McDowell Times

WINDING GULF COLLIERY COMPANY PATRIOTICALLY HELPING THE COUNTRY By Offering Valuable Prizes to Garden Growers For the best all around garden..... $25 For the second best..... $15 For the third best..... $10 For the best 1/2 bushel potatoes..... $ 5 For the second best..... $ 3 For the third best..... $ 2 Largest and best display of vegetables grown by one person..... $10 Largest pumkin..... $ 5 All around best kept grounds..... $10 For the Ladies and Children: Finest display of flowers..... $10 Second best..... $ 5 Third best..... $ 3 COLORED EMPLOYES For the best all around garden ..... $25 For the second best..... $15 For the third best..... $10 For the best 1/2 bushel potatoes ..... $ 5 For the second best..... $ 3 For the third best..... $ 2 Largest and best display of vegetables grown by one person..... $10 Largest pumpkin..... $ 5 All around best kept grounds..... $10 For the Ladies and Children: Finest display of flowers..... $10 Second best..... $ 5 Third best..... $ 3 The awarding of prizes will be by three disinterested people, not employees, and not living here, and will be under the direction of the State Commissioner of Agriculture. No employee will receive more than one prize. VOLUME 16. WINDING GULLE COMPANY PA HELPING By Offering Prizes to Grow The Winding Gulf Collery Company recognizing the fact that this country is already at war and that the best way to fight its battles is to induce every man to make something to eat in order that hunger may be driven away from our doors and in order that the soldier at the front shall not be forced to fight and wet in blood hungry, this company is offering every indemnement possible to men and women to make hay while the sun shines. They are wanting volunteers for home service. And as such they are asking every man, woman, boy and girl to perform a pleasant patriotic duty by planting something NOW. They are appealing to every man on their operation to gain pleasure and profit from their back yards and vacant lots on which nothing now grows but weeds, to plant something. The great food problem with its alarming high prices, scraping the skies as it were, can be easily remediated and sately adjusted by just taking a little time and make something to eat. It can be done in the time usually thrown away talking foolishness. With the call for millions of men for the army and navy, the regular farmers cannot grow as large crops as usual. Thus you see it is up to every sense, self-respecting and patriotic citizen to get busy and do things along this line. Prove your loyalty by WHITE E For the best all around garden For the second best..... For the third best..... For the best 1 bushel potatoe For the second best..... For the third best..... Largest and best display of ve one person..... Largest pumkin..... All around best kept grounds For the Ladie Finest display of flowers..... Second best..... Third best..... COLORED For the best all around garden For the second best..... For the third best..... For the best 1 bushel potatoe For the second best..... For the third best..... Largest and best display of ve one person..... Largest pumpkin..... All around best kept grounds For the Ladie Finest display of flowers..... Second best..... Third best..... The awarding of prizes will t not employees, and not living be tion of the State Commissioner of receive more than one prize. "THIS IS NOT A WHITE MAN'S WAR NOR A BLACK MAN'S WAR" Says Rev. W. L. Petty, Editor of The Baptist Record of Mem- phis, Tennessee. Now that Congress has declared that a state of war exists with Germany, there is nothing for any honest man to do but to offer his support to Uncle Sam. This is no time for us to discuss jim-crowlism and the like. No man, be he white or black, who merits a place of honor in the eyes of the thinking world economizing, by thrift, industry and sacrifice. You may make and have all the money in the world and the Winding Gulf Collery Company, like all other coal companies today are offering the greatest opportunities to men to make money that has ever been known in the history of the country, and while this is true they also know that money is absolutely worthless when satisfying hunger unless there is something to buy. Under that courageous, fearless yet patriotic superintendency and management of Hon. George Wolfe together with the rest of the management this company is offering to do their part. They agree to furnish the land free and fencesame. They offer to furnish manure and deliver it to the place for the pitiful sum of 50 cents a load and necessary time free of all charges. They are also willing to and they offer to plow your lot for only one dollar. Furnish you potatoes at cost. These are very substantial and flattering inducements, because all you make is your own. They don't look for and are not wanting one cents worth of what you make. They are only helping you to make and save a dollar for yourself and children. It is as patriotic to raise food as to fight in the trenches. Below is a list of prizes being offered to the employees of the Winding Guff College. McDowell Times. KEYSTONE. WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1917 I, for one, stand ready to follow Old Glory beyond the seas, if need be, and if I get back safely I will look the powers that be in the face and ask for my rights as an American. If I should die, my race should ask for all the privileges guaranteed under the Federal Constitution. If I fail to give my support to this Government, what right have I to ask for anything of this Government? Now, let us think before we speak. This is not a white man's war nor a black man's war, as I see it, it is a war of humanity and universal democracy in which every American is interested.—Editorial in The Baptist Record, (Memphis.) "THE PATRIOTISM OF THE NEGRO" (BY REV. J. EWARD PEYOR.) There seems to be much discussion these days, throughout the country, concerning the Patriotism of the Negro; and what can reasonably be expected of him, during this crucial period of the country's history. Why there should be any question or doubt as to his loyalty, or patriotism, my readers must answer for themselves, as it is not the purpose of these articles to discuss such things at this time, but rather to enlighten those who have no proper conception of the Negro's patriotism and loyalty to his country. The silence of many of our prominent leaders, and the silence of our people in general, has been in some instances magnified to mean, that we are listless and unconcerned about the country's welfare, and that we harbor resentment because of past conditions, and are in the present condition of things an opportunity to register our protest by being disloyal to our country's best interests. Now they who would place us in any such light, or harbor any such view of our people, must be intensely cruel and utterly devoid of all knowledge of our people and their history. I am sure there can be no question about our patriotism, unless it be found among those who, by their own assumption of exclusiveness, have studiously and purposely blinded their eyes to every evidence of our progress and all the glorious record of loyalty and faithful devotion to the country's best interests under the most trying circumstances that have confronted any people in the world's history. To question the Negro's patriotism is the worst slander that can be brought against the race, and for this cause alone we cherish the opportunity to use our limited powers in giving the public a clearer view of his patriotism. Three times in the history of the American Republic has grim visaged warstalked across her broad and fertile fields, depopulated her proud citizens, spread devastation and death in its pathway and painted hill and vale in crimson hue. The statesman and orator have reproduced the scene of these bloody struggles in rounded periods, melting cadences and balanced sentences. They have written the valorous deeds of the American soldier upon the hearts of posterity in immortal characters. Year after year, with measured tread and muffled drum, they have approached the city of the dead where all that is mortal remains of those who have pitched their tents upon the unbounded fields of the glory land, gathering "Knots and garlands gay" to place upon the honored graves of the nation's dead. Time has inandibly and noiselessly rolled its courses since the first page was written in the volume of American wars. Historians have vied with each other in searching among the musty archieves of the nation for acts of patriotism and deeds of valor with which to clothe the memory of the WHITE SOLDIER in robes of immortality. The poets have invoked the aid of the fabled muses that they might ascend the heights of eloquence and set to poetic music their mighty deeds of daring. The historian in his wide and extensive ramblings, the poet in his highest flights, the philosopher in his most logical conclusions, have with very few exceptions, and for reasons best known to themselves, purposely and studiously passed by unnoticed, as much as possible, a FACTOR, which if not conspicuous, was none the less POTENT, and beyond question of equal power with all the rest that brought success to our valiant armies in 1775, 1812, 1861, 1898 and 1916—namely, the American Negro and the part he has played in all the wars waged by the American peoples. Colonel Wilson states in his great book, "The Black Phalanx," a book which every race-loving Negro should own, that of three hundred thousand troops in the Revolutionary War over five thousand of them was colored, and these colored troops came principally from the North, whose colored population at that time was about fifty thousand souls; while the Southern Colonies contained about three hundred thousand. The Northern Colonies furnished for Washington's armies 249,503 and the Southern Colonies 147,940 soldiers, and yet it must be remembered that the whole population of both sections was within a few hundreds of being equal. This does not mean that the love of liberty was any less strong in the South than at the North, but the conflict began and was fought out in the North, for nowhere on GARY'S BIG PATRIOTIC PARADE AND FLAG RAISING A SUCCESS A CALL TO MINERS TO THE MINER LET ME SAY THAT HE STANDS WHERE THE FARMER DOES; THE WORK OF THE WORLD WAITS ON HIM. IF HE SLACKENS OR FAILS, ARMIS AND STATESMEN ARE HELP- LESS. HE ALSO IS ENLISTED IN THE GREAT SERVICE A R M Y.—President Woodrow Wilson. God's earth has there ever been found a more patriotic and liberty loving people than in the South. History also shows that the love of liberty was no less strong with the Southern colored man than it was with the Northern colored man. In the North the colored man gained his liberty by entering the American army, while in the South he gained his liberty by entering the British army, which from that fact alone was increased by more than 15,000 colored men, who because of their sad condition knew no better way to obtain liberty and freedom. No less authority than Thomas Jefferson said that "Thirty thousand Negroes went to the British army." We merely state this as a matter of history and not for discussion, for it is sufficient to say that, had the colored man in the South posessed the same opportunity to join the American army like his brother in the GARY'S BIG PATR AND FLAG RA MOST ENTHUSIASTIC WITNESSED IN Mo More Than Six Thousand Occasion and Lin 21/2 Mil JUDGE I. C. HERNDON T At the baseball park at Gary Sunday over six thousand people assembled in a great loyalty and preparedness parade and flag raising, being the largest and most enthusiastic crowd that ever assembled in McDowell county. The parade, which assembled at the No. 2 plant of the United States Coal and Coke Co., to march to the ball park, was over two and a half miles long. The parade was made up of all races, American born, white and colored, Hungarian, German, Serbian, Croatian, Slavish, Russian, Polish, Italian, Romanian and other European races, to show that they were all loyal to the United States, and all Americans, regardless of the place where they were born. The parade was made up as follows: Dr. R. V. Shanklin, chief marshall. Boy Scouts. Home Guards. Verhovia Aid Association, No. 32. Knights of Pythias. Tug River No. 4 Hungarian Lodge. First Catholic Slavish Union. Verhovia Aid Association, No. 208, Servian Society, No. 240. National Croatian Society. Russian Society. J. O. U. A. M. Polish National Alliance. Tug River No. 3 Hungarian Lodge. Odd Fellows (colored.) Knights of Lythas (colored). Wagons and floats containing school children. Automobiles containing speakers and others. Three bands made music for the march and assembly. All wagons and automobiles were decorated with flags and huntings and flags were seen everywhere. Arriving at the ball park, a large flag was raised by the Boy Scouts and five hundred school children. After this, the crowd assembled around the speakers' stand. The committee had been assured on April 23 and again on April 25 that Gov. Cornwell would be present but received a telegram from him at the last moment advising that it would be impossible for him to be present. They also expected ex-Governor Hatfield, but were advised by him on Sunday morning that it would be impossible for him to attend. General Edward O'Toole preduced and made the opening remarks, making a patriotic appeal to the Americans, both native and foreign born, and assuring the foreign born citizens that they were Americans and would be treated as such. North, I believe I am safe in saying that the number of men in the Revolutionary War would have been ten times larger than it was. Of the services of the band, scattered as they were throughout the army, two or three in a company composed of whites, a squall in a regiment, a few companies in a regiment, it was impossible for their record to be distinct from the organization to which they were attached, but enough has been cleansed from the history of that conflict of long ages to show that our Black boys, even away back in those trying days, did enough to prove to this or any other country whether or not they were patriotic, or whether or not their country could depend upon them in its hour of trial. The first victim offered upon the altar in this war was a colored man. I refer, as do all my race, to the great Negro patriot, hero and martyr, Crasp Attucks. While all seemed puzzled as to the course to pursue, our hero rushes forward like a whirlwind turned bossy and shouted: "Attack the main guard, and strike at the root." A hundred muskets beached forth fire and smoke and Attucks fell, pouring forth the first blood that was shed for his country's freedom and independence. I mean it, when I say that he who doubts our loyalty and patriotism to our country casts the worst form of slander on our race. A learned writer taz well said: "The sentiment of patriotism is not merely associated with the cloaks of the valley, which gave us birth; it is composed of the recollection of the great men our country has produced and their hero and beneficent actions; love an affection for its institutions, manners and customs, laws and government; due re BIOTIC PARADE RAISING A SUCCESS DEMONSTATION EVER DOWELL COUNTY. and Persons Witnessed the one of March Over es Long. THE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER. The General made it plain and strong that there was no time for play. But that this war was at hand and that nothing but real, proof Americanism was needed and that every liberty loving citizen must awake, arise and bestir himself to life's active duties. He is no doubt a man all over and the readiness which the grief of humanity responded to the call of raising Sunday was a fitting tribute to the General's ability, his loyalty and a strong proof of the people's confidence in him as the right man in the right place. Hon Howard N. Evenson, president of the county court of McDowell county and perhaps one of the most successful and influential business men of this state, made an earnest appeal for the Leed Cross society. Judge L. C. Hermon of the 8th judicial circuit and the real live wire spokesman for old McDowell, was on hand and made the leading speech for the occasion. He, with the usual power of etiquence, by the side of which he has but few if any equals, outlined the causes leading up to the xar and also the ideals and aspirations of the American people. His proud boast of the unadulterated loyalty and patriotism met with heavy approvals and endorsements by loud and prolonged applause. Attorney L. C. Anderson and Judge G. L. Countz, the latter our prosecuting attorney and a strong pleasing speaker, made ringing speeches filled with American patriotism. Rev. M. Madert, rector of the Gary Catholic church, spoke for the foreign born population of this section, assuring the people of their loyalty. Rev. J. F. Benton, pastor of Gary M. E. church, also made a patriotic speech. Editor M. T. Whitteco, of The McDowell Times, the leading Negro newspaper in the state, was called and in the midst of loud applause spoke with pride of the loyalty of his race to the flag and challenged any race to lay claim to a cleaner record of unified loyalty to the flag than what the black race could. He stated that his race only had to defend their past record of true loyalty and under no circumstances was there one act of treason to be registered against the race for which excuses were to be made. He said as the motto of the great U. S. Coal and Coke Co. was to "Follow the Flag," so was it the pleasure of the black man to live, act and sacrifice life under that same motto. He paid a high tribute to the mark of this company, which is: Service, Efficiency and Safety. Members of the McDowell county chapter of the Red Cross circulated through the great crowd and it is safe to say they enrolled over 600 members. --- TEN NEW FORD TOURING CARS TO BE GIVEN AWAY By the King Coal Company and Tidewater C. & C. Company---Fine Chance For Big Money and Nice Automobile--Good Schools, Churches and Good Gardens Offered to Employees. In addition to the unusual advantages in the way of excellent schools, church activities, wholesome amenities and opportunities for gardening the King Coal Company and the Tidewater Coal and Coke Company as a further evidence of their appreciation for the loyalty and good will of employees, and too, to stimulate interest in industry among their men, are offering ten automobiles as prizes to be awarded upon conditions, herein described, for excellence and real charity in work. Only. No salary or monthly men will be considered. Locked barrels will be farmed at both offices of King and Tidewater for the men to deposit their tickets in; and the barrels will not be unlocked or opened until the time comes for drawing. Of course, in addition to these automobiles, the usual Christmas remembrances for every one working for us will be given the same as we have always done. These companies have always amused an attunistic attitude towards all institutions that contribute to and promote the general spirit of their employee and those whose lives the community interests touch. The trust standard by which to guide the civic spirit and community interest of any section is by its attitude towards its public institutions, notably its churches and schools. By this standard these companies have always maintained an invitable record to the full appreciation of those who lay within the radious of its operations. The company has always contributed most freely to sustain the most excellent standard of the public schools in its community. The Kimball Graded School, standing as it does in close proximity and easily accessible to children in the community of these operations enjoy the reputation of being in every respect among the best school organization in this section. The companies have always been of substantial assistance to the school in but it has provided appliance and apparatus for carrying on and extending the scope of the work. These companies have not, however, limited their aid and support to the school alone. The churches in the community have also come in for their special beneficiaries of the generous and liberal policy of these companies. This year, in the spirit of patriotism, the company is seeking to manifest the attitude towards its employees in an effort to solve the all absorbing problem "Wherewithal shall we be tied." Plots of ground are being apportioned among employees on which each may raise a garden and help, if even in a small way to reduce the high cost of living. The conditions on which the automobiles will be given away are here described in detail. TEN AUTOMOBILES GIVEN AWAY On Saturday, December 22, 1977, to show our appreciation for the loyalty and good will of the men that are working for us, we are going to give away ten (10) new FORD PASSENGER TOURING CARS; five at King and five at Tidewater, under the following conditions: 1. We are going to give one ticket, for every Five Dollars (1,000) that you earn, beginning May 1st, 1977, and ending December 10th, 1977. An accurate accurate account of the wages earned by every coal miner and day hand, in or about the minutes, will be kept. Tickets will not be given to any one until a man has worked two months, then he will be given tickets for the first two months, and then monthly until December 10th. Every man that begins to work for us before October 16, 1977, can get into this contest. 2. Tickets cannot be bought, sold or given away by any one, and no person will be given an automobile unless our records show he has earned the lucky ticket that draws it. 3. The drawing of the lucky numbers will be done in full view of every one, by all the tickets being placed in a large wire wheel, thoroughly mixed by turning the wheel, then a blindfolded person will draw sixty-nine (69) tickets one at a time, and the sixty-ninth ticket drawn will get the first automobile. The first sixty eight tickets drawn will be put back in the wheel and all thoroughly mixed. Then the same blindfolded person will draw fifty-nine (59) tickets and the fifty-ninth ticket gets the second automobile. Then the 4th, 5th and 2nd tickets, drawn in the same fair and square manner, will get the other three machines. 1. Whenever a man has drawn an automobile he will not be allowed to draw a second one; and if a ticket drawn afterwards calling for a machine should belong to a man that has already drawn one, then the blindfolded person shall continue drawing until a ticket comes the owner of which has not already drawn an automobile. 5. The five automobiles for King men will be drawn at King and the five for Tidewater will be drawn at Tidewater. 6. This is for the miners and day hands Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun-ty—Business Open'ge. NUMBER 8 RD TOURING E GIVEN AWAY Company and Tidewater C. & Chance For Big Money --Good Schools, Churches Offered to Employees. only. No salary or monthly men will be considered. Locked barrels will be furnished at both others of King and Tidewater for the men to deposit their tickets in; and the barrels will not be unlocked or opened until the time comes for drawing. Of course, in addition to these automobiles, the usual Christmas remembrances for every one working for us will be given—the same as we have always done. Yours very truly. THE KING COAL CO. THE TIDEWATER C. & C. CO. HEADS CRUSHED WITH IRON ROD Harden Dillard, Wife and Laughter Murdered and Wert Morehead is Lodged in Welch Jail---All Parties Colored Beaten with an iron rod until their arms cried from their skulls, the murdered bodies of Harden Dillard, his supposed wife, Martha Dillard, and his nine year old daughter, Bethea Dillard, were tortured about, o'clock Sunday morning in their home at Lick Branch. Wort Morehead, alias Dick Harris, and sometimes called "Shorty", charged with the crime, was arrested several hours after the bodies were found and is now in McDowell county jail. After the murder of the man, his wife and daughter, an attempt was made to set the house on fire in order to cover up the indisheed dead of the houseman, but as he left the house before the fire kindled, the building was not destroyed, the fire having gone out. The arrest of Wert Morehead, alias Dick Harris, was collected at Grozer about 10 o'clock Sunday morning, while gambling, by Constable K. D. Gibbon, Deputy Sheriff H. C. Tyre and Squire Smith, who were told that Morehead came to Grozer early in the morning with the report that three persons had been murdered and their home destroyed by fire. It is told that Morehead's actions placed him under suspicion, he having recently referred to the murder, and even went so far as to make the first offer of reward for the arrest of the murderer. It was claimed that the cowardly culprit, (o' guilty), placed one dollar with another Negro toward raising a reward and said he would contribute more if necessary. According to reports, none of the persons to whom Morehead first told the story would believe him, but after he thoroughly convinced them that the people had been murdered, an investigation was made and the bodies were found in a room in Dillard's home. An inquest was held Sunday afternoon by Corner Smith and several witnesses were examined. One woman testified that Morehead had told her that if Martha Dillard would not live with him (Morehead) she would not live with any one else. Morehead was at the inquest and was made to touch each one of the bodies. At the inquest it was testified that Morehead and Martha Dillard formerly lived together at Gary and Sand Lick. For the past three years the woman had lived with Dillard and his young daughter at Lick Branch, though it was said she was never married to him. The murder was committed sometime between .. and 4 o'clock Sunday morning, but was not learned of until soon after seven o'clock. Nowhere in the annals of history has a more dastardly crime ever been committed. The inhuman brutality to which a thing would dare resort in taking human life in such a manner deserves for the beast such punishment as may never have entered the mind of man. Burning is too mild; ten thousand years of slow punishment would not atone for such a damnable crime. The man arrested, while protesting his innocence, was the most nervous looking mortal that eyes ever beheld. He says his home is in Stokes county, N. C. Prof. J. B. Williams, principal of the Ashland school for the past school year, passed through the city this week enroute to 'Coopers, W. V.a., where he lives. He had a very successful year at teechine --- She Mc Bowels Zimes. — — — memaeee MATIONS. NESRY eress ASSOCIATION GE RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE whiiTicO & nitiL POBLIMEES 4 rROrKuETURA, M.T. WHITTIOU, Editor. “i. EDWARD HILL, Basiness Mgr. ‘Articles o: wore than teu lines will te @barged 10 cent per line. Pablisneu every Friday in the interest fof the Negro Race—Hie Civil and’ Po Itical Rights. ——____ SUBSORIPTION KATES One year in advance. $1 Six months in advance . ‘Three months in advance......... + One month in advance 2 Bimgle copy... cece “ ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST ———<—<—_______ Special rates to churches, schools ani Colleges. ———— Subscribers cianging their Post Offer address must notify the publishers or elm Bis sutmcription willbe colored out Ws same as if he had not. [pEaewrea eae pene ere Maret at fice at Keystone W. Va, ander act of Congress, March 3 1879. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1917 “2 ee Poa a9 eee i ins . Es ES COAL COMPANIES OFFERING GREAI HELP TO FMPLOYERS. Never before since the open ing up of the coal industry i: this state nas there been suc! favorable opportunities to mak money, to live comfortably, t educate ones children and t worship God in tine churche: ‘than what is being offered w en ployes today by the various cos companies. Increase in wage is constantly being made. N Jonger than Tuesday of this wec| @ raise of 10 per cent was giver Large contributions are fre quently being made to erec good churchea, improve schoc houses, make. gardens and t growls plenty to eat in order tha the crying alarm against th: high cost of living might no lon wer be a complaining cry. Ever) acreofmany ofthe coal com- panies’ land is being tendere: @ratuitously without a cent- charge for men and wouwen ¢ make something wo eat. * Lan owned by the company on whic! they themselyes are paying tax. e#, now being offered free grati tothe employes or anyone elx © grow potatoes, beans, corn and everything that is needed u eat. The company is offering it- employes a chance to keep their money in their pockets especi ally s0 far as something to eat i- concerned. A chance to rais: chickens, hogs and to own and milk their own cows. Now is the time to stop belly aching, 4 t work, grasp the opportunities Offered; get sweet, be men, hav: some pride and become some- what appreciative of these ur. Precedented opportunities. You can plow, then call for thei: mules, their plows. and just gu’ Of your old high horse of seif. importance and your nice-nasty bride and make, save and haw something “CONSCRIPT TO THE FARM.” You talk about bard times an: some of you say if it wasn’t fo the war times would be ruc’ worse than they are. May thir Wer then soon cease. Becaus: with flour rapidly soaring to $2" per barrel, meat near 50 cent- per pound, al) the men leaving the farm, what may we soon ex pect? If the government would Govecript stout two million Jpeshs, vegrants, dudes and » = kid glove able bodied mer the farms, watch them and make them go to work and pro doce something to est, it wovlc B68 be very long before this war weald be over. Give the people Sitios ted’ they woot, mind igthing UNINFORMED OUTSIDERS ESTABLISHING SYSTEM OF REFORMS FOR CITIZENS OF KETSTONE-KEYSTONE TARGET OF" PREJUDICE. ee ee een ene eee [Correspondence tw the Bluetitld Daily Telegraph, “Cleaning Up Cinder Bot- tou" which anceared im yewterday's ie- jeve, Thursday, May , we have noted with some considerable degree of aumuse- fwent and appreciation at the ©. een- tore, “Ly perseverance and diligent ef- rts of the oud citicens of Keystone, te, ete AD organization known as tue Keystone Crtuzet « League,” composed { meu vamed therein whowe wbject, the article mays ie to work for te elimination 4 w cerain objectionable section of the ty and the removal nf a certain element { objectionable characters, The Tives wishes to 9 om record ae eartily approving and favoriag any noble, loyal and worthy cause for puriti- ‘ation in life, morale and the extabliat- ect of consistency im private tite amd, tie olliciais; and wante to make it snown here aud now that any legitisnate service we may te able ty render or aut se may be able to give to hound down Come characters who are wilful violations std cowardly prostitutes, not alone im ‘Cader Bottom”, (uy the pretended bublic reformers of innocence would have Jou believe to be the only spot under the ut that happens to be a stench to the! sostrils of the decent publie,) but we are sullimg t go with you all over taiscoun- 3) and make a public expomition of men aud women living together without leaf ticense and save this county of such: Januable crimes ae the triple, brutal and ungodly murder which happened at Lick ranch last Sunday morning, caused by shat appears to be “man and wowan vung toxether mot married.’” We wight yperhaps, be able wo wave the coun- ¥ frow auother such rape and murder, such as was found in our County Court yard at Welch a few years ago, where a sttle innocent white gitl was brutally ae- saulted, murdered, and inwulte, most re- oltingly hurled in the face of the digni- y of our court by placing the lifeless urpee ia sncht of the Judge's bench and vary box, We are willing w tollow the sainted otficers of the law im defense ot ighteoummews, and not for welt-will and petmonal plaudits, will be pleased, if the lature will record for the good of the peo- pie of this city the fact that no rape anu so Fajint have dared live or breative with- 8 the corporate limite of this city. We ‘are ready to go with and defend the hon- st efforts of “reformers”, preachers an: intends in helping to reclaim the fallet nd unfortunate women of our eity, sul 4+ are found in all othercities. We ar willing to belp set and establish thesprin ciple: that the man who is not ae view os a he expects huis wife to be that bs e bung dead by we neck. We further waut the good people t know that w effect reforme by makip wablic brandistments agaiust thie city snd that without reserve, i revolting t he gud peopie here. Thia city ie an wae always been an amet to the count std ata'e and nota liability. There ar come ax good people living here ae are t fonud on earth, Bat we believe whe ‘irl im kicked out of society and he festroyer is promoted to wome high of ive with great wreaths of tiowers bedeck ‘og ie crown of political importance an shat by the church, the reformer, ther ssomething seriously wrong with th “ystems”. Kill all all you hypocrites ii this country and we predict you will ne have enough men living to bury th ead. 1f men are really wanting reforme, ap. [se all ought to want thew, let us star st home; start with self, eet right. Le = not shut our eyes to the fact that th badge of official authority hae no more Fight to excuse # man for wrong of wron, doing than it does any other citizen. “Bel y aid pocket-book-ealled preach fe and retormers,”” instead of men cali od by God himself, are more hurtful thas anything else. The outside public seem to be most weriously interested in thy wellare of this city. We welcome it an: wish we had it from those who are ho tuanitarians and not a wet of ghoul feeek ore as it were. We wish « modern Lath er comid appear on the public stage wu day. The good people of thie city ar oppose! w the public hotels where thy catiermet tenowsne traveling public i wont to cbne, being used or evea quex | ones! ae dens of vice. These good eit ivenm are willing and ready to defen: with life and blood our flag ae well ast give money in thie great warlike strugei for American independence and certain |y thonght all Americrn patriots hed t taneh real concern of life to be dabbtin, ith little things that are ae common i Asia Minor. the Feegee Islands, Kalan zoo wud all over this broad land ae it i in the littie 2x4 city of Keystone. *(n consistency, tho art a jewel.” Whe the accurers bronght the prostitate be fore the Master, He, in hie immaculat parity and innocence, turned to the hy pocrites and delivered thie immortal epi ram: “He that ie witnont sin amon you, let him firet cast @ stone.” Not , stone wax east and on looking aroun every son and his brother was gone. Men, extend the hand of eympath: Father than the hand of relentless jprose aaiteate. aieaitaiiaes cekdt cdamercecoee eee Messrs. J. W. Miller and J W. Dodson, of Eckman, made s social trip to Graham Sunday where they were the guests of Minses Sallie Schoolfeld, Sopbia Williams and Mattie Ford. These ladies are among the first in s0- ciety life. And the gentlemen feel wonderfully complimerted at being so highly entertained. ibe OO DOOOO IO SOSH HTT HTT TT EH. B. Price: = . ss 2 A Au ITA » . ; —— NEV UPPER END BURKE — ! E = a eS = %, 3 = es = = a = = 7 = = k Fi re = = = re ie = = a = = = = : = = (] FIRST AND LAST CHANCE (] = == Full supply of Domestic goods and wears--The cheapest store = g in town. —rowded all the time. I People jest now finding out where to get what they want and where to get it at lowest price. i 9 Let ot hers come, see and examine our goods, then please tell what you saw and learned ° ; about how to save money by baying from H. B. PRICE ; Important--Cut Price. wey Dae aie eee nat bereoeey There never was a sale inst tuted like this one. The values are simply unheard of. We 3 are defying the high sky-scraping water mark Prices found at «ther steres and giving ‘em [ff the lie with a black eye by selling things cheaper than anybody else. This is no fake prop. 3 =— osition but a guilt edge saving deposit --Like picking up money in the road. = = Keystone-Burke- Addition. = — : = = Lid LU SSSSSOOCOSOOOOSSS SBOE EE fu iiiaan Men, read that great offer to xive away ten autemobiles which appears on the front page of this iseue, made by the King Coal Company and the Tidewater Coa! and Coke Company at Vivian. Then on the same page read that prize offer to give away hundreds dollars by the Winding Gulf Colliery Company at Winding Gulf. Who will volunteer to plant a garden? Everybody ought to do so. —_— White news printis so high and so bard to get, till we want every subscriber who owes us one cent to ten doliars to come across at once with what belongs to this office, so we may lay ina car load of paper. Sisters and orothers, my goodness, you will have to “tickle” us a little under the chin if you want usto smile ‘vhen we see youor keep from calling you ugly names about our moaey_ The recent tripple murder at Switchback, an account of which appears in another column of this issue, was the most astound. ing actof crimmality that has ever been chronicled in history. The inhuman, beastly and cow- ardly actof taking the life of three persons apparently with- out cause is eo revolting till the 20th century civilization is most ruthlessly insulted. The penal. ty of such @ dastardly crime, such as woula be commensurate witb ite horrors, is rot within the ken of man. ; eet a es ee Its Allin the Instrument! GET THE BEST ee of the most famous make. class & style Tone. harmony and vo’ ‘ume will be found in eve ry instrument we sell with a @earantee to satisfy the Most critical ear. If you!are in the market fora piano, met the best. Then see or write saiaiateeniaaant i BOOKER KENDRICK Box 596 Bluefield, W. Va. inne seth ee Fine small farm of 77 acres for sale Four miles from Princeton with Mt Adem roed on two sides. Ten minutes walk from Princeton and Bluefield car line. No waste land. 4) serex of this land is bottom lend. House in feir con- iden, Good wall. Posen end’ te terest in epring crop can be given et any ‘— va 7. M. FRY, Princeton, W. Va 5 te, SS MERCHANT'S WIFE AD- VISES KEYSTONE WOMEN « nothing Got toes, tres aud bes oe ost sx "Reerglouag vio tents ged teeta ges. Dieting did no good. 1 wae mix erable anti! Lo hm cerine. as mixed with Adier-i-ks. ONE Desome bikort tn sapien BURT tees i constipation, evar stomach or prevent sppendicitie. It haw OtidR: ction of saving we ever sid. SPROTOR D1 oo. My Clients Are M rice once tite: Always First Mos Ur Av bemeeey Start ONT ‘ The National Jatt Robber Look Box 54. Phonesis. Keverows, Weer Vinwiis, NOW IS biG 1 1IN6 TS) WEEE a TO JOIN THE Sorden Rule Bene- fievar & Endowment Association and be in the Big Parade at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting in Bluefield, W. Va., May 29, 1917 This is the only Organization of its kind with headquarters in West Virginia orgi- nated and operated by Negroes and should be supported by the Race. It already owns more than worth of property and has paid out 51341450 in DEATH CLAIMS and thousands of dol- lars in SICK CLAIMS. ¢The meeting in Bluefizld is expected to be one of best the ever held. The officers want to report Four Thousand New Members. Join now while the fee is only $2.50. It will undoubtedly advance after this meeting. Yours for success, | GET READY FOR THE SENSATION OF THE AGE G. W. HAWKINS ja AND WIFE reuse PHIA weg : REIN THIS state wiin Je = Their Great Religious Entertainment Consisting of the PASSION PLAY and other great Biblical scenes. See or write him if want a show. The show is instructive and Enter- taining. See it. RETO ie hd ted RRR eee SEA RASA REE BORE eeS a scm, WE CIN! WE HILL! Se WE MUST! Satisfy you, if you will only E Jet us, because there is : ae the ‘sick. Fe: feist cee OurPrescription Department Ki rl is Complete b & We are in position to take & DR BRIDGEFORD SoC Soret Ba = Propristor. IT. oahion us, Fe 7 E keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, #» kindly let we PME at the righ *, im the right way; and we do thihys in thearien ences fs ome on we fone toes Woe tn >) ae la Pomade, andl 4 Straightening Com are the a DON’T FORGET YOUR DRUG MAN at the a =) BRIDGEFORD PHARMACY xt KEYSONE, WEST VIRGINIA. es a PR an en rs PASH a Examination Dates ’ For 1917 fame 7s. Exemination for Hementary Kr ese. Mrinary, Migh sheet Sup rvisior’s and Special Gert July 13) Rxomination for Klemen: tary. Kenewal, Erimary, High School, Supervisior's ant Spersal Cort beaten RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES First irate certitientes omy te renewed on the allowing conditions ‘Teaching or being othe. wie setively engaged in schoo! work fer three year ithin the life of the eertitivate A full year in 9 standant enllege or normal school or other sete! wisproved by the Stare Beard of Kiln ation. rnnte the same asa year's teaching. wrovided the work i done within the ile wl the certitiente or the year immediately fot ‘owing ite +xpiration.. Appheaton for reneqsl mast 18 mate within a year from the date of the expir ation of Ue certificate The certificate mast be endereet for tach Year the holder tee tanght thereon Ap appheant for renewal take ex- stnination on any’ or all the anbijecte lite wn the certificate with a view of raising the general average. No examination is required for the first renewal. Applicants for second renewal in 1917 wal be sere Wo pane examination om the tate pt Sandy with Kendall and Mirrick’« “How to ome a Tite nd deeatow or wet st Life and Education,” or, of examination farnish evidence of having attended the State University, a State Normal School, oF @ school approved by the State Board of Edueation, for | six Sevks within the Niet tre Si year meretatety folk cioe ore tha tamara pond Lona ec Mrs. Haonah Stuart Dies After Two Weeks Illness Miter two weeks illness and in the face the best rial stration tres sone be ives, Sw Htemesh tram ses od 6 the than memstr Soom coe id Apel te te cy od moan a wes bariet tn the Urshamm nretry ee Sumiey. April 22. A very large crowd winereet the fererat corte The decener! wae a member in good standiog in the Methowlist Kpicopal chareh She leaves « ‘oving husband, four children, five brothers, twe tants tad 6 iret of fronds tv oerora nny Geos Mime Moitte Howard, of Keystone, one of deceneed sinters, was ‘present during her Wines: and lent sil the sid pomble for her comfort while livin and to doneany Put away the hody alter death, amnesia SHOEMAKER WANTED < cond shoemaker or harness maker in wanted! at the Siuse Howwital at Norite rk Na ll pay Bi per mo, Call or write to SM! MUSE. Box ah, Northfork, W. Ve, nk 10 Automobiles iii Men Wanted! iviiners and Day Men Money without limit to be made with Ten Automobiles given away ‘free "AT THE King and Tidewater Coal Co’s Vivian, West Da. Splendid opportunity for excellent homes with "good garden spots, fine schools and churches for all employees Wages among the best paid in the world with Ten Per Cent increase in wages effective May 1. 117. Don't forge, TEN NEW FORD Passenger | peering meunimn eter - King‘Coal Co and the Tidewater Coal and Coke Co., Vivian West Va. THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING | Golden Rule Association ’_- WILL CONVENE IN | SCOTT ST. BAPT. CHURCH Bluefied, W. Va. | MAY 29 and 30, First Day For Everybody, No Secrets All Progessive and Race Pride men and women will be present Patriotic Speeches will be made by men of prominence This fraternal organization. standing ‘ont in a claes by iteelf with the credit of being self sustaining, self-epporting and exceptional in its operation witnout an act to diseredit ite reliability and its re- sponsibility, being the only one ot ite kinds in the state, ie a real first clam Face institution whowe every record isan attestation of the race’s ability and cred- itabiy in doing things. With only 1:5 years of age since ite or- sanization, there ix no other society on record in history that has « cleaner snd = more complimentary record of doing things from the standpoint of businew than The Golden Kale Beneticial and Endowment Association bas to its credit ‘today. Professional and bosines men im every walk of life compone its men: bership. It is under the creed of no charch nor is it influenced %y the doe matic whime of any denomination. Ko! it has ae ite head = gentleman of the highest type of christian living, « man with « brosd yet conservative view of things, conditions and men The thous. ands of men, women and children whe ‘are depositing thousands of dollars int thie institution are absolutely well pleas ‘ed with the flattering retarn of their in: vestment. Our property pomessions, ont tank accounts, our increase in member ship with an unsuspected confidence in ite management are all proofs of it growth and guarantees of jtsfature. Let the bosines and profesional men as we! es everybody eine come out and see for yonrerit. The Patriotism of the Negro Coptinved from page | gard and esteem for ite fame in arte and Sra” Tals enatanes ess be cera ef and invigorated by ssoriating with 1 an enhettame! love of liberty. « taste for knowledge and an ardent entbusiaen { ; these thigge which lend te homanity it prensa yt nr ri The immpete: Clay once said: “Every act of noble sscrifice to the country, every instance of patriotic de. Votion to her cose has its beneficial in- floence. A nation’s character is the eum ol its splendid deeds; they consti- ute One common patrimony, the pation 's inheritance They are foreign powers, they arouse and animate our own people Llove true glory It ie this sentiment Aish suph 6s be ockbiod, sodlulopi of cairis, and sneers, and attempis to pat ie donih: SIN Nea aoa tes Sioa fs ts hala Wo wish Ga cad pose wearer a ‘This is just as tte of the Negro as of any other people-call him what you a wees bier pos mats cade way he will pat up with it withoat mar- tar or complain. Bot when you ques prin igen oneal tere ag country, bis eyes flash: fire. For he con siders that the most unkind thrust of all, (To te Continued.) Bramwell, W. Va, April 30, 1917 Dear Editor I wish to congratulate you pon the seal foie oles othe, potapaune with whieh the work is delivered. You shall have all of my work. It is « pleas. so Wms ws seomntiend ict dis ‘es a ot got eats ati the presale: aap meht of the orders. Yeon dicey, EDGAR E. PINKAKD. meee 5 Pays Subscription. Mr. and Mrs Joe Beli. of Landgralf, were in the city this week and came in the Times offive and paid their enbeerip- tion, telling m= that they woukd not do without the paper in their home. We are pleased to know that people like these who think much of their family, their race and their public institutior should be would be willing to stop ther work anil come to the city and pay them sotmeription to the paper Mr. Beli says he ie willing to wo and Sight for the counury aginst not only (er- man but ang other country that raise a word against the great flag of America. ctieseeseietaniaanianssinenenenne FOR SALE: Wee Virginia Shutter. Pare Pit Games; Guaranteed to win of dietrying. Originated and bred by W. M Howard, Worth, W Ve. Polite Traveling Repre- sentative in Our County is, 8: Thesienae a otiling “seers verffative of the Hnglish-American Tail oring Corporation, bas been spending » few days at G. Hyman and Sone’ stor pepe laip agg seared eres Mr. Thompeon has with bim « very larg aot extensive amortment of woolens. fresh from the busy looms of industries. From the way Mr. Thompson handles « customer, shows that he thouroghly un deretands his business. He leit today tor Northfork where he is helping in the opening of the new store of Hyman and Now. we take pleasure in saying for ourselves, because we bave cautiously Sala ani Mad sth igs ae os have found and noted kim to be abso- lately fair, consistent and strictly “honest in his dealings and representation of his goods. Men desiring suits, measured by ® man who really and truly knows how, would no well to see bim during his stay in Northtork. His patterns arrange in price from $15 to €80 in suiting. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CLOSES DOWN ON ACCOUNT OF FOOD SHORTAGE Information hab Salk menstied this of- fie? to the effect that Lincoln University, Chester County, Pa., one of the best Sauder ail ues Se'aad ane’ ess etodcos A Brilliant Wedding. On Wednesday eveaing of last week, at 7:45 o'clock, Mr. Leonard Holland ‘snd Mise Lola Slade were united in the holy bonds of matrimony belore @ large audience, at the Lovely Zion Beptia chareb, Vivian, Rev. J. Edward Pryor onficiating Following the ceremony, an eloborate wedding supper was served at the home of the brother and wister-indaw, Mr and Mea. Banke Slade, of Tidewater. The occasion was graced by the pree ence of three recentiy married couples as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Pink Sinde, Mr. and Mrs. Jobo Franklin, Mr. and Mre. Robert Qaaries, of Kimball The groom's bewt man was Mr. Chas Saunders and the bridesmaid was Mim Hig. The following guest attended the wedding supper: Messrs. James and Lae Holland, the grovm’s brothers, Mrs [Nina Cailiver, the groom's sister: Mew dames Harriet Harrie, Sosan Oraven, Fr lattwiets, Bloom Terry, Beneie Turner, Aime Johnson, — Bisck. of Kimball, Annie Preston, Virgie Chapelle, Mr. and Mre. Win. Franklin, Mr. and Stephen Tyree, Mr. afd Mr, W. J Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Kobt. Keynoide, Mises Eamon Napper, Mame Tarner, Pearl Jones, M. L. Cheatham, Lethia Calloway, Messrs. John Barrier, Kobert Onrter, Arthur Turner, J. Habert Tay. for, John Crews, Joba Wouls, Elijah Taylor, Marcellus Hollaod, Alired Pe- Music was furnished by the “Kimball Stringed Trio,” Mews. Wa. Wuite, ‘Robt. Dodson, Lew Reynoide. NOTICE TO BUS INESS MEN. Hows. B. H. Gay, chitel depoty probi- Dibon officer, with bis s@sistadt, Isadore day of this week, stoppitbg in.end cour Weously advising the poopie at te the lew regulating and governing theesle of ci- dere, whiskeye and all other alcotolics, telling euch men as ueef.cidere that no one would be without -cuilt and subject 1D the penalty of the law if found selling cidere whose perceat wae more than one- half of ope per cent aleofeol. These gen- Wemen, while ready and willing to carry eat the prohibiion law te ite very letter, feel that it ie equally their sworn duty to pacuaep aula ju espe ppc formed. They also took the liberty to tell merchants not to violate thie law hereafter, utmg it knows = an if they did, they did it at their own risk. These geotiemen are to be complimentet ae real representatives of what the jaw means. Punish the wilful violators and a Geos pecans asbestos imnocent—not the man ignorant of the law but ignorant of the fact that a cer- is pag is Gack See Saree Lost! Airy Wl age wD = MARTINSVILLE Phe people here enjoying the tine Sppring weather at this writing Those on the sick list are Mewre, Joe Dillard, John Gravely, M. Hairston, George Belcher. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jon Patterson fs hice little boy. Mother ated son are doing nice'y. Mra. N. Hairston, who for several years had been in service at the home of Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Andie, went to Roanoke # short while ago on account of her health. She was forced to bed re- cently and on the 22nd of April death ‘claimed her woal. Her body was brought her and buried ot the 26th. Prof. J H. Thomas officiated at the funeral. Kev. J. 1 Watkin, the undertaker liad the body im charge She leaves four sone fand howt of friends to mourn tLeir low. Mrs. Lucy morris had @ stroke of pa- ralysie which brought death in a tew days. Funeral services were held at the ome on High Street, the 24th, by Kew J. M. Miller, pastor of the A.M. charch. Ree. G. 2. Watkins tad the body in charge. Mr. Frank Drewery ia at home with dain family, : Dr. D.O. Baldwin hae parcbased a suew car Kev. G. P Watkine ie having a brick house erectest on Fayetue St. The Ladien A.d of the High Street Bap- fist church met at the home of Mr. and aime. E. F. Holley April 2). Those prew ent were Mra. 5. A. ‘Trotter, President, Mime LK. Harper, Laie Couper, Winnie Brown, Mugouri Burges, Mew dames Lacy Kedd, J. E. Carter, George Mitebell, Willie Carter, W. L. Trotwer, FW. Kedd. Alter the routine trusiness the lhontens served! reirenhimetite, Mr. and Mrs Gale Harton have adopted « nice little tive year old hoy. Mendames Waller and Fluo and aoth- er were the guest of Mr. and Mre Geo. Hairston Sanday. Mrv. Edna Eeggiewton ieit Tuesday tor Koanoke. Kev. J. W. Joyce and hie member through enerky and effort have waccerde:t 1 building & splendid Holines ehurels oa Fayette Street, and on last Sunday held their dedicatorial wer iene AL ILH a m., Kew. Wan ML Peyton Preacte:! the dedicatorial seriwon ww lange and atteotive andiencr. He sem. et to be of fie beet and desived an ex cellent weraon that all en ise. The openipg ot this new church at- tracted wach w large crowd that the efi tie proved inadequate w comm dae the people. “The whole day wae» livey ove of the Holiness people in town, andi tiueh renewed interest was added ty thie occamon by the news that Dr. J. D Diggs, of Winston Salen, would premets at 5:9) p.m, and the church was wel packet long belore preacting hour. However, at o'clock, Kev. Dig ap- peared on the rontrar ati! alter compl menting and thanking the people in gen- eral for their aid in baikding the mew church, he preached a wondrrla! sermor that move! bie hearers with emotion and amazement and in the mide of whieh quite = number of antomobiliste from Dr. Digaw’ charch i Winston-Salem are rived in Martineviile an! wided © degree of interest to the meeting. The financial receipts of the Jay wan coord. The writer ie wind to aay that the Martineville churches are striving ty make good during these high price times Beginning last Sanday morning, the Mt. Chapel Baptist church condacted s great rally whieh continued throne Wedvewlay night, and war a aplendic sncress beth epiritnally aod tiwancially The purp:se of the rally wae to rain money for the new church tmiding whiet te bow under constriction The preaching was of « tiigh order by miniaters who are well known in this see tion with pomibly one exception. Rey. W. E. Lae, B. D., of Pochontas preact. ed Sanday morning, and to say the least the sermon was © masterpiece. Rev. Lee *eetrong, able and scholarly preacher with splend!1 oratonel powers and heai- ways deligt.te his audience. This eerman ‘waes s eplritual feast with = peactitel thoughts aptly and logic) 0 TT ard be concdu ded bie brilliaut 0) «use abide = blaze of glory, the saints «we: have canght « glimpee of the Beulat Rev. Lee ie quiteunassaming in tiie mane ber but digaitied in hie bearing 3 Sunday afternoon, Rev. T. M. MeMil- lige of Nawthiork, whe ic no etmemaer to the people of Keystone. preached able sermon. Deacon Henry Glenn, of Algo- ma, lift the enlleection and he proved bimeelf equal te the occasion. Sunday morning and alternoon, the «plendid and pleasing choir renterst music to the dle- Iyghtfal watiaiection of the great crowds. Sunday night, the pastor, dev. L.A Watkine proached a splendid sermon ax he always dow Mofiday night, Rev. LB Johnson BD, prmctat an exceileat sermon, Toewlay night. Rev. ©. Wo Woody, DL D., of Kimtad, preached a power ful wrmon: He was gladly beard. The great choirzirom Kekman renders! masie which was fall enjoyed Werlnesday night, Key KP Johnson, pastor of the Keystone and Kimball Presbyterian churches, preacted a aplen. didsermon, tail of thougat, Editor 2M. T. Whittico liftst the collection and Phat well «tid he perforns the task During the services, 810102 wan rain fu. The pantor, officers and member ot the clmret are very grateful tall whe in way contributed to the succew of the ratly. ANOTHER FIRE IN KEYSTONE What might have been one o the biggest and most far reach- ing tires thatever happened in the city of Keystone was averted Monday morning by the heroic and most fearless tighting by volunteer tire fighters that has ever been known, seen or ex- perienced in this country. The tire broke out in the Palace bar ber shop, the building being vwned. by ex-Postmaster H. iP? Graham omBridge streev near she Spector drug store. The cause of the fire is unknown ex- cept the consensus of opinion is that it was either caused by rats wan electric spark. Some con considerable damaxe was done tne interior of the building and had it not been for the heroic fighting the city might have been reduced to ashes. A conserva tive estimate of the damage is placed at about $1000. Colored and white, represent- ng all grades, kinds and classes of interests fought side by side and without prejudice, LOCALS Dr. J. M_Whittico, of William. son, wasa pleasant visitor in the city of Keystone and Kimball Puesday of thix week. ‘The Doc tor says business is very guod and encouraging in old ‘"Bioody Mingo.” Dr. J.E. Hereford, of North: fork, accompanied by Dr. J. M. and Editor M. ‘T. Whittico made @ social trip to Kimball Tuesday oight. Dr.G.N. Marshall has teen very busy looking after and watching a serious pnesmonis case at Pageton all this week And to the doctor's satisfaction and the happiness of the parents of the little daughter, she is row brought to be practicaiiy out o! —— Hon T. Edward Hill, who bas 1 appointment in the city o! Charleston, returned home Ins! Saturday foraday or so witt bis family. He says he hkes ir Cearleston very well Hon George Wolfe, manages ‘and treasurer of the Winding Gait Colliery Company, Kuleig’ county, made a hasty business trip to Davy last Satorday. Hi: is very enthusiastic in his «forts at gardening. Miss Georgia A. Whittico, of Kimball, left Wednesday night for Toronto, Can., where she wii soend several weeks with ber sister, Mrs. Sarah ©. Whittico Clark, | Mr. and Mrs. ©. H. Kirbley. berg have been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford for HINEES WANTED! : DAT ONCE§ a WILL GREEK. 8 al ©. EVERY OA WORK «TWO WEES PILL BER eee _everal days left this week for their home at Red Jackett. D ©. Colewan was in the city his week amd reports that be as just Completed his most suc- essful school year. Mr. Cole- aanexpects to visit bis people n Virginia in the next few days ind dame rumor has it that the listinguished “old scout” con emplates taking unto himself a wipmete. When we mentioned this to the gentlemen he only smiled and ssid: “Well, I sap- vose itis not, after all, a bad dea.” Senator W. W. Whyte, county clerk, nid one of the stirewdext™ politician in he atate, hoary with the age ol metual wel practical experience, ex-ehairman sf the Kepuldican party in the county of McDowell, and one man above mont nen srl, with Be. HL 1. Hattield helped to bring the Kepubliea party inte the limelight of living setnalities, jammed through Keyatone hurrustly thin werk on a very important tusinew matter The genial wage, col, eal and unpretentions wore that natal smile of self eontentinent and gern will toward! mankind, Mr. Baylor Hereford, of Rankin, Va., i Viniting his heather, Dr. J. Mere For, amd will be im the county for the next teu days While here, he will vinit a nomber of hie relatives amd feiesde Yesterday tir ant Dr Hereford called at ths times office wher? they pent the af terniemom with the Falitor, all of whom are lifet coumine. ® Hon, Metiinnie Hatield, Chairman of ths Kepubliesn Central Committer of McDowell County and a man of mach P mwibility and whine futsire i nest Us tae 1 ntutet, wae im the city thee week at t-uding to ene inprortant leieinee Mr. and Mea. Kichard Mo Mansfielt were in the city Sunclay visting reflitiven aOl friends. WAS. LUTIE TUCK ~TEGITES IN KEYSTONE * me Ted by Her Wane Last evening the citizens of Keystone anvl sorrounding Line were given a real Wterary treat Mra Late Taek, the vereatile andl ares mplishet eloruiboniat d Clarkatvare, V'.Va., charmed « elect and appreciatice andienee with her eap: Uvating renditions from Veal Lawrence Dontar ant other distinguised aathore Mra. Tork ha a fine stage presence,» p riwt articulation and « naivete of ex fremmion that simply captivates an audi. ence. Her repertin in extensive anv! well chewen, ani embraces selertion whic run every gamut of baman emotions freon the anbliine to tie redienlons While every nuniher made « decicet bit, ber stellar rendition wae the ‘Kace Tract.’ In this rendition, Mre. Tuck's evleoslid training showrd to time advant. ear. The eudience was mwle we feel that ¢ wae m part of an excited crowd at one of the celebrated race tracks. You heard the gong snund; you heart the ‘amiliar ery, “They are off’ you saw one of the horses gets good lead, only to exhaust itwelf in the early part of the rage and to LYNWIN GOAL GO, OF- FERING GRAT OPPOR- TUNITIES FOR MONEY, During the first half of the month of April, about ten men made, clear of all expenses, such 4s board, house rent, doctor's vill, taxew and such other inci- dental expenses like powder, ete, frow $65 w $52. Now this is no fake, it's cold blooded propo sition. The money is there, the company is ready to pay it to the man is willing to work and make it. Gardening advantages: are qual W any other companies in the county of Raleigh. The names of the men can be obtain- edon request. No excuse for being without money on the Lyo- win coal operation. Mr. E. J, Flanagan is in charge and ise man who knows no man other than the standpoint of ability and fair dealings, — DR. HATFIELD Takes Over Half Interest in Kes- sler Hospital at Huntingtos Dr Henry Drewery Hattie, West physician and most renown surgeon, hes recently purchased one half interest in the celebrate! Kemer Hospital at Haat inten, the metropotie of the state, aad on Toewlay, May |. took charge. Ove of the rt thong the Doctor did was to provele « wart for coloret people where men ot the race may go for tressmens snd the protection of that expert medi- cal oad corperies MN of thay’ have’ oh suede Small Farm of 20 Acres for Sale Adjoining the corporate limi of Frinceton. Besntifal location overtook- ing the «ty. About 500 apple tress bears he sino some peaches, peare and plame, Artesian well and two eprings. Fines location for berries, small fruits end checkens in country. Princeton ie good mwarket for thes things, Good tae house and plenty of out buidings. Usil oo or write ‘TM. PRY, Princeton, W. Ve. bitte The Times, $1.50 NEW AND STRINGENT PROHIBITION ACT NOW IN EFFECT Quart a Month All the Liquor Any One Person Can Bring Into This State Now. SUIT CASE BRIGADFS WILL BE LESS NUMEROUS By virtue of an act of the West Virginia legislature of 1917, a new prohibition statute went into effect Wednesday. It is popularly known as the "quart-a-month" law and is generally recognized as a most stringent act, for under it provisions no one is permitted to bring into the state more than one quart of intoxicating liquor in any thirty consecutive days. It is expected that the various counties will be called upon to pay the greater part of the expense of enforcing the law, as the state department of prohibition, judging from the attitude of the last legislature, will not be given a great deal of money with which to play an important part in actual application to police duty in relations to bootleggers. It is believed that the suitcase carriers have met their Waterloo so far as the labels are concerned, and the officers of the law representing state, county and municipality are vested with sufficient power to see that the law is made absolutely effective. Crime for Judges to Send Convicts to Serve in Army Only Men Who Have Clean Records Can Be Accepted, Says Officer CHICAGO, ILL., April 21.—"Defenders who are not first offenders are wanted by Uncle Sam for the army and navy. The best brains, the best brawn, the best moral character of citizenship are needed now for the grandest fighting job ever begun by a nation." "This was the answer hurled by a spokesman for the big recruiting drivers and public officials who approve sending 'first offends' and minor lawbreakers into military service on condition that civilians and punishment be remitted. Young 'crooks' were rejected by army officers with speed that took their breath away and the shook was equally abrupt to a judge who had referred them to the national service stations. Capt. F. R. Kenney, chief army recruiting officer, announced that he had taken up with the judge advocate general the question of whether a judge or prosecuting attorney who urges lawbreakers to join the army is not guilty of being an accessory to fraudulent enlistment. "This is a penitentiary offense under the laws of the United States," he said. "The law explicitly provides that no man who has been convicted can ever enlist in the naval or military forces of the United States. If there are judges who do not know this I will try to find time to instruct them in the law." New York Witnesses Great Influx of Negroes 150,000 Leave South For New York Since War Time Prosperity. New York's Negro problem is becoming increasingly difficult, according to speakers at the first lunchon held by the Business Men's meetings. William J. Doherty, Deputy Commissioner of charities, said that 150,000 Southern Negroes had come North since war time prosper came in evidence. They were lured by high wages and plenty of work, but when they got here they found they were not acclimated, educated or experienced enough to care for themselves. Their emigration from the South gave the Southerners a problem, but eventually he said, Southern employers will have to meet the high wages offered in the North. George Foster Peabody" said that when the South realized that the Negro laborers were flocking North productive conditions there would improve and the Negroes would stay there. LEARN A TRADE AND PAY YOUR WAY THROUGH SCHOOL BY WORK The Christiansburg Industrial Institute is where young men and women can pay their way school expenses by their work, and learn a trade at the same time. A limited number of young people are taken each your who have the privilege of working their way through school. The boys are taught the trades of Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Agriculture, Shoe Mending and Printing, while the girls are taught Sewing, Millinery, Domestic Science and Holdhold Economy. The Industrial School is open all the year. A few students will be taken for the summer, beginning May 20. Write at once for catalogue and other information to E. A. LONG, Principal, Cambria, Va. 5-4-19s. 5-4-18. A man in a suit and hat is handing a book to a woman in a white coat. There are other men and women standing in the background, all wearing hats. The setting appears to be inside a train or a bus. A Special Exhibition of the New Mechanical Bookkeeper at the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NORTHFORK A cordial invitation is extended to you to come into this bank and inspect the wonderful Burroughs Bookkeeping Machine which we have just installed. This "bookkeeper with brains of steel" that cannot make a mistake is now on exhibition in our banking room. We want you to see just how this machine operates—how it adds, subtracts, and figures balances without an error. Our bookkeepers will show you exactly how our books are posted by machinery. The demonstration will be both interesting and instructive. Samples of work will be distributed to everyone present. This machine has been installed for the purpose of giving added protection to our depositors. We urge you to call and become acquainted with this improved method of handling your account. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NORTHFORK Northfork, West Virginia JENKINJONES (Delayed.) Jenkinjones, W. Va., April 10, 1917. These are days of great things at Jenkinjones. Rev. J. W. Coger was called to the pastorate of morning Star Baptist church here in July last. He accepted on the 3rd Sunday in August and has accomplished a wonderful work in that short period. From a state of discouragement and distraction, the church has grown to be one of the most flourishing and united anywhere in the coalfield. More than ninety souls have been added to the membership and atthis writing the revival spirit is general in the community. A series of meetings begins on the 16th inst. In these meetings, Rev. Coger will have the valuable assistance of Rev. J. W. Orockett. Yesterday at the instance of Rev. J. W. Coger, the Emancipation celebration was here. The crowd was very large throughout the day. Many visitors came from Pageton, Anawalt, Leckie, O'Tools and other paints. At 11 a.m., the six lodges of the place—Masons, Odd Fellows, Pythians, St. Luke, Ruths and Golden Rule—marched in double column from their hall to No. 3, thence back to the school buildings commanded by the Marshall of the day. W. J. Branch, and made a spectacle not soon to be forgotten by the citizens in the absence of a band, they sang: "We are marching to Zion. It was difficult to finding seating room for the paraders, as the people had filled the house in anticipation of the rendition of the interesting program arranged by Rev. J. W. Coger and his committee. As Master of Ceremonies, Rev. Coger made appropriate opening remarks, why the day is observed and congratulated the people on the hearty response to his call and the auspiciousness of the day. The following program was then rendered: Song, "America," Public School Children Prayer, Rev. Edward Crews Song, "When we shall gather there," Choir Marching, Public School Children Address, "Emancipation," William M. Branch Song, "We're saved by the blood," Choir Mrs Maggie R. Dungee introduced Rev. W. Goger who preached from the subject, "Make a chain." The Rev. took for his text Ezekel 7:23, and preached a sermon of unusual interest and power. He urged that chains be formed of the societies, churches, communities, hearts for the race's uplift and salvation; chains of homos, truth, righteousness, industry, cleanliness, purity and love. The chains to represent unity, strength, ornament and restraint. Prayer was offered by Rev. B. S. Dent. Song, "Marching home to Canaan a land," Ohour. Collection # 50. Reassembled at 3:30 p. m., Rev. J. W. Coger presiding. Song, "Nearer my God to thee" Drayer, Rev. W. C. Flemming Song, "I'm going to meet my mother some day." Mrs. Missouri Hairston "The Negro woman as a mother." Madam Maggie R. Dungee. This was regarded by many as the speech of the day. Rev. W. C. Flemming discussed the "Negro as a lawyer." Son, "I am going to Jesus." Rev. B. S. Dent than gave an excellent address on "The Negro Doctor" "The Negro in the Industrial Field," was ably discussed by Rev. Dr. J. H. A. Cyrus. He read a great array of statistics showing what the Negro is doing industrially. Many expressed surprise, especially at the great number of inventions by Negroes. Song, "Beautiful land over the ses" Adjourned until 7:30 p. m. There yet remained the most interesting session. Reassembled at 7:30 p. m., Rev. J. W. Coerp presiding. Song Address, "The elevation of the Negro," Rev. L. W. Hairston. Emphasizing the elevation of the race, he said it was too much elevated to prove unworthy of citizenship by becoming traitors however tempting the bait or regardless of the treatment we have received here in America. Duet, "My mother's prayer," Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hewitt. "The Negro as a soldier," was a short but interesting paper by Mrs. Willie Mac Hazel. A paper that wan much comment and great applause was that by Mrs. Lelia Henderson, entitled "Peter Ogden." Solo, "Where is my wandering boy tonight?" Mrs. Effie Rogers. This solo was very impressive and won much applause. Mrs. M. J. Winston very ably represented the Golden Rule Society. Solo, "Tell mother I'll be there," Rev. B. S. Dent. Mrs. M. R. Dungee, with a telling speech, effectively advocated the cause of the St. Lukes. Solo, "His eyes are on the sparrow," Mr. R. L. Henderson. Solo, "Mother's knee," Mrs. Minnie Williams. The talent displayed in these solos was one of the revelations of the day and was quite a feature. The last thing on the program was the most impressive and solemn of all. Mr. Thos. Schoolfield and wife dramatized the elave, anction block and stood bound in chains. At the firing of guns by Mr. Cagey Yokely, the chains feel off and they rejoiced in freedom. Preceding the firing of the guns, Rev. Coger sang "Lord have mercy on me." Immediately after and while the freed people were rejoicing, the children, forty in number, broke out singing, "Thank Good Atmighty I am free at last." This closed a day not soon to be forgotten by the people of this place. More than fifty dollars was cleared by the church committee on refreshments of which Mr. R. A. Hewitt was the competent chairman. He and his helpers deserve great praise for their good management. B. C. I. Defeats B. H. S On Saturday afternoon, the B. C. I. team and the B. H. S. s. boys crossed bats. The game was interesting from start to finish and at times exciting. The score was tied for several innings, but an untimely error by the B. H. S. gave the Institute boys the game by the score of 6 to 5. B. C. I. has won two out of three. Bramwell High School line-up was as follows: Jesse Holland, c, E. A. Bolling, p, B. Wood, 1st b, H. A. Morris, 2nd b, B. Dews, 3rd b, C. Hogans, c, C. Woodson, rf, S. R. Calloway, cf, H. H. Harvey, tf, E. E. Pinkard, Captain. WANTED: A position as chauffeur or garage helper by Floyd Adams (colored.) Licensed chauffeur under the state of W. Va. Can drive any make car. Write me before June 2b. Floyd I. Ydams, Cooper, W. Va. Box 85. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of McDowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch: W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K Bragonier, President, Keystone Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, and Howard N Esvenson, Commissioner: W. W. Whytle, clerk, Welch Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: Sheriff, S. A. Daniels, Welch. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. Countz, Welch. Assistant Pros. Attorney Samuel Solins. Clerk Circuitand Crim. Court Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, W. J Hatfield, Welch County Road Engineer, W. J McClaren County Health Officer and cor oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates: Harvey Haggerman, E Howard Harper, J. Buel Swope, Floyd Waldron. State Senators, Sixth Senate rial district (counties of McDovell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W Luther, Welch; Well- Goodykootz Williamson. Hair Straightened. Hair Dye. MADAM EANES BEAUTY CULTUE "You are no older than your hair looks" Manicuring and Scalp Treatment A Specialty. EXCELSIOR, W. VA. --- Agent for Bibles and all kinds of Religious Books. I can supply you with the "Life of Booker Washington" "Progress and Achievement" and "Lif Line Success" below the cost of the Book Stores. Just Arrived: "Glorious Messages in Songs." 4617 Phone No. 292 P. O. Box No. 12 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 53. Martinsville, Virginia. 4-6'17. S. B. MOON Attornry-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia G. H. 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THIS Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action. It is indexed a splenid achievement and should give new life, new hips and new inspiration to every stockholder and every member of the order and race. Let us one visit it longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation - The Pythian Mutual Investment Association - for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. $10 Is The Price Per Share Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent if it or write to this office. N. Presloat CHARLESTON Justy First! Insure your Household Cases and Live Stock. The Southwestern Mutual Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. Treas. RICHARD R. 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