McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities For Nights, Excellent Scholars, high wages. BREAKING THE SOLID SOUTH REPUBLICAN PARTY NEGNECTED ITS DUTY WANDERED FROM MOORINGS Followed False Gods and is Now Pay- ing Penalty (BY W H. HARRIS. JR.) Breaking the Solid South was one of the favorite pipe dreams of both Mark Hanna and President McKinley. The effect of this propaganda on the political status of the black man has been very disastrous Disfranchisement, Jim Oroism and segregation have all had their birth since this reconciliation began, and every movement to this end has witnessed an increase of race, prejudice and a deprivation of the black man's political rights. In late years large numbers from the North have settled in the South, and from being a strictly agricultural section, the South is rapidly becoming a manufacturing center. The position of the South has been an anomaly. It has never voted on the merits of any question involved in a campaign, but its attitude has invariably been determined by its peculiar view of the so-called Negro problem. For this reason, rich as it undoubtedly is in natural resources, it has been slow of development. THE MAGNANIMITY OF THE NORTH. No people were ever treated with greater magnanimity than that accorded the South by the victorious North. Their houses were given them, they had to pay no indemnity, and they were permitted to come back into the Union simply upon adopting the constitution and taking the oath of allegiance. Notwithstanding the great consideration extended them, they never accepted these overtures in good faith, but by violence, intimidation and fraud they proceeded at once to secure control of all the states in the South and to nullify the constitution they had just adopted. Not only this, but it was exultingly said the "South was in the saddle" Not only have the Negroes been subjected to the most barbarous and inhuman treatment, not only have they secured absolute control of every southern state, but step by step they have quietly worked their way in national affairs until today they are dictating the policies of this government. Having decavely defeated the confederacy, the North has set idly by with folded hands, indulging in a false feeling of security while the South has been systematically undoing the great work of the Civil War. THE UNPARDONABLE SIN OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. The Republican party was a party with a purpose—the past tense is used advisedly. It was born to save the Union and to free the slaves. As long as it was true to those great principles which gave it birth, as long as it was the champion of the weak and oppressed, it was invincible; but when it began to desert the cause of the lowly and oppressed and permitted the plutocrat of Wall St. to name its candidates and dictate its policies, its decadence began to set in. It had full control of Congress, the Supreme Court and the Presidency for fifty years and yet it permitted the Negro to be raped of his citizenship in flagrant violation of the Federal Constitution, it permitted him to be taxed without representation; it permitted the South to have representation in Congress to which it is not entitled. In permitting these things without any effective protest, the party was last sowing the seeds of its own destruction. THE CRIME OF 1912 Most of the triumphs of the Republican party can be traced directly to their National Convention of 1912. At that time Col. Rosevelt was the idol of the nation and the people all over the country demanded his nomination. Big business was afraid of Rosevelt. They needed a candidate who was more decided, and so notwithstanding the country-wide demand for Rosevelt, they ordered the professional politician who controlled the Chicago convention, to force the remonition of President Taft. Wall street might nominate Taft but it stock votes to elect him, and when it came to a show-down it didn't have the vote. The "sound-pattern" would not listen to sound; now they wish they had. It is (Continued on Page 3.) The Mr Dowell Times New Maven, Nov. 14.—Yale football confidence tumbled out of sight here last Saturday when Brown literally tore the Eli gidiron stalwarts to ribbons and raced away with the annual game by the score of 21 to 6. It was a sad blow to Tad Jones and other Yale coaches who had visions of a victorious year for Yale, something missing from the New Haven institution for a long time. The Jones smile was in evidence, but that was before Pollard, the colored half-back, of Brown, began to run rampant over the Eli tacklers. The persistent Pollard was the big thorn in the Yale side. As he dived into and through so many men on his dashee toward victory he left Yale warriors strewn all over the field. Negro Elected TO THE LEGISLATURE FROM McDOW- ELL GOUNTY LAWYER AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN Fought Battles of the Republican Party For Quarter Century. Beloved by His People. For several years the McDowell Times has contended that a Negro should represent McDowell county in the West Virginia House of Delegates and two years ago when the legislature reapportioned the members of the House of Delegates, giving McDowell four members instead of two, the "Times" predicted that one of that number would be a Negro and that prediction has come true, to the delight of the thousands of loyal Negro Republican voters of the county. The first Negro to receive this high honor is Ebenezer Howard Harper of this city, a successful business man and a lawyer of ability. EDUCATION. E. Howard Harper was born in Tazewell county, Virginia, August 4, 1864. He is the son of slave parents, Oliver and Kitty Harper. He attended the public schools of his county and in 1882 entered the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute at Petersburg, Va., where he completed his literary course. In 1888 he came to West Virginia, working at Elkhorn which was at that time the western terminus of the N. & W. Ry. He became outside foreman and coke boss for the Houston Coal and Coke Company, which position he held until 1896 when he entered Howard University, Washington, D. C., to take the law course. Upon the completion of the law course he located in Keystone where he h's practiced his profession and engg d in business ever since. POLITICAL RECORD Mr. Harper's political record began in 1892 when Messrs. T. E. Houston, W. W. Whyte and other Republican leaders attempted to overthrow the Democratic party which was strongly entrenched in McDowell county at that time and it was dangerous to be a Republican and go at large. With the beginning of the development of coal mines a number of Negroes had come into the county, practically all of whom were living at and above Fiknorm. So in that campaign which resulted in the overthrow of the Democratic party in this county Howard Harper took an active part, organizing clubs and working among the colored voters. It was in that campaign that the first Republican club in McDowell county was organized, at Maybury. Harper was the organizer and out of more than 150 men present aside from Harper only one could write well enough to be secretary and that honor went to Cazewell Donally, then under 21 years of age, now of McDowell, elected justice of the peace of Northfork district at the last election. In each campaign thereafter Harper took an active part and in the famous Daweon-Cornwell contest for governor in 1904, with the Republican leaders throughout the county cutting Daweon, Harper assumed the leadership of the Republicans who were supporting the entire Republican ticket and was only actively supported by one white man of KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, NOV. 24. 1916 prinence, that being Dr. H. D. Hutfield, now governor of this state. That light gave Mr. Harper a state-wide reputation resulting in Governor A. B. White appointing him on the Board of Residents of the W. Va. Q. I. in November of that year. He was reappointed by Governor W. M. O. Dawson, serving five years or until the legislature put the management of all state institutions under the Board of Control. In 1919 Mr. Harper entered the primary as a candidate for committeeman at-large on the Republican state central committee. There were five or six other candidates, Harper receiving more than 55,000 Republican votes leading all other candidates by several thousand. Mr. Harper has attended most of the county, congressional and state conventions as a delegate for the past 20 years and is well known by the leading public men of the state. He has engaged in many hard political battles but has the reputation of fighting fair. He announced himself a candidate on the Republican ticket for the House of Delegates prior to the June primary. There were six whites and one colored Republican candidates besides him with four places to fill. He was one of the four successful candidates, running ahead of three white men and one colored man, the nearest of whom was about 1000 votes behind him. During the 25 years that E. H. Harper has been active in the politics of McDowell county he has built up a reputation for absolute honesty, square dealing both with his political associates and the masses and his worst enemy will not charge him with being a political boofer or grafter. He has never been even accused by his political opponents with "selling out" himself or attempting to sell his followers. Gen. Edward O'Toole of Gary, general manager of the twelve coal operations of the United States Steel corporation in this county, said in introducing Mr. Harper to an audience of more than 1000 people: "I am for him for the legislature not alone because he is a Republican, but because it is said of him that he cannot be bough," and it is that reputation and the rights which he has made for his race and the Republican party that has made him one of the strongest men with the people in the counc. a man whom slander, abuse, vituperation and vilification has not weakened but strengthened with his people. During the recent primary campaign he was the worst abused man in the county and some of the most underhanded political schemes were used by his enemies to defeat him for the nomination but their efforts were fruitless because the great mass of people knew him and had confidence in his integrity and ability. WELL FIXED. In this world's goods Mr. Harper is well fixed. He owes and operates a fine farm of about 500 acres in Tazewell county, Va., another highly improved farm in Kanawha county, W. Va., and has the finest home in this city and much other property scattered around. A conservative estimate places his wealth at approximately $100,000, therefore necessity would never tempt him to sell his vote while in the legislature. WORTHY REPRESENTATIVE Not only are the Negroes of McDowell county but of the entire state and nation interested in the kind of members of the race placed in positions of honor and trust because the mistakes and crookedness of one is charged to the account of all and since this is the first time a Negro has been so honored by the electorate of McDowell county it is well that the Negroes selected one of Howard Harger's character and standing. He will make a worthy legislator who will be a credit to the Republican party and an honor to his race, and of him the 6,362 men who honored him with their suffrage will have nothing to be ashamed. The race made by him was in many respects a remarkable one. He was the Negro to seriously aspire to the legislature. He was opposed by some of the leading and most influential Republicans in the county and some of the richest men in southern West Virginia, but few if any of these men opposed him because of his color, their opposition was personal and political instead of racial. He received 6,362 votes while his nearest Democratic competitor was 2,511 votes behind. Mr. Harper will be the first Negro to go the legislature from McDowell county, and the only one to sit in the law making body since Attorney J. M. Ellis sat there in 1908. The Negroes of West Virginia have been extremely careful of the kind of members of the race sent to the House of Delegates. Dr. G. H. Payne was the first Negro to serve in that body, representing Fayette county. Dr. Payne is now U. S. consul at St. Thomas, Danish West Indies. Prof. H. H. Railey represented the same county after Dr. Payne and is now Field Agent of the W. Va. Colored Orphans Homer He was succeeded by Attorney J. M. Ellis who served three terms. Mr. Ellis is president of the Negro Bar Association of West Virginia and a member of the Republican State Executive Committee. All are men of character and ability and Mr. Harper is no less worthy representatives of the race Editor M. T. Writtico left here Sunday morning for an extended visit to his father at the old homestead near Ridgeway, Va. He will hunt, shuck corn and have a rustic life for about ten days. Legislature Hears Governor's Message, Perfects Organization and Receives 8 Bills. Desperate and Unscruplous Efforts to Get Possession of Executive Machinery of West Virginia Apparelty Has Succeeded--Bribery, Open Intimidation and Open Repeting. Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 20.—Two brief meetings of the West Virginia legislature, called into extra session by Governor H D. Hatfield for the purpose of amending the election laws and providing for an investigation into the charges of fraud growing out of the election on November 7, last, were held today. The governor's message was read in both houses at the opening session, which adjourned immediately afterwards to convene later, when the organization was perfected and eight of the bills by which the state executive hopes to carry, out his program were introduced One of the first acts of the legislature was the amending of the rules which governed the session of 1915, so that complete control of business was placed in the hands of the majority, which administration leaders declared would shut off any possibility of tilibuster, either in the senate or the house. In order to simplify the work of the session a resolution was adopted providing for the appointment in the senate of a committee of eleven which will be in charge of the business to be transacted. This committee will take the place of all committees except the one on privileges and elections. In his message Governor Hatfield arraigned political corruption, which, it is charged, was prevalent in the election of November 7, and recommended amendments to the election laws which he hopes will remedy the situation. "By methods as reprehensible as they are corrupt, by bribery, open intimidation, and open repeating of unlawful voters in certain counties of the state" the governor said in his message, "a desperate and unscrupulous effort to get possession of the executive machinery of the state apparently has succeeded. Investigation will be made that citizens of West Virginia may know just how bad these conditions really are. It has come to my knowledge that it is the purpose of those who have made efforts to seize, at all costs, for their own base uses, the executive power of the state, to ruthlessly, and in violation of all law, continue their purpose by contesting the seats of the duly elected Republican officials and wrongly depriving them of their office, by removing appointee officials, with fixed terms of office, regardless of fitness or former service to the state, and by other similar acts subversive to good government, and contrary to the welfare of the state. "I believe my plain duty after reading of such revolutionary threats from one who aspires to be governor, to risk no chance of what the future has in store for those who have responsible executive and appointive positions." Reports are current to the effect that a fund of $10,000 will be available to use as the lobbyists see fit in an attempt to construct all legislation. No attempt at bribery of Republican members have been reported and a close watch is being kept for such action. The alleged lobby to obstruct legislation is said to have among its members Democratic State Chairman C. L. Shaver, of Fairmont; George I. Neal, of Huntington; Charles W. Osent n., of Fayetteville, Democrat, and James A. Hughes, of Huntington, formerly Republican congressman. There are said to be dozens of lesser lights on the ground ready to do the bidding of the Watson-Cornwell machine. At the session late this afternoon, following a Republican conference, bills were introduced showing the line of legislation the Republicans propose to pass. These bills were considered by the Republican members of both branches today. None of these bills in any way sheared the governor of his power of appointment or removal. They simply give elective officers in case of contest and appointive officers in case of attempted removal the right of appeal to the supreme court from the arbitrary findings of a "drumhead" court which esties all concepts of state officers. Under the present law, when a state elective officer is contested after being declared elected the case is to be heard and finally determined by a special court, one to be appointed by the person declared elected, one by the contestant and a third by the governor. Tuder this law the Democrates are said to have threatened to remove all Republicans elected to state office. A bill introduced at this session gives the person contested the right of appeal to the supreme court, this being the only change proposed in the law. Under the present laws the governor can remove elective and appointive officers before their terms expire. A bill provides the right of appeal in such cases to the supreme court and prevents the governor from filling the vacancies, until the contest is finally decided. A bill was introduced that has for its purpose the amending of the registration law, closing the registration of voters on election day as was done in the recent election, and which is said to have resulted in gross fraud in some counties. Another bill intends to amend the primary election law to enable minority parties, such as the Socialist party, to have a ticket in the primary election. There is considerable sentiment in favor of repealing the primary law altogether, but leaders believe that a satisfactory law can be agreed upon. Such is the program of legislation branded by the Democrats as "revolutionary." After learning the program the Democratic leaders who have been so vicious in their attacks had little to say, but admitted that no fair person could object to any of the bills introduced! The Republicans of the house and senate are united in their support of the program and voted solidly in the test votes taken in the two houses, while the Democratic opposition is unanimous. In the senate the vote was eighteen to nine, while in the house it was 49 to 25. The Republican caucus was addressed by Governor Hatfield, ex-Governor A. B. White and United States Senator-elect Howard Sutherland, all of whom gave the program their unqualified support. That the Democrats are disposed to oust every Republican possible was indicated by their action today in contesting the seats of three Republican members of each house. In the senate Democratic Leader Fox offered a resolution to declare vacant the seats of Senators A. Bliss McQuinn, of Proston; C. O. Billings, of Tucker, and R. Dennis Stead, of Lincoln, because these members have accepted state positions since the last session. In the house resolutions were offered intended to declare vacant the seats of Delegates L. F. Everhargl, of Upshur, because of alleged removal from the country; of George B. Harmon, of Grant, and RACE SPORTS --- It has been demonstrated in the field of sports, that the race can easily find men who can measure up with the best in any line. On the diamond they measure up. The Brooklyn Giants, the ex-Cuban and the Cuban Giants, the Philadelphia Giants, and many other teams have developed star players of magnitude. In the ring the pieress John Taylor, of U. P., stood alone. Young Drew, Bing Diamond and others follow swiftly in his steps, while on the gridroin, only the other day, Pollard smashed his way through the great Yale defense and carried Brown to victory. Young Smith, now at Institute, made a national name for himself on the Michigan Agricultural School team, yet the Institute team, made up of boys of the race, to play other race teams believes it impossible to find a competent coach or referee from members of the race, so we wound Fred Obiom of another race doing coach, while the referee also was of the other race. We are loath to criticize, and would not in this instance, yet seriously question in the wisdom of putting on the race to find nothing better than easily can be found within the race. Its effect on the whose student body is bad, because to that body it must appear that neither confidence nor race pride can warrant the employment of racemen for this important work in race sport. There is altogether too much of this thing practiced in West Virginia, and the race will not and cannot progress when men whose duty it is to recognize ability and employ it, refuse to do so, but turn yearningly to another race to supply their needs. Race pride should be at par in our educational institutions and WE HOPE the West Virginia College Institute IN FUTURE can see its was clear to give MORE ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER—Charleston, Observe. The McDowell Times takes pleasure in reproducing in the above editorial which appeared in last week's issue of the Charleston Observer and we commend Editor Rourk for his stand. There is no doubt in our mind that a competent Negro can be obtained to coach the W. V. C. L. foot bail team. We do not know who is responsible for the white coach at that Negro institution, but we do know that Negroes throughout the state look upon one being there the same as if white men were employed to teach mathematics, history, agriculture or any other subject in the institution and do not approve the innovation in the least. Higher Wages and Better Treatment in the North Cause of Macon, Ga., Nov. 20.—That the exodus of colored men from this section of the country to the north was due to economic conditions and not to the activities of the Republican party with a view to voting them in the presidential election, was the opinion expressed here today by a government official, based on the investigation made here ten days ago by a representative of the department of justice. This investigator is said to have found that no law had been violated in taking the Negroes from the south. This report to the department of justice states that they are leaving because of promise of higher wages and the belief that they will receive better treatment in the north. Carleton C. Pierce, of Proston, because they have accepted minor state positions. No action was taken on the resolutions, they going over for one day. As an evidence of the wishes of the citizens of Summers county Senator C. C. Coalter, of Hinton, had spread upon the records of the senate today messages received by him endorsing the recommendations of Governor Hatfield's proclamation and urging him to support such recommendations in every respect. These endorsements came from the colored Republican clubs of the county and the committee of the city of Hinton and are as follows: The Colored Republican Club of Hinton and Avis, composed of 212 members, desire to urge that you stand steadfastly for the legislation as outlined in the governor's call for the extra session. We believe the future welfare of the Republican party of the state depends largely upon the enactment of the laws mentioned. We desire to renew our expression of confidence in you, our representative. J. E. PAYMF, Chairman of Club. O. E. LEE. W. H. PACK. Seer tary Executive Committee. Hinton, W. Va., Nov. 20. There is no dissatisfaction among the Republicans of Avis over the legislative program speci- cial in Governor Hatfield's call, and the Republican executive committee of this city desires that you use your influence in placing the needed legislation on the statute books. The rank and file of the party will unanimously approve of the course. J. H EABER, City Chairman. Hinton, Nov. 20. Sorry I cannot be with you today at the capitol. Hope you can support the governor in the de- lared legislation mentioned in his call. Signed. E. C EAGLE. Chairman Sammers county, Republican executive committee Jopers, W. Va., Nov. 20. ---We expect you to stick by the Republican party. Signed. NEO ADAMS TRI-STATE TEACHERS PROMPT TO SQUELCH JIM CROW MOVEMENT Effort to Draw Color Line Beaten By Almost Unanimous Vote at Round Table. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. George S. Laidley, of Charleston, Su perintendent of Schools, Chairman. C. E. McCorkle, of Ironton, O., Su perintendent of Schools. J. W. Bradley, of Ashland, Ky., Su perintendent of Schools. R. M. Wylie, of Huntington, repre- senting Marshall College. J. F. Marsh, of Charleston, Secretary W. Va. State Board of Regents. Huntington, W. Va., Nov. 19. At noon yesterday the first annual meeting of the Tri-State Round Table came to a close. The meeting was a highly successful one and the teachers book forward to a long and useful life for the organization. Adjournment was taken yesterday for a period of one year, the 1917 meeting to be held in Charleston. This was decided by a rising vote, the contest being close between Charleston and Ironton. There was some sentiment in favor of bringing it back to Huntington next year, but this was discouraged even by Huntington educators, on the ground that it would tend to destroy interest in the work of the organization. The Round Table was attended by 500 visitors from Charleston, Kenovas, Cereid, Catletaburg, Ashland, Ironton and other cities, towns and rural communities in the Tri-State region, besides practically the entire teaching force of the Huntington public schools and Marshall College. DEFEAT JIM CROW. Only one contention over which there was a pronounced division of sentiment arose during the meeting. This occur- Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell County-Business Openings. NUMBER 37 LILY WHITES SWATTED BY NEGROES THE LINCOLN LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS JUBILANT CANDIDATES WON IN LINE Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 18 — One great victory won by the American Negro in Tuesday's election came in Memphis and West Tennessee. The Lincoln Republican League, R. R. Church, Jr., founder and president, annihilated the lily-white Republicans in an open contest at the ballot box. And more, the Lincoln League shattered the Local Option combination composed of white Republicans, Democrats and Know Nothings. But most important, Lincoln League, now 5,000 strong and growing, has gathered colored men into the most unique and largest political organization among colored people in the country. As leader, Mr. Church can boast a following larger, more devoted and more determined than ever lined up behind a colored leader. CANDIDATES WON DOWN THE LINE. From Wayman Wilkerson, candidate for Congress straight down the line, the Lincoln League ticket polled a vote larger than the so called Republican organization. With no protection at the polls, and local combinations against them, together with the natural bent of Democrats to brow-beat colored men, the candidates came through with an approximate vote of 2700 as counted by election judges. Thomas H. Hayes, popular business man, on a fair count, would be Flotteral Senator from Shelby and Tipton counties. He ran his democratic adversary snuck up to the State House steps. The campaign launched by Mr. Church and his supporters, grew in interest from the middle of August until election Eve, when Rococo Simmons arose to close the campaign before 7,000 people, interest in the contest was without parallel in the South. And the women were more set and determined than the men WORK JUST BEGUN. The Lincoln League is organizing for local contests next year, and for the congressional race in 1918. Candidates will be put up for every office, county and congressional, and since the great vote piled up by the organization establishes it as the Regular Republican party organization in this section of the state, the party will always be represented on the official ballot. FIGURES DON'T LIE. The following figures tell a story of supreme interest: LILY WHITE AND LOCAL. OPTION—For Congress, Farley, 1601; Marks, Flotier Senator, 1560; Senate, Dyb, 1859; Orenshaw, 2554; Vogt, Flotier Representative, 1706; Representatives, Billingly, 285; Brosses, 2867; Elinger, 1942; Gilmore, 2027; Morris, 2163; Parr, 1832; Powell, 1871. LINCOLN REPUBLICAN LEAGUE—For Congress, Wayman Wikerson, 2250; T. H. Hayes, Flotier Senator, 2750; Senate, H. M. Bomar, 2321; B. M. Reddy, 2717; G. M. Atkins, Flotier Representative, 2527; Representatives, N. Bowles, 2463; A. E. Clouston, 2195; Ned Clowers, 2136; Ed Lewis, 2289; J. T. Settle, Jr., 2557; J. B. Willis, 2692; O. W. Williams, 2578. These figures ought to read twice the size, but the election officers didn't wear any religion to the poils that morning, and threw the Ten Commandments out of the window when they got there. red yesterday morning when a teacher from Kentucky moved that there be a committee on by-laws and that these by-laws contain, by special instruction, a clause limiting the membership of the Round Table to white teachers. This motion was seconded and for an instant a dead silence fell over the house. Then Superintendent of Schools O. E. Wright, of Huntington, made his way to the platform and denounced the proposition, asserting that if the white race implied to itself any superiority it must support this implication by lifting up the other race rather than by doing anything to degrade it. His position evoked a storm of applause and when the motion was put it was voted down by a vehement and almost unanimous expression. PUNISHMENT FOR COWARDLY NEGLECT The South began disfranchising the Negro in the early eighties and with the exception of West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee, every state in the South has annuled the great 15th Amendment to the Federal Constitution, depriving millions of citizens of the right to vote thereby giving the Democratic party 130 votes in the Electoral College that it makes no contest for because the votes of those states are not effected in the least by the great issues involved in any campaign, but are handed over to the Democratic party without question because of the narrowness, bigoty and prejudice of that section against the Negro. There is no such oligarchy elsewhere in the world as exists in the South today and for four years that oligarchy has dominated the United States and will in all probability do so for an other four years. Had it not been for the weakness, vacillation and abject cowardice of the Republican party during the 30 years it had complete control of every branch of the government while the South was disfranchising a large proportion of its citizenship this sorry condition would not now obtain. Had the Republican party in Congress reduced the representation of each Southern state in Congress and the electoral college in proportion to the number of male citizens denied the right to vote as provided in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution the South would not now dominate the nation—one vote cast in the South would not count as many as five in other sections of the country. When Reed was Speaker of the House he wanted to reduce southern representation but the party leaders would not support him and in Congress after Congress while Cannon was Speaker bills were introduced with this object in view, but Cannon never let a single one of them see the light of day, and in the year of grace 1916 the southern section of the Democratic party rules the nation and we fear will do so for many years to come unless a more verile, active, aggressive and manly leadership is born in the Republican party—a leadership dedicated to the great principles for which the Republican party had its birth—principles of justice, equality before the law, manhood rights above property rights, the protection of Americans at home before harping about protecting them abroad. If the great masses of white men in the East, West and North can stand the narrow, petty, selfish and prejudiced rule of the southern oligarchy we are sure the Negro can, because for 300 years the heel of that same oppressor has been upon his neck and he has endured it and will do so until it becomes so heavy that a race of law respecting, law abiding, loyal citizens may be turned into anarchists and midnight marauders who will administer the same dose to the South that the Negro slaves of Haiti gave their French oppressors. The Republican party is receiving its merited punishment—the South will also feel the scourge. THANKSGIVING People in every walk of life and of every nationality pray. Individuals and committees give thanks for escaping danger or receiving blessings. Many old customs have been discarded by a more civilized generation but not so with "Thanksgiving Day." The Pilgrims upon the rock bound coast of New England gave thanks for having their lives preserved from the ravages of wild beasts, the raids of Indians and for a bountiful harvest; the black slaves in tobacco fields of Virginia gave thanks for being out of reach of the cannibals of the gungles of Africa and prayed that are another Thanksgiving day came they and their children would be released from bondage, and for hundreds of years they so prayed. Thanks-Day has lost much of the sacredness it had for the generations gone by and has become for many, a day of charm, of pleasure and of feasting and few there are whose minds do not rest upon something for which they are thankful. Notwithstanding the turmoil abroad, uncertainty and high cost of living at home we have much to be thankful for, and there are only a few who are so poor or neglected that they will not have a little better dinner on Thursday, the 30th, than they usually have and it is the duty of the more prosperous and should be their pleasure to give their less fortunate brother or sister of their bounty in order that they too may be thankful "Where plenty smiles we give thanks." THE LEGISLATURE AND GOV. HATFIELD The legislature is in session at Charleston and have enacted most of the legislation recommended by Governor Hatfield in his massage and there is no evidence of the state ceasing to exist as the Democrats attempted to make people believe would be the case if the law-making body met again. There seems to be no effort to perpetuate the alleged "Hatfield machine" in office, but as has been the case ever since H. D. Hatfield has been governor a policy of constructive statesmanship is being pursued. The hullibaloo raised by the Democratic press. Democratic leaders and their Repuolican allies was nothing more than a "tempest in a teapot." If one wants to see a Democrat throw fourty different kinds of fits just say in his presence "Hatfield." The party of the donkey fears Governor Hatfield worse than that long eared animal fears a hole in a bridge, and when most of the Democrats and their Republican sympathizers are forgotten and the few who are remembered will only be with loathing and mentioned as a warning to boys Gov. Hatfield will be remembered by the common people of West Va. because of what he has done to better their condition and preserve this state for their descendants instead of tamely submitting while a ruthless gang of bipartisan high binders took from the people their most sacred rights and privileges. Hatfield was right in calling an extra session of the legislature. The legislature is right in carrying out the recommendations of Gov. Hatfield. Our only complaint is that neither has gone as far as the mass of our people would like to see. The Negroes of McDowell county are with Governor Hatfield and will always be with him while he remains as he is. SELAH COLORED STUDENTS RANK HIGH IN IOWA SCHOLARSHIP Iowa City, Nov. 14.—The Phi Alpha Delta, a fraternity, the membership in which is limited to colored students, was given third rank among Iowa State university Greek letter societies in point of scholarship. A unique feature of the fraternity is that every member must work his way through college and, when one member loses his position through any circumstances not under his control, he is supported by the fraternity until he finds another job. Republican Candidate Also Expresses Best Wishes for Successful Administration. Lakewood, Nov. 22. -Charles E. Hughes, Republican candidate for president in the recent election, tonight sent to President Wilson a telegram congratulating him upon his re-election. In his telegram Mr. Hughes said: "Because of the closeness of the vote I have awaited the official count in California, and now that it has been virtually completed, permit me to extend to you my congratulations upon your re-election. I desire also to express my best wishes for a successful administration." New York, Nov. 52. - William R. Wilcox, chairman of the Republican national committee, tonight issued the following statement in reference to Mr. Hughes' telegram to President Wilson: "Having conferred by telephone during the day and late this afternoon with the Republican state committee and the Republican national committee in California, I am informed that the official canvass of the vote has been so nearly completed that no change will result from the few precincts not counted in the returns thus far con piled. "This means that the majority for the Wilson electors in Californias range from 1,200 to 3,800 votes and that this is the final result of the canvass for which we have been waiting. ADAMSON LAW IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL JUDGE HOOKE SAYS ADAMSON LAW IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL JUDGE HOOKE SAYS Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 22. The Adamson eight-hour law was held unconstitutional here today by Judge William C. Hook in the United States district court. The court made it plain that the decision was not based on mature consideration of the merits of the case, but on expediency desired by all parties at interest because of the necessity of a final decision by the United States supreme court before January 1, next, when the law goes into effect. The legal moves in the process of sending the case direct to the highest court of the land were somewhat involved from the lay point of view, but the lawyers concerned rushed the matter through with a speed seldom witnessed in courts of law. Just what action Attorney General Gregory would take remained a closely guarded secret until yesterday, when Frank Hagerman, retained as special counsel to represent the government in the suit, suddenly set the ball rolling by asking Judge Hook to instruct the receiver for the Missouri, 'Oklahoma and Gulf railroad, complainant in an injunction suit, to join with the defendant in proceedings which would consign the case on its merits to the United States supreme court. Out of the Ordinary Old Black Joe Cough Syrup Contains No Dangerous Drugs, Yet Does the Work. The fact that Old Black Joe Cough Syrup is absolutely safe, yet does the work quickly and surely is what makes it such an extraordinary cough remedy. It loosens the phelgm, opens the air passages, soothes the irritation and kills the cold germs. It hits the sore spot in a jiffy end then. My! -what relief. There is not a single drop os opiates, chloroform or narcotic drugs in it. Just as safe for children as for grown people. A big bottle costs only 20c at any good store. Beware of substitutes, for they be dangerous. Sold in countgy as well as city stores. FOR SALE: West Virginia Shufflers, Pure Fit Games; Guaranteed to win or die trying. Originated and bred_by W. T. Howard, Worth, W. Va. Christianaburg, Va., Nov. 17. —The football team of Christianaburg Industrial Institute met and defeated on their own grounds the team of the Bluesfield Colored Institute to the tune of 41 to 0. From the beginning of the game until the end, Christianaburg completely outclassed her opponents at every stage of the game. Two minutes after the flick off Bailey crossed the goal line for a touchdown. It would be hard to say who played the best or starred as the team played as a unite. Capt. Gee, Pack, Morgan, Seldon and Isailey made several good gains through the opponents line, while Brown, Braig, Slaughter and Higginbotham broke through time after time and spoiled several the visitors plays and punts. The blocking or one bunt netted a safety by Brown. The longest gain was made by Johnna—a thirty-yard run for a touchdown. The second was by Oraig who placed the ball from the 20 yard line to within a foot of the goal. Johnson as a sub center made a good showing the little time he was in the game. For Bluefield Lockett in tackle, Kendricks at end and Howard and Page in the backfield played well their part, but the superior weight and weight of Christiansburg were too much for the visitors. Only once did Bluefield get in the home territory, when by a forward pass and line plunge, they reached the five line and lost the ball which punted to safety by Gee. Christiansbug last touchdown was the result of a return kick which was fumbled by Wright of Bluefield and carried cross the line by Long. O. I. I. Position B. O. I. E. A. Long, Jr. L. E. Trigg Johns. L. T. Barrier Slaughter, R. G. Coleman Brown. O. Cobbs Higginbotham, L. G. Carter Oraig. R. T. Lockett Bailey, R. E. Dalton Seldon, Q. B. Wright, Capt Pack, R. H. Wilson Morgan, L. H. Howard Gee, Capt. F. B. Page. Substitutes for Bluefield, Kendricks and George, ends. For Christiansburg, Bentley, half back, Kelley, end, Johnson, center and guard, Carter and Lomana, guards. Touchdowns: Bailey, Seldon, Johns, Kelley, Morgan and Long. Safety by Brown. Three goals by Gee. The New Grand Theatre. The New Grand Theatre at Northfork, under the management of Mr. I. Totz, of this city, is giving splendid shows which, are clean, wholesome, and d'not told to encircle race hatred like some in it have been shown elsewhere in this county recently. All of the patrons of this splendid Theatre are treated with kindness and courtesy and one is made to feel welcome when he enters this beautiful play house. Those who know Mr. Israel Totz know that he is fair, just and courteous and especially should the Negroes of Northfork, Clark and Northfork hollow attend this show because Mr. Totz has on many occasions proven his friendship for them. LOCALS Henry Richards, of Kimball, recently elected Constable of Browns Greek district for the fourth or fifth time, was in Keystone Sunday shaking hands with the boys. :0: Miss Georgia Whittico and Mrs. Lucy Brown, of Kimball, were business visitors to this city Saturday. :0: Hon. E. H. Harper, member of the Legislature-elect, returned from his farm in Tazewell Sunday to spend a few day days at home. The Old Party is receiving many written and verbal congratulations upon being the first Negro to be elected to the legislature from McDowell county. Miss Jessie B. Hill entertained a few young ladies at her home Wednesday evening. The guests were Misses Mary Whimbe, Evelyn and Leslie Simpson. Myrtle Jones and Hattie Lipscomb. :0: Rev. R. P. Johnson, oi Kimball, was a business visitor to this city Tuesday. :0: Miss Carrie L. Sinkford, one of the most popular teachers in the Keystone-Eckman Graded School, was confined to her home a few days last week because of illness but was able to resume her work Monday. :0: Hon. E. W. Womack, of Welch, one of the stalwart Republicans leaders, was in this city Tuesday and called at the Times office. Rev. L. A. Wastkins prescheduled two very able sermons at the Hippodrome Sunday. The able and well beloved pastor of the Mt. Chapel Baptist church is making strenuous efforts to begin rebuilding and the public should give him and his officers their support. The Baptist church was the scene of a beautiful play given by the young indies that church last Monday night. The play dealt with woman suffrage and those who took part in it performed well. The work of Miss Lola Evans is mistress of the play was an exception to the inexperienced, while Mrs. Higginbotham as the leader of woman suffrage, and her speech on the right of women to vote was the best of its kind heard here. Mr. Alex Harman had a miraculous escape from death, when his car turned turvey over an embankment late Sunday afternoon. He had taken some passengers to Welch and was on his way home. When rounding a stiff carve near the white school in Wilcoe, he lost control of his machine and before he could get it under control it had started over the precipice, a distance of more than two hundred feet. Still having the presence of mind, Mr Harman tried to jump out of the car and succeeded in landing on his face twenty feet below and rolling a considerable distance down the hill. Passersby on their on their way to the church heard the crush and rushed to the scene and found him unconscious. He was taken to Dr. Hilton's office in Wilcoe where he remained speechless till Monday morning, when he was brought to his home here. Mr. Harman's car was demolished completely beyond and possible repair. On examination it was found that no bones were broken, but Mr. Harman is badly ornified and lacrated. He is doing nicely now and his friends hope to see him out again soon. A program is being arranged here by the auxiliaries of the Methodist church for Thanksgiving night. Appearing on this program will be some of Gary's and Wilcoe's best talent. Five different organizations will be represented on this program and each one will exhaust every resource to make it a success. On Friday night, November 24, J. W. Whittle, of Wilcoe, and one of his star debaters clash with Wm. Jones J. L. Tinsley at the Methodist church here. The subject for discussion is Resolved "That woman be denied the right of suffrage." The first two gentlemen affirmative, the latter negative. Aside from the debate, an excellent program will be rendered by the Epworth League. Fred O. Grady Visits Home in Keystone Mr. Fred Grady, of Indianapolis, Ind., is in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Grady, and his sister Mabel, who has just returned from the hospital where she underwent an operation. Mr. Grady has not been home before for nearly eleven years. He has been in the shoe business in the Hoosier city for the past 7 years being the first Nepio to run a shoe store in the state. Young Grady became quite active in politics in this city when a mere boy and upon going to Indianapolis he also took an active interest in the game and became a leader of the young men in his ward. He attributes the breaking of the Taggart Democratic machine in that state to the work of Albert J. Beverge, former Progressive leader, and the popularity of Hons James E. Watson and Harry S. New, Republican senators-elect. Mr. Grady will remain in Key stone indefinitely. After illness, such as Grippe, Colds, Fevers and other weakening sickness, you need something that will enrich and purify the blood, that will sharpen your appetite and create new strength. You need something that will revitalize your entire system and give you a start to better health. 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No Better Opportuniy Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell. Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February, June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K Bragonier, President, Keystone Col. Jas. Elwood Jones. Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, J F Johnson, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney F C Cook Assistant Pros. Attorney, G I. Countz Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, C E Rusmisell County Road Engineer, w J McClaren County Health Officer and coroner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates W W Hughes and C. E. Harman. State Senators, Sixth Senatei rial district (counties of McDowell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming Jas A. Strother Welch; Wells Goodykootz. Williamson. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS. Northfork, West Virginia. PATENTS Get your part in the country's prosperity by perfecting your idea - BOW! JERRY A. MATHEWS Pioneer Colorado Building, Washington, B.C. Potomac, Copyright, St. Louis, Missouri MINERS "Cured" Mrs. Jay McOles, of Stephenville, Texas, writes: "For nine (9) years, I suffered with womanly trouble. I had terrible headaches, and pains in my back, etc. It seemed as if I would die, I suffered so. At last, I decided to try Cardui, the woman's tonic, and it helped me right away. The full treatment not only helped me, but it cured me." TAKE Cardui The Woman's Tonic Cardui helps women in time of greatest need, because it contains ingredients which act specifically, yet gently, on the weakened womanly organs. So, if you feel discouraged, blue, out-of-sorts, unable to do your household work, on account of your condition, stop worrying and give Cardui a trial. It has helped thousands of women,—why not you? Try Cardui. B-71 DR. M.M. TINSLEY EVE Specialist Welch. West Virginia ORDER OF PUBLICATION. At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in November, 1916. Ernest Sngul. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIED PAYNE, Clerk. D. R. Tominson, P. O. --- Mesdames M. T. Whittie and Ora Hunter were visiting friends in Kimball Sunday. WANTED! Buy your produce by parcel post and save money. We sell hams, sides, shoulders and butter by parcel post direct to the consumer, all charges prepaid, also chickens and eggs by express. By this method you get your stuff perfectly fresh and save several middlemen profits. We have customers in almost every town in the coalfield. Write us for prices. It is the simplest way in the world to buy what you eat. Write us for prices. FOR SALE Two houses and lots on Jones and Brackett streets, Bluedief, W. Va., by Jackson and Rebecca Patterson. 6 and 3 room houses, all modern conveniences, accessible. Terms guaranteed to be arranged satisfactory to purchasers. For further and complete information address or call for JACKSON, General Delivery, Bluedief, W Va. State Teachers Association BREAKING THE SOLID SOUTH (Continued from Page One.) one thing to steal from "niggers," but it is "a horse of a different color" when you try this same thing on white men. They simply wont stand for it. The Progressive party is their answer to this kind of thing and the Republican party was forced to swallow the bitter dredges of defeat. Even then it could not visualize the situation properly. It had been clothed with power so long until it had forgotten the "pit from which it was digged." BIG-HEADED G. O. P. LEADERS. "Stand pat" may have been alright in its day but it is a back number now. The world is moving and so is every thing else and the party that does not keep pace with modern progress will soon find itself relegated to the political scrap pile. Because of its traditions, its dedecation to the cause of human liberty in its infancy, the country leaned strongly to the Republican faith, and the leaders persumed a liberal policy with the Progressives, the party might have still retained its control of the country. But it perished a course of vindictiveness and narrowness because of its mistaken, be lief that the Progressive spirit was only a temporary and minor disaffection and that the Progressives would soon comback home. The breach between the two factions became wider and wider, and it has taken another defeat to convince them of their folly. Sin has always had its penalty. This is as true of nations and parties as it is of individuals. The party betrayed its sacred trust; it wandered away after false gods, of whom Philip Pender says: a knave, Or lift a vilian from his disrepute; 'Twil plurge a nation into black despair Or raise a kingdom to high eminence." If the returns from New Hampshire, Utah and Ohio emphasize one fact more than another, it is that instead of breaking the Solid South, that the Solid North has been broken. COALDALE There was a very sad accident happened at our place Thursday afternoon about 5 o'clock, when Mr. John Carter was killed by falling slate in the mines He has lived here many years. Misses Mary and Monteria Webster were the guest of Misses Myrel and Mamie Brandon Sunday and report a nice time. Mr. Roscoe Dews accompanied them home. Some girls of Bluefield were the guest of young Mr. Webster and Mrs. Webster Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Hoston a fine baby. Mother and baby are doing well. Mr. William Harper was the guest of Miss Mamie Brandon Sunday. We are starting our Christmas entertainment for our children to cheer them as much as possible. Mrs. Annie Coleman and mother were visiting Mrs. Webster Monday. Mr. F. J. Harper fell off a high porch Sunday and was injured to the extent that he had to be taken to the hospital at Welch. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia State Teach DEAR TEACHERS AND CO-WORKERS: The time for the meeting of our State Teachers' Association is now upon us. It is for you to say whether or not it will be successful for by a personal contribution of your presence means it can be made the greatest meeting in the history of the Association. You should attend the meeting even at a sacrifice for several reasons, viz.: 1. It will give you an opportunity to visit one of the greatest educational institutions of the State. 2. It is your professional duty to support with your means and presence the only organization, through which, we, as a body of teachers, may aid in bringing about such school legislation and other professional considerations which will help in making West Virginia just a little better place in which to live. 3. Because the program bids fair to be the most practical and helpful ever offered. With President R. P. Sims, of the Bluefield Colored Institute, President J. M. Gandy, of the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, Petersburg, Va., Prof. C. G. Woodson, once a teacher in West Virginia, now teaching in Washington, D. C., and a writer of note, and Supt. M. P. Shawkey as general speakers, and with the Primary, Graded, High and Rural School sections having as their respective chairman, Mrs. Helen T Johnson, Kimball; Prof. A. S. Peal, Bluefield; Prof. J. W. Robinson, Kimball, and Prof. W. W. Sanders, the program is compelled to lend professional inspiration as well as practical and professional help. 4. The "Thrift Session" with Prof. J. W. PROGRAM OF THE WEST VIRGINIA TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE, W. VA. NOV. 30, DEC. 1 Twenty-fourth Annual Session WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE Thursday Morning 9:00 to 10:00 o'clock' SHORT SESSION SHORT SESSION Dovotionals ..... ..... Partial Enrollment ..... ..... 11:00 o'clock Thanksgiving Song Services ..... ..... West Virginia Collegiate Institute Students Sermon ..... ....Rev. W. C. Thompson Pastor Simpson M. E. Church, Charleston Thursday Afternoon Selection...... West Virginia Collegegate Instituteue Orchestra Completion of Enrollment...... Vocal Duet...... Miss Ohartlotte Campbell', Mr. C. E. Jones Welcome Address.....President Byrd Prillerman Response.....Mr. Lee A. Toney Vocal Solo.....Miss Mollie Robinson "Gary System,".....Mrs. M. M. Arter Address.....President R. P. Sims Selection...... West Virginia College Vocal Solo,.....Miss Mollie Robinson Paper,.....Mr. D. C. Coleman "The Meaning of School Efficiency" Violin Solo,.....Mr. Don W. Jones Address,.....Supt. M. P. Shawkey "The Makeup of the Teacher" Vocal Solo,.....Miss Mollie Robinson Announcements,..... Piano Duet,.....Miss Linda Scott, Mrs. E. M. Mitchell Comedy Overture Friday Morning Visit School Plant, ..... Teachers as a Body 10:00 o'clock Sectional Meetings, ... Thrift Session, (Joint Session) Prof. J. W. Scott, Chr. Girls Dinah, ..... Clayton Johns Girls Glee Primary Section, Half Session Mrs. W.D. Johnson, Chr. Graded School Section, ..... Prof. A. S. Peal, Chr. High School Section, ..... Prof. J. W. Robinson, Chr. Assigning Place of Meeting, ... Carmena, ..... H. Lane Wilson Girls Leo Friday Afternoon Folk Song,..... West Virginia Collegiate Institute Orchestra Paper,..... Mr. L. Barnett "Play Grounds and School Libraries" Pilgrims Chorus, Verdi,..... West Virginia Collegiate Institute Orchestra Address,..... President J. M. Gandy Virginia Normal Industrial Institute, Petersburg Piano Duet, Ruy Blas, Meudelshon,..... Miss Ethel Springgge, Mrs. E M. Mitchell Report of Committee on Organization..... Springtime. Strauss Palmer,..... West Virginia Collegiate Institute Orchestra Friday Night Recital by the students of the Vocal and Pianoforte Department, assisted by Mr. Don W. Jones Address, ... Prof. C. G. Woodson, Washington, D. O. Report of Committee and Installation of Officers Adjournment Scott, of Huntington, as Chairman, promises to be a great feature of the meeting. This is the live topic in West Virginia at present. Come prepared to tell whatyour school is doing along this time. 5. There will be a visit and review of the Charleston Public Schools on Wednesday, Nov. 29, by the teachers as a body. The most of the boards are giving Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, believing it to be a good investment. If your board has not already decided to give this much time, we hope it will. 6. Special music will be furnished for every session by the students and faculty of the Institute and the rendition of a special musical program Friday night. If you are going to the meeting, send your name to President Byrd Prillerman at once. If you are not going, then send your "Dollar" to the Secretary, Miss Etta Hall, Montgomery, for the support of the Association, and as an evidence of your good faith and well wishes. There will be no rates over the C. and O. railroad, as the road has the two cent rate through the State. Over other lines, there will be rates only on party tickets with Bluefield and Welch as starting points. Hoping to grasp your hand and exchange greetings in Charleston Wednesday, Nov. 29, or on the campus of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute Nov. 30, I remain. Yours for the good of the work, J. W. MOSS, President. I am now ready for general repairing of all kinds of Leather Goods, such as Shoes, Harness, Vahses, Hand Bags a Specialty. All work Guaranteed, by hand or machinery. PRICES TO SUIT YOU I make harness from the stump go: in any style or shape. Bridels, saddles, stirrup leathers, ready made hitch straps, shaft tugs, can be made while you wait. Single set of harness made to order, prices from $18 to $25. Double set of harness from $35 to $15. Give us your order and have your harness made at home. S. M. 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