McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE McDOW. ELL TIMES, IT'S A PATING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 15. Fired! ALLEGED POLITICS THE CAUSE Voted on Committee Against Wishes of Operators--Manger of Company Makes Denial. William Saddler, justice of the peace and Republican county committeeman of Elkhorn district, has lost his contract with the Upland Coal and Coke Company. Saddler has been employed as a contracting miner by this company for many years and is considered one of the best miners in the Pocahontas coal field and his discharge on March 1 came as a shock to him and a surprise to his many friends. Many persons active in the support of Mr. Lilly warned Saddler more than a week before he was discharged that if he supported Judge Robinson and voted on the committee with the Hatfield side he would lose his job, and after he gave his proxy to Cal Haines on the 19th of Feb. and gave out a statement to the press on the 21st in which he publicly endorsed the action of his proxy and announced, "I am for Robinson, first, last and all the time," there were open predictions that his contract would be taken, which was done March 1st. There are several men in this county employed by coal companies who have been threatened with discharge because of their activities for the nomination of Judge Robinson which lends color to the charge that Saddler, who was in bed sick at the time, was fired for reasons political and his wife refused credit at the company store. If the Lilly supporters have added to tax dodging, disfranchising Negro committees the still meaner practice of threats, intimidation and discharge the country is getting in bad shape and our boasted political liberty is a farce. GENERAL MANAGER DENIES A representative of The McDowell Times called up Judge J. J. Lincoln, General Manager of the Upland Coal and Coke Company at his office at Upland over the 'phone and stated that the charge is being made that Saddier was discharged for political reasons and asked whether he would deny or confirm the report. Judge Lincoln replied that Saddier had been relieved of his contract but politics had nothing to do with it. That Saddier was driving the main entry and was not doing much with the contract and that since he has been sick his work has run behind. The Judge intimated that in taking Saddier's contract the company did him a favor because he was in debt to the company and would not now have to pay. When Squire Saddler's attention was called to the above he stated that no reason was given for relieving him of his work. Several persons had intimeted to him that he would be discharged if he persisted in supporting Robinson. He further stated that an official of the company came to his home and after talking briefly of his work then advised him to stand by Mr. Whyte. Saddler reminded him that four years ago his company and himself were fighting Mr. W. W. Whyte bitterly. At that time Mr. Whyte was a candidate for county chairman. Now he is a candidate for no office and no one is fighting him, but this official insisted that Saddler with the company should stand by Mr. Whyte now. He admits that he was behind with his work but that the company and not he was responsible. For more than a month he could not get sufficient cars, pushed cars through mud on boards for about half a mile because the company would not lay rails for him and that there seemed to be a studied effort to hinder his work. MR. HITE'S LOYALTY. 一 A man who is well acquainted with the life history of Holl. W. F. Hite of Huntington, Republican candidate for United States Senate, said of him a day or two ago: "Bill Hite never forked a friend nor shirked an obligation." Inquiry proves this to be true. Since announcing his candidacy scores of his former associates, who had not seen him for years, mindful of kindnesses received at his hands in other days, wrote letters to the Huntington candidate, pledging their support. These letters, without exception, almost, were from men who had served in the ranks with Mr. Hite, and who had been taught to know him for the appreciative man that he is. Kindness and helpfulness are two of the outstand no qualifications of his character. While a successful business man and a man of considerable affairs, he clings tenaciously to the traditions and associations of his earlier days when the struggle for existence was upon him. Last spring, when the little old Mother The McDowell Times. church at Guyandotte was strangling to attain modern and comfortable surroundings, Mr. Hite. who, as a barefoot boy, attended Sunday school there, and whose father and mother worshipped there in the good old days, came handsomely to the rescue, and for the sake of the tender sentiments which attached to the old church, as a memorial to his parents and in appreciation of Sunday school days, redeemed the situation from one of struggle to one of triumph, placing at the disposal of the trustees ample mans to rebuild the church and make it one in which his Methodist friends could take a large degree of pride. This is but a single instance of many which have tended to endear him as a public man, and it illustrates a trait of character which make men swear by him and trust him—loyalty and appreciation are big in the makeup of this man. For it is a fact that he never forsakes a friend nor shirks an obligation. A GREAT GAME While Abe Lilly is stumping the state in his pursuit of the nomination for governor we fear he is hurting his chances by neglecting his duties as attorney general of the state. Failure to make good in every particular as attorney general would seem to preclude and invalidate all possibility of promotion to the governorship. During the first three years of Mr. Lilly's term as attorney general his services to the state were, no far as we are able to learn, generally satisfactory. Had he struck to his desk when he announced for the governorship this satisfaction might have continued; or he had resigned his position as attorney general as Judge Robinson did from the supreme bench, no one would have had any kick coming. As it is, however, Mr. Lilly still retains title to his job, draws the salary just as regularly, but spends his time—the state's time, mind you, because the state pays for it--playing politics from one end of the state to the other.—Raleigh Register. WILL NOT BE CONTROLLED Judge Robinson is making a clean aggressive fight for the nomination. He is a student, a scholar and a gentleman. In his profession, law, he reached the highest point, being elected Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals. As judge, he made a splendid record. His decisions were honest and impartial. We believe he is big enough man to be governor of the entire state if nominated and elected. In other words, that he will not be controlled by any man or faction. We believe that he is broad enough to give an impartial hearing to all matters that come before him and that he will decide all public questions impartially within the scope of the governor's office, if he is elected. His record in the past gives promise of this. His ability and fitness for the governorship are unquestioned, even by his opponents. --- Point Pleasant (gazette) ROBINSON AND LILLY Contrasted--Ethics and Morals of the Men as Exhibited in Public Acts (EY W. H. HARRIS, JR.) Interest in the campaign for the gubernatorial nomination is becoming high-keed. It is quite easy to understand the interest of the Republicans in this contest, but it is suspicionally significant that the Democratic press should take such a lively interest in our little family affair. The Huntington Advertiser, one of the leading Democratic dailies of the state, is the strongest journal supporting Mr. Lilly's candidacy. We would not dare question the Republicanism of the Attorney General, but the fact that the leading Republican papers are either warmly supporting Judge Robinson or are rather lukewarm in supporting the attorney general, and the further fact that he makes the charge of extravagance—one of the favorite Democratic howls that we will discuss more extendedly in a subsequent article—very strongly suggests that there must be "something rotten in Denmark." The masses of the people are honest. They want to secure the best man for governor. This being admitted, a comparison of the two men now seeking the Republican nomination is timely. AS MEN. Firstly, let's consider them as men. Judge Robinson has a very exalted sense of honor and professional ethics. His notion of the sacred duties of judge would not let him retain his place on the bench and at the same time pick the nomination for governor. He realized that on a KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1916 A GREAT VICTORY Administration Forces Control Republican County Committee----Election of McGinnis Hatfield to Northfork Vacancy Confirmed. judge in the highest court in the state, the people were entitled to all of his time. His sense of professional ethics and strict probity would not permit him to continue drawing his salary as judge and at the same time devote his time and energy to seeking this nomination. Off all the many qualities of Judge Robinson, the one thing that impresses you most is his great moral courage. When you reflect that he is by training and position a 'patrician' this is all the more remarkable. Nowhere is his moral courage shown to better advantage than in his now famous dissenting opinion on questions arising out of the strikes on Paint and Cahn creeks. How easily he might have concurred with the majority? How easily he might have curried favor with the mine owners? But in spite of these conditions he interpreted the law as he saw it. He declared for the rights of labor. No little man could have done this. He demonstrated his courage by being equal to the task. Apparently, the Attorney General has no such compunctions. The people of this state are paying him for his services as attorney general. They have a right to expect that he will devote his entire time to the duties of this office. It be desires this nomination, by all the rules of decency and self respect, he should at once resign the office of attorney general. In his announcement Mr Lilly takes mighty high grounds on the question of "efficiency." He prates volubly about "the best public service." His actions in neglecting his official work to further his candidacy make the "speal" in his platform sound very much "like a sounding brass and tinkering cymbal." AS LAWYERS. Secondly, we will consider them as lawyers. In the legal profession, Judge Robinson towers above Mr. Lilly like a giant oak above a little sapling. His great disentaining opinion rendered in the strike has given him a national reputation. He is a recognized authority on questions of law and, we understand, was at one time tendered the dean-ship of the Howard law school. Mr. Lilly's conduct of the office of attorney general has not been distinguished for its brilliance. In the most important case—the Virginia Debt—it was found advisable to employ special counsel to represent us. A3 SCHOLARS. One can't read Judge Robinson's announcement without being impressed with his broad scholastic training. This announcement is a paragon of pure English and reflects the erudite scholar in every line. His dissenting opinion in the case above referred to is distinguished for its forceful and clear analysis. It reminds you of an ancient classic. In sharp contrast to these excellent papers is Mr. Lilly's announcement which abounds in redundant expressions and meaningsless platitudes "HE WHO WOULD COMMAND MUST FIRST OBEY" It is an old axiom among soldiers that: "He who would command must first obey." Suppose by some unforeseen calamity Mr. Lilly should be nominated and elected? Would he like his attorney general to serve him as he has the present governor? Does he not in attacking his party, and especially the administration of which he is a part, clearly demonstrate his total unavailability for the high office he seeks? Educationally, as a lawyer, as a statesman or from what ever angle you view him, he does not measure up to the high requirements of this office. And in comparison with Judge Robinson, he is as a pigmy compared with a giant. GLERGYMAN MARRIES YOUNG COLORED GIRL WHITE MINISTFR, TWICED DIS VORCED, AND WHO POSED AS NEGRO, IS UNMASKED IN NEW YORK. New York, March 4.—That a white clergyman, Rev. Ferrer Martyn, who has been living as a Negro, married in Buffalo a fifteen year-old Negro girl, Vera Davis, with whom he fled from the pastorate of the First Negro Baptist church in St. Louis, October 4. developed to-day in the hearing against him on the charge of violating the Mann white slave act before United States Commissioner Clarence S. Houghton, and Martyn was freed His marriage to the colored girl served to quash the Government's complaint. Continued on page 4. Resolutions Endorsing Administration, Judge Robinson and W. F. Hite For Senator Adopted-- County Court Accepts Registrars Recommended by Committee. The Republican county Central Committee of McDowell county met at ten o'clock Saturday morning pursuant to a call signed by tour members. There were present, W. B. Payne, Browns Greek district; C. M. Gates, Adkin district; D. C. Payne, Sandy River district; M. Hatfield, Northfork district and Cal Haines, holding proxy of William Saddler, of Elkhorn district. W. W. Whyte, the chairman; J. A. Huddleston, of Big Creek district and Dr. W. B. Stevens, the secretary, who is not a member of the committee, were absent. C. M. Gates, of Adkin district, was elected chairman pro tem and T. E. Hill, manager of the McDowell Tines, was elected temporary secretary. After admitting the proxy of William Sandler and organizing, the committee recessed until 1:30 p.m when it reconvened at the home of William Sandler, committeeman tor Eikhorn district, and continued the business. The election of McIinnis Hatfield to fill the cacancy in Northfork district, caused by the death of Judge Tipton, the committeeman from that district, was confirmed by a unanimous vote. Republican registration officers for the county were recommended to the county court and resolutions were adopted endorsing the Republican, state administration, Judge H. F. Robinson for the Republican nomination for Governor and Hon. W. F. Hite, of Huntington for United States Senator. These resolutions were offered by William Saddler in an able speech reviewing the accomplishments of Governor Hatfield, praising the ability and statesmanship of Judge Robinson and Mr. Hite. RESOLUTIONS "WHEREAS, the present Republican administration stands out as a beacon light in progressive government, because of the many beneficient deeds accomplished and advanced legislation enacted along all lines to promote the general well-being of all the people throughout the state so great in some instances the laws enacted during the present administration have been used as models of good government by the legislators of other states, therefore be it resolved that the Republican county Central Committee of McDowell county do hereby endorse the present administration of our matchless Governor H. D. Hatfield, assuring him of our continued confidence and renewing our allegiance to the great principles of the Republican party, and to the men who represent the highest ideals of the party. RESOLVED, second, that we make known to the voters of McD, well county who have so signally honored us with their confidence that our knowledge of, and belief in the statesmanship of Judge Ira E Robinson, a man affiliated with nθ political factions, broad, able, and fair as a man, prompts us to believe that if nominated on the sixth day of June he would bring not only harmony in the ranks of the Republican party but certain victory to the Republican cause over the Democratic party in November. We pledge support, and promise to use every honorable means to secure his nomination and election. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we endorse Honorable W. F. Hite, for the Republican nomination for United States Senator to succeed W. E. Chilton, the present Democratic incumbent, and pledge ourselves to leave no stone unturned to secure his nomination and election." COMMITTEE MEETS MONDAY The committee met again Monday morning at 9 o'clock in the Circuit Court room at Welch. There were present C. M. Gates, W. B. P. Lyne, D. C. Payne, McGinnis Hattfield and Cal Haines holding proxy of Wm. Saddler. Chairman W. W. Whyte, J. A. Huddleton and Secretary W. B. Stevens did not attend the meeting although all of them were notified of the meeting and were in the court house at the time. C. M. Gates and T Edward Hill respectively were chairman pro tem and secretary pro tem. The minutes of Saturday's meeting were adopted and the list of Republican registrars signed up and presented to the county court. COUNTY COURT ACTS. Chairman W. W. Whyte conferred with Chairman pro tem C. M. Gates over the list of registrars recommended by the committee and after summing two changes, one in Keystone and one in Welch, presented it to the county court. The "Lillyites" conferred among themselves and decided that they could not stand T. Edward Hill, manager of The McDowell Times, as Republican registrar in Keystone and in keeping with their policy of trying to prevent the Negro from getting official representation they struck at the only Negro recommended as registrar in Browns Creek district Mr. B. B. Harman, a first class, square white man was substituted for Mr. Hill. The county court then named the registrar recommended by the committee. RECOGNIZES ACTION OF COMMIT TREE AS LEGAL The action of Ochairman W. W. Whyte, the leader of the Lilly forces in McDowell county in accepting the list of registrars bearing the signatures of C. M. Gatee, W. B. Pa. o, D. C. Payne, McGinnis Hatfield. Cal Haines holds the proxy of Wm. Sadler, is not only an admission of defeat in the attempt to control the committee but recognizes the legality of the meetings held Saturday and the election of McGinnis Hatfield to fill the vacancy in Northfork district, reverses himself by admitting Cal Haines and gives the administration forces absolute control of the county committee by a vote of five to two. The leaders of the Lillyites are admitting the inevitable, their followers are leaving them, their forces are demoralized and all the efforts of the general and captains cannot rally the weakening band of geurillas following the flag of the Lilly. While the Robinson hosts are increasing every day, becoming more and more aggressive, winning every advantage and will follow the able jurist to certain victory. STRADDLE ON LIQUOR QUESTION A Campaign of Glaring Inconsistencies. "A campaign of inconsistencies"—that is the consensus of opinion regarding A. A. Lilly's contest for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The kind of fight he is making is without parallel in the history of West Virginia politics, according to men who have played the game for more than a generation. Almost every platform pledge and campaign promise the general has made is streamed with inconsistencies and tainted with incerity. The others are merely atroug. One of the notable features of the attorney general's strategy is his guerrilla campaign on the liquor issue. While making speeches so "dry" his breath was almost pulverized to "dry" audiences, his benchmen have been whispering the word around among the "wets" that he would be "for" them if elected. Just what Mr. Lilly could do for the liquor interests in prohibition West Virginia has not been made clear. All he could do and still remain true to his oath of office would be to enforce the law, and as long as the law is enforced there will be no liquor interests in the state for him to be "for." Surely he does not mean to convey the impression that he would be "tor" the bootlegging fraternity. Mr. Lilly on certain occasions has declared himself an ardent prohibitionist while his friends, who claim to speak for him, who seem to have authority to say things for him that he could not afford to say for himself—so intimate that he is heart and soul with the liquor interests. This particular phase of Mr. Lilly's campaign has caused considerable speculation and the people would welcome a word from him which would throw some light on his true position. A ludicrous feature of the general's campaign is his pledge to usher in an era of "new faces and new deals" in the capitol. Men around the state house whose memories extend back more than a decade are asking how the general could keep his promise to purge the building of the old familiar faces as long as his was among those present. Lillies have vegetated them proclificly for a long time, they say. They wonder if the would erase the name of Dave Lilly from the state pay roll. Dave it was, who acting in the capacity of "official photographer" in the auditor's office, incurred the wrath of the legislature, and brought down upon his unhappy head the most humiliating rebuke ever administered a state employee. After a full investigation of the charges against him the solos branded Dave as unfit and unworthy of the trust of his office and recommended that he be dismissed from the service of the state. He testified before the investigating committee that he had been on the state pay roll for 14 years. It is predicted that Lilly's promised "new deal" would find the Lilly family holding all the acres in the deck. The general's promised economies are not being taken in view of the fact that in contrast with his advocacy of retrenchment he has expended to percent more in the administration of his office than was spent by General Conley, who preceded him. In spite of the fact that every bit of important litigation in which the state was involved during Lilly's incumbency was handled by special counsel paid from the contingent fund, the attorney general has employed two more assistants than his predecessor. The general's declaration for water power development ut "in a way to invite capital" reveals an alliance with the hydro-electric interests that want to dam in the streams of West Virginia in such a way as to make every city in the valleys below the reservoirs gigantic death traps. While Lily has been hurling accusations at random, striking first at the Republican legislature, then at the Republican administration, and showing an amazing willingness to wreck the party to serve his own political aspirations, he and none of his followers have uttered a sylable in criticism of Robinson, seeming to realize that any attempted vilification of a man of his sterling character would succeed only in arousing the wrath and indignation of the people. The Lily contingent, headed by the general himself, have resorted to the discredited tactics of attacking men who have endorsed Robinson, hoping to make it appear that he would be controlled by them if elected. They keep harping away the old cry that the tagle is "Hatfield's candidate" believing that thereby they would engender the enemy of the governor's enemies. But ever this little trick has been punctured by the governor's announcement that he would not be a candidate for any office and would go back to private life upon his retirement March 1. Meanwhile the judge is going before the people with the simple announcement that if elected he would conscientiously and faithfully serve all the people and enforce the laws as they existed. His record inspires confidence in his promises and the people are rallying to his support. This is indicated by the reports pouring into his headquarters here daily. Putnam will give him an almost unanimous majority, according to a statement given out yesterday by circuit clerk Henson. "The Judge need have no misgivings about old Putnam. It will be for him solid," Henson declared. WEALTHY BROKER TRIES TO ADOPT COLORED CHILD Admits Pretty Mulatto Girl is His Daughter---Would Rectify Wrong COURT PREVENTS JUSTICE Evansville, Ind., March 1 — Clifford Yarborough, forty-eight, a white man and a weatty grain broker of Palisades, Tenn., made application in circuit court here for permission to adopt Eugenia Murray, a pretty 17 year-old molatto girl. Yarborough admitted he was the father of the girl and explained his unusual action by saying he "felt that he should rectify a wrong." Yarborough was accompanied to court by an attorney, who presented the written consent of the girl's mother, Alice Murray, to the adoption. "The girl's mother is a negress," Yarborough's attorney announced. Judge Givens was astounded. In answer to a question from his attorney, Yarborough admitted the girl is his child. "I feel I should rectify a wrong," said Yarborough. "I have plenty of money to take care of the child I bought $7,000 to Evansville with me." Yarborough said he wanted to give the girl his name. He admitted he was married, but said he and his wife were living apart and that he had not consulted her about the adoption proceedings. Judge Givens said he could not grant the petition. If he legitimized the daughter, he would be taking a step which would in practice have the same result as permitting the intermarriage of races. He said he could not consent to miscegenation. The mulatto girl was in the court room. She could easily pass as a white girl and is strikingly beautiful. She is said to be talented in music. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. Again Democrats Stage a Revised and Elaborated Version OF THE KILKENNY CAT ACT This Great "Cat Act" HasUnfaded Charmes For the Democratic "Head Centers." The drama of the effort of Senator John Sharpe Williams of Mississippi on behalf of the President in the matter of strangling Senator Gore's resolution to "warn Americans" oil" belligerent merchant ship, has been rapacious characterized as "withering," by reverent Wilson worshippers, but to millions of unbelievers in the genius of the present occupant of the White House, the searching invective of the fiery Mississippi is as full of ghastly humor as was the unfinished distrain of a Savannah editor, who could not control the sprouting impulse of his legs long enough to compete his brilliant prophecy of utter destruction for the "Mistle" of the North. General W. T. Sherman and his invading army, who were making Georgia "howl." To those who are interested in historical repetitions, the volcanic eruption of the gentleman from Mississippi will recall the flaming farewell address of his long ago predecessor, Col. Jefferson Davis, who resigned from the United States senate to head a new nation—a conederacy founded on slavery and bombastic oratory. The Democrats stirred up the night on the President, and then clamorously and with a thunderous blare of trumpets, denounced themselves for their wickedness. The "Kilkenny Cat Act" has untailing charms for the Democratic "headcenters," and they can no more resist their inborn instinct to claw one another than the ordinary house feline can withstand the impulse to frisk in the face of an impending storm. And after all, what is the meaning of the famous victory which the President and his adherents have achieved? We can discern nothing more than a promise on the part of his rebellious Democratic subjects "not to do so any more"—a promise that will be forgotten and broken as soon as another opportunity offers. Well, the President's hands are loose; he is free to continue his diplomatic bickering with Germany; but if he thinks that his Democratic brethren in congress are going to permit him to endanger their prospects of dying of old age, peacefully in their beds, by his naging the German government, he is marked for a cruel disappointment. The Democrats are fearful that the Kaiser will become exasperated at the endless chain of words with which President Wilson fights desperate battles and wins the rhetorical victories. The flowing fountain of Jefferson Davis's oratory led to Appointee, the high pitched strain of the new hard from Mississippi, Joan Sharpe Williams, grates discordantly on Democratic ears, and the light will be renewed after a short tail—the light among themselves. Just as senator Gore voted against his own resolution after he had started a Democratic rough house, so other Democrats will light conflagrations in the Democratic household and then light vavily to put out the fire which they have started. The Republican party has caught to trouble it now. The Democratic scrimmage is an engaging and highly entertaining affair. Showers of political cheetots are being shaken into waiting Republican receptacles by Democratic acrobats. The future is georgeous with promise of returning ascendancy of the Republican party, and at the rate of progress now being made by the Democrats in constructing their own "booggan" to disaster, there will be little left for the Republican party to do when the Republican national convention assembles at Chicago, but to point to the wreckage which was once the material composing the Democratic party, white down West Virginia way, we shall be celebrating the nomination of Judge Ira K. Robinson as the Republican candidate for governor and viewing with benign satisfaction the political corpse of our mis-guided Attorney general, and the bitter grief of the editors of his "umshroom press" intended to bait and betray the black voters of this state, at the (to them) terrible news; "The juice has been cut off." THEY ALL ENDORSE ROBINSON Rev. W. A. Fittard, of Coalwood, one of the prominent public school teachers in this county and a most influential Gospel messenger, is strong in the support and endorsement of Judge Ira K. Robinson for Governor. She McPowell Times. —_— | "~~ NEMeER NATIONAL NEGRO Paees ASSOCIATION OE MATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL renimanms 6 reoraisroes M.T. WHITTIOO, Extitor. ‘T. EDWARD{HILL, Business Mgr. ‘Articles © wore than ten lines will be qbarged 10 cents per line. Publianea every Friday in the interest py Race--His Civil and Po- ‘acal = .BUBSORIPTION KATES. ‘One year in advance........ ..... $1.50 ‘Bix months in advaice... ....... 7h ‘Three months in advance.......... 45 One month in advance ..... ~~ ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST ee Special rates to churches, echovls an! colleges. Se Babscribers «.anging their Post Office Stites mast notify the publishers or ele a be collected just the came es if he had not. . ee Entered as Second Class Matter Marc: 22, 1904, at the Post Otfice —— W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, ee FRIDAY MARCH! 1, 1916 We are compelled to advance the prices on all classes of job and book printins hecause of the raine in prices ot all paper and paper goods by the jobbers and man ulacturers. This increase of 20) per cent wilt go into effect at once. Even though we have been paying an advance of 1 Per cent. for more than # month we have not raised the price on our customers, but we are compelled to dow now. We pubdlist below a part of a letter from a wholewale dealer received wore time ago: “‘Sinee our notice of advances in prices under date of February 3, 110, quote Sone trom mille have again advanced We are compelled to withdraw all pre Yous quotations and’ unt farduey mies Fil aooeptall orders on baste of List PRIVE PLUS 2) per ceut. On news: paper there ie au advance of lie on I “From reliable sources of information, wre are led to believe that our country facing paper famine, due to inability to secure raw meterialé ai.d sngresiente Recemary manufacture of paper. pod slit within the ext few ron remote. say the least, th iors nee —_ Will the President of The Mc- Dowell County Colored Organ. ization call a meeting of me mbers of said organization as has al- ways been our custom and as the constitution provides for, sc we may have an opportunity tc express ourselves, map out some systematic plan of operation wherein the race will be together and have an understanding among themselves as to how they may best safeguard their rights for representation? Calla meet ing of the boys of this county We have no reason for not meet- ing. We have always been to wether in matters pertaining to ‘the county whenever we met. Even if some one has a differ- ent view u,on any matter it could and always was settled by a ma dority will of the mem ers of the organization that was perfected for Republican harmony and pu- litical strength in the great little “tate of McDowell.” Mr. Pres- ident, the Times wishts w re- ‘Spectfally ask that you and the Secretary call a meeting. We have over fifty letters from men all over the county asking why the President doesn’t call a meet ing of the organization. ‘The growth and confidence in Our organization demands that we have s friendly meeting. The right of & colored man to repre seat McDowell cuunty in the legislature appeals tw all loyal Republicans, that we get togeth or and agree not to disagree on the manner with which we shai) concentrate our forces w accom Dlish this, Wehaves right to meet to Drove to the people that ‘we can do things for the best in- terest of our people and the Ke peblican party now. in this coun- ty, a2 we have always done de- wae. fact that several of us Over the candidacies for » Calls meeting Mr. eo that we may not tne afurs of county Political pro Meeting and let ! DISAPPOINTED OFFICE SEEKERS OPPOSED TO HATFIELD” ADMINISTRATION ‘AO WANT LILLY. Disappvinted office seekers sre those who are opposing the Hat field administregion. The people as a whole knowed wehsuxd they are not going to 2 for the - any +ucb opposition. They know al! the cftices couldn't be tilled by men from McDowell county and any opposition toJudge Ira E Robinson because of seitish reas ‘ons will be repudiated at the polls on June 6th by the biggest ma. jority for Robinson that has fever been given a candidate for governor. The people are not |aoirg to stand for the successe ‘of Governor Hatfield to come from the same southern section of the state. That's the reason Mr. Lilly will be defeated. ‘The next governor will be Judge Irs E Robinson from Grafton, the people's candidate; the man he Democrats can’t whip in Novem. ber; the man of party loyalty not the man who attempts u repudiate his party like Mr Lilly is doing. CANDIDATE FOK ATTORNEY GENERAL MAKES FINE IMPRESSION. Hon. E.G. Rider, of Sutton, W. Va,a member of the State Central Republican Committee passed through this section this week. He is a candidate for the Republican nomination for attor ney general. Itis justly fair say that Mr. Rider made a very favorabie impression on the vo ters in this county. He isa Re- publican of the tirst water, has a fine reputation for Republican loyalty. He was aciasa mate of men like Hons. Edward Cooper and Wells Goodykoortz. In a few dass he will make his an- nouncement through this paper and we predict for Mr. itider some very hearty and substan- tial support. —____ LILLY AND DEMOCRATIC LOVE, WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Why are the Democrats of West Vir. ginia so anxious about the nomination of Attorney General Lilly? Why in it that he is having Democratic papers alone hed boost his candidacy? Whoever heard of « Repablican candidate for office mix. ing op and affiliating 0 brotherly witn Democrats? Why are there so many smiles on the faces and expremions o hope by Democrats for Lilly's nomina- ‘tion when too they are bringing ont thei celebrated candidates on the Democratic ticket whowe pledges are to diafrancise ‘the Negroes just as the Lilly-White con. Ungencies are practicing thronghont Me- Dowell connty fave the Demecrat and the Lillyites formed combination © nominate Lilly and then elect # Dom- cerat in November” Whoever heard of Democratic newspapers being #0 mach in love with a Republican candidate for office? Colored men, you who represent 27,000 voters in thin state, take notice Usndidate D. E. French on the Demo. cratic side of the fence is the same man who songht to distranchise and jim crow the voters of our state. He and Mr Lilly are the best of frends and the «are Papers and people who are boosting bine are also boosting Lilly, What dew it mean? While we do not want to say that Attorney ‘ieneral Lally is enything lew than Republican, yet we certainly feel it onr duty to call the Negro voter's attention to the suspicions company ina is keeping and the questionable rv. lations he is having with Democratic hewspapers and Democratic leaders. j WEW COUNCIL DOWN TO BUSINESS. The new council for the city of Key. stone hax started ont in earnest and wit impartiality t place Keystone on # sul» tential busines basis of operation. Fach member in entitled U» anpprrt and hear ty co-operation of every citizen. There temo personal ambition wanted us be Jnitwanced art nr political favore wt, tn orites te preaucte thut thin eananeil per ponte to deal with amt te handle the Vwamiinems inter te of thia city tr the a vantage of every citizen ANOTHER ASSOCIATION SET UP Thursday mornitg, March 2, Rey. RH. McKoy, of the G R. B. and EA, andG. 8S. Miller, meneral secretary, left the home office and Bramwell with an out- fit to set up a new association at Premier, W. Va., which had been worked up by JP. Hairston On arriving at Rodertic id they found the train for Premier had mone but being determined t Bot disappoint the people they wool their baggage in hand and started on @ four-mile tramp, arriving at Premier about 12:30. After eating a sumptuous meal atthe homeof Mr. and Mrs. Johs Harrison, they were con- ducied to the nome of J. P. Hairs ten where they rested until six o'clock. After which they went tothe church where the candi- dates soon began to arrive and the investigation began. By 9 o'clock the investigation was over and 21 able bodied men and wo men were initiated into the mys- teries of the Coiden Rule Ben- eticial and Endowment Assvcr- ‘tion. Theothicers were elected ‘and installed authorizing them to xo forward with the work which they all promised to do. The future outlook for this associ- ation is bright because there are some splendid race loving people at Premies. Saturday the Executive Roard met at the home office and after bearing an encouraging report for the month by the General Secretary the place for hoiding the next annual meeting was considered. And it was finally decided that Princeton. W. Va, would be the place. So now all eyes will be turned toward the city uf Princeton, All old asso- ‘ciations and narseries are ex. pected to report many new mem. bers, and much new work will |be reported in this annual meet. ing. Only $2.50 to join now. New City Council Meet And Appoint Officers Tuesday night of this week the new city council metin the city hall. They held a closed door conference over the ap- pointments. Many of the lead- ing citizens, white and colored, turned out to see and hear what was going on and to note the ac tions of the council in their new method of selecting officers. The strongly drawn contest over the oftice of chief of police caused much excitement. Messrs. Fred Moore and C8 McFarland were the two principal contestants. The council was tied up over the question, soa “dark horse” bad w be agreed upon. Mr. Fred Bernard was chosen chief of po lice and sargeant with a salary of $500 per moath with no Commission. the office tu be pro- tected with a $5,000 tidelity bond. William Downs was appointed a regular policeman with» salary of $25 per month and fees. J. W. Shenk was given the position of isilor and pump-howse man at a salary of $75 per month. Deputy Sheriff J. KE Parson and George Wheeler were made special po- licemen. Mr. Screener was ranted restaurant and bowling ticense for the lower end of towr. Each member was present and itis generally understood that they are determined to do the best they can to put the business interests of this city on a paying basis. Virginia Senate Votes “Poca” Dry 27 to 5 If Governor ent bosves Sea- ate Action Pocahontas Saloons Will Close on Last Day of April. Pocahontas, Va, will be dry as iia West Virginia towns after ‘May Ist if the action of the state senate means anything. Monday night about 4 o'clock the senate voted 27 to 3 for the masaawe of she Witten Stomate aunsdment which had for t= parpose the closing Of licensed saleons in Preahontas «x mortise in sd vance of the stat: aoing dey. The vote came asa dramatic climax not only to the crowded halls of the general assembly but to the people all over the country. The eyes of the peope everywhere hav? been direcud to this novel and unexpected measure Tremendous interest attached to the final resultin P ¢ hor-as Proper. where the leading citi mens of the town, city officials, coal operators, bankers, minis. ters and liquor dealers had been engaged inone of the hardest fought liquor campaigns prob- ably ever waged in Virginia Sa- loon men declared the movement w close tue barrcoms there six months in advance of the bala ce {the state going dry was . breach of faith. / FOR SALE: —Life of Hooker T. Wash- ingtom, [530 pases, 0 illustrations. Prier $1.25 anywherr. “ Wrank %. trieht, O26 Hh Street, Huntington, W. Va. ~ _ >> Ineare ly Safety Sirstl = The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co , Inc., of Biacfield, W. Va. T. @ BECKER, Treas. RIOHARD R. WATEINS, Pres. AGENTS WANTED 'W H. COBB'S Drag Store, 42 Raleigh Strest SDWARD’S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W. Va. Seine Whaat rate, Meitcion, Drogyist’ Sundries, and Toiles Ar tn, rian, Biased call to on ws. y five minutes walk from Sdeal Building Sots WASHINGTON SPRINGS, VA. Twenty ‘minates rite from |Chariestoa. Street Oar Service, §Train Service, and bard road being built. Sa Lots Size 150 x 50 Price $200 $10 down and $5 per month i i ie ao esa J. W. CART Box SIL Charleston, West Va. EXPLAIN FE PROFGSTION HOSE HORS, Brown Hotel FOR COLORED PEOPLE HH. & J. BROWN, Prope- Soda Fountain, Cafe, Barber Shop and Billiard Room in Connection. Huntington, W. Va. Let Me Tell You ———_ ee ee eee TERMS VERY EASY WRITE TO-DAY L. Cc FARRAR eam 1 take this method of announcing t the Kepubhean voters of Northfork Die. inet that | am 2 candidate for whe nom. ination for the Fistice of the Peace to tne had oe Stent Primary election to be held om Jane 6, 1916 oe enter. ing apen the closing year second teria aa Justice of the’ Peace of North, fork District. During the entire time I bended jesse ev cor sreave nari ome justice to ail, to serve peo pe bomewtly and faithfally and to in ev- ery way measure np to the reponsibil. te the pion Hh well hove miceeeded, you the got, trae al Repablican voters are the jndgrm snd 1 cheertally enbmit my cisim tw farther honor t you in the firm belief thatwhat- ever your verdict, it will te right and just. 1 most arnevtly solielt your ep port and yonrvote ant aeware you that if rominaned and elected) twill” oar to merit your confidenre. Very sincerely, WILLIAM M. HOWARD. SR Fer Jestice of the Peace ' BnpoDnce Revat, oneal Fon of tn Pav of Northlork Disanct aod solicit the sap. port of voy friends at the primaries Jame ‘fab, 1916, and 1 nominated and elected will transect my official daties in the fn. aes 1 the past TS Perens. ‘Northtork, W. Va, Feb. 16, 1916. For Justice of the Peace. I son Mar, npneunce yal 8 candidat the Peate ia the Northiork, Daan subject to the will of the people et ens Kei pe voe sverige lation ‘and if wenineted od nare ci itera a je, fairness the face that it betta to lean Tonal merey thea ernelty. ty Merthtess. W. Ya. FOR GOVERNOR. Jadge Ire E. Robingan hes suthorize bei ns & apnoconre him al eas: ior governor subject to ‘ liecan primary to be held Jane 6, 1910. se A. A. Lilly, of Kanewhe 'County, is for the Perma amzontmend se « exndicate FOR ATTORWEY GENERAL atecemnenaeen . k. T. Ei of c peneitaiders: bt tican nomination lor Attorney General. ee — MR. AND MRR. GRORGE BROWN of Kimball, W. Vs., annonce the marriage of their sister SARAH OATHEMESE WHITTICO » PROF. RIOWARB H. OLARK M4 Senloe$ Avenue, Toronto, Oseeda SATURDAY, MABOH 4, 1916 Sreomn quanti pon At the Methodias church in Northfork under the pasterial chante of Rev. W R. Barger, the Sesoad Quarterly Center jence was obeerved Semday. Rev. G. F. Tinton, District Superintendent, preach. ods most able and . praties! eermon on the actin “Bites Se Smee loreatal and effective in all he seid. loner ee se wee lifted, em? the outward ez premions of good will emp! feitis tm the Sat tt rm ie cere ny coer MISS SARAH OF PROF ffl. CLARK. Ga Saturday evening, March 4, at 82: o'clock, at the hom of Mr. and Mrz. George Brown, of Kimball, a tesutitu home wriding was soieuizd, whe Min Sarah U. Whittics, their sister, becane the iuide of Prf. Richard H. Clark, Toronto. Cansia. The bride-wore a lovely drew of whire ‘Crepe de Meter, trimmet in Shadi lace ond pear! amt crystal trnunim, « She wore a b sutifui terval veil wih orange biomou:s an! cared a beaquet of pale pink #1 white carnations wd with bridal wi. As Mise Gee rgin Whittico played the bridal mareb. tue bride entered the pur: for om the arm oi Mime KF Jedie whe acted ses) me ot bier, while the groom entered 0 the arus ut elitr i, T. Whittico, duct of the bride, wi.v feted ae beet noon Hee PP hime Petor Of the rreebyteran chusen, of Kimball, performed with evlemnity the corey. ‘Fuuse whs wer prement were only the Mentors of the inmedtiate family, nam - ly: De. aud Mee JOM. Wintues , of Williamson, Dr. and Mra. J. ES Here- ford, Northfork, Dr. and Mra. Roscoe C. Harrison, of Kimbali, Kalitor and Mra. M T. Whittico, of Keystone, Mr. and Mie. George Brown, Sins Georgia A. Whitti- co, Rev. and Mrs K.P. Juhneon, ot Kimball, Prot. Clark leaves Saturday for Toron- to, Canada, te te followed by hie bride im afew weeks. Our best wishes and congratulations > with them. Eapec- ally to Mrs Sarah © Whiter Ciark, the broad hearted, owinl Christian Worker, who has dene se much for the education of the race that she repr mente. While we loth: ur we ber go, we tru t that happiness, peace and prosperity may alwaye be hers. Again’ we wish for them both « long and happy life. / HONOR ROLL KEYSTONE ECKMAN GRADED SCHOOL EIGHTH AND SEVENTH GRADES E. L. Rann, Teacher. Neither abeent nor tary: Madelin Marshall, E.D Cobb, Arthur Jones Wm. Adolphus Simpson. General excellence in studies: Alber B. White. Civics: Albert B. White. Penmanship: Madeline Marsball. Spelling: Madehne Marshall, siber &. White, Lockie Wilson. Graomar, Albert B. White. Geography, Madeline Marsball. SIXTH AND FIFTH A GRADES, Mrs. Heten M. Jimes, Teacher. Neither abeent nor tardy, Harrisor Hairston, Hunter Price, Ellen Cannaday, Loreno Simpson, Gladys Taylor. General excetience, John Goode, Hunt er Price, Lorena Simpson, Gladys Taylos Arthmetic, John Goode, Robert Mans field, Josep Craft, Viola Cox. History, Harrison Hairston, Lonnie Coleman. Lelia Keye. English, Ellen Cannady, Samael Slaughter, Mayme Sykes. Penmanship. Wesiey Glenn, Cora Bes ton, Oliva Coleman, FIFTH B AND FOURTH GRADES, Mrs. Sarah Whittie> Olark, Teacher. Neither absent nor tardy, Willie Saw- yer, Annie Mae Marsball, Verona Simp- on, Thomas Haward. General excellence, Thomas Howard, Mary D Cireene, Thelma Coleman, Mar- shali Hairston, Evelyn Bell. Resling, Bessie Thompson, Sallie Cot- rill, Daniel Powers, Minnie Brown. ‘ Geography, Lillie Powers, Walter Wade, Jon Reed, Hannah Bell English, Mary D. Greene, Teabetia White, Rather Penn. Hygiene, John Minnie, Sallie Cotrill, Eala Powers, Evelyn Bell. FOURTH A AND THIRD B GRADES, Mrs. Eimira F. Young, Teacher. Neither ateent nor tardy, Robert Hol- land. Genera! Excellence, Andrew Campbell, Andrew J. Habron, Ethel Lipscomb. Resdiog, Andrew Campbell, Lillie Witches, Remie Coates Arthmetic, iertrade Robinson, Bertha Robinson, Nannie Chambers. English Locy English, Alfred Robin- con, Allred Thompeon . Venmanebip, sone McClaine, Core C manor, Arizona we. SECOND GRADE, Miss 1. G. Maynar!, Teacher. Neither abeent nor tary, Daniel Dod- con, lizzie Oannedy General excellence, Annie Keeton, Wm. Lyles, Samuel Warren. Reading. Alphonse Anthony, Elizabeth Fountain, Vernsi Moore, George Minn. Nombers, James Coleman, Jobn Hyl- ton, Maggie Hale, Lacille Warren, Mary Wingfield, Charles Taylor. FIRST GRADE, Neither sheent nor tardy, Pullman Dedeon, Fletcher Hairson, (ay Holland. General excellence, Queen Mack, Ai- meia Fountain, Davie Mitchell. Reading, Mildred Covington. Nombers, Pullman Dodson. WOOND AND FIRST GRADES Mie ©. 1. Teen” Xelaher sist nor tardy, Tacs Hut, bernie “Hi, aay a | Plece—Atiorney General's 0 fice, Obariemon, W. Ve Time-5 o'clock D> @, Sesarday, March 4, 1916. ‘Bue, di'attorney general addressing bie colored manager. “*Have you heard snything from the state of McDowell today, Jolin”? Colored Manager: “Yes, bom, the dog is dead over there "* The Attorney General, ¢ xe ited ly: “How ia that, what do you mean?’ Colored Manager, very dejectedly: “Well, boss, while we slept the Robin- eon disciples came and stule away the bouy.”" W. A. Hann, Ie. Among the postmasters nom- inated Monday of this week, At- torney Ira J. Partlow was given the post office at this place. Mr. Partiow isa tine man, straight ina'l bis dealings and has the honor ef succeeding one of the best postmasters, not only of Keystone bat of the county, Mr. P. Graham, who has won the con id +re>cfeverybudy, We pre- dict that every courtesy possible for the comfort and convenience of the people wilibs givea by Mr. Partlow. 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Our family doctor treated me, but only gave me temporary relief. 1 wze certainly in bad health. my school teacher advised me to | | TAKE | C | | ardui ii The Woman's Tonle 1 took two bottles, in all, and was cured. | shall always praise Cardui to sick and suffering wo- men.” you suffertrom pains peculiar to weak I] women, such as bbead- IY resem at romney I) trouble, or if you merely i seed a tonic for that tired, IY MW nervous, worn-out feel- nf ing. by Corda ng 1 = eee PROFESSIONAL CARDS. H. J.CAPENAAT At‘orney-at-Law ites al He Cour CECIL H. RILEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRAOTIORS IN ALL THE cours. Merthferk, West Virginie. Honest Free Tailoring Wanted at once 1500 Men Pressing To Select Their Suits of Overcoats At LIEBMAN BROS, Semi-Annual Sale Prices MADE TO YOUR $S l 5 TWO PIECE SUIT MEASURE OVERCOATS For a short time only LIEBMAN BROS., The Tailors From The Cradle Watch for our sew opening at Kimball, W. Va. NORTHFORK and GARY, W. VA. { , fj | RUTHERFORD M. KITTLE Republican Candidate for Nomination for State Treasurer. Rutherford M_ Kittle is the son of pioneer parents His forefathers settled in Barbour and Randolph counties, the Virginie, years hefore the civil war. and. do- ring that memorable confliet were sympathizers with Lincoln and defenders of the Union. In 1870 his father and mother moved to Philipi. ‘There he was born. s Year Inter, and there be still lives Mr. Rittle arterded the Philipi graded schools. In 18%3 he began an appren- ticeahip in the printing trade with the Philipi Republican and ten years later be- sqiuy gltor and manoger of the same paper. During the number of Years heserve a editor na one could have dove more to advance the interests of West Virginia and the Repnblican party Hé has never been a candidate for political office, but wae first calied to the pablie service in 1908 ax one of the accountants to make a complete audit of the financial records of the state of Virginia in connectin with the now famous Virginia debt snit. In 1910 he wae appointed se examiner in the auditing department of the state tax commissioner's office and at prevent is deputy inspector of - public oifices in the same department. He has done a lasting service for West Virginia in amiating to install in ths public offices of the state the new uniform system of ac conntng in place of the old antiquated forma, and has received the highest com- pliments on his work from the county officials, who are always pleased to arrange their doors for him with the “‘lateh string on the outside."’ It ie his privilege and Pride to enjoy the absolute trast and well-won confidence of his fellow co-workers and the cordial sympathy and high regard of those with whom his busines dut'e. bring him in contact. Promptness, thoroughness, accuracy, efliciency—theee are his watchwords, and the secret of his saecess is © characteristic which always strives with little noise to conquer a position in which be can bring himeel: into fall play for the best that is in hia ‘Mr. Kittle is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Loyal Onier of Moose, and the Printers’ Typographical Labor Union. This bare recital of the facts concerning hie life is, in itselt au impressive introduction. It certifivs that, sea man and & citizen, he bas been through the school of experience and has made god. Tn’announcing his candidacy for the treasurship Mr. Kittle enters the political arene with a heart filled with pioneer memories and traditions of the Repablican party and stands on the plain, brosd principle that the public welfare is best con- wrrved by honest braine that think, bonest hands that work. honest hearts thatlove. See eee ae ee lar and most efficent teachers here. There wasn't avgbody present except the 9 2 | bride and groom and the officiating min- i Mi Mi Be ale eae | ‘Mra. Margaret Key, widow of the late Wm. Key. was stricken with paralysis tat Friday, but is some better at this writing. Mrs. Aildie Lewis is in Maxmeadows visiting her husband, Mr. Samuel Lewis, who is stable bow for the Virginia Iron Co. She is accompanied by their two danghters, Owie and Lucile. A new baby hoy was banded down to ‘Mr. ana Mrs, Ernest Wimms. Mother and sn doing well. ‘The band boys are rapidly making Progress anker the mansgement of Jacob Stewart. Ernest Wimms is starting a “jitney bas’ line for colored people, the only colored jitoey in town. Mr. Robert Early died suddenly at hie home im Snowville lat week. He leaves 8 wife, one child, « mother, one brother, one sister snl a host of fends. Rev. Haley and wife are visiting their danghter in Roanoke Mr». Sallie L. Clark is very mach in- ieponed at this writing Br. Amanda ©. Floyd, who has heen condned t her room with grippe is able to be ont anong her inany patients again. Mra. Mary F. Palmer in able to get out after a severe attack of grippe Mr. Oneper Harvey is very ill at thie writing. ‘The sympathy of the people here fe with the Hrttielt administration and is 1% the bope of ail that Judge Robinson shall be nominated and elected governor of West Virginin Walter Henry was secretly married to Miss Leona J. Connor, one of or pop ular and most efficient teachers here. There wasn’t anybody present except the bride and groom and the officiating min- ister Rey. Frank Johnson. The bride is spending afew days in Danville with friends. The groom ix attending to his store here. Rev. 0. H. Jones is confined v» his bed with gripe. D. B. Jones is very ill at thie writing. ‘Mrs. Argie mith is confined tw her bed with gripe. Mre. Celia Alexander and son, Mar- rell, were in Blacksbarg last weck iook- img after toeir farm. Mise Savanah J. Lewis is saflering very badly with dropey. Oa Monday Mre. Veden went out cam- peigning for the Misionary Society. On Tuesday night, Mr. and Mrs, Byrd Wagetaif were the gnest of Mre Vaden. Oa Wednesday night, there was pray. er meeting with a smal! number present. On Thareday Mrs. Vaden made « fly- ing trip to Bluefield On Saturday, Mim Lomacks was a vis. itor in our town and went home Sanday evening. It was also psy day here. Ou Sanday morning, there was 4 fine Sanday school conducted by Supt. Pan- nell. The Mimionary Society met at 3:30 p. m. Recitation, James Waestal, Recitation, Mack Adams; solo, Fannie Adams; solo, Mrs. Anna Atkins; paper, Mrs. Daily Pantiell; solo, Mary Vaden. solo, Mrs. Mary Walker. Kev. Coger's ject in tue morning wae “Stability” and in the evening “Christ the city of refuge."’ Collection for the day, $10 37. BY MARY VADEN. es8 VOTERS Pai Kibosa-on the Lilly “Sore Heads” and ISIPOINTED OFFICE SEEKERS One Hendred el Foty Sees Last Friday night at the Robinson- Hite beadqaarters in Kimball, one hon- dred and forty strong men, strong in character, life, intinence, individuality ‘and courage, perfected an onganizatior by the side of which there ix none like it in the state They all are men of repon- sibility. They represent the bewt of fam- ilies. They are rearing and educating children. They are men who do not Jsabmit to the dishonor af pa chase They have before them aud for their reason in sapporting Judge Robinaon nothing bat the honor of their families, their loyalty to the principles of Republicaniam, their for and pride in the ednestion uf their sone and danghters and they have for their motto: “Down with ingrates,” down with reactionaries, down with men whe favor disfranchisement and up with men who favor harmosy in the ranks of the Repablican party. _ This was an administration club organ ized and compos! of men who are not disappointed ottice wekers and have no other reason to oppose the aduministra- tion than the fact that “I, my folks, my friends and distant relatives didn’t et All the offices the Governor had ’” This club was organizes by voters, tax Payers, deacons, elders, justices of he peace, constables, preachers, fathers, sons and men. They are men who ap- Preciate the real, anbetantial and benev olent laws of good government, such ax the workmen's compensation law. These men are opposed to any man for gover- nor whe viciously amails the workmen's compensstivn law. GREENVILLE | Mra. Emma Cobbs departed this life | Monday, Febraary 28. The funeral ser- views were held ia the Gireenvilie Baptist church on Wednesiay, March 1. Kev N A Smith preachet an excellent fun- eral sermon. His remarks were directed mostly to the living. He warned them that they too would soon be cailed upon to pay the debt that Mrs. Cobbs had paid and that in time of life and health they should prepare for death. Mr. Cobbs was « faithful christian worker, | good neighbor, « faitnful wife and » ten- der loving mother. She leaves husband. son, other relatives a host of friends w mourn their lost. Mr. John Branch, a stadent at Insti tut, was called home on account oi the illness of his msther, Mra. Emma Cobhm, Mie Beatrice Toles was called home from Institute on the account of the death of her aunt, Mra. Emma Cobbs. Mr. Samuel Burke, of Hilltop, stadent at Institate and a rember of the Hixigon Clab of which Mr. Branch is a member, came as a representative of the club v extend the sympathy to Mr. John Branch im the lost of bie mother. Mr. L. W. Barks was in Lester am Beckley last week on business. Lawyer J M. Ellie was in Beckley Thursday on Legal business, Mr. W. R. Neleon was a business visi- tor to Stonecliff and Claremont last week | Mrs. Henrietta Dandridge, of Stone- cliff, atteaded the funeral of Mrs, Emma Cobbs here Wednesday. Mr. G. E. Freeman cootinnes ill | Mr. Edward Agee hss reterned from “trip to Virginia. He found his brother mach improved | Rev. J. W. Price preached a very in. teresting sermon to the Mimionary Soci. ety Sunday. Mesdames Josephine Toliver. Eva J. Tucker and Bewsie KE. Nelson were the guest of Mew. Paaline Toliver Sonday. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and mealies served while the train wait Fst ream Doattst sacris s op, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Mrs. Maria anormnus is still contined to her bed. Me. Clora Willismeon is much better at this writing. Mr. Willie Walker Was visiting im Cooper Sanday. Mr. Nathaniel Webster was visiting in Binetield Sunday. Gur schoo! ia not doing so well here but we hope we will have a better next term. Mre. Sallie Ward wae the guest of Mrs. Wetwter Sunday and was highly entertainel. Mr. Wilham Harper was visiting in Pocthontas, Bramwell and Cooper Suu day We did not have any preaching San- day on account of bat weather Mr. Jeff Gwinn is still confined to his bed. We hope for him a spenly reco ery. We regret very mach to hear of the serious ilines of Dr. W. A. Holley at Bramwell. Hie many friends wish for bim « epeedy and permanent recovery. CINDERELLA | Bee. Rater: | We are almost ashamed to let you hear from us now after promisiug you when Fe were here to send you the news and failing to do eo. We feel somewhat in- debted*to you. But owing to some little obstacles whieh we do net care to reveal eS the outside world, we have preferred te keep silent until the present event which moved us to sach high enthusiast that we could no lenger remain in woli- tude and slumber, bat mnat wake upand Jet the reader of your paper know that ‘we are still active and in the land of thom whe hive and know how to scatter sunshine along each other's way We are gad to say that we are blewed with a fearless, matchless, and to make it plain, a gennine echool teacher that eny commanity would be glad to have. Aw to the esteein in which she ie helt by the people bere can be wen by the way they respondedon the 2th of Febroary t» her call to a Sock Social given for the children’s library. Although the wine blew and the snow fell, the pouple, ol! and young, lange and small, could be seen wensling their way to the church to eat chicken, cream aud cake and thereby swell the children’s treasury, When they had returned to their respective bomes, oar teacher, Mim J. V. Mickens, of Covington, looked and saw that they had lett for ber children $5535. Mise Mickens hax excelled gall in gathering finance for any eee in thie place. We hope the Board of Filucation will he kind to send her batk W us another year Our work is not as good as we would like it to be at this writing, We are working half time, but we are thankfal to say that we know of mo one who has been unfortunate enongh to we the bottom of his mea! barrel yet We have organved a Reboblican here, and will let you know how we stand in our next article. ey ae aN, ““Litlyiam’” ix honey to the taste, bot all to the stomach. ‘The Robinson cat is going to catch that Lilly rat. We would respectfully remind Mr. Lilly “that there is many «slip between the exp and the lip”; also the nomina- tion. The Robinson anbmeraatles are bexin- ning to get in action. After the County County met at Welch loat Monday, the most popolar hymn with the Robinson disciples was “Joy to the world, the Lord hax come.” And Just to think that a delicate flow er like a Lilly’ should attempt to rob Robingon The Lilly calf appears to be antferins with a very bad case of gripes. The Lilly-Whytes -beg parton — w+ mean the “Lillyites”” are ow the run. Judge Kobineon ix going to Neat that Lilly person “to a frazde.”* Prof and Mre Richard H. Clark spent the evening in Keystone Tnestay night with their brother, Editor of the Times. They spent Wednesday after noon with Dr. and Mre. J.B. Hereford at Northiork. COVINGTON Mra. Annie Johnson. sister of Mes- dames Cora Wilson amd wma Mann, fe very ill at her home om Pine Stret with appendicitin Mr George Thompson, of West Vir- tinia, is here visiting hie father, Mr. J. H. Thompson, who ix very ill Mr. Claybourne Bosh and his sister, Mm. Bettie Henderson, are spending « few days asthe guest of theirr father, Mr. Bush, at Eagle Kook. Mise Liiey Peters, who has been spend ing some time in Brooktyn, N.Y, re- turned to this city Sunday evening Mr. William Bibby has teen confined to bis home several days with rheanatinm Mies Elivateth Anderson hae returmed ener after spending some time at her home in Clifton Forge. Mr. Jeme Hail, of Hantington, brother of Mr. ©. 1. Hall, has decided to make his fate home in this city. The Fan Drill cwen in the Fist Bap- fist Church hall Tuesday evening ty fourteen girls under the auspices of Mrs Mary Mays was very entertaining. ‘The hall was well filled. Many delicious re freshinente were wervet Theme who attewdel the Pine Street Beptist church Wedneslay evening were well entertained by a very interesting program given by the Obl Time Chub under the auspices of Mire Ellen Davia Mre Mary Gionty, wife of Mr Themes Girdy, who was ty the University Hom pital in Charlottesville, Saturday orn ing fot westienl treatment, chet Monday afternoon at + «clock. Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured ‘by tonst applications, a@ they canact teach the "Giaeand portion ef the ear There 1 aly"one way to cure catarehal deatuces, a'that ws ty “a constitutional ‘remedy ‘alarrhal Deatmese ‘te taused by an tn Simed condition of the mucoue lining of the Pustachian Tube "When this tube ie infamed. you have. a fumbling sound. oF Imperfect hearing. act ‘when it te cmticely Sneed. Deafnres te the femult. Unicas. the infiumimation cam be reduced and this tbe remtored to lie {i congition, Rearing Witt’ be dreteoye.: | ver "Many enere of deatness are caused by eatarrh. which ie ‘an inflamed condition of the mucous ure facea Halts catarrh Cure acta thru the biood om the mucou surfaces ot the eye ‘We wit give One Hundred Dollars for any cane of Catarrhat fweatueae that contol be cured by Mail's Catterh Care. Circulars free. Au Druggiste. the F. 5 CHENEY & CO. Toledo, 0. WEST VIRGINIA At Roles held in the Clerk's Oitice of he Cireait Court of MeDowell County om the first Monday in March, 110, Virgie Anderwn, ¢ Plaintitt ve. 4 in Chancery Joe Andere, 5 Defendent 4 The object of this anit im to obtain from the delentent by the plaintill divoree. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearin from an_allidavit now on file with the papers in this cat, that the defendent ix a non-resident sf the State of West Virginia: it in therefore ordered that the sail sefendent do ap- pear at the Clerk's (fier af the Oirenit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the frat publica. tion of this crder, and de what i neces enry to protect hin interest herein And it isturther orderst that © copy of this order he pablishel ones a week for four sucvemive weeks in mone news paper in McDewell Gounty, and thats copy of the mame. te prmted at the front door ‘of the court hime of McDowell Connty for twenty days before decree in reniderest ‘A copy. Trate W. BURBRIDGK PAYNE, Clerk <1 Moon, PQ Order of Publication, WRSE VER SINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's cffier of the Circuit Conrt of MeCowell Connty, on the first Monday in Mareh, 1916, Kubert 1. Koes, \ Plaintiff, 5 vs 1 in Chancery. Lenwer Kom, 5 Tefendant. + The object of thin anit is te obtain from the defendant by the plaintfl x divorer A VINCULO MATRIMONT And it appearing fron an affidavit now om file with the papers in this cans, that the deiendant ima non-resident of the state of Went Virgina; it in therefore or- dered that the anid defendant eo appear at the Clerk's offier of the Cirenit Court of MeDowell connty within one month from the date of the first pablication of this order, and do what ie necemmry to protect her interest herein. Ard it ia further orlerml. that = coy of this oniler be paliliahed ones fon fou sucremive weeks. im mune new: paper po in MeDowel! connty, and that a copy of the same be powted at the front deer of the court hous of Me- Dowell emnty for twenty days before de cree im rendered. Acopy. Teste W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Obert, *. B. Men. F. UV. R. J. Wormly OF WILCOE, W. VA., AGENT FOR Great Eastern Gasuarty Gompany | Of New York Serene Omit Cie mie ee R. J. Wormly, Wilcoe, W. Va. 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HUNTINGTON Building Clear of Debt [tetas ot te tytuiee Steers Keveseran Aer tial ete Gees aga ey ee $10 Is The Price Per Share The Pythian Mutual lavestment Association Mm. L. D. Hodge, of Montgomery Deputy for the G. U. ©. of Troe Re- formers, pawet shrongh — Keystone, Thurwtay of this week, Dr A.W Wilkes, of Ennis, was in the city Tuesday of this wees. Mr. Chas. Wade was in the city sever- al this week. ee ee | BORN: —Sunday, March 3, to Revs and Mew JME Herndon, of Witeon,” 45 4 pamnd tay Son Min Neva Mee Barnes. who has been 1 lor several weeks, ia improving. Pay for The Times . ROBINSON GIVEN STRONG ENDORSEMENT IN TAYLOR Home County of Candidate for Governor Commends Him to Republicans Grafton, W. Va.—(Special.)—No candidate for office in West Virginia ever received a stronger endorsement from his home people than that given Judge Ira E. Robinson, of Taylor county, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor by the Republican committee of Taylor county. At a meeting of the committee resolutions were unanimously adopted halting him as the next governor of the state, and assuring the voters that any trust reposed in him will not be betrayed. The resolutions are as follows: Whereas, in response to a general demand from Republicans through out the state, the Honorable Ira E. Robinson, our fellow countian, resigned from the supreme court bench and became a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of West Virginia; therefore, "Be it resolved, That the Republican an Executive Committee of Taylor county, recognizing the strength and ability of Judge Robinson, hereby issue to the Republican voters of the state the following statement of facts in behalf of his candidacy: 'Judge Robinson resigned from the Supreme Court to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor at the request of Republicans throughout the state, who believe him the strongest candidate who could be nominated for that office, and that his nomination in the primary in June means, without doubt, his election in November. His candidacy came in response to a call from the people with whom he had been in close touch throughout his life. The Harmony Candidate. He is not the candidate of any person or faction and has held himself aloof from the factional fights which have heretofore taken place in the Republican party, and which have, at times, proved disastrous to the party's success. His candidacy is such as to appeal to all Republicans regardless of past affiliations. His lifetime adherence to the principles of the party his freedom from entangling alliances and his view that party interest should always be placed ahead of personal ambition, make him the true harmony candidate for governor, one in whose support the party can unite. Judge Robinson's record, in public and private life, is above reproach. It proves that he has been honest and faithful to every trust reposed in him by the confidence of the people he has so ably represented. His integrity has not and can not be questioned. He stands for those sound principles which have made the Republican party a party of accomplishments in the state and nation. With him Republicanism is a matter of principle rather than of party spoils. Robinson is Fearless. His eminent qualifications for the office to which he aspires are recognized by all. His thorough knowledge of public questions and human affairs, his disposition to be fair to all concerned, his ability to weigh carefully all matters and pass considerate judgment thereon, make him an ideal person to administer the affairs and perform the duties of the office of the governor of West Virginia. He knows the right and has the courage to stand up for it. He will make a fearless executive. Judge Robinson is a native son. He was born on a farm in Taylor county. On the farm, in the school and as a student at the Fairmont State Normal school he was associated with other young men struggling to overcome the battles which his early life presented. As a lawyer he has given to the humbleest individual, without regard to the extent of compensation, the same faithful attention and diligent service that he gave to clients to whom the matter of fees was of no moment. As a member of the supreme court he performed his duty with dignity and judgment consistent with the demands of the high office has was filling. In the court room as a lawyer and on the bench, in the highest councils of his church, as chairman of the committee on taxation and finance at two important sessions of the state legislature, in the educational work of the state, in the agricultural and stock-breeding pursuits in which he was engaged, and in the many national associations for civic progress and betterment to which he belongs, he has at all times been a close observer and an intense student. Knows State's Needs. His varied experiences have served to give him a peculiar illness as a public servant. He knows the state's needs and has the moral courage and energy to administer to those needs. He has the affairs of the state and its people at heart. His idea of public office is that it is a public trust. He is not a politician, but a statesman. He is a man of strong character and high ideals, and recognizes no boss or dictator except the will of the people. He is too big to be the tool of any interest, faction or person. Judge Robinson's nomination will prove a tower of strength to the Republican ticket. Aside from his recognized ability to fill the office of gov- Martyn, who is a graduate of Columbia University and twice has been married to white women, was arrested Friday in company with the Davis girl in a Negro tenement on charges preferred by the girl's parents. ernor, he is one of the best campaigners in the state, both on the stump and along the side lines. For many years, except when precluded by the judicial ermine, his voice has been ringing throughout the state in support of the candidates and principles of the Republican party. He is a man who can get the attention, confidence and support of the people of the state. His candidacy was not inspired by any selfish interests or petty jealousies, but by a widespread popular demand that he enter the race. Support for him is not solicited by promises of preferment or special privilege, but his conception of government is greater than a view that it is a mere organization for the distribution of patronage. He has no personal feeling or animosity to avenge after his election, but consistent with the simple code of truth and honor which he learned in a plain farm house among the hills, he will impartially and deliberately administer the state's affairs as the representative of all the people. Support of his candidacy is asked of all the members of the Republican party. He stands for efficient public service through a re-united party. Blast Democratic Hopes. Judge Robinson's nomination means the blasting of Democratic hopes. The alarm with which his growing candidacy is viewed by the Democratic press is sufficient evidence of the strength the opposition party realizes his nomination will bring to the Republican ticket. Though unable to attack his character or official acts, the Democratic newspapers throughout the state have entered upon a campaign of misrepresentation of acts relative to the effectiveness of his campaign. Republicans are warned that the Democratic press can not be depended upon to preach good Republican doctrine, and that, after the primaries its columns will be devoted to villainous abuse of the Republican nominees, regardless of who they are. We most heartily commend the candidacy of Judge Robinson to the Republican voters of the state. He is thoroughly qualified and a man upon whom all Republicans can unite, and go into the general election arrayed in solid phalanx against the enemy. He will lead us to a splendid victory. We deeply appreciate the genuine enthusiasm with which his candidacy has been received throughout the state, and which indicates, beyond doubt, that the confidence reposed in him at home is generously shared by the Republicans of the state. By all precedent the nomination for the governorship this time belongs to the northern part of the state. Taylor county offers the man. It will stand by him. We feel assured from the reports of the Republican press throughout the state that Judge Robinson will be nominated and elected governor of the state of West Virginia by an overwhelming majority. NICHOLAS COUNTY IS FOR ROBINSON Editor Dodson Predicts Three-Fourths Vote For Jurist. Charleston, W.Va.—(Special)—Judge Ira E. Robinson is the only Republican candidate for governor who would be sure to carry Nicholas county in the general election, according to J. J. Dotson, of Richwood, editor of the Nicholas Republican, who was a visitor in Charleston. "The Judge will poll seventy-five per cent of the vote of the county in the primary, and if nominated—which it seems certain he will be—will receive a substantial majority at the hands of the voters next fall. He has many admirers and warm supporters among the Democrats of our district and will draw a large vote from them in the general election. The Democratic politicians realize that and consequently are doing everything in their power to thwart his nomination. They are, in common with their henchmen and the Democratic newspapers in other parts of the state, moving Heaven and Earth to boost General Lilly's campaign. They believe they have nothing to fear from the general, but know they have nothing to hope for if the judge secures the nomination. "As I as I personally am concerned, my sole interest in the race is the welfare of the party. That is why I am supporting Robinson. With him, at the head of the ticket we will have nothing to fear from any source. The Democrats nor anybody else could produce a man who could as much as make things interesting for him. But with Lilly at the helm we might have trouble. His criticism of the late Republican legislature and his hostility to the present Republican administration has made him many enemies within the party and placed him in an embarrassing—not to say untenable position before the people. Political discretion and common sense suggest Robinson as the only logical choice of the Republican Jonae, of St. Louis. She divorced him when he first took to living with Negroes. While pastor of a church at Elmhurst, R. L., Martyn married a young white woman of that city, who divorced him and remarried. 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