closed, another star of hope appeared in the person of Dr. E. L. Youngue, from the metropolis of West Virginia, the town of Welch, introduced to the League. He encouraged us by saving. "Some things could be gained by organization that could not be reached otherwise." OUR CAUSE AND SACRED OBLIGATION We believe our cause is a righteous one. We further believe we can better aid our people by a united effort, and with one voice, let it be the voice of all. We will no longer be side-tracked and side-reached, no longer be publicized as blared politicians, but shall be known as leaders, ready and willing to advocate the principles that will declare equal rights to all men; regardless of color, or previous condition of servitude. We are not only obligated to aid our race religiously, but as leaders, we pledge in ever rank and file of life's changes. We will support and recommend those of our race competent to fill any official position. Men like Squire Crider of Kimball, and Henry Richards, the Constable, who have filled their places with credit to the race and deserve honor. Many more, had we time to mention them. As a League, we are not to be known as office seekers. Our obligations permit us to assist our fellow seeker. Also to have our own men to share official profits. No longer shall we stand idly by and see the vultures steal the blessings from before our eyes, and be satisfied; but we venture to record our desires to be earnest workers, pushing forward the just claims of our race. Brethren, we beseech these not to overlook, nor underestimate our duty to respond to the call of our president, W. C. Clements, if you wish to share apart in shaping the destiny of your race. REV. W. C. CLEMENTS, D. D., President. S. J. HALL. COVINGTON Miss Lizzie Anderson spent Sunday at her home in Clifton Forge, accompanied by Mrs. Carrie Miller. Mr. Harry Payne, of Beckley, W. Va., enroute to Buffalo Gap, to visit his parents, spent Sunday here as the guest of his sister and brother, Mrs. W. L. Pannell and Mr. Jas. A. Payne. Little Gustavia Hollins was very painfully burned Tuesday by turning over a tea-kettle of boiling water on her arm. The Stork visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, Monday night and left a fine boy. The entertainment given at Pine-st. Baptist church Thursday evening under the aunpies of "The Old Time Club," was very successful. Miss Flossie Reynolds, who is teaching school at Longdale, Va., spent Sunday at her home here. Rev. D. C. Hunter filled his stand last Sunday and preached two wonderful sermons. Mrs. McClaytor was a business visitor in Beckley Monday. Mrs. Edwards, of Beckley, is the guest of Mrs. Coles. Mrs. Cora Jackson has returned from her trip to Sheltering Arms Hospital where she accompanied her sister who is to undergo an operation. Miss Alice Johnson, of Virginia, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Jennie Loveiave. Mrs. Rosa Anderson was a business visitor in Mulleen last week. Mrs. Blanch Barnharts and Nannie Slaughter were visiting relatives in Colins Sunday. Miss Susie Harris is at home from her school in Bluelield on account of sickness. Misses Mattie Poe and Marice Dues were business visitors in Stotsbury. Mrs. Belcher is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hill. Our Sabbath school is getting along nicely. We had very good attendance Sunday, the lesson being very instructive. The prayer meetings seem to be a complete failure here, but we hope that we as Christians that our steps may be amended towards that line by our next meeting night. The choir is getting along fine under the leadership of Mr. W. M. Mackey. WILCOE The Lagrippe is a constant visitor of our town. Messrs. Ed Carter, Brown and McCallister, of Welch, were in our town Sunday. MORE THAN $48,157.22 IN CLAIM; PAID BY THE AMERICAN WORKMEN'S FRATERNAL INSURANCE COMPANY Many people from our town attended the funeral service of Bro. Woodson who was killed by the train No. 6 at Gary, Friday evening. Mr. Woodson had a host of friends. The people of Wilcoe extends their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Miss Stella Wormley has been on the sick list, but we are glad to note that she is improving under the care of Dr. S. A. Hilton; Dr. Hilton, whose reputation as a doctor and gentleman, can't be denied—we love him. Our church and Sunday-school are doing fine. Our choir and band are doing fine under the leadership of R. J. Wormley. Rev. Henry, our pastor, was with us Sunday. Our pastor which we love, taken an active part in the funeral service of Bro. Woodson. 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. There was a Republican club organized at this place. R. J. Wormley, Pres.; Wm. Murrel, Sec. Our object is to support good men for office. When we say good men, we mean men that have done something for the good of the public as a whole. A man of no other type need apply. We have our camps berning and they will continue to bure every day looking for a man. Hotel Brown Under new management. Everything in good shape. Rooms renovated. First class dining room service. American and European plans. 500 CAPITOL STREET One Block from State House CHARLBSTON, W. VA. The Popular Hotel for Colored People Come and SEE U.S. W.L. Jones Proprietor Keystone. GIATTO BUSINESS MAN END DORSE JUDGE ROBINSON G. D. Reed, one of the leading business men and strong property owners at Giatto, o., his return from a trip to Bluefield where he accompanied his wife on her way to Staunton, Va., came to Keystone Tuesday on business. While here he call at the Times office and asked us to state for him and his people in and around Giatto, that "We are going to stand by Governor Hattfield and his administration. He has been the poor man's friend as well as the rich. His administration has done more for our people than any other in this state. I think the colored man would make a serious mistake and would show himself ungrateful to vote for A. A. Lilly, who is going around over the state knocking the governor and his administration. 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. "We favor Judge Ira E. Robinson, a man who is not tied up in any way with political factions and who is a man on whom all the Republicans rely and to whom all the Republican factions can give their support. SEGREGATION BILL FOR NORFOLK AMENDED Bridgeford Pharmacy Leading Drug store Prescription Specialists See them when you want Drugs W. VERNAL BRIDGEFORD, Ph.G Prop. Registered Pharmacist 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 bill has been introduced in the Virginia Genealogy Assembly by Delegates C x and Consists of Norfolk, and passed, amending the Norfolk Segregation ordinance so as to "remove all doubts of its legality." The Negroes of Norfolk are not worrying any more about segregation. The Negrophobists will never evolve a segregation ordinance that can stay permanently the operation of the immutable moral and economic laws which must give to our social order evolution, balance and adjustment. There must be room for the natural expansion of so large a racial group as the Negroes constitute. If such expansion is not provided for there will be social and civil disorder and revolution. And it will come from white people and black people who have money invested in land and houses. Journal and Guide, Norfolk, Virginia. The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company $30,000,000 ASSETS ORGANIZED 1868 $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Clay Every Eight Minutes W. H. HAP Special Agent and while the Cream, Confections Key Rep, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. The Representative for The McDowell Time will be to call on you soon so please pay up your books can be strainedless