McDowell Times

SPREAD OF AGRICULTURE IN STATE OF W. VIRGINIA Hon. James H. Stewart Looms up Strong as a Material Factor in State--Is Making Phenominal Success in His Great Food Propaganda--Proves Himself The Negroes Friend. McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 16. SPREAD OF AG IN STATE OF Hon, James H. Stewart Material Factor in Sta inal Success in His G Proves Himself The N FIRST TIME IN HISTORY OF THE STATE COLORED WOMEN HAVE BEEN AP- POINTED AS FIELD AGENTS IN ANY DEPARTMENT. ALONG THE FIRING LINE OF CURRENT EVENTS WITH THE OTHER FELLOW (BY RALPH W. WHITE, OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENT.) Special to the McDowell Times. CHARLESTON, W. VA., June 22.—Sometimes conditions make men; sometimes men make conditions. At other times, a Power higher than us all takes a hand in the game and makes both men and condition and fits one to the other. Somehow the latter condition seems to be extant in West Virginia today, as far as agriculture is concerned. It has been the light that has been hid under a bushel. It has been as Wendell Phillips so aptly describes it, "Acres of Diamonds" that have laid under our feet for lo these many years. We have been unable, notwithstanding all of the urging and all of the presachments of men who saw and knew the dire need of giving it its share of attention neglected and passed over in the grest haste, to get into the bosom of Mother Earth and extracts therefrom the commercial carbon that made men rich quickly. But with the breaking of the war cloud and the increased demand for food, we have been compelled to sit down and take an inventory of our assets and we need that we are better off than we thought. In fact, we are well off as a state. The only face we need to do is to right about the engine and to stick our plows, to hoist them in the ground and the soil will do the next for us. When Commissioner Stewart was taking his text almost daily some years ago that West Virginia was far below her possibilities in the field of agricultural and adyice. Again two years ago he took up the same cause and his slogan was UTILIZATION OF UNUSED LANDS, and yet but little attention was paid his words of warning. Later, making his race, during the primary and the election, he lifted his campaign far above the partisan rabble and cried with a loud voice do not use the expense of the plow. How true were his prophecies been fully and amply demonstrated in the last few months. He says there are thousands upon thousands of acres of cut-over land lying unused and going to waste in this state, to be had almost for the asking, simply because the people steadily refused to take up the cultivation of the same. Now that the bleak bare days of distress are just across the hill from us, unless conditions change with a speed little less than marvellous, he again raises the cry of back to the soil to meet the probable emergency which this world-wide struggle is about to bring about. He is doing better than this. He is not only talking it out, but he is working it out. He is making it possible for West Virginia to be fully self-sustaining if her citizens will follow out the pro-paganda he proposes to establish in this direction. It is an evident fact that the coal will not last always. It is further an evident fact that practically all of the timber has been cut and that the virgin forests that were are no more and therefore, we must of necessity in the next generation which after all is but a short while, turn to the soil for livelihood. The land is here in West Virgini says Commissioner Stewart and he ought to know, rich and ready to receive the scientific and systematic cultivation of the citizens of the state. Think of it. West Virginia now being rated as the fourth and possibly the third state in the Union in the production of apples and possibly that close in peaches and this without any particular effort on the part of those who grow the same or any extraordinary stimulus given them to see what might be accomplished in this direction. If this is true under these conditions, what might not be expected under conditions brought up to any, even par. According to Commissioner Stewart's statement, there is no better state in the Union for the raising of sheep to the size of it than our own West Virginia. The only thing is that the people have gone MAD, stark MAD, over the production of coal, and while it is true that there is The cDowell Times. an immense profit in the production of coal, if there is base of operation for a livelihood back of the coal industry, practically all of the profit made from the sale thereof must be used to balance the outlay in other directions, such as food products, lumber and other material attendant up the life of a live, high living people as are to be found in this state and thus, our outlay is really exceeding our income and we have only been observing the income, because it was easily obtained. The new undertaking of Commissioner Stewart to finally utilize and profitably appropriate every acre of unused land in this state is of use of the best things that has ever happened to the people of the state. Let it be understood that it is a gigantic undertaking. It is a huge proposition and no man has any business dabbling with it, unless he has brains, not only that but his convolutions must be well padded with grey matter, and along this line from what has been done in this connection, the light of what is being done, and what necessarily must and will follow, it would certainly seem that Commissioner Stewart is the right man in the right place. It is a little early to start to speculate on what has been accomplished from the FOOD PRODUCING drive started by the Commissioner of Agriculture as yet, but we are safe in saying this one thing here and now, viz: there is greater promise of more food in the state of West Virginia today than there has ever been in the state since it became a part of the Union. There will be less fruit and vegetables bought on the part of the housewives and the common every day laborer when the garden idea started by the Commissioner shall have fully materialized than ever before. This may not be as strikingly appreciable as it might be, on the account of the abnormal outlay we will be called upon to make in this connection on account of the war, but measured by normal conditions it is substantially true and irrefutable. The being true it is correspondingly true that it was a money saving idea given to and urged upon the people of West Virginia a man regardless of color, creed or kind and absolutely above the petty confines of politics in any way, shape or form. In other words, when a man takes his brain and heart and mixes them together and produces an idea that materially and substantially aids presently immediately, directly and indirectly a million and a half of people, that man is truly a PUBLIC BENEFACTOR, and what we call a BIG MAN in reality. We would not for one minute dim the glory of any other man, or set of men, who have so unselfish aided and are aiding in this work. Far be it from us to undertake to say that responses have not come and come readily from many and various quarters in this connection but we are simply attempting to "render to Cesar the things that are Cesar's," etc. & etc COMMISSIONER STEWART NEGROST FRIEND It is pleasing for us to note that we have a "friend at Court" in the Commissioner of Agriculture. He is not of that class who slop over. His "NO" is "NO" and his "YES" is "YES," after one and deliberate consideration on any question. He doesn't tell the Negro to what great heights he might climb under certain conditions, but he creates a condition and says to him, now you are a man you take your chances along with the other men and if is in you, if you can climb, CLIME, and if you can't you can't say you didn't have the opportunity to climb. I'd rather have a man just pass me over a quarter when I am hungry than to tell me about the glories of every associated charity in the world. Continued on page 2 Navajos and Utes are resisting registration and threatening to go on the warpath rather than be subject to draft for war. On the other hand about 1,000,000 colored men have registered willingly. The contrast is particularly striking in view of the pacifist temperament of the Negro and the always warlike disposition of the Indian. Both races have suffered at the hands of KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2000 M. the raining whites. If, as paraphrased, The Dred Scott decision wrote into the statute books that "a Negro has no rights that a white man is bound to respect," a distinguished American General was credited with the proposition that "the only good Indian is a dead Indian." Emancipation nullified the Dred Scott decision. A wiser, kindlier sentiment has made most of us forget the epigram of Phi Sheridan. But the effect of long years of injustice are still existent, affecting the black man and the red man. We may suppose that the denial of a vote to the Indians is an element in their motive for refusing to fight for the United States; that the granting of the vote to Negroes is an element in their readiness. A certain logic appears in the Indian's position. Practically, for modern warfare, the Negro is a better soldier than the Indian. He obeys orders. He is brave under brave officers. He is loyal to the death. A million colored men in uniform, by themselves, would be a vast man-power asset to any nation.—Brookly Eagle. MISS C. RUTH CAMPBELL A. Miss Campbell, who has recently been appointed to the position of a Special Agent by Commissioner Jas. H. Stewart, Commissioner of Agriculture of West Virginia, takes up this work with some aplendid testimonials and her record is evidence of the fitness of the selection by the Commissioner. Miss Campbell is a graduate of the Normal and also of the Domestic Science Department of West Virginia College-Institute. She has had special training at the Chicago University at Chicago and at the Columbia University in New York City, as well as the State Summer School at Institute, W. Va. She taught two years in the public schools of this her native state. For several years she has been instructor in Domestic Science at the W V. C. I. which is her first Alma Mater. She has taught three sessions in the State Summer Schools and therefore brings to this new field of operation which she is undertaking a wealth of experience. We predict for Miss Campbell nothing short of success. Secretary of State, Houston G. Young, issued a charter Tuesday to the Hanging Rock-Pocahontas Coal Company. The principal offices will be at Lex, Sandy River District. McDowell county and the works will be at the same place. The capital stock is $25,000. The incorp- orators are Elder E. M. Evans and H. W. Evans, of Lex, B. A. Becker, S. B. Payne and D. M. Easley, of Bluefield. The company proposes to begin operation at once. HIGH SCHOOL POLICIES ARE ENDORSED BY BIG CREEK DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION. EXPENSES OF CHILDREN ATTENDING BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE FROM DISTRICT PAID BY BOARD. Prof. Dodrill, District Supt., Interested -Adkin District Ready to do Same -C. C. Coleman do Honest Service For Race. Berwind, W. Va. May 25, 1917. Prof. R. P. Sims, Him field, W. Va. Dear Sir: Having noticed an article in The Times some time ago where the Legislature made and passed a law in 1915, that it shall be the duty of the board of education of any district which does not maintain a high school to pay the tuition of all pupils in their district who have completed the course of study in the elementary schools, and who desires to attend public high schools or other schools of high school grade in other district within the state, provided: This fee does not exceed two dollars and fifty cents per month for four years. I took this matter up with the District Supt., R. Moore Dobrill, and he with M. P. Shawkey, and he said that Bluefield Colored Institute do not have a tuition fee, but all schools have class or enrollment fees termed as incidental expenses. And if you will make out a statement of such pupils attending your institution with their names why same will be paid by the board of education. He said too if I had paid these fees, that this board of education would reimburat me. Wil you please make out a statement for Sarah and Huntert for me. Of course it is not so much but a little will help. Oblige C. C. COLEMAN. DISTRICT SUPT. DODRILL. The following is a question asked our popular and efficient State Superintendent, M. P. Shawkey, in March of this year by Dist. Supt. R. Moore Dodrill of Berwind: "Do the provisions of section 30-a relative to the paying of high school tuition apply in full to colored children as well as to white children?" To which Hon. M. P. Shawkey replied as follows: Copy of opinion of State Superintendent of Schools relative to the payment of High School Tuition by Board of Education. "Section 30 a of the school law applies to colored children as well as to white children. The tuition at Bluefield should not be as much as $2.50 per month, since a state institution cannot legally charge tuition. The attorney general has ruled that incidental fees, class fees, etc., due to a state institution of secondary grade should be paid by a board of education which does not support a high school either for colored children or for white children. Therefore, the total amount due the Binefield Colored Institute from the Board of Education should not exceed these incidental fees." (Signed) M. P. SHAWKEY. COLFMAN'S FURTHER STATEMENT. Say, Editor Whittico, I had paid for my children's medical expenses when I saw what you I about the law of the state bearing on this matter. Then it was I wrote Prof Sims, who sent me a statement certified to, which statement I gave to Prof. Dodrill, our fine superintendent, and he at once gave me a draft to cover those expenses paid in the interest of my children at Binefield and I have already received the money on same. C. C. COLEMAN. ADKIN DIST. READY TO DO HER DUTY. We are reliably informed that the Board of Education in Adkin District is early and willing to not only settle any account like this but is ready to do any thing else to further the educational standing of the black man as well as that of the whites. L. E. GUEST, REPRESENTATIVE OF ELDORADO GOLD STAR MINING COMPANY L. E. GUEST, REPRESENTATIVE OF ELDORADO GOLD STAR MINING COMPANY DOING BUSINESS IN WEST VIRGINIA COMES WELL RECOMMENDED CHANCE TO BECOME STOCK HOLDER IN GOLD MINE Mr. L. E. Guest, a young man of Los-Angeles, California, is in the state of W. Virginia and now is in the old McDowell county, representing the Eldorado Gold Star Moning company as its Special Agent. The above named company was incorporated under the state of Nevada in 1909. Mr. Guest comes to this state (Continued on Page Two.) PROF. AUSTIN W. CURTIS PETER H. Prof. Austin W. Curtis, who has been appointed a Special Agent by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Hon. Jas. H. Stewart, enters upon his new duties with a degree of efficiency that must almost warrant his success in the undertaking. The inquiry with reference to Prof. Curtis is not will he succeed, but how big will be his success. Outside of having a first class Academic education, Prof. Curtis spent four years in the North Carolina Experimental Station in the dairy business, specialized in Green House work and took a practical course in Market Gardening and General Farming. In addition to this, he had special training under Prof. W. F. Massey, the eminent Hortinturist, which within itself speaks "volume later on he spent four years at the A. and T. College of North Carolina, then the A. and M. College situated at Greenboro, N. O. Thereafter he took a course in Cornell University and has supplemented the latter work by regularly attending the Association of Agricultural of the Collegiate Experimental Stations. He has occupied his present position at Institute for seventeen consecutive years, and Mr. Arnold of the Federal Agricultural Department, said of him: "He is one of the few thoroughly equipped colored men whom it has been my privilege and pleasure to meet, who is eminently fitted, scientifically, theoretically and practically to teach the subject of Agriculture." While Prof. Curtis will engage in a measure in some "welfare work," his chief operations will be along the line of some specific agricultural endeavors. Prof. Curtis enters upon his work with the best of all recommendations—efficiency and a thorough working knowledge of what he is undertaking to accomplish. NEGRO DOCTORS HOLU INTERESTING MEETING West Virginia Medical Society Discuss Question of Interest to Public Health--Offer Service to Nation--Dr. J. M. Whittico Elected President--Dr R. C. Harrison Recommended for Sanitarium Commission--Royall Entertained. CHARLESTON, W. Va., June 18 The West Virginia Medical Society meet in this city Thursday and Friday of last week. About forty of the physicians, surgeons, dentists and pharmacists from all parts of the state and one visiting physician from Kentucky attended. Scholarly and scientific addresses wereably delivered by medical men dealing with a variety of professional subjects, the prevention and cure of diseases and the protection of the public health. The professional meetings were held in the Court Street A. M. E. church, the public meeting in the First Baptist church and the Clinic and business meeting at the Crichlow Hospital. The local medical society had charge of all arrangements and provided for the entertainment of the visitors, and be it said to the credit of Charleston's medical men that there was nothing overlooked for the care and comfort of the visitors, the proper dispatch of business and entertainment and pleasure of the guests, their wives and friends. A Clinic was held at Crieblow Hospital on Morris street, at which several operations were successfully performed. The clinics were conducted by Drs. E. W. Lomax of Bluefield, B. F. Gamble of this city and Dr. K. H. Walker, a white specialist of tiffin city, who volunteered its services to assist the Negro physicians. There were no charges for these operations and many subjects were found. A notable part of the program was the public meeting Thursday, the ball in the Vinory Friday night followed by a banquet in the apartments of Dr. C. T. Hayden. Dr. J. M. Whittico, of Williamson, brother of the editor of The McDowell Times, was elected president and resolution were adopted offering the services of the members of the society to governor Cornwell to serve in any capacity during the war. DR. HARRISON ENDORSED Dr. R. C. Harrison, of Kimball, was recommended by the medical society to Governor Cornwell for appointment on the commission of three colored physicians who are to co-operate with the State Board of Control in the selection of a site for the $50,000 Negro tuberculosis it run provided for at the last regular session of the legislature. THURSDAY'S SESSION The West Virginia Medical Society convened in the Court St. A. M. E. church at 11 o'clock a.m. Dr. N. L. Edwards of Bluedief, president, in the chair. After the enrollment and reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, Dr. Andrew Brown of this city, vice president, took the chair and Dr. Edwards delivered his annual address. The address was a review of the work of the society from its organization to the present, how its membership had been increased from only a few to the large number enrolled now, suggestions for strengthening the body, making its work more effective and far reaching. The address was ably delivered and made a profound impression. After the President's address papers were read as follows: "Appendicitis in Children," by Dr. C. T Hayden, Charleston. Dr. Hayden pointed out that children frequently suffered with appendicitis as do adults and advised careful examination in order that a wrong diagnosis might not be made when children were suffering with pain, the seat of which could not be easily determined, and pointed out the fact that failure on the part of the physician to do so promptly and to arrive at the correct diagnosis death might result. "Surgical Anesthesia," was abley discussed by Dr. H. E. Kingslow, of Bluefield. "The Financial Side of Medicine," by Dr. W. C. Lawrence, of Montgomery. "Feeding a Normal Infant," by Dr. C. A. Rogera, of Bluefield, Dr. Rogera advised breast feeding as the safest, best and most satisfactory whenever possible. He sought to discourage artificial feeding of infants unless breast feeding was either dangerous to health and life of mother or child, and in that case he suggested cow's milk and classed as a superstitious fallacy that the cow from which the milk came should have a calf about or near the age of the child to be fed. The able Bluefield physician sought to take away from babyhood and childhood one of its most ancient and nauseating terrors by advising against the dosing of babies with castor oil. He said it was an irritant and gave at best only temporary relief. If the Doctor can, by propaganda or otherwise, remove from the Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- ty—Business Openings. NUMBER 14 ORS HOLD MEETING MEETING Society Discuss Question Health---Offer Service Whittico Elected Pres- rison Recommended for vision--Royall Entertained. American home the castor oil bottle, children will rise up and call him blessed and when they reach young manhood and womanhood they will erect a monument to perpetuate the memory of the man who removed the greatest torture of innocent childhood and unborn babies will in the years to come stare in wide eyed wonder at the likeness of the benefactor of the youthful human family, chided in bronze or marble. Dr. E. Johnson, of Huntington, read a paper on "Pernicious vomiting in pregnancy—Etiology, diagnosis and treatment." Each paper was discussed by the physicians and some of them produced long and interesting discussions, also a variety of opinions. PUBLIC MEETING The public meeting was held Thursday night in the First Baptist church, Dr. E. F. Gamble was master of ceremonies. Prayer was offered by Prof. W. W. Sanders, director of extension work among colored schools. The welcome address was delivered by Hon. T. G. Nutter of this city. Mr. Nutter reviewed the work of the Negro physicians since the Revolutionary War, pointed out that even in those days before the Negro became a freeman, the Negro doctor was making good. The speaker called attention to the great galaxy of able Negro physicians now who are making good in their professions, serving mankind and relieving suffering. The speech of Mr. Nutter was able and eloquent and provoked frequent and prolonged applause. The response on behalf of the West Virginia Medical Society was delivered by Dr W. A. Holly of Bramwell. Excellent music was furnished by a quartette of young ladies and gentlemen. The Clinic was held Friday and lunchson was served by the Ladies' Improvement League of this city. At night one of the finest balls ever witnessed in this city took place at the Armory. About 200 of Charleston's leading citizens, their wives, daughters and sweethearts, the visiting physicians and guests turned out in all their glory and the ladies were visions of well dressed beauty that would have compared favorably with any American gathering of a similar nature. THE BANQUET The local medical society entertained their guests and a few friends at a well appointed banquet in the apartments of Dr. C T. Hyden on Court St. Friday night after the ball. The mean consisted of all the delicacies and then snuff. Dr. C A. Rogera was toastmaster and he made a reputation for himself on this occasion which many will envy. He was ever ready with a happy salty, humorous introductions and witty responses and the dimers voted him the L. M. Henshaw and R. H. Terrell of West Virginia, both in one. Toasts were responded to as follows: "The Negro Press and the Public Health," T. Edward Hill, of The McDowell Times. "Surgery," Dr. B. F. Gamble, Charleston. "The Negro Lawyer," T. G. Nutter, Charleston. "The City that failed to get the Armour Plant," Dr. C. C. Barnett, Huntington. "Dentistry and Health," Dr. O. E. Davis, Charleston. "Business Education," Prof. C. E. Mitchell, Institute. "Fraternities," Prof. E. L. Moten, Point Pleasant. "Reaching the Man that is Down," L. A. Noel, Welch. "Burying the Mistakes of the Physician," J. C. Campbell, Charleston. "Opportunities of the Negro Physician," Br. Bryant, Asbland, Ky. "City Sanitation," Joseph Taylor, Charleston. "The Relation of the Pharmacist and Physician," Dr. W. B. Gray, Giatto. "What we may Accorplish," Dr. N. L. Edwards, Bluefield. "Looking Ahead," Dr. J. M. Whittico, Williamson. OFFICERS ELECTED. At the business meeting the following officers were elected: Dr. J. M. Whittico, of Williamson, President. Dr. Whittico is under thirty years of age and has been practicing medicine five years. He has taken a high rank in the profession. He located in Williamson when he passed the State Board five years ago. At that time it was not considered health for even a colored physician to locate in Mingo county, but Dr. Whittico went there and won the re MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE M. T. WHITTIICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of more than ten lines will be charged to cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race—His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in advance..... $1.50 Six months in advance..... 80 Three months in advance..... 50 One month in advance..... 25 Single copy..... 05 ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3 1879. FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 1917 ```markdown ``` CONGRESSMAN COOPER PRAISES NEGROS LOYALTY; THROWS BOQUETS AT MERCER AND M'DOWELL When discussing the loyalty of the races and their willingness to defend and stand by this Government, Congressman Ewd Cooper, representing the Fifth (W. Va.) Congressional District and ably doing so too, paid a deserving compliment to the loyalty of the black man to his flag and country by saying that "Not only has the colored boys been loyal in every crisis in this country but they are now loyal, and I believe this crisis in our nation will appeal to fairness for the colored men all over the South and that better treatment will be accorded him than ever before. Because the principles of the flag are too sacred to have its meaning longer ignored. It is unfair to ask a boy under 21 to fight, because he has no right to vote, and then it would be, for the same reason, unfair to ask a colored man to fight unless he is given the right to vote. This right to vote is democracy in its truest form, and as we claim to be fighting for democracy, I feel in the end the colored race will be put in a much better light and position in the Southern States." The Congressman, in an interview the other day was loud in his praise of Mercer and McDowell counties for their great showing in oversubscribing to the Liberty Loan appeal. He said: "My heart returns joyfully to Mercer and McDowell which have the proud boast and distinction of leading all counties in West Virginia in subscribing to this loan, and little Bramwell, with less than 2 000 people has subscribed per capita to more bonds than any place in the U. 8. So you see we didn't only oversubscribe the draft but we oversubscribed the loan. "Yes, I am proud of the fact that the colored man can be counted on to stand by his government and I want to appeal to everyone, don't do less than to uphold your past record of loyalty, stand by your country despite the class legislation of certain Southern States. This is your country, your government and your flag so be content and faithful as in the past and right will surely win." Mr. J. H. Moorman, of Elkhorn, was visiting friends in the city Sunday and took an active part in the corner stone laying for Mt. Chapel Baptist church. MUST PAY YOUR DEBTS; HIGH COST OF NEWS PRINT GAUSE OF HIGH PRIGES FOR PRINTING. The price of news print and everything in connection with the publication of a paper having been increased two and three times their former prices, makes it absolutely necessary to charge more for printing, advertising and promoter payment for subscriptions. Long winded, empty meaning and self-invocatory articles without a cert of money to help keep a paper a live cannot be looked for no expected. Men, organizations or any concerns wanting papers to carry the news all over the country through their columns, ought to see政 as generous in their contributions of that "glittering generality" having inscribed on its face "In God we Trust," as they are prone in the display of their work, their service and their boasted love and patriotism. The first and foremost debt that ought to be paid today next to that of the doctor, is to pay for your paper. You need the paper in your home and you need and ought to have The McDowell Times in your home. This paper already is going in the homes of over five thousand and before this year shall have expired we want it in two thousand more homes. Now Mr. Subscriber, we want you to know from this time on that unless you have paid for this paper er. If you owe us, and you can easily know whether you do or not, bear in mind, we don't think is much of you as we do the man who has paid us. Again, if you ever hope to go to Heaven you had better pay your subscription. Don't wait for us to write you and don't wait for our agent, just send us our money so we can keep on giving you the news fresh from the field of everyday action. Now your good looks, your position of religious or political authority will not excuse you. We want you to come across and be prepared to meet us on friendly terms. How can you as an honest man or woman sleep soundly and at ease when you know you have our money in your pockets and we need it. If you want us to call your names tell who you are, where you came from and describe you in a way that everybody will know you just fail now to send to us our money for The McDowell Times and I be "jumped up" if we don't tell on you and preach your funeral before you die so you can hear it. "BY GOLLY!" ALL JONAHS GONE T WORK-BIG LEGGED PANTS PULL- ED OFF. OVERALLS PUT ON. Tuesday, June 19, this week, in the year of our Lord 1917, in the State of West Virginia, for the first time in history, every man went to work—had a job and ceased to be idle. The jonahs took off their flashy diamonds, gold stud pins, laid aside their broad brimmed hats and took off those big legged pants, stopped "whiiffing dope," put on his overalls, took up the shovel, got his picks and, altho shedding "Crockodile Tears" were seen doing what all honest, industrious and relf respecting people do—making a living decently. Hon. Ralph W. White, our weekly correspondent, in his write ups of the Department of Agriculture, the Commissioner and his timely appointments, his keen insight with new and original ideas of the wealth of this great state along agricultural lines, justly merits for him unstinted praise and places him in the forefront as one of the state's most active as well as progressive thinkers. The McDowell Times wishes to thank Mr. White on behalf of the race for the interest he is taking and the news, fresh from the anvil, he is so effectively contributing to the public through these columns. The women of this city are waking up and organizing in the interest of the Red Cross. The fact that this Red Cross movement is the mercy side of the great war now going on merits for the ladies not only of this place but from all over the country the highest praise. PROF. EPH. WILLIAMS With Original Silas Green to be in Keystone Saturday Night, June 23--Best Show on Road Today-- Parade of Fun Promised: People From Everywhere Coming. The long looked for Eph. Williams' show with that matchless original Stias Green from New Orleans will appear on the stage under canvas in this city tomorrow night. Taking everything in consideration, it must be admitted that Prof Eph. Williams carries the best all round show, owned, managed and successfully operated on the road today. White black, rich and poor and everybody has got to "duff" their bats at Prof. Eph. Williams and the high class performance by his performers. Now there will be barrels of fun Saturday night. Everybody is wanting to see Prof. Williams and Silas Green. They will only be here one night. From Welch to P. cahontas people are getting ready to see Silas Green Saturday night in the city of Keystone PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND COUNTY CORONER INSPECT HOTELS AND RESTAU- This week Prosecuting Attorney G. L. Countz and County Coroner Dr. Camper, both of Welch, were inspealing all eating places in Northfork, Keystone, Kimball, Welch and other places throughout the county ascertaining conditions as to the sanitary standing of public eating places. Such as they found to be conducted in a cleanly and orderly manner will receive proper recommendation to the courts and such as are unsanitary and grossly unhealthy may expect to have to "walk the dog." SPREAD OF AGRICULTURE (Continued From Page One.) The appointment of Prof. Austin Curtis and Miss Ocariotte Campbell as Special Agents among the colored people by Commissioner Stewart, the former to do some investigating along the line of "welfare work" yet in the main to follow out a well defined line looking to ward intensifying the agricultural efforts among the colored people and the latter to make careful inquiry and systematic investigation in the homes, as to sanitation manner of living, adornment of premises and general house keeping, must endear the man to the hearts of every thinking Negro in the state, if for no other reason than that it affords him at least "The Open Gate of Opportunity." No fair minded person can charge it to politics for two reasons. First, the Commissioner has what he wants and second there is no political campaign on nor likely to be on soon, so, it must be simply accredited to highmindedness of a big broad man who, instead of wanting to help one or two favorite individuals took a shot at bettering the condition of 78,000 colored citizens along with the rest of the million and a half of inhabitants of the Little Mountain State. We take it that Commissioner Stewart did not appoint them to be ase they were but despite that fact. He appointed them because he wanted to help the colored man to help himself, not by passing him a few paltry dollars, but by placing him in a position where he can, if he will, work on his own his salvation in this state. His idea, as it has been our good fortune to hear him express it, is to place the Negro where they can become home owners, and instead of always being regarded as a partial ward upon the state, and wholly a consumer, stimulate him to become a producer and thereby a greater entity in the development of the state in which he lives. Can you beat that for a "square deal," if so, where, when, how and with whom? Some, who were inlined to be super-sensitive either conceived the idea, or endeavored to trust latent ambiguity into the land proposition, presented by the Commissioner, in so far as it touches the Negro in this state, to the extent that it might be a mild form of segregation. This was a far fetched idea on their part and illimitably far from the facts. No such conception could possibly be wedged into this equation by any individual claiming to possess the slightest synthetic or analytic turn of mind whatever. He simply means what he says. There are thousands of acres of land lying around loose, get yourself a home. That is his message to you. And then he goes a step further, he says I'll help you to get it. What more can a man want. We have cried opportunity, opportunity, opportunity. It is here now. THE NEW YORK TIMES GRAND LODGE MASONS HOLD A SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT CLARKSBURG GRAND LODGE MASONS HOLD A SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT CLARKSBURG The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of the Jurisdiction of West Virginia, held its Fortieth Annual communication the guest of Beulah Lodge, No. 32, of Clarksbury, June 12, 13, 14. The meeting was presided over by Prof. J. W. Robinson, Principal of Elkridge High School, Northiork Prof. Robinson succeeded Mr. A. P. Straughter, deceased, as Grand Master and was re-elected by a unanimous vote at Parkersburg last June. The Grand Chapel of the Independent Order of the Eastern Star met simultaneously with the Grand Lodge of Masons. A large delegation was present, the largest we have had for years. According to the arrangements of the program committee, the Grand Lodge officers and delegates assembled in the auditorium of the Water Street High School building and marched in procession to the Bend Street M. E. Church where a most excellent preliminary program was rendered as follows: Welcome Address, Mavor G. H. Gordon. Response, Hon. J. M. Ellis. Welcome Address in behalf of Beulah Lodge, J. E. Howard. Response, Prof. S. H. Guss, Principal of the Normal Department of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute. Vocal solo, Miss Ophelia Washington Welcome Address on behalf Howard Chapter, Mrs. Susan Embry. Response, Mrs. Fannie Quarles. Rev. J. Gibbons acted as Master of Ceremonies. After the conclusion of the preliminary program which was one of the most interesting ever rendered during the entire history of the body, the Grand Lodge returned to the auditorium of the Water Street High School where Grand Master J. W. Robinson, assisted by the other Grand Officers, opened the Fortieth Annual Communication in due and ancient form. The following officers were present: J. W. Robinson, G. M., A. E. Goodwin, D. G. M., Alex Redman, G. S. W., Prof. A. W. Curtis, J. G. W., W. E. Mitchell, G. S. D., G. H. Bean, G. J. D., J. E. Howard, Grand Tyler, Geo. W. Hughes, G. S., R. H. Trent, Grand Treasurer, Prof. E. L. Kann and C. H. England, Grand Trustees. The Grand Master appointed a committee on Grand Lodge Returns and Credentials after which he called the craft from labor to refreshments to re-assemble at 7:30 p. m. The night session was devoted to the report of the Committee on Credentials and the exemplification of the work by the Grand Lecturer, Hon. J. M. Elis of Oak Hill. SECOND DAY SESSION. The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 9 a.m., and was opened in sample form. After the appointment of the various committees, the Grand Lodge took a recess to give the committees an opportunity to do their work. Promptly at 2 o'clock, the Grand Lodge was called on by the Grand Master, Prof. J. W. Robinson, who delivered his annual message which showed that this Grand Jurisdiction is in a prosperous condition. Three new lodges have been established and about three hundred members have been added to the craft. He made several important recommendations in the midst of prolonged applause. Following the Grand Master's address, the Grand Secretary, the Grand Treasurer, Grand Lecturer and Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence, Prof. E. L. Kann, made their reports which showed conclusively that this Grand Jurisdiction is enjoying a season of prosperity. The Grand Historian, Past Grand Master, Hon. J. R. Clifford, addressed the Grand Lodge upon the true principles of Masonry which was well received. The Grand Lodge took a recess jat 5 p.m. to resemble in Memorial Service at Prides Chapel at 8 o'clock. Promptly at 8 o'clock, the Grand Lodge met in Memorial Service according to agreement. A very impressive program was rendered consisting of resolutions of Condolence and a sermon by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. E. Pryor. Music was furnished by the very excellent choir of Pride Chapel. REALESTATE For SALE 200 Lots in and around Lester. W Va. for Colored People Only. Good Location for Homes and surrounded by works. For particulars write or apply to P. O. Box 2. THIRD DAY SESSION The Grand Lodge re-assembled at 9 a.m. and was opened in ample for. Both the morning and afternoon sessions were devoted to the reports of the various committees, some of which required considerable time for deliberation before adoption. Promptly at 7:30 p. m., the Grand Lodge reassembled for the purpose of concluding the business of this Grand Communication. Immediately after the session had been opened in ample form, Pass Grand Master, Hon. C. R. Clifford, called attention to a communication which the Grand Lodge had received from the President of the National Congress of Negro Fraternities inviting the Grand Lodge to become a member and send one or more delegates to its annual meeting in St. Louis on the 4th Tuesday in August, and moved that Grand Master J. W. Robinson be unanimously elected to represent the Grand Lodge at St. Louis. The motion prevailed. A motion also prevailed that any member of the Grand Lodge who is eligible to represent desirie to at their own expense be granted a delegate's certificate. The election of officers being the next order of business, the Grand Master ruled that according to the terms of a resolution adapted at our last Grand Session at Parkersburg, the succession of officers by rotation is now effective. He therepore declared D. G. M., A. E. Goodwin of Bowiefield, advanced to Grand Master; S. G. W., Alex. Redman, of Fiedmont, advanced to D. G. M.; Prof. A. W. Curtis advanced to S. G. W.; W. E. Mitchell, of Bowiefield, J. W. W.; Grand Secretary, G. W. Hughes, of Huntington, and Grand Treasurer, R. H. Trent, of Hinton, were re-elected to succeed themselves. Brother J. A. Willis, of Wheeling, was elected Grand Trustee. Past Grand Master, Hon J. R. Clifford, was appointed Grand Lecturer, and Rev. J. T. Gibbons, Grand Chaplain. The Committee on Resolutions made its report. The Grand Officers were installed by Prof. E. L. Kann, P. G. S., of Keystone. One of the most successful sessions of the Grand Lodge adjourned to meet at Huntington on the second Tuesday in next June. WILLIAMSON Miss Laura Sinkford, of Fronton, O., is the guest of Dr, and Mrs. J. M. Whittico. Miss Memphis Carter, of Eikhorn, was the guest of Miss Mary Hairston last week. Dr. Whittico purchased two beautiful palms while a way. The Pond Greek Special and other daily trains crowded our streets with people Saturday night, jamed the business places, packed the theatre, but sound room and pleasure in the Palm Palace. Mr. George Foy is still very sick. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Morris, their son. Raudolph, and Mr. N. A. Morris spent Sunday at Cinderella attending the rally of Rev. Carter. Mr. John Holley has returned his home in Tasville where he has been visiting relatives and friends. There is more money being made and put in circulation today than has been seen or witnessed in 20 years. Everybody is getting hold of some money. Everybody is going to work and as there is the best money being paid today for labor, naturally makes it easy to see men and women with hundreds of dollars where before they didn't have a hundred cents. Its All in the Instrume..t! GET THE BEST BOOKER KENDRICK Box 556 Bluefield, W. Va. WANTED AT ONCE LL CREEK C. & C. OPER, WEST V MILL CREEK C. & C. CO. COOPER, WEST VA. Good Houses, Good terms. Good Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in MONEY EVERY TWO W Better Opportunity ffered in the State DONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY No Better Opportuniy Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. 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 keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, so kindly, know your wants. Our purpose is to do the right at time, in the right way; and we do things in the so call on us before you see anyone else. T FORGET! That we are living in the Two and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair O ach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb a s, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's L DON'T FORGET YOUR DRUG MAN at the 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 thihgs 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, Rozel Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb are the only things, and the only way, to live "High Brown's Life." A. J. RODGERS LESTER, WEST VIRGINIA. WANTED! ONCE EK C. & C. CO. WEST VA Opportunity the State For DAY WORK WEEKS PAY. WE CAN! WE WILL! WE MUST! Satisfy you, if you will only let us, because there is nothing too good for the sick. Our Prescription Department is Complete We are in position to take care of you. Service is what you want. WE RENDER IT. Call on us 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 scient- you see anyone else. we are living in the Twentieth Powder, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Comb are the key, to live 'a "High Brown's Life." YOUR DRUG MAN at the COLORED PEOPLE'S OPPORTUNITY In the City of Beckley West Virginia After about four months of strenuous effort we have at last purchased a tract of Land located in the city of Beckley, West Virginia, that we have subdivided into about 125 City Lots. This property is known as the Lilly Land Company's Lincoln Addition to the City of Beckley, and we have just placed it on the market to be sold to the Colored People. We are placing this Addition on the Market at a special, low price for the first few days in order to start our sale at a rapid rate. Our prices on these lots range from: $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. Cour time from page 1 spect and confidence of all classes of both races and is a member of the white medical society in our home town. The election to the presidency of the State Medical Society is a high honor for any man and in a young man in both years and experience, is a high tribute to the character and ability of the one so honored. Dr. B. A. Crichlow, of this city, proprietor of the Cricchlow Hospital, one of the best hospitals in the state, was elected vice president. Dr. R. L. Jones of this city was elected for the tenth successive time as Secretary-Treasurer and a vote of thanks-tendered him for his efficient service. Dr. Jones has worked hard for the past ten years to build up and strengthen the society and much of its success is due to his uniting efforts. Dr. Jones was also elected as delegate to the National Negro Medical Association which meets in Philadelphia in August. RESOLUTION ADOPTED. A resolution was passed offering the services of the society and its members for any service the government might ask of it in this time of great crisis; to the Woman's Improvement League of this city, for serving lunchon for the society at the hospital, and to the people of Charleston for caring for the members of the association during their stay in the city. Following is the resolution as presented to Governor Cornell. J. J. Cornwell, Governor of West Virginia: Whereas, the United States is involved in the greatest war the world has ever known, and needs all the aid and patriotism that can be given by all the people of our commonwealth; Be it known, to you as governor, that we, the colored physicians of the state of West Virginia, who have not in our annual session, do care our hearty cooperation as a body and as individuals, in whatever way we can best serve DR. W. L. JONES, Chairman. DR. A. H. HOLLEY, DR. R. L. JONES, DR. P. A. HILTON, DR. W. C. MITCHELL, Committee. J. M. Whittico, Williamson; L. A. Hopkins. Ada Grove; C. H. Laws, Elkins; R. G. Warren, Giatto; L. A. Hilton. Wilcoe; W. B. Gray, Giatto; W. A. Holly, Bramwell; H. C. Lynch, G. W Holly, Hinton; C. A. Rogers, W. C. Mitchell, F. W. Lomax, N. L. Edwards Bluefield; O. P. McGhee, B. F. White C. C. Barnett, E. Johnson, W. R Franklin, Huntington; W. C Lawrence W. E. McCollium, Montgomery; W. L. Jones, H. F. Gamble, Andrew Brown C. A. Cleveland; O. E. Davis, R. L Gerdon, B. P Buriskley, B. A Chirchlow, C. H. Hayden, R. L. Char 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 Benificiary. leston: H. E. Kinglow, Bluefield, Dr. Bryant, Ashland, Ky. Dr. L. A. Hilton; of Wilcoe, took the examination and successfully passed for the army medical reserve corps, Saturday. Several other physicians are applicants and will be examined. Colored Man, in Jail, Wants to Fight Please remember in our most valuable paper to express my bedings to toward the United States and Germany. I am now in Welch jail charged with murder, still as I read every day of what is going on in my native land and country it makes the blood boil in my veins. Yet I am powerless to render any help at all, but I feel and really can say and tell the truth, that it is our duty as a Negro race, and as American citizens, to fall in line with whatever arms Uncle Sam may set to our task to use in this present for the protection of our land and country, our fathers and mothers, our brothers and sisters. It is our duty to offer ourselves to our country, just as I intend to do if I am acquitted, which I am sure I will be, as I know nothing of the crime at all. May God bless all of you who go to fight for your country, and may He give you courage and strength to do your duty. HOMER MOREHEAD. Bluefield Masons in Keystone and Help Lay Corner Stone Messr, Matt Drewery, H. N. Jones, J. R. McKnight, Andy Bolden and J. D. Brooks, representatives of Cusmont Lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 31, of Bluefield, were in the city Sunday where they helped in laying of the corner stone of Mt. Church Baptist church. Each of the above named gentlemen bears a happy distinction of representing some of the best homes and families in the city of Bluefield. In fact the leading grocery business not only in Bluefield but in Mercer county is represented by Mr. Matt Drewery. These gentlemen are also strong property owners and good substantial citizens. S. W. Allen, of Bluefield, deacon in Scott St. Baptist church, assisted in lifting the collection at Mt. Chapel Baptist church here Sunday. Mr. J. H. Johnson and wife were visiting relatives in Keystone Sunday. Messrs P.J. Williams and J. H. Fitch of Berwind, were in Keystone Saturday and Sunday. They took an active part in the corner stone laying. it has only been a few months since we placed on the Market what is known as the RALEHGE 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 addition this addition. Our reason for mentioning this is from the fact that we are sure the new addition that we are placing on the market will sell fast, and if you are interested in one more of these lots we want to insist on you going to Beckley at once and select your property before this addition is picked over, also while you can secure a choice lot at our sacral, low prices. LISTEN! Beckley is an ideal location for your home, and is about 2450 feet above sea level, is the county seat of Raleigh county, has good schools, good churches and practically every other modern convenience that you can get in any city in this state. But, the greatest thing we are able to tell you about Beckley is that it is surrounded by one of the greatest coal fields in the state of West Virginia, in fact, you can live on one of the lots on the Lincoln Addition and walk and from and work at 16 different mines and others are being opened up at this time. This alone ought to be sufficient proof that Beckley has great opportunities for future growth, and addition to this there are three large bandaw 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 at this time. WOMENS' DISTRICT CONVENTION HOLD ANNUAL SESSION GRAHAM, VA., June 14.—The twelfth annual session of the Woman's District Baptist Convention met at the above place and the date with the President, Mrc. N. V. Watkins, in the chair. Devotionals were conducted by sisters Maggie Lettwich and A. C. Calloway. Sister Calloway meet nymn s. sister Lettwich read Matthew 16 chapter and offered prayer. "Will there be any stars in my crown?" was sung. The roll of officers was called. Our beloved President gave the Convention some very encouraging remarks. Each delegate was allowed five minutes to speak of the work of the societies. The President appointed the following committees: Finance:—Sisters A. C Calloway, Lola Mack, A. J. Woods. Reading Letters:—Sisters V. S. Walker, L. M. Martin, M. E. English. On motion, Rev. W. A. Pittard proach the introductory sermon at 11:30 a.m. in the absence of Rev. L. A. Watkins. The roll of societies was called. Sister Willie Powell was appointed to solicit new members. The letter from Sunbeam Society at Gary, making sister Annie Hale a life member, was received by the Convention. The hour for preaching having arrived, Revs. W. A. Pittard, E. L. Zeegler and A. B. Padgett ascended the rostrum. Rev. Pittard preached a noble sermon from Mark 9:50, subject, "Usefulness of spiritual salt." Rev. J. W. Crockett led in singing, "I am going back to Jesus!" Rev. J. W. Coger and Sister E. O. Colloway lifted the collection to the amount of $6.97. Benediction by Rev. W. D. Chisholm. 3:30 p.m., the convention re-assembled with the President in the chair. Devotionals were conducted by Sister Willie Powell and Dora Washington. Sister F. S Wade led in singing "Nea er my God to thee." The President delivered her annual address, subject, "The need of developing the mission spirit in Baptist women. The address was listened to with rpt attention. The address was repeted to by Sister Mattie The rnt m and others. Sister Julia B. Williams became a member of the concention. Rev. J. D. Coleman gave the convention a timely talk. Benediction by Rev. R. W. Hill. 3 p.m., the convention re-assembled with the President in the chair. Devotionals were conducted by Sisters Fannie S. Wade and Agnes Johnson. Revs. L. Dabney, D. D., W. C. Clements, D. D., D., and R. R. Henry ascended the rostrum and conduct the devotionals. Rev Dabney selected for his text Col. 3:3. He preached a sermon that will live long in the hinds of the people. The child rendered music, white Rey, Grockett and Sister, Georgia Scots lifted a collection of $1145. The letter of welcome was reed by Mrs. Gunera Brown, waling us to the town of Graham, the Tabernacle Baptist church and their homes. The response was made by Sister Lola Mack. FRIDAY MORNING SESSION. The convention assembled with the President in the chair. Devotionals were conducted by Sisters Willie Powell and Mattie Thornton. The minutes of the previous day's session were read and adopted. The Fifth Missionary, Sister N., N. Waskins, made her report which was adopted. It was requested by Rev. J. B. Evans, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church, that Reva. G. W. Woody, D. D., R. H. McKoy, D. D., W. C. Clements, D. D., L. Dabney, D. D, W. A. Pittard, B. D., and Wm. Henry, B. D., come forward and be present to convention upon their titles. The morning collection was donated to the President. The hour for preaching has arrived Dr. R. H. McKoy, Revs. W. H. Mitchell, L. A. Watkins, B D., ascended the rostrum. After the devotional, the President introduced Dr McKoy, who selected for his text Numbers 10:29, subject, "Journeying homeward." He preached a sermon that made us all say, "Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked with us by the way?" The clection which amounted to a 4.10 was lifted by Dr Woody and Sissoor W. O. Moore. It was agreed that Rev. Dr. G. W. Woody preach tonight, if Rev. Dr. Nesbitt or his alternate fail to appear, and that the collection go to the Scott Street Baptist church, Bluefield. Benediction by Rev. L. Dabney, D. D. AFTERNOON The convention re-assembled with the President in the chair. Devotionals were conducted by Sisters Mary Hicka and V. V. Walker. Sister M. J. Evans read a good paper on "What duty does the Missionary Society owe the church in which it operates. Prof. R. P. Sims addressed the convention. The reports of the different committees were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Sister N. V. Watkins. 1st Vice-President, Sister Lola Mack. 2nd Vice-President, Sister V. V. Walker. Secretary, Sister Ellen S. Harris. Cor. Sec., Sister Agnes S. Johnson. Statistical Secretary, Sister Fannie S. Wade. Treasurer, Sister B. E. Taylor. Executive Board, Sisters A. A. Pittard, Annie Hale, A. B. Calloway. The officers were installed by Rev. J. D. Coleman. M mortal services were held in honored of the deceased members who departed this life since 1616. Collection for Sister Wm. Brown was $3; 10. Renediction by Rev. L. A. Watkins. The eighth anniversary of Rev. R. V. Barkedale, pastor of the First Baptist church, Anawalt, was celebrated Sunday, May 27, in a great love feast. Sunday morning and evening Rev. J. B. Evans, of Bluefield, preached. Monday night, Rev. J. W. Morton, of Havaco, preached; Tuesday night, Rev Wm. Moore, of Roanoke, and Wednesday night, Rev. B. B S. Dent, of Jenkinjone. Thus ended a gospel feast. The following is a list of the contributors: C. M. Morrison, $ 1 00 William Holmes 1 00 Henry Muse 50 Jack Hairston 25 Thomas Dobson 1 75 James Becker 75 Burl Wade 1 00 Mrs. Muse 50 Edward Ross 1 25 Ella Brown 1 00 J. H. Walker 2 50 Mr. Canaday 50 William Watlington 1 00 Isaac Pritcket 1 00 J. H. Leftwich 1 00 Leura Kent 25 Mamie Dobson 73 Minnie Fry 50 Carrie East 50 Ola Watlington 75 Sidney Giles 75 J. W. Wade 25 Ellis Pea 50 Jessie Johnson 1 25 Edgar Washington 2 25 Annie Reeves 3 00 The convention re-assembled at 8 o'clock with the President in the chair. Devotionals were conducted by Sisters Emma Wade and Georgia Scott. The hour for preaching having arrived Reva G. W. Woody, J. W. Crockett and R. W. Hill ascended the rostrum. The President introduced Dr. Woody who took for his text John 1:8, subject, "Darkness and true light." He preached a wonderful sermon. The choir sang, while $11.50 was collected by Sister Ellen Harris and Rev. Chisholm. Amount raised $287.97. The banners were to the McComas and Graham Society and the report of the Committee on Resolutions was adopted. Thus ended one of the greatest meetings in the history of the Woman's District Convention. "Bless be the tie that binds," was sung. MRS. N. V. WATKINS, President. MRS. A. C. HAIRSTON, Secretary. SOPP y of st Vi SO! Think of a Chance to Own Your Own Home in a City on small monthly payments, where you are of dozens of different places of work. We the greatest opportunity that has ever been Colored People in southern West Virginia that you will take advantage of it, and we to take our word for it, but we do ask you insist on you going to Beckley right now and our property with your own eyes. As to Beckley call at our Branch Office, at County Bank and Post Office, and I who is in charge of this office will show you. Just to show you that we mean business offering you a Bona-fide proposition, we railroad fare to Beckley and return by car. 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. # F. C. Reil Nannie Wade Kate Wade Alice Barbour O. C. Edwards Lela Freeman R. V. Barkedale Samuel Matthews Kate Muckens Belle Walker Pauline Dobson Arthur Jones D. C. Cheatham Saul Smith William-Gilles Thomas Williams Abe Patterson Charles Cooper George Body William Bland Trigg Barrett Henry Hagins Laura Hagins Gertrude Johnson M. Buford Alex Law Herbert Carpenter George Holland Mr. Wells Lambert Jones George Davis Charles Davis Mr. Howard Posy Canady James Anderson Amanda Howard Saul Walmock Garfield Freeman James Freeman Lula Pea Emmitt Cheatham Thomas Wade Millie Washington John Spencer Mashall Wade Bella Eldaer Edward Hale H. P. People R. W. Riley Mrs. Riley W. H. Burchett Lula Holland Luther Wilson Harriett Morrison Fin Hairston Georgia Wade Ida Canady Thomas Wade Ida Jones Annie Spencer Harry Penn Belle Saunders Andrew Williams Lillie Bailie Sarah Harris Thomas Henson Jennie Jones Will Barker John Wade Lee Jones Edna Clonden Annie Lynsey Verna Barkedale Mary Hill Bruce Bailey Calvin Maxwell Total amount raised FREE STYLE BOOK To Hair To Colored Women We are the manufacturer of Colored Women's Hair. Our book features styled in hair drawn and dressed. Every colored woman we meet one. We will send our hair and hair artifact. Satisfaction or money back. 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Promptly at 3 o'clock, the Keystone Lodge, No. 21, A. F. and A. M., ang- mented by members of Cismont Lodge, No. 31, Biuetield, Kimball Lodge, No. 29, and Gary Lodge, No. 37, left’ their hall on Main Street, lead by the Land- graff Band, and marched to the church where the cornerstone was imposingly Jaid im the presence of « large number ‘of people of the city and from the nearby towns. The ceremony was closely Watched. The task was well done, each member of the erait performing his re- spective part well. The Landgratf Band Tendered some choice music. In the evening, Prof. J. W. Moss, Principal of Kimball-Tidewater Graded School, delivered « lecture that was well Worth hearing and deserves more than paming notice. His every thought wae sane, sound and practical, fall of whole- some instruction for all clases of men and women, boys and girls, It was a masterpiece. Editor M. T. Whuttico lifted the collection at this service, which amounced to $3.5. The entire day's collection wae $156.37. The pastor, Rev. L. A. Watkins, B. D., and members of this church are very xrateful to their appeals from time to time and especially on this occasion. e Insure* — Safety Sirst\ B= The Southwestern Mutual Firé Insurance Co, Inc., of Binefield, W. Va. T. G. BEOKER, Treas. RICHARD .R. WATKINS, Pree AGENTS WANTED (BY JAMES HENRY.) The Home Mission Society met at the Shiloh Baptist Church last Sunday and re-oiganized. The meeting was called to order by Mr. A. A. Pittard. Open- ing song, “'Saved through Jesus blood ; scriptare reading, Mrs. Iittard; prayer by Mra, Mary Thompson; song, ‘There iw not a friend like the lowly Jesus.” ‘Then the officers were elected as follows: Mrs. Grace Tuck. President; Mrs. Grace Jackson, Vice-President; Mrs. Oxsie Peace, Secretary; Mrs. Mary Thompson, Amsistant Secretary; Mise E. T.. Witten, Usher; Mre. D. B. McGhee, Trasurer. REV.CROGKETT STORMED On tast Saturday night, Rev. J. W. Crockett was given a very surprising but welcomed storming by the members of his church at Bowevain. They brought him everything that heart could wish from a box of tooth picks to» barrel of flour. He and his wile are very grate- fal to these generous people for their kind remembrance. H. JGAPERART Attorney-at-Law “Baton of he Courts COMING To Youn city SOON TULIVER’S ORIGINAL _ Siuart Se, The SHOW THE PEOPLE KNOW CLEAN, CLASSY, CAPTIVATING WA.OH FOR THE GIANT THE LARGEST MAN ON EARTH LOCALS [alin Clark, the, popalar naree at §Dr. jwerraos ricepicak* Kiniball, Misses Nannie V. Lewis and Alverta Kobineon ‘were visiting friends in this city Sunday afternoon. Dr. W. L. Colson accom- Panied the laies and saw that they spent ‘the afternoon pleasantly. ae Mise Queene Harria, ot Wilberforce University, spent the pam week as the nutet of Mie Thelma Calhoun Mr. Otie Waklon, of Bluetichl, was the quest of Mim Calhoun Sunday Mr. Archer Davis, of thie city, and Mr. Robert Robinson, ot Landerail, Were theguet at dinnerof Mises Evelyn and Laweie Simpeou Sanday. Mise Carrie BL Watkins of \'goma. Mr. John Hobson, of Filbert, Me. Ba- rene Mitchell, of Bluetiold, and Mr Kenneth Lockett, recently of Hooetiont ‘bat who is ependiog apart of the san mer in this city, were the guest of Miss seals B. Milland Mee T. Balwart iii — The majority of the young people of the city met the howe of the Miaws Simpeou recently and onaniznt a lal known ae the Preas This elaty is. to the purpose of iscamune the genera Ropive of ‘the day, to eniighten an broaden the ideas of the young people Pheir tiret entertainment was given at the howe ot the Mises Epps Thursday evening. Mise Easie Seott, of Blueticld, was the guest of Miwe Hattie Lipscomb Snuday-| Pe Hurrah! Take Stock Hurrah Right Now! eee HUNTINGTON Building Clear of Debt =————————— TE ee cae, sabes ot tha teeny areca” me tH tre be ay hon tienen ee nthe eo a $10 Is The Price Per Stiare The Pythian Matual lavestmest Association ——— 4. @. WHLSON, Prostar elaine A Liviaz Testimoay Rev. ALS Enders, of Northfork, W Virvinia, said in presence of 2%) prem ogels at Keystone Baptiat Church, Monty night Jane 4th 1917, that he tad heer down paralized [5 month, and on top of this he bad a nerveom breakdown, ancl the indigestion hevides; his wenht wa metas gpm eye ge pass going. He «wid when he hued drank from the MIN -KAL-OUP 5 days he cout bardly trace any symptoms of his com see digrrigemiipvgen ollnl much work whe ever dul in iw tite emer eeerees ore sane nee and weighs 3 Ibe more than he las ever weighed. He bought the cup nearly pomaegrot pr fwy orolog ign dt “ept drinking now only occamonlly fron it. The Min-Ral-Cnp ie often called « Lite saver, Time Saver and Money saver You ean bay the MIN-KAL-GUl a the Bridgeford Pharmacy, K-yatone, W Va. pete iareme iHOD aii Orders mast be made direct to the Hom Mascon cor wr cee at eet e the house. Acidrem, Ko J. STONE. 61s N zad St. Richmond, Va. Agents Wanted. a ‘meet i - ' fhaliwin 3) ant lowe? oe rs we Oe t te - liste FT eee SU btn go ke bl eo, 1 AC ere LoSpeA || ; e PY Pa. EG - PKS EF: Te. aS: on oY Bye LE ead Ait & oe a Pil a" ag foe Ss § mh & pp bps) yeas = eee ( SS UES Zz taimos . f i MONG people who teve good music, whe have : NX a cultwaied knowl: ‘1c of it,the BALDWIN [3 ; PIANO 1s tecos, zed everywhere as the | BY best. In such an atmosphere it as happily at home — Ml sael will every dey caidenes ded cre) oa an its owners. 3 The same is true of the | “ . ” ° Baldwin Manualo : the succesdul unification of the most artistic piano with the most scientific Player action made in the world . ‘There is absolutely nothing hetier, nothing more per- | fect on the market, neither as a Fiano nor asa player piano. : Contemplating the prtchiase of either a piano or » [i Player piano, you should rot foil toexamine these ae [i struments. Prices and tern will sant you, I+} ‘i ' sopsy G, W. MdOIVCY H BLUZIELY, ¥ Va 2 AD CF Fae rE CRANE PRIX — me 22.1900 (ot it THECRAND PRIZE STivt-- 1904 Bt, ‘ WP wo? S HIG x oe uy io in . tis ny STYLE BOOK, REE 2 pee To Colored Women We are the Inngrat Gelored Wane aie, “tne Bete ook chewing are styice “in ka dreioa sent ine Seay tele fon. 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HAWKINS 3 AND wir: silat L 5 : MB ARE IN THIS STATE Wi) i ———- Their Great Religious Ev'eriiiaa-at Coosisting of the PASSIDN PLAY arl other grou: Boli-ai comes, See or write him if want ashow Tae show is iis aciv: sad Enter- taining. See it. - 5 = > 2 When Coming to EE ROANOKE, VA. Stop st Hotel Anderson * North Henry Steet CECIL H. RUEY ATTORNEY-AT-1.4 v PRAOTIORS IN ALL cu .2.UTS Northfork, West View sa Phone, Northfork 16 Mrs. Mary Han ock Meals & Lunches Qui k Service EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS. POWHATAN «WEST VA, NOTICE FOL PIS POL LICENSE ibelics ireot tenn thas tae tsa Blesaryp byte gpichenslngl gs Tan Gees, Gon ee vam, ave Sa Eee oe doe oe, ae ee ee tog ces tire ie on es Lee Cob WILSON. DR. M. M. TINSLEY Specialist Welch, est Virginia Se WANTED: , "2" sore nn sesesiil ctareee 12 ang indo ilinwekiy Wace orc freincarshrete Gas. Gli cece risa ger aR ayesbetcol re Cans MAFHIRAL winanion RURDAU, Nos sk, migiswurait va Fo 40 ve § CARDUI 7 The Woman's Tonle @ | Mrs. Pony Lord | Agent for Phe Celebrated iMme. C. J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grow- ling and Beautifying ‘Preparation . . , |All work — Holds di- eee Floyd Ross folic fo Vace Elkhorn, West Va. PHIL WATERS SHOWS COURTESY That it always paye to be polite, no one knows better than Phil Waters, assistant clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals. And no one practices politeness with more regularity, more consistency, or more devotion to the spirit of politeness, than Phil Waters. And Phil will tell-you that it pays. Not in the fees that the vain-glorious pay to the passing benefactor, but in touches of human kindness and appreciation, which Phil treasures far more than tributes expressed in more coin of the realm. The other evening, Phil Waters was standing at the C. and O. station on the arrival of one of the fast trains. Disembarked a gentleman with a telegram in his hand. The trainee closest was asked how a telegram might be dispatched. "The telegraph office is across the river," responded the trainman, used no doubt, to similar requests from passengers all along the line. But to Phil it was no common place. "Let me have your telegram," said Phil. "I'll send it, give yourself no more concern." The stranger gave his thanks profusely and turned his message over to his benefactor. But that did not end the story although it was a good quitting point. The traveler was a rather distinguished personage. He was Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president of the University of California, en tour through the States on a lecturing mission. A man who at times has been an instructor in Harvard, Cornell, and other leading educational institutions. At present, along with his college duties, he is editor of the department of philology in the compilation of Johnson's Universal Encyclopedia. Phil Waters was therefore, more than pleased with his adventure when on yesterday he received from Washington a letter from the stranger, whom he served, as follows: Washington, D. G., June 10, 1917 "Dear Mr. Waters:—I was much touched by your kind courtesy yesterday when by happy chance we met in the station at Charleston. I was greatly pleased also to hear from a number of people on the train how successful you were making your life, and how universally you were liked and respected and trusted. May you go on and prosper. I should be very glad if you would tell me the story of your experiences, which constitute your life, even if only in outline. "With thanks and best wishes, I am very sincerely yours." "BENJAMIN IDE WHEEELER." MARTINSVILLE MARTINSVILLE Rev. Johnson, of Danville, Va., filled five pilpit at the High Street Baptist Church Sunday and delivered two able sermons. The contest at the High Street Baptist Church will close next Sunday. All of the churches and Sunday schools are progressing nicely. The members of the Mt. Zion Holy Church filled three cars and motored to Winston-Salem. Mr. Allen Fountary has returned from his trip to Floyd and reports a nice time. Mrs. Rosa Penn, of Romoke, is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. John Draper. Mr. Ballad Preston is at home from West Virginia. Mr. Edward Hairston is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. James D. Hairston and Mr. Henry Wilkins motored here from Elkhorn, W. Va., and Mr. Wilkins spent sometime with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fitts on High St. Mrs. Gale Hairston and Prof. Berry have returned from Reidsville, N. C., where they attended the Sunday School Convention and report having a nice time. Miss L. Kate Harper left Tuesday for Christiansburg to attend the Normal, after which she will leave there for Pittsburg, Pa., where she expects to spend sometime with relatives and friends. Miss Lucy Williams left Tuesday to attend the Normal at Rocky Mount. Mrs. Maggie Thomas left to attend the Normal. Messrs. John Brown and George Mitchell has gone to West Virginia to work. Mr. Frank Drewery will have to take up his hotel work again. Mr. Wm. Page will be out of town for a few days. Messrs. E. F. Holley and P. W. Redd left last week. Mrs. Martha Prunty will leave this week for Richmond to visit her niece. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gravely left last week for Kentucky. Those on the sick list: Mesdames Champ Law, J. L. Law, Minnie Redd, Pattie Penn, Owney Penn, Mr. Samuel Perkins. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGISTS. CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, 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 Evenson, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in M Th Li R T A June 7-8. Examination for Elementary, Renewal, Primary, High School, Supervisor's and Special Certificates. July 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 otherwise 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 count 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 2017 will be required to pass examination not the State Course of Study with Kendall and Mirrick's "How to Teach the Fundamental Subjects" and Gubberly'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 the State Board of Education, for six weeks within the life of the certificate or the year immediately following its expiration, doing full credit work. OFFICIAL ORIGINAL OF MCDOWELL COUNTY Examination Dates For 1917 "You are no older than your hair looks" Manicuring and Scalp Treatment A Specialty. EXCELSIOR, W. VA. MIN The Uni OLD IN Liste Rea Thin MINERS the United Pocahoot WORTH, W OLD INDIAN RIDGE, "C isten Read Think MINERS WANTED OLD INDIAN RIDGE, "COLORED MAN'S HOME" MINERS, T Write or es Phone No. 2 Madam NERS, TRACKLAYERS, Write or come See us, All Phone No. 292 P. O. Box No. 1 Madam Holley System Hair Dressing, Scalp and Hair Treatment, Massage of the MINERS, TRACKLAYERS, MOTORMEN OR COAK MEN Write or come See us, All Inquiries Promptly Answered Face and Neck. Manicuring. PREAARINGIWHOLESOME COSMETICS. Main Office West Church St. No. 50 Martinsville, Virginia. 4-6'17. ARCADE POOL PARLOR AND BARBER SHOP Old Royal Drug Stand. JOE FINNEY Manage KEYSTONE, W. VA. PATENTS Get your part in the country's prosperity by persecuting your ideas - BOB! JERRY A. MATHEWS Patent Colorado Boulder, Wichita, KS Patents, Copyright, Texas, Boulder --- Surrounded with good sanitary conditions; comfortable, clean, newly painted houses and cheap rent. Good school and Church accommodations: OFFERS the BEST OPPORTUNITIES for Honest, Energetic and Self-Respecting men to earn a good and better living than ever before, even if costs have gone up, wages have also gone up and working hours shortened. GOOD FAMILIES PREFERED; can live at either Worth or Crumpler. Men who have spent most of their lives with this Company will tell you how they have been treated and what to expect. Our stores compete with any Company or independent store in McDowell county, but every employee spends his hard earned money where he pleases, that is his right. L.E. GUEST well recommended. This company, we have learned, has been authorized to sell its capital stock in the state of West Virginia subject to the usual restrictions provided by our laws. Mr. Guest comes well clothed with authority to do business, having met every requirement of the state. He and his company recognize they are operating under the Authority Granted by the Commissioner of the "Blue Sky Laws" of this state, and any one who is familiar with the purpose of that law cannot reasonably doubt the claim of the Elderado Gold Star Mining Company. The Auditor and ex Officio Insurance Commissioner, Hon. J. S. Dorst, registered Mr. Guest as agent for this company who has the right to sell stock. The gentleman, we understand only wants an opportunity to meet with and talk to the people. He hopes to be able to show the property and explain its merits. Look out for him, and I look his proposition over. How's This? WANTED Montas Coal Company WEST VIRGINIA COLORED MAN'S HOME" Surrounded with good sandy tions; comfortable, clean painted houses and cheap re- sidential school and Church accom- munity. OFFERS the BEST OPPORTUNITY for Honest, Energetic and Se- ng men to earn a good ad- vantage than ever before, even have gone up, wages have al- so increased and working hours shortened. FAMILIES PREFERED; call either Worth or Crumpler. We spent most of their life in Company will tell you he have been treated and what Our stores compete with a any or independent store in county, but every employee is hard earned money releases, that is his right. MOTORMEN OR COAK Inquiries Promptly Answer Beauty Parlor HAIR DRESSING, SCALP CLEANING Satisfaction Guaranteed or No Money Mme. PEARL PERKINS Mrs. Grimes Old Stand Next to Sq. Cridets Office KIMBALL, W. VA. Madam Penn HAIR CULTURE AND SCALP TREATMENT The Famous O. J. Walker System. Gary - West Virginia 27-17. S. B. MOON Attorney-at-Law Wilcoe, West Virginia It Helps! There can be no doubt to the merit of a woman, the woman's tonic, in the treatment of many troubles peculiar to women. The thousands of women who have been helped by Cardui in the past 40 years, is conclusive proof that it is a good medicine for women who suffer. It should help you, too. Take CARDUI The Woman's Tonic Mrs. N. E. Varner, of Hixson, Tenn., writes: "I was passing through the . . . My back and sides were terrible, and my suffering indescribable. I can't tell just how and where I hurt, about all over. I think . . . I began Cardui, and my pains grew less and less, until I was cured. I am remarkably strong for a woman 64 years of age. I do all my housework." Try Cardui, today. E-76 Want Ads Pay. Try military con- m, newly ent. Good goodotions: UNITIES self-Respec- and better un if costs no gone up un. GOOD un live at Men who drives with show they to expect. Many Com- McDowell see spends where he MEN wered ? Restaurant When at Bluestone don't fail to get your meals at Mrs.B.M.Smith's better known as Belle Smith Best cooking, excellent service everything fresh and clean. First class lodging accommodation—clean beeds, linens charged daily. Rates Reasonable. BELLE SMITH'S Restaurant and Lodging House Opposite Depot BLUESTONE, W. Va G. H. Ri66 Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. To Convene July 11-13 at Bramwell, W. Va. Earliest Appeal Made to Pay Off Debt on Hill Top College and Seminary. Bluefield, W. Va., June 12, 1917. My Dear Brathren, Sisters and Friends, Greetings: Thanking you for your past support in our endeavors to lift the masses upon a higher plain, so that a clearer vision may be had of our educational, moral and spiritual duties, as trustees of God's kingdom, I wish to stir up your pure minds relative to the nearness of our twenty-first annual sitting of the Flat Top Baptist Association which convenes with the Bluestone Baptist Church, Bramwell, Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., pastor, July 11, 12, 13, 1917. Hence, we are expecting each church in the Association to represent in this all important meeting. Having examined the financial condition of our school at Hilltop, W.Va., we find that it has a burden of less than $200 resting upon it, the major portion of which we hope to raise in this meeting; so please see to it that your church sends up not less than $5 for the West Virginia Seminary and College, appreciating, however, the other needy causes that appear on our letter form. While patriotism is alfame on the lips of the nation, may we not also be aroused to a spirit of enthusiasm and Christian devotion? Below appears the official program for our sitting. Hoping to meet you at Bramwell on the above dates, I am. PROGRAM WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY 11. 9:00 a.m. Call to order by Moderator Devotionals conducted by Revs. J. W. Crockett and J. G Price. Appointment of committees on Finance and Reading Letters 11:00 a.m. Introductory sermon by Rev. W. H Mitchell or his alternate. Rev. E. G. Holcomb. AFTERNOON, 2:30 p.m. Devotionals conducted by appointment 3:00 p.m. The Moderator's address 4:00 p.m. Address on Missions, Rev. R. D. V7. Meadows, State Superintendent of Missions. Letter Reading 8:00 p. m. Sermon, Rev. Rev. W. W. Hicks, D. D., or his alternate, Rev W. C. Clements, D. D. Welcome address, Miss Mamie Anthony. Respone, Moderator's appointment THURSDAY, JULY 12. 9:00 a.m. Devotionals conducted by Kevs. W. M. Gray and T. E. Woody Introduction of visitors 10:00 a.m. Address, Prof. Byrd Prillerman, A. M., President of West Virginia Collegiate Institute 11:00 a.m. Sermon, Rev. J. W. Robinson, A. M., or his alternate, Rev. W. A. Pittard, A. M. AFTERNOON 2:30 p. m. Devotionals conducted by Revs. A. A. Hardley and M. L. Johnson Report of fraternal messengers 3:30 p. m. Temperance report discussed by Rev. B. L. Zeiglar 4:30 p. m. Report on Education discussed by Prof. J. W. Moss, Principal Kimball Graded School EVENING. 8:00 p. m. Sermon, Rev. S. M. Martin, B. Th., or his alternate, Rev. W. M. Mickens FRIDAY, JULY 13. 9:00 a. m. Devotionals conducted by Revs. C. F. Reid and C. W. Cortell 10:00 a. m. Election and installation of officers 11:00 a. m. Sermon, Rev. C. H. Rawlings, or his alternate, Rev. J. H. Adams 2:30 p.m. Devotionals conducted by appointment. Reports of committees EVENING. 8:00 p.m. Devotionals conducted and sermon by Rev. J. F. Thompson or his alternate, Rev. W. R. Wooden. Report of committees on Finance and Resolutions. Announcements by the Moderator. Adjournment REV. G. W. WOODY, D. D., Moderator. R. H. McKOY, Secretary. She Drank Not a Drop of Water for 2 Years Mrs. Jane Thornhill, of Lynchburg, Va., makes a remarkable statement of all at she inured for 2 years. Not only did I not drink water, but I could only eat Oat Meal and Rice for this long time. I suffered with indigestion. I was reduced to mere trame. Instead of drinking water I could only drink Sweet and Butter Milk and had to put in it teaspoonful of soda. I tried the Wonderful MIN-UM (UAP) after drinking from it two days I could eat and drink anything I wanted. It was 3 years ago when began its use, my flesh and health quickly returned, my heart never had indigestion since, neithave had to make one drop of medicine often than to drink from that Great Cup. I only use it now about once in 2 or 3 months. One cup was all I used. I tell you reader that thousands of sufferers of indigestion, nervous breakdown Rheumatism, Kidney trouble and Heart trouble have made just as interesting a statement of recovery as the above. MRS. TILLMAN, GRAND LECTURER FOR COURT OF CALANTHE SPEAKS OF Please allow me space in your valuable paper to say a few words about the work of the Court of Calanthe. As I go through the state this year, I find the work in better condition than ever before. There have been five new courts organized and several other clubs are on footing to be set up in a short while. Most all of the Courts have added new members to their roll since my last visit. It seems as if our members have the spirit of making West Virginia the banner state of Calantheism, AND WE CAN DO SO. Let us do it. Let us make our Grand W. G. feel proud of us. Let the brother Knights get busy and get more members in this Order, so we can get in more Calanthes. I have made 24 visits up to this date and have had 22 meetings with a majority of the members present at each meeting. This special will for Calanthes. On June 6, we had a splendid joint session with Mary F. Tines Court, No. 41, and Annie Cooper Court, No. 3, at Bluefield. At 2:30 o'clock, these ladies came out in large numbers and we had a splendid meeting. After my discourse and counsel, most every member had a word to say for the good of our work and expressed themselves freely along all lines of the work. After the meeting was over, we were delightfully served by the ladies of the Mary F. Tine Court. On June 15, we had another splendid meeting with the Rose of the Valley, No. 22, and Sojourn Truth Court, No. 57. These two Courts turned out in large numbers, and I must say that Rose of the Valley Court is one of the banner Courts of the state. They have a W. C. that they need to feel proud of and his methods of conducting the affairs of the Order are to build it and not pull it down. Sojourn Truth Court has eleven candidates ready for initiation in their next meeting. I must speak of our meeting with the Rose of Kimball. This meeting was one of the best. The ladies had for their guest their brother Knights and their husbands to witness the last part which was the least of the past over. We had with us our husband, Grand Vice Chancellor, Sir Robinson, Rev. R. P. Johnson and many others who spoke many encouraging words to the ladies. On Sunday, we visited Rev. R. P. Johnson's church and Sunday school. There we met our K. of P. Grand Lecturer, Sir M. T. Whittico who wished for us a pleasant tour through the state. S. L. TILLMAN, Grand Lecturer. COLORED PEOPLE AT WELCH ORGANIZE RED CROSS AUXILIARY COLORED PEOPLE AT WELCH ORGANIZE RED CROSS AUXILIARY Sunday night, June 17, in the St. James Baptist Church, of Welch, 34 colored people were organized into an Auxiliary Club to the Gary Chapter Red Cross. Officers elected as follows: Mrs. Wm Gannaway, Chairman, Mrs. N. T. Witcher, Vice-Chairman, Mrs. George Suthers, Treasurer, Miss Virginia Johnson, Secretary, Organizer, Mrs. H. B. Wright. Attorneys L. C. Anderson and A. G. Froe were present and made some very timely remarks. All colored men and women are urged to enroll. Miss Memphis Carter spent the week visiting Miss Mary Hairston at Williamson. Miss Ollie Gilbert left Monday for Hampton, Va. Mr. Woody Farmer, of Tams, has been visiting relatives and friends here this week. Mr. E. L. Jackson, of Pocahontas, was the guest of Miss Laura Nowlin Sunday. Dr. W. L. Colson and Misses Ola and Thelma Calhoun, of Keystone, spent a pleasant afternoon here Sunday. Mr. Gordon Conzins, of Tazewell, was visiting friends here this week. Mr. Wm. Nowlin was visiting friends at Bramwell Sunday. The L. O. of St. Luke gave a Chicken Hunt at Upland church Monday night. Mr. Henry Stephens and Mrs. Wm. Mackey proved the most artful in the game of finding chickens. Miss Mildred Howard, of Maybenry, spent the week-end as the guest of Miss Sseridena Jackson. Miss Bessie Nowlin left Wednesday for Otego. CHICHESTER SPILLS DIAMOND BRAND Beware of Counterfeits. Refuse all Substitutes. Ak your Dresser for CHILCHIES-TERR DIAMOND BRAND PILLS in Red and Blue Boxes, sealed with Blue Ribbon. TAKE box. Dresser. Dresser and ask for CHILCHIES-TERR Dresser and ask for CHILCHIES-TERR PILLS for twenty-five years regarded as Best. SOLD SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME. EVERYWHERE TRADED TRIED FOR SALE:A good house and lot at Anawalt, W. Va., at a bargain. See J. McNEELEY, Anawalt, W. Va.