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McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Ex-ent Schools, high wages. The McDowell Times. Conscription Anathe Negro Lynching Lawlessness Must Cease Before America Can Hope to Righteously And Effectively Admonish Other Nations as to Cruelty. West Virginia Collegiate Institute Commencement a Brilliant Affair--Good Results Obtained; Each Department Measured up to Standard--Faculty to be Commended; Prof. Curtis Enlarging the Sphere, of the Agricultural Department--Prof. Mitchell sustains the Reputation of Good Management in General. VOLUME 16. Conscrip Anath Lynching Lawlessm fere America Ca ously And Effe Other Nations as West Virginia Collegiat ment a Brilliant Affai ed; Each Department dard--Faculty to be O Enlarging the Spher Department--Prof. M putation of Good Man (BY RALPH W. WHITE.) Mid the generally apparent commotion with reference to the registration, both before and after, there was little, if any criticism to be offered regarding the Negro. He did not surprise us. He did what we know he would do. He did what he has always done: viz. showed him unwerving loyalty and patriotism in the face of most discouraging and untoward circumstances; he walked up and registered, like the soldier and the man that he has always been; that he is today. You didn't bear of any colored man leaving or attempting to leave the United States to escape registration did you? You haven't heard of any of them committing suicide on this account have you? It hasn't come to your notice that there have been any colored men, not a single one, tied up in the effort to retard registration has it? Do you remember of having seen any account of where a Negro was apprehended before the courts of the land for attempting to frustrate the plans of the United States in the regard? Is anything of this nature has been done, do you know, by whom, when, how, and where it was done? You are a good inferential reasoner no doubt, figures is out for yourself. ConSCRIPTION has never bothered the Negro. The "tion" has and is bothering him quite a little but it is not the "tion" in conSCRIPTion, it is the one in STRIOTION. While many of those who ought, in reality be leaders in the movement of enlisting, are figuring how to "get on" the Negro, about whom, some for obvious reasons, are questioning his courage, loyalty and ability as a soldier, is figuring his very head off, about how to "get in." Queer condition of affair is it not say you? What the United States wants today—not alone what she wants, but what she NEEDS is an army of soldiers who are patriotic, loyal, reasonably intelligent, obedient and brave. We've never heard of any bullet's inquiring as to whether a man was white or black before it hit him. Nobody has ever invented such an inquiring bullet as yet. We've never heard of any regiment division or unit of an army attacking or refusing to attack the enemy because it happened to be black. This is no Pink Tea Party. This is WAK and war is just what Sherman said it was and it has lost none of its fury until this day. "Greater love than this hath no man, that he lay down his life for his friend." Substitute "country" for friend and you have the basic makeup of a good soldier. If the Negro is willing to do this, and this is what he is begging, asking, pleading, imploring, heathing and striving to have the authorities permit them to do. can you—will you question his loyalty? The incongruity of the whole situation is summed up in the following facts: The Negro is begging to get in the army to fight. He wants to fight. He is loyal. He is patriotic. He loves his country and his flag. The United States says she needs able bodied men, and she does but so far he (the Negro) has just had to squeeze in here and there, in other words he has had to beg for a chance to die, if necessary, in defense of his country. Wherein lies the trouble? You know. I know. Let those who are responsible root out this deep seated nonsense prejudice, lift themselves, as it were, over and above the dead ones of their former selves up to where they are big and high and broad and lets touch elbows in a common cause to a common end. Do this and you won't have to CONSCRIPT the Negro in defense of our flag, rather, you may have to RETAIN him. Verily, conscription has not and will not touch the Negro. Selah. (Continued on Page 2. ) DR. CAMPER PASSES THROUGH KEYSTONE Dr. H. G. Camper, of Witch, McDowall county's efficient physician and a gentleman of high reputation passed through this city Monday enroute to Northfork and other places throughout Northfork and Elkhorn districts on business permi- taining to his profession. Put White and Colored Man on Same Basis--Colored Blind Man Wants to Register. Tuesday, June 5, 1917, Registration Day, will go down in history as a memorable day. It will be recalled as the celebrated "National Registration Day." It will be remembered, as a day in which the game of politics was a stranger and had no bearing at all in shaping public opinion. It was a day on which white and colored men were on equal terms, and it was a day and occasion to be remembered where prejudice, political selfishness, envyings and strife had no place in public councils. If a man, whether white, black, green, grizzly or gray, had reached the are of 21 and had passed the age of 30 but not 31, he could register. He could put himself in place to answer his country's call. The black man, we mean the American Negro, showed from early morn till late at night that he was and is ready to answer his country's call, even in his restricted territory 50,000 strong to the contrary. The black man may have ignorantly or in fear shown his willingness to serve his country but he did it nevertheless. Colored men everywhere rushed, as it were, over each other, expressing a strong and patriotic desire to defend his country. They did it without a murmur but on the other hand wore smiles. There was a blind man (colored) in this city who told the registrar that: "While I can't see my dear brother, yet I want you to know I can feel, sympathize and pray; so take my name." The Red Cross ladies were very active around the registration stand. CAMPDESMOINES War Department, The Adjutant General's Office. The following letter to the Chief of Staff Departments of the Army gives a brief outline of the provisions made training camps for colored citizens. 1. You are advised that training camps for colored citizens will be established at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, under Section 54, National Defense Act, and the regulations prescribed for present training camps, except as modified herein and hereafter. The camp is under control of the Department Commander, Central Department, who will prepare and conduct the same. The total attendance will be twelve hundred and fifty, of whom two hundred and fifty will be non-commissioned officers or colored regiments of the regular army, to be sent on detached service status, and one thousand citizens either enlisted under Section 54, National Defense Act for three months beginning June 18th, with agreement to accept appointment tendered, or members National Guard whose status will be in the case of National Guardmen now in training camps. 2. The contingents of citizens and National Guardmen from the various departments is as follows: Northeastern Department 40, Eastern Department 240, Southeastern Department 430, Central Department 195, Southern Department 75 plus contingent from Twenty-fourth Infantry 84 and Tenth Cavalry 57 Western Department 30 3. As far as consistent with the character of applicants, it is desired that men selected shall be not less than 30 years of age. Local distribution as between va- KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1917 rious states and cities and between citizens and National Guardmen is lett to the discretion of Department Commanders. From all applicable Department Commanders will select their contingent so that designate officer to preside the training camps may be given the selected men not later than June 9th. The training camps will be ready to receive the non-comissioned officers of the Regular Army June 5th, and all others June 15th. The course of instruction begins June 18th. In addition to the contingents mentioned above, 84 men will be sent from Twenty-fifth Infantry in Hawaii and 25 men from the Ninth Cavalry in the Philippines. Applications should be addressed to the Commanding Generals of Departments as follows: Northeastern Department, Boston, Mass.; Eastern Department, Governore Island, N. Y.; Southeastern Department, Charleston, S. C.; Southern Department, Fort Sam Houston, Tex.; Central Department, Chicago, Ill.; Western Department, San Francisco, Cal. H. P. McCAIN, The Adjutant General. BOOZE STORED IN COAL MINE Abandoned Entry of Montgomery Mine Gives Up The Largest Amount of Liquor Since W. Va. Became Dry. * Prohibition Officer Kadle, of the Prohibition Commissioner's office at Charleston, Prosecuting Attorney Magree McClung, of Fayetteville, and E. M. Parry, of the local police force, assisted by State Mine Inspector Eli Mason, unearthied a rich store of whiskey Thursday night of last week in the left entry of the coal mine being operated by the Eagle Coal Company in the heart of Montgomery. The liquor was found about one-half mile in the mine in an abandoned entry that has been worked out some years ago. Prosecuting Attorney McClung says that there is at least two thousand gallons of the whiskey, but other estimates place the quantity as low as one thousand gallons. But even at this low mark it is, according to Prohibition Officer Kadle the largest liquor haul, by far, ever made in West Virginia. The whiskey for the most part is in pint bottles, packed in cases. These suit cases are stacked one upon the other to a height of three feet, a depth of seven feet and the pile is about sixty feet long. Bottles of the liquid fluid not contained in cases are arranged on wooden shelves that have been built for the purpose of storing the stuff. The liquor was found by Inspector Mason and Policeman Parry. Upon entering the entry they could smell it, but for an hour their search was fruitless. This was due to the fact that the owners of the liquor had waded across a great pool of water knee deep, to hide it away. Mason ventured across the pond and in a very short while was joined by Parry, and they were shortly confronted with the greatest pile of suit cases, nearly two hundred in number, ever unearthed in a liquor hank. No claimant for the liquor can be found. The owners of the company operating the mine disclaim any knowledge of the presence of the liquor in their mine or its ownership. A strong guard was placed over the liquor last night, and today it will be hauled to the outside and destroyed. The breaking of more than 10,000 bottles of the red fund will afford a sight worth seeing. At the market price of the liquor it is valued at $20,000. State Mine Inspector Mason ordered the owners of the mine not to operate the same again until all the liquor is gotten out of it. He notified Chief Mine Inspector Earl Henry, who will send extra inspectors here today to make a thorough inspection of the mine. REPUBLICANS WIN IN BLUEFIELD ELECTION Considerable . Interest Displayed and Result Seemed Nip and Tuck Up Until About Noon When Tide Set in Which Brought Vic to the G. O. P BLUEFIELD, W. Va., June 6. There was considerable rejoicing among the Republicans here last night when the return came in and showed that they had swept the city in yesterday's municipal election. A total of 2,426 votes was cast and H. C. Weller, the Republican candidate for mayor, received 1,267, and W. H. Thomas, his Democratic opponent, received 1,129, a majority for Weller of 168. The result is a great compliment. ADDRESS OF REV. R. H. McKOY BEFORE THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING Of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, Bluefield, W. Va., May 29, 1917. Mr. Vice President, Stockholders, Delegates and Visitors, to the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of The G. R. B. and E. A. Ladies and Gentlemen. E. A.; Ladies and Gentlemen: After twelve months of separation and toil, we meet today in Bluefield, the gateway of the West, in the magnificent building of Scott Street Baptist church, under the auspices of the Gate City and Enterprise Associations. And I am expressing the feeling of my heart very feebly when I say, that I am glad to see you. I am glad because that amidst international conflict when the souls of men are being tried as loyal, peaceable American citizens we can meet under our own vine and tigree with no one to molest us or make us afraid, as long as we are loyal to the Stars and Stripes. We are here today to review the past recount the successes achieved and victories won, and from them gather inspiration for the future. We realize that all fair-minded men are agreed that as a race, we have done well, but let us not be contented with the past, but attempt greater things for the future. We CAN do more and we MUST do more. As a race we can win more confidence and respect from other races by having more confidence in and respect for each other. This confidence and respect must be show in a practical way—we must contivate unity, and the only way to secure unity in the race is to create confidence. We are ```markdown ``` REV. R. H. McKOY, D. D. President Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, who delivered able annual address before the Fifth annual Session in Bluefield. sadly in need of more confidence in each other. Our educated men and women should be brought into a sympathetic relation with the masses of those who are educated and help them to become useful citizens. But unfortunately for themselves and the race, too many of our uneducated people have manifested no interest in their illiterate brother, further than to get from him the dollar, and when he discover that to be your aim he loses confidence in you, takes from your business or patronage of whatever nature, and persuades his friends, to do the same. Thus they allow the present dollar to destroy their chances for future usefulness to the race and future benefits to themselves. We must convince the masses of our people that we have more than a selfish and commercial interest in them, before we can expect that unity which is so essential to racial progress. Bad treatment make bad people, and some of our people have been treated badly. They have bought land that didn't exist, they have invested in business concerns on promises of getting rich quick and were disappointed. Thus being often deceived, numbers of them have become deivers, or as they call it "beats." They go about their daily labor, join organizations, or perform professional service with the full intention of getting all that they can out of it and putting as little real service in it as possible. Now this condition must be changed. We must cultivate honesty in all our dealings, mean to give value received for all that you get. There can never be any lasting unity until confidence is established. It is racial unity which has made the white American the great power that he is in this country today. It is unity that has given the three million Jews such power and influence in the financial and governmental affairs of the country. And it is unity that will make the colored American a powerful race if he will cultivate and practice it. The white man believes that if there is any truth, any honesty, any business or any religious integrity to be found anywhere, it is to be had in this white man. So if one decries him he goes to another in his own race, will not condemn his whole race because he is disappointed in one member. We would do well to copy the whole image in particular. But unfortunately for us, when one member of our race fails all are accounted failures; if one proves to be distainst, all are charged with dishonesty. Let us not be so pronounced in our charges against our race as a whole, but place our charges against the guilty ones alone, remembering that all races have their defective members and the whole race is not to be condemned on their account. If we are to inspire confidence in the race in the rising generation, we must read more, think more and talk more of the successful Negro and Negro enterprises. Tell our children of the thousands of Negro men and women who have succeeded and are now succeeding in business and in the professions. Tell them of the opportunities which lie before them, to help themselves by helping a rising race. Our interests and destinies are so wrapped and tied together till one cannot help himself without helping mankind in general. This should be our aim in life—help to make the world better for us having lived in it. It is encouraging to see the progress that is being made by our people in business. We learn from reliable statistics that a survey of fifty years of Negro business enterprises show that remarkable progress has been made. In 1867, Negroes were engaged in forty different lines of business, they numbered about 400. In 1917 Negroes are engaged in 200 different lines of business, numbering 50,000. Yet there is much more that can be done if we will get together and do it. I believe that we ought to have more business of our own, and attend to our business. Why here in West Virginia alone there could be thousands and thousands of dollars more of business done annually by our people than is being done, if they only had the confidence in each other to co-operate and do it. We need more decent and clean restaurants, drug stores, hotels, boarding houses, dry goods and grocery stores, tailoring establishments, real estate agencies and insurance companies. These enterprises could be run and would give respectable employment to hundreds of our people, employment that would not depend upon your affiliation with any political party if confidence existed. I do not mean that we should not take a manly and active part in politics, for I do believe that we as a race should take part in everything in our state and country that effects us as citizens. I believe that we should stand unitedly with the men (Continued on Page Six.) PATRIOTISM KEYNOTE OF MOST EPOCHIAL DAY IN HISTORY OF BLUEFIELD Ovation. Attorney Harry J. Capehart in his speech last in part: "Do you doubt the bravery or valor of the American Negro who duels among you? Do you doubt the bravery of my race? If you do, I ask you to go with me to another share. Climb with me if you will the ascending slopes of San Juan. Stand with us upon the summit of El Caney. Walk with me in the national cemetery scattered over that sun-kissed platan of the dead. Fuse with me above the graves, or the thousands of soldiers who fought and died for the prosecutions of those heights. Recall to you mind the intrepid bravery and skill of the soldiers of castilian blood from the adolescent land of Spain. Reincarnate and recurrent in your imagination those sons of Mare, speak to them and ask them what they think of the bravery and valor of the Negro soldier who fought under the stars and stripes against them, and my race and I will be found perfectly willing to abide the logos of their reply. "The ey of the hour with us is when shall we go to France? We only plead for an opportunity to carry the Stars and Stripes above our begin in the very vortex of the majestash of death now raging in Europe. For just as sure as America was the cradle of liberty it will be the coffin of Prussianism. We are ready to help complete the coffin. We realize our duties as citizens. A failure upon our part to cheerfully assume the full measure of our responsibilities would at once disqualify us to the protection of the laws of this republic. We realize that a stream will not rise higher than its fountain. This nation cannot win this war unless you, and every citizen of the United States, the fountain head of her strength, do your duty. And that I am glad to state the American Negro is willing to do." 13TH ANNUAL SESSION OF GOLDEN RULE ASSOCIATION MAKE GREAT IMPRESSION (Continued From Last Week's Issue) Wednesday of last week, May 30th, the last day's session of the Golden Rule, was a day among members and delegates themselves. The devotionals were all orderly and with dispatch conducted by Rev. L. Daamey, chaplain. Finally, Whereas, we have an overflow and outflow of zeal and enthusiasm express our American flag and America in these hours of interpart Promptly at 9 o'clock President McKoy called the meeting to order, minutes were read and approved. Secretary G. S. Miller called the roll of members of the Board of Directors, Executive Board, Stockholders and Delegates, to which a large delegation of representatives responded. A short but timely address was made to the stockholders by the President. Reports of committees were then the next order of the day, each of which met with many and strong expressions of approvals especially since these committees had to do with reporting their findings of the records of the officers and standing of the Association both from the standpoint of real estate valuation, finance and numerical strength and stock certificates. Each report gave additional encouragement as to the substantial growth and financial standing of this institution. The Secretary's report was a veritable gem in that it was concise, exact and convincing of the fact that he (George S. Miller), like the President are absolutely wideakewake, earnest, active and deeply interested as well as determined to convince the public that this association shall not be less than a living monument and testimonial of the fact that the black man can do a successful business. The committee appointed to communicate with the Vice President reported and recommendations prevailed empowering the President and Board of Directors to ```markdown ``` General Secretary G. R. B. and E. A., who rendered strict account of the business transactions of the Association and won popular applause from everybody. want on our beloved and stricken Vice with power to assist him if needed. Space and time at this juncture were given, the delegates to make verbal reports and to offer suggestions as to the work on their various fields. This was a very interesting phase of the meeting in that most of the delegates expressed a determination to do more for the work and order than ever. AFTERNOON—2 O'CLOCK. The usual devotionals were conducted by the Chaplain, nav. Datney. The report of the Executive Committee was read by the General Secretary, George S. Miller. The Committee on Resolutions was called for and reported as follows: RESOLUTIONS Whereas, We the delegates and members of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association, assembled in this our Thirteenth Annual Session, under the auspices of the state City and Enterprise Associations, have been so cordially received and royally entertained by them, the host and hostess of each home, the pastors and church people of Kaleigh St. M. E. and Scott St. Baptist churches, the town officials who accorded us every courtesy, the management of the Y. M. O. A. for their kindly offer, and the pronounced courtesy and respect shown us by peoples and friends in general. And Whereas, The McDowell Times of Keystone and The Riverside Telegraph of this city has been so kind as to give us space and encouragement in this great work, and especially The McDowell Times, our organ and fearless champion of the rights of the race, therefore be it Resolved, That we pledge our honest support, first to The McDowell Times, by paying the price of subscription and by giving any other financial support we may find ourselves capable of doing, and to take and pay for the Telegraph as far as we find ourselves able Resolved, That we extend to everybody who sought to make this meeting a success our heartfelt thanks and appre- Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell County-Business Openings. NUMBER 13 SESSION OF THE ASSOCIATION AT IMPRESSION Last Week's Issue) Finally, Whereas, we have had such an overflow and outpour of patriotism, zeal and enthusiasm expressed for this our American flag and American ensay in these hours of inter-national upheaval and carnage by such men as our beloved President, Dr. R. H. McKoy; Prosa J. W. Robinson, principal of Elkridge High School, Northfork; R. P. Sims, principal of the Bluefield Colored Institute, and a few others, each of whom was loud and uncompromising in making it known that we feel humiliated and outraged at the thought of the race being held up to world F A L S E L Y as a race of citizens lacking courage enough to lead in battle, Boston massacre, battle of New Orleans, down to San Juan Hill and Carnival to the contrary notwithstanding. And is the face of the further fact that the black man has shown and is showing today on every hand that the American Negro is ready to answer his country's call even in his restricted sphere, half a million strong. Therefore, be it Resolved, That this Association go on record as being willing and ready to aid and defend the principles of our flag either by service at the front, on the farm producing food for the soldiers in the trenches or serving in any other charitable and sacrificial way to meet the needs of the Red Cross Society. Very respectfully submitted, M. T. WHITTIO, Cm. J. W. B. WATKINS, N. B. SANDERS, On motion, that part of the Resolution referring to the patriotism of our people to the Government was ordered published in The McDowell Times and the Blufield Telegraph. The Committee on Finance made their report and was honorably discharged. The Scott St. Baptist church and The McDowell Times were ordered paid $7.00 each for use of church and for publishing proceedings of this session. The pastor of Scott Street church was here called on and made a very interesting talk, expressing his appreciation of the high tone method by which business had been dispatched with. Rev. W. W. Hicks, the treasurer, but who is now in Roanoke, Va., made some very timely remarks. This was, without question, one of the best all-round meetings ever had. Every delegate vied with each other to show the greatest interest and to make the best showing. Mrs. L. B. Fitch won the second prize for the Berwind association. She has had the happy distinction of winning first prizes in the Nursery department for years. A RESPECTED CITIZEN SUCCUMBS TO DEATH Mr. Wade Anderson, one of the oldest citizens of Keystone and a man very much thought of, a hard working, home loving and race pride man, after 54 years, 16 months and 7 days of ardour toll in this old world, succumbed to the grim monster death in his home a few days ago. He had been sick some time but had not given up. He was a native of South Carolina but left his home when a mere boy, making his home in Wytheville, Va., for many years. He was heard to say often that he would have remained in Virginia had it not been on account of the drastic discriminatory laws put on the statute books against the Negro race. He was for 40 years a member in good standing of the Methodist church. He belonged to the Masonic lodge for 25 years and was buried by the Keystone Lodge No. 21, A. F. & A. M. in Porchonastas, Va. Brother Anderson had the reputation of being a faithful and loving husband, a good citizen and a strong Republican, true to his every trust and loyal to a friend. His funeral was preached by Rev. W. R. Burger of Northfork. He leaves a wife and a host of friends to mourn their loss. DR. RODGERS VISITS IN KEYSTONE AND KIMBALL Dr. Glarence A. Rodgeg, of Bluefield, the young and aggressive physician, was in Kimball and Keystone on business for a few minutes this week. The Doctor was very enthusiastic over the registration and the general patriotic demonstrations that have and are going on all over the country by the American Negro and especially in the city of Bluefield. And the Colored Boys registered nobly. Bhe MeVowell Cities. z MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS eon WHiTrico & HILL sialiilang ghee M.T. WHITTIOO, | Ealitor. 7? EDWARD HILL, Bosines Mer. “Articles o: wore than ten lines will b @harged 10 cents per line. Publianeu every Friday in the interest ef the Negro Race--His Civil and Po- twee! Rights. SUBSORIPTION KATES. One year in #ivance. $1. Bix months ip advance ~ ‘Three months in advance.......... One month in aivance 2 ADVERTISING KATES FURNISHED Special rates to churches, schools anv ebeasa ST SS Bubecribers cuanging their Post Office address must notify the pahliahers or else bis sabscription will be collected just the same as if hed not. 1 Entered as Second Class Matter Mare! = 1904, at the Post Otfice at Keystone, '. Va., under act of Congress, March 5. 1879. FRIDAY, JUNE s, 1917 Y. ress Pye meee ) lam 9 ee te = el | Jr =~ < I —$ GIVE US A FLAG OVER THE POST OFFICE ‘What is the matter with our post office that there is nota U 8. flag hoisted over the Govern- ment building? The one now there is almost a reflection to our proud American Govern- ment. Give us a brand new flag. A big one that can be seen every where and by everybody. Give Us one that isn’t torn to pieces We want to see Old Glory wave itself to the breezes unsordid, un harmed and without danger. And there is no surer spot on earth ‘that the American flag will bs honored, respected and defend ed than in the city of Keystone. If an enemy to this Government Were to insult the flag in this city the humblest citizen within ite corporate limits would sacri fiee life if necessary to avenge the insult. é —_—_ WUT WILL THE SCHOOL BOYS AND GIPLS 007 ‘The girls and boys are all back from school. What will the pa- Fents do with them is now the question. Will they be encour- aged to loaf around, look “pret- ty,” with folded bands and with ® self complacent satisfaction that to play the part of » strain- ed “dude” is all I have todo. But ho, a thousand times, NO. Have the yorng men to know that they are wanted to stay off the street corners, from the loafers Fendezvous, from idiers’ prom nade and get down to business Let it be known now that dudes ‘and fools are closely associated friends. Dandies, the showes' kind of men, and fops, with a! on their backs and nothing ir their heads and less in thei: ‘aearte, just like ballroom belles the loveliest creatures of eartt ‘Ms some would have you believe @eneraily have no sense anc more often turn out downrigh crooks quicker than anything Now is the time to begin having our sons and daughters jearr theartand behold the beavts ‘and common sense in being eco- momical and have them to know that to continue trying to imitate the rich when they areas poor ‘a6 8 mill rat, deserves the harsh est punishment both to the son Or deughter as well as to the poor old fatherand mothe: wh [B88 Dot able to do #0. | \TENTS COL J. J. SWOPE One of West Virginias | Best Editors Pass- es Away. ‘A Good Thinker, Streag. Repabi- | cam and High fone Cities | a= '| several months idlness, Col. J. J. Swope, editor of the McDowell Recorder, succumbed to that rim monster death at his home in Welch, surrounded by his wife, daugnters, son and quite a umber of intimate friends. Col. Swope was born on Wolf creek, Monroe county. W. Va, December 2=, 1554. Died June 5, 1M17. He was a man who spent his early life on his father’s farm. Cuntented himself with the meagre schooling as could be secured in those days. He was tirst married to Mise Lucy Bar- ett, May 2s, 1473, to which un- ton four children were born. He was again married after the death of bis tirst wife to Miss Aunette Diddle. The Swope family were actual pioneers in Monroe county. His grandfather was an original settler, after hav. ing fought for years with the Indians. This Swope, Col. J.J, the newspaper man, the thinker, the gentleman, the real man with a soul in bis body, was a pris- oner for nine years with Shaw- nee Indians inthe Ohio valley. ‘The family have ever been active as lawyers, soldiers or men pro nounced in public life. Col. Swope removed to Hinton in Summers county in the yea |1589 and entered actively into | the practice of law. This was 1 study that always interestec '|bim and seemed to be next to his heartasa profession. In 190: he went to Wyoming county an ’| entered into newspaper busines: "|i connection with bis practic “of law. From there-he came t McDowell county in the yea 1911 and had been actively en aged in the newspaper busi [ness as wellasthe keeping uj "| his practice of law. He becam ,| Widely known in this county as strong and uncompromising Re '|publican, a friend to the poo manand asafe adviser. Whei ;|once your friend he was one tha | Would stand unbitched. Wa "Jone of the most level neade ‘|thinkers, independent in bi views, courteous to everybod; "|and one of the best citizens tha ever lived in the state. Whil President of the West Virginii }| Publishers Association he pat i operation som® very effectiv |measures which have been ; _|reat blessing both to newspae per mer, advertisers and read "|ers of news in general. "| His remains were laid to res ,|in the Norwood cemetery, thi ;|county, which was a request er be died. The colored peopl ,| specially bad in him a friend an: ,|S¥mpathizer and one that neve [hesitated to plead for them a |the bar of justice. He favore: -|higher education of the biac! ,| man equal with that of the white " |and never hesitated to speak ov .|for the Negro race when thei i interests were at stake. ,| His churctyconnection was the )|0f the Baptist faith, baving join ed that denomination in ear! "life to which faith he maintaine | sill his death. At no time di ;,|the good natured colonel eve ‘show any uneasiness about hi ; death. Inall his dealings wit men when speaking of God’ "\works be would quickly say “God's will be done.” The far “| eral was preached Toursday af ; | ternoon at 2:30 in the Methodis ecburch and were in charge o | Rev. L. W, Pierce and Rev. Thec "|S. Smilie. "| The McDowell Lodge A. F. é "|A-M, No 112, of which he ws Smember, bad charge of th *|faneral and barial services. / tli ieciaile meeitiainia daeitieataed cet TABI :—A 5 old Jersey cow, eithe 5 pounds, sharp hors, Sark sendy color in back, white stripe on lef lee, With a ermal white spot on left side. Been gone 2 weeks, Retarncow or in- form me and receive reward. OHAS. BLAOKWELL, Box 198, Eckrwan, W. . U5. CON & COKE 6 WANTS ; ~ 300 GOKE PULLERS © - Another 10 Per Cent Increase in Wages May 1, 1917 HGHEST WAGES PMO IN COALFELDS GARDENS FURNISHED FREE Come and see Employment Agent U.S. Coal & Coke Company GARY, - W.VA. wee, Mts All in the Instrument! ° ar. ballin = GHAR UPRIGHT PIANGS of Ghe-mest famous make, class & style ‘iene, harmony and volume wil te found in orecy BOOKER KENDRICK Box 556 Bluefield, W. Va. oa ee | LOCALS A L. Brown, of Kimbe4, re- ‘turned from Charlestoa- a./-~ days ago where be spent several days with his friends. He claime the: *~--> madeto ‘al ver- comfortable and happy because of the kind treatment accorded him by Hon. Ralph W. White ‘and Mr. Isaac Noel. Rev, J. W. Peak, of Springton, was one of the prominent visitors at the Golden Rule anneal meet ing in Bluefield last week. He is very solicitous about The Mc- Dowell Times and says he never wants to miss a single issue. The school children from all over the state and some from Virginaeame in last and this week and will be at home for the summer. Now is the time for the parents and guardines to en courage them and show them the other side of educational life and that is with the hands. “Plant something.” GET READY FORTHE __ SENSATION OF THE AGE G. W. HAWKINS AND WIFE saiiteie ARE IN THIS STATE WITH : : Their Great Religious Entertainment — Consisting of the PASSION PLAY and ether greet Biblical scenes. See ox write him if want a shew. The show is iastractive and Enter taining. . Seo it. vi ‘ Dr. J E. Hereford, of North fork, one of McDowell’s very successful physicians, is notonly making good in the line of his profession but because of his high ideals of citizsnship, his ever watchful interest in and equitable protection of his race, he is becoming exceptionally conspicuous along those lines. _ Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. M White, of Kimball, a fine boy Mother and baby doing well. Hon. 8. Hampton Gray an Mr. Sperry of Welch vere ox business in Kimball, Keystou and Northfork this week. The: ‘are both fine young men. Hurrah! Take Stock Hurrah Right Now! HUNTINGTON Building Clear of Debt ———S———_—_—_—_—_———_——_ T tegrets tre and ipaamt aes, and water acuoa, Tos Tadd a Soca aeceanrt oa ot fort Reese eee a al ee = $00 Is The Price Per Share Iscalie Mean os ovis aang AAE the agent in your The Pythian Mutual Investment Association a Dr. R. C. Harrison, one of the leading physicians in the state, was invited to deliver thé annual address to the Alumnse of the C I. Monday night of this mae which he did. Misses Carrie and Susie Wat kins, of Algoma, were calling on wa in the city Sanday. Misses Clara Abbott, Thelma ‘Calhoun, Jessie Hill, Meedames Helen James and Vicle Rann were attending commencement in Blueheld this week. Miss Virginia Cobbs and Mrs. Drewery of Northfork were in Keystone soliciting funds te aid the local Red Cross Society of Northfork Tuesday of this week. > —\ Sak, ‘at S103 Ty ¥ J 3 7. Ni Mae Le mes jl na 1 =I lg Ce ‘Gree ae = Be far hr aed Na as 4:5 = i, wa be) _ a oe ee | Tee | A ceaiects eek ord mate rte ere | ee ee | and with every day endears itself more and mote te ts owners, i The same is true of the “Baldwin Manualo” Be ara cite ofthe mont rtipano with | fect on the market, wether on pane not crore Pe ‘(prano. | eats: struments, ices and terms will suit you. sopsr G, W. MOONEY } BLUEFIELD, W. VA. er Orns Maze emix—rams.s00 GR eet ee ote ee ait cD Examination Dates For 1917 June ifn ne ro mmeatarn. | Saperviniors eed’ pade Gena: ; cates. Joly 1%20, Examination for Elemen- ny Sam, . Smee Primacy, "Hit School, Sapervisior’s ‘Special Certificates. ss goad sucess ead weet patsen lime ont irrigate or iy engaged in school work for three years ishin the Iife of the eerie sunel Ghedl or Star wed enna normal or oe, ‘Board of Education count ssoas agers techn prof the work is done within the of the lowing ite expiration. Application for renewal mast be mete within » year from the date of the expir. abon of the certificass ‘The certificate mast be endorsed for esen year the tolder bee tangs thereon An appheant for renewal take ox- ‘amination on any or all theeebjocw Teme 00 the certificate with « view of reiming the general average No examination is rejaired for the first renewal. te vogeieed csomisesen es wilt bo reyeired ts pass eeomsinaten the State Ooures, Stndy with Kendall aod Mirriek’s "How to Teach the Pued, werental Sabjects”’ and Ceteerty’o “Ror. a Life and ae. 7 ot “ the State Us . « ” Normal Scheel, or a sched! spoetvea te wae eats covtiete Hon Saaamertialy following ite expir bon, doing fall work. DR. M.M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia The Times, $1.50 a Clients Are ] [fs ono ae First TON OF Av [nme em The Aoteonal Jatt Robes Lock Box 54. Phone:38. Kaverows, Warr Vissoms. BURNED OUT But Still In the Ring JUST RETURNED FROM MARKET WITH A SELECT LINE OF GOODS TO START ANEW The Store of QUALITY and Fair Treatment The 16th annual commencement of the Bluesfield Colored Institute was inaugurated Saturday morning, June 2, at 8 p.m., when the Domestic Art and Science Departments opened their doors for their annual exhibit and sale. Many visitors from both the city and Coalfields attended and purchased practically every article on exhibit. The Domestic Art Department has been making articles for box No. 8, for the Red Cross Auxiliary and had these articles on display also. At 9:30 Saturday morning, were the Class Day exercises. A good program was rendered and many were in attendance. On Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the annual sermon was delivered by Dr. E.W. Moore, pastor of the Second Baptist, Columbus, Ohio, choosing as his subject "The Aristocracy of Service. Monday morning from, 9 to 12 o'clock, the Junior Olsen entertained the faculty, visiting alumni and present senior class with breakfast. Monday saturday, the alumni had their annual program in the Institute auditorium. It was a good one and well attended. Dr. R. C. Harrison, '01, presided and in his general remarks spoke pointedly and intelligently on the William Matney, '16, read an instructive paper on the "Loyalty of the Negro to the Country. Dr. Harry E Kinglow, '12, delivered a short address on "Modern Social Movement and Their Significance." The program closed with an inspiring and patriotic address by Principal Sims, of the Institute, on the subject, "The Challenge to the Educated Man." A business meeting immediately followed the open session. The following officers were elected: Dr. R. C. Harrison, '01, President; Panny Howard, '13, Vice-President; H. L. Dickason, Secretary-Treasurer. The President appointed a resolutions committee that drew up the following resolution: "Whereas, During all the wars of our country the Negro has had but three demands—a gun, an American flag and an enemy at whom to shoot; and Whereas, we are the sons and daughters of men upon whose courage the nation has always been able to depend; and Whereas, In the present struggle our country is contending for principles Rev. W. H. Mitchell, pastor of Scott Street Baptist church, pronounced the benediction that brought the 16th annual commencement of the institution to a close. "Of all the arts, great music is the art to raise the soul above earthly storms." A CHASE PIANO for sale. A good instrument in good condition. Instrument of McDowell Times or phone 567 Bluefield, W. Va. This paper, sent to your address, $1.50. Elsewhere in this issue will be tound an offer to the colored people to buy for themselves a good home at a little cost from the Lilly Land Company at Beckley. Just to think of not having a home in this progressive and enlightened country with opportunities unlimited to make money is a serious mistake. Any man can now buy a home for himself and family at a little cost. But here is a chance to get a home in the city of Beckley and every colored man who may not have a home that he can call his own ought to jump at this great opportunity. The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company NOTICE Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes The Woman's District Compensation of the Fiat Top Baptist Association will convene with the Baptist church, Graham, Va., June 14 and 15, 1917. All societies are requested to be represented with as large delegation as possible. Further, all societies are requested and expected to bring as much as $5 each for the West Virginia Seminary and College at Hilltop. By order of W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia MRS. N. V. WATKINS Pre. MRS. A. C. HAIRTIN Snc. COLORED. PEOPLE'S OPPORTUNITY In the City of Beckley West Virginia $50 to $2.50 per lot, on terms of $10 down and $5 per month on lots ranging in price from $50 to $150, and $15 down and $7.50 per month on lots ranging in price from $150 to $250. Main Office PRINCETON, W. VA. ADDRESS OF REV. McKOY Continued from page 1. and party which have proven to be our friends and shown a willingness and a disposition to give us all the rights and privileges guaranteed under the Constitution of the United States, as American citizens. You will pay no interest and no taxes until the lot is paid for, and in case of your death we then deed the lot without further payment to your wife or to anyone else you name as your Beneficiary. Lilly Land Company can build up the confidence of our people. I am not discouraged. I believe that square and honest dealing will finally win. I notice that wherever colored people are thoroughly convinced that it is to their best interest to cooperate in business they are doing so. The Mutual and Provident Association of North Carolina doing $404,766 worth of business in 1915 is an example. The Standard Life In insurance Company of Georgia with its $100,000 deposited with the state is another, and the National benefit Association of Washington, D. C., which has written 284,789 policies, hold government and railroad bonds to the amount of $172,700, and there are others just as successful as these, scattered over the country, speaking to us, saying what we are doing YOU CAN DO. THE GOLDEN RULE BENEFICIAL AND ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association was conceived in no spirit of antagonism to any existing organization, but born out of a strong desire to assist in the advancement of the Negro race and through that advance mankind. So I admonish you today to not let prejudice, selfishness, the spirit of revenge or retaliation prevent us from exposing every cause and enlisting in every move in our communities, state and nation which has for its object the advancement of mankind. The rights and privileges which we so fondly cherish in common with all mankind can not come to us through disloyalty and rebellion, but through loyal and faithful service to our race, our country and our God men will be made to see that we are deserving of the rights and privileges which are ours. We are not unmindful of the humiliations, insults and injustices which we have been subjected to as a race, but let us remember the admonish of the great apostle, St. Paul, 1 Theses, 5:15: "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves and to all men." I believe that if we as a race put into practice this Apostolic injunction that the words of Roosevelt, "ALL MEN UP and NO MAN DOWN," will become the motto of the American people and the bars of prejudice and racial antipathy which closes the door of opportunity against the black man along some lines will be thrown down and we will come into our own. When men fully realize that they can not get justice unless they are just to others and that they can not obtain mercy unless they are merciful, then man's inhumanity to man will in a great measure cease. When men realize that justice which discriminates against a man because of race, color, or previous condition of servitude is not justice at all, such discriminations will cease and all will be given an even charis in the race of life according to his ability and not according to his color. It will be seen that if it takes nine months in the year and modern equipment to say the educational foundation to make the white boy a good and useful LISTEN! located in the subdivided known as the Addition ed it on the at a special, art our sale ge from:— 10 down and price from $50 per month on $250. Until the lot is deed the lot anyone else it has only Market whi TION to the People. The were sold i people in d disappointe addition. O that we sas the market more of the at once and picked over social, low LISTEN! about 2450 county, has other mede state. But about Becki coal fields is one of the s and work is at this time that Becki addition to one-half to other entes to mention or near Be July L A. it has only be Market what TION to the O People. This were sold in people in diffe disappointed by addition. Oure that we are give the market with more of these at once and are picked over, al special, low pr LISTEN! Be about 2450 feet county, has go other modern state. But, t about Beckley coal fields in one of the work as it at this time that Beckley addition to the one-half to dive other enterprise to manoeuvre; or near Beckley it has only been a few months since we placed on the Market what is known as the RALEIGH COURT ADDITION to the City of Beckley, that we sold to the Colored People. This Addition contained about 140 Lots and they were sold in about four months, and a large number of people in different counties of this state were very much disappointed because they were unable to secure a lot on this addition. Our reason for mentioning this is from the fact that we are giving the new addition that we are placing on the market will sell fast, and if you are interested in one or more of these lots we want to invest on you going to Beck lay at once and select your property before this addition is picked over, also while you can secure a choice lot at our special, low prices. LISTEN! Beckley is an ideal location for your home, and is about 2450 feet about one level, in the county seat of Baleigh county, has good schools, good churches and practically every other modern contemned that you can get in any city in this state. But, the greatest thing that we are able to tell you about Beckley is that it is surrounded by one of the greatest cool fields in the state of West Virginia, in fact, you can live on one of the lots on the Lincoln Addition and walk to and from and work at 10 different mines and others are being opened up at this time. This degree ought to be efficient proof to you that Beckley has great opportunities for future growth, and in addition to this there are three large bendow mills in two and one-half to five miles of Beckley, together with a number of other enterprises in and around Beckley that are too numerous to mention; in other words it looks like there are two jobs in or near Beckley for every man there at this time. American citizen, it will take the same for the black boy. We are to make use see this by using what has been given us to promote the best interest of our race and all mankind. THE OBJECT of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association is to unite fraternally all colored persons and help all mankind. In trying to carry out these objects for thirteen years, we have organized 58 subordinate Associations and 27 nurseries, issued policies to 6501 men, women and children; bought and paid for more than eight thousand dollars worth of property; paid through the subordinate associations and nurseries $12,140.68 for sick dues, and to the beneficiaries of deceased members $13,634.50, and have to the credit of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association in bank today $3723.74. I believe that this record helps us as a race, because it helps the white man to see us in a more favorable light. When he sees that we are making use of our opportunities, coming together in organizations of this kind, preparing to care for ourselves and children, he knows that we will be less burden and trouble to him and he likes us better on that account, and will help us to help ourselves; and I believe that that is all we ought to ask. If the little group which we have gotten together can accomplish what it has in so short a time and through much opposition what could we do if we could get the support and co-operation of all our people? Why if we oiled the army of our race to put the same amount of energy and enthusiasm in building up our organization for six months that they put into the campaign of 1916 over who should be governor of West Virginia, we would have fifty thousand members and be able to furnish more places for members of our race than the Governor could appoint them to. So I advise that we be not less interested in things political, but that we be more interested and enthusiastic in things which are purely our own. Being encouraged by the achievements of the past and with high hopes of greater achievements in the future, I say to this delegation here today, LET US GO FORWARD, taking for our motto, I am but one, but I am one; I cannot do all things, but I can do something and the thing that I can do, by the help of God I will do for myself, my race, my country and my God. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollar Debtors Beward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-five years, and has become one of the most successful catarrh Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure sets the Blood on the Mucous surface, ap- pelling the Fever from the Blood and healing the diseased portions. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure at once you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for treatment only. F. J. CHINNEY & CO., Spread, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 160. --- THE EXODUS OF THE NEGRO The Negro, though patient and long-suffering, is no less charged with a profound sense of freedom, justice and equality than those who have successfully contended for their rights, liberating themselves in one manner or another from circumstances and conditions, repugnant, repugnant and intolerable. As it was with them, so it is without force to inject into the matter. In my judgment, it is God's blessing and favor that he has not met element or weapon, as his disposal. Like the Apollo Paul and his associates while on their missionary journey, alluded to in the New Testament, the Negro is mordent shaking the dust from of his feet and going elsewhere being driven by torres, of conduct of thongamong whom he would love to dwell in peace, harmony and prosperity, enjoying a fair and equal chance in the race of life under the great decree of the "Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man." Just now it comes that the gods are unpropitious; that the heart of Pharos is untouched and will not yield, but the day is coming when our triumph will be safe, and that time is not far in the future. Since it is true that self-impacting white men, liberty-loving, desirous of having a hand in the government of which they are a part and which they are expected to serve, will not endure imposition, discriminations and restrictions such as are forced upon the Negro row it is now an opportune time to serve not that black men, self-respecting, liberty-loving and true are disinfected with conditions here in the South. It is said that just governments spring from the consent of the governed. Laudable as this principle may be it does not obtain here in the South when this application comes of the Negro, for he is taxed to support the states which deny him representation therein. When deeded and called upon to light or to render any other services to maintain and uphold them, he is ever ready and runs with hosts to express his loyalty and devotion to them, but in return they are unfair and unjust to him. Ancient Rome, once the proud mistress of the world, for a long time maintained a policy of treating her subjects with fairness permitting them to share in the government of that great empire, and during that time she appointed and elected her best men to office. As a result of that glorious wisdom and attitude, she prepared and directed and rescued then lofty heights of glory and renown which immortalized her name. But she long became illustrious, virtuous and on small monthly payments, where you are living in reach of dozens of different places of work. We believe this is the greatest opportunity that has ever been offered to the Colored People in southern West Virginia, and we believe that you will take advantage of it, and we do not ask you to take our word for it, but we do ask you and want to insist on you going to Beckley right now and see that city and our property with your own eyes, and when you go to Beckley call at our Branch Office, over the Raleigh County Bank and Post Office, and Mr. V. T. LILLY who is in charge of this office will show you our property Just to show you that we mean business and that we are offering you a Bona-fide proposition, we will pay your railroad fare to Beckley and return by giving you a receipt on your first monthly installment in case you buy one or more lots from us, fare not to exceed $7,00, and if you want further information with reference to our property before you go to Beckley Write us and we will have one of our agents call on you and explain our proposition fully Branch Office BECKLEY, W. VA. oppressive to a certain class of her citizens denying to them their just rights then she soon found herself in the throes of decay, crumbling, doomed and forced, forever, to take her rightful place among the deprived and fallen nations of the earth. As it was with Rome, so may it be with any government, state, national or otherwise that assumes and enforces such unrighteous attitude against its citizens. It cannot endure. Soccer or later it must fall a victim to an evitable fate. On the map of the United States of America the Southern states occupy a unique position. Formed by nature they are indeed conspicuously adapted and fitted for various important commercial industries, among which are the farm, the factories and the mines where Nitro lator or is well nigh indispenisble. It is the chief force that gives to the South its magnificent status of commercial importance in the world of trade. Significants and patents as these facts may be, the South coast dreadfully indifferent as to the real treasure of the Negro and thereby jeopardizes its own position as a potent factor in the affairs of the nation by means of invoking embarrassment and humiliation coupled with an enormous loss and sacrifices of business, prestige and honor rather than be fair to the man whom everyone causes its wheels of industry to move with an inspiring hum that researches around the world, its Business to Business "into a tree planted by the river of water which brings forth his fruit in his business," and its financial reports to rank among the best to be obtained almost anywhere. Without the aid and service of the Negro it will be utterly hopeless for the South to maintain this position record hitherto acquired. With the Negro gone, migrated to other sections of the country, its sun will be set, perhaps never to rise again. Its king, so to speak, will have been bain, and its conspicuous commercial power, wielded through the agency of Negro labor and services will be foreverwithdrawn, absolutely lost. Strike from the firmament of Southern greatness every star that has been placed there by the aid of the Negro and that firmaments will be covered with a veil of midnight darkness. The exodus of the Negro reveals the fact that the South is surely advancing to a point of a most perplexing dilemma which seems to be inevitable and unfit for development ashode for him. It should not be forgotten or overlooked that for nearly two hundred and fifty years the ancestors of this unfortunate race contributed immensely, without compensation, to the unbearable, expansion and improvement of the southland and for this reason they are very much inclined to remain here there is possible for them to do so in freedom, safety, happiness and permitted to enjoy a citizenship which is not related with illegal and unjust restriction. Despite these facts, a plan is in operation to keep like Negro always back and down. You powerful as it may seem and determined as youbrowsers may be to perpetuate it, it is the beginn be thwarted and shattered by the overruling power of the alwise Providence Against such a power no human agency can prevail. Mankind may plan but God directs the issues. Pharasho planned to perpetuate the ancient Jews in Egyptian bondage, but Jehovah delivered them Haman contrived the destruction of Mordecai, but he was executed instead. The nation united, once upon a time, designed to keep the Negro in slavery but it became divided and he obtained his liberty. Yet some are to be found who would restrict that liberty, and if possible, continue to keep him thus confined but as sure as God will not let his justice sleep forever so sure, sooner or later, will be cause the minds of the oppressors of this unfortunate race to become filled with remorse and afflicted with the tortures and agonies of retribution in fulfillment of divinely ordained words. "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." Being true of the individual, this declaration is likewise true of the many. Just before the break of day, goes and adage, are the darkest hours. Comparing this remote theory with the present European conflict, no one can tell but that at least one of the marked results to be produced by it will be the ultimate and final redemption of the Southern Negro from the throes and pangs of oppression hitherto long suffered and endured by him. So far, in regards to his race, it appears to be a God-send. On the other hand there are numerous manifestations of takens here in the South which seem to indicate that she is certainly approaching a state of awful degradation and accourage soon to come upon her through this irrepressible conflict because of her unfriendiness and unfairness to the Negro. Providence has his mysterious ways of bringing things to pass regardless of the feeble, yet bonasted attempts, of men to the contrary. More than once has He subdued the wrath of man and caused it to praise Him. It is possible, however, that the South may yet be saved. In event she is thoroughly redeemed it must, no doubt, be after the manner of Saul's conversion while on his way to Damascus, for in her cause no other will suffice. Not having advanced to the verge of conviction, nor yet, it seems, realized her impending fate it is quite reasonable to infer and believe that if the Negro settles in the North and West, as very likely he will, within a short while he will be enfranchised, accorded the full right of suffrage in all elections, federal, state, municipal and otherwise, thus augmenting an amazing political force the effect and termination of which cannot now be told. It is also further reasonable to assume that in addition to casting his vote some members of his race will be appointed and others elected to office, maybe, some of them to sit in the halls of congress by the side of some of the very ones who have endeavored to destroy the usefulness of the race to which they be- FREE STYLE BOOK HAIR To Colored Women We are the best manufacturer of Colored Women's Hair. Our book book showing new styles in hair dressing and free. Every color, man should have one. We sell them made from cotton toilet articles. Infection guaranteed in our stock. We make the best solid hair STRAIGHT- GUARANTEED. With each heavy back, fully FREE. Send money order or stamp. MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY. No postpaid. POSTPAID 00: Hair aces, brushes, combs and toilet articles manufacturer's price. Agents Wanted. Address as follows: HUMANIA HAIR COMPANY. 121-127 Park Row. New York City. Viewing the situation every sensible standpoint of fairness to all parties concerned, the only just conclusion that can be reached is that it is now up to the South to decide to decide upon and to do one of things, namely; Either revered its attitude, disposition, practice and conduct toward the Negro as a race, or abide the awful, inevitable consequences which are destined to follow its refusal and failure to make this change. There is but one way by which this change of police can be satisfactorily brought about that will be effective and pleasing to the Negro that will induce him to feminin here, or to return in event he has already left and gone elsewhere—that way is the absolute repeal of each and every legislative enactment, part or parts thereof, now on the statute books of each and every Southern state, operating or to be operated against the Negro race in any way, manner or form, whatever that tends towards any illegal or unjust restrictions bearing upon the Negro rights of citizenship, his general welfare, happiness and enjoyment at present and in the future, and at the same time restore his race to its former unqualified citizenship, rights, happiness, etc., which are guaranteed and secured to it under the Federal Constitution and statutes relating thereto. Confronting what may be a most perplexing dilemma for the South, this all-important question arises. Will she awake, arise and measure up to the urgent demands of justice by ordering and enforcing the proposed repent, in a straightforward prompt manner with a loyal, hearty goodwill as an honorable, righteous thing to do, or will she decline and leave the matter to be determined by fate, while her population is being decreased, her trade diminished, her business declined, her magnificent industries brought to virtual standstill, and her charming commercial record sweeps away, a thing of the past? Lynchburg, Va.