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 --- The McDowell Times. MEMBERS NATIONAL NEWS PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904 at the Post Office at Keystone W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1917 ```markdown ``` COAL COMPANIES OFFERING GREAT HELP TO EMPLOYEES Never before since the opening up of the coal industry in this state has there been such favorable opportunities to make money, to live comfortably, to educate ones children and to worship God in fine churches than what is being offered to employees today by the various coal companies. Increase in wages is constantly being made. No longer than Tuesday of this week a raise of 10 per cent was given. Large contributions are frequently being made to erect good churches, improve school houses, make gardens and to grow a plenty to eat in order that the crying alarm against the high cost of living might no longer be a complaining cry. Every acre of many of the coal companies' land is being tendered gratuitously without a cent-charge for men and women to make something to eat. Land owned by the company on which they themselves are paying taxes, now being offered free gratitude to the employees or anyone else to grow potatoes, beans, corn and everything that is needed to eat. The company is offering its employees a chance to keep their money in their pockets—especially so far as something to eat is concerned. A chance to raise chickens, hogs and to own and milk their own cows. Now is the time to stop belly aching, go to work, grasp the opportunities offered, get sweet, be men, have some pride and become some what appreciative of these unprecedented opportunities. You can plow, then call for their mules, their plows, and just get off your old high horse of self-importance and your nice-nasty pride and make, save and have something. "CONSCRIPT TO THE FARM" You talk about hard times and some of you say if it wasn't for the war times would be much worse than they are. May this war then soon cease. Because with flour rapidly soaring to $20 per barrel, meat near 50 cent per pound, all the men leaving the farm, what may we soon expect? If the government would conscript about two million junahs, vagrants, dudes and a set of kid glove able bodied men to the farms, watch them and make them go to work and produce something to eat, it would not be very long before this war would be over. Give the people something to eat. Feed our soldiers and they wont mind fighting. UNINFORMED OUTSIDERS ESTABLISHING SYSTEM OF REFORMS FOR CITIZENS OF KEYSTONE-KEYSTONE TARGET OF'PREJUDICE Under a caption, headline in the Welch Correspondence to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, "Cleaning Up Cinder Bottom" which appeared in yesterday's issue, Thursday, May 3. We have noted with some considerable degree of amusement and appreciation at the 2.2 sentence, "By perseverance and diligent efforts of the good citizens of Keystone, etc., etc. An organization known as the Keystone Citizens League," composed of men named therein whose object, the article says is to work for the elimination of a certain objectionable section of the city and the removal of a certain element of objectionable characters. The Times wishes to go on record as heartily approving and favoring any noble, loyal and worthy cause for purification in life, morals and the establishment of consistency in private life and public officials; and wants to make it known here and now that any legitimate service we may be able to render or and we may be able to give to bound down those characters who are wilful violations and cowardly prostitutes, not alone in "Cinder Bottom", (as the pretended public reformers of innocence would have you believe to be the only spot under the that happens to be a stench to the nostrils of the decent public), but we are willing to go with you all over this country, and make a public exposition of men and women living together without leaf or license and save this county of such damnable crimes as the triple, brutal and murderly what happened at Lick Branch last Sunday morning, caused by what appears to be "man and woman living together not married." We might, perhaps, be able to save the county from another such rape and court, such as was found in our County Court yard at Welch a few years ago, where a little innocent white girl was brutally assaulted, murdered, and insults, most recklessly hurled in the face of the dignity of our court by placing the lifeless corpse in sight of the Judge's bench and pury box. We are willing to follow theainted officers of the law in defense of righteousness, and not for self-will and personal plandits, will be pleased, if the future will record for the good of the people of this city the fact that no rape and no rapist have dared live or breathe within the corporate limits of this city. We are ready to go with and defend the honest efforts of "reformers", preachers, and friends in helping to reclaim the fallen and unfortunate women of our city, such as are found in all other cities. We are willing to help set and establish the principle: that the man who is not as virtuous as he expects his wife to be that he hung dead by the neck. We further want the good people to know that to effect reforms by making public brandishments against this city, and that without reserve, is revolting to the good people here. This city is and has always been an asset to the county and state and not a liability. There are some as good people living here as are to be found on earth. But we believe when a girl is kicked out of society and her destructor is promoted to some high office with great wreathes of flowers bedding his crown of political importance and that by the church, the reformer, there is something seriously wrong with the "system". Kill all all you hypocrites in this country and we predict you will not have enough men living to bury the dead. If men are really wanting reforms, and we all ought to want them, let us start at home; start with self, get right. Let us not shut our eyes to the fact that the badge of official authority has no more right to excuse a man for wrong or wrong doing than it does any other citizen. "Billy aid pocket-book-called preachers and reformers," instead of men called by God himself, are more hurtful than anything else. The outside public seems to be most seriously interested in the welfare of this city. We welcome it and wish we had it from those who are humanitarians and not a set of ghoul 'seekers as it were. We wish a modern Luther cond appear on the public stage today. The good people of this city are opposed to the public hotels where the uniformed, innocent traveling public is wont to come, being used or even questioned as dens of vice. These good citizens are willing and ready to defend with life and blood our flag as well as to give money in this great warlike struggle for American independence and certainly thought all Americann patriote had to much real concern of life to be dabbling with little things that are as common in Asia Minor, the Feeceer Islands, Kalamauzo and all over this broad land as it is in the little 241 city of Keystone. "Oh, consistency, thou art a jewel." When the accusers brought the prostitute before the Master, He, in his immaculature and innocence, turned to the hypocrites and delivered this immortal epigram: "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone." Not a stone was cast and on looking around every son and his brother was gone. Men, extend the hand of sympathy rather than the hand of relentless prosecution, criticism and vituperation. Shall men whose hands are tainted with the same phantom of iniquity be clothed with the badge in authority to brand everybody in Keystone as fit suit jects only for jail? Messrs. J. W. Miller and J. W. Dodson, of Eckman, made a social trip to Graham Sunday where they were the guests of Misses Sallie Schoolfield, Sophia Williams and Mattie Ford. These ladies are among the first in society life. And the gentlemen feel wonderfully complimented at being so highly entertained. H. B. Price MONEY-SAVING STORE UPPER ENDBURKE FIRST AND LAST CHANCE Full supply of Domestic goods and wears--The cheapest store in town. rowded 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 instituted like this one. The values are simply unheard of. We are defying the high sky-scraping water mark prices found at other stores and giving 'em the lie with a black eye by selling things cheaper than anybody else. This is no fake proposition but a guilt edge saving deposit--Like picking up money in the road. Men, read that great offer to give away ten automobiles which appears on the front page of this issue, made by the King Coal Company and the Tidewater Coal and Coke Company at Vivian. Then on the same page read that prize offer to give away hundreds of dollars by the Winding Gulf Colliery Company at Winding Gulf. Who will volunteer to plant a garden? Everybody ought to do so. White news print is so high and so hard to get, till we want every subscriber who owes us one cent to ten dollars to come across at once with what belongs to this office, so we may lay in a car load of paper. Sisters and brothers, my goodness, you will have to "tickle" us a little under the chin if you want us to smile when we see you or keep from calling you ugly names about our money. The recent triple murder at Switchback, an account of which appears in another column of this issue, was the most astounding act of criminality that has ever been chronicled in history. The inhuman, beastly and cowardly act of taking the life of three persons apparently without cause is so revolting till the 20th century civilization is most ruthlessly insulted. The penalty of such a dastardly crime, such as would be commensurate with its horrors, is not within the ken of man. Fine small farm of 77 acres for sale Four miles from Princeton with Mt. Adam road on two sides. Ten minutes walk from Princeton and Bluefield car line. No waste land. 40 acres of this land is bottom land. Home in fair con- dition. Good well. Possession and interest in spring crop can be given at any time. Write MERCHANT'S WIFE ADVISES KEYSTONE WOMEN "I had stomach trouble so bad I could eat nothing but toast, fruit and hot water. Everything else soured and formed gas. Dieting did no good. I was miserable until I tried backburn thair, b glycerine, as mixed with Adder-i ka. ONE SPOON benefited me INTACTLY Because Adder-i ka BEATLY Because Adder-i ka and small intestine it relieves ANY CASE constipation, sour stomach or gas and prevents appenditis. It has QUICKEST action of anything we ever sold. SPECTOR DRUG CO. ```markdown ``` AND LAST CH tic goods and wears-- rowded all the e to get what they want and w ne our goods, then please te ving from H. B. PRICE. Sale now on and will rem every house wife that we d like this one. The values of water mark prices found things cheaper than anybo deposit --Like picking up more H. B. PRICE Keystone-Burke-Ad LAST CHANCE s and wears--The cheapest s owded all the time. what they want and where to get it at lowest goods, then please tell what you saw and le H. B. PRICE. now on and will remain on till we have con house wife that we can and will save her m one. The values are simply unheard of mark prices found at other stores and giv cheaper than anybody else. This is no fak Like picking up money in the road. B. PRICE One-Burke-Addition. DR. BRIDGEFORD Proprietor. We keep it, if we haven't 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 Pot Rozol Bleach, Aida Pomade, a only things, and the only way YE keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, so kindly, 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 anyone, else DON'T FORGET! That we are living in the Two Grey, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair Grey, Beach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb at wings, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's Lice 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 BRIDGEFORC KEYSONE, V lts All in the GET THE GRAND UPPER of the most famous Tone, harmony and w instrument we sell with a most critical ear. If you get the best. Then see or BOOKER Box 556 BRIDGEFORD PHARMACY KEYSONE, WEST VIRGINIA. All in the Instrume GET THE BEST AND UPRIGHT PIANE the most famous make. class & s me, 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 BOOKER 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 My Clients Are Always First The Look Box 54. Phone 38. 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. n't 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 powder, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Comb are the y, to live a "High Brown's Life." PHARMACY WEST VIRGINIA. e Instrument! THE BEST RIGHT PIANOS is make. class & style volume will be found in every a guarantee to satisfy the care in the market for a piano, or write KENDRICK Bluefield, W. Va. MY FRIENDS ARE NEXT, BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST JUDGEMENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVICTION OF AN INnocent MAN. National Jail Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. NowistheTime TO JOIN THE Golden Rule B au & Endowme Association in the Big Parade at the T nal Meeting in Bluefield, W ay 29, 19 the only Organization of Adquarters in West Virginia and operated by Negroes an ported by the Race. I more than Golden Rule Beneficial & Endowment 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 orginated and operated by Negroes and should be supported by the Race. It already owns more than $8000 worth of property and has paid out $13,414.50 in DEATH CLAIMS and thousand lars in SICK CLAIMS. The m Bluefield is expected to be one of ever held. The officers want to re Thousand New Members. Join u the fee is only $2.50. It will un advance after this meeting. TH CLAIMS and thousand SICK CLAIMS. The man is expected to be one of old. The officers want to re and New Members. Join us is only $2.50. It will unde after this meeting. in DEATH CLAIMS and thousands of dollars in SICK CLAIMS. The meeting in Bluefield 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 READ SENSATION R. B. & E. GET READY FOR THE ATION OF THE G. W. HAWKINS AND WIFE OF PHILADE PHIA G. R. B. & E. A. GET READY FOR THE SENSATION OF THE AGE RE IN THIS STATE WITH Great Religious Entertain the PASSION PLAY and other great Bible I want a show. The show is instruct Their Great Religion Consisting of the PASSION PLAY or write him if want a show. taining. See it. 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 Entertaining. See it. Examination Dates For 1917 June 7-8. Examination for Elementary Revel. Primary, High School Sup visor's and Special Certi- cates y 19-20 Examination for Elementary, Renewal, Primary, High School, Supervisor's and Special Certificates RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES First grade certificates may be renewed on the following conditions: Teaching or being other wise actively engaged in school work for three years within the life of the certificate. A full year in a standard college or normal school or other school approved by the State Board of Education counts the same as a year's teaching provided the work is done within the life of the certificate or the year immediately following its expiration. Application for renewal must be made within a year from the date of the expiration of the certificate. The certificate must be endorsed for each year the holder has taught thereon. An applicant for renewal may take examination on any or all the subjects listed on the certificate with a view of raising the general average. No examination is required for the first renewal. Applicants for second renewal in 1917 will be required to pass examination on the State Course of Study with Kendall and Merrick's "How to Teach the Fundamental Subjects" and Cubberly's "Rural Life and Education," or, instead of examination furnish evidence of having attended the State University, a State Normal School, or a school approved by --- 3 rule Bene- ndowment ciation trade at the Thirteenth Bluefield, W. Va., 9, 1917 organization of its kind in West Virginia orgi- by Negroes and should the Race. It already and thousands of dol- MS. The meeting in to be one of best the rs want to report Four bers. Join now while It will undoubtedly meeting. B. & E. A. Y FOR THE OF THE AGE ous Entertainment and other great Biblical scenes. See the show is instructive and Enter- the State Board of Education, for six weeks within the life of the certificate, or the year immediately following its expir- tion, doing full credit work. Mrs. Hannah Stuart Dies After Two Weeks Illness After two weeks illness and in the face of the best medical attention that might be given, Mrs. Hannah Stuart succumbed to the grim monster death on the 20th of April in the city of Bluefield. She was buried in the Graham cemetery on Sunday, April 22. A very large crowd witnessed the funeral services. The deceased was a member in good standing in the Methodist Episcopal church She leaves a loving husband, four children, five brothers, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn her death. Miss Molle Howard, of Keystone, one of deceased sisters, was present during her illness and lent all the sid possible for her comfort while living and to decently put away the body after death. SHOEMAKER WANTED A good shoemaker or harness maker is wanted at the Shoe Hospital at Northfork, W. Va. Will pay $50 per month. Call or write to S. M. MUSE, Box 65, Northfork, W. Va. 4-6-28 ```markdown ``` Men Wanted! Miners and Day Men Money without limit to be made with Ten Automobiles given away free King and Tidewater Coal Co's Vivian, West Va. 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. 1917. Don't forget, TEN NEW FORD Passenger Touring Cars to be given away December 22, 1917, at the above named coal operations, Vivian, W. Va. Now is your chance to win a fine car- King, Coal Co and the Tidewater Coal and Coke Co., Vivian West Va. First Day For Everybody, No Secrets All Progressive and Race Pride men and women will be present Patriotic Speeches will be made by men of prominence 10 This fraternal organization, standing out in a class by itself with the credit of being self sustaining, self-supporting and exceptional in its operation without an act to discredit its reliability and its responsibility, being the only one of its kinds in the state, is a real first class race institution whose every record is an attestation of the race's ability and creditably in doing things. With only 13 years of age since its organization, there is no other society on record in history that has a cleaner and a more complimentary record of doing things from the standpoint of business than The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association has to its credit today. Professional and business men in every walk of life compose its membership. It is under the creed of no church nor is it influenced by the doctrinal whims of any denomination. But it has as its head a gentleman of the highest type of Christian living, a man with a broad yet conservative view of things, conditions and men. The thousands of men, women and children who are depositing thousands of dollars into this institution are absolutely well pleased with the flattering return of their investment. Our property possessions, our bank accounts, our increase in membership with an unsuspected confidence in its management are all proofs of its growth and guarantees of its future. Let the business and professional men as well as everybody else come out and see for yourself. The Patriotism of the Negro Continued from page 1. gard and esteem for its fame in arts and arms." This sentiment must be cherished and invigorated by associating with it an enlightened love of liberty, a taste for knowledge and an ardent enthusiasm for these things which lend to humanity its most sacred and refined enjoyments The immortal Clay once said: "Every act of noble sacrifice to the country, every instance of patriotic devotion to her cause has its beneficial influence. A nation's character is the sum of its splendid deeds; they constitute one common patrimony, the nation's Automobiles in Wai ners and Day to be made with Ten Auto AT THE and Tidewater Vivian, West for excellent homes with g ools and churches for all en the best paid in the world with Ten May 1. 1917. Don't forget, TEN NE to be given away December 22, 1917, at Vivian, W. Va. Now is your chance The Tidewater Coal and Coke ANNUAL MEETING Rule Association CONVENE IN BAPT. CHURCH ied, W. Va. 9 and 30 Everybody, No Secrets and Race Pride men will be present hes will be made by prominence inheritance They are foreign powers, they arouse and animate our own people. I love true glory. It is this sentiment which ought to be cherished, and in spite of carls, and sneers, and attempts to put it down, it will finally conduct this nation to the height to which God and nature have destined it." This is just as true of the Negro as of any other people - call him what you will - treat him as you may - and in some way he will put up with it without murmur or complain. But when you question his patriotism and loyalty to his country, his eyes flash fire. For he considers that the most unkind thrust of all. CONGRATULATED Bramweil, W. Va., April 30, 1917. Dear Editor: I wish to congratulate you upon the work of your office and I the promptness with which the work is delivered. You shall have all of my work. It is a pleasure to me to recommend both the neatness of your work and the prompt shipment of the orders. Yours sincerely, EDGAR E. PINKARD. Pays Subscription. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bell, of Landgraft, were in the city this week and came in the Times office and paid their subscription, telling us that they would not do without the paper in their home. We are pleased to know that people like those who think much of their family, their race and their public institutions should be would be willing to stop their work and come to the city and pay their subscription to the paper. Mr. Bell says he is willing to go and fight for the country against not only German but any other country that raises a sword against the great flag of America. FOR SALE: West Virginia Shuffler. Pure Pit Games; Guaranteed to win or die trying. Originated and bred by W. M Howard, Worth, W Va. --- Free unted! Men mobiles given away free Coal Co's Va. good garden spots, fine employees Per Cent increase in NEW FORD Passenger at the above named to win a fine car. Co., Vivian West Va. Polite Traveling Representative in Our Mr. J. F. Thompson a traveling representative of the English-American Tailoring Corporation, has been spending a few days at G. Hyman and Sons' store in this city, taking measures for suits. Mr. Thompson has with him a very large au4 extensive assortment of woolens, fresh from the buoy looms of industries. From the way Mr. Thompson handles a customer, shows that he thoroughly understands his business. He left today for Northford where he is helping in the opening of the new store of Hyman and Son. Now, we take pleasure in saying for ourselves, because we have cautiously watched and heard others say, that we have found and noted him to be absolutely fair, consistent and strictly honest in his dealings and representation of his goods. Men desiring suits, measured by a man who really and truly knows how, would no well to see him during his stay in Northtork. His patterns arrange in price from $15 to $30 in suiting. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CLOSES DOWN ON ACCOUNT OF FOOD SHORTAGE Information has just reached this office to the effect that Lincoln University, Chester County, Pa., one of the best schools of the North for colored men, has closed down on account of food shortage. The usual commencement exercises will not be had and the students are leaving for their homes. A Brilliant Wedding. On Wednesday evening of last week, at 7:45 o'clock, Mr. Leonard Holland and Miss Lula Slade were united in the holy bonds of matrimony before a large audience, at the Lovely Zion Baptist church, Vivian, Rev. J. Edward Pryor officiating. Following the ceremony, an eloborate wedding supper was served at the home of the brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Banks Slade, of Tidewater. The occasion was graced by the presence of three recently married couples as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Pink Slade, Mr. and Mrs. John Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Quarles, of Kimball). The groom's best man was Mr. Chas. Saunders and the bridesmaid was Miss Hing. The following guest attended the wedding supper: Messrs. James and Lee Holland, the groom's brothers, Mrs. Nina Calilver, the groom's sister; Mesdames Harriet Harris, Susan Graven, — Lettwich, Bloom Terry, Bessie Turner, Alma Johnson, — Black of Kimball, Annie Preston, Virgie Chapelle, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Franklin, Mr. and Stephen Tyree, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Robt Reynolds, Misses Emma Napper, Mamie Turner, Pearl Jones, M. L. Cheatham, Lethia Calloway, Messrs. John Barrier, Robert Carter, Arthur Turner, J. Hubert Taylor, John Crews, John Woods, Eljah Taylor, Marcellus Holland, Altred Pegram, Prof. John Magum. Music was furnished by the "Kimball Stringed Trio," Messrs. Wm. White, Robt. Dodson, Law Reynolds. --- NOTICE TO BUSINESS MEN. Hons. B. H. Gay, chief deputy prohibition officer, with his assistant, Isadore Oatzen, passed through Keystone Thursday of this week, stopping in and courteously advising the people as to the law regulating and governing the sale of ciders, whiskeys and all other alcoholics, telling such men as used, ciders that no one would be without - guilt and subject to the penalty of the law if found selling ciders whose percent was more than one-half of one per cent alcohol. These gentlemen, white ready and willing to carry out the prohibition law to its very letter, feel that it is equally their sworn duty to protect the innocent, humble and uninformed. They also took the liberty to tell merchants not to violate this law hereafter, meaning it known to them if they did, they did it at their own risk. These gentlemen are to be complimented as real representatives of what the law means. Punish the wilful violators and as far as practicable protect the absolute innocent - not the man ignorant of the law but ignorant of the fact that a certain penalty exists for a certain practice. Lost! Ice book, No. 559, from the Keystone Transfer and Ice Company belonging to Mr. W. C. Staley. Any one finding and returning same to McDowell Times office will be unply rewarded. 5-4-2s. PATENTS Get your part in the country's prosperity by perfecting your ideas - NOW! JERRY A. MATHEWS Permanent College Bulletin, Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania Trade Media, Boston MARTINSVILLE The people here enjoying the fine Sppring weather at this writing. Those on the sick list are Meersrs. Joe Dillard, John Gravely, M. Hairston, George Belcher. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson a nice little boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. N. Hairston, who for several years had been in service at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Andries, went to Roanoke a short while ago on account of her health. She was forced to bed recently and on the 22nd of April death claimed her soul. Her body was brought her and buried on, the 26th. Prof. J. H. Thomas officiated at the funeral. Rev. J. P. Watkins, the undertaker had the body in charge. She leaves four sons and a host of friends to mourn their lost. Mrs. Lucy morris had a stroke of paralysis which brought death in a few days. Funeral services were held at the home on High Street, the 24th, by Rev. J. M. Miller, pastor of the A. M. E. church. Rev. G. P. Watkins had the body in charge. Mr. Frank Drewery is at home with his family. Dr. D. O. Baldwin has purchased a new car. Rev. G. P. Watkins is having a brick house erected on Fayette St. The Ladies A.d of the High Street Baptist church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Holley April 20. Those present were Mrs. S. A. Trotter, President, Misses L. K. Harper, Luzie Cooper, Winnie Brown, Missouri Burgess, Mesdames Lucy Redd, J. E. Carter, George Mitchell, Willie Carter, W. L. Trotter, P. W. Redd. After the routine business the hostess served refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Hairaton have adopted a nice little five year old boy. Mesdames Walter and Food and mother were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hairaton Sunday. Mrs. Edna Eggleston left Tuesday for Roanoke. Rev. J. W. Joyce and his members through energy and effort have succeeded in building a splendid Holiness church on Fayette Street, and on last Sunday held their dedicated services. At 11:30 a. m., Rev. Wm. M. Feyton preached the dedicatory sermon to a large and attentive audience. He seemed to be at his best and derived an excellent sermon that all enjoyed. The opening of this new church attracted such a large crowd that the edific proved inadequate to a communia the people. The whole day was a lively one of the Holiness people in town, and much renewed interest was added to this occasion by the news that Dr. J. Diggs, of Winston Salem, would preach at 8:30 p. m., and the church was well prepared long before preaching hour. However, at 9 o'clock, Rev. Diggs appeared on the rostrum and after complimenting and thanking the people in general for their aid in building the new church, he preached a wonderful sermon that moved his hearers with emotion and amazement and in the midst of which quite a number of automobiles from Dr. Diggs' church in Winston-Salem arrived in Martinsville and added a degree of interest to the meeting. The financial receipts of the day was good. The writer is glad to say that the Martinsville churches are striving to make good during these high price times GREAT RALLY AT BAPTIST CHURCH Beginning last Sunday morning, the Mt. Chapel Baptist church conducted a great rally which continued through Wednesday night, and was a splendid success both spiritually and financially. The purpose of the rally was to raise money for the new church building which is now under construction. The preaching was of a high order by ministers who are well known in this section with possibly one exception. Rev. W. E. Lee, B. D., of Pochontas preached Sunday morning, and to say the least the sermon was a masterpiece. Rev. Lee is a strong, able and scholarly preacher. with splendid oratorical powers and he always delights his audience. This sermon was a spiritual feast with a practical thoughts aptly and logicically, and he concluded his brilliant discourse abide a blaze of glory, the saints sermons have caught a glimpse of the Beulahland Rev. Lee is quite unassuming in his manner but dignified in his bearing Sunday afternoon, Rev. T. M. McMilligan of Northfield, who is no stronger to the people of Keystone, preached able sermon. Deacon Henry Glenn, of Algoma, lifted the collection and he proved himself equal to the occasion. Sunday morning and afternoon, the splendid and pleasing choir rendered music to the delightful satisfaction of the great crowds. Sunday night, the pastor, Rev. L. A. Watkins preached a splendid sermon as he always does Monday night, Rev. L. E. Johnson, B D., preached an excellent sermon. Tuesday night, Rev. C. W. Woody, D. D., of Kimbal, preached a powerful sermon: He was gladly heard. The great choir from Eckman rendered music which was fully enjoyed. Wednesday night, Rev. R. P. Johnson, pastor of the Keystone and Kimbal Presbyterian churches, preached a splendid sermon, full of thought. Editor M. T. Whittico lifted the collection and right well did he perform the task. During the services, $3,392 was raised. The pastor, officers and members of the church are very grateful to all who in way contributed to the success of the rally. Heroic Volunteer Fighting Saves City From Great Calamity-- Small Damge. What might have been one of the biggest and most far reaching fires that ever happened in the city of Keystone was averted Monday morning by the heroic and most fearless fighting by volunteer fire fighters that has ever been known, seen or experienced in this country. The fire broke out in the Palace barber shop, the building being owned, by ex-Postmaster H. P Graham on Bridge street near the Spector drug store. The cause of the fire is unknown except the consensus of opinion is that it was either caused by rat or an electric spark. Some considerable damage was done the interior of the building and had it not been for the heroic fighting the city might have been reduced to ashes. A conservative estimate of the damage is placed at about $1000. Colored and white, representing all grades, kinds and classes of interests fought side by side and without prejudice. LOCALS Dr. J. M Whittico, of Williamson, was a pleasant visitor in the city of Keystone and Kimball Tuesday of this week. The Doctor says business is very good and encouraging in old "Bloody Mingo." Dr. J. E. Hereford, of Northfork, accompanied by Dr. J. M. and Editor M. T. Whittico made a social trip to Kimball Tuesday night. Dr. G. N. Marshall has been very busy looking after and watching a serious pneumonia case at Pageton all this week. And to the doctor's satisfaction and the happiness of the parents of the little daughter, she is now thought to be practically out of danger. Hon T. Edward Hill, who has an appointment in the city of Charleston, returned home last Saturday for a day or so with his family. He says he likes in Cearlston very well. Hon George Wolfe, manager and treasurer of the Winding Gulf Colliery Company, Raleigh county, made a hasty business trip to Davy last Saturday. He is very enthusiastic in his efforts at gardening. Miss Georgia A. Whittico, of Kimball, left Wednesday night for Toronto, Can., where she will spend several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Sarah C. Whittico-Clark. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kirtley, who have been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford for Good Houses. Good terms. Good Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in the MONEY EVERY D TWO WE No Better Opportuniy Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. several days left this week for their home at Red Jackett. D C. Coleman was in the city his week and reports that he has just completed his most successful school year. Mr. Coleman expects to visit his people in Virginia in the next few days and dame rumor has it that the distinguished "old scout" conemplates taking unto himself a helpmate. When we mentioned this to the gentlemen he only smiled and said: "Well, I suppose it is not, after all, a bad dea." Senator W. W. Wykye, county clerk, and one of the shrewdest politicians in the state, hoary with the age of actual and practical experience, ex-chairman of the Republican party in the county of McDowell, and one man above most men who, with Dr. H. D. Hatfield helped to bring the Republican party into the limelight of living actualities, passed through Keystone hurriedly this week on a very important business matter. The genial sage, cool, calm and unpretentious wore that usual smile of self contentment and good will toward mankind. Mr. Baylor Hereford, of Rankin, Pa., is visiting his brother, Dr. J. E. Hereford, and will be in the county for the next ten days. While here, he will visit a number of his relatives and friends. Yesterday he and Dr. Hereford called at the times office where they spent the afternoon with the editor, all of whom are first cousins. Hon. McGinnis Hattfield, Chairman of the Republican Central Committee of McDowell County and a man of much possibility and whose future is not to be questioned, was in the city this week attending to some important business. Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Mansfield were in the city Sunday visiting relatives and friends. MRS. LUTIE JUCK RECITES IN KEYSTONE A Select and Appreciative Audience Thrilled by Her Waive and Masterly Rendition. Last evening the citizens of Keystone and surrounding towns were given a real literary treat. Mrs. Lotie Tuck, the versatile and accomplished elocutionist of Clarksburg, V., Va., charmed a select and appreciative audience with her captivating renditions from Paul Lawrence Dumbar and other distinguished authors. Mrs. Tuck has a fine state presence, a perfect articulation and a naivete of expression that simply captivates an audience. Her repertoire is extensive and well chosen, and embraces selection which run every gamut of human emotions from the sublime to the ridiculous. While every number made a decided hit, her stellar rendition was the "Race Tract." In this rendition, Mrs. Tuck's splendid training showed to fine advantage. The audience was made to feel that it was a part of an excited crowd at one of the celebrated race tracks. You heard the gong sound; you heard the familiar cry. "They are off," you saw one of the horses get a good lead, only to exhaust itself in the early part of the race and to --- Opportuniy he State For AY WORK EKS PAY. be finally beaten by the horse that was the last to get away, but which husbanded its strength until the home stretch. The Married Ladies' League, under whose auspices the recital was given, deserves much credit for bringing this talented West Virginian to Keystone. Mrs. Tuck is the guest of her relative Mrs. M. T. Whittico. LYNWIN COAL CO. 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 as board, house rent, doctor's bill, taxes and such other incidental expenses like powder, etc, from $68 to $82. Now this is no fake, it's a cold blooded proposition. The money is there, the company is ready to pay it to the man is willing to work and make it. Gardening advantages are equal to any other companies in the county of Raleigh. The names of the men can be obtained on request. No excuse for being without money on the Lynnwin coal operation. Mr. E. J. Flanagan is in charge and is a man who knows no man other than the standpoint of ability and fair dealings. DR. HATFIELD Takes Over Half Interest in Kessler Hospital at Huntington Dr. Henry Drewery Hatfield, West Virginia's greatest Governor, expert physician and most renown surgeon, has recently purchased one half interest in the celebrated Kesler Hospital at Huntington, the metropolis of the state, and on Tuesday, May 1, took charge. One of the first thing the Doctor did was to provide a ward for colored people where men of the race may go for treatment and the protection of that expert medical and surgical skill as they have always done. Small Farm of 20 Acres for Sale Adjoining the corporate limits of Princeton. Beautiful location overlooking the city. About 300 apple trees bearing, also some peaches, pears and plums, Artesian well and two springs. Finest location for berries, small fruits and chickens in country. Princeton is good market for the things. Good cottage house and plenty of out buildings. Call on or write T. M. FRY, Princeton, W. Va. 5-4-1ts. 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. 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Let no one hesitate to stock in this great corporation - the Pythian association - for in due time it is sure to pay had the money invested. 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! 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