McDowell Times

ORIGIN OF CORNWELL'S CANDIDACY--DEMOCRATIC INCONSISTENCIES OF THE C. W. WATSON'S MAKE McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high w. ges. VOLUME 15. ORIGIN OF CO CANDIDACY--D INCONSISTEN C. W. WA (Charleston Post.) John J. Cornwell sees one thing with clear vision, and is entitled to the compliment of showing prophetic insight into some places of the present campaign when he penned the following and published it in his Hampshire Review: "Already, Judge Robinson, somewhat to our surprise has been referring to Cornwell as the candidate of 'Clarence Watson,' the man with the check book and the fourtain pen." This to be enlarged on, exploited, emphasized and headlined. Cornwell is to be held up as the 'candidate of the interests,' and we are about to bear of the Riggs Bank, his attorneyship for cooperations and so on." Quite often. The issue has been joined with such startling willingness as not only to session "surprise" on the part of Mr. Cornwell, who planned to hide the real motive and active power behind his candidacy under a patchwork coat of "extravagance," "watch your tax ticket," "Hathiism," and sourless attacks on Republicans esteemed and honored by their fellow citizens, but to shock and "surprise" his associates who had planned to run roughshod over the Republican party, but at the defensive, and capture the state government from the people and turn it over. Clarence Watson and the gigantic interests with which he is plied. The best had plans of mice and mice more quickly than contrawise go by the beat; especially when the plain people are smart enough to see clearly and comprehend with intelligence just what is proposed to do to them. That has happened in this case. There is no thing "of" John Cornwell's candidacy this year but one thing one person: Clarence Wayland Watson, and the immense interests he directs and which back him, as in the corrupt legislative session of 1911, "with" as Albert Silbert Johnson termed it, "the sheet brute force of money." From that origin issued with the candidacy of J. Cornwell far to the dissertation mission for governor as every man, woman and child who knows anything of the politics of this state is well aware. None knows this better than Senator David E. French, of Bluefield, and Dr. Gory Hogg, of Fayette county, who were to be enlisted to be misled into a context for the nomination on a promise from the Watson wing of the party that it would be a free field and a fair fight. It was neither, Cornwell had been picked by the Watson machine at the very time Messrs. French and Hogg were receiving this assurance from the party's boss. Why Mr. Cornwell should be "surprised" that the Republican party should retaliate upon his vicious attacks by pointing an accusing and directing finger at the numerous holes in his arm, is hard for the Average Man in the street to understand. The Average Man in the Street is not "surprised." He saw it coming. He knows just as well as this candidate who faces "surprise," that—Cornwell is the candidate of Clarence W. Watson. That Watson is the head of huge aggregation of capital, a consolidation of immense property interests, which the Democratic party's campaign textbook of 1912 designates a Trust. That, as Major Joe Clinton remarked at the time, "He (Watson) came to Charleston with one delegate, a check book and a fountain pen and left with a United States senatorship." That Hon. Albert Saley Jinson, at that time, asked in his Monroe Watchman: "What earthly reason could there be for the selection of Clarence Watson to represent the Democratic party in the United States Senate?" And he followed with this answer, that "There is but one answer, and that is, the chief factor in the making of a choice was the cheer brute force of money." That Col. Harry Seyler wrote in his Shepherdown magazine of the Democratic legislators who committed to the "cheesebook": "That curry money they have will never die them good." That Col. Thomas H. Dehnis in his Greenbrier Independent, condemned that "Watsonism in money secreting articles. In one he said: 'Money wins and the party is betrayed.'" That Walter Sturz, another Democratic editor, wrote, "If there ever assembled in the history of our state a legislature (1911) more reluctant to duty more subservient to the corporations and thieving combines than the one whose labors have just ended, I am at a loss to recall it." That Senator George W. Bland said in his West Union Record: "Will not note some one start a petition to the United States senate to investigate the charges of bribery against Watson." That, "A Disgusted Democrat of Bluefield," presumed to be a man high in the leadership of his party and well known today throughout the state, wrote to his county paper: "Iod send the day when honest men can be honestly represented and maintain their rights against predatory wealth and power." That the following Democratic papers (list compiled by Senator George W. Blair) denounced "Watsonism" in 1911 Parkersburg Sentinel. Clarksburg Exponent, Huntington Advertiser, Morgan town New Dominion, Greenbrier Inde (Continued on Page 4.) PLANS LACE FACTORY FINANCED BY RACE MEN New Decatur Ala., Sept. 21 — A lace factory, to be financed by southern colored men, employ colored labor and operate with a working capital of $2,000,000 is being projected by Mr. George A. Nelson, of England, said to be a large property holder in this section. The plan is to have 400,000 colored people in the South contribute $5 for the establishment of the factory and be expert lacemakers from Brussels to teach the employees how to make lace. The lace, according to Mrs. Nelson, would be made from cotton grown in north Alabama. WHITE MAN LYNCHED IN A KANSAS TOWN Oake, Kurt., Sept 21. — Storming the jail, fifty armed men early today lynchened Bert Dudley, avenging the bounty murder of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, for which he was convicted Tuesday. The mob called on Sheriff Carroll about midnight and demanded that Dudley be released to them. He refused. “Better let us have him,” said the leader, “we are prepared to take him.” The men cut loose with a volley of shots and the officer yielded, but Mrs Carroll had fled in the mean time with the jail keys. Determined to get their man, the mob buttered in two jail doors and when the fire department attacked the crowd with streams of water they forced the firemen to retreat at gun points. Seizing Dudley, the mob hurried with him to waiting motor cars, threw a reape around his neck, sped a quarter of a mile to the Frisco depot and hanged him to a telephone pole. Dudley, an ex-convict, was convicted of first degree murder, which carries with it a life imprisonment. MINE INEPECTOR GIVES WARNING TO MINE OFFICIAS MINE INEPECTOR GIVES WARNING TO MINE OFFICIAS To All Mine Officials: As this is the time of year that mine explosions occur, I wish to call the attention of all superintendents, mine foremen and miners, that great care should be taken as to solid shooting. The mines should be well watered down and kept moist at all times. Any neglect of the mine foreman to perform his duties according to law will be prosecuted, and his certificate cancelled. Trusting to have your co-operation for the safety of all concerned, I remain. Yours very sincerely, L. BLENKIN-OFP Republican Club Organized at Welch Republican Club Organized at Welch By call of a committee composed of J. Frank Johnson, A. C. Hufford and J. W. Blakely, a number of Republicans of the town of Welch met at the court house Saturday night and organized a Republican club. 'Squire Hufford was elected president; Mr. Blakely, secretary, and E. W. Cullen, treasurer. There were also a number of committees appointed. The club will meet every Saturday night from now until the election, and will have for its object the welfare of the Republican party, furthering its cause and strengthening the party. The club will be known as the Hughes Republican Club. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 29. 1916 Campaign Opening To-night at Kmball Banner Republican County to be Heard From--Judge Herndon, Congressman Cooper and Prof. Jas. L. Hill to Speak--Big Rally and Banquet to Follow--Everybody to be Out. The BIG OPENING of the Republican campaign in the Banner Republican county of the state of West Virginia, which takes place tonight (Friday), in the town of Kimbail, which town is the biggest voting precinct in the county, will be well attended and promises to be one of the greatest political eye openers that has ever been pulled off in this county. It must not be forgotten that McDowell is the best and most completely organized county in the state. And that is one of the reasons why all Republican nominees can so safely look to McDowell for majorities. Hon. I. C. Hernnd, judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit and one of the most eloquent orators on the stump today, will be the orator of the occasion. He is known as the Republican spokesman and generally, when he champions a man's cause that is evidence efficient that the cause is right. Everybody knows him to be the old reliable Republican war horse and when once in the harness no man carries the load more effectively than this grand old Republican. CONGRESSMAN COOPER At this same speaking tonight, there will be on the rostrum West Virginia's modern 20th century stateman and orator. The good people will have the honor to hear the man whom everybody likes and have learned to appreciate and honor because of his fair dealings, with all men. He is just himself and makes no pretense. He asks for no special compliments but believes in what he knows to be to the best interests of all people. As a matter of fact, that man is Hon. Edward Cooper, the people's rep- MADE LAND BLOSSOM FREED SLAVE AND HOME---REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Washington, Sept. 24.—"In this campaign year, when the voters shall choose between two great political parties, it is pertinent to ask, What made this country great? "The Republican party made this nation great. Republican principles, Republican policies, Republican state-manship, Republican legislation, and Republican management of national affairs made this country great--great in its population, great in its wealth, great in its industries, great in its trade and commerce, great in its transportation and communication facilities, and great in its prestige, power and influence throughout the world," declare Representative D. T Morgan, of Oklahoma, in a statement given out here today. "To understand how the Republican party made this country great, go back to its platform of 1860," continued Mr. Morgan. "There you will find the fundamental principles upon which the Republican party was founded—upon which it won its first national victory and placed in the presidential chair the first Republican president—Abraham Lincoln. That platform declared, first, for the preservation of the Union; second, for human liberty and human freedom; third, for the encouragement of foreign immigration; fourth, for a free home-stead law; fifth, for governmental aid in the construction of a transcontinental railway; and sixth, for a protective tariff policy. "Destruction of the Union would have forever precluded the building of a great nation on the American continent. We never could have built a great nation here with slavery as its chief corner stone. Hapily for our country, these two great questions have long since been settled. Everywhere our people are alike devoted to the Union, loyal to the flag, and stand for the highest ideals of human liberty. "Nevertheless, it is an historical fact that the chief purpose in organizing the Republican party was to prevent the extension of slavery and to preserve the Union. "Through the encouragement of foreign immigration the Republican party contributed immensely to the growth of the nation. Population is an element of greatness. In the fifty years immediate- CRISIS CRISIS CRISIS PURCET CARTER "Great Scott, Woodrow! I've Been Up in the Air Atmos Few Years!" 88.768 to Save York Banc resentative of the Fifth Congressional District of West Virginia. It is the man who has done more in the few short years for the people than some men we know did in many years. No man in McDowell county, and we mean specially no Republican, can afford to miss bearing this man who is our friend. Congressman Cooper, who represents one of the biggest lawmaking bodies in the world, is ripe in practical experience, is a scholar of no mean ability and is one of the most heartless Republicans in the state. PROF. JAS L. HILL The 27,000 Negro voters will be represented at this opening of the Republican campaign by Prof. James L. Hill, superintendent of the Orphans Home at Huntington, and who knows the political conditions and the men of this state as few men know. He is a modern J. C. Price. He is an educator, not only for the youths of the race but he is an educator of men in the matter of our political rights. When once he opens his mouth you will be pleased to sit all night and listen at him. It will pay men and women, boys and girls, and especially will it pay the suffragette women to hear this young man preach Republican gospel and to urge upon the black man as well as the white to be loyal to his country. Those who want to use the ballot, whether they have a right to it or not, will be profiled by hearing Prof. Hill. HON E. W WOMACK This Republican Rally will be sweetened, enthused and made additionally merry by that witty call all men Hon. E. W. Woomack, of Welch. Without exegation, we predict he is one of the most by preceding the ascendency of the Republican party to power slightly over five millions of foreign-born people came to this country. During the fifty years immediately succeeding the ascendency of the Republican party to power, 27,000,000 immigrants from other countries came to our shores. Had it not been for this immigration the United States would have today less than fifty million inhabitants. The Republican party championed the rights of foreign-born citizens. It pursued economic policies which gave them employment at remunerative wages and offered them opportunities for success in every kind of business and in every line of human endeavor. "The Republican party passed the free homestead law. Lincoln's signature to this great act ranks second only to his signature to the Emancipation Proclamation. One made free men; the other made free homes. The free homestead act, conceived by Republican leaders, enacted into law by a Republican congress, and approved by a Republican president contributed to the rapid settlement and development of the country west of the Mississippi River, in which today dwell millions of our most intelligent, progressive and patriotic citizens." Quite a number of people from the coal fields have been attending the Roanoke fair this week. witty speakers on the stump. He will not only instruct you, but will not it with wholesome laughter the whole time he speaks to you. With a number of such well prepared set of speakers as the above named gentlemen to constitute a program, we know West Virginia will be pleased to hear of the enthusiasm that will attend this great meeting. Rain or shine the people are going to be out and they are going to be out early. HON. MCGINNIS HATFIELD. McDowell county is to be congratulated on having such a fearless, nervy, brave and unstunted Republican at the head of the party organization as the Hon Mettinus Hattfield, chairman of the Republican Executive Committee. His every minute is being devoted to are used for Republican victory at the polls in November. And with such a man who is winning the hearts of all the people, who is making friends out of what some would call enemies, promises to prove to all other counties and politicians too that with the right kind of man at the head of affairs politically, nothing else but land slide results could be expected, and in this case, nothing but the most enthusiastic can pagans will be waged in old McDowell county. He is johnnie on the spot and is not only opium but is ready to make good at every angle of the game. The fact that he has charge of this campaign and the fact that he is behind this opening for toight, near that the Democrats will be eququerade as never before and if they remain in the field, it will be a surprise to us. They are now begging quietly to be permitted to stay on the earth and to get in the Republican band wagon. WIDOWS TO DRAW STATE PENSIONS Six Will Get Compensation Amounting to $200 a Month. Six widows of men who died in industrial accidents will receive pensions after gregating nearly $20 a month, the following claims having been granted by Commissioner Lee Ott, head of the state compensation department. Fayette Gaglard, of Kinnail, employs of the King Coal company, was on May 15, struck by a car while working on a wreck. His widow was allowed $20 a month. George T. Good, of Kenna, a laborer for the Charleston Interurban railway was struck by a car on June 25 and killed, his skull being fractured. He is survived by a widow and one child who were allowed $20 per month. Arthur Green, miner for the Pacahon WAS FOR LILLY MOTON SAYS FOR GUBERNATO- NEGROES WILL RIAL NOMINATION RETURN SOUTH Is For Robinson And Republican Ticket For Election, He Thinks Most Everybody the Same. Mingo County Strong For Robinson In an interview with a representative of The McBowell Times this week a prominent gospel messenger had the following to say "Eve, Jones, how are you, and in your travels over the canals, what do you and to be the general political sentiment among the voters." "Well Mr. Editor, you ask a question I have not the slightest objection of answering. I am real well I thank you, and I am glad to say that while I was uncompromisingly strong for Mr. Lilly for the nomination, I am now equally strong for the election of Judge Koben on for governor and I am for the which ticket. Permit me to tell you that I have met with a very large number of people throughout McDowell and Mingo counties, and they are, almost to a mot, for the Republican ticket. To my surprise here are two or three colored men whom I have met that have had the dare to city to say they would not support the whole Republican ticket, but they have out little following with them in my opinion because the real policy of the dark man is to stand by the Republican sarty. For my part, I naturally a Republican and when the time comes to vote I shall be delighted to do so. I will support Judge Robinson both now and at the polls. I think all other Republicans ought to do the same thing county is sold for the Republican ticket. was Consolidated Collieries company, was killed by a bail of state on August 14. His widow and two children were allowed $20 per month. Sylvester Adams, of Twin Branch timber cutter for the J. E. B. Co. company, was killed July 12 by a falling limb from a tree which he had posted. His widow and three children were allowed $25 per month. Howard Willis, machine man for the Fairley Mountain Coal company, of Avalon, was killed by a bail of state August 6. His widow and one child were allowed $25 per month. John Johnson, of Pocahontas, mother for the Pocahontas consolidated Collieries company was killed by a bail of state August 6. His widow was allowed $20 per month. John Allen, of Parkersburg, machine hand for the Parkersburg Mill Company, got his thumb caught in the rolls and amputated. He was allowed $4.00 per week for 20 weeks. G. P. Richardson, of Earles, motor man for the New River Colleen. Company caught his hand in the motor and got his fingers amputated. He was allowed $8 per week for 16 weeks. Charles Long of Switeback, miner, got his fingers amputated by a fall of state. He was allowed $1.00 per week for 16 weeks. W. H. Thomas, of Coalwood, brake man for the Carter Coal Company, sustained several contused wounds of the body. He was allowed $6.00 per week for 60 weeks. Jack Hearston, of Mohawk, had his left leg amputated above the ankle by a fall of state in the mine. He got $6.00 per week for 100 weeks. W. H. Bowling, of Brooklyn, brakeman for the Wipong Coal Company, was killed in the mine by a fall of state. He was 19 years of age. His father was allowed $6 per week until such time as the son would have become age. Jasper Bargamovich, of Tatars, miner for the Gulf Smokeless Coal Company, was injured in the mine Sept. 10. He was allowed $7.50 per week for 20 weeks. Charles Tupitura, loader for the Island Creek Coal Company, of Holden, had his thumb amputated by a fall of state. He was allowed $20 per week for 20 weeks. Mit Stoeemaker, engineer for the Blue Jay Limber Company, at Blue Jay was struck in the eye by a piece of steel and sustained a lacerated wound of the eye. He was allowed $5 per week for 20 weeks. Georgia Posse Kills Two Colored Men Lumpkin, Ga., Sept. 21.—A three-day chase through Patania swamped early today, when a posse surrounded and killed Pete Hudson, colored, who killed Sherif W. S. Tayler of Randall county. Elijah Sturgis, another colored man, who attempted to aid Hudson to escape, also was killed and two other colored are "missing." During the chase Hudson, who was plentifully supplied with ammunition, killed one of the posse's bloodhounds. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell County Business Openings. MOTON SAYS NEGROES WILL RETURN SOUTH Tuskegee Head Declares South Should Protect Life and Prop- erty of Colored Race--Lynch- ings Cause of All the Trouble. Savannah, Ga., Sept. 19. "Better school facilities and protection of life and property of the Negro will be the only means of keeping from leaving the South and going to the North in search of education and employment." This is the statement of Dr. Robert K. Moton, president of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, and successor to Banker T. Washington, who was in Savannah a few days ago attending the sessions of the colored national Baptist convention. CAUSE OF EXODES Discussing the evolves of Negroes from the south to the Northern cities in response to glittering offers of employment, Dr Motton said unobtrutely such an evolution was having an effect on the initial district in this section. "That," he continued, "people should be all they can to keep the Negro in the south. Logically it is his home and he a better place here than any other place. The Negro has secured a taste of education and is taming for more. It is not given to him here he will go elsewhere in search of it. Could he obtain a good education in the south he would stay in this country. The soil does not flaw the color here. It holds as well of the white as the black. The Negro singularly fitted for intimacy with the soil in this part of the world. CONDITIONS HARDER "Conditions in the North," said Dr. Dilton, who is harder economically for the negro. While higher wages are paid to their longer living expense, War has made a tremendous demand for labor in the North, and this same condition is one of the south except on a smaller scale (but a reaction will unbounded in many of the Negroes will return to the south, while a few will stay forever in the North." I psyching has also bind a great deal to be with seeing the Negro from the South, other climes, according to Dr. Moton, the state of that the Negro should not be injured by the rash acts of a few "bad" legacies. "I believe," said he, "that the majority of the white people as well as the colored, believe in allowing the law to take its course. We colored people believed the indirect acts of a few of our people fully as deeply as do the white people; they are just as much, if not more, a source of mortification to us." NEWSPAPERS HELP Newspapers can exert a great influence for good in the opinion of Dr. Moton, who says since the contact of the antebellum days has been lost, the newspapers furnish a means of telling the white people what the Negro is doing and about what he is thinking. Dr. Moton wished to thank the savannah newspapers for their courtesy in giving the news of the Negroes impartially that the white people might see the progress the colored race had made. He Kept us Out of War Wilson kept in out of war' And he has spent $150,000,000 in doing so in the Villa episode alone. He is now spending from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 a week. He has spent on keeping out of war with Mexico altogether to date at least $20,000,000. It is estimated that he will spend at least $100,000,000 more. Besides the lives Vera Cruz, Columbus, Carrizal, not to speak of Santa Ysabel and the thousand minor butcheries which cause the total bloodshed of peace with Mexico to exceed the total casualties of the Spanish war of 1885. And then the outraged women, the ruined men, the plundered property, the insults, the sufferings of disowned Americans. And the disgrace and discredit of it all in the eyes of the world. HIGH COST OF PROHIBITION A Seattle judge rebelled the district attorney because no cases were ready and the court was due two days. The district attorney replied that there were no cases to get ready. When asked why, he had to admit that work for the criminal court had fallen off 50 per cent since the prohibition law went into effect. Of course there were some bootlegging cases. (We mention this to save anyone who is opposed to prohibition the trouble of informing us.) But of crime there was a real dearth. It's dreadful the way prohibition cuts into some home industries, including wife-beating, desertion, assault, rape, and murder.—Collier's Weekly. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 1BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE 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 may 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. 29, 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. ROBINSON, of Taylor. Judges of Supreme Court WILLIAM H. MILLER, Wood. HAROLD A. RITZ, Mercer. Secretary of State HOUSTON G. YUNG, of Harrison. Superintendent of Schools MORRIE 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 Agri-culture JAMES H. STEWART, of Putnam. State Senator—Sixth District J. W. LUTHER, of McDowell. Republican County Ticket Sheriff S. A. DANIEL, of Welch. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. COUNTS, of Welch. Commissioner County Court (Long and Short Term) HOWARD N. EAVENSON, of Gary. Assessor W. J. HATFIELD, of Welch. House of Delegates E. HOWARD HARPER, of Keystone. HARVEY HAGERMAN, of Bradshaw. J. BUEL SWOPE, of Welch. FLOYD WALDRON, of Welch. TO OUR FPIEND CLIFFORD For the benefit of our good old Republican friend and versatile editor, John R. Clifford, of The Pioneer Press, the oldest Negro newspaper in the state, would like to say that in the face of financial stringency, political complications, party disruption, disappointed office seekers and would be disgruntal Democratic Negroes, The McDowell Times is doffing its hat over 7,000 men and women every week. With you we are fighting the righteous battles of the party of Lincoln, contending for a fair treatment of the Negro and this paper, fathered and fostered by Whittico and Hill, hope to so keep our people informed on the issues of the day, that when the 7th of November shall have come and gone the bulletin returns will register a land slide victory for every Republican nominee from President Hughes down to constable of the smallest and most insignificent district in the state. McDowell county, the banner Republican county in the state, will do honors to the party as never before. Democrats have nothing in common to look for by way of political honors in this county. We regret brother Clifford that on account of some oversight or a misdirection of the mail, this paper has not found its way to your desk each week. It shall not be our fault again even if it were in the past. Our best wish- es go out for you and yours at all times. Your paper now, as always, has been eagerly looked for and read with pride and interest. GREAT STATESMAN AND FRIEND OF THE NEGRO The advertised appearance of Ex Governor Atkinson in McDowell county will be nailed with delight not only by the 10,900 Republicans but especially by the Negro population of this county who remember Governor Atkinson not only as the stalwart aggressive leader who led the Republican hosts to victory in the memorable campaign of 1996 and smatched the state of West Virginia from Democratic misrule which had oppressed the people for a quarter of a century, but these Negroes remember that he was the first governor of West Virginia to give their race official recognition and even when he was in Congress he was not ashamed or afraid to attend Howard University Law school notwithstanding a great majority of the students were Negroes, and ever since then he has been a constant friend of that great educational institution for the elevation of the Negro race as shown by the fact that for many years he has served on its Board of Trustees. Not only will the former students of Howard University warmly greet friend Attinsoor, but the Negroes will show by their presence at the meetings at Welch on the 4th and at War on the 5th of October that they appreciate white men who prove their friendship for the race. PROGRESSIVES AND REPUBLICADS TO GETNER. How can the Republican party be defeated when all the leading Progressives, who, by their division in 1912 enabled Woodrow Wilson to become the minority President of the United States, are today united like a brick wall and fighting for the return to power the Republicans of this great country. Their universally admitted strength is always insurmountable. The McDowell Times desires to congratulate the Charleston Observer and its fearless but courageous editor, Mr. Rourk, on his strong political stand in last week's issue, especially that part which referred to the apparent coldness on the part of our good Republican friends toward the race. But we are glad to know that there are men in the ranks that have, from the first, meant to and now have adjusted all matters of doubt. The cheapest, meanest and most cowardly looking thing on earth, is a Negro Democrat. His heels are rusty, his eyes are crosslooking, he has box ankles, he is knock-kneed and he will STEAL. His home is either in the penitentiary or the asylum. No white Democrat wants t deal with that sort of a thing because they all think a Negro is out of place and is too much of a Benedict Arnold when he tries to get in the homes of people who don't want him. The schools are reported to be largely attended and the work seems to be better and taken hold on with more energy by the children than has been seen before. The parents are giving more attention and encouragement which is their duty The round table talk and the usual morning greetings are such as pertain to politics. Everybody is wanting to know who everybody else is going to vote for president. And it is exceedingly gratifying to learn that there are from three to four to one in favor of Hughes for president over Wilson. KIMBALL The health of the community is very good at this writing, those on the sick list are D. G. Garland, Walter Dickerson, Mrs. Mike Jones and Mrs. Joe Perkins. All are improving. Kimball Tidewater Grade school has the largest enrollment in the history of the school; present enrollment 278. The work is progressing nicely. Among those who left last week for West Virginia College Institute, were Misses Carolina Branch, Etuce Craighee, Henrietta Bozora and William Saddler, Jr. We wish them much success this year in their work. The revival at the First Baptist church closed last Sunday night. Several additions has been added to the church. The revival was conducted by Rev. Foster, of Reidsville, N.C. Rev. Robinson, notwithstanding being engaged in his school work was present each night. Rev. Robinson preached a most abl-sermon Sunday morning. All present were commenting on the sermon. Mr. E. M. Craghead has made some very material improvements on his home by adding two rooms to his building. Prof. J. W. Moss went hunting Saturday and killed - time. Miss Eddie Lv. of Chicago, sister of Mrs. J. W. Robinson, is still with her sister and will probably remain several weeks. Mrs. J. W. Moss seems much pleased with her visit to Colum. bus and Pittsburgh. Prof. Harris, the musical prodigy of W. Va., will move his family to Kimball as soon as he can find a place suitable. Squire Samuel Crider keeps quite busy these days looking after the interest of the voters. He is lining up things for the coming November election. The high school of Kimball is doing excellent work this year. We are quite fortunate to have Mr. Barnette to assist Prof. Wiley this year. Rev. R P Johnson keeps busy looking after some improvements being made about his property in Kimball. NATIONAL COLORED CONVENTION CALLED Washington, D.C.—Elaborate preparations are being made for the National Colored Citizenship Rights Congress to be held in the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran Sts. N.W., this city on Oct. 4-6. This Congress was called by the National Equal Rights League, Rev. Byron Gunner, president, in conjunction with the 9th Annual Meeting of the League. It was this body which sent a delegation to President Wilson on segregation. Local arrangements are in charge of Washington branch of the league. Those Walker, president, cities in many states have sent word that delegates have been elected! There will be one from California. Leaves For Cincinnati Mrs. J. E. Parson, wife of Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson, with her two sons Wa son and Joseph, Jr. left for Cincinnati Wednesday night where she expects to put her boys in school. Mrs. Parson is also secretary in the Wives League of this city. She will be greatly missed by each member of the club as well as her host of friends. COALDALE We are glad that our town is progressing nicely. Rev. Bennett preached here Sunday Mr. Roscee Dews was the guest of Miss Mary Webster Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Milton Carter and daughter, Miss Pansy, and Miss Montria Webster went to horse back riding Sunday. Many of our boys and girls have left for school. Quite a number of people from the coal fields have been attending the Roan- oke fair this week. MINERS WANTED! AT ONCE MILL CREEK C.&C.CO. COOPER, WEST VA. Good Houses. Good Water Good Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in the MONEY EVERY DAY TWO WEEKS Sanatorium The Wilson Hospital and Tubes A private sanatorium for the pulmonary tuberculosis and provements, private room, medical care and attention line of the A. C. L. R. R. F. S. Hargrave, Medical No Better Opportunity Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY The Wilson Hospital and Tubercular Home, Wilson, N. C. A private sanatorium for the treatment for incipient pulmonary tuberculosis among Negroes. Modern improvements, private rooms, attractive climate, good medical care and attention provided. Located on main line of the A.C.L.R. fifty miles east of Raleigh. F. S. Hargrave, Medical Director, Wilson, N.C. LOCALS Mrs. Mabel Jones, of Kiroball, is very ill. Several physicians are waiting on her. Mr. Dave Garland, who has been forced to his bed, is convalescing rapidly Miss Roberta Woody, teacher of the Carretta Public School in Big Creek District, is at home in Kimball with the fever. She is thought to be improving. Mrs. Lucy F. Brown has returned to her usual household duties from her several days illness. Mr. and Mrs. John Woods, who have been pleasant residents in this city for years, are leaving for Anawalt where they will make their future home. Their many friends will regret to learn of their leave of this place where they made so many friends. Messgs, Thos, Quarles and William Morrison, of Excelsior, were in the city of Keystone Sunday. They are two very active Republican workers. Each one and big Creek District would prove herself more loyal this time than ever and that a big Republican majority could be easily looked for. Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., President of the Golden Rule Association and one of the race's foremost business mon, was in the city this week and placed the minutes of the above named Association with the McDowell Times for printing. This paper is the organ of the Golden Rule Association and as such is complimented with all its work. Attorney A. G. Free, the leading colored lawyer at the bar in the state, also member of the Board of Education, w is the city Wednesday night, consulting with his partner, Attorney H. J. Capehart. They have won some very important damage suit cases in court this week Mr. W. T. Mason, of Chicago, Ill., Claim Adjuster for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, was in Keystone Wednesday, conferring with W. H. Harris, Jr., Special Agent for the Company in this field. The Pacific is the oldest and largest company of the kind in the world. It pays 32,000 claims a month and has assets of more than $26,000,000. Mr. Harris accompanied the Claim Adjuster to Landgraff where they paid Ernest Thompson $8. Proceed to Kimball, they adjusted the claim of Mrs. Bertha S Adams who was paid $33 for her recent illness Pay for The Times. Opportunity the State For AY WORK WEEKS PAY For Negroes Percular Home, Wilson, N. C. The treatment for incipient long Negroes. Modern im- pulsive climate, good provided. Located on main fifty miles east of Raleigh. Director, Wilson, N. C. MUSIC TAUGHT FREE Learn to play the piano or organ at home in an hour. In order to demonstrate the simplicity of our newly invented apparent keyboard, we also as a COMPARISON, mme you or perhaps your neighbor have made some other so called method. We have decided for a period of short duration to find a solatively free to ample the sufficient music along with a part of our wonderful Scales Lecture. In this way, we can prove to the mind of the most skeptical, that we teach by position of REAL NOISE. NOISE should honestly should I spend the price of a postal card as an in- vestigation, or do I want to find myself the most appropriate class" looking back upon neglected opportunities. Write to day. GALBERTH SCHOOL OF MUSICAL TECHNOLOGY COALPORT, PENNA Restaurant When at Bluestone don't fail to get your meals at Mrs. B. M. Smith's better known as Belle Smith. Best cooking, excellent service, everything fresh and clean. First class lodging accommodation—clean beds, linens changed daily. Rates Reasonable. BELLE SMITH'S Restaurant and Lodging House Opposite Depot BLUESTONE, W. Va. Madam Holley Hair Dressing SHAMPOOING, FACE MASSAGE, HAIR and SCALP TREATMENT. West Church St. Phone 292. Martinsville, Va. LOST OR STOLEN. Saturday. July 22nd, a blue rain coat off the 5 o'clock train. between Jankinjones and Gary. Finder will please notify B. F Hughes, Gary, W. Va., box 434, and receive reward. WILSON KISSED THE HAND RED WITH AMERICAN BLOOD. President Wilson explicitly shows that the Carranzaistas, not once but repeatedly, made attacks on American towns, and killed American citizens, and mutilated them in September, 1915. Yet on October 19th, 1915, less than a month later, this same President Wilson, through his same Secretary of State, formally announced to Carranza's agent that it was his "pleasure" to take the opportunity "of extending recognition to the de facto government of Mexico, of which General Venuistiano Carranza is the chief executive." President Wilson thus recognized the government which, his own Secretary of State declares, had been less than a month previously engaged in repeated assaults upon Americans, and in the invasion of American soil, the government at whose head was General Carranza, who, less than two months previously, on August 2nd, 1915, had contemptuously refused to pay any heed to any representations of President Wilson on behalf of mediation, saying that "under no consideration would I permit interference in the internal affairs of Mexico." President Wilson did not merely kiss the hand that slapped him in the face. He kissed that hand when it was red with the blood of American men, women and children, who had been murdered and mutilated with, as President Wilson, through his Secretary of State, says, "ruthless brutality."—From the speech of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, delivered at Lewiston, Maine, in behalf of Charles E. Hughes. Roger Sullivan steps aside.—Newspaper headline. Students of Democratic politics know what a thin line divides stepping aside and sidestepping. The Democrats seem to realize, to their dismay, that if they can't persuade Mr. Hughes to change from plaintiff to defendant the case is lost. The President "will not take the stump," but "will accept invitations to speak at different places." Chairman Vance McCormick is as Machiavellian as a muskelon. It is not what Wilson has kept us out of but what he's got us into that counts at present. VILLA AIDED BY WILSON'S FAVOR AND BACKING. In March last, Villa made a raid into American territory. He was a bandit leader whose career of successful infamy had been greatly aided by Mr. Wilson's favor and backing. He was at the head of Mexican soldiers, whose arms and munitions had been supplied to them in consequence of Mr. Wilson's reversing Mr. Taft's policy and lifting the embargo against arms and munitions into Mexico. They attacked Columbus, New Mexico, and killed a number of civilians and a number of United States troops. On the next day the president issued an announcement that adequate forces would be sent in pursuit of Villa "with the single object of capturing him." On April 8th, the announcement was made from the White House that the troops would remain in Mexico until Villa was captured. It was furthermore announced in the press despatches from Washington that he was to be taken "dead or alive." Fine words! Only they meant nothing. He is not dead. He has not been taken alive. From speech of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, delivered at Lewiston, Maine, in behalf of Charles E. Hughes. --- Mr. Wilson during the past few days has become such a life-long opponent of the pook barrel that he is almost sorry now he didn't veto some of those bills. Secretary McAdoo warns Treasury employees against too much political activity, and if they don't disobey the order they are likely to be bounced. This Administration has displayed no more feeling of responsibility for the American women who have been raped, and for the American men, women and children who have been killed in Mexico, than a farmer shows for the rats killed by his dogs when the hay is taken from a barn. And now the American people are asked to sanction this policy in the name of peace, righteousness and humanity!—From the speech of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, delivered at Lewiston, Maine, in behalf of Charles E. Mughea. o stiutional Amendment State of W. Va. Proclamation by the Governor. I, Henry D. Hatfield, Governor of the State of West Virginia, pursuant to the Constitution and Laws of said State, do hereby proclaim, announcing to the voters of the State of West Virginia, that on Tuesday after the first Monday in November, in the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen, there will be submitted for ratification or rejection an amendment to the Constitution of said State as follows, to-wit: Proposed Amendment That Section twenty-three of Article eight of said Constitution is it now is be altered and amended so as to read as follows: "Section twenty-three. The commissioners shall be elected by the voters of the city, and hold their office for the next six years, except at the first meeting of commissioners they shall be by lot, or otherwise, in such of the may determine, in one of the number who shall hold his office for one of two years, one for four years, one for six years, so that one shall be elected every two But no two of said commissioners shall be taken from the same magisterium; but if two or more persons residing in the same district shall receive the greater to her of votes cast at any election, then one of the highest number of votes cast shall be declared elected; the person on living in another district which shall receive the next highest number of votes shall be declared elected, said commissioners shall annually elect one of their number as president, and each shall receive four dollars per day for his services in court, to be paid out of the county treasury; provided, however, that said payment of four dollars per day shall not exceed the sum of four dollars per year for each commission; and provided, that such compensation may be increased in any county by the manner a "juory of the votes cast on the petition at any general or special election." The proposed amendment is designated as "County Court Amendment" and on the official ballot to be voted at said election will be printed the following: BALLOT ON COSTITUTIONAL COUNTY COURT AMENDMENT Amending Section twenty-three of Article eight. For ratification of County Court Amendment. Against ratification of County Amendment Those favoring the ratification of said amendment will vote "For Ratification of County Court Amendment"; and the opposing will vote "Against Ratification of County Court Amendment." Given under by hand and the Great Seal of the State at the Capitol, this seventh day of August, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen, and of the State the Fifth-fourth. HENRY D. HATFIEELD. By the Governor: STUART F REED, Secretary of state. Governor Calls Election For November 7 I. HENRY D. HUTCHER, Governor of the State of West Virginia, pursuant to the Constitution of the United States of America, and of the laws of the State, by hereby issue this presidential and nominating to the voters of the State of West Virginia, that on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, in the year one thousand nine hundred and eighteen, an election will be held, held and conducted the night at the State of West Virginia, at the various voting presidents thereof, for the purpose of choosing eight electors of the President and Vice-President of the United States. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at the City of Charleston, on the first day of September, one thousand and nine hundred and sixteen, and of the State the fifty-fourth. Pale Faces Pale-faced, weak, and shaky women—who suffer every day with womanly weakness—need the help of a gentle tonic, with a building action on the womanly system. If you are weak—you need Cardui, the woman's tonic, because Cardui will act directly on the cause of your trouble. Cardui has a record of more than 50 years of success. It must be good. Take CARDUI The Woman's Tonic Mrs. Effie Graham, of Willard, Ky., says: "I was so weak I could hardly go. I suffered, nearly every month, for 3 years. When I began to take Cardui, my back hurt awfully. I only weighed 99 pounds. Not long after, I weighed 115. Now, I do all my work, and am in good health." Begin taking Cardui, today. Mrs. Orah Hunter, of Point Plessant, is visiting her sister in Keystone and will likely spend the winter with her. FORMER GOVERNOR ATKINSON WILL ADDRESS THE VOTERS OF McDOWELL COUNTY Wednesday night, Oct. 4 7:30 O'CLOCK AT THE Court House WELCH, WEST VA. Thursday Night, Oct. 5 WAR, WEST VA. Hon. George W. Atkinson by his able, fearless and aggressive leadership, snatched the State of West Virginia from the Democratic Party after a generation of Democratic misrule and became in 1896 the first Republican Governor in 30 years. Since that time every Governor has been Republican and he is endeavoring to keep it so. Hear this Veteran Republican, Ripe Scholar, Former Congressman, Ex-Governor and Retired U. S. Judge, A man of the people. Local men of note will also speak. Music by Brass Bands Every citizen should hear this great man expound the unadulterated doctrine of Republicanism. By order of Campaign Committee. W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia Honest Tailoring Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes ORGANIZED 1868 SUITS TO MEASURE $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS Mr. Anthony Barksdale, of Bluefield, and Miss Pearl Davis, of Kimball, were the guest of Miss Olie Gilbert Sunday. Miss Winifredle Hunter was the week end guest of Miss Laura Nowlin. Dr. W. L. Colson, of Keystone, was calling on friends here Monday. Dr. S. P. Young, of Focantonas, was a business visitor here Monday. Mr. Junius Gilbert, of B. C. L., spent the week end with his parents. Mr. Samuel Perkins was a business visitor to Bluefield Monday. He left Tuesday night for Columbus, Ohio, where he will enter the Engineering Department at the Ohio State University. Mr. Walter Jones, a miner, employed by the Grozer Company, was instantly Miners Good wages, regular work, Good houses, Sanitary conditions, excellent Schools and Churches. Officials take personal interest in welfare of employees TIDEWATER-KING COAL COMPANIES R. R. Depot, East Vivian. P. O., Vivian, W. Va. killed by falling slate Monday afternoon. His baby was shipped to his home in Virginia for burial. He leaves a wife and three children. Mr. Robert Dalton left Tuesday for Bluedfield where he will resume his studies at B. O. I. Mr. John Pannell, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Dalton and sister took an autotrip to Welch this week. Mr. Charles Winbush died suddenly Friday morning. His body was interred in the Maybeury cemetery. He leaves three children. Mr. Eugene Crockett, of Bluedfield, was calling on friends here Sunday. Mrs. Jane Manna was shopping in Northfork Tuesday. Mr. Henry Stephens made an extended out of town trip this week. Filbert We are at present engaged in one of the greatest revivals ever held in this place under the pastorate of Rev. J. G. Price, a man worthy of our appreciation and support of all people. He has done great things for Filbert, and is held in high cateem by tee best people both colored and white. Rev. J. W. Morton, of Iowa, who has recently entered the coalfields, is assisting Rev. Price in this meeting. The school at Filbert is larger than it was last year. Our Sunday school work is progressing nicely under Supt. G. R. Robinson. Miss Hattie N. Cousins will leave us Saturday to take charge of her school in Southwestern Virginia. While in town, call on Harman and Lewis for meals. Meals at all hours. Mrs. Cora Campbell, of Bristol, Tenn. was in our town several days last week. On her return home, she was accompanied as as far as Bluefield by by her son, Mr. Kyle Campbell. Martinsville The streets have been crowded this week with people from all over the county attending the fair. We had a time week for it and everybody had a jolly good time. We are glad to see Mrs. Pattie Penn and Patterson home, but we regret very much that they could not finish their their trip on the account of the climate being too cold for little Harris. They had to bring the little fellow back to the green fields of Virginia. Master Dewey Hairston was taken off Friday morning. Dr. Ealdwin was called and he was reported better at noon. The rest of the sick is improving nicely. Mr. Charles Mattkins shot Mrs. Dawy Simon through the shoulder Friday night. Mr. Booker Rudd left Friday for Martins, W. Va. Mrs. Victory Hairston gave a dinner Sunday in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry Redd, of Preston, at East Martinville. Severa of her friends from the city went nown in Mr. Millard Dillard's car to join the merry crowd at the dinner table. Rev. E. Parker preached at the High Street Baptist church Sunday evening. The A. M. E. church Babies' Baby Day was observed Sunday afternoon. The pastor of the s. L. E. church, white, delivered an able sermon to large. The baby that raised the most money was crowded queued. The girl of Rev. J. E. Carter got the crown. BLUEFIELD Hello Bill! were you ever the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walden, No. 211 Reese Street? I was, and I enjoyed myself too. I have often heard that if you were ever at their home you enjoy being there and enjoying an old time meet with the modern way of entertaining. I had the rare pleasure of being present Monday evening, Sept. 25, at a special reception given in honor of one of their very dear friends Mrs. Mattie Evans, of Detroit, Mich. sister of Mrs. Emma Anderson, who left Bluefield twelve years ago, being the guest of honor. PROGRAM 8:45 to 9, Reception of guests 9 to 10, Songs, games, gossips, ghost stories and general renewal of bygone days 10 to 11, Social Hamper MENU Grecian Hot Dogs with Chile Sause, Lettuce, Peanut Butter, Cheese Sand- wiches, Chipotl Club Club -extra dry, Ginger Ale, Chicken Tubes, Sliced Tomatoes, Curtis Bros., Reish, Hot Rolls, Ed Belcher's Butter, Coffee in the dark, Chocolate Cream piped with Cherry Juice, Home Made Gake, Apples, Cali- ifornia Pears, Virginia Peaches, Malga Grapes, Plums and Bananas. 11 to 12:10, 8:00, duets, quartetts and quintettes, sacred and sentimental, while the old acquaintances gossiped and listened to the sweet strains of music selected for the occasion by Miss Christine Walden who presided at the musical instrument, while Messrs. Otutus J. and Geo. E. Walden and Stanley Sinkford her with the vocal part of the program. They seemed to be at their best and those preset were over animated with the musical production. Guest of honor, Mrs. Mattie Ears, of Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. George Sinkford, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Calloway, but Mr. C objected to Mrs. C's coming, because she had worked bird all stay, but that is not why she didn't come. Mrs. E. of Detroit, didn't have any special company and of course we like to entertain loved ones from abroad, ah! Mr. and Mrs. Wm Anderson and sister, brother-in-law and sisters of Mrs. Evans. Every moment was spent in unusual pleasure and the kind that makes one want to go again. At 12:10, we who usually enjoy a puff from a cigar, we are presented with a first class one and a hearty hand shake and congratulations. Having at last been frightened by snakes in forms of rubber and snakes, all but for their several homes. When you wish to have a real good time that is given from the depth of the heart, call at No. 241 Reese Street, Bluefield, W. Va. MITCHELL APPOINTED Proof C. E. Mitchell, member of the Republican State Executive Committee, has been appointed and placed in charge of the Colored Bureau at the Republican Headquarters at Clarksburg. He will aggressively conduct a strong campaign among the colored voters of State from now till the election. He enters actively upon his duties Monday. All men wanting information from the headquarters need to write Hon. C. E. Mitchell, Clarksburg. He will be glad to receive communications from anybody on political matters. The sun begins to shine brighter for the race now, and now he will be put in the fight. COOPER On Monday evening, Rev J. W. Cogger returned to our town to start battling in his survival. He was assigned in the meeting by Rev J. W. Crokett who preached on Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Rev Cogger preached Saturday night and one semin on Sunday. Sunday afternoon we had a splendid covenant meeting. Rev S. W. Cobbs preached Sunday morning. Revs Cogger and Crokett took supper with Mrs. Malissa Hallfort Friday. Mesdames Kuth Vaden and Malissa Hallfort made a trip to Focalontas Saturday. 8IRTHDAY PARTY. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, of Kimbali, Monday night, a birthday supper was spread by Mrs. Lacy F. Brown and Mrs. Georgia W. Whittico in honor of their better Editor Whittico, who has reached his fiftieth mite post. He was happily surprised at the outlay. They also surprised him with a dollar for each year he was old. The same surprised compliment came to him from his sister in Toronto, Canada, Mrs. Sarah C. Clark. He has been serious at times since these recent occasions because of old age. We suppose then again, he has been polly because of the valuable gifts and especially because of such a large number of friends. DIAMOND BRAND Beware of Counterfeits. Refuse all Substitutions. LADDERS 1 A diamond brand for CHICHESTERS DIAMOND BRAND PILLS in red and gold metallic boxes, sealed with Blue Tape, takes no coats. Drugstress BEST FOR DIAMOND BRAND PILLS for twenty-five days in Best, always reliable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME EVERYWHERE WORTH TRIED Free Pressing City Ordinance of Montgomery, Objects to Loss of Colored Labs--$100 Fine and 60 Days' Imprisonment. Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 20—Because of the activity here of labor agents, who have sent hundreds of colored men into northern states, the Montgomery city council passed an ordinance recently making it an offense punishable by a fine of $100 and sixty days' imprisonment to induce any laborer to leave the city. Armingham, Ala., Sept. 18—Shortage of unskilled labor in the Firmingham district is threatened because of the exodus of between 1000 and 6000 Negroes drawn from this section by prospects on the Pennsylvania railroad, West Virginia mines and the coal fields of Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Col. J. J. Swope, editor McBowell Recorder at Welch accompanied by his son Benel Swope, candidate for member the House of Delegates from this county were in the city this week "politicing." They are both very sanguine over the outlook for Republican voters this fall. The Colonel was heard to say, "The Republicans have only one danger and that is, they are liable to become to over confident and stay away from the polls. But with anything like a full vote polled by Republicans this year we will skin on good Democrats so clean, you'd think be were ready for so king purposes. We only need now to keep a stuff upper hip and just go ahead. Ignore their false claims and hammer them like blazes at the polls on November 7, like we have always done and there will be no doubt about their defeat." (Continued from Page One.) pendent, Shepherdstown Register, Morrie Watchman, Tyler Journal, Weston Democrat, Martinsburg Statesman, Kannah News, Tucker Democrat, Pennsboro News, Gratton Leader, St. Murray Oracle, Charles Town Free Press, Pan Handle News, Glenville Democrat and the Logan Democrat. That there were only three Democrat newspapers in the state "that are willing to endorse the crime" to use the words of Mr. Bland in his West Union Record. "They are," again quoting Bland, "The Fairmont Times, owner and controlled by the Watson interests the Wheeling Register, dominated by corporate influence, the Charleston Gazette, owned by Mr. Chilton, the chic beneficiary of the abominable alliance." All these facts, for they are cold, hard facts of political history, the Average Man in the Street knew, whether the "surprised" Mr. Cornwell did or not Knowing them, he knows precisely what Cornwell's candelary is synonymous of He knew, when the Fairmont Triminally asked Judge Robinson to tell "What is Watsonism" just what the answer would be. When he read the definition given by Judge Robinson in his Beckley speech, the Average Man is the Street was not "surprised." As to Mr. Cornwell's castic criticism of his party's President; as to his connection with the Riggs National Bank and Washington in the fight the Wilson administration was making against it to compel it to conduct its business according to law; as to his connection with the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company is a "policy attorney" (whatever the means—it doesn't mean an attorney of the regular kind); as to his eleventh hour switch from Metraw to Watson and Chilton and his Hampshire County Railroad deal; as to all these things are much more of the kind, a large part of the public has a very practical and clear understanding. That part which hasn't will before the campaign closes. The will want to kno, and they are entitled to know. Watsonism is no different in 1915 that it was in 1911, only that it is more strongly entrenched on one side of the political battlefield. It controls with absolutism the Democratic party organization. It is, therefore, more mercenary to the people of the state as a whoe, than it was in 1911. Having undisputed control of the Democratic party, it is reaching or through the candidacy of its satellite, John Cornwell, to get control of the government of the state. That is the all important issue in the campaign. If the voters accept the proposal of the Watson-Cornwell consolidation to take over the government of West Virginia, they will do with eyes open and full information as to the significance of the step they are taking. For they will have been amply warned. -Charleston Post. 4. MADAME IDA E. WHITTICO, ASSISTED BY MISS,SINKFORD, ENTERTAINS ON HER HUSBAND'S 50TH BIRTHDAY. Editor Whittico the Recipient of Many Beautiful And Valuable Presents-A Large Evening Frojoyed. The beautiful and spacious home of Editor and Mrs. M. T. Whittec was the scene last Friday evening of one of the most unique social functions ever pulled off in Keystone, the occasion being a stag at which a party of their intuit friends were entertained. When Madam Whittec makes up her mind to do a thing, she doesn't do it by halves. She has beep a successful teacher in North York District for years and those who were fortunate to be present on this occasion, will bear testimony that she is equally as proficient in the gentle art of Domestic Science as she is in the school room. This occasion demonstrated beyond dispute, that not only is she complete mistress of the culinary art but that she possesses great executive ability. This was exhibited in the first place by the fact that her husband, in whose honor she affair was given, notwithstanding that he was about home during the entire course of preparation, was kept in complete ignorance of the entire affair and had no intimation of it whatever until the guests began to arrive. He great executive ability was shown in the next place by the rare tact and judgment she displayed in being able to select the most intimate friends of her husband. In this connection, full credit must be given that very popular young teacher Miss Clara L. Sunktart, who, both arranging and preparing the affair, rendered invaluable assistance to Madan Whittico. The guests began to arrive about 10 o'clock, and enjoyed themselves with various games and music, interspersed with wit and regartee, until supper was announced. Repairing to the beautifully appointed dining room, they beheld a table lined groaning under the choicest delicacy on the season, both solid and liquid. Prof. E. L. Rann, the able and genius principal of the Keystone-Eckman Grad School, was selected tomaster and the selection proved a very happy one indeed. To see him strictly supervise his school, one would not suspect under the rigid disciplineman, a natural bubbling over with wit and humor. A part of she menu that added much to the joviality of the occasion and tended once more to emphasize the judgment of our hostess and her efficient assistant, was that designated "old darling Tom." When it is recalled that Edita Whittico's name is "Tom," the appropriateness of this particular part of the menu can readily be appreciated. I act, this "dish" was the piece de resistance of the entire menu. The very toothsome repast having been disposed, speechmaking was now in order. I his imminible way, Prof Kann processed in a most strain. Many and numerous were the references to a certain mysterious "record and to a certain "escapade" in a necidious city. An earlierwhile "sky-plot and present pedagogue was exceeding frequent in referring to the afore mentioned things. Splendid tributes were paid by all the speakers to Editor Whitie for his never failing and gallant defense of the race, his efforts as a political leader and a good mixer. He was unanimously voted "a jolly good fellow." The famous Northfork quartette was present and delighted all present with their splendid rendition of popul melodies. At this point, it was very appropriately suggested that our hostess aided assistant come to the dining room that we might express to them our heavy appreciation for their most excellent entertainment. Mr. T. Edward Hill the business associate of Editor Whittie and who is exceedingly hanky around the fair sex, was selected to convey their information to the ladies and to accompany than bither. Prof. D. C. Coleman was selected to express our thanks to the ladies and he, though somewhat bashful particularly when referre ce was made to those present who wanted to be heads of homes, acquitted himself very acceptably in brief but well chosen remarks, both the ladies responded. After the guest had spoken, the toastmaster present Editor Whittieco who very feelingly responded to the many encomnias the guests had bestowed upon him. Those present were Dr. A. S. Adams, J. E. Hereford, Mr. James George Profa, Wm H. Drewery and D. C. Coleman, of Northfork, Drs. W. L. Coleman, W. L. Bridgeford, Prof. E. L. Rann, Messrs. A. L. Calhoun, W. F. Sample, G. F. Hill, T. Edward Hill, Dr. S. F. Lord, Messrs. M. T. Whittico and W. H. Harris. Among the many beautiful and valuable presents received by Editor Whittico were: Three satin neckties, one of which was hand worked, hand painted china dresser set, one pair of silk socks, vegetable dish, bath towels and a treatment. Wishing their distinguished guest of honor many happy returns of similar occasions and pirouetting to a spirited vocal rendition of the "St. Louis Blues," this very happy occasion came to an end By Theodore Reesevelt. Under President McKinley we had a war with Spain. Under President Wilson we are assured that we have had "peace" with Mexico. These are the words. Now for the deeds. During the war with Spain fewer Americans were killed by the Spaniards than have been killed by Mexicans during the present "peace" with Mexico. Let me repeat this. A greater number of Americans have been killed by Mexicans during these years, when we are officially informed that we have been at peace with them, than were killed by the Spaniards during our entire war with Spain. Moreover when the war with Spain was through, it was through. But peace still continues to rage as furiously as ever in Mexico. Nor is this all. The instant effect of the outcome of the war with Spain was to put a stop to the dreadful butchery and starvation in Cuba and the Philippines, and the entry of both Cuba and the Philippines on a career of eightteen years of peace and prosperity such as they had never known before in all their checkered history. But during these three years of Mr. Wilson's "peace," the Mexicans themselves have been butchered by their own bandits steadily and without intermission; and Mexican women and children have died by thousands—probably by scores of thousands—of starvation, and of the distance incident to starvation. In other words, Mr. McKinley's war cost less peace; and it reflected high honor on the American people; whereas Mr. Wilson's peace has been one of shame and dishonor for the American people, and one of ruin and bloodshed for the Mexicans. A PICTURE OF HUGHES. The New York World, which once was outspoken in its admiration for Mr. Hughes, now declares that the people do not know where Hughes stands, or what he stands for. This Wilson organ had no such criticism to make when Mr. Hughes was governor. The World said on May 17, 1910: "He dictated no nominations, controlled no convention, trafficked in no patronage, made no bargains with officeholders. He has rewarded nobody for supporting him and punished nobody for opposing him. What influence he has wielded over public opinion has come through his appeals to the voters themselves." That is the estimate of Mr. Hughes given by the World six years ago. It is a pretty fair letter of recommendation. Could the World say as much for President Wilson? Hardly, for the president has done all of the things from which the World absolved Hughes—Kansas City Journal. Having condoned the repeated murders of Americans by the Carranzistas, and having abased himself before Carranza, and having aided in placing Carranza in power, what is Mr. Wilson's reward? and who pays it? The reward is that Mr. Wilson has to place 150,000 troops on the border to partially prevent the raids and murders that his friend Mr. Carranza will not or cannot prevent; and the payment is made by the soldiers who are sainn and by the families of the guardemon who go in want because their husbands and fathers have been called to the border to make good Mr. Wilson's refusal to let the regular army administer such punishment to the bandits as to inspire in them a healthy fear.—From the speech of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, delivered at Lewiston, Maine, in behalf of Charles E. Hughes. The President himself has tried to appropriate for his own advantage the sentiment of "America first." The Democrats have tried to make his support an act of pltery, by adopting "Thank God for Wilson," as a slogan. Mr. Hughes, with rare courage, frankness and penetration, is exposing the filmsian foundation for the claims of Wilsonian infallibility. 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