McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 15. LYNCHINGS- THE SHAME OF AMERICA (BY W. H. HARRIS, JR.) Six Negroes, two women and four men, were lynched at Gainesville, Fla., last Saturday. This is one of the most brutal crimes ever committed in this country. The victims of this outrageous crime were not charged with the "nameless crime" which the Southern people plead as simple justification for this inhuman practice. They were CHARGED with aiding another Negro who was charged with killing a soustable and shooting a doctor to escape. Inexcusable and brutal as lynchings always are, this exhibition of race prejudice was rendered more so by the lynching of two women. The crime of lynching has been growing every since the Civil War and the number of Negroes murdered in this way runs well up in the thousands. NO JUSTIFICATION FOR LYNCH ING NEGROES. Whatever justification exists for lynching those of other races there is absolutely no valid excuse for lynching Negroes. Were the victims of lynch-law-members of the white race it might be claimed that legal technicalities, long drawn out trials and the expensive cost of the same would justify this barbarous practice, but, when we consider that the judge, jury, prosecuting attorneys are all white, that the victims are almost cases without means to defend themselves, and that public sentiment is almost invariably against them, there is not the slightest excuse for the lynching of these detainees people. The Federal Constitution says that no person shall be "deprived of life, liberty or property, without due process of law." This provision of the constitution is violated every week and yet nothing is done about it. The constitution is broad enough to protect white citizens in the remotest parts of the world, it is broad enough to protect foreigners anywhere in this country, but it is not broad enough to protect the faithful Negro who is breed and born here, who has done as much as any other man in the development of the country and who has shed his blood freely in the defense of the flag. THE PERNIOIOUS EFFECTS This wholesale violation of the law by the "superior race" causes the Negro of the South to feel that he will not get a fair trial, and the result is that he makes up his mind to sell his life as clearly as possible. It breeds in his heart a spirit of utter contempt for the race which continually breaks its own laws. The effect on the white man is to blunt his sense of equity and right and to render more coarse his finer sensibilities. He is thus brutalized and the bauer passions of his nature given full awing. It caused the civilized world to regard us as a naion that does not respect at own laws and to feel that the nation that cannot manage its own affairs is not in a position to meddle in the affairs of others. Lynching is a national disgrace and is fast undermining the very foundations of our government. TEN REASONS FOR WOMEN SUFFRAGE A vote for woman suffrage is a vote for— 1—Justice, for it is fundamentally and obviously unjust to grant to one sex a monoply of the powers of government, while exacting from the other its share of the maintenance of government. 2—Temperance: Whiskey has no more unrelenting foe than woman. 3—Humanity: Oblid labor, the sweatshop, undue hours of labor, the oppression of the work---all arouse the indignation of woman and will not survive her possession of the ballot. 4—Good Morals: Neither white slavery nor the economic conditions which cause it, nor the laxity of divorce laws can withstand woman's opposition when she has the political power to express it 5—Economy: Woman is the economist in the household. Given her way, economy won't be imposed on city, state and nation. 6—The Schools: No woman will ever submit to such starvation of the public school system as being effected in Greater New York by man politicians of the Prendergast and Mitchell type. 7—Peace: When women hold the balance of power at the polls no administration will venture to rush the nation to the break of war. 8—Social Reform: Every agency for the betterment of humanity now finds its main support among women. With the ballot they can help to enact into law those needful reforms which now they can advance only by legislation. 9—Political Independence: No woman will submit to the dictation of a political boss. That is why the boss, like in New Jersey, is born The McDowell Times. against woman suffrage 10---Progressive Government: It is characteristic of woman to demand and get all she is entitled to in hotel, shops, trains or other public places. The government created and maintained by women voters will have to be a serviceable, progressive government, giving good reason for its existence and fulfilling its functions with efficiency, or to be voted out. These are ten good reasons why men should vote to give women the same right to share in the conduct of the government as they now have to share in the conduct of the home---New York American. TWINS ARRIVE; ONE COAL BLACK THE OTHER WHITE TWINS ARRIVE; ONE COAL BLACK THE OTHER WHITE Denver, Col., Aug. 10 — Mrs. Mabel Owens, the white wife of William Owens, gave birth to twins and to the amazement of the doctors, the girl was a white baby and the boy was black. These two most remarkable children known to the science of obstetrics are lying here as awards of the state, to which care the mother relinquished them, owing to the fact that the father deserted the mother and she is unable to care for them. The boy had been named Robert and the girl Elizabeth. It is the belief of the doctors that the male child will resemble the mother, although different in color, and the girl will bear the resemblance of the father. At the state home of dependent children the strangely different twins lie, having been removed from the Florence Grittenden home because so many persons came there to see them. If the mother can be found again to sign over the children to the state it is expected blood tests will be made to determine whether there is an actual racial difference between the two as far as blood is concerned. Denver physicians, scientists and child life experts are deeply puzzled by the twins and are searching ancient and modern works on obstetrics and child birth for parallel cases. Assuming that there is one father physicians now claim that the characteristics of the two races have been distributed between the two children and not combined in the both as in usual cases. No novelt ever dreamed of the limited less complications that all through their life will follow these "babies of mystery," the most remarkable children in the world. TOO MANY ACCIDENTS Inspector Blenkinnopp Calls Attention to State Mining Laws. --- During the month of July there were forty-one fatal accidents in West Virginia, in and around coal mines McDowell county was in the lead with eleven. Five of these were in the thirteenth district. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1916 McDowell county killed 137 men. Sixty-five of these were in the thirteenth district. I will be pleased through your valuable paper to call attention of all mine foremen in my district, the thirteenth, to the mine foremen and their duties. In fact, all officials are subject to the mining law (mine foreman and his duties, sec. 63, page 40; mine foremen and assistants, sec. 67, page 43, sec. 69, page 44). This latter section, if carried out as it is intended, will eliminate many accidents. I merely wish to call attention of all mine foremen and their assistants that on their examinations each day, upon finding dangerous conditions, it is their duty to cover section 69, of the mining law, and stay there until it is made safe and do not indicate with a chalk mark where a prop should be set, but stay and see it is set before leaving. There are many other dangerous practices that can be eliminated if the mine foreman and his assistants insist on the safety first methods. From now on these fatal accidents will be investigated very thoroughly and should it be found that the cause was due to negligence on the part of the foreman or his assistants, the law will take its course. Asking the co-operation of all mine officials to reduce accidents in this, the thirteenth district, I remain. BE NOT AFRAID Fear is the greatest obstructor. Lack of courage has kept more potential big men and women in little circles than perhaps any other single spiritual influence. Fear spikes daring plans, hinders the achievement of andactions ideas, dissipates dreams that show promise of transformation into actuality and rings a black curtain down upon a scene that holds great loveiness and beauty. Fear is the great procrastinator. It pales promise and puts a check-reinforcement performance. It sting time, true THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF THE UNITED STATES The Flag and the Man! Fear is a boon companion to disaster. The mind in the grip of fear turns from the light upon the mountain to the shadows in the valleys. The face of fear is the bleakness of the past, but its clouds cannot coat the piercing rays of the sunshine of the future. Resolve to turn your back on the misfortunes of the past. Let the rosettes of the future command you to go onward. Take courage from a dream, dare and do. Courage strides forward shoulder to shoulder with determination. Courage will surrender the thickest wall, cleave the bitterest opposition, discount the impossible. It is a magic talisman that puts a smile on your lips, high hopes in your heart and the bluster of beauty revealed in the eye. If you journey to meet this brave band take with you the words of a modern poet:— "From compromise and things half done Keep me with stern and stubborn pride And when at last the light is won, God keep me still unsatisfied." Singer Company is Employing Colored Elizabeth, N. J., Aug. 11, - Over 150 colored men are now employed in the Singer Sewing Machine Company's factory in this city and the company expects to have 200 employed before fall. The men are mostly from the South and are fine specimens of their race; big, brawny and intelligent. A few are from the West Indies and one a full-blooded African, he coming from the Congo basin. Superintendent Dosen, of the Singer Company, speaks in the highest price of its new workmen, saying that they are industrious and well-behaved. The Singer Company has always employed some colored men in their factory, but not such a large number as present Deputy Sheriff Bramer Says Every body in Raleigh Will Support Republican Ticket. Deputy Sheriff Bramer Says Every body in Raleigh Will Support Republican Ticket. Deputy Sheriff E. C. Brammer, of Winding Gulf, Raleigh county, while in this city last Friday, Saturday and Sunday attending to some very important business was asked what was the political sentiment in Raleigh county since the primary and he replied: "Well, I was for General Abe Lilly for governor as was most of the voters in that county, but I am satisfied that every man almost to a unit, will fight just as hard to elect the Republican ticket from president down as they fought to nominate Lilly. All his people, and they are legions, will vote the straight Republican ticket and there will be no doubt about it because, gentlemen, what else is there for us to do? We are all Republicans, and if Lilly had received the nomination, we all would have had to support him." From what Mr. Brammer says we have all reason to believe that the Democrat will fare very roughly in Raleigh. C. & O. MODIFIES BAN ON LIQUOR The Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, following recent court decisions, has modified the ban on labeled boose and now permits a passenger to board a train with one suit case containing liquor provided it is properly tagged. The action of the Chesapeake & Ohio follows that of the Baltimore & Ohio and other railroads as a sequel to the court decision which overturned injunctions hitherto in effect. An immediate increase in persons carrying packages of liquor on the C. & O. train is noticeable according to prohibition令. work and enthrones doubt --- MEN TAKEN FROM TRAINS WHOLFSALE ARRESTS TO STOP IMMIGRATION OF NEGROES TO NORTH. Americas, Ga., Aug 16 — Almost half a hundred Negroes were arrested at an early hour this morning as they started on their journey to cities in the north and east, where they had been promised work. Armed with state warrants charging misdemeaner, a formidable array of polemen and deputy shepherds, accompanied by 8 lieuten Zack Childs, brought the Negroes back to this city, where they will be held pending legal operations to stop the wholesale emigration of laborers from this section. The officers got wind of the fact that a large number of Negroes from this city and vicinity would entrain on the 2:30 a.m. for Savannah en route to northern and eastern points, and realizing that the continued exodus of Negro labor is bringing about a serious condition of affairs among the farmers of this territory, they determined to end the practice if possible. Sheriff Harvey, Deputy Sheriff Bob Price, Pohemenen Lowery, Summerford, Rigby, Chalkley and Solicitor Zack Chicks all boarded the 2:30 train with warrants in their possession. The Negroes holding transportation for the north also climbed aboard, and not until the train was speeding toward Leslie did the officers begin their operations. By authority of the John Doe Warrants the officers took into custody all Negroes bound for the north and detained with them at Leslie, where automobiles were in waiting to bring them back to America with their prisoners. All lovers of liberty will stand abashed at the action of the sheriff and his deputies at Americans in attempting to keep Americans from leaving that locality in order to secure work to better their condition. It is a great reminder of the days of slavery and other countries where free actions are prohibited. The main cause of the present unrest among the aborting class of our people can be rightly traced to such actions as enacted in Americans during the week. Advantage was taken of those men, and some of them should have had sufficient pluck to resist the arrest and seek redress. Seventeen Negro school boys arrested and held over night in the city barracks simply because they were seeking lucrative work in the northern fields, is the pititable plight in which the students who arrived here last week to sail for the to bacoe fields of Connecticut found themselves. The boys had committed no offense whatever against the city of Savannah or the state of Georgia and every one of them carried a contract for work in the north, signed several months ago with the Urban League of New York. It is true that they were not held under any charges but were simply detained as witnesses, yet they were kept all night in an unit little room in the guardhouse and caused to enbine the indignities of the ordinary prisoner and forced to await the sailing of the next steamer, three days later. It was a new less detention of the boys and was evidently done to incure venience and intimidate them. But such action by the city police department it will not stop the deportation of labor from this port. It was manifestly an effort to scare the boys and prevent others who might be going north by way of this port from showing up. The boys arrested were a very intelligent, likely looking crowd and their apprehension by the city authorities simply because they were passing through the city en route to lucrative employment fields of the north is resented by every well thinking Negro citizen here. We wonder what steps would Chief Detective Murphy and his associates take to stop a similar movement of white students. It is just such treatment as this which is inducing Negro labor to go to other fields whenever the opportunity presents itself, and until MAY. in Cleveland Leader MJST PAY FOR FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS: MJST PAY FOR FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS: THE heavy and increasing cost of publishing He heavy an increasing cost of publishing a paper and the alarmingly high water mark prices demanded to be paid for all printing material and stock of all kinds have become serious problems with newspaper publishers. Therefore, FRIENDS, much of the charitable work this paper has done for many concerns in the past will now have to be charged for. And now, for the benefit of those who occasionally send obituaries, funeral notices, memoriams, card of thanks, and some other few things that have for their object "personal advertising" interests, the rates for such publication will be one cent (1c) per word from this time on, and parties sending them are hereafter requested to send the cash necessary to their cost at the above named rate. the South learns how to handle the labor situation fairly and to treat Negroes as if they are human beings and not chattel, the departure of labor for northern fields is going to continue. -Savannah Tribune. IN KEYSTONE FROM KIMBALL R. L. King, better known and commonly called "Uncle Matt," author of the modern "Dr King's New Discovery," accompanied by Mr. Garland Watlington, better known in society as "Judge Watlington," were visiting friends in Keystone Sunday. They called at the Times office where they leisurely whiled away a few hours with a bunch of old politicians. Bob King is one of the old war horse, rock ribbed Republicans and the boys all like him. He is courting a little too these days it is strange to say. He subscribed for this paper to be sent to his mother in North Carolina. MUST DECREASE SIZE OF PAPERS PUBLISHERS TAKE THIS STAND IN VIEW OF PAPER FAMINE. L. B. Palmer Charges Monopolistic Prices Prevail With No Help New York, Aug. 18.—The board of directors and the paper committee of the American newspaper publishers' association met here today and took steps designed to bring about further reduction in the consumption of newsprint paper. The following telegram was sent to all members: "Production of newsprint paper is at its maximum and there is no surplus stock on hand. "The demand will soon increase with no hope in sight of supply sufficient to meet it. Monopolistic prices now prevail and will increase unless demand is immediately reduced to a point well below production. "The only way to accomplish this is for you and every publisher to drastically economize by reducing the number of pages printed. "Reductions to be effective must be made immediately. How much will you reduce consumption?" (Signed) "L. B. PALMER, "For American Newspaper Publishers \ Association Directors." B. & O. RAILROAD EMPLOYS THOUSANDS OF COL- ORED MEN. James Joxon, who is associated with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, was questioned by a reporter as to the facilities and the number of colored men employed by the B & O. R. R though he spoke reluctantly, when closely questioned, he said the B & O. employs 8,400 colored laborers; 700 colored men employed Fier 7-22, Empire Store and S. George, N. Y.; 17 colored section foremen, 7 colored stenographers 1 chief cork relied department and legal bureau; 1 colored special representative, 1 colored public bureau, 6 colored labor agents and polots, 1 colored man's hotel, Harper Ferry, backed by B & O., has specific instructions against any discrimination in the question of vice nor in the selection of their employee in a distinguished feature that one colored employee enjoys all pass privileges and relief department benefits, and it is the only road to do so. When Care is Needed The judge of a Texas county was also cashier of a bank. One day a stranger presented a check for payment, and his evidence of identification was not satisfactory. "Why, Judge," said the man, "I've known you to sentence men to prison for life on no better evidence than this." "That may be true," replied the Judge, "but when it comes to handing out the cold cash, we have to be mighty careful." THE BLIND SOLDIER Will ye answer a question, mother, say, Is it morn or early night? It's funny jist at first, you know, Not havin' your own sight, If I'm botherin', tell me outright. Dearie boy, it's the mornin' now; Don't you be 'ahamed to sat. Of course I'll answer a hundred an' more, And never think it a task. Then tell me, d'ye see in the distance there A misty haze c' blue. That hangs like a bunch of grapes un- tonched There the purple lan's plowed new? I see it, dearie, now you've spoke. My, how your eyes do see! I've thought I've saw all that was there Since ivver I was three! Look ye again; don't a red blush creep Through the pines where the field dipa low It used to mind me o' a man an' maid A-kissin' with cheeks a-glow. Mother, d'ye see the show? Did ivver! It's just like that, dearie, As like as life, an' fine; But it's queer I've never saw before The look o' that bearded pine! And close by, d'ye see the willows wavin'? Jist watch them in the breeze. They're whisperin', noddin', blinkin', I bet ye. Like gossips at their tears. Mother, d'ye see the trees? I do, an' it’s unilin’ (an’ cryin’) I am At the lot you’ve made me find; For to think it’s you that’s seinn’, An’ me the wan that’s blind! THREE NEGRO MEN AND TWO WOMEN LYNCHED Were Accused of Aiding Boisoy Long, Who Shot Coastable and Doctor, to Escape. Gainville, Fla., Aug. 19.—Five Negroes, three men and two women, were taken from the jail at Newberry, Fla., early today and hanged by a mob and another Negro was shot and killed by deputy sheriff near Jonesville, Fla., as the result of the killing yesterday of Constable S. G. Wynne and the shooting of Dr. L. G. Harris, by Boise Long, a Negro. The Negroes were accused of aiding Long to escape. Posses consisting of several hundred men are tonight searching the woods about Newberry, eighteen miles from here, for trace of Long. Dispatches from Newberry tonight said that the mob which lynched the five Negroes was composed of about 200 men and worked quietly and rapidly. After gaining entrance to the jail they took the victims to a point about a mile from town and hanged all on one large oak tree. Not a shot was fired, the dispatch said. The Negro shot near Joneville also was said to have aided Long to escape. A want "ad" will bring it. MING PUBLICATIONS: using cost of publishing alarmingly high water to be paid for all print- of all kinds have become newspaper publishers. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell County -Business Openings. NUMBER 24 COLONEL W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE NOW It is with pleasure that we inform the people of McDowell county that Governor Hatfield has commissioned Hon. W. Burbridge Payne a colonel on his staff. This is an honor well bestowed for in service to the people of McDowell and in recognition of the valiant fight he has made for the Republican party for thirty years or more no honor is too great for this veteran of a hundred political battles. The McDowell Times and the entire Negro population of the county salute Col. W. B. Payne, friend and servant of the people, leader among men, uncompromising Republican of the old school, tearless defender of right and justice, high toned political leader and organizer----all around good fellow and native son of the state of McDowell. Hats off to Col. Payne. TEACHERS MEET AT BLUEFIELD INSTITUTE Determined to Spread and Encourage Boy and Girl Organization of Thrift and General Improvement. Colored teachers to the number of 33 met at the Bluefield Colored Institute Monday morning at the call of County Superintendent J. A. French, who enrolled them, organized the normal, but being summoned to Princeton, turned the session over to A. S. Peal, principal of the Bluefield colored schools. Prof. W. W. Sanders, state supervisor, and Miss Ida C. Pimmme, a high school teacher, of Washington, D. C., are the instructors assigned here. The former instructor opened the session with a full discussion of the "New Americanism," patriotic citizenship without the hyphen. The Washington teacher delivered into "Social Service Duties and Teacher." The teachers expressed determination to spread and encourage boy and girl organizations of thrift, literature and general improvement during the ensuing year. The following enrolled: Mestames R. Peterson, L. D. Palmer, L. E. Taylor, V. E. Edwards, Bluefield, L. K. Johnson, Kumailall, S. Dering, Bramwell, M. E. English, McConnas, W. J. Ferrell, Stab Fork. Missus M. K. Brown, A. B. Shelton, J. R. Guy, A. Pleasants, A. E. Taylor, Virise Cobbs, M. E. Kendrick, C. L. Johnson, A. M. Patrick, T. M. Henike, o. Bluefield. A. M. McClanahan, Freeman; L. M. King, M. Anthony, E. L. Holley, L. B. Fuller, Bramwell; A. L. Carter, West Graham, Va.; M. A. Rogers, Panther; W. A. Robinson, A. S. Peal, Blufield; E. D Rucker, A. E. Spencer, Prince ton; M E English, McComas, W. H. Washington, Montgomery, E. A. Wood, Bramwell. RAPS HAYTIAN POLICY Ralph D. Cole Says President Refutes Mexican Attitude. Washington, Aug. 20. ...With the sanction of the Republican National Committee, Ralph D. Cole, of Ohio, who is in charge of the Speakers' Bureau of the Republican organization, today made a treachant attack upon the administration's policy in Hayti. "Every step Woodrow Wilson has taken in Hayti constitutes a refutation of everything he has said about and a stultification of everything he has done in Mexico," said Mr. Cole. "The State Department now comes forward with a boast of successful accomplishments in the diplomatic field through the application of armed force and 'dollar diplomacy' to the tangled affairs of Hayti. "President Wilson has used armed force, intervention and the cooperation of the National City Bank of New York to coerce this little republic into peace and quiet. He has followed this policy, so diametrically opposed to the Mexican policy of his own making, in an out of the way corner of the world and under the cover of a military censorship. "Coostraining his policy of force pursued in Hayti with Mr. Wilson's perversive protections of his determination to avoid the use of force in Mexico because of his high moral conviction that force is wrong against the weaker nation, the conviction has gained ground that here is another situation which provides the hollowness of the moral pretense of the Wilson administration." Che McDowell Zimes. eee meen Se rare WHITTIcO & HILL SPCBLIAMER 4 PROPRIETORS M.T. WHITTIOU, Edtitor. + T. EDWARD HILL, Basiness Mer. Articles oy wore than ten limes will be charge! 10 cent per line. Publisnes every Friday in the interest of the Negro Kace---Hie Civil and Po wmeal Rights. SUBSCRIPTION KATES. One year in advance.............. $1.0 One month in aivance ve ~~ we Bingle copy...... ere ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED Sa as saa aes colleges. le SS addrew tnst notify the publiavers or elm bie ee will be collected just the eame as if he had not. Entered ax Second Clas Matter Maret W. Va., ander act of Congress, Mareh 3, i FRIDAY AUG 25. 196 Ze Ba . " h yi “Al Mf. ——— REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKE] CHARLES EUGH ES of New York Vice President CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS, of Indiana United States Senator HOWARDSUTHERLAND. of Randolpt Congrem—Filth District EDWARD COOPER, ‘Mercer, Republican State Ticket. er IRA E. ROBINSON, of Taylor. Judges of Sapreme Court WILLIAM He MILLER, Wood. HAROLD A. RITZ, Mercer. Secretary of State HOUSTON G. YOUNG, of Harrison. Saperintendent of Schools MORRIS SHAWKEY, ol Kanawha Auilitor JOHN S. DARST, of Jackson. Treasurer WILLIAM. S. JOLNSON, of Fayette. Attorney General E.T. ENGLAND, of Logan, Commimioner of Acrivultare JAMES H. STEWART, of Putnam. State Senator —Sixth District J. W. LUTHER, of MeDowell. Republican County Ticket. Sheritt S. A. DANIEL, of Welch, Proweming Attorney GL. COUNTS, of Welch Commissioner Canty Court (Long ani Short Term) HOWARD N. EAVENSON, ot Gary Nearer W. J. HATFIELD, of Welch. House of Delegates E. HOWARD HARPER, of Keystone HARVEY HAGERMAN, of Bradshaw J BUEL SWOPE, of Welch. FLOYD WALDRON, ef Welch. —_—_————___.__. Itis dificult for any man with two grains of common sense to figure out how in the presenc: of “aunt Dina’s cats reasoning” any Democratic candidate car this year ask the support of the colored voter. Noone will deny but that Wilson’s administratior is an open, avowed and uncom- Promising enemy of the biach man. Every effort possible uv bumiliate, discriminate against and todepreciate the voluntary services and support of the fall- bearted Negro during the iast national campaign has been un der Woodrow Wilson and his burbon Democratic Negrobaters The few already holding office under the Democratic adminis- tration have been so insulted annoyed, and some have been » ruthlessiy thrown out of office, » man like our fearless and cour- “zeous race defender, W. M. Trotter having been insulted when appealing to Wilson to stor Federal segregation. and thous- ands of other acts having beer done to show contempt for the Negro race. is sufficient evidence: to warrant the right of any and all Negroes staying with the G ©. P. Why, the Democrats have @one further, they «fered a bill in congress afew weeks ago w bar the bieck man from military Gervice iu either the army or na- ‘vy. The bill offered is as follows: “A till to prevent the enlist- went of Negroes in military ser- the United States " ee by the sen ‘ate and house of represent- atives of the United States of America in congress assem bled. that hereafter there shall not be enlisted or re enlisted in the millitary ser- vice ofthe U. S, either in tin rmy or Navy, any per- son of the Negro or colored race. All jaws and parta of Jaws in conflict herewith are hereby repeaied.”” This is done notwithstanding the fact that no part of the citi- zenship is more loyal than the Negro. This gratuticus effort to further insvlt and humiliate a race that has borne itself cour- axeously, bravely and honorably in every crisis that has confront. ed the nation. Yet with all that the Democratic party has done against the Negrofrom 1560 t tie present some members of that party have the brazen af- frontery to ask Negroes to vote to put its members into power Even a few Negroes in West Virginia are talking of voting for Democratic candidates. God may forgive such Negroes as these but the race will never do 30. CAN THE GOVERNMENT 00 IT? | This constant worship of “the empty shell of states rigbts’’ in country where we so loudly boast of a liberal and free Dam Ocratic governm:nt isthe on+ thing that is bringing more dir- grace Bpon our boasted superion Coristisn civ lizstion than apny- ting else known to man. Lynch law is tolerated under it despite the fact that our Federal govern nent boasts of being abie to pro- tectthe hves of whole nations across the seas and atthe same ‘ime safegia-d the politica rights and civil liberties of ap individual against the greatest powers of Europe even at the sacritice of every dollar in our national treasury and yet, when the lives and liberties of an inno- cent, helpless citizen is buteher- ed, lynched, jim crowed ard dis. {ganchised at home, here in ov1 owl country, this same govern ment claims itself to b2 helpless ind powerless to protect it citizens at home, especially if be happens to bea Negro. This same powerful government show its puny hands and hides it cowardly face behind the fetisl ot “states rights.”’ And as 1 result black men and women citiz »ns uf this great government are lynched, burned at the stake and their bodies riddled wit! ballets in Democratic, disfran shised and jim crow states with vata@ response to the wailing cries for help, for mercy and semblance of protection frou this our great and powerfal (° government. “A HINT TO THE WIGE IS SUFFICIENT No man can expect success ou of any business ealled his ow: or any one’s else who spen¢ most of his time in his office witt feet cocked up on his desk smok ing cigars, talking big about what ‘I have done, whatI am going todo and what [ will no jet be done,” etc,, etc. What al business concerns need today is @ fair, impartial, conservative and vigilant oversight of that business. Carelessness, waste fulness, inaccuracy in the filling of ordersand a willful jack of economy willcripple, yea, will «illany business. Especially is this so today where everything is twice as high as it used tw be Ne man has a right toa j»b with a handsome salary on the ground merely of his “good looks,” nor because of what he ased to do or be. Efficiency in service, equit- sole retarn and an honest ac- count of ones service are the only prercquistes or qualifications that deserve recognition and cuarantee to continued employ- ment. GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION It is reported that five persons were summoned from Adisin dis- trict to appear before the Feder- algrand jary which meets at Webster Springs, W. Va, togive testimony concerning alleged election frauds in McDowell county. Why not summon s half dezen or so from Elkhorn distriet and make the investi gation complete while at it. The whole affair bears the ear marks of being a Democratic effort to make capital in the vain hope of KEYSTONE A pi ie a it The city of Kerstone is to be congratulated on its movemen: ‘at removing j nabs, vagrants anc vagatonds from its borders Make them go to work, becaus: the man who will not work anc has no visible means of suppor ig adangerous character to so ciety and to any community. ‘The buajness men of Keystors are wanted to get together— come toa better understanding and work for the return to pros perity. Lotthe business men ‘and those who have at least a lit: le respect for themselves puts stop to the vromiscuous loose- neas gcing on. Clean up and beautify the back s'reets and alleys, paint up the rear end of all your houses fronting public traffic on the railroad. Businesa wen are wanted t lay aside their personal preja- dice and the J+ws, whoare called “God's chosen peovle,” are want ed to putaway that usual jeal ousy that is so characteristic of them in this city. and jast start out on @ boosting tour. Ans man who lives here and prefers ty knock, knock, kaock rather tian tw vost, bors, boost the town ought & be politely enough: to leave the city. Who is the man that doesn’ find ita pleasure and a compli meut to say at least whata big business town Keystone has been’ Who isthe man that is not proud of our business insti tutions, such as the First Nation al Baak of K>ystone, with tha tine, first-class high tone gentle man, RB. L. Bailey, cashier at its bead? There is no kinder, faire Ror more progressive busines: man thatever strack this cit; vban our pride, Mr. R.L. Bailey cur popular Recorder of thi city. In him the city has a saf man to deal with anda man wh. wants to see men doa successfu business. Hehasno desire t be mixed up with anything tha does not apvear to be clean an *quare on its face, and ever: jiech of him is a man. te asks for no public plaudits cires for no political honors bu wherein he can bs of service t his town and business you wi tind him “Jobnnie on the spot. Tn fact, men of Mr. Bailey's typ only are needed in any town. | At the N. & W. station is to b | found another one of Keyatone’ realmen~a manwith a hear and @ man who knows the publi |pulse as few men know. Tha man is none other than Mr. ‘J W. Ziok, the agent. busines | man and citizen Handling thousands of men a | he does no man hasless troub! and has won more friends tha | Mr. Zink. He is polite, accon modating, courteous and pains taking with the most humble a @uch so as with the most exa’ ed lord. Heisaman who jas does his duty. Questions ar politely answered py him and r man has ever dared charge hit with short changing him. Th N & W. Ry. Co. will never pa bim ter the matchless asset bh is to their business. Efficient Principal Pro’. EL. Rann, the able, ef ficient and popular principal ot the Keystone Eckman graded school, is making preparatior for the open ng of the fail term Toe genial professor stated vhat in his opinion the enrollment at tr local school will be larger Vian ever before. Many of the teachers have arrived to attend the institate next week. | ‘This will be the fourth year of Prof. Rann as prineipal of the local colored school and during that time he bas done much to improve the school and interrst the patrons and community in his work. He is rated as an A- No. 1 school man and ranks with the leaders in his profession in the state. The peopie of Key- stone Eckman and the Board of Education are tobe congratu- lated apon securing the services of a maa who would do credit as the head of » state :nstitete LOCALS Sq. P.C. Peters was calied w Charieston Tuesday night to be |at the funeral of bis mother wh died Tuesday afternoon. His many friends greatly sympathize | With bim in this bis bour of be reavement. Misses Catherine and Aileer Harper, accompanied by their sister, Mrs. Kosa N. Brown, are spending vacation at Axiantic City. Mrs. Helen James, Misses Clara Abbitt and ‘Thelma Cal- houn :evurned Tuesday night of this week from an extended visit to the old homestead iu Virginia, Norfolk, Buckroe Beach and Other piaces of pieasure. Tuey report having had a yery pieas- ant ume. Miss Georgia A. Whittico, who has been spending tie summer ja Va, with the od foiks, retura ed ‘Tuesday night ready tur we tostituwe. Hoo. W. W. Sanders is con- ducting the instituce in Biuetield ‘nis week. Sanders is one ot the best and must positive race meni: the stave. He usuaily ‘0as cecided views and invariably Shey are tur tue best iaterest ot both the race aud the party Hon. A. L. Caincun is away on bis vacation. Me is visiting in Norfola, Richmond, Poversoarg and Atlantic City. He wili ve away for several more days. In a very few days the schools will be open and the hope is, as it bas always neen, tuat this wil ve the banner vear of waching. Mrs. Lucy Aan Preston, of Henry county, Va., is Visiting ber many friends and reiatives jim McDowell county. She was especially the guest of her bro tt ee. Dr. Marshall of this city, anu .| Mr. Power Marshall of Kimuail. ‘| Prof.T. P. Smith, who ha: | been with The McDowelj Times ’|for several months as stenog \|rapher, weat to Bluefield for 3 ‘|short while where he spent 1 || little time with W. H Cobbs formerly his student in his busi , |Ness college in Lynchburg sever ‘jal years ago. Mr. Smith is quit >} an “ficient and successful busi ness manand knows the busi ; | Ness of bookkeeping as few mer | do. | Col W.J. McClaren, road en || Rineer and one man of the counts -| whose services are telling for | seood, Passed through the city : ——_ lovking after better | ing the conditions of the roads "|all over this county. All taxpay era need to feel proud of Col McClaren and his great work ir . | Foad building. -| Any time the council of this ' |eity starts the movement of mak -|ing the overcrowded and con- gested element of jonahs ge +| busy and goto work and stor robbing innocent men then we | are with that council | Mim Anna tirwen Hairston, of Martins »| ville, Va. who ie visiting dient ani y | Felatives im the coi fields, was in thi , [city Senay the gent of Stine Teanie I , | iL. She wae accompanied by her broth er, Nick Hairston, of Filtwrt : Mies Kowa fi. Gridgeford —retarnes home Sanday aiter spending the sprins and summer with her brother-in-law anc sinter, Mr. ami Mrs. JM. Lamkin, i Atlantic City | The Remary. one ot the famone anv Mont popniar sacred moving pictares wil be shown at the Colonial Sunday, te Proceeds of which in toes ty the build Jing fund of the Me. Chapel Maptin }Jehareh. The Colonial company iv giving | thee show ann henetit for the ehureh apd the good provie of Keystone shonidl «bom = interest ancl appreciation by turn | ing ont in large neimiere FOR SALE: West Virginia “totters, Pore Pit Games, Goariitest to win of dietrying. Originated and bred by W. T. Howard, Worth, W. Va. A eet, DEMOCRACY'S “LITTLE DANIO’ | No part of the piratical old ship of Democracy is ewaping the broadaides oe At its rotten bulk by president “in |fature,”” Charles E. Haghes ir. hie swing around the circle; while Roosevelt looks sieefully oo, and will won plange into the fight where it is hot enough wo suit bie scintillating nature. There ix little doubt that Presinent Wilson «ill follow the new precedent which Mr. Taft extablidhet in 1912, shen he broke the long standing custom that a president aball not take the stamp mm his own behalf, when a candidate to succeed himself. Up, down and acrom the land, the resident will peregrinate in hin quest for re-election quest dee- tined to prove forlornly fruities. The fervency of desire to bea winner two Uimnes straight ix «trope upon the Pree- ident. As soon as congrems adjourne and Mr. Wilson is officially notified of hie re- notnination, he will deluge the country with « verbal clondburst in the form of an acceptdince speech, and then wade Fight into the campagn, not upon the |ok-tine principtes of the Democratic ‘varty---the principles it bias empousest since the adoption of the Federal Gon- stitntion--but in ¢crification of the mew igh of the world-—-himeelf, Woodrow Wilson. For the suothing of his ows ‘party, Mr. Witnon prepared and pro- | mukzated & plattorm, bat he dees not ex. ‘pret that platiorm or the lone hand of Demecracy toelevate him to the pree idteney for the second time. Mr. Wilson realizes ae the Kepnblican leaders realize, | that for the Democratic party to win, the | perawal pomer of the President wnst attract largely from the ranks of the Ke- pablican party. | Uf President Wilson ix reelected, it [must be in spite of the Democratic party, [Father than because of ite mapport. ‘The | Democratic party in in the minority, and only the chrrme of Demweracy’s “fine chic pie thw nacre eket in the Aation am even chance. The “spookiah’ [prosperity eminating from Enrope’s |slanghiter peum thee kept os from having [ts walk the plank’? during the Wileon ieime Th ciond of a second dow of | Mation-wide “*hubeistn’” not trom ehoice, | but from force, was fast enveloping us, | When the fate that tay ao cruelly ent the | powers of Europe, proved for ue the ill | Wind that blows somelaty good---we are the comprehensive “somebody.” ‘The Hewting henetite ot so ghastly a henefac- tor, have, as Mr. Hughes obwerved in his speech of acceptance, “deceived 0 }one.’” We kaow that it will be physically impowible tor the war in Karope to pro- Set min our hone of glam for four |More years under the scrawny wing o' | the Domoeratic party. | The people will not prove themselves | Mgrateful for the mercifal dimpensation [sfanted um by a benevolent Providenes | dneing thew Sears of Wileominm, and | while the Kepatlican party was shaking | teil free of the wntacles of corruption, | for the attachinent of whieh, « long leas of power aod the frailty of human nature ‘ere responsible. The Progressive party no longer exists. It in now the revital ved Repablican party pitted in bath Against «single champion of Democra ey--agninat Woodrow Wilson, who aw: — the role of Demoerncy'e “Littl David” going forth to slay the Repub hiean party with the contents of a “grit ahooter”---« verbal “‘eling-ahot,”* DR. M.M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia Northfork, West Virgisia. Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia When yon are at Graham, call tase a and spend a pleasant hone or day in the hotel. We serve hot meals 3 times a day and also at ali hours. Rooms for rent, nicely arranged for Indien ane gente Cold drinks and ee Cream N. 0. REED, Proprietor. P.O. Graham, Va. For Sale! One lot, No. 2. in Pinnacle City, Wyoming county, W.Va 4 bargain offered werms rensonabie. Write or cali aod we J. W. WALKER, W. Ve. Bae. oe ' et ns ORDER OF PUBLICATION. ,. weer vinommia: AjRulgy held in the Clerk's Office of uae bie Gout of MeDoweil County, on the first Monday im August, 1 Jalia Wimbel, Plaintid, { a Joe Wintel, ' ig ‘Defendant. The object of this sait is toobtein from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing trom an affidavit thet the deendent o's" sonmettest af is a non- t ae Seat of est Vitalin; ar en ‘orderest that the said defendant at the Clerk's Odice of the Circuit Bonrs ot McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publica- tion of this order, and do what is neces- to interest herein. oe ‘of this order be published uc + wok ee, oe paper im Met ell un? ‘Sod that a copy of the wa: ‘be powest Dowell comp or tenes, (ie hase ty for twenty y+ sors A copy. Tete: W. BURBRIDGE 1. Fou ALG. Froe, PQ _—_—_—— | ESTIMATE. Bearcat, btrealicesnzarreiacasee.) Cnty of Keystone, to-wit: At s snevial mewsion af the council of the city at Keystone, McD we'l eonnty, he'd m the © aueil ches b rs therest, in ‘the City Hall on the eh o = August, 1916, there were -_E. Stuart, Mayor, R. I. Balley, Recorder, and K. a bigant A.J. Stewart, 8. Hyman and - L Jones members of the council of said eny | In accordance with section 4, chapter 9. of the extrarrdinary semion of the jegislatare of 19), the connci! proceeded to make up an estimate of the amounts Revemary to be levied for the current tis- cal year, to cover all municiprl debts and Hiabilitien payable during the anid year, ineinding probable expenditures for mun. icipal purposes, and proper aliowan: e for delinquent taxes. expen of collec ‘tions and contingencies: bat deducting therefrom the money in the town treas- Ury applicable to the wervice of the year and municipal ciaime and doth deter. mine and estimate the several amount to be levied as follows: ESTIMATES Maximo levy 35 cents on the hun- dred dollars valuation. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS. The amount ‘Ine the «aid muneipality, and the amount that wil. become due and colleetiie from every son-ce, except trom the levy «! tex-ste be made for the current ties! year (a) Balance in hand of the city treaeury +8 aw (eo) Hotel licenses 2.2... a U) Tobacco and cigarette |i- COME ne eee GO fe) Other ticenwea 22D Fgs Ok (bh) Prom street paving and sewer bills dive and ti collected aoe TOO Total vation sted reovipts, § 2773 4 ESTIMATED DisKURSEMENTS Debts sud deans owed by sad man icipality whieh will heewme doe anc Payable daring the current Stimeal year, Ine'ading interest on bended inebtednen ‘of every kind and character (9) Ontetanding orders, in- lading interest... § 2520 (4) Current acenants” due and unpaid 2.0 § Gao [fed Interest om bonded’ in- | deitel on nnee Was 4 Joy Sateree 2200000000002 tom an (od Police Department... 25. 6 (4) Fire Depurtmemt _- Bon an (ee Health “ Deparument ee oe () Streets ani allere Teo (oy City Hal expenses... a cy Debaquencinw aud exon erate. ene ee es 25 (9) Water Works belonging to ety vee ODO (41 Book, Scationery, eve .. 75 ‘Totn! estimates! dlisharsements § 512%) Atm ant to be jotuviaed tor ty WAGs cece sven sees. S76 te 1s appearing 1 the cou vl that th tote valuation of all tax ane priyerty ie Uris saunicipality sceorting to tis hoa |S seneot nerds is fabs on” et Teal mtate to the vile of $503.0 Gay Tere nal property w the vaine of $177, 040; and railroad and other prope rss assessed by the hoard of yablic works t bw value of $26,341.90, on cortitiel tw the council by the vilicer whese daty ut i= to make such report, and it appearing fr m the foregoing estimates that it is new mary to reine by levy, after deduct ing all eredity, $5506 Gor manierpa: porjoees: sherefore it ls determined that 8 ley on each one bumdred do.lare vain ateot of thirty-tive cents (55 € ) for mun- teipal Parposes will be Recessary te pro | ee the eotimnased amoant as aforesaid for the ensuing fiscal year. Stat of West Virginia, ‘County of MeDowell, ty of Keystone, to-wit 1, RL. Bailey, Recorder. in and for 3 the mm seipaity of —— county of McDowell, and State of West Vire nia, dhs hereby’ certify that the forewing toe copy frum the records of an onder made by the emneil of said municipality on the Sth day cf Anenst, 116 R. L. BAILEY, Recorder of the Manicipality of Keystone, W. V. —_____. B.M C. Delegates iis Che Dinars and Vieane 00 he’ i, ©, ol Ota Wane Onuten Jor the convenience of the West Vir id ss tints, Soves sie > ope car to train, No. 4. on the tworning of Newt. 7 ower the N & W Ketirosd. All ho Ste ante ipeting © visit to the BM. sik Slam uly ae as cose Ce the ccamitteasn teuke complete er rane mt with the reitrosd company. shoe <i os atel aewap er tree j som 0 ©, wusknes any anama see All Lo'ze. will Splesee send me the Rares of ther de opnten red ately $F rat-rmaliy youre, FLOYD ROSS, Do Gs. Either, Wo Ve ~ FORSALE Tso hone and lowe on Jones end Brackett strwets, Biaetied, W.Va, hy Jackson and K-teeeca Patterenn Gand 3 room house, ail modern conveniences, sceomible. forme quarantend to be fr ‘conde fas fait (or FROK SO ot Gove or call for 5, , (oeneral De- bop, eet Gee : Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Onlie~ of the Oireuit Court of MeDowell Cons ty, on the first Monday in August, 116. Frank — t, zal 1, Chaoeer, ~ a . Anne Baryiil, The object ot Wi U fin to ot tai ot thie ‘enit is to ottain from the deiendent by the piainnff « divoree. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an aifidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that Smee of Wee Vinnie hee ent Virginia: it int Ordered that the said defendent :I ap- at the Clerk's (Mice of the Corcnit Beart of MeDowell County within one month from the date of the first panties- ion of this crder, and de what ix meere- ar] to protect her intervat herein nd it is further ordered that a == of this order be published once « for four enccemive weeks in some nowa- per i MeDewell County, art that « oot same be pote atthe rene - * @ court house of MeDoweil c 7 hs twenty daye before decree jis ee BURBRIDGE PAY SR, Clerk GtenRe Crs YL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL coyNi/ bah at el Suse CIRCUIL COURT: (Bighth Ju- dicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell. Murcer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah ©. Herndon, Judge Welch: W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Secont Tues day in Februa-y June and Sep- tember. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B. Payne, Clerk. ‘Terms of Court Second Mon- day in January, April, July and ‘October. _ COUNTY COURT: Dr. BR. K. Bragonier, President, Key stone. Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, | Vommissione-s | W. W. Whyte. clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Mon- day in Janoary, April, August and Oct er. License ‘erm, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Promecuting Attorney FC Cook Aassisiant Pron. Attorney, G L Count | © ek Circuitand Crim. Cour’s, Burbadge Payue Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte | _‘anty Sarveyor, w C Morgan Viv an | Supt Fen Schools, WW Caasias Cook, Weich | Assessor.C E Rusmisal! County Road Engineer, v J MeClaren Cosaty Uesith Officer and cor- mer. Dr. H. G. Camper Conmias: wer Sears Lands CK Kasmisell. Me Dowell Memhe-s douse of Delegates W W Hugues and U. E. Harioan. State Senators, Sivt) Senass Fial diseric. (ore ets Meow ell, Ming. ¢ tread #yo ing Jas A. Strother Welch; \elis ‘suodykoow, “ jliamson. Sy it Fh I rd) I Colds W) Miifsroud be “stoped © oY [dy bc", tor tt allowed to run WW Nd say teito "wuneroes AVL | itso concn, pew | fimonia, and other fatal dis- i } eases, can be traced back to Hil HEBEL A cold. At the first sign of a fT old, protect yoursell by |i | thorouzhly cleansing your |MM } Jaren wm 5 few doses of } THEDFORO’S fl | } } BLACK- Hy DRAUGHT | | iy the old reliable, vegetatite! Sea mee a 4 . o Madison Heights, Va., says HED ‘t have been using Thed. ford’s Black-Draught tor CW Bon and colds, and find i so (ig be the very best me icise IBM Pal ever used. it makes 21 otal) Al man feel ike 8 young ¢ 0.” (AR LP) iastet on Thecicct's. thoi MN original sad geeuine rly ; . My eo FEES — _—————— Pay for The Tim:s. ANNOUNCES COMMITTEES President Crider Makes Appointment Squire Samuel Crider, President of the People's Colored Republican Organization of McDowell county, announces the appointment of the following committees: STATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE COMMITTEE:—M. T. Whittico, Chairman Adkin District—Dr. L. A. Hilton. Big Creek District—Mr. Alex. Moore. Browns Creek District—John Vaden. Northfork District—Dr. A. S. Adams. Elkhorn District—Thomas Gray. Sandy River District—Appointment to be made. The Financial Secretary and Treasurer are members of the State and Local Finance Committees. LOCAL FINANCE COMMITTEE:—D. O. Coleman, Chairman. Williarm Jones, Adkin District. Pete Williams, Big Creek District. T. Edward Hill, Browns Creek District. Mont Gonaway, Northfork District. S. J. Jackson, Elkhorn District. Roland Addison, Sandy River District. ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE:-- Henry Richards, Chairman. W. F. Sample, Keystone. H. Falkner Elkhorn. Turner Wilson, Landgraff. Sam Elliot, Kimball. President Crider stated that he earnestly desired the chairmen of the Committee announced above will call their committees together at the earliest possible date and plan their work. Other committee appointments will be announced later. PROCLAMATION NO. 1 GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, STATE OF W VA. Jurisdiction of N. A., S. A., E., A., A., and A. OFFICE OF GRAND CHANCELLOR, Charleston, W. Va., August 15, 1816 To the Grand Lodge Officern, District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Grand Representatives, Chancellor Commanders and Members of the Order of the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of West Virginia: Greeting: The twenty-fourth annual session of our Grand Lodge held in the city of Clarkeburg, August 1-4, is now a matter of history. It was beyond question among the most successful sessions we have ever held. Every department of the Order was shown to be in a splendid condition, and our position in the public eye acknowledged to be more commanding and our possibilities more clearly defined than ever before. Eight new lodges were instituted the past year, and over (350) three hundred and fifty policies issued, while our roster shows in all seventy (70) strong financial lodges. Indeed, at no time in our history have there been evidences of more substantial achievements, or lasting progress, non a greater faith manifested in the future of the Order. Much busing of importance was transacted at this session, all of which will be found in the minutes which will be prepared for distribution at the earliest possible date. OFFICERS The following are the Grand Lodge Officers for ensuing term: L. O. Wilson, G. C., Charleston J. W. Robinson, G. V. O., Kimball W. J. Thompson, P. G. C., Thomas C. W. Boyd, K. of R. S., Charleston N. L. Edwards, G. M. E., Riflefield M. T. Whittico, G. L., Keystone R. C. Harrison, G. M. D., Kimball J. J. Turner, G. P., Kimberly Hamilton Woods, G. M., Raymond City G. P. Porter, G. M. A., Charleston Robert Harris, G. T., Montgomery J. W. Foy, G. T., Gary A. L. Spencer, G. T., McComas Floyd Ross, G. I. G., Elkhorn Wm. Brown, G. O. G., London T. G. Nutter, G. A., Charleston J. R. Jefferson, S. R., Parkersburg Honest Tailoring Do You Know a Good Thing When You See It? $18 $15 $20 T. J. Jones, S. I. M. T. Whittico, S. R. J. S. Shepler, S. R. T. J. Jones, S. K., Clarksville M. T. Whittico, S. R., Keystone J. P. Sheller, S. R., Parkersburg DEPUTY GRAND CHANCE! LOSS C. H. Rice, Northfork G. W. Foy, Williamson J. D. Shelton, Quinnimont Earl Johnson, Wheeling Allen DeHonney, Charleston J. R. Calloway, Bluefield Alex Redmond, Keyser Northfors Williamson Quinnimont Wheeling Charleston Bluefield Kewer ENDOWMENT DEPARTMENT This department is in very good condition notwithstanding the fact that the death rate during the year just closed was the largest in the history of the Order, being 61, and the number for the maximum amount the largest save one year, reaching 36. There was paid out to widows and orphans the extremely large sum of $11,557 41, leaving a balance of 132.70 in the treasury of the department. A boon and a blessing, my brethren, has this department proved to be to countless members of our Order and the race. GRAND COURT OF CALANTHE The session of the Grand Court was a most successful one. Rapid strides were made by it in the past year, and a brilliant future stretches out before it. RESOLUTION SUBMITTED A resolution was submitted by the Board of Directors of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and passed by the Grand Lodge in substance as follows: That, whereas, the indebtedness of the Charleston building is now but $5,000,00, and whereas, it has been estimated that if each member of the Order will pay the small sum of $2,000, entire debt can be paid; be it resolved. That each Knight is requested to pay the above sum at its earliest convenience, so that the building can be cleared of debt and dividends be paid to the stockholders. Each lodge will please take this matter up with its members and report to this office as soon as possible the results. L. O. WILSON, G. C. COOPER BY MISS MOMIL BRONDON. I am glad to say our town is progressing nicely. Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, we had Sunday school. At 11 o'clock, we listened to an able sermon and in the evening we had prayer meeting. Mrs. Roth Vaten is very ill at this writing. Mrs. M. A. Atkins was the guest of Mrs. Mand Holt. Mrs. Mry S. Campbell, of Slabfork, was here Sunday visiting her mother. Misses Mary and Momil Brandon had as their guest Sunday afternoon Messrs. Wm. D. Harper, of Coaldale, and J. Henry, of Freeman. Some of our people attended the annual thanksgiving services of the Golden Rule Order at Brunwell, Sunday. Rev. J. W. Coger, our pastor, is spending his vacation in Virginia. We hope for him a pleasant sojourn. All Abroad for B. M. C. Mr. U. S. G. Froe announces that a special car will be attached to train No. 4 on the N. and W. Railway at Welch, W. Va., Saturday morning, Sept. 9. to carry delegates and visitors to the E. M. C. of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows which meets in Washington, D.C., Sept. 11-16. By going on this train, the rush will avoided and you will have Sunday to see the sights in the Capitol City. All persons who desire to go in the special car will send their names and addresses to Floyd Ross, District Grand Secretary of West Virginia, at Elkhorn, or U. S. G. Froe, Pocahontas, Va. Persons from the Climch Valley division are requested to make connection with this train at Bluefield, W. Va. Catarrh Cannot Be Cured Catarrh Cannot Be Cured with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cause Catarrh is a local disease, greatly influenced by constitutional conditions, and in order to cure it you must take an internal remedy. Hall's Catarrh causes thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure was prescribed by one of the best known this country for years. It is composed of ingredients such wonderful results in catarrh conditions. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O. All Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills for constipation GOLDEN RULE NEWS We started to Roanoke, Va., Wed- nesday, August 9 to visit the Valley Baptist Association. We were joined at Bluestone and Blainfield by Revs. G. W. Woody, D. D., R. W. Hill and W. H. Mitchell. We arrived in the "Magic City" about 6:30; took supper at a hotel, then we went to church where we met a packed house of preachers, teach- ers, delegates and visitors. We also found Rev. W. W Hicks busy with his committee placing delegates and visitors 11 their homes. At 8 o'clock, we were called to the stand to assist in conducting devotionals Rev. L. Dabney, of Freeman, preached a sermon which easily fixed him in the memory of all who heard him. Other able sermons were preached by Revs. L. R. W. Johnoff, of Lynchburg, C. D. Henderson, of Newport News, and N. A. Smith, of Iron Gates. Saturday morning at 7:45 o'clock, we boarded the Virginian train for Tams Arriving there about 4 p.m., we were met by Mrs. Annie Smith, who conducted us to the home of Mr. James Cropps where we were comfortably located until we took our leave. Sunday morning, we met a lively Sunday school under the supervision of Mr. Barbour. At 11 o'clock, the members of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association began to life in, and when they and their friends were all in, the house was full. After a short and quiet program, consisting of a welcome address and response and a splendid paper wrote by the President, Mr. Johnson, who is now in Detroit, Michigan, we were introduced and preached their annual Thanksgiving sermon which all seemed to enjoy. Rev. R. L. Ziegler, the popular and beloved pastor, being absent, we were requested to preach again at night. Again the house was full and the services were good. Monday afternoon, we left Hot Coal, we were met by Rev. J. W. Thompson, the big hearted pastor at this place. Early in the evening, Rev. Thompson's people began to wend their way to the church. At the hour for preaching the house was about full. Rev. Thompson introduced us to his people and we preached. After the sermon and a good collection, were permitted to speak of the work of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association. At the conclusion of our remarks, that race loving preacher took the lead and his members followed, and we organized a strong Golden Rule club from which will soon come a subordinate Association. Rev. Thompson has a good church, a good choir and he is making good at Hot Coal. Tuesday night, we met the Golden Rule Club at McAlphine which had been organized by Mrs. Annie Smith, of Tams. We spoke to them and found them determined on having a Golden Rule Association there. Wednesday, we made our way to Glen White. Here we found that splendid man, Rev. N. R. Woodson, holding tort, another race-loving, God-fearing preacher. We were royally entertained by Rev. Woodson and his good wife until 8 o'clock. Arriving at the church, we met a fine crowd, and after preaching to them, the collection was lifted and we were permitted to present the claims of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association to the people, and when closed, this pastor led and his people followed, and we soon organized a strong club. Thursday, we left for home. Now, we want four thousand new members at once; and if every officer, member and race-loving man and woman will help, we can get them. Tell what the Organization is doing for the race. It owns $8,000 in property; has paid $12,140.58 in sick benefits and $12,551.50 in death claims. Join now. Only $2.50, and help the good work on. R. H. McKOY. Mrs. A L. Fuller, of Maybury, is away in Axton, Va., taking vacation with relatives and friends. She will spend most of the summer there. Messam, Chas, L. Penn and Stewart A. Calhoun went to Bristol, Tenn.Va., Friday of last week for a short stay. Miss Virginia Cobus, of Northfork, was seen in Keystone last Sunday. Chestnut Knob Well, methinks the wet spell is about over now. We are having some more warm sunshine days. The women in these parts are very busy canning and preserving the fruit which was very scarce on account of the wet weather. Mrs. Henrietta Dickerson and her little son, of Huntington, are spending some time with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. Robert Dodson, Sr. Mrs. Janas Warrington, formerly Miss Lucy Darridge of this place, but now of Roanoke, arrived here Thursday and is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dandridge. Her husband is expected to join her in a few days. Mr. William and Miss Lake Reaney were host and hostess at an enjoyable party at their home Friday night. There was a large number of young people present. They reported as having an enjoyable time. There was a good number present at Sabbath school Sunday morning. We did not have any preaching services as our pastor, Rev. Davis, is spending a few weeks in the South. Rev J. G. Jones, pastor of the Mt. Zoin Baptist church, started a revival .t that church Sunday night and is expecting to run one week. We wish for him much success. Mr Robert Murphy was the guest of Mr John Hereford Sunday. Mesdames B. M Hereford and Evelyn Johnson called on Mrs Jennie Hairston Monday. Holmes Memorial Sabbath school is planning to have its annual picnic on Saturday, August 26. Everybody is cordially invited to be with us on that day. The boys will have a game of ball. By the way, what have become of all the scribes with their newy letters' Wake up, you scribes and let us show our appreciation of this good paper by coming more often. The Wives League To Entertain The Wives League To Entertain The Wives League, formerly the Married Ladies Social Club, will give a Bazar in Philipott Boys Establishment at Northork, Thursday, August 31. Refreshments will be served all day A literary program will be given in the M. E. Church at 8 p.m., by members of the League as follows: Opening Remarks, Mrs. N. V. Watking Solo, Mrs. E. Elizabeth Drewery Dramatic Reading, Mrs. Alien Parsons Address, Editor Wm. H. Drewery Solo, Mrs. E. L. Rann History of Club, Mrs. Ida Alexander Whittico Quartette, Dr. and Mrs. Hereford, Dr. and Mrs. Adams Paper, Mrs. Edina Harrison Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Trulia Bridgeford Closing Address, Editor M. T. Whittico Male Quartette, Mr. James George, Drs. J. E. Hereford, A. S. Adams, W. V. Bridgeford Princeton Rev. R. H. Hill made a business trip to Beckley this week. The White Wing Restaurant, under the proprietorship of Mr. George Tulp and wife, located in the very heart of the city, the very next door to the post office and not more than 50 yards from the court house, is one of the best and most convenient places in the county to those who need something good to eat and a nice, comfortable place to sleep. They have a beautiful outlet and their view to most everywhere is less obstructed by buildings and mountains than, perhaps, any other public place in the town of Princeton. The white people freely and liberally patronize their place because of that rich, wholesome and appetizing old Virginia style of cooking which Mrs. Fulp so tastefully prepares. The rooms are cozy furnished, comfortably arranged and the ventilation is the best to be found in the country. Prices for eating and sleeping are very reasonable. Travelers will find this place easily accessible to street cars, automobile service and any train can be reached with erase. They have barber shop accommodation, bootback stand attached and the best kind of cleaning and pressing service. In fact, one can hardly think of a real necessity to a hotel but what Mr. and Mrs. Fip can't boast of having at their place. This place is a regular outing for pleasure seekers, and those who may not be The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent GUARANTEED WOOLENS able to go to Atlantic Oyst or the mountain resorts of the North or East may receive the same favorable results by going to Princeton and calling for the White Wing Cafe or Restaurant, and just ask for Mr. and Mrs. Fulph. Men and women who eat at this place become fat, and if in any way they be afflicted with the alighest complaints of indigestion, it is at this place where health is restored; all bad feelings dispelled and where nothing but smiles and sunshine prevail. Mr. R. T. Burger, one of the most progressive citizens of the town, lives out on the Augusta Land Company's property, but lives in his own home; and when we way home, we mean a real, first class home, if modern make, style and beauty mean anything. He is having completed a fine live story building, restaurant department and hall on two other lots he recently purchased from the Augusta Land Company. The Augusta Land Company is, without doubt, the colored man's opportunity. Any man wanting to live independently in his own home and in one of the best towns in the State ought to buy for himself a home of the Augusta Land Company. Mrs. F. L. Blackwell, who has been somewhat indisposed, is now much improved. Judge I. C. Hermon, of the Sth Judicial Circuit, is holding court here this week. His presence upon the bench adds dignity and demands the highest respect from everybody. Dr. G. T. Efling, the leading dentist of the town and of the county, keeps busy all the time. He has the finest homes in the town of Princeton. His friends in old McDowell county are all ways glad to see him. Point Pleasant Point Pleasant O. V. A. H. The Teachers Institute which was held here last week was well attended. Seventy-two gentlemen and one hundred and seventeen ladies were assembled in annual session here. Miss Georgia Sutton, of Middleport, Ohio, Miss Efihel Curtis, of Letart Fells, and Miss Homiezelle Scott, of Galipolis, Ohio, were among the colored teachers who attended the Institute here last week. Mrs. Joe Willa Jamerson, of Montgomery, is the pleasant guest of Miss Luella Roberta. She attended the Teachers Institute here. Mrs. Louis Bates and Miss Mary Dairs returned home Friday after a very pleasant visit to Mrs. J. Carter Lincoln, of Chester. Miss Virginia Lincoln is at home on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lincoln, of this city. A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mrs. Ora V. Hunter Friday. The "Married Ladies" Club met and at the appointed hour a dainty luncheon was served to which all did justice and were sorry that they could not eat more. The guest of honor was Mrs. Bessie Hamilton, of Pitburg, Pa. Rev. Gill, of Parkersburg, conducted the Quarterly Conference here Monday evening, August 21. Rev. S. H. Brown, our District Superintendent, failed to be with us this quarter on account of other important business to be attended to at Parkersburg. Rev. Gill seemed to be greatly pleased with the work that is being here in our church. Our pastor, Rev. G. E. McLean, is attending the District Conference at Parkersburg this week. Mr. Chas. Johnson and family attended the Baptist Association at Bidwell, Ohio, Sunday. Mississippi Gladys Johnson and Lloyda Roberts will leave this week to visit friends and relatives at Parkersburg. The Great Amusement Company arrived Sunday week from Keystone. $30,000,000 ASSETS Martinsville We are glad to see the sun, as we have had a plenty of rain. Mr. Wm. Hairaton died Tuesday morning and was buried Wednesday afternoon. He carried several insurances and was an Old Fellow and the Lodge turned out in a body. He owned a nice home and leaves a wife, one son, three brothers and a host of friends to mourn their host. His body was laid to rest in the family grave yard at East Martinsville. Mr. Ezikel Williams is still on the sick list. Mrs Mary L. Carter is still improving * Mrs. Mary Holley who has been visiting her husband, sister and friends at Nottsbury and Charleston, W. Va., is at home again. Mrs. Missouri Burges, who has been visiting her husband and sister at McAlpine and Matoka, is at home. Mrs. Victory Hairston is here from Hot Springs. Miss Belle Hairston, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Danville, has returned home. Mr. Booker Redd, of Martin, W. Va., is the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. L. Law. Mr. Sandy Redd is here from West Virginia. Mrs. Bertha Hairston her mother, Mrs. D. R. Spencer, and her sick brother, Mr. Back Spencer. Rev. J. E. Carter, who has been conducting a ten days' meeting at Pittsburgh, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Reddrick, who were recently married in Portsmouth, are here on their honeymoon and are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders. Mrs. Mary Gravely and her daughter Mrs. Bordi infant just born. Miss Pearl, left last week for Hot Springs The Ladies Aid of the High Street Baptist church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Belcher Friday after moon. Eighteen members were present Refreshments were served. REPUBLICAN COM. MEETING Hon. McGinnia Hatfield', chairman of the Republican county executive committee, has called a meeting of the committee for Saturday the 29th. Genera plans for the conduct of the campaign will be discussed at this meeting and the committee will decide when the Republican campaign in McDowell will be formally opened. Since the election of Mr Hatfield as county chairman he has lost no time in getting in touch with the Republican leaders and began to formulate his plans for an aggressive campaign without delay. Notice of Dissolution Notice is hereby given the public generally that the partnership lately substituting between us, the undersigned, Jas Washington and H. B. Price, carrying on a general mercantile business in the city of Keystone, McDowell County, West Virginia, under the style and firm name of "Price and Washington," was on the lst day of August, 1916, 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. JAS. WASHINGTON. Lost, Straved or Stolen! Dark sorrel horse, branded on right hip. Finder will receive a reward of $10 by delivering same to William Downs, at Keystone Mutual Life Insuran ORGANIZED 1868 States in Every State in the U. Employes More Than 8,000 Agents A Claim Every Eight Min HARRIS, Special Keystone, West Virginia u See It? $20 SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS Hold an Interesting Session The Fifth District Sunday School, Union held its annual meeting with Cumberland Presbyterian Sabbath School and church, Stuart, Va., August 10, 13. Rev. J. A. Davis, of Ridgeway preached the opening sermon from Eccl. 12:11, "Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth." His sermon was very inspiring. Miss Jennie Johnson, of Stuart and a teacher in "Mary Potter" Memorial School, gave the welcome address. Mr. S. D. Mitchell, of the 6th Avenue Presbyterian Sunday School of Roanoke, made the response. Ministers present. Revs G. P. Watkins, W A. Yaney and J. A. Yaney; Parochial and teachers of other schools. Mesdames J. A. Davis, E. G. Dickson and S. J. H. Dillard; Misses Lucy M. Williams, Georgia A. Whitttico and Jettie Jobousten. Seven schools were represented with twenty delegates. Many helpful expressions were made by the different speakers and workers in the Sunday school. Mr J. M. Penn was elected Treasurer. The amount of money raised by the Convention was $20 81. Mrs. E. G. Dickson was elected the Synodical delegate and Miss Lucy M. Williams the alternate. The Conventional sermon was preached on Sunday by Rev J. A. Davis from the text Heb. 12:12 subject. "Pressing forward." Mrs J. A. Davis gave a very interesting report of the Synodical Sunday School Convention which was held in Reogane, August 26, 1915. A splendid program was rendered Friday evening by the delegates of the different Sunday schools. Sunday afternoon and evening popular meetings were held. Special music, a solo, "Face to Face," Miss Lacy Williams; solo, "His Eye is on the Sparrow," Miss Georgia A. Whittee, a teacher in the Graded School, Kumball, W. Va. Mrs N. J. H. Dillard, of Ridgeway, gave a splendid report of her visit to the General Assembly, while in Atlantic City, N. J. Short addresses were made by Morss, L. M Penn and S. D. Mitchell, the latter being a special address to young men. Rev. Yancy was delighted with the whole Union and every one decided that it was the best. Much interest was shown by white friends. MALINDA P. MOYER, Cor. Sec. Notice to all Persons Indebted to the Firm of "Price and Washington. The firm lately known as "Price and Washington" which conducted a general merchant 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 portions are hereby notified to settle their accounts with him. JAS. WASHINGTON, H. B. PRICE. NOTICE! To the public: - You are hereby notified that I will not be responsible for any debts made or contracted by my wife, Drexie M. Scott, owing to separation and divorce. B. H. SCOTT. Aug. 15, 1916. Union agents minutes Social Agent Free Pressing The speech of the Republican candidate for President was a keynote speech, indeed. Not one person in the great audience at the Carnegie Hall meeting was in doubt for one moment as to just what he meant by everything he said. His address was comprehensive, logical, clear and all sufficient for the occasion. There can be no dispute as to this. Plainly Mr. Hughes is a man who "knows what he wants when he wants it," and it is the opinion of political authorities who heard him and who have since read his remarks that he knows, also, how to get it. It was incumbent upon the Republican candidate to conduce the scope of his remarks to the limitations of the occasion, but his crushing analysis of the shortcomings of the present administration of the government is merely an earnest of what the tone and the contents of his speeches will be when he gets on the stump. At Carnegie Hall Mr. Hughes advertised to every general question that is apt to be a serious issue in the campaign and in language that will be absolutely clear to every man or woman able to read he stated his opinions, his convictions and his purposes. On the stump he will argue those points in detail. As an orator he is eloquent, his personality, attractive and his narshalling of facts so cohesive that he holds his audience to the end. He makes it easy for them to follow him and his points are not lost. There was nothing equivocal, nothing apologetic in the Republican candidate's speech of acceptance. He called a spade a spade, and the unanimous opinion of those who heard him was that he shot to the center and rang the bell. The Republican campaign is now open, and those who will speak and write and work for the success of the Republican ticket can wish for no more adequate campaign document, no more satisfactory statement of issues then are found in the candidate's salutatory. Brief Sentences Featuring the Speech of Acceptance of Charles E. Hughes. Brief Sentences Featuring the Speech of Acceptance of Charles E. Hughes. America First and America Efficient. We are too great a country to require of our citizens who are engaged in peaceful vacations the sort of military service to which they are now called. We cherish no illusions. We know that the recurrence of war is not to be prevented by plious wishes. We denounce all plots and conspiracies in the interest of any foreign nation. Adequate preparedness is not militarism. During this critical period, the only danger of war has lain in the weak course of the Administration. The Nation has no policy of aggression toward Mexico. We have no desire for any part of her territory. We propose that in the competitive struggle that is about to come the American workingman shall not suffer. This representative gathering is a happy augury. It means the strength of reunion. It means that the party of Lincoln is restored, alert, effective. The dealings of the Administration with Mexico constitutes a confused chapter of blunders. It is a record which cannot be examined without a profound sense of humiliation. We must take Vera Cruz to get Huerta out of office and trust to other nations to get our own citizens out of peril. What a travesty of international policy! Destroying the government of Huerta, we left Mexico to the ravages of revolution. I stand for adequate Federal Workmen's compensation laws. The Administration was to seize and punish Villa for his outrage on our self. It has not punished any one; we went in only to retire. I favor the vote for women. THE COMPELLING PERORA- TION TO MR. HUGHÉS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. We live in a fateful hour. In a true sense, the contest for the preservation of the Nation is never ended. We must still be imbued with the spirit of heroic sacrifice which gave us our country and brought us safely through the days of Civil, War. We renew our pledge to the ancient ideals of individual liberty, of opportunity denied to none, because of race or creed, of unwavering loyalty. We have a vision of America prepared and secure; strong and just; equal to her task; an exemplar of the capacity and efficiency of a free people. I endorse the platform adopted by the Convention and accept its nomination. ESTIMATE IN PREPAREONESS THE ADMINISTRATION HAS FOLLOWED, NOT LED. In the demand for reasonable preparedness the Administration has followed, not led. Those who demanded more adequate forces were first described as "nervous and excited." Only about a year and a half ago we were told that the question of preparedness was not a pressing one; that the country had been misinformed. Later, under the pressure of other leadership, this attitude was changed. The Administration. It was said, "I learned something" and it made a belated demand for an increased army. Even then, the demand was not prosecuted consistently and the pressure exited on Congress with respect to other Administrative measures was notably absent. We are told that the defects revealed by the present mobilization are due to the "system." But it was precisely such plain defects that under the constant warnings of recent years, with the whole world intent on military concerns, should have been studied and rectified. The Administration has failed to discharge its responsibilities. Apparently, it is now seeking to meet political exigencies by its naval program. But it has imposed upon the country an incompetent naval administration. —From Mr. Hughes' speech of acceptance. TRUE INWARDNESS OF THE VERA CRUZ INCIDENT. In the Spring of 1914, occurred the capture of Vera Cruz. Men from one of our ships had been arrested at Tampico and had been discharged with an apology. But, our Admiral demanded a salute, which was refused. Thereupon the President went, to Congress, asking authority to use the armed forces of the United States. Without waiting for the passage of the resolution, Vera Cruz was seized. It appeared that a shipload of ammunition for Huerta was about to enter that port. There was a natural opposition to this invasion and a battle occurred in which nineteen Americans and over a hundred Mexicans were killed. This, of course, was war. Our dead soldiers were praised for dying heroes in a war of service. Later, we retired from Vera Cruz, giving up this noble warfare. We had not obtained the salute which was demanded. We had not obtained separation for affronts. The ship with ammunition which could not land at Vera Cruz had soon landed at another port, and its cargo was delivered to Huerta without interference. Recently the naked, truth was admitted by a Cabinet officer. We are now informed that "we did not go to Vera Cruz to force Huerta to salute the flag". We are told that we went there "to show Mexico that we were in earnest in our demand that Huerta must go." That is, we seized Vera Cruz to depose Huerta. The question of the salute was a mere pretext.—From Mr. Hughes' speech of acceptance. PROMISE TO REDUCE THE COST OF LIVING NOT KEPT. Our opponents promised to reduce the cost of living. This they have failed to do; but they did reduce the opportunities 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 languishing, new enterprises were not undertaken, instead of expansion there was curtailment, and our streets were filled with the unemployed. What ground is there for expecting better conditions when the unhealthy stimulus of the war has spent its force and our industries and working men are exposed to the competition of an energized Europe? It is plain that we must have protective upbuilding policies. —From Mr. Hughes' speech of acceptance. WANTS:AN EFFECTIVE SYSTEM OF RURAL CREDITS. 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 your natural resources. We desire not only that they shall be safeguarded, but that they shall be adequately developed and used to the utmost public advantage.—From Mr. Hughes' speech of acceptance. necessary to be levied for the current financial year, to cover all municipal debts and liabilities payable during the said year, including probable expenditures for municipal purposes, and proper allowances for delinquent taxes, expense of collections and contingencies; but deducting therefrom the money in the town treasury from the service of the year and municipal claims, and doth determine and estimate the several amounts to be levied as follows: **ESTIMATES** Maximum levy $ cents on the hundred dollars valuation. We come to state in a plain and direct manner our faith, our purpose and our pledge. This representative gathering is a happy augury. 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 benumbed 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 liberty party shall be the agency of national achievement, the organ of the effective expression of dominant Americanism. What do I mean by that? I mean America conscious of power, awake to obligation, erect in self-respect, prepared for every emergency, devoted to the ideals of peace, instinct with the spirit of human brotherhood, safeguard 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 leaved by its citizens with a patriotic fervor permitting no division in their allegiance and no rivalry in their affection—I mean America first and America efficient. It is in this spirit that I respond to your summons.—From Mr. Hughes' speech of acceptance. ADEQUATE FEDERAL WORK- MEN'S COMPENSATION LAWS. I stand for adequate Federal Workmen's Compensation laws, dealing not only with the employees of government, but with those employees who are engaged in interstate commerce, and are subject to the hazard of injury, so that those activities which are within the sphere of the constitutional authority of Congress may be dealt with under a suitable law.—From Mr. Hughes' speech of acceptance. THE NATION IS SHOCKINGLY UNPREPARED. It is apparent that we are shockingly unprepared. There is no room for controversy on this point since the object lesson on the Mexican border. All our available regular troops (less, I believe, than 40,000) are there or in Mexico, and as these have been deemed insufficient the entire National Guard has been ordered out; that is, we are summoning practically all our movable military forces in order to present bandit incursions. In view of the warnings of the past three years, it is inexcusable that we should find ourselves in this plight. For our faithful guardsmen, who with a fine patriotism responded to this call and are bearing this burden, I have nothing but praise. But I think it little short of absurd that we should be compelled to call men from their shops, their factories, their offices and their professions for such a purpose. This, however, is not a purpose. The units of the National Guard were at peace strength, which was only about one-half the required strength. It was necessary to bring in recruits, for the most part raw and trained. Only a small percentage of the regiments recruited up to war strength will have had even a year's training in the National Guard, which at the maximum means one hundred hours of military drill, and on the average, means much less. Men fresh from their peaceful employments and physically unprepared have been hurried to the border for actual service. They were without proper equipment; without necessary supplies; suitable conditions of transportation were, not provided. Men with dependent families were sent; and conditions which should have been well known were discovered after the event. And yet the exigency, comparatively speaking, was not a very grave one. It involved nothing that could not readily have been foreseen during the past three years of disturbance, and required only a modest talent for organization. That this Administration while pursuing its course in Mexico should have permitted such conditions to exist is almost incredible.—From Mr. Hughes' speech of acceptance. Everything Fresh to Eat LORD and WOODY, Prop' Mrs. A. Williams Promot and first class service in parlors or at home of patrons NO 16 FEDERAL AVE, 2 floors below the Elks Opera House BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Python Mutual Investment Association L. O. WILSON, President CHARLESTON, W. VA. 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