McDowell Times

390 COLORED MEN WILL LEAVE OLD M'DOWELL COUNTY FOR CAMP LEE, VA. Special Train Will Run From Welch--Big Demonstration Planned and Arrangements Being Made to Tender Our Boys Enthusiastic Ovation--Prominent Colored Men, Women and Children Preparing for Big Reception- McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Encourage Schools, high wages VOLUME 16. 390 COLORED M'DOWELL MONDAY Special Train Will Run onstration Planned a Made to Tender Our tion--Prominent Colo Children Preparing f All colored men in the selective military draft now ready for service in McDowell county will leave this county next Monday, October 29, starting from the county seat, Welch. The train will leave Welch about seven or eight o'clock in the evening, running as second 16, as far as we have been able to learn. Something considerably over one thousand colored men will go to Camp Lee in the next two or three days to begin training And while there are quite a number of men who will go from Mingo and Mercer counties on this same train, there is the greatest excitement and attention being paid to the "little state of McDowell" because from this county there will leave the biggest number of colored men that has gone from any one county in the state. Three hundred and ninety young men, the very flower of the race it already for active service, ready and eager anxious to get to the front, men who have been wondering why they couldn't or were not being called to service, who will be on the ground Monday surrounded by thousands of loyal black men as eager anxious to go to the front to fight the battles of their country as these young men. They will be there encouraged by tender hearted mothers, whose tears only mean the modern proof of their willing to serve their country. They, like the Spartan mothers will say: "Go my sons! come back with your shields or on them." These 300 young men from old McDowell are men who would not if they could be counted among "slackers." Thousands of friends, some sisters, aunts and uncles will be there to bid them God speed and wish for them success, and above all, to leave with them expressions of hope for a speedy end of the war and will be glad to have the world know that the race, while not able to give its millions in money, yet we are able to give the best we have and that is men. Yes, if need be give our lives which we must do to win this great war. BIG DEMONSTRATION Quite a number of the best representative colored men of the race are making mammoth preparations for a demonstration that will be equal to any that has ever been given any body of men. This demonstration will include a parade throughout all the principle streets of Welch, band music, some oratory and finally, they will give the departing soldiers a kit of tobacco, the ladies will give bouquets of red, white and blue and the bands will play some of the old time national airs that will arouse the martial blood in the most dormant creature. Committees are actively at work, wide awake, earnest and deeply interested, in fact everybody is getting busy. They are proposing to put more enthusiasm in this great meeting than has been seen since the war started. In fact the nearer the time comes and the more difinitely certain the people learn that they are really in war and that the war is becoming more serious than at any time in the past was ever thought of, the more enthusiastically active and interested are they becoming. The whole air is being charged and surcharged with the spirit of war. PARADE WILL BE FEATURE. The parade will include every colored man drafied and that means that there will be a little army of men in the parade in this county on next Monday. Men and women are all going to lay aside their work and are not going to bit a tap for anybody but are going to Welch, to see 300 strong minded, able bodied and patriotic sons of Ham, whose minds are fixed on nothing save VI TORY and who are able to bring back the bacon from the battlefields as did the black boys on the battlefields of Sanyan when given a chance, and if not given to them will take it as of yore. Let everybody turn out and see them. Several colored men have already offered to finance everything done in behalf of this demonstration and it will be done by colored men altogether. The people here and close around who know the colored man, know that they have been anxious all along to go to camp. It is exceptionally singular, and it has been frequently commented upon by the exemption board of how few men, men with families, would not ask for ex- The McDowell Times. emption and they will leave Monday night from the presence of wife and young babies. They know too, that they could have filed claims for discharge before the exemption board but they didn't do it. Attorney A. G. Free of Welch will be chairman of the occasion and preschools and teachers all will be there to lend whatever aid is necessary to make this occasion a success. Colored men who live in McDowell county but who may be away engaged in some worthy pursuit, will take an occasion to be on hand even though it cost them dollars to get here. The good white people of this county, who know how loyal at heat his colored brother is and how true to the principles of liberty and the great principles of free democracy the black man has always been and how willing he is to fight for it abroad, whether he (the Negro) ever receives it or not, will be there with proud hearts to witness this occasion. They will be proud of this race. Everybody, both white and colored, will be present to lend whatever aid one can to make this a great success. The boys will know that while they are leaving to make preparation to fight or meet the greatest enemy the world has ever seen they will have the cobbl-airing consolation that they never left a more thoroughgoing set of friends among both white and colored than will be found in McDowell county and who will be at Welch next Monday to witness this departure. 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Reverser GOLDEN RULE ASSOCIATION Pays More Death Claims --Receives Good Reports Last Wednesday night, October 17th, the death claim of sister Stella Taylor, a member of Moving Star association No. 23, of Kimball, was paid by her R. H. McKoy in Rev J. E. Prory's church before a crowded house. The claim was paid to the mother of the deceased, who returned many thanks to the general association for its promptness in paying this claim. Before this large crowd the Doctor had an opportunity to place the work of the order before the public, which he did with credit to himself and the order. MEMBERS DEGREED AT CRYSTAL. On Tuesday night, Oct. 18, our faithful General Secretary, G. S. Miller, went to Crystal where he degree a splendid crowd of Golden men and women and set them at work in splendid condition. We want to say here that KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, OCT. 26, 1917 association owes its existence to the energy of our beloved brother and board member, Rev. W. O. Olements, who is always seeking an opportunity to promote the cause of the Golden Rule. REPORTS The following agents and officers have sent to the home office substantial reports and policies: Reulah Stude, of Moving Star association No. 23, of Kimball; Rev. N. T. Witcher of Orange Grove association No. 16, Welch; W. F. Saunders of Rose of Sharon association No. 15, McDowell; Bertha Burnett of Silver Leaf association No. 25, Marytown; Rev. E. W. Hill of Princeton associaton No. 23, of Princeton; F. P. Morgan of Prospect association No. 20; Fannie E. Olemons of Lemon Globe association No. 57; Mary W. Hamley of Harmony association No. 01, of Coopers; Mary E. Ham of Lilly nursery No. 2, Elkhorn Yours in L. U. and T., THE REPORTER SIXTEEN GERMAN BOATS DAMAGED BY THE RUSSIANS At Least Six Teuton Torpedo Boats Sunk in the Battle. PETROGRAD, Oct. 22.--Two German dreadnoughts, one cruiser, twelve torpedo boats and one transport were put out of action by the Russians in the fighting around the islands in the Gulf of Riga last week. It has been established that at least six German torpedo boats were sunk in the fighting. The admiralty staff in its review of the fighting says the Russian units fought excellently against the superiority of the Germans. WAR WILL END BY CHRISTMAS, IS PROPHECY Document Written in 1701 by Monk Tells Details of Present Conflict and Sets Time for NEW YORK, Oct. 20 — When racing the old monastery of the Holy Ghost at Wismar, Mecklenberg, some months ago, an old Bible was found which contained a remarkable prophecy regarding the present world war. It was written in 1701 by one of the monks on parchment and is now yellow and seared with age. It now is on exhibition in a glass case in the City Hall of Wismar. No much publicity has been given the prophecy in the papers of Germany that thousands have flocked to Wismar to see it. The prophecy not only give the cause of the war, but also indicates the countrys engaged. Up to the present it has been amazingly accurate. I does not exactly state that Germany will be victorious, but indicates how long the war will last, when the decisive battle will be fought, and where and when peace will come, and adds that Germany will continue to exist as a power for many years. A translation of the writing of the parchment is as follows: 'WHEN MALIGNITY AND HATRED RULE.' "Lord, have mercy on thy people despite the fact that they are turning more and more away from thee; that they are destroying thy monasteries and cloisters and forgetting thee. A time will come in Europe when these people will feel the weight of thy hand, when malignity and hatred will rule. It will be at a time when the capo seat will be vacant, and the confession will come as the result of the murder of a prince. Seven natus will rise against the cage with one head and the cage with two heads. The birds will defend themselves fortunately and viciously with their talons, and their wings will protect their peoples. A prince from their very midst, a sovereign who mounts his horse from the wrong side, will be encompassed by a wall of enemies. His slogan will be 'Onward with God.' The Almighty God will lead him from victory to victory and many will meet their death. "There will be wagons without horses and fiery dragons will fly through the air dropping fire and sulphur and destroying cities and villages. The people will turn to God. The terrible war will last three years and five months. The time will come when God can neither be sold nor bought, and bread will be carefully distributed. The seas will be tinged with bood and meau will be in wait under the waves for their gray. AMERICA'S ENTRY FORETOLD Here follows a reference to America, which was in those times often referred to as the "country of the seven stars." "The people of the Seven Stars will attack the ring of steel, and suddenly fall upon the nation in the rear and rend it in twain. The whole of the lower Rhine will tremble, but nevertheless will endure to the end. "The land in the West will be one vast desolation and the land in the ocean will, with its king, be crushed and suffer all the pangs of hunger. The land of the bearded people will still endure for a long time to come, and following the war the world will be united in one great brotherhood. "The victor will carry a cross between four small cities and four steepies of equal height the decisive battle will be fought. Between two huden trees the victor will fall upon his knaves before his history, lift his hands to heaven and thank God. Following this all immense will disappear; the indecent dances that prevailed before the war will be seen no more and God will reign in church, state and family. "PEACE IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS" "The war will commence when the train is ripening and will reach its height when the cherrie bloom for the third time. Peace will be consummated by the prince in time for the Christmas mass." All German newspapers have commented on this amazing prophecy. "It is remarkable," says one paper, "how accurately this monk has produced events as they have thus far occurred. We sincerely hope that the longed for peace will come, as he says, in order that we all may breathe freely again." The Loyal Hyphen In the Afro-American we giving Uncle Sam no cause to swerving loyalty of the Negro from the pen of T. J. Homn the office of Secretary of State lines were written especially honor of the colored boys of eagerly answered their coun will leave in the near future Virginia In the Mio-American we have one byphen that is giving Uncle Sam no cause for worry, thanks for the un-swerving loyalty of the Negro. The following lines are from the pen of T. J. Hamaker, Corporation Clerk in the office of Secretary of State, Houston G. Young. The lines were written especially for The McDowell Times in honor of the colored boys of West Virginia who have eagerly answered their country's call to arms, and who will leave in the near future for training at Camp Lee, Virginia. This war may be the seething hell, That burns away all castle and clan, Leaves character alone to tell, And fix and stamp the worth of man. The dim past rises like a dream, And we behold the cranging slave, Now in the light of Freedom's gleam, We see the loyal and the brave. A mighty change, not long ago Like driven cattle bought and sold, ( 'Is hard to b' believe such things were so). By cruel slavers' tainted gold. When demon ruthless is hurled, 'Gainst martyrs shielding with their breasts' When blood and iron would rule the world, And sacred things are idle pests; 'To then it takes the strongest heart, To battle under darkened skies; And you are called to do your part, Beneath the grand of flag that flees. The law of justice. Truth and Right, Is born both by colored hands; We live a true inspiring sight, Was never seen in foreign lands. The ways of God we now see through, True why He set the Negro tree. The erstwhile slave is battling true, To rid the world from tyranny. 'Tis ruthless hands that would deface, 'The banner of our liberty: 'The Hon would lower in disgrace, 'The grand old flag that set you free. The token of a brighter day, 'Shall not be lowered from the sky. It's your proud privilege to say: 'The flag shall ever float on high.' A down the corridors of time, Your service will ever live; To do your duty is sublime, And to God you are asked to give. Be noble, brave, and clean and strong, And humely strive to do God's will; And when you think you are treated wrong, Be patient, God is ruling still. We envy you your worthy place, For under great Jehovah's guide. Your actions will inspire a race, And fill ten million hearts with pride. I. J. Hoxakee. --- FIRST U.S. VICTIM Transport Sent Down by U-Boat, Seventy Lives Lost. WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 —The only names so far received of victims of the U-boat attack upon the U.S. transport Antilles follow. — Walker, third engineer officer. — Boyle, junior engineer officer. — O'Rourke, junior engineer officer. F. L. Kinzey, seaman, second class, next of kin, Thomas M. Kinzey, father, Water Valley, Miss. J. W. Hunt, seaman, second class, next of kin, Isaac Hunt, father, Mountain Grove, Mo. O. L. Auburn, radio electrician, first class, next of kin, R. Auburn, mother, New Orleans. H. F. Watson, radio electrician, third class, next of kin, Ars. W. L. Sager, mother, Rotterdam, Maa Jasper Thompson, Artist, Paints Inscription on Pulpit for Wives League. Mr. Jasper Thompson, former student of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, a specialist in art was in Keystone Monday. He was here at the request of the Wives League to paint an inscription of the name of the "Wives League" on the front of the pulpit given by them to Mr. Chapel Baptist church. Mr. Thompson is really an expert at this kind of business as most any one will see when he looks at his work. The inscription is as follows "WIVES LEAGUE" KEYSTONE 1917. have one hyphen that is or worry, thanks for the un- o. The following lines are maker, Corporation Clerk in e. Houston G. Young. The for The McDowell Times in West Virginia who have ry's call to arms, and who for training at Camp Lee. --- ```markdown ``` --- Review of the Coal Situation Quiet in West Virginia While Labor Troubles Prevail in Dozen States--Miners and Operators in Pocahontas Field Show Patriotism--Some Facts. During the past week there was more unrest and uncertainty in the coalfields of the country than has been experienced in a long time. There were wage strikes in the bituminous coalfields of Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio and on a new operations in the anticutic fields of Pennsylvania. The miners in the soft coalfields of the state mentioned claimed that the increased prices agreed upon at the Washington conference held some weeks ago were to become effective on the 16th, while the operators called attention to the clause in the agreement which made any wage increase conditional upon the fuel administrator permitting the operator to charge more for coal at the mines; more than 20,000 men quit work practically suspending all mine operations in those states. In Hazelton, Penn., about 2000 antracutine miners struck, claiming that "no adjustment of their grievance" had taken place. There was also a small strike on the coal operations controlled by the Cart's interests of Burdick, in southwestern Virginia. The men claimed that the company had posted notices that all employees must work six days each week or produce a doc'or certificate showing they were sick and that because of the coal being very low they could not stand six days' work in succession in the mines. Dr. Harry A. Garfield, Fuel Administrator, announced that unless the men returned to work he would find means to operate the mines and he let it be clearly understood there would be no adjustment of grievances while the mines were idle, and it is reported that the Fuel Administrator is conferring with government attorneys in an effort to learn whether the law under which he is working empowers him to take over the mines in the name of the government and operate them. John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers of America, is making a strenuous effort to get the men to return to work and threaten severe penalties if they tail to do so. That the very last thing wanted by the leaders of the United Mine Workers is for the government to take possession of the mines because they know well that the government will not stand for threats, intimidation, murder and dynaming houses of non-union miners. So Mr. White and his associates will go to any length to prevent "Uncle Samuel" stepping in and calling a haunt to some of the very unfair practices of their organization. WEST VIRGINIA QUIET the miners of West Virginia along with the operators are showing their patriotism by working in peace and harmony. During the past few weeks there have been only a few sporadic outbreaks in the union coal fields of this state, while in the non-union fields there have been no trouble whatever. In the great Pocahontas coalfields of McDowell and Mercer counties and in the Thacker fields of Mingo the miners are working hard and regular and the operators are doing all in their power to increase the output. Notwithstanding the fact that operator and miner alike recognize the necessity of the Fnel Administrator permitting an increase in the price of coal at the mines and devoutly hope that he will grant a reasonable increase before the industry is crippled in that section. Yet they are too loyal and patriotic to do anything but their very best in this crisis. SOME NOTABLE FACTS Earl Henry, Chief of the Department of Mines, calls attention to the fact that there has been no explosion in the mines of W. Va. for one year which is a very notable record, being the first year that has passed since the wide spread development of coal mines began that no explosion has occurred. The total number of deaths in the mines from accidental causes for last month were 28, a decrease over the fatality records for the last three months. Secretary of State Houston G. Young in his monthly reports shows that there were 27 coal companies chartered in the state during the month of September. This is the smallest number of coal companies chartered for several months. COAL SALES AGENCY AT WELCH. Houston G. Young, Secretary of State, issued a charter to the Pocahontas and Crystal Block Coal Sales Company last Friday. The principal place of business of this company will be at Welch. The capital stock is $25,000. The i incorporators are all Welch men well known in the coal mining business. They are L. E. Woods, G. V. Updike, P. H. Stam. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tity- Business Openings. NUMBER 32 of the Situation While Labor Troubles tes--Miners and Operas Field Show Patri- ome Facts. cer, L. D. Wilmote and Earl Tyson. The organization of this company and its location will make Welch a coal selling center as well as being located in the center of the greatest coal producing county in the world. We have often wondered why the coal produced in McDowell county is not sold through agencies located in this county instead of through Huntington, Cincinnati, Columbus and Philadelphia, thus keeping the commission on sales as well as the profile on production in this county LET US ALL JOIN IN COURSE Don't stop my paper, printer. Don't strike my name off yet. You know the times are strong, And ladies are hard to get. But the a little harder In what I mean to do. And scrape enough together Enough for me and you. I can't off ok to drop it. And find it doesn't pop. To do without a paper. He never others may. I hate to ask my neighbors To give me their own loan. They don't pret say, but mean it though, "Why don't you have your own?" You can't tell how we miss it, It it, by any fate. Should happen not to reach us, Or come a little late. Then all is in a bubbled And things go all awry. And the printer, if you're married, You know the reason why. The children want those stories, And wife is anxious, too. At first to glance it over And then to read it through. I read the editorial, And seen the local views and read the correspondence And every bit of news WHITE MEN CONVICTED IN E. ST. LOUIS RIOT BEL' EVILLE, Ill., Oct 12 - Herbert Wood and Leo Kane were found guilty this afternoon of the murder of Scott Clark, a Negro, who died as a result of injuries received in the recent race riots in East St. Louis, and the penalty was fixed at fourteen years' imprisonment. Wood and Keane were the first white men to be tried on charges growing out of the race riot. The jury was out two hours. Ten Negroes were found guilty last Sunday, and each was given an indeterminate sentence of fourteen years. DOING GOOD WORK Hon. G. S. Miller, General Secretary of the Golden Kule B. and E. A., is doing good work for the order and besides, he is one of the most industrious "bachelor" in the county of Mercer. And we dine rumor is very profile in her accustoms that the distinguished gentleman is about ready to get married, having arranged practically all his business to that effect, and while he has an abundance and to spare of all that any man might want to eat, drink and money to buy all that one could want to wear, yet, he is still struggling to make, save and have more for a "rainy day." "BOB" FITZSIMMONS LOSES IN FIGHT WITH GRIM REAPER CHICAGO, OCT. 22 - Bob Pitzimmons, former world's champion heavyweight punisher and one of the greatest fighters that held the world's title, died here today from an attack of double pneumonia. 19 BRITISH VESSELS LONDON, Oct. 20.—Twelve British merchant vessels of more than 1600 tons were sunk by mine or submarine in the last week, according to the statement of the British Admiralty. Six vessels under 1600 tons and one fishing vessel were sunk. LIST OF COLORED MEN TO REPORT FOR MILITARY DUTY DISTRICT NO. 2 Adkin, Big Sandy and Big Creek District. George Adams W. T. Allen Fred Allen Han Avery Oscar Allen Thomas Arnolds Greenville Bailey C. A. Brown Ben Butran William Belcher Moton Brown Walter Blakely Bennie Bailey Sheff Brown George Body William Burton Thomas L. Bailey William Burrell Tobe Boddy Frank Barnes Charley Burges John A. Bell Garnet Cox Percy Carter Buster,Coles James H. Clayton Amos Clay Clarence Curn Hezekiah Clayton Robert Conrad Blaine Clark Clint Clark Rob Oroner Cligue Campbell James Christian William Caleman Nathan Daiton Lee Dobbins Fred Davis George Evans Floyd H. Edwards Cleo Eldridge Will Ferguson William Foy Robert Ferguson O'Neal Griffin John Gentry Dennis Calloway Willie Calloway Henry Griffin H. B. Gannoway James Galloway Charles Galloway Cloyd Harvey Hall Griffin' John Hairston P. H. Hunter Henry Harper Vadir Henry Shedrick Hunter Paul Herbert Allen Hall Fred Hampton James Hairston George Hughes Peter Hairton Lige Hutchinson Henry Howard Will Harper Gurney Hampton John Hairston George Bali --- George Countis Fred Hamilton John H. Carter George W. Hart Andrew Dawson Hubert Johnson Tom Dunning Paul Johnson Cary Davis John Johnson John E. Davis Samuel Joyce Arthur Jenkins Ora Spice Robert Johnson Fountain Scott John W. Keene Aloysius Sherman James King John Stratford Frank Kent Pat Staples Eugene King Willie Stokes John Leftwich Harrison Steppe Akers Law Willie Sinn Ed Lampkins Robert Shelton Lewis Martin Paris Smith C. A. Manfield Charles Smith Will Mack Samuel Spurlock T. B. Mobley Frank Spencer Edward Mance Rufus Simmons McKinley Martin Sioux Saunders Victor McMillon Will Smith Charlie Morris Martin Scott Henry Miller Nathaniel Smith Robert McKnuckles Patrick Smith Heleen Moyer Willie Springfield John Mitchell John Terry John Moore Walter Trail Heser Maxwell Robert Tut Willie Nelson Bert Taylor Bill Bell John Taylor Clarence Catneal Samptor Thorn Thomas Oliver Somie Tyler Oliver Poindexter Walter Taylor Arthur Penn Haywood Walton Will Pugh William Wade Houston Padgett H. Wilkerson Charles A. Parker John Wade Earl Parsons Lawbus White William Parker James A. Wolfe Adam Price Ed G. Withers Joe Plummer Herbert Williams Frank Player William Walker James Price Doc Wilkins Crockett Phipps Garfield Woodruff Moses Perdue Shirley Walker Judge C. Parker Garnet Wells Fred Rose Walter Woods Herbert Richardson Wilbert Wheeler Brink Reed Rolly White George Rose Ferry Walker William Rucker Ford Witcher Clay W. Ranson Leco Wright Garland Robinson Samuel Watkins James Robinson Anthony White Lee Revels Zeff Williams John Henry Rice Russell Wilson Thomas Radford William Walker William L. Reeves Garland Williams Lonso Rice H. Washington Early Redd Henry Webster James Ramsey Charlie Watkins Rice Riley Lee White Charleston Friend Donates To McDowell Times We take great pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of a handsome check from our old friend and business man, Hon. C. H. James, of Charleston, the only colored wholesale commission dealer in fruits and produce in the State of West Virginia. He makes a specialty and the most remarkable success of any man of color in any of the states in the handling of potatoes, cabbage, onions, apples, peaches, Strawberries, tomatoe-eggs and poultry. You don't have to live in Charleston to receive the remarkable benefits of the good man's great business and the low prices, because you only have to send in your order and he will save you money. Just address your letters to C. H. James & Son, Charleston, W. Va., and they will receive your order and you will receive the most courteous treatment therefor. Visits in Columbus and Chicago Mrs. Alma Johnson, of Landgraff, who has been visiting friends in the city of Columbus, is now spending some time with relatives in Chicago. She reports having a most pleasant time and that the people are exceedingly nice to her. We hope no one will fail to witness the great meeting at Welch next Monday to see the colored boys leave for the camps where they go to make preparations to face the great German enemies. Reasons! Why you should use Cardui, the woman's tonic, for your troubles, have been shown in thousands of letters from actual users of this medicine, who speak from personal experience. If the results obtained by other women for so many years have been so uniformly good, why not give Cardui a trial? Take CARDUI The Woman's Tonic Mrs. Mary J. Irvin, of Cullen, Va., writes: "About 11 years ago, I suffered untold misery with female trouble, bearing-down pains, headache, numbness . . . I would go for three weeks almost bent double . . . My husband went to Dr. for Cardui . . . After talking about two bottles I began going around and when I took three bottles I could do all my work." E-80 The Times, $1.50 Gary The program of the 15th anniversary of the Rockhill Baptist church, held the second Sundry and Monday of this month, was one of the most brilliant successes spiritually and finally in the history_of this decidedly progressive church. The Sunday school was well attended and interest ran high. Rev Lee Epperson, the noted evangelist of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Inager, W. Va., conducted the morning services, preaching an able, soul stirring sermon from Act 27:31, using "Stay on board the ship," for his subject. 3 p.m., Rv W. H. Pleasant, of the A. M. 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Many strong and fluent colored men have spoken for Wilson and will always feel that the party is not --- and has not done its whole duty if they dont give him something to do. He represented the race and would still be the race's representative had the Republican party been in power. Then why not give the race the same representative? There were only two colored men who suffered defeat and humiliation with the loss of their positions as a result of the election of a Democratic governor. Wilson's place was one that had been held by a colored man all the time and no one was thinking anything else other than that a colored man would have been appointed to the same position even though the Democrats did win the governorship. But nay, a white man has the position and Wilson has been kicked sky high. Will the Republicans do anything for the race to remedy this matter? Will they? LOCALS Mr. J. A. Jenkins, of Canada, enroute to Middle, N.C., stopped off for a few days in Kimball, the guest of Miss Georgia Whittico. He reached Kimball Sunday morning and left for North Carolina Wednesday. Rev. R. P. Johnson is to be congratulated for the aggressive interest and foremost stand for a big thing to be pulled off next Monday for the colored boys who are to leave for the training camp. Everybody will be glad to know that he is appointed as chaplain. Mrs. Ellen Harris, of McComas, secretary of the Woman's Baptist District Convention, was in the city this week and called at this office and left a nice and substantial token of respect for this publication. Dr. J. R. Hardford, of Northfork, was on a very important business matter this week in Keystone. He was accompanied by Deputy Minister Robert Price, one of the best and most efficient officers in this country. With An Electric Range, Electric Washing Machine, Electric Vacuum Cleaner, Electric Iron. Electric Percolator Electricity has become the chief servant of most housewives Start this year to do your housework Electrically. We have a 3 cent rate on Electric Ranges. For full particulars see "INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY" Sq. J. W. Edwards Flays Inconsistency of Assistant Pros. Attorney—Stands Behind Majesty of the Law as Vouchsafed by the Great Principles of the Magna Charter. In reply to an article published in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph of this date entitled, Jury in Justice's Court. In reply to said article, I will say that on the morning of Oct. 20, 1917, one Samuel Solins, assistant prosecuting attorney of McDowell county, acting in the capacity of a constabilator or constable, or as a prohibition of fiscer, saw on the streets of Welch, one Jim Shumate carrying a suit case down McDowell street, and the said Samuel Solins, Asst. Pros. attorney, constabilator, constable, or acting in the premises as a prohibition officer, acting without authority of law, followed the said Shumate down the street and proceeded to arrest the said Shumate, without a warrant or any authority authorized by law and proceeded to place the said Shumate under arrest and carried him before me, J W. Edwards, Justice of the Peace, and swore out a warrant against the said Shumate for having in his possession more than one quart of intoxicating liquors. I issued a warrant under the affidavit made by said Solins, assistant prosecuting attorney, and constabilator, constable, or prohibition officer as aforesaid, and remanded the said Shumate to jail to await trial before me as justice of the peace of Brown's Creek district on Monday the 22nd day of October, 1917, and the said Shumate again appeared before me on the evening of October the 20th and gave bond for his appearance before me on Oct. 22nd at 2 o'clock p. m., and on the evening of October the 22, at 2 o'clock the said Shumate appeared in person and by counsel, M. S. Taylor, and the state appeared by counsel, G. L. Counts, prosecuting attorney of McDowell county, and made a motion to transfer the case to the criminal court of McDowell county to await the action of the grand jury at the November term, 1917, which motion was resisted by the defendant's counsel and the defendant by counsel insisting upon a trial before me on the merits and fact of the case and also demanding a trial by a jury, and after maturely considering said motion, I overruled the motion of the State and decided to give the defendant a trial by jury as required by law; then the Prosecuting Attorney moved me to dismiss the case, which motion was resisted by counsel for the defendant, which motion of the plaintiff counsel I overruled and appointed Dave Collins, a deputy sheriff of McDowell county, to summon a jury of six legal qualified citizens and residents of McDowell county, to forthwith appear before me and act and serve as a jury to try the case of the State vs. Jim Shumate on a charge of misdemeanor; and after the said deputy sheriff as aforesaid had summoned said jury six, and they appeared before me, and the Attorney for the State, G. L. Counts, refusing to appear any further in the case. I proceeded to empanel said jury as prescribed by law and hinding them duly qualified to act and serve as competent jurors, after examining the r under oath, I swore the said jurors to try the case according to law and evidence. Then I called to Samuel Solins, assistant prosecuting attorney, the man who made the arrest of the defendant, acting in the capacity of constabulator, constable or prohibition officer, to come before me and testify in the case which he refused to do, and I called to him the second time, he was standing across the street and he refused to appear as witness for the State, and hereby refused to obey my command as an officer of the law, acting in the capacity of justice of the peace, and I having no legal officer to summon the said Solins to appear forthwith before me in behalf of the State in said case. Then I proceeded to near the testimony of witnesses who were present and the jury after having heard all the evidence were sent to their room to consider their verdict; and after a short time returned into court with a verdict in the words and figures following, to-wit: "We, the jury find the defendant not guilty, as charged in the warrant, signed G. W. Willmore, Foreman." And the defendant was hence dismissed and discharged and go thereof without day. The above statement of facts is a correct statement in the case of the State vs. Jim Shumate, tried before me. Given under my hand this 24th day of October, 1917. (Signed) J. W. EDWARDS, J. P., Welch, W. Va. Hear Her! Who? Mrs. W. O. Moore, of Keystone, who is an authorized agent of The Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association. Mrs. Moore will tell you of the good work being done by this splendid organization, solicit members, set up subordinate associations and nurse us anywhere in the state. We ask for her the cooperation of every race loving man, woman and child in the state. R. H. McKOY, President. 11-26 3ts. Miss Rose B. Bridgeford Hair Culturist Madame C. J. Walker's Method Used Goods on sale at the Home of DR. MARSHALL Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. REV. J. W. COGER THANKS GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH. Please allow me space in your paper to thank the good people of the Gailieah Baptist church, Arlington, for the kindness they showed towards me while I was in their town conducting a revival. They gave me one of the best places they had to stop. It was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fuqua, close to the church, and I was well taken care of in this home. At the close of the meeting, the good people pounded me with everything that was nice. Those that did not bring a pound brought their dollars and fifty cents. One young man, Mr. Willie Hairston, gave a five dollar gold piece. All kinds of nice shirts, shoes, two suits of underwear, ties, collars, 25 pounds of sugar were given me. They put $2 in my hand, then gave me $33, making a total of $85 in cash, which together with the pounding would total a long way over a hundred dollars. May the Lord bless these splendid people and their able pastor. A GREAT REVIVAL The Galilee Baptist church, of Arlington, closed a very successful nine days meeting Wednesday night of $last week. During the course of the revival 37 persons professed faith in the Lord and 19 joined the church by experience, making 56 added to the cause. During the nine days, the church raised $87.64. Rev. J. W. Coger, of Jenkinjones, conducted the meeting and we had a gospel feast. All of his sermons were powerful and highly spiritual. He was given $85 and a load of good things. It is our hope that such a man as this may live long for God and his cause. The candidates will be baptized the first Sunday in November. Rev. W. D. CHISHOLM, Pastor. P. A. FROE, Clerk. How's 'This? We offer One Hundred$Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh patients thirty-five years, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru the blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex- tending the Poison from the Blood and healing it. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 750. Please allow the space to speak of the beautiful marriage of Miss Mary Helen Grutchfield and Mr. James H. Fitch last Wednesday night—a marriage that created quite an excitement among the colored society of this place. A royal reception was given by the parents of the bride. After the supper some very timely remarks were made by Miss T. P. Greene, the principle of the Herwind graded school, which was responded to by Miss Amanda Ellis, her assistant teacher. The very valuable prosepts given the bride were valued by D. D. M. Hickman at $100. The newly wedded couple carried with them the best wishes of their many friends for a calm sail over the sea of matrimony. From Canada Visiting Friends and Relatives Mrs. Sarah C. Whittico Clark, of Toronto, Canada, arrived in Keystone and Kimball Monday of this week. She is on her way to Kidgewad, Va., where she expects to spend several days with the old forks at the "Old Homestead." Her many friends and relatives were indeed glad to see her. Dr. Harrison Attends Tuberculosis Committee Meeting Dr. Harrison, of Kimball, one of the three colored physicians who were appointed by the Governor of the State to represent on the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium Commission to select a site for this great institution, left the first of this week to meet with the general Commission and the Board of Control, to agree upon or to arrive at some conclusion as to where this great Sanitarium shall be located. This meeting was held in Ronceverte this week. What "conclusion they reached we are not able at this time to say, yet we are sure they made the best of it. Hon. N. H. Franklin Hon N. H. Franklin, the general manager and real head man of the Houston Coal & Coke Company, next to that of Colonel T. E. Houston himself, has been in the field several days this week looking after business as usual. We understand he reports Cincinnati, his home, to be in good shape. In Good Shape, Much Needed Improvements Made by Board Bramwell, W. Va., Oct. 2. The Bramwell High School opened on the 8th inst. with a very large enrollment. The teachers are E. A. Bolling, Prin. E. A. Wood, Misses Lena King, Mannie Anthony, Luvena Fullen and Amanda Jones. All rooms have been added; one will be used for the primary grade and the other will be fitted up for domestic science and sewing. The Board of Education, especially Hon. E. S. Baker, have shown great interest in the colored children of our community. They seem anxious to give them a fair chance. We hope the parents appreciate those favors and will see that their child will take full advantage of the opportunities offered. The High school has an enrollment of eighteen students. The graduates who are attending the W. V. C. I. and the B. C. I. are making enviable records. Principal Billing and his corps of teachers have the confidence of the entire community. They expect a great year The Kimball Teachers' Reading Circle Met Tuesday Night With Prof. J. W. Moss. At 7 o'clock, after a few remarks Mr. Moss presented Miss Mamie V. Lewis who read an excellent paper on "The Teaching of Reading." It provoked quite a discussion, especially the part which referred to "Phonetics." Quite a number of the teachers took part in the discussion. It was finally decided that "Phonetics" like other "new fads" which have been introduced into the educational work had been over emphasized. It was decided that the blending of several methods of reading would be conducive of best results. Dr. R. C. Harrison, Mrs. R. C. Harrison, Mrs. E. L. Gangue and Mrs. J. W. Moss were accepted as members of the circle. The circle "bids fair" to do much for the intellectual and social life of Kimball. Mrs. Rebecca McGuire, of Bramwell, who has been in Dr. N. L. Edwards hospital for several days as a result of a most successful operation, is now at her daughters home, Mrs. Lottie Keen, in Coopers, where she is receiving special attention at the hands of her daughter. Mrs. McGuire is rapidly recovering and says she will soon be so she can assume the same independent responsibilities of her own household duties as before. MARTINSVILLE Mr George Belcher, Willie Drewery and Miss Sarah Hailey are very ill at this writing. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones Gilmore, a fine baby boy. Mother and child are getting one nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fits and Mrs. Mary Graveley and little Orthor, from Hot Springs, are at home again. All friends are much delighted to know of their arrival. Mrs. Annie M. Penn and two children are at home from the visit to Kimball. Mer mother-in-law accompanied her home. Mr and Mrs. James Staples, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hairston, Miss Lizzie Coaker and Miss Rosie Philpott and others visited the Roanoke Fair and reported having the time of their life. Mr. Edward Burgess, of McCalkin, W. Va., is at home and will enter school this fall. The graded school opened here Monday morning. Teachers: Miss Lucy Williams, Miss Kathrina Spencer, Mrs. Anher Carter, Mrs. Hallie Flood, and Mrs. Mary McDaniel, principal. Mrs. Vinia Baldwin, Miss Annie Green Hairaton, and Mr. Pettie will teach the East Martinsville school. Miss Justina Spencer will teach the Spencer school assisted by Mise Lucinda Hayes. Mr. John L. Hairston is teaching the Calm Branch school. Rev. R. C. Watts, the pastor of the High Street Baptist church, filled the Honest Tailoring Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, Anawalt, W. Va. Cinci. O. pulpit and delivered a very able sermon to a nice crowd last Sunday. Rev John Brown, of Roanok, a prominent Baptist minister filled his pulpit Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., and preached to a large crowd. Mr. Frank Drewery is occupying the residence of Dr. Baldwin while he is in the g. vernment service. Mrs. Baldwin will live with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Flood, a while till doctor makes other arrangements. CHARLESTON Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brady, of Pittsburgh, are in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whittier, the parents of Mrs. Brady. Mrs. Russell Toney will entertain the Parsonage Club of the First Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon. Miss Frances Starks spent the week end visiting friends at Institute. Mrs. Irene Jackson Moore leaves this week for her new home in Parkersburg. Miss Phoola A. Wilson delightfully entertained the Collegues on Tuesday evening at her home on Thompson Street. Bishop Scott of the M. E. Church will lecture at Simpson) Memorial M. E. Church Tuesday evening, October 20th. Dr. W. W. Lucas, who is Secretary of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will give a recital at Garnet Auditorium Thursday evening, November 1. The recital is under the auspices of the Charleston Woman's Improvement League. Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Cricchow are visiting relatives and friends in the East WELCH Please allow me space in your paper for the names of those who donated 25c or more in our railey at the St. James Baptist Church Sunday, October 21. NAME AMT. Julia Walker $10 22 Mary Wilson 1 50 Katie Vaden 1 60 Emma Wade 15 75 Mahalia Briggs 14 00 Annie Witcher 13 37 Edward Briggs 3 00 W M Wade 1 15 T D Wade 1 00 John Vaden 1 00 Tom Kates 1 00 Annie Payne 25 Brother Beard 1 00 Rev. Murry 50 Cora Gilbert 50 Emma Ward 25 Molly Dillard 75 Halley Green 75 J Downey 25 George Hunter 25 George C. Johnson 25 C. D. Bright 25 Lena Wade 25 Mary Lemons 50 Robert Dickerson 25 Robert Wilkens 75 Cora Gillespie 25 Luthia Jackson 25 Rev. Frank Wade 25 Willie Rice 25 John Downey 25 Rev. McLane 25 Rev. Sairees 25 Rev. Price 25 Maria Fields 75 Excelsior Hair Preparations The most complete line made in the State. Have no superiors on the American market. Excelsior Scalp Food, per box 50c Excelsior Hair Gloss, per box 50c Excelsior Sampoo, per box 50c Excelsior Tetter Salve, per box 50c Excelsior Temple Food, per box 35c Excelsior Special Temple Food 75c Although the price of ingredients has gone up, our prices remain the same to agents and public. We pay 50 per cent commission to our agents, and are anxious to secure 50 agent in the State of West Virginia. Agents Wanted Everywhere For price list and further information address THE EXCELSIOR MFG.'COMPANY No. 265 South Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va. 29 Sister L D Wade Tom Taylor William Thompson Nannie Brown H Fields Irene Johnson Luther Wade John Palmer Sister J Holley Prof. Holley James White Sister Ray Sister Allen Ellen Ed Gillespie Geo Suddeth Ed Johnson Larry Wells Sister Beard B E Jones John Palmer Emma Ellis Bethe Jannings George Johnson Leme Johnson Ed Ward Sister M Dillard Matilda Dean Sister Ed Ward Louise Morton Sister Van Womack V. M. WOMACK. Clerk PRESIDENT PROCLAIMS DAY OF PRAYER FOR U.S. ARMY PRESIDENT PROCLAIMS DAY OF PRAYER FOR U.S. ARMY WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.—President Wilson, by proclamation to-day, declared Sunday, October 25, as a day of prayer for the success of the American armies in the war, in accordance with the recent resolution of Congress. The President's proclamation is as follows: "Whereas, The Congress of the United States by a concurrent resolution adopted on the fourth day of the present month of October, in view of the entrance of our nation into the vast and awful war which now afflicts the greater part of the world, has requested me to set apart, by official proclamation a day upon which our people should be called upon to offer concerted prayer to Almighty God for His divine aid in the success of our arms; and, "Whereas, it behooves a great free people nurtured as we have been in the eternal principles of justice and of right, a nation which has sought from the earliest days of its existence to be obedient to the divine teachings which have insured it in the exercise of its liberties, to turn always to the Supreme Master and cast themselves in faith at His feet, prying for His aid and succor in every hour of trial, to the end that the great aims to which our fathers dedicated our power as a people may not perish among men, but be always assorted and defended with fresh ardor and devotion, and, through the divine blessing, set at last upon enduring foundations for the benefit of all the free people of the earth now. "Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, gladly responding to the wish expressed by the Congress, do appoint October 28, being the last Sunday of the present month, as a lay of supplication and prayer for all the people of the nation, honestly exhorting all my countrymen to observe the appointed day, according to their several faiths, in solemn prayer that God's blessings may rest upon the high task which is laid upon us, to the end that the cause for which we give our lives and treasure may triumph and our efforts be blessed with high achievement. "WOODROW WILSON, President of the United States." Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. FACTS ABOUT ELDORADO GOLD STAR MINING COMPANY A NEGRO CONCERN Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company Hold Annual Meeting of Its Stockholders at Odd Fellows Hall Last Tuesday Elect Board of Directors for the Emuing Year On Tuesday, August 29, 1977, the large hall of the Old Fellows corner of 5th and Wall street was filled to its capacity with stockholders of the Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company, who had come together in their annual meeting for the purpose of heating the reports of their officers and to elect a board of directors which is an annual event, they were there from the smallest stockholder to those holding thousands of shares all interested in the progress of the work of the company, and despite the discouragements and the threat that their prior realization for success had failed, they were during the report of the secretary and of Mr. S. J. Brown, the company's manager, expressed an abiding faith in an accurate and magnificent success of their efforts aside from the secretary's report showing the true condition of the affairs, the company was the message of Mr. Brown who had arrived from the mines. Mr. Brown is well known his sterling worth and high integrity and virtual his conservatism, and when he says anything there is no one who would gainay the truth thereof. Manager Make Report That Abso'utely Gives Reasons for Highest Hopes of Success After stating the general condition of the properties and the machinery at the mines, explaining the failure of the machinery to work out the low grade ore, he told of the latest discovery of high grade ore in great quantities at the second level in the Silver Legon mine at 122 feet and exhibited the ore. This ore if found in any company with their ore listed on the stock market would cause the shares to double in value, hence the shareholders of the Eldorado company feel assured of their permanent success as in real life, their latest discovery as the work proceeds there is one reason to believe that this great ore body of shipable ore steadily increase. To show the confidence of the stockholders present hundreds of shares were purchased on the work of its extraction and shipping may go spatially on, arrangements are to be made at once for the sale. New Directora Elected The following directs the ensuing year: George W. Shiel, J. W. Lewis, L. K. Comb, Howard Folk, W. Andrew Hayman. Mr. N. G. Pitte, who in this great effort and past seven years, am not asked that he be relieved of vice could ever be depended on, and that he would visory capacity. J. H. Y. health, could not serve of coming year. (Report of annual Eagle in their issue of 50) Annual Statement of Mining Company Los Angeles, C. Ending June 30, Stock Income, sale stock include Net returns on 27 units of Personal loans from dire- t holders wing directors were elected year. W. Shirley, Joseph J. Branch, L. K. Roberts, N. J. Brown, Folk, Walter Peery, Will man, who has been one of short and served as its pres- sident, announced that he w received of that office, but but be depended on in behalf it he would contrive to serve J. H. Young, also on a not serve on the directorate of annual meeting from the issue of September 1, 1917. Memnnt of the Eldorado Company, 255 Wilson Angeles, California, for June 30, 1917. The following directors were elected to serve for the enuing year: George W. Shiel J, Joseph J. Bunch, G. P. Issues, J. W. Lewis, L. K. Roberts, S. J. Brown, G. D. comb, Howard Folk, Water Peery, Willis Storrs and Andrew Hayman. Mr. N. G. Pitt, who has been one of the pioneers in this great effort and served as its president for the past seven years, announced that he would have to that he be relieved of that office, but that his service would be depended on in behalf of the company, and that he contrive to serve in an advisory capacity. J. H. Young also on account of his health, could not serve on the directorate for the incoming year. (Report of annual meeting from the California Eagle in their issue of September 1, 1917.) Annual Statement of the Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company, 255 Wilson Building, Los Angeles, California, for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1917. Income, sale stock including small balance $3,148.01 Net returns on 27 tons ore smelter 513.84 Personal loans from directors and stock- holders 1,800.00 Total to be accounted for $6,051.87 Statement Disbursements Office rent, phone bills and incidents Internet on notes. Salary to Secretary On open act, to Searchlight, Nev. on Labor account, miners etc. Attorney fee Payment on notes Commission, cash Tax account Special telegram. TO WHON IT MAY CONCERN: - Directors and Stockholders who whose loans to the company, they have enlarged largely in its stock, and are exact implant confidence in the ultimate terprise, and in the seeing to gross of the work is not hindered for. As a proof of their sincerity and proposition, payments on loans be placed until the mine is put on a pay by HOWARD FOLK. Annual Statement of Eldorado G Company, 255 Wilson Building California, for Year Ending Assets Ore on dumps and property reasonably [Above figures approximately only one fifth of actual value.] Engineers estimate of increase of v property and ore on dumps by re advance in price of sliner since Gas engines, milling machinery, or tools, etc., including cars, and mine Liabilities Borrowed Money due on salary Unpaid balance purchase price on late mine Balance due on machinery Accrued interest due Capital stock outstanding Surplus over all liabilities Because of the advance in the pr statement especially is in excess of the 1917, and therefore takes the progenitor statements. By HOWARD FOLK Directors and Stockholders who have made personal loans to the company, they have already invested largely in its stock, and are exercising the most implicit confidence in the ultimate success of the enterprise, and therefore, are seeing to it that the progress of the work is not hindered for lack of funds. As a proof of their sincerity and firm faith in the proposition, payments on loans by agreement are ponied until the mine is put on a paying basis. Annual Statement of Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company,255 Wilson Building,Los Angeles California,for Year Ending Sept.15,1917. Assets On dump- and property reasonably worth $20,000.00 [Above figures approximate only one one- Because of the advance in the price of silver this statement, especially is in excess of that of June 30th, 1917, and therefore takes the precedence of all former statements. Dispensation In order to take care of the expense accruing, the Board of Directors orders to last a short period only, during which you will pay $2 each, may $10 to $10. Don't fail to pay. Explain all details, or write the home Cash payment preferred; will sell fifty $5 per month; 100 shares, $10 down. Write or see L. E. G.uest, fiscal Dowell Times office, Keystons, W.-Va. In order to take care of the expense so note daily accruing, the Board of Direcres ordered a dispensation, to last a short period only, during which time the shares, which are worth $2 each, in my bts ford for $1 a share. Don't fail to see our agent, L. E. Guest, who will explain all details, or write the home office or once. Cash payment preferred; will sell fifty shares, $1 down, $3 per month; 100 shares, $10 down, $1 per month. Write on s. L. E. Guest, fiscal agent, at the McDowell Times office, Keystone, W. Va. Oil King's Son and His Millionaire Wife Economize on Clothes and Give Savings to Country. That Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. is wearing this fall a two-year-old hat which has made over herself, to economize on account of the war, is the boast of her husband, who defines it as true economy. It all came out at a "community garden party" in Tarrytown, N. Y., near which is the Rockefeller estate, Pocantico Hill. John D. Rockefeller, Sr. recently gave this magnificent home to his son. The Tarrytown folks who had war gardens this summer made an exhibit of their produce the other night. Mr. Rockefeller was one of the number and captured several blue and red ribbons for his squashes and pumpkins, so he was in an excellent humor when they called on him for a speech. He said: "I am happy because, in my effort to economize and grow the vegetables that my family will use the coming winter, I have proved that I can be a farmer, if necessary. HAD 1OLD SHOES HALF-SOLED. "I was born on a farm and started out to be a farmer, but a hornet's nest discouraged me at an early date. However, go hornet's nest can discourage me from being economical at a time when the welfare of our nation demands that every citizen shall grow everything possible, waste nothing and make everything go as far as possible. "Why, I was going to get a new pair of shoes some time ago, because I actually needed them, but when the shoe merchant said that rising prices made it necessary for him to charge me $ for a new pair I said I would economize. I sent this old pair down to Tony, the village cobler, and he halt-soled them for me, and I am going to get through the winter on them. That is $ saved right there. That $ loaned the government will help the nation in the war." Then came the disclosure regarding Mrs. Rockefeller's old hat. "Right over there sits my poor wife, bainly knitting a sweater for some lucky soldier. She has knitted a lot of them. She knits day and night. She is not a union knitter, who quotes when the whistle blows. As long as this war is not a union war she is not a union knitter. WEARING HER OLD HAT. "That poor wife of mine is weeing, as you see and as perhaps most of the ladies here know, a hat that is too years old. She fixed it over a bit this fall with a 33-cent piece of ribbon, and it will do her until next spring. The money that a new hat would have cost will buy the wool for several sweaters for the edifice." The "poor wife" referred to is the daughter of the late Senator Nelson A. Aldrich, of Connecticut, whose fortune of many millions she divided with her brother. RETURNED TO WASHINGTON Miss Lenora Gillard, a trained nurse, who has been with Dr. Edwards for some time, left Monday of this week for Washington, her home, where she received her training for this mobile profession. She is a graduate of the Freedmen's Hospital and bears the happy distinction of being eminently competent. She are left she visited a number of friends in and around Brem cell and Cooper's. But was the special guest of Mr. and Mrs. Keen in Cooper's. Several of their immediate friends invited them to different meals. Miss Gillard made quite a number friends during her short stay. Mrs. C. H. Qalijiver, of Vivian, has just returned from Columbus, Ohio, where she went to visit her sister, Mrs. Marta Roas. Mr. T. F. Pate, one of the most successful farmers around the vicinity of Bramwell, Simmons and Coopers, has to its credit the fact that he made one of the best all around crops of any man in that section. He made something of everything castable imaginable almost Free Pressing