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ADVERTISING IN THE McDOWELL TIMES, IT'S A PAYING INVESTMENT. VOLUME 15. Primary IS HERE TO STAY. ITS DE- MAND IS DUE TO DESIRE FOR MORE REPRESENT- ATIVE GOVERNMENT. TENDENCY OF GOVERNMENT IS TOWARD OLIGARCHY The Desire is For Freedom-Freedom of Thought and Freedom of Action. W. H. HAYES Now that the primary is over we may calmly discuss its merits and demerits. What is the object of the primary? What does it accomplish and is it a temporary expediency or is it to remain a fixture in the body politic? In a previous article the writer discussed the control of our government by the Money Power and endeavored to point out the grave danger to our Republican form of government that results from this control. This primary is nothing more nor less than an attempt on the part of the masses to wrench their government from the Money Power and to control it themselves. For centuries man has been struggling to attain his political ideal—complete self government and the changes from the Absolute Monarchy to the Limited Monarchy and to the Republic, but signify the persistent attempt of man to control himself. The Republic represents the last word in progressive government. When the great American Republic was founded it was heralded as a complete panacea for all government ills. In announcing to the world their Declaration of Independence the colonial fathers solemnly ascertained: "That we hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created free and equal" etc. And yet they had hardly broken their own shackles before they began to rivet them on their black brother and this fact is made all the more painful when it is remembered that this same black brother did yeoman service in helping them to liberate this country and the universal custom of liberating those who defend their country in a crisis. The desire for freedom—freedom of thought and freedom of action—is universal. This desire is expressed by the Duma in Russia, by the desire for a Republic in China and by the growth of socialism in Germany. It is the same inborn, mate desire everywhere of mankind to govern itself. THE PRIMARY A FIXURE. While the results of our first state-wide primary may not be altogether satisfactory, yet those who will lay aside their prejudice and view the subject from its larger aspect—the good of the entire country—are compelled to admit that it is decidedly a step forward. It is not claimed that the primary is a perfect law. No human contrivances are perfect and we will be doomed to disappointment if we expect perfection in man. This measure is in its miancy. It is very crude and experience alone will demonstrate what improvements are to be made. Whatever criticisms are made against this measure the great outstanding fact shows that as an expression of the popular will, it is a tremendous advance over the old, inquisitors, boss-ridden convention system. The recent primary was not a fair test of the measure. In this election the bosses attempted through the use of a mammoth campaign fund, through intimidation and buildozing and a violation of the corrupt practice acts to defeat the spirit of the primary. But in spite of all of this they failed ignominiously. It was a battle royal between the bosses and the people and the people won. Though it may be delayed for a time it is very obvious to those who think that the same power that was strong enough to adopt the primary in the first place, is strong enough to force a c. m. reliance with its provisions. POLITICAL EVOLUTION. It is admitted everywhere that the American Republic is the nearest approach to ideal government. Yet even in this the most exalted form of government there are defects just as grevious and just as threatening as are found in the most despotic monarchies. The great world war has shown that our heterogeneous population instead of being a tower of strength is a very menacing element of weakness. With our large German population who can tell what would be the effect of a war between us and the Fatherland? Then, there is a condition of corruption and grant permeating all of our political divisions. While these conditions are omnious enough, the greatest peril threatening even the very foundations of the government itself is the race problem and while the South is doing its utmost to aggravate and intensify this alarming situation, the N. rth instead of attempting to find a just and equitable solution, site idify by with folded arms. Here we have 10,000,000 people who are citizens and yet are not citizens. Here we have 10,000,000 people who are called upon to pay taxes, to defend the The Star Dowell Times. flag with their lives, and to discharge all of the sacred obligations of citizenship, yet the governments which exacts so much of them taxes them without giving them representation, fails to give them the protection of its courts and permits them to be deprived of all of their rights—even life itself! Verily our blood will be required at their hands.' So far as demonstrating the equality of man, so far as real self-government is concerned, our government is a failure and we will never realize true democracy until the Negro and every element of our heterogeneous population has a free and unrestricted participation in all departments of government. Kansans Aid Son of John Brown, the Noted Fighter Topeka, Kan., July 8.—Governor Caper has started a subscription list for the only surviving son of the famous John Brown, of Civil War days. The son is crippled and destitute. He is living at 2024 East Court street, Portland, Ore. Salmon Brown was a valuable aid to his father in the border battles, but was wounded at the battle of Black Jack and was not with him at Harper's Ferry. So far as known he never has been in Kansas since. The appeal to the Governor for help was made by his granddaughter. "Salmon Brown is now nearly eighty years old, almost helpless and dependent on the little aid he receives for existence," wrote the granddaughter, Mrs. Anna Brown Adams. "His faithful wife, 77 years old, is sewing in a dressmaking shop to earn what she can. "Salmon Brown went to Kansas when eighteen years old for the sole purpose of helping his father fight the battle for freedom. "His son, who went to Alaska years ago, has ceased sending help and, it is deared, is dead. Will not some of the Kansas people do some hing to help Salmon Brown now that he is old and helpless, with a crippled arm from fighting their battles in the early days?" (Philadelphia Ledger) We will American soldiers fight if we have war with Mexico? Of every 100 persons in Mexico only 19 are of a pure white race; 38 are Indians, and the other 42 are a somewhat sorry mixture of various races, but chiefly of Indian and Negro. There are fully 15 times as many Indians in Mexico as dwell in the United States. An Indian was really the George Washington of Mexico, and the name of Benito Juarez is perpetrated in a town mentioned every day in the troubles di-patches from that unhappy land. The whites or real Mexicans are descendants of the Spanish conquerors. Those Spamards didn't wish to share a good thing with anybody and so they shut out all other immigration. Hence it happens that today, with a population twice that of Pennsylvania, Mexico has only about 60,000 foreigners dwelling permanently in the republic. The mestizo is a common variety of the mixed race in Mexico. He is a son of a white father and an Indian mother. A cinco is another prevalent type. He is the product of an Indian father and a Negro mother. "He is not a handsome specimen of the human race, nor a reliable one. Then there is the zambo, also numerous, and he is the son of a Negro father and Indian mother. These three types of mixed races, plus the ordinary mulatto, form the major portion of nearly half the Mexican population. It is a curious thing that the Indian blood does not mix well with the African and it seems to depart further from the original than does the Negro. If American missionaries seek a fertile field for education they may find it among Mexican Indians. The red man of that republic are so backward in modern science that 50 out of every 100 children died in infancy. Negro Murderer is Given Sixth Reprieve Springfield, Ill... July 8. — Elleston Scott, a Negro who murdered his sister-in-law and who has been five times reprieved by Governor Donne because Sheriff James A. White would not inform the Governor how many persons he intended to invite to wittgess the execution at Murphyaboro, has been granted his sixth reprieve, which will last until October E3. Scott's fifth reprieve was until July 14, and several days ago the Governor wrote to Sheriff White, requesting him to inform him regarding his plans for the execution. Sheriff White's answer was to the effect that he had already answered the Governor in his previous letters, saying that he would invite a legal number. The Governor thereupon granted the sixth reprieve. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JULY 14, 1916 Mother of White Girl Tries to Obtain License at Leverett, Ill., But Clerk Balks. St. Louis, Mo., July 3.—Mrs. Alice De Land of Leverett, Ill., who accompanied her daughter, Mary Alice, 16 years old, to St. Louis Wednesday to give her consent to the marriage of the girl to Elex Wright, colored, 28 years old, defended her action on the ground that she did it to save her daughter's life. The girl, she told Marriage License Clerk Gus Ruedi, is infatuated with Wright, whom she has known only three months, has twice attempted to commit suicide when her parents sought to keep her away from him, and has threatened to kill herself if she is not allowed to marry him Mrs. De Land said she and her husband idolized the girl, and, as the only solution of the problem, as they saw it, were willing to make the sacrifice to save their child from self destruction. She said her husband is foreman of a railroad section gang near Lever-tt, and Wright is one of his gang. Wright, she said, has been working in the vicinity of Leyertt three years, but has been in her husband's gang nine months. Mrs. De Land said she first attempted to obtain a marriage license in Campaign, III., last Tuesday, but after she swore to an alfidzvit giving her consent to the union the authorities told her they did not dare issue a license, but referred her to this city, where, they told her, it would be issued. Ruedi questioned the girl and Wright, who accompanied the two the city hall. The girl, who is shy and timid looking, spoke in a tone so low her replies could scarcely be heard, and repeatedly looked at Wright as if appealing to him to adhere in answering. Ruedi informed the prospective bride and bridegroom that the Missouri laws do not permit of the marriage of whites and Negroes. The trio was downcast at this announcement, and Mrs. De Land inquired where such marriages were permitted. "I do not know what states permit them," said Ruedi, "but take my advice and do not try any of the southern states." ROCKEFELLER ATTENDS COLORED CHURCH Millionaire Never Fails to be Present at Services When in Augusta, Ga. Augusta, Ga., Ju'y G. A peculiar friendship seems to exist between John D. Rockefeller, the Cleveland millionaire, and a Negro minister, the Rev. C. T Walker, D. D., LL. D., pastor of the Tabernacle Institutional church of this city. The famous financier never fails when he comes to Augusta, which is most every winter, to attend the services each Sunday at this colored church. The Rev. Walker is conceded one of the most learned clergymen of his race and always delivers pointed and most interesting services. He is thoroughly informed on the economic questions affecting his race and is the promulgator of many sound theories tending toward the ultimate solution of the race problem of the South. NEGRO REGIMENT MAY BE ORGANIZED Roanoke Lawyer Plans Regiment in case of Actual War. Roanoke, Va., July 7.—It has been learned upon good authority that W. O. Trenor, a Roanoke attorney, who served both in Cuba and the Philippines during the Spanish-American war, and who has seen active service as a commissioned officer, will organize and head as colonel a colored regiment of infantry in case of war with Mexico. It is understood that this regiment will be composed of white officers, above the rank of captain, and who are to be selected from former V. M. I. and V. P. I military men, but all vacancies occasioned from any cause after organization will be filled by ambitions men from the ranks of the regiment based on seniority and ability to direct others. The question was asked, "Why don't you organize a regiment of cavalry?" The reply was "Don't want to be bothered with horses, and a man can shoot better on the ground anyway. Besides, in almost every case, cavalrymen dismount to fight, as was the case at Carrizal the other day." The officer asserted further that Roosevelt's Rough Riders left their horses at Tampa when they embarked for Cuba and were cavalrymen in name only while there. OF REPUBLICAN STATE EXECU TIVE COMMITTEE CALLED FOR JULY 15 IN CITY OF CHARLESTON. LARGE NUMBER FROM ALL SECTIONS ON COMMITTEE Purpose Will be to Call Conven- tion For Nominations of Elec- tors and Court Judges. Charleston, W. Va., July 7. -A meeting of the Republican state executive committee elected at the June primary, will be held in Charleston, Saturday July 15. The purpose of the meeting is to organize and call for a convention to promulgate a party platform, select presidential electors and nominate two candidates for supreme court of appeals. The call for the committee meeting was made by Chairman T. J. Sherrard, of the old committee, who was elected a member at the primary. The Colored Soldiers (BY PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR.) If the nurse were mine to tempt it And my feeble voice were strong, If my tongue were trained to measures, I would sing a stirring song. I would sing a song heroic Of those noble sons of Hair. Of the gallant colored soldier Who fought for Uncle Sam. In the early days they accrued them, And with many dip and blast. Said "These battles are the white men's And the whites will fight them out. Up the hill they fought and faltered, In the vales you strove and bleed. While your ears still heard the thunder Of the foe's advancing tread. When destress fell on the nation, And the flag was drooping low; Should the dust pollute your banner? No, the nation shouted. No, No. the nation shouted. No! So when war, on savage triumph, Spread abroad his funeral pall — Then you called the colored soldiers And they answered to your call. And like hounds unleashed and eager For the life blood of the prey Stung they forth and bore them bravely In the thickest of the tray. And where'er the fight was hottest, Where the bullets fortress fell Ah, they rallied to the standard To uphold it by their might: None were stronger in the labors, None were braver in the fight. From the blazing breach of Wagner To the plains of Olustee. They were foremost in the fight Of the battles of the free. And at pillow! God nave mercy On the deeds committed there. And the souls of those poor victims Sent to Tree without a prayer. Let the fullness of Thy pity O'er their hot wrought spirits away. Of the gallant colored soldiers Who fell fighting on that day! Yes, the Blacks enjoy their freedom. And they won it dearly, too; For the life blood of their thousands Did the Southern fields bedew. In the d.rkness of their bondage, In the depths of slavery's night, Their muskets flashed the dawning, And they fought their way to light. They were comrades then and brothers, Are they more or less today? They were good to stop a bullet When rebellion raised its head; And the trait that made them worthy— Ah! these virtues are not dead. They have shared your nightly vigils, They have shared your daily toil; And their blood with yours commingling Has enriched the Southern soil. They have slept and marched and suffered 'Neath the same dark skies as you; They have met as fierce a toewan, And have been as brave as true. And their deeds shall find a record In the reg sty of fame: For their blood has cleansed completely Every blot of slavery's shame. So all honor and all glory To these noble sons of Ham— The gallant colored soldiers Who fought for Uncle Sam! The regular term of the Grand Jury convened at Welch last Monday morn- Beckley, W. Va., July 7.—Fellony indictments have been returned against 25 of the 37 Winding Gulf Negroes held in the county jail in connection with the killing of Deputy Sheriff F. B. Wyatt at Winding Gulf on the night of the primary election June 6th. Similar indictments were also found against three other men, not in custody, making a total of 32 accused of complicity in the affair. The special grand jury began an investigation Wednesday, June 28th. By Saturday the jury had completed its work, and an indictment was returned against Flynn Worley for the murder of James Griffith. The two women upon whose testimony the indictment was made are being held as material witnesses. The list of those indicted for the Winding Gulf disorder, except the three not in custody, is as follows: J. A. Lowe, Monroe Akers, Ed Davis, Richard Calloway, Tom Hall, W. Tillman, Arthur Hall, J. A. Jones, Robert Hubbard, D. W. Parker, Jerry Joyce, Sterling Scales, Will Spencer, Will Harvey, Will Lynch, Tom Guarant, Rolley Cox, Lum Dobson, Walter Edwards, John Guarant, Geo Edmonds, Has Spencer, Robert Snyder, Pete Woods, Will Cole, George Taylor, Will Black, Logan Satterfield, Ed Cook "THE GRAVEST CONSEQUENCES" Meaning of War Fairly Bristles in Wilson Epistles Don Quixote in his most daring onslaughts against phantom antagonists, never exhibited more reckless bravery than did President Wilson when by the hand of his good "squire" Lansing, he informed the refractory Garranza that an attack on the American punitive expedition by the forces of the Mexican defacto government, would bring down on that infantile establishment "the gravest consequences." Of course, a threat so heavy with dire possibilities ought to have deterred the "First Chief" from any act of wanton effrontery toward the great and good friend who had recognized the Carranza government to the ruin of the one time Wilson favorite...Villa. But it appears that Carranza knew more about our president and the significance or want of significance of his threats than we do, even though we are nearer his august person and within the radius of his resplendent personality. Carranza knew that gratitude was too rich a morsel for the weak brother occupying the White-House; he perceived that he could gain more by frightening Mr. Wilson. The note containing the memorable warning of "the gravest consequences," gave Mr. Carranza no more apprehension and made him no more prudent or respectful than did a similar rancous admonition anent saluting the stars and stripes made to the late Gen. Huerta. Huerta knew his man and ignored his bluff. Carranza remembered and followed in Huerta's steps. Then came the massacre at Carrizal. Don Wilson and "Squire" Lansing were transfixed with surprise and horror. They refused to comment before receiving an official account of the unbelievable catastrophe. The official account came; Carrizar promptly informed his benefactor at Washington that "my government" issued the orders for the attack; and, moreover, Don Wilson and "Squire" Lansing were told that another Carrizal dose would be forthcoming if the American troops again move in any other direction than northward...homeward. Thereupon the recent dare-devulty of Mr. Wilson vanished and from him came never a hint that he remembered saying aught about "the gravest consequences." Gen. Funston alone was responsible for the demand that the Mexican government deliver up the American troopers captured at Carrizal; the president was forced to comply with General Funston's request that such a demand be made, for had he refused, Funston would, undoubtedly, have resigned his commission in the army, to be followed by the wholesale resignations of his brother officers. Such calamity would have endangered the precious persons of Don Wilson and "Squire" Lansing, hence their risk of further infiltrating the indignant Carrizanza by yielding to the wishes of General Funston. At last, we are as wise in Wilsonology as Carranza. We now know how to interpret "war bristles" in Wilson epistles. Carranza was told that if he would so far insist on to write a note not openly insult" v. his dear brother Wilson would gladly forgive and forget all past offenses. (Carranza reluctantly agreed to accede to this generous offer only after outside pressure had been brought to bear upon him. He, then, so far yielded as to give Mr. Wilson another chance to explain his aspersions on the honor and dignity of the great Mexican government. Mr. Wilson with precipitate angerness accepted the dubious olive branch extended by the lordly Carranza, and "negotiating" has been resumed with the tacit understanding that Don Wilson and "Squire" Lansing are to use their good offices and utmost endeavors to secure financial aid for the now gracious Carranza from American bankers. Care we believe it? Our credulity is boundless; we are ready to believe anything until after the fourth of March, 1911. Thomas Wade Subscribes For More Stock Mr. Thos. Wade, a very industrious worker and strong Pythian as well as pride race man, subscribed for additional shares of stock in the Pythian Mutual Investment Association this week when the Lecturer came around. Mr. Wade met with a serious accident a few months ago while working in the mines which disabled him for over three months, and in the face of this he has been a economical enough and has the order of Pythians so greatly at heart till he said, "I will not be satisfied till I shall have done all I can to help pay off the last dollar on our Pythian building in Charleston." so he subscribed for two more shares and says he is willing to give as long as there is a dollar due. TEACHERS APPOINTED Browns Creek District Members Hold Succful Meeting The Board of Education of Brown Creek District met in the office of the Prosecuting Attorney at Welch Saturday, Present, Dr. W. C. Hall, President, Attorney A. G. Froe and Hon. G. S. Patterson, Commissioners, and Prof. H. K. Barbe, District Stupet. The Board authorized Prof. Barbe to receive bids for the erection of a one room school building at Roderfield and a two room building at Deegan for white pupils. There were very few changes in the teaching corps of this district. In the colored schools there were two change. Miss Aileen Harper who taught last term at Kimball and Miss Naimie Lewis at Marytown were transferred, Miss Lewis to Kimball and Miss Harper to Marytown. In the Keystone Eckman graded school Mrs Sarah Whittico-Clark, who married during the last term and is now living in Canada, did not apply and Miss Jessie B. Hall of this city, who graduated from the B. C. L this year was appointed to that school. A vacancy existed at Big Sandy and Miss McClanahan of Kimball, also a this year graduate from the B. C. L was appointed. There is a vacancy in the Browns Creek District Colored High School at Kimball and Prof. N. Wiley, the principal and District Sept. Barie are making an effort to secure a desirable young man to fill it. The meeting of the Board was perfectly harmonious and the members and District Superintendent are looking forward to the most successful years work in the history of the district. A full list of appointments will be published in a later issue. True Reformers Or- ganize New Fountain True Reformers Or- ganize New Fountain Excelsior, W. Va., July 7.—Mrs. J. D. Hodge, Grand Worthy Deputy of the United Order of True Reformers, set up a new fountain at this place last night. Twenty members were initiated and the name of the lodge will be Chaplain Fountain. The following officers were elected: Fountain Roster, Worthy Master; Maggie Bird, Worthy Mistress; Elia Calhaway, Worthy Chaplain; Lillie Bates, Worthy Secretary; Nannie Hairson, Worthy Assistant Secretary; Mattie Koster, Sick Treasurer; Birtie Brittantine, Motual Treasurer; Salilie Brown, Guide; Ada Daranson, Assistant Guide; Ada Downing, Sentinel; Ruth Ewing, Right Lucy Foster, Left Supporter; James Bird, Picket Guide; Florence Dickenson, Messenger. This makes the third secret society among the colored people of this place. The Knights of Pythias Lodge has been in existence for a long white. The St. Linkes were recently organized, and the Ohaplain Fountain, True Reformers, makes the third. There are also several Odd Fellows and Manus here. LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY WEEKLY IN THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. NUMBER 18 Pythians LODGES RECENTLY VISITED BY THE GRAND LECTURER. MOST OF THEM ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. MANY SHARES OF STOCK SOLD IN ENDOWMENT DEPT. McKinley Memorial Lodge No. 33 Still Has Large Number Considering Many Deaths. The celebrated and well known Meckley Memorial Lodge, Elkhorn, W. Va., is holding its own with members and is perhaps the second largest lodge in the state. Eat for the past 12 months this lodge has been confronted with a number of serious embarrassments. A number of deaths among members of this lodge have been the sad experiences of our members. Much sickness has claimed our attention. Thus it is that our financial treasury is not any latter not in a more favorable state of condition. Chancellor Commander Sq. Wm. saffler was on hand and right well did he take himself felt and known by the dignified way with which he conducted the affairs of his lodge. There will go to the Grand Lodge two or three delegates if possible. This lodge has thirty paid up salaries of stock in the Mutual Investment Department. Last Friday night, July 14, the members of Good Lodge at Grotzer met pursuant to an order from the Grand Chancellor for the benefit of the Grand Lecturer. It quite a nice crowd of members who are always faithful, turned out and in an eager way with absolute precision dispatched the business of the evening in a most praiseworthy manner. The meeting was then turned over to the Lutnser who made a very strong appeal and in behalf of the Lutnser, Marcel and in order of the Tyrian Seal Investment Association. At the close of his address the lodge subscribed for more shares of stock and paid up all the oweed on running shares. Chancellor Commander Floyd Ross was recently elected justice of the peace for Elkhorn district, succeeding $9. William Saddler. He also holds very prominent places in the Old Fellow trustunity. He will most likely be one of the delegates to the Grand Lodge which convenes August 1, 2, 7 and 4, in the city of Clarksburg. The member-step of this lodge reaches the high water mark of 62, all in good standing. Maybeury Star Lodge The above lodge while small in number has some of the best citizens in the county connected with it. They are at the head of families, good church members and believe in educating their children. They have twelve members in good financial standing and the good being among them commends itself to the people generally, Bros. Lawson, Prenty, Dugley, Johnson and Williams are still at work with hope of a strong lodge yet being made at this place and while they are not financially able to take out new shares of stock they express strong approval of the investment department. Harpers Temple Lodge. The Harper Temple Lodge, at Switchback, named after Mr. Frank Harper, now of Martinsville, Va., who organized so many lodges in his palmy days, is doing well. Numerically this lodge does not boast of much greatness, but when it comes to a sense of merit and principle of the order the members lay claim to as much loyalty, pride and faith as any lodge in the state. The financial standing is, on an average, good. This lodge had already subscribed for four shares of stock and paid for three and a half and when the Lecturer came around they paid five dollars more, making them have four paid up shares of stock. Each officer works in harmony with each other and they are receiving applications for new membership. They promise to raise more money on the P.M.I.A. building in Charleston and declare, till the last dollar is paid they will consider themselves obligated. SPECIAL CAR. The Knights of Pythias along the N. & W. Railroad will enjoy the luxury of a special car to and from Clarksburg on the occasion of the Grand Lodge which convenes in that city August 2. This car which will be all steel and one of the finest operated by the great N. & W. system will be attached to train No. 3 on the night of July 23, and will be transferred to the B. and O. Railroad fat Kenovo, thereby preventing the usual change of trains at that point. All Knights who expect to attend the Grand Lodge should go on the car. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 1BE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE 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, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY JULY 7, 1916 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKET For President CHARLES E. HUGHES, of New York Vice President CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS, of Indiana United States Senator HOWARD NUTHERLAND, of Randolph Congress—Fifth District EDWARD COOPER, Merger Republican State Ticket. Governor IRA E. ROBINSON, of Taylor. Secretary of State HOUSTON G. Y UNG, of Harrison. Superintendent of Schools MORRIS P. SHAWKEY, of Kanawha Auditor JOHN S. DARST, of Jackson. Treasurer WILLIAM. S. JOHNSON, of Fayette Attorney General E. T. ENGLAND, of Logan. Commissioner of Agriculture JAMES H. STEWART, of Putnam. State Senator-Ninth District J. W. LUTHER, of McDowell Republican County Ticket. Sherm S. A. DANIEL, of Welch. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. COUNTS, of Welch. Commissioner County Court (Long and Short Term) HOWARD N. EAVENSON, of Gary Assessor W. J. HATFIELD, of Welch. House of Delegates E. HOWARD HARPER, of Keystone HARVEY HAGERMAN, of Bradshaw J. BUEL SWOPE, of Welch. FLOYD WALDRON, of Welch. GET BUSY! NOW IS THE TIME This issue contains a notice signed by a number of colored citizens of McDowell county from each magisterial district calling the colored voters of this county together for the purpose of reorganizing the Colored Republican Organization and getting in shape for the fall campaign. This call is both proper and timely and the court house at Welch is the proper place for such a meeting. It will be only about one month from the time this meeting is held until the campaign will open and it will take all of the time and more to get the machinery in good working order. Let every Negro in the county without regard to who you were for in the primary come together and perfect an organization that will make the shades of Tom Platt, Matt Quay and George B. Cox vanish with shame. All who entered the primary as Republicans are in honor bound to support the Republican nominees and now that the primary battle is over let all forget the heat and bitterness of that unhappy struggle and come together as brothers for the good of the Negro and the glory of the Republican party. Let us build our organization along the most advanced and approved lines. Let us make it representative of the masses of the black voters of McDowell and responsive to their will. All admitted three years ago that changes should be made and --- they were made, but for some reason the changes were never put into effect. Reorganization cannot be longer delayed. Act now in response to the call herein published and get the boys to come to Welch in great numbers on Saturday August 12th. TO ELECT COMMITTEEMEN AT LARGE Among the duties of the Republican State Central Committee, which convenes at Charles ton the 15th, will be the election of three Negro committeemen at large and it is hoped that the highest governing body in the G.O.P. will select representative men of the race—men who will be creditable representatives and who will be assets to the party. It is hoped that the committee will not select selfish, narrow, egotistic men who are only seeking to feather their own nests, but men who have demonstrated that they have the interest of the Negro race and the Republican party at heart. In drawing up the primary law under which committeemen are chosen, by an oversight no provision was made for committeemen at large. The oversight was discovered by T Edward Hill of the McDowell Times at Charleston, during the 1915 session of the legislature, and after conferring with Republican party leaders in and out of the legislature the bill was amended in the senate providing that the committee shall elect three committeemen at large, and it was the understanding between Mr. Hill and the leaders that three committeemen chosen by the Republican state committee should be Negroes. The election of these men by the committee instead of by the Republicans of the state in the primary, as was the case in 1912 saves Negroes the necessity of campaigning over the entire state at a great cost in money and time to secure merely an honorary office when white men only run in the senatorial districts for membership on the committee. The desire of this paper is that honest, intelligent and competent men in whom the people have confidence be chosen in order that they may render efficient service to the party. STILL WATCHING AND WAITING Notwithstanding the fact that more than a score of brave American troopers were ruthlessly ambushed and slain at Carranza by Carranza soldiers and machine guns, overlooking the fact that hundreds of American citizens have lost their lives and thousands of dollars worth of property at the hands of Mexicans on both sides of the border during the past three years, yet President Wilson continues his policy of "watchful waiting," writes notes containing "weasel words," parleys with Carranza, ignoring the death of those brave soldiers and brings contumely and shame upon the American nation. Never before in the history of this nation did America have such a weak and vaciliating president and may the God who gave us Washington, Lincoln and McKinley deliver the nation from Woodrow Wilson and his kind for ever and ever, Selah. ALL ARE READY TO HELP The suggestion of The McDowell Times that the Negroes raise a campaign fund with which to conduct their Bureau in connection with the Republican headquarters of W. Va. is meeting with almost unanimous approval. We have received many written and verbal assurances from men in all walks of life that they will contribute to such a fund. Several miners have assured us that they will raise among their co-laborers at least $100, lawyers, doctors, teachers, preachers and women have promised to help in this undertaking and if the leaders will get together and devise a plan and submit it to the people there is every reason to believe that they will respond liberally. The Times is in communication with leaders all over the state and hope to be able to submit a definite plan in our next issue. Service is what we give. WHAT EXCUSE HAVE NATFIELD'S OPPO NENTS TO MAKE NOW? Now that West Virginia is able to pay off the last dollar of the state's shortage and then have over three million dollars to the good by the wise and statesman ship of Governor Hatfield and his common sense administration, what will the few reactionary Republicans have to complain about? What will the chronic Democratic kickers kick over now? What will be the flimsy argument presented to the honest people, the taxpayers and liberty-loving fathers and mothers by the complaining, cringing and ever grumbling disappointed office seekers? What excuse have they to make or to offer as a reason to support the Democrat? The bankrupt conditions to which the state was reduced is protected. The school doors have been thrown open, our children are and will not be subjected to ignorance, our educators can be paid without uneasiness for the light of intelligence given, and instead of West Virginia being published and advertised the country over as a bankrupt state she, today, will be idolized as one of the livest and most progressive states in the union. Hatfield will be honored as a liberal minded, broad hearted, big souled statesman of the most progressive and modern ideas and ideals of government of any governor that ever filled the executive chair of this state. Oh, you cheap kickers! how can you look the poor people in the face and kick or complain longer. Your debts are being paid, your credit is being restored and paper is being worth as much as the U.S. Bank certificates. Your state treasurer says your financial obligations are being properly taken care of and that you have money on hand to place this state in the forefront of the states of this union. REPUBLICANS READY TO STAND BY NOMINEES. Since public sentiment seems to be growing so strong in the interest of the Republican party and because of the un-Republican policies now being persuaded by Aile Lilly and his followers to rob the people of their rights of suffrage and to destroy the principles of Republicanism, the real Republican voters, those who recognize the party and its principles to be bigger than any one man or any set of men, it is remarkable and glatifying to see how the voters are just falling over themselves in support of the Republican ticket and the Republican nominees. In fact it is hardly possible to think that any good Republican would be so paedicated, so selfish, so egotistic and self-conceived as to go into a political contest with a bonfire oath and mutual agreement to stand by the result of the primary election as to go back on this simply because they happened not to win. The people, who have always fought the battles of the Republican party and helped to save the state from Democratic disgrace, disfranchisement and Jim Crow laws, aught now and must awake, arise and act as men in the open to defend their sacred political rights. No decent, self-respecting, patriotic liberty-loving Negro will do other than lay down his personal feelings and vote the Republican ticket. The real Republicans are urging each other to stand by the party of freedom and its nominees. NEGRO DEMOCRATS Elect Officers and Endorse Ticket in National Meeting Chicago, July 11.—Members of the National Colored Democratic League, composed of Negroes from nearly every state in the Union, held their quadrennial meeting here to-day, and elected the following officers: President, Adams S. Patterson, of Oklahoma. Vice-Presidents, A. E. Manning, James L. Curtis and C. B. Jefferson. Secretaries, Thomas W. Swann and A. H. Underdown. Treasurer, Robert C. Hudspeth, of Jersey City. Resolutions endorsing the national Democratic ticket were adopted and plans made to take an active part in the campaign. Referring to the recent skirmish at Carril, Mexico, between troopers of the Tenth United States Calvary and Mexicans, the Resolutions praise the President for having "caused the loyal and brave colored troopers that were massacred at Carril while heroically defending the honor of the American flag, to be reclaimed from Mexican soil and returned and intered with the nation's heroic dead at Arlington without discrimination." COOK WANTED:--Man or woman Must have good references. Good quarters and highest wages. Address or apply to MES, W. H. THOMAS, Bramwell, W. Va. Members Turn Out And Subscribe For Shares of Stock The Pythian Lodges in Bluefield held a joint meeting Tuesday night of this week and the Grand Lecturer, Hon. M. T. Whittico, Editor McDowell Times, was royally received. Douglas Memorial Lodge, No. 7, and G. W. Hayes Lodge, No. 80, met in Edwards Hall and was presided over by C. E. Henekie, C. C. of Douglas Lodge, with and by the consent of the officers of G. W. Hayes Lodge. The Lecturer was introduced. After being royally received and alter a strong speech by him in the interest of the flairnity, making it plain as to each members duty, the Lodges subscribed and paid for shares of stock. Douglas Lodge which had 29 shares, subscribed and paid for another share. G. W. Hayes Lodge which had 21 shares, subscribed and paid for two more shares. Each of the above named Lodges was found to be in good financial condition with every claim having been met and every obligation having been fully complied with. W. E. Mitchell, C. O., J. J. Rankin, G. W. Sinkford, Asa Toller and 1 other of the G. W. Hayes Lodge, No. 80, were on all hand, wide awake and ready to do business, while men like G. E. Henekie, C. C., John Thompson, J. R. Calloway, Dr. N. L. Edwards, Wyly Hancock, J. R. McKnight and J. O. Simpson of Duglas Memorial Lodge were there and ready to do business. Brother Anderson was there representing the Uniform Rank Department. Several delegates will attend the Grand Lodge at Clarksburg from this place. Each of the obbe named Lodges has not only paid its debts but has money on hand to do any reasonable thing they want to. Lee Goodwine and Jack Patterson Headquarters For McDowell Times and Pleasure The Lee Goodwine and Jack Patterson Pool Room and Cigar Stand on Raleigh Street is headquarters for all out of town pleasure seekers as well as all gentlemen of leisure in the city. The McDowell Times, the newsheet sheet of the race today, is on sale at this celebrated place. Jack Patterson, the popularly known "Jack", will treat you O. K., because he knows everybody and everybody knows him. Call for the Times, the organ of the race and the mouth piece of real unadulterated Republicanism. All the preachers, deacons and most of the church going people are away this week attending the Flat Top Baptist Association at Eckman. Association Meeting The Flat Top Baptist Association convened Wednesday morning in its 20th annual session in Wingfield Baptist church, Eckunan, and is holding very interesting meetings. Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D., is the Moderator and Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., Secretary. A full report of this great meeting will be published in our next issue. ORDER OF PUBLICATION At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in July, 1916. John Vaughn. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy, Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. S. E. MOON, P. Q GRAHAM When you are at Graham, call to see n and spend 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. M. O. REED, Proprietor. P. O. Grohman, Va. Southwestern Mutual Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Pres. AGENTS WANTED Comax Hospital DR. E. W. LOMAX, Proprietor and Street, BLUEFIELD, W. VA. National Sign Cares Phone 373. Mrs. A. Williams LIST HAIR DRESSER first up-to-date Parlors in the State modern convenience Graduate Artists class service in parlors or at home of patrons LAVE, 2 doors below the Elks Opera House BLUEFIELD, W. VA. BISMARK RESTAURANT The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. T. G. BECKER, Treas. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Pres. AGENTS WANTED 214 S. Bland Street, BLUEFIELD, W. VA. For Medical Sugar Cases 62--'1-tf. Phone 373. Mrs. A. Williams 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. THE B'SMARK RESTAURANT AND POOL ROOM Meals at all hours, day or night FURNISHED ROOMS FOR First-Clss Service Soda at t Come and SEE U.S. W. L. s, day or night. Everything to eat in season. ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. Class Service Promptly Rendered. da at the Fount W. L. Jones Proprietor Keystone. 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. Soda at the Fount Come and SEE U.S. W. L. Jones Proprietor Keystone. At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Mcbrowne County, on the first Monday in June, 1916. Ethel Jones. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINOULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an aviditav now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender is a non-resident of the state. Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the defendant appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Mcblowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. unty within one the first publica do what is necesest herein. red that a copy hed once a week in some news- unty, and that a posted at the front use of McDowell Dr. S. P. Younge Pocahontas, Virginia. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for two days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk S. B. Moon, P. Q. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh cannot be influenced by constitutional conditions, and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh can be administered and acts thru the blood on the muscles and faces of the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best doctors in the years it is composed of some of the best known, combined with some of the best blood purifiers. The perfect combination of the ingredients in Hall's Catarrh Cure is wonderful results in catarrhal conditions. Send for testimonials, for free or at & O, Propa, Toledo, O. All Druggists. All Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS. When at Bluestone do not fail to get your order Mrs. B. M. Smith's better known as Being Smith. Best cooking. Excellent service. everything fresh and clean. First choice lodging are on dation—clean beds, clean cha- gee daily. Rates per person. BELLE SMITH'S Restaurant and Lodging House O poste Droite. BLUE STONE, W. Va. BROWN W. PAYNE Attorney-at-Law Beckley, West Virginia. Notary Public Trap Hill Phone 3 P. O. Box 487. CHICHESTER SPILLS DIAMOND BRAND Beware of Counterfeits. Refuse all Substitutions. LADIES! BRAND Refuse all Substitutes. LCHES-TER'S S in RED and died with Blue Rey of four LCHES-TER'S LA, for twenty-five MI, Always Reliable. DRUGGISTS HERE WORTH TINED DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia Ack your Bruntsel for CHILCHES-TER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS in RED and saleable boxes, sealed with Blue Ribbon. TANK BRUNTSEL for CHILCHES-TER'S Bruntsel and ask for CHILCHES-TER'S Ak for twenty-five years regarded as Best. Safely SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS THE EVERYWHERE BRUNTSEL Order of Publication Insure your Houses, Household Goods nos and Live Stock, Etc., in OPTOMETRIST EYES EXAMINED Glasses Fitted Adjustment-Duplication and Repairs. All Work First Class G. H. Rice Northfork, West Virginia REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. Restaurant SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch. West. Vindinia OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth. Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Paya Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Herndon, 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. Comm. ders W. W. Whyte. clark. Welch. Terms of Court. First Mon- Liverpool University, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johson, 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 coroner, 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 Senate national district (counties of McDow h, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A Strother Welch; Wells Gadaykoff, Williamson. 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 cream, Confectioneriese Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora. W. Va. 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 zellable, 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 Do You Know a Good Thing When You See It? $18 $15 $20 COLORED REPUBLICANS TAKE NOTICE! THERE will be a meeting of Colored Republicans of McDowell county in the Court House at Welch Saturday August 12th at 10 o'clock A. M. This meeting is called for the purpose of reorganizing the McDowell County Colored Republican Organization, adopting a new constitution, electing officers, planning the fall campaign and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the body. It is the duty of every Negro who has the welfare of the race and the success of the Republican party at heart to be present at this meeting and assist in perfecting a strong and effective organization in this great county. Let every district and precinct be well represented. Out of the 6000 Negro voters in this county at least 2000 should attend it meeting. The interest of the race and its political success demands an organization that will include every Negro voter in the county and throw around him the arm of political and civic protection. Take a day off from your work and give the time as a thank offering to the Republican party. You owe that and more to Your Race It was admitted bization three years ago the organization—new rules g the progressive thought N v. 17. 1913, the Pro changes in the law, which seen conditions the laws meeting of the organization. We are now about to with serious consequence and especially to the N county demands that even justice do his duty by an ocratic party in the nati Virginia. The Democ of a Democratic newspap the most vigorous and taken in this county and of the colored Republica past differences, elimina unite in one great move saults. Let us come to supported in the primary organization and make it BULWARK in the county and the pr Let all Negro Repub and participate. Court t August 12th, at 10 o'clock Signed: ADKIN DISTRICT—S tton BIG CREEK DIST—W A. M BROWNS CREEK DIST Bob NORTHFORK DIST—D Wilse ELKHORN DISTRICT—Sadd SANDY RIVER DIST— KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Shares of St No. Name Place 51 Tucker Star Williams 51 Libetty Grove, Glen Alm 51 Macedoma, Thacker 51 Lam'h Wm. Davy 85 White Light, Damon 86 Damon, Excursion 89 Berwind Success, Berwind 96 F'ks Garden Star, McDowell 96 McKinley Memorial, Ekhon 96 Vivian, Kukuba 98 Harper's Temple, Swietch 98 Maylebury Star, Maylebury 80 G. W. Hayes, Bunfield 88 Douglas Memorial, Bunfield 57 Arlington Height, Worth 8 Silver Leaf, Branwell Several others not finally reported in this column each week t was admitted by all factions in the coorde three years ago that there was urgent need o nion—new rules governing the body in keepin gressive thought of the day. At the meeti N. 1913, the President and all officers recou in the law, which were made, but owing to conditions the laws were never put into effect of the organization has been held since the are now about to enter upon a campaign vicious consequences to the nation, state and specially to the Negro race. The condition Ewands that every man who believes in fair do his duty by aiding in the overthrow of the party in the nation and to keep it overthrown a. The Democrats are planning the establ nocratic newspaper in McDowell county and it vigorous and aggressive campaign every this county and it becomes more than ever a colored Republicans of McDowell county to ferences, eliminate petty prejudices and jealous one great movement to withstand Democra Let us come together without regard to w ved in the primary, give and take, put new lia tion and make it the PULWARK OF THE RACE County and the pride of Republican party in the all Negro Republicans of McDowell county incipate. Court House, Welch, W. Va., Sa 12th, at 10 o'clock A. M. Signed: DISTRICT—S. B. Moon, Wm Jones, C. P. ton H Cheatham. EEK DIST—Wade Brown, Rev William Al A. Moore, Wm. Calloway, Pete W. S CREEK DIST—Samuel Crider, Geo. S. Bob King, R. L. Benton, T. Edwa FORK DIST—Dr. A. S. Adams, C. H. Rice Wilson, Caz Donely. RN DISTRICT—Floyd Ross. Wm. Miller Saddler, Silas Williams. RIVER DIST—Tom Shellost, Roland Addis OF PYTHIAS INVESTMENT DEPA Shares of Stock Owned to Date Star Place Williamson, W. Va. 2 Grove, Glen Alum. 1 Mia Thacker 8 Wm. Davy 11 Light Coalwood 1 Excelsior 1 Success, Berwind 1 Golden Star, McDowell 10 Yory Memorial, Eikhorn 20 Kimball 8 Temple, Switchback 4 Yry Star, Mayberry 10 Hayes, Elmfield 12 Memorial, Bineheid 12 On Height, Worth 12 Real, Bramwell 0 The number of shares column each week by the Grand Lecturer until the last Rule Killed Rule belonging to William this city, was killed by bound passenger train Sun- FOR SALE: West Virginia Pure Pit Games; Guarante diettrying. Originated an T Howard, Worth, W Va. It was admitted by all factions in the colored organization three years ago that there was urgent need of reorganization—new rules governing the body in keeping with the progressive thought of the day. At the meeting held N v. 17, 1913, the President and all officers recommended changes in the law, which were made, but owing to unforeseen conditions the laws were never put into effect and no meeting of the organization has been held since that time. We are now about to enter upon a campaign fought with serious consequences to the nation, state and county and especially to the Negro race. The condition of the county demands that every man who believes in fairness and justice do his duty by aiding in the overthrow of the Democratic party in the nation and to keep it overthrown in West Virginia. The Democrats are planning the establishment of a Democratic newspaper in McDowell county and to wage the most vengeous and aggressive campaign ever undertaken in this county and it becomes more than ever the duty of the colored Republicans of McDowell county to forget past differences, eliminate petty prejudices and jealousis and unite in one great movement to withstand Democratic as saults. Let us come together without regard to who we supported in the primary, give and take, put new life in our organization and make it the BULWARK OF THE RACE in the county and the pride of Republican party in the state. Let all Negro Republicans of McDowell county come and participate. Court House, Welch, W. Va., Saturday, August 12th, at 10 o'clock A. M. Signed: ADKIN DISTRICT—S. B. Moon, Wm Jones, C. P. Hairston H Cheatham. BIG CREEK DIST—Wade Brown. Rev William Allen, Dr. A. Moore, Wm. Calloway, Pete Williams. BROWNS CREEK DIST.—Samuel Crider, Geo. Suthers, Bob King, R. L Benton, T. Edward Hill. NORTHFORK DIST.—Dr. A. S. Adams, C. H. Rice, H. J. Wilson, Caz Donely. ELKHORN DISTRICT—Floyd Ross. Wm. Miller, Wm. Saddler, Silas Williams. SANDY RIVER DIST—Tom Shellost, Roland Addison. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT Mule Killed A fine mule belonging to W Mansfield, of this city, was killed No. 15. Westbound passenger train day morning. Honest Tailoring To Hold Services in the Hippodrome The officers of the Mt. Chapel Baptist church have made arrangements with Mr. L. Shor, the manager of the Colonial theatre, to hold their services in the Hippostrome on Main Street. The regular preaching days are the first and second Sundays, but special services will be held as the occasion may require. Mr. Shor is not only interested in the success of the Colonial, but he is a public spirited citizen, easy of approach, congenial in his manner, poyal in his disposition and pleasing in his conversation. He is deeply interested in everything which means better and greater keystone. He has pledged a $100 benefit show for the rebuilding of the church of this congregation. Mt. Fleasant Baptist Church The laches of Mt. Pleasant Baptist church at Fibert, W. Va., Rev. J. G. Price pastor, are doing some notable work. Recently they decided that the church should have an organ, so they organized the "Laches Club" and raised 55 at one entertainment and immediately ordered an organ. On the 16th of July, the good people of this church gave a pence for the benefit of the pastor and raised $10 net. This money was presented to Rev. Price at the Sunday service as a surprise. At the same service the officers of the church raised $16.85 in their homely Mrs. A. Lovely, Miss Efri Brownjand other ladies took an active part in arranging these offers. It is reported that the successful work of Rev. Price at Filbert has resulted in the church at Filbert calling him to its pastorate and that he will take charge on the second Sunday in August. Berwind. Sunday being our regular preaching day, our most beloved pastor, Rev E. G. Holton, preached a very able and instructive sermon in the morning. At 3:30 p.m. W. B. Nesbitt preached the annual sermon of Golden Rule Erwin Lodge, No. 23. The church was crowded, Mrs. E. B. Srice was Mistress of Ceremonies. Fine selections were rewritten by Mrs. Annie Johnson and M. E. Preston. A splendid speech was made by Frank Woods for the good of the order, Mrs Lilly E. Fitch, the agent and instructor of the Nursery Department, who knows no failure, made timely remarks. I am pleased to say that our Lodge is still growing. We have made six new members and have three more applications in hand. Proof, Days, agent for the West Virginia Tribune, and Rev. G. F. Owens, agent for the M-Dowell Times, made interesting remarks. At 5 p.m., we issued to another able sermon by Rev. Nesbitt. Base Ball Bramwell, W. Va., July 4.—Two of the hottest games of base ball ever staged in Bramwell ball park were witnessed by more than 300 people here today. First game, Bramwell vs Thorpe, score 10 to 7 in favor of Thorpe. Score by innings: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R Thorpe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 R Bramwell 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 7 Batteries, Hogan and Holland. Second game, Bramwell vs Worth, score 1 to 1. Score by innings: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R Bramwell 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Worth Batteries, Dexie and Robinson. Killed by Electricity Kerr Davis, 10 years of age, was electrocuted in the mines of the Keystone Coal and Coke Company Friday of last week. Young Davis came to Keystone last December and has been employed in the mines almost ever since. Pay for The Times. Know a Ge RE The Grand Jury adjourned Wednesday and reported a good number of indictments. However most of them were for disspousing booze without the process of law. Criminal court will convene next Monday and the march will begin across the "bridge of tears" which leads from the jail to the Court House. REV. J. W. CROCKETT TO BE MARRIED JULY 26 The marriage of Miss Gara Hyatt of Pearisburg, Va., to Rev. J. W. Crockett will take place at the Memorial Baptist Church July 20th at Switchback. Because of the prominence of those two parties this coming marriage promises to be quite an endeavor. Miss Hyatt is one of the first ladies of her city. She bears the distinction of being a very substantial property owner and comes from one of the best families in that section. Rev. J. W. Crockett, pastor of the Memorial and Residence Baptist churches, is not only one of the leading presidents in the Flat Top Baptist Association, but is very prominently connected with the educational department in McDowell county being a member of the Board of Education of the North Dakota District. He has been actively engaged in the ministry for the past nine years. GOOD ROAD DAYS GOOD ROAD DAYS Governor Hatfield has issued a proclamation designating July 18 and 19 as Good Roads Days. West Virginia is making progress in the work of self-representation. The people are becoming alive to the needs of the state. They have discovered that good roads offer the only solution to the state rural problem. They have found that it is good economy and good social and religious virtue. It is significant to note that at present there is available in West Virginia over $9,500,000 good roads funds which have accrued from bond issues. This money is now being placed on solid highway contracts in the various counties. During the past two years, over $1,000,000 worth of road bonds have been voted and realized upon. And the end is not yet in sight. Counties and magisterial districts are continuing to vote bonds and the total is being swelled every month. The best argument in favor of good roads, the argument that is potential in shaping the ultimate success of the good roads movement, is good roads. Wherever the people can be induced to build the first section of hard road, the rest is easy. Good roads in operation win the people. But all the roads of the state can not immediately be made hard roads. We will have the dirt road with us for many years to come. It is the purpose of Good Roads Days to improve these dirt roads by ditching, dragging, draining, grading graveling, and doing such other work as will make a lasting and permanent improvement, and make them good roads for a greater portion of the year. All good citizens should give their support to this movement for better roads. An Enjoyable Affair at Milford Home, Toronto. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Miford, Toronto, Canada, was given an informal party in honor of their fourth wedding anniversary. Eight of Toronto's best were royally entertained at the palatial home of the above named pair with games and music. The presents were a $600 set of gold incrusted china from France, one of Roger's silver sugar tongs. After a sumptuous repast had been served and apparently enjoyed by all and after many expressions of good feeling with friend ship replete with the test of fellowship all went away delighted. Mrs. Miford is one of the best women in Toronto and is highly respected and honored. Adams-Russell Mr. and Mrs. John L. Jackson, of Pocahontas, Va., announce the marriage of their cousin, Miss Flo Zella Russell, to Mr. John Lester Adams, of Danville, Va. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. J. Johnson, of Kimball, at the home of Mrs. Julia Scott, Welch, Thursday July 6, at 11 a.m., in the presence of a few relatives and friends of the contracting parties. Miss A. Miller served as bridesmaid and Mr. William Gambles as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Adams will make their home at McConas, W. Va., for the present NOTE:—Mrs. Flo Russell Adams is well know throughout this section, having conducted a "Beauty Factor" in Pocahontas for the past three years, and was very active in social and religious work. ```markdown ``` West Virginia to Pay $400,000 on Debts Charleston, W. Va., July 10. - The state of West Virginia will pay $400,000 of its indebtedness July 15. This indebtedness is a part of $600,000 borrowed early in 1915 for the purpose of relieving a deficiency. There is a balance of over $582,000 in the compensation fund. The disbursements from that fund last month totaled $170,000, while the receipts were $160,000. The cash balance in all funds at the end of last month was $1,115,000 with $1,372,000 of the school fund invested. BY R. E. J. WORMLEY Work here is good, and business in general is good. The Sunday school gave the children a grand piano last Sunday. Music was remixed by the Wilcoe band. Sunday was a grand day here. Key, R. H. Henry greeted two aide sermon. Collection for the day £20. Wilcoe Progressive band played for the carnival at every last week. They reported a nice time. L. I. Clark is attending the Association at Lakeman. Miss Boblett, who has been on the sick list, is improving. A. F. Murrell has returned from Richmond. R. J. Wormley was in Graham on business last week. The True Reformers are making good here. The band and choir are doing nicely under the direction of K. J. Worndley. Squire C. C. Froe is yet giving the public justice. Cail and see him. J. D. Cunningham purchased a graphaphone three month ago and has played of had it played every day and night since it arrived. We hope he will play the both oil soon. Richard Fappel and his wife who was bornly Miss Maine Green have returned from New York where they spent a week on their honeymoon. Mrs. Hemphil who has been on the sick list is improving fast. Constable Whittle purchased a fine horse a few days ago for £20. Mrs. Susie James departed this life last Wednesday evening after a short illness of fever. She was a member of of the High Street Baptist church. She a loyal christian, a loving wife and a devoted mother. Family service was held at the home. She leaves a husband, four children, a mother, one sister, four brothers and a host of friends to mourn their lost. Her body was laid to rest in the family graveyard. Her footsteps will be heard no more. Her voice is hushed in death. Justs the Lord shall guide her safe from every ill design and to his heavenly kingdom take this feeble soul of thine. Dr. Eadwin John L. Hairston and others motored to Rocky Mount Friday evening. Miss Lizzie Cooper was called to the outside of her mother Mrs Jennie Cooper, on Snow Hill. She found her much better and she went down and back the same day in Dr. Dutley's car. Miss Jennette Hairston left Monday or Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. G. D. Hairson accompanied her as her roommate. George White and several left Wednesday for Ohio. The fourth brought many old friends home. Several of the ladies of the High St. Baptist church gave an entertainment at the church on the fourth. It was quite a success. The Mite Society of the Fayette Street Christian church met at the home of Mrs J. H. Thomas Friday afternoon. Ladies present Misses Helen Walker America Hayes. Misses Dandridge Martina France. After the routine business, refreshments were served. An excellent Children's Day exercise was rendered at the A. M. F. church consisting of recitations, drills, solos, duets and choruses. Everybody seemed to have enjoyed the program. COOPER BY MARY VADEN. On Monday, Mr. James Vaden lost his wife, Mollie Vaden. "She was buried Tuesday. Some of our people went to Pocahontas to celebrate the 4th. There was coal game here in the afternoon. On Wednesday night, a good number was present at a good prayer meeting. Mrs. Susan Vaden's daughter who is living at Welch was in town this week visiting her mother. On Thursday night, the choir had a good practice. Mrs. Lottie Heath returned to Tace well Tuesday. On Friday, Mrs. Clara Brown's aunt of Simmons was visiting her. On Sunday morning, we had a fine Sunday school. Many of people attained Rev. McKoy's anniversary services at Bramwell. Our tooth is progressing neatly and we hope it will continue. Memorial Headstone for Rev. G. C. Campbell As letters are coming to us, asking whether it is too like to make an offering for the Headstone Fund, we thought it well to announce that not quite all of the amount has yet been raised. The cost is $10, and all but $29 is now in hand. Possibly some of the Sunday schools in West Virginia that have not already done so may wish to set apart one sabbath for an offering, each member bringing ten cents. This notice is also intended to reach some of the Alumnae whose addresses we have not yet been able to obtain. Please address: MAMIE F. MCNORTON Cambria, Virginia Pay for The Times. EXTRAVAGANCE EXECUTIVE WEAKNESS INCOMPETENCE LACK OF BUSINESS METHOD BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENTAL INVOLUNTARY USELESS EXPENDITURE PONDY CARTER Some Bands a Business Administration Would Unloose OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, 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: Hon. 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, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday 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. 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Pre- S WANTED The Southwestern Mutual FIrg Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. Clients Are Always First MY FRIENDS ARE NEXT, BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN INJUST JEQUEMENT NOT ASK FOR THE CONVICION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. The National Jail Robber 54. Phone 38. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. National Jail Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. S.M.MUSE Shoe & Harness Shop MRS. MARIE SHOE CO. PRICES TO SUIT YOU I make harness from the stump go: in any style or shape. Bridels, Saddles, stirrup leathers, ready made hitch straps, shaft tugs, can be made while you wait. Single set of harness made to order, prices from $18 to $25. Double set of harness from $35 to $45. Give us your order and have your harness made at home. S. M. Muse Box 65 NORTHFORK, W. VA. Baldwin Pianos AMONG people who love good music, who have a cultivated knowledge of it, the BALDWIN PIANO is recognized everywhere as the best. 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"PREPAREDNESS" See your dentist twice yearly Use Senreco twice daily The tooth paste that REALLY CLEANS Senreco RU2? The Carefax man is putting some money into the Bank every pay day because he is preparing for the future. Some day he will see a good business opportunity and have the money to take advantage of it R.V.2.? SAM WHITE HAD DARK SKIN. HE LIVED IN GEORGIA. HE COULDN'T WRITE. HE SAW IN THE PAPER A PICTURE 'AD' OF A BURGLAR. HE GOT SCARED. HE ASKED WHICH BANK HAD IT'S NAME UNDER THE PICTURE. HE PUT HIS FO' DOLLARS IN THAT BANK. HE 'TOOK A NOTION' TO MAKE IT A HUNDRED--THEN A THOUSAND. SAM BANKED MONEY EVERY WEEK UNTIL HE GOT THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS! WHENEVER HE WENT IN- TO THE BANK HE WOULD ASK: "AINT AH GOT MO' MONEY'M ANY CULLUD MAN IN DIS TOWN?" HE WAS PROUD. SAM NOW OWNS A FARM. CAN'T YOU SAVE? BANK WITH US. Bank of Marlinton Capital and Surplus $130,000.00 Mrs. James Gibson is quite sick at her home on Elk. Mrs. Hanson Dilley has been sick at her home at Dilleys Mill. Mrs. H. H. Lightner is at her old home in Highland county. L. C. McMillion, of Lobelia, was a caller at this office today. Robert Arbogast has gone to Detroit to visit his brother Meade. Mrs. Joe Kerr, of Greenbank, is at the Marlinton hospital for an operation. Miss Mary Smith, of Charlottsville, is with her brother Dr. Smith, at Hillsboro. Misses Norris and Marshall, of Charlottsville, Va., are the guests of Mrs. Claud Stulting at Hillsboro. John Henry McNeel is making a fine recovery from a severe surgical operation at the Marlinton Hospital. A. D. Williams was here from Morgantown last week to see his mother, Mrs. James Johnson, who has been very sick, but is now some better. Frank Moore and family left today on their return journey to their home at Farmington, Washington after a short visit to home folks after an absence of thirteen years. Mr. and Mrs J. W. Sharp of Jacoz, were here last week to see their son Elmer Sharp, who underwent a successful operation for appendicitis at the Marlinton hospital, Saturday. The party of Marlinton young people who were camping at Spice Run last week, have returned home, and report a good time in spite of the rather damp weather. They highly appreciated the hospitality of the Spice Run people, and especially the old fashioned square dance held in their honor. The catching of a 17 inch buss and the killing of a big water snake were incidents of special note. Among the camp visitors were Miss Nora Sullivan, and Miss Estelle Moore, Zed Smith, Jr., Charles McKelvy, Claude McLaughlin, Bob Gaylor, and Win Wilmoth. A man holding a camera looks at a group of children playing in a field. Don't forget that KODAK on your vacation. The new Autographic Kodak tells the story of you and yours, as you would have it told. It makes your vacation a continuous delight. It tells you when and where the picture was made. You write the title, it does the rest. We carry a complete line of Autographic Kodaks from $6.00 up. Brownies from 75c to $12.00. Call in and let us show them to you, and get our new price list on developing, printing and enlarging. All work done promptly. LOCAL MENTION Mrs. Annie McNeil, wife of Enoch McNeil, died at her home at Buckeye, Friday, July 14, 1916, aged 42 years after an illness of a few months duration of heart disease. Burial at the McNeil graveyard Sunday morning, Rev. E. V. Tadlock conducting the services. Mrs. McNeil is survived by her husband, two daughters and a son. She was a daughter of the late William Duncan, and a sister of George W. Duncan, of Marlinton. Mrs. McNeil was a good useful woman and will be greatly missed in her home and community. George Mervin Sharp and Miss Grace Audry Moore were married July 12, 1916, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Susie Moore, near Dunmore, Rev. M. H. Rumsey, officiating minister. A reception was given that evening at the home of the groom at Frost. Afterwards the young couple came to Marlinton where Mr. Sharp has a position in the Assistant's office. They have the best wishes of all their acquaintances for a long life and a happy one. R. Edward Brigham, the well-known basso-profundo, proved that he is not only the possessor of a phenomenal organ, but is also a cultivated artist. The fact that he acted throughout as his own accompanist, and with great skill, added much to the interest of the performance. Throughout his recital Mr. Brigham gave constant evidence of the possession of a truly artistic temperment. He possesses a noble voice, an easy presence, infalible memory, and best of all, a right vocal method—New York Musical Courier. Mr. Brigham will appear at the Amusu (Opera House Building) next Monday evening July 21. From numerous press commits accorded him we feel justified in saying that Mr. Brigham will give an entertainment far superior to the usual things of the kind brought to towns of Marlinton's size. ad MARLINTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVICE Rev. J. M. Walker, Pastor. Sunday July 23. 9:45 a. m. Sunday School 7:15 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m. preaching by the pastor Public cordially invited. ITALIAN MEETS DEATH AT THORNY CREEK Filloppo Fisino, aged twenty-one years, working under Charles W. Burkett, woods superintendent for the Kendall Lumber Company, was killed at Thorny Creek Tuesday. The young man who was an Italian of three years residence in this country, was an expert woods man. A tree had fallen out of root on a siding, piece and from it the logs had been sawed. There was a log on the lower side of the stump that the man was working at to get loose and the stump was in a measure held up by it. Without a second's warning the stump loosened below fell on the laborer like a dead fall killing him instantly. The deceased was unmarried. He had a brother here. He was employed as a grab driver at $2.20 per day. He was considered one of the best workmen on the job, was a universal favorite, and his untimely death is greatly regretted. CHARLES HODGES, KILLED Charles Hodges, working on big lumber operation of the Northfork Lumber Company at Boxer, in this county, was instantly killed by a falling tree on the 18th day of July. He had cut a tree down and had stepped back up the hill to watch it fall when the tree-struck another tree in falling and the butt of the tree jumped back up the hill catching the unfortunate man on the breast and so injuring him that he expired instantly. His brother was with him at the time. The deceased was a resident of Highland county, Virginia, and was a married man with a family Hon. T. D. Moore, attending a meeting of the State Committee at Charleston, had the disagreeable experience of having his pocket book stolen. He got up early to catch number four for home and found that someone had entered his room and stolen his pocket book containing the considerable sum of $23. His room door had been left open on account of the great heat. The sheriff of Boone county suffered the same indignity Mr. Moore, not being able to set was forced to stay over a day. A respectable looking stranger who had made himself suspiciously friendly with strangers was suspected and arrested and held to the grand jury. TEACHER'S EXAMINATION County Superintendent Williams is holding the third and last uniform teacher's examination here today. The examiners are Prof. John S. Moore, Miss Flossie Conrad and U. W. Grimes. The 35 applicants are— Madge Arbogast, Amy Burns, Myrtie Busard, Carl, Ross and Cecil Bruffey, Bessie and Clarence Clarkson, Lilian Comer, Nina Curry, Lottie Edmiston, Maude Geiger, Maude Galford, Mary Frances Golden, Mary Eoline Graham, Price Gragg, Clyde Grime, Lillie Immhreys, Lula Herda, Eula Hannah, Nellie Kinnison, Lantie McClure, Granville Moore, Ruby Mann, Beulah Moore, Flora Perry, Mrs Minnie Reymolds, Clara Sheets, Truda Shinabery, Georgia Sharp, Steila Shinabery, Glenia Sheets, Hallie Taylor, Gladys Van Osdale, Susie Estelle White. Nothing but an American. When I look back on the shifting scenes of my life, if I am not that altogether deplorable creature, a man without a country, I am, when it comes to pull and prestige, almost equally bereft, as I am a man without a state, I was born in Indiana, I grew up in Illinois, I was educated in Rhode Island, and it is no blame to that scholarly community that I know so little. I learned my law in Springfield and my politics in Washington, my diplomacy in Europe, Asia and Africa. I have a farm in New Hampshire and desk room in the District of Columbia. When I look to the springs from which my blood descends the first ancestors I ever heard of were a Scotchman who was half English and a German woman who was half French. Of my immediate progenitors my mother was from New England and my father was from the south. In this bewilderment of origin and experience I can only put on an aspect of deep humility in any gathering of favorite sons and confess that I am nothing but an American $^4$ from "The Life and Letters of John Hay" in Harper's Magazine Edison's Incandescent According to a friend, Thomas A. Edison is of the opinion that it was anger that first turned him toward inventing the incandescent light, reports the Newark News. How it happened is related by the friend, who says: "That was, of course, in the early days, and Mr. Edison was then quite the inventor that one reads of-poor, enthusiastic, never sleeping. He lived in a small house, innocent of anything approaching a laboratory. Scientific devices were in every room, and all the money went for experiments. Then one day came the crisis in the guse of the collector for the gas company. He had been in the house often, but Edison, hardly heeding his calls, had waved him away, saying, 'Don't bother me!' "On this last call the collector's instructions were peremptory. He must turn off the gas. He did so, and that act started Edison on the road to the incandescent light." Infantile Deprivity Elsie (aged seven)—Ma, I want a penny. Mother—What for, dear? Elsie —I asked Bertie Jones to pretend we're getting married, and he says he won't do it unless I have a dowry!—Chicago Tribune. Tall Wheat. In South Australia some of the wheat grows to be six and a half feet high. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC I will sell at auction my entire household furniture on the AGRICULTURAL NOTES BY COUNTY AGENT. BURT JOHNSON Dunlap Brothers are sowing crimson clover in their corn just before the last cultivation. This is a good practice as the clover will make a good cover crop, as it prevents the soil from washing and blowing away during the winter and at the same time adds nitrogen to the soil and will make a good green crop to plow down in the spring. There is some danger of crimson clover freezing out during the winter and a good plan is to sow rye in the crimson clover field after the corn is cut. The rye will help to keep the clover from freezing out. Do not let your land lay bare this winter; if you do not sow wheat, sow rye after the corn is cut, or sow in your soy bean or oats stubble; this will make a good winter pasture, and you can plow the rye down in the spring and plant corn or any other crop, or you can cut the rye for hay or let it mature or seed. Land will lose as much plant food by lying bare one winter as a growing crop will take out of it, so sow a cover crop. A. C. L. Gatewood, J. R. Hevner, L. J. Moore will sow crimson clover in corn. J. J. Coyner has a good peach crop; he has thinned them—it book lots of nerve to pull the peaches off but he did it. W. C. Gardner's peas and oats are ready to cut for hay. He sowed 1 1 4 bushel of oats and one bushel of Canada field peas per acre. The following are members of Pine Grove Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Clubs, Arline Cochran, Mabel Cochran, Dameron Barlow, Lilly and Bettie Sharp, Allen Cochran and Glenn Barlow. Each member gave a report of the work they were doing and discussed the making of their booklets and their exhibits for this fall. Every club member ought to begin making their booklets; don't let the Pine grove club beat you. Get busy. Remember the county exhibit October 5, 6, and 7. Now is the time to begin to prepare your exhibit. This week I saw several heaves of alfalfa, timothy and clover that the farmers had prepared for the exhibit. Every farm in the county ought to be represented at the exhibit. I consider my silo paid for building it last year. I have been buying about $200 worth of hay every year, but I have six stacks of hay left left over from last year, and my hay wasn't as good last year as in the former years. I wintered as much stock last winter as I have been wintering, and they wintered better than I ever had to winter. I feed my cattle inslage till May 10, and in this I keep them off my grass and give it a chance to grow. My silo is 10X24 feet and holds 40 tons of insulation. It took about four acres of corn to fill it. I put about one of alfalfa in the silo with the corn—put in a layer of alfalfa and a layer of corn; theattle ate the alfalfa inslage as good as the corn. I would not recommend putting alfalfa into the silo if you can save the hay,but if it is wet weather it is all right to put it in the silo. I think every person that handles stock should have a silo. I have six acres of soy bean this year and they are growing good. I will cut them for hay and then sow the land to rye: am sowing crumson clover in part of my corn the last cultivation and will sow rye in the rest of my corn after it is cut, and in this way will have cover crop on all my land, which I think will be a great protection to the land. I will plow rye and clover down next spring. A C. L. GATENOOD Attention is called to the advertisement for bids for the construction of a two room school house at Beerd, to be let to contract by the Board of Education of Levels District on July 29. NOT TO THE I will sell at auction furniture on the Wednesday, Ju at my residence above SWECKER, Auctioneer. COUNTY S. S. CONVENTION To Pocahontas Sunday Schools: Our County Sunday School Convention will be held in Marlinton August 10 and 11. We want this to be the best convention of the kind ever held in the county. Help us by electing delegates at once and report the names to C. W. Price, Marlinton, W. Va., that entertainment may be provided. We want every school in the county represented, and good reports from all. May I also urge each county officer to try to be present with a good report. We hope to get the program out in a few days which will appear in the papers. Please get busy at once, elect delegates next Sunday if possible. Wont the ministers and superintendents especially help to coordinate your school with the convention work and above all attend the convention. A. S. OVERHOLT, Pres. SLATY FORK Haymaking has been suspended in this section on account of the rainy weather prevailing here at this time. Robert Geiger has moved his planing mill to Mingo, where he has a job of planing which will keep him for some tim. O. W. Kellison, of near Elray, attended singing here Sunday. We were glad to have him with us to assist us in the singing. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Craddock are visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoover. We are sorry to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. James Gibson of Yelk. Miss Elva Thomas, who has been staying at the home of L. D. Sharp for sometime, returned to her home at Stony Bottom the first of this week. H. T. Painter is visiting friends and relatives at Mingo. P. L. Brown who is in the employ of the W. Va. Spruce Lumber Co., of this place, is spending his vacation at his home at Arbovale. The singing school which is being conducted by O. G. Arbogast is progressing nicely with a large and increasing attendance at every sessions and good interest seems to be manifest among the people. There will be preaching here next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. H. A. Coffman. Willie Hoover, who is working at Cheat Bridge, is coming home in a few days to help his father make hay. Harry Baxter spent Sunday at Spruce with friends. Mrs. Sam Jackson and daughter Lucy are visiting Mrs. Floyd Galford. THORNY CREEK Farmers are busy harvesting wheat which is fairly good, corn is small and oats a fine crop. Gardens are looking well. Hevener Dilley has been in this part with his reaper doing some reaping for the farmers. Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Fertig and their children were visiting at N. W. Fertig's recently. Mrs. Maud Garpenter was visiting her parents recently. N. M. and A. W. Fertig made a trip to Cloverick for reofing, preparing to commence a new dwelling. Miss Carrie Moore is at the home of De. J. B. Lockridge. Mrs. J. R. Hume is spending a few days with her mother. Sam Pifer stopped a few days with John F. Wanless when on his way to Mt. Grove. We were sorry to hear of the death of George Bright. Mrs. W. H. Dilley has been very sick. Preaching at Mt. Z on Sunday July 23 at 3 p.m. by Rev. M H. Rumsey. When you buy flour It is always BEST to select a brand of established quality. All of the brands of flour that we handle are of Quality, have been weighed in the balance and have met the requirements of the best homes. therefore any of the brands that we handle are SAFE to buy and safe to use at all times for all purposes. Also bear in mind that we handle quite a line of Staple provisions and that this is a safe place to get your supplies. Marlinton Meat Company. BAXTER'S GARAGE We are now in our new, concrete garage, and invite the public to call and look us over. Always in stock a full line of Ford parts, tires, and assessories. Competent mechanics whose specialty is repair work. Agency for Ford cars-48 Fords delivered so far this season. BAXTER'S GARAGE J. L. Baxter, Owner. V. A. Browning's Delicious Use W. A. Browning's Delicious Coffee Sold Exclusively by BROWNING, Hillsboro, West V and Packed by Browning & Baines, Bington, D. G. Established i The Marlinton Garage Marlinton, W. Va. Sales Agents for the Studeba and Saxon Cars on a general garage and repair shop; cars gasoline, oils, casings, springs and genera ess accessories that can be bought for the in need of anything in our line would be you call and examine our goods. in and examine our new cars before order. W. A. BROWNING, Hillsboro, West Virginia Roasted and Packed by Browning & Baines, Importers Washington, D. G. Established in 1840 We run a general garage and repair shop; carry the best gasoline, oils, casings, springs and general automobile assessories that can be bought for the money. When in need of anything in our line would be glad to have you call and examine our goods. Come in and examine our new cars before placing pour order. THE MARLINTON GARAGE BLINTON WEST VIRGINIA MARLINTON WEST VIRGINIA Sold on easy terms, no interest one of the oldest and most reliable Piano Co. Call and see them always on display at the Pocahontas Sunday School Convention at Marlinton August 10-11,1916 Annual Fall Tailoring Opening Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday July 26-7-8-9 We will have on display hundreds of samples to select from. An expert cutter from to take your measure. You are cordially invited to come in and look them over. Program and Prize List FOURTH ANNUAL POCAHONTAS HORSE SHOW Oakland Stock Farm HILLSBORO, W. VA. August 1st, 2nd, 3rd 1916 RULES AND REGULATIONS No entrance fee charged on any of the classes, except harness races, in which ten percent will be deducted from the prizes of the winners. All precautions will be taken to avoid any accident, the management will not be responsible for any accident that may occur to horses or persons. Each exhibitor will have a badge of admission given him when entry is made. The management reserves the right to postpone the show in case of bad weather. TUESDAY, August 1 10 o'clock 1. Three gaited saddle horse—walk, trot and canter, $5, 3, 2. 2. Gentlemen's runabout or harness class; judged on general appearance and attractiveness. $7, 5, 3. 3. Boy's saddle class, under sixteen, fifty per cent on horse, fifty percent on horsemanship. $5, 3. 2. 4. Double team roadsters. $7, 5. 3. 5. Ladies' astride class, judged on gracefulness and horsemanship.$5, 3, 2. 6. Boy's pony saddle class, fifty per cent on pony, fifty per cent on horsemanship. Ribbons. Afternoon—1 o'clock 7. Two-thirty trot, best two out of three. $15, 10, 5. 8. Two-thirty pace, best two out of three. $15, 10, 5. 9. Two year old trot or pace, best two out of three. $7, 5, 3 10. Running race—half mile dash. $7, 5, 3 WEDNESDAY, August 2. 10 o'clock 11. Draft colt, under 1 year. $5, 3, 2 12. Draft mare. $5, 3, 2 13. Draft stallion. $5, 3, 2 14. Draft team, 1300 lbs. or over. $5, 3, 2 15. Draft team, 1200 lbs. or under, must be three or more entries. 16. Running-walk walking horse, or a good all-day riding horse. $5, 3, 2 17. Ladies riding class, fifty percent on horse and horsemanship. $5, 3, 2 18. Combination harness and saddle horse; must be shown to vehicle and under saddle. $5, 3, 2 19. Three year old roadster class, on speed, endurance and attractive- ness. $5, 3, 2 Afternoon—1 o'clock 20. Double team, trotting or pacing oes. #10. 5. 3. 10, 5, 3. Three yr. old trotting or pacing best two out of three. $15, 10, 5. Hurdle jump, 3-12 ft. $7, 5, 3. Novelty race—walk a quarter, pace or race a quarter, run a All horses must flat foot walk. 3. 26. Saddle colt under a year. $5,3,2. We Will Hold Our Don't Miss This KLEIN'S DEPT. STORE 27. Saddle stallion, judged on gaits and individuality. $5, 3, 2 28. Ladies saddle class, judged on gracefulness and horsemanship. $5, 3, 2 29. Five gaited horse, must show five distinct gaits. $7, 5, 3. 30. Girls Shetland pony saddle class $5, 3, 2 31. Ladies driving class; best lady driver. $5, 3, 2 32. Shetland pony runabout class $5, 3, 2. Afternoon—1 o'clock 33. Green trot, barring the first two winners of the two-thirty trot: best two out of three. $10, 7, 3. 34. Free for all trot, best two out of three. $15, 10, 5. 35. Free for all pace, best two out of three. $20, 15, 10. 36. Pony race, barring the winner of the second day. $5, 3, 2 37. Mule race, barring the winner of the second day. $5, 3, 2 Notice At a meeting of the Democratic Executive Committee of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, heid at the office of A. P. Edgar, in the Town of Marlinton, on Tuesday, the 11th day of July, 1916, there were present: W. H. Grosse, Uriah Heverner, J. C. Harper, Carl G. Beard, John Waugh and A. P. Edgar, being a majority of all the members of the Committee. He was to and under authority of a resolution adopted by the Democratic State Executive Committee, a mass convention of the Democratic voters of Pocahontas County is hereby called to meet at the Courthouse, in the Town of Marlinton, Pocahontas County, on Tuesday, July the 25th, 1916, at one o'clock p. m., for the purpose of selecting fifteen (15) delegates to represent Pocahontas County in the Democratic State Convention to be held in the city of Parkersburg, on Wednesday, the second day of August, 1916, and to transact such other business that may properly come before said convention. The said Democratic State Convention, to be held as aforesaid, will be held for the following purposes: to commigulate a State Democratic platform. a State Democratic platform. 2nd. To select Presidential Electors for the State at large, and for each Congressional District thereof. 3rd. to nominate two candidates of said party for Judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. Call issued this 11th day of July, 1916. A. P. Edgar, Chairman. John Waugh, Secretary. FOR SALE—Privately, 1.3-1.4 Couklin wagon, almost new, 1 drummers wagon, good order, 1 12 ft. Champion hay rake, 1 Superior wheat drill, 1 Oliver chilled plow, 1 Disc harrow, 1 dragharrow. E. H. MOORE. Hillsboro, W. Va. LOT FOR SALE—Lot on Camden Avenue adjoining my home. Dr. M. N. McKEE The Y. P. B. and their friends will picnic at the Reunion grounds Wednesday July 26. If the baskets of lunch are brought to the Methodist church at 9:30 Wednesday morning, trucks will be on hand to convey them to the picnic grounds. STATE NEWS Ground has been broken for the new Federal building at Elkins. The total assessed valuation of all real and personal property in Kanawha county is $75,000,000, according to the annual report of the county assessor. Between 20,000 and 30,000 persons from Wheeling and surrounding cities and towns in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia participated in a huge parade held in Wheeling July 15 in observance of Loyalty Day. Plea of a guilty was entered in Federal court at Charleston by W. A. Hoodyshell, indicted for robbing the postoffice at Deer Creek. A sentence of eighteen months in the penitentiary and a fine of $100 was imposed. Increased freight rates ranging from thirty-five to fifty cents a ton on clay to the potteries of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania were approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission in session in Washington. Ninety-eight per cent of the railroad men in West Virginia will vote for the eight hour day and "time and a haff" for overtime, it is declared by leaders in the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, at Charleston. Martinsburg has undertaken a dramatic crusade against violations of the traffic ordinances. The first victim is Edward Hays, a taxicab driver, who is serving a sentence of twenty-five days in the city jail for reckless driving. Owing to the demand for passenger cars required for moving troops to the Mexican border, the annual outing of the Baltimore and Ohio Veteran Employees' Association, scheduled for July 15, at Berkeley Springs, was postponed to a date to be announced later. West Virginia has 2,740 industrial plants, according to a census announced by the state department of agriculture. The several industries mining and other industries not distinctively "plant industries" employ more than 70,000 wage earners. Twenty applicants for license to practice undertaking and embalming appeared before the West Virginia Board of Embalmers at its meeting held in Wellsburg the last day of the annual meeting of the West Virginia Funeral Directors' Association. George A. McBdonald, Martinsburg, retired conductor of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, attempted to hang himself with a telephone wire to a rafter of his barn but was cut down by his wife just in time to save his life. Ill health is assigned as the cause. With instructions to recruit their ranks to as near war strength as possible in preparation for an emergency call to the Mexican border, the First Regiment of the West Virginia National Guards returned to their various home stations. West Virginia was second in the production of bituminous coal in 1915 according to a bulletin issued by the U. S. Geographical Survey. Pennsylvania easily headed the list. The total production in West Virginia was 74,561,349. Clyde Payne, 19 years old, is in the Kanawha County jail on charge of having slain his chum, Earl Adams, also 19, at Ronda, on Cabin Creek. Payne is accused of hitting Adams with a crutch he had taken from a cripple. Adams died without regaining consciousness. All the girls, numbering more than 100, employed in the various offices of the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company, of wheeling, are to be taken to Terra Alta for a two weeks' vacation at the company's expense. The company has rented a cottage there and engaged a matron to manage it. Detectives have been called to Amy, Roanoke county, to investigate the third instance of dynamiting of oil and gas wells there by persons seeking to destroy the utility of the wells. The last well effected was a gasser recently drilled in by the United Fuel Gas Company. Clay and Jackson are the only counties in West Virginia having no prisoners in the state penitentiary at Moundsville, according to the report of Warden M. Z. White to Governor H. D. Hatfield. Of the 1,100 men in the prison, 962 are state and 138 federal prisoners, says Warden White. Miss Ida Smith, of Huttington, pluckily compelled two burglaries to flee from her home in the night time when she got the drop on them with a small revolver. Finally she was forced to fire the weapon in order to make the burglaries hustle along and it is believed that she wounded one of them. A band of 110 boys of Wheeling will go to Middlebourne, July 20, to remain eight days at the annual encampment of the West Virginia Boys' Brigade. They will learn first aid methods. Prominent physicians will deliver lectures and give demonstrations on these subjects each day. William McAnn, under indictment in North Carolina for alleged moonshining, was arrested in McDowell county and taken to Charleston. He will be taken to Wilkesboro, N. C., on a bench warrant issued from the nited States court for the western district of North Carolina. Four thousand, two hundred and sixty-nine gallons of all kinds of intoxicants, including chiefly whiskey and alcohol, have been seized from violators of the Yost prohibition law in the community of Wheeling during the last five months. Some of it has been destroyed but another official "pouring" is soon to be held. A company of Sistersville men is endeavoring to interest Wheeling capitalists in a project to convert the old Sistersville brewery into a flour mill and it is likely the project will go through. The new company is to be known as the Tyler Milling Company. The old brewery has not been used since the state went dry. The passengers on the Western Maryland Express No. 9 from Baltimore and Elkins, miraculously escaped death when the train was ditched about one mile east of Cross Roads, which is twelve miles east of Elkins. Lewis Yeager, engineer, and James Gilpin, fireman, both of Elkins, were painfully injured. When playing in a boat which was fastened near the banks of the Monongahela river at Fairmount, Andrew Closchoc, $ 6 years old, was drowned by falling overboard. His older companions made every effort to rescue him, and a little girl, Thelma Smith, risked her life to save him by wading out beyond her depth. Miss Ella Vernon, assistant cashier of a bank, was killed when an automobile turned over at the foot of a long hill near Elizabeth. Wirt County, Charles Badger, son of the County Sheriff, was seriously injured. Two others were also injured, including Rev. J. W. Harkness, of Florida, who lost an eye and a leg was broken in three places, died later. Moundsville has hopes of again being included on the oil producing map of the state. The wells on the Higgins farm near that town, which many years ago produced quantities of oil, are again opened up. From one, oil bubbles up and is covering the ground. Tanks are being erected and arrangements made to shoot and otherwise develop the field again. The new plant of the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company, Grafton, which was converted from the old plant of the Columbia Tile Company, has started operations with 125 men. The plant has three Owens bottle machines. The management announces that a new tank and three more Owens machines will be installed in the near future, doubling the present output. A murder was committed in an unusual manner in which Mrs. Alice Gray, of near Montgomery, was the victim. A drunken man is alleged to have lighted a fuse to a stick of dynamite which he threw at her foot, where it exploded, killing her instantly and mangling her body. William Gray, her husband, who lived apart from her, is under arrest charged with murder. Miners in Preston, Mineral and Taylor counties, 2,700 members of local unions, organized by Thomas Haggerty, of the international board of the miners' organization, have obtained recognition of the union, wage increases of five to seventeen per cent, and other concessions, it was declared by Sam B. Montgomery, counsel for the organized miners. Although Lewisburg is a thriving town of 1,500 population, it is the only community in West Virginia that has a federal court building where no court is eheld. Judge Keiler, of the Southern district, is scheduled to hold court there every February and Clerk E. M. Keatley enters the formal order upon the docklet but there has not been a case for trial in more than forty years. Her Lesson. Commuter—You didn't say "Thank you" when he gave you his seat in the car. Mrs. Commuter—No, I didn't. I thanked a man yesterday, but while I was doing it another woman got the seat—Silren. The picnic of the Presbyterian Sunday School at J. H. Buzzard's sugar camp yesterday, was a great success—a perfect day, plenty to eat and a large crowd of children. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Winston Gibson, on Elk, June 30 a daughter. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Sharp, Slaty Fork, recently, a son. Born, to Rev. Isham Goodwyn and wife, Marlinton, July 8 a daughter. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira Alderman, Beaver Creek, July 8 a Born, to Mr. Mrs. Ellis Dilley, Dilleys Mill, July 15, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnott McNeil, Onoto, July 18, a son. Circuit Court convenes next Tuesday, with Judge Robert W. Dailey, of Moorefield, presiding RAILROAD WAGES Shall they be determined by Industrial Warfare or Federal Inquiry? To the American Public: Do you believe in arbitration trial warfare? The train employees on all are young whether they will give authority to tie up the country to enforce their demand million dollar wage increase. The railroads are in the pay your service. This army of the public service—your service. You pay for rail transported dollars a year, and 44 cents dollar from you goes to the city. On all the Southern railroads in 1915, seven train employees earned these wages (lowest of all) as shown by the payrolls— Passenger Freight Engineers. $1972 $2306 $1455 $191 3840 3505 Conductors. 1552 1847 1353 156 2696 2358 Firemen. 943 1209 649 97 1652 1638 Brakemen. 957 755 95 1736 1854 The average yearly wage payments to all employees (including those who worked only shown by the 1915 payrolls were— Passenger Freight Engineers. $2144 Conductors. 1723 Firemen. 1096 Brakemen. 1013 A 100 million dollar wage men in freight and yard service one-fifth of all employees) is recent advance in all freight rail. The managers of the railroads for the public, have no right burden on the cost of transport without a clear mandate from bunal speaking for you. The railroads have proposed of this controversy either existing national arbitration law or the Interstate Commission. This offer has been the employees' representatives. Shall a nation-wide study investigation under the government determine the National Conference Committee ELISHA LEE, Chairman. P. R. ALBRIGHT, Can't Manager. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. L. W. BALDWIN, Can't Manager. Central of Georgia Railway. C. L. BARDO, Can't Manager. New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. E. H. COAPMAN, Vice President, Southern Railway. S. E. COTTER, Can't Manager, Wabash Railway. P. E. CROWLEY, Anst. Vice President, New York Central Railroad. G. H. EMBERSON, Can't Manager, Great Northern Railway. C. H. LIVING, Can't Manager, Philadelphia & Bingham Railway. E. W. CRICE, Anst. to President, Chesteroke & Ohio Railway. HILLSBORO G C. F. STULTING DEALERS IN CHALMERS, DOD We wish to announce that we will have a soon Dodge and Bulk Cars at the Horse Show grounds will have in stock for immediate delivery, several show. believe in arbitration employees on a other they will go up the cost of force their dem- sage increase goods are in the p- This army off- 价—your serv- or rail transport and 44 cents go to the railroads in 1915, seve- r these wages (lowere the payrolls— Manager Freight Average Range Avail. $1455 $1455 3505 3505 1847 1533 2358 1533 1209 649 1638 949 1109 755 1854 949 A wage payments to a person who worked on payrolls were— Passenger $2144 1723 1096 1013 Station dollar wages and yard se- employees is o on all freight r engers of the railr lays, have no rig- hest cost of trans- port mandate from for you. Bods have prop- controversy ex- ternal arbitration Interstate Comm offer has been presentatives. Station-wide st ation under determine Reference Committee A. S. G. St. L. C. W. & Atl. H. V. & W. N. Ford Railroad N. D. & Nor- James Dee Dent. A. M. S. Pen. L. S. Seal. A. J. S. Erie G. S. W. Sun. CORO G INTULTING CHALMERS, DOW will have a se- the Horse Show grou- dulate delivery, sever- on arbitration or indemnies on all the railroads they will give their leaders the commerce of the their demands for a 100 increase. In the public service—army of employees is in your service. Transportation 3 billion 44 cents out of every to the employees. 1915, seventy-five percent of the ages (lowest, highest and average) Freight Yield Range $1455 $1916 Range $1156 $1546 3505 2424 1353 1055 2358 1749 649 406 1638 1302 755 754 1854 958 990 ments to all Southern train employs worked only part of the year) as are— enger Freight Yard $1712 $1313 $144 $1488 $1157 723 $1157 996 $688 913 $688 dollar wage increase for yard service (less than eyes) is equal to a 5 per weight rates. The railroads, as trustees, no right to place this of transportation to you update from a public triou. We proposed the settlement either under thetration law, or by referre Commerce Commis- has been refused by the tives. wide strike or an under the Gov- mine this issue? committee of the Railways A. S. GREIG, Act. to Recover, St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad. C. W. ROUSS, Can't Manager, Atlantic Trucks & Knife Railway. H. W. McMASTER, Can't Manager, Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad. N. D. MAHER, Vice-President, Norfolk and Western Railway. JAMES RUSSELL, Can't Manager, Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. A. M. SCHOTY, Resident Vice-Pres., Pennsylvania Lines Work. A. L. SEDON, Vice-President, Seaboard Air Line Railway. A. J. STONE, Vice-President, Erie Railroad. G. S. WAS, Vice-Pres. & Can't Manager, Sunset Central Lines. GO GARAGE TING & CO. ERS, DODGE and BUICK have a special day of Customers show grounds August 1, 2, and 3. We very, several car loads expected before Service An expert auto mechanic, ready, to do ones, Oils and Tires for sale. Service from Seebert—meeting all trains—and efficient chauffers. Do you believe in arbitration or industrial warfare? The train employees on all the railroads are young whether they will give their leaders authority to tie up the commerce of the country to enforce their demands for a 100 million dollar wage increase. The railroads are in the public service your service. This army of employees is in the public service your service. You pay for rail transportation 3 billion dollars a year, and 44 cents out of every dollar from you goes to the employees. On all the Southern railroads in 1915, seventy-five per cent of the train employees earned these wages (lowest, highest and average of all) as shown by the payrolls Passenger Freight Yard Engineers. Range $1972 Average $2306 Range Average Range Average 3810 1525 $1455 1916 $1156 2424 2696 1847 3505 1546 Conductors. 1552 1353 1580 1055 2696 2358 1749 11 Firemen. 943 649 979 406 1652 1638 1302 7.4 Brakemen. 957 755 754 1736 1854 1405 980 The average yearly wage payments to all Southern train em ployees (including those who worked only part of the year) as shown by the 1915 payrolls were— Passenger Freight Yard Engineers. $2144 $1712 $1313 Conductors. 1723 1488 1157 Firemen. 1096 865 686 Brakemen. 1013 845 868 A 100 million dollar wage increase for men in freight and yard service (less than one-fifth of all employees) is equal to a 5 per cent advance in all freight rates. The managers of the railroads, as trustees for the public, have no right to place this burden on the cost of transportation to you without a clear mandate from a public tribunal speaking for you. The railroads have proposed the settlement of this controversy either under the existing national arbitration law, or by reference to the Interstate Commerce Commission. This offer has been refused by the employes' representatives. Shall a nation-wide strike or an investigation under the Government determine this issue? National Conference Committee of the Railways ELISHA LEE, Chairman. P. R. ALBRIGHT, Gon't Manager Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. L. W. HARRIS, Gon't Manager Central of Georgia Railway. C. L. BARDO, Gon't Manager New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. E. H. COAPMAN, Vire President Southern Railway. S. E. COTTER, Gon't Manager Wabash Railway. P. E. CROWLEY, Vire President New York Central Railroad. G. H. ERESON, Gon't Manager Great Northern Railway. C. H. HARRIS, Gon't Manager Philadelphia & Reading Railway. E. W. GRICE, Vire Assistant to President Chicagopea & Ohio Railway. A. S. GREIG, Ast. to Recover, St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad. C. W. KOUNS, Gon't Manager, Atlanta Shops & Santa Fe Railway. H. W. MASTER, Gon't Manager Wheeling Railroad. N. D. MAYER, Vire President, Norfolk and Western Railway. JAMES RUSTELL, Gon't Manager Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. A. M. SCHOYER, Residents Vire Free, Pennsylvania Line West. A. L. SEDDON, Vire President, Erie Line Railway. A. J. STONER, Vire President, Erie Railway. G. S. WAID, Vire Pro. & Gon't Manager, Sunset Central Lines. DEALERS IN CHALMERS, DODGE and BUICK We wish to announce that we will have a special delivery of Chalmers Dodge and Bulk Cars at the Horse Show grounds August 1, 2, and 3. We will have in stock for immediate delivery, several car loads expected before show. Garage Service Our garage will be in charge of an expert auto mechanic, ready, to do all kinds of repairs. The best Gasolines, Oils and Tires for sale. Auto Service A special line of cars will be run from Seeben other points to show ground. Polite and efficient C. F. S A special line of cars will be run from Seebert—meeting all trains—and other points to show ground. Polite and efficient chaffers, By virtue of an execution to me directed in the Circuit Court of Pocahontas county, W. Va., in the cause of E. L. Cutlip A special meeting of the stockholders of the Marlinton and Stony Creek Mutual Telephone Company is hereby called to meet at Pine Grove schoolhouse on Saturday, July 29, 1919 at 8 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of considering plans for improving the line of the company. W. H. Shearer, C. A. Yeager and W. L. McCourt, I have vivened upon and will. Given under our hrnds this 17th of July, 1916. (the first day of Circuit Court), at the front door of the courthouse in the County of Pocahontas, and State of West Virginia, proceed to sell to the highest bidder, the following described personal property, to-wit: Thornton Delaney, President. George A. C. Auldridge, Secretary. 2 horses 4 cows 4 hogs Household and kitchen furniture, the property of W. H. Shearer. Sale begins at 1 o'clock p. m. Terms of Sale—Cash L. S. COCHRAN SHERiff. I have to offer three nice town residences, two good store properties, a few farms and other real estate. List your property with me for quick sale. If you want to sell or buy farm or other land values first see what I have. L. S. SHOEMAKER, Real Estate & Stocks, Martington W. Va. BULL FOR SALE—2 year old Her ford, well broken, no bad traits; do not need him anymore this season. E. L. Smith, Watoga. --- --- SHERIFF'S SALE TUESDAY. JULY 25. 1916 C. F. STULTING & CO Notice WHY PAY RENT?