McDowell Times

Newly Awakened Activities Command Attention of Entire State Negroes of New York Active in Building Circles. Speculation on Duration of Pesent War. Here and There Along the Color Line By R. W. White. Official Correspondent. There has been quite a little speculation as to the duration of the present world-wide struggle. The best advice seem to concur in the one opinion that it is to be a long drawn out affair and that many many months will elapse before the close of this conflict. Viewing the matter from a common sense stand point of view, it would seem that this version of it is about correct. It will be utterly impossible for the United States to put anything like a fit army in the field on foreign soil under, say eighteen months from the present date. The raising of an army is more than a notion. It is more than talk. It is actually one of the nardest things in the life of a nation, the raising, equipping and maintaining of an army. Then again, we have to consider the fact that we have to make other provisions, such as caring for the families of those whom we send abroad and also the fortification of our own country, all of which means the taking of time and the expenditure of much money and large preparations. While this is true, we must remember that the German army is not idle or silent and that they are not overlooking any advantages which might accrue to them. If preparation and diligence mean anything whatever to any army, then we have to concede that the German people are up in the A class, for this is one thing of all things else which they do. Added to this, there must be considerable time taken to straighten out the tangled threads in Russia. Things over there are not in the best of shape and while they are improving and bid fair, in the course of a few months to be in first class order, all of that time is going to be utilized by the German army not in idling but in fighting and preparing to fight some more. This being the case, it behooves the American people to amply prepare themselves along every line, food, clothing and other provisions which will be needed. Let no man deceive himself that because this year thousands of people have gardened and raised stuff that there is going to be any suspils of food. This is a mistaken idea if any one has it. With all that we have and all that we can yet raise, there is yet a strong probability that there will be a severe shortage before the idea of March roll round again. We are just beginning to awaken to the real gravity of this situation. After a little the full responsibility we have assumed will more clearly dawn upon us, and when it does we will be suddenly jerked out of this apathy, this legathargy, and become fully and keenly cognizant of the task we have before us. NEGROES OF NEW YORK DOING THINGS. The Negroes of Manhattan, New York, have stepped to the front to the tune of the right kind of music in the erection of some fine elevator apartments with every modern convenience. A New York scribe calls it an innovation. He is right. It is the right sort of an innovation. The kind that counts. This is the result of the advanced efforts of colored men up there, who have accumulated sang fortunes and who have comfortable incomes and the best thing about it all is they set out as one of the specific stipulations that they do not intend to be burdened with any part of any undesirable element. They claim that they intend to investigate probable tenants so carefully that their very occupation will be equivalent to a certificate of character. The apartments have been named after the leaders of the race, such as Attucks Apartment after Crispus Attuck, Dunbar Apartment after Paul Lawrence, Washington Apartment after Baoker T., etc. There is a lesson of thrift in this endeavor that should not be overlooked by those having a similar opportunity and their names is legions. Let us hope that this will be contagious and that more public spirited men in all communities will follow this lead. CLIP HIS SPURS. Our grandmothers used to curb the fighting of pugnacious roosters by trimming their wings and clipping their spurs. The Kaiser will please take notice that we have great respect for the wisdom of our grandmothers. NOTICES SENT TO 826 MEN BOARD NO.1, McDOWELL CO., HAS TO FILL QUOTA OF 413. Notice of call for the first 816 men on the revised list in the jurisdiction of board No. 1, of McDowell county have been sent out. This board has to fill a quota of 413 men for the first call and in order to secure this quota just twice the number of men needed have been ordered to appear for physical examination. The following is a list of those called from Keystone: 4614—Alexandro Funori. 1913—Charley Gardner. 3604—Samuel Floyd. 3331—Burt Dunn. 2691—Walter Alexander Smith. 4708—John Terry. 2181—George Mitchell. 3852—Francisco Ottaviono. 2599—George Brent. 2247—Creed Davis. 2062—Martin Younger. 2028—Craig Thompson. 2006—McKinley Jones. 2528—Steve Bryant Burton. 3065—James William Smith. 2322—Henry T. Farmer. 2965—Walter West. 3176—Talmage Adams. 2558—Henry Randolph. 1906—James H. Gibbs. 2100—Philip Keller. 3079—John Czuprik. 3805—Hampton Allen Reed. 2817—John C. Calboun. 3376---Nathan J. Davidov. 2602—George W. Wheeler. 3450—Batteska Pezino. 3831—Robert Jackson McHone. 1485—Hameth Berger. 4611—Sam Russell Friend. 2053—Edgar Dewitt Sheets. 2448 John R. Hill. 2776-Logan Lane Hughes. 3220-Howard Jesse Suiter. 3220-Walter H. Clinard. 4475-Charles Ernest Elliott. 3108-Harry Applebaum. 4524-Roy Kurby. 2611-Zack David Sisson. 2596-James Price. 1943---Jesse Henderson. 2159---George Robinson. 3050-Benjamin Harrison Scott. THREE MENTIONED FOR THE SENATE First Rumblings of Coming Political Battle Brings Discussion of Probable Candidates for Togo. In spite of the war and the stirring incidents connected with it, West Virginiaans have not forgotten that next spring there is to be held a statewide primary for the nomination of a Republican and a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, candidates for the lower house of congress, state senate and members of the house of delegates, as well as a number of county officers. The primary is a year away, and from this time forward the forecaster will get busier and busier as the days go by. The principal discussion of the situation so far is that there are several candidates for the Republican nomination for United States senator. H. O. Ogden, editor of the Wheeling Intelligence, is being mentioned in the Northern part of the state, and the southern section goes them one better by suggesting two candidates--Congressman Edward Cooper, of Mercer, and Hon. E. T. Houston, of McDowell. The first rumor had it that Monsieur. Ogden and banned from the candidates, and this was known as the segregation of the fifth district in the Democratic, who, by his services it is believed, has made many friend is who could be happy to support him for a high office. Mr. Cooper has not yet received invitations known, but his friends are all in their belief that he would be a strong race for any candidate he needs be prevailed upon to stand for. It is believed that by many that the competitiveness will come to the southern end of the state, as Senator Sutherland holds from the upper section and the party's best interests would be served by nominating a candidate from the southern section. GOOPER'S SPEECH HIT MARK SQUARE Many of State's Leading Men Declare it Was Complete Statement of Coal Producer's Position WASHINGTON, July 28. - Aside from the widespread favorable comment of the state press on Congressman Edward Cooper's recently delivered speech on food and fuel control, he has been leased with the numerous personal letters received from all parts of the state commending and congratulating him upon his explanation and defense of West Virginia's chief industry and the men responsible for it. Although identified with the coal development, Mr. Cooper's address was fair and unprejudiced as to occasion both the surprise and approval of thinking people everywhere. Ex-Governor A. B White: "It is a strong, sensible and thoroughly sound argument, fortified by facts, experience and a wide knowledge and clear vision. It is refreshing to read." Hon. A. A. Lilly: "Mr. Cooper's remarks were to the point, and I consider them very apt and timely. It occurs to me that if they are going to regulate the price of coal they really should regulate the price of steel and various other necessities. To regulate coal and leave unregulated the things that are necessary to purchase in order to produce coal, is crude and one-sided and unfair to the coal business." Hon. Virgil L. Highland: "Am glad to know that some member of the West Virginia delegation has the 'nerve' to stand up for the most important industry in the state. It is difficult to understand just why the coal industry should be singled out for regulation and iron, cotton and other industries be allowed to escape." Hon. Jas. S. Lakin: "I found the speech very interesting and enlightening, and am sure that no member of congress at the present time is better equipped than Mr. Cooper to discuss and deal with the coal situation." Judge Frank Moynard: "It is a very clear and convincing speech, and is one of the best statements I have read on the high high cost of living, and is the best argument I have read on the high cost of coal." Hon. H. S. White: "Congressman Cooper's speech should be given the widest circulation in West Virginia and in every other state. It contains a valuable fund of correct information on a subject that our people are very much interested in, and the nation at large deeply concerned over. I am glad that Mr. Cooper has lifted up his voice in congress in behalf of our state's greatest industry and the people who have developed it. In the future years West Virginia's chief industry will command even much more attention than it does now on account of our inexhaustible supply of the finest grades of coal yet discovered." Other letters of congratulation were received by Congressman Cooper from President of the Senate Welis Goodykoontz, of Williamson; Capt. A. L. Holt, of Fairmont; Hon. Edward W. Knight, of Charleston. STATE CHIEFS VISIT OFFICERS STATE CHIEFS VISIT OFFICERS CHARLESTON, W. VA., July 30.... West Virginia was, without a state official on the job Sunday and today, Governor Cornwell and all the other members of the state's official family having left Sunday to visit the Officers' Training Camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis. Composing the party, which will return tomorrow, are: Governor Cornwell, his private secretary, James W. Weir; Houston G. Young, secretary of state; John Sherman Darst, state auditor; E. T. England, attorney general; W. S. Johnson, state treasurer; John C. Bond, adjutant general; Morris P. Shawkey, state superintendent of schools; James H. Stewart, commissioner of agriculture; Wella Goodykoontz, president of the senate, and Joseph S. Thurmond, speaker of the house of delegates. Host! Hosts! Hosts! STATUS OF THE NEGRO Less Illiteracy Among the Negroes of S. C. Than Among Whites Compulsory Education in South Great Political Question---Whites Won't Be Educated; Negroes Won't Be Uneducated. The status of the Negro was undergoing revolutionary changes prior to the introduction of novel conditions as a result of the war. Over a decade ago the Negro urban movement had become a serious problem in the South. It was primarily to the low wages paid on farms, and, in a measure, to prohibition and the thirst for education. Footleggers flourished in rural districts, but the purchase of boze in the towns was particularly easy. The town, too, offered amusement. The rigidity of present prohibition restrictions in the South, we may be sure, also an inducement for certain types of Negroes to come North, although it is a trismuth that prohibition is certainly eventually to be almost as great a boon to the race as maximisation itself was. The avidity of the Negro race for education is positive y amazing. Few are the parents who do not send their children to school, no matter what the sacrifice. In a certain section of South Carolina, during the draft process, it was discovered that the percentage of illiteracy among the whites was far in excess of that among the Negroes; a situation considered so alarming that radical measures for its rectification have been proposed. Compulsory education in South Carolina, a big political issue, became a political issue because the poor whites would not be educated and the poor Negroes would not be uneducated. The Governor of Georgia, when recently inaugurated, intimated that the situation was serious. He proposed to meet it, and emigration, not by reducing school facilities for Negroes, but by increasing those school facilities, thereby capitalizing an enormous dormant asset. Never has the Negro, as a race, been in such a strong negative position as it is at present. But the golden opportunity for progress is being seriously prepared by such outreaches as occurred a few weeks ago in East St. Louis, and this week in Chester. The class of Negroes recruited for industrial work in the North is unfortunately not the best class. Louders and more or less desperate characters from the river districts of New Orleans, Mobile, Savannah and Charleston have been induced easily to migrate. They find life harder, work more severe, the restrictions of society more rigorous and the opportunities for petty criminality greater. They are not unimposed. They are not versed in the vernacular of labor. They are not class conscious and they exasperate men who are. Race riots in the North are in origin often industrial riots. In the South there are powerful elements working to prevent the Negro from leaving; in the North there are powerful elements working to prevent the Negro from coming. Both, we believe, are wrong. The South needs a different population ratio between the races. It needs more than anything else an influx of small white farmers, to whom its rich lands should be a coming inducement. The North, on the other hand, has rare opportunities for certain types of Negroes, in certain types of labor, where none are superior to him in ability. A competitive labor market for Negroes would increase rapidly the prosperity of the race, and, therefore, the prosperity of the entire country. The nation, and every citizen of it, assumed a direct responsibility for the Negro when he was encamped. Out of indefensible riots some good will come if earnest, capable leaders are made to feel the burden of helpliness which rests on them. The Negro should not be driven back; he should be added in fitting himself to the new conditions he meets in the North. We should regard it as a national misfortune if prejudice at this crucial time should stille the Negro ambition and tear the heart out of a race which has just begun to realize its possibilities and its future.—Evening Ledger, Philadelphia, Pa. MR. GEO. BADGET ANSWERS THE CALL On last Saturday morning, after a lingering illness of several months, Mr. George Badgett, one of Keystone's promising young men, answered the final call: Times. and passed into the "beautiful somewhere." He was a native of this city and was looked upon as one of the most promising young men of his age. He attended the Keystone-Eckman Graded School, and last fall matriculated in the West Virginia Collegiate Institute with bright prospects of an enviable record, but he he had been there long, he was compelled to return home, having broken in health, where he had the best care of a devoted mother and the attention of skilled physicians. He fingered on, always hopeful of recovering his health under this combined care but the deepest had its hold and so earthly power could break it. Mr. Badgett was one of the general favorites of the community and he won a number of friends the short time he was at Institute. He was quiet in manners and his disposition was even. He was a member of the Mt. Chapel Baptist Church and Sunday school and Moore's Council, N. 10, 11, L. O. of St. Luke. His funeral was held Tuesday morning at the Mt. Chapel Baptist Church, and the services were conducted by Rev. L. A. Watkins, E. D., who preached a splendid funeral sermon. Resolutions from the Lodge were read by Mrs. W. V. Bridgeford and Mrs. H. S. James spoke for the Sunday school. The Junior choir of which he was a member rendered touching music for the occasion. The Lodge attended the funeral in a body and the church was crowded with sorrowful friends. Mr. J. H. Jones, Superintendent of the alt. Chapel Sunday school, was Master of Ceremonies. His body was conveyed to Norwood via the county road and was accompanied by a large number of people in automobiles, while many went down on No., and met the procession at Kambala. He was laid to rest by the side of his grandmother. RESOLUTIONS We have met here today to pay our last respects to our dear and beloved brother, George Badgett, who has shared our joys and sorrows for the past year. Brother Badgett came to us as a transferred member on June 9, 1916, from the Juvenile Lodge, Dusty Moore's Circle, No. 185, where he had served as Vice-president for a number of years. We always found him earnest and dutiful and ever ready to lend a helping hand when called to do so. He always were the same cheerful and sunny smile and had a very patient disposition. Little did we know that when he left us hast tail to pursue the higher studies that we would never again have our dear brother with us in our lodge room, but alas, it was true. It is needless to say that we shall miss him, but since it hatt pleased the Almighty who gave him to us likeweise take him away, let us strive to meet him in the great beyond, where there will be no tears, no more sorrow and no more parting. Whereas, the Great Almighty has in his infinite wisdom, removed from us our worthy and esteemed brother, Geo. badgett, be it. Resolved, That words of praise spoken here are inadequate to express our attractions for the one who has passed from our midst into the Great Beyond. While our lips express with regret the last tribute of respect, and our eyes behold the last glance upon the remains of this our beloved one, and our hearts bend in sorrow to this sacred call, and our minds drift back to his past life as he labored among us, forming a connecting link in our little band, we shall ever think of this occasion, stamping indebtibly upon our minds a memo in the history of our ledge, Moore's Success Council, No. 1050. Respectfully submitted. George Badgett, who departed this life July 28, was a member of the Mt. Chapel Baptist Sunday school. He was a devout Christian and a faithful scholar. As a token in recognition of his labor and in respect to his memory the following resolutions have been adopted. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the day of life is filled, And in heaven with joy to greet thee, When no farewell tears are shed. HELEN M. JAMES, For the Mt. Chalpe Baptist N. 8 Sunday School To Meet Mr. Editor. ---Please announce in the next issue of the McBowell Times that the 23rd annual meeting of the 5th District Sunday School Union in the Presbytery of Southern, V., will convene with the 5th Ave. Presbyterian church, Roanoke, Va., August 9-12. MISS LUCY B. WILLIAMS, Pres. MISS MALINDA B. MOYER, Ministers and Deacons Union OF FLAT TOP BAPTIST ASSOCIATION The Ministers and Deacons Union of the Flat Top Baptist Association held at Kimball was in every way a great success. On arriving at Kimball we were met by that matchless pastor and great preacher in the person of Rev. I. J. Hall, B. D., and a special committee to look after our comfort while there. Promptly at 9:30 the President, Rev. W. C. Clements, D. D., sounded the gavel. Truly the pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptist church had been praying for the presence of the Holy Spirit and a harmonious meeting. Never in the history of the Union have we had such a spiritual and financial feast. After the devotionals the president introduced Rev. J. W. Crockett who was at his best. He took for his text Matt. 4:19 and preached a great sermon. Rev. Crockett showed the importance of following Christ in order to fish successfully for men. Dr. J. H. Adams followed with a very servant prayer. Collection was lifted by Deacon Thomas Jackson and Robert Terry. At 1:30 Dr. R. H. McKoy lectured to the young ministers. His address was timely and will be very helpful to all who will put in practice the many good things spoken by him. At 4:30 Miss Delala Palmer intertwined the body with a very beautiful solo. After which Sister Lola Mack read a paper on the subject. The Need of More Business Enterprises among the Negroes of West Virginia, and spoke in high terms of the G. R. B. & E. A. Dr. J. H. A. Oyrus moved that a committee be appointed to take in consideration the publication of the excellent paper read by Sister Mack in booklet form. At 8 o'clock Rev. W. E. Lee preached a spiritual and logical sermon from Hosea 13:14, subject. The Resurrection of Christ. Dr. G. W. Woody followed in a very fervent prayer. Collection was lifted by Deacons W. B. Brice and C. H. Garner. The president called for the letter of welcome and Miss Dortha Hall came forward and read such an excellent letter of welcome until I am lost for words in which to express it. Dr. L. Dabney responded to the letter in choice language. (Continued on Page Four.) THE NEGRO MASSACRE Some of the Democratic press are endeavoring to blame the Negroes of East St. Louis for the blues in which they were ruthlessly murdered or driven from their homes. The effort will fail and ought to fail. No one has ever contended that the colored people were doing anything but quietly following their legitimate occupations, in making a living for their families. If they had been idlers, rowdy or criminals, there might be some excuse for their expulsion from the community, but even that should be in an orderly and lawful manner. The fact of the matter is that East St. Louis is in a section of Illinois that was strongly pro-Southern during the Civil War and that still has much of Southern sympathy and ideas. The county in which East St. Louis is situated has a habit of going Democratic. While there is a large proportion of the population that respects the rights of the Negroes, the community is one in which just such outrages as the unprovoked Negro massacre could occur. The Democratic press is doing itself no credit in trying to excuse the outrage. Rally at Keystone Presbyterian Church a Success. Amount Raised $170.00 The trustees, Editor M. T. Whittico, Dr. G. N. Marshall and Rev. L. E. Johnson, are deeply grateful to all who so generously contributed to our rally. We did not secure the names of all who wave and for that reason the names of the individuals who gave will not be published. In another article will appear a detail account of the services of the entire day. L. E. JOHNSON, Sec. of Trusses Board. Miner's, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- ty—Business Openings. NUMBER 20 rs and s Union TIST ASSOCIATION Successful t Kimball BLACK HERO OF MEDITERRANEAN Joe Green of Newport News Quells Race Riot on Upturned Life Boat by Superb Moral and Physical Courage--Congress Should Award a Medal of Honor. The individual acts of heroism of the present war presents no case of moral, physical and Christian courage equal to that of Joe Green of Newport News, Va., a muniteer on the torpedo freighter in the Mediterranean. The iron cross of Germany, the Victoria cross of England, the Legion of Honor of France have been awarded for acts far less heroic and we chronicle the story with the hope that an American Congress will investigate and consider Joe Green for a medal of honor. His act was one of moral and Christian courage, as well as physical heroism. The story is told by Dr. E. A. Carpenten, an American surgeon in the British transport service. "We had cut off all lights one hot night and was sitting in my cabin, where I was nursing a broken leg, when there came a crash. The Russian shivered as though she were an elastic band stretched tight, and some one had plucked it like a banjo string. That's the only way I can express it. "Right after the crash the ship heels over. "Our boat with about 40 men in it capsized. Some of those who couldn't swim, went straight to the bottom, others of us caught the sides of the boat, and those who could swim were many of them drowned by comrades who clutched them round the throat and dragged them down. "Most of the men scrambled up to the bottom of the overturned boat. It was all right until some of those in the water, who were clinging to the sides, tried to climb on to the already crowded bottom. They were not content with having their heads kept out of the water. "Naturally the overturned boat began to roll, first to one side, then the other. Some of those on the bottom got frightened and shoved the men, trying to scramble up, back into the sea. In a second terrible fight for life was in full swing. "There were white men and Negroes on the life boat, and the struggle quickly became a race battle. White men tried to pull their fellows up on the boat and shoot the Negroes off and the Negroes did the same. "A man stood about as much chance of stopping it as he did of pushing over the rock of Gibraltar---at least, that is the way it seemed, until one Negro, a horseman named Green from Newport News, rose so far above the rock of humanity about him that he turned the brutal, fighting tumult into men again. He restored democracy on the bottom of that life boat. "A few of us had kept cool enough to lie quietly on the overturned craft, trying to talk the others into manhood once more, but we might as well have ordered the sea to become calm. "All of a sudden something hit me on the back of the head. Something else grabbed me under the shoulders, and I found myself in the water. "The blow on the head had nearly stunned me, and I was just able to flounder around enough to keep afloat. Suddenly I felt a body bump against me, and sow the big black face Negro, Green, right beside my own. "I went mad. I thought he was going to drown me, to make one less white man in the beautiful fight for life that was still raging. I would have struck at him, but my arms would not work. "As though in a dream, I felt his arms slip under my shoulder." "You'll be all right boss," he said, and struck out for the lifeboat, keeping (Continued on Page 6.) West Virginia LILLY LA Main Office: PRINCETON, W. VA. The Pacific Mutual 10,000,000 ASSETS ORGANIZED Operates in N. Employees Pays A Obligation W. H. HARR Key LY LAND COMP N. VA. 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Now is your chance to win a fine car. in the city of BECKLEY, AT THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS MEET IN GRAND LODGE SESSION Large Delegation, Harmony Prevails, Much Business Transacted; Everybody Pleased. The twenty-fifth annual session of the Grand Lodge Knighte of Pythias and the seventeenth annual session of the Grand Court of Galantne had Huntington in their grasp this week. On Tuesday morning the public session was held in the First Baptist church, after the formal opening, the welcome addresses were delivered as follows: On behalf of the city, Mayor Edmond Sebon; on behalf of the lodges, D. W. Pierce, and on behalf of the Courts, Mrs. W. H. Harris Responses were made thus: To the Mayor, Prof. J. R. Jefferson, Parkerburg; to the Courts, Mrs. M. M. Bailey, Kimball, Dr. B. F. White was master of ceremonies at this session. The Grand Lodge went to the K. of P. Hall for their business session, while the Court remained at the church. The Grand Chancellor, L. O. Wilson, appointed the committee on credentials as follows: Prof. C. W. Boyd, Revs. R. H. McKoy and J. T. Shelton. In the afternoon, the committee on credentials reported and 106 lodges were present. The session is being largely attended and the members are down to real active work. Everybody is interested in making this the greatest session in the history of the Grand Lodge. Mr. Thomas Jennings, Charleston, was very active throughout the session. He was one among thirty-five who took the Grand Lodge degrees. MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNION Continued from page 1. SECOND DAY SESSION. On the second day morning after the Journal was read and adopted, the President, Dr. Clements, called for and introduced all visitors. Among the distinguished visitors were Dr. Robert J. Serrell, D. D., LL. D., of Providence, R. L., and Rev. J. A. Adams, of Danville, Va., and Rev. W. H. Carper of Virginia. These distinguished divines gave a very interesting talk to the Union. Deacon W. B. Brice was called upon to open the subject of why the deacons should attend the ministers. Bro. Brice proved himself master of the subject. At 11:30 Rev. L. Dabney was introduced as the speaker of the hour, who chose for his text lst Thes. 5:23, from which he preached a great sermon. Dr. Dabney is truly a great preacher and a Christian gentleman. Rev. J. B. Eyans followed with a fervent prayer. The Elders proceed to ordain Rev. J. J. Carter. Rev. R. K. Henry prayed the ordination prayer, Rev. C. P. Palmer delivered the Bible, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows delivered the charge and the right hand of fellowship was extended by all elders. Deacons Maek and Taylor lifted collection. At 8 o'clock Rev. Jas. Adams was introduced and chose for his text the 3rd Cor., 25th verse, from which he preached a wonderful sermon. We were honored with charming music by the excellent choir of Mt. Nebo Baptist church. Also a beautiful selection by Revs. N. T. Witcher and C. G. Mannings. The Union was one harmonious gathering. Total amount received during session was $11.70. May the Lord bless Rev. Hall and his good people and all that contributed in any way to make the occasion a great success. Death of Mrs. Maggie Meed Pocahontas, Va., July 30.—Mrs. Maggie Meed departed this life July 27. She was a consistent Christian until she died. She died in the full triumph of faith. She is survived by her husband, three sisters, Mrs. E. C. Anderson, Pulaaki, James L. E. Hairston and Georgia Anna Breylock, of Pocahontas, one son, one grandchild and a host of friends to nourish their lost. But we hope that our best is heaven's gain. Her last words were "I am going to be at rest." Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. E. Lee, pastor of the Baptist church. He next was John 14:2. Her body was laid to rest in the Johnson and attis Cemetery. H. A. Lucas, of Kimball, contractor and builder, a strong property owner and a high tone gentleman, has just completed building a fine bakery at North York. He has the contract for several other very important buildings in and throughout the county. NOTICE! The undersigned having been appointed administrator for the estate of Arthur Avery, deceased, who died at Coalwood May 24, 1917, wishes to make it known that all persons holding claims against said estate must present them to said administrator for adjustment. DR. R. O. HARRISON, July 30, 1917. Kimball, W. Va. "It appearing to the Board's satisfaction that a sufficient amount of money has accumulated in sinking fund, established for the purpose of paying off the bonds authorized and herefore issued by this Board, dated March 1st, 1912, and payable March 1st, 1948, and the Prosecuting Attorney of McDowell County, having herefore approved thereof, in writing, and is appearing that investment hereafter ordered complies in all respects with provisions of Section 4, Chapter 47 A of the Code of West Virginia, (Barnes Edition), the Sheriff, who is equus cuspidian of said Sinking Fund, has ordered and directed on August 7th, 1917, to invest a sufficient amount of said fund to purchase with at par and accrued funds, $8000, 10 worth of the $450,000.00 Adkin Road Improvement Bonds, ordered issued by the County Court of McDowell County, died the first day of January, 1917, serial numbered from one to four hundred and fifty-four (454) inclusive, bearing intering at the rate of five (5) per cent per annum, payable January 1st and July 1st; which bonds are payable in consecutive years, beginning January 1st, 1918, and ending January 1st, 1940. It is further ordered that the Secretary of the Board cause this order to be published in the McDowell Recorder and the McDowell Times, the only two newspapers in general circulation in the county, once a week for two consecutive weeks, prior to August 7th, 1917." I, Guy C. Mace, Secretary of the Board of Education of Adkin District, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a copy of the order entered by the Board of Education of Adkin District, at a meeting regularly held on July the second, 1917. Given under my hand this 25th day of July, 1917. GUY C. MACE, Secretary of the Board of Education of Adkin District, SAMUEL SOLINS Attorney-at-Law Welch, West Virginia FOR SALE: West Virginia Shuffler, are Pit Games; Guaranteed to win or die trying. Originated and bred by W. M. Howard, Worth, W. Va. STEPHEN M. NEWMAN, A. M., D, D. President COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES A. B. AND B. S. COURSES TEACHERS COLLEGE A. B. AND B. S. COURSES IN EDUCATION SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIERCES B. S. COURSES IN ENGINEERING HOME ECONOMICS MANUAL ARTS CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC MUS. B. COURSES 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 SCHOOL OF LAW LL B. COURSES For Catalogue, address Howard University Washington, D. G. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW PRAOTIOES IN ALL THE COURTS 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. Johnie Poindexter, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff e divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Olerk's Office of the Oivlite 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 copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy, Text: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Olerk Oecil Riley, P. Q. B. H. HARRIS & CO. "TAILORS BY TRADE" "Up-to-date in Style." "Down to date in Price." Stop in and see the work done by EXPERT TAILORS. OVER 5000 PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM Ladies' Suits tailored to perfection. All work guaranteed. 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Elder Simon King YUKON, W.VA. Used 40 Years CARDUI The Woman's Tonic Sold Everywhere DR. M. M. TINSLEY EYE Specialist Welch, West Virginia WANTED: Men and women all communities. Me to get names and address, etc. Nothing to sell. $15.00 weekly. Women to a address envolopees and do plain sewing home. $8.00 weekly. Information 1 a stamp. NATIONAL BUSINE BUREAU, Box 883, RICHMOND, V. Foyd Ross Elkhorn, West Va. BOX 131. 3-30 '17 Mrs. Mary Hancock Meals & Lunches Quick Service EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS. Just above the Company Store POWHATAN WEST VA Wilgoe (RY JOVE.) Dear Sir: Please grant me the privilege of saying a few words about our thriving little town of Wilcoe which is literally the "garden spot of the world", as a glance at our hillside will readily prove. Tuesday night of last week, the ladies and men" gen met and organized a Colored Auxiliary of the Gary Chapter of the American Red Cross. The following officers were elected: Mrs. A. Spencer, President; Mrs. Alice Pannell, Treasurer; Mrs. Jesie Brown, Secretary. A large membership was enrolled and we believe that Wilcoe will be heard from in the Red Cross work. A paper on Red Cross activity by Gen. Leonard Wood, U. S. A., was read to a few of us by Mr. J. M. Tully, our Superintendent. Squire C. O. Free addressed the gathering and in a few well chosen words explained the functions of the Red Cross Society and urged his hearers to do their "bit" in making it a success. Mr. Wm. Walker, who has been quite ill, is convalescing. Mr. Wm. Carter, who has been living at No. 11 works, has returned to this town. Miss W. Beatrice James, a student of Knoxville College, who is the guest of aunt, Mrs. Emory Saunders, was agreeably surprised Sunday by a visit of her step sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Thornhill, of Worth. Work is progressing on the railroad Y. M. C. A. building. The home of our tailor, Mr. Brown, is nearing completion. Wilcoe has an excellent Sabbath school. Though the attendance is small, the personnel is of a high character. We are fortunate in having Deacon H. M. Brown as our Superintendent. There is none of a higher moral sense or more devoted to the work in hand. Washington, July 30. Declaring that thousands of men of draft age evaded registration and escaped the call to the army, Attorney General Gregory today instructed all United States attorneys to begin a round-up of the slackers and start criminal prosecutions. The Attorney General says it appears that thousands of men escaped and emphasizes the importance to the government of a prompt, thorough and countrywide search, followed by vigorous criminal prosecution. District attorneys, he says, are not expected to make a house-to-house canvas, nor a comparison of the registration lists with the various tax and voting lists of each county, but are to engage the assistance of local officers or voluntary organizations whenever that can be done. When slackers are found they are to be registered. Prompt and efficient work by district exemption boards is expected by government officials as a result of striking all red tape from the procedure. President Wilson's executive order outlining the principles to govern exemptions, coupled with instructions to the board from Provost Marshall General Crowder, is regarded here as setting in motion the last phase of the selection with a momentum that insures a minimum of contusion and delay. NOTICE! STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA: A special session of the County Court of McDowell County held at the court house thereof, on Thursday July 26, 1917, pursuant to the foregoing call: Present: Howard N. Eavenson, President, and Jas. Ellwood Jones, Commissicner. "It appearing to the court that there has been accumulated and is now in the hands of the Sheriff the sum of $27,000,000 that said money constitutes a sinking fund established to pay McDowell county bonds issued for the construction of the county jail and annex thereto; and it further appearing the Browns Greek District bonds issued for road improvement and pursuant to an election held therein for said purpose on February 17, 1917, and for an interest bearing evidence of indebtedness of said Browns Creek District and said bonds will mature prior to the date of the maturity of said county bonds, issued for said jail and annex: It is therefore considered by the court that the Sheriff of McDowell county be and is berry ordered to invest said $27,000 being and constituting said county jail and annex bonds sinking fund, and that said sinking fund, to wit: $27,000,000 be invested by said Sheriff and used for the purchase of Browns Creek District bonds for road improvement of said district, pursuant to said election of Feb. 17, 1917, and said investment shall be made by by said Sheriff on the — day of —, 1917, and provided, further, that said Sheriff in investing said sinking funds no greater premiums shall be paid for any of said Browns Creek District bonds than an amount which at maturity of said Browns Creek District bonds will have netted not less than the amount paid for said county jail and annex bonds plus three per cent per annum on said investment." State of West Virginia. County of McDowell, to-wit: I, J. C. Summers, Deputy for W. W. Whyte, Clerk of the County Court of McDowell County, West Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing order is a true and correct copy from the records of said office as the same exists therein in Minute Book No. 13 page 349. Given under my hand and seal of said court at Welch this 28th day of July, 1917. Test: J. C. SUMMERS, Deputy for W. W. Whyte, Clerk. 6-3-17 21. LOCALS Meadames Bessie Flipping and Lula Huffman address of Commissioner of Agriculture J. H. Stewart last Sunday. :0: Editor M. T. Whittico is attending the K. of P. Grand Lodge in Huntington this week. :0: Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Thornton are the proud parents of a girl baby. :0: Miss O. Ruth Campbell, who has been in the city several days, left Tuesday for Davy and other points on the N. & W. :0: The Wives League met last week with Mrs. Helen M. James. The meeting this week will be with Mrs. Sallie Hill. The Girl Progress Club, an auxiliary to the Wives League, organized a few week ago, is doing a good work. The officers are: Miss Leslie Simpson, President; Miss Myrtle Jones, Vice-President; Miss Amaza Harris, Secretary; Miss Cleopatra Whittico, Assistant Secretary; Miss Clara Abbott, Treasurer. :0: Prof. J. P. Howard, a teacher of wide experience, and Mr. O. D. Griffith, former editor of the Athena Clipper, of Athens, Ga., are now located at Gary. Prof. Harris has held several government positions and is well known in his native state, although he will cast his lot in West Virginia. The Times extends a welcome hand to these two Georgians and is always glad to welcome the better class of people coming from the South. Prof. Howard is expecting to do educational work in our state. He holds a first grade certificate from Georgia. Mrs. W. P. Isom and Miss Minnie C. Stillwell, of Toms Creek, are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ciem Campbell, of Gary. :0: Dr. Joseph E. Brown, accompanied by his wife and daughter, Annie Mae, spent Monday in Bluefield, combining business with pleasure. :0: All persons visiting Pocahontas wishing first class lodging in a quiet place can obtain the some at my home on Church Street. Write for rooms. P. O. Box 252, Pocahontas, Va. Dr. G. A. Jones is now prepared to take care of any emergency case that may come to Pocahontas. :0: Watch for IT. IT will be at the Hippodrome the 14th. Something grand.' :0: Mr. Wm. Downs, one of Keystone's policemen, and Miss Georgia Patterson were married in Welch Monday. :0: Mr. Wm. Davis and Miss Dora Harris were married, in Ironton, Ohio, Saturday and returned to Keystone Tuesday. :0: Rev. J. H. A. Cyrus, of Jenkinjones, was in the city several days this week on business. :0: Rev. J. W. Coger passed through the city Monday. :0: Mr. F. E. Alexander, the printer at Northfork, is confined to his room. :0: The chandeliers have been installed in the Mt. Chapel Baptist Church. They cost $118 and were presented to the church by the Missionary Society. H. J. CAPEHART Attorney-at-Law Phone:61 KEYSTONE,IW. VA Fractice in all the Courts FOR SALE:—A good house and lot at Anawalt, W. Va., at a bargain. See J. McNEELEY, Anawalt, W. Va. FREE STYLE BOOK HAIR To Colored Women Who like to wear them in their Colored Woman's Hair. Our latest handmade hair styling in hair Braiding and Blow-Drying. Every single woman would love to have our hair styled our hair in hair braiding or blow-drying. We make the best hair products, with extra heavy hair, for FREE. Send money order or damage. Money BACK IS NOT AUTHORIZED. See page 10. POSTAGE SOIL Hair sets, brushes, combs, and manufacturer's prices. Send two extra stamp. Agents Wanted. Address on following: MURANA BAR COMPANY. 81-121 Park Ave. New York City. Address Dept. 15 OLD INDIAN RIDGE, "COLORED MAN'S HOME" MINERS; TRACKLAYERS, MOTORMEN OR COKE MEN Write or come See us, All Inquiries Promptly Answered McCau Patterns for August REYNOLDS-SHOR CO. KEYSTONE, W. VA. Read Think 7897—Military Dress Sizes 14 to 44 7884—Missy' Dress Sizes 14 to 20 Senreco REC. U.S. PAT. OFF. REG. CANADA use it regularly Keeps the teeth clean and gums healthy four dentist knows, ask him 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 ERS, MOTORMEN OR C , All Inquiries Promptly A for August Now on SALE Everywhere Women of Discrimination Accept MOTORMEN OR COKE MEN Inquiries Promptly Answered For August New on SALE Anywhere Women of elimination Accept OFF OF CIRCU dictal Dowel Hon Welch Clerk. Term McCALL'S DESIGNS FASHION AUTHORITY Designers of Garments for Morning Altermoon Everling Indoors Outing Travelling HOR CO. W. VA. GET RE SENSATION OR CO. VA. W. Tern day in and O Lice June. COUN GET READY FOR SENSATION OF --- Their Great Consisting of the PASSION or write him if want a sh taining. See it. My Clients Are Always First Their Great Religious K Consisting of the PASSION PLAY and other or write him if want a show. The show taining. See it. My Clients Are Always First 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. Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. DY FOR THE OF THE AGE Jigious Entertainment I 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 NOB ASK FOR THE CONVICTION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. National Jail Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. CIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of McDowell, Mercer and Menroe. 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, License Term, first Monday in June. COUNTY OFFICERS : --- Assistant Pros. Attorney, Samuel Solins. Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts. Burbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, W. J Hatfield, Welch. County Road Engineer, W. J. McClaren County Health Officer and cor- oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates: Harvey Haggerman, E. Howard Harper, J. Buel Swope, Floyd Waldron. State Senators, Sixth Senato rial district (counties of McDow ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W. Luther, Welch; Wells Goodykootz, Williamson. A FAMILY MEDICINE In Her Mother's Home, Says This Georgia Lady, Regarding Black- Draught. Relief From Head- ache, Malaria, Chills, Etc. Ringgold, Ga.- Mrs. Chua, Gaston, of this place, writes: "I am a user of Theodford's Black-Draught; in fact, it was one of our family medicines. Also in my mother's home, when I was a child. When any of us children complained of headache, usually caused by constipation, she' gave us a dose of Black-Draught, which would rectify the trouble. Often in the Spring, we would have malaria and chills, or troubles of this kind, we would take Black-Draught pretty regular until the liver acted well, and we would soon be up and around again. We would not be without it, for it certainly has saved us lots of booze. Just a dose of Black-Draught when we had so well saved a lot of days in bed." Theodford's Black-Draught has been in use for many years in the treatment of stomach, liver and bowel troubles, and the popularity which it now enjoys is proof of its merit. If your liver is not doing its duty, you will suffer from such disagreeable symptoms, as headache, billiousness, constipation, indigestion, etc., and unless something is done, sorious trouble may result. Theford's Black-Draught has been found a valuable remedy for these troubles. It is purely vegetable, and acts in a prompt and natural way, regulating the liver to its proper functions and cleansing the bowels of impurities. Try It Insist on Theford's the original and genuine. B 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. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS. Beauty Parlor HAIR DRESSING, SCALP CLEANING Satisfaction Guaranteed or No Money Mme. PEARL PERKINS Mrs. Grimes Old Stand Next to Sq. Orders Office KIMBALL, W. VA. The Times, $1.50 Summer Blouses and Shirts for Vacation T ime For Serve. _: ell as Smartnes are the White Tub Waists -sd Skirts to Go with Them.. _ — P=) | . bes ‘ od! | hi i \ re Sad sit a A | a Be ; ine 5 ‘ aren ee | ae ees | =i ee ad an Tk iy “| . | ar | & we New York July %+ -Veraton time Drings the ness fr mor “an the naual namber of praceca’ e! ti. this, we all know by «.jcnence. \mong other things, those .... wit vacation wardrobes wit) iucoizh* “ili ineinde goodly number of +; sraie waite and skirts, The Weists ay -ven be planned with a view te. nag them im the tall with @ coat sai. or with revmrate skirts, From the «o>: ving sme ok to the abeer 8m “ainty use for aiter- noon wear, there): lv a very laze variety of intwrsor 4 thin aam- mer. The practices! w' * Slowse thas jaupdere mice’ >. \ favorite, for when free soo ate ak never faila to give the ©. sur tet or), trash look, whether it ie worn Site or eclor ed skirt. ir tho deer blouses, voile, odgandied in. Pcie! linen are the material inst nee) ) thie anmmer they are also werrtny von of Okina Silt, whieh mais! taomtire perteetly and ie joet a coi as posible. To ae eompany thee airte of white tap satins and sport: si! ch are made op im pleated ov cath col metele, These soft was: aRirte are ep ua 'y practical om the gathered styles y are shirred asthe waist "> ‘inishied with a heading aulven Ab anwer of tho have pretty ya: ced «: shirred poekets which them ever seen j.ore atric tive. For service « well os for smartness there is nothing ber the whate gabardine #ks.* “uch: hat no fear of the tab. tie very nov. an demand this summer and sonetiiie ws with col- ored stripes o- dor Dec of silk or woo! jersey ia whit: ami colore ure, of course, very amart th’s son. A new moriel develop: Lc. swol jersey is shown im the rope: . 2 sketeh. It in made wit!. 4 y's) ; anel in front, ans the wides and hick are city gathered, The novel festare of tim skirt in the pocket section at the * Many of the Dew ekirte #how ts miu. tremted in various way. tat} tewign illmstrated, the pointed en’ oh wer ection are Oattoned to. po: section. One of the emart blowers 6! mwon which would be w 6 «to any ¥o- man’s ward. oictnred with this skirt. Itie of tue * nerchiet linen with an embroitie~ <r y merom the frons, and eo: 2a ode with ‘Barrow croc ‘incr 1) «em blown ‘that slips on omer thy set ond we it bas uo opening thr- Sore to inten with embronie:,, which spreads itll serows the froux. | ces end hand-drawn Work are other decors’. = weed for snax mer blouses wi arnin® effet. sVOLLE AMO OID MAM, The ences "2s. ha been quite ‘amazing and it wor atm t follow the developr. frocks of thie mater. ial, The tie on frork- ~ Jungham with white pique cols and catia have been exceedingly poyelar, and wow those of voile and gings:n combined mem w be Maring ast. - woolen as the former. tobe comtraet of white voile with wicr*ly colored plaite L.A. wATKINS. One of the str reat and beet qualified pastors in the cute ie Po L.A. Wat. kins, of Northiork. W. Vs He is the principal of the enev' == Aaybeury and pastor of the 6. Mere onareh, Algo- ma, W. Va. Rev. Watkine is a eredonte of the Virginia Norma: ind Co'eciste Inatl- tate st Petersburg, Virwinia and the Vaion University, Riciwow', Va. We epoke fh st Sab ath morn- img and were weil, oes! at “im way bie eharech ie being cond... Fonntain’s Digest. ‘This came Po5 L.A. Aatsine ® aos pastor of the MEO = sist char, Keystone, ad rine om viet your iw erected © beaut) edi oc the cout oF SN, HO of «an be toor pelt. Hie mawter: 28 joc gonernly ere with bia or ds 0 work and they bope to tedwae Lurch ayext your {ree of He! « Read all the stver-wements in this i ome le wilt pay you. | anes ee ae ere some models the wa’st ia entirely of white jaud the skirt, collar and cuffs of the plaid gingham. | In other designs a section of the waint, jas well ae the skirt, is made of pingham. Tne motel for mineo illustrated bere aboww this effective devolopment with collar, sleeves and aidew of the drem of ‘white voile and the main part of the drew of ginghac, The draped skirt shown in thie design is a feature whieh shonld be noted, fr draperies of this ‘kind are very prominent at prewnt. This style of drapery is quite popalar in tub frocks acd ia not limited only to silks The side draperies om the skirts otfer weep nelephing change teem the ctreigh lings, though they have by no means sapplanteet them. Draperies are tnot ‘only placed about the hips bat often fall as low as the knees and even a little lower at times, There are draped tan ica, aleo, which are particulary prerty |G mot evening drewes. - ORGANDIE AS A TRIMMING, | A crews of railed organdie or batiatic jis one of the smart things to have tius summer. Organdie collars with rows 0! tiny hemsticked self ruiiles have bev Fery povuiar to go with aremes and «nits 61 wool material. Now they are bein used on wammer frocks of batiste and niall. On a drew of deep rose-colored | mull, this rusted organdie, im white, was wed fora large coiar which extended down to the waist and crosed in front It was also sed for the enls and gath ered pockets and even placed at the hem of the skirts witi the rnitles in up-standl- ang position. Thee ting ratiles are about Lalf an inch in width and placed close te kother, alinost overlapping one another. Collar and cutf sets in this style, of white or light blue, are worn with dark bite Gremes, and sometimes fine lace take the place of the original ruitles ; BLACK HERO OF (Continue! From Page One.) my head above water. He put me with my hands on the edge and swam of tgain. White men on the boat's bottor Palled me out of the water. Presently the Negre wancned wah envther whia man iu his arms. This wan alo wa | palled on the boat. Next time the bis black returned he had one of his ows race “By then I was strong enongh to hely pall the rescued Negro on board, and ‘some of the other white men, who had acon Groen save two of us, fonght their jown men off when they tried to. throw the resewed black into the water. | “rare te se Cosa ead. the lifebost, each time *pporting the head of @ drowning man, bisck and white alike. “Is wae the heroism of thie big mero of Newport News which redeemed the dogracetal condact af the mea in the capsteed boat. Foran eynivalent act in trenches, roen are decorated, ont Green as only « homeman. 1 never even saw the story of hie bravery pablished Washington Eagle. Is wan s New England woman on » [rocky and sterile farm who somnded this call, call fost es eloquent tolay ae in the carly «ities: “Take your gan and go, John Yeu, take yorr gn aud go: For Kath ean drive the oxen, Sohn, | 48d F can wield the bow | 2'se Beard my erandeire tell, John, | He fought at Bunker Hitt; | ie soamted all hie lile and wort | Hin country’s offering ati, | World yoo shawse the brave alt biwod, Jobs, ‘That flowed on Monmiouth Pain” No, take your gun and go, Jobo, Thongh I ne'er see you again.” ramon > BRAND gta END fine,’ ern re <0 oo £ od « Lapis fiiteess Sere Bona) Fears tera wo bev Retest “Aicaye nella, SOLD BY Aci DRUGGISTS Faw» EVERYWHERE Soxty Safety Biest\ B= The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Blocfield, W. Va. T. G. BEOKER, Treas. RICHARD R. 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Weller Sputeon, Gary - West Virginia | The Times, $1.50 : PALMETTO CAFE Main Street Lord’s New Brick Building Everything Fresh to Eat In First Class Style. Lunches At All Hours R. L. LORD, Prop’r ns OPFIOK PHONE sat ri RESIDENOR PHONE 308 OFFICE HOURS: 8 A.M. TOSP. M. DR. A. S, ADAMS, Dentist Over Colored Barber Shop NORTHFOREK, W.VA. T have eqnipped my office at's coms of more than $2,500 for the beneds af may people. If you care to ses modern equipped Hegre Dental Offes you shonld vet mine. 1 do aM claamen of dental work satiahactorily. 1 administer gas for the extraction of teeth and say other work where necemmary. Hf you come to Northiork, come ap and look me over. Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, W. Va. Cincinnati, O. Tanoring The Second Annual Session of the Primitive Baptist will convene at Northtork, W. Va., August 10 - 11 - 12, 1911 We cordially invite all Christian Brethren and Friends to Visit Free Dinner Served at the Church to Everybody two days, Sunday. An Address will be delivered by the Editor of the McDowell M. T. WHITTICO Names of Elders who are to Attend: W. S. PENN, Stella, Va. Elder W. H. BASSETT, Winston, N. C. Elder DANEL KEEN, Chatham, Va. Elder E. K. TURNER, Martinsville Elder J. S. BELCHER, Rocky Mount, Va. Elder C. S STUART, Gary, W. Elder G. B. MITCHELL, Martinsville, Va. Elder J. V. HAIRSTON, L And as Many as will be Gladl The Second Annual Session of the Primitive Baptist Northfork, W. Va., August 10 - 11 - 12, 1917 We cordially invite all Christian Brethren and Friends to Visit Us. Free Dinner Served at the Church to Everybody two days, Saturday and Sunday. An Address will be delivered by the Editor of the McDowell Times M. T. WHITTICO Names of Elders who are to Attend: Elder W. S. PENN, Stella, Va. Elder W. H. BASSETT, Winston, N. C. Elder DANEL KEEN, Chatham, Va. Elder E. K. TURNER, Martinsville, Va. Elder J. S. BELCHER, Rocky Mount, Va. Elder C. S STUART, Gary, W. Va. Elder G. B. MITCHELL, Martinsville, Va. Elder J. V. HAIRSTON, Leatherwood, Va And as Many as will be Gladly Received Elder S. M. MUSE, Pastor. S. L. LAW, De UDFORK. and rally was held church, Rev. J. the services were all day and the in order. Dinner and there was Mrs. Janie Clark' of Elkhorn, is visiting relatives in Virginia. Out of 100,000 who are a part of the population of West Virginia, only about 500 are actively engaged in farming. Too small a percentage. Wake up and get back to mother earth. and Rev. Chas. day's collection GRAND UPR The VERY FIRST dose shows results and a short treatment with Adjer-i-ka will surprise you. It drains such astonishing amounts of old matter from the system that A SINGLE DOSE relieves constipation, sour stomach and gas almost INSTANTLY. A dose twice a week guards against appendicitis. RALLY AT MUDFORK. On last Sunday a grand rally was held at the Mudfork Baptist church, Rev. J. W. Orider, pastor. The services were very largely attended all day and the breaching was of a high order. Dinner was served on the ground and there was plenty to eat and plenty to spare. Everybody feasted on the good things until they wanted no more. Rev. J. T. Bennett, of Bluetield, pastor of the First Baptist church, Tazewell, reached in the morning and Rev. Chase in the afternoon. The day's collection amounted to $65. Delegates Called to Meet in Keystone To the Subordinate Councils I. O. St. Luke: You are earnestly requested to have your delegate expecting to attend the Subilee Convention in Richmond, Va. to attend the Delegates' Conference on August 11, in Keystone, W. Va., for the purpose of adjusting all matters pertaining to our state work. The meeting will be called to order at 10:30 a. m. By order of State Deputy, MALINDA COBBS, District Deputy, G S MILLER, Special Deputy, W. O. MOORE. PATENTS Get your part to the pioneer in patenting by perforating paper films. Bird? JERRY A. MAYNARD. Patent George Inglis. Patent Patents. Inventors. The Primitive Baptist ASSOCIATION the Primitive Baptist 10 - 11 - 12, 1917 en and Friends to Visit Us. Everybody two days, Saturday Editor of the McDowell Times TICO BASSETT, Winston, N. C. Elder E. K. TURNER, Martinsville, Va. Elder C. S STUART, Gary, W. Va. Elder J. V. HAIRSTON, Leatherwood, Va any as will be Gladly Received S. L. LAW, Deacon. Its All in the Instrument! GET THE BEST GRAND UPRIGHT RIANOS of the most famous make, class & style Tone, harmony and volume will be found in every instrument we sell with a guarantee to satisfy the most critical ear. If you are in the market for a piano, get the best. Then see or write BOOKER KENDRICK Box 556 Bluefield, W. 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Publisher every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race---His Civil and Poli- tic Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year in advance..... $1.50 8 six months in advance..... 80 Three months in advance..... 50 One month in advance..... 25 Single copy..... 05 ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1917 GOMMISSIONER $TEWART AND AGRICULTURE The southern end of the state, and for that matter the state over, is being treated to an entirely new phase of the agents to which this state is heir. In other words, we are being treated to a lesson on some new possibilities, and possibilities, which, at this time, are of material and vital value to the state and the people who inhabit the same. The idea as to what Commissioner James H. Stewart has had in mind, with reference to his "cut-over-land" project has been somewhat obscure. Not because it was obscure within itself, nor because the presentation of it by the Commissioner was not clear, lucid and plain, but because the idea is so far from what has ever been attempted by the Department of Agriculture in the endeavor to really aid the people of this state, we have been a little slow to grasp it. However, his coming among us, and meeting us face to face and explaining just what the nature and the list of the project is, has marvelously enlightened us and awakes in our minds, new hopes and stimulates new aspirations, all of which the Commissioner shows us how to realize, if we only will. His plan in fine seems to be simply this: There are something like six millions of acres of land in this state lying idle—land that is absolutely producing nothing—land that could be easily converted into sheep pastures, vineyards, cattle grazing land, much farm lands for hay, alfalfa, corn, oats, rye, wheat and all sorts of vegetables. The Commissioner advises that the owners of this land dispose of it at a reasonable profit to themselves, since it is impossible for them to use all of it, or since they are not using it, and put it on the market at a reasonable price with a long time to pay for it and offer it to home seekers in this state. Especially does he direct this appeal to the larger land owners and the coal operators, who have thousands of acres of surface land which is not being used for anything. Among others, the Commissioner alleges that these are some of the purposes this will serve: He will afford the opportunity for all those desiring to purchase homes to do so. It will be profitable to the operator, in that, it gives him a reliable and dependable source of men upon which to draw. It enables these men, who might work in the mines in times of urgent need, and who --- would doubtless so do, and be glad of the chance and opportunity to do that, to at once better serve the operator, and at the same time to secure for himself a home and a plot of ground upon which to obtain his sustenance. Then, when the lean years came, as was stated by the Commissioner, and the operator is not mining so much coal, the same laborer can spend much of his time in the summer raising his crops, improving his land and setting his house in order. Mr. Stewart further argues and logically so, that this man who purchases thus, must necessarily be a better man for the coal operator than the man who is transient and has no permanent abode. He must feel that whatever affects the community in which he lives, whatever affects the life and welfare of the company for which he works, must necessarily affect him and for that reason he will strive to do everything in his power to promote the success of that company, for in so doing he is promoting his own success. This is logic and good sense. In addition to this, the Commissioner further argues that this will command a better class of men, for the man who has the hardihood and the purpose to purchase a home, will make, by far, a better laborer in the mines than the man who simply work from month to month with nothing definite in view. Closely scrutinizing this, and taking even the most permissive view of it, we are compelled to concede that, after all there is a big bit of truth in it. We like it, because it is on the "square deal" plan. It is the gate of opportunity open to every man alike. The plan is applicable to every man, white or black. It is a home-getting, self-sustaining, manhood developing plan that will and must aid the state in every particular, if only but vogue. We as colored people are more than deeply indebted to the Commissioner, not because we are colored, but because of the opportunity which he is offering us in this connection. It means that we should avail ourselves of this chance to secure ourselves a home and a plot of ground. There is no question but that 'ere long this state is going to be bee-hived with a foreign element of citizenship. We use this word FOREIGN in this connection to mean just this, not necessarily those from across the ocean, but those from other states, both white and colored, who come here knowing of the state's great natural resources and the opportunities offered, and this plan of the Commissioner's affords us the chance to get in on the ground floor. We don't see how the Commissioner can fail to do anything other than interest those wherever he may go on this subject. We do know that he has opened up a new avenue of thought in the minds of the citizens in the southern end of the state and we further know that we can put our hands now just in an off handed way and manner on more than one hundred people, who are ready and who can qualify to take up just such a proposition. We say amen to Commissioner Stewart's proposition. HERE IS THE RUB What offence against public policy did Messrs. Scanlon and Williams commit when they wrote a letter approving the course of Senator Howard Sutherland in voting against the "Food Control Bill?" Where were the impropriety in them doing so, and what right had Governor Cornwell to become offended and take them to task for expressing their joint opinion? Does the Governor presume to own the personal and official opinion of the members of the road commission because he appointed them to office? Do men waive the right of free speech when they accept office under the present Governor? We do not either commend Senator Sutherland nor are we defending the road commission, they are able to take care of themselves. The question as to whether Senator Sutherland was right in voting against the food control bill does not enter here, we merely seek to show the peo ple what is "eating" the Governor. We believe that the road commission had the same right to publicly commend Senator Sutherland for his vote on this measure that the Governor and the West Virginia Legislature had to commend President Wilson for severing diplomatic relations with Germany. Of course the members of the West Virginia Road Commission did not write their letter for political effect nor did they intend that any political significance be attached to it but our Governor is a long headed, far seeing politician and he knows that when he and his party attempts to make that vote of Senator Sutherland a political issue their attack will be weakened because Mr. Scanlon is a Democrat, and Governor Cornwell appointed the commission. Then, it is reported that Gov. Cornwell is ambitious to succeed in 1922 to the seat occupied in the Senate by Senator Sutherland. That is what hurts the Governor. There's the rub. Gary (EYE L. TINKEY) The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Young was the scene of a lovely gathering, when Messrs. J. C. Boyd and C. F. Bowers entertained the Kingdom and Queenland Club and others Thursday evening of last week. The evening was spent in whist and five hundred, and at about 10:30 o'clock a dainty luncheon was served. An added feature of the occasion was the presence of two of West Virginia's distinguished ladies, Mrs. M. T. Whitticoe, of Keystone, and Miss C. Ruth Campbell, of Charleston. Both were very much pleased as the social life of Gary and spoke very complimentary of the young men and ladies. On Friday evening, Miss Campbell addressed a small but appreciative audience at the Methodist church. Mrs. Whittico, who was also present, spoke very briefly of the Epworth League that had a short program preceding Miss Campbell's talk, and of the importance of those connected with such a grand movement for humanity. Miss Whittico then introduced Miss Campbell who spoke at length upon subjects relative to the needs and conditions of our people. She made a strong and earnest appeal for a practice of race pride, thrift, economy, decoration of home and children, their environments and a higher standard of community interest. She also appealed to the young men to begin at once to save a part of their earnings. It is to be regretted that such a noble woman, engaged in such a noble and advantageous work, should come in our town and find such a few interested people. It is certainly a fact that though we are quite far ahead of some other localities in the coalfield, we still need improvement, especially along the lines of home, economy, home-making, sanitary conditions and the raising of children. These are a few of the things on which Miss Crumpbell spoke and we are very sorry that such a small crowd was present to hear her. The very fact that the Commissioner of Agriculture saw fit to appoint one of our own race to come among us and effect an insight and an understanding as to our needs, homes and children, and the very fact that she is the only colorod woman in the state holding that position should in itself warrant a more sympathetic and interested attitude toward this work. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Hon. Jas. H. Stewart was a visitor to our town Monday. The object of his visit was to inspect the gardens. He was accompanied by Hon. R. W. White, of Charleston, Prof. K. P. Sims, of Bluefield, and Mrs. Lillian B. Gray, of Giatto. The visitors were well pleased with the gardens here and said they were as pretty and as good as they had seen. Miss Bertha Wade has returned from the District Conference that convened at Stonega, Va. McDOWELL COUNTY With Appointment of Dr. R. C. Harrison of Kimball one of Commissioners to Select Sight of Tuburculosis Sanitarium. CHARLESTON, W. VA., July 20.... Announcement was made today at the governor's office by his stenographers in accordance with instructions given by him when he and his private secretary left for Fort Benjamin Harrison of his selection of a commission to locate the proposed state colored tuberculosis sanitarium, authorized at the last regular session of the legislature. They are colored physicians of prominence in practice in the state: Dr. A. B. Oritchlow Charlesston; Dr. R. C. Harrison, Kimball; Dr. S. F. Clay, Lewisburg. They will act with the board of control in selecting a site for the institution. It is estimated that in 12 months time 12,000 soldiers will be in the trenches in Europe and that we must supply the necessities whatever the demand. Are you doing your fit? MILL CREEK C. & C. CO. COOPER, WEST VA. Good Houses. Good terms. oil stands. Good Pay. No Better Offered in the MONEY EVERY D TWO WEE Better Opportunity ffered in the State F DONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. No Better Opportunity Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. DR. BRIDGEF ORD Proprietor. WE keep it, if we haven't 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 Rozol Bleach, Aida Pomade, only things, and the only way DON'T FORGET YOU WE keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, so kindly know your wants. Our purpose is to do the right right time, in the right way; and we do things in the way, so call on us before you see anyone else. DON'T FORGET! That we are living in the Twenty- years, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair O Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb o ings, and the only way, to live'a "High Brown's L DON'T FORGET YOUR DRUG MAN at the WE keep it, if we haven't it, we stock it, so kindly let us know your wants. Our purpose is to do the right thing, at the right time, in the right way; and we do 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 beach, and the only way, to live's "High Brown Life." BRIDGEFORD PHARMCAY KEYSONE, WEST VIRGINIA. --- --- Pais & Vecellio LEADING DEALERS IN Groceries, Fresh Country Produce and In thier New Place Next Door to Bank of Newr Post Office Gall to Sea them and Examine Goods and Before Purchasing Elsewhere Stores, Fresh Country Produce and Shoes Her New Place Next Door to Bank of Keyston Main Post Office To Sea them and Examine Goods and Price Before Purchasing Elsewhere Groceries, Fresh Country Produce and Shoes In thier New Place Next Door to Bank of Keystone Mint Post Office Gall to See them 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 scien- ce you see anyone else. we are living in the Twentieth order, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Comb are the to live's "High Brown's Life." OUR DRUG MAN at the --- Entry Produce and Shoes Door to Bank of Keystone Post Office Furniture Goods and Prices Being Elsewhere of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention to be held with First Baptist Church Montgomery, West Virginia August 22, 23, 24, 1917 Rev. J. P. HUBBARD, B. D., Pastor THE WAR IS ON! The Soldiers of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention are called to meet in its 39th Annual Sitting in the splendid city of Montgomery, August 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 1917. President Rev. C. N. HARRIS, D. D., is expecting every Baptist Soldier and Friend to do his part in helping to lift the entire debts off of the West Virginia Seminary and College. Every Baptist Preacher and Church should be LOYAL to the call of our President. The Great Lester Choir and the Home Choir will render Music. Mrs. Ida Beown of London and Miss Stella Woodson of Hinton will sing Solos. All Delegates send Names to, Rev. J. P. HUBBARD, Montgomery, W. Va. PROGRAMME CONVENTIONAL SESSION: President C. N. Harris, in chair 9: a.m. Wednesday, Devotional by appointment Remarks by President and appointment of Credential and Financial Committees. PROGRAMME CONVENTIONAL SESSION: President C. N. Harris, in chair 9: a. m. Wednesday, Devotional by appointment Remarks by President and appointment of Credential and Financial Committees. 9:40 Welcome addresses and Responses. 11:00 a. m. Introductory Sermon Rev. J. E. Pryor, Ph.D. Collection; Introduction of Distinguished Visitors Adjournment CONVENTIONAL SESSION, continued 2:00 a. m. Devotional by appointment. Appointment of Committees 2:00 p.m. Sermon by Rev. W. C. Clements, D. D., alternate Rev. E. G. Holcomb. Solo--Miss Stella Woodson. President's Annual Address Collection for Sunday School Mission. Adjournment. 7:45 p.m. Devotions by appointment. Sermon by Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D. Collection. Solo by Mrs. Ada Brown. NOTICE: The Lester Choir will sing Thursday night. SECOND DAY Educational Rally by all the Associations and Auxiliary Conventions. 9:00 a.m. Devotionals 9:30 New River Association, Rev. Wm. Jackson, D. D., Moderator, presiding. 10:00. Flat Top Association, Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D., Moderator, presiding. 11:00 a.m. Sermon by Rev. E. W. Starks, D. D., Subject "Education." Afternoon Session, Rally Continued. 2 p.m. Devotional. 200 p m. Sermon by Rev. W. C. Clements, D. D., alternate Rev. E. G. Holcomb. Collection for Sunday School Mission. Adjournment. 7:45 p m Devotions by appointment. Sermon by Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D. Collection. Solo by Mrs. Ada Brown. SECOND DAY Educational Rally by all the Associations and Auxiliary Conventions. 9:00 a. m. Devotionals 9:30 New River Association, Rev. Wm. Jackson, D. D., Moderator, presiding. 10:00. Flat Top Association, Rev. G. W. Woody, D. D., Moderator, presiding. 11:00 a. m. Sermon by Rev. E. W. Starks, D. D., Subject "Education." Women's Stats Convention Session Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, presiding 3 15 Sunday School Convention Session, B. Prillerman, A. M. presiding 3:30 Addresses by Prof. Curtis and Miss Charlotte Campbell Collection, Adjournment 8 p m Mt. Olivet Association, Rev. D. Stratton, presiding Report on Education 8:30 Sermon by Rev. J. D Coleman, "Christian Education" Collection. Addresses by Miss Mary Eubanks and Prof. B. Prillerman. Adjournment. THIRD DAY 3.15 Sunday School Convention Session, B. Prillerman, A. M. presiding 3.30 Addresses by Prof. Curtis and Miss Charlotte Campbell Collection, Adjournment 8 p m Mt. Olivet Association, Rev. D. Stratton, presiding Report on Education 8.30 Sermon by Rev. J. D Coleman, "Christian Education" Collection. Addresses by Miss Mary Eubanks and Prof. B. Prillerman. Adjournment THIRD DAY 9 a m President C. N. Harris in the Chair 9-30 Reports on Home, State and Foreign Missions 11 Sermon by Rev. S E. Williams, D.D., alternate P. P. Holland. Collection, Adjournment. 2 p m Devotionals Reports, Election and Installation of officers. Collection and Adjournment 8 p m Song Service 8:30 Sermon by Rev. R H McKoy, D D. Sub : Duty of Church toward Missions Collection for State Missions. Adjournment 9-30 Reports on Home, State and Foreign Missions 11 Sermon by Rev. S E. Williams, D.D., alternate P. P. Holland. Collection, Adjournment. 2 p m Devotionals Reports, Election and Installation of officers. Collection and Adjournment 8 p m Song Service 8 30 Sermon by Rev. R H McKoy, D D. Sub : Duty of Church toward Missions Collection for State Missions. Adjournment. The Great Choir from Lester. W. Va., will sing Thursday night and Friday morning Miss Stella Wodson and Mrs. Ada Brown will render Solos. The Guyan Valley. Mt. Zion and Tygart Valley Associations will be called by their Moderators at what ever time they may desire. We are expecting this to be the Largest Convention ever held by the Baptists of the State. 4.2