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President Goodykoontz Makes Statement on Disagreement Between Senate and House Over Appropriations Democratic House Blocks Passage of Bill Extra Session Adjourn---Nothing Done. When the report of the Finance Committee of the Senate of which Senator W. P. Hawley of Bluefield is Chairman came up for consideration Hon. Wells Goodykoontz, President of the Senate, made the following statement: McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 15. Preside Makes Statement on Senate and House Democratic House Bl Extra Session Adjourn When the report of the K Senate of which Se Bluefield is Chairma ation Hon. Wells Go the Senate, made the "At a former day of this session, I had occasion to say, in a public way, before this body, that the Senate stood in readiness to deal in a friendly way with the House, and to yield to the action of that body in so far as might be consistent, and to treat with the House in a cordial manner, to the end that a compromise appropriation bill might be passed at this session. "The majority of the Senate has adhered to the principle thus announced, and has approached the subject of the House bill, just reported, with a desire to deal therewith in such a manner as to accomplish the greatest good for the state, keeping entirely out of view matters of mere political expediency. The main differences in the composition of the House and Senate bills on the subject of appropriation are these: "The paramount matter in difference is that of appropriations for new buildings. The Senate has eliminated the items respecting the construction of new buildings. There are also other large items entering into the controversy, for example insurance on public buildings, which main items of diffe,ece amount in the aggregate to over $700,000. "Then, again, the House has insisted that the Auditor, the Attorney General, the Treasurer, the Secretary of State and the Commissioner of Agriculture should run their offices with smaller forces, and has insisted that there should be a saving in these departments. But these items are only negligible in amount as compared with the main subject of differences referred to above. "Again, the House has insisted on what it terms the "budget system." We think this a misomen, for the reason that instead of being a budget system, there has been an attempt to segregate the items. The House has fixed an inflexible rule for salaries of clerks, stenographers and other employees, without reference to their qualification. "The Senate majority insist that the heads of the respective departments, having been elected by the people and placed in charge of such departments, ought to be allowed to exercise a reasonable discretion. A case may arise where an employee—for instance, a stenographer—should have the very highest qualifications, and, in that event, a salary should be paid that stenographer commensurate with his or her ability; or, on the other hand, a stenographer might be employed to do more copying at a much lower salary. Moreover, at certain periods of the year the work of these departments runs heavier than at other periods. For example, the Auditor's office must have additional help at the time of assessing or collecting revenue. "The Attorney General might be greatly troubled with work at one particular season, at which time he would require the assistance of additional stenographers. The House majority has proposed to establish a fixed salary for employee in these departments without regard to merit, and without regard to the necessities of particular occasions. "We have acceded to the demand of the House majority to reduce the Senate, but to the extent of $4,000 on account of the Capita buildings and grounds. Incidently, I can attention to the fact that the Senate chamber ought to be fixed up. You hardly realize that all this finish is beautiful woodwork, of native walnut, the ceiling being in native maple. With modern chandeliers, we could make this one of the most beautiful rooms in the world. I would like to see it fixed up and made fit for a deliberative body to sit in. The Senate majority feels that it is not wise to allow these bandings and grounds to deteriorate or be neglected, and that they should have the same care and attention that an individual would manifest inooking after his own private property. 9 "The Senate majority has yielded to the reduction on $20,000 as made by the House on account of printing, binding and stationery, although the Senate feels that the people are entitled to full publicity in respect to the work of the several departments, in order that the people may be advised of the work being done and thus give opportunity for the formation of an intelligent public opinion in regard to the affairs of the state. "The Senate majority has also yielded to the House majority on the item of $7,300 on account of the department of Archives and History. This concession the Senate made with some reluctance, for the reason that it feels that this department of the state government ought The McDowell Times. to be preserved and extended. The property of the state in this department cannot be valued in dollars and cents, although that property could be sold at an almost fabulous price. This department to the people of the state. Some of the objects in its keeping—such as the oid battle flags—are priceless. "The Senate majority has conceded to the House the item of $33,900 curtailment in the department of Forestry Game and Fish. The Senate majority is of the opinion that instead of curtailing the appropriation of this department, it should have been added to, for the reason that this department, according to the judgement of those who are advised, is to the effect that on account of the prevention of forest fires alone, and the consequent saving in valuable timber, this department has already many times repaid unto the state the cost of its administration. "The Senate majority has yielded to the House majority to the extent of $50,000 on account of the militia. The Senate majority in doing this has not been oblivious to the fact that in yielding on this point it is making itself vulnerable to public criticism, for the reason that account of the aspect of our international affairs, the threatened war with Germany, the difficulties with Mexico, and the general feeling of unrest, instead of impairing the strength of the militia we should be adding to its. We are afraid that away from home this action upon the part of the legislature might be treated as almost unpatriotic, in the present (Continued on Page 4.) GOV. HATFIELD RECEIVED WATCH IN TOKEN OF NEGROES FRIENDSHIP-- P R E SENTED BY L. O. WILSON. A committee of Negroes composed of L. O. Wilson, C. H. James, J. F. J. Clark, Joseph Barnett, Dr. W. L. Jones, Wm. Capenter, Wm. Hurt, C. E. Mitchell and C. W. Boyd presented Gov. H. D. Hatfield with a beautiful and costly watch last Wednesday at eleven o'clock. The watch was purchased with money contributed by more than 100 of the leading Negroes in the state in token of the friendship the governor has shown the race during his four years as governor. The presentation, speech was delivered by Hon L. O. Wilson and was feelingly responded to by Governor Hatfield. Below appears a partial list of the names of those who contributed with the amounts given. Many others contributed but requested that their names be not published. The list follows: KEYSTONE. WEST VIRGINIA. FRIDAY. MARCH 9. 1917 Minnie Rippy, Freeman J. W. Parker, Moundville J. E. Graham, Jr., Wheeling O. W. Donley, McDowell Burke G. S. Lodge, McDowell Theo. R Page, Holden G. W. Johnson, Sewell M. T. Sinclair, Bancroft Hattie Pronty, Morgantown Charles Johnson, W. Huntington L. O. Wilson, Weston Macoe Lodge, Parkersburg G. P. Porter, Charleston Wm. Carpenter, Parkersburg Mr. Carpenter, Wm. Hurt and wife, Elkhorn Napoleon Gardner, Charleston Ieasc Noel, Wich Joe Kent, Charleston Geo Hackley, G. N. Marshall, Keystone S. S. Ragland, Charleston T. Edward Hill, Keystone Herman Bryant, Charleston Morning S. Lodge, Wheeling Robert Clark, G W Hull Earl Johnson, Bellaire F R Johnson Ed Williams, Bridgeport Ellaworth Merrill, Wheeling Olyde Jones, James Monroe, Henry Coleman, John Jackson, J F J Clark, Charleston Clara Smith, Weston Hospital Julia McDonald, Bettie Johnson, Weston Joseph Barnett, J. W. Robinson, Kimball J D Long, Williamson Thomas Curry, Elkhorn W. C. M. Harris, Wheeling Hearts of Gold Court, Maggie Johnson, Bellaire I. V. Bryant, Huntington Jas. L. Hill and wife, Bluefield C. W. Boyd, Charleston John McCain, Gilliam McHenry Jones Lodge, Giatto W. M. Akers, Lowe J. F. Tatum, C. F. Reed, John W. Dixon, Morgantown Alex Redmond, Kyser JERSEY ASSEMBLY HITS CASTE LINE Passes Glover Bill Forbidding Discrimination in Public Places. TRENTON, N. J., March, 2.—The Assembly at Trenton has passed the Glover bill, which guarantees equal rights for colored people in New Jersey in restaurants, hotels, stores, theatres and other public places. There has been a law on the statute books of New Jersey guaranteeing colored people this right since 1884, but as the previous bill did not specifically name the places for which the bill was intended colored people on many occasions were forced to submit to discriminations and had to depend upon the courts to define what places were covered by the bill. Mr. Glover is to be congratulated upon his firm stand and fight for the bill just passed, as it leaves no doubt in the minds of the colored people of the state of their rights as citizens and taxpayers. Many a colored person has lost many a chance to learn educationally and morally, from the many public places through the fear of being, discriminated against on account of their color. Assemblyman W. Irving Glover is a business man from Englewood, Bergen county, N. J., and deserves much credit, as he has personal experience and first hand information. WALTER S. HALLAHAN TAKES NEW OFFICE CHARLESTON, W. VA., March 1.—Walter S. Hallahan, who resigned after service for about three and one-half years as private secretary to Governor Hatfield, today assumed the office of state tax commissioner, exofficio commissioner of prohibition. He succeeds Fred O. Blue, who had served for six years. The appointment was made by Governor Hatfield. Samuel B. Montgomery, of Kingwood, also has taken the oath of office and is in charge of the department of labor, succeeding J. H. Nightingale, of Parkersburg. WOULD PLACE DOUGLASS- WASHINGTON STATUES IN THE HALL OF FAME BIRMINGHAM, ALA., March 1.—A movement having for its object the placing of statues of Frederick Douglas and Booker T. Washington in the Hall of Fame, of the capitol at Washington, has been started here by the Patriotic Sons of the United States, of which Counsellor P. J. Olyde Randall is president. FRANK ADMISSION OF DR. ZIMMERMAN NOT A SURPRISE Washington Officials, However, Did Not Expect So Full An Acknowledgement. SITUATION UNCHANGED BY DEFENSE OF INTRIGUE. Reference to an Alleged Plot by United States to Unite Pan-America Against Germany Regarded With Mingled Feelings of Incomprehension and Amusement. WASHINGTON, March 3.—German Foreign Secretary Zimmermann's frank admission that Germany did seek to ally Japan and Mexico to war with her against the United States caused no surprise to American officials, although it may be said that they did not expect so full and free an acknowledgement of the exposure. Secretary Zimmermann's defense of German'y intrigue on the ground that it only was intended to be carried out in the event the United States did not remain neutral is not taken to change the situation in the slightest degree. Mr. Zimmermann's reference to an alleged plot by the United States to unite Pan-America against Germany are regarded with mingled feelings of income prehension and amusement. The Pan American Union, the Argentine embassy and the state department can find record of such newspaper publication as Zimmermann contends revealed the plot in Buenos Aires. The only event which officials can recall which is susceptible of being distorted into such a charge as Zimmermann makes was discussion early in Secretary Bryan's term of office of a plan to surround the Pan-Americas with a neutral zone in which there were to be no naval operations. Nothing ever came of it. Tokio, March 3.—An additional statement issued by the Japanese foreign office today refers to frequent attempts of Germany "to sow seeds of distrust between Japan and Great Britain and to cause the estrangement of Japan and the United States," and adds: "The government is confident that the peoples and governments of the entente will continue to have confidence in Japan's loyalty and its determination to extend all possible aid and share the difficulties and hardships until the struggle against Germany and German cruelty ends." Guadalajara, Mex., March 3.—Gen Candido Aguilar, the provisional minister of foreign affairs, today formally denied that the Mexican government had been approached by Germany with the object of forming an alliance notile to the United States. The statement given out by the Mexican foreign minister says: "The government of Mexico has not received on behalf of the government of Germany any proposal for an alliance looking toward war with the United States." HIGH COST OF FOOD PRODUCTS HIGH COST OF FOOD PRODUCTS The high cost of food products has become a serious problem to every householder and there is no prospect of relief from this condition. With potato selling at four dollars per bushel, cabbage seventeen cents per pound and other staples at a corresponding high price, the problem of providing for the every day needs of the body becomes all absorbing. The question that confronts every one is how shall we meet these conditions and thus bring about relief? There seems to be but one solution so long as this European war continues, and that is to produce more. Every family can help in this by growing a garden. In most of the communities of this state each family can find a spot sufficiently large to accommodate the needs of the family the greater part of the year by planting beans, potatoes, cabbage, beets and other vegetables. This will not only supply the table during the summer months but sufficient can be grown for canning purposes thus providing for the winter months as well. This will have a tendency to reduce the cost of living and at the same time give every family fresh vegetables during the greater portion of the year. The public school can do a great deal along this line by encouraging the pupils to grow a garden. Our boys and girls have several months vacation which could be spent very profitably in gaining practical experience in this work. Teachers and parents are requested to cooperate in this work to the end that there may be an increase in the production of vegetables this year and thus patriotically serve the country in this time of great need. Grow a Garden. My Country "America!" When first I heard The music of that matchless word, My youthful heart with rupture stirred, My Country' As oft I knelt at mother's knee At twilight hour in infancy She taught me how to pray for thee, My Country' Land where my mother lived and taught, Land where my sire for freedom fought, Land that our martyred blood has bled, My Country' Lives there a man so mean, so base, Who can not in thy history trace, The struggle for a peaceful race, My Country' Yet, should a proud oppressor rise To curb the liberty we prize, We'll shout defiance to the skies, My Country' For all we've fought for in the past, Let us maintain while time shall last, With truth and duty holding fast, My Country' While "peace with honor" we proclaim the starry flag which bears thy name, We'll let no overt act defame My Country' Blest burden of my prayer and song, To thee my life, my strength belong, I love thee, whether right or wrong, My Country' - Julia W. Galloway, in the Boston Transcript HOUSING CONDITIONS BAD AT PHILADELPHIA Influx From the South Bring About Serious Situation----Five Families Live in One Two Story Dwelling. PHILADELPHIA, March 1—In the last six months this city has seen an increase of more than 25,000 southern Negroes. Hundreds more are arriving daily by train and boat into this city according to workers of the Traveler's Association. As a result two story dwellings in the colored sections of the city are housing, in many cases five or more families, with the consequent spread of disease and destitution. The seriousness of the situation was brought out at a conference of representatives of charitable organizations, social workers, health officials, housing experts, educational authorities and churches, held here last week. John Bidder executive secretary of the Philadelphia Housing Association presided. Dr. Witmer Krusen, of the department of health and charities, sounded a warning of the gravity of the problem. A committee on Negro immigration to Philadelphia was organized and various methods to cope with the situation were discussed. Baltimore is Alarmed at Negro Death Rate. Baltimore, March 1. To meet a situation of "alarming gravity," Mayor Preston called a meeting of 1,000 physicians, social workers and representative citizens to devise ways of improving the health of the Negro element in this city. The Negro death rate is 28 to 32 a 1,000, while the white death rate is 10 to 18. Mayor Preston said that the poor housing conditions of the Negroes are chiefly to blame. It is understood that he will announce a plan of partial segregation for Negros and that a section of the county may be laid out along modern lines as a Negro colony. There are nearly 10,000 Negros in Baltimore. ATLANTA OPENS A COLORED LIBRARY ATLANTA OPENS A COLORED LIBRARY Effort Being Made, Says The Promoters, to "Get Hold of the Erring Young Man." ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 28.—In an effort to "get hold of the young Negro and inspire him with better thoughts for life, and sober and culture him," Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, president of the Common Theological seminary, South Atlanta, and his associates have opened a library for the young colored people of that section. A call is now issued to white people to send in books, second hand books, being acceptable, as they can be revamped. "We are determined to do something to get hold of the young Negro and inspire him with better thoughts for life, to sober him up and give him culture," said Rev. Bowen. "Our library has been opened three weeks, L. J. Price gave us a room that was formerly the South Atlanta postoffice. Our beginning is an WILSON INAUGURATED PRESIDENT SECOND TIME WILSON INAUGURATED PRESIDENT SECOND TIME Renews Oath of Allegiance to Constitution, Praying to God That He Might be Given Wisdom and Prudence to Do His Duty in the True Spirit of the American People. DELIVERS MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR PEACE. John J Cornwell Becomes Governor of West Virginia--Inaugural Address Says We Must Develop West Virginia Spirit. PICTURES DEEP WRONGS WHICH UNITED STATES HAS PATIENTLY BORNE "We may even be drawn in by Circum- stances, not by our own Purpose or desire, to a more active assertion of our rights as we see them and a more immediate connection with the great strength itself," he says. "But not thing will alter our thoughts or pur- pose; we desire neither conquest nor advantage; we wish nothing that can be had only at the cost of an other people." WASHINGTON, March 6 Woodrow Wilson, with the major part of the world at war and America on its verge, celebrated his second inauguration as president of the United States today with a last message of hope for peace. Standing in the shadow of the nation's captain, with his face turned toward the eastern skies, the president renewed his path of allegiance to the constitution, praying to God that he might be given wisdom and providence to do his duty in the spirit of the American people. While trumpets blared and martial acountrements rattled about him, the president pictured the deep wrongs the United States patiently had come in the conflict of other peoples, without wish to wrong or impair in return. Asserting that the tragedy of another continent had removed provocation and made Americans citizens of the world, and that the principles of this republic should be applied to a liberation of mankind, he resolutely voiced a determination that America, standing "firm in armed neutrality," must demonstrate a claim to a "minimum of right and freedom in world affairs." Peculiar interest and significance, in the light of his retinue had might, to writers who prevented passage of the armed neutrality bill, were attached to the president's assertions on this point. Even more interest and concern were atoned when he added: "We may even be drawn in by our circumstances not by our own purpose or desire—to a more active assertion of our rights as we see them and a more immediate association with the great struggle used. But nothing will alter our thoughts or our purpose. We dare neither compel nor advantage. We wish nothing that can be had only at the cost of another people. We have always professed unselfish purposes and we expect the opportunity to prove that our professions are sacred." Making no attempt to review the legislative record of the last four years, the president said that this was no time for retrospect. The time was one to speak of thoughts and purpose of the immediate future. To be indifferent to the influence of the war upon America, or independent of it, he said, was impossible and he was firm in the conviction that the part this country wished to play in the vital turnout was the part of those "who mean to vindicate and fortify peace." To Visit Lodges. Gary, W. Va., March 5, 1977 To the Officers and Members of the Sixth Division of the G. F. O. of O. F. I am authorized by Grand Master J. S. Noel, of the District Grand Lodge No. H. G. F. O. of O. F., to visit all lodges in my division and report the same not later than 10th. I hope the lodges will be ready to give me such information as I may ask pertaining to their lodge. I will notify all lodges of my visit in ample time. Yours in F. L. and T. J. W. FOY, District Deputy, Box 226. humble one, but with the best white people encouraging and fostering the enterprise we agree we can do worlds of good for the young Negro." Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- ty-Business Openings. NUMBER 52 GURATED AT SECOND TIME Relegiance to Constitution, that He Might be Given Wis- to Do His Duty in the American People. OF HOPE FOR PEACE. James Governor of West Address Says We Must nia Spirit. CORNWELL INAUGURATED Charleston, W. Va., March 5.—Hon. John J. Cornwell, of Remey, Hampshire county, was inaugurated governor of West Virginia today with elaborate ceremonies. Mr. Cornwell took the oath of office in his hotel Sunday, but took it a second time publicly today. The inaugural address of the Governor was able and well delivered. It was a splendid declaration of policies and principles. HIGH LIGHTS IN THE ADDRESS OF GOVERNOR JOHN J. CORNWELL While our earnest prayers are for peace," said Governor Cornwell, "yet when a nation drives our commerce from the seas and sacrifices the lives of our people engaged in peaceful and lawful pursuits, that nation has made war on us, and to quietly and tamely submits for the sake of peace--for the sake of peace and comfort, and for the continued accumulation of wealth--would involve a loss of national self-respect and friendship of the other peoples of the world. The man who continues such a rerender to hiscesses and barbarism will some day be called to account by an indignant people." "We must give more thought to getting better roads and better government and less thought to getting control of public offices by book or crook and of legislating men in and out of them. We must keep the State out of the freak closet, out from under the scare heads of newspapers, and make it a less fertile need for the magazine writer, looking for a blood and thunder story." --- "Here in West Virginia we must develop the West Virginia ideals, and we must cultivate them and live up to them." "I believe the people are just now desirous of freedom from political and legislative excitement. That they are not just now anxious for further radical changes. That they are more desirable of invoking economy and efficiency in their public affairs than in ascertaining just what new departures may be undertaken." -0- "We need a frank and clear understanding. We need complete publicity to an public matters, and we need a closer acquaintance of the people of the various sections and a spirit of more state unity." -0- "We must make this state not only an attractive place for investment, but likewise the best place in the country to live." With the progress we are making in education, with the millions of dollars that are being expended in permanent roads without any state road system, merely by counties and magisterial districts, with our wonderful scenery, and above all, with brave, generous and hospitable all as a whole, why should not the investor bring his family and make his home here with us? He will, if he correctly understands us." "I intend to carry out my pledge, and will shortly name the members of the proposed efficiency commission I have been fortunate enough to secure, without cost to the state, the service of an efficiency expert of national reputation to assist in the work and I hope and believe some good will result from the appointment of the commission, but I regret that in this first step I will be without the co-operation of the legislature or the upper branch of the it. I shall await the report of the commission before changing the heads of any of the state institutions for reasons too obvious to enumerate." (Continued on Page 4.) BE RAIVER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD_HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....80 Three months in advance.....45 One month in advance.....25 Single copy.....05 ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY MARCH 9, 1917 WHAT WILL GOV. CORNWELL DO? For the first time since 1892 a Democrat was inaugurated governor of West Virginia on last Monday and he comes into office under very inauspicious circumstances. With every state officer except himself a Republican, a Republican senate and a division in his own party in the House, Governor Cornwell finds himself face to face with a situation which will not only require statesmanship but diplomacy to handle successfully, whether he will measure up to the requirements is for the future to answer but the things which we are most interested in are the institutions of the state and their future development. We want to see the schools well supported; we want to see the boys and girls of West Virginia given the advantage of the very best educational facilities with competent, efficient and honorable instructors; we want to see the splendid conditions established at the penitentiary by M. Z. White and encouraged by Gov Hatfield continued, we want to see the hospitals and insane asylums not only kept up to their present standard of usefulness and efficiency but improved, and we want to see the present governor support and encourage them as the executive whom he succeeded did. We want to see the promises made the Negroes who supported Governor Cornwell kept and the race retain its representation in the executive branch of the state government we want to see our people treated with fairness, and justice and we want to see John J. Cornwell the governor of all the people of West Virginia. The McDowell Times is Re publican in politics, it opposed the election of Mr. Cornwell and of every other Democrat on the ticket but it bears Mr. Cornwell no ill will and will not criticise either his policies or his attitude toward our people unless those policies are in our opinion against the best interest of a majority of the people of the state, or unless his attitude toward the Negro is unreasonable, unfair or unjust. Our desire is to see West Virginia prosperous, her people happy, an equal opportunity for progress and development given all, the people of all races in the state treated with fairness and impartiality and justice meted out to all alike without regard to race, color, creed or condition. For the 70,000 Negroes in W Va. we have asked no special favors of any governor and we ask none of Governor Cornwell. We only ask for Negroes the rights and privileges accorded other citizens of it this great state and we will wait and see if the present governor is broad enough to advocate these things and big enough to do them. For Sale: Good mule in splendid condition for sale at a reasonable price. Apply to ALEX MILLMAN, Barber Shop adjoinning McCormick Timber Office, Keystone, W. Va. WILSON AND WAR. President Wilson on his second inauguration is confronted with the greatest responsibility which has confronted any American president since the first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln. The nation is on the verge of war and at any moment the news may be flashed across the continent that the United States is plunged into the bloody madness which is devastating and destroying Europe. We hope America may escape the dire calamity, but she has been sowing to the winds. Men have grown rich over night and billions of dollars have come to this country because of the dead and maimed in Europe, because of the suffering and tears of aged fathers and mothers, starving and bereaved wives and daughters, sweethearts and children. Vultures of averace and greed in this nation are feeding upon the putred and decayed bodies of Europe and unsatiated they would rather shove America into the awful vortex than be deprived of a bloody shekel. They harp upon the "freedom of the seas" and the "protection of American lives abroad" while industrial and racial slavery exists at home and loyal. native American citizens are being lynched by ruthless bloodthirsty mobs more dangerous to American liberty than all the German submaries. We picture the injustice and cruelty of Germany when the Negro in America is suffering greater injustice and more cruel treatment at the hands of brother Americans every year than Germany has inflicted upon any people in her entire history. We wonder if war comes how President Wilson will have the nerve to call upon the Negro to bear a part when he (the president) has encouraged discrimination and prescription, when he has heard without heeding our cries for help from the mob which takes our life and destroys our property, when he sees us distranchised, segregated, jim crowed, denied promotion into the higher ranks of the army, excluded from the navy, refused admissions to the military and naval academy and forced out of positions of honor and trust in the government, while he (the president of the nation) does not raise his voice but rather encourages such treatment. The Negroes must fight with millions of other Americans in order that food and clothing for which they are suffering may be shipped unhindered to Europe, to keep in operation the great American munition plants, to save from becoming worthless millions of dollars worth of English, French and Russian bonds purchased by American millionairs. Yes we have sown to the winds and unless this nation stops playing the hypocrite and purges itself of injustice at home it will reap the whirl wind. The Negro has always been loyal and if war should come, notwithstanding the wrongs done him he will stand as loyally behind the president as any—he will give his life as freely as Attucks did in Boston, as his brothers did with Perry on Lake Erie, Jackson at New Orleans, at Fort Pillow, Oulsostee, San Juan Hill and Carrizal, Mexico. With all her crimes against us this is our country and we love her, but we want to see her rededicated to liberty, justice and equality. KEPT FAITH WITH PEOPLE Governor H. D Hatfield, who retired at the end of a four-year term on Sunday, has the satisfaction of having served the state at a time when there was more political contention and fierce partisan feeling, and yet when there was more constructive laws and progressive legislation enacted than in any four year period in the state's history. He had much to do with this progress, and despite the disagreements and misunderstandings that developed at times, an analysis of the platform on which he ran and a comparison of the accomplishments of his administration will show that he kept the covenants made with the people with unusual fidelity. The passing years will bear witness, as the state grows into greater need for the beneficial laws given H. B. Price MONEY-SAVING-STORE UPPER ENDBURKE FIRST AND LAST CHANCE Full supply of Domestic goods and wears--The cheapest store in town. Crowded all the time. People just now tinding out where to get what they want and where to get it at lowest price. Let others come. see and examine our goods, then please tell what you saw and learned about how to save money by buying from H. B. PRICE. Important--Cut Price. Sale now on and will remain on till we have convinced every house wife that we can and will save her money. There never was a sale instuted like this one. The values are simply unheard of. We are defying the high sky-scraping water mark prices found at other stores and giving 'em the lie with a black eye by selling things cheaper than anybody else. This is no fake proposition but a guilt edge saving deposit--Like picking up money in the road. us, to the estimate we have placed on his services as the state's chief executive.—Bluetield Daily Telegraph. M'DOWELL TIMES BUILDING DAMAGED BY LAND SLIDE The long and hard rains which fell last week and until Monday morning of this week caused a portion of the mountain on the west side of the McDowell Times building to give way about 8 o'clock Sunday morning smashing in the rear end of the west side of the building on the first floor and shattering the windows on that side of the second story. One cylinder press was torn loose from the floor and several stands of type were buried beneath loads of stone and mud. The damage was considerable but only caused a temporary suspension of the job department. While repairs have not yet been completed we are still doing business as before. We were insured against fire and flood but unfortunately there is no provisions in our policies covering land slides. No one was injured physically but we were badly hurt financially. LIVE NEWS Water in the Elkhorn caused by the hard rains was higher Sunday than it has been for nearly four years, causing some damage and great fear among the inhabitants of the valley. Trains were delayed during the week because of land slides and washouts. Insurgency broke out among the Democrats in the House of Delegates on the closing night of the session resulting in a complete deadlock. As predicted by The McDowell Times the Watson and Chilton factions locked horns and the spectators were treated to a comedy in the legislative hall. The Speaker took things into his own hands, recognized no delegates for motions, said there were no rules and adjourned without doing any business whatever. Kev. A. C. McGee, of Pittsburgh, Presiding Elder of the A.M.E Church in West Virginia, preached at the Wingfield Baptist church, Eckman, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday H. B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Addition. PETER H. H. T AND LAST CHA estic goods and wears--Town. Crowded all the time where to get what they want and wi examine our goods, then please tell my buying from H. B. PRICE. ce. Sale now on and will remain every house wife that we c tuted like this one. The values are搪ing water mark prices found at selling things cheaper than anybody ing deposit --Like picking up money H. B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Addi nights. The services were largely attended and the sermons were able and effective. The first appointment of Gov. Cornwell was former Attorney General A. A. Lilly as an attorney for W. Va. in the Virginia debt case. Hon. Walter Hallanan, state tax commissioner and exofficiary prohibition commissioner, holds that the federal "bone dry" law will not effect the bringing into West Virginia of one quart per month provided for in the new W Va. prohibition law. He is sustained by Washington authorities. Twelve U. S. Senators prevented the passage of the bill empowering President Wilson to arm merchant ships against German submarines. The filibuster was led by Senator Stone of Missouri, Democrat, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator LaFollette, Republican, of Wisconsin, and lasted until the session expired on the 4th of March. The McDowell Times is in receipt of a sack of garden seeds from Congressman Cooper. Persons desiring to plant gardens may call at this office and get some of the seeds with the compliments of Congressman Cooper Good Man Dead. Mr. R. M. Moore of 109 Wilson St., Bluefield, died at his home Friday March 2 after an illness of several months. For many years Mr. Moore was a porter on the N. & W. Rv. running from Bluefield to Williamson. He was a highly respected citizen and an earnest christian, had been a resident of Bluefield for 20 years, a member of several secret orders and of Mt. Zion Baptist church in which his funeral was held. The sermn was preached by Rev. L. Dabney. The Masonic lodge of which he was a member had charge of the ceremonies. Mr. Moore leaves a widow and three children, the elder, James. H. Moore who lives in Detroit, Mich.. was at home when the end came, the other two children are very young. FOR SALE:—A good house and 1st at Anawalt, W. Va., at a bargain. See J. McNEELEY, Anawalt, W. Va. Rev. C. A. McGee, Presiding Elder of the A. M. E church in W. Va., and Rev. J. H. Barrett, pastor of the A. M. E churches at Shawnee and Freeman, were in the city Tuesday. Constable Henry Richrads of Kimball, who was an attachee of the Senate during the recent session of the legislature was shaking hands with the boys in Keystone Monday. Miss Jackson, instructor in the Kimball High School, was the guest of Miss Mary Whimbs Monday afternoon. Hon. C. C. Hale, former mayor of this city and one of the most popular men in McDowell county, has been in this city from Ironton, Ohio, for the past week. Dr. W. L. Colson, Messrs. G. F. Hill and J. A. Armstrong left Wednesday night for a few days stay in Cincinnati. Editor M. T. Whittico, who is still at Ridgeway, Va., with his aged father reports that Mr. Whittico, Sr. is somewhat im- proved. Attorney Riley, of Northfork was in the city Tuesday. Mr Riley had just returned from Charleston where he went last Friday on legal business. Hon. C.E. Harman, former member of the House of Delegates, was in this city last Saturday. He called at this office to invite the publishers to accompany him to Charleston to witness the inauguration of Gov. Cornwell. Miss Tiney Turner, who has been quite ill is now much improved. Doc S. F. Lord is now able to walk around in the house and his many friends will de glad to see the "President" out again. SUBSCRIPTION Let me get your subscription to the Champion Magazine, the best Negro magazine published in the interest of the race CLARENCE HOGAN, Bramwell, W. Va. 1-3-4ts. Pay for The Times. With the expiration of his tenure of office, and the inauguration of Governor John J. Cornwell, former Governor Henry D. Hatfield is a resident of Huntington, and Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield occupy their home on Fifth avenue. They will leave Huntington in a few days to spend some time in New York. 35 Negroes on Canadian Cars Toronto Street Car System Employs Them as Conductors and Motormen---T. R. B. Whitney Cause of It. From the Los Angeles Post The fact that there are some thirty-five colored men employed as street car conductors in Toronto is due largely to the work and influence of J. R. n. Whitney, founder and editor of the "Canadian Observer," who came here from the United States seven years ago, after working his way through high school and the Ohio State University. In an interview given to Hilda Ridley, a staff writer on the "Toronto Star Weekly," and published conspicuously in that paper. Mr. Whitney tells how he overcame the prejudice against the colored men by the street car officials. "Colored men had been successful as porters and waiters on railroads," he said, "and I thought they would be just as efficient on the street cars. You know there are different shades of color in our race--some are much lighter skinned than others "Well, I knew a young fellow who was very light and who was anxious to get into the street car service. I took him to Mr. Fleming, and he had the general superintendent to hire him. HAD HIRED A COLORED MAN. "About a month later, I went again to Mr. Fleming about another felt-w, and this time he asked if he was a colored man. I told him he was, and he said, 'I have never hired any colored men as motormen and conductors.' 'I beg your pardon, Mr. Fleming,' I said, 'but you hired one a month ago.' I explained to him the circumstances and he laughed and said, 'Well, Mr. Whitney, I would rather give your man a job than refuse him.'" There are now thirty-five colored men on the street cars, serving as well in that capacity as on the railroads. The white men in the service have taken them in to the union, and evince a broad-minded spirit in their dealings with them. Gary BY JOSEPH L. TINSLEY. The most successful rally held here in a number of years was had last Sunday at the Methodist church. Captains Sales and Smith went far beyond the limit expected by their friends and co-workers. Rev. W. H. Pleasants, pastor, preached in the morning, and Rev. Dr. Woody, of the Baptist church, with his choir and congregation, held services in the afternoon. Nearly $300 was raised during the day, but owing to the fact that the weather was bad and kept many who had cards to be turned in to both captains away, the rally will be concocted next Sunday. Quite a sad and untimely dath shocked our little town, when Mr. James Means, Emesley, Ala., was instantly killed by fainting state at No. 6 works at the U. S. C. & C. Co., Saturday night, Feb. 24, while helping on a coal machine. He was a brig t and promising young man of very good qualities and was well liked by all who knew him. His body was sent home for entermment. Mrs. Lina Jartin, formerly of this place but now of Graham, is home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. George, Miss Irene George, of Princeton, is visiting friends and relatives here. Mr. B. H. Harro, our one time resident but who moved to Kimbali some time ago, pays us an occasional visit. We certainly miss him and his wife. There is quite a bit of commute at the very deplorable affair it took place here several weeks ago. While much can be said and will be said, the only remedy, for such affairs will be a more rigid enforcement of prohibition. We have seen in Gary some of the finest board the state affords—thrify, indulge, and a bishk religious and moral standard by which their lives are set, out for some reason there seems to be a lack of courage or ability to enforce or even attempt to enforce the necessary laws to keep our town clean of boot eggs. It is a hard thing to say, but we have about six bootieggers to every six inches of ground. There can be no successful handling of the moral situation unless something is done to clear out these idiots and destroyers of moral morals. Great big, robust men, walking around here with their pockets loaded with the "stuff." Robbing, fighting and all kinds of crime are going on up and down these hollows Why? It is because these places are infested with the class who do not mean to work, and before going hungry and destitute of clothes, they will resort to most anything. It is up to the good people here to get rid of them. Christianity nor secrets indulges in such trifles, and with these young boys and girls coming up in the midst of it all, it will be well to gobble and face the situation with a purpose and that purpose must be to clean out Gary. The building of schools, the organizing of bodies will do no good unless there is a separation of classes. It may be a big job, but it must be. Curing a Cough With Out Taking Dangerous Drugs Curing a Cough With Out Taking Dangerous Drugs How Old Black Joe Cough Syrup Does It The first thing Old Black Joe does to loosen the phlegm. Then the medicinal oils have a chance to soothe the irritation that is the cause of all the trouble. 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For particulars write or apply to Be Found in The McDowell Times Pacific Mutual Life Insurance It Can Be Found The Pacific It Can Be Found in The McDowell Times The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Operates in Every State in the Unit Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minu W. H. W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent lonest tiloring Honest Tailoring P. O. Box 2, $ ^{2} $ $30,000,000 ASSETS Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, W. Va. Cincinnati,O. A. J. RODGERS LESTER, WEST VIRGINIA. ORGANIZED 1868 Keystone, West Virginia Mr. Editor: Please allow me space to say a few things about the good people of Tartus. Sunday was a very inclement day but our service was good. We are getting along nicely with our church work. Everybody seems to be well satisfied. Our good people pay well, feed well and keep plenty of money in the treasury. To our surprise last Friday night, we were stormed with pounds. They came in with their baskets heavy ladened with good things. I tender the people my heartfelt thanks for their kindness. We highly thank the people for the stand they took in defense of their pastor against the high cost of living. This pounding consisted mostly of women. Sisters Anna Smith, Minnie Burke and Fannie Alderson, Committee. The church has taken under the consideration the conclusion of the chairman that they were able to do more for their pastor. As a result, his salary was raised $1 per month. For all of these things, we again thank the church and people, and pray that the blessings of God may rest upon them. Mr. Walker Slaughter was rolled in the mines by a trip of cars a news ago and was taken to the hospital at Beckley, but did not recover. He was carried to his house in Virginia. He belonged to the Elks and they sent meet in company with his father to look after his body. We Lave recently accepted a call to the Morning Star Baptist church at McCamas. W. Va., where we shall enter upon our work soon. We found the work in splendid condition from every viewpoint: B. L. ZIEGLAR. MARTINSVILLE We have had plenty of rain and we are glad to see the sunshine. Miss Bertha Dalton became the bride of Mr. Ernest Brown Sunday evening as the home of the bride. Those on the sick list are: Medames Thenie B. Penn, Janie Watkins, Lucy Turner, America Hayes, Messrs. George Belcher, David Woods. Messrs. George Mitchell and Willie Carter attended the closing exercise of Miss Harper's school Miss Maggie Harvey, of New York, is here visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Price Hairston. Mr. and Mrs. John Estes are much grieved over the lost their little boy, Stanfield, who died last Wednesday after an illness of a few hours. His body was taken to Pocahontas for burial. Mrs. Eva Earnest, of Upland, died Monday night after a prolonged illness. Miss Erma Mosley has been ill at her home for the past two weeks. We hope for her a specific recovery. Mrs. Essa H. Hancock returned to Pittsburgh Monday night after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. The home of Mr. and I Mrs. Thomas Moorman was the scene of an elaborate dinner party Sunday afternoon in honor of their sister, Mrs. Hancock, of Pittsburg. Covers were laid for 30 guests. Mr. Brown Nowlin is slowly improving. Mrs. Jas. Woods, of Pocantas, was a business visitor here Wednesday. Mr. Harrison Williams was a visitor to Branwell Sunday. Mrs. Bettie Taylor was called to her home at Elliston, Va., last week on account of the illness of her mother. Atty. H. J. Capshart, of Keystone, was a visitor to Elkhorn Sunday. Mrs. Malinda Cobbs, State Deputy of the St. Lukes, is working to reorganize a council at Crozer. Mr. Hayes Perdue has been ill with La Grippie for the past week. Mrs. Willie Perkins is on the sick list. Mrs. Mand Brown is critically ill. Her condition is such that little hope is held for her recovery. Mr. Wm. Hairston, who was partially frozen a weeks ago, was taken to Welch hospital. It was necessary to amputate both feet and one hand. Extended to 63 Prisoners by Gov. Hatfield Among Whom Were John Medley, Noted Mercer County Prisoner, and Jim Crawford, of Mingo. Governor H. D. Hattfield before reuring from office issued pardons and commutations of sentence in 63 felony and misdemeanor cases. The most notable case was that of John Medley, of Mercer county, tried and convicted for first degree murder in the Criminal Court of that county more than six years ago. Medley was convicted for killing a white man at a colored dance about a colored girl whom he alleged the white man attempted to take away from him. The State alleged that there was bad blood between Medley and the white man because the white man had killed his (Medly's) father several years before. Judge J. M. Sanders, of Bluedfield, took up the defense of Medly without fee and fought the case to the U. S. Supreme Court and after his fourth sentence to be hanged, Judge Sanders prevalent upon Governor Hattfield to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment, which the Governor did a few minutes before the time set for the execution of the sentence. Now the sentence has again been commuted to 18 years. Another notable case is that of James Crawford, white, of Matewan, Mingo county, who was convicted last year for voluntary manslaughter for the alleged killing of Mr. Rutherford, of Matewan, more than three years ago. Governor Hattfield was a witness for the prosecution in the case, having attended as physician Mr. Rutherford just before his death and heard his statement as to his alleged injuries. Mr. Crawford was represented by some of the ablest counsel in the State but was convicted and sentenced to three years. The Governor granted him a pardon. Those from McDowell county are as follows: John Abbott, murder, life imprisonment; commuted to 15 years. Charles Hunter, first degree murder; commuted to 15 years. Robert Shad, first degree murder; released on parole. Billie Bosom, misdemeanor, pardoned. El Farris, misdemeanor, conditional pardon. Sarah Gardner, misdemeanor, conditional pardon. PARDON IN WINDING GULF RIOT CASES Tim McClemon, of Raleigh county, convicted in connection with the election day riot at Winding Gulf in which four men lost their lives and several of the alleged rioters of that place have been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment with several other cases still pending. was given an unconditional pardon. McClemon was convicted for malicious wounding and sentenced to life imprisonment. Prof. W. W. Sanders investigated the facts in the case and took an active interest in securing a pardon. WANTED - A house keeper, Elderly lady (colored). Good wages and good home for the right party. Write or apply in persn or n phone 989. Address Madame Ardele William No. 16 Federal street, Bluelield, W. Va $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS ELKHORN The Times. $1.50 We are glad to note much improvement in Gilbert. There are more people here now than ever before. The public school has a larger number on roll than has been known in the history of the place and the pupils are doing excellent work. We also have a live Sabbath school and great good is being done by the interest aroused in the lessons by the teachers and pupils. The Superintendent is second to none and he does all in his power to make the work a success. The Sanctified people are having good meetings at the school house Sunday afternoons. Rev. Martin made a business trip to the town this week. We always glad to have a man of ability in our midst. MERCHANT'S WIFE ADVISES KEYSTONE WOMEN "I had stomach trouble so bad I could eat nothing but toast, fruit and hot water. Everything else soured and formed gas. Dieting did no good. I was miserable until I tried backthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adder-i-ka. I SPONOFLY benefited me INSTANTLY." Because Adder-i-ka flushes the ENTIRE alimentary tract it relieves ANY CASE constipation, sour stomach or gas and prevents appenditis. It has the QUICK-EST action of anything we ever sold. THE SPECTOR DROUGH CO. Headaches Vanish Quickly When You Take "Celery Mist" Get a 5c Package at Any Store You, headache will simply fade away in a few minutes after you take "Celery Mist." Comfort and relief come almost at once. Costs only 5c at any store. Superior to remedies that cost twice as much. Saler and latter in quality. Contains no opiates or narcotic drugs. Try "Celery Mist" just once...you'll then prefer it to any headache remedy. 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Prices and term THE GRAND PRIZE LEGION OF HONOR THE GRAND PRIZE THE WORLD'S HI Insure' your Houses, Household Goods now and Live Stock' etc. PRESIDENT GOODYKOONTZ (continued from Page One.) circumstances "We re- t to see the $3,000 of the item for keeping in order the Point Pleasant Monument and grounds eliminated We should not be forgetful of the men who fought that the Republic might be established "Again, the Senate majority has yielded to the House account the $matters: West Virginia University, on buildings, $127,000; Keyser Preparatory School, on buildings, $7,000; Marshall College, on buildings, $50,000; Fairmount Normal, on buildings, $75,000; West Liberty Normal, on buildings, $70,000; Glenville Normal, on buildings and repairs, $5,000; Concord Normal, on buildings, $50,000; Bluefield Colored Institute, on buildings $40,000; Western Hospital for the Insane, general expenses, $25,000; Industrial Home for Girls, on buildings, $20,000; and State Tuberculosis Sanitarium, on buildings and lands, $30,000. "Those opposed to the new building project argue that this is not the time to enter upon new construction for the reason that the cost of labor and material is high. We concede that they are high, but we insist that the state can better afford to build now, when general business is prosperous—especially in the industries of coal, oil and gas—when the railroads are working at full tilt,—when every manufactory and furnace are running at full blast,—when the farmers are reasonably prosperous,—then to wait for a period of depression and hard times. We submit that in view of the fact that every department of business is now propering, it is therefore the time to build, and that it is unfair whilst all this prosperity is in the land, to discriminate against those requiring the use of educational, penal and eleemosynary institutions. "We insist that the refusal of this legislature to meet the reasonable requirements of these departments, having to do with the education of of our children—the caring for the unfortunate, as also other things which a state ought to do—is contrary to our best judgment and upon the ground and for the reason that we are unable to pass an appropriation law except by the concurrence of that House. "We observe the capitol and all the buildings have been decorated for the coming inaugural ceremonies, except the Senate Chamber. Perhaps the decorators, still at work, have not been able to reach our Chamber, but we want them to come. We want to share with the minority here joy of the inauguration of the new Governor. We stand an the principle that the majority rule. We want you to bring your flags in here." The West Virginia legislature called in special session by Governor H. D. Hatfield, following the regular session at which it had failed to pass a general appropriation bill, adjourned sine die early Sunday morning after the two house again has failed to agree on the bill. The extra session was called to consider a general appropriation bill, the Virginia debt question and a good roads bill. The appropriation measure was the only one of the three considered. Such a bill was passed by both houses but the conference committee of the House, which is democratic, and the committee from the Republican Senate were unable to agree on a compromise. It is expected that the legislature will be called in special session again in a few weeks for the third special session in five months. ELKHORN MOORMAN-MACK The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mack was the scene of a beautiful wedding Sunday, February 25, when their daughter, Miss Mabel, became the daughter of Mr. Walter Moorman. Promptly at the appointed hour, to the strains of the bridal chorus, the bride enter the parlor with the best man, Mr. Joseph Moorman, brother of the groom, followed by the groom and Miss Alma Mack, the bride's sister. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. A. Watkins. The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of white net over pale pink messaline with a veil of embroidered net held in place with sprays of orange blossoms. The groom wore the conventional black. After the ceremony, a delicious luncheon was served. Many and useful were the gifts received. We wish for them much happiness and smooth sailing over the matrimonial sea. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gilbert, Mr. ond Mrs. Frank Clark, Mr. and Mrs. John Barkalsale, Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Leftwich, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Alexander, S.r. and Mrs. John Ensley, Mr. and Mrs. John Lockett, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moorman, Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Miller; Misses M. T. Carter, Ollie Gilbert, Viola Reed, Beatrice Donally, C. Brown; Meedames L. Hughes, Agnes Perdue, Sarah Hurt, Anna Merriman and son, Edward, Sarah Fitzgerald, Catherine Calloway; Meers; Irvin and B. Lewis, Wm. Watte, Jackson Wright; Henry Perdue, Floyd Rose, Louis Murray, John Mack and sons, Allen and Perceliv, John Parker, D. C. Johnson, Russell Payne, John Moore, E. Gardner. Mr. Brown Nowit has been very ill for the past week. Mr. Hamlet, who has been a victim of paralysis for the past three years, died Sunday, the 25th. Funeral services were held in the Oroner Temple by Rev. J. Y. King. Her body was interred in the cemetery at Maybury. She leaves a husband, two daughters, a number of relative and friends to their lost. Mrs. Merriman and son, Edward, of Blusfield, returned home Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, Wood an eight pound girl. Mother_and baby are doing well. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moorman entertained a number of friends at dinner last Monday evening in honor of the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moorman. Mrs. Emma Moore, of Bossevain, Va., is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Cassia Carter is suffering from a severe attack of La Grippie. Mrs. Catherine Caloway has returned from Harper Ferry with her daughter, Battrae, who has been ill. Miss Caloway was a student at Storer College. she is rapidly impaired. COOPERS COOPERS Sunday morning, we had a splendid Sunday school, conducted by Supt. Flood Edmonds. At 11:30 a.m., the pastor filled his pulpit. At 4 o'clock, the Missionary Society met. At 7:30 p.m., the pastor preached. This writing leaves Mrs Malissa Haw- ford still on the sick list. Miss Beatrice Thompson was the guest of Mrs Mary Brandon Sunday afternoon. On Monday evening Mrs Hawford's father came over to see her. Wednesday night, we had a splendid prayer meeting. On Friday night, we had a grand school closing exhibition, conducted by our beloved teacher, Miss Mamie An- thony. Both white and colored were present. John D. Subscribed $10,000 Towards Memorial Building John D. Rockefeller has subscribed $10,000 toward the Robert C. Ogden memorial building which is being erected at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. This makes a total of $140,000 subscribed toward the necessary fund of $200,000. Among the other large contributors are the following: Miss Harriet Blanchard, $10,000; Simon Guggenheim and brothers, $10,000; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harkness, $7,000; E. H. Van Ingen, $7,000; George F. Baker, $5,000; Mrs. Edward Bok, $5,000; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, $5,000; Arthur Curtiss James, $5,000; Willis D. James, $5,000; V. Everet Macy, $5,000; and Mrs. Russell Sage, $5,000. Ground was broken on the memorial site in Nov. Cornwell Inaugurated. Continued from page 1. "I would like to see our state follow middle course. Progress without revolution. Conservation without inertia. Moving forward step by step, keeping on safe ground, bearing ever in mind that the supreme object with government as in life should be to make men and not money." "An executive or legislative officer either, it seems to me, should be equally ready to meet the head of a labor organization and a big corporation, and to give a patient, impartial, unbased hearing to each. He should be ready to learn the facts from either side, and then determine the right course from the facts disclosed, not from political consequence to him or his party, but from his calm judgment in the light of all the facts disclosed." Lots Of Iron In "Old Hickory Tonic" Iron increases the red corpseels in the blood. The iron in Old Hickory Tonic is one of the best forms of iron that the human system can absorb. That's why you gain strength and vitality quickly when you take it. 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COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K Bragonier, President, Keystone Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, and Howard N Esvenson, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Mon- day in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. Sheriff, S. A. Daniels, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. Countz, Welch. Assistant Pros. Attorney Samuel Solins. Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassiu-Cook, Welch Assessor, W. J Hatfield, Welch County Road Engineer, W. J McClaren County Health Officer and coroner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusinisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates: Harvey Haggerman, E. Howard Harper, J. Buel Swope, Floyd Waldron. State Senators, Sixth Senate ial district (counties of McDow l. Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W Luther, Welch; Well Goodlykootz, Williamson Notice to Take Depositions. State of West Virginia, McDowell County, ss. J. W. Johnson and ) Pending in the Jabore Shore, Plaintiffs ) Circuit Court Versus ) of McDowell R. L. Martin, County, Defendant ) The above named defendant will take notice, that on Monday, the 19th day of March, A. D. 1017, the plaintiffs, above named, will take the depositions of themselves and sundry witnesses, to be used as evidence in the trial of the above cause, in behalf of the plaintiffs at the law offices of Cook and Howard, in the town of Welch, in the county of McDowell, in the state of West Virginia, between the hours of eight o'clock A. M. and six o'clock P. M. of said day. And if, any cause, the taking of said depositions, not be commenced, or, being commenced, will not be completed on the day aforesaid taking of the same will be adjourned from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, between the same hours, until they are completed. J. W. Johnson, Jacob Shore. By Cook and Howard, Attorneys. 2-23. Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia DR. M. M. 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