McDowell Times

Mingo Bepublicans Indorse Robinson Adopts Resolutions Supporting Jurist and Approving Gov. Hatfild's Administration VOTE IS OVERWHELMING Robinson Victory Amounted to Utter Route of Small Minority in the County ADVERTISING IN THE (1) ELL THINGS, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 15. Mingo Bep Indorse Adopts Resolut Jurist and Ap Hatfild's Ad VOTE IS OVE Robinson Victory Amou Small Minority Williamson, W. Va., April 18.--With Mingo county fair game to be bagged by either candidate at the county mass convention held here yesterday, ringing resolutions endorsing Governor Hatfield's administration and the candidacy of Judge Ira E. Robinson for the gubernatorial nomination were adopted by an overwelming vote. The victory of the Robinson supporters amounted to utter route. Out of more than four hundred voters, Lilly could not muster a score. A resolution offered from the floor before any committees were appointed and in which were named a number of delegates alleged to be favorable to Lilly, was voted down. Committees on resolutions and selections of delegates were then named. Until the report of the committee on resolutions was introduced, all the voting had been by yea and nay but in presenting the report Mayor O H Booten, chairman of the committee, moved a division of the house. Less than twenty men remained on the Lilly side. As the convention was composed of leaders of the party from all parts of the county, no doubt remains after this demonstration, that Robinson will have a tremendous majority in Miyagi. Delegates to the state and to the congressional convention are all Robinson supporters. They are uninstructed but bound by the unit rule. Following are the resources adopted: The Republicans of Mingo county in mass convention assembled send greetings to our distinguished citizen, Hon. H D. Hatfield, governor of West Virginia, whose brilliant record stirs each heart with pride that he was born and grew to manhood among us. We congratulate him because of the fight he has made in the interest of the common people against corporation greed, and wish to emphasize our belief that he has kept faith, not only in fulfilling his personal pledges to the people but the pledges of the party as well. We denounce in most emphatic terms his traducers and stamp as traitorous and un-Republican the fight being waged against his administration, against the work of the legislature and against the party pledges by those now seeking preferment at the hands of Republicans in the June primary. In H. D Hattfield the people of West Virginia have a chief executive conspicuons for bravery, courage and high resolve. His great endeavor has been to alleviate the stress of the laboring men in every field of work, and notable among his achievements can be enumerated the settlement of the strike in the Kanawha field, the workmen's compensation laws safeguarding health and working conditions, better mining regulations, and many others. Among other beneficial beneficial measures to the credit of his administration are those providing for general primary elections placing county officers on salaries, prohibiting corrupt practices in elections, protecting game, fish, etc. We endorse most heartily his advocacy of revenue measures by which the burden of taxation would be fairly and equitably distributed, also his firm stand against the water power companies which seek to monopolize the streams of the state without recompense to the people. We are proud of the record he has made as our chief executive, proud to follow his distinguished leadership and proud that he was born on Mingio county soil. Recognizing his high citizenship, his great ability and sterling Republicanism we give our hearty endorsement to the gubernatorial candidacy of that distinguished jurist, Hon Ira E. Robinson, of Taylor county, feeling that in him the people of the state will have a worthy and able successor to our present popular chief executive. We all attention to the oft-manifested solicitude Judge Robinson has displayed for the workingmen of West Virginia, and particularly to his opinion rendered when a member of our Supreme Court that the fee born men of West Virginia when contending for their rights could not be deprived of their liberty and committed to prison by drumhead court martials but were entitled to trial by a jury of their peers in properly constituted courts. We feel that with Judge Robinson as our standard bearer in west Virginia the grand old Republican party is safe from all attacks and will sweep on to glorious victory in November. Therefore we warmly commend his candidacy to the Republican voters of Mingo county. OKLAHOMA MOB OF WHITE MEN Lynch, Burn and Riddle Body of Negro in Open Day Light. Overpowering Sheriff Richardson, a mob of unmasked white men took Cary Dudley, Negro, from his cell in the county jail at Lawton. Okla., riddled his body with bullets before a firing squad in the jail yard and strung up the body to a telephone pole, after dragging it several miles at the end of a rope. Dudley was accused of killing Patrolman James Hayes. EDITORIAL NOTE:—The above subversion and outrage of the law and against christian civilization was an act that is too revolting to think on. This was done in open day light. It was an act against the honor of our courts on the simple "accusation" of a colored man having done a certain thing. Everybody knew each of those white men. Yet nothing has been done. No indictments have been made and none will be made. And stil we boast of the high honor—the mat-heless power of our government. In Mexico this government is spending millions of dollars in a deceitfully declared war on one poor, single handed man called "Bandit Villa." Although the life and limbs of an American citizen is valueless and the great arm of our law is powerless to serve him (a Negro) from mob violence. GEORGIA JUDGE BLAMES BENCH FOR LYNCHINGS Augusta, Ga., April 7 ---Judge Emery R. Speer in the Federal District of Georgia, in charging the Federal grand jury at the opening of the regular term of court here, took occasion to make an appeal for national preparedness and to denounce lynchings, for the latter of which he laid much of the blame on state judges, because they have power to act without waiting for grand jury indictments. He pointed out that there is no record of lynchings of prisoners of Federal Courts, and declared that if "the lynchers only knew to a certainty that they would suffer even a fine of $50 apiece, there would be no lynchings." Judge Spear declared that if a prisoner under his jurisdiction were put to death or otherwise deprived of his rights without due process of law, that he would fill the Atlanta Federal penitentiary "if that becomes necessary, to stop such illegal acts." That Rolf Meeting Lilly-Whites Put Their Candidate in Hole Northfork, W. Va., April 14.----Last night the Republican club of Roanoke held an interesting meeting, candidates and political speakers from Welch being present. J. K. Smith, "the National Jail Robber," made the opening address in favor of General Lilly for governor and in his entogistic peroration he admonished his audience to vote for Mr. Lilly because the General stood for the abolition of convict labor. In his殴 statement he said that Mr. Lilly was opposed to a man being sent on the road because he happened to be caught with a gun in his pockets; that Mr. Lilly was opposed to a man being sent to the road because he violated the prohibition law; that if Mr. Lilly was stabbed governor of West Virginia the cause of the unrestilling --- KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1916 GENERAL ABE LILLY AND THE DEMOCRATS TRYING TO REPUDIATE THE REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION Moundville would swing wide open and all the inmates would step forth and breathe the pure air of freedom to which a just God entitled them. A very weak applause from a small number greeted this panegyric of old McDowell's inimical orator. The lawabiding citizens of Northfork district did not take well to the idea of having the thieves, robbers and murderers released from the penitentiary to prey upon the people of our little mountain state. The next speaker was Mr. M. O. Litz, the silver tongued orator of Weich, who enolized Mr. Lilly on his robust, hale and hearty personal appearance and asked that he be voted for on the these grounds, and stated that while Judge Robinson was a gentleman, a scholar and a good judge, because of his pallid appearance he might not make a good governor. Mr. Litz was followed by the various candidates for county and district offices, and the detractors of Robinson and espousers of Lilly were ably answered by Messrs. Whittico and Hill and lesser lights in the oratorical arena. STORER VS. MORGAN Fifth Annual Declamatory Contest at Anthony Hall, Storer College, Friday., March 31. The Fifth Annual Contest between Morgan and Storer was held in Anthony Memorial Hall on Friday, March 31. The Baltimore friends were present. At 8 o'clock the contest was on with Prof. Muldoon, Shepherd College, Supt. Rendal of the local High School and Rev. Nicholeen as judges. From start to finish the contest was carried forward without a break or halt. Each contestant displayed a high order of ability and was roundly applauded. The musical numbers, especially the Girls Glee Club, was received with delight. Prof. Muldoon made the announcement that Miss Olive Reid was awarded first prize; Raymond McNeal, second; and to Houston Jackson honorable mention. Storer won. This was the first time in the history of the contests that the Old Gold has so signally triumphed. After the contest the new and beautiful dining room of the Domescience Department was initiated by the post graduate girls, who served to all a dainty collation consisting of sard-witches, cake and cocoa. The general consensus of opinion was that this was the best contest ever held there. Invocation. D vocal Duit—On The Moonlit Stream..... Geibel ..... Misses Autrice Bowman and Olive Reid. Declaration---Daniel Periton's Ride..... Tourgee..... Houston R. Jackson. Declaration---Curry-comb's Sentinel Anon Odlett Johnson. Vocal Solo---The Brave Sentinel---Rodney Charles F. Carter. Declaration---King Rober, of Sicily..... Longfellow..... Lucian Ayres. Declaration---God..... Derzhaieu Miss Agatha Mason. Chorus---Mammy's Hush-a-bye.... Park Girl's Glee Club. Declaration---Horatius..... Macanley Raymond S. McNeal. Declaration---Hager..... Willis Miss Oliver P. Reid. Vocal Solo---I Hear a Thrust at Eve..... Cadman..... Miss Autrice Bowman. Declaration---The Obari t Race..... Wallace..... Miss Mamie Moon. Declaration---Guilty..... Diden- Cornelius Weeks. Chorus---A Summer Night..... Foreman Junior Class. Decision of Judge. BLUE TO CONFISCATE VEHICLES BRINGING LIQUOR INTO STATE Charleston, W. Va., April 15.—Vehicles used for conveying inexicants into West Virginia from states in which saloon licenses are granted, will be confiscated from this time on by the department of prohibition. This policy was adopted after officers along the line of Putnam and Kanawha counties arrested three alleged bootleggers with a large supply of whiskey being hauled in a wagon drawn by two mules. The team and wagon as well as the liquor were confiscated. From O. Blue, the prohibition commissioner today announced that automobiles, weapons, baggage and teams will be合 by officers against the prohibition law. DISGRUNTAL REPUBLICANS AND DISAPPOINTED OFFICE SEEKERS WANT TO ELECT LILLY JUST TO DEPRECATE HATFIELD'S ADMINISTRATION THE PEOPLE WILL NOT STAND FOR IT The Republican party in West Virginia, asailed for it has been, has been invincible for but a single reason: because it has had this great constructive record to its credit, and has steadfastly adhered to policies outlined for the protection and strengthening of the statutes and practices which have renrolled West Virginia among the progressive commonwealths of the nation. Some gubernatorial candidates in the past have sought to bear the party's standard on a platform which, in a large measure at least, would have been repudiative of this record and its sustaining policies. But no man has ever succeeded in inducing the Republican voters to take a suicidal reactionary course, nor do we believe that any man will ever be able to do so within the memory of the men of this generation. It is incredible that a man who undertakes to win the Republican gubernatorial nomination, or any other nomination for a place on the State ticket, whose policies, as outlined, coincide directly with those of the agreed upon Democratic candidate for governor, can give his party the best strength and best service, even if nominated under such circumstances. It is a most unpromising condition when a Republican candidate for governor makes exactly the same arguments in beating the nomination of the hands of his party that will be made by the Democratic nominee when he attempts to win the general election. It is, therefore, this condition which has forced many thoughtful Republicans to the conclusion that they must, in determining the primary results, make exactly the same campaign against mided Republicans in the primary that must be made against Democrats in preparation for the November election. No party can repudiate its own administration, its own history as a party of achievement, and succeed. The Democrats tried to repudiate Grover Cleveland in 1886, and elect Bryan, and everybody knows the result. It has been tried time and again, in both state and nation, and the result has always been the same. Candidates, therefore, who, at the institution of leaders who never have been friendly to the constructive purpose of the Republican party, are assulting this bulwark of party strength, would do a wiser and safer thing, not only for themselves but for the party, if they could be persuaded to renounce the influences which impel them to a course whose unw wisdom must be apparent to every thoughtful Republican, no matter what his present alignment or who his personal preference All administrations are subject to error. It is probable, were it determined beyond the preadventure of a doubt, that every Republican administration which haigned in the history of West Virginia has errors to its credit. But the fact remains that every Republican administration has remarkable progressive achievement to its credit, and in the line of progress and accomplishment, in the way of platform fulfillment, the administration of Governor Hatfield stands out as one of the most successful of all—and this in spite of the fact that he took office at a time when the state faced the graves and most embarrassing conditions it has ever been called upon to face or likely ever will be. It is no wonder, in view of these facts, that Republican candidates for United States senator, for congress, for the legislature, for county offices, are beginning to pause and take stock of what will likely be in store for them as Republican nominees if the proposed repudiation of the Republican party's constructive work in West Virginia shall be indorsed by the voters in the primary. This is a serious matter, and so nobody does it appear with more force than to the candidates who expect to be the party nominees in the various counties. These men are vitally interested in a statewide party condition which will conserve the party strength and make for success locally as well as in the state at large. If the Republican voters cannot once more overcome a chronic movement in their own party suggesting repudiation of its constructive accomplishments, it will be hard, indeed, to overcome the Democrats, when they go before the people making the same proposal, as their child candidate now is making and will be making in the fall campaign. The Republicans have held West Virginia because they have pursued a liberal constructive and progressive course, and because the Democrats have opposed that course, proposing nothing in its stead. If Democrats and Republicans both become destructionists, at this late day, who, think you, will win? - Huntington Herald-Dispatch Bluefield Institute Wins Interscholastic Debate. The second annual inter-scholastic debate, between Storer College, Christiansburg and Bluefield Institutes, was held simultaneously Saturday evening. April 15th, at the above named schools. Bluefield won at home from Storer and at Christiansburg from Christiansburg; while Storer won at home from Christiansburg. Each school defended the affirmative side at home. Many of the alumni of each school attended the debates. A goodly number of both Storer and Bluefield alumni attended the Bluefield debate and expressed themselves as being perfectly satisfied with the arguments presented and the decision rendered. The spokesman of the judge said, in handing down the decision: "Our decision is unanimously rendered." Both sides were intily cheered when they drove points home and each disputant evidenced familiarity with the question at issue, which showed that a wide range of reading had been done on preparation. The weather was ideal and about 300 were in attendance. HOWL FROM RALEIGH CO. On Method of Selecting Delegates in Slab- fork District McAlpine, W. Va., April 17. "There seems to be a great dissatisfaction over the action of the Republican committee of Raleigh county in the Slab Fork district. There being a call for a convention to elect delegates to the convention at "heeling," which was billed and dated for the 15th of April and was also announced by one of the committee in a meeting of two hundred persons. But t 2 p., m. on the 13th the committee event around and changed the bill to April 13th. When the men returned from their work they found that the convention had been held and delegate elected by about ten men. The delegates elected were, Mr. Baker, Supt. of Billy Wood; Mr. Long, Supt. of McAlpine; Mr. Wolf, Supt. of Winding Gull, and F. E. Allen, the Squire of McAlpine. When asked why this was done the reply was, we wanted a delegation that would show up good for Mr. Lilly from his home county. VILLA VANISHES AND CARRANZA SHOWS HIS TEETH TO THE PRESENT WILSON ADMINISTRATION BY S. B. MOON. Vain and pompous old General Carranza is evincing slight gratitude towards his good friend, who is president of the United States, and who has humored the "First Chief" of Mexico in all of his whims, not even omitting to recognize 'what does not exist' Carranza as the de facto government of Mexico. The Carranza dignity is a thing of wondrous delicacy, and it has been ruthlessly outraged and sorely wounded by the American invasion of Mexican territory in search of (one who is not lost, yet cannot be found) Gen. Villa, when the First Chief plainly stated in his note to the American government on March 10th, that he consented only to reciprocal crossing of the border "if there should be repeated acts like those committed at Columbus, New Mexico." Wherefore it is entirely clear that President Wilson has either failed utterly to comprehend the very clear language of General Carranza's gracious offer to agree to reciprocal crossing of the border in case Villa should commit further acts of murder and reprise within our borders, or the President has done to ruin displeasure. Whether Cities May Enact Laws Separating Blacks and Whites LOUISVILLE ORDINANGE IS SPECIFIC QUESTION Decision on Constitutionality Will Settle Validity of Like Measures in Richmond, Baltimore and St. Louis. Washington, April 10. - The race segregation problem was put before the supreme court for decision today and arguments were heard on whether cities may enact laws separating whites and Negro inhabitants. The court was told that its finding would be of vital importance to the south. The specific question before the court was the Louisville, Ky., ordinance which makes it unlawful for a Negro to occupy a residence upon any block upon which a majority of the houses are occupied by whites and makes similar provisions as to a white person occupying a house on a Negro block. A decision on the constitutionality of this ordinance, it was stated, would settle the validity of like measures in Richmond, Baltimore, St. Louis and scores of other cities and towns in the south. Pendleton Beckley, city attorney of Louisville, and Stuart Chevalier, of Louisville, defended the ordinance as necessary to preserve race integrity and avoid race conflicts. They contended that there was no discrimination against either race and that the law was reciprocal. Clayton B. Bakeley, of Louisville, and Moorfield Storey, of Boston, argued that the statute was a violation of the equal rights privilege of the Negro. "No one outside of this courtroom," said Scorey, "would imagine for an instance that the predominant purpose of this ordinance was not to prevent the Negro citizens of Louisville, however industrious, thrifty and well-educated they might be, from approaching that condition they vaguely describe as 'scalal equality.' If one of those who enacted this ordinance were defending his course before his constituents he would ask their approval just because he had succeeded so well in establishing a permanent superiority for the white race." THANKSGIVING DAY The second Sunday in May is approaching. That is the Odd Fellows Thanksgiving Day. On this day, the Odd Fellows throughout America, should turn out, under the law, and give God praise and thanks for another year. All lodges and households that are financial, are notified to turn out on the second Sunday in May to observe these ceremonies. the lordly Carranza. The truth is now brought to light by the demand of Carranza for the withdrawal of the American punitive expedition from Mexico. The administration has led the public to believe that Carranza was in full accord with the pursuit of Villa, and that he would co-operate with the American forces. The State Department has concealed the actual status of affairs, hoping for a victorious to capture or kill Villa and bring the ringing cheers of the whole American people to tickle the greedy ears of his excellence Woodrow Wilson, with over an outspoken of the truth to mar the exuberant festivities; but the best laid plans of Democratic administrations in variably "gang agilee." Villa has declined to be captured or killed, even if his chief aide, Col. Lopez, has been killed at least two times; Carranza has gone into hysterics over the infringement of his sacred sovereignty, and has ordered his impertinent brother Wilson and the "Gringo soldiers" to "scat" out of Mexico. If intervention in Mexico is to come under the Weakness of Democratic rule, it must come now. Much as the President dreads offending his brother Carranza, he recoils with still greater terror from the certainty of defeat at the November election, which even one far less sagacious than he, can distinctly foresee as the result of an ignominious withdrawal of the American troops from Mexico in obedience to the arrogent command of the bewhiskered weakling and egotist, who is unworthy to be mentioned in the same breath with the truly great, if despotic, Gen. Porfio Diaz. President Wilson would like to "reneg" in the Mexican unpleasantness, but he cannot do so without bidding good-bye forever to the chance of re-election; yet, if later developments should make it possible for the President to retreat with any show of dignity (even paper dignity) he will joyfully embrace the opportunity. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 7 Wraps Rev. George E. Fountain With Tell- ing Blows NOT THE "BIG GUN" HE CLAIMS HIMSELF TO BE Advises Him Against Being Out Late at Nights and Monkeying With Buzz-Saws. Keystone, W. Va., April 12, 1916. Editor McDowell Times Under the caption, "Weighed in the balance and found wanting," the writer submitted an article a few weeks ago to your very valuable paper. In last week's issue of his "mushroom" political organ, "Fountain's Digest," the editor, George E. Fountain, reproduced this entire article, daubed the writer a "Truth Twister," and attempted to justify his unhallowed and mercenary support of the candidacy of Abe Lilly. This gentleman was billed to speak in Keystone last week and the writer not having been able to bear a logical, intelligent discussion of the issues from the Lilly view point, and being very anxious to hear the same, went to hear E. Fountain. It is the concensus of opinion of those who heard him that he made a complete failure both in his delivery and in the subject matter. There were several other speakers, but the opportunity to hear Rev. Fountain was the one thing that induced the writer to attend that meeting and his failure on this occasion when he really was expected to save the situation, was a sad disappointment to all present. After having heard him on this occasion and after having read his belabored, in elegant and ungrammatical eloitation, the writer is forced to the conclusion that he overrated the gentleman very much in his article to your paper, and feel that an humble apology for the same is due both you and the public. I find that he is not at all the "big gun" I understood him to be, but that he is a mighty "little potato" and a wolf in sheep's clothing. Rev. Fountain's article is positively nauseating in egotism. He prattles about his church work in Wheeling, refers to himself as "this great man," says he is "a man of integrity, honesty and truth" and refers to himself twelve times as "Dr. Fountain." Continuing, he says that he "seem" the necessity of a new building. Here is where the brother shows that he has absolutely nothing in his pate and that he is simply h mouthy nimcompoop. Any seventh child kid ought to be mortified at such buchery of the "Queen's English" and instead of afflicting a long suffering public with his empty vaporizing, he should be somewhere trying to master the rudiments of the English language. It is said that he used to be the head of an Industrial School for a number of years. Well, I certainly feel sorry for those who went to school to him. He might have been able to teach them something about industry, but God knows he could not teach them any English. The writer contends that gentlemen should confine their arguments to a truthful discussion of the issues involved, and under no circumstances should so far forget their training and the consideration due the public as to indulge in billinggate and personalities. Neither in my article nor in speech have I questioned the gentleman's "honesty" or "integrity" "Why, then do he shrink so loudly about his honesty" and "integrity" "I believe it was Shakespeare who said "the thief fears each bush and officer," and while it is very distasteful to refer to it, the public will pardon me for remarking that those who know Rev. Fountain best don't have the same exalted opinion of his "honesty and integrity" that he has himself. While their judgment is to be deplored we have to say against the white men supporting Mr. Lilly. In no contingency will their actions effect the vested rights of their race. But with us it is entirely different. If by any misadventure West Virginia goes Democratic it means that we will be reduced to a condition that is worse than slavery, and this is why we have no patience with those Negroes who permit pecuniary considerations or selfish reasons to dominate them. Rev. Fountain goes out of his way to remark that he is not supporting Mr. Lilly for the "loaves and fishes." Above all things minister should be truthful. Who believes that he is working simply for love? Don't everybody lament at once. The truth is that the colored Lilly leaders are known to the people. As a rule they have neither principles or morals. They care nothing about the well-being of the race and their activities will devious nobody but Mr. Lilly. oo = = os ee ee aoe ee > ee = ——— , ee SS ee a iia a a a ene sis " Voacige MEMBER. NATIONAL NEGRO PRess ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL FCDLiAUEKY & rROPRUETORA, M.T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWAKD HILL, Bosiness Mgr. Articles ov wore than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Exbiatnen every Friday in the imeeren ot Negro Kare--Hie Civil and theal Righw a SUBSCKIPTION KATES. 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June s—Connty court sits as a can- vowing board. ee There i» absolutely no possi- bility of Abe Lilly reciving the Republican nomination for gov- ernor of West Virginia and many of his supporters now recoguize that fact. Reports from rehable sources indicate that he will not carry more than two couniies north of the Kanawha piver and if he carries those two it will be only by@ narrow margin. Op this side of the Kanawha it is Bow certa’n that Judge Robinson will get a wajority and from Present indications Mr. Lilly’s home county—Raleigh—will not give him a larger majority than 500, if he carries it at ali, and many well informed men in that county say he will lose it. A! one time it koked as though Judge Robinson would carry Mc Dowell county by only about 1500 but as the campaign pro- &resses and since the visit of the Judge to the banner Republican county, whatever hope the Lilly whites bad of keeping Robinson's majority down to 1500 vanished and now any one who knows political conditions in this county and will admit the truth place Robinson's minimum majority at 2000. So hopeless is the Lilly cause in this county that many of the leading supporters of that ill-advised candidate have let vp in their fight for him and is now Putting forth their efforts to nominate a county ticket picked by County Chairman W. W Whste and from present indi- cations are doomed to failure in that enterprise So desperate is Mr. Lilly and bis McDowell county supporters OF & majority of them that they are resorting to misrepresenta- tion, villtication and abuse—not of the able jarist of Grafton but of the men and newspapers sup Porting Limand asa@result of this kind of campaigning the few Femaining followers of the Raleigh county man are leaving him as fast asa sult spoton the Robinson band wagon is found. This desperate condition is also found among certain coal Operators who supporting Cousir Abe of “Aunt Manda’ fame. ‘They will not permit the men to organize Robinson c!ubs on their Works, upon ‘hreat of discharge They otject to men spesking Spon their operations in the in- terest of Robinson and ina few caves men sre actually discharg ed because they openly esvouse Robinson cause; is. brought to Spon teachers and 3 espeonage aca ed upon some iobs in this county. It is even stated by sume wen ‘00 the Lilly side who are in po sition to know, that if Judge Robinson is nominated that the coal men who are supporting Mr. Lilly will oppose bis election. Pbis will be in keeping with what slarge number of them under the leadership of county chair- man W.W. Whyte did in 1904 when they supported John J. Cornwell, the Democratic vom (nee against Hon. W. M. O. Daw- yon, the Republican nominee. hey did not defeat Dawson and they will not defeat Robinson. Allof the misrepreseotation, abuse and strong arm methods 8 but ademonstration of what vertein Lilly men would do if ‘they had a legisiature and a gov- *rnor whom they could contro! snd the people are not taking *kances on Cousin Able. Every sach attack as Lilly, Meadows and others of the clan make apon Governor Hatfield. Judge Robinson and his supporters but strengthen the Judge, every man breatened or discharged by Lilly coal barons makesa few nundred more votes for the Grafton man—the people will 10t be bullied into the support ofa man they know to be too ltt’, narrow and unreliable to dll the fice if by any possible chance he would be elected to it. They know Abe Lilly is not tle type of man for the Republicans © nominate and no pressure of anholy methods can coerce them ‘nto his support. Lilly is doom :d to defeat and in this county 2very candidate for office who is supporting him will also go down with this badly deceived man. FOR COMMITTEEMAN. In this issue appears the an- nourcement of Stanley M. Nease of Welch for comwmitteeman of Browns Creek district. Mr. Nease is a native of Ohio and a life long Republican. His father was @ great friend to the Negro, having taught in school such men as James Hazlewood, J. Mc Henry Jones and L O. Wiison at Pomeroy, Ohio. His son, the eens for committeeman, lived in Mason county for a num- ber of years and was assessor of Kanawha county at one time. He is one of the leading and most Popular young white Republicans ‘at Welch and will till the office of committeeman with credit t himself, the party and district Under the new primary law there will be two commitveemer from each district. T. Edward Hill bas already announced and with the announcement of Mr. Nease you have a pair that is hard to beat and will be able representatives of the party who will make good if elected. 6000 MAN FOR TREASURER. Hon. W. 8. Jobnson, often call ed “Pistol Bill,” who is a candi- date for State Treasurer was in McDowell county this week shaking hands witha host of friends. He comes weil recom- mended with life full of prugres- sive accomplishments. He has always been a champion of edu- cational legislation. He was one of the leading spirits when in tbe state senate. who fought for substantial increase in teacher’s salaries and an increase in school terms. He was one of the faith ful fifteen senators when the Democrats soughttodisfranchise and j m crow the Negroes of this sta. The jatter within itsel) f none other is sufficient testi- mony of his qualification, his loy alty and bis true Xepublicanism t> merit the supportand confi dence of every colored voter in the state. COOPER, OUR WEXT CONGRESSMAN While it is generally conceded and settled that Hon. Edward Cooper will suceved himself, i is also betitting that the people shall express their abiding faith in and good will toward this young statesman in his fearless legislation. He is made up ot the right kind of material. Eve- rybody knows Mr. Uooper to be ® good man, astrong Republicar and one who never forgets nor forsakes bis friends. Nobody is against him and we hardiy be- lieve anyone will dare make the race at thie late date. He is en- titled (0 go back to congress and of coarse everybody recognising | Sulbcepethio, — SUPREME COURT DECIDES THAT LIQUOR MAY BE BROUGHT IN STATE IN VEHICLES —— Insist, However, This J/quor Must Have Statatory Label, if More Than Half Gallon is Carried—8 weeping Decisi sn Re- verses Ruhngs of Several Magisterial Courts —_—_ Charleston, W. Va.. April 18— with euch label, a and along any Some of the restrictions plsced public highway, to bis home for on the prohibitory lawn of West hie persone! aes there. Virginia by Justices of the Peace SYLLARUS OF OPINION. and other officers were nullited) The syllabus of the today by edecision of the Su-l directa thats warrane waeeeal preme Court of Appeeia when it that inioxicating liqaors are be Aecided three casas trom Mon-| i «. catastared, soll: copiacd: ongalia county with a single kept or stored for sale. or bar opinion, dy Judge Mason. tered, in = certain suit case, The court holds that chapter|trank or other container, in tre 13 of the acts of the legis'atare! possession of any person in the of 1913. as amended by Chapter| roads. streets, alleva or remain 7 of the acts of 1915 does notlin the county, does not charge make tt un'awfal for a citizen to|the person in whone possession carry or transport one-half qal-|it is alleged t be with manufect- lon of intoxicating liquors, with-| uring or selling nor with any out astatutory label, or more ‘other cffense under the statnte A WINNING TICKET Phe more the career and characteristic of the Cabell county candidate for the senatorsnip are considered, the larger be loome as a prospective lawmaker in the most distinguished segislative sesembiage on earth. The steps by which this typi- cat West Virginian has won bie way in ‘the world are along the lines of effort and schievement which indicate a desti- By and promise quite out of the ordi- nary. The progress he has made in the face of unnsual obstacles gives hope of yet greater things in the field of stats manlike endeavor to which the faves seem likely to call him. As be ie very well known by his neigh- bore of the Southern half of the state, Mr. Hite is posemed of sterling quali- ties of character, of the ability wo do things and to get things done, of a tem peramental adaptability that tite him to deal successfully with any situation with {Thich be may be confronted. In short he is generally recognized by those who have @ personal scquaintanee with him to be a man of unueusl qualifications to serve hie State with distinction in the se- ‘ate of the United States. In the Northern part of of the State Mr. Hite is not 20 not well known, {or the reason that hie busy and vsefal ca- reer 2s a citizen has not incladed hitber to and considerable statewide political ‘sctivity. Thie does not mean that be hes im any way failed in that civic duty which requires every man to be deeply interested and efficiently active in politi- cal matters within the radius of hie own ‘personal influence as a patriotic citizen. And Mr. Hite's radius of action slong this line has been reasonably extended, but he hae never before taken « promi- Bent part in any political contest which brought him in seutual contect with » large number of voters in the the regions Rorth of the Kanawhs. The Post is con- vinced, nevertheless, that the Republican voters of all parts of the State will have abundant opportunity between now and the primary election day to inform them- selves personaily and fully ss to the con- spicuous availability of Mr. Hite for the strenuous political contest that lies just bead of the party when the primary race is over. The qualities thet bave made Mr. Hite » winner in @ remarkable business career that have him also s power to be reckoned with by the traditional foew of bis party in the Southern end of the ‘State, will stand us all in good stead in te mighty struggle next November, when imuee of tremendous importance to our National life are to be decided in the battle of ballots. With » tickes bearing the name of Robinson and Hite, the Republican party in Weet Vicginia will have every ground for an sured confidence of victory, and the prospect is growing every day jihat the Republiran voters of the State gropore to wominate jest thet kind of ticket in the Jone primary.—Charleston Post, April 14. Col. Thomas to the Na- tional Convention. The MeDowell Times taken a delight in calling tie people's attention to the fact that qcite a number of prominent white and colored political lights have favorable suggested the name of Col W. HH. Thomes, of Bramwell, as & man who ought to be vent se a delega’e to the Na- tional Convention. He ie “trne Hine” in hie Repablienniam. He tas alweys been loyal and fearless. For qualities. cation, few men are more capable. He has the distinction of having beiped to make the Kepoblican party and even in ite childhood tmidity, be fearieesly and Vigilantly watched ie every ep and belped to seedy the party over the rocky lily of Democracy. He has nev- ‘er held © pablie office of any moment, 0 while rewarding the fatthtal, and some times those lew faithful, shy not Kindly torn our attention to Col. W. H. Thomas? ‘We don’t know how he feels aboot it bat as has been ssid, there can be no mutate im thiuking sericosly on thin ‘Metter lees Your Subscsiprion due! with euch label, on and along any public bighway, to his home for bie persons; uee there. SYLLARUS OF OPINION. The syllabus of the opinion, directs that a warrant charging that inioxicating liqaors are be ing manofectered, sold, exposed, kept or stored for sale. or bar- tered. in s certain suit case, trunk or other container, in the pussession of any person in the roads. streets, alleys or remain in the county, does not charge the person in whose possession it is alleged t be with manufact- uring or selling nor with any other cffonse under the statute. Mr. and Mme. Andrew Lewis, of An- Bapolis, Md , are visiting their mother, Mra. Mary ¥. Lewis and their suter, Mre. Esther L. Edmunds, of 225 Marion Street. Mra. Lewis was formerly a teach- er at Eastport schual, Annapolis. Mr. Lewis « successful tailor. Mrs. Mary Olark, formerly of Coving- ton but now of Hot Springs, came bere Thursday night to accompany her sister, Mis Fannie Mayton, back to Hot Springs. Mies Maywa underwent a ver- ious operation at the University Hospi- tal in Ubarlottesville recently. Rev. W. J. Hackett, pastor of the Firet Baptist church, preached at Hot Springs Monday night. ‘Mise Julia Mitchell is reported as get- ting slong nicely after undergoing an operation in Freedmen’s Hospital, Wash. ington, D. 0. dir Henry Lewis, and son, Henry, of ‘Clifton Forge, were visiting friends in this city Saturday. We are sorry to note that Mrs. Aman- da Clark, 38 Marion Street, had x slight attack of paralysis Saturday night, [which distigured one wide of her ince | We hope her condition will not prove fatal. Weare sorry to note that Mr. John febcpelgeitlbedaenll confined t bis room with rheumation. The Ready Working Uinb gave a sac [Fed concert at the First Beptist churet Sunday night, for which the promoten | dewerve much eredit. BY MARY VAapEN pm Monday night, we celebrated the ‘Emancipation Proc'amation. The {ol- lowing program was rendered Mr. Lewis Paanell, “lo Bebslf the | Mr. Ned Adams, ‘The Emancipation Mr. Sames Holt, “The Negro as « Rev. J. W. Coger, ““The Negro s» at dames Vaden, “The Negro as a law. yee. Byrd Wagstaif, “Negro as a doctor.” Duet, Mewtawes K. Vaden and R. Waastatt. Arthur Walton, “Negro hae chown the better part."” Recitation, Mrs. Lottie Keen, Charley Wagetall, ‘Negro as « Citi- esa Addrew, Mr. G. S. Miller, of Bramwell Duet, Misses Mary Vaden and Fannie Adame. 11 was the grandest time every veld at Mill Creek. Every one seemed to Suave enjoyed himself to the highest. Ke- fresbments were served. On Tuesday night, there was choir Practice with all of the members present. Mr. Arthur Vaden leit Tuesday night for bis home in Virginia w visit his father. Oa Wednesday we had a good prayer me ting. Oa Thareday evening, the Golden Rule lodge met, Friday evening, Rev. Coger came over for cburh m @ ing Savurday +iternoon, Mimes V. B. Ed- Ward. were the guests of Mrs. Vaden. Kev. Coger retarned to hie home Sat- arday on tne accvunt of the illness of hie wife. Sanday morning there was Sanday e honi ALI1-9), the pastor filled the pulpit and preached a1. shie sermon from Mate. £7. In the evening hie text was Rev. 1:7, Kev. James Anstin, of Bluefield, st- tended service here Sanday morning. Mrs. Vina Keynolde ie very ill. Mrw Maria Thornhill is still confine: to ber bed and is worse st this writing Mrs. Steward and Mre RH. McKoy and deughter, of Bramwell, visited Mr. F. J. Harper and family Suoday. Mr. Tarner Dixie end sister, Mie Lacile, of Bracawell, were the gue of Mr. and Mre. G. E. Webseer Sunday. Mre. Mary Reynolds, of Ocopar, is vie yang be doaghem, Mire etic Wand FOR GOVERNOR. Judge Ire E. Robiaton hes authoriand ote cance a sa lican primary to be bold Jane @, 181k ———————<—_—_—____ A. A. Lilly, of Kanawhe County, is for cnet eaouneed me candidate for ‘te ee FOR CONGRESS. ‘To the Voters of the Filth Congressional District of West Virginia: On the sixth day of Deowmber lest, I took the cath of office Representative ost Virginia, teen crnmtanely fag es Srces pemvea oaealan ae i adhaire of the poopie of bap dieesna tS feetienn ny eee ee feat thet Ysboald suceeed peste ee ee of she disre peeeaee ae of the district, as I am satisfied I ‘be rrealts during my second term than dur- sional Pistnct to again show their con- fideoce .2 me by giving me s second nom- rnation I sa sore the people tar best interests wil! be 1y protected and conserved in the event | am renom- Sr aubeves trt hens sds cp alan, ler tana a So i deeming it prodent: wise to way hands free frees oot adel one, nations, believing the voters of the counties aad distnet are much better qualified to make wise selections of State eo eee ie ic ofiee. . pablie vail dations now re tat Oumar —. ion alk te My duties, Seremnal appeal pr sec oes coatas a tr each voter, this means to ask the people of my die trict to give me their support for’ ‘re- aomination. I shall in the future, as in the past, ‘vote to protect the interest of the people of my district. I can in cny way serve any resident of the district, { shall be glad to have hin: command me. fully. Ege Tkp coorsn. 312 House Office Building, Washington, D. O., Mareb 20, 1916. FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL. E. T. England, of Logan, is hereby announced as a candidate for the Repab- lican nomination for Attorney General. ____ FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. To the Repnbtican voters of McDowell County: ee ae oe the , nomination office of Pen -uting Attoraey the ican ticket at the Primary to ve'beld'on Jane, foie, Sad ete Tol be impossible for me to eew all the voters Seiergulz, owing to te fas that my of utice requrre mach time, seks ihe method of waking wy ened ducy known and soliciting the ‘vote of Tor more thea thre years 1 have en deavored to the best, ability ‘to Rerlorm the dates the oes ‘homer, ‘conscientiously and impertially, and in ubmitting my claime again I stand apen my past record. If the voters believe that T have honestly discharged my du- tee, Thave a right to, and shall expect their support again T nave no platform to submit, except ‘to oay that if om rp-elected I will die discharge the <nties Of the office in the fotnre a0 I have ic Cue past. | solicit the support of all Republicans and shall appreciate naything that they may do in my behalf. Very respectiully, F. ©. COOK. Welch, W. Va., March 15, 1916, Te the Republican Voters of McDowell Donnty: 1 neance myself = candidate lor the off of Prosreation, ‘Auiorney ol McDowell County, eabject to the action of the Revublican voters st the primary OT hove beth eae caene © tte, ; ve podltion ct Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of McDowell Coun- ty for the past nine years, and have al- Sloe day anes Ss that I am now entitled to some consider ation at the bands of the grest mess ol Republican voters of this county. Iam sobmitting my tandidacy in good faith, and rearnestly solicit the support of rli Republican FT ones comming Primary election, and if nominated and will earnestly endesvor to ones and {ihtally duscharge the daties of the of- Mow GL COUNTS, Welch. W. Va., March 6, 1916. POR SHERIFF. : To the Voters of McDowell County : 1 atimonnce: Revabli- cos condtbone ar chord ot "MeDoweti county, subject te the primary to be held Jone ©, 1910 | repectully nici your eqnal rights qeurantead to all. ; "Sa DANIEL, Ween, W. Va. lor the Repatiican oafoatin for Ser iff of McDowell Commty, subject to the Vetere to be bad Jans 6,116. slit Seed and etecned Teer niminiaer the affairs of the office fairness and im- "Yo. BARMAN Keystone, W. Yas Wane 30, 1918. Fer Assessor. To the Republican Voters of McDowell candidate for Heese wculeaton ter ‘Aewowor ot “Slcboeen Sie iaewer oe or vonwr Ta the If nominated aad seeted 1 ey, seceaver Cia] =e conrteone ‘e Sen coun. Welch, W. Va., Mardh 16, i916. —— T> the Republlesa Vouse of McDowell ir-r¥ fer oe fee —-_ Serena —_ Sesame teste just ene os wit bs “ae. ‘Soliciting your eapport, I am, Reepsetfally, WILLIAM J HATFIELD, Welch, W. Ve, Mareb 22, 1916 2 ae I am a candidate for representative in the House of Delegates to reprment Me: Dowell Qoanty #s' whole If honored with nomination and election, 1 shall strive to be firm for the right as I haye ever been ic ‘uy capacity ae ne vepaper man, fearing not to do whet I deem my My is: “Hew the line, let the chloe tall where easy wilt?> I respectfully ask each voter to give me his vote, and assure all ‘no future at of mine should makeany one feel he had made s mivake ines doing. Raapectta'iy, a BUELL SWOPE FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. I declare myself 2 candidate for the Repabhean nomina'ioa fr ustire of ti: Sirerre seh aie = ets lam slile hean «hes }- eee and favor the nomination of Jugde Ira “ ire eu fesrnaly scat Jost Siepert, seer pee aT shall deal ont justice tempered with mer- oy, ‘and shall be fair and impartial with i J. W. EDWARDS, Weleh, W. Va., March =, M6 eet To the Repa‘liean Voters of Brown: Oreek District: : I announce myself a candidate tor the ol o Sona of the Pesce Browns Orrek District, subject to the action of the R-paSlix Primary to be beid June 6, wie ra My pest record in my official duties for the past twenty years is an book ‘and I submit it to in 00d leith upon which you may jadon as to my fitness ‘and qualitication. Promising to do m ‘dngy to 1 oon it ii nomingand eed elect ie gimeanaly solicit sete support for this Z iy. pepe SAMUEL CRIDER. Kimball, W. Va. T hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nemiaation for J usticr Of the Prace in tne Browns Creek Dir tnet, subject to the will of the people st the primary t» be held June 6, 1916. 1 solicit your vote, assucing all of my sin- cere iation and if nominated and Seed Til eres al wid Jue, fair ‘Bees aod impartiality, ot times recog- ‘inte the fact that le better "to "loeo toward mercy than cruelty. Respectfully, FE. MORGAN, Davy, W. Va. I take this method of announcing to the Revabliean voters of Northfork Dis- trict that I am a candidate for the nom. imation for the Justice of the Peace to be Tog or at the Primary election to. be held on June 6, 1916 sm now enter. ing upon closing year of my second term as Justice of the Peace ‘of North. fork District. During the entire time I have done my best to measure ont even handed justice to all, to serve all the peo- SF eo ee ev. ay measure up to the reeponsibil- ite ofthe position” How wel Pens succeeded, you the good, trae and loysl Republican voters are the judges and I cheertully submit my claim to. farther honor to you in the firm belief thatwhat- ever your verdict, it will be right and just. 1 most arnently solicit your sop port amare you toast Cominated and elected T will strive to merit your confidence. Very sincerely, WILLIAM M. HOWARD. T snponnce it Repub- Vican candidate for Taties of ue Pea oot at friends at the primariee Se ah, 1916, and if orminaked and elect will transact my official duties in the fa- fare so T have been doug’ the past, Reepectially youre, P.O: Perens, Northfork, W. Va., Feb. 16, iste. —_______ I hereby announce myself « candidate for the Republican nomveation for Justice of the Peace in the Northfork District, subject to the wil ofthe people attr like your vou ecvurtag eof ”slaseed Sete o ee pe aoe serve aod , at all the face that ieee te Tana Toad ne om Northiork, W. Va. " To the Republican voters or the North. pt alibi sir aa ay Somination for Justice of the Pease of the Northfork District. subject ‘to the Srimary to be held June 6, 1916. 1 fore iL sem promine “tevored with Gil Ail the office t0 the bem of my ability, and beliet. ©. W. DONNALLY. ) McDowell, W. Va. ‘To the Repablican Voters of Elkhorn Seat te Einhorn ,Ditrit sbjecs “to the ‘tbe held Jone 6, lo Se sian ww | To the Republican Voters of Browne Thave served the perple, in Browns Oreck District, the post’ three Year’ as od at il tee te dtacheree the Seay od = th; fice extn tear, Lavoro nlacion, during this tine hes desed me for S ase- a! term and therefore beg to anpounce me «ndidary for the nomination af the coi Sune primary. Your eppon jo ereatly anipreet ‘AY 0. HUPFORD. Wet hb, W.Va, ; ae To te. Voters uf McDowell Uounty: Ll ret prncapes mysell «candidate for J ciel the Peace of the Browne C.-} aiet eubjoet to te R-petiions Pt ney & be he d dune 6, 1916 | tet th yours of any and all Re- Some) ther 1 teil lola et vowed thee ws /dncde ae neta a satel f with partiality w pene ber: + th -qvnl juste: or all, 3H. BARRETT. Sees ee Teth Kop cbliew Varn of Adkin De 1 hecobe <. eat my rendideny for the mia eiet there ch tie Peace ul in District, eulsjert to uhe prisnary to re held June “6, 1910, I promice Yt em nominated and elected I shall die- . 0°0. FROE. Wileoe, W. Va. ee FOR MEMBER COUNTY COURT. Sabject to the decision of the Rey ub- ‘ican primary to be held June Cog ir and at the request of numerous ‘friends throughout the county, who feel that Adkin District is entitled to repreven- tation. J announce my! as a candidate to, emlesoner of County Court. ‘1{ nominated and elected, I will attend to my daties to the bret of my ability and with a sole regard for the best interests of McDowell county: I respectfully solicit the support of «1 Repub.icans. HOWARD N. EAVENSON_ FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES ‘Te the Republican Voters of McDowell I desire to announce myseit « candidate te epee kc” sage Primary to be held June 6, 1916. 1 ear. cently solicit the sapoort of my friends en eeeaay Keptone, Ww. Van? HARPER eee Application For Pistol Licease. saree eit W. Ve, wil 1 te Coma ae A on 4 eS Pe ee ae The Home Mission Society is doing good work here. Mr. Geo. Shucks is President, Miss Mary Shucks, Secretary, and Mrs. Algie Pannell, Treasurer. Mr. Lucy Hodge set up a Fountain of True Reformers here last Thursday night. They had a nice time. There will be a subordinate lodge of the Golden Rule set up here by the last April. The band and choir rendered some nice music Sunday evening. The Fannell Brothers are getting along nicely with the injured feet. Mr. Wm. Murrell paid $900 cash for a team of horses last week. Mr. Foy and Sothers from Gary No. 10 were in town Sunday. The Republican Club is doing fine at this place. R J. Wormley is President and Wm Murrell is Secretary. Our town is progressing fine. Business is good. FALSE REPORT. To the Voters of McDowell County: I understand there is being circulated a report by one Chas. E. Harman, st political meetings and gatherings in the county of McDowell, charging me with running a "jim crow" drug store. I want to say that I do not own any drug store in this county or state. This report is malicious and false from the beginning. It was conceived in fraud and born in political treachery and corruption. This report is intended to injure me personally as well as my candy by prejudicing the colored voters against me. I have been mayor of the town of Welch for about four years and have held office of trust with only a small compensation since I have been in the county for the past twenty-four years, and just here I want to say that my record is an open book. My official acts are to be found in the public records at Welch and not one line has been confiscated either by fire, water nor bull dogs. I do not desire to resort to misrepresentation, vilification or insinulation for an office and hope those who know me best will appreciate how dis tasteful to me to refer to such peanut methods of cowardly attacks by would be office seekers. I say every word of it is untrue and false Robinson the Evangelist Berwind, W. Va.—Rev. C.T. Robinson, of Birmingham, Ala. conducted a successful revival meeting here last week. The meetings were well attended. Forty persons were added to the church, eighteen for baptism. Rev Robinson left here for Davy LOCALS Rev. A. J. Cary, of Charleston, helped to carry on a revival at Switchback with Rev. J. W. Crockett. E. H. Fitch, of Gilliam, a most industrious and independent miner was in the city Monday. He says there are not over 60 Lilly sympathizers on that job. Rev. W. R. Burger, of North fork, pastor of the M. E. church there and at Welch, was in Key stone on a matter of business this week. He is making an enviable reputation for the church, society and the community. Rev. W. H. Brown, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Gary and a strong young man in church work Masonry was in this city a few days ago accompanied by Rev. Burger. Frank Tucker, thirteen years in the coal field and at Landgraff was in Keystone Monday. Honest Tailoring Friend Cuchran, Photographer, of Charleston, has discovered a striking likeness in the features of Judge Ira E. Robinson, candidate for the Republican nomination for gover- nor of West Virginia, and Abraham Lincoln. Cochran, who has made a life study of physiognomy, sketched a beard into the negative of a photograph he had made of the Grafton jurist with the striking effect pictured here. He says the intellectual brow, strong bridged nose, firm jaw and the gentleness of spirit expressed in the soft lines around the mouth, for which Lincoln was famous, are reproduced to an extraordinary degree in the judge's physiognomy. Is the time to select your Easter Suit from the 1750 Designs. Just Arrived MARTINSVILLE The weather here is fine. Mr. O. Prunty is very ill. Mr. L Holt had a stroke of paralysis last week. Mrs. Siva Prunty is on the sick list. Miss Katherine Spencer, who has been teaching in the graded school here, left for her home in Spencer, recently. Mr. R. F Holly, who has been at home with his family for several days, returned to his work in West Virginia Sunday. Mr. Linay Burgee, accompanied by Miss Gustavia Spencer who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hayes, left last week for Spencer, his home Measures Jack Law and Charlie Smith, of Franklin county, were in town last week selling tobacco. Mrs. Nancy Hunt, of Snow Creek, was in town Saturday doing her spring shipping. Mrs. John Penn, of Roanoke, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Draper. Mrs. Carrie F. Prunty and two children, of Roanoke, were visitors to her mother, Mrs. Lee France Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hairston and two children, of Roanoke, are at home again. Misses Matel and Janie Gravely are the guest of their aunt, Mrs. L. F. Flood The people are glad to welcome the new A. M. E. pastor, Rev. Miller, who has come to serve them this year. Mr. Frank Harper, who had a slight operation, is doing nicely. Mrs. Nannie Terry, who has been visiting her children and friends in Roanoke and West Virginia, is at home again GLEN WHITE Our correspondent of the above place writes of the closing of the public school. Among those present were Hon. Brown W. Payne, of Beckley, R. E. White, Mr. and Mrs. Pauley, Rev. W. H. Hairaton, Rev. W. R. Woodson. The singing and recitations rendered by the pupils were appreciated by the parents and friends. Mrs. Lillian Green, the teacher, conducted the exercises. NOTICE! $50 REWARD at once to any one for the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the culprit who cut down the big Robinson-Hite sign in front of the McDowell Times, Wednesday night, April 19, 1916. McDOWELL TIMES, Keestone, W. Va. Box 277. Mr. Robert Elliott, a prominent undertaker of Baltimore, died last week. It is reported that he was a member of seventeen different lodges. His was the largest funeral held in Baltimore among the colored people, with the exception of that of Joe Gans in 1910. Is the time to s SUITS TO MEASURE AND POOL ROOM Meals at all hours, day or night FURNISHED ROOMS FOR First-Class Service Come and SEE U.S. W. L. Safety Fire The Southwest Fire Insurance of Bluefield T. G. BECKER, Treas. AGENTS W H. COBB'S Dr. ED WARD'S BLUEFIELD Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, ticles. When in Bluefield call to see he railroad station. Soda at the fo My Clients Are Always First Lock Box 54. Phone 38. Another New K. of P Lodge s, day or night. Everything to eat in season. ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. -Class Service Promptly Rendered. W. L. Jones Proprietor Keystone. Insure your House, Household Goods nce and Live Stock, Etc., in Southwestern Mutual Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Pres. AGENTS WANTED BB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh Street EDWARD'S BUILDING BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Ar- mold call to see us. Only five minutes walk from Soda at the fount. Meals at all hours, day or night. Everything to eat in season. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. First-Class Service Promptly Rendered. Come and SEE U.S. W. L. Jones Proprietor Keystone. The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. W H. COBB'S Drug Store, 442 Raleigh Street EDWARD'S BUILDING Complete Line of Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Sundries, and Toilet Articles. When in Bluefield call to see us. Only five minutes walk from he radroad station. Soda at the fount. Notice I. O. of St. Luke District Mass Meeting Burnwell, W. Va., April 18—A Knights of Pythias lodge was instituted here on the night of the 15th. Twenty members were initiated in the secret work of the order. The spirit of Pythianism is high in this section, this being the third lodge set up on this creek since the beginning of the calendar year. The Grand Chancellor informs us that this is the sixth instituted since the Grand Lodge session. WANTED:—An energetic active man to establish permanent business. Whole or part time. Health and accident Insurance. Immediate cash returns and future. Address NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY, Detroit, Mich. 2t. NOW elect your Easte NOW OR NEVER Easter Suit from the NOW OR NEVER M Y FR END ARE NEXT. BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST JURGEMENT NOK ASK FOR THE CONVIRTION OF AN INSCROSS MAN. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA There will be a mass Meeting at KEYSTONE, W. Va., on SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1916. All councils are requested to elect 1 or 2 delegates at their next meeting to represent them. Rev Dr. R. H. McKoy will deliver an address on this occasion. Dont fail to represent. Done by the order of Service is what we give. I have been a citizen of West Virginia since 1911, during which time I have given my entire attention to the study and practice of my profession: of law. I have never been a candidate for office, but in 1913 was appointed United States Commissioner for the Southern District of West Virginia, by Judge Benjamin F. Keller. With my change of residence from a Democratic to a Republican state, I did not change my party affiliation. My father, a Virginia farmer, was an ardent and consistent Republican for the last thirty years of his life, and the political principles of Line in and Blaine were instilled in me as right in early childhood, in a country hopey democratic, selected to to the State Senate, I promised to appollain the people of my District faithfully and bravely, recognizing that the prosperity of people is wholly dependent upon the success of their business interests. No law should be made that does not reduce to the greatest good of the greatest number, and the enacting of numerous and unnecessary statutes is confusing to the people, oppressive to business and subversive of good government. During the coming canvass and campaign. I shall endeavor to see personally every voter in my District, and those I do not see, I take this means of soliciting your support and influence. Respectfully. JOSEPH M. CROCKETT. Welch, W. Va., April 6, 1916. To the Republican Voters of Browns Greek District: I am a candidate on the Republican ticket for Justice of the Peace of Browns Greek District of McDowell county, subject to the primary to be held June 6, 1916. I solicit the active support of every Republican voter in the district. I nominated and elected, I shall discharge the duties of the office impartially. Respectfully. RED M. STEWART. Welch, W. Va., April 12, 1916. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Republican nomination for Central Committeeman of Browne Creek District, subject to the actions of the primary to be held June June 6, 1916. I solicit your support, promising to faithfully discharge the duties of the office impartially to the best of my ability. Respectfully, STANLEY E. EASE. Welch, W. Va. To the Republican Voters of Elkhorn District: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for the Republican District committeeman, subject to the primary to be held June 6, 1916. If nominated and elected, I promise to discharge faithfully my duty to my constituents to the best of my ability. Respectfully, A. H. BROWN. Elkhorn, W. Va, April 17, 1916. NOTIGE! We want a reliable person, woman or man, in every town and locality to represent the 1. L. U. Department of the North American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago. We want such persons to be protected by our license and all rights reserved. Such persons will be appointed by our Such persons will be appointed by our State Deputy His office is only 50 yards from the Station. For full particulars call and see, or write. Information will be furnished free. Start at once and make big money 4-2- to Save Money on Food Stuff. Large Small Hams, Country Cured, 17c 18c Eggs, 4 or 10 dozen lots 19c Paint Butter, 22: Sent direct from farm to you by Parcel Post. Address M. F JOHNSON, Bavwood, Va. TUXEDO Billiard Parlor CALL AROUND. GOOD TABLES. A. L. TRAVIS, Prop. E. RADFORD, VA. Pay for The Times. VER e 1750 Designs. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this case, that the defender is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defender do appear at the Olerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. Order of Publication At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in April,1916. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI. And it appearing from an affiliative now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at McDowell County the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Froe, P. Q. GOLDEN RULE RALLY A Thousand New Members Wanted in the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association in the Next Sixty Days. NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN ONLY $2.50 On account of the primary election June 6, we will hold our annual meeting a week earlier this year, which will be TUESDAY, MAY 30, at Princeton, W. Va. Now every officer and every member of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association is expected to this call and help to increase the membership of our Order. REV. R. H. Mc KY, President. G. S. MILLER, Secretary. Hurrah! Hurrah! HUNTING Building Clear THIS handsome structure is now owned holders of the Pythian Mutual IRA fine illustration of what can be done and united action. It is in less a splend give new life, new hope and new inspire every member of the order and race. subscribe for stock in this great corp Investment Association—for in due time nividends on the money invested. THIS Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action. It is 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 p locality about it or write to this office. The Pathian Natural Inve L. WILSON, President Just Arrived $20 The Pythian Wallet Investment Association THE BEST EVER y---Kimball York---Cincinnati, O. At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in April, 1916. John Carter The object of this suit is to obtain the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decreed. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. A. G. Froe, P. Q. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in April, 1916. A. D. Williams, Plaintiff, vs. Mary Williams, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non resident of the State of West Virginia, it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of the order be published once a week for four weeks upon some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. James K. Smith, P. Q Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the clerk's office of the Cir- cuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in April, 1916. Betha Jermon. LOST:—A nice pocket book containing cards and notes. Finder returning same to Mr. Cornethe at Austins Store, Northfork, W. Va., will be amply rewarded. Take Stock Right Now! NGTON Dear of Debt owned absolutely by the stock- al Investment Association and is a one done by concentration of effort pleasant achievement and should repiration to every stockholder and Lot no one hesitate longer to corporation—The Pythian Mutual time it is sure to pay handsome ent plan. Ask the agent in your office. Investment Association CHARLESTON, W. VA. Free Pressing ARTHUR MOORE ROBINSON WILL SWEEP STATE BY BIG VOTE Candidacy Is Rapidly Gaining Among Republican Voters of the State Grafton, W. Va. (Speakal)—That Judge Ira E. Robinson, of Taylor county, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, will sweep the state in the primary election to be held throughout West Virginia June 6, 1916, is freely predicted by those who are giving attention to the campaign now going on. Judge Robinson is making a whirlwind campaign and has just returned from a trip through some of the southern counties where he was given a most enthusiastic reception. Reports received from all parts of the state speak a great victory for the Robinson candidacy. No longer is there any question as to his nomination in the primary, which assures his election next fall. His candidacy has been making big gains the past few weeks and the only speculation now as to the size of the majority he will receive. In no instance has his majority been estimated under 25,000, and there are well-informed politicians in the state who believe the Taylor county candidate will win by 40,000. The interest being taken in the candidacy of Judge Robinson is greater than has heretofore been shown in the candidacy of any man for office in the state. Party differences have, the past few years, endangered the chances of success of the Republican party in West Virginia, but indications are that, with Robinson as the nominee for Governor, West Virginia Republicans will enter the campaign for the general election with a reunited party. Judge Robinson's candidacy is such as to harmonize all factions of the party. He has been free from factional fights and is making a clean, dignified campaign, asking the support of all Republicans of the state. THE REASON FOR IT "It is quite suggestive," says the Wheeling intelligencer, "that the Democratic speakers and the Democratic press are devoting more attention to the probable Republican nominees in the primary than they are to those of their own party with one exception, Gory Hogg, for governor. There's a reason for this. The special interests back of Senator Hogg are supporting his candidacy, because he represents the solid Democratic majority in the Senate that defeated the equal distribution of the tax burden. Seldom do we hear any commendation of that independent Democrat, John J. Cornwell, or other Democrats who have announced their aspirations. On the other hand we are treated to the spectacle of the Democratic news papers supporting a Republican candidate for the gubernatorial nomination, not because they believe in him but that they hope he may be nominated as the easiest man to beat. They are also interested in him as he is committed to the repudiation of the achievements of not only the present State administration, but of the integrity of the party's principles as enunciated in the Huntington platform of 1912. This is the reason of the fervor of the Democratic press and the Democratic leaders for General Lilly's candidacy against that of the untrammeled candidacy of Judge Ira Robinson, a man who is running not only on his personal merits, but at the solicitation of the best elements of the Republican party. The interests that are seeking to still thrive on robbing the State and the people, who fatten on privileges that are not taxed, are supporting both Gory Hogg and General Lilly. Both are arraigned against the present administration because Governor Hatfield endeavored to have these special interests pay their just proportion of the expenses of government. With these facts before them we cannot see how the Republican electorate can err in supporting Judge Robinson for the perpetuation of the party principles and policies as against the unscrupulous activities of the selfish interests who are working against him We Doff Our Chapeau To Judge Lott The appointment of J. H. Lott, one of the leading colored attorneys of Indianapolis, as special judge of Superior Court, Room 5, by Judge T. J. Moll, recently, was not only without precedent in the state of Indiana but reflected great credit upon the colored citizens of the common wealth. It is needless to say that Mr. Lott discharged his duties" intelligently and to the entire satisfaction of Judge Moll. The appointment shows that Judge Moll is a man of superior breadth and calibre, capable of rising above petty racial prejudices. Who will be the next? Indianapolis Ledger. Catarral Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local application and the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure catarral deafness, and catarral deafness constitutes remedy. Catarral Deafness is caused diseased condition of the mucous lining of the ear. When this tube is infected with a bacterial Tube, it becomes important hearing, and when it is entirely cured, Deafness is the result. Unless the tube is in the ear, the condition is not restored to the normal condition, hearing will be decreased forever. Blind cases of catarral deafness occur, which is an abnormal condition of the mucous porous. Care must then be done on the mucous portions of the ear. COALWOOD REPUBLICAN CLUB Robinson-Hite Supporters Hold Enthusiastic Mass Meeting. SENTIMENTOVER WHELMINGLY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION President Charlie Dalton, Lilly Supporter, Dethroned Robinson Man Chairman Coalwood, W. Va, April 18. -Promptly at 8 o'clock tonight of this week, the Coalwood Republican Club was called to order in the presence of a packed house of men and women, both white and colored by Charlie Dalton, president of the club and a Lilly sympathizer. Prayer by W. A. Pittard. Just as Mr. Dalton was about to call the program, Mr. Wade Brown, a prominent citizen, moved that the above Dalton vacate the chair, and in his stead Mr. George Anderson was offered for the master of ceremonies. This motion was seconded by Mr. Joe Harris and carried by unanimous standing vote. Thus deferred the Lilly supporter who had one or two other men in the audience favorable to Lilly. This was done in the midst of deafening and ringing applause. The master of ceremonies was equal to the occasion in every particular. The Wilcoe Band, one of the best in the county of McDowell, and one that reserves recognition in a special way under Dixie Black deserves great credit for the excellent music rendered on this occasion. The noted speakers for Lilly were as follows: Attorneys M. O. Litz, H. J. Capehart, Prot F. C. Cook, Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parsons, Squire A. C. Huff, while those who spoke for Judge Ira E. Robinson were: Attorney E. H. Harper, W. J. Fattich, G. L. Counts, Isaac Niel, W. Barbridge Payne, M. T. Whittico and George Anderson. The generally expressed sentiment was all one sided, everybody being for Robinson and Hite, a regular freeze out of the Lilly contingency. 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A specific for pyorrhea has been discovered recently by dental science, and is now offered for daily treatment in Senreco Tooth Paste. Senreco combats the germ of the disease. Its regular use insures your A ATTORNEY W. H. HARRIS "ERER TRUTH TWISTER HARRIS." Brother Fountaini calls me a "Truth Twister." Lets examine the facts. He admits that he has severed his pastoral relations with his church, but contends that he resigned and was not asked to resign. So far then, we agree, and I did not do any "Truth Twisting" about the fact that his relations with his church was severed. Now as to the next proposition; whether he resigned or was asked to resign. This is a mere question of veracity between Rev. Fountain and those who contend that his resignation was asked for, and as he has submitted nothing in support of his contention, until he does, the ones PROBAND is on him. However the writer does not wish to do the gentleman the least injustice and wishes to say, that if the church did not request his resignation, it should HAVE DO so. THE HIGH CALLING OF THE MINISTRY. The minister's calling is the highest on earth. He is God's personal representative on earth and occupies a peculiarly confidential relation. The minister is in the world, but not of the world and should so conduct himself as to gain the goodwill and confidence of all men. For this reason he should not prostitute his high calling by contact with the mire of politics. His life should be above reproach and should be devoted to the betterment of mankind. Rev Fountain has prostituted the high calling of the ministry for "thirty pieces of silver." He is a 'aise prophet, a wolf in sheep's clothing, a Julias who is trying to deceive the very "elect." He has by this time, no doubt, heard the decision of the state central committee on the Kanawha county dispute. 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