McDowell Times

THE CARTER COAL COMPANY RAPIDLY FORGING TO THE FRONT Patriotic Demonstration There the 9th of April ---Attorney D. C. Coleman and Editor M. T. Whittico Speak. McDaywell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 16. CARL THE CARTER C RAPIDLY F THE Patriotic Demonstration ---Attorney D. C. M. T. Whi Oaretta is the name of a post office located on the Dry Fork branch of the N. & W. Ry. about two miles from Susana. The coal operation is The Carter Coal Company and is in the War Creek seam of coal owned almost absolutely by Hon. George L. Carter who also owns and operates the Coalwood coal company. In fact the Coalwood boundary is composed of about 18,000 acres of solid coal land. And just here it might be stated that Mr. Carter pays to the state annually in taxes about $18,000, all, or most all, of which is on his holdings in McDowell county. He owns about one half of Johnson City, is about 65 years of age, gets up early and is out every morning six o'clock. He is a strong friend and contributor to school work. He is now constructing a real, first-class, up-to-date street car line from Coalwood to Caretta. He was one of the foremost men in the development of the Clinch Valley field. In fact the famous Georgel Coal Co. was named after this great financier. Evidences of general prosperity at Carretta greet the eye of every man who visits this place and is seen on every hand. Whether a man looks or whether he listens, one heart prosperity murmuring or sees it glisten. Its a veritable revelation for any man to just go on the celebrated Carter Coal Company's operation. While there this week we stood transfixed as it were, as we looked on the magnificent genius of this little zone. Its a veritable Switzerland forging ahead with every where bursting forth with attestations of new prosperity and thrift territorially shut off, so to speak, from the rest of the world and yet promoting and enjoying a thrift indeed and a civilization peculiar unto itself. The amicable spirit of mutual good will and accord with a pronounced sense of co-operation between labor on one hand and promotors on the other was in every way noteworthy and commended itself to us in a particular way. The friendly feeling that exists between the races is very evident. We noted that perhaps no where in "good old McDowell" could conditions be found where the spirit of brotherly love abounded more freely. The Superintendent, Mr. J. L. Ferrell is a whole-soul man. He has a big heart in him and is particularly concerned about seeing that every man on that operation is properly taken care of and that wherever an opportunity presents itself to aid in the educational growth of the people he is just "Johnnie on the spot." This company has provided for the colored people a nice church, school house and hall, and when it was rumored that the school would have to close on account of the lack of funds Mr. Ferrell and Mr. George L. Carter got busy and ordered that the school must go on and if the county or state couldn't pay the teachers he (Hon. George L. Carter) had money enough to pay and would do it. If any complainate arise the trouble is quickly and cautiously adjusted by Supt. Ferrell, whom they all like. (Continued on Page 3.) Kimball Council go on Record as Patrtotic Citizens For the Flag and With President The council of Kimball was called together by order of Mayor Dunnagan and a resolution was adopted as follows: "We, the common council of the town of Kimball, do for the interest of our citizens, request each and every household to display from his home an American flag, or some design of national colors, and each place of business to do likewise; and we request each and every person to make arrangements to attend some piece of land in or around Kimball and raise some vegetation of some kind; and we further request each and every citizen to keep a josew watch over their homes as well as over the surrounding community for any person or persons who are of suspicious character in our midst, or who express themselves as being antagonistic to the people of this common wealth, and in such cases where anyone is found expressing their views that are in direct conflict with the proclamation of our chief commander, he shall be reported to the officer of our community and placed in custody. We respectfully request the co-operation of every citizen in and around Kimball in every matter of maintaining peace and order and providing food for the needy." UNITED STATES NEWSPAPER LAWS GOVERNING SUBSCRIBERS. Below is the law in regard to newspapers: First—Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue their subscription. Second—If the subscriber orders discontinuance of periodicals the publisher may continue to send the same until arrears are paid. Third—If a subscriber neglects or refuses to take the periodicals from the postoffice to which they have been directed he is held responsible till he has settled his bill and ordered the paper discontinued. Fourth—If the subscriber moves to other places without informing the publisher and the paper is sent to the former direction, they are held responsible. STRONG APPEAL TO PATRIOTISM, LOY- ALTY AND DE- FENSE OF OUR FLAG HENRY WATTERSON LAUDS ROSCOE CONKLIN SIM- Many of the great dailies in the country have either commented editorially on the great patriotic speech of Roscoe Conklin Simmons as it appeared in the Louisville Courier Journal of March 5th or have copied the editorial in the same paper under date of March 8. Henry Waterson pays "Our Roscoe" the following well deserved tribute: A NEGRO'S RERUKE. "With all his genius and culture, Roscoe Conklin Simmons is a Negro. His college degree and personal refinement cannot change his blood or color or make him one bit less a member of a race regarded as socially, economically and mentally inferior to the white. "That Louisville is proud of him as a citizen; that the Negro people of the country look to him for leadership much as they did to his illustrious uncle, Booker T. Washington; that men of prominence in the nation accord him fellowship and a place in high councils, does change his statics. "For these very reasons, his words spoken the other day before a gathering of his own race, should spread a blush of shame on the Caucasian skins of some who are conspicuous in the eyes of the nation just now. When men of superior learning and vaunted super-race confections, intrusted with the solemn duty of serving and protecting their country's destiny, join with foreign tyrant cut-throats to reap contumely upon the nation's head and tie his hands stretched out to protect the lives and rights of Americans; when sniveling white pacifists join with all the traitor-slacker crew to invite national disgrace and ruin, well may this member of an "inferior race" boast: KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1917 "We have a record to defend, but no treason, thank God, to atone or explain. While in chains we fought to free white men—from Lexington to Carrall—and returned again to our chains. No Negro has ever insulted the flag. No Negro struck down a president of these United States. No Negro ever sold a military map or secret to a foreign government. No Negro ever ran under fire or lost an opportunity to serve, to fight, to bleed and to die in the republic's cause. Accuse us of what you will—justly and wrongly—no man can point to a single instance of our disloyalty. We have but one country and one flag, the flag that set us free. Its language is our only tongue, and no hyphen bridges or qualifies our loyalty. Today the nation faces danger from a foreign foe, treason sulks and skulks up and down our land, in dark councils intrigue is being hatched. I am a Republican, but a Wilson Republican. Woodrow Wilson is my leader. What he commands me to do I shall do. Where he commands me to go I shall go. If he calls me to the colors, I shall not ask whether the colonel is black or white. I shall be there to pick out no color except the white of the country's eye. Grievances I have against this people, against this "government. Injustice to me there is, bad laws there are upon the statute books, but in this hour of peril I forget...all thoughts of self or race or creed or politics or color. That, boys, is loyalty." LLOYD-GEORGE SAYS AMERIGA HAS BECOME A WORLD POWER BRITISH PREMIER MAKE STATE-MENT TO CORRESPONDENTS. Says American People Have at One Bound Championed the Cause of Democracies. LONDON, April.—Lloyd-George, the British premier received the American correspondents in London in the cabinet chamber in Downing street. With the correspondents seated about the cabinet table Mr. Lloyd-George read impressively to them a message to the American people that he said he had been asked to deliver on behalf of the imperial war cabinet. The British premier said in part: BECOMES WORLD POWER. "America has at one bound become a world power in a sense she never was before. She waited until she found a case worthy of her traditions. The American people held back until they were fully convinced that the fight was not a sordid scrimmage for power and possessions but an unselfish struggle to overthrow a sinister conspiracy against humanity and human rights. "Once that conviction was reached, the great republic of the west has leaped into the arena, and she stands now side by side with the European democracies who, brushed and bleeding after three years of grim conflict, are still fighting the most savage fore that ever menaced the freedom of the world. "The imperial war cabinet, representative of all the peoples of the British empire wish me on their behalf to recognize the chivalry and courage which call the people of the United States to dedicate the whole of their resources to the greatest cause that ever engaged human endeavor." M'CULLOUGH QUITS AS CHIEF ADVISER Chief Medical Adviser in Workmen's Compensation Department Has Held Office Since 1915. CHARLESTON, W. Va., April 6.—Dr. John H. McCullough, chief medical adviser in the workmen's compensation department, has resigned and will be relieved May 1 by Dr. M. V. Godbey, of Kanawha county, a member of the West Virginia senate Dr. McCullough, who is of McDowell county, has occupied the position since May 31, 1915. Dr. Godbey already has taken up the new work and will be assisted by Dr. McCullough during the remainder of this month. John T. Moore, of Ohio county, has been selected as chief clerk to the medical adviser, being taken from another division of the department. PARTYISM PREVAILED "In the stern days ahead of us partyism will have no place," asserts the New York World. Nevertheless we invite the esteemed World to look over the lists of committees as made up in a House of Representatives where the Democrats and Republicans are exactly equal in number, but where sickness gave the Democrat a fictitious majority on the vote for oganization. POWER REMAINS EXCLUSIVELY IN HANDS OF STATES FEDERAL AUTHORITY TO PROSECUTE ELECTION FRAUDS RESTRICTED BY THE SUPREME COURT WILL CURTAIL SCOPE OF CASES IN WEST VIRGINIA Congress Has Power But Has Not Exercised It to Regulate Election of Senators and Representatives, and as Yet Has Shown No Disposition to Assume Control of Primaries. WASHINGTON, April 9.----Federal authority to prosecute frauds in general state elections and United States senatorial primaries were materially restrained by supreme court decisions today. Federal indictments for alleged corruption "conspiracies" in the 1914 Rhode Island congressional elections and the 1916 senatorial primary in West Virginia were dismissed. The court decided the states and not the federal government are authorized to act. These decisions, officials said tonight, will curtail the scope of, if not entirely defeat, criminal prosecutions recently begun by the department of justice in Indiana, West Virginia and several other states. The court decided unanimously that the "conspiracy" statute cannot be used by the federal government in proceeding for alleged franks in election of United States representatives or in primary choice of United States senatorial candidates. It was held that congress has the power, but has not exercised it, to regulate such elections and primaries. In referring to primaries the court said: They are a development of comparatively recent years, designed to take the place of the nominating caucus or convention, and even yet the new system must be considered in an experimenta stage under a variety of state laws. MONEY BUT NO NEW SHIPS Josephus Daniels writes in a magazine article to tell of the billion which has been appropriated for the navy in the past four years. He should now write another article to tell about the ship authorized more than two years ago and which have not yet been begun. There has been plenty of money for the navy—always; but in the last four years there has been too little energy at the head of the Navy Department. TWO VOICES. A Southern Volunteer. Yes, sir, I fought with Stonewall, And faced the fight with Lee; But if this here Union goes to war Make one more gun for me! I didn't shrink from Sherman, As he galloped to the sea; And if this here Union goes to war, Make one more gun for me. I was with 'em at Manassus— The bully Boys in Gray; I heard the thunder roarin' Round Stonewall Jackson's way; And many a time this sword of mine Has blazed the way for Lee; But if this old Nation goes to war, Make one more sword for me! I'm not so full of fightin' Nor half so full of fun, As I was back in the sixties When I shouldered my old gun; It may that my hair is white... Sich things, you know, must be; But if this old Union goes to war, Make one more gun for me! I bain't forgot my raisin'— Nor, how, in sixty-two, Or thereabouts, with battle shouts, I charged the Boys in Blue; And I say: I fought with Stonewall, And blazed the way for Lee; But if this old Union's in for war, Make one more gun for me. —Frank L. Stanton in Atlanta Consti tion. A Northern Reply. Just make it two, old fellow, I want to stand once more Beneath the old flag with you As in the days of yore Our fathers stood together And fought on land and sea The battles fierce that made us A nation of the free I whipped you down at Vicksburg, You licked me at Bull Run; On many a field we struggled, When neitter victory won. You wore the gray of Southland, I wore the Northern blue; Like men we did our duty When streaming bullets flew. Four years we fought like devils, But when the war was done Your hand met mine in friendly clasp Our two hearts beat as one. And now when danger threatens, No North, no South, we know; Once more we stand together To fight the common foe. My head, like yours, is frosty— Old age is creeping on; Lite's sun is lower sinking, My day will soon be gone. But if our country's honor Needs once again her son, I'm ready, too, old fellow— So get another gun. ---Minneapolis Journal CUBA DECLARES WAR ON GERMANY First Latin-American Country to Range Herself Alongside the United States, Her Liberator and Protector. HAVANA, April 7.—A resolution declaring that a state of war exists between Cuba and Germany was passed by the Cuban senate and house of representatives this evening. Cuba, not yet out of her teens as a republic, is at war with Germany—the first of the Latin-American countries to range herself alongside the United States, her liberator and protector. At 7:16 tonight President Menocal affixed his signature to a joint war resolution passed unanimously late this afternoon by both the senate and house. The joint committees appointed only yesterday by the senate and house agreed early this afternoon upon the phraseology of the resolution to be presented and the stage was set for quick action before either branch of congress convened. The Cuban authorities seized four German ships interned in Havana harbor. DR. BARNETT TENDERS HOSPITAL TO U. S. WILL INCREASE CAPACITY IF NECESSARY. Dr. C. C. Barnett, of Huntington, has tendered the federal government, through the state health authorities, use of his hospital on Seventh avenue, with the statement that if necessary, the capacity of the hospital would be increased. The state authorities had written a letter to Dr. Barnett asking certain questions as to the facilities and capacity of the local institution, and in answering the questions, Dr. Barnett sent the following reply: Dr. Harrold B. Wood, Assistant Commissioner of Health, Charleston, W. Va. Dept. Permit me to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of recent date. You will find enclosed answers to the questions asked. I wish to further state that with sixty day's notice we can increase our capacity from six to ten nurses. We desire that you consider this reply our pledge to our state and to our country to faithfully serve you as you see best. I am yours very truly. C. C. BARNETT, M. D. Dr. Barnett states that plans are being made this week for a patriotic mass meeting of colored citizens of Huntington. A program will be arranged and the place of meeting announced later. While German agents may be attempting to sow sedition in the South such attempts would fall on unresponsive soil here, and generally in the South as well, was the belief of Dr. Barnett. Edward Cooper, Jr. To Take Examination Edward Cooper, Jr., only son of Representative Cooper, of the fifth West Virginia district, a graduate of Culver Military Institute and an expert artillerist, is "brushing up" on his studies preparatory to taking an examination for a commission in the officers' reserve corps. The men who passed examination for this branch of the service will be called to the colors within a few days now, it is expected. They will be needed to train the army of 500,000 which the president in his address to congress declared would be needed in the beginning of war. Ably and Fearlessly Assures Negro's Loyalty to American Flag. SAYS THIS IS NO TIME FOR PRETENDED DEMOCRACY Race Injustice Not to be Avenged in Time of National Crisis. Editor Whittico: I have your better asking me for an opinion from my observations of the colored American's attitude toward his government in the present crisis. It would seem that, proceeding on the theory that the colored man is a biontide citizen of this government, there should be room for no such question. Yet when, in the light of past events, we are forced to admit that the colored man's citizenship is essentially theoretical in time of peace, it follows by necessary implication that the unjust treatment under normal condition may so far alienate his fealty as to reasonably suppose that his attitude will assume at least a precarious spirit in the face of peril to such a government. Already in many sections, noticeably in the black belt, stories of the black man's contemplated schemes to assume a belligerent attitude are eminating. There are those who would have it appear that the Negro will out of the present crisis, align himself with the enemies of his government and seek to promote his racial status rather than subscribe himself as an American citizen enlisted in a cosmic cause. So far as I have been able to ascertain these rumors, invented by nefarious interest and colored to suit their purpose, I have gained no credulity and will scarcely receive a passing glance. In the evolution JOHN H. HARRIS of human event men invariably judge the future from the result of development of similar events of the past. Judged by this standard and observed in an historic light the American Negro can submit his record with no embarrassment. We are not sufficiently excited with the spirit of patriotism to stifly ourselves into saying that the government can submit the record of its treatment of the Negro with equally clean hands. The fact that the Negro will not urge the merits of his case against the government to the embarrassment of his government in a crisis does not mean that the Negro is forgetful or ignorant of the indignities that have been imposed upon him. That the sad hearted black man will in the cosmic spirit of Pan-Americanism swing in line to dispute the advances of an alien foe does not indicate that the Negro has forgotten the grim, gaunt, ghastly skeletons that he could drag from the closet of American democracy at a time when his government is on dress parade before the world. Indeed sir, the man of color will assemble under the Stars and Stripes wondering why President Wilson in his Utopian solicitude for the oppressed people of Poland forgot the simple lesson that charity begins at home. Yes, the Negro will heed the bugle call wondering how the president reconciles the situation in his own Southland to his recent beautiful utterance that "There can be no government without the consent of the governed." Out of the Ethiopia of the Southland will come lions of the blacks to defend a government that does not realize indeed but chance in fictitious mockery—"Government of the people, by the people and for the people." The colored man will again defend his record for loyalty and valor—a record unmarred by any deed of disloyalty or trick of treachery from the fair traditions of the dusky sons of Memnon dragging the body of brave Hector around troy to the more authentic deeds of recent history—of his death defying charge at San Juan. The black soldier will face the hostile battle line with memories of wrongs suffered in days of peace eating at his heart like the proverbial wolf at the vitals of the stoical spartan youth. He will meet the enemies charge in death like determination to defend his country's flag knowing that though he dim a Minore, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- ty—Business Openings. NUMBER 5 PARADE WILL BE AN EVENT Great Preparations For The Entertainment of S. S. Convention PLANS ARE RUSHED Every Department of the Sabbath School Work to be Rep- PARKERBURG, W. Va., April 11. Preparations for the entertainment of the 1500 delegates who will invade this city to attend the Thirty-Fifth Annual Convention of the West Virginia Sunday School Association, May 8, 9, 10, are under full headway and nothing is being undone by the general committee, and various sub-committees that will make this the greatest event in the history of the association. One of the most important features that is being planned is the great parade that will take place at 6:45 o'clock on the evening of May 8, the first day of the convention which is expected to eclipse any pageant of this or any other character that has ever been attempted in the state. J. Howard Fatey, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of this city, who is chairman of the parade committee and who has a reputation for doing things on a big scale, in speaking of the preparations for this feature of the convention, said that the members of the committee and himself intend that the parade will be one that will long be remembered in the mids of the great number of delegates who will be here for the convention. It is planned that every department of Sunday School work shall be represented on an important scale from the cradle roll up to the home department. The primary, junior, elementary, then men's Bible classes, other adult classes will represent various divisions of the parade. In addition to the 1000 visiting delegates who are expected to be here every Sunday School both in Parkersburg, and its various suburbs are to be represented. Floats of an attractive character will add greatly to the attractiveness of the pageant, while it is expected to have several bands that will help to make the great parade something that will attract the keenest interest. It is the confident belief that the number who will participate including the visitors and members of local Sunday Schools will be upward of three thousand people. As Harbinger of the New Law, C. & O. Stops Booze Specials Virginian Ry. Company Limits the Hauling of Booze on Its Trains to a Single Quart. As a harbinger of the new West Virginia quart-a-month liquor law, the Cheesapeake and Ohio railway company, on last Saturday afternoon discontinued the two booze specials which have been running daily to the neighboring onie, Ostettabtown. The trains ran daily between Ashland, Ky., and Cabin Creek Junction, W. Va., and were heavily patronized by the thirsty. The specials served also to keep a great deal of liquor traffic off the regular passenger trains. It is now but three weeks until the new quart-a-month law is effective in West Virginia, and until that time the thirsty will have to use the regular trains. The Virginian Railroad Company has put into force the new law enacted by the legislature February 15 limiting the carrying of liquor on the trains to a single quart. The instructions to the conductors, brakemen' and bagraquemen of the company came from General Freight Agent S. M. Adist. The employees are asked to observe the bagraquemen of passengers with the view of seeing that the law is not violated. Oskaloosa (Ia.) Herald.—For every dislayal German-American who breaks into print there are 999 loyal ones who can be depended upon by the republic in any time of trouble. hero history will leave him there he deeds uncrowned and shuang. But perhaps in this he will be conflated. He will know that while he is exchanging the manacle of oppression for the manacle of death, the democracy that he has dreamed of but never realised among the living will be realised indeed (for him only in the great Democracy of the dea- MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION 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 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. V., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY APRIL 6, 1917 ```markdown ``` The Democratic Governor of this state is still removing Negroes from positions of public trust and putting in their place white men. Don't know why the Negro Democrats don't put a stop to such wholesale slaughter and will depreciation of their loyalty to the Democratic party during the recent campaign, when they betrayed the r life-long party into the hands of the Democratic enemy. Every body thought, at least, that our good Democratic Governor would have given the "would-be Democratic Negro (?) the offices formerly filled by Negroes. Yes, it was blatantly assured or predicted that the Negro would receive more honors and official recognition at the hands of the Democrats than they were receiving at the han ls of Republicans. The new church under way of construction for the members and friends of Mt. Chapel Baptist church is rapidly under way of completion and is being erected by Mr. Wiggins, one of the best mechanics in this county. The schools will all soon be out and the thousands of little children will be again returned to the care of their mothers and fathers. The hope is that they will take the best of care of the little creatures and encourage them to think or life in its truest and best sense. Don't leave them to roam at will the streets and haunts of vice but make them to know you are interested in them. Again, we are pleased to note the advanced steps taken along a high tom business method for making the people of this country know that we live in the richest county in the state of West Virginia. The County Court is on record and the record will soon convince everybody that there is no spot on earth so desirable to live in as the little state of McDowell. Good roads, good schools, good homes, good gardens and a plenty of everything to eat is the growing motto every liberty-loving citizen in this county. Street car lines, automobile accommodations, over the best laid permanent road beds on earth is a forgone conclusion of the officials of McDowell. In the very near future we will have the pleasure of beholding this entire county lighted up, beautified and built up till you won't hardly know the difference between this county and the city of New York. Have you paid for the McDowell Times? Have you paid your grocery bill to which we called your attention last week? Pay your debts and stop asking for credit. Stop eating so much trying to have somebody believe you are the wealthiest creature on earth especially when everybody knows you old fool haven't the money to pay your way to the first water tank on the railroad. There is more talk about war than there is or we hope ever will be. Russian negotiating with Germany and Austria Hungary for terms of peace when the U.S. is just ceasing to be neutral any longer. The high cost of living, the war, the scarcity of labor on the farms are great reasons why men and women today who want to be rid of starvation conditions for another year to begin to get busy. Make a garden, plant all you can and raise something to eat. WANTED---A colored woman to do general house work; family small; good wages and good treatment. Write or correspond to A. M. GRUBER, 60 32, d. Gary, W. Va. EMANCIPATION At Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, Freeman, W. Va. Morning program, beginning at 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Singing by the M. E choir. Prayer by Rev. I. R Hill. Singing by the choir. Welcome Address by Rev.Hill. Solo—Miss Maceo Cornwell Resp.—Mrs. J.F. Saunders. Solo—Miss Pansy Carter. Paper—Mrs. R. L Jefferson. Solo—A. E. Woods. Rec.—Miss B Thompson. Solo—Azzie Jones. Open Discussion—"Are the Negroes of America Treated with Justice by the Law?" led by T.T. Thompson, followed by Revs. R. H. McKoy and Adams. Solo—Miss Amelia McClanahan. Address—Prof. A. E. Bowling. Solo—Miss Minnie Rippey. Paper—Miss Ardella Thomas. Solo—Miss Ella Saunders. Sixty-five Years Ago—Robert Alexander. Closing sorg—"America." From 3 to 6 p. m. everybody was served with free dinner—ham, beef, pickles, banannas ice cream. EVENING PROGRAM, 6 p. m. Singing by cheir. Prayer by chaplain. Singing by choir. Open Address—Azzie Jones. Solo—Beatrice Anderson. Paper—A. E. McClannahan. Solo—Mrs. Annie White. Rec.—Miss Elvira Smith. Solo—Bertha McClanahan. Address—Rev. Hollaway. Solo—Miss Jennie Davis. Discussion: Which is the proper date for celebration of the Negroes—April 9th, August 3rd or January 1st? Opening by Mr. Robert Mitchell. Rev. Jones and Mr. J. E. McClanahan talked on the subject. It was decided that April 9th was the proper day for the occasion. Cornet Solo—W W McClanahan. Rec—Miss Gertrude Staples Closing Remaaks—M. Carter. Music by the choir. There was a packed house all day and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves to the highest. This was given by the Negro's Political Association. J. F. SAUNDERS, Pres. TOM BELCHER, Secy. LOCALS Mrs. Martha Carter, of Eckman, spent Easter Sunday at Mora with Mrs. Viola Goode, her friend. Miss Sallie Pate, of Bramwell, spent the Easter Sabbath with her sister, Mrs. Rachel Clark, at Switchback. Mrs. Bettie Davis, of Shawsville, Va., mother of Mrs. John Anderson of this city, has been spending several days with her sons and daughters and son-in-law. Rev. W. M. Mickens and wife of Gary made a trip to Raleigh last Saturday where they spent several days with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Clemons. Rev. Mickens is a very royal race pride man and can be depended upon in support of race institutions and race enterprises. Mrs. Callie Strong, who has been spending several weeks with her sister at Big Sandy, left Monday for her home at Wilder, Va. Prof. Philip Johnson, of North fork, accompanied by Mr James George were in Keystone Sunday night and worshipped at the Presbyterian church. John Finney, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Finney, who as been living in Cincinnati for the past three or four years is visiting his people in Keystone in company with his wife. Dr. W. A. Holly, of Bramwell, the oldest practicing physician in the coal fields, is being kept exceedingly busy these days. Much sickness claims his attention all the time. Mr. Roscoe Simpson's oldest boy is down with fever but with the expert attention of Dr. Holly it is hoped that he will soon recover. 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 finding out where to get what they want and where to get it at lowest price. Let others come, see and examine our goods, then please tell what you saw and learned about how to save money by buying from H. B. PRICE. Important--Cut Price. Sale now on and will remain on till we have convinced every house wife that we can and will save her money. There never was a sale instuted like this one. The values are simply unheard of. We are defying the high sky-scraping water mark prices found at other stores and giving 'em the lie with a black eye by selling things cheaper than anybody else. This is no fake proposition but a guilt edge saving deposit --Like picking up money in the road. The Elkridge Graded School will hold its closing exercises in the Algoma church on the 19th and 20th of April, 7:30 p.m. COMING—Mrs. Litie Tucker, the eloquitionist, of Clarksbur, will perform in this city the week of the 23 for the Wives' League. The exact date will be given later. Booker Kendrick, special representative of the W. W. Watts, Jr., Piano Co., handling the high grade pianos with headquarters in Bluefield, was in the city this week. Booker is one of the boys and his word is worth every thing in gold. He is reliable, truthful, kind and knows every body and every body knows him. Read his "ad" in this issue. Mr and Mrs. John J. Finney arrived in the city Sunday morning from Cincinnati, Ohio, and will spend sometime with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Finney. They have been away for several years and their coming was an agreeable surprise to their parents and friends who were delighted to see them and who received them with open arms. Mrs. Victoria Hurt, of Elkhorn, left Thursday morning for Columbus, Ohio, Cairo, Ill, and Homestead, Pa, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Sarah Alexander, and her son, Mr. Willi Montgomery, for two months. Mrs. Hurt has never seen her sister. Mr. James Oliver and Carrie Hargres, of Welch, were married in Cattleburg, Ky., April 3, and spent their honeymoon visiting friends in Williamson, Keystone and other points of interest. Both of them are well known in Keystone. We wish for them a long and happy life. GOOD ROADS CONTRACTS LET BY COUNTY COURT; OTHERS TO BE LET. The county court met last Saturday in Welch, members present being Howard N. Eavenson, president; R. K. Bragonier and James Ellwood Jones. They took up the matter of awarding contracts for the permanent improvement of our roads, and awarded contracts for two sections, one from Farm to No. 5 (Lessley) to Consolidated Engineering Co., Baltimore, Md., and the other from Welch to Mercer county line to Harrison Co., of Buffalo, N. Y., for the grading and concreting. The court will meet again today (Friday) to let contracts for the remainder of the roads. DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia ```markdown ``` AND LAST CH goods and wears- Crowded all the to get what they want and our goods, then please t ing from H. B. PRICE. Sale now on and will rem every house wife that w like this one. The values water mark prices found things cheaper than anybe osit --Like picking up mo B. PR Keystone-Burke-Ad DR. BRIDGEFORD Proprietor. WE keep it, if we haven' know your wants. at the right time, in the right tific way, so call on us before DON'T FORGET! That Century, and High Brown Po Rozol Bleach, Aida Pomade, only things, and the only war WE keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, so kindly you know your wants. Our purpose is to do the right right time, in the right way; and we do things in the way, so call on us before you see anyoneelse DON'T FORGET! That we are living in the Two Way, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair Grey, Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb a things, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's Li 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. lts All in th GET T All in the Instrume GET THE BEST AND UPRIGHT PIANO the most famous make. class & s ne, harmony and volume will be found in ment we sell with a guarantee to satisfy critical ear. If you are in the market for a best. Then see or write OOKER KENDRICK 556 Bluefield, W. Its All in the Instrument! GET THE BEST of the most famous make, class & style Tone, harmony and volume will be found in every instrument we sell with a guarantee to satisfy the most critical ear. If you are in the market for a piano, get the best. Then see or write BOOKER KENDRICK Box 556 Bluefield, W. Va. 4. Phone 38. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. 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, way; and we do things in the scien- you see anyone else we are living in the Twentieth wder, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Comb are the y, to live a "High Brown's Life." e Instrument! HE BEST RIGHT PIANOS is make. class & style volume will be found in every a guarantee to satisfy the fare in the market for a piano, write KENDRICK Bluefield, W. Va. MY FRIENDS ARE NEXT, BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST JUDGMENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVICTION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. National Jail Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. --- Easter Serviees at Presbyterian Church A Great Success At the Presbyterian church Sunday, under the direction of Mrs. Ida E Whittico and Miss L. L Sinkford, a very nice and successful Easter program was rendered. Each participant quitted him and herself well. The entire program was uniquely arranged and the hall was beautifully decorated. A very large crowd was present and seemed to have heartily enjoyed the songs and recitations of the children. Attorney H. J Capehart was the speaker of the occasion and right well did he play his part. His address was both interesting, entertaining and instructive. Miss Myrtle Jones gracefully officiated at the organ and won for herself many compliments. The collection was good. Rev L E. Johnson aided in the management of the services. Mr. B. T. Bridgeford made a very nice talk and paid a high tribute to the ladies for their activity in the work. Rev R. P. Johnson, pastor, arrived on No. 2 from Kimball just in time to pay his hearty and unselfish respects and approval of the services and expressed his personal thanks to all who in any way took a part in this Easter service. REPORT OF ELKRIDGE GRADED AND HIGH SCHOOL Enrolled, 29; attendance, 22; per cent, 95. Honor Roll:—Willie Taylor, Husky Wade, Estella Russell, Lola Dillard and Ethel Frazier J. W. Robinson, Principal. GRAMMAR GRADES 6th Grade:—Virginia Health, Olessa Enders, Arthur Crockett. 7th Grade:—Lula Huffmon, Hazel Taylor. 8th Grade:—Blanche Bandy. Enrolled, 26; attendance, 23; per cent, 90. Mrs. Ida E. Whittico, teacher. 5th Grade:—Randolph Gilliam 4th Grade:—Ethel Bandy, Cecil Roy, Roosevelt Wood. 3rd Grade:—Jessie Wood, Mariah Health, Wilkie Gilliam, Ella Smith, Savannah Heath, Sam Cris Enrolled, 41; attendance, 29; per cent, 90. Miss Esther Smith, teacher. 1st Grade:—Lottie Plunkett, Alphonse Jones. Enrolled, 77; attendance, 55; per cent, 90. Miss Virginia Cobbs, teacher. Total enrollment of school, 176; total attendance, 129; total per cent, 96. 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 r-freshed and nature takes a hand in the cure with pure air that is not restricted. Almost before you know it the cough has gone 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. ```markdown ``` HIGH SCHOOL The Times, $1.50 "TAILORS BY TRADR" "Up to date in Style" "Down to date in Price" Stop in and see the work done by EXPERT TAILORS OVER 5000 PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM Ladies' Suits tailored to perfection. All work guaranteed. Our service is the best in style—fit—snap—workmanship and dependability. SHOPS: WILCOE AND KIMBALL, W. VA. SHOPS: MILCOE AND ALL, W. VA. MASS. COLORED CITIZENS ORGANIZE HOME GUARD BCSTON, April 6.--Massachusetts Home Guard will be organized at once as the result of the signing by Governor McCall of the bill which provides for the establishment of an organization of 5,000 men to take the place of the militia in the event of the latter being called out of the state. Gen. Charles K. Darling is chairman of the sub-committee on Home Guard of Boston's Committee of Public Safety. THE RED JACKET COAL COMPANY Generous to Its Employes, Paying All Expenses of First Emancipation Day Celebration in Mingo County. The committee of colored people selected to have charge of the 9th of April celebration held at Red Jacket last Monday were extended a rare treat by the General Manager, Mr. Cummins, and the Superintendent, Mr. Wilson, acting for the Red Jacket coal company. Through the efforts of these bread-minded officials, everything good to eat was placed in the hands of the committee headed by Chairman Wormley, Secretary Marshall and Treasurer Kirtley. Neither pains nor expense was spared to make the large crowd present comfortable and happy. The day was spent in feasting, listening to Encampation Day Patriotic addresses, excellent music and sweet singing. At night the breeze and ball held sway, and the crowd stayed all night long enjoying themselves. The best of order prevailed throughout and not even a harsh word was heard. The Red Jacket Band under the leadership of Prof. Wormly rendered sweet music during the day exercises, while a string orchestra from Louisa, Ky., rendered the latest dance music at night. Attorney Harry J. Canchart, of Keystone, was the orator of the day. Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford, of Keystone, organist. Golden Rule News Bromwell, W. Va., April 10 — The Executive Board of the G. R. B & E. A met at the home office in Bramwell Saturday the 7th. The General Secretary's report showl March to be an exceptional good month for the organization. The most encouraging feature of the report was the large number of new members reported. Editor M. T. Whittico of the McDowell Times visited the office Saturday and brought the minutes of the last annual meeting. Prof. M. E. English of McComas, visited the office Saturday on invitation of the president, he reports his association to be doing fine. Much busies a portrait of the ex-angle meeting was attended t hbitcry is Four thousand N Wumber. ReStaurant Meals at all hours in First Class Style at Reasonable Prices. GROCERIES AND SOFT DRINK Eat here and you'll no know that high cost o living is higher. GROCERIES AND SOFT DRINKS Eat here and you'll not know that high cost of living is higher. Elder Simon King YUKON, W. VA. Good Houses, Good terms. Good Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in MONEY EVERY TWO W PALME Main Street Lord Everyhi In First Class Sty 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 Ea 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 Ea In First Class Style. Lunches At All Hours R. L. LORD, Prop'r OFFICE PHONE 362 OFFICE HOUSE DR. A. S. A Over Colored Barber Shop I have equipped my office at my people. If you care to see a should visit mine. I do all classes of dental work. I administer gas for the extra necessary. If you come to Northfork, co It Can Be Found The Pacific ONE 362 ::: RESIDENCE PHONE 388 OFFICE HOURS: 8 A. M. TO 8 P. M. R. A. S. ADAMS, Dentist Raved Barber Shop NORTHFORK, W. VA issued my office at a cost of more than $2,500 for the benefit of If you care to see a modern equipped Negro Dental Office you need. classes of dental work satisfactorily per gas for the extraction of teeth and any other work where come to Northfork, come up and look me over. Be Found in The McDowell Times Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Over Colored Barber Shop NORTHFORK, W. VA I have equipped my office at a cost of more than $2,500 for the benefit of my people. If you care to see a modern equipped Negro Dental Office you should visit mine. It Can Be Found in The McDowell Times The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company W. H. Operates in Every State in the Uni Employes More Than 8,000 Agen Pays A Claim Every Eight Minu onest iloring Honest Tailoring $30,000,000 ASSETS Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" ORGANIZED 1868 Keystone, West Virginia THE CARTER COAL COMPANY RAPIDLY FORGING TO THE FRONT Patriotic Demonstration There the 9th of April ---Attorney D. C. Coleman and Editor M. T. Whittico Speak. Continued From Page One. EMANCIPATION AND PATRIOTIC SPEAKING. A real demonstration of civic pride and community enthusiasm was the true order of this day. April 9th, when the citizens of Caretta, both white and colored, turned out in fabulous numbers to do honor to the occasion, the 53rd anniversary of that dramatic event that gave the Negro his freedom of which he is justly proud. entered upon his career as a citizen 1,000,000 in number, having as his only economic asset a smooth barrel gun, a hound dog and a skillet. But notwithstanding his disadvantages the Editor said that the Negro's abundance of energy, his willingness to work, his ardent desire to serve well his place had in the course of a mere half a century earned for him an economic status that has no parallel and that does not sujjure in the comparison with the record of any people. Pursuant to an invitation tendered by the liberty loving citizens of this little town, Hon. M. T. Whittice, Editor of the McDowell Times, orator extraordinary, put in his appearance early in the afternoon. Some of the old citizens who had known Mr. Whittice in earlier days and in other fields were on hand to greet the congenial and affable newspaper man. Mr. Whittice did the rounds of camp in his usual cordial and amiable fashion. The Editor greeted the boys with his usual enthusiastic hand shake, but responding more often to the "Hello Tom," with a hearty laugh The Editor visited the school during the afternoon and gave a hearty word of encouragement and approval for the conscientious and successful work of Miss Roberta Woody who is now closing her third and most successful school year. The versatile newspaper man commended the parents and friends of the school for their loyal and enthusiastic support and appreciation of the work of their teacher. The intelligence that Mr. Whittico was in town and would appear as speaker of the evening circulated the little camp long before the lengthening shadows announced the passing of twilight. At 8 o'clock, the church was crowded with an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. The crowd was well divided, there being fully as many white folks as colored present. Mr. John Hutchinson, an old resident of this section, a few minutes after 8, said that the hour had arrived for activities. Mr. Hotel inson presented Prof. D. C Coeman whom he asked to preside. Prof. Coleman, the scholar and man of practical influence in this community and whose influence is having a telling effect upon the community for good, introduced the speaker in a short address, explaining the occasion in a most timely way. It was with an effort on his part that he suppressed that patriotic enthusiasm which is so characteristic of him, when referring to the present international war like trolls. Mr. Whittice dwelt opportunely on the nature of the occasion. He went back and made cursory review of the colored citizen from the time when he $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIMS entered upon his career as a citizen 1, (**), (**) in number, having as his only economic asset a smooth barrel gun, a bound dog and a skillet. But notwithstanding his disadvantages the Editor said that the Negro's abundance of energy, his willingness to work, his ardent desire to serve well his place had in the course of a mere half a century earned for him an economic status that has no parallel and that does not suffer in the comparison with the record of any people in so short a tme. Th speaker made an easy transition from a discussion of the nature of the occasion and dwelt briefly but effectively on the nature of the present crisis that imperils the fortunes of this great nation. He said: "There is anismus and an unreasonable inquisitiveness as to the attitude that the colored man will take in this world wide controversy of international disturbances." Continuing, he said: "The black man is by no means half striped as many of you big white people might think him to be; neither is the Negro forgetful of the wrongs, injustices and inequalities in legislation you have passed against us." The educational work at this place, under the supervision of Miss Rote t. Woody who has to her credit three consecutive years of successful school work, is in every way commendable and is meeting with a hearty approval of body school authorities, the patrons and the public in general. Rev M. Y. Johnson, of Kimball, pastor of Hemphill Baptist church, is also pastor of Macedonia Baptist church at Baretta, is doing well and has the respect of the people. Mr. George Cobbs, one of the old stand bys, is always on hand to receive and welcome strangers. He made it pleasant for the visiting friends Monday night. EXCELSIOR On last Sunday we had a high day in Zion. Rev. J. W. Lee preached a wonderful sermon to wonderful sermon to a crowd of anxious bearers. At 3 p.m., our pastor, Rev. T. E. Woody, preached a powerful sermon to the Missionary Society, using for his text "Let her alone for she bath done what she could" Rev. Woody in a mat-ri/way brought Jesus on the scene and in our lives and actions, and asked the question, would Jesus say to the grubbers to let us alone for we have done what we could to manifest our love for him and his cause. At night, Rev. A. D. Allen, a student at the B. C. L., preached an able sermon. Services were well attended all day. A home rally was on and below is a list of names os those who contributed: Dea. James Kopster, $ 1 00 C. W. E. Koehler Mrs B. Connor, who recently began advertising in the McBowell Times, is well pleased and states that already the ad has more than paid for the charges. Mr. Thos. Quarles spent Easter in Weich with friends. Emancipation Celebration of the Negro at Kimball Monday a Howling Success Great Tribute to American Patriotism Under the management of Constable Henry Richards and Squire Samuel Crider, of Kimball, on Monday of this week at 1 o'clock in the Kimball Theatre was held a great patriotic demonstration in connection with a celebration of the ninth of April. The house was packed from door to rostrum with loyal men of the race. Square Samuel Crider, President of the Peoples Republican Club of McDowell County and one of the best Justices of the Peace in this county, whether black or white, in an unassuming way, presided with all the dignity of a man. Prof. N. Wyly, principal of the Browns Creek District High School and a scholar of no little ability, made a very timely speech in his welcome of the visitors and friends, he appealed to his people to continue to be loyal to the American flag. Dr. W. L. Colson, of Keystone, one of the race's leading dentists, ably and effectively responded to the welcome address of Prof. Wyly and showed to the large and enthusiastic crowd that the black man had always been loyal to his government and the flag. In his closing remarks, he unfurled an American flag which was greeted with an outburst of applause such as you don't often see or hear and to which the crowded house rose and sang "My Country 'tis of These." So pathetic was this part of the program that women were seen shedding tears. Ex-Square William Saddler was present and also added his patriotic approval of this occasion in a very timely address. The speaker of the day was the noted Jas. Knox Smith, "National Jail Robber" and one of the oldest and best known lawyers at the bar in this state. In his usual way, witty as witticism, can be, and being an expert entertainer of any audience, the "Jail Robber" hel'd his audience spell-bound for 55 minutes. He was at his best and displayed that early day zeal and patriotism of a real hero. The Landgraill Cornet Band made music. Rev R. P. Johnson, Prof J. W. Moss, Dr. R. C. Harrison, Mr. Garland Wattington and of the old war horse leaders in the fight for race recognition were all present. SPRINGTON EY HOWARD PEAK. At 9:30 o'clock Sunday, the Sunday school was called to order by Deacon Carrington. All seemed to have had good lesson and we were highly lilted up. This is one of the best Sunday schools in the district. At 11:30 o'clock, our pastor filled his place in the pulpit and preached a wonderful sermon from Matt. 288. At 5 o'clock, we had covenant meeting and every one felt the spirit. Some hIpful remarks were made by Revs. W. J. Peak, Woods, and our pastor, Rev. T. M. Hughes. At 7.30 o'clock, our pastor preached another wonderful sermon. Miss Minnie Divers, the daughter of Sam Divers who is quite well known, is seriously ill WANTED AT ONCE! Two coloured barbers to work in a white shop. Write at once to MARTIN LUTHER, Box 111, Big Stone Gap, Va. The Spring Rally at the First Baptist church, of Kimball, was a decided success. The spacious auditorium of the church was crowded at each service of the day. Rev. J. H. Adams, the organizer Zion church, preached two very excellent sermons, one at 11 a.m. and other at 8 p.m. The final report of the different church clubs was as follows: "1906 7" Club, Mrs. P. T. Grimes, President, $ 42.25 "1908 9" Club, Geo. Hairson, President, 51.e5 "1913" Club, Mrs. David Garland, President, 34.00 "1914 16" Club, Dr. J. B. Webb, President, 60.00 Special contribution, Mr. John Hairaton, 32.00 Donation by Sunday School, 3.00 The Sunday school of which Prof. J. W. Moss is Supt., gave a very excellent program at 3 p.m. Miss Nannie Lewis presided at the organ and Prof. B. H. Harris accompanied with the Saxaphone with his dexterity. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Robinson, and members wish to extend the hearty thanks of the church to all contributing friends. Rev. Win. Abbott, of Ruffin, N. C., who has been in the ministry 16 years, has been in McBowell county for the past 14 days assisting in a revival at Lovely Zion Baptist church over which Rev. J. E. Pryor is pastor. There were about 17 new accessions to the church. The revival closed Wednesday night of this week. Rev. Abbott will preach at Eckman Sunday. To whom it may concern: You are hereby notified that in the month of May or the 1st of June, 1917, I will apply to the Governor of West Virginia through my attorney for a conditional pardon, as made and provided for in section 41 of chapter 20 of the code of West Virginia. MAMIE FLOOD By counsel, Jas. 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A nice crowd celebrated the 9th at the Fair Ground. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Belcher and daughter arrived last week, and Mrs. Belcher was baptized at the Fayette Christian church Sunday morning by Prof. J. H. Thomas. Miss Justina Spencer, of Spencer, is the guest of Mrs. Ameria Hayes. Mr. Arthur Frazier, of Northfolk, W. Va., who has been visiting his mother at Stoneville, N. C., stopped in Martinsville a few days. Little Nancy Burnett, of West Virginia, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. America Thomas. Mr. W. R. Allen, the Traveling Superintendent of the Southern Aid Insurance Company, is in town looking over the work. Miss Cora Simmons became the bride of Mr. George Goins, of Bluefield, Sunday morning Mr George Belcher is still on the sick list. Little Hattie Burgess is out again. Rev, G. P. Wathins left Monday for Richmond. Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Miller are at tending conference at Farmville. tending conference at Farmville. The babies of the High Street Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. S. A. Frottor last Friday afternoon. Those present were Meesamies Mary Holley, J. E. Carter, Lucy C. Redd, George Mitchell, Willie Carter, Misses L. Kate Harper and Lizzie Cooper. After the routine work, lemonade, cake and gelatine were served. They will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Holley on the 27th of April. Floyd Ross Justice of Peace Elkhorn, West Va. BOX 131. 3-30 '17 AMONG people who lo a cultivated knowi PIANO is recog best. In such an atmosphe and with every day endears its owners. The same is true of the "Baldwin the successful unification of the the most scientific player ac There is absolutely nothing b fect on the market, neither a piano. Contemplating the purch player piano, you should not struments. Prices and term SOLD BY G. THE GRAND PRIZE LEGION OF HONOR THE GRAND PRIZE THE WORLD'S HI NOTICE FOR PARDON Free Pressing K. OF P. PAY $500 Charleston, N. Va, Apr 4, brie. To the Stockholders ot the Pythian Mut tual Iavestment Association, the (ti cere of the Grand Laxig: and Grand Ooart, District Deputies, Grand Kep- Fesentatives, (iticers and Members 0: the subordinate institutions, and t every member of every departaweot the Order of the Juristietion of the State of West Virginia Dear Brethren and Sisters Thave the honorfto inform you thet another payment, ameunting te (re five hundred dollars, lias just ber tual (0 the indebtedness of the Ameriats ss ‘This reduces the debt froma $).4#) 0+), the amount remaining dur alter payment made a short tine azo, to $4," 00). The interest bas alm been reduce! from $10 every three months ty $75 4) per yuar ter. This information, 1 am sure, wall be very gratifying to you, awl I bop will inspire every brother and sister wis has the welfare of the Association an: the Onier at heart to buy stock, the-ehy helping me to wipe owt the resaininng debterlnews in the shortest jyomible jes ien of time. Will you de ix You will also tind teiow « satement the splendid condition of this depart ment to date. Trusting this will turtles inspire you to do your fall duty, and as suring you of iy abwolue faith ln the tut ure of ur great fhusiness institution, an Youre very sincerely, 1.0, WILSON Grand Chaneelior STATEMENT August 1, 16 te April 1. 11 Resources Charleston Buiding.. < ose ane Huntington Building bine S Charleston Building bx Penne Huntington Building Fs wil POM.1L A. Ex sens Commimion - : i Appreciation of Keal Fatate ae Accounts Kee. ..... 1.7 Interest paid... so Furnitare and Fisture Aare Liabilities Copital paint up... 2.2. Huntington Building Earnings 7 mo....... 0 Ui Billa payable... Atm 0 Garpleiss. sss: . a... 1 Reserve for depreciation For. and Fix m5 Charleston Building Harnings. 1,751.09 $e L. O. WILSON, President. — - Mr. B. J. Martin, a great worker is the Missionary Society, has been contin ed to bis home for the past three week: with the rheumatism. The Society de nated $4 to Bro. Martin, which he high ly appreciated. The following person: made special clonations: Sisters A. A Pittard, Eliza Williams, Bealal Thomy Sasie Arthurs, Della Williams, Anni Jackson, Jane Hill, Volley Taylor, Bett Martin, Mesdames W. B. Cotlee an: Ross Patterson; Brothers «i ©. Ferg: eon, Wm. Moore, Gi. ©. Carter, Je Logan, J. W. Few, J.T. Martin, Terry Arthur, Sam Caron, Grant Dalton, Fel ward Pettis, Floyd Baker, Kev. G. i Anderson, Mesers. Smith and Joe Iogar Our revival which ie being comductes by our beloved pastor, Kev. Wo C Clemmens, and Kev. 1. J. Hall was waccess through last week There will a great $44) rally here on the fourth Sanday for « new cliurel. + erybody ix invited Rev. W. A. Vittard, the school teaches and preacher, is doing « great work. ie has been suffering with the rheuimatie but keeps going. —_—_— - Monday night, the Cinh of Benyarmin gave an entertaininent Tuesday nicht, the Club of Judes met and the young choir practiced Wednesday nicht, there prayer meet ing. Thareday night, Kev. J. Y. King. of Fikhorn, presched bere for the Cloly «| Benjamin. A very goo! crow! was present. Setarday night, © pound party was fiven at the home of Mr. and Mire. Den ny Adame, Every one enjoyed hiner Sunday at 0:3) a. m., webal a gran Mebbath school. Mies Lala Walker, of Bloetiel, was down ons short visit to her brother, Mr. Joseph Walker Everybody seemed to enjoyed time! Easter. Born © Mr. and Mrs. Fulmonds on Sanday evening, » tine gir! Mother an’ daughter are doing Bicely. ‘Mr. Fannie B. Ada is ili A TRAITOR. A Weiter bes always bad the hate ar ore of mankind from Judas to ene dict Arnold. Yben aman enjoys the fellowship of hie comrades and gore on: mate cilence, giving ament and coun to their sections 990)! they segregate bm nd then tarns out aod discloses the in tide workines of the body of which be Wess part to their hart and bis exal- (atten, Jedes and Benedict «1-75 pestece wih oo 8 ink Here ts a message to suffering women, from Mrs. W. T. Price, of { Public, “Hr: °! eat fered with patoful...", she writes. “I got down, with a weakness fn my ‘ ack and limbs... JHB tett nelpieas and die HE courneed-T nad tout given up haves of coer ie iteerenon FY a fiend tnotsted I Take lnman' The Women’s Tonle wy T begen Cardul, In J set cieTw'e (TT {By} marica “Girterence. } Torrew stronser rizht 1 along, and It cured me. Wy fom stouter than £ Yd tees a4 Ht you tation, pau con appreciate what tt fl means to be strong and [IM well. Thousands of wo- mea give Cerdut the AM Greate tor thir goed A i you. Try Cardul. at all |}f | druggist, E-73 —— r————_), WARNING! Otiew of Cited Staten Marshal, Senthern Vik. of Wess Cipcie Huntington, W. Va y Absit 9,1 1 ynete the following trom the Depart ry. wher hae not hitherto, een iad sof plies cominat tne tasernas of th tnt Stat, need hate no, fear af. @ by the Departinent of Justice a lon: O“EY THE LAW. KEEP YOU soc sitet WM. OSHOKSE U.. Marca eee Sb MSU =6UUUTT SIRCULP COURT: (Kighth Ju ficial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell. Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah ©, Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tue: jay in February June and Sey vember. 3RIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas french Strother, Judge; W. Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Mon jay in January, April, July anc Jetober. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K ‘Sragonier, President, Keystone Jol. Jas. Elwood Jones, anc Howard N Esvenson, Vommissioner: W. W. Whyte. clerk, Wich — Terms of Court. First Mon jay in January, April, Augus: and October. License Term, first Monday ir June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, S. A. Daniels, Welch, Prosecuting Attorney G. L. Countz, Welch Assistant Pros. Attorney. Samuel Solins. Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts Burb-idge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgar Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor. W. J Hattield. Welch County Road Engineer, W. J McClaren County Health Officer and : r- mer, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell. McDowel) Members House of Delegates ‘Tarvey Haggerman, KE. Howard Harper, J. Buel Swope, Floyd Waldron. State Senators, Sixth Senato rial district (counties of Mc Dow ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W Luther, Welch; Wells Gondykootz, Williamson. | WANTED--.A colored woman tw do general house work. family small: gor! wages and gool treatment. Write or call and see A. M. GRUBER, 2-17. Gary, W. Ve SACRE This paper, seat t your addres, $1 50, THE STORY OF COLORED “AMERICAN REVOLT THROUGH GERMANY’ INSTIGATION Ost ot the well known oppression of the Colored peopie of the South by the shites, and the state governments, dom- sated we they are entirely by thew hites, fine Coe A weOmAtiOnal report, wiven wide po-lieity in the daily prem of the United “tates, that Germans, acting ae ageute of h- German Iujerial Government, have undertaken and are working ont wheme to induce Colored men to ree in revolt awainet the goverument of the United States and the whites. It iw signiticnnt that, amide from the al iegrd use of money, the chief inducement ollered by these alleged German agente is am equal status with whites if Germany Ships thie conntry, almilute race equal ty, It is equally significant that the re Ponte allege that the whites of North Ca:- olina are preparing w revive the coward- ly and murderous Ku Kiux Klao of re ‘countruction days by way of defense. The features of the story reveal and expose the denial of qual pabiie statue to Col ond Americaus in the Sou, and also the murderous suiri. that still Lives im th: hearts and minds of white » utherners toward the Colored people. The first question which arises ie wheth- oF the report is trae, o has any founda “ion of cact. We are unable to say wheth oF agents of Germany have sought to stir tp» Colored Americans against the Unit a Mawes. Perhaps they have aaa prep- eration for expected war by this countr seainet Germany. If they nave sought vat colord men it but shows how notori sus the world over ie the injustice perp- trated upon Colored Americans, never vefore accused of disluyalty to this coun. wry. We do not believe that Colored mer cenerally oF to any appreciable number shatever, baye been inthieneed to decidh Co take up arms here against this govern went, The story carries evidence of be ng afake In one place the elaim i cade that this plot has been the cause 0 he exodus to the North, when the figh sould be made in the South. In agothe Hace the wmsertion is made that “privat honls for Colored, controlled and ti vanced Uhrongh German sources, ar fottet throngtoat the South” and ae wot-beds of revolt. There are no suc shoote, A convincing reason for believing th whole story to be falw ie the far-fetche folly of hoping for success in euch an un fertaking. Colored people are not xive & Utopian schemes, such as German coming over t America and conqueri the United States, and the Colored pec ple beige given the state of Texan ae “Slack republic.” Germany cannot ee scrom the English Channel, the Adriati Sea oF the Mediterranean Sea, much les acrom the Atlantic Ocean. It is com trary to the mental and physical make 4p of Colored Americans to seriously an Jertake that which is beyond hope ¢ accotaplintinent. ‘The Colored people of this country ar om revolt against the treatment they re ceive in the land of their birth, they ar in revelt against Jim Crowiam, disfran chisement and lynching. They especiall revent the continuence and the extensios of the color line im the public and semi public life of this, their own country They are expecially in revolt against colo swereqation carried by Southern States t their right of domiele beside other Amer wane and by the Federal governmen iiwelt to the right to work alongwide o othe: citizens, many of them foreign boru, and to use the government build ing lavatories and other convenience provided for government employees They resent the fact that out of alt the 15 millions of pepalation there is not on im the navy and army governmen schools at Antapolis and at West Point They object to the establishment now 0 a segregated training camp inatead of restoration of their right to militery training side by side with other Ameri Despite thee and many more discrim inations and oppremions, there ian thought in the minds of the Golored Americans to be disloyal, to join the en emy. Bu. Colored Americans are humat and being human they cout! not honestly be eager to risk their lives in defense oF their country aa long as it treats them » badly. and treats everybody else well, refuses to protect Colored Americans it property, life, family, suffrage and al Fights, and protects every other race ve tiety of Awericane im all theme respeets Colored Americans stand now calling pon this government and the rest of their follow citizens to remove these in- seticrs and ontrages it. the presence of war, war of ageremeion and make the Stare ancl stripes” stand for freedom, protection, eqnal opportunities and equal rigivte for them ae it is for all otter Americans It is the move, not of Col- ored Americons, but of the government and of prejudiced white Americane. ‘Sse: dimiy cintees teat initia Uenaneil The Times, $1.50 “Where style comes from” ACU Co, TAILORS SUITS MADE TO ORDER $18 - Up Dry Cieaning and Pressing Neatyy Done. Ipposite Finney’s. Keystone, - West Virginia. —————————— When at Bluestone don’t fail tc ket your meals at Mrs. B, M.Smith’s better known as Beile Smith Best cooking, excel'ent service, everything fresh and clean. First class lodging accommo iation—clean beds, linens chang- ed daily. Rates Rezsonabie. BELLE SMITH’S Restaurant asd Lodging §House Opposite Depot BLUESTONE, W. Va Nice Airy Rooma Hot and Cold — Thoroughly Renovated $1 & $2 per day MR. and MRS. ©. W. PRICE. Mgrs. Che only Colored Hote inthe City. 2 minutes walk from the station Merls: Europenn and American Plan. #8) Raleigh Street. Phone 974. BLUEFIELD, W. VA. ®->-J When Coming to CEE ROANOKE, VA. Stop at Hotel Anderson Nerth Henry Street. H. J CAPEHART At*orney-at-Law i or Ge Courts Mrs. Panzy Lord Agent for the Celebrated Mme. C. J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grow- ing and Beautifying Preparation . . . All work guaranteed. Holds di- ploma forefticiency. Up stairs over Royal Drug Store. KEYSTONE, W. VA. Hair Streightened Hair Dyed. MADAM EANES BEAUTY CULTUE te a "ad “Sealp Tee looks’ A Specialty. EXCELSIOR, W. VA. WANTED: A position as chatteor 07 varage helper by Floyd Adame (colored. ) Licensed” chanteur ander te wets’ "0 W. Va Can drive = make of car Write me before June 7 Floyd 1. Adams, Cooper, W. Va., Box 95, Headaches Vanish When You Take “Celery Mist” Get a Se Package at Any Store Yor. headache will simply fade away C " oe minutes stew Jou take ‘Georg Sat Seat Gerke mach. Ss eens tn. Fy {8i0¢ 20 opiates or narcotic preter i te any headache remedy. ‘Alen fine for neursigis, cold in head and arippe aches and paine. 712 Fie Stamee, 8. W. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Agent for Bibles and all kinds of Religi- ous Books. Ican supply you with the “Life of Booker Wash- ington,” “Progress and Achieve- ment” and “Life Line Success” below the cost of the Book ,Stores. Just Arrived: “Glorious Messages in Songs."" 46-17 OFFIOE PHONE 362 - RESIDENCE PHONE 388 OFFIOE HOURS: 8A M. TOS P.M. DR. A. S, ADAMS, Dentist Over Colored Barber Shop NORTHFOR<, W. VA. L have equipped my office ut's cost of more than $2.54) tor the benefit of my people. If yuu care to we « sa tera equippad Neg » Daatal O fce you sbould visit mine. 1 do all ciamses of deutal work satisfactorily. 1 administer gas for the extraction of teeth and any oth~r work where | Decomary. Mf you come to Northfork, come up and look me over. and “Life Line Success” below the cost of the Book Stores Just Arrived: “Glorious Messages in Songs."” 46-17 Bee Sales Madam Holley System Hair Dressing, Scalp and Hair Treatment, Massage of the Face‘and Neck. Manicuring. | PREAARING WHOLESOME COSMETICS. Main Office West Church St. No 5% Martinsville, Virginia. orn, —oeieeee eae S. B. MOON Miarnny-al: Law Wilcoe, West Virginic aeeiaenienoien 6. A. Rice Northfork, West ‘Virginia. REPRESENTATIVEJOF Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia hone 217. Res. Phone 970) L. Mrs. Mary Hancock Meals & Lunches Quick Service EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS. scaeieeiedipenisiceniaamsane WANTED: Je 2) ro" to get names and address, ete Nothin to aell, $15.00 weekly. ‘Women toad IremsZenvolepes and do plain sewing « home. $5.0) weekly. Information 3fo ¢ stamp. NATIONAL. BUSINES BUREAU, Box sxi, RICHMOND, VA For Sale: oro". en reasonable price. Apply to ALEX AURGAN, Barber Shop adjoining Me UV owell Times’ otfice, Keystone, W. Va FOR SALE —A good house and Iot a Anawalt, W. Va, at bargein. See J MeNEELEY, Anawait, W Va. CECIL H. RILEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRACTICES IN ALI, THE Cours Northfork, West Virginia REAL ESTATE For SALE 200 Lots in and around Lester, W Va. for Colored People Only. Good Locetion for Homes and surrounded by works. For particulars write or apply to A. J. RODGERS P.O. Box 2, LESTER, WEST VIRGINIA. My Clients Are M Sirf ieee Always First =i Lhe Nateonal fear! Risbbar Lock Box 54 Phone738. Keveroxe, Weer Vinwosra. Rat a tibae ner Hurrah! Take Stock Hurrah Right Now! —______B HUNTINGTON eae Building Clear of Debt === HIS Handsome stractare iy aw owns! abelately Sy the stuck- T holders of tue Pythian Wiatas Lavestoasat Ass sei ati on and isa tine ‘llustratioa of what esa be doae by coa-eatran on of effort and united action. It is ia leet a sples tid achieve: meat aol shoald give new lif. mew hop and new inspiration t» every occu leraal every member of the orler ant race. Let ny one hesitate louger tw sabuicine tor tind ba this anast, corpwrencen— Tes Peecten teen Lavestment Awociation —for in das time it sare & pay Yan lerne aividende on the money in vewted —oooOoCoCooo— $10 Is The Price Per Share Richer pail ap or on the installment plan. Ask the ageat in yoar locality alvvat ie oe wrine to th atice The Pythiaa Matual iavestmzat Association =—o>>>=========> L. 0. WILSON, Prosimat CHARLESTON. W. vA, Set ea ees eee a pe $100.00 REWARD. $100.00 in gold will be paid to whoever sug- gests the name that the judge: select as the one best suited for our new remedy, the wonder tonic Tablet. This formula has now been completed. It has been passed upon and pronounced good by prominent authorities. It is the last word in a remedy that builds, rejuvenates, invigorates the pale, the tired, the listless. It is all ready—but the name. » We want the public to name this new won- der remedy and will give $100.00 for that name. ‘ Send in your suggestions—as many or as few as you like. The selection will be mad= by a board of five competent men whose decision shail be final and irrevocable and everyone who submits any ruccestions thereby agrees to accept and abide 5 by the decision of the Board of Judges. ; Gs Contest is open to all excepting the em- ployers of th’s Compauy. There eve no condi- tionr, no restrictions nor entrance fee. 5 Senc in your sugrescicns promptly. Eve suzeestion will be numberes! in tic rer of ite receipi. Contess ceos May i, 1917, g Tai! a.) s¢_ stions to the Boar! of Jy ives, G Care cf The Sontomel Rerredies Co., Masonic 'S vemple, Cincinnati. Ohio. eee ee eerie lt Pee SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia A. L. Spencer Quick Lunches and meales served while the train wait Ice ream, Confectioneriese op, Tobacco etc. Mora, W. Va. I. M. WIGGINTON Leading Livery and Transfer Man--Feed & Coal $200,000 Worth of Home Sites for Sale in mast Popular Part of the City of Bluefield. Terms most reasonable--Prices the Best. BLUEFIELD WEST YIPGINIA. Lots Of Iron ‘ ol a Safety Dirst\ er" The Southwestern Mutual Firé Insurance Co, Inc., of Bluefi-td, W. Va. T. G. BEOKER, Treas RICHARD [R WATKING, :Pree AGENTS WANTED In “Old Hickory Tonic” Irom increases the red cor lew in the blood. The iron im (id Hickory Tonic is one of the best forms of iron that the boman system can abeorh. That's shy Jou asin streneth and vitality quick vs" 2 ate i Old Hi Tonic ie made from the formato of » foctor who wat thie rplan did medicioe in hie own practice for lone years. It im) the appetite, rains foo te the blood and the poisons ont of your liver, howele cad Bidweys. Sold in every good arog, sore a0 wel asin general stores in i towns and in the country. dhe Somax ‘Cospitat 216 S. Bland Street, BLUEFIELD, W. VA. For Medical and Sugical Cases "148. Phese 373, 4 AT ONOF! An Wanted 75. perienced, middie age printer, all aronnd office man preferable. Good salary and congenial employment the year round. Wrise W. H. Drewery, Northiork, W. Va.