McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. M'DRIVER CO TEACHERS' INSTITUTE Enrollment Totals 271, 200 Being Women and Seventy-one Men Teachers. Meets in Court House This is Said to be the Largest Institute Ever Held in McDowell Co.—Much Interest is Being Manifested and the Instructors Are Well Qualified. The teachers' institute met at 10 o'clock Monday morning in the court house at Welch, and was called to order by the County Superintendent W. C. Cook The instructors are T. J. Humphrey principal, Washington school, Wheeling; and H. R. Bonner, assistant state superintendent, Charleston. Miss Ida Edwards is musical director. Devotion exercises were conducted by the Rev. Theo. Smylie, pastor of the Presbyterian church. R. Moore Dodrill, superintendent of Big Creek district, read the annual mesage of State Superintendent Shawkey. County Superintendent Cook introduced Mr. Humphreys, who addressed the institute, outlining the plans for the week, and calling on the teachers in a general way to prepare well for their work before presenting it; to introduce work as a specific need arises, and to study well the individual peculiarities of the child. The county superintendent announces the names of officers and named committees as follows: Secretary, Bess V Watson; committee on resolutions, H. K. Barbe, district superintendent for Browns Creek, W. D. Johnson and Jnr. Adair; committee on local entertainment, white, Oladys Hall and Lula Daniel; colored, Rev. Pistard; ushers O. A. Murphy and A. D. Robertson. Adjournment. The afternoon session of the first day convened at 1 o'clock. Supprintendent Cook introduced H.R. Bonner, who discussed the subject of "Attention as Applied to Supervised Study". Mr. Bonner made a very strong address. He likened the fixing of the attention to the action of an automatic hammer which strikes with a throbbing pulsating blow. Mr. Bonner emphasizes the point that to hold the attention of a child it was necessary to provide subject matter that was interesting. Institute received for three minutes. Mr. Humpreys addressed the institute on the subject of "Sympathy". He took the story of Hafid Ben Hafid in an interesting way, and pleaded for sympathy based on judgment and a knowledge of childhood as opposed to gush and mere sentiment. The enrollment totals 271, of which 202 are women, while 71 are men. The meetings of each day up to this writing have been both well attended and successful from the standpoint of real practical instruction. The lectures on the whole have been good and the closest attention was shown by every teacher. Many have been the visitors who have attended this county institute. Mr. W. C. Cook, Supt., is to be congratulated on his timely selection of able instructors. No teacher can return to his and her post of duty without being greatly benefitted as a result of the rich instruction that has come to them freely and plentifully. Execution of Roger Casement Not an Unpardonable Blunder To the Editor of The McDowell Times: In your issue of August 11, I have read with keen interest an article on the execution of Sir Roger Casement, in which the writer characterizes his execution as an unpardonable blunder. Two years ago, after entreaty had failed Britain with much reluctance was forced to unsheathe her sword as the champion of the weak, the constructor of the peace, and the mediator of human rights. The enemy contemplated then and there what Sir Roger tried to enact, namely, a revolution, and not only in Ireland but in India as well. The Ind wars, however, illustrated their calculations and have rallied to the Union Jack with such zeal and loyalty as to win the applause and admiration of the world, and have upheld the best traditions of their ancestors on the battlefields of France. Flanders and in the Mesopotamia Sir Roger was a statesman, loved not only by Irishmen, but Englishmen as well, and this fact is evident, because of the position of trust repaired in him by the British government and the titles of nobility conferred upon him. Sir Roger grasped this occasion as the circumstances to maintain the cause. The McDowell Times. of Green Britain in waging war, at a time when British manhood, loyalty and reverence are taken in their utmost capacities in the great empire in fighting for the kingdom. Because of British emmanuement the nations, because Britannia still rules the sea, Sir Roger's plane preempted invasion and his conspiracy dismayed. The enemy ship carrying the command of war was sunk and her crew captured. Talk about sixty witnesses in Germany that would testify to his innocence, why not a thousand? This testimony was properly excluded according to the rules of evidence as it could have been nothing more than cumulative. The writer goes on to say, that it was the British foolishness and shortsighted policy that caused her to loose her rich American colonies. Evidently the gentleman has forgotten the immortal words of the great Pitt, in the House of Parliament on this occasion and this was the kind of sentiment eminating from most Britains, so it was not what the writer characterizes as foolishness and short-sighted, that caused her to loose the American colonies, but it was simply in the nature of things. In regard to the British rule in Ireland, the writer, in my opinion, is not sufficiently acquainted with the facts to warrant his discussing intelligently this state of affairs, or to denounce British policy in Ireland. Moreover, to say that if an Englishman had committed the said of fence under the same circumstances by which Sir Roger was found guilty, would have met the applause of Britains, is as untrue as it is impertinent, and all fair-minded men who know the character of Britains will judge as to the truthfulness of such a statement. Whether or not this execution will have the desired effect, time will bear testimony, and any other statement is premature and speculative. The topic of momentous importance engaging the minds of all good citizens of this great and glorious republic ours is this sort of hyphenated citizen thin of to-day, dangerous and treacher us ab initio. As far as feeling and sympathy go, there are those who feel as to, that this sentence might have been commuted, but to call it an unpardonable blunder NO. British justice is swift that's all. GECIL. H. RILEY. MRS. HARRIETT CAMP-BELL DIES IN BLUEFIELD Last Friday night, August 25th, at her home in the city of Blue-field after several months of lingering illness, Mrs. Harriett Campbell laid down her daily occupation and gave up her usual place of authority in her home around the family altar and in the church and community. And in obedience to Him who directs thelesties of all mankind she answered the great summon of death at the age of 50 years. She was a faithful member of the M. E. church and was the mother of five children—four boys and one girl. She was buried in the St. Luke's Cemetery at Graham, Va. Rev. Picket reached her funeral in the Raleigh St. Methodist church of which he is pastor. A very large crowd of people turned out to pay their last respects to their good friend and neighbor. In her death a good mother, a faithful Christian and valous worker for the Lord has passed away. She was a good neighbor, a good woman and above all she believed in bringing peace out of confusion and he notto at all times was the precious Gold on Rule—"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." Negroes For Jury Duty A petition has been presented to the Fayette county court by J. M. Ellis, in behalf of the colored citizens asking that the court and jury commissioners place the name of the colored voters and taxpayers on the lists of grand and petit jurors made up for criminal court duty. It has been an unwritten, unbroken law in the county with county courts, and jury commissioners to draw no colored men for jury service. The issue was raised a few years ago by a certain candidate who pledged the colored voters that he would give them jury representation if elected but the matter was never pressed after election was over. The county court makes up the grand jury lists and the jury commissioners the petit jury list — Mongomery News. Mrs. J. W Crockett, of Pearisburg, has been visiting friends throughout this section of the coal field and especially those more immediately connected with and close by the work of her husband, Rev. J. W. Crockett. The people at Switchback and Boseveaine were very kind and generally pleasant to her. They all were glad to have her presence. She returned to her house Tuesday accompanied with her husband. They visited Mrs. Elvira Smith at Roseville and had a pleasant stay. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 1, 1916 Wast Title Protected and Hold no Others Have Right to Use it. Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 23.—Federal court was asked yesterday to enjoin, a colored organization from using the name "Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World." Suit to this end was filed by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States, which informed the court it has a membership of 34,842 in Pennsylvania and 433,516 throughout the country. It is pointed out that the "Elks of the World" have no connection whatever with the regular order. It is complained that the description the colored organization gives itself, the fact that its officers are known by the same titles as those of the well-known order and the practice of the members in wearing Elk badges, tend to deceive the public into believing it is the regular Elk organization. The argument is made that the appropriation of the word "Elks" is an infringement on the name of the recognized organization, and it is asserted that the courts of Ohio and New York have restrained the colored organization from using the word in its title. It is explained that no "race" question is involved in the suit. "Were the members of the defendant organization white persons," said counsel for the complainants, "the 'suit would have been brought just the same. The issue at stake is the infringement of the name 'Elke.'" WEST VIRGINIA LABOR The West Virginia laborer is beyond question better paid than laborers in any other state of the Union. In this state there are no strikes, while the demand for men exceeds the supply. Yet unscrupulous labor agents are at work in forcing foolish men away from good and permanent jobs, by promise of fabulous wages in other states. In the Cabin Creek district such agents are at work, taking advantage of a local condition the cloudburst that visited this section three weeks ago, left many victims, some homeless, many without jobs. But for every man without a job there are 500 jobs to be found within the state. That the rosy pictures used by venal agents to mislead laborers are figments of the brain, the following press dispatches clearly attests: "Six hundred section men on the Delaware and Hudson lines between Nineveh and Wilkesbarre, Pa., went on strike to lay. It is expected that the strike will spread to the Auburn division. "The men demand $2.25 per day. They are receiving $1.90 per day." Let the laborer consider the above report, and stay at home where he is wanted, is well paid for his labor, and treated as a human being should be treated. I is a long and rocky stretch from New York or Pennsylvania and walking is not very good. -Charleston Observer. NOT COMPLETE. There are others, Mr President, millions of them right at home, Who are waiting, hoping, praying, that their day in court may come. Others who are dependent on the law your congress make, Others who are faithful, and loyal, though they may have made mistakes. Others who too want "new freedom," to whom liberty is sweet. Who too, think the "toll of duty" is one-sided, incomplete. There are laws; have you forgetten? that were writ in human blood, Laws, however you may dodge them, are quite plainly understood. Laws that give each man true justice in full measure, black and white, Laws that recognizes manhood, upholds justice, truth and right. Laws that are passed, not waiting passage, trampled neath unhallowed feet, Ah! this country's "toll of duty" is indeed not yet complete. There are millions in the Southland and they love their country well, Who are honest hearted patriots and their lives would dearly sell. Against any foreign nation who would dare insult our flag Yet there are small men up in Congress who will blow and boast and brag Of race hatred heaped on black folks, but true issues will not meet. No, this nation's "toll of duty" truly is not yet complete. There's an adage that's more famous than the seven hills of Rome; It is that the truest charity should begin within the home. Philippines deserve freedom, but the home folks should come first. Freedom in "ungrudging measure" that will quench the black man's thirst. That pure milk of human kindness which white folks think so sweet, Give us! and your "toll of duty" will be perfect and complete. — JAMES OWNWAY JACKSON. HATFIELD FLAYS "SMART" NEWS- PAPER MAN CALLS SUMMERS AN ASSASSIN OF CHARACTER Answering the untrue and misleading statements filed by a Washington news paper man and published by the partisan press of the state to the effect that Gov H. D. Hatfield, not only refused aid for sufferers from the recent flood, but attempted to block the necessary legislation in congress, Governor Hatfield gave out this statement through the Charleston Post: "In this trying hour for five or six thousand of the state's citizens I view with alarm, disappointment and pity the hungry viciousness of a character man in the guise of a newspaper man writing for partisan political accomplishments by me George Summers, of Washington D.C., to seize upon the misfortune of our citizenry in his tirade against me hoping to do me some harm over the shoulder of the unfortunate flood sufferers in the Cabin Creek and Coal River flood district. "This attempt, though, is only a recollection of many other such efforts in the past, he in one instance being compelled to admit that he was a liar and had conspired to do me a great injustice by making false charges in newspaper articles. "This last effort which he sends on through the newspapers that print his slanderous writings—without, however, the author's name being given as is required by law—is the lowest of all be cause it tends to work an injustice to our fortunate men, women and children numbering five or six thousand in the flood territory who have lost all they had. "A day or so following the flood. Senator Chilton wired me, as did Congressman Cooper, asking if the federal government could be of any service. I did not answer these telegrams until I had made a personal visit on foot the most the twenty miles into the flooded territory. I returned and sent the following telegram: "Charleston, August 13, 1916. 'Hon. W. E. Chilton, U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. "Have just returned from visit through Cabin Creek and Coal River districts. Newspaper reports of the situation are not exaggerated except possibly in loss of life, which is approximately seventy- five. More than five thousand people are homeless and without food and clothing. Thirty to fifty thousand dollars are needed for immediate relief work. I have issued an appeal to the people of the state for funds. Provisions are being distributed effectively through heroic efforts of five hundred men of West Virginia National Guard. West Virginia will be glad to receive any aid from the federal government in this dis- aster, the greatest and most destructive in the history of the state. PEOPLE RESOND GENEROUSLY. "Good people in and out of the state have raised a little less than $20,000 and so far as I know each and every family has been furnished up to this time with the necessary food and clothing, and this support is being continued. There is possibly five or six hundred dollars left in the hands of the committee. "With the exception of blankets being furnished and the food and clothing which has already been mentioned, I know of no other service being done for these unfortunate people, many of whom are living five, six and more families to a house, and others in tents. Some are desirous of moving to other sections of the state; many have already gone. As for the amount of money required, it largely depends upon how much the people or the Government wants to do for these people. "The citizens of the State of West Virginia are not beggars, even those who suffered the greatest loss on accounts of the recent flood; but I repeat what I am already on record as having said, that they would be grateful for anything the Federal Government or any one else can do for them to enable them to start again in life. I have done what I could to help along this work of relief, and I leave the master to the citizens to decide in approving or otherwise of those acts of men who attempt to make cheap policy out of suffering and deprivation by the misfortune of a part of our citizens, whose need need is great and women." The Macdonla Baptist church Sunday school at Bovineau under the pastoral charge of Rev. J. W. Crockett was joined by the Laurel Creek, the Baptist and Methodist church Sunday schools of Pocahontas, Va., Thursday of last week and on one of the most beautiful woodland parks ever witnessed there the children, mothers and fathers numbering near 800 people, enjoyed themselves for the day to the finest extent. Baskets laden with all the modern edibles were plentiful and when eating time came almost an acre of land was covered with spreads on which was laid everything good to eat. Children, gay, joyous, jolly and fall of fun gather around these spreaded tables of comfort and there each vied with each other at seeing which could eat the more. Rev. Lee, of Pocahontas and Rev. Washington, of Graham, made short addresses, also the Methodist minister from Pocahontas made a talk. This was a great day, because the ministers all showed a friendly feeling toward each other and the favorable effects of this union-like meeting will be long felt. Rev. Crockett is to be congratulated for calling together such a large crowd of Sunday school workers and the fact that he shows the Lord is and has no respect of persons and that he cares for little children is a great honor. It is a big sign that selfishness is banishing and that the real fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man is taking its place in the world for good. SUFFRAGE IN THE SOUTH Mrs Hellena Hill Weed, research chairman of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage is reported in a despatch from Washington as offering for President Wilson's information statistics to show that the maintenance of white supremacy in the South is dependent or the enfranchisement of Southern women Says Mrs. Weed: "All to d the white women of the South outnumber the Negro women by more than 6,000,000 and the total Negro population by 2,000,000 or more. It is idle, therefore, to argue that the Negro problem is a reason for opposing the Federal amendment. The only answer needed is to show the census figures. They dispel all useless fear." These figures were submitted by Mrs. Need in answer to a statement which President Wilson is reported to have made to a group of Democratic women who called on him recently at the White House to the effect that it was not the question of State's rights, but the Negro problem that kept him from declaring or Federal woman suffrage.—New York Age. P.W. WHITE --- Hon. P. W. White, the leading and outstanding furniture man and the real Negro drummer of the two Virginia, is enforcing the world and convincing the weak-kneed public that whatever one can do along business lines, he can do and do it successfully. Without personal flattery, it may not be out of place to say that "Pat" White, as we commonly call him, is not only a compliment to his immediate family but is a substantial business asset to his race along business lines, and when it comes to the matter of church, you will find White just there and Johnnie-on-the-spot. Again, he is a strong fraternal organizer. Politically, "Pat" is a Republican and will fight for his rights along these lines, and while now and then he may be induced to stray away from the selection of the real winner, because of immediate and personal associates—like he was induced to do in the late primary, yet, in the final analysis, you will find him ready and a willing defender of the cause of Republicanism against the common enemy. BISHOP CRANSTON Bishop Earl Granston, who was retired from episcopal service by the Methodist Episcopal Church in May, is to devote the remaining days of his life to the work of reuniting the northern and southern wings of the M. E. connection, which parted 72 years ago on account of difference over the question of slavery. The Bishop is 76 years of age, but is hale and hearty, and is enthusiastic in the cause. Two Poems Worth Reading Two Poems Worth Reading What Have we Done To-day? We shall do so much in the years to come, But what have we done to-day? We shall give our gold in a princely sum, But what did we give to-day? We shall lift the heart and dry the tear, We shall plant a hope in place of fear, We shall speak words of love and cheer, But what did we speak to-day? We shall be so kind in the after-a-while, But what have we been to-day? We shall bring to each lonely life a smile But what have we brought to-day? We shall give to truth a grander birth, And to steadfast faith a deeper worth, We shall feed hungering souls of earth, But whom have we fed to-day? We shall reap such joys in the by and by, But what have we sown to-day? We shall build us mansions in the sky, But what have we built to-day? The sweet in the idle dreams to back, But here and now we do our task? Yes, this is the thing our soul must ask, "What have we done to-day?" A Word of Praise. How much a little word of praise will keep a fellow going! How much a little compliment will keep the sunlight flowing! A word of cheer will do it, too, So, fellow man and woman. Let's try to-day along the way To be a little human! How much a comforting remark will do to keep one steady! How sweet the heart responds with song and always up and ready! A word of praise, a word of cheer, They have a mighty power To lift the spirit out of gloom The same as any flower! How much a man can do when he is told he's doing finely! How much it makes the world a world he learns to love divinely! The highest and the lowest like The tender word and human; And as it is with men it is The same way with women! he has undertaken. He believes that a better Christian spirit, a larger, avengable harvest and a greatly-needed economy in the business management of the church will grow out of a union of forces. As to the disposition of the 300,000 colored members, Bishop Cranson has not reached any definite conclusion. He indicates that there is a strong sentiment in the church to have them go out and organize themselves as an independent unit, carrying their church and school properties with them, and directing their affairs through their own officers. Another element of the church seems to be of the opinion that the colored membership should continue under the care of the general church for some time to come, with autonomy as an ultimate result. The Bishop counts a total of 2,000,000 colored Methodists in the country and it is not difficult to read between the lines of a recent interview with him, that he would regard an organic union of all the colored Methodists into a single combine as the happiest solution of the entire problem of colored Methodism. Resolutions of Teachers of Mercer and Adjoining Counties Whereas, we the teachers of Mercer and adjoining counties have enjoyed a profitable institute session, be it resolved That we hereby express our thanks to the State Superintendent and his department for sincere and courteous consideration in our educational affairs; and to our county superintendent, who has manifested interest in our progress. That we extend our appreciation to Prof. W. W. Sanders, of Charleston, and to Miss Idia C. Plummer, of Washington, D. C., our instructors, for their efficient and unattiring services with us. That we give a vote of thanks to Prof. R. P. Sime and his associates for their cheerful hospitality to us during our meeting. That we are grateful to Principal A. P. Seal of the Bluedfield City Schools and to the general public because of their effort to make the meeting a success. We heartily endorse the movement for teaching thrift through the School Savings Bank, Boys' and Girls' canning clubs and school gardens, looking forward to the time when the colored youth may have the benefits of vocational high schools in various sections of the state. We pledge ourselves to do all within our power towards better teaching, better conditions and a wider spread of the sentiment for public education. We favor— State extension work. That experience and successful record of teachers be considered in their rating and salary, as well as the certificate in hand. Vocational high school's. More effective working of compulsory school law. Greater reading circle activity. Minimum of eight months for rural schools. A teachers' pension law. More district supervision. A plan for us for a permanent, district summer institute embracing upon a fair basis adjoining counties. Joint educational meetings within the district during the year. We offer these resolutions to the local press, The McDowell Times and Tribune for publication. Committee, A. E. Spencer, Ohm. Mr. L. B. Gray, See. E. A. Wood, Mrs. R. Peterson Adopted Aug. 25, 1916, Bluefield, W. Va. COLORED AND When the war shut off the 1,000,000 immigrants, of whom at least 500,000 were available for the manufactures, the labor market felt the pinch. With increasing industrial activity the labor Two Poems V What Have we Done To-day? We shall do so much in the years to come, But what have we done to-day? We shall give our gold in a princely sum, But what did we give to-day? We shall lift the heart and dry the tear, We shall plant a hope in place of fear, We shall speak words of love and cheer, But what did we speak to-day? Minnesota, Ohio Mon and Laborer wanted all over McDowell Coun- ty—Business Openings. NUMBER 25 PLANS MADE BY WOMEN TO BUY DOUGLASS HOME National Federation Laying Plans to Take Over Grand Old Site at Anacostia. Need Much Repairing Ancient And Stately Mansion Overlooking Potomac River And National Capitol, Will be Converted Into Inspirational Centre Like Mt. Vernon Washington, Aug. 23. —If present plans go through as expected the National Federation of Colored Women will take over the historic home of the late Frederick Douglas at Order Hill, Amacostia, D.C., and make it a national headquarters for that organization. Thousands come to Washington every year for one reason and another and it has long been a cherished idea that the stately mansion overlooking the Potomac and the Capitol should be made an inspirational center of the entire land, just as Mt. Vernon is the railving point of the Oaucasian American, to which pilgrimages are made day by day throughout the seasons. The plan outlined by the Federation of Colored Women took definite form at the recent convention at Baltimore, and negotiations were entered into immediately with the trustees of the Frederick Douglas Historical Association, which has the home in charge, under act of Congress, the particulars of which the writer will go into at a later date. This board, comprising among others, A. H. Crimke, Rev. Francis J. Grimke, Whitfield McKinley, Dr W. H. Crosman, Dr J. E. Moorland and Prof H. H. Hart, has not been able in the years that it has managed the affairs of the property, to clear off the $4,000 mortgage that has hung over it like a pall, and it is a painful fact that the homestead has run down so physically that it will take a considerable sum of money to put it in decent shape for the purposes the women have in mind. Mr Whitfield McKinley and family have been living on the place as caretakers, but there being no money available for improvements, the mansion has become sadly out of repair. It is a godsend that some agency has stepped into the arena to make this sacred shrine what it ought to be. A large delegation representing the Federaion journeyed here from Baltimore to look the property over and to focus terms with the board. Mrs. Mary J. Talert, of Buffalo, the newly elected president, headed the party, escorted by Miss Marie A D. Madre, president of the Federation of the District of Columbia. Miss Hannie M. Burroughs, principal of the National Training School,ient valuable assistance and judge Robt. H. Terrell, who has always evinced a lively interest in all movements that tended to preserve the memory of the immortal Douglass, accompanied the ladies as a special adviser as to reality figures and legal forms in connection with the proposed arrangements. The property is said to be worth $67,000 and covers about 15 acres. shortage became still greater. American born labor has graduated from the crude tasks long since, as has the once abundant Irish labor, then the Italian labor, and finally the Polish labor. The Hungarians and other Slavs with a sprinkling of Italians were supplying the need at the close of immigration. When a manufacturer has his desk full of orders and his plant harnessed with (Continued on Page 4.) 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 on more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance..... $1.50. Six months in advance..... .75. Three months in advance..... .45. One month in advance..... .20. Single copy..... 05. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY SEPT. 1, 1916 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL TICKET For President CHARLES E. HUGHES, of New York. Vice President CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS, of Indiana. United States Senator HOWARD SUTHERLAND, of Randolph Congress—Fifth District EDWARD COOPER, Merger Republican State Ticket Governor IRA E. ROELNSON, of Taylor. Judges of Supreme Court WILLIAM H. MILLER, Wood. HAROLD A. RITZ, Mercer. Secretary of State HOUSTON G. Y HUNG, of Harrison. Superintendent of Schools MORRIS P. SHAWKEY, of Kanawha Auditor JOHN S. DARST, of Jackson. Treasurer WILLIAM. S. JOHNSON, of Fayette Attorney General E. T. ENGLAND, of Logan. Commissioner of Agriculture JAMES H. STEWART, of Putnam. State Senator-Ninth District J. W. LUTHER, of McDowell. Republican County Ticket. Sheriff S. A. DANIEL, of Welch. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. COUNTS, of Welch. Commissioner County Court (Long and Short Term) OWARD N. EAVENSON, of Gary. Assessor W. J. HATFIELD, of Welch. House of Delegates E. HOWARD HARPER, of Keystone HARVEY HAGBRMAN, of Bradshaw. J. BUEL SWOFE, of Welch. FLOYD WALDRON, of Welch. PROSECUTION OR PERSECUTION WHICH The very fact that Senator D.E French of Bluefield has been retained by the Department of Justice to assist in the prosecution or persecution of Gen. E. O'Toole and other leading Republicans indicted with him by the Federal grand jury at Webster Springs on a charge of alleged primary election irregularities, gives strong color to the charge that the whole plan is an effort to aid the Democratic party in the fall election in West Virginia. This case has been worked up with all the dramatic effort possible. There have been statements issued, conferences held at the Department of Justice in Washington between the Attorney General and leading West Virginia Democrats and each move has been duly advertised. D. E. French was retained as an assistant to the District Attorney for these special cases and an announcement was heralded to the world that the defeated candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor was retained because of his knowledge of political conditions in southern West Virginia, when the consensus of opinion is that he was retained in order that he may get from the government an amount of money equivalent or greater than the sum spent by him in his campaign. Mr. Pagan, an assistant Atty. Gen., came to Webster Springs to aid the great array of brilliant Democratic attorneys and state war with the brain beating of from bones and war dance in the Democratic press of the state and now that indictments have been made the Democratic newspapers are playing upon "Republican corruption in McDowell county" to a finish, all for the purpose which is apparent on its face - campaign material for the Democratic party in West Virginia to be used in the vain hope of carrying the state Democratic. Gen. O'Toole nor none of the men associated with him brought men into this state to vote in the primary. They did bring men into the state to draw coke, kad coke, mine coal, build houses and in other ways of honest labor develop the resources of this great state and county and if any one doubts that these men came to work and were required to either work or leave just ask any of the men who came whether or not they were introduced to coke ovens and "battle ships" or voting booths. We are somewhat familiar with election day happenings in McDoell county and we do not believe that the leading Republicans of Adkin district authorized "repeating" or that any "repeating" was done, in fact nearly a thousand men in that district who were entitled to vote did not avail themselves on the privilege because they were too tired working from one to three shifts a day and spent election day resting from their labor. Gen. O'Poole is one of the leading business men in the state, he has under his supervision more than 7,000 employee and he is respected and loved by them because of his fairness, justice and interest in their welfare. He is a man of honor and integrity and all the men indicted with him are of the same type—men who are too big to stoop to low-down, cheap claptrap politics as played by some alleged "big" Democrats. All of these men have the confidence and respect of the best people of McDowell county of all parties and the leading Democrats of this county who are really familiar with conditions on the day of the primary election (some of whom are able lawyers) do not hesitate in private conversation to condemn this action and declare it to be political persecution of respected individuals to serve party ends. These men should have a speedy trial in order that this embarrassment may be over with. Their friends in this county, who were on the ground prior to and on the day of election are satisfied that they will be proven innocent and that it will be clearly shown to the state and country the dire straits to which the Democratic party is put for issues and campaign material and by way of showing their disapproval of using the great legal machinery of the national government to serve political ends the people of McDowell county will turn up the biggest Republican majority on record. CONGRESSMAN COOPER MAKING GOOD That Congressman Edward Cooper of the Fifth Congressional district has made good during his first term in congress is beyond question, that because of his services to the nation, state and district he is entitled to reelection is the consencus of opinion among all Republicans, and in fact among Democrats, who are fair and not blinded by partisan prejudice. They also agree that Ed Cooper has made good as few new men ever did in the past. Mr. Cooper's attitude on a measure which had for its purpose the changing of the method of purchasing coal for the Navy, which if it had passed would have taken hundreds of thousands of dollars out of the pockets of coal producers in this field thereby throwing out of employment hundreds of miners, was a distinct benefit to coal operators and miners whatever their politics may be. His support of the bill to restrict immigration and his able speech in defence of that measure places him in the class of statesmen for his personal interests are such that unrestricted immigration helps his business because, being interested in coal mines a scarcity of labor is a serious handicap, but Coop- er Caw his duty to his nation and state to the great American citizenship, and regardless as to how it effected his personal business he did not hesitate to raise his voice and register his vote on the side of America first. In the matter of revenue for national government, Mr. Cooper comes out squarely against direct taxation and in favor of a protective tariff, and on the recent measure for the relief of flood sufferers in the Cabin Creek section this able and brilliant young statesman delivered an able and touching speech which showed that his heart beat in sympathy with the great heart of the people, and the greatest record of all is that Edward Cooper has not missed a roll call during his term of office which is a very rare accomplishment. Congressman Cooper is a Republican who is giving his loyal support to the entire Republican ticket from Hughes and Fairbanks to the constable of Rock district. He is anxious to see the state of West Virginia remain firmly in the Republican column and will do all in his power to accomplish that result and the McDowell Times is of the opinion that along with the Republican national and state ticket et Edward Cooper will be returned to Congress to complete the work under a Republican national administration which he began under a Democratic national administration. ON TO WASHINGTON The call for a great National Equal Rights Congress to meet in Washington, D.C., the latter part of September should receive the hearty response of all Negroes who are interested in the political and civic welfare of the race. It is high time that the Negroes of America should arouse themselves to the eminent danger that is confronting them and show to the world that the race is alive to its every right and interest and that it is resolved anew to cry aloud against the denial of citizenship rights. Let Negroes from every section of the country journey to Washington and participate in this great conference. NEGPO DEMOCRATS IN M'DOWELL COUN TY-SHAME The Republican primary is over. Every man who was a candidate for office knows now whether he was the people's choice or not. All men who took an active part in the Republican campaign was supposed to have been a Republican. Then to hear a colored man talking about and making plans or efforts to vote the Democratic ticket is prepostious. Yet it is being done. There are a very few would be disgruntled and disappointed office seekers now going around talking about supporting the Democratic party. Oh, they are few in number and may not be able to do any harm but the ungrateful act of a black man doing such a thing is enough to make all the rest of the Negroes sick. Watch him boys, you can tell him by his walk because he can neither walk nor look you in the face straight. He is dangerous because he will sell you into slavery if he gets a chance. He believes in disfranchisement lynching and jim crow laws. Watch him voters, he will sell you. Now this is no job. The Democrats don't want him, but like ungrateful fellows he had rather ruin if he can't rule TAKE NOTICE B. M C. Delegates To the Delegates and Visitors to the B. M. C. of Odd Fellows: Greeting: For the convenience of the West Virginia delegation, there will be a special car to train, No. 4, on the morning of Sept. 7, over the N. & W. Railroad. All who are anticipating a visit to the B. M. C., will please notify me at once so that the committee can make complete arrangement with the railroad company. This car will go all of the way to Washington, D. C., without any change what ever. All Lodges will please send me the names of their delegates immediately. Fraternally yours, FLOYD ROSS, D. G. S. Elkhorn, W. Va. MINERS WANTED! AT ONCE Good Houses Good Water Good Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in the MONEY EVERY D TWO WE No Better Opportunity Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY ```markdown ``` KEYSTONE The more brick houses that are put up in Keystone, the less will be the exhbant insurance rates, and the more will be the real increased value of people's property - not inflated; and when these obtain them will there be a larger number of business men who will be willing to invest their money in this city on a larger scale. There is no city on the N. & W. that is so favorably situated as Keystone. The city is happily surrounded by one of the strongest and best railroad yards and machine shops of any city on the division. Again, Keystone is in the very heart of the coal industry. Everybody knows the city and every body has already gotten accustomed to coming here. If business men, as we have said before, will just turn loose a little common sense, courtesy and good will to the outside people and encourage them to come to town, the stores will again become crowded, the goods on the shelves that are now moulding and getting dusty could be easily sold if the people could be encouraged to come here. And now that there are strong evidences of the business interests of the city being safely protected, strengthened and safeguarded under the businesslike methods of the new council, let us all get busy and bestr ourselves to the end that a new awakening interest shall take hold of every citizen in this city. Keystone ought to be one of the wealthiest cities in the state to lay. The business and professional men on Bridge street are beautifully painting up their houses and deserve great praise for so doing. The post office, superintended by Attorney Ira J. Partlow is generally well kept and courteous treatment is always accorded everybody by all the attendants therein. Yet is very much desired that the office could stay longer at night and open earlier in the morning. There is no public place in any town or city that more attention ought to be given to than our post office. It is home for everybody and everybody ought to be interested in it. People ought to stop exectorating on the floor of the post office. We have seen them do so as if they were out on the railroad. Help to take care of it as you would your own home. We have a good post office and being the place at which we all look for a letter, a word or some information from "home," makes --- Opportunity the State For AY WORK EKS PAY it a more desirable place to go. From now on we shall begin to call attention to some of the individual business places, such as our drug stores, dry goods and grocery stores, theatres, churches, Sunday schools, automobile service, barber shops, and occasionally it may be found necessary to talk atout somebody in dividually, and when we do start at that we will call men by their full names. (Continued) PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO U. S. COAL COMPANY Mr. A. M. Gruber, one of the best show men in the state, a man who really knows the business, was in the city last Tuesday on some very important business matters with Mr. Ben Hyman. He tells us that there is more work going on on the U. S. Coal and Coke Company's operation than men can be gotten to do. He attests the generally conceded fact that no operation within his scope of information where men are better treated, where they have a better opportunity to improve themselves along any and all lines what is to be found on the works of the U. S. Coal and Coke Co. "I AM NEITHER A DEMOCRAT NOR A REPUBLICAN."--NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER A friend, talking with the "Jail Robber," Jas Knox Smith, this week was struck with amazement at this sudden but startling remark made by Smith: "Friend Writtente, so far neither I am concerned politically, I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I have gotten so it seems as if I don't believe in any body. I was beaten so I guess I must take my medicine. But I guess I will feel better before the 7th of November and will very likely support the party of my choice and that of my race." --- W. L. Black, of Northfork, was in the city on business this week. Mrs. Louba B. Wright, accompanied by Miss Adèle Blankinship, of Gary, were visiting friends in the city this week. They did some shopping in both the cities of Keystone and Northfork. The great rally, that is to be held at Mateeland by Rev. J. H. Adams on the 2nd Sunday in September promises to be a great event. Prominent men and women are to be present and have made it known that they will be there. Rev. Adams and his officers hope to make this a banner day for the Lord and his cause. Let all the people turn out. Both white and black alike are invited. Mrs. Louvenia Gray, of Winston, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Pearis of Bluefield. Mrs. J. E. Lewis who spent several days at the home of her husband in Evergreen, Va., returned Saturday night. Miss A. E. Taylor, of Tazewell, Va., was a pleasant visitor of Miss Ollie Gilbert, Sunday. Service is what we give. --- Discussion By Prominent Race Men at National Negro Business Kansas City, Aug. 24 — Betterment of health conditions of the colored race was emphasized in addresses by prominent colored men from all parts of the country at the second day's session of the National Negro Business League in seventh annual convention here. "Impure food, sleeping in ventilated roous, and giving up the use to ravages of flies and mosquitoes, on the colored race $75,000,000 annually," clared Dr. J. K. Levy, professor S. C. "A plan for closer cooperation with the colored preacher was approved by Robert K. Moton, principal of Institute, who told the officers interest the clergy in the fight for racial health. By unanimous vote the National Negro Business League League selected Chattanooga, Tenn., for the next annual session, and elected J. C. Napper, of Nashville, Tenn., president to succeed the late Booker T. Washington. G A. Franklin, of Chattanooga, president of the National Negro Funeral Directors' Association, in extending the invitation, assured the League that the whole of Chattanooga joined in the invitation, and if accepted, would give them a royal entertainment. "Chattanooga is the most aggressive and enterprising city in the south as jwell as historic," he said, "and we have an enterprising and industrious set of colote people who will make you welcome." Charles Banks, of Mound Bayon Miss, was elected first vice-president Emmett J. Scott, of Tuskegee, secretary Mr. Scott was authorized by the League to dramatize "Up From Slavery," by Booker T. Washington, under the title "Birth of a Race," and it will be presented in moving pictures. ELIZABETH CITY. N. C. (BY GEO. F. CWENS, FIELD AGENT OF N'LOWELL TIMES.) I wish to say that I have spent a pleasant trip in my old home town and county. Just a few days ago, I left for a union meeting at Current Baptist Church. I had a very delightful time with my old school mates and classmates. Then I left there for my old home church to attend the revival service. It was a glorious meeting. We had twenty-five souls added to the Lord's kingdom. Then we came to Elizabeth City, went to the old school, Roanoke College Institute, where spent several years; was in company with my professor, C H Graves, a man of high standing of high standing and a great leader in educational work. On Sunday, August 6, I had the honor of being in the Olive Baptist church, Elizabeth City, of which I am a member, pastored by Rev. C. M. Cartwright, D. D., and I prefaced for him at the morning services. We had an outpouring of the holy ghost. This church has a true congregation and has one of the best pastors in the State. Then I was asked around to the Corner-one Baptist church, pastored by one of my old schoolmates, Rev. C. H. D. Grinlin. He carries a large congregation and the people love him. The good people of this city are doing well along all times. Mr. George Jones, one of the leading business men of the city, has a splendid grocery stores and carries a $250 stock. The Negroes are buying land and building homes. Mr. Skies is building a department store on Olivepepper street, which is worth several thousand dollars. He is another great business man of the city. On August 20, I had the delightful pleasure of spending the afternoon at the home of one of my classmates, Miss Helen C. Duers, on Gypress Street. Rev. Johnson has begun his revival at St. Stephens Baptist church, and the people are looking forward to a gournous meeting. Miss Helen C. Duers is planning to give a banquet in honor of Miss Georgia Mae Hall, of Soffolk, Va. She will be entertained among a guest of thirty-four. Music will be amused by Elizabeth City Hook and Ladder Band. Mr. W. P. Hall will also be her guest. While in the city, I stopped at Rev. G. W. Felton's home which they have just built. I have never been treated better in any home Mrs. Felton was when I left, but I hope a speedy recovery. --- Catarrh Cannot Be Cured Catarrh Cannot Be Cured would require *EQUIPMENT*, as they cannot reach the air. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly influenced by constitutional conditions, and must be cured if you must take an internal dose. Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thra the blood on the mucous surface in the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure was presented by physicians in this country for years. It is composed of some of the best tonics combined with some of the best bloody ingredients. Bination of the ingredients in Hall's Catarrh Cure is what produces such wonderful results in catarrh condition. Send *F. J. CHENEY & CO.*, Propa, Toledo, O. A. Druggists, 75c. ESTIMATE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, County of McDowell, City of Keystone, to-wit: At a special session of the council of the city of Keystone, McDowell county, held in the council chambers thereof, in the City Hall on the 5th day of August, 1906, there were present W. E. Stuart, Mayor, R. L. Bailey, Recorder, and R. A. Bryant, A. J. Stewart, S. U. Hyman and W. L. Jones members of the council of said city In accordance with section 4, chapter 9, of the extraordinary session of the legislature of 1900, the council proceeded to make up an estimate of the amounts necessary to be levied for the current fiscal 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 applicable to the service of the year and municipal claims and both, estimate the several amounts in levy 35 cents on the hun- ness valuation ESTIMATED RECEIPTS. amount due the said municipality, amount that will become due title from every source, except of taxes to be made for the year (a) Hand of the bill surrey ..... $ 240 43 (b) Hotel occupies ..... 450 00 (t) Tobacco and cigarette incumebesc ..... 755 00 (g) Other licenses ..... 788 00 (h) From street paving and sewer bills due and un- collected ..... 1000 00 Total estimated receipts, $ 2773 43 ESTIMATED DISURSEMENTS Debt and demands owed by said municipality which will become due and payable during the current fiscal year, needing interest on bonded indebtedness of every kind and character. (a) Outstanding orders, including interest ... $ 2320 05 (b) Current accounts due and unpaid ... $ 300 05 (c) Interest on bonded indebted ... 1080 00 (d) Salaries ... 1500 00 (e) Police Department ... 250 00 (f) Fire Department ... 500 00 (g) Health Department ... 550 00 (h) Streets and alleys ... 1200 00 (i) City Hall expenses ... 150 00 (j) Delinquencies and exonerations ... 25 00 (y) Water Works belonging to city ... 2800 00 (z) Books, Stationery, etc ... 75 00 Total estimated disbursements $ 11550 05 Annuity to be provided for $ It appearing to the council that the total valuation of all taxable property in this municipality according to the last assessment will be being real estate to the value of $13,000 (8) personal property to the value of $177,000 (8) and railroad and other property assessed by the board of public works to the value of $26,341.00, as certified to the council by the officer whose duty it is to make such report, and it appearing in the foregoing estimates that it is necessary to raise by levy, after deducting all credits, $556.62 for municipal purposes; therefore it is determined that levy on each one hundred dollars valuation of thirty-five cents (35 c.) for municipal surpluses will be necessary to produce the amount as aforesaid for the ensuing fiscal year. City of Keystone, to wit: L. R. L. Bailey, Recorder, in and for the municipality of Keystone, county of the Dauphin, and state of West Virginia, L. H. Rice certify that the foregoing is a copy from the record of an order made by the council of and municipality in the 8th day of August, 1906. F. L. BAILEY Recorder of the Municipality of Keystone, W. V. G. H. Rice Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. 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 has it to be the very best medicine I ever used. It makes an old man feel like a young one." Instit on Thedford's, the original and genuine. E-67 MOST PAY FOR FOLLEWING PUBLICATIONS. i heavy and increasing costof publishing apaper andthe alarmingly high water mark prices demanded to be paid for ali print- ing material and stoc{ of all kinds have become serious problems with newspaper publishers. Therefore, FRIENDS. much of the chari table work this paper has done fer many con. cerns in the past will now have to be charged for. And now, for the benetit 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 pub- lication will be one cent (le) px word from this time on, and parties sending them are hereafter requerted to send the cash necessary to their cost at the above named rate. Notes of the Bluefield Normal Mr. W. KR. {Worthington, the U. 5. agricultural ezent for Mercer county, at the invitation of the county superinten- dent, addrewml onr teachers. “If you want goo! corn ane potatoes, you must ee to it that you plant good ered. Like begets like. Select the ered also accord- ing to good enviremment '' The twech- ‘ere applauded Mr. Worthingwa’e ples tor kinder consideration for the farmer's wile. Labor-saving devices and com- form for the house should follow closely the parohase of improved implements tor, the field. - . 10: Mrs. Lillian Bagnall Gray, formerly « supervisor of Virginia, gave a lucid tlk on “How to manage bot lunches tor raral pupils.” = Mr. Sanders among other good thingy furnished valuat le statistics. ““There are 556 colored teacbers in the pnblie ecboole uf West Va. There are 15,007 colored children in our public schools.” ° Mrs, “ebeces Patterson, of Bluefield, and Mr LB. Jobmeon, of Kimball, ok the honors for the ladies in ducus- sion of educational topics. Hon J. A. Freneb, Mercer county superintendent, made» pleasent impres sion with the Normal. He informed the teachers that fhere were 1536 colored children of school age in Mercer county; that « between the ages of © and 2); that #0 of thie number were pot in schoo! last year, that the per cent of daily attendinee ot colored chihtren was Si a hatte over one halt have The above is food for thenght for up- lift workers, teachers preaclers end Mirsiunaries The committe> sa. 101 Mies Guy. Patrick aud King, was very eificient. ° The social was unique. Each bore the Dame of «famous person. A diplomatu Feception was held in the Bluetield Ool cored Institute. Mr. Sanders was mad the distinguished prewident. Mr. Wilker (son Was master of ceremonies. Music, lit erary reading and ice cream added woth pleasure uf the uccasion Under the direction of Supervise Sauders, the wachers did some practice! Work—canning some beane by the cok pack method, now on exhibition at Dr Kingslow Drog Store, Hinetieid. Rev. Norman Brown, A. M. E ‘Church, and Lawyer Parker entertatne: the teachers with words uf encouragus@at, commenting on the public concern abou racial uplift. Mise Plummer, of Washingtow, D.C demonstrated fully that she is a wid- awake teacher, owe that reeds, uhink and talks. “‘May her tribe increase."” The colored population of West Vir ginia ie 72,00) Will the public belp the teachers t form « Chatanqua or permanent Suma + Normal institute for southwestern Wee Virginia? COLORED AND MEXICAN LABOR woatianed trom Page One.) Power, bot is without laborers, whe does he do? He sends into the highway and by-ways seeking Iaborere for Ue barnes. He sendes call into othe: tates and cities. At leet two new sources of labor bav: been discovered by the nothern manu factarer—the colored man and the Mex ican. The Detroit {nctories are importing ca: loads of colored laborers into thie city every week since early spring. Anc these colored laborers are at work at ma chines in our factories where they ar. Kiving the lie to their southern detracton Who said they were good only for serv. 1ng-men. Booker T. Washington proved that his People were apt artisand and mechanic, ‘And that it was necessary only to bresk down the race prejadice im order t emeocipate the colored man by produc tive Inbor. Detroit and other northern cities way sive an important stimalus w the color ed man of the south, tor while many these weil paid mechanics will rewain ip Detroit and belp to sorve our labor proty- lem, many of them will return to the warmer south there to plant the sed o/ factory industry which the south so bad- Vy weet The Vennelyvania railroad has tried to make good the shortage of American laty- oF by importiog cheap foreign laborers. Thie company hae imported 400 Mexi- an isborers and finds them 80 setiafac- tory that others are wo be imported. Per- ‘haps, efter all, thie will be better than shooting them in Mexico. The Pacitic const might readily solve it labor problem by letting down the bare to the Jape and the Chinese, bot it ms eeler to import Mexicans.—Detroit Joornai DR. M.M. TINSLEY EYE Believes The McDowell Times Is a Benefit te the Race-Loves te Read Its Columas. Thurmond, W. Va., August 23, 1916. Sir M. T. Whittico, Keystone, W. Va. Dear Sir Please find enclosed $1.50 for my sub- seription to your most valuable paper, the McDowell Times. Sir { deem that it ie one of publications which, if read by the race and its teachings heeded, will more to elevate the Newroes of thie stat- than anything else. Now, when I fail to met my paper on Monday, I feel tha: there is something lacking. 1 will close, wishing you much success Yours in F. O. and B., N. J. CARRINGTUN. ° Glen White On August 13, «grand raliy began at the Shady Grove Baptist church, whic, was © great sucores. On Suedey at lie. m, Dr. N. B Nesbitt preached s sermon St. Jota 3:5. subject, “A wonderful change for Good, ‘from which be preathed aa able and iv- ‘structive wermon to the delight of ai who heard bim. At 3:30 p. a., be preached ageim trow Matthew 13-45-40. subject, “The sapreme need of religion, frow which be preached another wonder fal sermon {ull of power and wisdom. At p.m., Rev J. T. Thompson wa. present with bie excellent choir the! rendered sweet anthems. Rev. Thomp 100 preached from Philemon 1+18, sul- feat, “Charge i 80 ms,” trom whieh by preached a delightful sermon whic! made our hearts rejoice. On Monday night, Rev. U. H. Raw. ae ‘of Slablork ‘that eang ull oar caught on bai. lowed fire. Rev. Kewhngs preacheu from Eph. 6:10. He ted our souls o. cb chowwe food until we wanted a0 more On Tuesday night, we est under ux dripping gvepel sound of Prof. J. bv Uoleman to car supreme delight. Hi: preached us a choice sermon. We give the names of those that gav 50 cents and up im the rally Sr. &. E. Wane, tbw ev. N. B. Newbits, & W. R. Woodson, lw W. R. Rows, lw W. ik. Howton, bo R. T Thornton, aw J. M. Flood, 135 &. J. Haver, 1 W. H. Pierson, 20 K. H. Tinsley, 17% H. Lowe, & 1. Wile, w ‘O. Williams, w M. ©. Via, x E. Oosertz, w W. Lew, oe G. James, » B. Cox, wu A Patterson, 1 A.D. McOail, n M. Onrter, w ‘Mr. Blake, & ©. H. Rauley, 100 F. MeHue, 100 M. Flood, 100 A. Feathervon, w £. M. Maines, 10 M. Woodson, & £. Oolling, 78 B. Coser, wn L. G. Lowe, lw 3 Hubbard, 0 ©. Jordan, » £. Hanner, » H. Hoxton, wo L. Berry, » ie ~ ‘The people responded galisatly anc the day wae both s spiritual and ficse cial success. Tots! amount of money raised 00 953.15, for whieh we text retell to Ged and the people generally REY. W. &. WOODSUN, Pastor MRS. ETHEL HARRIS, Olerk. a FOR SALE: Won Virginie svafters Pare Pit Gomes; Guaranteed to win or die tying. Originated and bred by W. T. Howesd, Worth, W Vo. ~ ibe PALMETTO CAFE Main Street’ Lord’s New Brick Building ———eee eee Everything Freshto Eat In First Class Style. Lunches At All Hours SSS ee ae LORD and WOODY, Prop’ a ee ee >, in mn Tam now ready tor general epairiug of all aia s ot Leather G. vods, such as Shoes, Harness, Vahses, Hand Bags a Speciality. Ali work Guaranteed, by hand or machinery. = Seely. wort Gaara, oy hand "machines PRICES TO SUIT YOU | SS eee | I make harness from the stump go: in any style or shape. Brideis, Saddles, stirrap Jeathers, ready made hiteh straps, shaft tugs, can be made while you wait. Single set of harness made wo order, prices from $15 1 325. Doadle set of barness from $35 wists. Give us your order aad bave your harness wai: at ho ae, S. NL. Muse Box]63 NORTH FORK, W. VA. _8ox)63__ NORTHFORK, W. VA. . Mrs. A. Williams XPERT MANICURIST HAIR DRESSER The most up-to-date Parlors in the State Equipped with every modern convenience Graduate Artists Prompt and first class service ia parlors or at home of patrons NO. 16 FEDERAL AVE, 2 toors below the Elks Opera House BLUEFIELD, W. VA. ————ESSEE———E———— a = —— Hurrah! Take Stock Hurrah! Right Now! isles HUNTINGTON er Building Clear of Debt ooo HES Hea beens soacare ise ys ow aet abestacsiy oy the aback To eitders ot ens Pyrtcen sore Cneconas ar geny gts ott ent oneal activa. Ie satssha <ulevl reuistamne etd eked smabecritee foe Bock oa ths great ermeer mien —-Ear Pycaian Aataad a $19 Is Ih» Price Per Share Th Pythian Wind feestmeat Association ——oo—_—— : ES Ae Martinsville __A royal reception was given in honpr of Mr and Mrs W.E. Riddick at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Saneders. ‘hose quest they have been for severa days. Those present were Mr. and Mrs Jobo Walker, Mr. and Mr. W. H. Hairston, Dr. and Mrs Baldwin, Mr Jessie Hobson, Mim Watkins, of Carc- lime, Va., Meedames Lucy Turner, M. Hairaon, Ida Drewery, Mines Ley K. Harper, Gertrade Junker, Rev. J. Wat- kine and Mre. Miter wir” Wm Smith, one of the oldest men of the community, died Satarday . He leaves tour sons, one daughter, many rend children and « host of friends w ‘mourn their lost. His funeral was held at his home Sunday afterven. A large numbder of our people attend ed the Convention at Preston Samtay. Mines Lucinda and Cordelia Haye spent lest week at Prestom. Mies L. Kate Harper spent last we k a8 Preston. Mra J lL. Lew and daughter, Mine Roselia, spent sever day at Preston law werk Mrs Susie Clark, who has ben ia Charleston at the bed of her wus daughter, i at home again and report that the wick is mach better, Mr J.B Carus and children ore st home from Danville Mr. L. F. Fiood will be in Roanoke thie week. 2 i = 4 TO inka awe? 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Phooe 373. eee | Miners Wanted (ai | CRYSTAL COAL & COKE COMPANY B ew yExami Zs Z lea examine A YEON 5 FERS BI 2 hes @ a OGL Tonight ¢ 2 Toniq after you clean them. Xow will find, in all probability, an sccumulation of tartar on the gramel and bits of food deposit hiding between the erovions YOUR DENTIFRICE does not FULLY CLEAN! Loss af teeth is caused usually by one of two conditons—Pyorrhea or decay, both of which develop, as a rule, only ia the mouth where germ-lsden tartar is present. RERRECO, the recently discovered formula of a dental specialie, le two-teld Reagan Semtrective tothe germ of Pyorrhen. ‘Yet it ie pers ‘sale, containing seither injurious chemicals nor bard grit. Avoid Prorrhen and decay. Get Senreco from yout desler ‘ ret, Coden Ook ee ne Steen, Wales 5 “PREPAREDNESS 7 a i : The toth paste that REALLY CLEANS | * —— > Safety Sirst\ Sr"= The Southwestern Mutual Firé Insurance Co, Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. T. G. BECKER, Treas. RICHARD KR WATKINS, 3Pres. AGENTS WANTED