McDowell Times

McDowell County Offers High Opportunities for Me ent Sel. Archivist and Researcher the McDowell Times. THE NEGRO SOLDIER Will Show Himself Bigger Than Those Who Indisclosedly Manifest Prejudice Toward Him. HIS PATRIOTISM UNADULTERATED AND UNSELFISH The War Transition, Ushering in of a New Regime, of Which Negro Must Avail Himself---Department of Agriculture Plan Sets 1000. 000 People and More to Hard Thinking---Uninitiated and Unexperienced Hint at Politics in This Connection. Results and Work Show Only Hard Work, And Splendid Results Being Accomplished. By R. W. White, Official Correspondent. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Aug. 17.—It is to be regretted that our colored soldiers are not to be allowed the constitutional privilege of securing the full benefit of the result of their training and patriotism, by not being permitted to mobilize with the rest of the U. S. Army. It may be an erroneous thought and we hope it is, but it is hard to down the thought that there is some little politics in this. It rather bears the ear marks of sectionalism and the South-before-the-war spirit. Yet, as with all things, which are disadvantages to us as a race, it has its advantageous sides. It brings into sharp relief the littleness and narrowness of the minds of those individuals who could avert such by doing what is right in the matter and what is their sworn duty under the Constitution to do, viz: give every man a square deal. It is enough in this connection to say that it is a noticeable feature that President McKinley did not segregate the Negro soldier and even though many think that President Roosevelt was extremely harsh in the Brownville affray, he did not segregate them and this to, in the face of the very much similar conditions existing then, with reference to the prejudice in the matter, as exist now for the same ilk asked each of these Presidents through their respective secretaries of war to do just what has been recently done in this connection, but to no avail. Nevertheless it is done today in the face of a far more grave crisis than in the history of this nation it has ever been the privilege of its citizens to witness. In fact history furnished no example of where any Republican President has ever done, or permitted it to be done. But, to the above-staged advantage. There are lots of little men in big places. About seven per cent of them develop and widen out sufficiently far to reach the circumference of their spheres, but rarely ever get beyond it, while the other ninety three per cent flare up and scintillate for a brief period of time and then begin a process of diminishment by gradual graduation, until their feeble flickering lights go out and their memory is gone glimmering through the dream of things that were, a school boy's tale, the lesson of an hour. Another advantage, coupled with a consolation is the fact, that all white men are not so inclined as to be narrow and have squinted visions of things. Not only lot all, but the number who are not are gradually gaining the ascendency and the other class is, fortunately, growing beautifully less. The actions of the selfish narrow little petty white man, whose heart flutters when he thinks some other race might accomplish something beyond the limits he sets for them, in no wise represents the real American white man—the Anglo-Saxon who has that rich aristocratic blood running in his veins. He is the cream of this civilization. He it was, who made this country what it is. He it was, who eventually said with all his might and main, absilish slavery, not only of the body, but intellectual, moral and other slavery and it was done. ANOTHER ADVANTAGE This is a splendid opportunity for the Negro to show his patriotism, his courage and his valor. There is no test of a man, like the one of two extremes, either deprive him of all privileges and see what he does, or endow him with all power and see what he doesn't do that he should do and what he does that he should not do. In the face of all this injustice, in the face of the fact that men, after ten thousand years of training and with ten the usand years of civilization behind them still refuse to believe the fact that any civilization which endures must be built on equality and justice before the law, and to that end both persecute and prosecute us, we, the Negro in this hour of peril will remain loyal and patriotic not because we feel the touch servility one whit, but because we are endowed with aggressive humility and a working simplicity, that simplicity that makes us bigger and broader and by far a race with a greater vision for the ultimate welfare of the nation than the man who claims to be patriotic, and yet makes a partial contribution in this great world's struggle toward the retardment of vin- tory and enhances the peril of defeat, by presuming to thrust between the ultimate success of this nation, which must either ignominiously fail or gloriously succeed and final victory, the pigment of a man's skin and the texture of his hair. They are feeb' and puny creatures—more to be pitied than rewarded. AFTER THE WAR. We saw an article in the form of an editorial recently, in one of the Charleston dailies, on the Wanderlust crested in the breast of a soldier on the account of war and the prediction that many years often elapse before he is entirely rid of it after the war is over. A sort of an ill-at-ease spirit which seems to take hold like grim death on the man as a soldier and follows him into his life as a civilian and a private citizen. It was a good truthful article and served to set up in our minds another thought, viz: that of Anti-War Transition. Few people seem to realize it now, but it is a fact nevertheless that after the war we enter in upon a new civilization—one hitherto undreamed and unheard of. Old methods, old ideas, old customs will be done away with and entirely new and better processes along every line will be substituted in lien thereof. There will be a mighty big funeral after this war—not a funeral of human bodies—but of antiquated ideas, time worn customs and threadbare ideals. A mighty wall go up from the Egyptians when the waters of the new Red Sea close over them and from the new mount of Sinai a new Moses and a new Aaron somewhere who is now being bulrushed and nursed wil ascend that mountain and bring back a new set of commandments by which the world in its civil and political action will be guided in the future. This is another chance for the Negro in the re-adjustment, in the re-alignment, be not satisfied with merely retaining what you already have, but in so far as is consistent with right and honor and justice, get more and get more. Acquire and yet acquire. Do this along all lines. Fortify and prepare. Do not be satisfied with merely being in the transition period for that you have to be anyhow. Be an integral part of it. Help make it and make it so you can enjoy an equitable portion of it. There is no hard fast rule by whish to do it. Do it in the best way and manner as the occasion and emergency arises—BUT DO IT. KETSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1917 The judges were: Mr. W. R. Legg, Agricultural Extension Department of the West Virginia University; Mr. J. J. W. Prottyman, Agricultural Agent of Mingo county; Mr. Chus. S. Shubert, of the Agricultural Department of the Norfolk & Western Railway, and Mr. H. J. Shott, editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Colored People Own and Operate Rich Gold Mine. Men and women in different part of the United States own and are buying stock in the Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company, Home office at 255 Wilson Building, Los Angeles, Cal. L. E. Guest, Traveling Agent, has credentials which prove that he has a REAL business proposition, and is very busy SELLING STOCK in Raleigh County this week. The Company owns three different mines, 280 acres of land, 20,000 tons of ore, rich in gold, silver, lead, iron and copper, is already mined on the surface and is worth at least $150,000. We have a mill but not quarry enough machinery to refine it as planned. For that reason a limited number of shares of stock is being offered at $1.00 per share for not less than 10 shares. While CASH payments are preferred, we will call on shares: 50 shares, $5 down, $5 per month; 100 shares, $10 down, $10 per month; 200 shares, $20 down, $20 per month. Don't wait to see Agent, because he may not reach you before the price advance which is expected soon. Write home office NOW. Dr. Gilson Called Home on Sad Mission In McDowell County, Great Road Building, Republican Harmony Republican County Chairman Refuses to Discuss Candidates--Predicts Republican Success Next Year. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Aug. S.—Hon. McGinnis Hatfield, of Northfork, Chairman of the Republican County Executive Committee of McDowell county, was in this city attending to business and seeing friends Tuesday. While here Mr. Hatfield called upon Hon. R. B Bernheim, Secretary of the Public Service Commission; Hon. Walter Hallanan, State Tax Commissioner; Hon. Houston G. Young, Secretary of State, and other Republican officials and discussed conditions in the "Free State of McDowell" generally with a representative of the McDowell Times. Mr. Hatfield is one of the younger set of stalwart Republican leaders of McDowell county who is putting "pep" in the Republican hosts and showing the Democrat no quarters. He is a business man who rose from the ranks and knows every class of the polyglot population of old McDowell. In speaking of industrial conditions Mr. Hatfield said: "Never in the history of the county was there such great industrial activity, that coal companies were putting forth every effort to increase their output and paying higher wages than were ever known, offering prizes and bonuses to get men and induce them to do their beet, but that with all their efforts they are unable to get enough men to produce coal and coke to the full capacity of their operations. There is general satisfaction among the workers (and every man is a worker now) and the most friendly relations exist between employee and and employer. All are working with the most feverish energy to do everything possible to help the nation during this great war. The coal operators gave their employees free of cost as much land as they could cultivate and in many instances plowed it for them and as a result there are more and better gardens in McDowell county than there have ever been before. The farmers on the mountains and in Sandy and Big Creek districts have larger and better crops than ever and there are neither shirkers or slackers in the county. Without noise or boast our county is contributing its share to the success of the country and will continue to do so. Without a city in the county with a larger population than 3500 we have done our share in registration. Liberty Bond sales and Red Cross contributions are much of the success of these great efforts was due to the energetic publicity campaign prosecuted by our county papers. T.e. McDowell Times and The McDowell Recorder who in their news and editorial columns have been vigorous and untiring in advocating support of loyalty to the government during this crisis," said Mr. Hatfield. In speaking on the good roads work in McDowell, Mr. Hatfield said: "More than 50 miles of concrete roads are in course of construction, the work is being rushed as rapidly as possible but it is impossible to get sufficient laborers. When these roads are completed it will be possible to travel by auto from Mingo to Merver county and to all important points in McDowell county during all kinds of weather. We are taking the lead in road building and it is no easy task to construct a road over and along the mountain sides of rugged McDowell, but the people of the county are determined to have good schools and good roads of a permanent nature. Another noteworthy fact is that the Board of Education of Adkin District of which Gen. Edward O'Toole, the great developer, of Gary, is president is investing its Sinking Fund in road bonds and the County Court is following its lead and investing the court house and jail Sinking Fund in road bonds, thus keeping both bonds and the interest on them at home." When asked whether the great influx of Negroes from the South into the county to take advantage of the demand for workers at high wages had caused any race friction, Mr. Hatfield replied that: "There is never any race friction in old McDowell; we of McDowell have no race problem, the colored man is given the opportunity to earn his living in any position for which he is fit. He lives in good homes, dresses well, has equal school facilities, receives justice in the courts and no efforts are made to suppress him politically. There are justices of the peace, constables and deputy sheriffs." and they are creditable officers. Justice of the Peace Samuel Crider has been elected to that office in Browna Creek, the largest and most important district in the county, for 24 years and only a few white men of either party cast a vote against Squire Crider. His Constable, Henry Richards, an ex-soldier who stated in his own behalf in a Republican convention in 1904 that "I have fought, bled and died for my country and that ought to at least entitle me to the lowest office in the gift of the people," got the office and has held it ever since. Squire Free of Adkin district and Constable Cal Haines of Elkhorn district have held their offices for more than twelve years and so satisfactory are their services that the Democratic Party has about ceased to nominate any one against them. Some of the best deputy sheriffs in the county are colored men and they give entire satisfaction to all. "There are some places in the county where the colored population far outnumbers the white but in those places the colored man does not attempt to abuse or oppress the white man nor does the white man attempt to abuse or oppress the colored man where he is in the majority. It is merely a question of justice and fair play, and the dealings of each race with the other in this county is in accordance with those principles, therefore we have no race friction. The ten thousand or more colored people who have come into the county since 1910 have been so easily assimilated that none except the tax collecting deputy sheriffs, deputy assessors and the editor of the McDowell Times knows the old citizens from the recent arrivals. A few thousand and more could be readily used to the advantage of the industries of the county and still there would be no race friction." It is reported that the Republican leaders in McDowell county are out of harmony and that as a result the Democratic party will make gains. What do you think about that? The Republican county chairman replied to the above questions as follows: "There is absolutely nothing to it. There is more perfect harmony among the leaders and in the Republican ranks than there has been for many years and McDowell county will give at the next election the largest Republican majority ever given because there have been during the past three years a 25 per cent increase in the population of the county and 90 per cent of the increase is Republican in politics. I predict that the state will elect a Republican to the U.S. Senate, six Republican congressmen and a majority of Republicans to both branches of the West Virginia legislature and as usual McDowell county will lead the list of counties in giving the necessary Republican majorities." The leader of the great McDowell county Republican organization refused to discuss candidates or probable candidates and whenever a question was asked about the probable candidates for U. S. senator, Fifth District congressman or governor the chairman changed the subject to a discussion of the best means of conserving the food supply, increasing the coal out put and the great national army in course of formation. J. H. PRINTZ ARRESTED AS AN ACCESSOHY IN CARTER MURDER CASE Boilermaker of Nashville Tenn., Landed in City Jail Charged With Counseling and Instigating Mrs. Mildred and Miss Bessie Young to Murder Former Mayor INVESTIGATION STARTED BY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SOON AFTER SHOOTING Further Starling Developments in Already Celebrated Case Expected to Be Disclosed When Preliminary Hearing Before Local Justice of the Peace Takes Place—Prisoner Former Resident of This City and Roomed in the Flat of Mr. Young. Where it is Said He Frequently Quarreled With Late Mayor. (Bluefield Daily Telegraph.) J. H. Printz, a boilermaker of Nashville, Tenn., is in the city jail here charged with "counseling and instigating Mrs. Mildred Young add Miss Bessie May Young to murder Mayor E. E. Carter." He was brought to Bluefield Sunday evening by J. M. Harrison, a Baldwin-Felta Detective Agency operative, from Nashville, where he was arrested at his home on Saturday morning. The arrest of Fritz is the result of an investigation begun by Prosecuting Attorney H. B. Lee shortly after the shooting of Mr. Carter, late mayor of this city, on the evening of June 13, last, and from which he died at St. Luke's Hospital here the next midnight. This investigation by the prosecutor covered several states and was brought to a conclusion when a warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace S. Frazier Stowers, of this city, on Monday, a week ago. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST PEOPLE HOLD SECOND ANNUAL ASSOCIATION IN W. VA. Missionary Baptist People Give Their Beautiful Church Free and Lend Every Courtesy 2000 PEOPLE PRESENT----FROM EVERYWHERE Great Baskets of Good Things to Fat Were Spread on the Ground For Everybody, Good Preaching, Singing and General Handshaking Make Occasion a Real Love Feast. Large Collection Crown Efforts With Success. Elder Muse to be Congratulated For Success. Mr. Lee went to Charleston the next day and extradition papers for the return of Printz to this city were made out by Governor John J. Cornwell. Printz is being held incommunicado at the local jail, while Mr. Lee refused to talk Monday regarding the latest development in a case that already has attracted nationwide attention. Alex M. Sutton, of Princeton, it is understood, has been retained as counsel by Printz. Ae held a conference with his client here Monday, but returned to his home and could not be seen for a statement. Printz is a former resident of this city, where he roomed at Mr. Young's home while engaged in work on the Bluestone power plant of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company about two years ago. He and the late mayor quarreled frequently, according to an alleged statement by Printz yesterday. On one occasion, it is said, Printz was badly beaten up when he was set upon by a gang of men in the rear of the Young home. This attack, it is said the prisoner charged, was at the instigation of the late mayor and several former city employee participating. Soon after this occurrence, Printz left Binefield, but, it is understood, has made several visits here since. Printz' last trip to this city, Mr. Lee admitted that his evidence showed, was on the night of May 25-26, just eighteen days before the shooting of Mr. Carter. The arrest of Printz, who is about 33 years of age and unmarried, caused a sensation in the circles here when it became known yesterday. So quiet was Mr. Lee's investigation of this phase of the case, and his subsequent actions in having the warrant issued and the extradition papers made out, that only a few knew of the developments until Printz was brought here and lodged in jail. The case was handled personally by Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee had several talks with the prisoner, but nothing could be learned of them. MEXICO FACES STARVATION I. W. W. PLOTS SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — August 11. — Starvation and the machination of I. W. W. sigilitans see the two latest menaces in Mexico, according to J. J. Champagne, a mining man of Mexico City. “There is no food in Mexico,” said Champagne. “Already scores of the populace have died of starvation, and there is no relief in sight, unless the food cor mission which Mexico will shortly send to Washington to ask President Wilson for aid can get help from this country. At the poor stations in and around Mexico City it is a common sight to see five or six dead bodies of persons who have starved to death. Besides the lack of food there is no money in Mexico "After years of pillage and rapine, the agricultural population of the country has become discouraged and quit planting crops. The harvest time, due the middle of August, will see little or no foodstuffs gathered. Corn, the staple food of the peons, costs 60 cents a dry quart, when it can be bad, and the poor can pay no such price. If the United States cannot help, Mexicans will serve by thousands this winter. AGITATORS ACTIVE. "The I. W. W. agitators, most of Miners, Coha Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowall Coun- ty-Business Openings. NUMBER 22 PTIST PEOPLE COND ANNUAL TION IN W. VA. People Give Their Beautiful Lend Every Courtesy NT----FROM EVERYWHERE Fat Were Spread on the Ground For Singing and General Hand- a Real Love Feast. Large Arts With Success. Elder utilated For Success. Perhaps this statement is not to be contradicted when we say the most interesting, anxious and zealous crowd of men women representing an ecclesiastical body that has ever been seen in this county in years met last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in an annual association meeting of the well known religions sect called the "Old Iron Side" Baptists. They met and held their sessions in Mt. Capel Baptist church which was tendered them by Rev. L. A. Watkins and his Deacon Board gratis. This is one of the finest and most handsomely built churches in the coal fields. It is in the great city of Keystone and is so situated that everybody can see it. It is a church whose light cannot be hid setting on a hill accessible and convenient for everybody. Under the direction of Elder S. M. Muse, the pioneer of the Primitive Baptists in this state, this association was called in their second convocation. So well has Elder Muse conducted himself and so successfully has he fostered the work of this faith till he is today held in the highest esteem by both white and colored people as a man doing things. Ample and special preparations were made prior to the convening of the association to take good care of every messenger and elder. The good men and women both in Northfork-Clark as well as in Keystone-Burke and Eckman were on hand early with willing hearts to receive and take care of every visitor and to lend any other assistance to make the meeting a success and to give absolute comfort and welcome to every stranger. Thursday night on No. 17 a special car brought near fifty preachers all of whom were met and properly placed by Elder Muse and his able and willing committee. Every train thereafter brought great loads of men and women to the association. The streets of Keystone were crowded from 7 o'clock Sunday morning when No. 18 ran till late at night. Most of the preachers came from Henry county, but there were some from Patrick, Pittsylvania, Franklin and a few from Winston-Salem, N. C. The Moderator, Elder Winston Penn, was there from Patrick County, Va. They met early Friday morning, organized and went right into business. One singular feature about this body of preachers and church goers, that while they come from old distranchised Virginia, yet these old men have been industrious, economical and thrifty enough for all of them to represent homes of their own and so much unlike most of the younger element, they all have their own homes and are independent. They didn't come begging at all. Another thing about them, they are well thought of and highly respected by the best white and colored people of their community. Their word is as good as their bond, and when one of them speaks for you, should you be in trouble, rest assured that the authorities always and most, invariably pay the most and best attention to what is said. Elders Caney Turner, Louis Mitchell and G. B. Mitchell, of Martinsville, Va., and Henry Bassett, of Winston-Salem, N. C., were some of the principal work whom are Mexicans who have returned from Arizona and New Mexico, are stirring up trouble and organizing workers at every class. They spread unrest, and it is constantly harder for mining interests to operate. "Lack of cyanide, explosive and lead is also bringing many Mexican miners to the closing point." EDITORIAL: Yes, starvation without relief will follow in the wake of any wild cat agitation by such organizations as the I. W. W. and the V. M. W. But in the Flat Top coalfields, in any and all mining sections where men are left alone, undisturbed by "agitators," peace, plenty, contentment, happiness, progress, education, thrift and general improvements are seen, recognized and appreciated: More money is being made today and better convenience for living are realized than ever before in ages. Gary The sweltering heat of the past few dayl has been moderated by several very welcomed rains. While there have been no redored casualties here from heat, it has certainly been a burden to keep going. Mr. James C. Boyd, one of the popular young men of the town, was very painfully but not seriously injured by falling state in No. 10 Mines Monday. A severe cut on the arm and his left leg and side bruised will keep him confined to his room infinitely. We are hoping that Mr. Boyd's recovery will be speedy as his services in the Local Brotherhood and Kingdom and Queenland Club are indispensable. Mrs. Richard Watkins, of Blindfield, with her daughters, Vergie and Marguerette, is spending a few days here with friends. The Misses Smith, of Marion, Va., are the guest of their brothers, Messrs Edward and Chas, Smith. The Kingdom and Queenland Club enjoyed an informal dance Friday, August 3. A few out of town guest were present, including Miss Evelyn Moten and Mr. E. James, of Kimball. Plans are about perfected and invitations sent to the printers for the crowning social event of the season, Friday, August 31. A program including social club members from Keystone, Bluefield and Pocahontas, will precede the dance. The features of the program will be the silver-tongue orator, Mr. Joseph L. Travis, of Pulaski, Va., Miss Thelma Henekie, of Bluefield, Mr Jackson and Miss Adams, of Pocahontas, Mr. Stanley Sinkford, of Bluefield, with the grand finale by the Premo Club of Keystone, Club flowers, club colors, school colors, etc., will add a distinctive atmosphere to the accession. Miss Zelma D, George will leave Tuesday for a two weeks stay in Tip Tap Va., before returning to school in Sept. Mr. J. Worth Keylogger will leave Sunday for Bluefield, Keystone and Pocahontas, to be gone several days, looking after matters effecting the coming convention of social clubs to convene here August 29-31. Rev. G. J. Price, price of Elbert Consolidated church, preached at the Methodist church here Sunday night. The church was overflowing and Rev Price delivered a very able and eloquent sermon. The friends of Dr. G. S. Cardwell will be pleased to know that he will soon have his offices in Wilcoe ready for work, having finished from Howard University in Dental Surgery and successfully passing the Board of the State. Dr Cardwell comes well prepared to take care of anything in the time of dentistry. ELKHORN Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stephens left Sunday for various points in Virginia. Mr. Sol Sullivan, of Keystone, was calling in Elkhorn Sunday. Come again, Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Wyatt Woods was mashed in the mines Monday. We hope it isn't serious and that he will soon be out. Mrs. Atymos Poindexter and Miss Mattie Fullen entertained a few friendships at the house of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Hurt Tuesday evening with various games from 8:30 to 11 p.m. A delicious course of cream, cabe and candy was served. Those present were Mrs. Lottie Sullivan, Misses Vert Holmes Lee, Carrie Brown, Mrs. David Hurt, Messrs. Samuel Brown, Acquilla Washington, Junius Berry, Samuel Wilson, Frank and David Hurt. Miss Memphis T. Carter has returned from Huntington and reports a nice time. Uncle Sam has called several of our boys. It is hoped that they will be successful and pass. Mr. Wm. Hayden was calling in Elkhorn Sunday, returning to Pocahontas on No. 10. Miss Sophonia Armstead, of Wolfe, was visiting her grandmother. Mrs. N. Thomas Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner are the proud parents of a fine boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs. Julia Clark has returned from Cleveland, Ohio, where she been visiting her sister whom she had not for 3 years. She also met other relatives in Youngstown. She had a pleasant stay among relatives and friends. ONLY A QUESTION OF TIME TACOM', Wash., August 12—Judge F. H. Gary, head of the United States Steel Corporation, says no "signs of an early peace. In speaking of the war situation he said here today: "I don't believe there are any signs of an early peace from the information I am able to get. "Two years ago there could have been a settlement on a pretty fair basis; one which would have secured the integrity of all the countries and with practically the same geographical lines which exist- ed when the war commenced, and what is more important, the establishment of a basis for the prevention of future wars. I have some information which leads me to that conclusion. "In any event it is only a question of time when the allies must be successful." The Times, $1.50 About three months ago I was called by the good people of this place to take she spiritual oversight of their church. After a prayful consideration, I was led by the Holy Spirit to accept them. After an investigation of the condition so my great surprise, I found that they had about $50 in hand, although they had been without a pastor for sometime. On August 5, the installation service began. At 11 o'clock, the installation sermon was preached by Rev. F. G. Holcomb, the honored pastor of the Goodwill and Berwind Baptist churches, and we regarded it as being a very fine sermon. His chair from Goodwill sang to our soul's delight. We are very grateful to our choir for the glorious music rendered for these services. This has been a glorious week with the people of Crystal. It has been said by many that such a time has not been here since the beginning of the church. Eleven person were added to the church during the meeting. tributed to the cause Renben Ferguson Flank Martin James Carter Lawrence Carter Harden Martin Floyd Hairston Nathan Lawson Milton Thomas Hugh Bradley Willie Bradley Delosia Palmer Mary Palmer Mabel Bowles Avanah Carter Annie B. Tabb Annie Calloway Granwell Bradley Masttha Cabbell R. A. Watkins Mamie Clemens Harvey Poindexter C. Lucas Roxie Shepperson Blanche Shepperman Bessie Buchanan Matilda Palmer Sallie Pondexter Massie Johnson S Preston Lillie Buchanan Grant Hagler Harman Hairston E. W. Watkins Zack Goins George Gravley Mary Burnett S. L. Reynolds George Shepperman James Goins Celia Goins Lucy Johnson W. H. Reynolds Wm. Martin Harris Smith David Reynolds Ella Hayes Charles Satterwhite Carrie Banes Alex Hairston Mattie Twitty Willie Watkins Howard Clements King McCain James Jones Clarence Clements Berkley Smith Jack Robinson Willie Clark Elyvin Owens CONTRIBUTORS. The following is a partial list of those who contributed to the fund for the chandeliers for the Mt. Chapel Baptist church: Mrs. Rosa Mickey 2 00 “ Janie Harris 2 00 “ Josie Russell 2 50 “ W. A. Simpson 2 00 J. H. Jones 2 25 Mrs. W. O. Moore 2 00 “ Roxie Turner 2 00 “ Helen M. James 2 00 Miss Clara Abbott 2 00 “ Tenie Thompson 2 00 Rev. Milton S. Malone 2 00 Jack Penn 2 00 Dr. J. E. Brown 2 00 “ G. N. Marshall 2 00 Wm. Downs 50 Glen Buzzi 25 F. J. Moore 50 W. F. Samples 50 Chas. J. Lightey 25 B. B. Harman 1 00 Harry Hanmer 1 00 S. L. Hermansen 1 00 J. Wesley Grey 1 00 Dr. W. L. Colson 50 Editor M. T. Whitteco 1 00 Mrs. M. T. Whitteco 2 5 G. F. Hill 50 Dr. W. Vernal Bridgeford 50 Atty H. J. Capchart 50 D. R. Tomlinson 25 Chief Bernard 1 00 Mrs. S. F. Lord 2 00 Dr. R. K. Beragocia 1 00 Dr. W. P. Beane 10 00 Dr. Stickle 2 00 N. H. Kash 25 John C. Calhoun 50 John Williams 1 00 Mr. Josie Kent 3 00 The Missionary Society that presented the chandeliers to church, desires to to thank all who any way helped to raise $118, the price of the outfit, which has been paid for in full. Think Act MINERS, T Write or c Act MINERS, TRACKLA Write or come See McCau Patterns for Sept. 1920s REYNOLD KEYSTO NOLDS KEYSTONE REYNOLDS-SHOR CO. KEYSTONE, W.VA. Hypoferrin FOR BETTER NERVES Better nerves—better health. For the run-down, tired, weak and worn. HYPOFERRIN Tablets furnish the nerve food that Nature has denied you. A single day's treatment often produces remarkable results—$1.00 per package. 6 packages for $8.00 from your Drugstist, or direct from it if he cannot supply you. 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First class lodging accommodation—clean beds, linens charged daily. Rates Reasonable. BELLE SMITH'S Restaurant and Lodging House Opposite Depot BLUESTONE, W. Va G. H. Ri66 Northfork, West Virginia. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinktord & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers Bluefield, West Virginia Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRUGGISTS Maam Penn HAIR CULTURE AND SCALP TREATMENT The Famous C. J. Walker System. (Continued From Page One.) ers and leaders of this great work. It was such that these took the most active part in dispatching with the business of the Association. Mr. Ned Reamy, a very wealthy farmer, was on hand and in everything was active. Mrs. Amanda Drewery, of Martinsville, was there and at all the services. Truly this is a body of Christian believers who are sincere, earnest and devoted to their faith and faithfully serve their Master with the spirit of Christian love, tenderness and kindness toward everybody else. They unusually though were generous in accepting with hearts of welcome men and women of different faiths. Money without limit to be made with Ten Automobiles given away free Spler did opportunity for excellent homes with good garden spots, fine schools and churches for all employees Wages among the best paid in the world with Ten Per Cent increase in wages effective May 1, 1917. Don't forget, TEN NEW FORD Passenger Touring Cars to be given away December 22, 1917, at the above named coal operations, Vivian, W. Va. Now is your chance to win a fine car. King Coal Co. and the Tidewater Coal and Coke Co., Vivian West Va At a special session of the council of the city of Keystone, McDowell county, held in the council chambers thereof, in the City Hall building on the 14th day of August, 1917, there were present W. E. Suart, Mayor: S. U. Hyman, Recorder, and R. A. Bryant, A. J. Stewart and W. A. Simpson, members of the council of said city. In accordance with section 4, of the Acts of the extraordinary session of the legislature of 1908, the council proceeded to make up an estimate of the amount necessary to be levied for the current fiscal year, to cover all municipal debts and liabilities payable during the said year, including probable expenditures for municipal purposes, and proper allowances for delinquent taxes, expense of collections and contingencies; but deducting therefrom the money in the city treasury applicable to the service of the year and municipal claims and doth determine and estimate the several amounts to be levied as follows: and demands owed by said municipality which will during the current fiscal year, including interest in a of every kind and character. ing orders including interest $ 180 abonded indebtedness 1,680 ana expense 600 expenses 60 ..... 1,680 partment 250 mentment 500 partment 550 alleys 1,200 expenses 150 cases and exhonerations 25 is belonging to city 2,800 money, etc 75 estimated disbursements nt to be provided for by levy. arriving to the council that the total valuation of all municipality according to the last assessment the real estate to the value of $324,440,00; personal $154,290, and railroad and other property as public works to the value of $209,208,46, as certified or whose duty it was to make such report, and regarding estimates that it is necessary to raise by burette, $7,433,72 for municipal purposes; thereat that a levy on each One Hundred Dollars valuation for municipal purposes will be necessary to pro- ent as a foreword for the ensuing fiscal year. West Virginia, McDowell, stone, To-Wit: Hyman, Recorder, in and for the municipality McDowell, and State of West Virginia, do hereby ing is a true copy from the records of an order aid municipality on the 14th day of August, 1917, under my hand this 15th day of August, 1917. Debt and demands owed by said municipality which will become due and payable during the current fiscal year, including interest on bonded indebtedness of every kind and character Outstanding orders including interest $ 180.00 Interest on bonded indebtedness 1,680.00 Miscellaneous expense 600.00 Election expenses 90.00 Salaries 1,680.00 Police Department 200.00 Fire Department 500.00 Health Department 350.00 Streets and alleys 1,200.00 City Hall expenses 150.00 Delinquencies and exhonerations 25.00 Water works belonging to city 2,800.00 Books, stationery, etc 75.00 Total estimated disbursements $ 9,830.00 Amount to be provided for by levy $ 7,435.72 It appearing to the council that the total valuation of all taxable property in this municipality according to the last assessment thereof, is $687,138,46, being real estate to the value of $324,440,00; personal property to the value of $154,290, and railroad and other property assessed by the board of public works to the value of $209,208,46, as certified to the council by the officer whose duty it was to make such report, and it appearing from the foregoing estimates that it is necessary to raise by levy, after deducting all credits, $7,433,72 for municipal purposes; therefore it is determined that a levy on each One Hundred Dollars valuation of thirty-five cents (35c) for municipal purposes will be necessary to produce the estimated amount as aforesaid for the ensuing fiscal year. I, S. U. Hyman, Recorder, in and for the miscapitaly of Keystone, county of McDowell, and State of West Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of an order made by the council of said municipality on the 14th day of August, 1917. --- Estimate---Town of Kimball. Not Virginia, McDowell, Kimball, To-Wit : social session of the council of the town of Kimball and in the council chambers thereof, on the 14th day were present, R. J. Dungan, Mayor; H. A. L. McPotten, Garlon Watlington and L. F. Motley," merely laid town. Advance with section 4, chapter 9, of the Acts of the of the legislature of 1908, the council proceeded to the amounts necessary to be levied for the current municipal debts and liabilities payable during the probable expenditures for municipal purposes, and the delinquent taxes, expenses and contingencies. The money in the city treasury applicable to the municipal claims and doth determine and estimate be levied as follows: Estimates. from levy 35 cents on the hundred dollars valuation. Estimated Receipts. Amount due the said municipality, and the amount and collectable from every source, except from true for the current fiscal year. bands of the city treasury $ 125 of delinquent lands (estimated) 1000 issues 120 cigarette licenses 160 issues 200 paving & sewer bills due and uncollected 68 estimated receipts. Estimated Disbursements. and demands owed by said municipality which will be during the current fiscal year, including interest of every kind and character. orders including interest $ 539 counts due and unpaid 190 expenses 72 365 department 1,405 department 25 valleys 385 ees and exhomeration 400 us 100 and books 25 money, etc 20 lot 60 estimated disbursements. unt to be provided for by levy. pursuing to the council that the total valuation of all municipality according to the last assessment the municipal real estate to the value of $236,900.00; personal $108,920.00; and railroad and other property a public works to the value of $103,464.24, as certified where duty it is to make such report, and it app estimate that it is necessary to raise by levy, all $1,576.81 for municipal purposes; therefore it is da- ch One Hundred Dollars valuation of Thirty-five purpose will be necessary to produce the estimate for the ensuing fiscal year. est Virginia. McDowell, Town of Kimball, To-Wit: . J. Lucas, Recorder, in and for the municipality. McDowell, and State of West Virginia, do hereby o a true copy from the records of an order made by business on the 14th day of August, 1917, under my hand this 14th day of August, 1917 State of West Virginia. At a special session of the council of the town of Kimball, McDowell county, held in the council chambers thereof, on the 11th day of August, 1917, there were present, R. J. Dungan, Mayor; H. A. Lucas, Recorder, and G. S. Totten, Garlon Watlington and L. F. Motley, members of the council of said town. In accordance with section 4, chapter 9, of the Acts of the extraordinary session of the legislature of 1908, the council proceeded to make up an estimate of the amounts necessary to be levied for the current fiscal year, to cover all municipal debts and liabilities payable during the said year, including probable expenditures for municipal purposes, and proper allowances for delinquent taxes, expenses and contingencies, but deducting therefrom the money in the city treasury applicable to the service of the year and municipal claims and doth determine and estimate the several amounts to be levied as follows: Debts and demands owed by said municipality which will become due and payable during the current fiscal year, including interest on bonded indebtedness of every kind and character. Outstanding orders including interest..... $ 529.00 Current accounts due and unpaid..... 150.00 Election expenses..... 72.00 Salaries..... 365.00 Police Department..... 1,465.00 Health Department..... 25.00 Streets and alleys..... 385.78 Delinquencies and exhoneration..... 400.00 Commissions..... 100.00 Copies of land books..... 25.00 Books, stationery, etc..... 20.00 Rent of jail lot..... 60.00 Total estimated disbursements..... $ 3,546.78 Amount to be provided for by law..... $ 3,546.78 It appearing to the council that the total valuation of all taxable property in this municipality according to the last assessment thereof, is $499,374.24; being real estate to the value of $226,900.00; personal property to the value of $108,950.00; and railroad and other property assessed by the board of public works to the value of $103,464.24, as certified to the council by the officer whose duty it is to make such report, and it appearing from the foregoing estimate that it is necessary to raise by levy, after deducting all credit, $1,576.81 for municipal purposes; therefore it is determined that a levy on each One Hundred Dollars valuation of Thirty-five cents (35c) for municipal purposes will be necessary to produce the estimated amount as a storehouse for the ensuing fiscal year. State of West Virginia. County of McDowell, Town of Kimball, To-Wit: I. H. A. J. acas, Recorder, in and for the municipality of Kimball, county of McDowell, and State of West Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of an order made by the council of said municipality on the 14th day of August, 1917. Given under the authority of --- ESTIMATED DISBURSEMENTS. municipality which will become due ear, including interest on bonded ear. $ 180.00 1,680.00 600.00 60.00 1,680.00 250.00 500.00 530.00 1,200.00 150.00 25.00 2,800.00 75.00 $ 9,800.00 $ 7,433.72 total valuation of all taxable prop le last assessment thereof, is $ 687., $ 324,440.00; personal property to other property assessed by the 9,208.46, as certified to the council ke such report, and it appearing necessary to raise by levy, after de- pal purpose; therefore it is de- ferred Dollars valuation of thirty-five necessary to produce the esti- gical fiscal year. for the municipality of Keystone, Virginia, do hereby certify that records of an order made by the day of August, 1917, of August, 1917. S. U. HYMAN, Recorder of the Municipality of Keystone, W. Va of the town of Kimball, McDowell ereof, on the 14th day of August, Mayor; H. A. Lucas, Recorder, and L. F. Motley, members of the ter 9, of the Acts of the extraordi- cate council proceeded to make up an relevied for the current fiscal year, res payable during the said year, principal purposes, and proper allow- and contingencies; but deducting any applicable to the service of the determine and estimate the several tes. dred dollars valuation. receipts. city, and the amount that will be recept, except from the levy of taxes (edited) $ 425.00 1000.00 120.00 160.00 200.00 68.97 $ 1,973.97 cursements. municipality which will become due ear, including interest on bonded r. $ 530.00 150.00 72.00 365.00 1,465.00 25.00 385.78 400.00 100.00 25.00 20.00 60.00 $ 3,546.78 y. $ 1,572.81 total valuation of all taxable prop- pose last assessment thereof, is $449. $266,900.00; personal property to and other property assessed by the 30,464.24, as certified to the council mech report, and it appearing from to raise by levy, after deducting cases; therefore it is determined that valuation of Thirty-five cents (35c) to produce the estimated amount To-Wit: for the municipality of Kimball, Virginia, do hereby certify that the of an order made by the council in August, 1917, of August, 1917 H. 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The oppor tunity of obtaining for themaelves some thing which no man can obtain for them and they rightfully appreciate it and that fea bome. This is mot all, The Nero learning to clo things. The great slefert that has always glared ont im the en deavors and cilorts of those kinlly in clined toward ue as a race, to help hos been and i+ even mow larsely thie They have only touched ns at ome point and that was the point fartherest removes! from our most urgent new! They have brushed ue here and there on the peri- meter of the zreat nee! they have fre quently stom! along the line of the cir eumference of the circle of our wants and heralded ms alvier ancl im not a few instances ard vis materially, ut ina few and rare instances have they driven di reetly at the heart of our most urgent need and want and ating us by react ing it. The Department of Agriculture im this state is doing that thing for all of the people in this state today and necrsmarily ie doing it for ne It ix driving from ev- ery point in the cireumierence on every radii to the very center of the circle of what we need and want rest and that ie the acquirement of property, an edu cated citizenshipy and last but most in portant, HOME BUILDING in ite broadest sense of the word. Anybody Bho knows anything about goverment, civilization, progres, advance af nation races, ete., knows, if he knows anything at all, that the home in the unit of all Civilization. This, hitherto, has teen what thowe who desires! to ait om faye failed to reach, viz. our HOMELIFE Commissioner Jas. Stewart throng the Department of Agriculture ix react ing it. If he never soe anything ele, be has vet to thinking aloe thin lin 100,000 Negroes in this state and they ar thinking hard. Ilia motto ie “Help mantobelp himself”, and it's a mighty good one. That ix his theory: here hie practice: be bas two splenslidly. eto. ented and expecially trained Nezro we: men traversing thie state, teaching th Nero women bow to can, preserve, fave and utilize what bwir husband brothers or fathers may toring inte tha home, teaching them the valae and art of sanitation from every anele in th home, organizing in every connty elnls that coordinate and articulate with om another in pertect harmony that the we man in Haneoek can tell you how the woman in Wyoming ix canning ber {rut ‘and the colored farmer in Jeilerson wil enlighten you ax to just how the colored in Wayne ix harvesting his crop, what time and why. Added to these he ha two 0! the best edneated Nezro profes sore in their respective lines, ont doing economic welfare and sperial farm an Banden training among our people. These individuals ip the perma ct Mines Lil Han Bagnall Gray and Mie Co Ruth Campbell, Profa A.W. Cortie and i: P. Stn are doing a splendid work Note in thia connection that this the first time a State Department or » State Official has employed a rolored woman in this or a similar capacity therefore it's an innovation and a stey forward. They are doins what we bass have always wdlvorated and always sl advoeate that the Negro shonld se awd that ie opening up new tiekls, treading unbeaten paths, In this way we may Ret somewhere: we may arcompliad something. Ami yet with all of thie be ing doing, not only for the enlored peo ple bat for the white prone of thie state in fact, not for either, Smt for all, for the citlzenry of the state, at « time like this when there is every need of strict en couragement, when we have raiwel more stoff than we haveever raiad since the state has been a state. when we have saved through this very encouragement to the people of thie more than £2,094, 000 since last March in the face of the fact, that by having the people to «ave their seed for next year we will «ave te them more than $20.68 and wher from the twachments of them Sueeral Agente among ont people. the Negra we man is saving in her home aml of her husband's weees more than 1 wer cent to leew than four months, and the Never man is being encouraged and taneht to seve his money in hanks. ant the per cont of thewe whe are doing this is i creming monthly POLITICS NOT RESPONSIBLE We wey, im the face of sil of thie, fon everstorly in being enconraced to do thi shite end colored, rich and poor, pol ities to the contrary notwithstanding There are some perwon=, and we regret to have te chronicle that they oeenpy erate in bch places in the couneila of the tate, whe desire to attribnte all of this to polities. They seem to be of , the Opinion 1h at it ie impemible for the Nee 10 oF any other set of men to attempt te Medien tee cumin ee ee tried to see. They think thereZis bat om ate to us, vis.; polities. Alas’ they have much to learn. But “Dime is long and Art is fleeting’® and they will learn, a oe All things come Methods For Improving the Mus- ic by the Choirs and Congegations. 1 thtak the commitire mate @ mistake: when they pat me on thie program. 1 believe their aim was ty get the ongatiat of the chfferent churches. fam net or gonint of the Knleich Street MoE. Chareh at present. Nevertheless, Ihave had a littie experience in choir work. J believe there are various means by which onr choirs can be improved. We all Know that practice inakes perfect, or ie muppomed to do 90, But it ie ae cording how yon practice. Unlew we bratice in a conscientions and under- standing manner, our practice i futile anda failure. Our choire meet some times and they will go over half dozen pieces in acare free, slip-shod, come: any, eo-eaay way, and they know no more, perhaps lees than they «id at the beginning. ‘That i not practice. Te is simply going throngh the motion and killing time. In order to sing « song perfectly and convey to the bearers the meaning oF thought and sentiment of the anthor or componer of the words and music, we should study the piece carefully, read the words over aml get an idea of what the writer intended to convey. You can not Ie a snecemainl reader or story teller, unless you know the anbjeet or story well. You must be thoroughly acqynaint ef with your subject before yon ean talk on itor attempt to explain it, Singing im just talking or telling a story in a twusical manner or in a manner set to music We have all, no doubt, on some occa sion listened to some one attenspt to read 4 piece or selection and they would do itim such a dull, listlos, monotonous way that it had the effect of putting one toaleep. The same way with singing When we wing the grand olf hymn, "0 for a beart to praise my God,” we ex. pres a great wish, a desire, a longing for that heart or disposition. When we Jong for something, we de mot wish for it lightly, we crave, we desine it with ont whole heart. If we clo mot sing that song in the mane manner, our ining amockery, and thowe who listen to 1: et Go impiration whatever and we arr a hindrance instead of « bely to the ser views. Another thing, we should not only ait to wing @ some the way the writer intend- ‘el it, but the way the musical composes intended it to be rendered. We ean not ald oF take away anything. We should, a= we often say in onr practice, wing it the way it i written. In order to ds that we must first take note of the tine or rhoytione, whether it be WS, fel, OS, oF whatever it may be, take note ot the key oF piteh #0 ae not to piteh it toe finch oF too low, take mote where it say» swell ont of diminiats your tones, notier Jour rents and do not hold too long at the end of the bar, Souetines w hobs slong that we ean not begin the next Vere oF stanza on time ane a break in the monic ie the rewult. It is with the greatest difficulty that we ean get our choir members to observe the rest. Thos rent signe were pat there for a parpow: for an effect. Don’t hold the tone. when the wasie says rest. Tey ar Very emeential in toringing ont the mean ing of a moog Enuneiation anotner great ements im singing. Speak just ae plainly as it ts powible im swogingt There is on Ching that I shonid like to apeak ot be fore 1 clome, aud that ia, when the con creation drage the singing, the pastor comld correct that I believe with a litte tact. We all like to hear the whole con gregation «ing the opening hymns, any way, but when they drag the moxie, ir ie qitite a laborious tack getting theaeh Hi the pastor would kindly ask all & stop and begin again on time, I think we won! | soon learn to keep withon. datling back 0. Above all things, onr chore shonld be composed of Chratian men and women boys and girls, How can we afford t Adve, admoninty oF exhort others to ds Hight even im song, when we are not liv img the life ourselves. We sernetines heave to take the sinner inte the elotr i order te get good voices, bat they ston fot continoe inners. They shonict make themecives worthy of their position Good voices, faithfolness in practice strict attenti'n to the little detaile of music, good Christian character, sing img with the spirit and. nypderstanding andl we will bi ve choirs that will convert sinners, save © we ae quickly ae the greutant etene: tat thes corr teed. Card of Thanks. Mr. Petiter Phan hee a eek by ten pacebe io at sed combs a Son tas lds eaves a> Toone oo new and for the © xpteeione ot eyrpath and reepectetvows: sbeffanily in Inte deaths Very rr apretinliy, Mis LJ. JOHNSON, PATENTS pum Comite Youle Has, tries (OKAMOND GRAND a Fees «tans: BRET OTE eee aed freee eee SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS fusn EVERYWHERE fi2xty Hurrah! Take Stock | Hurrah Right Now! HUNTINGTON Building Clear of Debt ~—II*_>—>==_=[=[===—_ HIS Handsome stractare is now owned absolutely >y the stock - Ve ae i eee aerate et and united action. 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The nndersiened hevieg teen appoint td alministrator lor the estate of Arther Avery. devr aed. whe died at Goalworsl May 21, 117, wishes tn make # Keown that all persons holding ‘claime mesioet sail ewtate most present them to waid ad toiniatrator for aymatment. PK RC. HARRISON. Sety 2, 191 Kienball, W. Ve. ie JUVOUR GINS gy TOLIVER’S ORIGINAL Smart Set The SHOW THE PEOPLE KNOW CLEAN, CLASSY, CAPTIVATING WA1CH FOR THE GLANT - . THE LARGEST MAN ON EA Ru uff ESTATE For SALE 200 Lots in and around Lester, W. Va., for Colored People Only. Good Locetion for Homes and surround d by works. For particulars write or apply to A. J. RODGERS. F 0. Box 2, LESTER, WEST VIRGINIA. Safety Sirst\ B= The Southwestern Mutual Firé Insurance Co, Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. TG BROKER, oe es winren: WATKINS, Pree a SA 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 OFFICE PHONE sr KESIDENCE PHONE OFFIOE HOURS: 8A. M. TOS P.M. : DR. A. S, ADAMS, Dentist Over Colored Barber Shop NORTHFORK, W. VA. T have equipped my office at's cost of more than $2,500 for the benefit of my people. If you care to see » modern eqaipped Negro Dental Office you should viet mine. I do ai! clames of jental work satelactorily. 1 administer gas for the extraction of test and any other work where pecomary. = If you cme to Northfork, come up and look me over. ces F oydRoss fpisbice f DPrace Elkhorn, = West Va, BOX 131. +3 8-00-17