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LILLY CONCEDS NOMINATION OF JUDGE IRA E. ROBINSON Gives up Contest--Will Support Nominee--Issues Strong Statement--Puts Success of the Republican Ticket Above Gratification of Personal Ambition Calls Upon His Supporters to Show For Gubernatorial Nominee in Real Campaign Same Zeal, Loyalty and Straightforward Fighting Qualities as Were Shown For Him in Primary. CHARLESTON, W. VA., July 24. Attorney General Abraham A. Lilly today abandoned his contest for the Republican nomination for governor, and announced that he would support the candidacy of Judge Ira E. Robinson, Republican nominee on the face of the returns. In a public statement made today the attorney-general declared that the success of the parry in both state and nation was much more to be desired than was the gratification of personal ambition. His statement followed a series of conferences between the attorney general and his friends with Judge Robinson and the latter's supporters. The statement follows: "I have decided to make no further content for the Republican nomination for governor, and hereby pledge my support, full heartedly and unreservedly, to Judge Ira E. Robinson, believing that by so doing the principles for which the Republican party stands, and in which I devoutly believe, will be best promoted. "I have made my decision only after the best investigation I could make as to the expression of the will of the people by the recent primary, consultation with as many of my friends as possible and careful consideration, feeling the tremendous importance of a national and state victory for the Republican party in November, and holding now, as I have in the past and will in the future, the party and all it means far above any personal or private consideration. "I sincerely appreciate and an deeply grateful for the energetic support and unfailing loyalty of my many friend, and I take this step feeling sure that it will have the cordial approval of all of them, as it has of those I have been able to consult, and that like myself they have been Republicans first and for Lilly secondarily, and I call upon them to show in the real campaign the same zeal, loyalty and straightforward fighting qualities as were shown in the preliminary skirmish. "I shall work for the election of Judge Robinson and the rest of the Republican ticket, state and national, as earnest, and with as keen a desire for success as I worked for my own nomination in the recent primary." James Lay and Will Mason, charged with the murder of Will T. Bowman, a peddler, at Maybeury on March 6, last, were found guilty of murder in the first degree in the criminal court at Wichita Saturday. Lay was sentenced to be hanged. and Mason was given eighteen years in the Moundville penitentiary The murder of Bowman, which caused considerable talk throughout this section, was regarded as one of the most brutal crimes in the history of McDowell county. Bowman was on the mountain above Maybury, camping over night in his covered wagon. His small son was with him. Early in the morning Bowman was awakened by Lay and Mason, who had gone to the wagon, according to the evidence, to rob the peddler. When Bowman crawled from the wagon he was covered with a gun and a short time later was shot, dying about a half an hour after he had been wounded. Lay and Mason who were miners at Maybury, fled across the mountain and made their way to Chattanooga, Tenn., and were arrested three days from the time of the murder. Lay confessed to the shooting of Bowman and was sentenced to be hanged and Mason was sentenced to serve eight years in the penitentiary. The McDowell Times. The whole glory (or ignoiness) of writing the Democratic platform belongs to President Wilson. No one disputes his authorship now, nor does the future hold promise of any controversy like unto the Shakespearean-Baconian contitution of late date. There will be no reason for such a literary scavenger. No man would be ashamed to be the author or to be accused of being the author of what either Shakespeare or Bacon wrote, but after the seventh day of November, not even the best beloved disciple of Wilson will have the temerity to admit that he had a hand in the formulating of "Wilson's essay," alias the Democratic platform, on which the Democratic party's tobogganing to certain defeat. The "sweetmeats" of Democratic platforms are not intended to be taken seriously by people who take themselves seriously. The crop of unwary and gullible voters is the special object of solicitude of all Democratic platforms and the building thereof, but, indeed, the Emersonian essay composed by the scholarly Mr. Wilson, and handed out to the Democratic clans at the St. Louis convention, so far surpasses all previous Democratic campaign documents in "thrillers," that it forever puts them in the discard and takes proud rank side by side with the imaginings of Baron Munchausen, Dean Swift and all the present day array of fanciful talent in the fine art against which the Mosaic code inveighed in one of its ten unforgettable prohibitions. Theodore Roosevelt has diagnosed the malady that afflicts Mr. Wilson and he has given us much light on the Wilson mind, the miracles and phantasms of which have plagued our land for more than three years. Roosevelt has translated much of Mr Wilson and will translate the remnant during the campaign now under way. Then we shall come to know how to guesse with accuracy the perspective of man, who during his career as a pedagogue became accustomed to strike terror to the hearts of erring school boys by the flash of his eye and the sting of reprimand. We shall learn, no doubt, that the President regards the United States' government as naught more than an engagement of the school room in which in years recently past, he let fall woe of the wisest instruction, counsel and command to the immature students under "his wing." When Mr. Wilson became president, he, evidently deemed it entirely unnecessary to vary his methods in dealing with the questions of governmental policy coming to the classroom of the government of the United States for solution. The President has in turn tried (but vainly) to overweave Germany, England and Mexico by a pouring forth of the same elegant cullings of choicec English that never failed him in the old days among the youth of a great university. We all know what lack of wonderst Mr. Wilson's lectures have produced at home and abroad; then, in view of the pess, what else could Mr. Wilson have meant when he wrote in the Democratic platform, that any government under which American citizens were wronged in person or property should be held to "strict liability," than that whenever and so often as the live or property of Americans are destroyed, the government under which the outrage will receive a reprimand so caustic and yet of such noble spirit that the offending power will drop under the burden of disgrace which his mettlehons shall linge KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JULY 28, 1916 2 Macon, Ga., Will Witness First Annual Demonstration of New Negro Organization. Macon, Ga., July 21. On the 30th of this month 3,000 colored laborers will take part in the first annual meeting of the Organization of Colored Laborers of Macon. They will parade from the new terminal station up Cheyenne street to the city auditorium, where Rev. J. H. Fern, of the First Christian church, Mr. Norville, of the city, V. M. C., and Mr. W. F. Anderson, will speak on the subject of the benefits derived from industry. These 1,000 workers earn something like $700,000 a year, and the idea is to make them understand that their part in the upbuilding of Greater Macon may be worthy of their toll. Louse M. Braxtox, an educated Negro from Oklahoma, is helping inaugurate the movement. THE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION BUREAU Here are some impressive figures concerning the worth of one of the greatest of the state's humanitarian activities, the workmen's compensation bureau. In the ten months ending April 30th, 1916, the receipts in the bureau were $1,212,987.30. The administration or operating expense was $64,465.92 or about 5 per cent of the total receipts. No life insurance or accident company managed to private profit is conducted on behalf of a margin of administration expense. Practically 95 cents out of every dollar contributed by employers to the workmen's compensation bureau goes directly and efficiently to the relief of suffering and compensation for injuries; a record which challenges comparison with any like institution in the United States. Following are some of the disbursement items: Medical expense, $174,807.67 Cost of浸润, $66,035.10 Compensation for temporary disability injuries, $175,806.15 Pensions paid for permanent injuries and to widows and children in fatal accident cases, $475,842.74 The figures speak coquently. Who can estimate the suffering that has been lightened, the help that has been given through this timely financial assistance? The workmen's compensation bureau is the greatest human institution in West Virginia. It is doing more than probably all other public agencies to help the needy and to lessen dilution; yet it is in no sense a charity. It is simply the public's recognition of its responsibility for the welfare of the working people, a movement in the progressive development of better industrial and social conditions. — Wheeling Intelligencer. Get the news in the TIMES. Indiana Man to Carry Prohibition Standard Dr. Ira Landrith Selected As Running Mate--Selection Not Unanimous. St. Paul, Minn., July 21.—The probation national convention which has been in session here since Wednesday morning, adjourned at 1:30 today, after nominating J. Frank Henry former governor of Indiana, as candidate for President of the United States and Dr. J. Landrith, of Nashville, Tenn., candidate for Vice President. Dr. Landrith nomination was made unanimously after the other vice presidential candidates had withdrawn. Mr. Hanley's nomination came on the first ballot and followed a number of hurried conferences between advocates of the candidacy of William Suller, former governor of New York and several brief demonstrations in the latter's behalf which were offset by the outstrike every mention of Mr. Hanley's name. The vote for Mr. Hanley was decisive. He received 149 votes, as against 181 for Mr. Suller. Finley C. Hendrickson, of Cumberland, Md., received 51 votes. James Gilbert Mason, of New Jersey, 109 W. P. Ferguson, of Pennsylvania, 44 Summer Whaynes, of Indiana, 2 and Henry Ford, of Detroit 1. THE COLORED NEWSPAPER MAN Perhaps no business enterprise conducted by Negroes is more misunderstood than that of the Negro newspaper. The man behind the average colored newspaper is the butt of reliance and derision by those supposed to present the upper strata of this kind. They know more about the way and manner in which his business should be conducted than he could ever possibly hope to know, and absolutely nothing about the cost of a si gle staple of the craft. The great Jams of the race see in the really progressive Negro publisher who refuses, as a matter of economical retrenchment, to publish some long drawn out nothing in which they chance to be interested and in which every other line is a personal boost of the individual who submitted the copy, the very antithesis of a "good fellow." They know exactly what he should and what he should not print in his paper. This sort are of the specie Africans whose names are never found on the subscription list of a Negro newspaper, and represent the "false alarms" in the fellowship of the race. To this class of individuals may be ascribed more failures of Negro publishers than any other cause or condition with which they have to contend. With the grace and ease on tools in writing a letter home these "eps light-hunters" will sit down and writable a bunch of rot in a colored paper—of times failing to put sufficient postage on the matter sent—which has no semblance of news value, and becomes greatly increased if their junk finds its way to the waste basket. Petit larceny thieves and dreamers who have locked to the newspaper field—not as publishers or promoters, but as parasites and double crossers—have done much to retard the progress of the colorful newspaper man. This is the great unwashed hood who represent the blazers of the "EASIEST" way. These disciples "get it any-way you can" are the compiles who are constantly on the job,inking their cymbals of brass, and who are succeeding daily in lowering the intrinsic value of the colored press. This guy is made up of failures in some of the other professions men who think they know too much to resort to hessian law, but have failed to show that they enough to make good in what they originally started out in life to accomplish. The newspaper field has become the dump heap for these to the material treatment of the men who have their a vital invested. New-paper man of "the make-good city" have to be born, they are made by a wave of the magic wand in the hand of every sand-buckling gold fortune who desires to enter the field simply because it looks easy and nothing that appears quite so soft in their directions. It would be interesting to have this subject thoroughly thrashed out at a Negro convention of newspaper men. Kansas City is no mean town in which to start the ball rolling. Do you "get us?" Jealous Wife Disguises Herself, Follows Husband and Shoots Him When he Meets Another Woman. Bluefield, W Va., July 25 -- In a jealous rage because, she said, her husband as clandestinely meeting another woman, Pretzel Harvey, colored, last night hot and killed her husband, Will Harvey, and painfully wounded Lillian Billie) Wilson. Will Harvey was in the act of assisting the Wilson woman toight from train No. 17 when Pretzel Harvey took a revolver from her bosom and began firing Four shots in all were fired, two hitting the man, a third hitting the woman while the bourth went wild. Harvey roped at the second shot, while the Wilson woman, shot through the shoulder, ran through the coach with the naged wife in pursuit. Lilian Wilson jumped from the other end of the coach and took refuge between cars on the railroad yard, while the Harvey woman was overtaken and arrested by W. C. Snyder, a reporter for the Daily Telegraph, soon after she left the passenger coach. Harvey fell on the platform and was kicked up by several colored men, placed in an automobile and rushed to Dr. E. Lomax's hospital, where his death occurred shortly afterwards. After Harvey fell he attempted to flee from his wife, but struggled only a few feet when he was reached by several Negro men and hurried to the street. He made no statement other than to say "I am going to die." RECORDER OF DEEDS What Will Democrats Hand the Negroes This Year For two years the office of recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia has been vacant. Recently President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of John F. Costello, white, a Democrat national committeeman for the district. Washington local papers have taken the stand for a long time that this position should go to a resident of the District of Columbia, and it was in deference to this created public interest and sentiment that the President named Costello. The Washington Star congratulates the administration that finally it has nominated "a personality acceptable to the largest number of Washington people." Since President (infield) commissioned Since President Garfield appointed Frederick Douglas recorder of dams 30 (Continued on Page 4.) Stalwart Journalist Says Articles Bearing on Afro-American Incomplete Unless Messton is Made of Rape or Burning at the Stake. We are all indebted to Victor Robinson, editor of "The Medical Review of Reviews," for his splendid statement in the July number of the Afro-American's use in equity versus American scientists and fiction writers. Mr. Robinson does not spare the editorial scape in showing the true attitude of hypocrisy and injustice adopted by American scientists, especially of the medical profession, and fiction writers towards "the Negro and the Negro problem." Quoting an article by Benjamin Bravery in a recent issue of "The Dia," entitled "The Negro in American Fiction," in which the position is sustained that American writers habitually ignore "the immense opportunity," "the gigantic possibilities," in the Afro-American and its problems, Mr. Robinson concluded that American fiction writers are "pitifully inadequate," a colored story being considered incomplete there is a tape of a white girl and a burning at the take." "The negrophobia of the molasses as much in evidence in the editorial pages of "The Southern Editorial Journal as in the novels of Thos Dixon," says Mr. Robinson, who omits to say that the fiction writers of the past twenty years in this country have been Southern white men and women, for the most part, with Thos. Nelson Page and Thomas Dixon heading the group, who have done more to corrupt American public opinion on the race question than the lithy school of Southern statesmen, from senator "Hamburg" M. O. Butler, of south Carolina, long since dead and food or worms, to James Kirkman Vardan, of Mississippi, inclusive, and that a giving the Southern fiction writers precedence in infamy that they should be able to appreciate at its face value, but which they are too entirely conceited to do, noticeably, Thomas Dixon, who must have a black demon for spiritual torment. But it is the Southern white physician that Editor Robinson holds up to scorn, ridicule and contempt, for their general attitude towards "the colored and the colored problem," and wiht lodge against he "Negro" the general charge that his immoral, that his many vices are eating him up; that he will not pay his physician's bills and that he is lazy "and rapidly reverting to barbarian, with the mordinate criminality and degradation of that state," while doing next to nothing as a medical profession to understand the "colored and his diseases," or to help him in his troubles, although they claim that he and his diseases are a menace to his dear white neighbors. Editor Robinson goes into details instating the conditions of immorality white masters forced upon their black slave women before the war, producing some, (000), fatherless sons and daughters, who are to be met with everywhere in all of the Republic, declaring that "the white man's desire for the colored woman has long impressed visitors to America," and, further, that "the colored girl exercises a powerful attractive force upon the American man." Then he appeals to the elaborate report of the Baltimore Vice Commission, recently made, and which started the country by the sixth and stench it uncovered among white Baltimoreans, and reaches the conclusion that "it lifts the cover from a neverceasing cauldron of sexuality and seduction. Baltimore is a city taken in adultery. Yet there is no reason to suppose that Babylon-Baltimore is worse than other places." Certainly not. Norfolk, Richmond, Charleston, Atlanta, New Orleans—they are known to be morally cotton because white men and women set and lead the example of immorality. But we have developed a splendid body of physicians of our own, some of whom Editor Robinson singles out for praise, who are doing for the race what the white physicians have failed to do—caring for their sick and getting rich, studying their diseases in hospitals and sanitaries of their own and meeting the demands of their patrons with rare intelligence, skill, patience and courage. In concluding his article in "The Review of Reviews" Editor Robinson says: 'There is a shameful chapter in the history of American medicine, and it is headed: "The Negro."' Ex-Mayor C. C. Hale, who has been spending a few weeks in Cincinnati and West Baden, has returned home and is now looking after his business interests in Kagawa. Miners, Coke Men and others wanted all over McDowell Coun- y-Business Opening. NUMBER 20 THE NEGRO DOCTORS Should be Employed to Practice Their Profession BY THE COAL COMPANIES Many White Doctors Don't Care to Treat Negro Patients, and Give Them Scant Attention. COAL FIELDS USED AS TRAINING SCHOOLS FOR WHITE DOCTORS Flat Top Medical Association in Conjunction With Negro Leaders Should Take Steps to Have Negro Physicians Employed Where Negroes Constitute Majority of Population. On operations where Negroes constitute a majority of the population Negro physicians should be employed. There was a time when we did not have Negro physicians and were forced to employ white doctors, but now that the medical colleges are graduating hundreds of Negro physicians every year, we should insist that they be given employment. While there are notable exceptions, many white doctors don't care to treat Negro patients and frequently manifest their displeasure when they are called to treat our people. Not only is this very facilitating to us, but because of their aversion to the race, we don't get the best service. This is on the well known principle that a person will not do well, anything they don't like to do. The white people insist that we must have our own schools, churches and social arrangements, and following this same custom they should be willing for us to have our own physicians. While there are some skilled white physicians in the coal fields who are not doubt consciences in their work, the majority of the white doctors in this section are young men just out of school and are getting their first experience in their profession. As soon as they get some experience they generally locate in the cities. PHYSICIANS AND THE LEADERS SHOULD GET BUSY. We have thousands of Negroes in this section and they are paying these white doctors thousands of dollars every month. Much of this money could be kept in the face. Not only would this make us stronger financially, but as most of the colored doctors have been practicing for years and are skilled physicians, we would get better service. We must learn to have some self respect. We can not afford to make men rich who insult us or the members of our families without the least provocation. As we pointed out in a previous article the various foreign elements in the coal fields get recognition in the company stores, they have representatives in all of the banks and they are given foremend and the best places in the mines. The Negro spends more money and is given less consideration than anybody else. As a race we are not conscious of our strength and consequently everybody take advantage of us. The Elat Top Medical Association and the Negro leaders should take this matter up and see to it that Negro physicians are employed on all operations where we are in the majority. Our preachers and teachers can aid materially in crystallizing this sentiment. This is a reasonable and just caution and if there is the proper unity of action, it can be accomplished and a big step forward will have been made in race progress. JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY, POET, DEAD LOVER OF CHILDREN; FRIEND OF THE OPPRESSED. Indianapolis, July 22. James Whitcomb Riley, the Indiana poet, died this evening. Mr. Riley suffered from the extreme heat all day, but was thought to be resting easy tonight. He asked his nurse for a drink of water at 11 o'clock. When he returned he was dead. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis. James Whitcomb Riley, born of the middle west, sang the joys, sorrows, fancies and humors of its folk, largely in its own dialect. The world was so touched by his inspiration and the realism of his homely symbols that he was one of the law, that, devoting their lives to poetry, mined a fortune. The McDowell Times MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION IBE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publishes 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 28, 1916 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKET For President CHARLES E. HUGHES, of New York. Vice President CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS, of Indiana United States Senator HOWARD SUTHERLAND, of Randolph Congress—Fifth District EDWARD COOPER, Meyer. Republican State Ticket. Governor IRA E. ROBINSON, of Taylor. Secretary of State HOUSTON G. YUNG, 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 - Sixth District J. W. LUFFER, of McDowell. Republican County Ticket. Sheriff S. A. DANIEL, of Welch. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. COUNTS, of Welch. Commissioner County Court (Long and Short Term) HQWARD 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. BLODY WALDRON, of Welch LILLY'S WITHDRAWAL The announcement of Attorney General A. A. Lilly conceding the nomination of Judge Ira E. Robinson for governor, pledging his support and advising his friends to support his successful opponent is strong and to the point and gives absolutely no consolation to the Demecrats. It clears the decks for a rousing, harmonious and successful campaign this fall. In taking this position Mr. Lilly rises above personal ambition and recognizes the fact that the Republican party is greater than any man and that its success is more to be desired than the political advancement of any individual or set of individuals. He shows that he has the proper party spirit and will now win back to himself many supporters who were drifting away because of the long drawn out contest when the face of the returns clearly indicated the nomination of Judge Robinson. In addition many Robinson supporters now feel kindly to the defeated candidate because he shows himself a good loser and pledges himself to work for the election of his successful opponent. Now that Mr. Lilly has taken the lead in advising unity of action and harmony in the ranks of the Republican party let every Republican forget the heat and bitterness of the recent primary, renew their allegiance to the great Republican Party and unite in one great effort to overthrow the Democratic party in the nation --- and give it the worse beating in the history of the state. There is no question as to the fitness of Ira E. Robinson for the exalted position of governor of the great state of West Virginia. He has proven himself worthy and he has also shown that he is a great campaigner who presents his case in keeping with the dignity of the position he once held and the one to which he aspires. He will make a great governor and will add new luster to the fame of our great party and state. Let all come together in one grand love feast, let peace and harmony prevail in the G. O. P. and let us give Ira E. Robinson the greatest majority ever given a candidate for governor in West Virginia. SILENCE OF A SWEET SINGER In the death of James Whitcomb Riley America loses one of her noblest and most unique characters. The Hoosier poet sang the songs of the middle west, of the great out doors of the children whom he loved. He was a friend of all mankind and out of the depth of his heart he sang the songs of joy and love he was a special friend of the Negro and many acts of kindness did he render unfortunate Negroes, and feeling that a dear, good and loving friend has passed away, we mourn with all lovers of sweet singers of gentle and generous spirit without regard to race or color. LET ALL COME Colored Republicans let us not forget the meeting at Welch on the 12th of August. Be present in large numbers and take part in the reorganization of a great Republican organization. Now that it is known who the Republican candidate for governor is there is no reason for any man to stay away but all should come and organize for the success of the great Republican party. Pax, W. Va., July 24—The Executive Board of the Winding Gulf Union met here last week and transacted much business. Rev. J. T. Thompson, the pastor here is erecting a new church and the good people of the white Metnodist church invited him to hold his services Sunday night in their church, the invitation being accepted and many white people including the Supt. of the coal company and the bank boss were present. Rev. B. L. Ziegler preached the sermon at this service. Those present at the board meeting were Reverends C. H Rawlins, G. R. Ross, Wm. Muse, C. H. Mitchell, J. T. Thompson, W. R. Woodson and B. L. Ziegler. The next meeting will be held at Glen White on the 13th and 14th of September. New St. Luke Council Organized On last Thursday night Special Deputy W. O. Moore and State Deputy Malinda Gobb organized at Goodwill, W. Va. what is known as Striving Valley Council with a healthy membership composed of the best men and women of that community. They placed in charge as their leader Mrs. Fannie Calloway; W. C. and Mrs. O. E. Galloway, Rec. Secretaries. This promises to be one of the strongest councils in this district. Rev. J. W. Barrett and his good wife are to be given credit for this splendid work being started in Goodwill. Auto Goes Over Bank; Chauffer Sleeps With His Fathers Another serious automobile accident occurred in this vicinity Wednesday morning about 5 o'clock. Buck Camelo, an Italian, was returning from Gary to Keystone with two female passengers in his car when the car struck the curve on the mountain side between Eckman and Keystone just west of the Eckman R. R. shops and went over the bank, landing about 100 feet below. Buck was instantly killed and one of the passengers injured but not seriously. The passengers think Buck had fallen asleep at the school. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTON BAPTIST STATE CONVENTON The 38th annual session of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention will be held with the Central Street Baptist church of Sylvia, August 23-25. All associations, district conventions, unions and churches should be represented. The railroad companies have kindly consented to furnish necessary additional cars on the Piney Branch to accommodate the delegation. Delegates from the N. & W. section should take train No. 18 for Matoa, come to Lester on the Virginian and take the Piney Branch train for West Raleigh. driving 5:30 p. m. Those from B. & O. sections can make good connections by taking train No. 709, which leaves Wheeling 9:45 a.m., arrives at Pt. Pleasant 3:15, Charleston at 5:15. Stop over in Charleston until 4:15 a.m. and take C. & O. train No. 4 for Prince and arrive at West Raleigh 8:35 a.m. Those in C. & O. sections can secure necessary information by applying to local ticket agents. J. J. TURNER, Corresponding Secy. Gimberly, W. Va. LESTER The new Baptist church to be known as Friendship Baptist church is about completed on the hill known as "Rodgers' Addition." Rev. Woodson is the pastor in charge. Mrs. Frank Smart attended the Flat Top Baptist Association at Eckman last week. She says it was a most enjoyable meeting. Mrs. Pearl Petty is visiting her uncle, Albert Rodgers of this place. "Little" Bettie Estus, formerly of Martinsville, Va., a graduate from the Martinsville Christian Institute under Prof. J. H. Thomas, one of the best educators of the race, is now making preparation to go to the West Virginia C. I. next fall. Good Roads improvements are rapidly being perfected through out this section. Hon. Epson Cook, justice of the peace and one of the strongest and most substantial Republican citizens in this county, is sitting closely by all that tends to make the city and community prosperous and happy. Miss Roxie Simmons has just returned from Princeton where she has been spending a few weeks with her brother. GREENVILLE Rev. D. Stratton preached two excellent sermons here Sunday. The Greenville choir sang for the Hill Top M. E church Sunday, July 16. The choir is invited to sing for the A. M. E church at Hill Top the first Sunday in August. Attorney J. M. Ellis has been in Beckley the past two weeks where he has been engaged in the rioting cases that happened in Raleigh county on June 6th. There are 29 colored men held in jail on a charge of murder. The trials have been going on for two weeks with two confessions and one conviction. Those who confessed were Robert Hubbard and Hass Spencer. The one convicted was J. A. Jones, a shoe cobler at Winding Gulf. They all got life time in the pen. The Baldwin detective ferce is working up much evidence. Prejudice is prevalent. Mr. George Wolf, general manager, is pushing the cases with the assistance of the Baldwin detectives. Mr. Ellis is retained by the Greenville Civic League to look after all of the indicted men and will appear for each of them assisted by either Lawyers Dunn and Denny or Lawyers J. M. Anderson and Brown W. Payne. Some of these men are being persecuted rather than prosecuted. --- Irreducible School Fund Has Practically Whole Million Invested West Virginia's general school fund has a working balance of $461,074.46, according to the report of *State Auditor John Sherman Daret*, filed with Morris P. Shawkey, state superintendent of schools. The irreducible school fund is shown to have $3,800 uninvested out of its $1,000,000. The receipts of the general school fund for the year are shown to have been $750,000, and the disbursements $288,925.54. The largest single item in the capitulation of receipts is that of capitation taxes amounting to $204,911.36. The second largest is that of interest on bonds, amounting to $51,951.75. Interests on deposits is given as amounting to $23,410.38. Fines collected by the courts and turned over to the fund are shown to have amounted in the total to $70,753.1 The permanent school fund known in law simply as "the school fund" is a fund of $1,000,000 which is kept invested in bonds and other first class securities. The interest goes to carry on the school work of the state. Of the amount making up this fund practically all is invested all the time. A small balance was on hand at the close of the fiscal year, according to the auditor's report. All investments of this fund are made in West Virginia, and securities must in every instance be of the gilt edge variety. Eighty-five thousand dollars is invested in Berkeley county bonds, and $7,000 is invested in bonds of Parkerburg district, Wood county. These are the largest investments. The average is about $18,000. Republican Committee Meeting A call has been issued for a meeting of the Republican county executive committee at Welch tomorrow (Saturday). This meeting is for the purpose of electing a chairman, secretary and treasurer and to issue a call for a county convention to elect delegates to the state convention which meets at Huntington Aug. 10th. The members of the Republican county executive committee are as follows: Adkin District—J. H. Petty. S. B. Moon. Big Creek District---J. W. Cooksey H. S. Johnson. Brown's Creek Dist.---T. Edward Hill Stanley E. Nease. Elkhorn District---Dr. E. F. Peters, J. M. Pannell Northbork Dist.---Dr. A S. Adams, Harry Totz. Sandy River Dist.---Halsey Bailey John Kennedy. --- LOCALS Rev. A. L. Brown, of Kimball, preached at the Presbyterian church in this city last Sunday. The sermon was able and instructive and the attendance was good. Rev. R. P. Johnson, the pastor, is spending his vacation in Johnson City. Editor Whittico is still on his tour as grand lecturer of the K. of P. He reports the order in excellent condition. Miss Jessie B. Hill is visiting her sister Mrs. Annie Hairston, at Filbert, this week. Atty. T. E Harris, formerly of this city but now of Wytheville, Va., is attending to business in McDowell county this week. M. T. Whittico and T. Edward Hill, publishers of The McDowell Times, received invitations to the notification ceremonies in Carnegie Hall, New York, incident to the nomination of Justice Charles E. Hughes for the presidency to be held at 8 o'clock July 31 and to the reception at the Aster Hotel after the notification, but neither will be able to attend. Mrs. Kitty Harper, of Tazewell county, Va., is visiting her sons and daughters in this city. Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan, of Charleston, is the guest of her sister, Miss Katherine Harper, this week. Mrs. Sallie Stovall-Hill is visiting her parents at Roseville, W. Va. The pastor, officers and members of Mt. Chapel Baptist church, are conducting a vigorous campaign to raise funds with which to rebuild their church recently destroyed by fire. The people of Keystone should aid liberally this worthy undertaking. Rev. W. R. Burger, pastor of the Northfork and Welch Methodist churches, was in Keystone Wednesday attending to business. 400 TYPEWRITERS Remingtons $12. Smith-Premi riens $12. Let your Children Learn Typewriting at Home du during Vacation. Instruction Book FREE. Ask Empire Type Foundry. Susan L. Y The National Jui! Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. It Can Be Found in T The Lomax DR. E. W. LOMA 214 S. Bland Street, For Medical an 62--'1-tf. Mrs. A. Found in The McDowell Times Comax Hospital DR. E. W. LOMAX, Proprietor and Street, BLUEFIELD, W. V. Medical and Sugical Cases Phone 373. S. A. Williams It Can Be Found in The McDowell Times 214 S. Bland Street. BLUEFIELD, W. V. For Medical and Sugical Cases 62--'1-tf. Phone 373. Mrs. A. Williams The most up to date B Equipped with every modern convo Prompt and first class service in NO 16 FEDERAL AVE , 2 door BLUEFIELD THE B'SMARK st up to-date Parlors in the State modern convenience Graduate Artists class service in parlors or at home of patrons AVE, 2 doors below the Elks Opera House BLUEFIELD, W. VA. B'SMARK RESTAURANT The most up to date Parlors in the State Equipped with every modern convenience Graduate Artists Prompt and first class service in parlors or at home of patrons NO 16 FEDERAL AVE., 2 doors below the Elks Opera House BLUEFIELD, W. VA. THE B'SMARK RESTAURANT AND POOL ROOM Meals at all hours, day or night. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR First-City Service Soda at t Come and SEE U.S. W.L. day or night. Everything to eat in season. ROOMS FOR RENT BY DAY or WEEK. City 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. Ethical Jones The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an abidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender is a non-resident of the State of Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defender do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McBowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper in McBowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McBowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. G. H. Rice W. BUKBRIDGE PAYNE, Olerk S. B. Moon, P. Q Catarrh Cannot Be Cured Catarin Cannot be Cured with water, as they cannot reach the rest of the body. Catarin is a local disease greatly influenced by constitutional conditions, and it can eat it you must take an internal dose. Catarin Cure is taken internally and acts thru the blood on the mucous surface. The system Hail's Catarin Cure was preserved by physicians in this country for years. It is composed of some of the best tonics combined with some of the best blood ingredients in the bination of the ingredients in Hail's Catarin Cure is what produces such conditions. Send for testicular conditions. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Propa, Toledo, O. A. All Druggists, 75% Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS Mrs. B. M. Smith's better known as Belle Smith. Best cooking, excellent service, everything fresh and clean. First class lodging accom- dation—clean beds, linens charged daily. Rates Reasonable. BELLE SMITH'S Restaurant and Lodging House Opposite Depot BLUESTONE, W. Va. BROWN W. PAYNE Attorney-at-Law Beckley, West Virginia. Notary Public Trap Hill;Phone 3 P. O. Box 487. CHICHESTER S PILLS DIAMOND BRAND Beware of Counterfeits. Refuse all Substitution. BRAND Refuse all Substitutes. CHIPS-TERMS in keto and with Blue Buy of your CHIPS-TERMS, for twenty two it. Always Reliable. DRUGGISTS HERE WORTH TESTED DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia Ack your Druggist for CHICHESTER'S DAMOND BREAK PILLS in kern and metallic boxes, sealed with Blue Bibbon Druggist and ask for CHICHESTER'S Druggist and ask for CHICHESTER'S Druggist and ask for CHICHESTER'S fourteen regarded Bibbon bottles, always reliable SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME EVERYWHERE WORTH 2400 My Clients Are Always First Lock Box 54. Phone 38. EXPERT MANICURIST Order of Publication M FRIENDS ARE NEKT, BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNKET JEWEDMENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVICION OF AS INNOCENT MAN. HAIR DRESSER OPTOMETRIST EYES LES EXAMINED Glasses Fitted Adjustment-Duplication and Repairs. All Work First Class Call or write Dr. S. P. Younge Pocahontas, Virginia. Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. Restaurant When at Bluestone don't fail to get your meals at SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch. West Virginia CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. B. bribridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon Jas. French Strother, Judge; A. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K. Dragoier, President, Keystone. Col. Jas. Elwood Jones. Commissioners W. w. Whyte, clark, Welch. Terms of Court. First Mon- License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G L Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w J McClaren County Health Officer and cor- oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates W W Hughes and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senato- rial district (counties of McDow- ell, Monga, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykootz Williamson. Walker & Butford ReStaurant WILCOE, WEST VIRGINIA. Quick Luch, meals served while waiting on trains. Everything to eat in season. Rooms for rent. First class service promptly rendered. Pop and ice cream. WALKER & BUFORD, Props. A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train wait Ice ream, Confectioneriese Pop, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. Colds should be "nipped in the bud", for if allowed to run unchecked, serious results may follow. Numerous cases of consumption, pneumonia, and other fatal diseases, can be traced back to a cold. At the first sign of a cold, protect yourself by thoroughly cleansing your system with a few doses of THEDFORD'S BLACK- DRAUGHT the old reliable, vegetable liver powder. Mr. Chas. A. Ragland, o. Madison Heights, Va., says: "I have been using Thedford's Black-Draught for stomach troubles, indigestion, and colds, and find it to be the very best medicine I ever used. It makes an old man feel like a young one." Insist on Thedford's, the original and genuine. E-67 BAPT. ASSOCIATION MEETS The Mt. Olivet Baptist Association held its annual session with the Metropolitan Baptist church, of Charleston, July 19, 20 and 21. Rev. D. Stratton, D. D., of St Albans, is Moderator, and Prof. H. B. Rice, of Charleston, is clerk. The Association convened at 9 o'clock in the morning, and after the devotional exercises, the usual committees were appointed. The welcome address on behalf of the Metropolitan Baptist church was made by the pastor, Rev. C. H. Woody. The response was made by Rev. H. M. C. Reed, of Carbon. Both young men acquitted themselves with credit. At 11 o'clock, the introductory sermon was preached by Rev. R. M. Mayhew, from first Peter 5:1-4. The sermon was preached especially to the elders, but was helpful to all who heard it. Wednesday afternoon was devoted to the reading of letters and routine business. At the evening session, Rev. J. P. Hubbard, pastor of the church at Montgomery, preached an able sermon. Rev. Hubbard has recently come to the state and has made a most favorable impression the short time he has been here. Thursday morning was devoted to reports and routine business. On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods conducted the women's meeting. In the evening, the services were conducted at the First Baptist church. Rev. I. V. Bryant, of Huntington, preached on the subject, "The Church's Mission." He was in fine physical condition, and his sermon came up to the full expectations of the vast throng that assembled to hear him. On Friday morning, an address was made to the Association by Hon. M. P. Shawkey, State Superintendent of Free Schools. At 11 o'clock, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, the General Missionary, preached a sermon from the Lord's prayer. Friday afternoon, brief memorial excercises were conducted by Revs. I. V. Bryant B. R. Reed. At 3 o'clock, an address was delivered by Prof. Byrd Prillerman, President of the West Virginia Colored Institute. The closing sermon of the Association was preached by Rev. D. C. Deans, of Montgomery, in the First Baptist church. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Moderator, Rev. Daniel Stratton, D. D., St. Albans; Clerk, Prof. H. B. Rice, Charleston; Corresponding Secretary, Prof. A. G. Brown, Institute; Treasurer, Rev. I. V. Bryant, Huntington; Members of the Executive Committee: Revs B. E. Reed H. M. C. Reed. There were many visitors in attendance, and the session proved to be one of the most interesting in its history. It should be remembered that the Mt. Olivet Baptist Association is the oldest religious organization of Negroes in West Virginia. It was organized in Charleston in 1874, with Rev. L. V. Bryant, Moderator, and W. H. Davis, Clerk. The late Dr. Booker T. Washington served three years, as clerk of this Association, 1877-79. At the time of his death, he was a member of the African Zion Baptist church in Malden, and therefore, a member of the Mount Olivet Baptist Association. CATTLESBURG, KY. W. B. Walden, formerly Bluestield but who now lives in the city of Huntington, is doing well. He has a good business job with one of the best wholesale concerns in Cattlesburg, Ky. His host of friends all over the N. & W. will be delighted to know his whereabouts and will be treated royally, courteously and with haste, if they call for and permit the whole souled Wheary Walldron to wait on them. He is strictly honest, industrious, polite and courteous to everybody and coming from one of the best families in the City of Bluestield speaks well speaks well for the Company engaging him. This same Company, Wust and Sherry, has also engaged a young man by the name of Howard Wilson who is gilt edge in every particular. He is strictly reliable and is a regular drawing card. The white people in particular like these men because of their exceptional politeness. Honest Tailoring Do You Know a Good Thing When You See It? $18 $15 $20 John W. Smith Subscribes For Golden Rule Stock. While in Eccles, we met Mr. John W. Smith, an account of whom appears in another column of the McDowell Times. He having been one of the chartered members of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association during the time of Prof. T. L. Hull and others, hearing of the growth and progress of the Golden Rule, subscribed for one share of stock from Editor M. T. Whittico and promised to subscribe for more later on. He wants an agent to come on this growing and thriving operation and work up an association. He promises to do all in his power to help, and the complimentary reputation of the Order speaks for itself that the people would be glad to take hold. Martinsville Mrs. Ann Hairston, the mother of Mrs. Mary Fountain, died Thursday morning. The funeral took place at Fountain, Va. Mrs. Lola Morris, of Bluefield, has returned home. Mrs Vina Baldwin and Mr. L. F. Flood and other teachers have returned from the Normal which was held at Rocky Mount; also Mrs. Eva Saunders who attended Petersburg has arrived. Mr. John Esters, of Bluefield, is here visiting his mother. Miss Lizzie Hairston, who has been visiting her sister at Pageton, W. Va., returned home Sunday. Messers, Ezekiel Williams and Norwood Claiborne are still on the sick list. The Mite Society met with Mrs. Fannie Kinlev. The following ladies were present: Mesdames J. H. Thomas, Pattie Penn, America Hayes, Winnie Dandridge, Eliza Hairston, Misses Halie and Fannie Kinley. The Aid met with Mrs. S. A. Trotter with the following persons: Misses Belle and Olivia Hairston, L. Kate Harper, Mrs. Kitty Bellech, Messrs. George Mitchell, Willie Carter, John Brown and Rev. J. E. Carter We are having plenty of rain. Filbert We are having excellent church services under the leadership of Key, J. G. Price, a man whom we love and is worthy of our appreciation. Last Sunday was set a part for ordaining some deacons in the persons of brothers J H. Lewis, G. K. Robinson and J. W. Lowry. For some cause only one of the said brethren, J. W. Lowry, was ordained. The church voted that they would substitute brother Arrested Ferris in the place of one of the two brethren who failed to show up. Gary, Wilcoe and Elbert churches were invited to set in the council. These churches responded by sending the following brethren: L. T Clark, A. L. Pannell, W. C. Archie, James Easley, Wilcoe Brothers Anderson, Clark, Hale Gary. At 11:30 o'clock, Rev. Price took for a text John 18:36. He preached an excellent sermon. After the sermon, Deacon Clark, of Wilcoe, and deacon Floyd North, of Mt. Zion Baptist church, Ronoke, were asked to lift the collection, which amounted to $5.00. Benediction by Rev. C. Summers. Rev. Price's family being with us for the first time, Mrs. Aurora Lowry took them to dinner with her. The brethren and sisters took care of the visitors. At 3:30 p. m., we re-assembled to a Mine the candidates. The council was organized with Deas. L. T. Clark, Chairman; Chas, Holley, Secretary, and K. North, Catechiser. The candidates passed a very creditable examination. Den. Hiley delivered the charge and deacon Coles offered the ordination prayer. At 7:30 p. m., Rev. Price preached an able sermon from Acts 5:2. We were made to say, it was good to be here. When in town, call at Lewis and Harmon's restaurant. Meals at all hours, soft drinks a speciality. Pay your subscription to the Times. For Sale! One lot, No. 92, in Pinnacle City, Wyoming county, W. Va. A bargain offered, terms reasonable. Write or call and see J. W. WALKER, Kimball, W. Va. Box 462. 6-23-16--tf. Do You $18 Shares of Stock Owned to Date. Mr. P. Gains was a visitor to Bluefield Monday. The Giatto Sluggers and the Bluefield Y. M. C. A team crossed bats at Bluefield the 17th. It was a hard fought game from start to finish. Giatto won out in the ninth by a two bagger by Jas. E. Campbell, the score being tied in the eighth innning. The line up follows: Bunildd..Muse 3rd b., Kingslow, rf Winkerson, 21 b., Musess, Howard ff Howard, 1st o., Doss, cf., Weeks, c. Anderson, p. Umpire Dr. R. G. Warren. Bluefield Bishop C. F. Shaffer, presiding Bishop of the third Episcopal district of the A.M. E. Church, made his first visit to Bethel, this city, Sunday and preached in the church on Bland Street at 11 a.m., to a large congregation. "A working church and its mission" was his subject. At a platform meeting in Raleigh St. M. E. Church at 3 p. m., the Bishop spoke to the citizens of Bluefield on the "Ideal Womanhood and manhood needed in the race everywhere today." Mr. P. A. Coins, Secretary of the Colored Y. M. C. A., was in Keystone this week. Hon McGinnis Hattfield, of Northfork, mentioned in connection with the chairship of the McDill county Republican executive committee was seeing friends in this city Wednesday. Mr. Hattfield is one of the strongest and most active of the younger set of Republicans in this county. Miss Jenetta Morris and Mrs W. O. Moore attended services at the First Baptist church, Northfork, Sunday, having enjoyed an excellent sermon preached by its pastor, Rey J. W. Coger. 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 Norcross. 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 the State of West Virginia 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. BURBIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. S. B. Moon, P. Q KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS INV Shares of Stock No. Name Place. 91 Tucker Star Williamson, W. 55 Liberty Grove, McGlen Alum. 71 Macedonia Thacker 71 Lam'b Wim. Davy Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes $30,000,000 ASSETS WEST VIRGINIANS To Attend Notification of Hughes W. H. Thomas Member of Com- mittee--Cooper Seeing Home Folks (Charles Brooks Smith ) Washington, D. C., July 26.—The politicians of national caliber are looking to the speech of acceptance which Charles Evans Hughes will deliver in New York next week—the 11st. The occasion will be the visit to Candidate Hughes of the committee from the recent National Convention at Chicago to formally notify him of his nomination. That committee will be headed by "Senator Harding, of Ohio, who will make the notification speech. Republicans of prominence from all over the country will arrange to be in New York for the event, which promises to be a notable starter of a national campaign which Republicans and martyrs of independent opinions, believe will result in returning the Democratic party out of power next November. There are numerous indications that West Virginia will have a delegation present, which, in point of quality and numbers, will prove sufficient to place itself in evidence and make its influence felt. The West Virginia member of the notification committee is Col. William H. Thomas, of Bramwell, who will see to it that all West Virginiaians who go to the trouble and expense of attending the meeting, will be provided with accommodations in so far he is able to secure them. Another who will be on the ground, and who will be looking after the welfare of party men from the State will be National Committeeman Virgil L. L. Highland, of Clarksburg. Congressman Edward Cooper, of the Fifth district, whose confidence in the election of Hughes and Fairbanks is an insuper WESTMENT BEPARTMENT Owned to Date. Lodge No. S. Indiv. No. S. Total. Va. 2 15 17 1 1 1 8 11 19 Keystone, West Virginia tion to his Republican friends, plans to slip over to Gotham from here and take in the salair. Great expectations are entertained about Hughes' speech of acceptance, and there isn't a doubt but what they will be realized. This confidence is based on a very fresh recollection of the Hughes' telegram to the national convention accepting the nomination. Aside from any partisan conderation that document is rated as a great political classic, and from the Republican standpoint it is an instrument which inspired the party with an unlimited confidence in its ability to dethrone the Democrats from national power and thrilled the rank and file with a genuine enthusiasm for, and confidence in, the nominee. The aggressive, business like way of Hughes in taking hold of affairs to get the party shaped up for the great work of the campaign has but added to his growing strength within the party and diffused throughout it a general teeling of optimism. Hughes and Fairbanks, not only to Republicans but to many others of other parties or of no party, are locked upon as almost certain to win out. Hughes speech of acceptance is expected to lay the foundation for his own election, and for the plan for his campaign, as his opening speech at Youngstown, Ohio, in 1808 laid the foundation for Tatt's election and supplied the text upon which that successful campaign was brought by the Grand Old Party. COOPER PUTTING UP FENCES While the House is "marking time" waiting on the Senate to catch up, most of the members are out of the city, but not too far away to reach here when they are telegraphed for. By agreement the House meets only every third day and no vote will be taken until the "whips" have time to call in the absentees. Congressman Edward Cooper, the hard-working, able, aggressive and popular representative from the Fifth district is taking advantage of this condition to visit at his house in Bramwell and from there to travel over his district fixing up his fences, making them horse high, bull strong and pig tight. From all reports from his district Mr. Cooper isn't much tense fixing to do. He is immeasurely stronger with the voters of the Fifth district than he was when he was a candidate two years ago, for the very good reason that since then he has been tried on the congressional job and found not wanting. West Virginia never had a harder worker in the house than Mr. Cooper, nor one who took his job more seriously and more conscientiously. He is always interested in the House proceedings whether they directly affect his own district or not, and frequently an active participant. He has made three speeches during this, his first, session, which commanded attention and elicited compliments. This is quite a record for a first-terror, but it proves the interest which he shows in what is going on. Edward Cooper is one of the interesting figures in West Virginia politics and men of prominence in the state are keeping a watchful eye on his career, because they have a sneaking feeling that he is a "comer" in the politics of the commonwealth. They suspect that he has just entered upon a public career that is going to reach out a good way into the future and embrace other honors, and prove of great utility and value to the public welfare. Cooper has youth, a world of eneagy, a collegiate education, great wealth, practical ideas, high ideals and a sturdy independence which set him out in a class by himself. The politicians have noticed, too, that he is not pushing himself, but doing his work well and biding his time. COOK WANTED:- Man or woman Must have good references. Good quarters and highest wages. Address or apply to MRS. W. H. THOMAS, Branwell, W. Va. 7-14-20s. THIS HALF-annum structure is now awarded absolutely by the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and mutual action. It is entitled a splendid a benevolent and should give great satisfaction to all who invest in it. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—Fas Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in duration it is sure to pay handmade dividends on the money invested. Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association A Thousand New Members Wanted in the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association in the Next Sixty Days. NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN ONLY $2.50 CECIL H. RILEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS. Northfork, West Virginia. Professional Cards Hair Dressing SHAMPOOING, FACE MASSAGE, HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. West Church St. Phone 292. Martinsville, Va. Lost, Strayed or Stolen! Dark sorrel horse, branded on right hip. Finder will receive a reward of $10 by delivering sane to William Downs, at Keystone Hurrah! Hurrah! At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in July, 1916, Robert Austin, Plantiff, In Chacery, Lizzie Austin, Defendant. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII. And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this case, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia, it is therefore ordered the said defendant to appear at 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. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in our newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court offices of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. W. E. BURRIDGE PAYNE, JOHN James K. Smith, P. Q. VICI This eyeglass is the most com- fortable ever made to put on and of with one hand and holds the lenses in the proper position in front of the eyes the same as a spectacle without the disagreeable fec- ture of the temple behind the ear Let us have the opportunity of bound- ing them to you. P. YOUNGE, pomstrist, Pasadena, Va. Take Stock Right Now! INGTON Year of Debt owned absolutely by the stock- al Investment Association and is oled by concentration of effort implied achievement and should depart to every stockholder and be. Let no one hesitate longer to corporation - Plus Python Material tion it is sure to pay handsome Price Per Share not plan. Ask the agent in your price. Investment Association CHARLESTON, W. VA. Free Pressing Meets the Lodges and Finds Excellent Conditions NEWS OF THE TERRITORY ECCLES This is the coal operation that became famous the world over, because of the great expedition in the year 1914. This operation employs thousands of men. School advantages are very good. Study Grove hospital clinic, under the pastorial charge of Rev. C. H. Lawrences, be doing time. The celebrated Boys' quick Creation, and Repairing Institution under the proprietorship of Mr. and Mrs. George Luce, is a compliment to the race, and any one wanting to believe in the latest cost, all they have to do is to call in and leave their clothes with Mrs. and Mrs. George Luce. They also furnish Losting accommodation. They are at the post office and in the most popular part of the town. Mrs. Luce has been busy and indulged himself to the pleasure and satisfaction of her many friends, she is greatly improved and is about able to be sent out and around the home at her doing post of duty and general activity. She was clamed by Mrs. James Maine Luce, Joseph Wright, of Huntington, and Danny Robinson, of Graham. One of the finest ball parks of the state of West Virginia is at this place. Hundreds and hundreds of men and women turn out to games of can when scheduled. This town is strictly a "dry town." N. drunkenness is ever seen around the place and you can't find a drop of the toxic drinks with the finest kind of telescopic aparatus. Men with their sales most worn can have them repaired by calling to see the expert shoe mister. J. N. Page near the post office. He is沾染 of the spot and can save you money. N. sensible man will throw away money by refusing to let Page protect his thank count and to keep money in his pocket to buy meat, flour and by making old shoes new. All work guaranteed or money refunded. The colored tellows have one of the finest base ball teams that ever stepped a diamond. They challenge any and all comers. Have not been beaten the seasons. John W. Smith, the touching little business man, the man who leeds you when you are hungry, who sleeps you when sleepy, and who can amuse you when you are down beaten and low spirited at the dance hall, may be found next door almost to the post office. He strictly poite, cautious and generally accommodating. He is a big hearted young man with strong principles of Bythisman and is one of bodies best punice spirited officers. He keeps said drinks on ice all the time. His place headquarters for all those who want to know the current events of the day. Mrs. Eiza Smith, formerly of Kyle mother of John Smith, is here and is do- ing fine. They both are well known and are well liked. She makes a specialty of raising and selling chickens, eggs and butter. In fact, they are doing well and making money. John Smith when of Eikhore was the center of attraction in the social circle. SUNLIGHT LODGE, NO. 8, K. OF P. SUBSLEIES FOR PYTHIAN STOCK Tuesday night of last week, we met with the members of the Sunlight Lodge No. 88, at Eccles and found most of the members present, wide awake and full of interest in the Order. Chancellor Commander 14, W. Scott was present and with promptness opened the Lodge. Keeper of Records and Seals, Brother J. W. Smith, was on hand with his books, while Brother John Wilson, Master of Finance, Walker Evans; Master of Exchequer* Ode Preston; Charlie Wilson and John Reevesive as officers, helped to make the meeting a success. They welcomed the Grand Lecturer and attended a short address the members at one went into business and unanimously voted the subscription and payment of one share of stock in the Typhin Mutual Investment Department. Their Lodge is not so large, numerically but each member is a high Class Typhin, a good citizen and a strong worker in the church society and unimaginable benefactor. WINIFREDE JUBILANT LODGE, NO. 17 The above named Lodge at Winifredre a town about six miles from the main line on the C. & O., is about 21 years of age, but on account of the recent close down in work many of the members left, but those who are there are very active. Brother G. W. Perkins, one of the oldest citzens at the place, welc meud us to his home and we were nicely taken care of by all we get therein. Brotherw N. W. S. Shelton, G. C., B. B. Allem, Vim Chancellor Commander; Lee ```markdown ``` Johnson, Keep of Records and Seals, J. T. Moseley, Master of Finance, George Perkins, Master of Exchequer, were those whom we found most active. The Lake subscribed in another share of stock and paid a part on it. Brother Lee Johnson will represent at the Grand Lodge. Because of the square life lived by brother Perkins, he is, perhaps, one of the most widely known and respected citizens of color on that operation. They have everything in the world good to eat, plenty of good milk to drink and their friends never back for any of the comforts of life. The Red Mea are very active in that section. MT. CARBON AND KIMBERLY SPARKLING LIGHT LOISE, NO. 13 At the above named toxins are to be found some of the best citizens of the race. Perfect friendship between the white and colored people exists. While work has not been regular and plentiful yet for the present, work is good and job duty is less frequent than it has been for some time. This is a coal mining section of the country, it is true, but many colored men, being old citizens, residents of from 19 to 22 years, they own their homes. And when we say own their homes, we mean it in every sense of the term. They live in their homes too and they live independently. We were honored to be the guest of Mr and Mrs K.D. Reid, two of the most representative citizens of the race in their home is a perfect place of hapiness. Both are good Christians, and such unlimited and unstinted hospitality is not found every where. Mrs Reid is in a queen in her home. Everything is in its place and everything moves just like clock work. She used to be Grand Lecturer for the Court of Calanthe and as such is an expert on the principles of the Order. Brother J. V. Coleman, formerly postman at Kimberly, a strong Pythian and an active as well as an influential politician and race supporter and defender, met us and carried us to his home, introduced us to friends and extended us a most hearty welcome to his home, is also an other man who owns his home and has a fine family. He, as well as brother J. L. Wilkins, another one of Kimberly's substantial citizens, took good care of us, carried us around the place, took us to the Lodge and vied with each other in making our stay a success. They are strong workers for the Pythian Lodge. Brother John Mitchell, Mrs. Channahill and brother K. T. Bailey were on at the public meeting of sparkling Light Lodge, No. 13, when the Lecturer came around. Brother Hill, Grand District Deputy, was also on hand and at the conclusion of the Lecturer's address, he made a short talk and recommended that the Lodge subscribe for another share of stock, which they did. This lodge will likely be represented at the ornate Lodge which convenes in Clarksville, August 1, 2, 3 and 4 by brothers Coleman, Hill and likely brother Wilkins. They are small in numbers but big in heart and interest for the Lodge. MONTGOMERY Business is quiet in this city. The Matt Haster Coal Company is wanting twenty five more men at once. Good wages, good pay, good man to work for, good town to live in, good water to drink and a good town in which to spend your money. Hon. H. H. Railey, Field Agent for the Orphans Home, was in the city last Friday and Saturday. Eagle Light Lodge, No. 6, has a very strong membership, but the interest in the work is by no means what most Pythians would like to see, and the tattitude few regret very much to note the lack of general interest. They did not subscribe for any more stock nor did they pay any on old shares. Our old friend Saughter, though afflicted some what with rheumatism, is Johnne on the spot. Attorney J. H. Love is being kept quite nicely looking up a very important case the C. and O. Railroad Company in a damage suit involving from ten to fifteen thousand dollars. Dr. W. E. Coleman, dentist at this place, is doing well, and made a very important business trip to Charleston Friday. HOLDEN PYTHIANS MAKING GOOD--FINE OPERATION--FRIENDLY RELA- TIONS RACKS--PLENTY WORK PLENTY WORK Monday night of this week, we were at Hidden, a town about eighty miles from Huntington on a branch line of the U. & O. At this place is one of the most progressive, modern and mammoth coal operations in this country. It is known as the U. S. Coal and Oil Company. Men employed number way up in the thousands. White and colored alike are employed by this Company and each is given the same opportunities. This Company has one special particular de- mand for service and that is efficiency. Some of the finest coal ever put on the market is produced or mined out of the virgin mines of this Company at Holden. This vein of coal ranges from 6 feet 10 inches to 7 feet 3 inches deep. And while the Company takes care of and amply provides for every body, it may not be amiss to refer to their treatment of the colored people in particular. "Safety first" is their motto. No body is ever killed on this operation. The colored people number in the neighborhood of 1000. Good schools and the best of teachers are provided for the education of our students. Two teachers have been selected by the School Board and the Company promises to have another if necessary. Prof. J. McHenny Jones, Jr., and Mrs Hatch, both graduates of our celebrated and well known West Virginia College are Institute near Charleston. And it is generally believed that under the supervision of these able and efficient teachers that the most good may be expected 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. Church work under the pastoral charge and supervision of Rev. H. C. Herd is all O K. A feeling of "Goodwill, Harmony and Helpfulness prevail throughout this section. Mrs. J. D Johnson is Secretary of the the church and is a fearless worker. 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 this 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 FRATERNAL WORK St. Josephs Lodge, No. 70, with a membership of 12 K. of P., is one of the best. Lodges in the state. Under the leadership of men like Brothers Thomas Nixon, C. C., H M Sanders, V. C. C., T T. Pace, K. of R. and S., Samuel Grayson, M. F., Mitchell Jackson, M. E. Preston, Justice, Pretate, C A Payne, M. W., Floyd Amus, M. A., Elvry Gravely, I. G., and Clarence Wilson, O G., we say, the very fact that a body of gentlemen like these, strictly honest, truthful, and men ready to help accomplish things, this Lodge is compelled to be successful. They have compiled with every legal obligation and are men who are not seeking absolute power of authority to dictate and in the event such is not there then destroy or ruin. Unlike some of the older Lodge members who feel and say if things don't go wrong to suit their every wish, whim or pessimistic feeling that they will brake up the Lodge. No, no, these good brothers are not that kind of men, but are men who are doing things for all. Your Race 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 dav. At the meeting held Nov. 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 M-Dowell county and to wage the most vigorous and aggressive campaign ever undertaken in this county and it becomes more than ever the duty of the colored Republicans of M-Dowell county to forget past differences, eliminate potty prejudices and jealousies and unite in one great movement to withstand Democratic assaults. 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 They subscribed for and paid for two more shares of stock in the Pythian Mutual and Investment Association. In addition to that Mrs Mary E. Jackson, a very prominent, influential citizen and property owner, subscribed and paid for individual share of stock in the Association. She with many other very prominent ladies is preparing to set apart a Court of Calanthe. Mrs J. D. Johnson, a very active and industrious lady, usually looks after all the preachers, teachers, lawyers and visitors who come into Holden and feels like making their headquarters there. The Grand Lecturer was welcomed and hospitality received in and at this home. Brother Payne Hylne, an old resident, a good man, a hard working man and a strong fraternity man, is there and visits with ary men to do more for and to show more loyalty and courtesy to strangers than he. BULWARK OF THE RACE in the county and the pride of the Republican party in the state. Let all Negro Republicans of McDowell county come and participate. Court House, Weigh, W. Va., Saturday, August 12th, at 10 o'clock A.M. Mr. Jones accompanied by Hon. T. F. Page. Thomas Nixon gave a nice after midnight supper or reception to the Grand Lecturer. Many were the ex-pressures of a most friendly feeling. ADKIN DISPRICT—S. R. M. on, Wm. Jones, C. P. Hairstor, H. Oceathan. This Lodge has not only a strong mem- bership but has a good financial stand- ing. They have also put themselves or record as deserving to be ranked among the leading and foremost Lythians in the State. BIG CREEK DIST. - Wade Brown, Rev. William Allen, Dr. A. Moore, Wm. Calloway, Pete Walters. Hon. W. O. Percival, General Manager and Superintendent of this operation is an unselfishly looked at as one of the best white men who ever came down the pithe. He is a friend to all the people. ELKHORN DISTRICT-Floyd Ross. Wm. Miller. Wm. Saddler, Stas Williams. Hon. A. R. Rassell, General Manager exclusively, is winning the hearts of everybody who contact with him, and still loves no one. SANDY RIVER DISP—Tom Shellost, Roland Addison Hon. Frank Crutches, a man liked by everybody, is on this operation and instead of driving men away because of a cold and insolent disposition, he is found to be kind and generally a mixer. Miners Wanted Everyday Work CRYSTAL COAL & COKE COMPANY Grystal, west, Va. On Crane Creek. Being far removed from whiskey, you eldom ever see or hear tell of a man getting drunk. Recorder of Deeds (Continued from Page (no.) years ago notable men like J. Monroe Trotter, father of the present editor of the Boston Guardian; C. H. J. Taylor, Henry P. Cheatham, John C. Dancy and Henry Lincoln Johnson have filled the office in the order named. It was expected that a white man would be named in the place of many other candidates for the position, led by James Ross of Buffalo, because the office of register of the treasury, regarded since 1881 as an office to which colored men only were eligible, was eagerly sought by numerous white candidates and fell finally to an Indian. This failure of the chief executive to name a colored man, while it violates a precedent of 20 years or more, should occasion no surprise. In spite of the rather rash campaign promises made to Bishop Walters as a bait for the colored voter in 1912, President Wilson has named but two men for office, James L. Curtis, minister to Liberia and Robert Terrell to the district municipal bench. Assistant attorney, auditor of the navy, commits, collectors of port—in those and other offices the sign has been posted during the whole administration. Including the position of minister of Haiti, 15 offices representing over $65,000 in salaries have been taken from colored men and given to white patrons in three years. It is to be wondered what bait the Democratic party will hold for colored voters in 1966. S.M.MUSE Shoe & Harness Shop BADING BROOK L.L. MOTORS, ready for general repairing, of all kinds, Goods, such as Shoes, Harness, Valises, Hats. All work Guaranteed, by hand or made. 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