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NEGRO BAR ASSOCIATION HOLD SUCCESSFUL MEETING Able Discussion of Interesting Subjects----J. M. Ellis Re-elected President; Arthur G. Froe Will be Representative at National Bar Association--Huntington Next Place of Meeting. VOLUME 16. NEGRO BAR AND HOLD SUCCESS Able Discussion of Inter Ellis Re-elected Press Will be Represent Bar Associati Next Place The Negro Bar Association of West Virginia met in the office of the McDowell Times Saturday the 22. A majority of the Negro attorneys of the state were present and took an active part in the proceedings. Attorney J. M. Ellis, of Oak Hill, president of the association, presided. T. G. Nutter, of Charleston, the secretary wrote the president that because of an important business engagement he was unable to be present. Telegrams were received from W. F. Denny, Brown W. Payne and J. F. Butte of Beckly, and E. G. Graham of Wheeling, assuring the association of their interest and wishing a successful meeting. T. Edward Hill of Keystone was elected temporary secretary and several new members were enrolled. The session was noted for the able and scholarly addresses of the president and Attorney Harry J. Capehart of this city. President Ellis read his annual address which was listened to with much interest. Following are excerpts from the address: "The purity over efficiency of judicial administration depends as much upon the character, conduct and demeanor of attorneys in this great trust as upon the fidelity and learning of courts or the honesty and intelligence of juries. An attorney appearing or continuing as private counsel in the prosecution of a crime of which he believes the accused innocent forewears himself." "The prosecuting attorney is a criminal if he presses for a conviction, whereupon from the evidence he believes the prisoner innocent." "If the evidence is not strong enough to justify a nolle, a public prosecutor should submit the case with such comments as are pertinent, accompanied by a candid statement of his doubts." "An attorney must decline in a civil cause to conduct a prosecution, when satisfied that the purpose is merely to harrass or injure the opposite party, or to work oppression and wrong." "It is bad practice for an attorney to communicate or argue privately with the judge as to the merits of his case." "Confidence and communications between attorney and client are properties and secrets of the client and cannot be divulged by the attorney, even death of the client doesn't relieve him of this secret." "Clients, and not their attorneys, are the litigants, and whatever may be the ill feeling between the clients, it is unprofessional for attorneys to partake of it in their conduct or in their demeanor toward each other, or to suitors in the case. They should try the matter at issue and not each other." "Clients should be frank in the statements of their case, and an attorney should be frank with his client in telling him as to whether or not he has a case." Attorney Harry J. Capehart delivered an able and brilliant address on the "Workmen's Compensation law," in which he pointed out many defects in the law and showed that in the operation of the law it was not benevolent as its sponsors claimed, that only about 78 percent of the claims were ever paid and he asserted that he was of the opinion that hardly more than 50 per cent of the claims were paid arising in the coalfields of McDowell county. He attacked the law for vesting almost unlimited power in the Compensation Commissioner and because the only appeal from his decision was to the Supreme Court thereby entailing cost upon the workman out of all proportion" to the relief sought. He cited numerous cases to show that the Compensation Commissioner had denied relief to injured workmen because of technical errors. The address of Mr. Capehart showed careful study and intimate knowledge of the compensation law and will be published in full in a later issue and in the "year-book" of the association. James Knox Smith of this city addressed the association on the subject of "Appeals" and pointed out that it was practically impossible for the poor to appeal to the higher courts because of prohibitive costs however unjust the decision of the trial court might be or bow many errors may have been made by the presiding judge. He called attention to the statute of North Carolina relating to appeals and suggested that the Negro Bar Association appoint a committee to examine the statutes of other states on the subject and after research to prepare a bill for introduction in the next regular session of the legislature providing for relief in such cases. Later Mr. Smith embodied his suggestion in a resolution which was adopted and Meure. James Knox Smith, Arthur G. Froes and Marry --- J. Caphart were selected as members of the committee. Attorney Harry J. Caphart called the attention of the association to the fact that several railroad companies were operating trains through West Virginia into states in which they have "Jim Crow" car laws and the cars used as smoking cars in the state are used for the accommodation of colored passengers in other states. He stated that the cars were seldom if ever attempted to be cleaned before colored men, women and children were crowded into them while the trains are still in West Virginia, some times many miles before entering the state which have separate car laws, and he suggested that an investigation be made and a remedy suggested. This was agreed upon and a committee was appointed. Mr. Arthur G. Froe called attention to the fact that there are no colored judges in this state but there are a number of colored justices of the peace and offered a resolution which was adopted to no amend the Constitution as to permit Negro justices of the peace to become honorary members of the Negro Bar Association. The secretary was authorized to invite all Negro justices of the peace to become members. The McDowell Times was selected as the official organ of the association and the secretary was ordered to give to that publication all printing and publication of the association, and it was further agreed that all legal printing of the Negro lawyers of W. Va. should be given to this paper wherever practicable. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The constitutional rule regarding election was suspended by unanimous vote of those present and Hon. J. M. Ellis, former member of the legislature and member of the Republican state executive committee was elected president for the third successive year. T. Edward Hill of the Secretary of State's office, secretary, S. B. Moon, of Wilcoe, treasurer; James Knox Smith, of Keystone, vice president for the 5th Congressional District. Other vice presidents re-elected were J. E. Graham, Wheeling, 11 district; J. R. Clifford, Martinsburg, 2nd district. No colored lawyer in 3rd district and changes brought about by the war caused Attorney Shields and Tavener of Huntington to remove from the state, leaving no colored lawyer in the 4th district. E. R. Carter, of Churleston, was elected in the 6th district. The next meeting will be in Huntington in August, 1918. LETTER FROM ATTOR- NEY J. M. ELLIS President Negro State Bar Association, a Member of the State Republican Executive Committee and Ex-Member State Legislature for 3 Years--Endorses Appeal for Negro Inspector in Workmen's Compensation Department Oak Hill, W. Va. Sept. 26, 1917 Hon. M. T. Whittico. Dear Sir and Friend:— For several weeks I have been noticing your strong appeals for race representation in the Workmen's Compensation Department. Let me say to you, not only have you my endorsement but I want to assure you, as far as I can learn, you have the whole-hearted endorsement of every colored man in this county, but the thing that gives me so much pleasure is that many of the leading white people say it is no more than right that at least one colored man should hold a position as Inspector in this great department. A colored man would greatly simplify matters in that he would know his own people, and then again, having some men of our race who are as highly educated as the average white appointees now holding positions as "Inspectors" together with the fact that they (colored men) are honest, industrious, polite and courteous and especially that class whom we would be pleased to see in this department. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPT. 28, 1917 I am aiming to go to Charleston soon and I shall take a delight in cading on Hon. Lee Ott, whom I believe will hear our appeal, and shall talk this matter over with him. Fayette county will welcome the appointment of a colored man in that department. Our Republicans will make no mistake by appointing a man of our race. Keep the cry up. We are entitled to it. We are Republicans, and our Republican friends can do this for us. When you are in my county call and see me. Very respectfully yours for the race. J. M. ELLIS. LETTER FROM J. C. LEE IN REGARD TO COM- PENSATION BUREAU APPOINTMENT Grafton, W. Va., 9:22-17. Hon. M. T. Whittico. Keystone, W. Va. Dear Sir:— The fight you are making through the McDowell Times in behalf of the race for greater representation in the different departments under the control of this "Grand Old Commonwealth," and particularly in the Workmen's Compensation Bureau, is being endorsed by a united constituency. The loyalty of the Negro to the principles of the "Grand Old Party" has ever been a dependable asset. The resources of this State have been gradually developed by constructive legislation enacted under Republican rule; today she is classified as one of the wealthiest in the Union. In consideration it is only equitable after a well earned victory to appeal to those vested with power for a division of the spoils. A large percentage of the claims coming before the Warkmen's Compensation Bureau for adjustments are those of Negroes, whose interests are in common with those of every race, who by their daily labors are making every effort to solve this rather complicated economical problem. In view of this fact the cherished and mellow principles of Republicanism have not been vanished before the fleeting winds of time in this "Grand Old Commonwealth," the cause which is being waged by the McDowell Times for the appointment of Prof. L. O. Wilson, of Weston, as an inspector in the Workmen's Compensation Bureau is reasonable and just not only to the race but to the State. Prof. Wilson has met every demand made to him by the party. As a defender of the race he has been loyal, as a leader true and devoted. His ability as an official needs no introduction to the constituency of West Virginia. In your fight you have the interest of the State, as well as the race at heart. You are to be congratulated. Every effort shall be used by the united constituency to assist you in this great undertaking. I remain. Yours very truly, J. C. LEE, Corresponding Sec'y Tygart Valley Republican Club, Grafton, W. Va. 111 Bridge St. WIVES' LEAGUE ENTERTAIN DR. W. H. A. BARRETT Friday evening of last week, at the home of Editor and Mrs. M. T. Whittico, the Wives' League delightfully entertained at six o'clock dinner in honor of Dr. W. H. A. Barrett now of St. Louis, Mo., but formerly of this city. Dr. Barrett has been the protege of the Wives' League since their organization and they took this means of showing their delight at having him again in their midst after an absence of near three years, during which time he has made good in his new field of labor. The repast was sumptuous and proved that the members of the League really knew the culinary art while the dining room was so beautifully arrayed and decorated with flowers etc. that those who were fortunate enough to be present were strenk dumb with amazement Members of the League, their husbands and a few others partook of the dinner and spent the remaining time in movie, games and conversation until time for his departure on train No. 17. AS FLOUR AND FRUIT Booze Was Shipped to Glenalum and Nolan, According to Prohibition Officer Keadle. Two shipments of booze into Mingo county were recently unearthied by Prohibition Officer N. J. Keadle. One shipment to Glenalum was designated on the freight bill as a barrel of flour but upon examination the barrel was found to contain 44 pints of whiskey. O. C. Copns, the consignee, was arrested. At Nolan a shipment of fruit turned into eight quarts of whiskey which was seized by Officer Keadie. It is claimed that flour, fruit and "taters" will certainly turn into whiskey after reaching Mingo and McDowell counties. Several gallons of whiskey were taken from train No. 16 here Tuesday evening and destroyed. As the officers seized the suit cases no owners could be found. BLUEFIELD TELEGRAPH One of Leading Daily Republican Papers in West Virginia Strongly Endorse Appointment of Colored Inspector in Workmen's Compensation Below is an unsolicited broad-guaged statement which appeared in last Sunday's issue of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. This statement appeared in the editorial column of the Daily Telegraph of Bluefield, one of the leading white daily papers of the state. And coming as it does from Editor Hugh Ike Shott, editor and a life time Republican, a man well acquainted with not only the principles of the Republican party but living as he does in the most industrial section of the state, where there are more colored men to the square inch than in any other one section in the state, his opinions ought to mean so much that no man, holding a public position whether elective or appointive, would feel disposed to ignore such broad-minded statesman-like ideas. We are satisfied every loyal Republican, who hopes to see the Republican party succeed and win in its future fights for the reins of government, and know it can be done only in proportion as they keep their promises to the people, will be glad to see this lifelong Republican come to the front and out in the open for a square deal to the 100,000 Negroes in this state; the race will appreciate this stand by Mr. Shott as they have always done by any other big white Republican who is willing to speak out for us in these hours of race discrimination. The Telegraph says: "The colored citizens are urging the appointment of a colored inspector in the workmen's compartment department of the state government, and we see no reason why there would be a moments hesitation in the appointment. There are a large number of cases of colored men who receive injuries and are covered by the benefits of the law which the department must investigate, and a colored investigator would be proper and efficient." LAW RELATING TO DEPENDENT, NEGLECTED AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN Parents, Teachers, Officers and Preachers Asked to Help Probation Officers Enforce Below are some of the salient features of the law governing or bearing on the law passed by the West Virginia Legislature to protect, safeguard and correct any and all irregularities of dependent, delinquent and neglected children. An act relating to children who are now or may hereafter become dependent, neglected or delinquent. Passed February 20, 1915. Approved by the Governor February 26, 1915. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: Section 1 Definition—That all persons under the age of 21 years, shall for the purposes of this act only, be considered wards of this state and their persons shall be subject to the care, guardianship and control of the court as hereinafter provided. For the purpose of this act, the words "dependent child" and "neglected child" shall mean any male or female child who, while under the age of 18 years, for any reason, is destitute, homeless or abandoned; or dependent upon the public for support; or has not proper parental care or guardianship; or habitually bequeathed or receives alms; or is found living in any house of ill-fame or with any vicious or disreputable person; or has a home which by reason of neglect, cruelty or deprivacy, on the part of its parents, guardian or any other person in whose care it may be, in an unfit place for such a child; and any child who while under the age of ten years is found begging, peddling or selling any article, or singing or playing any musical instrument for gain upon the street or giving any public entertainments or accompanying or being used in the aid of any person so doing. The words "delinquent child" shall mean any male or female child who, while under the age of eighteen years, violates any law of this state; or is incorrigible, or knowingly associates with thieves, vicious or immoral persons; or without just cause and without the consent of its parents, guardian or custodian absents itself from its home or place of abode, or is growing up in illences or crime; or knowingly frequents or visits a house of ill repute; or knowingly frequents or visits any policy shop or place where any gaming device is operated; or patronise or visits any public pool room where the game of pool or billiards is being carried on for pay or hire; or who wanders about the streets in the night time without being on any lawful business or lawful occupation; or who habitually wanders about any railroad yards or tracks or who jumps, or attempts to jump, on any moving train; or who entree any car or engine without lawful authority; or who write or uses vile, obscene, vulgar, profane or indecent language; or who is guilty of indecent, immoral or lascivious conduct. Any child committing any of these acts shall be deemed a delinquent child and when proceeded against such proceedings shall be on behalf of the state, in the interest of the child and the state, with due regard to the rights and duties of parents and others, by petition to be filed by any reputable person, and to that end the child shall be dealt with, protected and cared for in any circuit court or other court having chancery jurisdiction, as a ward of the state in the manner herein after provided. A deposition of any child under this act or any evidence given in such cause, shall not, in any civil, criminal or other cause or proceeding whatever in any court, be lawful or proper evidence against such child for any purpose whatever, except in subsequent cases against the same child under this act; nor shall the name of any child in connection with any proceedings under this act, be published in any newspaper, without a written order of the court. The word "child" or "children" may be held to mean one or more children, and the word "parent" or parents" may be held to mean one or both parents, when consistent with the intent of this act. The word "association" shall include any association, institution or corporation which includes in its purpose the care or disposition of children, coming within the meaning of this act. (Continued on Page Six.) TWO PROMINENT AND EFFICIENT GOOD ROAD MEN IN KEYSTONE Col. W J. McClaren, of Welch, McDowell county's chief good roads engineer, the one man who is doing more, perhaps, than any other one man in the county to build good roads, and a level headed, straight forward business man, passed through Keystone Monday of this week accompanied by Mr. Harrison of the Harrison Engineering and Construction Corporation. The latter has a contract for the building of 22 miles of concrete road from Welch to the Mercer county line. It is gratifying to note that every loot of the road being built or laid by this company promises in good faith to be the most valuable and profitable money spent by the tax payers of this county. The good roads that are now rapidly under way of construction when completed will put old McDowell county in the front of any other county in the state for good roads. He has three separate and complete divisions at work with all the men he can hold of it and is admitted to be one of the best men, in his dealings, that has ever taken charge of a body of men. He is winning, and that rapidly, the happy distinction of being a man who knows his business and not only knows but is so manipulating matters, till everybody is forced to acknowledge that it pays to have and employ strong minded business men when you want a great work accomplished like the building of good roads in and through this county. The good people in and around Northbork are tickled to death, as the old phrase is sometimes commonly used, at the rapid and substantial road building now under way of construction. Every man who ever worked for this corporation is quick to speak of Mr. Harrison in the highest terms for his promptness and kindness. He has a heart that moves him to pay liberal wages to any one who works for him. So if you want a money making job just call and see this good man on the management of either of his three divisions. He is at Welch with his headquarters. He is polite, courteous and will meet you on the square. Marriages in the City of Keystone Last week there were registered three different marriages in this city. One was the marriage of Miss Roxie Turner to Mr. John Williams. They were happily married and were united in the bond of wedlock by Rev. L. F. Johnson. Miss Roxie Turner is well to do, having some very good property in this city and the young man whom she married is one of the most industrious and sober young men in the county or region, the State. THE DISGRACE OF DEMOCRACY Open Letter to President Woodrow Wilson By Kelly Miller, A. M., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, Washington, D. C.--This Letter Appeared in The Congressional Record of September 12th as a Public Document. I am taking the liberty of intruding this letter upon you because I feel that the issues involved are as important as any questions now pressing upon your busy attention. The whole civilized world has been shocked at the recent occurrences in Memphis and East St. Louis. These outbreaks call attention awe to the irritating race problem of which they are but eruptive symptoms which break forth ever and anon with Vesuvian violence. For fully a generation American statesmanship has striven to avoid, ignore or forget the perplexing race problem. But this perilous issue will not down at our bidding, and cannot be abstumed from public attention by other questions how ever momentous or vital they may seem to be. I know that I am taking unwarranted liberties with the ceremonial proprieties in writing such a letter to the President of the United States at the present time. It may seem to partake of the spirit of beckoning after the manner of the suffragists. Nothing is further from my purpose. No right-minded American would wish toad one featherweight to the burden that now so heavily taxes the mind and body of the President of the United States who labors under as heavy a load as human nature is capable of sustaining. Every citizen should strive to lighten rather than to aggravate that burden. It is, nevertheless, true that any suppressed and aggrieved class must run thwart the established code of procedure in order that their case may receive a just hearing. Oeremonial codes were enacted by those who are the beneficiaries of existing order which they wish to perpetrate and make unchangeable. They would cestop all social and moral reform. The ardent suffragists find it necessary to ruthlessly violate the traditional and decorous modes of procedure in order to promote the reform which they have at heart. On one occasion you felt forced to terminate an interview with a committee of suffragists because they persisted in cross-examining the President of the United States. There are 10,000,000 loyal citizens of African descent in the United States. They are rigorously excluded from a voice in the government by which they are controlled. They have no regularly constituted organ through which to present their case to the powers that bear. They have no seat nor voice in the council of the nation. The late Doctor Booker T. Washington was the accepted spokesman and mediator of the race, but he has no successor. Under former administrations there was a small appointive official class of Negroes. Though derisively designated as the "Black Cabinet," they were on the inside of the circle of governmental control to which they had ready access in presenting the claims of the race. But under the execution of partisan exigencies even these have been excluded from official position under your administration. Several weeks ago a delegation of colored men from the State of Maryland sought an interview with you concerning the horrible crime of East St. Louis. You were good enough to write Senator France that you were too busy with other pressing issues to grant the request of an interview. The failure of all other methods is my only excuse for resorting to an open letter as a means of reaching you and, through you, the nation at large, concerning the just grievances of 10,000,000 loyal American citizens. Resolutions pending before both houses of Congress look toward investigation of Minore, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- ty—Business Openings. NUMBER 28 GRACE NOCRACY At Woodrow Wilson By Dean of the College of Howard University, Wash- etter Appeared in The of September 12th as a the outrage at East St. Louis. I understand that you are sympathetically disposed toward this investigation by Federal authority. Such investigation is important only to the extent that it implies a tardy recognition of national responsibility for local lawlessness. There is no expectation that any additional comprehensive information will result. You may rest assured that there will be a half dozen similar outbreaks before this investigation is well under way. Indeed, since the East St. Louis atrocity there have already been lynchings in Georgia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Montana. Every intelligent American knows as much about the essential cause of this conflict as he will know after long and tedious investigation. The vital issues involved are apt to be obscured by technical wranglings over majority and minority reports. What the nation needs is not investigation of obvious fact, but determination and avowed declaration on the part of the President speaking for the people of the United States to put an end to lawlessness wherever it raises its hideout head. I know that it has been steadily maintained that the Federal Government has no authority over lynchings and local race conflicts. This is not a political contention. This view was maintained under the administrations of Harrison, Cleveland, McKinley, Rosenvelt and Talt. Indeed, President Cleveland, that great American Democrat, came near recognizing Federal responsibility in much matters than any President before or since. During the administrat of President McKinley, an atrocious riot occurred in Wilmington, N. C., the city in which you spent your boyhood as the son of a minister of the Gospel. Scenes of innocent Negroes were killed and hundreds were driven from their homes. But it was maintained that the President had no authority to interbreed. A horrible lynching took place at Alexandria, Va., a few miles from the White House, which the President might possibly have observed through his field glasses. And yet it was looked upon as a purely local affair for which the Federal government had no responsibility nor concern. You recall the attentions of the riot in Atlanta, a city in which you spent your young manned as a practitioner of law. But here again even President Rosenvelt could find no ground for interference. These outbreaks are not limited to the Southern States, although they occur there more frequently than elsewhere because of the relatively larger number of Negroes in the total population. There have been lynchings and burnings in Illinois, Kansas, Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Colorado and other Northern States. The evil is indeed national in its range and scope, and the nation must provide the remedy. Striking indeed is the analogy between the spread of lawlessness today and the extension of the institution of slavery two generations ago. Like slavery, lawlessness cannot be localized. As the nation could not exist half slave and half free under Abraham Lincoln, so it cannot continue half law-abiding and half lawless under Woodrow Wilson. The evil tendency overcomes the good, just as the darker overlaps the brighter phase in the waning moon. If the Negro is allowed to be lynched in the South with impunity, he will soon be lynched in the North, so easy is the communicability of evil suggestion. The lynchings of Negroes has become fashionable in some parts of the country. When a black man is accused of wrongdoing, "Lynch the Negro?" is the cry that springs spontaneously to the lips of man, woman and child. The fashion is rapidly spread and throughout the whole nation. It slavery could have been isolated and segregated in the South that institution might have existed even down to the present town. And so, if lynching could be localized and limited to the Southern States the nation as a whole would have less pretext for interfering. But this cannot be done. Senator Tombs of Georgia boasted that he would call the roil of his slaves under the shadow of Bunker Hill monument, an ambition which, doubtless, might have been gratified had not the nation arisen in its moral right and blotted out the iniquitous institution altogether. Unless the aroused conscience of the American people, efficiently asserting itself through Federal authority, shall stamp out the spirit of lawlessness, it is easy to prophecy that the Negro will yet be lynched not only in the shadow of Bunker Hill monument, not on the campus of your beloved Princeton. Already there have (Continued on Page Two) THE GOLDEN RULE NEWS Tone- A TONE exquis- itely pure, perfect, rounded and crys- ———s tal-clear makes the “Pie Golumbia Grafonola And it is TONE that bas given Columbia Grafonoles the place they held. It is their TONE---uematchable in its sateral parity and absolute fidelity—that justifies their description as unparalleled instramests of music. | We are prepared to demonstrate this $100.00 instrument, play any record you may select, here cr at your home. Coa- "venient terms of payment may be arraged. Columbia Grafonolas, $15.00 to $200.00 T.J.EADS, Wi ‘The work of the Golden Rule B. and E. Association is progressing nicely. nie ter Beulah Slade, agent for Moving Stat smoriation at Kimbail, eent to the bom office « big monthly report. Rev. NT. Witcher, agent for Orange Grove asso vation at Weich, sent to the home office this wee. a pleasing monthly report aad four applications for policies. Sister Bertha Burnett, agent for Silver Lea! amocistion at Marytown, sent to the home office a very nice report. Brother F. P. Morgan, president of Prospect se- sociation at Asbiand, sent to the home office a nice monthly report and one ap- plication for policy Prof. M. F. Eng lin, president of Earnest Workers seso- ciation at McComas, sent in « real pless- ag mooth!y report and one application for policy. Sister Agnes Jonnsos, in- stractor of True Heart nurvery at Vivian, sent to the home office a fat monthly re- port. Sister Alice M. Belcher, instruc- tor of Rescue nursery at Ashland, also sent @ nice monthly report. ‘Un the 2ist of the month brother G. 5. Miller, General Secretary of the G. RB B. & E. Association was called, by Bro. Thowas McCoy, president of Living ‘Light association, to Jenkinjones to set apart a purvery. He responded to the call and on the afternoon of the above named date = real pleasiog crowd of chuidren were ied into the sublime mye oe ee ce ee ‘It was quite « pleasing sight to the sec- retary lo see the many parents bringiog their children to the ball, some in auto- mobiles, to be initiated imto the prine:- Ples of the Urder. Those who deserve special mention and credit for working Bp this nanery are Bro. Thowas McCoy, Sister Fie Rodgers and Sister Hattie! Turner. REPORTER. | ° oman Une Safety Sirst) B= The Southwestern Mutual Firé Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. 7. @ BROKER, Treas. RICHARD R WATKINS, Pres AGENTS WANTED The Disgrace of De- mocracy a oe ce Saee) . been burnings cf human beings in the bleeding State of Old Jobn Brown, and im the city where lie the remains of Abra- bam Lincoln During the past thirty yeare nearly 3X0) Negroes have been lyncbedin various parte of the country. Neores of theer have heen burned at the ‘stake. Even the bodies of women have been fed to the fames. Thousands of lo- calities in the maiority ot the States of ‘the Union have experienced these out- rages. Our fair land of liberty ie blotted over with these fou! spots which cannot be washed out by all of the waters of the ocean. It ie not easy to calcuinse the ‘number of persone who have been involv- ed im these iynchings, either ss partic: ipante or as acquiewent lookers-on, al Of whom were potential murderers. & general and widespread has becowe th Practice that lynching may well be char ‘acterized as « national institation, to th ‘eternal diagrace of American democracy Lynching cannot be confined to th Negro race. Hundreds of white mer have been the victims of lewiesanees an¢ Violence. While these words are flowin from my pen. news comes over the win ‘hat a labor agitator has been lynche im the State of Montana. Although th Negro is at present the chief vietim 0 lawiesanem. like any other evil disease it cannot be limited by racial lines. 18 is but hollow mockery of the Negre when be is beaten and bruised on borned in all parte of the nation am ‘eee to the national goverment tor as) Jum, to be denied reliet on the ‘groan ‘of doubtful jurisdiction. The black ma sake for justice and is given a theory ¢ government. Heasks for protection an 's confronted with a scheme of govers ‘mental checks and balances. (Continued Next Week) PALMETTO CAFE Main Steet Lord’s. New Brick Building eee Everything Fresh to Eat In First Class Style. Lunches At All Hours re er R.L. LORD, Prop’r West Virginia Law Does Net Vio- late Federal Bone Dry Act, Judge Keller Decides, Huntington, W. Va., Sept. 24.—The West Virginie “‘quarre-month” law, which permite the bringing into the state of ome quart of liquor each mont, does not violate the federal bone-dry set, sc- cording to « decision bended down iste todey by Federal Judge Keller. The court held thet the federal statate pro- hibit interstate commerce ix liquor but does not apply to interstate traneporte- ion ae constitnied by the bringing in of hqnor for personel nae District Attorney MeOulloogh an- nounced alter the opinion had teen handed Jown that he would immediately ‘appeal the case to the United States an- preme conrt Returned From Conference. Samus! Wede, of keDowril, who a tended the Fast Tennemee Conference returped thie week and says it was one Of the most lively eclewiaatics! bodies he ‘ever met. Hie presence there was the instance of s social visit home. He met with one of his siswers in the person of Mrs. Lovie Taylor, of Norfolk, Va, whom be bed not wen in twenty-five ears ee well os a host of other old time Iraade, He subscribed for the Times to be ent t bie sister, Mre. Agnes Ouark st Nortolk, Vs., for one year’ He and hie brother, Thomas Wade, the lesdiog Pythian Motos! Investarent booster, were in Keymove the weet, Judge Jes. 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HYPOPERRIN Tablets furnish the nerve food thet Nature hes denied you. ‘A singe dar’s restment chen produces remartable ressite.—$i.80 per package. © pastagee fat $8.99 from your Drugget. or direct from us if he cannet supply you. Seid eniyen theens- ditlon that we refund your money if you are uot plonsed with HYPOPEREIN comie. The ‘Sentasel Romedion Comonay. lnc. Masonie Temple, Cinctaneti, Ohta. . PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY B. D. COURSES. DIPLOMA COURSE. —— Hurrah! lake Stock Hurrah Right Now! diac: HUNTINGTON Building Clear of Deb ———OOOO HIS Handsoune structure is now owned absolutely. the stock - holders of the Pythian Mataal Tavgstanens Asvttindioe nest ts r wate acon Ths tadaels special saseroeeee oad seers give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every stockholder aad every member of the order and race. Let no one hesitase longer to Tavesement Amocration fot tre toe hi ocrataae anes Maal nividends on the money invested. =—=—=——==anaama>a>a=_=_=_—X_ $10 Is The Price Per Share Iocally about ce wre riety a Ask the agent Im your The Pythian Matual lovestment Association ———— estmeat Association A a a SCHOOL OF MEDICINE M. D. COURSES IN MEDICINE D. D. S. COURSE IN DENTISTRY Paar D. COURSE IN PHARMACY SCHOOL OF LAW LL. &. COURSES: —————— For Catalogne, address Howard University Washington, D.C. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY | Bilis OF MCDOWELL COUNTY GIRCUIT COURT: (Eighth Ju- dicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell. Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah ©. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tues day infFebruary June and Sep tember. CRIMINAL COURT :’ Hon. Jas. French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. ‘Terms of Court Second Mon- day in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K Bragonier, President, Keystone. Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, and Howard N Esvenson, Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Walch. Terms of Court. First Mon day in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday ir June. COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, S. A. Daniels,. Wect Prosecuting Attorney G. L Counts, Weich. Assistant Pros. Attorney Samuel Solins. Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts Barbridge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgar Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Weich Assessor, W. J Hatfield, Weich County Road Engineer, W. J McClaren County Health Officer and cor oner, Dr. H. G. Camper | Commissioner Schoo! Lands C E Rusmisell. McDowell Members House of Delegates darvey Haggerman, E. Howard Harper, J. Buel Swope, Floyd Waldron, State Senators, Sixth Senat: rial district (counties of Mc Dow | ell, Mingo, ae wyoming John W. Luther, felch; Wells G odykoote. Williamson Formerly Hotel Pierce ROANOKE - VIRGINIA i Retornehed aenedaee: ‘Steam Heat, E'ectrie | rite =i Oat Bells. Coder New Management. The owners, Meare. Jas T Hughes, T. 0. Cooper. C. L. Andrews and Alhert Evers, have apar- ed neither time nor money in madi this hotel what it should be. The cafe is mn charge of Me. PW. Woe oe ie ready io give high Glam service frou that department. “Patote inion toce high oro eaee i i Se Rates: $1.00 PER DAY and UPWARDS A. S. BROOKS, Manager = THE —_——— PALM PALACE 208 East Third Avenue Williamson, W. Va, 2 ALACE POLITE, MUSICAL, ENTERTAINING All the Drinks of the Season Served with a Smile From Our Medera, 20th Century Soda Foustaia The Latest Music to Entertain You OP Twi Volga WHITTICO & SPEIGHT, Propietors “We Thank You” —ty eat TL. ail -— N iit “a TRA Ul or i i hh ry edt cz | 4. 7 ¢ 5 Sas) Li), ee | x | ~wl 4 <= ay) a, A lly a in: } ee ec) 4 oie j H iv sss i.e mn fe \ Vee Oe nal on ite Pia n'= MONG people who love ic, who har ‘ A a calfyatd Lnowindgetst bse BALI ONE ; best Ss aok on songlen s 6 iene 4 5 in 5 and with every day endears itself more and more to x its owners. " The same is true of the ; “Baldwin Manual” re the successful unification of the most artistic piano with [ft ips seme, player acon made m the werd. F fect cn the matket, nthe as a ang net a nae piano, Contemplating the purchase of either « pi player iano, you shold ot fo examine’ Us i i struments. Prices and terms will suit you, soosy G, W. MOONEY F = BSE 12), W. VA. x ? NE CRAND © RIX — PARIS.1900 oY hh @ ccadac PRIZE ST.LOUI9.1904. ans Be seer OEIC a Sa my ee > tS aa ly Trae. sea ee Are M: Ferevos Ane Neer, Bor F Wr Nor Paew For Ax Ussesr Jeooe Fi wevt Now Asx For Tas Oonvic- ‘irst Tos OF Ax Insoceer Maw. The Notional fail Robber Look Box 4. Phone 3. Kererowe, Weer Vinwrers FLOYD ROSS JUSTICE of PEACE BOX 131 ELKHORN, WEST VIRGINIA 8-90 17 BURTONE ti i" COST OF OMLY 35 CTS =e m7 Ratt Lg bree nina It 9 0 revelation to milbons of people, who hear for the first time, that BUR- TONE only conte 96 cents per box and that all draggists are authorised to refund fe of eneey eae eat hey onc, Remacy sethe et rms J orag yee Onis eee eee ‘vigor coergy sete = iis Coen de ger egs niet Score ce shoe aks dk fala bak ack or ale or eee eeey e| ee Sees Masuinctured © Ravenswood Wer by Tee qumetn Piles vate no struments, Prices and terg Madam Holly System 3 Halt Dresing. Sealn and Hair soo sy G, Treatment. Mawage of the Fare ‘ and Neck Mavicuring BLE 128), PREPARING WHOLESOME OOSMETIOS “NE CRAND pA} Main Office West Ohureh St. No. 63. * +€GnRAaND PREZ Phone No. 22 P.O. Box No. 12 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA on. — _ Meals at all hours in “First Class Style at Reasonable P- ices. : Kat beraahd voll not know that high cost of living is higher. Elder Simon King YUKON, W.VA. ee Ladies and Gentlemen: You ere cordially invited to visit . . . The imperial Hotel MR. and MRS. 0. W. PRIOE. Mgr. The only Colored Hotel inthe C.ty. 2 minutes walk from the station. Meals: European and American Plan. 500 Ralewgh strees. Phone 974. BLUEFIELD, W. VA. NOTICE! The Bluestone Sunday School Union will meet with the Rose of sharon Baptist Sunday School, Berwind, W. Va., Thurs- day and Friday before the first Sunday in Oct., Oct. 4-5. Let every Sun- day School try to repre- sent. 1 REV.J. W. COGER, President. MRS, N.B. FITCH, Secretary. —_—_—_—_——_—— NOTICE! ‘The undersigned having been sppoint- iSrory,docemed, wo died'ar” Goatnenl May 24, 1917, wishes to make it known aid satus tas presen thee scl at ee ‘de ko: Birewoy, July 30, 1917. Kimball, W.’ Ve. Hair Seraightened. Hair Dyed. MADAM EANES —BEAUTY CULTURE— “You are no older than your bsir looks’ Manicuring and Scalp Teestment ‘4 Speciiaity EXCELSIOR, W. Va. ARCADE Sreccorecece ocscececcore POOL PARLOR aND BARBER SHO? OLD ROYAL = JOE FINNEY, DRUG STAND Manager KEYSTONE, W. VA. 7 YPEWRITERS. | ALL MAKES--ALL PRICES Factory rebuilt ard sec ad hand, sold, rented and repaired; three months rent free if purchased. Every machine gairantoed. Ask for price list and sp2ci«l offer on UNDERWOODS «& OUIVERS. TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE, 212 E. Sth St.. Cincinnati, O. | Are You 2 Wotan ; i rasa oat se, SPHLS (OAMOND ‘BRANO FUP ait am BOtd By ALL Dauccists 2S EVERYWHERE rosts Mrs. B. Conner AT EXOELSIOR, W. va. " Weteer’s Westen thei MC. Se Agent aleo for Heir aad Hair Goote EXOELSION, W. v4, Men Wanted Miners and Day Men Money without limit to be made with Ten Automobiles given away free King and Tidewater Coal Co's Vivian, West Va. Splendid 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. Twenty gallons of whisky, confiscated by the authorities at Rocky Gap, Va., was stolen from the jail at Narrows last Saturday night, according to reports released by the police. The whisky had been shipped to Rocky Gap from some Kentucky point in a trunk, and reached its destination Saturday morning. Upon arrival of the trunk, which had been sent by express, the authorities became suspicious of its weight and decided to open it. The whisky was in gallon jugs and carefully packed. After some consideration the authorities decided to move the trunk to Narrows, and place it in the jail at that place, as a matter of safety. This was done, but sometime during the late hours of Saturday night or early Sunday morning the jail was broken into and the whisky carried away. - Bluefield Telegraph Automobiles Loans and Discounts Overdraft, unsecured U. S. Bonds deposited to secure circulation (par value) Liberty Loan Bonds, unsecured Securities other than U. S. bonds (not including stocks) Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 par control subscription) Furniture and Fixtures Real estate owned other than banking houses Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank Cash in vaults and net amount due from national banks Net amounts due from banks and bankers and trust companies other than included in Items 13, 14 and 15 Total of Capital stock paid in ..... $ 25,000 00 Surplus fund ..... 5,000 00 Undivided profits ..... $ 4,091 20 Leasehold entrances, interest and taxes paid ..... 1,959 35 Circulating notes outstanding ..... 25,000 00 Net amounts due to National banks ..... 4,703 98 Total Items 28, 29 and 30 ..... 4,703 98 Individual deposits subject to check ..... 193,029 54 Certified checks ..... 469 65 Total demand deposits subject to reserve ..... 183,499 18 Certificates of deposits (other than for money borrowed) ..... 7,725 39 Other time deposits ..... 70,022 96 Total of time deposits subject to reserve ..... 83,748 35 Total ..... $ 339,083 37 State of West Virginia, County of McDowell, so: I. J. H. Bane, Cashier of the above named bank, do solennly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. H. BANE, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of September, 1917. LOUIS SOHWARTZ, Notary Public. My commission expires April 15, 1924. CLAYTON & GRADY'S RIVERSIDE INN Catlettsburg, Kentucky. AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN PLAN Finest accommodation to be found anywhere Clean bed linen. Street Cars stop at door 2 minutes walk from station. Polite service Best cook in state. Located on the line of three state sOhio, Kentucky and West Virginia SSES ANNIE CLAYTON & MABEL GRADY. Proprietors REALESTATE For SALE 200 Lots in and around Lester, W. Va., for Colored People Only. Good Locetion for Homes and surrounded by works. For particulars write or apply to A. J. RODGERS P. O. Box 2, LESTER, WEST VIRGINIA. It is All in the Instrument GET THE BEST 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 P. O. Box 2, OALWQOD BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday even- gence. Rev. W. O. Clements, D. D., pastor. :0: PILGRIM BAPT. CHURCH, Crystal. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday even- gence. Rev. W. O. Clements, D. D., pastor. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11 a. m. and 5 p m. Missionary meeting at 3 o'clock every 2nd Sunday. Rev. R. K. Henry, pastor. John Webster, clerk. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. m. Preaching 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11:30 a.m. m. and s. p. m. Missionary meeting every first four. Red Cross each Tuesday evening. Properly. Wednesday evening. Rev. R. R. Henry, past. 11. H. O. Vanhook, clerk. C. H. RICE Northfork, W. Va. REPRESENTATIVE OF Sinkford & Warren Embalmers & Undertakers BLUEFIELD. W. VA. Phone 217. Res. Phone 970 L. CECIL H. RILEY PRACTICES IN ALL THE COURTS Phone, Northfork 406 NORTHFORK, W. VA. Windsor Hotel and Restaurant BUSH & MASON, Proprietors 14 1/2 Summers Street Charleston, W. Va. Meals on the European Plan. Rooms newly furnished and free bath. 4-13-17. Telephone 5362 Mrs. Panzy Lord Agent for the Celebrated Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Growing and Beautifying Preparation . . . All work guaranteed. Holds diploma for efficiency. Up stairs over Royal Drug Store. KEYSTONE, W. VA. "Where style comes from" Kill & Co. TAILORS SUITS MADE TO ORDER $18 -- Up Dry Cleaning and Pressing Neatly Done. Opposite Finney's. Keystone, West Virginia. WOODS VEGETABLE HAIR GROWER A Guaranteed Preparation for Scalp Diseases. Made by the MRS. M. E. WOODS MFG. CO. POOAHONTAS, VA. Hair Grower - - 50c Straightening Salve - - 50c Tetter and Eczema Salve - 25c The grower is noted for its growing qualities and is highly recommended by all who have used it. The Straightening Salve is used for straightening the hair. The Tetter and Eczema Salve is a sure cure for all skin diseases. THE BLUESTONE STAR RESTAURANT Up-to-Date Accommodation with Every- thing Sanitary and First Class- GOOD THINGS TO EAT, SERVED WHIL YOU WAIT ON TRAINS AT REASONABLE PRICES LODGING When You are at Bluestone, call see me Mrs. Julia B. Williams, Prop. Postoffice: Coopers, W. Va. Hair Culture and Scalp Treatment The Famous C. J. Walker System. GARY, WEST VIRGINIA 4-27-17. WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules Court, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in Sept., 1917. Jefferson Davis, Plaintiff vs. In Chancery Rena Davis, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII 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 that the plaintiff and defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County with one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her 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. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Olerk James k. Smith, P. Q. H. J. CAPEHART ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all the Courts Phone 61 KEYSTONE, W. VA. S. B. MOON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW WILCOE, WEST VIRGINIA E. B. Thompson FIRST CLASS BARBER AND DEALER IN Solt Drinks, Candies, Tobaccos and Gigars Opposite Post Office KIMBALL W. VA Mrs. Mary Hancock Quick Service EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS. Just above the Company Store POWHATAN WEST VA FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE Duty Demands Robust Health Fight to get it and keep it Fight—fight day in and day out to prevent being overtaken by ilis and alle. Keep wrinkles from marring the cheek and the body from losing its youthful appearance and buoyancy. Fight when ill-hospital is coming with its pallor and pains, defects and declining powers. Fight to stay its course and drive it off. But fight intelligently. Don't fight without weapons that can win the day for without the intelligent use of objective weapons the pallor spreads and weakness grows and a seemingly strong man or woman oftimes becomes a pray to ilis after all. You will not find this class of persons in the hypoferrin ranka. No unhealthy, dull, draggy, droopy persons in that line. It is a hale, hearty, robust aggregation of quick-steppers who view life in a joyous frame of mind and are mentally and physically equal to any emergency. Hypoferrin stands for sound body and sound mind—it is the invigorating tonic of the times—powerful and unsurpassed as a health preserver. Fight to hold the viger of a sound body with hypoferrin or to stay the calm of cozy and restoré health and strength-enhancing his toiled amazing, wonder-working preserver has been approved by physicians as a restorer and safeguard of health. It is a thoroughly scientific preparation of the very elements necessary to tone up the stomach and nerves, to build strong, vital tissue, make pure blood, firm flesh and solid, active, tireless muscles. Hypoferrin contains these mighty strength-producing agents, lecithin-aided to benefit the body and its organa. Its ingredients are absolutely necessary to the blood. In nine cases out of ten a lecithin-aided pleptosis that "all in" feeling and free bodies are due to lack of lecithin-aided from pyrotein in the system. A strength-aided endurance depends upon a lecithin-aided iron peptoneate laden blood; steady, steady paddable nerves and a healthy stomach. These you can meet life, at any angle. This wonder tonic, hypferrin, which is as perfect as science can get to nature, meets every essential demand of the man organism. It is safe and sure and boon to run-down, worn-out men and women. Hypferrin means nature's own way of bringing color to the skin, strength to the body and keeping the tiger and buoyancy of youth. The powder and palate way of obeying beats not needed by hypferrin women and girls. Their blood, filled with nature's need of going through life slowly and always with grace to the body and the glow of health to the cheeks, is the need of going through life slowly and always with grace to the medical science. Join the hypferrin ranks. It puts into you the spring and always with grace to the life into your body and mind that brings the confidence that you confess the world to an equal footing with anyone. Hypferrin is an equal footing with anyone. Hypferrin's or direct us for our fair age. It is the best treatment for YOUR WILLING SERVANT a EEET——EEEEE You cook your meals thoroughly and economically with an ELECTRIC RANGE. The ideal range for the modern up-to-date home. It will cook anything, anywhere, anytime, Ask your neighbor how she likes her electric range, We have a 3 cent cooking rate. For information and details, ask us. a ADDATAOIRIFARIT mmtrere.. sia SIR J. B, MeKNIGHT We want to thank our good friend, Mr. J. R. McKaight, of Biuetleld, for his liberat contribution to this our pnb- fiedtion which came to this office unaol- icited last Saturday. Such men as these among the race will go far toward keeping alive and before the public the work anil Progress of the race. Bot these tight wads and closed fisted “‘Culud’’ folks Will go to the devil with their litte money in their peekets end spent for {ile when too, race institctions have been left tosuffer. We thank you, bruth- et McKaizht, and may the gord Lord bl.as soa aad yours and if by your earn eat prayers and good wishes you may in- duce some other gocd “brudd r wo do likewise, plemse do #>. TWENTY YEARS ACO. Eadies wore bustles. Operations were rare. Nobody ewatted the tly Nobody bad a silo. Nobody brad appeniiciti- Nobody wore white #icks Nobody sp-ayed orchard Cream was five cents « pint ‘Most young men had “livery nilis Cantaloupe were musk ieions. ‘You never beard of # “tin Lizrie.”’ Doctors wanted to mee your tongne Advertisers did not tell the trnth Nobody cared for the price of garoline. Farmers came to town for their milk The hired gir: drew $1) a week The buteher “threw in’ = chunk o iver Folks said poeowatic tires were « joke, Nobody “listened in’ on a telephone ‘There were no sane Fourths oF electric meters. Strawstacks were burncd init ad o baled. Poblishing a esontry newsp-por wis Bot « basices. Ter ple thought Ecg'ish sparrons w re “binds.” Ja'es Verne was tte only convert ¢ the cabmarine. ‘Yeu stuck tubes in your ears to hen: « phonograph, and it cowt a ome —P he County (Hi!) Republican. LAW FELATING TO DEPENDENT (Cestigeet From Page One.) To parents, teachers, preachers, of! care ad friends: ‘The above law as is detailed herein, cee ot = act of the Virginia Legislatore, which passed yard body the 2th of Fe'vru. SaPwes spproved by the Gov Beige say tera, 1915. This law when read properly and xithont Prejudice m seit explanatory and at first “bins” appeals to the people fur ratiti- cation J have been appointel a a probation oaticer to look after the “neglected, de pendent aud dlelinguent™ child. Do yon Know of such an unfortunate in sour town, or next door to yon” If yon do the State of West Virginia, with ite strong arm of sympathy and respect for humanity offers iteel{ tohelp save, relieve end protect such a child. Do you know of any child in your Reighberhood whe has no home, or whow mother and fath- er have abandoned it” Dy» you know of a ebild in your mutat Joating around over town depending on the pablic for bread” If von know of a child in your town or Peighborhood living in a house of WM) fae let the probation officers know it and they, with your tender and. sympathetic arm and aid will come to the rescue of such newketel child. The probation of- ficers are Mr i. Hampton Gray, at Weieh, and your humbie servant, M. T. Whittico, at Keystone. Parents, teachers, preachers, and of- ticers, I having recently been appointed proba ion offi-er of tie county of Me- Dowell by the Jadge of the Cireat Conrt ‘4nd unanimously contirmed by the eoun- t¥ court together with your County Sap- erintendent of Schools, desire to call Jour attention to the ahove law. deverib- ing the object, whieh law became etleet- ive Febrnary, 1915, and hope sen will net only read this law bot that it will stir each of you to wich « operative ac tivity, that if any ehi'd aton'd be found t@ your community violating these laws you will noti‘y ev and with » friendly, imnorent and ears stenleavcr for right Je0d retorme, we may be able to be'p any euch anfortonate «id ae may have been detailed in the abor> provisions of thie tow. Kech of ms is rently and anxious to de what we ean ty carry ont thie law and te help make our counmonitio better. We pow take this meth «! ackine the good peopie, the professional men and women, the oilicere of the law, thy preachers and any and eversindy wisr wante 80 we the children of our rac properly prowetad and a decent mantle of charity thrown jarcard them, t please watel after and notify the cffivers ae to the existence of feos negievted, dependent of delinquent ebid. | The Surtees of the Cinenit and Crten- inal Conrts, Hone 1 ©. Hemdon ane! Jas, French Strother remec'ivvly, have {thir whole hearts in chia matt +7; County [Soperintement, Hom. W. . Gok, the members of onr Coanty Coort are wide. jawake, active and personally interested im saving the boye anc ile from die. reer, then every parent ought to be ao too. This javenile department wants to ree: ene yonr child from amociations with thieves, vicious or immoral persone." ite clit ely Jou sare yor be trom Cho te has won't wehooue can” cont (ey 5.8 woone.) Messrs. Chas. Brown, Henry Manse field and Henry Mitchell, of Mullens, spent Sunday with friends enroute w Huntington Mra. Lula Lewis and daughter, Mix Amy, was visiting in Slabfork on Sanday Mr. Chas Shellost, of Uniontown, Pa.. eft on Monday for his home after spend: ing several weeks with his son, Mr. Oe car SHBlost, of this piace. Mr. W. H. Brown was visiting in Ke- cles on Sanday. ~ Mr. Lloyd Hounsheli has returned home after spending severy! days in Kenova, Rev. J.J. Tarner, of Kimberly, wn in town on Wednesday and organizal teachers training class. Glen White padlie school was opened ‘on Monday, September 10, with the lar. zest attenlance of any previous year Mra. Anna L. Anderson, teacher Rev. W. R. Woodson prenched in Les. ter on Sonday.3 The following are names of those who contributed 50 cents and more at th cornerstone laying of Shady Grove Bap. tist Charch of Glen White ©. R. Stabt fo JA Blake 1@ ‘Hunter Rhodes 1a B. J. Hanner 10 = to bw W. H. Pierson t@ Danie Poindexter 1 0 Kev. W. RK. Woodson oe James Shepherd a ‘Emms Collins iw Ada Waller = Wen. Botter sn Retin G. Lewin 0 Pearl J Haynes i <owao Smart a Lillian Lowe ‘° Favene Allen pe Wm. Lewie * hearts the anselfish aid now offered alons thie line by the great county of MeDow. ‘ell and the little mountain State of Wee Virginia’ Aud now having beea honored with thie appointment of the highest suthor. ‘ties of this our county, and desiring to tuerit the confidence tha reposed in us we shall, with gratefa: hearts, appreciate any advice, information or aid that may te given o# to the end that the depart tent of our county may be able to farth- er help in the saving of young boye and girls from disgrace. Very respectfully, - M. T. WHITTICO, Probation Uffiver, Keystone, W. Va. HON. B. HAMPTON GRAY, Probation Officer, ‘Welch, W. Va. U. Cozartz I. T Thornton M. Woodson N. Cox Mary Women Lala Harris Blize Robingyn Ada Bolden A. Featherstone Lata Smith Alien ¢iranderson John Speara Keane Qurarty Honston Lowe Willie Scalee Eva Hanner Anna Carroll Walker Evans 1. W. Ramdotph » Ant Patterson janie Waller M. BL Flood Willie Morton John Wileon William Laster Jobn Davis ; Jobo Magrada Newton Harris ——_—~- LAWRENCE, KANSAS The Kansas Uarversity bas opened and colored students from allover the United states are coming to attend. The standard for school teachers ix higher then ever, and many have resign- ed. Quite « nomber of new teachers thie year The Home and Foreign Mission Sowiety of the First Baptist Chareh, whose hon- ered president ie Mre. M. &. Kelley Lee, has dome a grest work in a short ome. Through her tact and zeal a heantiful in dividual commanion set has been pre. sented to the chureh, also « handsome palpit Bible. The President attonded the District Association, which held at Topeka a few weeks ago. Also attended the National Baptist Convention ‘eld at Mowkegre, Okla. She bronght beck » glowing report from each gathering The firwt Baptist Charch with all of ite auxiliaries, is moving slong nicely ander ite competent leader, Kev. T. D. Lee, be man for the place. Dre. FD. @. Harvey, Rowlges and Kenner are ail doing very well. Each of them bee a very good practice and en- iny the pleseare of owning an ante. Mr. R. H. Rodgers in our ganiner. be farmwhes wesriy all the veg tables for the city. That speske well for him. The County Fatr beld here September 0-27 was s crowning success. Many people come to witness it. es ENT | ee | DOING GOOD WORK AT ORPHANS’ HOME Management Given Praise by Rey. J.H. Watson, Veteran Preach- er, Who Holds Services There Regularly GAMEM Mmm my min mince = ‘ 3 BH. HARRIS & C0. = “Tartors sy Trape 3 = eee 3 = 3 E saincT Pace, 3 E See Wy 3 = —- and depend. 3 = shop 3 = : 3 = KIMBALL, W. Vy. 3 CONSE aS a as Ga ta ice Rev. J. H. Watson, former pastor ol Evenesor M. E Church, and one of the fest known oegro clergymen iia this se- Son, is warm in his praise of the eenduct of the West Virginia Colored Orpbane’ Home by Superintendent and Mra. Hill. Mr. Watson holds services at the home once each month ann hie regular visite there toring the past two years have ziven him the opportunity to ob erve shat ia beingdone. He is particularly impresset by the spirit of the saperin- tendent and his wife, who manifest he declares, a real devotion to the welfare of their charges beyond that pronipied by mere material compensation He thinks that the work so well startet by former Superintendent McGhee 1s grow- ing io usefulness and will continue tc crow and to evercise beneficial result on his race in West Virginia. —Herald- Dispatch. W anted 150 Construction Grade Men - sbal6s 0.66.66. 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Published every Friday in the interest o the Negro Race—His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSORIPTION RATES. One year in advance.....$1.00 Six months in advance.....$0.00 Three months in advance.....$0.00 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 publisher or also 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, SEPT. 28, 1917 COLORED INSPECTOR IN WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT APPROVED BY LEADING WAITE AND COLORED MEN OF STATE-GROWING SENTIMENT AGAINST CHEAP, PREJUDICED OFFICE HOLDERS. It is a great thing to know you are right when making a claim for public recognition. The overwhelming endorsement by the best white and colored people of the state to our appeals for the appointment of a colored inspector in the Workmen's Compensation Department is a great consolation. And while we have specified this particular department, it must not be expected that we intend to overlook any other department of the state that doesn't employ a colored man. The Department of Agriculture in a special way will come in for the black man's approval when it comes to recognition of the race. In the Auditor's office, Mr. Matthews' office and the Secretary of State's office we have representatives of the race and in the Department of Schools we have had and according to the recommendations of Hon. M. P. Shawkey, we will continue to have a colored representative in his department, but there are departments in which we have none. They are occupied by Republicans elected by the people, and as Attorney T. G. Nutter has so aptly said: Not a single Republican official would have the honor and comfort of placing his feet under the pie counter today in this state if it were not for the loyal and unswerving support of the Negro voters. Then why should we not appeal to our Republican office holders and supposed to be Republican friends (?) for at least one little place, not necessarily a "seat," we don't mind "standing," just so we are standing with the support and approval of the great party of Lincoln. Why, some of the coal companies are doing more for the race than our elected Republican office holders. They are employing professional men at their own expense to look after the poor children of our race and paying them handsome salaries. Who has a greater right, not privileges but RIGHT, to ask the Republican party for a small place in some of the state departments? We are not fighting our party but we are in the party to stay and fight our battles within our ranks and till old Gabriel blows the horn we will still be fighting for and looking for a square deal at the hands of the Republican party. You need not tell us to stop, stop either. Because the only way any one will ever satisfy this race is by giving him what you know he is entitled to. Give L. O. Wilson, ex state librarian, a place in the Workmen's Compensation Department. He is a colored man, but he is a scholar, a gentleman and a hard working Republican. The color of his skin had no barrier against getting votes for the party. Suppose it be true the head of the department was not elected, does that have anything to do with it? The man who appointed him was elected by the Negroes of West Virginia who, like a stone wall, stood by, defied, dared and charged our Democratic enemies and drove them into corners of defeat. Isn't that sufficient to justify these our claims for one simple favor? You can't fool the people all the time. Take your mass of hipocracy off and look an innocent race in the face. Your petty jealousy and racial prejudice and your down right race discrimination will have more to do with "hurting the party" than our humble cry and appeal for protection and recognition at your hands. Big white Republicans know it too. If you are not a true blue Republican get down and out. The party has already nearly wrecked itself by catering to a bunch of "lilly-white" office seekers who only pose as a Republican to get office, get in on, and after being elected shows his usual cloven foot of the same Democratic "Donkey." NO EXCITING POLITICAL SGRAMBLE FOR COMING OFFICES-EVERYBODY QUIET. The next primary election is now a little less than eleven months off. No public fiurry is being made like it was during the last primary campaign. Long campaigns never help the party any way. Everybody is "mum," so far as the public is concerned. The uext campaign will have before it for the voters consideration the naming of candidates for the following offices: One U. S. States senator, six congressmen, one member county court of McDowell, four members house of delegates, county superintendent of schools, one member board of education and judge of criminal court will be nominated in open county convention as of vore. With all these political plums soon to be contested for it is noteworthy that there is no political excitement agitating the citizenry of our state, districts and counties. No one has ever had cause to sweat under collar yet. But oh, later on boys—then a "hot time in old town" 'twill be. PARENTS STAND BY TEAACHERS AND SAVE YOUR BOYS FROM DISGRAGE Parents, there is no need of you getting hot and bad when teachers correct your children Because if you old lazy hypocrites had done your duty by them and made them have some sense and manners there would be less need for corporal punishment If you'd do the right thing, every time your mean, saucy, good for nothing boy gets a whipping at school you'd give him another when he gets home. That's the only hope of saving him from the penitentiary and the gallows. Mrs. Truly Bridgeford, wife of Dr. W. Vernal Bridgesford, is away in Cleveland and Pittsburgh visiting relatives and friends. Miss Bessie Garland freely and with a degree of pride permitted her name to be changed from "Garland" to that of Mrs. Harry Flemmings. This mutual tie was consumed and colonized by the Christian rights administered and by the civil rights being consumed by Rev. L. E. Johnson of this city. Mrs. Meeley Perry was united in the bonds of holy matrimony for the second time, but this time to Mr. David Cloud Rev. L. E. Johnson grabbed this honor also and bade them go forth in the world rejoicing. Mr. W. B. Lavisecount, who has been away visiting friends and relatives in Ohio returned last Sunday morning and is now filling her usual place of usefulness in the community. Mrs. E. L. Youngue of Welch and Mrs. R. C. Harrison of Kimball were calling on friends in Northfork and Keystone Monday. Mrs. T. Edward Hill having spent most of the summer with her brother and sister-in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hill of Huntington, returned Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Angel, of Maitland, were shopping in Keystone this week. They also ordered The McDowell Times to be sent to them for one year, planking down the "spondullocks" for the same, which is the only kind of subscriber any newspaper man wants or recognizes. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown Entertain Mrs. Lindsey Faucett On Thursday afternoon, Sept. 20, Mrs. Lindsey Faucett of Durham, N. C., together with Mrs. J. E. Hereford and family of Northfork, were the pleasant guests at dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown. Mrs. Faucett, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Hereford during the past few weeks comes from the greatest Negro city in the Old North State and she and her family enjoy a very prominent place in that city's social affairs. Mrs Faucett was once a schoolmate of the father and mother of Mrs Brown at Shaw University, N. C., and her presence in this home was a source of pleasure. Another Friend. Our good friend Hon. E. W. Cullen, of Welch, a good Republican, gilt edge, clean, and a man who is no hypocrit, registered his good wishes for us this week in a letter containing a liberal amount of those glittering generalities having inscribed on their faces "In God we Trust." Thank you Mr. Cullen, and may the sun always shine brightly in your door. CAPELS Mrs. Hattie Bell Manns, of Landgraff, is here visiting her husbands people and on Monday, September 16, at 7:30 a.m. a son was born to her. Mr. James Stokes and wife, of Landgraff, are the proud parents of a three-weeks-old son. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Mary Waller, of Kimball, were here recently visiting Mrs. Waller's daughter, Mrs. Hattie Bell Manns, and other relatives Mr. George Martin and wife, Jennie, have arrived back from Hart, Va. They left for Hurt after Mr. Martin came out of the hospital at Weich, where he was taken after turning his car over the hill between Welch and Capelis. He had a narrow escape for his life but he has recovered and gone back to work and has had his car repaired and put in running shape again which cost him $140. Rev. Owens preached a wonderful seremon at 8 p. m. Sunday. Capelis has a well attended and highly interesting Sunday School. Miss Rose B. Bridgeford Hair Culturist Madame C. J. Walker's Method Used Goods on sale at the Bridgef0rd Pharmacy PATENTS --- WAS PROMINENT CITIZEN Man and Wagon Thrown 100 Feet Down Steep Precipitous Mountain----Died in Forty-five Minutes. Buried in Simmons Cemetery Near Bramwell. Immediately after noon Monday of this week Mr. E. L. Cassell, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of this county, made a trip to Northfork with a aorehose wagon after some pears and peaches he was looking for out of which his wife was to make preserves, etc. After getting his load he started back to Keystone but was met by an Italian driving an automobile, who seeing that the horse was frightened, blew his horn continuously out of apparently pure sport. Mr. Cassell being an old man, aged about 60 years, found himself unable to hold the horse which had become very much excited and attempted to jump out of the wagon but before he could do so the horse, wagon and himself were all tumbling pelmilm over the steep mountain to the bottom of the hill a distance of about one hundred feet below. With all haspable the much brushed body, barely alive, was rushed to the offices of Dr. Clark and Cook, who used every remedy possible and as rapidly as human band could to save life, but in about 45 minutes time life was gone. The ungrateful Italian driver never stopped to lend any assistance but kept on his way. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Cassell have been living and doing business in this State and the life lived by Mr. Cassell was one of absolute innocence. He was a cheerful and respectful citizen all the time. No one ever knew him but to honor and respect him. He was postmaster at Eckmau for many years and there he won the esteem of everybody who knew him. Never at any time did he show a spirit of prejudice against a man on account of his poverty, race or color but he saw all men as men born of the same God he was and whom he had been serving as a professing Christian for more than thirty years. His body was taken to Freeman where it was interred in the Simmons Gemetery on Wednesday in the presence of a host of friends and relatives. His funeral was preached at 3 o'clock p.m., by Rev. J. R. Brown formerly pastor of the Methodist church in the city of Keystone, Mr. Cassell leaves a wife, six living children and two brothers to mourn his untimely death. His son, John, who is now in the Merchant Marine service in Spain was not able to be present and one of his two brothers, whose whereabouts, except he is somewhere in Adiscount, are not known, was not present. Mr. Cassell was born in Carroll county, Va., but has spent the most of his life in the State of West Virginia. Mr. F. J. Moore, who married his old or daughter, there being only two, was on hand and took special care of every detail pertaining to his decent burial. He was insured in the New York Life Insurance Company, one of the leading insurance companies of this country. Many were his friends who mourn his death and they were found among both white and colored. All of which will go far toward attesting the fairness with which men treat other men when alive. There is hardly a man or woman in his State who, when he works hard for his money but would appreciate the fact that he could use or dispose of his money that it in turn should work some for him. One big mistake is often made these days by most of men making money and that is a failure to invest. A home; a perpetual income; independence; prosperity ought to be uppermost in the mind of any common sense thinking man of today. Now in short, the State of Michigan, where the land values are continually going up, and where it will soon be difficult to secure a good tract of land at almost any price, is the State where one will find the celebrated Homestead Orchard Estate. This is the name of the tract of land now on the market for sale and of which when one has the least bit of it may easily and justly flatter himself with a small fortune. Mrs. Jessie Hale Moss, of Middleport Ohio, is agent for this great land estate. She is just from the scene where she made a personal inspection and will be to see you face to face. Look for her hp hearwhat she has to say. She comes well recommended and well fortified with the rights of the State of W. Va., to sell this land. GO TO BEGKLEY, W. VA. AT ONCE We have at last secured about 50 choice lots located in the city of Beckley, W. Va., that we have placed on the market to be sold to the colored people. These lots are located on the west end of the Raleigh Court Addition: in other words between the Raleigh Court Addition and the court house, and are especially well located are prctically level and range in price from $50 to $250 per Lot On Terms of $10 and $15 Down, and $5 and $7.50 Per Month, terms depend on the price of the lot you buy, you pay no interest, no taxes, and in case of your death we then deed the lot to wnoever you name as your beneficiary without any further payment. Think of it, a school boy could buy a lot on these terms. If you remember we recently placed on the market what is known as the RaCourt Addition to the City of Beckley to be sold to the colored people and it has only been about three months since we placed on the market what is known as the Lincoln Addition to the City of Beckley, also sold to the colored people and practically all the lots on both additions have been sold. Now remember we only have about 50 lots that we are placing on the market and if you want a lot we advise you to go to Beckley and go now as we do not believe we will have a single lot left on this addition in thirty days as the people all know Beckley is one among the nest supported cities in Southern West Virginia as it has good schools, good churches, and you can live one of these lots and walk to and from and work at 15 to 20 different coal operations. Why wouldn't you want a home in a city like Beckley that you can pay for just like rent? When you go to Beckley call at our branch office located over the Raleigh County Bank and post office and V. T. Lilly who is in charge of this office will show you these lots and the city at large and will prove to you that our statements are true, and just in order to show you that we mean business we will pay your railroad fare both ways by giving you a receipt on your first monthly instalment in case you buy one or more lots from us, fare not to exceed $7 00. If you want further information before going to Beckley write us at Princeton. W. Va., and we will have one of our agents call and explain our proposition fully to you. Main Office: PRINCETON, W. VA. Men W To With Good Pay. ment Engineer n Wants To work Good Pay. The Easier ment All the Extra $2.50 to HAR ngineering a CORP Men Wanted At Once To work on Roads With Good Pay. The Easiest Ever Made. Regular Employment All the Extra Time You Wish to Work. $2.50 to $3.00 Per Day. Branch Office: NORTHFORL, W. VA. --- LILLY LAND COMPANY Branch Office: BECKLEY, W. VA. At Once in Roads Made. Regular Employ- You Wish to Work. Other Day. ON Construction TION Once ads regular Employ- o Work. uction Headquarters: WELCH, W. VA. Office; Masonic Temple --- Colored Men Now Is Your Time to Buy a Home. LILLY LAND COMPANY WILL SELL YOU--BUY NOW. Colored men, you who are making good money every day and are renting, we want to call your attention again to the necessity of buying for yourself a home. The spirit of the age is to become self-supporting and independent. We are pleased to note that hundreds and hundreds of men have recognized the importance and seen the beauty in owning their homes, and as such have bought and are still buying homes with the same money they pay rent on some body else's home. Buy and be done with it. Buy a home, if it be no bigger than a chicken coop. The Lilly Land Company, with an established reputation of fair dealing and with an ambition to help men to become home owners, has merited the confidence of everybody that they mean to do business. They are practically sacrificing money to help men and especially colored men to buy homes. At Beckley, they have secured about fifty more lots they are putting on the market for colored people, and as Beckley is becoming one of the leading cities of the state of West Virginia and being located in one richest counties in the state, now is the time to buy. Buy today, colored men, because a lot today at $250 will in a few years be worth $500. Read the advertisement on another page of this issue and don't wait, buy. Real estate anywhere in West Virginia is the best investment in the world. You can't lose. Don't ask any questions, but is down your pick and shovel and go to Peckley and ask for the Lilly Land Company and tell them you want one of those good lots with those easy terms of payments. Glen White Mr. Manuel McKinley is visiting his parents in Montgomery. Mr. Robt. T. Thornton made a business trip to Hinton Thursday. Miss M. B. Flood returned to the West Virginia Collegiate Institute this week, where she will resume her studies. Mr. Clinton Haynes had the mifortune to slightly injure his right leg recently. The infant child of Mrs. Annie L. Anderson is suffering from a dislocated arm. Rev. W. R. Woodson preached two wonderful sermons here Sunday. Messrs. W. H. Hoston and W. H. Peirson were calling in Lester Sunday. Messrs. Gilbert Jones and Mitchell Walters attended services here Sunday. TWO FREE DENTAL CLINICS Provided by Pocahontas Consolidated Colliers Company—Two Colored Dentists Employed At Maybeury and Jenkinjones are to be found two Dental Clinics for colored children. They are provided by the Pocahontas Colliers Company and two colored dentists of accredited ability are also employed by the Company. They are in the persons of Dr. Warren, of Graban, at Maybeury and Dr. Card well, of Willese at Jenkinjones. These dentists have to do with the care and treatment of children's teeth. Dr. J. S Cardwell, of Willese, is well known and liked by all who have met him and be knows his business. Children are simply cared for as well as older persons. Honest Tailoring A --- Northfork, Gary, Kimball, W. Va. Cincinnati, O. And while the Company pays the doctors directly for the state and treatment of children, it in no way interferes with their treatment and service to older and other people. The Company is to be congratulated on this high ideal recognition of the race in providing these conveniences as well as the appointment of men of color to do this work. And the two young men who become so conspicuous by their appointment need to be complimented. Older persons may also receive work done at the hands of these distinguished young but progressively hard, earnest and industrious workers. Two of these clinics are for white people while the other two are for colored. Dr. Cardwell is going well and making good in every particular. He is well liked by both white and colored, and fortunately knows the business of dentistry as an old man of 50 years of practical experience. The same may be said of our friend Warren. Bear in mind, this Company has fitted up two real first class offices and pays three two colored dentists handsome salaries to do the work - more than can be said for several of the state's greatest departments in Charleston. By Certain Cheap Republican Office Holders--Favors Colored Inspector in Workmen's Compensation Department Law Offices of T. GILLIS NUTTER ATTORNEY-AT LAW 004 1-2 Kanawha St. Charleston, W. Va. Sept. 25, 1917. I have been intending to write you for some time to express my approval of the he fight that you are making for representation of the race in the Workmen's Compensation Department. You are indeed to be congratulated upon your stand in benefit of the race. Your position is justified by every sense of fairness and justice. It is to be regretted that such a fight has to be made in view of the fact that there would not be one Republican State official, if it were not for the loyal and unswerving support given to the Republican party by the colored voters of this State. It seems that the average Republican has no use for the Negro except to have the Negro elect him to office, and the moment that he is elected, like the priest of Biblical history, he passes on the other side when he sees the colored brother coming in his direction. It is about time that we have that class of Republicans understand that they have got to give the Negro a square deal or they must look elsewhere for support in their election to office. The time has long since passed that we must support a man simply because he is on the Republican ticket, if he is otherwise nufriendly to the race. One thing stands out very conspicuously in the recent history of the Republican party in West Virginia, and it is this, that every other Republican Statistical officer who was defeated or who went out of office has been practically taken care of with the exception of L. O. Wilson, Ex State Librarian. And why? Simply because he is colored. If the present head of the Workman's Compensation Department is too prejudiced to give the Negro representation, then we should see to it that no more of his type in so far as in the Negro lies the power to prevent such persons from occupying office. This attitude should apply to those who act and think as the present head of the Compensation Department seems to act and think. Such men as Hone, John Sherman Darst, Houston G. Young, Wm. Burdette Mathews and Ex-Governor Hatfield are the type of men the Negro should rally to and give loyal and unserving support in their aspirations to any office within the gift of the people. Mr. Darst has two colored men in his office, Mr. Mathews has two colored men in his office; and Mr. Young has one member of the race in his office; while the attitude of Ex-Governor Hatfield toward the race is too well known to require further mentioning Very truly yours, T. GILLIS NUTTER. (By J. V. SULLIVAN) In pursuance of an act passed by the last legislature establishing a new institution to be known as the "State Colored Tuberculosis Sanitarium," the joint board to select a location of the sanitarium recently met at the office of the State Board of Control in Charleston. In addition to the members of the Board of Control there were present B. A. Orichlow, M. D., Charleston, W. Va.; R. O. Harrison, M. D., Kimball, W. Va., and S. F. Clay, M. D., Lewisburg, W. Va., colored physicians appointed by the Governor to act with the Board of Control in selecting a site. At this meeting it was decided in a general way that the new institution should be in the southern part of the State, near the center of colored population, and that if possible a location should be secured with the three following important advantages: 1. Comparatively high altitude. 2. Good transportation facilities on a trunk line railroad 3. Accessibility to an abundant supply of good water. In addition to the above it is desired to obtain a tract of 600 or more acres of land, at least part of which is capable of cultivation. The State Board of Control would be glad to receive offers of sites, even the* the sites offered may not entirely meet the above requirements. Preference will be given to suitable sites offered free of cost to the State, and all offers should state specifically the price ackel, also describe the various advantages of the proposed locations. It is not at all necessary that such locations be near a town. The last legislature appropriated $30,000.00 for land and buildings, and $10,000.00 for furnishings and equipment, and it is hoped to get the new institution ready to receive patients some time next year. Death of Nrs. Lucy Twitty The death of Mrs. Lacy Twitty was quite a sad affair. She was taken sick at her bone in Gary, W. Va., Sept. 5, and was brought to Harrison's hospital Sept. 10. There all medical aid was given but none to do any good. She died about 2 p.m on Sept. 10. She was taken to her home at Topher, W. Va., for burial. Quite a number of friends went with the remains. She leaves a husband, one child, father, mother, two sisters, three brothers and a host of friends to mourn her absence from us. Rev. G. W. Woody, her pastor, went with the body and preached her funeral. He spoke of her as being such an active, faithful and constant member of his church. He said she was not dead but just asleep. That her good work was left here for an example for those remaining to follow. Hon. H. B. Young, manager of the celebrated motor truck department and the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, f Cleveland, Ohio, was in the city this week. He is the man who furnishes or sells all these motor trucks that are giving such valuable service in the road construction now going on throughout this county. He and Harrison Engineering and Construction Corporation man are good friends and work hand in hand in this great work of building good roads for McDowell county. Just to meet him makes you to know you are meeting a whole sonlled man. Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. Mrs. Willie Moss, of Maybury, a very respectable and hard working woman, was viciously rushed upon and shot by a little, cheap, pig-headed and ugly woman by name of Sarah Rankin, a woman of no moral standing, a disgrace to society. This dastardly deed took place at Maybury last Thursday. The Moss woman only gave a short time. While the cause is not fully known the only information at hand is that the Rankin woman was just both mean and cowardly jealous. ARMLESS MAN RAISES GARDEN Quincy, Mass.—One of the best cared for and most productive gardens in she city of Quincy, Mass., is owned and cultivated by James Donovan, who has been without hands for 27 years. Through all these years, in spite of his misfortune, it is reported on good authority that Donovan has cultivated a model garden. This year is no exception and he is very proud of it. Donovan works by gripping garden tools between the rements of his arms. Miss Ola Calhoun Entertained Mrs. Helen M. James and Miss Clara Abbott entertained with a five course dinner Friday, Sept. 14, at their home in honor of Miss Ola E. Calhoun, who returned Saturday to pursue her studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Iowa City, Iowa. Those present besides the guest of honor were her sister. Miss Thelma Calhoun and their father Mr. A. L. Calhoun. MARTINSVILLE We are having an early fall here, it having been real cool the best part of this month. Mrs. Vima Bally in underwent a slight operation last week and she is getting on nicely. Mrs. Sarah Hoiley is not any better at this writing. All the rest on the sick list are improving. Mrs. Lucy Wade, of Worth, W. Va., is here visiting her sick brother, Mr. George Belcher, who has been in ill health for sometime. Mr. E. F. Holly left for West Virginia this week and will spend a few weeks in that state. KNIGHTS OF The Order You wi Fraternal, Benefici and Co- ENDORSED by Bankers, Bus Editors and Educators. A consisting of a Supreme Lodges, District Grand Lodges Fraternal, Beneficial, Social, Historical and Co-operative. ENDORSED by Bankers, Business and Professional men, Editors and Educators. A Progressive Fraternal Order consisting of a Supreme Grand Lodge, State Grand Lodges, District Grand Lodges and Subordinate Lodges Paying Sick, Accident, Old Age, and Death Benefits. A Liberal, Prompt and Reliable Order, founded on the life and work of a Negro, by a Negro, for Negro Men with a splendid Court of Susan for Women. ORGANIZERS and DEPUTIES WANTED AT ONCE Liberal Terms. Write for particulars, address A. FITZHOLAN WALLACE SUPREME GRAND GENERAL 1200 You Street, N. W. J. H. LOVE, Montgomery $15 Dr. James O. McDermott, of this place, had been appointed First Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Objex of the U. S. Army and has been called to Ft. Des Moines, Iowa, for active service. Pocahontas. For the last week, there has been a great meeting at the Baptist church. Rev. W. E Lee, B.D., the pastor, was able to secure the service of the great preacher, Rev. Wm. Moore, of Roanoke. The good people of Pocahontas said that he has done the town great good by the able sermons he preached. The Lord was in the meeting from the beginning to the end. About thirty souls came to know Jesus Christ as their Savor and promised to live for the Lord and help his cause. We are glad to know that Hon. P. W. White of Wolfe, who does business in this city, is much better. We hope that he will be out soon. Why Suffer? Mrs. J. A. Cox, of Alderson, W. Va., writes: "My daughter . . . suffered terribly. She could not turn in bed . . . the doctors gave her up, and we brought her home to die. She had suffered so much at . . . time. Having heard of Cardul, we got it for her." CARDUI The Woman's Tonic "In a few days, she began to improve," Mrs. Cox continues, "and had no trouble at... Cardui cured her, and we sing its praises everywhere." We receive many thousands of similar letters every year, telling of the good Cardui has done for women who suffer from complaints so common to their sex. It should do you good, too. Try Cardui. E-77 THE... TOUSSAINT All Eventually Join. Social, Social, Historical Operative. Business and Professional men, A Progressive Fraternal Order Grand Lodge, State Grand Ges and Subordinate Lodges K.T.L.O. L.F.B. Washington, D. C. State Deputy, ery, W. Va. MILL CREEK C. & C. CO. COOPER, WEST VA. Good Houses. Good terms. Good Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in the MONEY EVERY D TWO WI Better Opportunity ffered in the State H ONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. No Better Opportunity Offered in the State For MONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAY. DR. BRIDGEFORD Proprietor. WE keep it, if we haven't know your wants. Or at the right time, in the right title way, so call on us before DON'T FORGET! That Century, and High Brown Poor Roza Bleach, Aida Pomade, only things, and the only way DON'T FORGET YOU YE 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 any one else. DON'T FORGET! That we are living in the Tay ry, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair O Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Omb things, 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 any one else. DON'T FORGET! That we are living in the Twentieth Century, and High Brown Powder, High Brown Hair Grower, Rozal Bleach, Aida Pomade, and a Straightening Comb are the only things, and the only way, to live a "High Brown's Life." BRIDGEFORD PHARMCAY KEYSONE, WEST VIRGINIA. Free Pressi Opportunity the State For DAY WORK WEEKS PAY. WE CAN!! WE WILL WE MUST! Satisfy you, if you will only it us, because there is nothing to 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, away, and we do things in the scien- tories any one else we are living in the Twentieth year, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Ounce are the to live a "High Brown's Life" OUR DROG MAN at the Free Pressing