McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VO UME 16. GIRL RULES IN ABYSSINIA 25,000 Killed Before Emperor, Lidj Jeassu Was Finally De-throned. LONDON, Feb. 17. (By mail.)—Abyasinia has been having a stormy time since the death of Emperor Menelik. In the past few months the new emperor has been deposed, civil war has broken out and several battles have been fought between the factions, in which nearly 25,000 men were killed. The new ruler is Empress Zauditu, a daughter of Menelik. An account of happenings in Abbasinia has just reached London from Europeans living in the capitol, Adis Abeba One letter says: "Ludi Jesasu, the young emperor, who succeeded his grandfather, Menelik had gradually come under Turkish influence and had in many ways offended the Christian population. The legation of the entente powers in September sent in a joint protest and this was followed, a few days later, by a meeting of the ministry which declared the emperor deposed and enthroned in his place the Princess Zauditu, with Ras Taffari as regent and heir to the throne. REVOLUTIONARY ARMY BEATEN "Things were quiet for a few weeks while the deposed emperor's partisans were gathering. Then suddenly Mikael, ruler of Wallo and the most powerful chief in the country, declared himself in favor of the deposed emperor and marched against Adis Abeba. The first battle was fought some distance outside the capitol, where the government army of five thousand men, under Ras Sul-Seged, was virtually annihilated and Seged was killed. "There was a good deal of excitement in the capitol and the legations prepared for attack, but the enemy was slow in appearing and the new empress had time to mobilize a strong force which, under the personal command of the War Minister, met the enemy on October 27. The battle lasted all day and resulted in the enemy's complete rout. The empress's side had ten thousand killed out of sixty thousand engaged, while the enemy is said to have lost fifteen thousand killed. FOUGHT HAND-TO-HAND. "The manner of fighting was primitive. At first they fired with rifles, but becoming tired of this, they threw these weapons aside and dashed at one another with scimitars and spears. There was great rejoicing in Adis Abeba over the outcome of the battle, and on the return of the victorious army a grand review was held by the empress in person. "Each chief rode at the head of his men and, as he approached the empress, he dismounted, drew his sword and danced about her, shouting the deeds he had done. "The commander of the enemy's army, Mikael, was led up chained to the chief who had captured him. He was a fine-looking man of sixty-five, dignified but extremely sorrowful. Other chiefs who had been captured followed him, all in chains and each carrying a large stone on his shoulder as a sign of submission." ALLEGED LYNCHERS ALL GO FREE AT ABBEVILLE ABBELVILLE, S. C., March 8—In the court of general sessions here last week the grand jury failed to find a true bill against the eight men charged with murder, which grew out of the lynching of Anthony Crawford, a wealthy colored man, last October. The grand jury also failed to find a true bill against 18 men charged with rioting on the streets of Abbeville on the Monday, following the lynching. All of the men, who were white, were released. Who Wounded Three Men During Fight at Maysville, Ky., After Barricading Himself in a Barn. MAYSVILLE, Ky., March 11.—Hiding in a barn, where he took refuge after shooting the Chief of Police and a milkman, William Sanders, colored, this afternoon held off a mob of 350 armed men, wounding three of them before he fell dead in a volley fired as the besiegers charged his barri ade. Chief of Police James Mackey, Sheriff Mike Brown, Charles Switzer, a milkman, and Joseph Owens and Fred Wells, members of the pose, were wounded os- The McDowell Times. rously before he was killed. Sanders made a desperate fight for his life. Every volley poured into the barn by members of the pose was answered by the crack of his weapon. Three men, who attempted "sniping" at close range, fall wounded. It is alleged that Mackey was attacked when he went to Sanders' home to arrest him on a charge of theft of an overcoat. Several abots struck Mackey in the face as he knocked the weapon aside. Swiss, passing in a wagon, offered aid. A load of shot struck him full in the face. Sanders fled to a barn near-by and barricaded himself. A pose was gathered by the sheriff in Mayville and to the scene. An attempt to induce Sanders to surrender was futile. Firing as they ran, the 350 men rushed the building, delivering a volley as they came within a few yards of it. Smashing the door, they rushed inside to find Sanders' body riddled with bullets, THE SOLDIERS OF THE DUSK By Fenton Johnson. Black men holding up the earth, Atlas burdened they descend Deep into the vale of hell, And with valor long defend Fairer brothers from the wounds That the dogs of war inflict, And with patriotic souls Die in Europe's last conflict. Paris shall not fall so long As there breathe a man of dusk; London shall be saved an age By the fighters of the dusk; Zulu robbed of land and home For the robber barres his heart; Kaffir giving Europe gems, Europe pierce with a dart. They are pagan men of blood; They have not a golden ruse, Cannibals and fetish men, With their laws intensely cruel; But the God of Calvary Will in years unborn be just To the men who died for men, Victims of the War God's lust. COLORED INFLUX PUTS OUT WHITES New York Families Evicted by Landlords in Favor of New Comers Who They Charge From 30 to 50 Per Cent Higher Rent. NEW YORK, March 7.—Pastors of colored churches reported last week that their houses of worship were chock full and overflowing and that they didn't know where they were going to put their congregations on Sunday. The situation, they said, was due to the hegira of Negroes from the South. An official of the League to Improve Urban Conditions of Colored People said yesterday that fully 300,000 of the race had come North in the last six or eight months. The number has been placed as high as 700,000 by some observers. There will be another huge influx in the spring, when the families of the recent arrivals come to join their men folk. White families have been evicted from apartments in certain sections of Harlem, the apartments have been repainted and repapered, the rents raised from 30 to 50 per cent, and then colored men have been brought in as tenants. The situation is said to be even more acute in some of the small suburban towns. Reports from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Chicago say that the facilities in those cities for housing the newcomers are being taxed to the utmost. CUTLIP IS NAMED PARDON ATTORNEY CHARLENTON, W. VA., March 8.—James E. Cutlip, of Sutton, Braxton county, was today named by Governor John J. Cornwell as pardon attorney. He succeeds E. G. Pierson, formerly of Fayette county, who held the office eight years. He took charge of the office Monday. Mr. Cutlip is 48 years old and has been practicing law for 24 years, and served two terms as prosecuting attorney of Braxton county. Governor Cornwell today wrote a request to Attorney General E. T. England for that official to assist in the prosecution of the cases of state against John T. McGraw and Charles Durbin, under indictment for alleged violations of the law in their connection with the Bank of Grafton. The Durbin trial is scheduled for March 22 at Buckhannon, Upshur county, and the McGraw case is set for trial at the April term of the Randolph circuit court. KEYSTONE. WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917 THE TROUBLE IN THE SENATE The principle part of the information that has gone out about the Senate filibuster is misinformation. The correspondent of The McDowell Times sat in the Senate gallery, and was an eye witness to the affair which caused so much indignation. Two or three hours before noon on March 4, the Democratic majority captured the so-called filibuster and did not allow the "little group of willful men" to speak upon the question of armed neutrality. Their avowed intention was to prevent Senator LaFollette, whom they looked upon as an arch-conspirator, from making a speech. Therefore, in reality, the filibuster toward the close of the session was conducted wholly by the supporters of President Wilson, who took this way of getting even with: the obstructionists. Incidental to the inauguration the Senate met in special session on March 5, for the purpose of confirming the presidential nominations. President Wilson seized the point of vantage to enable him to demand a change in the rules of the Senate so that means would be provided to force a vote upon any measure pending in the Senate. The rules of the Senate have heretofore allowed for unlimited debate, and more than one great public measure has been talked to death in the closing hours of Congress. That part of the metropolitan press which has been insistent for war for a year or more, has gone so far as to use the word "traitor" and to compare certain senators of the United States with Benedict Arnold, because they have disagreed with the President in his course in dealing with Germany. Such talk is likely intended to create excitement among people who are not fully informed; but those who are keeping clear heads are inclined to listen to reason, voiced by Senator Cummins, who with his colleague, Senator Kenyon is among the "little group of willful men." Cummins in one of the great speeches of the session, expressed the belief that American sentiment needed revising so that the people would "stand by the Government," rather than "by the President." No sane person should repeat the charge that men in the Senate, fearlessly disagreeing with either the metropolitan press or the President, are lacking in patriotism. These are days when there is a great difference of opinion throughout the country, and former President Roosevelt and former President Taft, and others of good presidential size, including Senators Cummins and LaFollette have differed with President Wilson. And it would be factious to question the loyalty of men like Senators Kenyon, Norris, Stone, O'Gorman, Kirby, Vardaman and the remaining members of the minority group. In strenuous times like these men that believe their attitude may affect the country to such an extent as to draw it into war are using their best patriotic judgement in upholding the honor of America and its institutions. After all Uncle Sam is not looking for unnecessary trouble, and the administration and the legislative branches of the Government are doing their best to safeguard the interests of the United States. THE SWEEP OF PROHIBITION. The National Capitol has been voted "dry." Towards the last there was a good deal of talk about a referendum on the question, but Congress regarded such a course as dilatory. This attitude was perhaps influenced largely by the fact that Washington people have made it quite clear that they were ready to have the saloon go. There is perhaps less drinking in Washington than in most cities of 350,000; but the psychological effect of the National Capitol going dry is looked upon as prohibition's greatest victory. There are some features of the bill that have been drafted in such a way as to leave the diplomats and other representatives of foreign countries unrestricted in the manner of conducting the social affairs of their establishments; but these matters are unimportant as effecting the general situation. Prohibition is to be a reality in Washington next fall, when the existing liquor licenses expire. FOOD RIOTS. Any industrial condition that makes for food riots, is necessarily of first importance at Washington. The President has already acted, and has ordered an investigation of food conditions, and it is proceeding under the joint direction of the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice While the great prosperity of the country has been fairly advertised, a real analysis of it seems to indicate that it is confined entirely to certain industries. Prosperity has been running wild among manufacturers; and in the financial com- ARMING OUR BIG STEAMERS Action of the President May Be Preliminary to War. SECRECY OBSERVED WASHINGTON, Mar. 10--Navy yard workmen today began the work of equipping the American liners with guns. Experienced gunners are ready to take their stations. When all is ready the liners will be sent to sea. The gunners will be under orders to fire the moment they see the periscope of a submarine near the ship to which they are assigned. DARST WELCOMES PROBE OF OFFICE STATE AUDITOR SENDS LETTER TO NEW GOVERNOR. Extends Invitation to Executive and Delegate to Investigate Efficiency of Office. CHARLESTON, W. V.A., March 10 —State Auditor John S. Darnt today communicated with Governor Cornwell inviting him to delegate an efficiency commission for the purpose of investigating the management of the office of auditor. He offers the assistance of expert help, without cost to the state or to the governor and suggests only that the commission be composed of men acquainted with the workings of his business. He names a number of Charleston men he deems of proper calibre, all of whom are Democrats. "The invitation is asked now," says the auditor, "because many of the members of the house of delegates are serving their first term and have had no time in which to investigate the many duties of the office of auditor and the importance of highly trained men in handling the immense business of the people in a prompt and effective manner." Knoxville to Have Colored Library Carnegie Gives $10,000--Principal of Colored High School Says Race Will be Benefitted KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 9.—Approval of plans for the colored library by officials of the Carnegie corporation is expected before the expiration of this month, says members of the city commission, who with other citizens, have interested themselves in securing this institution for Knoxville. The approval must precede the donation of $10,000 which the Carnegie corporation has provisionally promised for the erection of a colored library. The city has complied with these provisions by selecting and purchasing a site for the building and making arrangements for the selection of a board of governors. The plans provide for reading and stock rooms, for an assembly room and other modern library details. The building will be of brick and is artistically designed. C. W. Cansler, principal of the colored high school, who has been most active in securing the donation from the Carnegie corporation, says that the library will be an asset to the race and the colored citizens of Knoxville will be benefitted by it. tera the middle classes, as a rule, have suffered great hardships, and even with meagre increases in their wages they have found difficulty in purchasing the simple necessities of life. Any legitimate advance in price will occasion no protest from the Federal Government, but fictitious advances, such as have taken place in the prices of many articles of food, are liable to bring trouble to the "house of the manipulation." Says United States District Attorney in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W. Va., March 10. Although the West Virginia Legislature, at its recent session passed a bill which will permit each adult male to bring into the state one quart of liquor a month. U. S. District Attofney William G. Barnhart has announced that the "Bone Dry" bill, recently passed by Congress, renders the W. Va law invalid and that he will arrest all violators of the federal law. As the West Virginia "Quart a Month law" becomes effective May 1, importation may be made from that date until July 1, when the federal act becomes effective. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY. The celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Howard University, Washington, D.C., was easily one of the most notable events in the history of the Negro people since emancipation. This was shown by the character of those who came back from their various fields of labor to take part in the celebration of their Alma Mater's good old age, and in the character of the great men and women who took part in the proceedings as principals. The first two days of the celebration notably the most far reaching in interest were devoted to the discussion of sociological problems, which confront the Negro people. It was called the "Sociological Conference." The conference was opened by President S. M. Newman, of the university, outlining the purpose and scope of the conference, followed by the discussion of the subject, "Ownership of Rural and Urban Homes," by Dr. J. H. N. Waring; President N. B. Young of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College, Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder; and by the discussion of "Business Enterprises," Dean Kelley Miller presided. The paper was read by Mr. N. Work, Director of the Division of Records and Research at Tukegee Institute and was discussed by Mr. William Anthony Aery, of Hampton Institute and Mr. Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age. On the second day the subject of discussion was "Education." Dean Lewis B. Moore presided. The paper was read by Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the District of Columbia, and was discussed by Dean Benjamin G. Brawley, of Moorehouse College, and others. "Health and Sanitation" was by far the most important paper discussed at the conference, and the paper was read by Dr. C. V. Roman, A. M., of Nashville. It was not only eloquent in its word-painting, but luminous and conclusive in its facts. Miss Mary W. Ovington and Mr. Engene Kinckle Jones, of New York, participated in the discussion. In the afternoon "Race Cooperation after Fifty Years" was discussed by Prof. A. M. Travers and others. The mass greeting at the convention hall was presided over by E.K. Olmed Justice Stanton Jukkins Feele, L.L. D. Addresses on "The Significance of the Fifty Years of History of Howard University and of the Advance of the Colored Man with Which it is Connected" were delivered by the Honorable Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior; Prof Carl Kesley, Ph.D., of the University of Pennsylvania; President N. T. Kealing, D. D., of Western University, and Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield. The music under the leadership of Prof. Roy W. Tibbs, was excellent. The Musical Festival at the Dunbar High School was held on Thursday. The mass meeting at the First Congregational Church, presided over by Dr. J. H. N. Waring, was a meeting to commemorate the birth of the University and the signing of the charter, March 2, 1867. It was one of the most soul-stirring of gatherings, because all those who participated in it were identified with the life and fortunes of the University. Notable addresses were delivered by Prof. R. T. Greuter, Judge George W. Atkinson, former governor of West Virginia, and Dr. W. A. Sinclair. On Saturday, the third and last day of the celebration, there were reunions by the departments and classes and a General Alumni Rally, the latter being presided over by Shelby J. Davidson, the president of the General Alumni Association, who delivered an address of welcome. Howard University owes its existence to the devotion and self-sacrifice of Gen. Oliver O. Howard, a soldier of the Union and a lover of all the race, without distinction of color, and who denied himself that others more needful might have advantages which he had enjoyed of opportunity and education. The result of fifty years of work done by the university, as shown in its results, more than justifies the faith of its namesake and benefactor, who has "passed beyond the bar where we all hope for him there was no mounting when he went to sea." Woman Lynched For Wounding Officer In Resisting Arrest She Shot and Seriously Wounded an Officer HAMMOND, La., March 6. - Emma Hooper, forty five years old, colored, was captured and lynched by a mob last week after she had shot an officer who attempted to arrest her for wounding a colored boy. The mob rushed her cabin, six miles from Hammond, seized her and hanged her to a tree. The brutality of the circumstances has caused an avalanche of condemnation from the better class of white citizens. The daily papers describe the air, coming as it does in the face of the threatened exodus of the Negroes in northward KIMBALL, W. Va., March 17 — Mrs. Mabel Jones, aged 11, the wife of Mika Jones, brakeman on the N.A.W. Ky. died at her home here Wednesday, after a brief illness. The funeral was held in the First Baptist church Friday afternoon, Rev. J. H. Pryor, D. D., pastor of the Lovely Zion Baptist church of which Mrs. Jones was one of the organizers and an active member to the time of her death, had charge of the services and preached the funeral. Addresses were delivered exhaling the life of the deceased by Key, J. H. Adams of Maitland, who received Mrs. Jones into the church at Goopers in 1927; Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D., moderator of the Flat Top Baptist Association, Rev. J. H. Hall, pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptist church, and Squire Corder who was one of the group with Mrs. Jones who organized the Lovely Zion church. The deceased was a member of the House Held of Ruth and the Court of Calanthe, both of which attended the funeral in full uniform and took part in the obeasies. Mrs. Mabel Jones was one of the best beloved women in her community. She was known for her Christian virtues, the many acts of kindness shown others and her quiet empathy disposition. She leaves a husband, one son and her mother. Mrs. Mary E. Lace, of Easlehe, Va., to mourn their lost. WILL THE COLORED MAN VOLUNTEER? WILL THE COLORED MAN VOLUNTEER? Among the many questions that have been recently discussed by the American public few have bothered themselves with the one namely 'Will the Colored Man Volunteer?' Should we have war with a foreign power and a need for the calvary and a tainment, will he be a willing recruit as he was in '64 and '65?' Uncle Sam was then dealing with the nineteenth-century colored man. What opinion has the American public about the Negro of the twentieth century 'or vice versa.' It is not necessary to reason to conclusions by the definitive, inductive, or any other out by logical methods. Do you think that the fellow who is forced, because of prejudice, injustice and color, live in the margin of bare existence, feel like shouldering a gun to protect in the continual enjoyment of protection and security those who deny the same to him? At lowest estimations there are over one million able-bodied colored men between the ages of eighteen and thirty-two who would be a mighty factor in disputing the advance of the common enemy, yet there is opinion that 70% of every 100 has reached a conclusion. America has extended open hands to foreigners of nearly every nationality to come and enjoy our freedom of locomotion, personal security and unlimited rights. Yet to a portion of her own subjects she has refused to consider the essentialities that go to make loyal citizens in time of need. Then America takes beet; ersems of your adopted children will in your days of trouble turn to renyu. Will the colored man volunteer is a question more to be considered than a passing notice. MITCHELL A. DAVIS. Stamford, Conn. Atty. H. J. Capebart left the city Thursday for a brief stay at Hot Springs. Ark. Mr. Capebart has been in bad health for sometime and hopes that the water and climate of Hot Springs will hasten his recovery. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tiy Business Openings. GOLDEN RULE HOLDMEETING The Executive Committee Hold Session at Home Office in Bramwell. BEAMWELL, W. Va., March 13.—The Executive Committee of the Golden Rule Association met at the home office Saturday, the 1st, in their regular monthly meeting with Kev, R. H. McKoy, P. W. White, G. S. Miller and Wm. Jefferson present. The monthly report showed considerable progress in the work. The agents of associations and instructors of museums are sending in good reports and many applications. The committee described to hold the next annual meeting with the Gate City and Enterprise associations May 29th and 30th at Scott Baptist church in Bluefield, W. Va., and to urge every member of our organization to secure at least one new member, and we feel sure that this can be done and will be done. So we are expecting through the activity of our officers and members to be able to report 100,000 new members in our next annual meeting in Bluefield. Rev. R. H. McKey, President of the G. E. B. & K. A. paid the endowment of John Carter of Coaldale on Wednesday night, March 7, at Angelwing Baptist church, before an appreciative congregation. Join the Golden Rule Association while it cost only $2.00 from now until June 1, 1971. Prod. G. S. Miller went to Jenkinpines Tuesday the 6th and set up a strong association which had been worked up by Rev. J. W. Coger. This new association has a strong corps of officers and starts with bright prospects. Rev. Coger is the agent. Rev. McKey visited Bluefield Tuesday in interest of holding the next annual meeting and other matters pertaining to the Golden Rule Association. Go to Bluefield May 29 and 30 FOUR THOUSAND STRONG. REAL TEST FOR AMERICA The world is coming more and more to the point where it will see that you cannot hate out, abuse out, shoot out, or lychee out, human imperfections, real or imaginary. We are learning that any permanent eradication must come through patience, faith, kindness, and good will. In the final analysis, the great glory of America will not be tested by its wealth, its learning, its skill, its culture merely, nor yet by its efficiency, important as these are. The real test lies in the ability of average American citizens—those who make and execute the laws, those who have taken to themselves the great responsibility of directing the affairs of government, those who have been so greatly blessed with wealth and culture and influence—if they love their country, to see that absolute and exact justice is done to every man, rich and poor, learned and unlearned; that justice is done to those who are different physically from themselves; that black men and women are given a fair and equal chance for training and for education, a chance to live in pleasant and wholesome surroundings, are guaranteed life and liberty; that Negroes are taught to respect the courts of this country and not feel, as the average Negro too often feels, that the court is a place for punishment only, rather than a place for justice. Democracy and Christianity are being tested and tried as fire, but I firmly believe that democracy, that Christianity, that America, will stand this test—Robert K. Moton in the Southern Workman. PROCEEDINGS IN STATE COURTS ARE STOPPED Writ Awarded Prohibiting Judicial Inquiry Into the Recent Senatorial Election. Charleston, W. Va., March 13. The Supreme Court of Appeals today awarded a writ upon the petition of Howard Sutherland, United States Senator, prohibiting Judge James H. Miller, of the Circuit Court of Summers county, from conducting a judicial inquiry into the senatorial election last November. The judicial injuity was asked for by former Senator Chilton, who was defeated for re-election. The action of the Supreme Court stoup all proceedings, so far as the State court are concerned, involving the seat of Mr. Sutherland. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE M. T. WHITTIOO, 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 16, 1917 WHERE THE RESPONSIBILITY LIES The statement of Hon. Wells Goodykoontz. President of the West Virginia State Senate, published in last week's issue of the McDowell Times shows in a clear and concise way who is responsible for the failure of the recent extra session of the legislature to pass an appropriation bill. Frankly and fearlessly the president pointed out the items upon which the Republican Senate and the Democratic House differed and showed that finally the Senate yielded to the House on each of the important points of difference and still the House refused to pass an appropriation bill thereby necessitating another extra session of the legislature before June 30th, or else the State Departments will be compelled to stop doing business the various institutions, educational, eleemosinary and penal must close their doors. The Democratic House had insisted upon reducing appropriations to such an extent that at best the work of the state institutions and the departments of government would have been greatly crippled and not satisfied with that they seem determined to close them up entirely. President Goodykoontz tried hard to reach an agreement and the Finance Committee, of which Senator W. P. Hawley, of Blue field, is chairman, stood with the president in his efforts to induce the Democratic House leaders to pass an appropriation bill. The final difference between the Senate bill and the House bill was only a few thousand dollars as Mr. Goodykoontz so clearly sets forth. The Democratic House is responsible for the failure to pass the bill and if crippling the institutions and forcing extra sessions of the legislature at an enormous cost to the taxpayers is the Democratic idea of economy, then farewell to the Democratic party for another 20 years when the people get a chance at her again. ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE Just about Christmas the post office at Minnapolis, Minn., was swamped with more than ten thousand letters containing dimes addressed to an alleged mail order house by credulous women who believed from letters they received that they could get a silk petticoat which retailed at $450 for one dime. Postal in spectators had got on to the swindle and were so close upon the swindlers that they vacated their offices and hit for the high places without getting the last mail. This paper with many others throughout the country published an account of the steal but it came to our attention this week that letters to the same concern were still going in and women in this city are sending names and letters. If women would read newspapers and patronize home busi- ness more they would not be the "easy mark" for every bunch of swindlers who can rent an office and a typewriter. The desire to get a bargain or rather something for nothing is so great a human weakness that the shrewd and dishonest find it extremely easy to sell "gold bricks" at a quarter a piece. Pay for and read the newspapers and buy your goods at home and crooks cannot work you at will. If merchandise cost a few cents more at the local merchants than it is advertised in the catalog of the mail order house, it is cheaper in the end. The local merchant pays taxes into the town, district, county and state treasury and thereby he helps to pay school teachers, keep up schools, educate your children, build good roads, maintain law and order so that you can enjoy life and liberty; he gives back to the state a part of what he receives. The mail order house contributes nothing to the welfare of your state and county, it neither helps to support your schools, churches, nor anything else which makes for your every day progress and happiness. Read your home paper, buy from your home merchant. SWEET SIXTEEN This issue starts The McDowell Times upon the 16th year of its eventful history. During the years that are now in the past this paper has had trials, struggles and uncertainties which is the lot of all small country weeklies without capital, but through it all it reached "sweet sixteen" without having missed a single issue but having issued more than 20 extra editions. The McDowell Times has tried to give its readers the general news in a condensed form and to portray the good things being done by the colored people. Notwithstanding the fact that the crimes committed by colored people is news also we have published as few of them as possible because the bad is almost the only side of us chronicled in the white press. We have fought for the rights of the colored man and contended for what we believed him to be entitled. Many of these contentions caused the publishers to be threatened with death and in one instance they were hailed before the court but through it all the "Times" has never weakened or retracted. We have striven for the things which we believe will make for the progress and development of the people and the prosperity and peace of our country and state. We have never wavered in our support of the Republican party and we still believe that the principles of that great party if put into law and practice will bring government nearer our ideals of a republic. In the future as in the past, whether the future of The McDowell Times be short or long, it will stand for the rights and privileges of the Negro, the peace, prosperity and happiness of our common country, for truth, justice, fairness and equality of all people before the law, for "all men up rather than some men down," and it will praise the man or men who stand with it for those things and condemn unsparingly those who oppose. If you like to read the McDowell Times pay for it at once in order that we may start the 16th year feeling that we can survive at least another 12 month. LIVE NEWS A tornado swept over Indiana and a portion of Ohio Sundav resulting in the death of more than a hundred people and the destruction of several million dollars worth of property. The greatest damage was done at Newcastle, Ind., where more than 200 houses were razed and score lives lost. Mr. Jackson Morris, of Eckman, was married to Miss Perly Schoofield of Coalwood Sunday at the home of the groom's parents. Rev. Joe Finney performed the ceremony. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Morris. Only a few H. B. Price MONEY-SAVING STORE UPPER ENDBURKE 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 piving '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 friends and relatives of the contracting parties were present. Deputy Sheriff C. S. McFarlan and Chief of Police Bernard captured several suit cases of liquor Friday night. It is stated that all of the wet goods were properly labeled but the owners fearing arrest ran away from their bags. The Elkhorn was polluted thereby and angering the lives of fish by the officers pouring the booze (which they say was bad stuff) therein. The Fish and Game Warden should act. The last colored teacher's institute of Brown's Creek District for this term was held at Kimball Saturday. There was a full attendance and the reports and discussions were interesting and instructive. Mr. B E Carter of the Hemphill school is the president and has made a splendid record. More than ten million men are recorded as killed, wounded, captured or missing as a result of the European war in the first complete tabulation of official and authenticated semiofficial reports of the various belligerents. Mrs. Flo Russell Adams, the noted scalp specialist of Pocahontas, Va, recently underwent an operation at a hospital at that place for appendicitis. It is reported that she is very much improved. Dr. A. M. Mitchell is attending the patient. Governor Cornwell announced the appointment of Mr. Geis white, of Kanawha county, to the position of chief janitor of the State House Monday morning. The first hope of John Noel, Moss Meadows, Marshall Jones and other colored "one day" Democrats crumbles into ashes. Will Frank Jackson of Fairmont get the same lesson when his application for state librarian is acted upon? Col. D. G. Lilly, of Bluefield, oldest brother of General A. A. Lilly, died at his home in that city Sunday night. He was 61 years of age and a large property owner. Hon. Wyndham Stokes, of Welch, an able lawyer and one of McDowell county's leading Democrats, died in a Baltimore H. B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Addition. PETER H. H. T AND LAST CHA estic goods and wears--T own. Crowded all the t where to get what they want and w amine our goods, then please tell 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 raping water mark prices found at selling things cheaper than anybod ing deposit--Like picking up money H. B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Add hospital Monday morning. A conference between officials of the four great railroad Brotherhoods and the railroads began yester-day on the "eight hour day" and all other questions which was supposed to have been settled by the Adamson law, the constitutionality of which has not been decided by the supreme court yet. A great railroad strike is again threatened unless the railroad officials concede what the Brotherhood asks. Mr. William Whittico, of Ridge way, Va., uncle of Editor M. T. Whittico, died at his home last Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Mr. Whittico was one of the oldest citizens of Henry county, Va., and well liked by all who knew him. The editor was at the bedside of his father, brother of the deceased, who is also very sick. Mr. William Whittico was about 90 years old. Corgreesman Edward Cooper is very ill at his home in Bramwell. The distinguished statesman worked very hard during the recent session of Congress and returned home ill at its close HAVACO HAVACO Sunday being our regular preaching day, we had services all day, which were well attended. Sunday evening, Rev. J. W Morton, our much beloved pastor, preached a noble sermon from Genesis 22:8, subject, "God the provider." At 10 a.m. a, Sunday morning, we had a splendid sabbath school. Our Sunday school is progressing nicely under the leadership of Supt. Thos. Spillman. Mrs. O. G. Manning, of Gary, was a pleasant visitor to our town Sunday morning; also Mrs. Howard, of Freeman. We are always glad to have our from other needs to visit us. Little James Spillman is sick with the measles. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Holdred Alexander accompanied her mother home for a for a few_days on account of her health. Rev J. W. Morton was in Gary this week on business. He preached at Black Wolf Wednesday night. Mr Bratcher was attending to business here this week. 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. 1-5-4ts. FOUND—Bunch of keys. Call at Times office. Miss Jessie B. Hill attended a play given by the students of the B. C. I. at that Institution Friday night. :o: Mrs. J. Wesley Grey, who has been visiting her parents at Martinsville, Va., has returned home. :o: Mr. L. T. Harris, of Bluefield, was the guest of his niece and nephew, Miss Jessie B. and T. Edward Hill, Sunday. :o: Mr. Henry Armstead, of Bluefield, the popular barbershop proprietor, was visiting friends in this city Sunday. Rev. A. L. Brown, of Kimball, was in this city Monday. :0: Hon. McGinnis Hatfield, of Northfork, Republican County Chairman, was in this city Saturday in conference with some of the local leaders. Mr. Hatfield is the youngest county chairman in the stute and is making a splendid record by his fair and friendly dealing with the people and as a politician of marked ability. :0: Hon. E. Hampton Gray, of Welch, who has been appointed by the court as receiver for the Bill Jones restaurant and pool room, was in the city Saturday taking and inventory of the stock and fixtures. Mr. Gray is noted for square dealing in handling all business placed in charge. Mrs. Sallie Stovall-Hill and babies visited her parents at Roseville Sunday and Monday of this week. :0: Attorney A. G. Froe, of Wich, was in this city on legal business Monday. :0: Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., of Bramwell. President of the Golden Rule Association, was in the city Tuesday on business. He called at the Times office and reported the work of the Order in splen did condition. :0: Mrs. Bessie Wooden, the wife of Mr. Wm. Wooden, died at her home on Keystone Hill Tuesday night after a brief illness. Bowdin Oration Prize Won by Negro Student WASHINGTON, Me —David A. Lane, Jr., of Washington won the class of '18 prize for the best written and spoken oration by a member of the senior class at Bowdoin college. Mr. Lane, who is the only Negro at Bowdoin took for his subject "The Task of the College Trained Negro —Chicago Tribune. COOPERS Monday night, we had a grand debate and entertainment, and everybody seemed to have had a nice time. On Tuesday night, we had club meeting and choir practice. On Wednesday night, we had a spiritual prayer meeting. Thursday night, the Golden Rule Lodge met. Friday night, the young people's choir had practice Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, we had a fine Sabbath school. At 4 p.m., the Missinap Society had a fine covenant meeting. A good many of our people attended the services at Bromwell Mrs. Malise Hallfort is still on the sick list. MAYBEURY MAYBEURY Services conducted here Sunday by Rev. J. J. Carter were good both morning and evening. Our pastor, Rev. J. J. B. Evans, has been sick for several weeks at his home in Bluefield. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Miss Hattie Johnson spent Sunday at Kyld as the guest of Miss Joseley. Mr. Gladdups Prunty, a student at B. C. I. spent Saturday and Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrt. Mose Prunty. Miss Ollie Gilbert, of Elkhorn, was the guest of Miss Clayborn Sunday afternoon. Rev J. A. Prunty, who was sick for several days last week, is able to be out again Rev. G. F. Owens, of Keystone, is laboring hard to reorganize the Golden Rule Beneficial Endowment Association here. We hope for him much success. Mr. Leeroy Ruffins is able to be out. KIMBALL A very sad event occurred in our town last week which was the death of Mrs. Mabel Jones. She leaves to mourn their lost a husband, mother, one child and a host of friends. The First Baptist church is doing nicely this year. It is still under the pastrate of one of the ablest men whom the Lord has to administer his gospel to the people. The Sunday school with Prof J. W. Moss Superintendent, is second to none. The Juvenile Circle of I. O. of St. Linke under the leadership of Mrs. Wn. Bulblock, is doing nicely. She paid off on last Sunday at Maitland the death claim of little Otelia Standfield, and is planning for a large initiation on next Sunday. The Willing Workers Home Missionary Society is doing nicely. Mrs. Wm. Eulock is the President and Mrs. J. C. Williamson, Secretary. BESOCO The church work here is in excellent condition. Our pastor, Rev. G. W. Smith, was installed Sunday; also Bro. Smiles was ordained as deacon. Rev. Moss, or Vanwood, preached the sermon. Rvs. Martin and Moore were also present. Collection was good and those broad hearted divines were to say are leaving the place, "Besoco is the coming town." Mrs. Elizabeth Lord, one of Raleigh county's most efficient teachers and one of the best church's workers that has ever been in this community, was at her usual post of duty superintendent. Sunday school and trying to make it pleasant for the visiting friend. Mrs. Annie Smith has been on the sick list but it is gratifying to her friends to know that she is much improved. Mrs. Brown, one of Besoco's most energetic church workers, was visiting in Vanwood Sunday. Our night school, taught by our most pain-taking teacher, Mrs Elizabeth Lord, is being well attended by both old and young. Literary Tuesday night was well attenled and interesting from start to finish. Arayer meeting Wednesday night, led by Mrs Lord and Deacon Johnson, was well attended. Great effort is being put forth by our teacher for an Easter program, and much interest is manifested by both young and old. We trust that it will be a success. Mrs Mary Wilson has been indopeased for several days but is just a The Times, $1.50 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 almost at once. Costs only 5c at any store. Superior to remedies that cost twice as much. Safer and better in quality. Contains no opiates or narcotic drugs. Try "Celery Mist" just once...you'll then prefer it to any headache remedy. Also fine for neuralgia, cold in head and gripe aches and pains. For Sale: Good mule in splendid condition for sale at a reasonable price. Apply to ALEX MORGAN, Barber Shop adjoining McDowell Times' office, Keystone, W. Va. FOR SALE. - A good house and lot at Anawalt, W. Vs., at a bargain. See J. M-NEELFY. Anawalt, W. Vs. Curing a Cough With Out Taking Dangerous Drugs How Old Black Joe Cough Syrup Does It The first thing Old Black Joe does is to loosen the phlegm. Then the medicinal oils have a chance to soothe the irritation that is the cause of all the trouble. The air passages are cleared and refresh and nature takes a hand in the cure with pure air that is not restricted. Almost before you know it the cough has doubled on you. Isn't that a far better and safe way than to use medicines that contain dangerous opiates, chloroform and narcotic drugs? Every member of the family can take Old Black Joe Cough Syrup with perfect safety—children as well as grown folks. A big bottle costs only 25c at all stores. Pressing Clothes is as Much An Art A Making Them We know that properly and thoroughly press any kind of garment it must be done on a flat or sanitary steam clothes pressing machine. This method produces the natural body shape in clothes of every description, raises the map, brings out the color, gives the garment an appearance of newness and causes it to last much longer. Let us Convince you. A. LAVRICK, THE TAILOR, Bridge St. Keystone, W. Va. 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Operates in Every State in the Uni Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minu onest iloring Tailoring P. O. Box 2, $30,000,000 ASSETS Honest Tailoring 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 Rev. L. Dabney Takes Full Charge of Mt. Zion Bapt. Church Mt. Zion Baptist church, of Bunfield, celebrated the installation of the new pastor, Rev. L. Datney, beginning Sunday, February 25. Sunday morning, Feb. 25, Rev. W. E. Lee, of Pocahontas, preached the installation sermon, and he proved to the large audience that he was well prepared for the oceans. In the afternoon, Rev. W. H. Mitchell, pastor of the Scott Street Baptist church, preached an excellent sermon and his choir rendered music. Sunday evening, Rev. G. W. Woody, pastor of the Rockhill Baptist church, preached an able sermon on "Duty of the church to the pastor." This was followed Monday night by Rev. J. H. Pickett, of Raleigh N. M. E. church. A banquet was given the pastor, Rev. L. Dabney, and his guest in the basement of the church. The table was laden with everything good to eat and a beautiful carnation center piece given by Misses Katie Balecher and Neda Toiler. The table was presided over by Misses Annie B. Snelton, Maggie S. Hicks, Viola Smith, Lottie Thomas and Mae Howard, who saw to it that the pastor and his guest did not want for anything. His guests were: Rev. J. H. Pickett and wife, Rev. W. E. Lee and wife, Rev. J. B. Evang, wife and mother, Mrs. Malinda Cobos, Mr. L. Dabney, Rev. W. W. Hices and wife. On Tuesday, Rev. J. B. Evons, of the Tabernacle Baptist church, Graham, preached Wednesday night, sermon by Rev. D. Coleman, of B. C. I. His subject was "Christ and the church." On Thursday night, the sermon by Rev. W. W. Hicks, ex-pastor, was par excellent. On Sunday night, March 4, Rev. R. H. McKay, pastor of the Upland and Elstone Baptist churches, preached an able sermon on "The Duty of Deacons to the church and pastor. The total sum of money raised was $121.60; also a sum raised each night from entertainments by different clubs. Contributors as follows: Wm. H. Calloway, 27 Dr. W. C. Mitchell, 26 John C. Hicks, 26 Dr C. A. Rodgers, 188 James Perry, 27 Watler Harvey, 26 Thomas Page, 27 D. A. Brown, 25 Jacob Stone, 25 Frank Calloway, 25 Robert Scott, 26 Reed Preston, 25 Grover Hairston, 25 E. Matney, 25 George Daniel, 25 Charlotte Burks, 25 Hattie Perry, 25 H. E. Hicks, 25 Belle White, 25 J. R. Johnson, 25 J. R. Johnson, 25 Dr. H. E. Kingslow, 25 H. D. Armstead, 25 Ella E. Moore, 25 Harry Brown, 25 Mrs. S. E. Walker, 25 Sallie White, 25 Julia Watts, 25 Inse Company $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS Union agents minutes Special Agent Minia B. Stale, J. 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SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME EVERYWHERE TESTED WANTED AT ONCE: Two col- ored bakers to work in a white shop. Write at one to MARTIN LUTHER, Box III, Big Stone Gap, Va. Wanted AT ONCE: An efficient, well- permitted, and the art printer, all acco office man probable. Good salary are congenial employment the year round. Write W. H. Dewery. WANTED: A house keeper, Ebby lady (colored); Good knees and good homes for the right party. Write or apply in person or phone number. Address: Madison Achelsa, Williams No. 16 Federal street, Bunfield, W. Va. FOR SALE: West Virginia Snifflers Pure Pit Games; Guaranteed to win or be trying. Originated and breed by W. F Howard, Worth, W. Va. Motorcycle For Sale One high speed Kinecycle, 5 horse power, full equipped, will sell cheap, cash or credit, speed 5 to 10 miles per hour. Call or write Draper Conner Garage, Focahontas, Va., or Forgil Adams, Conner, W. Va., Box 95. $15 C. RCULT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of McDowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day 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, and Howard N. Evenson, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Mon day in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in Jane. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff. S. A. Daniels, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. Countz, Welch. Assistant Pros. Attorney. Samuel Solus. 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, W. J Hatfield, Welch County Road Engineer, W. J. McClaren County Health Officer and cor omer, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Land C E Evansmoss, McDowell Members House of Delegates: Harvey Higgerson, B. Howard Harper, J. Bail Swope, Floyd Wardron. Susan Sorrors, Sixth Senate ial District of cities of McDowell, Marysville and Wyoming. John W. Gartner, Welch; Well Goodwood, Williamson. Hair Straightened Hair/Dyed MADAM JEANES BEAUTY CULTURE "You are no older than your hair looks" Manicuring and Scalp Treatment A Specialty. EXCELSIOR, W. VA. WANTED A position as chauffeur or carmier helper for Floyd Alams (colored) Louisville chauffeur under the state of W. Va. Can drive any make of car Write me on June 18th. Floyd L. Alams, Cooper, W. Va., Box 90 FREE STYLISH BOOK ... HAIR ... To Colored Women We are the largest manufacturer of Colored Women's hair. Our latest styling in hair processing and free styling from should have come. We will them and stock articles not infection guaranteed on money back. We make the best money back. We make the best money back. 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Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. K 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, and Howard N Esvenson, 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, 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 Cassius 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 Rusmisell. McDowell Members House of Delegates: Harvey Haggerman, E Howard Harper, J Buel Swope, Floyd Waldron. State Senators, Sixth Senate cial district (counties of McDow ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W Luther, Welch; Wells- Geddykootz Williamson. Notice to Take Depositions. State of West Virginia, McDowell County, as J. W. Johnson and } Pending in the Jacob 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. 1917, the plaintiffs, above named, will take the witnesses 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. 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