McDowell Times

ROBINSON AND HITESWEEP STATE OF W. VA. "RED FLAG OF LILLYISM" BURIED UNDER AN AVALANCH OF MORE THAN 10,000 VOTES THE HATFIELD ADMINISTRATION GIVEN AN UNQUALIFIED INDORSEMENT Old McDowell Rolls up 2,500 Majority--Every Candidate on County Ticket Nominated-- The People of McDowell Nominate E. Howard Harper For House of Delegates ADVERTISE IN THE McDOW ELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 15. ROBIN "RED FLAG OF LIF UNDER AN AVAIL THAN 10,00 THE HATFIELD ADMINISTR AN UNQ Old McDowell Rolls up Candidate on County The People of Me E. Howard Har of Del Returns from all sections of the state indicate that Robinson and Hite have been nominated by more than 10,000 majority and that the people have given the Hatfield administration an unqualified indemnement. General Lilly and his towers waged a spectacular campaign all over the state but the stormcenter of the light focused in McDowell, the governor of home county. Every inch of the ground was bitterly contested and the fight was so bitter that it was beamed that many lives would be lost on election day. While there were several encounters happily for us all no one was seriously injured. Backed by the largest sinch fund ever put into a campaign in this state, circulation of the most distant calamities and employing the most reprehensible methods the Lilly forces felt fully sanguine of victory. WHAT THIS ELECTION MEANS This election means that a new regime has dawned in West Virginia and that the political machine that has controlled the state, and especially McDowell county, has been smashed and that henceforth we are going to have "a government of the people, by the people and for the people." It means that the Attorney General in attacking has own administration has commuted political suicide and that in the future no candidate who asks the people to repudiate the administration of their choice can hope to win. This election re-emphasizes the fact that those time-honored virtues of truth, loyalty and honesty are still deeply enshrined in the hearts of the masses, and that the people are still loyal to their friends. It means that that idol of the people, the Theoreore Russell of West Virginia, Governor H. D. Hatfield, has been given a vote of confidence and that today he is the dominant political factor in W. Va. This election procures us in no unequivial way that we hold that human rights are superior to property rights and that the intelligent electorate of this state can be neither fooled, bribed nor intimidated. The people have said by their votes that there must be no reactionary policies in this state, that they are willing to make ample provisions for their institutions and that our little mountain state must rank amongst the foremost commonwealths of the nation. THE FIGHT TO CONTROL M.DOWELL COUNTY. For some time there has been a question as to who should control this county—Senator W. W. Whyte or Governor H. D. Hatfield. Senator Whyte has been the political dictator of this county for more than twenty years and has built up the strongest political machine in this section of the state. The large Negro population of the county furnished the bone and sinew of this organization and while nominally at least, a few of his trusty Negro heinants appeared to be in control yet it is well known that this past master of the political game furnished the brains and that it was his "time Italian hand" that directed its every move. Governor Hatfield and Senator Wylte have fought side by side in the political trenches for years, but early in the present administration they reached the parting of the way and Senator Wylte immediately began his plans to repudiate the Hatfield administration and to control McDowell county. This is what has caused the bitter fight in this county. Every candidate from United States Senator down to the most humble district officer was forced to line up on one side or the other. This was a contest between machine politics on one side and the people on the other and the people have won a great victory. This victory assures more representation for the Negro, it means that the schools must be taken out of politics and that a political house-cleaning in this county is in order. The McDowell Times. "Wet Goods" Have the Right of Way When Properly Labeled West Virginia will be less like the Sahara Desert than for weeks. Its citizens will again be able to go to wet territory and bring into the state all kinds and quantities of wet goods if they are labeled to comply with the amendments of the Yost law. The lifting of the ban was made by the Supreme Court of Appeals, which has dissolved an injunction issued by the Mineral county court against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, restraining the road as a common carrier from transporting within the state any suit case, trunk or any kind of container labeled as containing liquor. VERDUN BATTLEFIELD SADDEST SCENE IN WORLD'S HISTORY Over a hundred suns have set on the battle of Verdun. Each new attack of the Germans seems superhuman. Each time the French "hold"—and it seems a miracle. Neutrals weep over the horrible daily sacrifice while diplomats whisper that now the Hohenzollerus can never explain Verdun to Berlin except as a victory, and that just to keep a throne from tumbling still more men are doomed to go up Dead Man's Hill. To neutrals in a republic, no royal house on earth is worth the price. Democracy has from the first been admittedly one of the war. Whether democracy wins or loses, Verdun will remain the saddest word in history. REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS 1856- Convention city, Philadelphia; for president, John C. Fremont, of California; for vice president, William L. Dayton, of New Jersey. 1860-Chicago, Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois; Hamitual Hamlin, of Maine. 1861-Chicago, Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois; Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee. 1861-Chicago, Ulysses S. Grant, of Illinois; Schuyler Colfax, of Indiana. 1872-Philadelphia, Ulysses S. Grant, Illinois; Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts. 1876-Cinchnati, Ruth erford E. Haynes, of Ohio; William A. Wheeier, of New York. 1880-Chicago, James A. Garfield, of Ohio; Chester A. Arthur, of New York. 1884-Chicago, James G. Blaine, of Maine; John A. Logan, of Illinois. 1888—Chicago, Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana; Levi P. Morton, of New York. 1892—Minneapolis, Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana; Whitelaw Reed, of New York. 1906—St. Louis, William McKinley, of Ohio; Grant A. Hobart, of New Jersey. 1900—Philadelphia, William McKinley, of Ohio; Theodore Roosevelt, of New York. 1904—Chicago, Theodore Roosevelt, of New York; C W. Fairbanks, of Indiana. 1908—Chicago, William H. Taft, of Ohio; James S. Sherman, of New York. 1912—Chicago, William H. Taft, of Ohio; James S. Sherman, of New York. The election passed off quietly in the city of Keystone. Everybody voted and the county candidates all received good majorities. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY. JUNE 9. 1916 J. PEPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA GOLDEN RULE ASSOCIATION Hold 12th Annual Session at Princeton, West Virginia The general association of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association convened with the Princeton Association, May 30th and 31st. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday by the President, Dr. R. H. McKoy. This being the 12th annual session, and a large delegation being present, all were seated in the spacious edifice of the Mount Cavalry Baptist church, of which the Rev. R. W. Hill is pastor. The report of the President, Secretary and Treasurer showed a remarkable growth of the institution since the meeting held in Bramwell in 1915. Having raised $5,175.65 during the past year, making the total asset of the order $11,027.81. New members added during the year 475 with several clubs in convention ready to be set apart. The beginning of the program was an address of welcome delivered by his Excellency Mayor M. L. Carter, making us welcome to the hospitalities of the city. The Hon. Mr. Hartley Sanders delivered an excellent address which was greatly enjoyed by the large delegation present. The welcome address on behalf of the church and community was delivered by Mrs Hattie Burks. Response by Mrs W O Moore, of Keystone. Excellent address on "Preparedness" was delivered by Hon. B. D. Patterson of Charteston. Never in the history of the order has such harmony prevailed as in the session just ended. Closing remarks by Rev. W. H. Harris. MARRIED TEACHER WINS IN COURT Washington, D. C., June 9.—The Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of Mr. Justice Gould, that the board of education could not drop a teacher automatically because of marriage. The case of Dr Wilson Bruce Evans presents the same principle as laid down by the court. Evans was dismissed by the board as a result of (to us the language of Justice Stafford), "unfair representations" made to the board by Escoe Bruce, Negro, assistant superintendent, and approved by Assistant Superintendent Thurston (white), acting as superintendent of schools. The Evans' case will come before the Appeal Court at the fall term. W. H. HARRIS SPECIAL AGENT For The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, in Street Car Wreck in Huntington. While returning to their home from the Donglass High School commencement Mr. W. H. Harris his wife and six of their children came dangerously near loosing their lives in a street car wreck. It was the last car up for the night and the motorman destroys of getting old data as soon as possible was running at an exceedingly high rate of speed. In making the curve out of 8th street into 11th Ave the car left the track and after running a short distance crashed violently into a telegraph pole. When the car first left the track the passengers experienced a trembling sensation which was instantly followed by a shock, like a violent earthquake. The window panes were shattered, the passengers threw a vision from their seats, the illusion appeared to sink and it appeared that the car was being crushed as an egg shell. To make bad matters worse, the lights went out leaving the passengers in complete darkness. It now developed that Mr. Harris's daughter, Cora Lee, had sustained a cut on the right arm which was bleeding very profusely while Mr. Harris and several other members of his family were badly shaken up and received numerous bruises. Several white passengers received injuries more or less seriously. The impact with the telegraph pole was all that prevented the car from turning over and had the occurred there would in all probability been several fatalities. In a few minutes after the accident which occurred about 10:20 p.m. the hospital force, members of the police department and the intuitions reporters were right on the job. The most serious of the injured were conspired to the hospital where they received medical attention and the street car people can a special car to take those less injured and the other passengers to their homes. After having her arm dressed Miss Harris was able to go home and expect to be out in a few days. Mr. Harris had his side and back wrestled but has at least recovered. WHY NEGROES FAIL (The Washington Bee) The Washington colored business man doesn't seem to take the interest in enterprises as people of other states. There seems to be a fever of deception and a monster of palaeology among certain colored people in this city. The so-called intelligent and educated colored man is more prophecled towards the race's advancement than the ignorant classes. The successful colored business men in this city are those who make no claim to a college education. The so-called college man in business knows too much to succeed and he is too proud to get down to business. The colored man in business, with but a few exceptions doesn't seem to catch on. He has in the power of conspiration in comparison with his more legitimate customers and those who are successful in not supported properly. But after encountering the War Department of war is equipped in a man with the assistance of his own enterprise with wife. The store is at odds with all kinds of goods that will compete with those of his more tortured wife, but the colored man would prefer to carry his trade to him. From the colored man in opposite business who caters to colored trade of the kind of his own people, looks at his success colored brother with suspicion. Now there is Dr W. L. Broad, Dr W. M. Harris, Dr J. W. M. Dr. Napped and Gray and Dr. Pinnner. These are conducted in a manner that is highly commensal. And yet they could in more business if they were patterned liberally as the whites. While the law is against and has opposed segregation in this city of the country, family forced the colored to their sister to come together more. A daily paper published in to benefit the few days ago that it didn't tolerate the colored people, and yet more courage people read this paper than they own. The more you abuse some color people the more they seem to appreciate it. In a recent campaign, a peace club declared that certain Negroes had a need that intolerated his clothing, and that same Negroes voted for the convention to this candidate for honors. These are only a few reasons why the colored man indulges his life. They lack a pride BRANDIES TAKES SEAT IN COURT IN 10 DAYS Senate, by Vote of 47 to 22, Con firms President Wilson's Nominee. Washington, June 1. Louis Dr. Brandsen, Boston lawyer, will be sworn in as a member of the supreme court probate judge June 1. The senate yesterday confirmed Mr. Brandsen's nomination by a vote of 6 to 2. With one exception, senate Democrats voted solidly for confirmation. The exception was Seanor Necklans, of Napa, who, in a formal statement, said his action was based on the court that he did not regard Mr. Brandsen as a member of judicial temperament. Enter Dr. publicans—La Fontette Norris and Ben dexter—voted for confirmation. MT. CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH The members and friends of the McChapel Church, of this city, which was destroyed by fire on February 15, are making efforts to begin the rebuilding of the church in the very near future. This end, letters have been sent out to various churches and a grand rally will be held the first Sunday in August with the hope of raising $1000. The public generally is asked to help in this effort by giving freely from time to time and by attending the entertainments which are given for the benefit of the church. The members are asked to the cause and are determined to have a house of worship with the assistance of a generous pastor. The pastor elect, Rev. L. A. Watkins, will preach his last well-sermon at Pinehurst the third Sunday in June and will be installed here the first Sunday in July. The Children's Day exercise will be held at the Hippodrome Saturday afternoon. The toilet is trained to be in use. ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS The McDowell are open for your wants. If you have anything to sell, to exchange or if you want to buy anything, if you want a situation or desire to get some one; if you lose anything or find anything, why not advertise in the McDowell Times. The people who read our paper are looking for what you have or can give whether it is goods or service. If advertising pays, it will pay you to advertise in the McDowell Times. "Tues in the lovely month of June. A youth and maslen fair. A stroll amid the fragrant fields— "A little son and air." They fell in love and soon were wed. This youth and maid so fair. Again the lovely month of June— A little son and heir. — Roller Monthly. 20TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL, HUNTINGTON, W. VA. Exercises Conducted in the Huntington Theatre. Six Graduates-Most Successful Ccommencement in History of the School LARGE AND ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD WITNESS THE CLOSING. DR. L. B MOORE OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY DELIVER SCHOLARLY ADDRESS The graduates were Lilian Bostraten Katharine Donnellan Farrar, Virginia Elizabeth Harris Williams Henry Honston Jr. Edith Layman Seale and Herman Chastel Wilson Class Monitors: Impression of Lilian Austenberg Class Monitors: Lilian Austenberg and Wade Class Monitors: White Carr institute: Orchid woodworking company customer units and company lady Mr. Donaldson Farrington speller on "Dignity of Luton Mr. William H. Honston, Honston Louder I. Washington, and Miss Virginia Farrarston, Heron on the subject of "Titans." The program was conducted by several well-respected instructors into a conference by Maude J. Winston. The museum was directed by Fred L. Avery. The official affiliation of the university was the trustee address on Liberty by Dr L. B. Moore, Dean, Fresher University, Howard University, Washington, DC, D.C. Moore has a national reputation as a speaker on educational subjects. He is an in-service and thriftless business owner with his mastery presentation of the subject. In beginning this address the speaker and a presenting athlete for the politeness school. He stated that if it had not been part in all of Europe and that with an education in the state religion and that everybody believes in education. Consequently he spoke of the uncertainties of current politeness system in the New England states and how equity the system had spread across the country. the speaker stated that he only he we are aware of education, that there is a growing belief in some education. He believed that in the beginning education was combined for the three in which were attended to complete course in the elementary education. Then educators be- come aware that the high school was necessary. After the high school was observed they was the university for the university and the professional school. Thus acquired much opportunities to get our our education system was grown and the people have been rest- ured in their appropriations for the support of the same. Dr. Moore stated that not only had we come to be aware of more education, but that we now have an enlarged idea of education. While retaining our bound in dietary training, mathematics, and business, we have come to regard. Domestic science, Manual Training and etc. as a necessary part of our education. In doing the speaker emphasized the fact that as a race the Negro must make his contribution to civilization of the world. Prof. Byrd Prilleman, of the West LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. W. VA. COMMENCE- DOUGLAS HIGH VINGTON, W. VA. the Huntington Theatre. t Successful Ccom- story of the School CROWD WITNESS THE CLOSING. WARD UNIVERSITY DE- ERLY ADDRESS. NUMBER BIG MEETING AT MARYTOWN Dr. Clements Preaches Annual Sermon For Missionary Society EXCELLENT PROGRAM REN- DERED IN AFTERNOON. Marytown, W. Va., June 5 — From time to time your correspondent has board the most flattering reports of the Mission Club at this place. It has been the pleasure to attend a number of the annual meetings of The Women's Mission society of the Fiat Top District and without exception, the society at Marytown always sent up the best re- ports. On the visit of your correspondent last sunday he was able to see why this town is so conspicuous in mission and church work generally. To begin with those people have as their pastor lay, J. E. B. Lane, one of the most persecuted in the flat. Top field, they are encouraged the church several years ago and through his indelible labor at his residence one of the most prosperous churches in the state. He has been able to bring into the work large numbers of young people and thus fact more than anything else furnishes the secret of his spirited success and it may be trustfully said without reflecting in any way on the other churches that this church is stronger spiritually than any church in the state. In the Sunday school and in the prayer meetings the young people are especially active and it is not unusual for forty or fifty of them to attend these services. Dr. W. C. Clements preached the annual sermon for the Missionary society last Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m. Dr. Clements is an able preacher and delivered an inspiring sermon. Many visitors from Big Sandy, Coalwood and other points were in attendance and all of them enjoyed a rich treat. A collection of $1.10 was raised for mission work. At 11 o'clock a.m., the society rendered a musical and literary program to a late afternoon. Several excellent papers were read and the music both vocal and instrumental were of a high order. COOPER BY MARY VADEN. Tuesday morning Mrs. Ruth Vaden let our town to act as delegate for the Golden Lion at Princeton. Wednesday, the delegate returned home from Princeton. Thursday, Mrs. Mary Anna Thompson, of Tacewell, was visiting friends and relatives here. She returned home Sunday. Sunday morning, we had a fine Sunday school conducted by Supt. Pann-dil, at 11:20 o'clock, Rev. Ben Jones filled Rev. Cooper's propit. Mrs. Laura Jones, wife of Rev. Jones was visiting her relatives and friends in the afternoon. At 11:30 o'clock, the Aid Society met. Some of the Old Fellows of our town went to the turn out at Coablale. Sunday night, Rev. Coger filled the pitot and preached a very able sermon. Rev. Coger was in town Friday on business. —— MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL TrOMLinNERS & PROPRIETORS. M.T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mer “Articles o wore than ten lines will be ebarged 10 cents per line. Publisneu every Friday in the interest of the Negro Kace--Hie Civil and Fo- itieal Rights. SUBSCRIPTION KATES. One year im advance....0.0 0220+ $1.50 Six months in advance... 7 Three months in aivance......0 A One month in advance... * Single copy. sass %. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to charches, schools au! colleges. Subscribers ¢aianging their Post Office eddrem must notify the publinbiers oF el his subscription will be collected just the satne as if he ind not. Entered as Second Clase Matter March 22, 194, at the Post Othce at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879, FRIDAY JUNE», 1910 WHO WILL BE THE REPUBLICAN NOM WEE? As we go to press the eyes of the entire country are centered on Chicago. Who will be the nominee for president and what position the Republican party will take on the great question of preparedness, Americanism, hypenated citizens and the Mex- ican problem are the questions that are engaging the attention of all thoughtful Americsns. The country is sick and tired of the vacilating do nothing poli- cy of the note-writing Wilson ad- ministration and is demanding that we place at the head of this great government a statesmar who can retrieve the prestige among the natiuns of the world that the present administration has lost, that will safeguard our rapidly growing commercial in Wrest and will put into operatior those policies that will best con: serveand develop our natural resources and our industries. Colonel Roosevelt and Justic« Hughes appear to be leading the race forthe nomination while the “favorite sons’ of many states are bending their ener. gies to capture the rich prize. It is reported today that Roose- velt has issued an ultimatum that he willrun onan independent ticket if Justice Hughes is nam- ed by the Republican party Oar country is passing through: one of the gravest periods in its history. This is no time for Petty politics and we sincerely trust thatthe leaders of both the Republican and Progressive parties will unite ona candidate who wili be acceptable two the rank and file of both parties. KEYSTONE ORDERLY Prior to last Tuesday's cle:- tion, it was predicted that there would be trouble at the polls in Keystone and vicinity. We were Proud to note that the expected failed to materialize, for not only Was there no trouble but we fre! safe in saying that there was not & set of better behaved and mor: Courteous men in the state and there was no drunkenness what ever that was noticeable. We» Were also proud to note that the voters here acquitted thew selves like men when it came to a ques. tion of bartering their manhood righte for the “filihy lucre.” There were no voters to be seer holding out to get their price but they walked up to the polis wit 8 straightforwardness born only Of intelligence and confidence in the righteousness of their po- sition end voted tacir convictions wleheut fear or favor. The primary has come and gone. For the victors it has given lifea roseate hue but for the vanquished it has been ar “Ides of March.’’ While the ma jority is not so largeas we ex pected, the result is what we an ticipated and of course we are satistied. With Judge Robinson neading the ticket, the Republican party has aright to look forward & vicwry in November and the state of West Virginia is assured that its best interests will be conserved. The campaign has been very hotly contested, and in some cases venom was inj:cted, but ‘now that the voice of the people has been heard, itis devoutly hoped that all unpleasantness will soon be forgotten and that all will settle down toour regular callings and make ready to de- fend Republicanism against a common enemy, the Democrats. As has often been said in these columns, this was only a family difference —a difference of opin- ion and should leave no sores that will not heal quickly. In every contest among men in which a decision is reached. there must of course be victor and vanquished and we believe that itis just as important that we have good losers in the tight as itis that we have sane, level headed winners. Then let all Republicans forward to win suc cess ir November and our suc: cess will be assured. EXCELSIOR The Ladies Aid Society of the MoE Church waa a suceem under the lewler ship of Mix. Mozella Pratt, President Saturday night. A program aa ren dered. ‘The part that pleat the andi ence moxt was the mock marriage. Mott slay night, the bazaar was a success. We wink to thank Mr Acie Jou, Freeman, for his excellent mise Those wher donated to the case were Sieonge Coyle, sie Jarven Royster : Wm. Melutonts, 12 Thomas Auit, ‘ Mra. Davinaons, 2 HLH. Snith, 2 Fannie Pratt, ; Mack Sosith, Wm. Blakie, = Sam Nickerson, ze RJ. Reynolats i Thomas (aarles, $4 Virginia Nickerson, = Azzie Jowen, * John Austin, 12 ©. W. Golorth, . Charlena Morrison, 25 Lillie Woot ‘a Joba Hutehinsen, 2 FM. MeK imsiek, s Little Ethel Wocdy z Clande Woente, 2 Brother Jackson, z Richard Bagley, : Lather Dowell, 2 Wun. Lincdwey, z RC. Grinby, Sr. . GW. Pratt, Mn Wm. Morrison, 2a K. ©. Grishy, Jr, , Sanie E. (Qanales, 2s A. W. Randolph, is Fie Jones, te Leroy Ranstotpts 3 Augnetiie Kanetol ts : Sister MeKimick, Mh Pulaski Polack bres teem favored with lots of imac revwnty. There wus am enchants Taesley from Keanoke, and another Theveday from lieth. cor aaying ome ‘night for a dance. Memes. Wiltar Harri« ant dows Tray lupe Seuitay evecioa tm Rast Rodtord visiting trtomde | Mr. Barnard Triee ie at home alter yending coversh months in Hiaetiets "The Women's Mite Mintionary held convection in the New Century. Mb eearce Jone Z, Sen! &. A lenge dee ation fron ont of urn attest The bane ball team of the Young Men’. Heclety Olah plage a series of game wish Wytheville the latter part of this, week Mr. Wm. Hedtrieks of Morristown College, Tenn., is in Pulaski to pene his vacation. Mr. Harry Scott ie at heme for the last two swathes bg the Hehiows Ohothine Company. of Baltimore, a = packer He talks freely of his extensive trp through the western part of the United States. He ie now at the Jones Barber Shop at hie old trade and we are glad to oe him beck. Mr. Ben Robinson retorne:! to the wity Friday, after spending three years away, to reveire the weicome hand of every one. Miaee Kath Bebbie am! Annie Mitehet! were here Sumlay with friends. They fetarned to New Kiver the same evening ‘The young ladies of the © te tion ntertained sodience Tuneisy niakt wise’ Sobeatt According © reyse wae STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE FARMER. (From West Virginia Farmer @ the first commissioner elected tm the year 1912. and sworn fnte office the | 4th of March, 1913 The present Com- | missioner, Mr HE. Williams, came into office with no library, with ne pre- | codents to follow, and with ne office equipment, and bas bad the difficult task of organizing an entirely new de Partment of the State Government with new objects and purpeses, and for the betterment net only of the farmers. but of the whole people of the State “ho copeume the products of the farms. ‘There was no Mbrary; today there Is in the Department Library, properly indexed and available for use by any citizens, @ Ubrary complete with all the available bulletins and publica- tions of the state coileges of agricul- ture, the agricultural experiment sta- tions, and the U.S. Department of Axriculture, properly classified and bound There are many other vol- umes on agricultural subjects of gen- eral Interest. There ls a very com. plete set of stud, herd and flock books, so that any breeder or dealer of pure bred live stock may have the record of his antmals verified at any time by writing to the Commissioner, who says that it Is his hope, as rapidly as time and means will permit, to make this Ubrary complete, and make of ft a cirenlating library for general use among the farmers and~ prospective farmers, 60 that information of this character may be sent throughout the State at a nominal cost Accurate advanced information on ‘crop production and prospective yield t+ of importance to the well-informed producer, ax well ax the prospective purchaser, Three years ago, there were no reliable statletien of this na ture The state and Federal Govern ments each were conducting so-called Federal Rureaus, but neither getting information of a reliable character Some eighteen months ago, Mr. Wil Hams conceived the idea that one bureau, properly equipped and man aged would get better results than the two conducted in the old way. To this end, he proposed to Mr Estabrook, the Chief in the Federal Bureau of Crop Estimates, that the Federal Bureau and the State Department of Agricul ture cooperate, with the result that today, West Virginia has the first and only cooperative agricultural statis tie and crep estimate bureau in the United States, in which the State and Foeteral Governments work together each contributing to the success of the other It ts the Commissioner's pur. pose and desire to extend the work just bezun as rapidly as possible until the Department will have an accurate record of the Individual farmer's pro duction which will make conditions "| right for the best cooperative system ‘| of marketing farm products. ‘Three years ago, the State had no || Division of Markets, and Ittle, if any. “systematic eaort had been made by the State, either to increase produc. Hon, improve the quality of the pack. svoure better freight rates or better .] markets About one year ago, the Dt || vision of Markets was created in the Department of Agriculture, — and ‘| through its efforts much tavestigation. st work has been carried on with the result that Mm the apple and peach dis Thets of West Virginia, a better and wore uniform crop will be secured, which means a better product A little wivertising has been carried on, and * and better markets found, and “ith an overproduction of peaches Sronghout the country last year, buy. ‘| ors “ere more plentiful and compet’ ‘| tom Was much greater than would ‘| Mave been expected under ordinary 1] conditions Mut the greatest benefit at present derived from the market work ,| IS Perhaps noticed in the adjustment of freight and express rates and bet ter shipping facilities The Commie. *| stoner says that moxt of the tranepor | tation companies have gladly made )] any reasonable adjustment when the matter hax been presented to the pre | Per authorities It ts conservatively estimated. and the estimate is based on facts. that the new Market Bureas While in existence only about one year, has secured adjustments, which bare already saved our frult growers thou: sands of dollars, and when the redw= Hons now being sought are made, this saving will very largely increase. that this alone would pay the entire cont of the Department of Agriculture each year At the beginning of this term of of fice. there was in West Virginia, we Adequate Live Stock Sanitary Lav "| and no legal provisions to Prevent the *| importation of diseased animals +1 ‘| control and eradicate contagious dt. [cases within our own state, Throu” the persistent efforts of Mr. William Mr. FW. Davissom, and others, thers 1 | how Ie force tn West Virginia, on of the heat Live Stock Sanitary Laws fn the country. Mr. Williams bas the ‘enforcement of this law, and bad oF caston to test Its effectiveness imme «| diately upom its adoption by the Legie lature im the contro! of two outbreaks of Footand Mouth Disease. anppesedis dropped from Interstate shipment of live stock from Chicago to Baltimore, ~] as no such shipments were permitted "| © antoad -vee for feed and water tm oe Virgiala, These two outbreaks, of whic was & very extensive and al amen Ge ee eee Notice for Pistol License. The andersigned whose revidence is Northfork, W. Va. and whose orenpa: thom bs thet of the Chief of Police for the town of Clark, will make application on the firet day of the mo-xt term of the Cirenit Court of MeDowell Coonty for a license to carry «revolver. 4.0. SIMMs, ——$_.o.—_—_— WANTED —Persons to stady how to teacis the Bible. Applicants will ad- drem A. B.O., Box 277, Keystone, W. Veo | ) Denditures for Foobans-Mouth Disease Fun approximately as follows: * mtnots $2.558,065.16 Peansyivanis 666,876.78 ‘Ohio 379,883.08 Kentucky 136,115.20 ‘West Virginia 15,400.00 ‘Thousands of cases of Hog Cholera @nd other contagious and infectious diseases have been treated, and the disease controlled. The Department bas exerted every possible effort for the control and eradication of Tuber- culosis from our dairy herds. It te withim the present administra- ton that the Crop Pest Law was en- acted, which will result in the control or eradication of many insects and crop pests now doing so much damage to the crops and orchards in West Vir- einia, The Pure Seed Law ts another work for the Department of Agriculture to enforce, and although tn effect only a few months, is having a beneficial effect im the better quality of seeds shipped into the State. Few people realize the wonderful agricultural possibilities of West Vir- «inia. We are shipping Into the state annually millions worth of fruit and trucks which should be grown at home. West Virginia bas thousands of acres of land at ten and fifteen dollars per acre, on which cam be grown with rea- sonable regularity, better apples than can be grown on the much advertised lands tm Hood River and Winache Val- ley, which ts selling from one thousand to three thousand dollars per acre. ‘This condition has been brought about by impressions made by the false, but glowing advertisements of other lands. The State Department of Agri- ulture is using every possible means © correct these erroneous impressions: oth at home and abroad, by conserva- ve advertising. The land show at ieago fm December, 151%, aroused @ at deal of interest in the great “ure of West Virginia axriculture, 22,000 feet of moving picture film esenting the agricultural and tn- rial possibilities of the State, was « during the following year, and ited at the Panama-Pacific Ex- jon, and ts, perhaps the best ad- sing ever given for the State at ime oF place. 1 tt cost the State Treasury ab ly mothing. It was made to pay sn way and over a thousand dole additional, and the Department wns twenty-two thousand feet of worth more than the original This film will be shown all over Virginia as soon as possible and mente are nox being made sn eastern film exchange. where art of this film «ill co into the \mertca First Series.” which will est Virginia on the screen hout this and other countries. se thimgs are worth while, it be well to extend the service ts present manavement as time ortgmity shal. permit Walter Higginbotham, 3) years old married, said to have lived in Lyreh burg, came to an untinely death in thie city, Monday about 4:2 p.m. The accident Ovcured in the Keystone Coal and Coke Company mines. Higginbot ham had stopped work and was coming ‘out of the mines, when he came in con: Wet with a live wire. It is reported that the driving bow was near him. When the voltage struck the unfortunate man, his lamp and cap fell in the arms of Payton Tucker. Tuesday morning, thirty men pamed through the streets of Keyetone with the body of their former amociate and co- laborer. The pallbearers were Vayton Tucker, William Wooden, Clarence Freeman, Henry and Charles Cobbs. The body wae shiyped to Virginia on No tt One of the “new faces’ to nphotd law swt order and to diepenme justice in Browns Creek District ix our old friend, Jack Fawande, of Welch Mr. Kd wards condocted # clean cnt campaign for the nomination, which was free from mod slinging and abow. He tae lived im the county for gears, haw held nomer. One pesitions of boner and trast and. is emrnently fitted beth training and ex perience to discharge the duties of this thee As se nowination ie tantamonnt to election, we det! our nate te J. W. Kd. wards, the new Jastive of the Pesce of Browns Creek District, OPTOMETRIST @ E N s 5 E EXAMINED Glasses Fitted SHES Ba™ se Call or write Dr. S. P. Younge Pecahestes, Virginia. Hon. Edw. Cooper Goes Back to Congress _ os Sheriff S. A. Daniel--Next. ad A % alg -S } “a SS ei “ a Se “= Hon. J, W. Edwards a A - r — a . Po | i. ” | | * i \ Nominated Justice of the Peace, Browns Creek District. Fi a eenetchtvndsentiaemndhommenl 1 | Are You 8 Wonad ? ot Ril £ REPRESENTATIVE OF Take Cardui Sinkford The W ’s Toni & Warr Ses TO tte § Sete ment zammey, fe Pace 6. H. RiGe /Nerthferk, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinkford & Warren Bmbalmers & Undertakers Blecfield, West’Virginia Poene 217. Ren. Phase 979 1. OFFIGIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY &-RCULP COURT: (Eighth Ju- dicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell. Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah ©. Herndon, Judge Welch: W. Hurbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Secon! Tues day in Februa-y June and Sep- vember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge: W. B. Payne, Clerk. ‘Terms of Court Second Mon- day in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K. Bragonier, President, Keystone. Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, Commissioners W. W. Whyte. clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Mon- day in January, April, August and October. License Term, tirst Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Atwrney FC Cook Assistant Pros Attorney, G L. Countz Clerk Cireuitand Crim. Courts, Barb-idge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian . Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch | Assessor. E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w J McClaren County Health Ofticer and cor- oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner S:hool Lands C E Rusmisell. Mc Dowel! Members House of Delegates W W Hughes and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Sepato rial district (counties of McDow ell, Mingo, wayne an! wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykootz. Williamson. M6 5k SSS SSS yy NY) vi LAI irl Sy | 4 N} Wy should be “nipped in the DV [}{} duc”. for if allowed to run PW) WW unchecked, serous results \t/ may follow. Numerous f | cases of consumption, pneu- | , f}mona, and other tatal dis- i eases, can be traced back to acold. Atthe first sign of a | cold, protect yourself by ijthorcughly cleansing your | = few dooce otf HH 1 | - i ' ine oid. retiabie, vegetable li EY ‘wer powder. Me. Chas. A. Ragland, 04 | | Madison Heights, Va., says: Ihave been using Thed-[iil ford's Black-Draught for] “KI stomach troubles, teaigea LN (UY toe and colds. and find it tol [VA ve the very be-t medicine I ‘i Lal ever used. li makes an old) FAL) man feet ike a youn one.” (AM KOM insist on Thediord’s, thet) ARP original and genuine. E-67 KH ee leven > Sah Walker & Bulora Restaurant WILCOE, WEST VIRGINIA. aoe Quick Lunches and meales served while the train wait lee ey jaawe Mora, W. Va. Editor M. T. Whittico and T. Edward Hill, Business Manager, are in Chicago, attending the National Republican Convention as alternate delegates from the State at Large and Fifth Congressional District respectively. Rev. R. P. Johnson was making some pastoral calls here Friday. Honest Tailoring Do You Know a Good Thing When You See It? $18 $15 $20 J. Wesley Grey Has His Say October is reported from the Robinson Barbour . . . 550 Berkeley . . . 432 Boone Braxton . . . 550 Browne . . . 400 Cabell . . . 200 Calhoun Clay Doddridge Fayette . . . 700 Gilmer . . . 150 Gilmer . . . 150 Grant . . . 500 Greenbrier . . . 250 Hampshire . . . 400 Hancock . . . 300 Hardy . . . 200 Harrison . . . 500 Jackson Jefferson . . . 520 Kanawha! Lewis . . . 150 Lincoln Logan . . . 500 Marion . . . 1405 Marshall . . . 250 Mason Mercer. Mineral . . . 100 Ming . . . 500 Monongalia . . . 300 Monroë Morgan . . . 400 McDowell . . . 2500 Ohio . . . 1480 Nicholas . . . 100 Pendleton . . . 250 Pleasants . . . 61 Pacahontas . . . 50 Prost . . . 1250 Putnam Raleigh. Randolph . . . 200 Ritchie . . . 264 Ronne Summer. Taylor . . . 550 Tucker . . . 50 Tyler Upahur . . . 350 Wayne Webster . . . 350 Wetzel . . . 250 Wirt . . . 300 Woodl. . . 200 Wyoming Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes Dr. S. P. Younge The Optometrist Dr. Younge is a specialist in his line. He hales from Tazewell, Virginia, where he enjoys the confidence and patronage of the people. He is a man of sterling qualities, progressive, energetic, made so by the shifting circumstances in early life. He has contributed articles to some of the leading journals of the country. His views are safe and sound. His success as an Optometrist has made for him many friends who have been the means of bringing him in touch with many people who desire to see Read Dr. Younge's "ad" in these columns. John J. Cornwell's majority as Democratic nominee for the governorship is estimated by his supporters at 20,000. D. E. French ran second in the primary on Tuesday, and Gory Hogg, member of State Senate, ran third. DETECTIVE WANTED The undersigned Agency will consider applications for membership from certain localities in W. Va. We look after Criminals, Collect Names and Addresses of Farmers, &c. Collect debts and furnish commercial reports to business concerns We pay salary and fees. For full particulars write VA. & TENN DETECTIVE AGENCY, Incorporated Mrhoney Building Bristol, Tenn.-Va. 6-9-2ts THE WOMAN'S DISTRICT CONVENTION WILL MEET AT Algoma, June 17 and 18, 1916 Each Local Society is requested to bring not less than $10.00 for the West Virginia Seminary and College at Hilltop, W. Va. By order of MRS. MATTIE E. THORNTON, First Vice-President. MRS. A. C. HAIRSTON, Secretary. 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 When you are at Graham, call to see us and spend a pleasant hour or day in the hotel. We serve hot meals 3 times a day and also at all hours. Rooms for rent, nicely arranged for ladies and gents Cold drinks and Ice Cream. N. O. REED, Proprietor. P. O. Graham, Va. CECIL H. RILEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS. Northfork, West Virginia. SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia IF ACCIDENT OR SICKNESS SHOULD SUDDENLY STRIKE NOW, FAR IS, THE DOCTOR??? With a telephone in your home he is in the next room. This means prompt assistance, relief from pain, life saved. Are you going to let another day go by, without a telephone in your home? Why takes chances? The cost is trifling the service to you-priceless. Drop us acard or better still call up CONTRAOT AGENT, 'Phone 331 and have our representative call and tell you how little the cost is to have a telephone in your house or business. BLUEFIELD TELEPHONE CO. BLEFIELD, W. VA. Take Stock Right Now! NGTON ear of Debt Owned absolutely by the stock-Investment Association and is a done by concentration of effort, endid achievement, and should inspiration to every stockholder and Let no one hesitate longer to corporation—The Pythian Mutual time it is sure to pay handsome e Per Share plan. Ask the agent in your investment Association CHARLESTON, W. VA. THIS Handmade 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 hops 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. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association Free Pressing MARTINGVILLE ‘The town is progrewing nicely this year. There have been six new bouses erected in lew time than four months. The owners of these homes are Messrs. Jobin Sauncers, Henry ow, 8. W. Redd, Henry Travest, Robt. Morris, Hayes Roberson. Kev. Carter ie also erecting ‘a nice dwelling on High St. We also have in this town seven Ne gro grocery stores, Theve stores ary owned and run by Grea Hairston, H M. Hairston, George Bowe, Mrs. Marthe Frunty. I) K. Spencer, Heury County Sapply Company, abich is a joint stock concern. Mr, William Kinley, Mim !oucinds Hayes and friends motored up to Spen: cer Sunday p.m. to children day #xer- cine The Fayette St. Christian church had their rally and raised 85.0"), The white ME. pastor delivered at able sermon at the colored A.M. E. church Sanday afternoon toa packed house. The Ladies Aid of the High St. Baptint church wet at the home of Mrs Mary Holley and was entertained by Mie Lizcie Cooper. Those presemt— Helle Hairston, itty A. Belcher, Lily M Hairston, L.. Kate Harper, Lucy Dullart The Aid was visited by Mawr. GW Mitchell, Wille Carter and John Brown Refreshments for the evening, sand Wiches, ice tea, lemonade, cake ane candy. Mr Wiley Belcher, one of our oldert citizens, was found dead Taewday at hi home. Mr. Beicher bad been in faitins health for some time, On Saturday be appeared to be ux well as nual. Ov Sunday and Monday he was in ail day. Tuesday they decide! to look for hin and found him dead. He was a gow! citizen and we stall mise him. Mines Veari tiravely, Virgie Thomas and little Reggie Law, who have been sick with measles are ont again, Mr. Peter Kedd and weveral of his friends went tishing Saturday might. Mines Lizcie and Mattie Hairston, Mary Perkins and Leoria Harri from Ingleside ~ewinary are at bome again. (Delayed) These are the names of those who cou: tribated in the rally on the fourth Sau. dicen: ilies Emmette McClanahan, tae PW. White, 1 R. L. Jackson, 13 J. E. Woouls, Le Paaline (ireen, lu Thomas Kichardson, le E. D. Green, to James White, le Thomas Williams, lo Henry Thacker, le Joveph A. Williams, Lo U.S. G. Froe, ie Martin Froe, 1a Robert Harbor, Lo Janie B. Hairston, 10 Charles Harris, le William Mitchell, Lacy James, tu Annie V. Jones, io Nannie Jackson, le Belle Moorman, le E. H. Bryaot, lu W. M. Ellette, le J.C Howe, lo Samuel Johnson, le Lacy Camptell, o Arena Person, i Thomas William. o ‘Clara Via, o James pps, » J. H. Thorpe, 2 Martha sbepheri, o Hattie McClanahan, lo JW. Arwstens 1a Mattie Moore, 2 Jotm Howe, Jr, 2 Moore Ellington, . Jobn Fuller, ' Lucy Saunders, 3 D. B. Green, : Thomas Richarison : Sallie Thom}-s03, : Amanda Jotinen ; Walter Johawn. ; Lonine Glenn. : E. L. Jackson, : Letel Poindexter Jobn W. stich : Will Harris, Annie Thowpaon, Walter Moore, Sherman Clark, Ritle Clark Kev. W. ©. Adame, : Alice Davis, Marthe Thompen, Ratan Thompaon Nathansel Vivian. Elvira Jobueon, Thomas Johnson, Robert Johnsen Janie Bryant Loin Clemente Greorge Chamiers. ; Effie Hartor, ; Bertha Sales Walter Moore, W. M. Tinsley d Lizzie Jennings, Sherman Clark, ‘ Sallie Thorpmon, 3 Auguste Dillan ‘ Gary! Gienn, ’ T. EB. Jobnem, ‘ 8. B. P. anson, ‘ Leones Ranlolph, j Edward Jotason, 2 Blanche Clements : Hervey stately, 2 Mattie Moore, 7 M. ©. Thorpe, 5 Mary Georg 5 Jobe Cheatharn, 5 ‘Mary Caliowsy. 5 a ; s _ <> A PROCLAMATION To the People of the State of West Virginia: ‘WHEREAS, on the 20th day of June, 1916, the State of West Virginia will have had fifty-three years of continuous and honorable existence, and WHEREAS, the State is rich in resources of the soil and of mines, and WHEREAS, under the influence of « free people the State has made reat in its brie! existence, THEREFORE. 1, Henry D. Hatfield, Governor of the State of West Vir- ginia, do proclaim the 20th day of June, next, from noon onward, as & public holiday, in order that each community following ite own bent and impulse may plan for public celebrations, parades, banquets, and so forth, and thes imprece upon the young people of the State the’ nacd that the State has of their services and enthusinam, and thus emphacise to all within the State and im neighboring states, the knowledge of West Virginia's comparative youth, ite eplendid development, ite great resources, and the pS ap gt In testimony wherest I hove hereuste sat my hand and coued the Less Seal of the State to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Charleston, thie 25th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1916, and of the State the fifty-second. By the Governor, HENRY D. HATFIELD, ‘STUART F. REED, Secretary of State. Bee Let everyone repeat this: CREED OF WEST VIRGINIA 1 believe in West Virginie and honor the men and women who have built the State to greatness in fifty-three years. | believe that the mountains and valleys of West Virginia shall forever be the home of « free and self-governing people. 1 betiewe that the men and women of today, living in West Virgir'e as the inheritors of what has already been done for the State, must them selves serv> the State. I believe in the children of West Virginia as the richest resource of the State: for inte their hands will pass all that we are proud of in the ee in the possessions of West Virginia. on to the State on ite filty-third birthday I pleder myself to verve it honor, in public and private; to do my tack wth patience and to ever strive to build « better State through the character of service which shows «ut in my daily life. zip VAP By ne ee ane | To the People of the S ‘WHEREAS, on the 20th day of J will have had fifty-three years of cont WHEREAS, the State is rich in re WHEREAS, under the influence « reat in its brief existence, THEREFORE, |. Henry D. Hathel sinia, do proclaim the 20th day of J public holiday, im order thet each cor impulse mey plan for public celebratic and thus impress upon the young pe State bes of their corvices and eathusts the State and in neighboring states, comparative youth, ite eplondid devel apirit of tes progressive people. In testimony whereof I have her Less Seal of the State to be affixed. Done at the Capitel im the City « im the year of our Lord, 1916, and of By the Governor, STUART F. REED, Secretary of | Birthday of West Virginia Gov. Hatfield Issues a Notable Proc- lamation Picnics In All Places Parkersburg. W. Va, June 6—The Breatest birthday party tn the history of any person living in West Virginia is rapidly taking shape through the activities of the West Virginia Hoard of Trade. As Henry H. Archer, Secre tary of the West Virginia Board of ‘Trade, says: “Birthdays mean much to children. We are all the children of West Virginia born into the family or adopted. Let us all be children for the day, June 20th, entering Into the epirit of that day even ax if it were our own birthday, sending and recetvine xreetings, having « birthday dinner having a rest from our usual duties ‘This birthday celebration tx intended to impress upon more than a million people. the thought of how great West Virginia has crown to be in fifty-three years, and then to make us think how we can make it greater and better” The proclamation of Governor Henry D. Hatfield, appointing the afternoon of June 20th to celebrate the Fifty-third birthday of the State, was been distributed to over 6.00 jaces or offices in the State It ha» ne to every post office. every rail ad station, six or more offices in ch county courthouse, every Wo sas’ Club, every Country Club tt = aroused very great attention As lated with the proclamation was 9 ved of West Virginia, which has al tdy been read over by several hum ed thousand people Word han come re that tm some eases croup wf Hidren are learning the ereet by wart. Enlleting the Children. In @ letter received from the Hon corge M. Bowers. the newly elected vnqressman from the Second P-trict # showed bis appreciation of the jslvr the Weet Virginia Rowrd of Trade to ke in thousands of children ax Juntos embers for the year at Ten Cente Mey each. He sent to Henry H reher @ check for $250 to pay for venty five euch memberships. he als ent the mames and addresses of the sbildren. Each child will receive « sertificate of Junior membership ani & special button to commemorate th: Fifty-third birthday of the State 1+ hundreds tmitate Congressman How er- On the certificate appear these word: for the Junior member to repeat now and then: “I live in West Virginia. | want to Krow up to know all about m; State and to serve ft as well as othe: men and women who have made | great in the 53 years that have passe: ‘since the State was created. 1 pleds: to West Virginia the services of m: hands, my mind and my heart.” Mr Bowers, when enlisting twenty five Junior members, said thie: “I feel much interest in our celebration on the 20th of June. 1 sm the only West Virginian who has ever been elected to Congress from the ind West Virginia Dix trict, having been born September 13th, 1863, im the State of West Virginia” The State's Character. Congressman Moss, of the Fourt Mistrict, hax rent @ message to b rend all over the State. Exery perso in the State will echo what he say of West Virginia. and about the great tings that have been done “Great ax West Virginia is in Natural resources, grandeur af Scenery and industrial supremacy. we mut always remember that her future greatness and welfare Will after all be most largely de- termined by the character of her citizens Character can not te bought: It can not be lest: it is hot a fleeting shadow. ‘Thowen West Virginia were by some mys terious calamity deprived of ber Vast wealth and resources, the Lich character of her people would still stand as an eternal monument to be admired by tu ture generations. Your present effort. therefore, to secure the in: terest and cooperation of our youth is evidently of the highest Importance It tx the best birth- day present you can give to West Virginia.” Patriotic Duty. Congreseman Neely, of the First District. has also sent a message He is particularly impressed with the val uable idea of reminding ourselves, ty 4 birthday evlebration, relative te things that we mikht otherwise forcet, “Your ambitious undertaking to celebrate the Fifty third birthday of West Virginia in the manner cutting! im sour letter of Mae ASth, merits the hearty support of esery patriotic citizen of the State Your plin is admirable Its exeention should result in iv ine to the workl a ereat deal of valuable” information eesardine the Wonderful natural reswares of a commonwealth that is destined te be one of the foremost States of all the world. Towih you. sour organization and your enterprise Boundless success.” The Fiag’s Body Guard. There ix a sery pretty hea belne worked ont in Parkersburs. Th parade will be heated by the flag 0° West Virginia and the flag of the United States, carried side by site ‘The exeort of these flaes will be fifty three girls, oF young ladies, all drexse: alike, and thes will swing into the reviewing stand as the body xuard the flass, while the rest of the parade sors by. The fifty-three girls will typify the fifty-three years of the Stites fife. and this beautiful tea could be worked out everywhere: s« Menry IL Archer has sent suggestion: along this line te every community. o the State. asking: first, that a. pro vistomal Committee of three be ap neinted to organize a local eelebra tion: that this provisional Committee then meet with the men and women connected with organized — bodies churches, orders, schools, Hoy Seauts farmers’ organizations, ‘and so on: then that this general Committee ar range whateser seems best to com memorate the day. But the particular shine that Mr. Archer wants borne in mind fs the desire of the Weet Virginia Loard of Trade to receive word at oner as to all who serve on Committees, and particularly the names and addresses of the girls whe dress to typity the fifty threw years of the State. Local Celebrations. Local celebrations are already beins planned on a larce seale in Wheeling Huntington and Charleston, Rut ever it every large town In West Virgin | were to have a birtlotay eclebration ot June 20th. this would not be enourh | Every connty seat should do somethins to mark the day on the memory of al its people. In addition, the people o A istrict who could not take the tri to the county seat. should act togethe and have a community plente: am where Just the folks of a netghbor hood want to do it. they ought to mak up a little party among themselves, Send Greetings. Let every family in West Viretnt resolve that on June 20th one of mor [letters will eo outside the State 4 relatives and friends, telling them tha | June 20th ts the Pitty third ‘birthda of Weat Virginia, that West Virsint has wonderful opportunities in ft, tha the Iateh-string of the State ts out t all eho will come here to helo ase Mt resources and thus build it to greate things. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured Se SAC AL APPIACATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease Catareh ip local ‘disease. prestiy ine fluenced by constitutional conditions: and Im order to cure it you, mast take an Internal remedy. Halts ce tarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the blood om the mucous sur faces of the system. Hall's Catereh Cure was prescribed by one of the best physiciana in this country for yeare it js Composed of nome of the best tonien Known. combined with some of the Best Blood purincra” ‘The perfect com Bination of the inaredients in Hall's Catarrh Cure is what produces suck Wonderful results in catarrhal condie fiona. Send for testimoniais. free. Fa. ane np eee. Hon. G. L. Counts 4 — d ‘e-77 Examine | a, UDOT NWA. ANID \Your TEETH >4- EX Tonight 7 Po ee —after you clean them. You willl find, in all probability, an ‘eccumulation of tartar gn the enamel and bits of food deposit bading between the crevices. YOUR DENTIFRICE does not FULLY CLEAN! Loss of teeth is caused usually by one of two conditions— Pyorrhea or decay, both of which develep, as a rule, only in the mouth where germ-laden tartar is present. SmURGED ae car aieread pets ss as ees ee schate grtoaten caeaata eee Y CLEANS: ebcling apectally prepared f The teath pate thet REALLY CLEANS Ce nna? Pa _ = a + i : tneckad ae” Safety Sirst\ ka" The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co, Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. £4. BECKER, Fron RICH AND Ik. WATKINS, Pree AGENTS WANTED McDowell County’s Next Prosecuting Attorney. ee ee \ ~s * — | 2- oR a s The Nominee for Assessr of McDowell, _ THE B’SMARK RESTAURANT AND POOL ROOM 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. Sod atthe Fount Sus W.L. Jones frre 1. it <a Sa) i) J - mes eh alQwin— Ay, — owes L —— ill % I/| | A as me WE | Eli 'g LO He ts FE Ih oft aR 4 ee A i oe LS ae = = : i 4 ashe, HPP EL Bea: | Ne Qe). can || Y f Ws <3 Tae SESS Pititos rl MONG people who love good music, who have A a cultivated knowledge of it,the BALDWIN] PIANO is recognized everywhere as the |} best. In such an atmosphere it is happily at home f and with every day endears itself more and more to 4 its owners. 5 The same is true of the : “ . ” is Baldwin Manuals ; the successful unification of the most artistic piano with [fl the most scientific player action made im the world. ‘There is absolutely nothing better, nothing more per /f fect on the market, neither as a piano nor as a player | piano. H Contemplating the purchase of either a piano ot # player piano, you should not fail to examine these in- struments. Prices and terms will suit you. SOLD BY G. W. MOONEY f{ > OR sf (© THE GRAND PRIX — PARIS.1900 Sy nT THE GRAND PRIZE ST.LOUIS,1904 AE Pa LDS HIGHES —— 1 G Fl ST is Se SS ee ee Miners Want [Everyday Work | | CRYSTAL COAL & COKE COMPANY : dhe Gomax AWosyitar 214 S. Bland Stree, sweries, W.VA. For Medical and Suigcal Cases 2-1-4. Phove 373. : Jasper D. Thompson ; ARTIST | SIGN PAINTER : Make Your Picture Life Size. Terms Reasonable. ADDRESS we - GARY, W.VA. | EXPERT MANICURIST HAIR DRESSER The most up-to-date Parlors in the State Equipped with every modern convenience Graduate Artists Prompt and first class_service in parlors or at home of patrons NO.,16 FEDERAL AVE., 2 doors below the Elks Opera House BLUEFIELD, W. VA.