McDowell Times

Lilly Forces Are Forsaken Feebly and Shamefully Pittied Against Great Mass of Robinson Enthusiastic Voters at Kimball Monday Night. While Only Handtul of Lilly-Whites Listen to Dwindling Few Tearful and Surprisingly Tell of Their Forlorn Hopes of Victory in the Face of Certain Defeat-Constable Henry Richards, the Modern Mark Hanna. Monday night of this week, with less than twelve hours notice, one of the greatest and most enthrastic Robinson-Hite Republican meetings was pulled off under the auspices of the Administration Republican Club in Kimball that it has been the pleasure to behold in this county. The ever dwindling and almost totally foraken few of the Lilly-white mustered up courage or gall enough to again try to make a showing. They began last week. They posted notices, ordered sandwiches, bad pop on ice, and accrued the county far and near for men enough to make the people believe that they had a dozen Lilly-white voters in Kimball. They sent over to Big Creek district and got poor, innocent, "goody goody" George Coil, who after seeing that great scripping mass of enthrastic Robinson roots snaked back to the Rose Hall and with nervous pratition, together with stage fright admitted that unless something was done not only was Lilly hopelessly defeated but that everybody who talked Lilly was doomed to ign min min chagrin. The great Robinson Hall could not hold the people and Constable Richards, wizard in politics, together with his master co-workers, all of whom cheerfully co-operate all those just like clock work, prepared a place to speak in the chamber the great mass of men and women were clamoring to hear. And for two hours, in the midst of frequent applause, Editor M. T. Whittico, Dr. A. S Adams and Sq. Samuel Crider poured unchallenged gospel of Republicanism into one of the most appreciative audiences that has, perhaps, ever been seen in Kimball. The windows, porches, steps and the bridge across Elkhorn, which was just in front of the speaker's stand, were all filled and crowded with enthusiastic men and women cheering for Robinson.. A Fayette county man of prominence was present and when appealed to by one of the speakers as to the record of a number of beneficent laws enacted by the last legislature for the benefit of the race and the laboring man in general, admitted without hesitancy that every word was true. REV. WOODY CAUSES GREAT APPLAUSE. In the course of Dr. Adams' address and when he was forcefully and effectively defending the loyalty, friendship and love the black man, all for white people and this country, Rev. Woody said, "That is true, my brother, and all we ask the white man to do to day is, to give us an equal chance to make our own living and to leave our women alone." For two minutes thereafter the speaker was not able to resume for applause. At the same time this great Robinson meeting was going on a handful of Lilly speakers, the Olmstead band with a few fellows from Welch and below there were holding a meeting in Ross' Hall. One of their main men said they had at least 50 or 60 men present. Now these are not exaggerated statements because it is generally admitted by everybody who knows anything about the political sentiment in that section that the Lilly people will not get a corporal's guard at Kimball. AT PAGETON. Pageton meeting, as told by Hon. H J Capehart, candidate for member of the House of Delegates, to the Times representative "was a pronounced success," and added "there to Dr. R. C. Harrison," "was a success both in numbers and sentiment." The Doctor also stated, "and Mr. Editor, if you will take my word for it, I consider the meeting we held here to night in Kimball was also a success as to numbers and sentiment and if you are not too narrow across the chest you will do the kindness to publish this in your widow's circulated paper. We all admit that Kimball is a Robinson strong girl, certainly we don't beast of coming with you Robinson fellows in numerous engagements, but will make up for the misunderstandings other places." The same night there were heavy girting guns being turned on what lqty Lilly jobs there are left at Oimoted by Sqj. With shooting, murder of the women and pol- ice. Oimoted again. NIGHT RIDER TURNS STATE'S EVIDENCE Witness in Trial of Kentucky Ma rauders Tell How Colored Boy Was Killed. Madisonville, Ky., May 11. — Testimony for the Commonwealth in the case of W. H. Peterson and Hollie Jackson, alleged night riders, who are accused of having participated in a raid on a colored settlement at Garbondale, this county, in October, 1914, was concluded late Tuesday. Arguments were begun Tuesday night, and it was thought that the case would go to the jury Wednesday. Jake Oldham, who turned State's evidence, was star witness for the Commonwealth. He said Hollie Jackson administered the oath when he became a night rider. Oldham said he was called out on three raids but only responded once, when a cabin occupied by George Baker, colored, was shot up by the night riders and Baker's nine-year-old son was killed. Colored men who testified, said they born of the band and that the attack followed warnings to leave the community. W. Virginia Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society To Meet in Bluefield June 15-16. Dr. A. M. Curtis of Washing- Dr. R. L. Jones, of Charleston, W Va., secretary of the West Virginia Medical Society, announces that the program will soon be completed for the tenth annual session in Bluefield June 15th and 16th. Dr. A. M. Gortis, of Washington, D. C., will be among the distinguished visiting physicians. This session bids fair to surpass any of the previous meetings of the society. A full attendance is expected. New Colored Monthly Magazine Announced Nashville, Tenn., May. 13 — "The Brown Book," a monthly magazine published by and in the interest of the colored race, has been launched here. The National Negro Magazine Company is the promoter of the enterprise. It is the purpose of the company to produce a monthly publication free from politics and sound and high class in its editorial expressions THE BRAMWELL SCHOOL CLOSING The Bramwell school closed a most successful term last Friday. Under the Principal E. A. Bolling, with Mr. E. A. Wood, Misses Mamie Anthony, Lucie Dixie and Lena Kinz, the work has given great satisfaction. On Friday afternoon, May 5th, the sewing class gave an exhibit of their work at the school building. This class was taught by Miss Dixie, and the work shown elicited much praise from the parents present. The grades rendered their program Wednesday evening, May 10th at the Bluestone Baptist Church. The program, consisting of recitations, dialogues, songs, pantomimes, etc., was declared excellent. On Thursday evening the grading system was built. The classes in KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1916 the story of the school was turn d out. The diplomas were presented by Mr. G. S. Miller in an enquiry address. The following were awarded diplomas: Girla, Missa Paney Carter, Melva Glenn, Alier Harvey, Elinota Lewis, Joella McKey, Willi Page, Naomi Rutherford, Beatrice Szie Stovall, Adela Thomas, sten, Jeanette Washington, Sadie Washington, Ruth Naphes, Georgia Smith Boys: Samuel Culaway, Sherman Clark, John Dixie, Holley Harvey, Aaron Holland, Edgar (Earl Simm.) Pinkard and Ellwood Stovall. Five pupils were awarded high school diplomas. They were Misses Julia A. Holley, Willie A. Robinson and Elvira Smith; Winston Anthony and Delana Brown. "The Miller's Daughter" was presented by the high school students to a crowded house on Friday evening. Miss Elvira Smith as "Beauty Lynne" captivated all hearts by her splendid acting and with Mr. Delana Brown in the part "Dickey" kept the audience in great mirth. Miss Bertice Anderson had the title role, "Elisie" and played it strongly. Miss Willie Robinson as "Mrs Derwent" and again as "Lady Isabel" made a charming actress, while Miss Julia Holley, playing the part "Countess Harrington," gave a fine delineation of haughty English lady. "Monn-Mag" was successfully played by Miss Aunie Lewis. Mr. Winston Anthony acquitted himself most creditably as "Basil Lawrence," the young nobleman who forgets his high station and marries the daughter of a poor miller. Mr. Clarence Hogan was a complete success in the villian's part "squire Thornton," and Mr. E. A. Wood as "Lord Hyde" was a strong actor. Lastly Mr. Jas Harvey played well the part of "Humped Tom," the blood-thirsty criminal. SCARCITY OF LABOR IN FIELD UNPRECEDENTED Many Operations Said to be Able to Work Only Fity-five to Sixty Per Cent Capacity. It is said authentically that never in the history of the Norfolk and Western coal fields has such a scarcity of labor been experienced as at this time. The labor situation, it is said, has become a very serious problem with the operators The labor element is a factor of first importance, and it is said that the mines throughout the Norfolk and Western fields are able to work only from fifty-five to sixty per cent of capacity. The cause for a time was car shortage and not sufficient boats, but it has come now to be due to labor shortage. It is claimed by coal men that the labor situation is dictating the increasing prices of coal. The demand for export coal is growing, and predictions are that plenty of vessels will be available during the remainder of this month and the months of June and July. It is predicted freely that export coal will reach new high levels within the next three months. With such a labor problem confronting the Norfolk and Western operators, they are having great difficulty to meet all the demands for coal. It is said by one who keeps in close touch with the Norfolk and Western fields to be an incontrovertible fact that the shortage of labor has retarded the development of southern West Virginia fields. He cited a number of companies that had planned further developments but were forced to stop on account of lack of labor. It is said that within the last few months lundreds of foreign laborers have left the Flat Top fields and gone north to secure work at the steel mills and munitions plants. Most of these laborers have been Italians. While the operators have no definite information as to why so many Italians have left the local fields, it is surmised that they have been instructed by their consuls to seek employment in munitions plants. Another reason given for the labor shortage in the Pocahontas field is said to be the shutting off the whiskey supply. In connection with this many of the operators agree that the drought has been the cause of many of the foreigners leaving, but at the same time claim that it has made the American labor more efficient. - Binefield Daily Telegraph. Splendid Turnout One of the most successful meetings held in the interest of Robinson, Hite and the Republican county candidates supporting them was held at English last Saturday night. The white school house was crowded to overflowing with citizens, all of whom were white except 17. Speeches were made by W. J. Hatfield, candidate for Assessor; J. Euel Swope and E. H Harper, candidate for House of Delegates; Edward Hill, W. H. Harris Ike Noel. F. A. McKissic presided. Enthusiasm was manifested every time the names of Hatfield and Robinson was mentioned, and one of the oldest white residents of the place stated that "anybody who think that a majority of the white Republicans of Big Creek district are for Lilly will certainly be impressed." ell Times. A Motley Procession of Pilgrims Seeking Refreshment at the "Lilly Water Hole," One of the Ludicrous Features of the Now Farcial Lilly Exhibition (BY SANDERS B. MOON.) seize from the pangs of this watching our credulity to the was going in and counting, seeking a real "water heist. We dislike to entangle the lean preachers and the largely depart from the unholy, the ungodly, are prospectors for water. The sleek, respects his faith and tied his polite robbers" lovingly over the people's money other lives. The falsetto each bumps gratingly against the reverend brother, we test style in balloons. watching of the Lilly house are changed our view of that we had been taking a refuge longer to regain and exactly similar to some-to-date penitentiaries. faired flee from the court with those who wished him as a component part of seven the lugubrious look archal and venerated for his gubernatorial prize for governor on a fugitive President of the hunters were present, to how to cut off from his feal fox, so that notice of well pause to congratulate whom we shall nominate. N.Y. Eavenson, prefers to duties it imposes. Wife of our county court, were debted to the sagacity of city is night. That no army has developed, is a man of this county, who being "pillar of graft"—the ship forever. cunning (the favorite wife this campaign) The burrow he so light and so slight, theical procedure that work 4th, 1913, became passed away in the administrative legislation, benefited on our statute book native haunts of the Lilly security and prosperity have side of the street." No creature is immune from the pangs of thirst, and as the days grow warmer, we shall, by stretching our credulity to the utmost, try to believe that the squads of pilgrims going in and coming out of the Lilly headquarters at Weelit, are seeking a real "water hole," at which they relieve themselves of a bursing thirst. We dislike to entertain a suspicion so uncomplimentary in that the lean preachers and the fat preachers, who so briskly enter and so amiably depart from the unhallowed precincts of the "flowing fountain" of Lillyjiam, are prospectors for anything stronger or more valuable than cold water. The sleek, respectable and gushing office-seeker, who has pinned his faith and tied his political fortunes to the dilapidated Lilly cart, "slobbers" lovingly over the representatives of the high art of obtaining other people's money otherwise than by due process of law and for value received. The falsetto cackle of the lean minister of the gospel (of hypocrisy) bumps gratingly against the guttal roar of glee issuing from the throat of the reverend brother, whose abdominal regions are an imitation of the latest style in balloons. After a few minutes watching of the Lilly headquarters in McDowell County, the other day, we changed our view of the campaign altogether. We became convinced that we had been taking a joke for a screed worthy of serious attention. We refuse longer to regard the Lilly uprising as aught but pure comedy and exactly similar to some of the amateur efforts staged in the theatre of up-to-date penentiaries. When one of the main props of the Lilly political farce fled from the county court room and played "Hide-and-Go-Sack" with those who wished him to perform the duties impeded on him by law as a component part of the McDowell County Court, we surmised that even the lugubrious look which has clouded the countenance of our patriarchal and venerated county chairman since he perceived slaughter ahead for his gubernatorial protege, who aspires to become the Republican nominee for governor on the Democratic platform furnished him by the colorie of "coal barons," who have determined "to own a governor's yea, we believe that even that mournful face must have relaxed into a reluctant grin of impressible amusement at the conversion of the corridors of our court house into a race track. No bloodhounds were available to run down the fugitive President of the county court, but happily, two old Virginia fox hunters were present, (Messra T. Edward Hill and Isaac Neel) who knew how to cut off from his hole a human "Sir Reynard," as well as a real fox, so that notice of mandamus proceedings might be served on him. Right here, we may well pause to congratulate ourselves that the member of our county court, whom we shall nominate at the primary election on June 6th, Mr. Howard N. Eavenson, prefers to obey the law rather than to run away from the duties it imposes. With Dr. Bragonier and Mr. Eavenson in control of our county court, we shall not, in the future, need to become further indebted to the sagacity of our fox hunting friends, when execution of the law is sought. That no appreciable opposition to Mr. Eavenson's candidacy has developed, is a matter of profound gratification to every Republican of this county, who casts backwards no glance of longing at the tast fading "pillar of graft"—the shrine at which the Lillyites would fain worship forever. Puerile tricks of low canning (the favorite weapons of the Lilly pilgrims) cannot prevail in this campaign. The burden of ignorance resting upon our state has become so light and so slight, that it can no longer be used to "blanket" a political procedure that worked well in former years. When Dr. Hattie'd, on March 4th, 1913, became Governor Hatfield, old things (bad old things) passed away in the administration of the government of this state; progressive legislation, beneficial to the masses of our people found an abiding place on our statute books; the curse of lynching was driven back to the native haunts of the Lilly crusaders—down "Dixie" way—while happiness, security and prosperity have not passed any of our people by, "on the other side of the street." French Use Negro Soldiers in Attack East of Meuse--Violence of Assaults Equal That of March 1. London, May 10. - Paris reports the Germans have thrown a new and formidable army into the attack on Verdun and that the violence of the assaults equals that of the first of March. The Germans report the capture of a whole system of trenches on the northern slope of Hill 304 and the capture of 40 unwounded officers and 1,280 men. The Germans declare that east of the Mense the French are using colored soldiers in the fighting. The principal effort of the Germans is being directed against Dead Man Hill, the French report. Adopting the Napoleonic policy of attempting to turn what can not be carried by frontal attack, the Germans, with a whole army corps, made the assault by way of the ravine between Hill 304 and Dead Man Hill, seeking to crush in the French line along a front of one and one-half miles. The ground there is favorable for attack and the French commander, aware of the weakness of the position, placed one of his best trained army corps at that place. This corps disposed the initial attack without ceding any important ground. The attacks were resumed at night, the French war office reporting that they met with no success. The losses of the Germans are described as extremely heavy. Mayor C. C. Hale, candidate for membership of the House of Delegates, returned from Roanoke, Va., where he has been on a successful business trip. He will likely devote a little time to his candidacy from now on. NEGRO SOLDIERS MAKE FINE "HIKING" RECORD March of 100 Miles Was Made by Tenth Cavalry in Best Time Ever Recorded in American Army History. Danger to four hundred American Mormon colonists at Colonia Dublan, Mexico, was removed by the arrival of a portion of Col. Dodd'd cavalry column there. Dublan is south of Casas Grand. The Tenth cavalry, Negroes, reported to have been the first to enter Mexico, south of Hachita, early Thursday, composed the Dublan relief party. The march of Col. Dodd'd forces from Hachita to Casas Grande, a distance of slightly over one hundred miles, is said by General Funston to be one of the finest marching records held in American army history. Funston stated that smaller bodies of picked men had made marches of 70 miles in 24 hours, but that for a large force to maintain an average speed of 50 miles a day in rough, desert country is most remarkable. A BOUNCING BOY Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thornton a fine son weighing eight pounds. Mother and son doing well. Mr. Thornton, Sr. is proud of the young Nathan, Jr., who will relieve his father of much of the responsibility of every day life, although it is generally expected he will entail double duty on his mama. Hon. R. B. Bernheim, secretary of the Public Service corporation, is now in the county busy talking to his host (friends on politics). CONSPIRACY THAT FAILED Object to Discredit The Governor and Injure Hite's Candidacy For many weeks prior to May 6, the closing day for entries in the primary election contest, Democratic newspapers, and a very few Republican papers, seeking to confuse the issue and injure Mr. Hite, candidate for United States senator, persisted in circulating a story to the effect that Governor Hatfield, despite his repeated promises to the contrary, would, at the last hour, become a candidate for senator. These stories were concocted by Abe Lilly's campaign manager, written by a ducreted Democratic correspondent in the city of Washington, and circulated wherever possible in West Virginia in order to discredde the Governor, and thereby injure Mr. Hite's candidacy. While Mr. Hite and all the real friends of Governor Hatfield knew that this was conspiracy pure and simple, and that the Governor's word was sacred, Democratic newspapers continued persistently to circulate the story, even up to the very last day before the entries closed, and Lilly's managers continued to whisper it abroad. Now, however, the entries are closed, Governor Hatfield is not a candidate, although he has but lately received the most ringing of testimonials and the most conclusive indorsements both personal and for his administration. What is the result? Honest Republicane, whether particular friends of Governor Hatfield or not, disgusted by a palpable effort to use Democratic agencies as a means for the discredit of both the Governor and his administration, are flocking to the standard of Mr. Hite who, through it all, has maintained a gentlemanly dignity, pressing his campaign upon his merits as a business man and Republican. ROSS CAVENDISH SAYS THAT HE AND LILLY ARE RUNNING SHORT OF PROMISES AND WILL HAVE TO CLOSE HEADQUARTERS. Diverts From Politics to Roads and Thinks we Should Hand Down to Posterity Legacies of Mud Instead of Highways. I never practiced law very much but I was admitted to the bar in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and eighty-four. I remember the occurrence rather dimly. Still I remember it. Mike Murphy was the bar-keeper. The tribunal before which I took my oath to support the United States was called the "widows' and orphans' court of continuous sessions." When tried in this court conviction was sure to follow, but an appeal was always granted and the case finally disposed of by an undertaker. The widows and orphans court of continuous session was put out of commission in the year of grace 1914, by a powerful body of enraged citizens who were disgusted at the court's decisions. Almost the entire Democratic party and lots of Republicans believe that in the event of my election or that of General Abraham Lilly, the "widows' and orphans' court" will be re-established and all disbarred attorneys again permitted to practice. Of course Gen. Lilly and myself have made divers promises in divers places. Some in good faith and some not so good. Just now we both realize that we are running short of promises. One more week and the poorhouse will be asked, yea, importuned, to throw us a life line. From the fifteenth of the present month up until June sixth, our headquarters will be closed maybe forever. When I opened my headquarters on Money, I thought I had stock on hand to carry me, mayap, to the day of final accounting, but I was mistaken, deceived, double-crossed. Marble-hearted, I miscaused the thirst, the coastwise, yea the deep blue sea thirst of the populace. I have learned a thing or two and I understood that Gen. Lilly isn't far behind me in acquiring the rudiments of a political education. If something don't turn up right off to relieve the situation, the Lilly sentiment as well as my own, will be dead as hell. A few more, (just a few) bottles of "Old Log Cabin" and our headquarters will be without form and void. Times ain't like the used to be, even as far back as the days of Elijah. When the prophet would swallow one of the widow's pan cakes there was always enough for another, but when one of our bottles goes, its gone and forever. Our friends understand the situation and all who are able to do so, are leaving the state. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 11 FINDS LODGES PROSPEROUS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER RETURNS FROM RALEIGH CO PEOPLE FOR ROBINSON Thomas Curry, of Elkhorn, candidate for the Republican nomination for member of the Board of Education for Elkhorn district, was in the city Tuesday. He had just returned from a trip through Raleigh county where, as District Grand Deputy of the G. U. O. of O. F., he has been on his annual tour of inspection of the lodges in his district. He reports that he found the Order in Ra'e gh-CoI in a flourishing condition, most of the lodges having very much increased in membership since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge. Several new lodges have been set up recently in that section and others are in course of formation. When asked about the political situation in Raleigh, Mr. Curry stated that a great majority of the miners and laboring men are for the nomination of Judge Robinson, and that if there is a fair count of the votes that he is of the opinion that Mr. Lilly will lose his home county. In reply to a question, Mr. Curry stated that only a very small per cent of the Negroes of Raleigh county will vote for Lilly. Thomas Curry is one of the most respected citizens of McDowell county and will without a doubt get the nomination to the office for which he assures Public School Closing at Gary, W. Va. The public school of Gary closed last Friday night. The program was interesting from start to finish. The graduates were: Givindolu Brown, Mary Anderson and Beatrice Williams, Mrs. Becker, the principal, and Mrs. Jones have worked earnestly and consciously throughout their school year. Vacation time is here, many boys and girls are coming home from school. Willia Brown, Isea Woodson, William Wade and many others from Morristown arrived home a few days ago. Mrs. Cardwell left a few days ago for her home in Zanesville, Ohio. Miss Mary and Berta Wade left to night for Louisville, Ky., to attend the general conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church that is in session there. What's the matter with Robinson? He's all right. What's the matter with Lilly? Uh! The boys at Gary says Robinson is sure to win. EX-SLAVES TO MARCH IN THE U. C. V. PARADE Three Hundred Colored Men Take Part in Annual Peunion at Birmingham, Ala., May 19 — A feature of the annual reunion of United Confederate Veterans held in this city May 16-18 was the presence in the parade of 300 former slaves, marching as a tribute to the "Lost Cause." A strong effort will be made to adopt a resolution abandoning further annual reunions of the general body and retaining only the separate State reunions. The former slave parade probably was the first ever witnessed in this country. It was under the auspices of the only former slave association in the country, which was organized in this city and has taken a prominent part in affairs to advance the interests of the Negro race. It is partly supported by white men whose parents were slave owners, and has grown to be an influential body. In the parade the members carried Confederate flags and made an elaborate showing. for governor, my intention was to be buddle the minds of the voters and keep 'em befuddled till after the primary, but such a course would have blasted the Morgan estate in 30 days, and brought Andrew Carnegie into the province of the bread line. I have seized and sold everything I could lay my hands on. I was recently restrained by a court injunction from disposing of the Methodist church to a moving picture concern. It's hell to be poor. I have been struck by everything but lightning. Yesterday a fellow called at my headquarters and advocated the candidacy of both myself and Gen. Lilly. He stated that the people were standing at our backs. (That's where they always stan.J.) After some further conversation the fellow announced that he was the man that designed the hanging gardens of Babylon, during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar. An official from the ayulum will come for the gentleman on the morrow. April 3—Beginstars$beginl work. May 1, and 2—Beginstars, sit in their precincts to complete registration. May 9—Poll clerks and commissioners named by county committee subject to approval of county court. May 22—Primary ballot commissioners prepare sample ballot from certificates sent to county clerk by secretary of state. May 23—Call for primary issued. June 2—Ballots delivered to precincts by county clerk. June 6—Primary election. June 9—County court sits as a canvassing board. HONEST ABE WHERE IS THY HONESTY! Abe Lilly, by the expose of his dealing in C. & O. rebate coupons has been convicted at the bar of public opinion of malfeasance in office and high treason to his constituents. That alone would be sufficient incrimination to make his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination an utter impossibility. But that is not all. His selling out to the coal and hydro-electric interests—his attacks on the Republican administration and his repudiation of the Republican legislature have discredited him before the good citizens and loyal Republicans of West Virginia. His attempted straddle of every live political issue and his endeavor to make issues of things that have no place in the campaign, such as the personality of Governor Hatfield and the prohibition question, have turned even those who might have been disposed to be friendly, from him. But the crowning self-inflicted blow, which, whether suicidal in the intent or accidental, is none the less deadly in its effect, is Mr. Lilly's self-conviction of prevaricating. Of course a public official and candidate for office—even though that office be the highest within the gift of the people of the state—who would deliberately betray his constituents and barter his soul to a set of greedy privilege seeking corporations could not be expected to tell the truth about those transactions when pinned down to the question. Therefore, Mr. Lilly, perhaps, should not be too severely criticised for denying, as he did in his speech at Huntington Friday, that he made any deal with the West Virginia Coal Operators' Association and stating that he had no knowledge of that organization's having raised a huge slush fund to be spent in the promotion of his candidacy. Neither is it surprising under the circumstances to hear him prate that he would not have the support of Governor Hatfield if he could get it, as he "would have to crawl and cringe and bow to his will." One could even stomach this bit of bombastic braggadocio knowing all the time that the proud and honorable Abram, who valiantly refuses to bow to the Governor is crawling, and cringing, and bowing to the necessary will of the notorious Vinson-McKell machine, doing its every bidding with the elasticity and precision of a well paid and faithful servant. But Mr. McKell's unpredictable deviation from the truth came in the memorable Huntington speech when Mr. Lilly claimed he did not buy those C. & O. coupons after the court had decided the case against the railroad, making the tickets worth one hundred cents on the dollar. Mr. Lilly bought them at 50 cents on the dollar, thereby robbing his constituents whose interests, as attorney general he was sworn to safeguard, of the difference. Mr. Lilly's letters to his accomplices in the outrageous deal prove that he did not get active in the coupon brokerage business until after the decree was entered. It was then, and not until then, that he entered the traffic on a wholesale basis. Yet, Abe says otherwise, thereby convicting himself, not only of a breach of trust with the people of West Virginia, but also impeaching his veracity. On, honest Abe, where is thy honesty!-Exchange. When the time comes that Jonahs, vagrants and vagabonds, cowards, culprits and thugs are to be permitted to insult and assault gentlemen in this county in this county in this campaign to satisfy the despairing spleen of political tricksters, then then it is the time that decent people had better close up their shop. But we are of the opinion that the deep sense of inborn pride of that class of men and women and women who stand for honor and respectability do not condone such dastardly conduct. The question has been often asked, "Do you people think that good men, honest men would dare offer encouragement to an irresponsible to do wrong?" Surely not. Colored men, when discussing the issues of this campaign, be fair, stick to the truth; stop vilifying; stop abusing one other. Don't fall out over three white folk office. Stop "sliding mud." If you haven't got an issue to discuss, stay at home, shut your old mouth and hide your old ugly faces. The people are not all fools at all. The people are wanting you to tell them why you ask them to change their votes. You Lilly people tell the hundreds of poor people how you account for Abe Lilly's friendship to the poor man in the face of his tricking hundreds of holders of C. and O. coupons out of the hard earned money which was due them by the decree of the courts. Tell them isn't Mr. Lilly guilty of malfeasance in office. That is what they want to know. AMERICA'S GREATEST FINANCIER ADDRESSES COLORED SCHOOL CHILDREN AT GLEN WHITE, WEST VIRGINIA. During a recent visit of the Beaver Coal Company officials into Raleigh county, wherein he the many thousands of acres of valuable coal lands owned by this great corporation, occurred an incident that demonstrates the intense democracy of the man who without any doubt is the greatest financier and business man in this great nation, and a compelling influence in the entire financial world. Mr. E. T. Stotesbury, of Philadelphia, and his associates, after completing a thorough inspection of the up-to-date operations of the E.E. White Coal Company, at Glen White, taking the mine workings, the company's handsomely and completely equipped Emergency Hospital and its model and well stocked store, fourd time to hold a reception for the school children, which was attended by the teachers and entire enrollment of the colored school. Mr. Stotesbury addressed them in his kindly manner, and the youngsters heard with wonderment the story of the life of this self made man, who has won honors and wealth by sheer pluck, integrity and strict attention to duty. At the conclusion of his talk to the children Mr. Stotesbury and party posed for their pictures with the school children and their teachers, and the great financier and phi'anthropist seemed the most delighted of all participating. At this juncture Mr. E E White, President and General Manager of the E E White Coal Company, supplied the fitting climax by turning the childaen loose for a frolic on his spacious lawns, and placing at their disposal several freezers of cream and the necessary fixings. As the delighted children were leaving for their homes, someone asked a little colored chap, "who is the greatest man in the country?" There was no hesitation to his reply, "Why Mister Statesbury and Master White." Lilly People Hold Meeting in Keystone Crowd Small and Enthusiasm Totally lacking. About 9 o'clock Wednesday night, of this week, a meeting was called to order by the leaders of the Lilly followers to hear speeches by certain of the spellbinders who are espousing the cause of Mr. Lilly and their own. This meeting was held in the well known Hippodrome theatre. It was totally disappointing not only to those who are directly interested but to those who are on the opposite side to find such a few men present and to note the absolute lack of enthusiasm The first speaker was Hon F. C. Cook, candidate for prosecuting attorney to succeed himself. In all fairness to Mr. Cook, he made an excellent speech and impression on his hearers was certainly not without favorable effect until he reached the climax of his speechmaking in the defense of Cousin Abe Lilly then it was all interest left and it could be seen that many of those who were attentive listeners became disinterested. Hon. James Knox Smith, jail robber, the old time spellbinder, the man who has been in more political parties, as he says, than any other one man in the U. S., ascended the rostrum at 10 p.m. He was full of fun, and his jokes were plentiful but sadly lacking in the old time ginger that made him famous the country over. Everybody in the audience could be heard to say what is the matter with the master of wit and witticism? It could be seen and was often referred to that there was something about Jim that showed he was out of his class, out of his atmosphere of political faith and that truly Jim was either sick, disappointed, worried or something in the game was preying on his conscience that betook him, the real Jim, out of himself. He made the sad mistake of saying that Hon. M. Z. White, the present Warden of the penitentiary was now a candidate for sheriff of Mingo county. Whether he did it out of the spirit of wilful misrepresentation or out of total ignorance is not known to us but we leave that for the people to decide. And when the Jail Robber referred to Robinson being the candidate of Hatfield his remarks were met with hisses, groans and grants in loud and sarcastic derision. Sq. A. C. Hufford spoke next and in the beginning stated that he wanted everbody to know that he was for Abe Lilly for governor. He stated that the reason he was for Mr. Lilly was because all the best white and colored people were for him. He made a damaging charge against two of his opponents and in the windup of his speech he made a strong appeal to the voters to stand by him not because of any personal friendship but because he had the record of having done that which he thought was right, just and fair to all mankind. He made it clear that there were certain white and colored men that he didn't want to be leaders for him. Hon. J E. Meadows, the Mercer McDowell orator, the Negro criterion of both newspaper and race representation and without whom the Negro has no representation either in McDowell or Mercer was called and for fifty minutes held his patience patiently to their seats with contentment and apparent interest except the hour was late. Twelve o'clock being near the hour when this orator began or ended his orating, gesticulating expulating, exorating and elaborating on the number of white and black men he had brought it into prominence by giving them offices. He made it known that he made Dr Hartfield, member of the County Court, elected him to the State Senate and then exited him to the Governorship. There was another gentlemen on the stage at the time that we looked for every minute to knock Moss Meadows down for taking away from him the boasted honor of making Hartfield. The Lilly followers know they are beaten to a frazzle and they want to get mad. They can't look you kindly or smilingly in the face. They say the Robinson people are liars and that every thing the Robinson people do is wrong. Oh, well brothers, we love you just the same. We know we are right. The people are with us and we are with the people. Our consciences are clear and we know we are going to win. J. H. Collins announces his candidacy for constable of Adkic District, subject to the primary June 6. In the week just passed, the citizens of Montgomery and near by points have been favored with the presence of two distinguished men, both candidates for the highest office in the gift of the voters of the state. Monday night, the noted jurist and statesman spoke to a large gathering of people—made up of ladies and gentlemen, white and black, rich and poor. His speech was dignified, scholarly logical, clean and convincing. Every one went away satisfied and with nothing but words of praise for the speaker. On Saturday night, Hon. Abe Lilly spoke to the same cosmopolitan, motley crowd. About one third of his audience was made up of the best and most substantial colored citizens and voters of Montgomery and neighboring towns. Many of the men had brought their wives and children to listen to what they thought would be a clean, courteous, statesman like speech. But also! the colored constititency had been coaxed and persuaded out only to be held up to ridicule. The speaker referred to the introduction given him by the chairman, then went on to say that it reminded him of an introduction he received in McDowell county by an old colored preacher to whom he attributed the most redicutions, nonecensual, broken, foolish and absurd language. While I shall not question the varacity of the statement, yet I will say that I know something of the intelligence of the Negro leaders of McDowell county. Maybe he read the instance in one of Uncle Kenus' stories and simply made it apply to McDowell county. At any rite, it seems to me to be very ungrateful I uncharitable and unkind to the dear old colored voter to treat him thus, especially after he had shown so much interest and concern in the candidacy of Mr. Lilly. The illustration or rather the story is a little to close home. If he had taken it from George, it would have been better and let a different taste, but when he places it in McDowell county, the county from which he hopes to get a large percentage of the votes, and a county noted for its thrift and intelligence, it loses its force. Dunn't he appreciate the kind words and the humble effort the preacher made in his behalf? Why then should he come in almost the adjoining county and hold the fellow up to ridicule? Does he think that the colored preacher in question, if he knew, would vote for him? Does he think he can win votes with that kind of stuff? Does he think the intelligent voters of McDowell county will vote for him when he jokes at the expense of one their prominent citizens for the amusement of a crowd? I leave the questions with him. I have no ill will nor malice, but simply speak plainly to set for the black man's viewpoint. Another illustration the speaker used was a reference to a conversation held in Huntington hotel between two Englishmen and the colored porter to whom Mr. Lilly referen as a "darkey." The term "darkey" is one purely of contempt and is is never used by respectable gentlemen when addressing a mixed crowd, composed of white and colored citizens. In the first place it is not discreet; then it is not treating the black element with courtesy. Does Mr. Lilly think that the unkind truster will make votes for him. Does he think that the Negroes of Cabell County will vote for him, when he holds up one of their hard working boys to the ridicule to make a "Roman Holiday." There are about two million Jews in this con try, a small proportion to the population, yet where will find the man who would dare get up before a large crowd of intelligent Jews and other people and refer to a Jew as a "sheeny," (especially if these Jews were voters)? Show me the intelligent colored man who would, in addressing a mixed audience of white and colored people, refer to the white man as a "sager" or "cracker"? No, he has too much chivalry, courtesy and respect for the great Ango-Saxon race. Surely Mr. Lilly could have a little regard for the feelings of the Negro race. He may have been reared with black men, eaten and drunk with them; he may have nursed at the breast of the old "black mammy", but if he does not know or has not yet found out that there is just as much race loyalty and pride, self-respect and courtesy toward their women, just as much feeling and consciousness of kinship among the Negroes as among any other race, his understanding is deceptive. There are about ten million Negroes in this country, a substantial, hard working, peaceful element of the population, and it seems inconceivable that in this year of our Lord, 1916, any man of a different race or one of our own for that matter, would have the hardship to get up before a large body of Negroes and offer an insult to them, and that too in the presence of many men of other races. If the threat Wanted At Once! 1000 Miners And Coke Drawers 11 Mines And 2000 Coke Ovens Working Six Days Per Week FIVE PER CENT INCREASE IN WAGES EFFECTIVE MAY 8,1916 U. S. COAL & COKE COMPANY GARY. McDowell Co., W. VA. ANNOUNCEMENTS. That Abraham A. Lilly, candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor of West Virginia, while representing the people as Attorney General of the state, used information gained as such official for his personal financial gain at the expense of the people whom he represented, is disclosed by certain correspondence which has been made public. These letters show that Lilly while representing the people in the Chesspeake & Ohio railway two-cent passenger fare case, trafficked in rebate coupons held by his clients and that in purchasing coupons his actions followed certain court decrees which he was instrumental in having entered. The correspondence, reproduced herewith, show that he dealt in these rebate coupons to the extent of several thousand dollars and that he was desirous of purchasing them at less than half of the value fixed by the courts for such coupons. Facing a charge of having personally profited from his clients' property, Lilly, in a recent speech at Huntington, admitted that he purchased coupons but declared he took a "gamble's chance" in purchasing them and that he purchased none after the case was decided. The correspondence shows that such purchases were made after the courts ordered the railway to redeem the coupons at their full value and that Lilly urged his purchasing agent to put on full speed when the final decree had been entered. Associated with Lilly in purchasing coupons were Wesley Wilkes, a relative by marriage; D. G. Lilly, a nephew, and R. W. Darling, a railway agent at Huntington. Altogether they received more than $4,300 from coupons purchased. A comparison of the dates of the letters herewith reproduced and of the decrees entered in the C. & O. rate case shows Lilly's anxiety to make money and his use of official information he received as Attorney General in buying coupons, notwithstanding the fact that the coupon owners were his clients and as a public official it was his sworn duty to protect their interests. The two-cent passenger fare law was enacted in 1907 and shortly after it went into effect the Coal & Coke railway secured an injunction in the circuit court of Kanawha county restraining the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys from enforcing the law against that railroad on the ground that the law was unconstitutional, discriminatory and confiscatory. Later the C. & O. entered a similar suit and on June 22, 1909, an injunction was issued on the ground that the law was unconstitutional. Provision was made by which the C. & O. was to issue rebate coupons, to be redeemed by the company in case the injunction was later set aside. The Coal & Coke case was carried to the State Supreme Court where the law was held constitutional. Based on that decision the circuit court of Kanawha county dissolved the injunction in the C. & O. case on June 28, 1910, and ordered the rebate coupons redeemed. The C. & O. appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States here the case was pending when Lilbecame Attorney General on March 1913. On June 16, 1913, the Supreme Court of the United States entered a final decree in the case, upholding the state courts and holding the two-cent fare law valid. That decree made it incumbent upon the C. & O. railway company to redeem its rebate coupons at their face value. Lilly as counsel for the people and the coupon-owners knew this. On June 27, 1913, the C. & O. filed a bill of review in the Kanawa circuit court, and it was on that day that Lilly, according to the letters, sent a check for $300 to Darling through the Day and Night Bank for the "purpose of paying on C. & O. coupons which you are purchasing for me." How long prior to that time Lilly had been engaged in trafficking in the property of his clients has not been disclosed, but eleven days prior the highest court in the land had held the law constitutional, and made the coupons worth their face value. That Lilly was a close trader and that all his clients were not accorded the same treatment is indicated by his letter to Darling dated June 28, 1913. Yet he was representing the people and was their counsel. That Lilly wanted a large percentage of profit is indicated by his letter to Darling dated July 1, 1913, in which he called a halt in his purchasing department because he believed the price of coupons would "drop below fifty." As a representative of the people he was trying to get their property at less than fifty per cent of what he knew was its actual value. Yet this man asks to be Governor of the State. Nephew D. G. Lilly, then employed in the State Auditor's office, was interested in the deal and wrote a letter to Darling concerning the coupon deal. Just how many of his clients' coupons Lilly and his agents purchased "below fifty" is not known. The final decree under which the C. & O. rebate coupons were redeemed was entered in the Circuit Court of Kanawawha county on July 31, 1913. It was on that day that Lilly wired Darling, who was then at Cass, Pocahontas county, to "get busy" and "do business," as shown by telegram herewith reproduced. Yet Lilly, in his speech at Huntington, is quoted as saying that he purchased no coupons "after the case was decided, the deal being made purely on a gambler's chance." The decree was agreed to by counsel, "the plaintiff and the said Attorney General, A. A. Lilly, in his official capacity, agreeing and consulting thereto." The decree created a commission consisting of Mike F. Matheny, B. H. Oxley and W. E. Deegans to audit claims for coupons and of which Matheny, Lilly's close personal and political friend, was chairman. By the decree it was provided that the coupons "shall be presumed to be primes facie valid, and shall be held to be primes facie evidence of debt, and shall be payable to the party holding and presenting the same for redemption." With such a decree Lilly was certain of his game and therefore wired Darling to speed up before it became generally known that a commission was ready to begin approving claims for payment of coupons. The next day, August 1, 1913, Lilly cast a few bouquets in his own direction in a statement given out to the press in which he said the litigation had been settled "to the satisfaction of the citizenship of the state." He believed the plan of redemption "just and fair" and that it afforded a "full measure of protection to the traveling public." He closed by saying that "any further service that this office can render to the people * * * will be gladly rendered." "Further service!" Why not say: "If the people desire to be further plundered," or. "If my constituents have any more property guaranteed by the courts at full value which they are willing to let me have "below fifty"? If the Attorney General is so generous with information he might advise his clients the amount of profit he made on the deal. Letters written Darling by Lilly on November 17, 1913, and on December 16, 1913, shows that the commission was slow in auditing the Lilly-Wilkes-Darling claims and that creditors were pressing them. A letter written December 26, 1913, shows that one claim amounting to $3,191.95 had been ordered paid. A letter to Darling as late as May 21, 1914, shows that there was some disagreement over the division of the spoils. In the records of the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawa county are the reports of the commission showing the amounts paid to coupon holders. In those records appear the following items: Wesley Wilkes, Beckley, $3,191.95; same, $79.70; D. G. Lilly, Charleston, $22.90; A. A. Lilly, assignee, $22.50; Gen. A. A. Lilly, $31.05. From these letters and telegrams it can be plainly seen that Lilly, not withstanding his denial to the contrary, not only did in deal the C. & O. rebate coupons—that he trafficked in the property of the clients he represented to his own financial gain and their loss—after the case was decided by the Supreme Court of the United States and by the Circuit Court of Kanawa county, but that he was apparently guided in those purchases by favorable decisions and decrees entered in those courts. Counsel for the C. & O. asked that the coupons be redeemed only from the original purchasers of tickets. Lilly made the final decree especially strong in this particular because otherwise he would have been unable to collect on the coupons of which he and his agents plundered his clients. The question for the Republicans of the state to consider is whether or not a public official, elected by the sovereign voters of the state, who takes advantage of his office, and the information gained by virtue of that office, for his own personal gain to the detriment and loss of the people who elected him, and who were his clients in this suit, is a safe man to elect as Governor of the state. If nominated and elected Governor would Lilly use that office for his own financial gain regardless of the rights of the citizenship of the state? Would he tip off to his close personal and political friends "advance information" he might receive as Governor in order that they might make money rather than protect the rights of the whole people of the state? ingly received and in whose behalf many expressions of approval and promise to support the Robinson followers and especially to vote for the nomination of Judge Ira E. Robinson. ANAWALT HOLD STRONG ROBIN-SON MEETING BY and Eight mk. Huntington, West Virginia. Dear Sir, I am with inclose my personal check in favor of R. W. Darling, of Huntington, West Virginia, for $300.00, and ask you to place the game to his credit. Very truly yours, a. a. Lia I inclose copy of letter written to the Day and Night Bank. It was necessary for me to send personal check. (as I did not have any account here and could not one) (evidently got a New York draft. I think you will find that) (the bank will be willing to honor my check, and if there is any trouble it can wire Beckley.) (as you understand, this money is sent as per our contract and 'phone message, for the purpose of paying on C. a 0. coupons which you are purchasing for me. I wish you would sound out the matter and bring them up as soon as you can get them in shape, which I hope will be by tomorrow, then I will talk to you as to whether or not I desire to purchase any more.) (as I understand, you will have about $2,000.00 worth.) Very truly yours A. A. Lilly LILLY PROVES A "CLOSE" TRADER STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARLESTON June 29, 1912 Mr. R. W. Darling. Frederick Hotel, Huntington, W. Va. Dear Sir: The amount overpaid the party from when you bought about $27.00 worth of coupons is $1.05. I be lieve as you have already gone to the trouble of counting out the others I would not allow the $6.00 to split the deal but would not make a habit of this, and ask him not to tell any one else. Have tried to phone you but could not get you. Very truly yours. A. A. Lilly LILLY BELIEVED PRICE WAS GOING DOWN STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARLESTON July 1, 1912 LILLY PROVES A "CLOSE" TRADER The amount everpaid the party from when you bought about $27.00 worth of coupons is $1.00. I be believe as you have already gone to the trouble of counting out the others I would not allow the 6.00 to split the deal but would not make a habit of this, and ask him not to tell any one else. LILLY BELIEVED PRICE WAS GOING DOWN may Sir: I think the price of D. & O. coupons is going down, and when you spend the $400.00, which I handed to you for coupons the last time you were in, I would be glad if you would me any more until further ordered by me. I believe the price will drop below fifty and hence do not thank you ought to buy any more for the present, except so above stated. were truly yours. I believe the griege will drop below fifty a and hence do not thank you enough to buy and more for the present griege as above stated. who we heart is as broad as the universe made special arrangements by erecting a beautiful stand in the open, decorated in national colors on a beautiful knoll facing the very heart of the town. Before night the country people were seen coming in from every direction. Everybody could tell early in the afternoon that something unusual was coming off. The Elkhorn band added additional life and interest to the occasion. The speakers, in the persons of Dr. S. A. Daniel, candidate for sheriff; G. L. Cohn, candidate for prosecuting attorney, Floyd Waldron and R. L. Johnson, candidates for members of the House of Delegates, Dr. A. S. Adams and Editor Whittison, over all on hand and promptly at 8 o'clock occupied the room and in the under whose weight the ground almost groaned, these speakers discussed the issues, and in turn were greatly flattered at the hearty response on the part of the people, both white and colored, who loudly cheered at the many strong presentations of the truths that are wanted to be brought out in this campaign. Not a man was heard to vilyl, abuse or aling what some call mind, but the meeting was so fairly conducted till men and women were heard to say: "That's the way we like to hear men speak, without talking unly, charging men of doing wrong and saying smooth things and the man or men who do it we mark him off our list." THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY BALDEN OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY BALDEN OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY BALDEN OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY BALDEN OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. DELAY IN AUDITING THE COUPONS INTED IN DARLING'S WORK State of West Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Charlestown no. 26, 191 Ling, West Virginia. Coupon Commission has finally audited the likes, and they report it came to $3,191.93 not only includes all you bought, but also you first sold. That being true, if the core of the value of what you claim, taking action what you have received, would make Mr. basis of the original cost - lose $100.00. appointed in your work, as well as the DISAPPOINTED IN DARLING'S WORK Mr. R. W. Darling, Huntington, West Virginia, ear Sir: The Coupon Commission claim of Mr. Wilkes, and they re- this not only include £886.00 which you first sold. £886.00 worth were of the value into consideration what you have Wilkes - on a basis of the origi- nally much disappointed in your units. The Coupon Commission has finally audited the claim of Mr. Wilkes, and they report it came to $3,191.95. This not only includes all you bought, but also $886.00 which you first sold. That being true, if the $886.00 worth were of the value of what you claim, taking into consideration what you have received, would make Mr. Wilkes on a basis of the original cost - lose $100.00. As very much disappointed in your work, as well as the audit. Very truly yours, a.a. Lille DELAY IN DIVISION IN DIVISION OF PLUNDER State of West Virginia DELAY IN DIVISION OF PLUNDER Office at the Alarming General's Charleston Mr. B. W. Darling, Buntington, West Dear Sir, Your favor of loved because of my I have been attending Boole. I returned to look into the matter I wish you well as to the amount of I will see you A. E. May 21, 1914 A. W. Darling. Buntington, West Virginia. Siri, Your favor of the 15th instant to hand, do because of my absence to Raleigh County where you been attending the coroner's inquest at, so. I returned evening before last. I will into the matter as soon as I can. I wish you would let me know what your memory to the amount of money you handled. I will see you before a great while. Very truly you. Huntington, West Virginia. Dear Sir, Your favor of the 18th instant to hand de- layed because of my absence to Maleigh County where I have been attending the coroner's inquest at, Boolee. I returned evening before last. I will look into the matter as soon as I can. I wish you would let me know what your memory is as to the amount of money you handled. I will see you before a great while. town of Northfork. Monday night of this week the voters who are determined and have their minds made up came out in great numbers. Meadames Gannaway and Spicer made themselves heroes of of this meeting by able speeches they made in the cause of the present administration and the nomination of Judge Iva E. Robinson. All that is needed to be mentioned is to say that the Robinson people had a meeting at Northfork and that answers the question as to a crowd, enthythmism and everything else that goes to make a success of any political cause. The primary election law is very plain and the penalties resulting from taking money, giving money are very drastic. Voters, you had better be very particular that you dont disfranchise yourself Have some self-respect and manhood about you. Step running around after money on an index of your discipline. QUALITY GRAIL a a Lia TURPIN-WATKINS Thursday, May 11, Misses Memphis Carter, Daisy Galloway, Olive Gilbert and other members of the "H" Club entertained a number of friends from Eikhorn, Algoma, Northfork and Keystone in Crozier hall. This reception was primarily for the purpose of announcing the engagement of Miss Nannie Watkins, of Algoma, a personal friend of theirs, to Mr. Ralph Turpin, of Washington, D.C. Miss Watkins does not only come from one of the most reputable homes in the county of McDowell but she has the enviable distinction of being one of the most popular young ladies in this section of the state. Only a few more days and the battle will be over. Speculators and prophets will know definitely how accurate they are in their projections. Alva B. Moore Logical Man for Auditor of State The Only Aspirant for a State Office from the Old First Congressional District M. B. Alva B. Moore, Mayor of New Martinville and candidate for the Republican nomination for State Auditor, is the only person presented by the old First Congressional District for a place on the State ticket. Location is not the first thing to be considered, but it should not be overlooked. In speaking of his qualifications, the Tyler County News, says of him: "Alva B. Moore has qualifications written all over him. Everywhere he has been placed he has made good. Whether it was an editor, court reporter, or mayor of his home city he stuck to his work and did his duty. He is a plain fellow, yet there is a power about him that looks you square in the eye and gets hold of your confidence. Without doubt he is one of the best qualified men in the State to hold down the office of Auditor. He is energetic, capable, honest and clean. These are requisites that should take a man anywhere, even into office. He will make good, mighty good, as auditor." He has no long record of public officeholding; his opponents have. He is a new candidate, but old in party service and all over the state. Perpetual officeholding was never intended by the founders of our government. West Virginia has never given any mon more than two terms in a State office, and this is why Moore will be nominated; his opponents have each had two terms. The experience of Ohio, Pennsylvania and other older States with nominees in the class of his opponents, not one of whom has been elected, should guide aright, as it always has, the Republican voters of West Virginia. This is not a year to attempt to do things politically which have never been attempted in this State and which have never succeed elsewhere. The feeling against continuing men in a State office of this kind longer than two terms is so strong that an attempt to do so would be a dangerous thing, one that our party can not afford to make. All other things being equal, Alva B. Moore is the logical candidate for State Auditor. Order of Publication WEST VIRGIN At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in May, 1916. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINOULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an all lavit now on file with the paper in this case, 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 in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front desk of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste. K. MUKBEEING PAYNE, Olerk K. Smith E. O Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in May, 1916. Louise Anderson, Plaintiff, vs. In Chacery. Samuel Anderson, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONI. Raleigh County News JUDGE ROBINSON MAKES STRONG IMPRESSION ON THE VOTERS Judge Robinson was beard vy « great crowd im the opera house at Mt. Hope Iut Wellnesday night. The able jurist “ae greeted by lange crowd of eager lis ters, and not more than one third of te large crowd could get seats in the house, but every buggy, automobile tand wagon that could be gotten close enough were in use. A large delegation from old Raleigh was there snd heard for themerlves. The gallery was filled to ite capscity and + very available segt on the first floor was iled with curious people of every kind {om a child, womgn and man in every walk of life. The Judge arrived at 8:30 o'clock in company with Seuator Montgomery and + host of other friends. The speaker lost 0 time bat at once took his place on the platform and began to give the people he benefit of his message. The Judge showed himeelf master of the ocrasion and first paying ® tribute to the good veople of Fayette county; secondly, ‘nade mention of his good wile, father and ©" er. Them besaid in part: “Ladies and gentlemen: It gives me inexplainable pleasure to appear before ym, Not awe candidate for the nomins- tion for Governor bat a plain citizen, and I come to ssy to you that every vot. er in thie house ie a statesman, and he 1s jost ae much a statesman se the Gov- rrnor of this great commonwealth and should remember that he is important in the developement of the great resources of thie our state. Now, if 1 am elected to be your Governor, I shall be Govern. or for all of the peeple, the neh and poor alike, and not any varticular clase oF wet of people, and if | am elected, I wil? be Governor and not Henry D- Hatfield. It fas been said that I ain Hattield’scandi- date. I want to deny that I am Hat- tield"s candidate. 1 sm the candidate of . ea ey et ee ee a Jasper D. Thompson: ae ne SIGN PAINTER. | , Make Your Picture Life Size. Terms Reesevable. : Ae conintediagics ee . tec 2S tors DSajety Dirst\ B= The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co ,-1nc., of Blacfield, W. Va. T. G. BECKER, ena Witten WATKINS, Pres. THE _B'SMARK ‘RESTAURANT AND POOL ROOM Meals at all hours, day or sight. Everything to cat in senses. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. First-Class Service Promptly Resdered. Soda _at the Fount seus W.L. Jones [orien lender Teeth=1s- 36 tip ¢ s th vrhe were Skee p, gums to away from your teeth, leaving the unenamelled sur- Your dentist will tell you, if you ask him, that you have gum reces- sion; and that gum recession is caused by pyorrhea. Unchecked, pyorrhea will warp and shrink and deform the gums. It will break down the bony struc- —end you will eventually lose them. To mare your tooth you will have to begin to fight this dread disease at once. A specific for has been ducoreredrecenly U7 demad ser ence, and is now offered for daily See oeben aca Seareco combass crm Gzcese? Jeo reguias use imrares pou IMPORTANT ISSUE IN THE — ' GOVERNORSHIP CONTEST (Convention noted, with considerable interest. present in the headquarters of ‘General Abe Lilly, and active in his bebalf. the Hon Edw. Huston, of Mc Dowell county, and Hon. Wm. McKell, of Fayette county. ‘Te & great many commun citizens in West Virginia these names may not seem much. because neither of these gentlemen. so far as The Intelligencer mows, bas beld purlic Office, or taken a prominent part im public affairs, Nevertheless, they are names not lightly to be taken im jest. Be it known that Col. Huston and Col. McKell own and «ontrol in various ways numerous coal mines in their respective localities. more or less of hundreds of thousands: acres of coal lands, and boast of their political domination of their respective territories. Ove of these distinguished gentlemen not long ago informed an Sepirant for office that be could not get 4 vote in his county unless he was for “Abe™ Lilly. ‘The Intelligencer very much admires both of these gentlemen as bust mess men. It bas no quarrel with them politically. except for their constant failure to realize that there is some other interest in West Virginia than the Amterest of the coal operators, and that there js some claim upon the citizem- ship of the State other than the constant exploitation of its matural wealth, regardless of the welfare of individuals, or of the community ‘These worthy gentlemen took a very active part in advancing Mr. Lily's | Amterests in the Wheeling convention. They «ere his steering committee, Lol to speak, and being bis principal financial backers. were doubtless om the Job_ to see that the goods were delivered for the money they were spending. ‘Their presence gives occasion to say something about the performances of the coal industry in general and in their portion of the State im particular. It bas escaped the attention of a great many voters in West Virginia that @revious to 1913, when the Workmen's Compensation Law was passed, the coal miner in this State had absolutely no monetary insurance against in- Jury or death. He went down into the mine, took his life into his hands. If be came out alive, well and good. If be came out dead, or did not come out et all, the result was substantially the same to the big corporation that em- ployed him. ‘Why? Because deliberately, not by accident. not by inheritance from some ancient law or custom, but by purpose and design. the coal operators of West ‘Virginia bad bad the laws of this State so fixed that they were relieved of financial responsibility for the killed or injured in their mines. Whatever ‘the carelessness, and whatever the loss of life and limb through carelessness: or negligence. whatever the danger and whatever the results, the constantly Increasing casualty charge of the coal industry was never paid by the men who were operating the industry, and taking the money from it. Under the law, men killed on railroads, in factories or ordinary work- ‘shops, bad an opportunity to recover damages in court. The coal miner had ‘Be such opportunity, and the laws of the State had been deliberately framed for that purpose. It is practically unthinkable that sach @ condition could exist in a civilized State, and yet that is exactly the condition that did exist ‘tm this State, not, as The Intelligencer said, through accident, but through deliberate design. During the years in which this condition existed, it is safe Ao say that 10,000 men were killed or disabled for life im the coal mines of ‘West Virginia, and not a dollar of legal damages was paid to the sufferers Or their families through the operations of the courts, and if any such dam ‘ges were paid, it was through a scant. and often very scant, charity. ‘The end to ihis indecent state of affairs came when the Workmen's Com Pensation Law passed in 1913. but that law was passed over the vigorous op position of leading coal interests, and then they were so strong in the legisla, ‘ture that they were able to force « clause into the law limiting the possible Sssesements under the law to one cent on the dollar of pay roll, Under this AMmitation the Workmen's Compensation bureau was prevented from. assessing to the coal industry the full extent of its casualty charge; and im the two years of operation undef that law the casualty charge caused by the coal im dustry exceeded by nearly $500,000.00 the amount of money paid into the ‘Workmen's compensation bureau for them This deficit was for the time ‘made good by the contribution of other industries. In the legislative session of 1916, largely through the influence of Governor Hatfield and other public mam who recognized the equity of the case, the Workmen's ‘Compensation Law was modified so that industries could be classitied, and each industry forced to pay its own casualty charge. This humane and sensible amend ‘ment was Ditterly fought by the representatives of the coal industry. It ‘Was at this point that the break came between Governor Hatfield and a pum ‘ber of the coal operators, who at that time had professed friendly support; end trom that point dates much of the bitter warfare waxed by these inter quts against Governor Hatfield and the State administration. From that poimt ‘dates the determination on the part of certain purse-proud gentlemen to elect ® Governor to suit their own needs and to obey their commands, and from ‘hat point began the battle which is now being carried on for control of the Republican party in West Virginia. ‘Te obtain s better conception of the disinterested c haracter of this par- ‘Geular line of support being given Mr. Lilly. let the public bear in mind two ‘tings For twenty-five yoais West Virginia has maintained and operated miners’ hose Bhrale for the particular benefit of a specisi industry Ink coal sompanice have teen ermaaiset, fattened and grown enormour's rich ‘They have exhareted the wean (of sections and moved on to others. They have male thelr millions, and yet weet saiter year have imposed upon the other taxpayer ul the State the reaponaisility Yor Providing for the communities arvund them, the decencies of tneical and, murgiees Belg which every community should have in every uther section of Weat Viegians such hoepitals are maintained by the supourt of the cummunition in which ther are dtemated; but the entire electorate uf West Virginia imslntains the honpitals fey the Sides fart, the emai merchant, th 5 merchant, the working man a — Bumeaitarian institutions which are prvited wisi far a peat teerte eee Aaterest has in the meanwhile grown m rich, my styuns, ant no arscpent thet mt aevames to dictate the policies and the permuutie! uf ihe executive officials of the Mate of West Virginia. ‘We have laws in this State wisely provisting for State inapection of a large mume {Ret of activities and operations. We have bank inupevtion sind inmuranee tnteetuin We have medical boards whose business it fs to determine the eMfictency of men to [mae eel en ay ‘We have also mine inepection, but note this: ‘The banks pay for their bank inapection ‘The insurance companies pay for their ineurance Inepection, | Seahorse eee Ae applicant who le to become & dentint mnt ney the fon fee bie Cenmane But the rich coal mine companies of Went Vireinin. proniuine #onmeinen 06 wae f eral & year, and piling wp enormous fortunes cach year. pot ame '© pay for their mine nepection, and bave refused to do mo for twenty year, Mane tees ‘tee designed to relieve the State of the con! tine invprstion shames met te, mye Reaplual charges. and to place those charkes where they propery Delong have passed the House of Delegates of the West Virxinia lexisiature. and have teen beaten ae tien in the State Senate by the Influenee of com! vjnrarire urpenieancen ‘The Sate of West Virginin today is threatened with the nervanity of paying @ large sum to the State of Virginia, on account of the Virginia debt decision Sie eum assresaten close to $12,000,000 Bf the coal mining industry of West Virk!nin today were to wet tonether and pay ene-balf of the entire Virginia debt it would mot pry heck to thin State the faut amount of the spectal services in dollars sind cents vic the state hae semdnews me fe the past twenty years If the special costs impored upon the tixieyere of the State through various mine strikes, requiring enormous expenditussn for the sm-utenamee of asinine ive Se tatoreat. be added to that. It may mately lor waht that she posmomt wt the emaee ‘Vurgioln debt would not repay to the prowie of the Stu's in dollars and conte the qpecta! services they have had to render to the burons of the coml intuetry in (West Virginia ‘The Intelligencer has no war upon the con! tn! as an industry. It renttees he fact that among the gentlemen eneuxe! in thi» fuisimen are many heh cies Dasinees men. and many public spirited citinnns t preterw te lvieve that often thee fave been Ill-sdvieed: often they have failed to resiine exstiy the result ut mie Sree which « horde of hungry lobbyinis hue wren! upon them at Chaciesten nee ‘whether il-advined or fully mavined, the facts shui! b stated junt am ther are, eed + Be attempt of inaividuals in this Industry to further the sapuitatum ef the ciinees 1 the Mate without regard to reasonable equity am! falrnene oueht te mee Ce” BY WM. PF. DENNY. is She Gomax ACospitat 214 & Band Stret, " MUSE, W.VA ‘ _ For Medical and Suigcal pases the peoples and be dened Pa Just bere the Judge paid o high com- viiment to the tidmy stats offewse and aid se be dee aptrrenene sane jany of them opeenens. At this poins he gave the people mach to ‘think about ia the teswre. ‘Ibe Oireait Ooart of Raleigh euspand- Jed Tuesday aftermecm to let the voters beer the many condidages speak in the Court house. Among the speakers were Mesere. Morgan who ls pow employed in ‘the Auditor's office, amd be mede meny flattering remarks ia fever of Mr. Dara for the position of Auditor. Next the Desuuitel lite wast who bee Bed’ he ‘edvantage of the other candidetes by vir- tue of bis postion, Bir, Kittle. who laid slaima to the office of Tressurer. Then Jcame Mr. Long who waste to be Auditor ‘and many local men whe want to serve ‘the county. All of the gentlemen ese to be coutident of winging in the pria.- ary. Dr. H. ©. Hargrove, our estdidate for member of Board of Education, is run- ‘ning eome. The colored pauple will vote for the doctor almost 19 man, and the shite people are giving te much eaoon agement by promising to help bim. Mr. Albert Rydgere amd family, altes having been burned ost in Beckley and loosing all of their effects, have moved bask to uk gun bane in Lace. This is cer ainly the grestest little tows in West Virginia. The Raleigh Mining Institute gave « free concert last Friday might in tne besn- tiful Virginia Theatre, This is the larg ‘eat theatre in the coaifields sod the beat ‘equipped in the state. ‘Mr. Ernest Chileon, the manager o! the Raleigh Coal and ote Company, i doing much to elevate the people slong all lines. Meare. Lois Nicholas and R. A Harvey were basingss visitors to Beceley Matorday. These gemtlemen are mos progressive citisbas of Cranberry an both promise to subs ribe to the Times Mrs. Mary B. Biake, of Selew, Va. ‘dird April 10 at ber home. She was the wile of Rev RE. Biake, ut Eocles, W Va. Mre Biake wes a consistent Chrie tain lady, a toviog wife and an exemple for purity im the exmam: ity in whieh eb fener This good woman owned real ee tate in Salem, which wae «great ‘ey ‘sore to some nt the white people and 1 ie said thet ber death was largely doe w- worry. Theo this mast be depl wed, yet ‘ied moves in amystert sas way. ~H. be- wen fitto take siver Blake home t sep and worry no more. She did vheuting and praising God. The Lor iveth and the I. rd taketh away blemed be the same of the Lord. teeth against the sack or further Progress of pyorrhea, Bat Sonrece doer mere. Ye cleanses she sth Sigh este 8 whiteness distinctive of Seareco slope. ts lavor is entirely pleasing, 2 mouth a won erful sense of coolness aad whole- someness, Seart the Senreco “ ay a iar Toe leoclhctoms tented bp <teseeneke os ca __) Fi ee iT S ¢ an ; C= Po <' N 4 de Jr ACCENT Ub Stcmess EB US THE DOCTOR??? a a in: your hatans bee in the roum. This means Prompt assistance Are, you going to let another, day go by. without a teles Phone in your.home? Why takes, chances? Fine cost, is.tcifling the . to*you-pricetess, Drop us acard or better still call =p CONTRACT AGENT, "Phone ‘3 and haveroar representative call and teil you how little the in havea telephone in peer homie or besioos’ BLUEFIELD TELEPHONE 69. BLEFIELD, W. VA. Miners want a @ CRYSTAL COAL & COKE & | COMPANY (Orustal. west. Va. IE oars . on ene -IRCULL COURT: (Bighth J ticial Circuit) Counties of Me Dowell. Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah ©. Herndon, Judge Nelch: W. Burbridge Payn Herk. " Terms of Court Seconl Tues jay in February June aud Sep- ember. ‘RIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge: W. B. Payne, Clerk. ‘Terms of Court Second Mon- day in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K. Bragonier, President, Keystone. Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, Vommissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Mon- day in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney FC Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L ‘Countz : Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Barbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgaa Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor,C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w J McClaren County Health Officer and cor- oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell. McDowell Members House of De! W W Hughes and C. E. aon State Senators, Sixth Senato rial district (counties of McDow Ses A Stoner me eae jas A. e $ Goodykoote, Williamson. ral : =a 1 pe | eT eae ar | ee gamer Cae rr me ch of if Sos Ps a = = bs pa: f a (hai di) fe wey sn . im hy? % : Ree Loe | " N : mm om ‘ee ——) 9-2 is . 2 ; ae {PIANO is ee ; igh ony ieee aa Bits owners. 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