McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 16. DEMOCRATS WIN SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE SCHALL, OF MINNESOTA, PLACED MR. CLARK IN NOMINA TION. FIVE REPUBLICANS FAIL TO VOTE FOR MR. MANN Calling of Roll Replete With Outbursts of Applause, But Lion's Share Went to Miss Rankin, the First Woman to Be Elected to the House in the History of the Country. WASHINGTON, April 2 — Democrat with the aid of four of the five independents organized the house when the new congress assembled today, re-elect Speaker Champ Clark, of Missouri and sweeping into office with him all the other Democratic caucus nominees. Mr. Clark received 217 votes, against 205 for Representative Mann, the Republican choice for speaker, who not only failed to receive an independent vote but lost the support of five of his party colleagues. All the Democrats voted for Mr. Clark and were joined by Representatives Schall, Progressive, of Minnesota; Martin, of Louisiana; London, Socialist, of New York, and Randall, Prohibitionist, of California. The five Republicans who did not support Mr. Mann were Representative Gardner, of Massachusetts, who voted for Representative Lenroot, of Wisconsin; Ray, New Jersey, and Dallinger, Massachusetts, who voted for Representative Gillette, of Massachusetts, and Haskell, New York, and James, of Michigan, who voted "present." Representative Fuller, independent, Massachusetts, voted for Representative Lenroot. To the surprise of the Republicans, Representative Schall placed Mr. Clark in nomination. He aroused tremendous cheering by announcing that, although with his sight as eyes he could be of no use on the battlefields, he could at least support the president by casting a vote for Champ Clark. Representative Green, of Massachusetts, presented Mr. Mann's name, and Representative Lenroot, of Wisconsin, the Progressive Republican leader, seconded it. Calling of the roll was replete with outbursts of applause, but the lion's share went to Miss Rankin, a Republican, and the first woman to be elected to the house EAGER TO ENLIST Negroes Disappointed When Told Colored Regiments Are Full Although the colored regiments of the United States regular army are now filled to war strength and no recruits except men with previous service with the colors, are being accepted for enlistment, large numbers of Negroes have applied at the Bluefield recruiting station during the past week. These men were all eager to serve their country, and when informed that the ranks of the colored regiments are up to authorized strength they leave the office apparently sadly disappointed. However, in the event of actual hostilities the war department, it understood, plans to authorize several additional Negro regiments, and these are expected to be filled within a short time. Many inducements are offered to Negroes for enlistment in the navy, wheremany colored men have rank of warrant officers. The navy is badly in need of men at present and those caring to enlist may get further information from the naval recruiting office at Roanoke. COLORED MEN OF BLUEFIELD Reaffirm Allegiance to Country and American Flag in Present Crisis. ent Crisis. The colored citizens of Bluefield, in response to Governor John J. Cornwell's proclamation designating Monday, April Patriotic Day, held their meeting 2nd, as the Baptist church, and a in Scott Street. The central figure large crowd attend a large portrait of of the decoration worn both side were President Woodrow W. Ward Lincoln. American flags and on each pictures of Woodrow W. The following simulations were adopted: "Whereas, the Hon John J. Cornwell, governor of West Virginia, has issued a proclamation designating Monday, April 2, 1917, as Patriotic Day, as citizens of Bluefield, state of West Virginia, in a mass meeting assembled and, since we during all the wars of the nation—from the war of independence to the latest unpleasantness with Mexico—have freely offered our lives and whatever other resources and talents the nation has given us opportunities to develop, do hereby reaffirm our allegiance to our country and flag, in the present crisis and should occasion arise we stand ready to offer the full measure of service and even life and ask only in return that our fellow citizens whether in position of power or in the common walks of life will be willing to use their influence to see that those who rule will show in dealing with us the same honor and courage in the hours and battles of peace as we have shown in the hours of the nation's trials from Bunker Hill to Garraliz. "Be it further resolved that these resolutions be given proper publicity. "S. D. Williams, R. P. Sims, D. F. Dunlop, Rev. J. B. Hill, H. L. Dickson, secretary, A. S. Peal, chairman committee on resolutions. "N. L. Edwards, president, A. E Goodwyn, secretary-treasurer, the Patriotic Organization." MISS HATFIELD GETS $10,000 LEGACY FROM GIRL COLLEGE FRIEND Heiress Who Was in Suicide Pact Mentions Huntington Girl in Will-Ex-Governor's Daughter is Now in Cincinnati-Summoned by Request of Lawyer Who Had Apprised Her of Legacy. Miss Hazel Hatfield, daughter of former Governor and Mrs H. D. Hatfield, of Huntington, has been bequeathed a considerable sum of money by her former college chum, Miss Ethel Stanton, who was one of the principals in a sensational suicide pact enacted recently in Portsmouth, N. H. It is understood, according to report from Cincinnati, O., that the legacy which goes to Miss Hatfield is $10,000. Miss Hatfield and her mother are now in Cincinnati in response to a notice from Judge Charles F. Malsbary, executor of Miss Stanton's will to the effect that Miss Hatfield has been mentioned in the will. Miss Hatfield was in school in Philadelphia, Pa., when the notice from Judge Malbary was received. Miss Hatfield and the late Miss Stanton became acquainted while they were at school together in Philadelphia, and later they attended Byrn Mawr. Miss Stanton, who was quite wealthy, visited not infrequently at the mansion of Gov. and Mrs. Hatfield in Charleston. They were accustomed to spend Christmas at the governor's mansion and Miss Stanton was quite well known at the state capitol. There is quite an interesting story which leads up to the suicide pact in which Miss Stanton was one of the principalals. Miss Stanton is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stanton, her father being a railroad official. Mrs. Stanton was divorced from her husband and married T. A. Snider, known as the "ketchup king." Both Mr. and Mrs. Snider, the latter of whom was Miss Stanton's mother, were killed in an automobile accident. Mrs. Snider died about ten minutes after her second husband's death. There was an action at law to determine Miss Stanton's rights in her mother's property. This finally reached the highest court in England, where Miss Stanton won a victory receiving a large sum of money. Judge Malsbury, of Cincinnati, was Miss Stanton's counsel, and in Miss Stanton's will Judge Malsbury is also understood to be mentioned for a legacy of $10,000. This legacy is said to be in recognition of Judge Malsbury's services as an attorney in a hard-fought legal case. Miss Stanton for about a year prior to her death, was attending school in Massachusetts. She became acquainted with Miss Peggy Spandling, of Newton, Mass., and they became fast friends. Relatives of Miss Spandling, according to reports received here, sought to break up the friendship of Miss Spandling and Miss Stanton, and both girls became despondent. They went to a restaurant in Porramouth and after eating a hearty meal, both committed suicide. Along with the legacy to Miss Hatfield, Miss Stanton also bequeathed $10,000 to another girl friend, Miss Margaret Grayson, who lives near Little Rock, Ark.-Huntington Herald-Dispatch. Negro Business League. The Negro Business League of Bluefield is really and truly proessing. The Rev. Jenkins, pastor A. M. E. Church, was present at the last meeting and made a very timely address. They have a bonefide membership of 35. Richard W. Watkins is the president and Mr. Creasey is secretary. This paper, sent to your address, $1.50. KEYSTONE. WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1917 Case of More Than Usual Interest Decided by the Supreme Court. BOTH LITIGANTS WELL KNOWN WELCH CITIZENS State's Highet Tribunal Holds That Land Deeded by W. I. Sperry to J. F. Johnson Should be Returned to Sperry With the Exception of One Sixty-Two Acre Tract. A case of more than usual interest has been decided by the supreme court. It was that of W. I. Sperry vs. J. F. Johnson, both of the litigants being well known citizens of W. Eichl. The property involved is estimated to be worth some thing near a half million dollars, and the court has held that the land which had been deeded by Sperry to Johnson should be returned to Sperry with the exception of one tract. The case was a hard fought one and the record on which it was taken to the supreme court contained 1022 pages, and there was a large number of voluminous briefs filed by the attorneys on both sides. Counsel for W. I. Speery were Litz & Harmon, of Welch, and A. G. Fox and sanders & Crockett, of Bluefield. Counsel for J. F. Johnson were Anderson, Strother, Hughes & Curd, of Welch. The facts seem to be that Speery left this section by automobile, accompanied by a woman, for Florida, and his wife used him for a divorce, the custody of their children and alimony, and shortly afterwards Speery landed in Chicago and later met Johnson in Cincinnati where he signed a power of attorney, giving it to Johnson and authorizing him to dispose of his property, in the meantime the court on the motion of Mrs. Speery had issued an injunction prohibiting her husband from disposing of his property. Attorneys for Mrs Speery attempted to negotiate a settlement between them as Speery was quoted as saying he wanted his wife to have half of the property. Johnson, it was claimed, went to Cincinnati and on descriptions of the property which he had, deeds of conveyance were drawn up, and Speery deeded his property to Johnson, the consideration, it was claimed, being an automobile and about $12,000. This sale was attacked in the suit, joined in by Mrs. Speery and her husband, as it was not considered near the value of the property, and in the decision, Mrs. Speery is given her divorce, the custody of the children and alimony, and the deed made by Speery to Johnson are set aside with the exception of a deed to sixty-two acres which Speery had contracted to Johnson at $125 per acre. It is claimed that the land involved in this suit is very valuable and is leased to coal producers from which big royalties are received. The case began in January, 1915, and has been in the courts until this time. The property involved is in the neighborhood of Welch.—Busefield Daily Telegraph. THE BLUESTONE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION HOLDS INTERESTING SESSION IN BLUEFIELD---LARGE DELEGATION---RICHLY ENTERTAINED The convening of the 25th annual session of the Bluestone Baptist Sunday School Union in the magnificent Scott Street Baptist Church, Bluefield, Thursday and Friday of last week brought toether a large number of representative men and women whose lives are freighted with christian activity, men and women who stand for racial uplift and Negro advancement, men and women from every walk in life. The meeting was a treat from the time the President, Rev. L. Dabney called the house to order, until the final was said. Harmony and brotherly love preyed, and the people of Bluefield did theirselves proud in the entertainment of the delegation. Dr. W. H. Mitchell and Sept S. W. Allen worked together in the assignment of the homes and every one was comfortably located without a hitch. Indeed, the people of Scott St. covered themselves with glory by their unlimited dispensation of hospitality and kindness. Each delegate declared before leaving that he had the best home in that spien-lid city. Every meeting of the Union was largely attended and interest was keen. The reports from the various schools showed a marked progress in the work and the the discussions and sermons were of a high order, while the excellent singing by the two choirs added zest to the occasion. (Continued on Page 4.) APPEALS TO WOMEN FOR PREPAREDNESS Paper Read Before Annual Pythian Turnout in Martinsville, Va. Urges Boys and Girls to Become Acquainted With State Constitution and Municipal Government. ian Lodge, Ladies and Gentlemen: In behalf of the Jupiter Court No. 90 of Calanthe, I extend to you greetings and the subject of Preparedness. This word has become quite familiar to as since the year 1914 when the diplo- nats of our sister nations had their military opponents meet them in battle. Rosevelt while filling his office as pres- ident tried to convince the United State- of the danger of being unprepared for the protection of our country aga- nother nations. She shut her eyes and cars then, but lately she has tremble because of her unpreparedness. The universal appeal for preparedness has been chiefly addressed to men. I address my appeal to women in behalf of the black boy and girl. Mothers—all classes of mothers, "for there are many of them"—it is white the child is in the embryo state that you begin that son or preparedness as a man or woman to one of its country's very best citizens. Around your fire side teach them that their home and community's most needed help comes only through good loyal abiding citizens. Can't my child be a law-abiding citizen of the twentieth century without an education? Of course not, is your answer, and I emphasize by saying emphatically NO. Your answer is, it doesn't matter, the white man rules sure he does and will until he has a rival. The black boy can be a rival for the white boy in ball, marbles and other things of skill. The black man rivals his white brother in blacksmithing, engineering, brick masonary, machinery, sports and other things of much less importance, now why not rival him in citizenship. Educate your children, prepare them and they will be the same law makers the white boy will be. The white man will educate his children if he has to deny himself to do so. The only solution of the Negro problem is education so get at it, and some day father and son will be representatives in congress at the same time as John H. Bankhead and son of Alabama are now. How many of us take daily papers for our boys and girls to read, encouraging them to keep up with their own country, and other countries that they study about in their histories and geographies? How many of us go to the county superintendent and ask for a copy of the new school laws? How many of us know that for every white child, it is ten dollars, while there is three for every colored in this state for education, and why is there a difference? Have we stopped to consider now much of the three dollars our children of this section of the state receive and why? How many of us know that if we send our children to the public school at seven years of age and with five or six months of school, they will be 21 before they finish the seventh grade. This being true, where is the normal training saying nothing of the college, in he is 21 in the seventh grade. How are we looking forward to their preparedness for American citizenship? How many of us know the duties of our town officials, how much power they have and why, and if they are qualified for the offices they hold, or not? How many of us know enough about our United States Constitution and State Constitution to know when one does not conflict with the other in making laws? In our prohibition laws that are being made, can you find where they are intruding on the rights of true Americans? But are we just drifting as a piece of drift wood on the water, just being carried by the current unprepared, not struggling against the tide that is about to overcome us? In conclusion let us try to wake up from our dream of satisfaction and contentment and say to our boys and girls, get your education, even if it makes you deny yourself of the many luxuries of life that so many foolishly try to enjoy, live more within your means and stop trying to imitate the rich. Get our citizenship back that was bought by blood shed from veins of the North and South, all for the black man. We must stop throwing away our golden opportunities for mental improvement. Fill our school rooms with the children that walk past their doors day after day, year after year, growing up unable to read their own names after somebody else writes them. Shame on us as a race of the twentieth century. Friends, I firmly believe that if our ancestors and white men of the ROOSEVELT HOPES FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE AT FRONT Says President's Address is Great State Paper of Which Amer- ica May be Proud. FORMER PRESIDENT TAFT ALSO PRAISES MESSAGE. WASHINGTON, April 3 — Standing in the midst of a great crowd in the rail- road station the colonel dictated the fol- owing statement: "The president's message is a great state paper, which will rise in history among the great state papers of which Americans in future years will be proud. It now rests with the people of the coun- try to see that we put in practice the policy the president has outlined and that we strike as hard, as soon and as effect- ively as the government of Germany. "I of course very earnestly hope that I may be allowed to raise a division for immediate service at the front. I guarantee that no finer body of fighting men could be gathered together than there would be in that division, but of course he men to whom I would appeal will come forward, if it is understood that the division is to be sent at the earliest practicable moment into fighting line." New Haven, April 3.----Former President William Howard Taft, in a statement today, commenting on the message at President Wilson, says: "The president's message is an admirable setting forth of the cannes that must lead the United States into a declaration of war. It is a great historic staple. Its restrained and moderated phrases give it wonderful strength. It covers the entire field upon which we are now entering. Its approval of universal compulsory service and of a close practical alliance with England, France and Russia in overcoming Prussian militarism shows the president's determination that the country when in war shall wage it effectively." North that bled and died for our freedom could come back today they would feel perfectly disgusted at us for not benefiting ourselves with the golden opportunities that are thrown at our feet. We are kicking them aside as trash in our pathway, and they would say, "put the backies back on the Negro for they areasting away their many opportunities." We must be prepared for the war, the conflict is here, let us wake up mothers for we are to blame, as our men will never rise any higher than we allow them. A Welshman, lecturing to us not long ago in a meeting, stated that we think that we are oppressed, but think of them in their own country, how they are denied privileges of having windows in their homes for light and ventilation. They came to America many years ago and have become American citizens. On his mother's wall hangs a picture of the dear old home in Wales, and while standing looking at the familiar spot framen on the wall he discovered that on one side there were places boarded up that were windows; he turned and asked his mother why they were boarded up, that she told him the English Government had a law that they were not allowed to have out so many windows in their homes. He told us many others equally as bad. Our Congress does not make any such laws for us. We know that about in spots the Negro has some very fine scholars, these men and women are measuring arms with the white race. Let each of us be the leader of preparedness, it is here we display our love for our fellowman. Let us be as Abon Ben Adam. 'Abon Ben Adam, may his tribe increase, Awoke one night from deep dream of peace. And saw within the moon light in his room. Making it rich like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adam bold, And to the presence in the room he said: "What wristest thou?" The vision rais- ed its head, And, with a look made all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one?" said Abon. "Nay, not so." Replied the angel. Abon spoke more low. But cherrily still, and said: "I pray thee, then, Write me as one that loves his fellow- men." The angel wrote and vanished. The next night, It came again with a great awakening light, And showed the names whom love of God had blessed. And, lo, Ben Adams' name led all the rest." Returned From Hot Springs Fresh as a "Cucumber." Attorney H. J. Capehart, our brilliant young estate lawyer and friend, associate partner with that other most successful lawyer of Welch, Hon. A. G. Froe, has just returned from Hot Springs, Ark., much improved in health and rested to the minute. He looks the very picture of health and says the trip cannot and must not be measured in dollars when comparing the real good he derived out of the vacation, the baths and the change of mind from the rush of business to the social cares of a life of ease and pleasure. TENNESSEE MOB FOILED BY SHERIFF'S DAUGHTER. Slipped Through Crowd and Got Jail Keys While Father Was Debating With Them. NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 29.—Mrs. Lena Taylor, daughter of Sheriff J. W. Davidson, of Gibson county, played an important part in the foiling of a mob at Trenton, Tenn., early this morning, according to a dispatch. The mob appeared at the Trenton jail about midnight and demanded Charley May, a Negro charged with eloping to Illinois recently with a fifteen year old white girl. While Sheriff Davidson debated with the mob the daughter slipped through the crowd and got the jail keys. On discovering that they had been foiled the mob dispersed. M'MDOWELL IN THE LEAD GOOD ROADS, GOOD SCHOOLS, GOOD GOVERNMENT HER MOTTO McDOWELL'S RURAL SCHOOLS IN FULL BLAST-MERGER'S OLSED. The rural schools of Mercer county have all about closed while the schools of old McDermott are yet in full blast. The rural schools of Mercer county are only six months terms, anyway, while those of the "Little State of McDermott" are always eight months. Thus it is that great praise ought to be given our school officials. The county and district superintendents together with a hearty accord and co-operation by our boards of education look at the education of the children within their border and under their supervision as one of the first and foremost principles and duties of their public life. And as such, they are giving the student body of this great county the best educational opportunities to be found in any other county of this little mountain state. CONTRACTS TO BE AWARDED TOMORROW--SATURDAY. The County Court met last Saturday at Welch, all members being present, Hons. Howard N. Eavenson, President, Col. James Eiwood Jones and Dr. K. K. Bragionier. Bids were opened by the various persons seeking contract to help in this great work of road improvements and they numbered something over 25 bidders. The court adjourned to meet April 7b, which is tomorrow, Saturday, at which time the commissioners will most likely award the contract to the man whom they find to be the lowest bidder all other things being equal touching the best interest of the people with safeguards against anything that does not merit or guarantee the most and best service. ROAD SUPERVISOR DOING GOOD WORK. Col. W. J. McClaren, our expert road supervisor and a man wide awake to the growing needs of this great and wealthy county, has been kept quite busy since the bond election taking road contractors and material men all around over the public highways that they might see for themselves before bidding on the work for permanent improvement of roads. Mr. McClaren nares to be congratulated on the great impression he made on these prospectors. BRIDGE OVER RAILWAY TRACKS. The Nortfolk and Western Railway Co. appeared before the county court Friday of last week with a proposition to build an overhead bridge over the tracks just east of East Vivian, and it was agreed that the railroad company will pay sixty-five percent and the county thirty-five percent of the cost of constructing this bridge. This matter was favorably passed upon by the county court, and it is understood that the work will be begun in the near future. This is a great protection to the traveling public at this point, which is a very dangerous one. $1,365,000 BOND ISSUE SOLD. The $1,365,000 bond issue for the four districts of McDowell county was sold last Friday, March 30, by the county court, the workmen's compensation de- Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell County—Business Openings. NUMBER.4 WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN ENGLAND SMALL PARTY FIRMLY OPPOSED BUT NOT NUMEROUS ENOUGH TO CARRY WEIGHT. ALL FRANCHISE REFORMS PROPOSED ARE ENDORSED Feature of Debate Frank Acceptance by Former Premier Asqith, Andrew Bonar Law and Premier Lloyd George of Woman's Right to Vote as Result of War Sacrifice. OUNDON, March 28.—After an interesting debate today the house of commons, by a majority of 29, expressed approval of all legislation on the lines of he speakers' conference recommendations for franchise reforms. The small minority against such a measure represented not the actual opponents of reform but rather members who were deductions of postponing legislation of such a contentious character until after the war. The great feature of the debate was he trank acceptance by ex-Premier Aspith and Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchebuer, of women's right o vote as a result of their war sacrifices, and Premier Lloyd George's acceptance of the conference recommendations, except proportional representation. He was willing to go even further and make the qualifying period three instead of six months. A small party in the commons during the course of the debate expressed their continued firm opposition to woman suffrage, but their numbers were too small to carry weight. The Nationalists announced that they would support Asquith's motion. Premier Lloyd George said he welcomed the recommendation in favor of woman suffrage which was made in the program for electoral reform moved by former Premier Asquith. The other reform measures also were approved by the premier, who said that in the opinion of the government it would be a national waste if the results of the conference at which the reforms were outlined should be thrown away. He favored a generous extension of the electoral franchise by reducing to three months the period for qualifying for voting and by assuming the qualification of every soldier and sailor. The premier, paying the warmest tribute to woman's work during the war, especially the devotion, courage and zeal of women munition makers, said that when, after the war, the nation came to recast the whole industrial fabric, to give women no notice therein would be an outrage; it would be ineptible, unjust and ungrateful, and he believed the country would not sanction such injustice for a moment. He agreed to the desirability of avoiding all political controversies during the war. Parliament elected after peace was declared would have to solve quickly the problems which would determine the course of things in Great Britain and the empire for generations, and unless he was mistaken in the temper of the people, they did not intend to trust this tremendous reconstruction to any party machine; they meant, he believed, to take it into their own hands. Theorel he declared that he was glad that men of all political faiths had agreed upon a basis for an electorate millions of whom made sacrifices for their country. ATLANTA, GA., March 26.—The board of education received with great surprise last week at their meeting in the Chamber of Commerce assembly had the information from the report of Dr. W. N. Atkins, former medical director of schools, that 74.6 per cent of the white children in the public schools were-physically defective, and that only 36.6 per cent of the colored children were lacking physically. Dr. Atkins' report was from September, 1916, through March, 1917. partment of this state buying the Elkhorn district bonds, amounting to $210,000 at par, and also the Northfork Dist. bonds, amounting to $160,000 at par. There were a number of bonding companies represented and bidding on the remainder of the bonds, and the successful bidders were, jointly, Weil Roth & Co., and Frild-Richards Co., of Cincinnati, who bought $1,015,000 of the bonds, paying a bonus premium of $3,900. MEMBER NATIONAL BOOK PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER THAN SEE TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles on more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in advance..... $1.50 Six months in advance..... 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. 11 Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY APRIL 6, 1917 WITH THE PRESIDENT, RIGHT OR WRONG. In the mind of every American, whether he be white, black or yellow, it is not a question of religion or politics, but a question of his country's best interests. It is not whether Mr. Wilson is a Democrat, Republican or Progressive. It is my country first and my country forever. It is not a question of whether Mr. Wilson is right or wrong, too brave to fight or still watchfully waiting, the question at issue is the integrity of our government and the protection of American life and property at home and abroad. We are not following or supporting Woodrow Wilson, but President Wilson of the United States. He is the president of all of us, without regard to religion, race or politics, and it is our duty to concede him integrity of purpose, doing the very best he can for the American people and to give him unreserved support. The Negro has always been loyal. The flag has never been hoisted that he failed to fight for and honor it. There has been no American struggle for the independence or integrity of our country that the Negro did not shed his blood and pour out the best in the man upon the altar of his country. In the Revolutionary, Mexican and Civil Wars, he proved as good a soldier as ever shouldered the musket and fought with as much bravery and demonstrated as much patriotism as any soldier that wore the Blue or the Gray, and in this crisis, if the country should need his services, he stands ready to offer the flower of the race for the honor of American manhood and womanhood. There are no traitors in the Negro race. No American Negro has ever insulted the flag, betrayed his country or been charged with treason or anarchy. There have been no uprisings among black Americans against the government. While we are all Republicans in principle, we are Americans and patriots first. It is our country first and party next. It matters not to the black American whether or not the country protects his life and property in the time of peace, when in the time of war the country needs his services, it has but to demand it. As Mr. Chas. B. Hughes said in his address of acceptance in New York last July, with every American Negro it is America first and America effi- cient. No hyphen divides his patriotism—no double allegiance. It is America first, America last and America efficient. The Negro forgets the wrongs that his country has suffered to be inflicted upon him when his country needs his services. We forget that Mr. Wilson is a white man and a Democrat; we forget that his party is committed to segregation, disfranchisement, discriminations and Jim Crowism, when the flag is assailed and the integrity of the nation is insulted. The black soldier, who is denied the privileges of a man, vies with the white soldier, who enjoys every privilege vouched-safe in the Constitution, in patriotism for the national good, when the country needs his services. We pledge the President unflinching and uncompromising support. We pledge our lives and our means to support the honor of the nation against the world. We do not question whether the President is right or whether he is wrong. Our duty is plain to support him first and consider, after our honor is maintained and the flag upheld, whether the President is right or wrong. In common with all God-fearing people, we want peace; but not peace at any price. Peace with honor is the only peace that Americanism will accept. We are with the President and supporting him, forgetting his party affiliations or the traditions of his party, which have always been uncompromisingly opposed to an equality of rights for black men. As patriots, we are going to do our duty uncompromisingly and without flinching. We are with you, Mr. President, and you have but to command our services.—Atlanta (Ga.) Independent. PAY YOUR DEBTS AND STOP FHAUDING CREDITORS Unfortunately for business concerns there has not been established a universal cash system in all or most business transactions. The fact that there has not been and on the other hand a large credit business has become the basis of men's transactions with one merchant competing with the other has, to a great extent, made business relations both unsteady and some what unreliable. But after all, he who just "won't" pay his honest debts when he has been trusted with credit is a dangerous man in society. Bear in mind, we say and mean the man who makes and has money to pay his honest debts and then don't do it it, is a dangerous character in society. Men, we had just as well to begin to look this all important matter squarely in the face now as to put it off. Let us deal with men like men of honor. When you ask for credit usually promises are made to honor extended courtesy. Your honor is at stake—a business degree based on confidence by the creditor is established between you two. The man who lets you have his goods, his money, his service or whatever it is you want has lived up to his word, then the only thing left is for the purchaser to live up to his word. Don't dodge and hedge around your creditor after getting into his confidence. His futre success in business depends on your paying him for what you get. Get the honor of manhood enough in your old 'craw' to say: "By Jove, I'll pay my bills or I'll report to my God why." That's business. Every man wants his, however insignificant it is. So when one man credits another it is done as a testimonial of good faith of being men. It is a serious thing when you loose confidence in one or when one looses it in you. A har and a bad paymaster are twin brothers to thieves. Now we do not mean this to any one man in particular, but because so many business concerns are failing every day and the causes so often attributed to too much 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 instituted 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. credit, we call attention to this phase of business and are appealing to the sense of justice and an inborn sense of pride, to stop heating, frauding and taking advantage of your business neighbors. When out paying big sums for automobile hire, big timing it in general, smoking big cigars, telling both little and big lies, drinking cheap "kill me quick" not gut liquor don't forget you have not paid your grocery bill. Don't overlook the fact that you have a long account at the dry goods stores whose merchants may have extended you credit to the extent that every rag of clothes you have on you owe for. Be sure you have straightened up your bank account at the bank. What about your doctor's bill? has it been paid? You promised God and man that as soon as you got well, you'd serve God, pay your physician, pay your pastor's salary, stop aping the rich, that you'd live more economically and you would not make obligations, you knew at the time, you could not fill. Now you are well, the doctor has been forgotten, the grocery man has been given the "high ball," the dry goods man has been ordered to Germany, the banks have been told, to h—l with your credit, let my endorsers pay it, and every other decent legitimate promise has been given the black eve. There is room for us all. A living for us all and help for the man who will help himself. But he who denies his honest obligations is an enemy to himself, a curse to his family and a disgrace to civilization. Pay your debts. Live neighborly. There is no harm in asking for nor receiving credit, but the harm comes in not honoring the credit accorded you. COUNTY COURT MEANS BUSINESS The County Court of McDowell is certainly putting itself on high ground by its praiseworthy activity and its business like methods of getting down to real good roads adjustment. It always pays to elect men to office who know how to do things. The present county court is safely and successfully taking care of the people's interests and under their leadership, strengthened by that ever vigilant supervisor of good roads, Hon. W. J. McClaren, we look for McDowell county to soon merit the com- ```markdown ``` H. T AND LAST CH estic goods and wears--h own. Crowded all the where to get what they want and w examine our goods, then please tel by buying from H. B. PRICE. ce. Sale now on and will rema every house wife that we tuted like this one. The values a raping water mark prices found at selling things cheaper than anyboo ing deposit--Like picking up money H. B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Add H. B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Addition. ```markdown ``` DR. BRIDGEFORD Proprietor. WE keep it, if we haven't know your wants. Out at the right time, in the right way tific way, so call on us before you DON'T FORGET! That was Century, and High Brown Power Rozol Bleach, Aida Pomade, and only things, and the only way, WE keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, so kindly let us know your wants. Our purpose is to do the right thing, at the right time, in the right way; and we do things in the scientific way, so call on us before you see anyone else. DON'T FORGET! That we are living in the Twentieth Century, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair Grower, Rozol Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb are the only things, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's Life." DON'T FORGET YOUR DRUG MAN at the BRIDGEFORD PHARMACY KEYSONE, WEST VIRGINIA. pliment of being the "Great State of McDowell." Out of the mud is the motto and right well is every citizen responding. We are all getting a better understanding of each other and soon will all be together again, politically as well as in business. FARMING RETARDED BY WET WEATHER. Extreme wet weather through out Virginia has greatly hampered an early start of putting in crops, and the scarcity of labor will be a great drawback to him and those who hope to make enough to meet the crying needs and the alarming complaints against the high cost of living. GEORGIA BONE DRY BILL DRASTIC LAW The bone dry bill passed and signed by the governor of the state of Georgia is the most drastic law ever put on the statute books. It is worse than Draco's law, which was written in blood. Under this law not a drop of alcoholic liquors can be kept in the house for medicinal purposes nor shipped in from any source. One teaspoonful would get you in as much trouble as 15,000 barrels. This law is not on the WE CAN! WE WILL! WE MUST! Satisfy you, if you will only let us, because there is nothing too good for the sick. Our Prescription Department is Complete We are in position to take care of you. Service is what you want. WE RENDER IT. Call on us. it it, we stock it, so kindly let us our purpose is to do the right thing, away and we do things in the scient-you see anyone else we are living in the Twentieth Tower, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Comb are the to live a "High Brown's Life." statute books by the will of the people because efforts were made to submit this matter to a vote of the people and turned down. COLORED MAN WINS ORATORICAL GONTEST Best Oration on Prohibition Goes to Columbus, O., Student. William Mason, colored, freshman in the arts, college at the state university, whose home is Cincinnati, won first prize in the university oratorical contest, held in Indianapolis last week at Northinister church. His subject was "Americanism and Prohibition." He took a prize of $20. Second place, carrying a prize of $10, went to Walter Hunninut of Wilmington, whose topic was "Prohibition and Preparedness." With all the pretended efforts at temperance reforms in this state, it is our candid belief that the majority of the people are opposed to the present prohibition propaganda. POPULAR CGNCERT PLAYERS At Bluefield Colored Institute. April 12th Parker's Popular Players a seven piece orchestra of Columns, Ohio, will give a musical concert in the auditorium of Bluefield Institute, Bluefield, W. Va. on the evening of April 12, at 8 o'clock p.m. Parker's orchestra coreshighly recommended as a first class organization of national reputation. Patrons and friends are cordially invited to come. General admission. 25c; children, 15c. COOPERS On Monday we attended the burial of our beloved Mrs. Melissa Haffert, who died Sunday. She leaves six children, a husband and a host of friends. She was a good christian woman. Tuesday night the club of Judaism met with members present. Wednesday evening our pastor came in our town. We had a spiritual prayer meeting and a very good crowd. Thursday morning Rev J. W. Niger and Vary V den left as delegates to the Sunday School Union at Bluefield. Friday night the young choir met and had a good practice. Saturday, Mrs Ruth Vaden and Fannie Adams made a flying trip to Mt. Caim. Sunday morning, we had a final Sambath school at 9:30, conducted by Supt Food Edmond. At 11 o'clock the pastor filled his regular place and preached a self-reliing sermon. At 3 p.m. the Missionary Society and Covenant members met. At 7:30 the pastor again entered the pulpit and preached so until you could see the spirit rising on the wall. Collection, $15.50 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 lessen 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 refreshed and nature takes a hand in the cure with pure air that is relicted. Almost before you know it the cough has lost its hold on you. It takes a far better and safe way than to use a cough syrup or dan gerone oxetes, elbow form and unicure drugs. Every member of the family you take Old Black Joe Cough Syrup with perfect safety as well as grown folks. A big bottle costs only 25c at all stores. FREE STYLE BOOK ... HAIR ... To Colored Women We are the largest manufacturer of Colored Women's Hair. Our latest book showing new styles and dressing sent free. Every colored woman should have one. We send sands of hair and toil articles. Safety guaranteed or money back. We make the best solid Press STRAIGHT ENING combs, with extra heavy back, fully guaranteed. With each comb we give lamp cap FREE. Send money order or email MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY, free postpaid. POSTPAID $9c Hair note, brushes, combs and toilet articles manufacturer's proof. Send two-wall stamp. Agents Wanted. Address as follows: HUMANIA HAIR COMPANY, 181-181 Park Row, New York City. Senreco —the tooth paste that is fighting the most general disease in the world. Use it twice daily. See your dentist twice yearly. Get a tube today, read the folder about this disease, and its symptoms and start the Senreco treatment tonight. $5c at your druggists. For sample send &c. stamps or coin, to The Seatel Reliefies Co., Chicago, Ohio. DENTISTS FORMULA VEGETABLE CALOMEL Vegetable calomel, extract of the root of the old-fashioned may-apple plant, does not salivate. As a liver stimulator, it's a perfect substitute for ordinary calomel (mercury); in fact, it's better, because its action is gentle instead of severe and irritating—and it leaves no mean, disagreeable after-effects. Physicians recognize this and prescribe may-apple root (podophyllin, tney call it) daily. Combined with four other standard, all-vegetable remedies, may-apple root may now be had at most any drugrist's in convenient sugar-coated tablet form by asking for Sentinel Laxatives. If you forget the manure, do the calomel the picture of the soldier on it. These tablets are small, easy to take and are really wonderful little performers. They quickly clean out the poisons that are causing you headache, constipation, sour stomach, billiousness, dizzy spells, bad breath and coated tongue. They are mild. They never gripe. And they are a bowel tonic cell as a cleanser and liver regulator. A 10 bovine could last one several weeks. A Physician's trial package (4 doses) will be mailed you free if you write mentioning this advertisement. The Sentanuel Remedies Co., 802 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky. ReStaurant Meals at all hours in First Class Style at Reasonable Prices. GROCERIES AND SOFT DRINKS Eat here and you'll not know that high cost of living is higher. Elder Simon King YUKON, W.VA. Pressing Clothes is as Much An Art A Making Them We in that to property and thoroughly press any kind of garment it must be done on a diff. sanitary stea. a clothes pressing machine. This method produces the natural body shape in clothes of every description, raises the cup, brings out the color, gives the garment an appearance of neatness and causes it to last much longer. Let us Convince you A. LAVRICK, THE TYLOR, Bridge St. Keystone, W. Va. Don't forget to clean up and make clothing. We encourage all work. We save you money. 1-12-17. How's This? We offer One hundred+Dollars Reservoir for any one of Catarrh that cannot be filled by Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past 20 years, and has become known as the Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thus the blood on the Mucous surfaces, exerts the Poison from the Blood and healing the Poison. After you have taken Halls' Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see improvement get health. Start taking Halls' Cure at once and get rid of Send for testimonials, free. E-mail: CALLS_TO Sold by all Druggists. Good Houses, Good terms. Good Schools, Good Pay. Better Opportunity ffered in the State For DONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. PALMETTO CAFE Street Lord's New Brick Building Everything Fresh to Eat First Class Style. Lunches At All Hours No Better Opportuniy Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. Main Street Lord's New Brick Building Everything Fresh to Eat In First Class Style. Lunches At All Hours R. L. LORD, Prop'r Safety First! Insure your Houses, Household Goods nos and Live Stock, Etc., in The Southwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. R. Treas. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Pres AGENTS WANTED Be Found in The McDowell Times The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. It Can Be Found in The McDowell Times The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Operates in Every State in the Uni Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minu W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent onest iloring N, B Offered MONEY EVERY TWO PALA Main Street Every In First Class Safety The Soil Fire In T. G. BECKER, Treas. A It Can Be For The Pac $30,000,000 ASSETS W. 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" Insure your Houses, Household Goods noses and Live Stock. Etc., in ORGANIZED 1868 Keystone, West Virginia LOCALS Mr. W. H. Harris, Jr., Special Agent for the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, paid Dr Stephen F. Lord $32,66 this week in adjustment of his recent illness' claim. The Pacific is now doing the largest business of any life, accident and health company in the world. They are paying 1,615 claims a day; $-000 a week; $32,000 a month. If you want the best insurance, see Mr. Harris and get a Pacific Mutual policy. In noting the records of the recent term of the Circuit court, we discovered that Mr. B H Scott, of this city, was granted his divorce. Mrs. Panzy Lord is very much indisposed Sherif S. A. Daniel, of Welch, was in the city a short time Tuesday. :0: Hon. J. Enel Scoore, our popular representative in the House of Delegates and now the aggressive newspaper man of Welch, was attending to some important business in Keystone this week. :0: Attorney M. O. Litz, the "Stand Pat Republican" and the high class lawyer with a record, was on professional business in our city this week. :0: Attorney Ira J. Partlow, our postmaster, was one of the lawyers in a very important case before Mayor N. E. Stuart Tuesday night. Judge L. C. Herndon, who has an enviable record as a jurist, accompanied by Mr. Blakey and Mr. Price, his stenographer, were in Keystone Tuesday adjusting some land matters with the cashier of the Keystone National Bank, Mr. R. L. alley, Attorney H. J. Capheart and Dr. G. N. Marshall. While here, he dropped in the Times office for a few minutes. His February term of court adjourned on the third of this month. :: Hon. W. J. Hattfield, Assessor of McDowell county and one of the most conscientious Republicans and office holders in this county and a man whose word is as good as his bond, made a hasty trip to this city the first of the week on business. Mr. Jas, Calfe, of Eckman, one of our popular officers and a first class theatreman, accompanied by his little 2 year old son, James, was looking after business in the city Wednesday. Mr. Martin Hairston and Mrs. Lucy Thurn an Hairston, his wife, of Mattinsville, Va., who recently sustained a heavy loss by fire, have rebuilt both their store and a fine residence and today they are doing a law office business. :0: Mr. A. M Gruber, the most experienced and successful theatre man in McDowell county, was looking after some very important business matters Monday of this week in our little city. He was accompanied by Mr. R. L. Johnson, of Anawalt. The latter is one of the most independent Republicans in the state; he is one of the ranking men on the council. :0: The office of Dr. W. L. Colson last Sunday was crowded from morn till eve with customers from Oakwood, Premier, Welch and Davy At night, a bunch of the doctor's personal friends met in his ANCE COMPANY $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS Union agents minutes Special Agent nia office, and for two hours were ent. trained with almost breathless silence a graphic description of the many interesting and strange things seen and experienced by our popular and versatile young lawyer, H. J. Capehart, who detailed to us the many good, bad and indifferent things, peoples, customs and conditions that he witnessed through Ark., Texas and several other places to which he be took himself while on his vacation. Among those who were entertained at Dr. Colson's office which is usually the "boys" social headquarters, may be mentioned Messrs. G. F. Hill, J. A. Armstrong, Wm. James, A. L. Chelhoun, Garland Watlington, Profs. E. L. Rann, D. C. Coleman, Wm. H. Drewery; Editor M. T. Whittico; Drs. G. N. Marshall, Joseph E. Brown and R. L. Lord. Mr. E W. Womack, of Weich, the expert salesman and auctioner, was in the city last week and one day this week winding up the claims of creditors against the Bismarck Case. Mr. Womack became specially popular when he successfully managed the celebrated primary campaign in this county. :0: Meslames Ora V. Hunter, Dla E. Whittick and Miss C. L. Sukfock spent the day Sunday visiting friends at Ashland. They were specially the guests of Mr. Bane and Mr. Thornton and wife. While there they visited and worshipped with the pastor, officers, members and friends of the Ashland Baptist church. They were heard to say many times how delighted they were at the royal reception and hospitable treatment accorded them by Mr. Bane and Mr. and Mrs. Thornton. Mesdames Ida Cheese and Annie F. Mansfield, of Welch, were in the city Sunday :0: Hon. B. Hampton Gray, of Welch, was in the city Wednesday on business. :0: Lick Branch Company Store at Switch- back burned to the ground Wednesday night. Hon. W. W. Sanders, State Supervisor of Schools, spent Friday and Saturday in Keystone with friends on his way back home in Caraston, having been with his brother, Samuel, in his last days here on earth in Eureka, whom helped to bury. He, accompanied by Attorney T. Edward Hill, left Saturday night for Charleston where Mr.蒲 will be engaged as a permanent employee in one of the Departments of the state, the full particulars of which will be published later. :0: Services at the Mt. Chapel Baptist Church Sunday under the pastora charge of Rev. L. A. Watkins were very good and were largely attended. "National Jail Robber" Jas. Krox Smith has been very busy the past ten days looking after his big supply of legal work. :00 Constable Henry Richards, of Kimball, was in the city this week, as was Attorney B. E. Carter Both were looking after legal matters. :00 Rev. R. P. Johnson, of Kimball, pastor of Ebenezer Presbyterian church, the only one of its kind in the state, has recently returned from a trip to Hot Springs, Ark., where he went for his health. It is pleasing to his many friends, both white and colored, to know he is so very much improved. :00 Mr. F. T. Taylor, of Switchback, was in the office this week on business. Madam Ardela Williams, of Blufffield, the Beauty Specialist, who has beet, indisposed from contraction, of a deep-cold and nervous breakdown, is very much improved under the attending physician, Dr. N. L. Edwards. Misses Alberta Robinson Ophelia Clark entertained at the home of Mrs. R. C. Harrison, in Kimball, their club, the Kimberlite Social Club, and the Anthena Club which is the young men's social club, Monday evening of last week. The evening was spent in dancing, cards and selections from Mr. Harris on the Saxaphone. The out of town guest was Miss Barnett, of Flemming, O. FOR SALE: West Virginia Shufflers, Pure Pit Games; Guaranteed to win or die trying. Originated and bred by W. T Howard, Worth, W Va PERSONAL NOTICE OF A FEW BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN The new brick building at the West End of North York is becoming famous because of its many professional men locating therein. On the second story, you will find Dr. A. S. Adams, the leading dentist of his race, perhaps, in the state. His outfit is generally conceived to be the most complete of any, excepting only less white dentiste. Dr. J. E. Hereford, the young Physician and Surgeon, whose work for efficiency has been attended with unprecedented success at every angle of the road, occupies palatial quarter on this floor. Attorney Geoff H. Riley, the "never to give up" lawyer at the bar and whose recent noted victories in the defense of his clients, have forced him greatly to the front, may be found for efficient service on this same floor, next door to Justice of the Peace office, Gus W. Donnelly. The Squire is starting off his sworn duty with an enviable record. On the lower floor or the first story is a restaurant and cafe owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Price with superb accommodations. The Barbershop owned by the well known and influential Jas. George, the real leader among colored men from the standpoint of possession and general business, is kept crowded all the time and is on this first floor. A very nice pressing shop is there also. The real up-to-date shop owned by Wash Huffman and one of the leading tailoring establishments in this county which is owned and conducted by the Philpott Ross, is to be found next door to the above described building. (To be continued.) A CREDIT TO THE GITY. The annual reports of the receipts and disbursements of the city of Keystone for the year ending February 28, 1911, as submitted by our Recorder and Sergeant, Hons. K. L. Bailey and F. C. Bernard, respectively, and which was approved by the city commission on the 20th day of March is a great credit to the city and the systematic business like meth with which a common sense record of the people's money is received and disbursed deserves for those in authority great credit. Just note that over eleven thousand dollars have been collected during the past year with no whiskey license and over ten thousand dollars have been spent, with a complimentary cash balance in the bank 0 the sum of about $800, is a great step in the right direction. Keystone is not dead and he would think or hope so bas another thought coming. It pays to put your business in the hands of business men and our Recorder has but few superiors and but a very few equals. Expression of Thanks to the Wives League Expression of Thanks to the Wives League Algoma, W. Va., March 20, 1917. To the President, Officers and Members of the Wives League, Greeting: Please accept our many thanks for the beautiful flowers sent to us by your club a few days ago, which made us feel very much licked up in spirit and mind. White looking and hoping for the near future when we will be restored to our health and strength, we must say that those beautiful flowers will cheer each and every heart and bring new thoughts to our mind, for when the dark, dreary and cold winter days have passed and the beautiful sun begins to smile so warmly upon the earth, we can see in our daily travels, going to and from our daily occupations the beautiful little violets and daisies and many other beautiful flowers coming forth from their long winter sleep, which tells us that spring time is here and summer is on her way, when every heart should be happy and gay. We also wish for your club much success and a long life and may the Lord bless you in every effort that you may put forth. Sincerely yours, P. W. WATKINS AND SON. Mr. E. B. Harman, the well known transfer and drayman man, is one of the most successful commission merchants in this county. He is an expert at bringing into Keystone first class produce. Call on him when you will and you will always find him "Johnnie on the spot." Elkhorn, West Va. BOX 131. 3:30'17 Mrs. B. Connor AT EXCELNOR, W. VA. agent for the celebrated Mune, C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Growing and Beautifying Preparation. Holds Credentials for Efficiency. Agent also for Hair and Hair Goods EXCELNOR, W. VA. SHOEMAKER WANTED A good showmaker or barnes maker is wanted at the Slice Hospital at Northlork, W. Va. Will pay $10 per month. Call or write to S. M. MUSE, Box 65, Northlork, W. Va. 1-6-21 PATIENTS JEFFY A. MALHEWS Patient Attorney Aldgate Building, Nottingham, UK Patents, Copyrights, Trade Marks, Designs The Lomax Hosse DR. E. W. LOMAX, Proprietor 214 S. Bland Street, BLUEFIELD, W. T. For Medical and Surgical a 2--'1-tf. 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Contemplating the purchase of either a piano player piano, you should not fail to examine these struments. Prices and terms will suit you. the most artistic piano with action made in the world. better, nothing more per- as a piano nor as a player phase of either a piano or a fail to examine these in- s will suit you. the successful unification of the most artistic piano with the most scientific player action made in the world. There is absolutely nothing better, nothing more perfect on the market, neither as a piano nor as a player piano. Contemplating the purchase of either a piano or a player piano, you should not fail to examine these instruments. Prices and terms will suit you. SOLD BY, G. W. MOONEY BLUE-IELD, W. VA. THE GRAND PRIX ~ PARIS,1900 LEGION OF HONOR, PARIS,1900 THE GRAND PRIZE ST.LOUIS,1904 THE WORLD'S HIGHEST HONORS K ~ PARIS,1900 R, PARIS,1900 E ST.LOUIS,1904 GHEST HONORS THE GRAND PRIX ~ PARIS,1900 LEGION OF HONOR, PARIS,1900 THE GRAND PRIZE ST.LOUIS,1904 THE WORLD'S HIGHEST HONORS Free Pressing Brother Accidently Kills Brother at Algoma. Andrew Robinson, 17 years of age, kills his brother Robert, 55 years of age, at the home of their cousin, Mrs. Lazzie Vaughn, at Algoma, Sunday, April 1, while paying with a silk handkerchief It appears that which was thought not to have any shell in it which was grabbed up during the time of play and was used by the younger brother, Andrew, in a joke, who throw the gun up and cooking same the trigger went off killing his older brother almost instantly. The body was taken to Shawsville, Va., their home, where it was buried in their family cemetery Tuesday of this week. The young brother was greatly agitated over the matter and wept most bitterly. These two brothers had been in this part of the state in the coal mining business about two years and each was very much thought of. There never was known to be any trouble between the two brothers. Rock Hill Bap. Church The Rock Hill Baptist church held its regular Sunday school services last Sunday, April 1, at the usual hour. Our pastor, Rev. G. W. Woody, preached an excellent sermon at the morning service. At 2 o'clock Rev. Woody baptised 12 candidates. At 8 o'clock the pastor preached a strong sermon and 17 joined the church. E. COOPER. WANTED AT ONCE! Two colored barbers to work in a white shop. Write at once to MARTIN LUTHER, Box 111, Big Stone Gap, Va. The same is true of the