McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. PART NEWSPAPER IN LYNCHHILL JUSTICE AND WHITE AN Italians Attempt to Our Maryland. The Pass man at Pittsburgh. Institute. Secretary Young Making Program signment. When the Struck Home Its First PART NEWSPAPERS PLAY IN LYNCHINGS--RULE OF JUSTICE APPLICABLE TO WHITE AND NEGRO ALIKE Italians Attempt to Oust Negro Laborers in Maryland. The Passing of Mrs. Luelia Coleman at Pittsburgh. Costly Conflagration at Institute. Secretary of State Houston G. Young Making Progress With His New Assignment. When the War With Germany Struck Home Its First Blow. By Ralph W. White, Official Correspondent. "The case of the State against Henderson Lacy, 22 years old, charged with an attack on a ten-year-old girl last May, was called in immediate court this afternoon. omission. They either unduly incite and aggravate before the crime, or else they they condone, mitigate and assuage after it, therefore the criminals, for those who lynch are nothing more, knot in "Authorities say it is one of the most unseekable crimes which has come to their notice in recent years. The little girl, who is small for her age, it is alleged, was enticed to the room of lace with the aid of candy and sweets and there the crime is alleged to have been committed. It is said he threatened to kill her if she told of it, but the child told her mother and the arrest and indictment followed." The above is clipped from the Charleston Mail, under date of July 18. To begin with, the Mail is one of the fairest papers in the state with reference to the manner it reports any happening. It is absolutely unbiased and intelligently so. In the first place, it is ably edited by one of the best newspaper men in the state, who doesn't permit his reporters to cover up their defects and short comings in reporting, if they happen to have any, by substituting in lieu thereof a lot of yellow stuff, trying to use Negro or other dialect and wading out into foreign folklore, the latter being a dangerous proceeding at best, to him who happens to know but little about it. Therefore, what is said has and can have no reference to the Mail. Here is a clear case of KAPE of the worst kind. It was at once, tiendish, deceptive and brutal. In most any other passer, there would have been inird headlines, when this occurred. We recall, in this connection, that the Mail made it a news item then, gave it proper space and prominence, told the truth about it and stopped there: no more; no less. Be it said to the credit of the community, that while the matter is as dastardly as it could well be, they have preferred to let the law take its course. They have not risen up, gathered themselves into a mob, disgraced themselves and set civilization back by lynching or attempting to lynch this man. The papers deserve great credit for this, for they create public sentiment, and they could have stirred the soul of this community to the point where the above mentioned thing might have, yes, would have happened. But they didn't, therefore they are to be commended for averting a probable second crime. This is a WHITE MAN. This is a WHITE GIRL. All of the parties are WHITE. The paper doesn't say so, (and we didn't expect Governor Clark to say that for he doesn't print that kind of stuff. With him news is news. It is news in the abstract; not white news nor black news but just news), but most papers, had this have been otherwise, would have designated it in such a way as to motte and inflame. If this man is guilty, he ought to be punished. It is up to the court to say to what extent, for the law gives the court some latitude and permits it to use some discretionary power in the matter. If he is innocent, he should by all means be set free and vindicated. The fact that he is a white man and that we are a Negro makes no difference whatever with us. We are glad he is to have his day in court, to be tried by his peers; to be allowed to come into court and present his side of the question. We would condemn any attempt to lynch this man just as quickly as we would the blackest man on earth. It is not the man, it is the principle involved. He is entitled to certain considerations under the law. We are glad he is getting it. We would lend our pony force to any effort that would give it to him, had he it not. Now, it this is right, and we must admit that it is right for this man, why is it not right for all men—for the BLACK MAN for example? We have said all the above to say this: The newspapers the country over are more guilty for most of the lynching than any other agency known. They are guilty both of sins of commission and VOLUME 16. omission. They either unduly incite and aggravate before the crime, or else they condone, mitigate and assuage after it, therefore the criminals, for those who lynch are nothing more, know in all probability they will go scotch free on this account. However, we rejoice to know that the day is not far distant, when this nation must curb this evil, if it hopes to maintain its high standing among the people of the earth. Such a devastating silence as is maintained on an evil of such awful proportions by this people must at last break out in one long wait, if properly clothed with AUTHORITY DO NOT TAKE STEPS to check it. ITALIANS AGAINST NEGROES. Admiral, Maryland comes forward and furnishes the background for a peculiar controversy between Italians and Negroes, both working on the same job. It appears that the Italians, so they alleged, were fearful of the fact that the Negroes would work cheaper than they would and for that reason, as they said, they attempted to take the law in their hands and oust the Negro workmen. In other words, they went into drive them off and away from the works. The location is at Camp Meade, the National Army encampment. Be it said to the credit of Major Ralph F. Proctor, U. S. A., that their plan was frustrated and that instead of deporting, they, themselves were deported. The amusing part of this is the fact that it was Italians who engaged in such a project. Think of it, a "Wop" who comes here and lives off ten cents a day and who seldom, if ever, takes a bath, who lives in the most unsanitary condition as a general proposition, and of all nations who visit these stores, will work for a little of nothing, and who, as much as, if not more than any other class of people, has cheapened labor as much as it is, and who also, comes here with a well defined purpose to earn all the money he possibly can with the specific view of hoarding it and taking it back home and who manifests that fact by sending it every pay day, rising up to chide the Negro, who is a citizen, who owns property here, whose every interest is here, who has schools and churches and businesses here and whose homes and abiding places are here, about for whom and how he shall labor. Isn't it really amusing? However, you can really see that he has caught the spirit of lawlessness and thinks if everybody else can go in and use the Negro just as he pleases, that he (the Italian) will take a hot shot (Continued on Page 6) ```markdown ``` Miss C. Ruth Campbell, special agent, appointed by Commissioner of Agriculture J. H. Stewart, is also in McDowell county and will be present Sunday at the Hippodrome Theatre, Keystone. She is making an enviable record over the state in her appeals and efforts at organizing women and men into clubs of thrift, economy and the stimulating of them along the lines of Domestic Science, etc. McDowell Times KEVSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA FRIDAY HILLY 27, 1917 DAWSON HALL TO BE REBUILT AT ONCE DEAR FRIEND: You will be glad to hear that the State Board of Control has decided to rebuild, at once, Dawson Hall which was completely destroyed by fire July 20, 1917. School will open as scheduled, Sept. 19, 1917. BYRD PRILLERMAN, Press, The West Va. Collegiate Institute. Burning of Dawson Hall, the Domestic Science and Arts building of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute which occurred on the 20th of this month, will not effect nor delay the opening of the term on September 19. The state board of control will immediately rebuild the burned part of the institute. The fire is thought to have had an incendiary origin, but the origin is unknown. It was discovered at 3 o'clock in the morning and the location of the flames indicated that it originated in the garret. The building was made of brick, four stories high, including the basement, was 50x80 feet in ground dimensions, erected in 1905 at a total cost of $40,000 and named in honor of then governor, W. M. O. Dawson. The contents were valued at about $5,000 by the state board of control. Building and contents are a total loss, but covered by blanket insurance fully protecting the state. It was located on the west side of the college campus just north of MacCorkie Hall, and contained 11 large dormitory rooms for the use of girl students, together with rooms for the use of the departments of dress making, plain sewing, millinery, cooking and laundry. It was the home of many of the senior class girl students during college terms. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Make Another $500.00 Payment on Charleston Building. CHARLENTON, W. V.A., July 19—To the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association, the Officers of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court, District Deputies, Grand Representatives, Officers and Members of the subordinate institutions, and to every member of every department of the Order of the Grand Jurisdiction of the State of West Virginia: It is with genuine pleasure that I inform you that another payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($600) has been made on the indebtedness of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association. The application of this amount to the $4,000, the remainder due after payment made a short time ago, leaves us owing but $4,400, a sum we will now certainly be able to pay within a reasonable portion of time. The interest, too, is also reduced from $7.350, the amount paid last quarter, to $69.00 for the next three months. In other words there has been paid up to this time on the Charleston property the large sum of $7,690, and the interest, which was originally $7.0 a year, reduced to $66 per quarter. Besides this, the Huntington Building in which we will soon hold our annual session is entirely free of debt. Now, is this not a splendid showing, my brothers and sisters, for our Corporation? And are you not satisfied with the remarkable EEDUCTION made on its entire indebtedness in the few years I have been your EXECUTIVE OFFLER? I know YOU are. And now let every Lodge, Court, Delegate and Member coming to the Session this summer, come prepared to subscribe for stock, and thus help to make our Annual Stockholders' meeting the most successful in our history. Trusting that you will--that you will firmly stand by me in my efforts to pay our debts, build up every department of our Order and bring credit and honor to our Race, and assuring you of my deep and abiding faith in the future of the Association, I am Yours for continued success. L. O. WILSON, Grand Chancellor. WELL I·LL BE D--N The horrible news comes from Arkansas that a boy climbed a corn stalk to see how the corn was getting along and now the stalk is growing up faster than the boy can climb down. The boy is plumb out of sight. Three men have undertaken to cut down the stalk with axes and save the boy from starvation. It grows so fast they can't hack twice in the same place. The poor boy is living on nothing but raw corn and has already thrown down four bushels of cobs. Next! 1910 Will Speak in the Hippodrome Theatre Sunday, July 29, at 11 O'clock. KEYSTONE, W. VA. Mr. Stewart's wideawake activities in his progressive movements for Agricultural Extension and his unprecedented record in stimulating men and women to produce something to eat against this alarming cry of the high cost of living has and is still winning for him the highest sense of praise. Every white and black man who wants to serve his race, his state and nation will be out Sunday meaning to hear this great speaker and statesman. LAY CORNERSTONE TO THEIR NEW HALL First in the State--Financial Rally Sunday Great Success, $106.00 Raised--Rev. McKoy, D. D., Preach Thanksgiving Sermon. Odd Fellows Lay Stone. Last Sunday, July 22, was a great day for the people in the popular little city of Tafewell, Va. The occasion was the laying of the cornerstone to the three-story hall built by the members of rilgrans Association, No. 32 G. K. E. & E. A. This association is one of the smallest within the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia and West Virginia. It seems that these good progressive people, earnest and industrious, recognizing the fact that they had no place of their own in which to meet, just made up their minds that they would buy and build for themselves a line first-class commissions hall. They at once got together, consulted with each other, suggested plans and quickly concluded to erect for themselves a hall. They had the assistance of our old big friend Sam Young, Rev Dickerson, Brother, Wm. Floyd, Blaine Viney, Campbell Cecil, and a few others. A site was selected, contract drawn up and put into execution. They then at once proceeded to build. Everybody put his shoulder to the wheel and they today have one of the best three story buildings to be found in the town of Tazewell. This building was erected by colored men altogether under the management and directorship of Mr. Charlie D. Smith. The building is well worth $2,500 and there is not more than $1,000 on it. The annual Thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev K. H. McKey, D. D., president of the Golden Rule Association. His sermon was a very timely and pointed one in that he dealt with the principles of the order, its origin and its purposes. The people appeared to be deeply interested from start to finish. Collection was hitted by Mr. Bell and editor of the McDowell Times, which amounted to $2,500 for the morning collection. Dinner time came and in the store room of the hall were three or four long tables heavily spread with the choicest edibles of the season and everybody was granted the right to share of its beauty unlimitedly. The stone was laid by Tazewell lodge No. 5157 G. U. O. of O. F., with Mr. J. B. Peery as master of ceremonies. The work was neatly done without hitch or bobble and was creditable to the order. Our big hearted W Bell whose Bug Tracks have had so much to do with making the association's credit good, was a cornerstone laying Old Fellow, a Boosting Golden Eagle, a Hearty Mason, a liberal contributor and a hearty eat all in one. They marched to the Christian church where they listened to an address by Editor M. T. Whittico who was at his best seemingly and for 40 minutes he kept his audience laughing most of the time. Collection was again gifted amounting to $1, making a grand total of $100. People from Bluefield, Graham, Tip Top, Bramwell, Keystone, and several other places were present and everybody gave liberally. The officers of Bluegrass Association are as follows: Wm. Floep, Pres. Ross Peoples, vice Pres. Cecilia Holly, Seyy. Susie Dempsey, Chaplain; Mary Jordan, Treas. Reece Bandy, Leader; Mary Crockett, Asn't Leader; Blaine Viney, O. Guard, Sam Young, I. Guard; Campbell Cecil Janitor. List of those who gave one dollar or more at the corner-stone services. J. Henry Gaines 5 0 Rosie Peoples 6 0 Matinela Gibson 5 0 Mary A. Jordan 5 0 Lottie Spotts 5 0 Iola Bandy 2 0 Wm. Bell 5 0 Charles D. Smith 5 0 Rees Bandy 5 0 G. M. Dickerson 5 0 William Floyd 5 0 Blaine Viney 5 0 Gladys Viney 2 0 M. T. Whittico 4 0 Gracie Dickerson 1 0 Gela Holley 2 0 Susie Dempsey 2 0 Mary Geal Crockett 1 0 Thomas Smith 1 0 Dr. R. H. McKoy 1 0 Charles Bandy 2 0 Sydney Peoples 2 0 Mrs. Lena Hall (white), widow of the late Gina, P. Hall, dragged by in her car but stopped long enough to give $500. She has never yet failed the colored people of Tazewell in any worthy effort. STOP EXODUS FROM LA Southern Planters Threaten Labor Agents And Force Detraining of 20 Colored Laborers at Shreveport, La Block Sending Workers to Pittsburgh. >HRIEVEPORT, Pa., July 11—In their efforts to check the migration of Negro labor to the North and East, planters of this section are being actively assisted by Sheriff T. K Hughes and Police Chief J. J Gray who at night blocked plans for the exportation of about 20 Negroes to Pittsburgh, Pa. Fred Rankin Stier who said he was a special agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad assisted by a local agency recruited the Negroes, who were boarding coaches when the officers arrived and warned the agents that if they shipped the Negroes they would be arrested under the Louisiana law prohibiting the enticing of labor. Stier abandoned his plans and the Negroes returned home Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. BLUEFIELD DISTRICT. M.E. CONFERENCE CONVENED IN PRINCETON, WEST VIRGINIA Meeting Well Attended and Successful---Prominent Public Men and Women Appear Before Conference and Make Some Timely Addresses. The Eunicefield District M.E. Conference which convened with the New Century Methodist Episcopal Church in Crompton July 12, 1915 was one of the greatest meetings in the history of the Church. Every charge was represented and the reports showed progressiveness. The Conference was graced with the distinguished presence of the Secretary of the Colored Department of the Board of Temperance of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr. J. N. C. Coggins, also the presider of Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, Field Secretary of the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension Society, who inspired the Conference with their very helpful address. The Dist. Superintendent, G. F. Tipton was as usual the dignified presiding officer who in his brotherly manner presided in a very christianlike way. The papers on the different subjects were carefully prepared. Fully Clad, John Taylor, Only Race Man in Crowd, Plunges Into River and Rescues Drow ing White Man. John Taylor of 311 West 119th street, New York City, was the hero of a thrilling rescue Saturday morning, when Daniel Curran, white and sixty five, of 30, West 61st street, who was working on the pier at West 23rd street, slipped and fell into the water. A large crowd of white men on the pier watched the drowning man sink twice without offering assistance. Suddenly there was a "black flash," as the only member of a race deprived and persecuted in this country darted to the end of the pier and without waiting to remove his clothes, plunged into the water. Although nearly exhausted, Taylor brought Curran to the pier, from which a rope was thrown to him and the two were pulled from the water. Curran was revived by a plumotor from the Polychronic Hospital. Taylor, his rescuer, is chief mechanic for the Bradway Auto School. Successful Druggist and Strong Real Estate Owner--Offering Special Aid Along Agricultural Lines. Dr W. E. Gray, of Gatto, one of the most successful druggists in that section of Mercer county, a strong property owner, a progressive and wisewake citizen and business man, is making an enviable record for himself and people in that he is one of the foremost men to advise his people the need of practicing and conserving the rules of economy more. He finds time to urge for the race the highest and best teachers in the school room. [Name] And here of late he has made and is still making himself personally interested in the advanced idea of agriculture as is being fostered and urged by the Department of Agriculture. Dr. Gray has some of the best property in the town of Giatto and the rapid success of his drug business has demanded of him considerable bit of building to accommodate his growing trade. Millers, Ooke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tiy-Business Openings. NUMBER 19 RICT. M. E. CONVENED IN N, WEST VIRGINIA and Successful---Promi- d Women Appear Be- e and Make Some Addresses. space will not allow a lengthy discussion of these papers, but I would like to especially mention the one on the subject. The Relation of Women to Forward Movement in the Church and Community. Mrs. Mary Nash lead the subject bringing out the thought that the women of the church are the only real supporter not only of the church but of every movement. Mrs. Hattie Sinktock followed with a splendid paper. She advanced the thought that women suffered more and did more for community welfare than any one else. The subject, "How to keep the boy in the Sunday School," was discussed by Mrs. Henrietta Watkins. All mothers should have board this splendid paper. The object she declared was to get the boys into the Sunday school, and that the only solution to the problem was to get the mothers to take their boys to the Sunday school and study the lesson with them. She was followed by several of the Sunday school superintendents. Papers on church music was read by Mrs. E. J. Hall of Graham and Mrs. J. Warren of Rinfield. Prod. K. F. Fusco, principal of the B. C. I., was introduced to the Conference and addressed the meeting on the subject of Conservation of Natural Resources. Miss Kath C. Campbell, special agricultural agent among the colored people of the state, Miss Mary Eubank, director of home economic of the W. V. C. I., that matchless newspaper editor, "Tom" Whittier, the prince of all good fellows, and Prod. Curtis of the W. V. C. I., were all introduced and made excellent addresses. Dr. J. N. C. Coggins, with a heart filled with his subject gave to the Conference one of the greatest lectures ever heard on Temperance. Dr. Coggins is the right man in the right place. The introductory sermon was preached by Key. W. M. Hainy of Berwind, W. Va. Key. A. Davis of the Paluski District preached to the delight of all his hearers. Mr. Joseph Tinsley addressed the meeting on the subject of the Boy Scouts in a scholarly manner showing to the Conference that he was a master scout. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes brought greetings to the Conference from his board. Mrs. W. K. Marlbury of Christiansburg, Va., Cor. Ory of the W. H. M. of the M. E. church, spoke on the work of the Women Home Missionary Society. An appeal was made to the Conference to help save the property belonging to the Society in Knoxville and the sum of $19 in cash and $10 by subscription was handed to Mrs. Marlbury. Sunday 9 a.m. Memorial services were conducted by Dr. W. C. Adams, of Focahontas, Va., in memory of J. H. Gardner who met such an untimely death at Fagleton, W. Va., and P. W. Smith who died at his home in Grabam, Va. Keen G. F. Tipton spoke on the life work of these two veteren workers, accounting the splendid friendship between them and himself, of their never tring efforts to advance the kingdom of God and the love that followed them to mother earth from members and friends and the Conference that miss them most of all. "We shall see them face to face" led by W. H. Brown Kess, F. D. Johnson, W. H. Brown, and K. D. Washington spoke of the life of these departed ones, paying a lasting and impressive tribute to the memory of them. Kess, Washington, moved to tears, spoke especially of Rev. Gardner, recalling his experience and how they had walked side by side when it tried the souls of men to preach the gospel and when it cost something to be a Christian. He closed with the song "I am going Home to Jesus." I a. m.—The spacious edifice was crowded to hear Dr. J. N. C. Coggins, subject, "Magnify the Lord." This wonderful preacher held his audience from the beginning. Long may this great man live to carry the good news. 5 p.m. The court house was crowded, the song service was conducted by Dr. Coggins. The speaker of the hour, Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, was introduced by the Dist. Sept. G. F. Tipton, Subject, "The Temptations of Jesus." For forty minutes Dr. Hughes, in that eloquent rich tone manner bad his hearers with him. The Bluefield choir rendered the music. 7:30 The church was crowded again to listen to the closing sermon preached by Rev. W. H. Brown, subject, "The Hidden Life." At the close of this sermon the 5th session of the Bluefield District Conference passed into history. W. H. BROWN, Secy. Military Styles Now Appear Among Others Tub Brocks of Linen and White Georgette for Hot Weather It was only natural to expect that in these times of war, women's clothes would show the military influence, but, somehow, there have not been quite as many military styles on the whole as we would have thought. Here and there, however, sprinkled among the distinctly feminine frocks, some strictly military frocks appear. One of the most successful dresses on this order is the frock with the pictured here. Capes have been rampart ever since the spring and early summer, and now they are attached to dresses and have become quite an important feature of the fashions. Much of © MCCALL A MILITARY DRESS WITH SILK LINED CAPE the charm of these capes is due to the pretty linnings which they reveal when they are blown open by the wind. Patterned silks with flowers or dots are employed or the linnings, as well as plain colors in shades contrasting with the dress material. The dress in the sketch is of blue gabardine with the popular coin-dotted foulard for the lining of the cape. The blue fowlard with white o yellow dots is very effective for these linnings. LINEN TUB FROCKS Now that the warm weather is really and truly here, the cool tub frock comes to take the place of heavier dresses. Linen is just as much a favorite this year as ever, but the novelty about it is that it is combined with voile or organdy. The usual trimming is heavy stitching, braid or embroidery. Dresses entirely of linen, unrelieved by anything but perhaps a collar of organdy, are also considered very smart. One of the new one-piece models, especially suited to misses, is illustrated. Like so many of the simple, youthful styles, this one is slipped on over the head. There is a belt front and back to hold in the fulness of the waist, and there are the inevitable pockets at the sides, but these are placed on the side panels of the dress, making somewhat of a difference from the curved turt In the white dresses for afternoon there is nothing dainter than those of Georgette crepe trimmed with white-chalk beads or white satchel braid. In one rather elaborate model the waist was literally braided all over, and the effect was very rich. Pale pink Georgette trimmed in the same way with pink or white beads or pink braid is just as much favored as the white dress. This particular shade of pale pink that is so popular at present makes charming evening dresses in soft satin. I have seen some with short sleeves of pink tulle to match, and others in which very fine cream lace is used to make the waist or sleever. Low-waisted models with soft clinging draperies at the sides are very new, but the normal waist line is still very strong, and now, there Local Board Will Summon Double District Quota for Examination and Keep on Calling Men if Needed. Washington, July 24.—With the master lists of Friday's conscription drawing in the mails for distribution to the local boards, the task of assembling the national army of 500,000 men has passed out of the hands of the federal government tonight and into those of the civilian authorities, who will notify the men drawn and pass on exemptions. As soon as the lists are received, the boards will summon for physical examination double the number of men in the district quotas. If more are needed the authorities will keep on calling until the quota is filled. are even rumors of the Empire line coming back to favor again. NOVELTIES IN BATHING DRESSES. In our attempt to escape the midsummer heat, many are taking refuge in the cooling waters of the ocean. Bathing dresses are consequently in great demand just now. To vary the eternal black satin and navy blue taffeta, some of the newest bathing costumes are of dark red jersey cloth. Dark red and blue rubberized cloth was a combination recently seen. Other novelties include black velvet suits and blue taffeta trimmed with yellow or bright red sateen. McCALL FOR SUMMER OUTINGS IS THIS DRESS OF LINEN Nowadays, the beach wrap is an important part of the bather's equipment. Very attractive wraps are made of blue or rose-colored jersey cloth cut in circular shape with the fastening on one shoulder. The edges of these are faced with a contrasting color and embroidered in wool. Figured silks and rubberized clothes are also employed as much as the wool jersey. The new sweaters make of wool and silk appear to be a trifle shorter than they have been wearing in the past. There are slip-over sweaters which are sometimes worn like waists with white silk skirts, pleated or plain. The favorite colors are rose, blue and green also yellow and the cool-looking corn color. The sweaters opened down the front and belted with soft saushes have not been forsaken for the slip-over models. There is a certain grace and softness about them that makes them ever desirable. Nommer wardrobe is really complete without a couple of these charming sweaters, whether one spends the summer in the mountains, at the seashore, or even in the city. They may be of Shetland wool, all silk, or the silk and wool mixtures. Whise Angora sailor colors and cuffs on the colored wool sweaters are very popular, and at the same time becoming. ASK CONGRESS TO PROBE RACE RIOTS Washington.—Vice-President Marshall laid before the Senate the other day a memorial presented to him in person by a delegation of colored men of Washington, asking that a congressional committee be appointed to investigate the recent lynchings in Memphis and the riots in East St. Louis. The petitioners declared it their opinion that the outbreak in East St. Louis was "part of a deep laid conspiracy by the enemies of the United Itates to promote strife, bloomshed and revolution in the mcommunities North and West in which colored American American citizens from the South have recently settled." A SPLENDID SUNDAY SCHOOL When one steps into the First Baptist church, Kimball, when Sunday school is in progress, he readily admits that a master hand is at the helm. This school opens on time every Sunday morning on time and its teachers, with a few exceptions, are at their posts with a large number of pupils present. Prof. J. W. Moss is the efficient superintendent of this school and he is really doing things worth while and those who attend take great interest in the lesson. Everybody is on the alert from the time he enters the church until he leaves, anxious to catch every word that passes. Indeed, it is a wide awake Sunday School. Mrs. John W. Hayden, of Blue Jay, who was operated upon at Dr. Lomax's Hospital, Bluefield, is getting along nicely. 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 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. Good Track Layers wanted at Once HIGHEST SALARY MINERS, TRACKLAYERS, MOTORMEN OR COKE MEN Write or come See us, All Inquiries Promptly Answered Their Great Religious Entertainment Consisting of the PASSION PLAY and other great Biblical scenes. See or write him if want a show. The show is instructive and Entertaining. See it. McCall Patterns for August 7897 - Military Dress Size 14 to 44 7884 - Minnie' Dress Size 14 to 40 Everywhere Women of Discrimination Accept McCALL'S DESIGNS AS THEIR FASHION AUTHORITY Designers of Garments for Morning Afternoon Evening Indoors Outing Traveling HOR CO. W. VA. GET RE SENSATION REYNOLDS-SHOR CO. KEYSTONE, W.VA. ```markdown ``` Of the 79,537 names suggested for our New Wonder Tonic the Board of Judges has selected the word "HYPOFERRIN" 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. Their Great F Consisting of the PASSION I or write him if want a she taining. See it. We congratulate Mrs. Spangler upon her good fortune and thank all of you who participated in this contest. Hypoferrin 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-bank-if-not-satisfied 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. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY 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 Esvenson, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Walch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS: DY FOR THE OF THE AGE HAWKINS D WIFE OF LADELPHIA IS STATE WITH Gious Entertainment and other great Biblical scenes. See The show is instructive and Enter- MY FRIENDS ARE NEXT, BUT I WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST JUDGMENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVIC TION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. National Jail Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. Assistant Pros. Attorney, Samuel Solins. Clerk Circuitand Crim Courts, Burbridge Payne County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, W. J Hatfield, Welch. County Road Engineer, W. J. McClaren County Health Officer and coroner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell. McDowell Members House of Delegates: Harvey Haggerman, E. Howard Harper, J. Buel Swope, Floyd Waldron. State Senators, Sixth Senatorial district (counties of McDowell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W. Luther, Welch; Wells Goodykootz. Williamson. COULD HARDLY STAND ALONE Terrible Suffering From Headache, Sidenache, Backache, and Weakness, Relieved by Cardui, Says This Texas Lady. Gonzales, Tex.—Mrs. Minnie Philpot, of this place, writes: "Five years ago I was taken with a pain in my left side. It was right under my left rib. It would commence with an aching and extend up into my left shoulder and on down into my back. By that time the pain would be so severe I would have to take to bed, and suffered usually about three days ...I suffered this way for three years, and got to be a mere skeleton and was so weak I could hardly stand alone. Was not able to go anywhere and had to let my house work go...I suffered awful with a pain in my back and I had the headache all the time. I just was unable to do a thing. My life was a misery, my stomach got in an awful condition, caused from taking so much medicine. I suffered so much pain. I had just about given up all hopes of our getting anything to help me. One day a Birthday Almanac was thrown in my yard. After reading its testimonials I decided to try Cardul, and am so thankful that I for I began to improve when on the second bottle...I am now a well woman and feeling fine and the cure has been permanent for it has been two years since my awful bad health. I will always praise and recommend Cardul." Try Cardul today. 78 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 beds, linens changed daily. Rates Reasonable. BELLE SMITH'S Restaurant and Lodging House Opposite Depot BLUESTONE, W. Va G. H. RiGe Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. CHICHESTER S PILLS DIAMOND BRAND Bewars of Counterfeits. Refuse all Substitutes. LADIES! Buy your Druggist for CHI-CHESTER'S BRAND BRAND PILLS in RED and GOLD metallic beads, sealed with Blue Ribbon. TAKE NO OTHER. Buy of your Druggist for CHI-CHESTER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS for every two years regarded as Best, Safest, Always Reliable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME EVERYWHERE WORTH TESTED TRIED ee ai i i SEM a. an NEGRO TROOPS GOING TORRONT tux recently notified you through this paper that _ ve ehed nionet od the market about {35 lows. to be eoR w Wororedd PEON, ww wares fe SEGUE a the Lincoln Addition to the City of Beckley. West Virgi- COLORED nia, and we now take this method of advising you if you are’ interested in a lot in the Oity of Beckly you had better goto Beckley and buy at once as the larger portion of these lots are. Already sold and people are guinx w Beckley daily PEOPLE from different counties in this state and baying this property. YOU can buy # good lot on this addition for $175 on BUYING tems of $10 down and $5 per month without interest, no taxes nntil lot is paid for and in ease of your death we then deed the lot ton any one you name as your beneficiary with. LOTS ont any further payment. REMEMBER Beckley is the county seat of Raleigh county, has good Schools, good Churehes and you can live on one of these Lota and walk to and from and work at 16 * diffrent coal operations, in fact, we believe Beckley is the best supported city of its size in southern West Virginia, and if youare ia terested go to Beckley at once and call at oar Branch Office located over the Raleigh Qounty Bank and Post Office and V. T. LILLY, who 1s in charge ot this office will show you our property. . - WE ARE in position to back up “every statement in the city of - we have maite to you and we want you t0 see te property and we will pay your Railroad Fare both ways by giving you a receipt on your first monthly instalment in case you BECKLEY, io to Beckley and buy one of more lots from us, farea not to exceed $7.00 —* If you want further information before going to Beck- West Virginia ley write ue and we will have one of our agents call on you and explain ou proposition fally wo you, Addresf all corr- eapondence to us at Princeton, W.Va. eee LILLY LAND COMPANY Main Office: Branch Office: PRINCETON, W.VA. BECKLEY, W.VA. Washington, July 2t.—The cofor tine Will not be drawn against the Negro te sending American troous to France. ‘The ‘question did not arise when the tirst «i Vision of regulars was ordered t) Europe. asall the colored regiments except cave'- Ty were on duty outsid the continental United States. It te expected that the Negro will make a better tighting man, be superior im ev: ery way for such operations as are now being conducted on the western front, than anv of the non-white troops en: ployed there by either Great Britian 0 France. The Kast Indians proved = ls lemtable tailure in France. Military observers amert that Lord Roberts really lost his life in an etfort to rally the panic-stricken Indians after their contact with the German army. He failed, and the Indians were vitually abandoned for European tighting. The Aincan forces atilised by France on French soil proved saperior to th Indians. What they lacked in civilized modes of tighting was more than con: pensated for by their epdurance, tearlew new and unbounded ferocity. They were Rot susceptible to discipline, however, w the white troops and necemitated the ut- most care in the management of theus The Negro soldier trom the United States, however, not only speaks & civil- ized language, but has enjoyed all the privileges ot = democratic country, is fatniliar with free institutions, and ie cx: pable of appreciating what he iw fighting for, not being, like either the Indian or the French African, a subject race. Any figures on the number of Negro troops to be sent to France would be pure speculation, but it was awured in mili- tary circles to-day that they would go in proportion to their population the same as the whites in proportion to their num- bers. The Negroes will compose infan- try and cavalry, few if any of the artil- lery organizations being colored. | The Paciic Mutual Lie Insurancs Gompany $30,000,000 ASSETS ORGANIZED 1868 $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIM j Operates in Every State in the Union } 3 Employes More Than 8,000 Agents ; Pays A Olaim Every Eight Minutes W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia Appointed for the Norfork District HIGH SCHOOL, at Northfork :— Prof. J. W. Robinson, Principal; Asie tant, Vacant; Mrs. M. T. Whittico, Mim Carrie Watkins. ELK RIDGE-Philip Johnson, Prinei- pal; Mre. Mary Adams, Mies Kowa Belle Bridgeford. ASHLAND: —Vacant, Principal, Mise Pagie Witcher. MeDOWELL:—J. B. Williams, Prin- cipal; Mise Verlie Watlington. ROLFE:—Wm. H. Drewery, Princi- pal; Mise Stella Channel, While there may have been some per- sonal complaint by first one then anoth- er against one or two appointments, the Board has done what it considered the best for the children as « whole and have striven to disregard anything like “friend ship, love, pity or anger’, and have sought to fill the schools with teachers whose educational and moral fitness eaiied ieee 10 Automobiles Free Men Wanted Miners and Day Men Money without limit to be made with Ten Automobiles given away free AT THE BELIEVE IN GOOD SIGNS. I will give you a plan—it ix one of my own--- _ For making life more delightful, When another is praised for the skill he has shown I don’t become jealous or spitefal, | try to proceed aa I know that I should Jn making each moment « glad one And I always believe in the signs that are good, Bat I never believe in a bad one. 1 am glad when the weather is fair, when it's wet | prefer the rainy condition ; In each lisagreement I hasten to get A glimpse from the otner’s position. J can’t sing at all, but my sone, if I could. Should not he « solemn or wad one, And I always believe in the signe the are ool, But I never believe in « bad one. So I'll give you a plan—it ie one 1 hav tried — For making the world more cheertul Remember the gomip has probably lie When he stopped to give you an earfai It you haven't won ont a» you think the Yon shoold ‘Still set as you wonld if yon had won And always believe in the signe that ar roo, Bat I never believe in = bad one. =. E. Kiser in Buffalo Times. King and Tidewater Coal Co’s Diwian, West Da. Splendid opportunity for excellent homes with good garden spots, fine schools and churches for all employees SUCCESSFULLY PASSES THE BOARD. Mies ©. B. Olark, Trained Norse in Harrmson's Private Howpital at Kimball, wes reventiy notified that ahe enecemefally pamed the State Hoard Examination at Hantington, May 4. She and another lady by the name of Mim Lelia Robin. eon were the only two colored among the great number of white ladies. 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 wins fine car. King Coal Co. and the Tidewater Coal and Coke Co., Vivian Weet Va.| Rev. Geo. E. Fountein, editor of Fountain's Digest, was in McDowell county Sunday. A Netice of Investmest of Sinking Fund by the Board af Educatics of Adkin District, . McDowell County, West Virsinia. _ teppeering to the Board's satisiac Hon that seufficieat amount of moue hae vccumulated in sinking tund, estab liabed for the purpose of paying Off the bonds suthorized ‘and heretofore issued by thie Board, dated March let, 1912 abd payable Merch Ist, “14s, aud. the Prosecuting Attorney of McDowell Ooun: ty, Raving heretofore approved there 2 'weiung, aud it appearing tat, imvest: Shen hereinater were uti Peepects with provinone of Seetion Ohspter 47 A at the Oorle of West Vie minis, (Harn Ehiton) ts Sheri, wha fe the lexal custadion = ait Sinking Fund, iz heron ordeves! aml directrt tt August iu. 1 7, 0 invest. a. sult hea aaaeean of ead sted Ae patrhsuer tkete With at por and ercrunt Interest, 9 4a Gi wvettr of tre Sharermuies Arkin age tmterial Deetrict erwaveut teva Ine provement Hen, sndensdiwicl ry tne Gounty Uourt of McD w iteany eel the first day of Janus). t0 5 2 ag Sumubered trom wie tr Can tinanitest aid ISteg-iour (258) tecluctves trermag tuner ttt ah the Fate od tive (3) per cout, yee fanaa, pagabie January oa ant Maly Tet; which bonds are payatie in somn- eu Live years, beginning datuary tet. bts fand coding January tat, ths Tt te further ordered thas tive Secretary of the Koard cause this order to te pale Tinted am the McDowell Recorder and the MeDowell Times, Ue only twos newejap- cere in geoeral cirealation ta the canty, Once a week for two conercntive, weeks, prior to Atuguat 7th. tte _ (i. AGty ©. Mace, Secretary of te Hoard ot Education of Adkin Distict, so heres boy certify that the foregoing ia copy ol sh ordered entered hy the oar of al ‘eation of Adkip District, at a. meeting regularly hel on July the ewan, Tote Give under my tatu thie 24h say. July. TT GUY © MACE Secretary of the Hoard vot Faluention ol “Aatkity Dhstrict, SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia FOR SALE: Wet Virzinia shutter, are Pit Games; Guaranteed to win or die trying. Originated and,bred by W. M.Howard, Worth, W Va. 1867 Howard University 1917 ge ee Nee cen ant eee ee ae Prewistent ——$—$$$—$—$—$——— COLLEGE oF ARTS axp SCIENCES A. B. AND B.S, COURSES TEACHERS COLLEGE A.B. AND 1. 8. COURSES LN EDUCATION SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS ano APPLIED SCIERCES 4. S. COURSES IN ENGINEERING HOME ECONOMICS MANUAL ARTS CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC MUS. B. COURSES: ACADEMY TWO PREPARATORY COURSES | CLASICAL SCIENTIFIC COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, SECRETARIAL COURSE ACOOUNTING COURSE ! GENERAL COURSE LIBRARY TRAINING CLASS PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THBOLOGY B. D. COURSES DIPLOMA COURSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE M. D. COURSES IN MEDICINE D. D. S. COURSE IN DENTISTRY PuaK. D. COURSE IN PHARMACY SCHOOL OF LAW LL. 5. COURSES For Catalogue, address Howard University Washingvin, D. CECIL H. RILEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRAOTIORS IN ALL THE OoUT: Northfork, West Virginia Phone, Northfork 406 danas Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Kalen held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, om the first Monday in July, i%i7. Atymon Poindexter, Pisintitt \ ve In Chancery Scheie Pomtenter, Defendent The object of thie suit ix to obtain from the defendent by the plaintiff s divorce. A VINOULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in thie cause, that the, defendent i non-resident tthe State of Went Virginia: it ie theret ordered that the said defendent do ap at the Clerk's Office of the Oirent Bont of "Meowell ‘Goanty. within on month from the date of the first pablica. Mon of thie order, and do whet is neces Cy interent \ “Lak ire ners es of this order be published once = week paper in McDowell Soy and thet paper 5 * copy of the same be ‘st the front door of the court howe of NeDowel radar “Td. SURBRIDOE PAYNE, Glat ste NE, QZIMEMmmmMe meme = B.H. HARRIS 8 C0, 3 Se J oS 3 = oe So 3 = OVER s5v00 3 = PATTERNS TO 3 E SELECT FROM | = one eee 3 E a i a 3 = Se 3 = st 3 E 3 Ee KIMBALL, W. VA. 3 COMMALSSAASAASALS MALASSEsS sigs tHAliogD THE =———S} PALM PALACE 208 East Third Avenue Williamson, W. Va. REMIER ALACE POLITE, MUSICAL, ENTERTAINING All the Drinks of the Season Served with a Smile From Our Modern, 20th Century Soda Foustain __ The Latest Music to Entertain You WHITTICO & SPEIGHT. Propctors “We Thank You” / Windsor Hotel and Restaurant BUSH & MASON, Proprietors suelo Ckarleston, W. Va. Meals on the European Plan. Rooms newly fur- nished and free bath. Mrs. Panzy Lord Agent for the Celebrated Mme. C. J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grow- ing and Beautifying Preparation . . . All work guaranteed. Holds di- ploma for efticiency. Up stairs over Roya! Drug Store. KEYSTONE, W. VA. “Where style comes from” ACL & Co, TAILORS SUITS MADE TO ORDER $18 -- Up Dry Cleaning and Pressing Nestiy Done. Opposite Finney’s. Sate, - Wen Viet WOODS VEGETABLE HAIR GROWER A Guaranteed Prepara- tion for Scalp Diseases. MRS. M.E. WOODS MFG. CO. POOAHONTAS, VA. Hair Grower ow Settee: x Seine eat tee ws deat scene tear ania ag ih straightening the hair | acre an ae soo C. B. MOON Miannnyat. Lace Wilcoe, West Virginia ie EE — Restaurant Meals at all hoursfia First Class Style at Reasonable Prices. GROCERIES AND SOFT DRINKS Eat hereand yo'll not ao Elder Simon King YUKON, W.VA. : Used 40) ve | CARDUI ; SS a EYE os TE tae WANTED: 2.2 nee te ie ames end eikivcen, eee. Soahiang ie iall, $15.05 weckiy, Wonsed 09 om eam nleven and do plain sewing 96 home. fs) weekly. Information Sor 7 stamp NATIONAL BUSINESS BUREAU, Box a, RICHMOND, Va. festic of Deace Elkhorn, West Va. BOX 131. 3-30.17 Mrs. Mary Hancock . Meals & Lunches Quick Service EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS. Jost above the Company Store POWHATAN WEST VA rd After making an exhaustive study under peculiarly favorable auspices the writer is able to advance some light upon the subject of the Negroes degree of success in the North; and state some of the results already apparent. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad began with one crew of construction workers three years ago and today operates more than sixty-five labor camps whose capacity ranges from twenty-five to two hundred and fifty each. Several Negro foremen, clerks and agents are positions directly resulting. At Cleveland, Ohio, Cumberland, Md., and Gratton, W. Va., many laborers have moved into the more skilled occupations in round houses, yards and shops. The desirability of the Negro, making due allowances for a reasonable percentage of misfits and failures, has been so emphasized that the general secretary of the Baltimore and Ohio Ry. Y. M. C. A. has made definite arrangements for an extensive campaign of welfare work among them and the railroad company has already made appropriations to this end. The Pennsylvania Railroad engages a Negro welfare superintendent and staff in this work. The quarters provided at some places along the system put to shame many so-called hotels and demonstrate satisfaction as to the quality of service, else this expense of a permanent character would not be in effect. The tobacco interests in Connecticut through the Urban League of New York, has for two successive seasons used Negroes; this year many are being provided with homes of solid construction and years of employment is guaranteed to men with families. The New Haven Railroad has from its forces promoted several Negroes to positions of responsibility that require solidity of character and a high order of intelligence. The Auto Tire industries at Akron, Ohio, have absorbed many in that territory, often from railroad shipments and their home building operations indicate more than a temporary period of employment. The attitude of the electric interests at Schenectady, New York, is one that would be assumed by any concern actuated by the interests of a moment. At Seattle, Washington, Negroes have been so pronouncedly successful as stevedores that in less than a years service they have become the object of competition when particularly capable work of this character is desired. The southern banks and insurance companies have been obliged to take official cognizance of the situation to the extent that enlarged accounts, changes of address and increased mail business has in some cases almost compelled office routine changes and added electrical forces. The foregoing is not all of the writer's observation of this movement. The most obvious net result will be an improved economic and civil condition for those who remain in the North long enough to outline the sparadic outbursts of objection in some quarters. The natural predicate of this is an improved condition in the South where protection must be assured to retain the laborers remaining The good southern employer, out of a dollar and cents need, will be obliged to interest himself actively in community matters, and compete more equitable administration of laws and sponsor the repeal of the more distasteful enactments. This is the reason colored people are leaving the South: Segregation, Lynching, Nob violence, Jim Crow cars, Political persecution, Contract labor, Brutal street car conductors, Jim Crow elevator service, Poor schools, Poorly paid teachers, Burning Negroes at stake, Memphis barbarity, East St. Louis horror, Prosecution for petty offenses in order to grind out convicts for public roads, Low wages, Exclusion from all parks and public recreation places, And the everlasting stigma that you are a Negro and for that reason you are not entitled to the rights of a man. Nice Air Rooms Hot and Cold Bath Thoroughly Renovated $1 & $2 per day THE IMPERIAL HOTEL MR. and MRS. C. W. PRICE. Mgrs. The only Colored Hotel in the City. 2 minutes walk from the station. Meals: European and American Plan. 500 Raleigh Street. Phone 974. BLUEFIELD, W. VA. Ladies and Gentlemen: You are cordially invited to visit the (Continued From Page One.) at him alm. One of these days, somebody is going to be tooled on this proposition. Even the worm will turn after while. It might be well for the Italian to decide to stay in his own back yard and be good. Let him not deceive himself into thinking that he can come over here and dominate a race that is already suffering and has suffered almost beyond the point of endurance. The Italian, if this is a growing conviction with him, is more to be pitted than censured. It was well, IF HE LEAKNS BETTER AND LEARNS soon. With the passing of Mrs. Luella Coleman, of Pittsburg, Pa., a real light ceases to burn on the shores of humanity. She was a bacon light. Her institution was a Haven of Retreat to the needy. She went to the heart of a long felt want and supplied an urgent need. Eleven years ago, she founded a home for homeless boys. She gathered in the derict, the wanderer and the wayward. She eased up the suffering of many a mother, whether that mother knew it or not. She was really engaged in a practical Christian work. She demonstrated. She didn't rent and rave from platform and palpit. She did things. During the 11 years, she mothered more than 500 homeless boys; she contributed to their needs, supplied their wants; met them more than half way; helped them to put some spice and punch in life; made the pathwaymore rosette for them; gave them a chance to get a new grip on things. She was an angel in disguise; a greater philanthropist than John D. Rockefeller, for she did more than he has done with less. She was practical in her method of application. Peace be to her ashes. May her memory ever be green. A FIRE AT INSTITUTE. Our educational institutions seem to be coming in for their share of misfortune this year in the form of disasters and expensive fires. But recently the Preparatory School at Keyser burned to the ground, and now comes another conflagration, which sweeps Dawson Hall at the West Virginia College Institute of existence. Fire was discovered in the building about 3 o'clock, Friday morning, July 29. The fact that it was at such an unusual hour together with the further fact that there are necessarily inadequate facilities for fire lighting at Institute, made it impossible to save the building and it burned to the ground. It seems to have caught in the top somewhere and had gained such headway before discovery that there was no chance of catching it in time to save any of the material on the upper floors, and quite a little on the lower floor went up in dames and smoke. This building is the home of the Domestic Science and Art Department, under the supervision of Misses Eubank and Campbell. The loss is estimated at about $40,000. It is understood that insurance is carried on the building, but to what extent can not be ascertained at this time. This is a serious loss and one to be much deplored, but, as remarked by Prof. Curtis, it may have been providential that it occurred when it did, as it might have occurred when the building was occupied by students and the sacrifice and damage been incalculably greater, both in toll of material and human life as well. Prof. Mitchell met the Board on the morning of the 20th with a view to arranging to reconstruct the building. It is hoped that this can be done as speedily as possible, in order that it may be completed by the time school takes up in September. The amiable young Secretary of State Hon. Honston Young, is making progress with his work among the boys of the state. He has gone about it in a very systematic methodical way. His idea is to help the boys to help themselves. Many seem to have gotten the wrong idea and feel that the Secretary of State in this, his new acquired capacity, is to find each boy a position. This is not the case. It was not the original intention. His idea is, and it is the correct one, to "HELP THE BOY TO HELP HUMSELE." The end to be attained is to create in the boy a manly i dependent spirit of doing something and having something and assuming some responsibility himself and if in his effort to do this, Mr. Young can be of assistance to him, it will BE HIS HIGHEST PLEASURE. LESSONS OF THE WAR BROUGHT HOME. We sauntered down the street about three o'clock last Friday and stood a silent observer of the first real demonstration of the war's striking home to the American people. Hitherto, it has been play, talk, vaunt and speculation. The first real blow came Friday with the announcement of the selection from the draft. There was anxiety written on countenances here and there. Women with gravely concerned faces stood about the bulletin boards waiting their turn to ascertain if their husbands, sweethearts, brothers or sons had been drawn. Some went away with apparent bonyant hearts, because of the fact that they had been spared in the first go round; others left with bowed-down heads, it being easily discernable that the blow had struck that home. Entering a big clothing store, we were waited on by a young man of tender years, whom the other clerks, both women and men, were cheerly jesting on the account of the fact that he had been drawn. But to him it was a serious matter. The mirth was taken out of every countenance, when he slowly turned and said to those about him: "For myself I do not care, but I am the sole dependent of an invalid mother and I dread telling her more by far than I dread the trenches, for I know what it will mean to her." Looking again, we beheld not mirth and laughter, but a sober somber silence stealing over every countenance, and one girl more sympathetic than the rest, stole up to him and placing her arm on his shoulder, called him by name and said: "I am sorry for you Joie. I know what it means. I have been laughing but I feel more like crying for just a few minutes ago I saw my brother's nai' among the list of drawn", and the tears stole silently down her cheeks, telling a tale far more eloquently than she could have recited it in words. We meandered out into the motely anxious throng, wondering at the number of heart pains that was being felt all over this broad land at that hour. Verly the first real experience of what this war means has come home to the AMERICAN PEOPLE. Attorney Cecil Riley Wins Remarkable Case A woman, charged with carrying a razer, was brought before the Criminal Court in Welch this week. There were three accusers summoned to testify against this poor helpless woman. But when the astute young attorney began to fire in on them, he soon disclosed to the jury that each witness was not only promiscuous but that each of them had served more or about as much time in city and county jails for every kind of offense as they had served outside of the jails. The jury was out only a few minutes, returning a verdict of "not guilty." The verdict met with a hearty response and approval of everybody in the court room. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-five years, and has become down as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thrush the blood on the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Care at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENNY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c. Mrs. B. Connor AT EXCELSIOR, W. VA. is agent for the celebrated Mine, C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Growing and Beautifying Preparation. Holds Credentials for Efficiency. Agent also for Hair and Hair Goods EXCELSIOR, W. VA. -6-17. Phone No. 292 P. O. Box No. 12 Madam Holley System Hair Dressing, Scalp and Hair Treatment, Massage of the Face and Neck. Manicuring. PREAARING WHOLESOME COSMETICS. Main Office West Church St. No. 53 Martinsville, Virginia. 4-6-17. ARCADE POOL PARLOR AND BARBER SHOP Old Royal Drug Stand. JOE FINNEY Manager KEYSTONE, W. VA. MADAM EANES BEAUTY CULTUE "You are no older than your hair looks" Manicuring and Scalp Treatment A Specialty. EXCELSIOR, W.IVA. Maaam Penn HAIR CULTURE AND SCALP TREATMENT The Famous C. J. Walker System. Gary - West Virginia 4-27-17. The Times, $1.50 The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc. of Bluefield, W. Va. THIS Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort and united action. It is 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. Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association JITNEY BUSS TO ACCOMODATE THE TRAVELING PUBLIC AND PLEASURE SEEKERS Drummers Say Our Cooking and Accomodations Equal to Semmer Resort Service MONTCALM, W.VA. Hurrah! 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AMONG people who love good music, who have a cultivated knowledge of it, the BALDWIN PIANO is recognized everywhere as the best. In such an atmosphere it is happily at home and with every day endears itself more and more to its owners. The McDowell Times. MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE RATHER, THAN SEEM TO BE WHITTICO & HILL PUBLISHERS & PROPRIETORS. M. T. WHITTICO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles of 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. SUBSORIPTION 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. ```markdown ``` PUT THE GERMAN SUBMARINE METHODS OUT OF BUSINESS The American people are realizing and are waking up to the seriousness of the U-Boat situation as they have never done before. And they are coming to the point where they know it is nothing but folly to try to deceive the public as to the seriousness of the whole European situation. The real war is being waged on European soil. Americans with all their loyalty, patriotism, zeal and enthusiasm to help win this war for "free democracy" have got to cross the great waters. They have got to encounter the hazardous U-Boat situation. The landing of one or two million men and the great number of railroad locomotives, airplains and the thousands of other things needed on the shores of France is no little undertaking and when it is definitely understood that the greatest menace to our government or the European government is the German submarine methods of destruction to life and property, it calls for serious reflections. It makes the average American want to know what is being done to handle the U-Boats of Germany. The U-boat proposition ought to be put out of business. Can it be done? Can our government do it? If they can, we think the quicker the better and the more certain we have of winning a victory: Stop the Germans from sinking over 500,000 tons of shipping every month. Our people are a common sense people and there is no reason nor excuse for trying to conceal conditions. We are ready to fight. We can do it and without trying to deceive ourselves we can win. The millions upon top of millions of dollars spent in this war ought to be spent to defeat Germany's strong under sea campaigning or which she is relying absolutely to win this unprecedented international strggle. Our military activities are greatly hindered and the hope of victory to the allies for the future is attended with great uncertainties without suppressing the German submarine war methods of wholesale destruction. Whether the best and most substantial results follow severe prosecution. for petty offenses are great questions that puzzle the most conservative as well as the most radical thinker. The Times, $1.50 GOLLORED MEN FOLLOW THE FLAG AND FIGHT FOR ITS NOVOR. Now that the crying need for men to go to the front for their country has become a living reality, the question arises: Will they shrink back and sulk in their tents with excuses or will they, like men of bravery, currage and loyalty rally to the front without a murmur? Colored men, be ready to make the sacrifice if need be Adjust your matters at home. If you are drafted, and of course you are, or will be, get yourself in absolute readiness for service. Do it cheerfully and with a smile. Don't complain. Just to think about it colored men, while you may have been denied consideration, recognition or any other personal distinction by the Federal government, but now, if you learn that the government has drafted you hold yourself in readiness to fall in line and do battle for your country. Follow the flag. Don't allow Old Glory to trail in the dust. And as the brave, patriotic, liberty loving black men ascended the rugged steps of El Caney mountains, and that without orders, braced barbed wire fences with their naked breasts heedless of the deadly aims and cruel taking of life by the treacherous Spaniards buried in trenches with their Mauser rifles, and saved this great country from defeat and disgrace, do it again black men if possible, but if not, then be found trying and report to your God the reasons why. Fight under the Stars and Stripes like men and fear nothing. Sq. Donnell Secures Rates to Grand Lodge K. of P. C. W. Donnell, Esq. Referring to yours of July 14 Party fare, ten or more, North- fork to Kenova, $306 one way, or $6.12 round trip. We have instructed our agents at North fork and Kenova in reference to sale of tickets. W. C. SAUNDERS, G. P. A., N. & W. Ry. Co RED CROSS RALLY AT ECKMAN SUNDAY JULY 29TH, 1917 Don't forget to be at Eckman next Sunday, July 29 and help in this great movement toward raising money for the Red Cross fund. Those whose hearts are not stone and have the least sympathetic feeling for humanity wont stay away but will be at the Eckman Theatre. Greater Vitagraph presents "Womanhood, the Glory of the Nation." J. Stuart Blackton's stupendous dramatic spectacle in 8 reels by J. Stuart Blackton and Dr. Cyrus Townsend Brady, directed by J. Stuart Blackton, assisted by Wm. P. S. Earle. Mary Ward Alice Joyce Paul Strong Harry Morey M. Prince Darlo Jos. Kilgour Philip Ward Jas. Morrison Alice Aenfrow Peggy Hyland Jane Strong Naomi Childress Baron Revva Templer Saxe Count Darlo Walter McGrabl Ortos, the Spy Edw. Elkas The Little Boy Bobby Connelly Mrs. Strong Mary Maurice Afternoon performance: 1:30 and 4:00; evening performance: 7:30. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Hereford, of Northfork, are on record as patriotically answering the call of Uncle Sam for men to fight this country's battles. A fine young son with a war-like spirit, bristling with unalloyed patriotism, zeal and enthusiasm was born to them Sunday night weighing 111 lbs. Father Abraham's commands made several thousand years ago where he said: "Go ye forth and replenish the earth," are as dear and sacred to Dr. and Mrs. Hereford today as if they were just spoken. G. L. Countz, Prosecuting Attorney M. H. Prosecuting Attorney G. L. Court has been extraordinarily active at this term of the criminal court. And while to the casual observer—the lookers-on—some men seem to be unmercifully prosecuted, yet, when looking at it and weighing the circumstances soberly, we may all have to admit that the eloquent prosecuting attorney is but carrying out his duties as he sees them. There is no question about it but that he who violates the law on is charged with violating the law will be thoroughly investigated, and if believed to be guilty will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE J. H. STEWART TO SPEAK IN BLUEFIELD SUNDAY NIGHT. Special arrangements are being made by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Mitchell, his deacon board of Scott St. Baptist church assisted by Prof. R. P. Sims of the Bluefield Colored Institute to have Commissioner of Agriculture J. H. Stewart to address the colored citizens of Bluefield in the Scott Street church at 8 o'clock p. m. Sunday, July 29, who proposes to talk thrift and to secure as much first hand information as possible about colored people's desire and ability to buy homes. PROF. J. W. ROBINSON MOVED TO NORTHFORK Prof. J. W. Robinson, pastor First Baptist church, Kimball, principal Northfork High School Vice Grand Chancellor K. of P. and an all-round scholar, has moved from Kimball to North fork in his new home. He will now be close to his work. SPECIAL APPEAL Made For Help to Secure School Building in Martinsville, Va....Greatly Needed---All Honest, Industrious and Liberty Loving People Will and Should Help. To the citizens of Martinsville, patrons of the public schools, and all others who pre directly and closely indicted with the progress and welfare of our town; and friends who have a live interest in the education of the children; we call on you to lend a helping hand to an enterprise that we now have in view. The colored people of Martinsville now have an opportunity to buy the Christian Institute Building, situated on "Booker Heights" west of town, for a permanent public school building, that is already equipped; and to help us in this movement, our generous Town Council has agreed to appropriate $5,000 towards purchasing this beneficent property and with an additional sum of $1,000, the colorel school of Martinsville will be able to own a spendid building with ample grounds and now, the good people are very earnest asked to help us out in this appeal and we believe that the response to this good cause, for the building up and encouraging of this institution will be liberal, and supply a long felt need. "For the education that forms the common mind, As the twig is bent, so the tree is inclined." Remember with $1,000 subscribed we will have a $6,000 school building. Will you help us to secure it? Act now, for we only have thirty days to raise the $1,000 MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE And as we said a few days ago, Prosecuting Attorney Countz is broad guaged enough, liberal in his views and has that high tone sense of justice being evenhanded, till when he is convinced of the innocence of a man because of the lack of evidence to convict he is equally as ready to ask for his release as he is for his conviction. Of course, there may be some exceptions to this where the prosecution does not do this in every particular, yet on the whole he bears the happy distinction of contesting every inch of the ground in the defense of the state with justice to all. PETER ANGLIN, Treas. Mrs. Eva Saunders Mrs. Carter Miss Spencer Miss Kate Harper Mrs. McDaniel Miss Lucinda Hayes J. M. Tinsley James Penn W. R. Stuitz J. T. Hoyle D. O. Baldwin L. F. Flood You may remit to any of the above. Attorney Capehart's Fine Brick Residence Rapidly Going Up For several weeks Mr. H. J. Capehart has had a force of experienced masons, the foreman of whom is an expert, building concrete steps from Main street to the top of the hill where his fine brick residence is underway of construction. The concrete part of the steps has been completed and iron railings are now being put up. His residence will be, when completed, not only in one of the most beautiful and conspicuous parts of the city but will be one of the prettiest and best in Keystone. Mr. Capehart, considering the short time he has been out of school and in the practice of laws has made the most remarkable success of any man in this profession, excepting his partner, Attorney A. G. Free. They constitute a great team and are satisfied at nothing but success with every case. When they take your cases in hand you may depend upon it they study them and contest every inch of ground before giving up. It is putting it mildly and is stating a generally conceded fact when we say they have the biggest criminal practice of any two other men perhaps, in McDowell county, or the state. WILLIAMSON Mr. Theodore Hardy is expecting to leave for his home at Salem, Va., soon. Rev. B. F. Ashe is on the sick list. Mrs. Lucy Taylor has returned from her home where she was called to her brother's bedside. Mr. Will Mosley spent several days in Columbus last week. Mrs. Lola Wright, of Red Jacket, was shopping in the city Monday. Aunt Mahalie Randolph, one of the oldest citizens of the city, having been here for eighteen years, has decided to leave and join her son in Maryland. There is still joy and pleasure to be bad at the Palm Palace. Mr. Bob Gray, the well known shoe-maker, is now located in one of the White Swan departments. Don't fail to call at the White Swan to have your cleaning and pressing done Teachers' Training Class Organized Blindfield, July 23.--Miss Mary E. Eubanks organized at the Scott Street Baptist church July 22, a Teacher's Training Class for Bible Study. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Rebecca Fatterson; Vice-President, Miss Theresa Hemke; Secretary, Miss Kiley Brown; Treasurer, Miss Mary Ridley. The text, "Training for Service," was adopted. The class is very much interested and intends to do commendable work. LOCALS Hon. H. R. Spicer, of Gilliam, colored member of the Board of Education for the Northfork District, was in the city Wednesday of this week. He has greatly improved from the serious accident which happened to him in the mines. His actions on the Board beepak for him the highest respect. :0: Mr. N. B. Kash, a very successful business man of this city, left on No. 15, Wednesday morning for Ohio where will be gone several days prospecting for other business. :0: Mr. Garland Watlington, of Kimball, passed through the city one day this week on business euroute from Northfork. Dame rumor has it that Mr. Watlington quietly married a few months ago. If he did and many think it, he has successfully kept it a secret thus far. Mrs. John Lamb, of Thorpe, was in Bluefield on business this week. :0: Mr. James Bell, of Tazewell, Va., is on the sick list. So is our old friend, Sam Young. :0: The Premo Club entertained with a Victoria Party at the home of Mr. Stewart and Miss Thelma Calhoun Monday evening in honor of Miss Bertha and Etiel Deans, Viola Smith, Lena King and Julia Swan. Music and dancing were indulged in until the hour arrived for serving freshments. :0: Sixty-seven persons, both white and colored, took the uniform examination at Welch last Thursday and Friday. Mr. Charles M. C. Gardner, with the Bridgeford Pharmacy, a very popular society young man, polite and courteous to everybody, is another asset to the success of Dr. Bridgeford's business. "Charlie" as the boys and "Mr. Gardner" as the ladies all call him, is very much in demand at the social gatherings and Dr. Bridgeford's place is often crowded with the social element of our city largely because of the unusual prohite attention and service given by this young man. :0: Hon. T. Edward Hill, Business Manager of the McCowell Times, of Charleston, is home this week for a few days. :0: Mr. John Williamson, of Sylvia, was visiting friends in Keystone and Eckman Sunday. He was specially the guest of Mr. Joe Russell, of Eckman. Beauty Parlor HAIR DRESSING, SCALP CLEANING Satisfaction Guaranteed or No Money Mme. PEARL PERKINS Mrs. Grimes Old Stand Next to Sq. Criders Office KIMBALL, W. VA. FOR SALE:—A good house and 1st at Anawalt, W. Va., at a bargain. See J. McNEELEY, Anawalt, W. Va. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS H. J. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone:61 KEYSTONE, JW. 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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." "High Brown's Life." DON'T FORGET YOUR DRUG MAN at the BRIDGEFORD PHARMCAY KEYSONE, WEST VIRGINIA. --- --- Pais & Vecellio LEADING DEALERS IN Groceries, Fresh Country Produce and Shoes In thier New Place Next Door to Bank of Keystone Near Post Office Call to See then and Examine Goods and Prices Before Purchasing Elsewhere Opportunity the State For AY WORK EKS 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. it, we stock it, so kindly let us our purpose is to do the right thing, way, and we do things in the science on see anyone else. We are living in the Twentieth eder, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Comb are the to live"a "High Brown's Life" --- MARTINSVILLE One of the popular dances of the sea son was given at Spencer's hall Friday night by four young men, of Danville. Mesdames Grasty, Ridley, Smith Prof. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Clark left last week for their home in Charleston. Mr. Eva Saunders left last Sunday for Hot Springs where she expects to spend the rest of the summer. Mr. Hubbard Presson, who has been guest of his parent, has returned to West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. James Caples and son, Raymoun, motorized to Winston last week. Miss Annie Woods, of Evanske, is the guest of Mrs. Annie Saunders. Miss Gertrude Cabba is the guest of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jumper. Mr. M. Smith is able to be out in the yard. All on the sick list are improving. Miss Vergie Thomas became the bride of Mr. Wm. Tinsley July 10. Rev. W. D. Chisholm Installed At Arlington The third Sunday in July was Installation Day at the Galilee Baptist church, Arlington At 11 o'clock, Rev. L. Dabney, D. D., preached the installation and installed Rev W. D. Chisholm, B. D., pastor of the church. At 3 o'clock, the pastor preached a soul stirring sermon. The Algoma choir rendered music. At 7:30 o'clock, the pastor preached a sermon that was worth while. Monday night, Rev. J. B. Evans preached a soul stirring sermon. The Algoma choir rendered excellent music. Tuesday night, Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D., preached an able sermon which will be long remembered. Wednesday night, Rev. J. W. Coger preached an interesting sermon. The amount of money raised during the services was $125.62. Runaway Scrape. Rocky Mount, Va., July 22.—Mr. Frank Hickman, of McAliphine, W. Va., is spending a few days with his parents here. Last Sunday, he started to carry his sister, Miss Florence, to the church in the buggy and the horse ran away, threw her out of the buggy which ran across her neck, brushing her shoulders, but it is thought that she is not seriously hurt. He escaped injury. Leading Tailors. Liebman Brothers at Northfork, the leading tailors in the State and among the most successful business men from every standpoint, are offering to the people an excellent line of shoes at cost. They have a store at Kimball, Gary, Cincinnati and Northfork and their place is headquarters for styles, qualities and speed. They save you money. They are friendly, courteous and accommodating. THE BLUESTONE STAR RESTAURANT Up-to-Date Accommodation with Everything Sanitary and First Class- GOOD THINGS TO EAT, SEPVED WHILE YOU WAIT ON TRAINS AT REASONABLE PRICES LODGING When You are at Bluestone, call see me Mrs. Julia B. Williams, Prop. Postoffice: Coopers, W. Va. CHICHESTER S PILLS DIAMOND BRAND Beware of Counterfeits. Refuse all Substitutes. LADIES! Ladies' Wagged for CHLCHES-TER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS in Powder, Gold metallic boxes, sealed with Blue Ribbon. TAKE NO OTHER. Buy of 72 Druggists and a MEA for CHLCHES-TER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for twenty-five years regarded as Best, Safest, Always Reliable. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME TRIED EVERYWHERE WORTH TESTED Honest Tailoring Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, W. Va. Cincinnati, O. ent also and were impressed with the dignity and business like conduct of the meeting by the young men and in glowing terms paid a high tribute to the officers and members and bade their God speed in their work. Gary has been visited for the past week with steady down pour of rain, but it haf not lessened the social activities of the season. The number of men who happened to get caught in the draft has updrawn a cloud over the town, but they are enjoying themselves while they can. Mrs. Jessie Froe Brown, of Wilcoe, entertained the members of the Kingdom and Queenland Social Club Tuesday evening at her home. After enjoying a Victoria Dance, the Club was served dainty linenchee. Punch was served throughout the evening. Messrs. J. C. Boyd and C. F. Bowers will entertain their friends and the Club Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Young. A dance will be given at the Empire Theatre Friday evening for the benefit of Colored Auxiliary Red Cross. Plans are being perfected for a Social Club Convention to be held here August 30, 31. On the evening of the 31st, see closing social event of the season will be a program and dance. Several clubs will be represented in this event, including the Nonpariel, of Pocahontas, the Autocrat, of Bluefield and the Premo, of Keystone. Under the direction of Mr. W. Keyfogger, Business Manager of the Kingdom and Queenland Club, this will be one of the grandest and most elaborate Social events ever witnessed here. The "Spiders Web," a drama in four acts, will be given the Kingdom and Queenland Club Tuesday, August 28. Miss Alice Miller, of Marion, Va., is the guest of Miss Mabel and Mrs. Brown at Wilcoe. Owing to the heavy down pour of rain Sunday morning, services were delayed at both the Baptist and Methodist churches, yet both enjoyed quite a large congregation. The Methodist Brotherhood met at 3:30 p.m., and had quite a successful meeting. Rev. G. F. Tipton, Superintendent of Bluefield District, was present at 8 p.m., Rev. Tipton prescheduled an eloquent sermon to a crowded house. After the services, he received friends and members who were glad jindeed to have him here after such a long absence. Monday evening, the Quarterly Conference was held. Rev. Tipton left Tuesday for Pageton. A patrotic program will be rendered by the Epworth Friday evening. The public is coodially invited. The League under the presidency of Miss Ella Anderson is fast becoming the center of local interest to young and old alike. Mr. Joseph G. Travis, Chairman of the Program Committee for the Brotherhood, assisted by Messrs. Philip Davis and E. E. Donaldson, will present to the public a series of weekly meetings, programs and discussions. It is hoped that the community will appreciate and attend these meetings, as they are compelled to prove interesting and instructive. The Consolidated Baptist Church at Elberst, held a rally last Sunday. Rev. F. W. Hamlett preached at 11 a.m., Rev. L. A. Watkins at 3 p.m., and Rev. J. W. Morton at 8 p.m. A large attendance was present and more than $60 was raised for the day. In recognition of the pastor's, Rev. J. G. Price, service and the high esteem they hold him for his untiring efforts to advance the kingdom of God among the people and to erect in their midst a worthy piece of worship, the members and friends of his congregation presented him a $42.50 suit of clothes. Rev. Price takes this occasion to thank those who loyally contributed to such a beneficial and appreciative gift. "It will live for ever in my memory as one of the most valuable presents of my life," said Rev. Price. and made an address. Messrs. Howard and Crawford, of Georgia, were press. It will pay you. Pythia the Order is instructed due on our Our Facilities for Doing JOB PRINTING of the QUALITY KIND ARE UNEXCELLED We Solicit Your Patronage No Order too Small None too Large WE PRINT ANYTHING As You Like it When You Want it Thank You Thank You ON, ON TO HUNTINGTON West Virginia July 31st, Aug. 1st & 2nd 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 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. 象 of the Great State of West Virginia ANNUAL MEETING to transact the business of this fraternity GRAND CHANCELLOR M. O. WILSON has done so much toward paying off the indebtedness of two valuable Pythian Buildings at Huntingdon will be on hand with a legion of friends, are coming with hearts full of interest in the lodge and not in the security of offices. Ins as a whole are requested to be present and see for themselves as doing for Race Uplift. Every Delegate is going to the Grants to pay at least $2.00 per member in his lodge on the $4000. $100,000. Building in Charleston. Just think Brother Knight over $4000 on a building worth to day ONE HUNDRED THREE in the city of Charleston; this does not refer to the Huntingdon which is already paid for. You are not a Stock Holder now is the time to take Out so SHARES of STOCK Every Delegate in Readiness to Attend Grand Lodge K. of P., in the City of Huntingdon JULY 31, AUG. 1 & 2 Norfolk & Western Boys and Courts an unit and will stand by The Great Principles of Pythianism and all men who have Wisely, Judiciously and Successfully managed the Order. NO COMPLAINTS of CONSEQUENCE. One should happen to be mad because he hasnt office you had better get glad beet Brother Delegates are going to the ANNUAL MEETING this year with the unselfishESS. And any one who comes or goes for any other purpose will be givan the Clerk. Don't forget the Day and Date Norfolk & Western Boys and Courts an unit and will stand by The Great Principles of Pythianism and all men who have Wisely, Judiciously and Successfully managed the Order. NO COMPLAINTS OF CONSEQUENCE. NEXT TUESDAY WEEK, JULY 31ST, AUGUST 1ST AND 2ND of the Norfork & Western are going with a full Delegation going over for Business. is Smiling, Jolly, Gaily; Hale, Hearty and Happy at the Free Pressing