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The McDowell Times. Republican Co. Convention-Welch, Tomorrow, Saturday, 4 O'clock P.M. Negroes Will Perfect County Organization at Welch, Saturday, Aug. 12--All Negro Republicans Should Attend VOLUME 15. CHARLES E. HUGHES NOTIFIED Of His Nomination For President of the United States IN NEW YORK CITY Great and Distinguished Gathering--Delivers Able Speech; Flays Democracy. New York, July 31 - Charles Evans Hughes was formally notified of his nomination here tonight as the Republican candidate for the presidency. The ceremony was held in Carnegie Hall and witnessed by thousands of people from all over the union. Senator Warren G. Harding, of Ohio, who was chairman of the Republican national convention, made the speech notifying Mr. Hughes of his nomination, speaking in part as follows. "Mr. Hughes: The committee here assembled representing all of the United States and territories, chosen by the Republican national convention which met in Chicago on last June 7, is directed by that convention formally to notify you of its action in selecting you as its nominee for the presidency of the republic. "That convention uttered the principles of a confident, determined, reunited and enthusiastic Republican party which turns to you, in highest respect and trust, as a nominee best typifying the party's purposes and the people's desires." Judge Hughes responded in an exhaustive speech from which the following extracts are taken: "This occasion is more than a mere ceremony of notification. We are not here to indulge in formal expressions. We come to state in a plain and direct manner our faith, our purpose and our pledge. This representative g thering is a happy anguity. It means the strength of reunion. It means that the party of Lincoln is restored, alert, effective. It means the unity of a common perception of paramount national needs. It means that we are neither deceived nor burdened by abnormal conditions. We know that we are in a critical period, perhaps more critical than any period since the Civil War. We need a dominant sense of national unity; the exercise of our best constructive powers; the vigor and resourcefulness of a quickened America. We desire that the Republican party as a great liberal party shall be the agency of national achievement, the organ of the effective expression of domestic Americanism. What do I mean by that? I mean America consciences of power awake to obligation, erect in self-respect, prepared for every emergency, devoted to the idle of peace, instinct with the spirit of human brotherhood, safeguarding both individual opportunity and the public interest, maintaining a well-ordered constitutional system adapted to local self government without the sacrifice of essential national authority, appreciating the necessity of stability, expert knowledge and thorough organization as the indispensable conditions of security and progress; a country loved by its citizens with a patriotic fervor permitting no division in their allegiance and no rivals in their affection—I mean America first and America efficient. It is in this spirit that I respond to your summons. When we contemplate industrial and commercial conditions we see that we are living in a food's paradise. The temporary prosperity to which our opponents point has been created by the abnormal conditions incident to the war. With the end of the war there will be the new conditions determined by a new Europe. Millions of men in the trenches will then return to work. The energies of each, of the now belligerent nations, highly trained, will then be turned to production. On the other hand, in this country, with the stoppage of the manufacture of munitions, a host of men will be turned out of employment. We must meet the most severe competition in industry. We are undisciplined, detective in organization, loosely knit, industrially unprepared. Our opponents promised to reduce the cost of living. This they have failed to do; but they did reduce the opportunities ties of making a living. Let us not forget the conditions that existed in this country under the new tariff prior to the outbreak of the war. Production had decreased, business was unlaundering, new enterprises were not undertaken, instead of expansion there was curtailment, and our streets were filled with the unemployed. It is plain that we must have protective, upbuilding policies. It is idle to look for relief to the Democratic party which as late as 1912 declared in its platform that it was "a fundamental principle of the Democratic party that the federal government under the constitution, had no right or power to impose or collect tariff duties except for the purpose of revenue." We are told in its present platform that there have been "momentous changes" in the past two years, and hence, repudiating its former attitude, the Democratic party now declares for "a non-partisan tariff commission." But have "the momentous changes" incident to the European war changed the constitution of the United States? Is it proposed to use a tariff commission to frame a tariff for revenue only? Is the opposing party ready to confess that for generations it has mis-read the constitution? Is that party now prepared to accept the protective principles? Rather, so far as the tariff is concerned it would appear to be without principle. The Republican party stands for the principle of protection. We must apply that principle fairly, without abuses. in is scientific a manner as possible; and (Continued on Page 4.) THANKSGIVING SERVICE GOOD The Uniform Rank and Lodges Parade--Big Crowd Attend Sunday was a great day for Knights of Pythias and Courts of Calantha of Northfork hollow. The annual thanksgiving service was held in the Arlington Baptist church and promptly at 11 o'clock the service began with a house crowded to overflowing with members of the uniform rank in brilliant uniforms who had paraded from McDowell under the command of their leader, Col Caz Donally. Members of Burks Garden Star Lodge of McDowell and Deonyesus Lodge of Gilliam, all wearing black costs, white duck trousers and white gloves and many visiting members of other lodges wearing badges, but the ladies in their beautiful summer attire added a touch of color to the scene which made the gathering a very beautiful one. SERVICES BEGINS. Col. Bonally as master of ceremonies called the assembly to order, announced the purpose of the service and called upon T. Edward Hill to deliver the opening address. The subject of Mr. Hill's address was "Pythianism," the speech was able, intetaining and instructive and made a very favorable impression upon the audience. Mr. J. T Taylor was the next speaker, he was the representative of the Calamitists and made a very interesting and instructive address on the female branch of the order. The scripture lesson was read by Kev. S. W. Patterson and Rev. E. K. Henry was introduced to deliver the sermon. We are now about to enter upon a campaign brought 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 vigorous 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 jealousies and unite in one great movement to withstand Democratic asaults. 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 Key. Henry chose as his text the 15th chapter of John and the 13th verse: "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." The able preacher discussed the principles upon which the noble order of Pythians was founded, praised its exalted work in caring for the sick, burying the dead, relieving suffering and protecting and succoring widows and orphans. He urged the male members of his audience to save their money, buy homes and keep up their dues in their orders and leave their wives and children safe protection in case of their death. The divine was unsparing in his condemnation of hypocrisy and shams and praised the good, true and noble. The sermon was masterly and eloquent. The Arlington choir rendered excellent music and the entire service was highly interesting and successful. More than $60,000 were raised in the collection. SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL Maitland, W Va., July 28 - One of the most successful revivals ever held at this place came to a close last week. Rev. J. H. Adams, the able and dearly believed pastor, assisted by Rev. W. M. Moore of Rosanoke, Va., conducted the services and through their efforts twelve churches were filled. The church here is in excellent condition and Adams is doing splendid work. His wife recently came here and is rendering her husband valuable assistance in his church and community work. NORTHFORK DIST.—Dr. A, S. Adams, C. H. Rice, H. J. Wilson, Caz Donely. ELKHORN DISTRICT—Floyd Ross. Wm. Miller, Wm. Saddler, Bilsa Williams. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY. AUG. 4. 1916 PRIZES AWARDED FOR BEST GARDENS AND YARDS 7 On 12 Operations of U. S. C. & C. Co.-Many Hundreds of Gardens Worth from $30,000 to 50,000-Eatables of Great Variety; Inspectors Enjoy Rare Hospitality. LIST OF THE PRIZE WINNERS The annual inspection of gardens and yards was held by the U. S. C. & C. Co. on their twelve operations on Tug river last week. This is the fifth or sixth year the inspection has been made, having been started by Gen O Toole and his works to encourage not only thrift and economy but to assist the employees in having healthful vegetables and cleaners premises. The management believes in having its employees well housed and well fed, knowing that a man's work depends on his grub and upon his bone life. The work began last week under direction of Supt. Guy C Mace and Prof. Archer. Colored Republicans TAKE NOTICE! A ladies' committee, consisting of Mrs. Weller, wife of Division Superintendent Weller, of Bluefield, Mrs. J. L. Swobe, of Welsh, Mrs. H. N. Evenson, Mrs. E. O'Toole and Mrs. Shanklin, of Gary, was appointed to inspect and pass upon the yards of the various works. A men's committee, consisting of C. H. Kendricks, of the W. V. U. Agricultural Extension Department, H. I. Shott of the Bluefield Telegraph; J. J. and J. Buel Swobe, of the Recorder, had charge of the garden inspection. 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. A hands me auto was provided for the ladies who went over the various works on Monday and rendered their decision upon which the following prizes were awarded. 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 YARDS AND FLOWERS No 1 Works; first prize, Vince Szelzlman, Hungarian, house No. 244. Second prize, Robert Barnett, white American, house No. 68. No 2 Works; first prize, B. Walter Thompson, American, house No. 226. second prize, Mrs. Cusko, Hungarian, house No. 262. No 3 Works; first prize, E. Woods, American, house No. 22, second prize, G. E. Pritchett, American, house No. 26. No 4 Works; first prize, Alex Tackace, Hungarian, house No. 29, second prize, Ratale Santo, Hungarian, house No. 49. Your Race No. 5 Works, first prize, Andy nopko, stavish, house No 3; second prize, John kuzinsky, Polish, house No. 16 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 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. No 12 Works, first prize, J. E. Money, American, house No 76, second prize, Robert Walldon, American, house 80. The yards were graded for appearance, arrangement and beauty. A prize of $10 is annually awarded to the best, on each operation, from No 1 to No 12, and a second prize of $500 is given on each works. BULWARK OF THE RACE LIST OF PRIZE GARDENS in the county and the pride of the Republican party in the state. The work of inspecting the gardens took two days. The party started at No.1 and worked 1, 2, 9, 8, 7 and 6 the first day; and completed the work on the following day. Jitneys were provided for their convenience and the roads were in fairly good shape, so the cars could travel all over the several works, except No.12, Anawalt, where the trip was made by rail from No.3. 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. Cheethams. The second day the party was joined by C. S. Schubert, son of Dr. Schubert, of Roanoke, the latter being unable to attend. Dr. Schubert is connected with the "Back Home" movement of the N. & W. Ky., and has been one of the inspectors for some years past. The work began at Gary No. 3 Tuesday morning and ended at No. 10. The two first mentioned received the prizes, while the third received honorable man- tion. In some cases it was difficult to decide which deserved second prize or honorable mention. GARDENS. No. 6 Works—First prize, Joe Oceainno, Italian, house No. 127; second prize, Tony Bock, Italian, house No. 54; John McCarty, Irish, house No. 95 No. 7 Works—First prize, Ignatus Clazes, Polish, house No. 78; second prize, Bill Ott, Italian, house No. 52; John Zogian, Polish, house 41 No. 8 Works—First prize, A. J. Adams, white American, house No.----; second prize, W. R. Ward, white American, house No.----; E. O. Ames, white American, house No.----. (Centured on Page 4.) JUDICIAL TEMPERMENT Fatness and Pomposity Not Now Considered Qualifications JUST INTERPRETATION OF LAW FIRST CONSIDERATION. PASSING OF OLD ORDER (By S. B. Moon.) At the coming Republican state convention two candidates for the Supreme Court of Appeals of this state will be nominated. Indeed, the making of such nominations will be the most important task of the convention, since the adoption of a platform and the choosing of presidential electors are matters of a nature so perfunctory as to lack the tang and cost incident to a contest wherein the ambitions of this man and of that, clash in political combat. We doubt not, that in pressing the claims of their favorites at the convention, partisans of each aspirant will solemnly avow that their man, alone, possesses "judicial temperament"—a quality long esteemed as indispensable in the make-up of a judge—especially a supreme judge. These partisans will declare with an air of pitying contempt, that all of the other aspirants are entirely barren of the aforementioned judicial jewel. Utter indulgence obsession us to the myth called judicial temperament; we think that there is no such quality—we prefer to believe that it is only a heavy, obtuse fancy and is closely akin to the now exploded theory that "to look like a judge" one must be very fat in person and very pompous in manner. When Governor Dawson appointed Judge Ira E. Robinson (a bean man, plain and mild of manner), to fill a vacancy on the supreme bench of this state he ignored the popular superstition anent judgeships and banished from this state a judicial fetish that had therefore been a part of the supposedly divinely appointed order of things. The new precedent established by Governor Dawson found instant favor in the most progressive section of West Virginia, and about a year later, the Republicans of the Eighth Judicial Circuit in convention assembled on a street corner (a faction of "temperamentalist" held forth in the court house), in the city of Bluefield nominated for circuit judge, a man supposed to be lacking in judicial temperament and refused to consider his opponent, who was temperamentally a splendid specimen of "the ancient order of judges." The man then nominated (and later elected) was stender of stature and knew naught of pomposity of manner except to laugh at it. He has made one of the best circuit judges of the state—one whose decisions are rarely reversed—while his opponent of ten years ago, is not now curiously reganed as judicial minister of the --- Miners, Coho Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- try-Business Openings. clock P.M. as Should Attend REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE ORGANIZED McGinnis Hatfield Is Unanimously Elect ed Chairman HARMONY PREVAILED County Convention Called For Tomorrow, Saturday, to Elect Delegates to Huntington The Republican Executive Committee of McDowell county met in the courthouse at Welch, W. Va., Saturday at eleven o'clock and organized by unanimously electing McGinnis Hattfield, of Northlork, chairman; O. Frank Wright of Welch, secretary, and J. Frank Johnson, of Welch, treasurer. This was the first meeting of the county committee elected as the recent primary. Hon. W. W. Whyte, the chairman of the old committee was absent from the city, but before leaving he issued the call and requested Hon. W. Burbridge Payne, a member of the old committee, to call the new committee to order and assist with its organization. Mr. Payne called the committee to order and called Mr. Stanley E. Nease to the chair to act as temporary chairman and Dr. A.S. Adams to act as temporary secretary. T. Edward Hill read the call after which the chair declared that the election of a chairman was in order. Mr. Hill in a short speech nominated McGinnis Hattfield. No one else was nominated. A roll call on the election of Mr. Hattfield was requested, the secretary called the roll which showed nine regularly elected members and one proxy, all of whom voted for Mr. Hattfield for chairman. The chairman declared Mr. Hattfield unanimously elected. Atty. S. B. Moon placed Mr. C. Frank Wright in nomination for secretary. No one else was named and Mr. Wright was elected by acclimation. The name of Hon. J. Frank Johnson was presecured for treasurer by Mr. Harry Totz No one else was named and Mr. Johnson was elected by acclimation. Resolutions were adopted giving the chairman the right to vote in case of a tie and authorizing him to appoint an executive committee of five members to conduct the campaign and naming the chairman of the committee, chairman of the executive committee. The Executive Committee is as follows: McGinnis Hattfield, chairman, T. Edward Hill, secretary, W. Burbidge Payne, W. J. McClaren, S. B. Moon. COUNTY CONVENTION T. Edward Hill offered a resolution which was unanimously adopted authorizing the chairman to issue a call for a county convention to be held in the court house at Welch on Saturday August 5:b, at 4 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of electing delegates to the Huntington state convention to be held August 10. THE CALL. Notice is hereby given that a Republican county convention for the county of McDowell will be held at the court house, in the Town of Welch, at four o'clock in the afternoon, on Saturday, August 5th, 1916, for the purpose of selecting thirty-five (35) delegates to represent McDowell county in the Republican state convention to be held in the city of Huntington on August 10, 1916. Said county convention shall be called to order by the chairman of the Republican county executive committee of McDowell county, who is hereby authorized and directed to name the temporary officers of said convention. By order of the Republican County Executive Committee of McDowell county, this 25th day of July, 1916. McGINNIS HAYFIELD, Chairman, narrow circle of bis intimate friends Many old superstitions have passed. Estates and lordliness of mien are not now sufficient to land a judgeship, on the contrary, the serious minded (rather than serious manned) man, who places a right and just interpretation of the law in every case above any other consideration, is the type of jurist that is the fashion now, especially in West Virginia, while more pounds availabus, well denominator and peaceable display now for the pursuit and punishment. The McDowell Times. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION *BE. 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. 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. 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. EAGLE 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. RORRSON, of Taylor. Secretary of State HOUSTON G. Y. JUNG, of Harrison. Superintendent of Schools MORRIS F. 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. Sheriff 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. EUEL SWOPE, of Welch, J. EUEL WALDRON, of Welch. COME! All colored Republicans who want to see a strong, effective Republican organization of colored men in McDowell county, come to the court house at Welch Saturday, August 12th at 10 o'clock a.m. and help make one. Now is the time to render service to the Republican party and to the Negro race in West Virginia by reorganizing the old organization along up-to-date, progressive lines. Make it representative of the hopes, desires and ambition of the great mass of Negroes in McDowell county. Make it a power to be reconed with in the political affairs of the state. Make it a machine with which Republican success can be achieved and the general interest of the race safeguarded and protected. The Negroes of McDowell county do not want a vehicle upon which the political fortune of any man, white or black, can be made; they do not want a club to hold over politician's head to extort money from their pockets; they do not want an organization to offer up to the highest bidder, but they want and are determined to have a Republican political organization that will bind the race together in a closer bound of political union for the protection of the political and --- civic rights of the race and to insure the success of the Republican party We can have such an organization if we will come together and make it and if present indications mean anything there will be at least 1000 of the sable sons of toil in Welch on Saturday the 12th to reconstruct their organization in keeping with the advancement they have made. PARTY HARMONY AND THE NEW COUN TY CHAIRMAN There has never been a more harmonious meeting than that held by the Republican executive committee of McDowell county at Welch last Saturday. There were members of the committee present representing every shade of political thought in the Republican party and all united and agreed for the success of the party this fall. The selection of McGinnis Hatheld as chairman meets with the hearty approval of the great majority of Republicans in McDowell. He is strong, able, active, energetic, fearless, an astute politician. One of the younger set who will infuse new blood, put new life into the party and will wage such a vigorous and aggressive fight this fall that the Democratic party which is now hopelessly in the minority in this county will be so demoralized that they will hesitate for many years to come to put up a ticket in this county. Mr. Hatfield is very popular with the masses of voters and by his matchless fighting qualities will inspire them with renewed courage and enthusiasm. The young chairman has no rose-strewn road to follow, nor has he an easy record to beat because he succeeds that brilliant and versatile politician, the Hon. W. W. Whyte, who has been a terror to Democrats in both county and state for 25 years and who retires with an unbroken record of success over the party of the Donkey. But it is the consensus of opinion that the new chairman has the making of just such another leader who will keep the G. O. P. in the ascendency in McDowell county and roll up enormous majorities for the state ticket. TEACHERS NAMED FOR ADKIN DISTRICT S. L. Kuddell to be Principal of Gary Consolidated Schools. With Eight Assistants. At a meeting of the board of education of Adkin district of McDowell county, held Wednesday day at Gary, teachers were appointed as follows: Havcoe—L. B. Akers, principal; Ethel Kell. Wilcoe—Rubie Gwinn, Elizabeth O'Neal. Gary Consolidated—S. L. Ruddell, principal: Ada Parrish Grace Pence, Exances Ould, Saralee Robinett, Agnes Nunan Bertha Spangler, Katherine Scott. No. 10—Malah Spangler. Elbert—Mary Clifford. Filbert—Lucille Tully, principal; Grace Tully. Thorpe—Bertha Lincicome, principal; Kirk Asbury, Marie Beinkampen. Black Wolfe—Amanda Marrs. Lower South Fork—Mae Tabor. Upper South Fork—Hattie O'Brien. Pageton No. 1—Brinda Powell, principal; Emma Powell. Pageton No. 2—Stella Nelson. Sullivan—Pearl Evans. Long Point—Anna Webley. Anawalt—Jettie Johnson, principal; Genevieve Larew. Leckie—Minnie Obenshain, principal; Maude Larew. Little Creek—Mildred De- Trude. Jenkinjones-C. A. Murphy, principal; Eva Hallard, Mildra Brilliant Fire Fighting $12,000 GO UP IN SMOKE Another fire within or month and within 200 yards of the buildings destroyed, started Thursday morning about 4 o'clock in the house owned by Miss Annie Clayton in "Under Bottom," spread to the two adjoining houses, completely destroying them The alarm was sounded about 4:10 o'clock Thursday morning and when the first reel reached the scene of the fire, the home of Miss Annie Clayton was beyond saving, so the fire fighters devoted their time in an effort to prevent the spread of the flames. Three houses, the Clayton house, a concrete house, owned Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parsons, and the home of Mrs. Roxie Turner were completely destroyed. The galvanized tin wagon factory, owned by Stuart and Hale, and the concrete building of Mr. Parsons, prevented the spread of the flames toward the cast and the brilliant fire fighting of Officer Williams Downs, Morris Cabbell and .... Hoover saved the lower end of the bottom. These valiant fire fighter went between the home of Mrs. Roxie Turner and that of her daughter, Miss Tiney Turner, and by daring and brilliant fighting kept the flames confined to the house of Mrs. Turner, thereby saving the west end of Cinder Bottom. The fire started in the home of Mrs. Annie Clayton about 4 o'clock. How it started is unknown, except the first person who discovered it says that the fire was in the kitchen and the house being frame it quickly spread to other parts of the house and spread to the Parson house on the east and the Turner house on the west. All of the houses except that of Deputy Sheriff Parsons were insured, having no insurance and was the heaviest loser, the building being valued at $2,000. The roomers in the Clayton house lost heavily, the house was valued at $2,500 with $1500 insurance. Mrs. Turner had insurance on the house but none on her furniture which was valued at $1500.' The houses on the same lots were destroyed by fire about four years ago. Mrs. Turner and Mr. Parsons were sufferers in the fire at that time. Not only does Mr. J. W. Shenk, the City Pumper deserve great credit for having ample supply of water on hand when the first alarm was sounded, but the gallant fire fighters who manipulated each hose and who directed the fighting deserve great credit for preventing a greater destruction of property. The loss in buildings and furniture was about $12,000. SUB-COMMITTEE SUGGESTS OFFICIALS A sub committee of the Republican state executive committee has recommended the following organization subject to the approval of the state committee: Chairman; T. J. Sherrard, of Wellsburg. Vice Chairman Secretary, G. P. Hall, of Charleston. Treasurer: Dave Gideon, of Huntington. The advisory committee, one member from each congressional district, was recommended as follows: H C Ogden, of Wheeling; Davis Elkins, of Elkins; J. C. Bradley, of Clay county; T. C. Adams, of Roane county; Isaac T. Mann, of Mercer county, and William McKell, of Fayette county. Clarksburg was recommended for the state headquarters. These recommendations will be acted upon at the state committee meeting in Huntington Aug. 9, preceding the state convention. Office assistant and substitute teacher, Bess V. Watson. COLORED TEACHERS. Wilcoe—S. B Moon, principal; Lula Allen. Gary—Jessie Froe Brown, principal; Mae Harris, Evalyna Jones. Elbert—Alice Cardwell. Filbert—Aurora Lowery. Thorpe—Ida M. Thompson. Black Wolfe—Bertha Warren. Pageton—Willa Jackson. Anawalt—Lela V. Becker. Jenkinjones—J. H. A. Cyrus, Maggie Dungee. LYNCHING The two editorial below appeared in the August number of "Our Dumb Animals" published in Boston, Mass., and are typical of the attitude of this humane publication. "Our Dumb Animals" is devoted to the protection of dumb animals' birds but it never lets an opportunity pass to rails its voice in favor of justice to all mankind regardless of race or nationality. It is fearless in its advocacy of justice and right, it has the respect of all mankind. The articles follow: FOR SHAME--MY COUNTY No outrage reported from European battlefields equals in horror the committed recently at Waco, Texas, by that crowd that mutilated, tortured, burned Jesse Washington, a seventeen-year-old colored boy. The American citizen who reads the account of this accurrence, reported by a special agent of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in The Crisis, without feeling the ineffectable shame this deed has put upon his country must be dead to every noble impulse of humanity and patriotism. That in a city of 30,000 people, with 38 church, there should have been found but one minister to lift up his voice in protest after the event, is to us so inconvenible. For this government to allow such crimes to be committed against its citizens within any State of the Union and take no action, is a reproach far deeper and more damning upon its honor than anything that has been charged against it by its bitterest critics since the war in Europe began. The wretched vi tam had been convicted, the sentence of death was to be executed that very day. The wild cry $\textcircled{1}$ was not for punishment, not even for justice, but for torture. The Mayor of Waco stood looking down from his window upon the burning, "unconcerned" the agent reports, save for the injury to the tree from which the boy hung. The Chief of Police witnessed the lynching. The photographer was engaged before hand for the occasion. And we call ourselves a Christian nation! F. H. R. OUR COLORED TROOPS The Boston Post pays the following fine tribute to the colored soldiers of our army at Carrizal: "The Negro troopers of the Tenth United Calvary sustained the fine reputation men of their color long since won as fighters of stout heart and superb bravery. As at Fort Wagner and San Juan Hill, these men of dark skins proved that their allegiance is of the kind that they are willing to seal with their blood. "The Negro is a good American; he is a lover of his country, and when trained in the service of that country he is willing to give and does give that 'last full measure of devotion' that the emancipator of his race immortalized on the field of Gettetburg." If the United States government can demand of its colored citizens, and receive this "last full measure of devotion," why is it not bound to guarantee to them the rights of citizens? No plea being stopped by the bearer of "state rights," is valid. If any county can demand my service in defence of its flag even to death itself, it is bound by every law of right and justice to see that my citizenship under that flag is not a mockery and a farce, "state rights" or no "state rights." F. H. K. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE The teachers' institute for this county will be held at the court house in Welch, beginning August 25th. The instructors will be T. J. Humphrey, of Wheeling, and H. R. Bonner of Charleston. There will be a lady music instructor present. The county superintendent earnestly requests all teachers who expect to teach in this county to attend this institute. Notice to all Persons Indebted to the Firm of "Price and Washington. The firm lately known as "Price and Washington" which conducted a general mercantile business in the city of Keystone, McDowell county, West Virginia, has this the last day of August, 1916, been mutually dissolved and books of accounts will be in the possession of Jas. Washington, and all parties are hereby notified to settle their accounts with him. Notice of Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given the public generally that the partnership lately subsisting between us, the undersigned, Jas. Washington and H. B. Price, carrying on a general merchant business in the city of Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, under the style and firm name of "Price and Washington," was on the 1st day of August, 16, dissolved by mutual consent, and that the business in the future will be carried on by the said H. B. Price. If there are any outstanding claims, debts or liabilities against the said late firm of "Price and Washington," notice is hereby given that the same will be paid and discharged by H. B. Price. Service is what we give. Hill & Company, tailors, have moved from their old location opposite the Times building to the Hyman Stock on Main street, opposite Finney's. A number of people from Keystone and vicinity are attending the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias which is in session at Clarkson this week. Among the number are Editor and Mrs. M. T. Whittico, C. H. Rice, Northfork; Cuz Donally, McDowell; John Preston, Gilliam; Jake Haskins and Nathanial Cary, Landgraff; Rev. J. W. Robinson, Mr Lazenby and Mrs. Seay, of Kimball; Pete Williams Berwind; Will Davis, Excelsior; Rev. W. A. Pittard, Coalwood. A full report of this great fraternal gathering will appear in our next issue. Services were held at Mt. Chapel Baptist church Sunday. Rev. J. B Evans of Bluefield preached at the morning service and Rev. Milton S. Melton preached at night. Both services were largely attended and great interest was manifested in the efforts of the good members of this church to raise funds with which to rebuild the edifice recently destroyed by fire. A rally will commence next Sunday and the public should contribute liberally toward this fund. It does not speak well for the race that in the city of Keystone there is not a colored church building. Prof. D. C. Coleman, Business Mgr of the West Virginia Tribune, was in Keystone Monday. The genial and versatile young professor returned Sunday from a trip to Virginia (his old home) where he spent two weeks visiting his patents, delivering chautauqua lectures, attending associations, eating chicken and cake, drinking butter milk and trying to persuade a certain young lady to change her name. Dame rumor has it that he accomplished his desire but the young newspaper man denies it. The Colonial Theatre is showing some of the best pictures ever seen in this section. Everybody should go to this popular playhouse and spend a few hours in elevating amusement. The management is kind and courteous and spares neither time or expense to please, entertain and make the public welcome and comfortable. M'DOWELL COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Endorses Luther C. Anderson For Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals. At a meeting held of the McDowell County Bar Association, held on Monday, July 31, 1916, the following resolution was offered and adopted: "Resolved, That the President of this Association appoint a committee of five members to draft suitable resolutions as to the eminent fitness and 'qualification of Luther C. Anderson, of Welch, McDowell county, West Virginia, a member of this Association, for Judge of the Supreme Court of Appalachia of West Virginia." Thereupon the President appointed as said committee: Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge of the Eighth Jdicial Circuit, J. Graham Sale, E. C. Marshall, James A. Strother and J. N. Harman, Jr. The said committee reported the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: "Resolved, That the McDowell County Bar Association recognizes in Lutter, C. Anderson, a member of the said Association, a gentleman of the highest integrity, fitted by experience, learning and temperament, and in every way qualified to perform the duties of a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. "Resolved further, That the Secretary of this Association be instructed to send a copy of the above to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, McDowell Recorder, McDowell Times and West Virginia Tribune for publication, "L. C. HERNDON, J. GRAHAM SA'E, E. C. MARSHALL, JAS. A STROTHER, J. N. HARMAN, Jr." A true copy, Attest: W. W. HUGHES, President. G. W. HOWARD, Secretary. Popular Pastor Called Rev. J. W. Coger, the popular pastor of the Baptist church at Northfork and Cooper has been called to the church at Jenkinjones He spent last Sunday looking over the work at the lattar place but has not indicated whether he will accept or not. The two churches of which Rev. Coger is at present the pastor are strong churches and the pastor is very popular with all the members as is shown by the desire on the part of the members to give him a trip to the Valley Baptist Association. The members at Cooper and Northfork will do well to keep their energetic and popular pastor. Josh Dillard, of Crumpler, was a business visitor in this city Monday and while here he called at this office and renewed his subscription. Come "thou and do likewise." Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly imbalanced in the body internally and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh cure is administered internally and acts thru the blood on the surfaces of the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best doctors in the world and is composed of some of the best tonics known, combined with some of the blood purifiers. The perfect combination of these two remedies Catarrh Cure is what produces such wonderful results in catarrhal conditions, testimonials, free FI CHENEY & PROP, Toledo, O. All Drugs Duggets 75. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGCISTS 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 Substitutes. LADIES 3 sake baskets for CILCHRS-TEDS DIAMOND BRAND PILLS in RED and metallic bozes, scaled with Blue Bibbons sake baskets for CILCHRS-TEDS Braggart and sake for CILCHRS-TEDS Braggart and sake for CILCHRS-TEDS fourteen years regarded as the finest of famous SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME TRIED EVERYWHERE TESTED OPTOMETRIST EYES LE EXAMINED Glasses Fitted Adjustment-Duplication and Repairs. All Work First Class Call or write Dr. S. P. Younge Pocahontas, Virginia. G. H. Rice 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 Mrs. B. M. Smith's better known as Belle Smith. Best cooking, excellent service, everything fresh and clean. First class lodging accommodation—clean beds, linens charged daily. Rates Reasonable. BELLE SMITH'S Restaurant and Ledging House Opposite Darot BLUESTONE, W. Va. Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia OFFICIAL DIRECTORY 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. Jat. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K. Traher, President. Keystone. Elwood Jones. W. A. Hyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, Apr., 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 Circuit and 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 cipal district (counties of McDowell, Mungo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goddykootz Williamson. Walker & Butord 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, Prods. 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 tds Do You Know a Good Thing When You See It? Bd $18 S15 $20 SUITS TO MEASURE GUARANTEED WOOLENS - Other Tailors Charge. $5 to $15 More for the Very Same Goods LEIDMAN BROS., Gary---Kimball Tailors from the Cradle és Northtork---Cincinnati, O. DOWELL REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION SMBULD BE SOGUL AS WELL AS POLITICAL sate There is somethin peculiar about thie organization. While ts a Negro Organization and supposedly waa organ. ized for the protection of oar political mn terest, yet the very iden itself of the or. Kanization was strangely enough not couceived by the Nexroew themselves but by a sbrewd white politican, Phis gen Hleman whe had been theronguly trained im the political game in wid Virginia, Fealized thot if he could control the large Negro vote of the county that he could dictate the politics of the suthern section of the state and be a potent fac- tor in both state and rational politics Ove thing that greatly facilitated bin scheme was the cupidity of the Negro and the geeat scarcity of white men of eutficient ability te tilt public utlices se- ceptatily. ‘This crafty politician, than whom West Virginia las produced few eyaals, kuew full well that it auld not te expedient for him to be too conmpicions ik an oF- vapization of thix kind, so he wet about Hindiug the peculiar kind of men needed. His search was sienally snecemful. In training, temperauent and decility, the men found mewuted up to the most san keine (xpeetations of their muster. THE WOOL PULLED OVEK OUR EYES We were led to believe that we had a wonderful organization and that it was doing great thingy for us. In order to give color to this belief, we were given Jew petty ottices.--just enough to fool us. Certain would te leaders were controlled by & few doliars, and so complete was the Organization that it even took cognizance of the strong religions proclivities of the Negro and sutsilized his preachers. This explains why we with our laree majority of Republican votes we could ne ver get «0 elective connty office: why our white friends have the most beautiful modern school buildings in ever com- munity, while onr uncomfortable dilapi dated shauibles are eye sores ty the com: auunity. We must not bi ame white iriends for this deplorable situation. Many of them realize that we are not getting a square deal and are willing-to help us but as long as we are apparently watintied, they could not take the mitiative. HIGH-HANDED AND ARBITARY | METHODS In recent years, the oilicere of this or- | aniston bave acted w» if it belouged| to then personally by divinr vient. The wishes of the members have) een ignored entirely. Thongh repeatesti, seqursted they have postively refused to call a meeting and there has been absolutely Bo woe ting for the last threee years At the last meeting, © new secretary was elected, bot we are informe) that the hooks were not turned over to him nd that he has not been permitted to discharge the duties of his office. At thie meeting certain rules and regula tions were adopted. Nowe of them have been carried ont. The Negro im the most forgiving and patient being on earth, bot thee tyrannic and despotic methods have at last aronsed even hie Fesen'inent and all over the county. the demand ix being made for a comple re organization In the re-organization care should be taken that the organization be placed. in inandis only thowe whose past liver are ‘such as to entitle them to the contidence of the pablie, and the objert hon ld be to promote the interest of all the people and that the organization shonid not be maile # sinecure for two or three wkiv- idaals. SOCIAL AS WELL AS POLITICAL The Negro must solve hie own pro- PALMETTO CAFE Maia Street Lord’s New Brick Building Everything to Eat in Season Fresh and well cooked food. HY? BREAD a specialty R. L. LORD, Mgr. bleme, and the only wag to do this is far for him to get together in « frieedly way and discom them. This onanization should be the strongest social factor in the state. Once s year it~ °° >=ll of © mammoth banquet to which the fam: ilities and friends of the wembers shoul. invited. Able speakers, both white and colored, ebould be secured to adress the organ'zation on theve cecasions which should be looked furwaed to with inter- cet by the entire state In fect, theve annual weetings should be made the most notable in the state. Losteed of accepting contributions trou candidates. each member shoule be as seemed a few dollars a year and this would cover all legitimate expenses Employees of the United States Coal & Oo., at Gary, a sabsidiary of the Unit el States Steel Corporation, are mneb interested in a communication from the headquarters of the Pwited States ster i Which the men employed by the Gary concer are aeured of continued eifort om the part of the parent company for the safety of the men in the mines The United States Steet Corporation fas established @ bnreau of walety, sani: tation aod welfare with EH. Gary, head of the concern, ax chairman. Me. Siary hae written to the employees of the Gary mines through Geueral Superin- temdent Edward O'Toole, of the conoern operating these mines ae follows: “The officers of the United States Steel Corporation have beew much grati- fied with the results of the accident pre- vention work which has been carried on very effectively by all the mbsiniary companies for the past eight years “We have willingly spent near'y tive and one-half million dollars to waleguard the workin in all our p'aute, mines and railrouls We will continne to do Aur part in providing for expenditures of thie character, thns doing our share to prevent those accidents which may be Prevented by action the part of the com- pany. “We are not uninindfal of the part you have played in accident prevention, and we highly oppreciate the spirit in “hich you have co-operated with as From careful investigation we have found that 445 per cent---nearly one balf---of accidents have occurred in hand labor, where mo machinery was aed and where no safety devices could be provided. These sevidents can be prevented only by your help. “If you have any suggestions to offer im preventing accidents, you are urged to submit them to yonr forewan, super- intendent or manayer."” General Snperintendent O'Toole has come in far hich commendation in the last few years because 6f his efforts to carry Out to the letter the poticy of the prevent company for safeguarding the lives aud limbe of the mea in the mines and for bettering ‘iving and working conditions generally. The (ary mines are regarded as wodels Claim Paid C. H. Rice, deputy for the K of P. . paid the death claim of G. W. Perry de. cewed on July 25th. Mra. Luly Perry, widow, was the beneficiary. Mr. Perry was one of the charter mem- bers of the Lilly of the Vally Lodge and wel densly Sebeoad by ct ashe mae Saw of ay nies BASEBALL GAME. Rerwiod, W. Va., Jaty 30—The fe guts ty inaiea bape ic Cee teams of Berwind and Excelsior wae plage ok ds phase Snaecasy pet aca at le 5 cudey kar Berchad cce WF 7, Mladial W cigar on sea son manager of the Berwind team pee ee eee Pay for The Times. Isabella R. Johneon, the daugh ter of J. F. Johuson were marri. ed tc Chas. Graves on Sunday Night July 23rd at Marytown R-v. J. B Evans Officiasing of Marytown. Mrs Che Kirig has bee a very if at this writting but is som: what emproviny. Mr. Leanard Randolph, who is dene @ suces~-tul prcture uve - Bess in the W Va Coai Fields spent Saturday Night with his family io Pulaski Lost, Strayed or Stolea! Dark sorrel horse, branded ¢n right bie Finder will reesive a reward of $10 oy delivering sam- to Wilham Downs, at K -vstone et ~ WILLIAMS, FAMOUS TROUBADOURS Tuesday | Aug: 8 SEL Ths scAT SHON New Republican Chairman’ ‘of McDowell Couaty. The Paci Mutual Lie insurance Gompany $30,000,000 ASSETS * ORGANIZED 1868 $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS i Operates in Every State in the Union : ; Employes More Than 8,000 Agents 3 j Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes 3 | SPST OPHS OOS POODE DUD? O0S0 O9G0 99818000 O68 00008000. W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia Big Liberty Celedration ie A {ae | MONTCALM, W. VA. | TUESDAY AUGUST 8, 1916 EEE THREE BALL GAMES | PRIZE CONTEST ; Greasy Pole Climbing, Pie Eating and Wheelborry Race. Addresses will be delivered by N. Cousin, Rev. W. J. Barrett, A. L. Spence:, J. E. Parsons, Atty. J. W. Parker, Hon. M. T. Whittico, R. R. Robiason and Atty. J. K. Smith. Rev. E G. Holcomb, Master ot Ceremonies. Masic by the Goodwill Band. Automobile Services All Day Mr. J. B. Brown Instituted this Celebration Five Years ago aad his past efforis iasare wh come a splendid time. Everybod iavited, both Whit aad Colored LOST OR STOLEN. Saturday, July 22nd,a blue rain coat off the 5 o'clock train, between Jenkinjones and Gary Finder will please notify B. F Hughes, Gary, W. Va., box 434, and receive reward. a GOLDEN RULE RALLY A Thousand New Members Want- ed in the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association is the Next Sixty Days. NOW IS THE THMEgTO JOIN ONLY $2.50 HON. M’GINNIS HATFIELD Hotel Clark A Coutortable Place For The WEARY TRAVELERS TO EAT AND SLEEP GOOD O10 HOME COOKING CLARK HOTEL OSE | Mowe Sq Attorazy-at-Law Brartice wn all | Be Crust a EY ras 2 - . , 2 ~~ . 5 LN, 7 7 NaN 7 ; Order of Publication. sees VERGINEA AL titles taelet tm thes Clerk's U0 thow of thy Cireait Gort at MeL) vactt © ouaty ou the first Mouday ta tly, Litke Rovert \adin ’ Fiaintitt, . Ve ieeiy. = Vrecie \ sstin, ‘ Detoutaut § The objet of thie wait ts tos oletann feos the detodant by the phaatit a lise A VINCULO MATRIMONiG Auda appearing rom an ailitavit Bow ou tle with Uhe papers in thie cater, that the defendant lea now-rositent ol the State of Wont Virginia, itt there fore ordered the maid sleten tant a ays pear ut the Oferk's Otic ut the Oicen'e Court of McDowell Osamty within tueomthy tesa tae abe al the at yoabliea tiow of this order, aud diy what ne Wary Les yrrok srs thse tuborsat te ones Aud 0 is Garthor oedere Ethel a Soop) of thin onder by> patliates Lv aoe for four mu-ssesive Wiwka Ut sss thea + Wablaietin Medea ll @ santy ial shes ogg af tes seen o> pense the front Loon of these vit hoes tM Dowell O saaty for ta saty Lays Beolor feeree is ron boned Aeowy Piste We SEBO Se Boek James ko Suit, PQS rr -- HSS So ay VICI “fZ This eyeglass 1s the most com Portable ever monte Is past on ond i ome hand aed bokde the_- A ath chad dc eae Sti aes kg Mares ey actnpks beheld ere Sek eeranpy ites — ie Wires When you ate at Girahau, call te see u ladies and gente " N. 0. REED, Proprietor. P.O. Graham, Va. Madam Holley : Hair Dressing SHAMPOOING, FACE MASSAGE, HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. West Church St. Phone 202 Martinsville, Va ace CECIL H. RILEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRACTICES IN ALL. THE cours Northfork, West Virginia . In West Virginia Predicted by Party Leaders. INTERVIEWS WITH SENATOR GOFF AND CONGRESSMAN COOPER. Washington, D. C., Aug. 1. -The amicable settlement of the controversy over the Republican gubernatorial nomination by the withdrawal of Attorney General Lilly's contests in Mingo and McDowell counties, and the magnanimous manner in which he did it, caused a wave of good cheer to settle down on and envelop the party's representatives in Washington. It also caused them to quickly take on a feeling of optimism which was reflected in interviews which they gave out to the press, predicting the rapid getting together of the party on a common and harmonious ground, and the election of Judge Robinson in West Virginia along with Hughes and Fairbanks, Howard Sutherland and all the rest of the ticket. Senator Nathan Golf issued a stirring statement on the settlement and expressed the belief in a sweeping party victory in the state. Congressmen Sutherland and Bowers, and ex Senator Davis Elkins did the same. They were patriotic sentiments breathing faith in the loyalty of the party voters, and in every way comparable with the file statement issued by Mr. Lilly, which has rallied his great following to the party standard with enthusiasm in a time so short as to be surprising to Republican leaders and discouraging to Democratic leaders. Congressman Edward Cooper's interview is characteristic of the others. When he heard the news of the satisfactory agreement reached by Judge Robinson and General Lilly, Mr. Cooper dictated the following statement to correspondents: "There is nothing now in the way of starting the campaign inspired with the strongest expectation of victory General Lilly expresses himself as satisfied with Judge Robinson's nomination and certainly there is no reason now for any Republican in the state not to be. "There is nothing to be said against Judge Robinson as a private citizen or a public official, and his ability to make a fine governor nobody will deny. General Lilly made a great fight for the nomination—a surprisingly great fight, but he has shown himself just as game a loser as he did that he was a fighter. "The Republicans of West Virginia have too much at stake in this year," election to bicker and boggle over personal matters and petty things. The party is bigger than all these. Let bygones be bygones, and let us go into this battle with the common foe with an ofensive drive along all fronts, and we will win out in such a manner as will forever bury the Democratic hope of electing a governor in West Virginia, ever with a national administration, Clarence Watson and Federal officeholders to back them up." U. S. TO BUY DANISH WEST INDIES ISLANDS The United States will obtain from Denmark full possession of the islands of St. Thomas, St John and St. Croix, or Santa Cruz as it is better known. These islands lie about fifty miles off the coast of Porto Rico. Thry are 142 square miles in area, and support a population of 27,000 persons. Nearly all the inhabitants of the islands are Negroes, who live by the cultivation of cane sugar. The islands lie just to the east of Porto Rico, owned by the United States, and near the Leeward Islands. The Caribbean Sea lies between these islands and the South American coast. If the treaty is ratified as it stands "in project" form today, the United States will pay for the islands $25,000,000, and in addition will relinquish to Denmark the rights of the United States in Greenland. Greenland is a Danish possession, and the rights which the U.S. will abandon are merely rights of discovery. Hon C. H. Payne, of West Virginia, has been the U. S. consul at St. Thomas, the principal reaport islands and of this group for a number of years. He is such an efficient official that Mr. Bryan, while Secretary of state, did not give the place to a "deserving Democrat" and with the propensity of President Wilson for displacing Negro government officials with white men Dr. Chris Payne has not been interfered with. He has made a splendid record for thoroughness and efficiency and West Virginia is proud of him. Josh Dillard, of Crumpler, was a business visitor in this city Monday and while here he called at this office and removed his subscription. Ocme "thou and do likewise." PRIZES AWARDED The prizes for gardens are the same as for yards. The third best is given no material prize, but is classed as worthy of honorable mention, meaning he has a splendid garden AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT MEN MAKE PICTURE Tuesday morning, G. A. Bolden, and a motion picture man of the West Virginia agricultural department, also joined the party, but were taken in charge by Col. O'Toole himself and shown about the works. They wanted to see the agricultural side of the activity, and to make a few hundred feet of film to add to that now had by the department which will soon be released for use over the state, both as an advertising feature and as an educational help. Moving pictures were made at advantageous points over the operations. At No. 4, a picture was snapped of the inspection party in a very fine garden, along with the owner and his wife, aoe Chunka and "Missus" Chunka. These men were noticed at the work done in this line and only regretted that they had so small amount of film available at the time. ENJOYABLE TIME All those invited in rs inspectors enjoyed the work as a real holiday excursion. The ladies were driven about the works in the fine car of Mr. Evanson and when their work was over, were served with a fine dinner and brought to Welch in the car. The boys in charge of the masculine work met the parties at Welch and gave them a delightful spin to Gary and provided "flivers" to do the walking over the works. At noon Monday a time "dinner" was enjoyed at the club house at Gary, interrupted by Mr. Kendricks' inability to grasp some of the stories told by the men of the press. For instances, when a discussion of the manifold uses of paper brought out the assertion that it was used to make Pullman car wheels, he passed his hand and refused to call. At another time, when a certain man of the quill asserted the watermelons on his place grew so fast one could see them grow over night, Mr Mace fanned and when asked to be specific the editor said they grew seven inches, the company was satisfied. Figures don't lie. Another excellent dinner was enjoyed Tuesday at Mr. Dehart's at Annawalt, just before inspection on No. 12, and after dinner not a member of the party could jump a fence, as usual, but had to walk around. All work was sprinkled with anecdote and joking so that every member of the party seemed to enjoy every minute of the time. SUPERINTENDENTS ON THE JOB. At each works the superintendent joined the party and helped to expedit matters. The superas a rule are young ash men and men of marked intelligence and ability---and they are always on the job. Mr. Tolly at No. 1 and 2 was expert in his knowledge of who had a "buld dog big as a cow" as he put it, and knew the language of dogs perfectly so he could mollify their anger and assure a safe passage into Ethiopia and other seasports. Harding at No. 9 was too busy studying how to make Ford for to get a German twist on his toque, yet he knew the work and each of his men by name. At No. 6 the inspectors saw Mace's Chevrolet climb a cliff and after running the "laiga" off of Supt. Friel, took a look into his ten foot coal bank, and visited his mining restaurant some four hundred underground. Mr. Kearn took care of the camp that looked over No. 8 and 7 and did it so well they got through before they started. Over at 4 and 5 A. N. Harris not only proved prosecute in family history of employees, but as well in entertaining the party with his conversations with Polocks and Slaves in their own language. He had their work for soup down pretty pat and was able to make the others understand that about 'veything they saw in the garden was in same mysterious manner connected with soup. At No. 12 J. H. Petty wasn't half so small as his his name indicated and caused the party to boil the radiators in getting over his works in time to catch the train. Owing to several flate, however, the whole bunch would have been left had not Mace gotten in his fine Italian accent on the tympanous vibrators of the "con" and had the train stop down below the station and take on the sweating party. Over at No. 11 Mrs. Schabert, the welfare worker, had prepared a cold lunch, of watermelon and cake for the party and it was highly enjoyed. She lived in what is called the "Model Cottage," a emug little home of three rooms. Mrs. Schubert is a tireless worker among the women and children, instructing them in how to live, move and have their being. She does everything from attending the babies to showing them how to take care of the aged grandmother: how to talk, cook, sew, keep house. The other day she said she had a class of about 20 and found they spoke fifteen different languages. It is quite a job to show them all they want to know; a Russian mother wanting to make a child's cake and an Italian wanting to make herself a dress; a German wanting to know how to seed the sick baby, etc. She is a pleasant lady and efficient worker. There are two of the Model Cottages, another at No. 9. Mrs. Schubert has to divide her time, spending Friday to Monday at the latter place. The management has been looking for another suitable Welfare worker, and probably has such a one in mind at this time. This continuous resident welfare work is peculiar to this company. It costs them a lot of money, but they are doing all they can for the health and comfort of their employees. Col. O'Toole frankly says the policy of furnishing gardens and giving prizes costs the company a "lot of money." Yet the people get by this method more and better eatables than could be secure without the gardens. Much of the truck could not be bought. The *majority* of the employees like soup, the good housewives continuously telling inspectors that so and so was good for "soup." Without the gardens their main and most economical dish would be practically eliminated. In trying to arrive at the total value of the gardens this year, the committee decided that an average of $50 for each was not too high. As there is a garden at a majority of all the homes, the estimate was placed at between 1,000 and 1,200. This would make the worth of the truck, at a conservative estimate, $50,000 to $90,000. One lady said Her garden was worth to them over $200, while at least two other men said they would take no less than $250 and $275, respectively. There were few gardens whose value was less than $20 at a low estimate. $5,000 would not be a very extravagant estimamate. WHAT WAS IN THE GARDENS. What did one see in these gardens. Everything. From memory one would say; plenty of beans, pole and bunch; lots of "roasting ears," lots of Irish and sweet potatoes, many tomatoes, cucumers, squashes, peas, cabbage, kohlrabi, lettuce, peanuts, onions, parnips, etc. There were fringes of color rivaling the rainbow; and little patches of foreign vegetables taking one in fancy across the briny ond over the Alps; there were tertaces to bring the Swiss to mind, the neatness of the German American mind was evident. A garden would generally indicate the character of the maker; broad and liberal, or pinched and rowded. HUGHES NOTIFIED (Continued from Page One.) congress should be aided by the investigations of an expert body. We stand for the safeguarding of our economic independence, for the development of American industry, for the maintenance of American standards of living. We propose that in the competitive struggle that is about to come the American working-man shall not suffer. We stand for the conservation of the just interests of labor. We do not desire production or trade, or efficiency in either, for its own sake, but for the betterment of the lives of human beings. We propose to promote by every practicable means our agricultural interests, and we include in this program an effective system of rural credits. We favor the wise conservation of our natural resources. We should administer government in the Philippines with a full recognition of our international duty, without partisanship, with the aim of maintaining the highest standards of expert administration and in the interest of the Filipinos. I endorse the declaration in the platform in favor of women suffrage. I do not consider it necessary to review the arguments usually advanced on the one side or the other, as my own conviction proceed from a somewhat different point of view. Our opponents promised economy, but they have shown a reckless extravagance. They have been wasteful and profligate. I is time that we had fiscal reform. We mand a simple businesslike budget. We live in aateful hour. In a true sense the contest for the preservation of the nation is never ended. We must still be inwed with the spirit of heroic sacrifice which gave us our country and brought us safely through the days of civil war. We newe our pledge to the ancient ideals of individual liberty, of opportunity denied to none because of race or creed, of unswerving loyalty. I endorse the platform adopted by the convention and accept its nomination. Are You a Woman? 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