McDowell Times

ADVERTISE IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 15. TROOPS ORDERED To Mexican Border National Guard Called Out 100,000 MEN MOVE TO FRONT Mexicans Continue Raids--Warships Ordered to Mexican Waters. W. Va. Militia Mobilized. Washington, June 18.—Secretary Baker's statement announcing the call to the National Guard was as follows: "In view of the disturbed conditions on the Mexican border, and in order to secure complete protection for all Americans, the President has called out substantially all the state militia and will send them to the border, wherever and as fully as General Funston determines them to be needed for the purpose stated. "If all are not needed an effort will be made to relieve those on duty there front to time, so as to distribute the duvy. "This call for militia is wholly unreliable to General Pershing's expedition, and contemplates no additional entry into Mexico, except as may be necessary to pursue bandits who attempt outrage on American soil. "The militia is being called out so as to leave home troops in the several states. They will be mobilized at their home stations, where necessary recruiting can be done." Virtually the entire mobile strength of the National Guard of all states and the District of Columbia was ordered mustered into the Federal service tonight by President Wilson. About 100,000 men are ready to respond to the call. They will be mobilized immediately for such service on the Mexican border as may later be assigned to them. General Frederick Funston, commanding the border forces, will designate the time and place for movements of guardmen to the international line as the occasion shall require. WARSHIPS ARE DISPATCHED. Secretary Daniels ordered seven destroyers and nine other small war vessels to Mexican waters to join units of the Atlantic and Pacific fleets already stationed on the East and West Mexican coasts. The Secretary described the movement as "precautionary." The vessels probably will be used to bring home American refugees should an emergency develop. On the east coast, orders were issued to the transport Dixie, which sailed from Philadelphia for Key West early today; the scout cruiser Salem, at Guantanamo; Cuba; the gunboat Dolphin, en route to Guantanamo from Santo Domingo, and the transport Hancock, at San Domingo. Three destroyers will be selected from the fleet of six now en route to Key West from San Domingo. Rear Admiral Winslow, commander of naval forces on the west coast. will choose four destroyers and five other small vessels to be dispalched under his authority. 一 Brownville, Texas, June 18 --- Having accomplished its object, the dispersing of Mexican bandits, who Friday night raided Texas ranches and attacked a detachment of the Twenty-sixth Infantry east of San Benito, Texas, the Forth American punitive expedition to enter Mexico was withdrawn today. There were no American casualties. Promises were given by the Carranza commander at Matamoros that he would run down and punish the outlaws. Two bandits were killed and two wounded in an action with a detachment of about 16 Mexicans when the Amerl an began to withdraw. WEST VIRGINIA MILITIA. Cherleston, W. Va., June 18 --- Adjutant-General John C. Bond tonight stated that the West Virginia Guard could be completely mobilized at any central point in the state within 72 hours after the order was issued. The West Virginia National Guard is composed of two regiments of infantry, with a machine gun squad attached to one of the regiments. Figures compiled by the Adjutant-general tonight show there are 1,876 officers and enlisted men in the service. The militia is at the highest point of efficiency attained in years. The West Virginia Guard mobilized at Terra Alta, Preston county, on the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. That point, reputed to be one of the heaviest in the state, has been the scene of camp maneuvers for several years and was fixed by an order of the War Department three years ago as the site for mobilization. The First Regiment of the National Guard has headquarters at Fairmont and is under command of Colonel Clarence Joliffe, of that city. The present strength of the First Regiment is 886 officers and The McDowell Times. Colonel Chas. E. Morrison, of Parkersburg, is the commander of the Second Regiment, with headquarters at Parkersburg. The strength of the Second Regiment is 985 officers and men. The machine gun squad, under command of Major Heber H. Rice, of Huntington, is attached to the Second. THE TRUTH OF IT In breaking his long silence and accepting the Republican nomination Mr. Hughes uttered at least one paragraph that must interest all Americans: "We are devoted to the ideas of honorable peace. We wish to promote all wise and practical measures for the just settlement of international disputes. In view of our abiding ideals, there is no danger of militarism in this country. We have no policies of aggression, no last for territory, no zeal for strife." An address spoken by Mr. Hughes at Washington early this month contains four sentences that deserve to be remembered with the sentences just quoted. In speaking of our flag he said: It means America first; it means an undivided allegiance. It means America united, strong, and efficient, equal to her tasks. It means that you cannot be saved by the valor and devotion of your ancestors; that to each generation comes its patricial duty, and that upon your willingness to sacrifice and endure, as those before you have sacrificed and endured, rests the national hope. It speaks of equal rights, of the inspiration of free institutions exemplified and vindicated, of liberty under law intelligently conceived and impartially administered. Those who will lay that truth to their hearts and abide by it need not get up field days on which to testify their allegiance to our country. For those who will not, this is not the Fatherland.—Collier. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Holds Reunion---Elects Officers--Plans For Celerbation 50th Anniversary. The reunion and Alumni day of the general Alumni Association of Howard University which took place on the morning of commencement day of this institution, Wednesday, June 7, brought together one of the largest, enthusiastic and representative gatherings of Howard men and women in the history of the Association. The morning session was devoted to business which, among other things, included a petition to the trustees, asking for the adoption of a plan for the Alumni of Howard University voting on the election of Alumni trustees as is done in some of the larger universities: the petition requested the creation of a place in the University of Alumni secretary and an amendment to the constitution making the business meeting an executive session on the evening of the day prior to commencement of each year. At the hour of 12, Prof. William V. Funnell, of the Chair of History in Howard University, delivered a masterly presentation of "Preparedness, the Call of the University." An adjournment was taken for luncheon at 1 o'clock, after which the following roster of officers was elected for the enaining year: President, Shelby J. Davidson; vice president, Sylvester L. McLauren, Miss Beulah E. Burke, ann C. Smith Wormley; recording secretary, W. W. Cohran; financial secretary, Robert A. Pelham; treasurer, Miss Nellie M. Quirder. A banquet at which was laid between 150 and 200 plates, followed a reception to the Quinquenniums, which began at 8 o'clock and lasted until 9:30. The president of the University, Dr. S. M. Newman, Rev. Isaac Clark, Dr. and Mrs. D. S. Lamb were honor guests; Rev. W. W. McCary, toastmaster; Mr. B. A. Judkins, Chairman of the General Committee, Plans, for celebrating the 50th Anniversary are under way and communications are being received from all parts of the country announcing preparation for the event. Headquarters will be maintained at 639 F. St., N. W. and all information as to the Alumni and of the Semi-Gentennial will be given. Cleared of Murder Hopkinsville, Ky., June 17.—"Bubber" Chafin, Negro, was acquitted this afternoon of the charge of complicity in the murder of former Sheriff John M. Reenshaw in the fall of 1914. This was the third trial, the first resulting in a life sentence, which was reversed on appeal, and the second being a hung jury. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1916 Governor Hatfield Governor Hatfield (BY W. H. HARRIS, JE.) The one figure to emerge from the recent super-heated state-wide primary with increased strength and prestige is that of our own beloved fellow countian, Governor Henry D. Hattield, and what ever credit is to be given for this victory, especially in McDowell county, must certainly be attributed to his matchless political leadership From the beginning of his administration he was confronted with almost insurmountable difficulties. It will be recalled that the split in the Republican party in Chicago in 1912 had resulted in a division of the party in this state and that the campaign for the gubernatorial nomination was a three-cornered fight between Dr. Hatfield and the Hons. Charlie Dillon and Charlie Swisler, in which Dr. Hatfield received the nomination and in the hard fought campaign which followed, he beat both the Democrats and the Progressives. The problem confronting the newly elected governor was to unite a divided party and to carry out the many promises of the Republican platform. To complicate the already exceedingly delicate situation he had to face a party that was still further torn and rent by the bitter Elkim-Mann fight for the United States senate and the legacy bequeathed him by the Glasscock administration of the greatest strike in the history of the state and a state exchuer that was entirely empty. This was sufficient to tax the ability of even the greatest American statesman. With that minuteness for detail and with that unusual capacity for hard work that characterized him as a practicing physician with a large clientele, as a member of the McBowell county court and in the state senate, he immediately addressed himself to the task of becoming thoroughly familiar with every phase of the work before him. He did not spare himself but plodded on in his office twelve, fifteen and frequently eighteen hours a day. The result—the greatest administration in the history of West Virginia is too well known to the reading public to need repetition here. A REMARKABLE MAN. Truly Governor Hatfield is a remarkable man. There is a whole-soulness about whatever he attempts that is inspiring. When he decided to become a physician he made up his mind to become a good one and so well did he succeed that he was the leader in the medical fraternity when he entered politics. Though he made money in the practice of his profession, money was a secondary consideration, his great desire was to relieve suffering humanity. No night was too dark or too cold, no one—white or black—was too humble to command his cheerful services. He practiced medicine from sheer love of the profession, and so deeply has he ingratiated himself in the hearts of those who know him best that a remark a colored man made recently is fairly typical of the prevailing sentiment. Said he: "I'll tell you that is ONE white man I'd fight for." And the man making the remark is a preacher, too! THE MINERS HOSPITAL AT WELCH To Governor Hatfield more than any one else is due the credit for the modern and splendidly equipped hospital at Welch. His practice being largely among miners and their families he had long deplored the lack of hospital facilities for the large numbers who were constantly being maimed and crippled in the mines. He began the agitation for a miners hospital and today this great institution stands as a living monument to his love for his fellowman. Not only miners and their families but people in all vocations of life can here secure the most skilled treatment and attention. Dr. Hatfield's entrance into politics was not in the usual way—the man seeking the office...but the office sought the man. Conditions were such in this county that a man of his sterling qualities was needed on the county court and upon the constant import-ancies of his fellow citizens he entered the race and was elected. In this position he demonstrated honesty of purpose, rare tact and keenness of judgment—qualities which mark the natural born leader and which paved the way for his election to the State Senate. HIS RECORD IN THE STATE SENATE. He soon attracted attention in the upper house of the legislature. His colleagues recognized the master-mind of the natural born leader. His record in this body is as clean as a hound's tooth. It is characterized by faithfulness and work well done. The Democrats found to their cost that they had a foeman worthy of their steel and they were forced to concur with his Republican colleagues in electing him president of that august body. When the time came to select a candidate for governor, the party leaders felt that the skilled physician and the able and fearless enator from the old "state of McDowell" was the only man who could beat our erstwhile friends, the Progressives, and the common enemy, the Dem- PYTHIANS CELEBRATE Annual Thanksgiving in Keystone And Eckman. REV. M'KOY ORATOR OF DAY Large Crowd Turn Out From All Sections of County--Collection $31.63. Promptly at 10 o'clock a m., Sunday June 18, members of the lodge assembled in Calboun's Hall in Keystone together with visiting brothers and the uniform rank from McDowell under the leadership, of Sir C. W. Donnally and the Keystone-Eckman Cornet band They marched to Eckman where they were joined by the Jourts of Calanthe They all assembled in the Eckman theatre and was called to order by the C. C. Jake Haskins, who called Sir C. H. Rice to the chair as master of ceremonies and handed over to him the gavel of authority. The same was done by Sister Nannie Say who was acting as worthy counsel for Rose of the Valley lodge No. 22. The usual program prepared by the supreme Lodge was gone through with by and under the direction of Sir C. H. Rice, Grand District Deputy. Col. J. B. Cunningham being suddenly called away the crowded theatre was appointed in not having the open expressions of his hearttell welcome. Thut was that the much and eagerly sought part of the program had had to be dispensed with. Prof. E. L. Rann, principal of the Keystone-Eckman graded school, was called on to make a talk on Pythianism, which he did most ably, forcibly and effectively. He made a very practical address. Miss Minnie Allen read a most timely paper on the principles of the courts of calanthe. She was very earnest and won for herself much praise. Brother George Johnson made a practical talk on the duties of Pythians to be loyal, true and industrious. Editor M. T. Whittico was called on to make a report on behalf of the committee as to the terms and conditions of going to the grand lodge in special cars, which showed that it would be quite a saving proposition to go in a body especially selected cars. Mrs. Ida E. Whittico being present, was called on to respond to the address on Calanthianism. Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., President of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, was then introduced and preached the annual thanksgiving sermon on the subject of Real Pythianism, or True Knights of Pythians. His sermon was full from start to finish of the richest truths and the strongest practical common sense suggestions it has been our pleasure to listen to. He appealed to men to be true to themselves, their families, and to their God. He urged upon them to cultivate race pride. Collection was taken and amounted to $1,63. EDITOR'S TRIP To Canada and Niagara Falls After the adjournment of the National Convention of the Republican party, which convened in the city of Chicago June 7, and which we had the honor to attend as an Alternate-at-Large in company Hon T. Edward Hill, Business Manager of the McDowell Times, we left for Toronto, Canada, where we visited our sister, Mrs. Sarah C. Clark. We left Chicago Saturday evening over the Grand Trunk Division and reached the city of Toronto Sunday afternoon abort 5 o'clock. We found the place to be a most beautiful city with a population to be about a half a million, but not many colored people live there, not more than 1100 at the highest. No prejudice is to be found here. The white and colored people are friendly, sociable and mutually prosperous. The houses are most built of brick or stone. The city government is very strict. Common ordinary saloons are not to be found in Toronto. The streets are scrutinizingly kept clean all the time. Hotels, in which intoxicants may be found, are forced to open at a certain time, not too early, and close not later than 8 o'clock at night. Drug stores are not permitted to sell anything on the Sabbath but drugs. Newspapers are not permitted to published or bought on the Sabbath. Combined on page 4. Kittrell College That Kittrell College is making rapid strides and is fast becoming one of the leading institutions of the country for the education of the Negro is born out in the seventh quadrenal report of its president, Dr. C. C O'Kelly, who has been in charge of the institution about four years. The report is a full and comprehensive outline of the work of the school, showing that the most progressive educational methods are being used and much good accomplished under its present process of shaping the lives of the young men and women of the race. Under Dr. O'Kelly's leadership the school has grown both in members and in equipment. Large contributions have been made to the institution by Prof. W. G. Parson of Durham, N. C., and President O'Kelly, who are responsible for the Pearson-O'Kelly Model School Building which is of no small importance in the work of training teachers. Dr. L. E. McCanley of Raleigh, N. C., whose contribution was the Athletic Field Park, Mr. John Merrick of Durham, N. C., who is responsible for the splendid Martha Merrick Library Building. The above mentioned are colored men who have shown by their gifts their confidence in the permanency of the institution and the fitness of its president. Additional donations amounting to $12,500 have been received by the school from the Messrs. J. B. and B. N. Duke, whiteness whose contributions were largely influenced by the gifts of Messrs. Merrick and Pearson. The student enrollment has been almost trebled since the incumbency of the present president. The average enrollment has been 294, 131 boys and 161 girls. North Carolina, South Carolina Virginia, Tennessee, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, District of Columbia and West Africa have furnished these students which shows the broad scope of work of the school. The trustee board of the college, at a recent meeting in Raleigh, N. C., planned a campaign for the raising of $12,500 to supplement the conditional contribution of Mesure. J.-B. and B. N. Duke, which the school is in need of for additional buildings and the prosecution of its work. It is hoped that race mer and race women who are interested in the educational well are of the race will make liberal donations to this fund. Journal and Guide, Norfolk, Va. COUNTY COURT AGAIN ADJOURNED Recount of Votes Cast in Primary Postponed Until Next Monday Welch, W. Va., June 20,....An adjourned session of the county court convened yesterday morning for the purpose of having the primary election officers properly sign the certificates of the election books, which in several cases was not done in turning the books over after June 6. There were several clerks who tailed to be here yesterday, which means that the court again adjourned, to meet next Monday. By suggestion of representatives of the Lilly forces, it was decided by the court that the county ballot would be recounted at next Monday's meeting of the court. However, it was decided that as the ballot now stands with the exception of the gubernatorial candidates, it will remain official. According to the present standing of the Robinson and Lilly ticket, Robinson has a majority of 1,980 in the county, and the recount Monday will probably not change these figures. The question of the Eikhorn precinct No. 5, ballots, both in the permanent and temporary precinct, will be decided at a later date. GOLDEN RULE MOVING AHEAD Bramwell, W. Va., June 20) ...Having been too busy since our annual meeting in Princeton to say anything to the public through the columns of The McDowell Times about our organization, I ask for a little space this week. The tainted Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association is moving on. Reports are coming in to the office daily showing that old members are paying up and new members are enrolling in nearly all of the subordinate associations and nurseries. The splendid meeting in Princeton seem to have inspired the delegates to greater efforts to build up their associations, and they are not going to wait till near the annual meeting to go to work but they are going to work the year round. This is, as it should be. It is the regular, steady, continual work that counts most in the long run. We visited Ashland, Wednesday night, the 14th, lectured on our work to a very enthusiastic crowd and paid the endow- ment of Sister Roxie Weathers of $110 Sunday night, the 18th, at Elkhorn, Upland Baptist church. we paid the endow- ment of Sister Perla Loe of $110 before a large congregation. Many seem to be surprised when we told them that the Golden Rale Association had paid in death claims to date $12,221. Many of our people do not know of the great good this organization is doing. As they read more, see more and hear more of the G. K. E. & A. A they will help more by becoming mem- bers. NEGROES IN REVOLT San Antonio, Texas, June 17. —Texas is in the throes of a revolution led by Negroes who are seeking independence for this state and complete equality with the whites, according to a special dispatch from Sattilo, Cabanilla, published June 15, in an extra of "La Voz de la Parra," at Piedras Negras. Copies of the Mexican newspapers were received here today. The Sattilo dispatch says the information was brought there by travelers from Laredo. "The revoltors, who are in great numbers, have already blown up many trains and torn up great stretches of tracks," he dispatch says. JURY OF 12 WOMEN CONVICTS FAIR THIEF Eureka, Cal. June 17. — A jury of 12 women sitting in the trial of Mrs. Mary Heroux, charged with burglary, returned a verdict of guilty with a recommendation of mercy. Sentence, which will be pronounced later, will be from one year to fifteen. Mrs. Lydia Cooper, the only grandmother on the jury, and the mother-in-law of Judge Cliton H. Cockick, of the superior court, was forewoman. TUCKER STAR LODGE K. OF P. Visited by Grand Lecturer--Subscription to Shares of Stock in the Investment Department Received. --- Monday night of this week the Grand Lecturer visited Tucker Star Lodge No. 4, Williamson, W. Va., with almost all membership present. Much interest was manifest and at an early hour the members began to file in the hall. The membership is 28 and it is but just to say they are 28 good men who recognize what Pythianism is. They represent good homes, good families and as citizens they are singularly representative. The officers are B. E. Ash, C. G., who have the confidence of each member and who is active, earnest and energetic. He has the official support of Vice Chancellor W. A. Vaughan, Geo. Edwards, K. of Ks., R. C. Johnson, M. F., G. W. Foy, M. E., Robert Conser, Prelate; Harry Matthews, M. W., R. B. Hill, M. A.; James Hines, Inner Guard, and Robert Blackwell, Outer Guard. Each of the above named officers work in strict harmony with the chancellor commander and each other. So friendly and harmonious is their work till perfect accord is characteristic of each and all the members. The lodge was found in very good standing. This lodge also placed itself square on the peg when coming to the Pythian Mutual Investment Association by subscribing for additional shares of stock. They went on record by a unanimous vote that they intended to be regular and substantial contributors to this department till the last dollar on our Charleston building is paid. Williamson people are O.K. Pyth anson is strong and the spirit of friendship, charity and benevolence is being felt and honored throughout the city and community. Several individual members own shares of stock in the Investment Department and promised to take other shares according to their ability. Mrs. Watkins Entertains Guests at Dinner Last Friday Mrs. N. L. Watkins, of Algoma, president of the Women's Baptist District Convention, entertained at dinner in her cozy home the following persons: Rees, J. D. Coleman, of the Bluefield Colored Institute; J. W. Robinson, pastor First Baptist church, Kimball and principal of the graded school at Elkridge; J. E. Prior, pastor Lovely Zion Baptist church, Kimball; J. J. Wilson, National Synodical Evangelist; Meslames Dora Lora, L. J. Wright, of Bluefield, Alice Hairaton of Roderfield, G. H. Galloway of Eckman, Ida E. Whittico of Keystone and ye editor. Archives and History Dept LARGEST CIRCULATION ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 15 WOMAN'S CONVENTION Holds Its Eleventh Annual Session at Algoma MEETINGS LARGELY ATTENDED Interesting Sessions-Able Sermons- Splendid Papers Read-Excel- lent Reports Made The eleventh annual session of the West Virginia Baptist Woman's District Convention met at Algoma, June 15 and 16. Sister N. A. Watkins was elected President protein in the absence of the First Vice President, sister Mattie Thornton, and second Vice President, sister G. A. Lewis. Devotionals were conducted by sisters B. E. Taylor and Fannie S. Wade. Sister Taylor limed hymn 463, and sister Wade read a portion of the 5th chapter of Matthew and offered prayer "Blessed are the poor in spirit" was sung. After a few preliminary remarks, the President, sister Watkins, appointed the committee on Reading Letters, as follows: sisters Ellen Harris, Florence Dickerson and Almonda Jackson. Committee on Finance: sisters Pearl Smith Woods, L. J. Hall and Willie Powell. Committee on New Bodies: sisters Katie Elder, Gorilla Lapidon and S. L. Tillman. The President proceeded to call the roll and the following societies responded: McComas, Northfork, Princeton, Kyle, Bramwell, Mt. Zion, Blueloft, Gary, Upland, Eckham, Switchback Executor, War Eagle, Maybury, Cooper, Graham, Worth. The hour for preaching having arrived Revs. G. W. Woody, D. D., J. W. Crockett and W. C. Clemente, D. D., ascended the rostum. Rey. Clemente lined hymn 52, which was sung by the Algoma choir. Rey. Crockett read Acts 31d chapter and offered prayer. Music by the choir. The President introduced Rey. Woody who was selected twelve months ago to preach the introductory sermon. He selected for his text Matthew 19:27-29, subject, "Laborers reward for Christian work," from which he preached an able sermon, both thoughtful and spiritual. At the conclusion of the sermon, Rey. Clemente offered prayer. Music by the choir. Rev. I. J. Hall and sister W. O. Moore lifted a collection of $6.95. Sister Moore was appointed to enroll new members. Representation by Rev. Woods. AFTERNOON SESSION Devotionals were conducted by sisters I. J. Hail and Oce Warren. Sister Hall read 6th chapter of Matthew and sister Warren offered prayer. "Over there" was led by Rev. E. G. Holcomb. In the absence of sister Helen James, sister W. O. Moore opened the subject, "What is the best method to create a greater missionary spirit in our societies?" The subject was discussed by sister Pearl Smith Woods and others. Rev. W. O. C. Clements introduced Prot. J. M. Carter, of Martinsville, Va. He came forwarded and presented this work. Sister Willie O. Moore sang a beautiful solo. The Field Missionary, Mrs. N. A. Watkins, made her report (Continued on page 2.) Hadley Gives Seat to Colored Alternate Ex-Gov. Hebert S. Halley of Missouri stirred up a commotion in the Missouri delegation by remaining away from the convention and turning his delegate seat over to his Negro alternate. Some of the members of the Missouri delegation started a movement to oust the alternate on the ground that he was for Roosevelt and not for Hughes. Ex-Gov. Halley wired that under the rule adopted by the Missouri State convention, the alternate was entitled to the seat, and he said he would insist that he be seated. Thirty-Six Women Faint at Billy Sunday Meeting. In a meeting conducted by the famous Billy Sandy in Kansas City, Mo., a few days ago, thirty-six women were overcome and carried from the tabernacle by men who just waited outside the building for that purpose during Billy Sandy's sermon one afternoon for women only. Fourteen of them were overcome at one time. Prof. D. C. Coleman of Northfork and Excelsior, Business Mgr. of the West Virginia Tribune, was in Keystone Tunday seeing the boys. MEMBER NATIONAL TOUCH PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....75 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....20 Single copy.....05. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1804, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY JUNE 23, 1916 WHY NOT NOW? Now that the primary election is over let the Negroes of McDowell county get together and reorganize the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization along the progressive lines suggested more than two years ago and get ready to fight the common enemy in November. Levi victor and vanquished forget the bitterness engendered during the heated campaign just closed and unite in a strong and more effective organization, representative of the wishes and asperations of the great mass of Negroes in this county. The officers of the various local clubs should hold their members together and be prepared to have a large representation at the meeting of the organization which will be called in the very near future. The night this fall will not be a pink tea party and every Negro who wants to see a Republican governor elected should get busy now and prepare to create such interest as has never been manifested in a campaign before and the best and most effective way to do it is through organization. The ccolored organization in this county must not be permitted to die because all of us did not get in the primary all we wanted. It should be reorganized and made stronger before the fall campaign is upon us. This can be done if the leaders will lay aside petty jealousies, personal ambition, desires to "get even" and come together for the common good of the race. Delay is dangerous think it over quickly and let us get busy. A stronger, better and more effective Republican organization is what the black boys of old McDowell want and they are determined to have it. WHAT HAS THE WATCHFUL WAITING WROUGHT? The President has issued an order mobilizing the National Guard of the several states and this branch of the military service is being rushed to the Mexican border at break neck speed. It is officially stated that no act of aggression is intended. The moving of 125,000 soldiers to the border it is hoped will have a calming effect not only upon the Mexican bandits who continue their depredations upon American soil and murder American citizens and soldiers as a pass-time but upon Carranza also. This constitutional chieftan and would be dictator was practically put in charge of the Mexican government by President Wilson and he has absolutely failed to preserve order or to protect American lives and property. After an endless chain of brutal murders of Americans President Wilson dispatched a part of the regular army under the command of General Funston to capture or kill Villa and break up his hand of bandits. After spending several months in Mexico the --- American soldiers have failed to accomplish either of these objects and in order to regain his waning popularity with his own people, who have an inordinate hatred for the "gringoes," Carranza has permitted his troops to attack American soldiers and hinder them in every possible way. Finally, when Carranza found that his government was tottering to a fall he played his trump card for Mexican support by issuing his ultimatum that American troops must only be permitted to move northward in Mexico, which was, in so many words, an order to get out. Now the President rushes thousands of troops to the border in the vain hope of bluffing Carranza and the Mexican people into keeping the peace. We fear that the "watchful waiting" policy of President Wilson has got the American people into a tangle which will be much more expensive and dangerous now than it would have been three years ago. In stead of watching and waiting if the President had adopted a firm policy the lives of hundreds of Americans would have been saved and thousands of dollars worth of property belonging to our citizens would not have been destroyed. This country needs an active, able, fearless President, who looks at things as they are instead of visionary idealist who looks at conditions as they ought to be President Wilson may be a good school master, but he is a poor president who has bungled our international relations—made us the laughing stock of every court in the world even to the extent that half civilized, warring Mexico shows the "grin go" his teeth and orders us to "get off the face of the earth." NEGPOES SHOULD RAISE CAMPAIGN FUND. For a number of years some of the leading Negroes of West Virginia have suggested the idea of the Negroes raising a campaign fund to aid in prosecuting the Republican campaign in this state. The McDowell Times thinks the suggestion a good and timely one and that now is the time to begin. There will be a strenuous effort put forth by the Democratic party this fall to carry the state for the nominees of that party from President down and it behooves the Negroes of West Virginia to do all in their power to keep this grand state in the Republican column. The McDowell Times not only want to see Hughes and Fairbanks carry this state by a large majority but we want a Republican governor and legislature. Let us start now and begin raising among the members of the race a campaign fund sufficient to maintain a colored bureau in the headquarters, pay speakers, send our literaturo and do whatever else that is necessary to create interest and get out the full Negro vote. By doing this the race will have greater prestige in the Republican party, will be in position to demand more recognition and get greater consideration from national party leaders when the Republican party comes into power in the nation March 4, 1917. The Times suggests that the political leaders of the race in each county in the state where there are Negro voters select a committee and these committees meet with the Negro members of the Republican state central committee as soon as practicable and together devise ways and means of carrying into effect this suggestion. We would be pleased to have expressions from the Negro press of W. Vs. on the suggestion. A NEGRO REGIMENT WANTED There should be a Negro regiment of National Guards in West Virginia and the next legislature should enact a law providing for this same. In every crisis in the history of this nation the Negro has done his full duty. He has volunteered in every war and achieved honor for himself and glory for the American flag. Notwithstanding the fact that the black man has not been treated as fairly by this nation as the subjects of other countries residing here, that he is lached, disfranchised and jim crowed, yet he is as loyal as the white brother who can trace his ancestry back to the Mayflower or to the first English settlers at Jamestown. The Negro race has never produced a Benedict Arnold or a John Wilkes Booth and the race deserves better at the hands of the American nation than it has received. In the present trouble in Mexico the Negro soldiers have borne the hardest and most dangerous part of the burden and have suffered most in proportion to the number engaged Let West Virginia, the greatest and best state south of the Mason and Dixon line and among the fairest in the nation, show her appreciation of her loyal, law-abiding and hard working Negro citizenship by organizing a Negro regiment under the command of Negro officers. The McDowell Times believes that the next legislature will make provision for this just and righteous recognition of so loyal and generous part of her citizenship and we do not believe that any fair minded men of any party will oppose such a measure. Hot Shots From the Political Cannon (By Sambo. This has been a very bad season on Lillies and Rosenblooms. Where, oh, where, is Fountain? The Robinson cows are grazing contentedly in the Lilly-Meadows. Perk up, boys, don't be down hearted. There will be another primary some old day. The recount is demonstrating that Governor Robinson is equally as good at recounting as he is at running. Gov. Robinson's celebration song "What a happy, happy day, To reap or mow, to plow or sow; To be a farmer's boy." We wonder when is President Wilson going to catch Villa? "He who fights and runs awav, Shall live to fight another day." In one respect Judge Robinson's victory over Gen. Lilly is due to the fact that the Judge's legs are longer than the Gen's. Crushed Into Pulp Body of Garrett Wolfe, Colored, Found in Coal Crusher. Crushed into a pulp, the body of Garrett Wolfe, employee of the United States Coal and Coke Co., at Gary, was discovered in No.2 crusher late Saturday evening. Due to the fact that the machinery is so protected that it is almost impossible to fall into the crusher, it is thought by officials of the coal company that Wolfe committed suicide. The discovery was not made until the grease and waste was noticed coming from a section of the crusher. The machinery was immediately stopped and small pieces of the body were recovered from the crusher. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly influenced by constitutional conditions and in order to cure it You must take an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and sects blood out of the best faces of the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years. It is known, combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in Hall's Catarrh Cure is that produces such wonderful results in catarrh conditions. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. A. Burgeg of Halls Family Plis for constipation. G. H. RICE | Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinkford & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. Service is what we give. Doings Of The People Attorney B. E. Carter, of Kimball, was in Northfork and Keystone Tuesday seeing friends. The genial attorney does not show the effects of the losing campaign he prosecuted in the least and he is not mad with the world as some others are who suffered defeat. Dr. E. L. Young, of Welch, was a visitor to this city Tuesday. Rev. Dr. R. H. McKoy was a business visitor to our city Tuesday. Mrs. R. P. Johnson, of Kimball, has been in charge of the music at the Hip podrome this week. She has done much to help her husband, the Reverand R. P. Johnson, make the revival services which closed Wednesday successful. Mrs. Malinda Cobb, deputy of the St. Luke's, was a visitor in this city Tuesday. She stated that the work of the order was progressing nicely. Richard Watkins, President of the Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Bluefield, was in Keystone and vicinity several days this week looking after his insurance business. Mr. Watkins stated that his company is succeeding beyond his most sanguine expectations. Mrs A. S. Hairston, of Roderfield, Secretary of the W. Va. Baptist Women's District Convention, was a business caller at the Times office Tuesday. Mrs. Hairston is a very efficient secretary and was re-elected by the convention which closed last Friday. Editor M. T. Whittico, Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge, K. of P. of West Virginia is now on his lecture tour. He has met lodges in Williamson, Glen Allum and other points in the southern end this week. H. J. Wilson, of Gilliam, was a caller at this office Tuesday. Mr. Wilson did some good work in the campaign just closed. Mrs. Anne Hill-Hairston, of Filbert, stopped over in Keystone a day last week the guest of her brother, T. Edward Hill. She was accompanied to Martinsville, Va., by her sister, Miss Jessie E. Hill. Miss Clara Abbott, who underwent an operation at the Welch hospital, has returned home very much improved. Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford attended the reception of the W. Va. Medical Society at Bluefield last week Preparations are being made for a big Fourth of July celebration in this city. It is a reminder of the good old days before Fred O. Blue became prohibition commissioner to see a 4th advertised as a great day. William Downs is in charge of the arrangements and there will be foot races, sack races, catching the greasy pig, climbing the greasy pole, base ball games, a carnival, music and orations. Everybody come to Keystone in the good old days and have a good old dry time. Mr. W. S. Hairston, an old resident, good citizen and former stable boss of Worth, is now mail carrier from Red Jacket to Matewan. He is also janitor at the main office of the Red Jacket Coal Comyany. Mr. Ballard Clements, formerly of English, is now in Kimball. He was a pleasant visitor in our city this week. Mr. Richard Sockweil of Vivaan left for his home in Winston-Salem, N. C., this week. The Fifteenth Anniversary of St. Luke and Juvenile will be celebrated at the Upland Baptist Church, Elkhorn, Sunday June 25, at 11 o'clock a. m. Annual sermon by Rev. R Barksdale of Anawalt and a program of some aspiring young students. Music by the Upland choir. Officer W. M. Downs, of this city, says that Keystone-Burke will offer the greatest attraction for the people on the Fourth of July. Constable Henry Richards of Kimball and Sq. William Saddier of Elkhorn, looked in upon us and expressed themselves as being satisfied with the returns of the election. OPTOMETRIST EYES LENS Jasper D. Thompson ARTIST SIGN PAINTER Make Your Picture Life ADDRESS Safety Fire The Southwest Fire Insurance of Bluefield T. G. BECKER, Treas. AGENTS THE B'SMARK The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. T. G. BECKER, Treas. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Pres. AGENTS WANTED THE BISMARK RESTAURANT AND POOL ROOM Meals at all hours, day or night FURNISHED ROOMS FOR First-Cl as Service Sod at t Come and SEE U.S. W. L. Meals at all hours, day or night. Everything to eat in season. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. First-Cl ss Service Promptly Rendered. Sod $^a$ at the Fount Come and SEE U.S. W. L. Jones Proprietor Keystone. 40 YEARS SERVICE Rev. S. M. Yates Passes Over the River and Receives Reward Winding Gulf, W. Va., June 16.—Rev. S. M. Yates died suddenly of heart failure here last Thursday morning. He was born in 1848 in Albemarle County, Virginia. Was a Christian for fifty years, a minister of the gospel forty years. He was an excellent pastor, widely known and beloved. The late Rev. Yates was a member in good standing in the following fraternities: The Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Keystone lodge: Knights of Pythias and the United Order of Odd Fellows. The funeral services were conducted in Pocalontas, Va., Rev. E. G. Holcomb of Berwind officiating. There was a large number of people present from Davy, Keystone, Bramwell and Clinch Valley. Among the visiting brethren were Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., of Bramwell Prof. Jones of Lynchburg, Va., Rev. W. E. Lee and Rev. Padgett of Eristot, Tenn., and Rev. W. W. Hicks of Bluefield. The remains were laid to rest in the Johnson and Pettis Cemetery CITY OF KEYSTONE SERGEANT'S REPORT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR QUARTER ENDING MAY 31, 1916. RECEIPTS. Taxes: State of West Virginia $1,414.08 " 1912 1.25 " 1913 1.50 " 1914 236.85 " 1915 598.00 Street-paving assessment 491.67 Water 140.14 Automobile license 33.00 Restaurant license 13.34 Bowling Alley license 13.33 Fines: March 214.00 " April 257.00 " May 253.00 Total receipts $5,647.66 DISBURSEMENTS. For Sale! One lot, No. 92, in Pinnacle City, Wyoming county, W. Va. A bargain offered; terms reasonable. Write or call and see J. W. WALKER, Kimball, W. Va. Box 482. 623'16-ft. Size. Terms Reasonable. GARY, W. VA. Insure your Houses, Household Goods nos and Live Stock, Etc., in Eastern Mutual ice Co., Inc., d, W. Va. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Pres. WANTED Everything to eat in season. RENT BY DAY or WEEK. Promptly Rendered. the Fount Jones Proprietor Keystone. WOMAN'S CONVENTION (Continued from Page One.) which was listened to with rapt attention. The report was adopted. Rev. E. G. Holcom offered a resolutio fixing the hours of meeting and adjournment of the convention. The resolution was adopted. The committee on Reading Letters read letters from the following societies Wilcoe, Big Sandy, Premier, Coalwood, Tazewell, Hemphill, Welch. The partial report of the committee on New Bodies was adopted. Letters from Tams and Boissevain, new societies, were read. The hour having arrived for preaching Rews, J. W. Koger, J. B. Evans and R. R. Henry ascended the rostrum. Rev. Henry lined 230, which was sung by the choir. Rev Evans read the 5th chapter of 2nd Corinthians. Rev Henry offered prayer, and the choir sang a selection The President introduced Rev. Koger who selected for his text 2 Cor. 9:9, subject, "Liberality." He preached a wonderful sermon. Rev. Evans offered prayer. Music by the choir. Rev. W. C. Clements and sister Farnie S. Wade lifted the collection which amounted to $7,000. The Welcome Address was delivered by Miss Susie Watkins on behalf of the church and pastor Mrs Pearl Smith Woods responded to the letter in well chosen words. Committee were appointed on Plaer, Speakers and Subjects, Foreign Missions, Obituary, Permanent Organization, Temperance and Auditing. Devotionals were conducted by sisters Annie Hale and Ocie Warren. Sister Hale lined hymn 190 and 27th Psalm. Sister Warren offered prayer. "I will pray" was led by sister S. L. Tillman. Letters were read from Berwind, Scott Street, Bunseed, societies. The report of this committee on Place, Speakers and Subjects was adopted. Sister Agnes Johnson read a good paper on "The true object and sphere of the Missionary Society." The paper was discussed by sister Mattie Thoraton and others. The President introduced visitors. Sister S. L. Tillman and others gave the convention some very encouraging remarks. Intermission for five minute was allowed. The hour for preaching having arrived, Revs. J. W. Robinson, A. M., J. E. Pryor, W. H. Harris and Ziegler ascended the restrum. Rev. Harris lined bymn 231. Rev. Pryor read 231 chapter of Proverbs and offered prayer. "What a fellowship" was sung. The President introduced Rev. Robinson who selected for his text Proverbs 23:23, subject, "The intrinsic value of truth," from which he preached a logical and spiritual sermon filled with valuable thoughts. Rev. Ziegler offered prayer. Rev. W. W. Hicks and sister Jennie Oney lifted the collection to the amount of $10.55. Dr. W. L. Colson, of Keystone, donated 50 cents to the Convention. The committee on Resolutions was appointed. Benediction by Rev. J. E. Pryor. AFTERNOON SESSION. Devotionals were conducted as follows: Sister Fannie S. Wade lined hymn 66 and sister Willie Powell read 4th chapter of Luke and offered prayer. Sister Mattie Thornton led in singing "There's not a friend." Letters were read from Vivian, Keystone, Algoma and Crystal. Sister W. O. Moore, of Keystone, read Continued on page 3. CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of McDowell. Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon. Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Her Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K. Bragonier, President, Keystone. Col. Jas. Elwood Jones. Commissioners W. W. Whyte, Clerk, Velch. 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 F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan 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 Delegates W W Hughes and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senatei al district (counties of McDowell, Ming), wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykootz, Williamson. Colds should be "nipped in the bud", for if allowed to run unchecked, serious results may follow. Numerous cases of consumption, pneumonia, and other fatal diseases, can be traced back to a cold. At the first sign of a cold, protect yourself by thoroughly cleansing your system with a few doses of THEDFORD'S BLACK-DRAUGHT the old reliable, vegetable liver powder. Mr. Chas. A. Ragland, o. Madison Heights, Va., says: "I have been using Thedford's Black-Draught for stomach troubles, indigestion, and colds, and find it to be the very best medicine I ever used. It makes an old man feel like a young one." Insist on Thedford's, the original and genuine. E-67 Walker & Buford ReStaurant WILCOE, WEST VIRGINIA. Quick Lunch, meals served while waiting on trains. Everything to eat in season. Rooms for rent. First class service promptly rendered. Pop and ice cream. WALKER & BUFORD, Props. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train wait Ice ream, Confectioneriese Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Honest Tailoring Free Pressing Do You Know a Good Thing When You See It? $18 $15 $20 Continued from page 1. ocrals. He did not wish the office but when they insisted that it was a duty he offered the party, he yielded to their judgment and entered the race with that vim and vigor which has yet to know defeat AS GOVERNOR OF W. VA. No governor of this state has faced such a tremendous task as that which confronted Governor Hattfield. Those who sought special privileges endeavored to take advantage of the perplexing situation. Like satan of old they took him upon a high mountain and shewed him the world wonders they would give it he would only bow down and worship them. But he stood four-square to all mankind. He refused to be bullied by the song of the siren. He had taken a solemn oath to protect the interest of the people of this state and he intended to keep it. Promise after promise was written into law over the most bitter protest of some of the members of his own administration. Those who sought to exploit the state, realizing that the governor could not be used and that he was a constant menace to their schemes, decided that he must be crushed at all hazzards. The announcement of Judge Robinson's candidacy furnished the much needed opportunity to attack the Hatfield administration. Judge Robinson is such a clean and able man that they saw it would never do to maseil him. His defeat must be compassed in a more adroit manner. Thus it was that the people of this state were treated to a campaign that is without a precedent in American history. We were to witness the amazing spectacle of a most bitter and vituperative attack being made on a man who was not a candidate for any office. It was a sort of killing three birds with one stone affair. Its avowed object being to eliminate Hatfield from politics, defeat Judge Ira E. Robinson and elect General A. A. Lilly. But "the best laid plans of men and mice of rang agley." Not only was the governor to be eliminated from state politics, but in order that he might be completely crushed, it was arranged to discredit him in his home county and boodles of money were raised for this specific purpose. Naturally, when they ansliled his administration he fought back, and, believe us, he is some fighter. When the smoke of battle cleared away there were some dead and some mamed but the governor was just as fresh and as fit as ever and ready for the next fight. THE PROBLEM Out of the wilderness, out of the night Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light. Beaten by lashes and bound by chains, A beast of burden, with soul and brains; He has come thro' sorrow and need and woe, And the cry of his heart is to know, to know. You took his freedom and gave it again, But grudged as you gave it, ye white- faced men, Not all of freedom is being free, A d a dangerous plaything is liberty For untaught children. In vain do you say, "We gave what he asked for—place and pay And right of tranchine." All wrong, all wrong. He was but a child to be led along By the hand of love. Has he felt its touch? Nay, you gave unwisely and gave too much, But you gave not the thing that his groping mind Was reaching up in the dark to find; They were love and knowledge. Oh infinite Must be the patience that hopes to right The wrongs that are heavy with age and brought To the level of virtues by mortal thought. And greater than patience must be th- trust In the ultimate outcome of what is just; And in and under and through and above Must weave the warp of the purpose —love. Red with anguish his way has been. This suffering brother of dusky skin. For centuries lettered and bound to earth. Slow his unfolding to freedom's birth; Slow his rising from burden and ban To fill the stature of normal man. You might give him his wings ere you tell him to fly; You must set the example and bid him try. Let the white man pay for the white man's crime— Let him work in patience and bide God's time. Out of the wilderness, out of the night Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light, Has come through the valley of great despair— Has borne what no white man ever can bear, Has come through sorrow and pain and woe, And the cry of his heart is to know. EDITOR'S TRIP Continued from page 1. day. Houses of prostitution are scarcer than hen's teeth. Some of the best churches at which we ever looked are to be found in Canada. And it is safe to say that not only are they well attended but there is a public manner about the people that makes you know by the time you meet them that you are in the very house of your friends. The climate is good and it is just simply life itself, so to speak, to live in Toronto. Those life-giving and life sustaining breezes which come from the shores of the lake make men and women feel like living. We were taken in an automobile to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark. Mrs. Clark was a little surprised to see her brother so far from home and in Canada, but there were joy and pleasure inexpressible. We were also introduced to Messiames Milford and Perry, both of whom were as pleasant as a "basket of roses." They and our sister, living right at each other in the most popular part of the city, surrounded only by white people, act like sisters. It seemed as if they had not only sociable but we soon learned that they were the real exponents of hospitality. A sumptuous meal was spread to which we were invited to partake and of which we shared most sumptuously. Mustanes Clark and Perry took us over to the home of Editor Whitney, the only colored newspaper man in the city and a very popular citizen and property owner. He has made himself very singularly known because of some strong moves at civic improvements and at creating a friendly understanding between the races and to to the end that a simplification of these war-like troubles. We met Mr. J. J. Aenkins, a real nice young man, who made it pleasant for me, Mr. G. T. Price, one of biggest and most substantial property owners in the city, is to Toronto, Canada, what Calburn used to be and is to the city of Keystone. That is to say, he is the leading property owner among the colored people in that city, Mr. F. L. Herbert, assistant manager of the Toronto Street Railroad Company, receives a salary of $4000 per year. His father, W. P. Herbert, for fourteen years was a member of the city council, he owns a home valued at $15,000,00. Mr. Richard Clark, a strong property owner in Chatham, Va., and a man well to do in Canada, has the distinction of being recognized as one of Toronto's best citizens. Mr. C. F. Milford, one of the busy men and a man whose heart is as broad as the universe, has merited the confidence of the whites as well as the colored as being a man of extraordinary ability. TRIP TO NIAGARA FALLS Monday morning, accompanied by Meandanes C. F. Milford and Sarah C. Clark, we made a trip over to Lewiston where we reached the trolley line which took us to the Falls, and in order that those who may not have seen this great place of one of the great wonders of the world, we herewith present just a few facts about the place in an humble way. The State Reservation at Niagara was opened to the public July 15, 1885. Its establishment was the result of the movement for the preservation of the scenery of Niagara Falls and was the first instant in the United States of the application of the right of eminent domain for the preservation of scenic beauty. The property is owned by the State of New York and is under the control of five Commissioners appointed by the Governor. QUEEN VICTORIA NIAGARA FALLS PARK The Canadian Reservation, called "Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park," was opened May 24, 1888. It has an area of 196 acres, but the Commissioners control, in additon, on a strip extending along the river from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. The Canadian Park, to which admission is free, is reached by crossing the steel arch bridge at the lower end of the New State Reservation. From the Canadian Park may be obtained a fine view of the entire face of the American and Horseshoe Falls. PLACES OF HISTORICAL INTERST ABOUT NIAGARA At Hennepin View, the elevation just below Prospect Point, stood Father Louis Hennepin in 1678 when he drew the first picture made of Niagara Falls. At the eastern end of the Reservation is Old French Landing, ured by La Salle and Hennepin, and Indian, French and British traders. A mule above the American Fall is the chimney of the French barracks of 1750. Near by are the remains of Fort Schlosser, built by the English in 1761. Two miles up the River is Schlosser's Landing, where on December 27, 1837, the steamer "Caroline" was seized by the British, set on fire, and allowed to drift over the Falls. At the mouth of Cayuga Creek, five miles up, La Salle, in 1679, launched the "Grifon", the first vessel that sailed the upper lakes. On the lower Nigara River, on the American side, are Devil's Hole, scene of a dissatrous ambuscade of the British by the Seneca Indians, September 14, 1765, and Fort Nigara. GENERAL INFORMATION Access to all parts of the Reservation is absolutely free and all points of interest on the Reservation are within walking distance. Automobile vans may be engaged for a trip about the Reservation, letting off and taking on passengers at the various places of interest. The Reservation van service covers the entire Reservation. The maintain of the Reservation is always open. The islands are open from 6 a. m. until sundown between May 1 and October 1, and from 8 a. m. UNITED STATES AMERICA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS U.S. TREA QUINQUE METHODS MILLION WASSED BY COMPETITIVE OFFICIER THEORY ADMINISTRATIVE MUDDLING POLITICAL PORK EXPENSE UNPRESSED TAKATION OFFICIAL BUUNDERS WORKOUT SCHEMES WASTE ROBERT CARTER LOG ROLLING BILLS METHODS MILLION WASSED BY COMPETITIVE OFFICIER PLAT OLD FASHION METHODS SPOLIS USELESS REGULATION IME CERVING GRAPH until sundown between October 1 and May 1. Permission to visit the Islands when not open to the public, and in order to see the Falls by moonlight, may be obtained from the Superintendent at the Administration Building. The morning is the best time to get the rainbow effects in the American Fall. Near Prospect Point is a sunken waiting room with comfort stations, from which the descent may be made by two commodious elevators to the base of the Fall and to the "Maid of the Mist" steamboat landing. The fare on the elevator is five cents each way. The descent may also be made by a free flight of stairs and the ascent by the stairs or by a path up Talus Slope. CHIEF VIEWS FROM THE RESERVATION FROM THE MAINLAND Prospect Point, at the northern end of the American Fall. A view of the Falls, the Rapids, the Islands and the Gorge. Hennepun View, a short distance down stream from the Point. The best general view of the Falls from the Reservation. Prospect Point Elevator gives access to the base of the American Fall and "Maid of the Mist" landing. A fine view of the American Fall from below. Dow View, at the northwestern end of the Reservation. A most attractive view of the Gorge. The Riverway, extending the entire length of the Reservation on the mainland, gives, from its upper part, a good view of the broad river, the Rapids, the Islands and the Canadian shore. The Bridge, between the Mainland and the Island. The best view of the American Rapids. FROM THE ISLANDS Goat Island, separating the American and Horseshoe Falls, reached by crossing Green Island, is the largest island. A footpath and a carriage road encircle it. Turn to the right past the Shelter at the entrance of the Island and the first point of interest is Stedman Bluff, overlooking the American Fall and Gorge. A stairway and bridge connect the Elfuw with Luna Island at the brink of the American Fall. The Gave of the Winds, under the Central of Luna Fall, between Goat Island and Luna Island, is reached by descending the Bubble Stairs, on the face of the cliff between the American and Horseshoe Falls. Guides for the trip under the Falls may be secured at the Comfort Station. The next point of interest on the road around the island is Porter Bluff, overlooking the Horseshoe Fall, the Canadian An rapids, and the Gorge. An inline and a bridge lead to Terrapin Rock, a point on the brink of the Horseshoe Fall. The road next leads to the Three Sister Islands, which afford the best view of the Canadian Rapids. From here it continues to the head of Goat Island, where the water divides to form the American and Horseshoe Falls, and from thence along the American Rapids back to the Bridge. THE FALLS Height of the American Fall, 167 feet. Height of Horseshoe Fall, 158 feet. Contour line of American Fall, 1,000 feet Contour line of Horseshoe Fall, 3,010 feet. Average depth of river between the Falls and Rapids, 180 feet—corresponding nearly with height of the banks. Average recession along the whole Contour of the Horseshoe has been since 142, about 24-10 feet per year. In the center of the channel, where the bulk of the water passes, the average yearly re- Miners Wanted Crystal. west. Va. On Crane Creek. cession is 4810. At the point where the acute angle is formed, the recession from 1842 to 1875 was about 100 feet, and from 1875 to 1886, more than 200 feet. The recession of the American Fall since 1842 has been slight. The fall in Niagara River is, from Lake Erie to Port Day, (the head of the upper Rapids) 10 feet; Port Day to American Falls, 49 feet; American Falls, 167 feet; Falls to Lake Ontario, 100 feet. Total fall 326 feet. The green color of the Horseshoe is to its depth. AGE AND VOLUME OF BOTH FALLS It is estimated by scientists that it has taken from 25,000 to 75,000 years for the water to have cut away the coraline lime stone and other varieties of stone, which are found in the Gorge, to have brought the Falls to their present location from Lewiston, seven miles. It is estimated now that some 15,000,000 cubic feet of water passes over both per minute. This would equal a cubic mile per week. The first description of the Falls of Niagara was published by Louis Hennepin, a Frenchman, in 1857. The Reservation was opened on July 15, 1857. Including the islands and the land on the main shore, it contains about 107 acres, for which the state paid $1,444,329,504. Over 1,000,000 people visit it yearly. We feel it is mildly put when we say this is the greatest, grandest and most remarkable water trip to be taken in the world. We never became tired looking at that great water fall. After availing ourselves of every opportunity to see things about the Falls, we were taken over to see the Shredded Wheat Factory, which is the cleanest, finest and most complete food factory in the world. It is situated almost in the heart of the city and presents one of the most pleasing views of the Island the eye of man ever held. After spending the whole day sight seeing and enjoying ourselves, and after meeting quite a few friends, we were forced to give up and catch the last boat for Toronto about 7 o'clock, which landed us back to Toronto about 10:30. Mrs. Perry was waiting for us, and until after 12 o'clock, each of us vied with the other in seeing who could tell the most that happened. All of us enjoyed our ourselves. Mrs. Milford was very kind to explain to us every detail she was an old resident of that country. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Raleigh held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit, Court of McBowell County on the first Monday in June, 1916. Ethan Jones The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an allidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the defender do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell 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 McBowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McBowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk S. B. Moon, P. Q. Examine Your TEETH Tonight —after you clean them. You will find, in all probability, an enamel and bits of food deposit YOUR DENTIFRICE does not teeth is caused usually by one or decay, both of which develop, where germ-laden tartar is present SENRECO, the recently discovered form in its action. First, it REALLY CLEAR soluble granules unusually effective in clearly particularly destructive to the germ of Pyrexify safe, containing neither injurious chicle Avoid Pyrothea and decay. Get Senreco today. In large tubes, 25c. Send 4c to Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, for liberal-sized BECKER, Treas. Safety First The Southwest Fire Insurance of Bluefield, G. 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