McDowell Times

McBowell County Office Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. ANOTHER LESS THE E. ST. L. Negro Population Shows 30 Per C Fifteen Month in the ANOTHER LESSON FROM THE E. ST. LOUIS LYNCHING Negro Population in West Virginia Shows 30 Per Cent Increase in Fifteen Months--The Negro in the Movies. By Ralph W. White, Official Correspondent. CHARLESTON, W. Va., July 20.—As with all things else that are pernicious through and through, lynchings must have an end. It will have an end. It will come in the most unexpected way doubles. The public is being unconsciously educated up to that point, where they will absolutely refuse to countenance. If there was ever an ulcer on the body of this American civilization it is this abnormally developed spirit of lawlessness. There is one thing sure and certain, we have either got to throw all semblance of law and order to the winds and espouse the custom of lynching or else we have got to put our foot right down on this practice and prosecute every lyncher to the fullest extent of the law. In other words, we are going to have to have one or the other. We can't have both. They aren't compatible. They won't mix. There is nothing in common between them. Note the growth of this unbridled spirit to wantonly take human life. At first, it was a matter in which no man cared to be known, even when he was mean and cowardly enough to engage in such a thing. Everything about it was done clandestingly. The utmost secrecy was observed. It was only resorted to for one crime. Later, there was a general letting up along the line of such careful vigilence in this direction and men became more bold. It came to be a matter of less concern to the thoughtful and lay less ceasily upon the consciences of those who participated in such blood enduring ogeries. Justice took a narcotic and refused to be awakened. And now, it has about reached its zenith of debauchery. It is made the program the feature of an gala occasion. Excursions are run to the scene of indescribable butchery and savage torture. The gentler sex have lost or been made to loose their every sense of modesty and are pernaded to join in these awful scenes. Again, the occasion now-a-day is not confined to any one particular crime. Octopus-like, it has reached out its scrawny tentacles and now clatches ANY man for ANY crime, according to the temper of the mob. It used to be only Negroes. It is now Negroes, whites or anybody. It used to be a most secret transaction. It is now open and flagrant. It used to be altogether about women. It is now performed by them. These are a few of the steps, in this process of gradual graduation by which we have descended, not ascended, in the scale of civilization. Every thoughtful individual knows, must know, that it is cannot last, and we maintain our place as a high world power. It is an insidious evil that, like a serpent, has crawled silently and unheeded into the nation's lap, and while she slumbers, its fangs are toying with her heart. Viewing the commitment of even the unmentionable crime from an unbiased angle, we all know that nothing can arouse the desire in a man to kill more than that. We verily believe that, if there is any crime for which a man ought to pay with his life and pay speedily it is this one. NEGRO IN THE MOVIES. There has been quite a little breaking into the game of the movies on the part of Negro actors, but it has been so little noticed that it is not yet quite appreciable for what it is really worth. In the first launching out of the movies, there were practically no Negroes whatever in any way shape or form in the pictures. They hardly got on the screen to say nothing of taking any place in the wool and warp of the scenarios. A little later on here and there, they were seen to take minor parts in some of the productions. However, here of late, not only have they been feathered in some of the more important productions, but in several instances they have featured the production as one of the important casts. Birt Williams and a few others have broken into the game on an independent score and have done well and been well received by the patrons the country over. From the part of merely a fomaker and idiotic amusement, they are coming to take place with commendable rank. We recall distinctly an Ince production under the title of "Bawb of the Blue Kidge" in which not only a colored woman featured the Kentucky Mamma with dignity and credit, but six little colored children played a prominent part in the whole scheme and fabric of the production. They did it commendably and with credit. NEGRO POPULATION INCREASING. While everything else, such as the cost of living, and other things, have been increasing, so, also, has the Negro pop- VOLUME 16. The MacDowell Times. ulation of West Virginia been increasing. It has been doing so by leaps and bounds. It has not been much noticed, on account of the fact that other things of more immediate importance have overhawed it, but nevertheless, it has been going on just the same. West Virginia perhaps, was among the first, if not the very first state to feel the exodus of Negro laborers from the South which began more than two years ago in a very quiet but a very substial way. From that time on there has been pouring into this state a steady stream of them and they have been so quickly absorbed and taken up by the mines and factories that save right around where they were, the fact has not been noticed. There are easily an 100,000 Negros in this state. Four years ago, there were between 75,000 and 80,000, thus one can see the per cent of increase. There is one thing about the coming in of the people from this exodus from the South, as far as we as a state are concerned, and that is, that we have been fortunate in having the very best element of them to settle among us. We got the van guard of them, those who came voluntarily and were not encouraged mainly to leave on account of strained relations and the strain of living. To one and all of them we say WELCOME, with this modification, viz: We have one of the finest states not only for the colored man, but for the white man and especially the white man who is not overly burdened with this world's goods, south of the Mason and Dixon line. We go a step further, we have one of the best states, if not the very best for the Negro in every way, in the Union. "Spuds" Drop One Dollar on the Barrel "Spuds" Drop One Dollar on the Barrel It is very gratifying to those who have been alarmed over the high cost of living to note that a drop of one dollar on the barrel in the price of Irish potatoes is announced. The fact that great quantities of new potatoes are being brought to the markets and the further facts that those who didn't propose to stand for these high prices planted and raised potatoes on their own farms, in their gardens and are having them plentiful now is the reason why the prices have lowered. Somes reasons for the remarkable success of Commodore J. Stuart Blackton's soul-stirring drama, "Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation," starring Alice Joyce and Harry Morey with an all-star Vitagraph cast which is shown at the ECKN. AN THEATRE on JULY 29, are listed below: New York is shown bombed from the sky. Theodore Roosevelt makes a rousing patriotic speeck. Submarines are shown discharging torpoles under water. The capitol at Washington is the background for a scene containing thousands of people. Two high blooded European gallants fight a duel with raiders. TENNESSEE PRESS "WONDERFUL 003" THE GLOBE OF THE NAVY FURNISH. ALICE JEFFE. MARY MONKEY AND AN ALL, SUCH, ON NORTHWEST LAKE Navy yards and munition factories are seen in full blast. Zeppelins are witnessed maneuvering in action. A new invention, the "serial torpedo," is demonstrated. A clever clever wizard telephone --- KEYSTONE WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1917 employed to send dispatches from giving girl in the enemy headquarters to the American lines. The legendary Columbia is brought to life with an invincible sword and shield. A pacifist meeting turns into a riot that is anything but pacific. A human militaristic machine slays his own son to enforce discipline and to gain time for a battle. A Civil War battlefield strewn with hero dead is transformed into terrain popped with restorated armies. A heroine of the nasion is kidnapped in an aeroplane by foreign agents. A whole navy is destroyed in a sea of burning oil. The stoke room of a battleship is seen engulfed as the vessel founders. Gas attacks as conducted on the battlefield are reproduced with fidelity to actual conditions. President Wilson is presented delivering an oration to a victorious nation. DEATH Suddenly Removes Good Man. B. D. Patterson Inters Great Unknown--Funeral in Charleston, Buried at Old Home in Virginia. CHARLESTON, W. Va., July 15.—Benjiman Daniel Patterson, formerly of Etkhorn, W. Va., was instantly killed while at work at the Kelly Axe Factory of this city Thursday of last week by being struck on the head by a piece of grind stone which burst while in operation. Mr Patterson had been at work at this factory only about three months. For three years prior to that time he worked in the State Law Library. The deceased was born in Lynchburg, Va., June 23, 1873, came to McDowell county, W. Va., about 20 years ago and had made his home in this state from that time until his death. In 1897 he was married to Mary Marshall who survives him. B. D. Patterson was for 15 years a deacon of the Crozer Temple at Elkhorn, was for four years a member of the Board of Education of the Elkhorn district and in 1913 he was appointed by Prof. W. W. Sandera messenger and janitor of the State Law Library in this city, which position he held with credit until this year when he was removed to make a place for a "deserving Democrat." Mr. Patterson did not loaf around looking for another state job but went to work at once at the Kelly Axe Factory. He was a member of the First Baptist church of this city, teacher in the Sunday school and a member of the Deacon Board. He was active not only in church but in fraternal circles, being at the time of his death a member of the Board of Directors of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Od 1 Fellows. The funeral service was held at the First Baptist church Firday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the sermon was preached by Rev. Edward Humbles the acting pastor, remarks were made by Prof. W. W. Sanders and Rev. R. M. Mahew; resolutions were read by a member of his Sunday school class. There were many floral tributes and a large number of friends attended the services. The remains were taken to Lynchburg, Va., where they were met by delegations from his Odd Yellow, Knights of Pythias lodges and the Golden Enle Council. The deceased leaves a widow and one son about twelve years of age. R. H. M'KOY, D. D. ACCEPTS CALL TO WING-FIELD BAPTIST CHURCH Some few months ago the good people, officers and members of the Wingfield Baptist church, having been without a pastor for several months, Rev. Mitchell having resigned to take charge of Scott Street Baptist church, Bluefield, got to together and everybody to a man, without a single vote to the contrary, called Rev. R. H McKoy to be their shepherd. But he didn't accept all at once. For months he has been studying and praying over the matter. And recently he made up his mind to accept and Sunday night he made known his acceptance. There was great rejoicing. The Doctor will enter upon his work at once. The people of Upland Baptist church feel very much aggrieved because they hated to give him up. Rev. P. H. Moss Lectures in Bluefield. Rev. P. H. Moss, of Edwards, Miss., formerly pastor of the Christian church in Martinsville, Va., but who is now National Field Secretary of Negro Bible Schools under the auspices of the American Christian Missionary Society, Cincinnati, Ohio, was in the city of Blindfield last week and made a very fine address in the Raleigh Street M. E. church to a very nice and amenable audience. NOTES FROM COLORES OFFICERS' TRAINING CAMP FT. DES MOINES, IOWA (By Francis Herman Gow, Charleston.) So much has been said as to the unique opportunity offered by the establishment of a camp at Fort Des Moines for the training of colored officers for the 65,000 colored soldiers as to come dangerously near minimizing its real effect upon the status of the Negro in his relationship to the forces around him. Some have said that its establishment means that the colored man is being put on trial. Any one acquainted with his history knows that the sun has risen too high to substantiate such an opinion. Again, the presence of men who in the days of the past have laid down their very lives for the safety and perpetuation of Americanism is further denial of this position. The Negro is simply here from every state in the Union to contribute his quota to the forces who are engaged in a war affecting all mankind alike, a war whose ultimate aim is destined to result in a nobler and higher conception of the brotherhood of man, with unfailing hope in the purposes of his friends in high positions and an unwavering devotion to Old Glory the Negro determines to 'do his bit' as he has done all the way from Boston Commons to the cactus covered plains of Carrizal, giving just as good an account of himself as at all times when his metal was being tested. One who is unfamiliar with development of military organization is astounded at the remarkable personality of the men who have braved the storms of duty and the wonderful effect it has had in producing a type of manhood far above the average. It should prove of interest to mention a few of the men into whose hands the training of the future officers has been committed. There is the imitative Captain E. Z. Steever whose reputation is widespread as an organizer and tactician of pronounced ability. He is a tireless worker and on the field of practice and instruction is a veritable bundle of verves. He is succeeding in injecting the kind of enthusiasm which makes for large success. Reserve Major Albert W. Ford ranks next as instructor. The Major was born in Kokomo and has been in military service since 1910. During last summer he commanded a machine gun company on the Mexican border. As one enters the office in Barracks No. 8 he is met by a man of striking figure, a man whose figure and demeanor represents 100 per cent, soldier. Perhaps this is due to the fact that he has been in the service for about 21 years, and during that time has been duty as sergeant in G Company of the 25th U. S. Infantry, and the 10th U. S. Cavalry. He was in the Spanish American war and with the Pershing expedition in Mexico. Sergeant Harry Wheeler has gained distinction on account of his mannerisms, if such a term may designate a man who has evolved a system of command peculiar to himself. He too has had long experience and has the force which is making him every man's friend. A man of unostentious bearing yet none the less force of character is Sergeant Elmore Willis, Company I, 24th U. S. Infantry. While very strict in dealing with the candidates he has such a winning way that all are glad to obey his biddings. Besides being in Honolulu for some time he was with General Pershing during those memorable Mexican dayer. I could scarcely do credit to the situation if I failed in mentioning one of the exceptional cases in which a young man has in a little over two years arisen to the rank of sergeant. It may be attributed to the undisputed fact that he is almost saturated with things militaristic. He is a member of Company B, 24th Infantry. In recognition of his ability the office has designated that he be clerk for 8 Company of this camp. I have merely sigged out these examples because they represent the many to whom reference could be made, and because they are of the type which impress one of the wonderful educational force in the army of Uncle Sam. It may be that this article is growing lengthy, but how can I close without brief mention of two of the most inspiring moments of the camp life. The first of these was staged when, a few days after the opening, Captain Steever called together the men who were to be under his immediate control and in a heart-to-heart talk uttered words of praise, of caution and of expectations which following events have proven were not void. It is the occasion upon which whatever of unanimity of purpose has developed in the man; the other occasion was when, on Sunday evening, June 17th, about 5:15 o'clock Col. Ballon, who is in charge of the camp, and upon whose shoulders rest the responsibility of its accounting to the nation and the world, called the men together upon the extensive grounds and in words that rang out full and clear, words that can never be forgotten by those who were privileged to hear them, sounded the clarion call for devotion to principles and loyalty to the great American government in this hour of perplexity. At the conclusion of his remarks each candidate, with uplifted arms and bated breath, took the obligation of enlistment for the period of three months upon himself. However, does not describe the scene. --- The camp is in full swing and we are applying ourselves as well we can to the ardour work of accomplishing in a few months what it takes under ordinary circumstances three years to complete. I will discuss some phases of our routine labore at a subsequent time. PROF. CURTIS INTERVIEWED BY TIMES REPRESENTATIVE GIVES OUT FOLLOWING In talking to Prof. A. W. Curtia, teacher in the Agricultural Department at the West Virginia Collegiate Institute and special agent of the State Department of Agriculture, appointed by Commissioner J. H. Stewart, and in answer to some questions put to him by a representative of this paper, Prof. Curtia had this to say: "My dear Friend: The mining camps of Tama, McAlpin and Winding Gulf were visited and studied as to how the productiveness of the gardens might still be increased. While they are surprisingly good on many of the operations and real good on the above named ones, yet the gardens may be made more productive by "companion cropping," and growing a more varied selection of plants. Large numbers of people were met at the Flat Top Baptist Association, Bramwell, and at the annual session of the District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, Princeton, July 11-15, at which time and at each place we had the pleasure and honor of presenting to the preachers, teachers, lawyers and doctors the agricultural side of our mission as it affects the members of our race. Several sections of the state where real farming is being carried on among the Negroes a thorough investigation was made of many of these farms, some of which makes the problem of farm labor very difficult to secure. Again, where there are only a few families the school work and life are considerably retarded and forced to the back ground. In some places we found that there were not sufficient number of children to have a school. "Then again, some farms are being managed as they were fifty years ago, with far less results, as the soil has been robbed of most of its available plant food." Well, Prof. Curtis, what is to be done to remedy this condition? "By improved methods, the use of lime, green manuring and rotation of crops will greatly improve these conditions. In a few years, if a strict adherence to these principles are observed, these farms can be made to double their present yield. And I go further, my friend, I truly think Commission J. H. Stewart has started a work and is aiming to have his plans so conservatively and systematically worked out till everybody will be forced to acknowledge the advanced progressiveness of his plans and the most substantial results that must necessarily follow, will merit for him and this department great praise." Mines Lighted Well With Electric Lights; Coal Loaders Average From $18 to $20 Per Day, Coke Drawers Feom $6 to J9 Each. Good Pay, Steady Employment, Good Times, Good Houses For Everybody on United States Operation. To stimulate coal loading to encourage their men generally, the United States Goal & Coke Company, at Gary, has just concluded a novel experiment in in offering prizes particularly intended to accelerate coal loading and coke pulling. Prizes were offered as follows: For man loading most coal, first prize, $50; second prize, $35; third prize, $15 For man pulling most coke, first prize, $50; second prize, $35; third prize, $15. Steve Colmoin, loader at No. 11 works, was awarded first prize for coal loading. He earned $261.06 in 13 days, his average earnings per day were $20.08. The winner of the second prize was Paul Miller, also of No. 11 works, whose daily average earnings were $18.84. The winner of third prize, Frank Markangelo, averaged $18.12 daily. The list below shows the earnings of the three highest men at each plant. The average for the 33 men being $138.79 for 13 days an average of $10.68 per man per day. These earnings are not exceptional and if the effort were put forth, there is no reason why these earnings should not be equaled or betrayed every day. Conditions at these mines are such that the earning power of the miner should be very high. Mines are lighted throughout with electric lights, making it unnecessary for the miner to depend upon the old style carbide light. John Hostin, coke puller, No. 2 works, was awarded first prize, averaging $9.02 per day for 13 days. Will Kellam at the No. 8 works, who won the second prize, averaged $8.80 per day. Pink Kellam at No. 4 works, winner of third prize, averaged $7.77 per day. The twenty-one men shown in the list carried an average of $4.97 for the 18 days, or $6.77 per man. By United States District Attorney Stuart A. Walker, of the Northern District of West Va. The opinion of the state prohibition commissioner that the Reed amendment, known as the federal bone dry law, does not conflict with the law of West Virginia, as amended to permit the bringing into the state of a quart of liquor a month, is concurred in by Stuart A. Walker, United States district attorney for the northern district of West Virginia. In a letter to the commissioner, Mr. Walker, writing from Martinsburg, states that he, as a federal official, will be glad to co-operate with the state department in his interpretation of the two laws, which is: "The Reed amendment, as I understand it, is in regulation of interstate commerce and prohibits the shipments by common carriers of liquor into the state. The legislature of West Virginia provides against the shipment of liquor into the state, but it also provides that a citizen of West Virginia is allowed to bring into the state one quart of liquor per month. The distinction, I think, is very clear between a shipment and bringing in." CAN'T EVEN BRING IN BOOZE ON YOUR PERSON Attorney General Gregory Makes Public His Instructions to District Attorneys. Washington, July 14. In making public today his instructions to district attorneys to prosecute under the Reed amendment all persons transporting by common carrier on their person or otherwise intoxicants in dry states Attorney general Gregory also announced that a test case would be selected to determine the applicability of the law of shipments into dry localities of local option states. "The Reed amendment," says the attorney general's instructions, "makes it a federal offense to cause intoxicating liquors to be transported in interstate commerce except for scientific, sacramental, medicinal or mechanical purposes, into any state or territory the laws of which prohibit the manufacture or sale therein of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes, although the state law may not prohibit such importations or may specifically permit the importation in designated quantities. "Every form of transportation is forbidden, whether by common carrier, by private conveyance, in baggage or on the person." " " The carrier or shipper may be prosecuted in any district from, through or into which liquor is transported. "You are directed to report to this department instances of interstate transportation of liquors into a dry locality in a local option state where state law prohibits in such localities their manufacture or sale for beverage purposes. "A test case will be selected from those reported for the purpose of determining the applicability of the law." FLAT TOP BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Hold Greatest Session in Its History at Bramwell, W. Va.----Large Delegation. Powerful Sermons----Able Addresses. Large Amount Raised---Dr. McKoy And the Good People Entertain Handsolemly----Next Meeting at Keystone. The 21st annual session of the Flat Top Baptist Association which convened with the Bluestone Baptist church, Bramwell, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week passed into history as the greatest session during the life of that splendid body of Christian ministers and laborers in the Master's vineyard from every angle. Delegates and visitors to this meeting began pouring into Bramwell as early as Tuesday and they continued to come until Friday. It was a glorious meeting, rich in feeling and action, uplifting and inspiring. Every sermon and address was of the upward trend and each delegate and visitor sat with eager ears to catch the wholesome instructions of those who appeared on the program. There was no wrangling and jangling over points of order and "let us get down to business." Everythi g passed as pro- (Continued on Pam Eone.) --- Milwaukee, Okeo Men and Laborofs wanted all over McDowell Coun- tity-Business Openings. NUMBER 18 DR. BARRETT CALLS FOR HELP IS PROTECTED FROM EAST ST. LOUIS MOB BECAUSE OF BEING A BRITISH SUBJECT. While the American Negro Faces Howling Blood Thirsty Murderers and Are Rushed Into Eternity Without Help. "During the E. St. Louis roit, it was safer to be a British subject than an American citizen. Dr. Barrett and Dr. E. H. Gordon called upon Mr. Pearson, the British Council, for protection, as they were British subjects. A guard was placed around them for their protection; but Negro American citizens were denied protection. Strange things happen in this government of ours. Are the administrators of the laws cowards or criminals, that the difference should be made?" The men who risk their lives to uphold their country should be protected by its laws, if patriotism is to be maintained in the breast of the logical defenders of 'our country's flag.' The above is an editorial clipping from our esteemed newspaper friend, Mr. McDowell, of the "Home Protective Record" published in Hannibal, Mo. We reproduce it because Dr. Barrett was once a popular and a most efficient physician in this city, Keystone. He received his citizenship papers in this county, promising and pledging his life's support to this government. He is a lover of the American flag and we know he regretted that it was necessary to call upon the British Council for the protection of life against an on rushing mob. The American flag waved proudly in E. St. Louis at the same time and yet, with all the proud bounty of its greatness, representing a great country whose people glory in having the highest ideals of christian civilization, those British men, these American citizens were forced to flee to Brisid aid for protection of human life. When the 18th amendment is so willfully and maliciously violated as was done in East St. Louis, when may we hope for success? Were not black American citizens deprived of life, liberty and property without a due process of law? The United States, through its constitution, promises to "GUARANTEE protection of its citizens against domestic violence." This government is founded upon the constitution and its amendments and while divided up into several states, each promises to GUARANTEE protection to each citizen; not white citizen, but to each and every citizen. Did the black man receive protection in East St. Louis? Colored men, cheer up the best you can. These conditions are deplorable we know, but surely a brighter day is coming. Still be patient, be loyal, true and hopeful. The blood split on many battlefield by our own law-abiding, faithful, liberty loving and patriotic soldiers in the past for "free democracy" and the blood now being spit by the loyal, patient, painstaking, Patriotic Negro soldiers at the front in Europe can not return to us void. We know the best thinking white men who have hearts and on whose shoulders rest the stability and growth of this government do not countenance such inhuman treatment of a people as that in East St. Louis. For more than 20) years, the American Negroes have unnelled these mountains, built these cities, dug and are still digging the coal that has been the means of putting more industrial wheels in motion and made more men independently rich without a murmur than any other race on earth. Then surely this same black race may hope to see the day come when cowardly cut throats whose hearts are as black as the hinges of hades, clothed with garments stained with innocent blood, named and herald the world-over as a band of "murderers", "gangsters" and "jynchers", shall be religated to the rear by that high-tone life and sense of the best white people of this country, who truly and really believe in the fundamental principles of American democracy. Do not forget and do not shut your eyes to the uncontrovertable fact, Mr. White Man, that the effects of this East St. Louis disgrace will be lasting and will ultimately have a hurtful effect upon our government. Unless immediate steps are taken to bring the East St. Louis perpetrators of those blackened crimes to the bar of justice, and it must be done by the best thinking white men and women of this country, the name of free America will be an ordinary by word and other civilized nations will laugh to scorn our claim that we are fighting to make "the world safe for democracy." We are glad Dr. Barrett bnd Dr. Gordon's lives were saved. Mr. and Mrs. McKnight, of Bluesfield, visited their friends, Prof. and Mrs. English at More, a few days ago. Hold Greatest Session in its History at Bramwell, W. Va. ---Large Delegation. Powerful Announcement Addresses Large Amount Raised---Dr. McKoy And the Good People Entertain Handsomely---Next Meeting at Keystone. (Continued From Page One.) grammed and then some. No helpful cause or agency was turned aside but every one representing anything for the good of humanity was allowed an opportunity to present his side of the work to the Association and was courteously and gladly heard. WEDNFSDAY. On Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. G. W Woody, D. D., that splendid presiding officer, who for twelve years has lead this body as its Moderator, called the meeting to order, with Rev. L. Dabney, D. D., the ViceModerator, hard by, who rendered invaluable service to the Association throughout its session by assisting in presiding and offering timely advice and helpful suggestions. Rev. R. H McKoy, D. D., the efficient Secretary, who has recorded the doings of this association for twenty years and who is the pastor of the church that entertained the body, was on hand to do service, having arranged everything for the care of the delegates and visitors with clock work percussion. Rev. J. E. Pryor, B. S., the eminent divine and pulpit orator, scholar and writer, Treasurer of the body, was also present, as were Revs. E. G. Holcomb, J. W. Ooger, J. W. Crockett, W. A. Pit tard, A. M., J. E. Evans, W. Mickens, J. G. Price, B. S. Dent, W. R. Woodson, J. Y. King, K. R. Henry, and many more brethren and sisters. After the devotionals, the Moderator made some timely remarks relative to the work and appointed the committees on Finance, Reading Letters and New Bodies. The roll was called and the churches responded. Several letters were read and the Association recessed for ten minutes. On reassembling the usual devotionals were conducted and Rev. W. H. Mitchell, that church builder, that money raiser, that spiendid pastor of the great Scott Street Baptist church. Bluefield, preached the introductory sermon. He used as his text Num. 12:2, subject, "Intrigues against divinely appointed leadership," [Rev. Mitchell preached the sermon of his life. It was historical, practical and spiritual; rich in thought and everybody who heard was lifted to a higher plane and seemingly caught a glimpse of the Beulah Land, for he closed this powerful discourse amid a blaze of glory. In the afternoon, the Moderator, Rev. Dr. Woody, delivered his annual address and the masterly production easily places him amid the safe and main leaders of the people and added zeal and enthusiasm to the army of workers who had come up to do service. His subject was "National, Christian and Denominational Loyalty." Each division of the subject was handled in an intelligent manner to the delightful satisfaction of the large congregation. Dr. Woodv's address was in every way befitting and timely. He was followed by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, the State Superintendent of Missions, who has done more possibly to organize the Baptists in this state than any other one man, delivered a timely address, full of much information concerning the denomination. Rev. Meadows is always heard and that gladly. of Sunday School Mission, spoke relative to their respective work. In the evening, Rey. W. D. Chisholin, K. D., who was recently called to the Galilee Baptist church, prescheduled a wonderful sermon from Rom. 7:8, subject, "Law and Grace," and it was a gem, full of gospel truth, backed up by Biblical authority. His contrast between two was at times vivid, and the saints threw off every restraint as this divine portrayed the working of Grace and rejoiced as they were pondered in Him, in the hearts of men. It was a spiritual treat. In the morning the routine work was carried on. The Temperance report was uniquely discussed by Rev. B. L. Zieglar. It was followed by a discussion on the report on Education by Prof. J. W. Moss, whose remarks were in every way practical, full of wholesome instruction. He urged that consist teachers be employed and declared that some common sense needed to be applied in playing the drama of life. Prof. Moss is wrapped up in the training of the boys and girls in the right direction and he is well prepared for the work. The officers were then elected as follows: Moderator, Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D. Vice. Moderator, Rev. L. Dabney, D. D. Secretary, Rev. R. H. McKov, D. D. Cor. Secretary, Prof. J. W. Moss. Statistical Sec., Rev. L. A. Watkins, B. D. Treasurer, Rev. J. E. Pryor, B. S. After a brief intermission, Rev. C. H. Rawlings preached an able sermon from 1 Peter 3:21, subject, "Principles of the Baptists." He was gladly heard. In the afternoon, the several committees reported, Rev. G. Horace jenkins, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Blue field, was introduced, and he make some timely remarks, complimenting the brethren upon the manner in which they transacted business. The writer spoke of the McDowell Times. In the evening, the final session was held, Rev. J. F. Thompson preached an excellent sermon from Gen. 27:55. The Finance Committee reported that $829 had been raised for all purposes. The banner, a gift from the Baptist church at Tams, pastored by Rev. B. L. Zieglar, was presented to Lovely Zion Baptist Church at Vivian, where Rev. J. E. Pryor holds away, it having sent up the most money. Mrs. Malinda Cobble was given time to speak of the Red Cross. "Blest be the tie that binds" was sung and the closing prayer was offered by Rev. Mason. Thus closed the greatest session of the Association. FrauAI Rev. Dr. McKoy and his good people entertained the large delegation to a fault. Everybody was satisfied and pleasant. The was writer entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Green Pate and he here record his high appreciation for their care of him. They satisfied his every wish and made him content. The next session of the Association will be held with the M. Chapel Baptist church, Keystone, Rev. L. A. Watkins, B. D., pastor, Wednesday before the third Sunday in July, 1918. REV. J. W. COGER'S FAREWELL ADDRESS TO THE MILL CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, COOPER, W. VA. Rev. J. W. Coger, who pastored the Mill Oreck Baptist church, Cooper, for eight yeas and who resigned to accept the Mourners Valley Baptist church at Marytown, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night from Acts 20:31. At the conclusion of his able sermon, he The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc. of Bluefield, W. Va. THIS Handmade structure is now owned absolutely by the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of efforts and united action. It is indeed a splendid achievement and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every stockholder and every member of the order and race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. I. H. FROE, POPULAR TRAIN PDRTER. THE LARGEST MAN ON EARTH The Pythian Mutual Investment Association JITNEY BUSS TO ACCOMODATE THE TRAVELING PUBLIC AND PLEASURE SEEKERS COLORED PEOPLE BUYING LOTS in the city of BECKLEY, West Virginia We recently notified you through this paper that we had placed on the market about 126 lots, to be sold to Colored people, in what is known as the Lincoln Addition to the City of Beckley, West Virginia, and we now take this method of selling you if you are interested in a lot in the City of Beckley you had better go to Beckley and buy at once as the larger portion of these lots are already sold and people are going to Beckley daily from different counties in this state and buying this property. YOU can buy a good lot on this addition for $175 on items of $10 down and $5 per month without interest, no taxes until lot is paid for and in case of your death we then deed the lot to any one you name as your beneficiary without any further payment. REMEMBER Beckley is the county seat of Raleigh county, has good schools, good Churches and you can live on one of these lots and walk to and from and work at 16 different coal operations, in fact, we believe Beckley is the best supported city of its size in southern West Virginia, and if you are in interested go to Beckley at once and call at our Branch Office located over the Raleigh County Bank and Post Office and V. T. LILLY, who is in charge of this office will show you our property. WE ARE in position to back up every statement we have made to you and we want you to see this property and we will pay your Railroad Fare both ways by giving you a receipt on your first monthly instalment in case you go to Beckley and buy one or more lots from us, fares not to exceed $7.00. If you want further information before going to Beckley write us and we will have one of our agents call on you and explain our proposition fully to you. Addresf all correspondence to us at Princeton, W. Va. LILLY LAND COMPANY Main Office: PRINCETON, W. VA. Branch Office: BECKLEY, W. VA. MARTINSVILLE The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company We are proud of the nice weather we are having now, plenty of rain and sunshine. Madam Clark, of Charleston, W. Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lum Harris. Mrs. Harris the mother of Mrs. Clark. The ladies accompanied by their husbands motored to Winston-Salem and other points in North Carolina Tuesday. Mr. Stafford Cooper, of New York, is the guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Perkins. Mr. Starling Gravely is visiting his parents in Martineville. Mrs. Sophia Pinkard, of West Virginia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thurmond. Mrs. Mary L. Pinkard, of West Va., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Rachel Hairston. Messrs. Lindsay Burgess, John Turner and Adam Hairston left last week for West Virginia. Mrs. Carrie Prunty was called to the bedside of her husband in Roanoke. She was accompanied by his mother. Mr. W. D. Hairston has purchased a new car. Those on the sick list: Mesdames Millie Harper, Winnie Dillard, G. D. Hairston and Everet Mitchell. Mrs. Nannie Perkins, who was sick at our last writing, has passed to her reward. She leaves a husband, two daughters, four sons, several grand children and a host of friends to mourn their rest. Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery. Rev. G. P. Watkins, the undertaker, had efflorge. The Ladies Aid will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Belcher Friday afternoon. All members are expected to be present. Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent Men Wanted Senator Jas. A. Strother's House Damaged by Fire in Welch. Miners and Day Men About midnight Sunday night, the residence of Senator James Strother, of Welch, was discovered on fire, and before the flames could be extinguished, considerable damage was done. Mrs. Strother and two children have been at their summer home in Gulpepper county, Va., for some time, and the house was occupied by Senator Strother and his brother-in-law, Attorney Marvin S. Taylor. Both had retired a short time before, but had gone to sleep before the fire was discovered by a passer-by. The alarm was quickly given, and the citizens responded immediately. It seems that the fire originated from crossed electric wires in the kitchen pantry ceiling, and the rear part of the house was very badly damaged, as was practically all the furniture in the house. Money without limit to be made with Ten Automobiles given away free AT THE King and Tidewater Coal Co's Vivian, West Va. R. D. Christian Goes to Ohio But Says Will Return and Fight Battles of Republicanism Splendid opportunity for excellent homes with good garden spots, fine schools and churches for all employees Sunday night, July 15, Mr. K. D. Christian, of Gilliam, an old resident, well known in and throughout this county, in church, Sunday school, secret societies and especially in politics, left for Cleveland, Ohio, where he hopes to join his wife who has been gone for more than two months. Mr. Christian is a good worker and was heard to say: "I am only going for a short while and will be back here in old McDowell to help the real Republicanism boys give the Democrats and the would-be-Democratic betrayers the black eye politically." Wages among the best paid in the world with Ten Per Cent increase in wages effective May 1, 1917. Don't forget, TEN NEW FORD Passenger Touring Cars to be given away December 22, 1917, at the above named coal operations, Vivian, W. Va. Now is your chance to win a fine car. Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. ACADEMY TWO PREPARATORY COURSES CLASICAL SCIENTIFIC COMMERCIAL COLLEGE SECRETARIAL COURSE ACCOUNTING COURSE GENERAL COURSE LIBRARY TRAINING CLASS PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY B. D. COURSES DIPLOMA COURSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE M. D. COURSES IN MEDICINE D. D. S. COURSE IN DENTISTRY PHAR D. COURSE IN PHARMACY For Catalogue, address Howard University Washington, D. C. CECIL H. RILEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS Northfork, West Virginia. Phone, Northfork 406 Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in July, 1917. Atymos Poindexter, Plaintiff vs. In Chancery Johnie Poindexter, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an alfidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defender do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper in McDowell County, and that a cover is posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy: Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Olerh Cecil Riley, P. Q. Mrs. Panzy Lord Agent for the Celebrated Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Growing and Beautifying Preparation . . . All work guaranteed. Holds diploma for efficiency. Up stairs over Royal Drug Store. KEYSTONE, W. VA. "Where style comes from" Kill & Co. 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CAST Mary Ward.....ALICE JOYCE Paul Strong.....HARRY MOREY Marshal Prince Darlo.....Joseph Kilgour Philip Ward.....James Morrison Alice Renfrow.....Peggy Hyland Jane Strong.....Nsomi Oldhers Baron Reyva.....Templer Saxe Count Dario.....Walter McGrall Ortos, the Spy.....Edward Elkas The Little Boy.....Bobby Connelly Mrs. Strong.....Mary Maurice ECKMAN THEATRE SUNDAY, JULY 29 Afternoon Performances: 1:30 and 4:00 Evening Performance: 7:30 Negro Wanderer Fills Stomachs of Starving Belgians "Jes a Fool Nigger from Norfolk" Made Mighty Good Corn WASHINGTON, July 14.—"Jee' a fool nigger from Norfolk, Va.," was responsible for many a starving Belgian going to bed on a comfortable stomachful of corn bread. His name is Washington Smith. He was discovered by Prof. Robinson Smith, formerly of Yale, who was one of Herbert C. Hoover's aides when he was administering the work of the Belgian Relief Commission. Washington Smith was standing disconsolately against what had once been a lamp post in a section of Belgium that had been overrun by the Germans. Prof. Smith came along in an automobile. He saw the bedraggled Washington Smith and asked him what he was doing in that region. The negro explained that he had been a wanderer for the greater part of his life, and that when the war broke out he found himself in Belgium and had been unable to get out. Prof. Smith had been an expert on dietetics and he has been cudgeling his brain how to teach the Belgians to eat corn instead of wheat. The relief commission had been quite successful in getting corn, but wheat was almost unavailable. Questioning him, Prof. Smith discovered that the negro had been a cook for years and had been a chef in several Southern cities. However, he described himself as quoted above: "Jes' a fool nigger." Prof. Smith, who had been more or less of an adventurer himself, took a chance. Washington Smith was in a district from which it was impossible to take him without a permit from the German authorities. So Washington was bundled into the automobile and covered up with blankets. At his first stopping place he was rigged out in a chef's cap, cost and all. He had told the truth. He could cook, and corn bread, corn pone and most any corn dish was his specialty. He went to work at a place where thousands of "rations" were issued daily. Belgians sampled his corn bread and asked for more. He was taken from place to place, and within a few weeks this Washington Smith, aided and abetted by Prof. Robinson Smith, had made corn bread and muffine one of the popular dishes in Belgium. Theos. Curry Working Hard For Odd Fellows Brings in More Good Men Elkhorn Lodge, No. 3794, G. U. O. of O.F. , at Orozer, is one of the best regulated and one of the strongest Odd Fellow lodges in McDowell county. Mr. Thos. Curry, Grand District Supervisor and who is a member of the Board of Education for Elkhorn District, is active, watchful and always on the go for the Order. It was through him several members were recently added to the roll of membership of the above named Lodge among whom was the Editor of the McDowell Times, our paper. We were glad to have him with us and in his speech the other night he assured us he was glad to be permitted to take a part with us. Armstead Puts in New Furniture. Mr. W. T. Armstead, in Bluefield, has put in a new equipment of first class furniture in his barber shop on Raleigh St., and he is having his place of business painted up and renovated from one end to the other. With these new improvements his shop will be the leading shop for colored people in the state. Then Armstead is one of the best barbers in the state. It pays to keep one's place clean and sanitary. The Times, $1.50 MINERS WANTED The United Pocahontas Coal Company WORTH, WEST VIRGINIA OLD INDIAN RIDGE, "COLORED MAN'S HOME" Listen Surrounded with good sanitary conditions; comfortable, clean, newly painted houses and cheap rent. Good school and Church accomodations: 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. Act MINERS, TRACKLAYERS, MOTORMEN OR COKE MEN Write or come See us, All Inquiries Promptly Answered Hypoferrin is the Name Mrs. Mollie Spangler 403 North Seventh Street, Allentown, Pa —is the Winner Of the 79,537 names suggested for our New Wonder Tonic the Board of Judges has selected the word "HYPO-FERRIN" as the most suitable. This name was suggested by Mrs. Mollie Spangler, 403 West 7th St., Allentown, Pa. and, upon authority of the Board of Judges, we have sent her the $100.00 certified check. We congratulate Mrs. Spangler upon her good fortune and thank all of you who participated in this contest. Hypoderrin can now be had through your druggist. It is especially indicated for those troubled with weakness and nervousness in the various forms, for loss of appetite, insomnia, etc. If you are affected with any of these ills, have your druggist send you a package of Hypoferrin—take it as directed. Our money-back if not-installed guarantee protects you against loss. $1.00 per bottle—6 bottles for $5.00. At your druggist or direct from us if he can not supply you. The list of ingredients is plainly printed on every package of Hypoferrin. Ask your druggist or physician his opinion. THE SENTANEL REMEDIES Co., Inc., CINCINNATI, O. --- THE PALM PALACE 208 East Third Avenue Williamson, W. Va. WILLIAMSON'S PREMIER LEASURE ALACE POLITE, MUSICAL, ENTERTAINING All the Drinks of the Season Served with a Smile From Our Modern, 20th Century Soda Fountain The Latest Music to Entertain You We Invite Your Inspection WHITTICO & SPEIGHT, Propietors "We Thank You" It Can Be Found in The McDowell Times LEADING DEALERS IN Groceries, Fresh Country Produce and Shoes In this New Place Next Door to Bank of Keystone Near Post Office Gall to See then and Examine Goods and Prices Before Purchasing Elsewhere GET READY FOR THE INSATION OF THE G. W. HAWKINS AND WIFE OF PHILADELPHIA ARE IN THIS STATE WITH Variety the Spice of Summer Fashions Service Suits in Military Style Make Their Entry ORGANDIE TRIMS SILK FROCKS NEW YORK, JULY 16 — "Variety the spice of life," said some one one time so long ago that the saint as become a proverb. It is true, when it be in some, environment, in the one or in food. Variety is one to which we possess in fashions this suture in silhouettes, in materials, immings. Smart clothes range in sign from the high waisted styles of first Empire, through fluffy frills of old-Victorian era and draperies at antique-like, "peg-top," and last at least, straight hanging models we be compared to the Egyptian garment a very ancient dynasty. They r © MCCALL HEATHER JERSEY DEVELOP- THIS MILITARY MODEL from the smartest of low-necked ev- rocks of silk and satin to the sin- gihame, and from these to trimming of service suits. is, while again it is adDED to of a skirt. BLACK LINGERIE NEXT! Paris, it is said, that the girls cog in the laundries have abando to work in the munition plaas is attributed the popularity singerie. Yes, I said it, black Black corset, chemises and e combinations. Silk voile, creps and ponge seem to be the man largely employed, also the glove has been so popular in white cinty colars. A black combinai on I saw displayed in the window © MOCALS SMART FROCK OF TAFFETT AND ORGANDIE; clusive shop had a corset coat oile and a triple skirt of a soft corset cover was embroid-red but had pink ribbon straps houlders. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & AEPROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Published every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race—His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.50 Six months in advance.....80 Three months in advance.....50 One month in advance.....25 Single copy.....06 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, JULY 20, 1917 ```markdown ``` UNION PREJUDICE AND ANARGHIST RESPONSIBLE FOR DISGRAGEFUL EAST ST. LOUIS MOB AND BURNING OF NEGROES-PEACEFUL CONDITIONS I POCAHONTAS COAL FIELDS. Colored men—laboring men miners: You may not have forgotten for years and regularly so, we have cautioned you as miners, laborers and men wanting to make a decent living for your wives and children to be careful about joining "unions." We told you and we are prepared to tell you today with living facts bearing us out that unions and union labor has never been beneficial to the black man. The recent East St. Louis trouble in which the lives of almost an half hundred black men were taken by mob violence, anarchy and prejudice is traceable to that set of anarchists, who are steeped in prejudice and so much so that they would resort to most any dastardly crime to carry out their damnable designs. Black men were permitted to take the places of labor made vacant by a set of union men and anarchists striking. The company, wanting their work to go on, and the people wanting the wherewithals of the company, hired Negroes who proved themselves capable along every and all lines. Thus it was that these white anarchists became mad. Yes, they became blood thirsty mad and thought to avenge themselves in the wholesale slaughter of Negroes. They dared the companies to hire any man but themselves. They threatened the courts, ignored officials and with ablute power in their own organized hands, they proceeded to take life. The colored man, and in fact, most men who labor throughout the Flat Top coal fields, have but little or no complaints to make against the generous treatment received in this section of the state. They are generally contented and happy and they are making money as they never made before. We don't need any unions in this field and colored men, let us appeal to you to keep on making your money, save it, put it away for a rainy day and keep on educating your children. Treat the agitators who seek to induce you to join them in their mischief making efforts at disruption with silent contempt. Bear in mind that any set of men representing "unions" who will be so low and guilty of so fiendish a crime as that which has turned back the pages of history to those darkened days of barbarism as was --- done in East St. Louis, are too dangerous to take into your confidence. Think for yourselves, colored men, and steer far from unions such as those who carry in the bosom the malicious spirit of prejudice. If troubles arise they are any of the operations in this field the miner has only one thing to do and that is to make it known to the authorities and those troubles will be amicably righted. The companies are offering you free of cost all the land for gardening purposes and many who are industrious will make enough potatoes, beans and other things to last them all this year or winter. We want to doff our hat again at the reappearance of "Fountain's Digest." Its editor is a fearless and courageous fighter whed fighting is necessary and a strong defender when the interest of his race is at stake. We welcome the Digest, a weekly newspaper to our home and hope for it a well spent life in this old cold dismal and unkind world of ingratitude. We hope for it prompt remittances for subscriptions from any all who subscribe. And we are satisfied that brother Fountain will not permit men and women to read his paper year in and out without paying for it. There is an independent fortune in the newspaper business. Because its a fortune to the newspaper man that he is not always in the poor house. Everybody wants everything but doesn't want to pay for it, is our experience, but we are satisfied "Brur" Fountain will not have any such trouble. Congratulations and may the good Lord abundantly bestow His blessing upon you and may dollars roll into your pockets without stint. Criminal court is in session and while there were not as many indictments as usual, yet, with precision, under the positive and conscientious management of the court by Judge Jas. F. Strother, who at all times hides himself behind the law, vigilantly watching every procedure, the cases are being orderly disposed of. Men who are guilty may expect to receive their full measurement of the law and rightfully should they too. The Prosecuting Attorney, G. L. Countz, is to be found always at his post and it is complimentary to note that while his position is one of prosecution he nevertheless is big enough to ask for the release of any man whom he finds to be innocent. His assistant, Attorney Samuel Solina, shares measurably the people's confidence as wanting only justice, tempered with mercy, done. Is the vagrancy law being carried out these days? We understand there are some men who will even go in the mines, work two days and lay off the balance of the week. Is that right and is that in keeping with the law? We think not, and the first "dodgers" we find or hear of will take a delight in reporting same to the authorities. This law was passed to protect you, your family and the government by making something to eat and no man can do it by idleness. CONGRESSMAN COOPER AT HIS OLD HOME IN BRAMWELL We understand that our popular Congressman, Edw Cooper, is at his home in Bramwell this week and will be there for the next few days. Mr. Cooper is of the opinion that in a few more weeks all or most all the war emergency measures, the revenue bills and other important measures will have become laws and the people will have a chance to settle down to matters of certainties. Mrs. B Connor Of The Rising Sun Association, G. R. B, & E. A. No. 3, Observed at Eckman. In Wingfield Baptist Church— Sermon Preached by Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D.—A Large Crowd and Good Collection. Early Sunday morning the members of The Rising Sun Association No. 3, of the G. R. B. & E A., assembled in Lord's new brick hall in Keystone. They formed a line of march and under the direction of R L. Benton, president of the association, aided by his assistants paraded the main streets of Keystone lead by the Eckman Landgraf Cornet Band. Attention of the public was so loudly attracted till men and women, boys and girls, both white and colored assembled on the sidewalks and hedges to see this parade. It was composed of as fine a set of men as have been seen on the streets of Keystone uniformly regaled in the colors of their lodge. They reached the Past Time Theatre at Eckman where they were joined by at least 100 women and children also representing the same fraternity, from which place they all marched to the Wingfield Baptist church where they met with a crowd of spectators already large enough to mostly fill the spacious church edifice. They orderly filed in and found their places, the women in one part, the children representing the nursery department in the amen corners of the church and the men in the center. They represented a most conspicuous picture. Under the rules and ritualistic regulation of occasions of this kind they proceeded with the program Mr. Joe Russell, secretary of the association greatly assisted in the rendition of the program A paper was read by Mrs. Janie Tucker which was well received. Welcome address was delivered by Mrs. Syke, and indeed she made everybody feel that they were truly welcome. Response was by Editor of the Times. Mr. R L. Benton then introduced the speaker of the evening, who was Rev. R. H McKoy, D. D., president of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Enowment Association, who preached a most able, forceful and practical sermon. He was at his best and held his audience breathlessly silent for one hour and 20 minutes. His sermon has been greatly commented upon by all who heard him and it is safe to say few sermons on occasions like this are ever heard fall from a man's lips with greater force. He was often heard to say: "Praise men for what they do. It makes no difference whether you like the man personally or not, give him credit for the good he does. Pay your debts. Don't misrepresent your neighbor. Live within your means. Jealousy is dangerous to any community, men or set of men." The Doctor said too many of our people talk too loud on trains, and that our women and many of our men are too much inclined to follow styles. "Weat what you can pay for. Fine clothes and the love of them too often have been the cause of the destruction of too many of our best girls. Don't go crazy about dress. We spend too much at times for 'automobiling.' Don't go to the extreme at anything. Treat your neighbors just like you would have them treat you." Collection amounted to $29 60 Collection for church 8 25 Total collection How's This? We offer One Hundred&Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be bured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh patients the past thirty-five years, and has been known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions. Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time uses the greatest improvement in your general health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for treatment. P. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by All Drugs, 760. M'DOWELL TIMES BUILDING AND PLANT INJURED BY ANOTHER GREAT SLIDE Three Hundred Fifty Dollars Damage Done. Side of Mountain and Rock Heaps Break Through Walls And Men Narrowly Escape Being Injured and Killed Wednesday of this week following a heavy rain together with a stream of water softening the mountain side above the McDowell Times building, a great slide rushed in off the mountain about 150 feet distance. The heavy stone and logs rushed with such unimpeded speed till when they struck the side of the building they went through, tearing away and destroying the building as if it were a German submarine. It is still a wonder the THE UNITED POCAHONTAS COAL CO. OFFERING SPECIAL ADVANTAGES TO MEN. Elsewhere in this issue appears the announcement of some extraordinary opportunities to any one who wants to live well, book good and enjoy the best life offered by the United Pocahontas Coal Company at Worth, W. Va. This operation, formerly known as the "Old Indian Ridge" Coal and Coke Company, is truly and without doubt the colored man's home. The fellows who know Dr. A. D. Rice and who have been with him longest speak of him in the highest terms of praise. They say he is your "friend." This company is blessed with newly built houses that are comfortable, clean, newly painted and they rent for less than any house you can und. Everybody who thinks well of himself and family wants to be where school and church advantages are good. Well, this is the place you find these blessings. You are not required or requested to spend your money with the company for anything in any of the stores unless you are satisfied you can save money. Now, the man who wants to make money, and by the way, most everybody ought to want to do that, all you have to do is to ask for a job with the United Pocahontas Coal Company at Worth, up Northfork hollow, where railroad facilities are plentiful. You can go in and come out three times each day. NEW COURT OF CALANTHE SET UP JENKINJONES By Grand Deputy C. H. Rice Twenty-one members initiated into the Mysteries of the Order. A few days ago District Grand Deputy C. H. Rice, with the heaity and valiant support of Rev. B. S. Dent, a well horse within himself, and a man who never tires when in the service of the cause of uplift of his race, set up a very strong Court of Calanthe at Jenkins with the complimentary number of 21 strong, independent, self thinking and self supporting women and men. Each of whom took the oath of allegiance to the support and fostering of the principles of both Pythianism and Calantheism. These people are truly some of the best people in the state. They are industrious, painstaking and strictly workers for racial unity, grace friendship, charity and benevolence as well as they are in hearty accord for friendship, harmony and love among the members. We are satisfied that the settining apart of such a strong lodge that there will be much general good derived therefrom. The officers are as follows: W. C., Rev. B. S. Dent. W I., Mrs. Bessie Winston. R. of D., Mrs Jennie M. Clay. R. of A., Oliver Copening. R. of D., Mrs. Susie Courts. W I., Mrs. Ida Carroll. S. D., Mrs. Lizzie Murphy. J. D., Mrs. Margaret Smith. C., Mrs. Mabel Winston. A. C., Mrs. Sallie Schoolfield. P., Aaron Pierce. H., Jesse Pennix. E., Mrs. Emma Lewis. Trustees, Meadames Mary L. Goode, Jennie Hart, Annie E. Canada. McCau Patterns for August 7897 Military Dress Size 14 to 44 7884 Matern' Dress Size 14 to 20 REYNOLDS-SHOR CO. KEYSTONE, W.VA. building withstood such a blow without being knocked off its foundation. Great logs, mud and stone filled one side of the inner building, injuring greatly type, machinery and generally disarranged things alarmingly. Fortunately the cylinder press sustained no injury and the jobbers were only slightly damaged. It will cost at least $350 to ever get the building back in shape and to remove the great mountain of mud and stone that is piled mountain high. Sq. Ross in High Esteem. Mr. Floyd Ross, Justice of the Peace for the Elkhorn District, was looking after some important business matters in this city Tuesday evening. The general Justice has a very nice and cozy little office built by the Houston Coal and Ooke Company which is a strong attestation of their approval of Ross' fairness and manhood. It is very gratifying to note the high esteem in which Floyd Ross is held by both white and colored. The new up-to-date dreammaking establishment and the Beauty Culture Parlor at Northfork under the management and ownership of Misses Memphis T. Carter, of Elkborn, and Roxie Ledetter, of Northfork, is a very timely compliment not only to the ladies themselves but to the town. They are located in the very heart of the city. Their customers are among the very best white and colored ladies of the county and their services are winning unstinted praise. INSTALLATION SERVICES Rev. J. W. Ooger will be installed as pastor of the Mouners Valley Baptist church at Marytown, the fifth Sunday in July. The sermon will be preached by Rev. J. W. Crockett. MILL CREEK C. & C. CO. COOPER, WEST VA. Good Houses. Good terms.ood Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in the MONEY EVERY D TWO W Better Opportunity ffered in the State For ONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. No Better Opportunity Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. PETER H. DR. BRIDGEFORD Proprietor. We keep it, if we have know your wants. at the right time, in the right title way, so call on us before DON'T FORGET. That Century, and High Brown Po Rozal Beach, Aida Pomade, only things, and the only way E 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, right time, in the right way; and we do things in the science, so call on us before you see anyone else. NOT FORGET! That we are living in the Twentieth century, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair Grower, Beach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb are the things, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's Life." We keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, so kindly let us know your wants. Our purpose is to do the right thing, at the right time, in the right way; and we do things in the scientific way, so call on us before you see anyone else. DON'T FORGET That we are living in the Twentieth Century, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair Grower, Rozol Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb are the only things, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's Life." DON'T FORGET YOUR DRUG MAN at the BRIDGEFORD PHARMCAY KEYSONE, WEST VIRGINIA. --- erns for August Now on SALE Everywhere Women of Discrimination Accept McCALL'S DESIGNS AS THEIR FASHION AUTHORITY Designers of Garments for Morning Afternoon Evening Indoors Outing Traveling S. SHOR CO. NE, W. VA. 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. Honest Tailoring Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, W. Va. Cincinnati, O. Free Pressing SUNDAY, JULY 22nd, 11 A.M. BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION NO.22 GOLDEN RULE BENEFICIAL AND ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION Will have Their Annual Sermon Preached by Dr. R. H. McKOY, President of the Order 3 p. m. the CORNERSTONE of our Golden Rule Hall will be laid by Tazewell Lodge No. 5157, G. U. O. of O. F. M. T. W.HITTICD, Editor of the McDowell Times, a forceful speaker, a gifted and witty orator, will deliver the address. Golden Rules and Friends of Golden Rules and the General Public are cordially invited to be present and help as well as enjoy this great occasion in Dear Old Tazewell. Friendly Odd Fellows, come and take part. You will be welcome and your services appreciated. REFRESHMENTS will be served on the ground at reasonable prices, notwithstanding the high cost of provisions. You will miss a rare treat if you fail to hear the Annual Sermon by the gifted Minister and Broad Minded Race Worker, Dr. R. H. McKOY and the address by the Eloquent Editor of the McDowell Times. Sermon at 11 o'clock a.m. Corner Stone Laying 3 p.m. Don't Forget the Date, Sunday, July 22nd 1917 WILLIAM FLOYD, President CELIA HOLLEY, Secretary G. M. DICKSON, Agent together with a force of men have been very busy this week removing the water she was called to be at the bedside of her sick sister and brother-in-law. Mr. ON, ON TO HUNTINGTON West Virginia July 31st, Aug. 1st & 2nd 贡 GRAND LODGE, KNIGHTS OF. PYTHIAS of the Great State of West Virginia ANNUAL MEETING to transact the business of this fraternity GRAND CHANCELLOR L. O. WILSON who has done so much toward paying off the indebtedness on the two valuable Pythian Buildings at Huntington and Charleston will be on hand with a legion of friends, all of whom are coming with hearts full of interest in the success of the lodge and not in the security of offices. Pythians as a whole are requested to be present and see for themselves what the Order is doing for Race Uplift. Every Delegate is going to the Grand Lodge instructed to pay at least $2.00 per member in his lodge on the $4000. remaining due on our$100,000. Building in Charleston. Just think Brother Knights! we only owe a little over $4000 on a building worth to day ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS in the city of Charleston; this does not refer to the Huntington Building either which is already paid for. If you are not a Stock Holder now is the time to take Out some SHARES of STOCK If any one should happen to be mad because he hasnt office you had better get glad because the Pythian Brother Delegates are going to the ANNUAL MEETING this year with the unselfish spirit of BUSINESS. And any one who comes or goes for any other purpose will be givan the Cold, Cold, Icy Shoulder. Don't forget the Day and Date NEXT TUESDAY WEEK, JULY 31ST. AUGUST 1ST AND 2ND The Boys of the Norfork & Western are going with a full Delegation and all are going over for Business. Everybody is Smiling, Jolly, Gaily Hale, Hearty and Happy at the Unprecedented progress made during the last few years. Free