McDowell Times

McDowell County Officers General Opportunities for Negroes, Breadth, and Schools, Right Wings. The McDowell Times. Negro Liberty Boys Honorea GREATEST PATRIOTIC DEMOSTRA TION IN THE HISTORY OF M'DOWELL COUNTY MORE THAN 5000 NEGROES GATHER AT WELCH Parade and Speech Making--General O'Toole Gives $100 to Athletic Fund--390 Black Boys Leave "Free State"' of McDowell for Camp Lee---Negroes Paid All Expenses. VOLUME 16. Negro GREATEST PATRIC TION IN THE M'DOWELL MORE THAN 5000 NEGR Parade and Speech Ma Gives $100 to Athleti Leave "Free State" o Lee---Negroes Paid A The greatest patriotic demonstration ever held in McDowell county was witnessed at Welch, Monday when the Negroes of the county turned out en mass to honor and pay tribute of respect to the 390 members of their race who left that night for Camp Lee to train to enter the greatest world war on the side of world democracy and American honor. Early in the morning every train coming into the county cast at the "free state" of McDowell was crowded to overflowing with cattle Americans who were anxious to honor the black boys of their county who were going to do their bit in order that the Stars and Stripes might continue to float unsullied and ever triumphant in the breeds as a tameon of liberty, freedom and democracy to the world's strumming masses. At 3 o'clock men accustomed to witnessing great crowds estimated the number of colored people in Welch at more than 5000, many of whom were women. The court house lawn, the street in front and the children's play ground on the opposite side was crowded with a denser mass of loyal, patriotic colored Americans, not boisterous and hilarious, but calm and subdued as befitted the serious occasion. The mammoth crowd gave every impression of being impressed with the fact that 380 of their brothers, sons and loved ones were about to offer themselves up in the "last great sacrifice" for world democracy. American honor and the complete freedom and enfranchisement of their ten million brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers of America under the Stars and Stripes. If there was any doubt as to the loyalty and patriotism of the Negroes of McDowell county this crowd, its appearance and deportment dispatched the last lingering doubt. McDowell county beasts (literally boasts) of the largest Negro population of any county in the state, in fact more than one-fourth of the entire Negro population of the state live in this county and like leading the state in many substantial things such as the production of real McDowell leads the state in the number of black sons who go to join the colors and there were no slackers among them. One young colored man received his official notification that he was among those to go at 4 o'clock Monday. He was 20 miles away and there were no train before night that would get him to Welch. He would have been late and clashed as a slacker but he walked five miles then hired an automobile and arrived in Welch and reported to the officials thirty minutes before the troop train left. LONG PARADE. At 3 o'clock Parade Marabale J. E. Parecon, Henry Richards and Jas. H. George, all former soldiers and veterans of the Spanish American war, formed the 380 members of the National Army into a battalion and led by the Elkhorn band the longest parade ever witnessed began. More than 3000 men, women and children fell in line behind the scripts following the Leadgraft band and marched to the Welch hospital and returned by a different route to the speaker's stand on the play ground were the ambrogo soldiers were stationed in double column and a committee of twenty colored ladies joined a red, white and blue flow on the lapel of the court of each of the boys and gave him a kit of tobacco. PROGRAM. At the conclusion of the parade, Attr. Arthur G. Fros of Welch, master of ceremonies, called the great consonance to attention in an able speech, paid tribute to the boys in whose honor the meeting was held. He then introduced Rev. J. E. Prior who prayed, after which the master of ceremonies introduced Hoe. B. F. Williams, mayor of Welch who welcomed the people to Welch, guaranteed every protection and courtesy, said why America was in the war and praised the Neptune for their loyalty and patriotism. Sheriff S. A. Daniel was to have spoken on behalf of the county officials but though he was present because of the importance of his health he could not speak and Atty. J. N Harrison of Welsh spoke for him. His speech was eloquent and well received. Judge L. O. Herndon of 8th Judicial Circuit was then introduced and delivered one of the ablest and most eloquent addresses of his career. Hon. H. J. Capebart, of Keystone, responded on behalf of the colored citizens of the county in a very brilliant address which was frequently appended. Other speeches were made by Hon. B. H. Harper of Keystone, member of the House of Delegates, Justice of the Dane C. O. Froes of Wheaton, William Bedford of Kinniball, A. L. Colhoun, Keystone whose son was among the collectors. Dr. H. S. Adams who survived the second of a high pitch of antiphonary in the queens and affluent families preachingalty and patriotism of the colony in the wars of the nation in the face of adverse conditions at times. Mrs. R. C. Harrison of Kinniball made the presentation speech on behalf of the ladies. STATE COUNSEL, OF DEFRENO REPRESENTED. T. Edward Hill of the Secretary of State's office spoke on behalf of the West Virginia State Council of Defense. He assured the selectives that the Governor and all the state officials would do everything possible to support and encourage them and that the entire resources of the state was at the disposal of the government in its effort to win the war as quickly as possible. He pointed out the necessity of conserving the food supply in order that the American and allied soldiers might be well supplied with plenty that they may be more effective fighters. He closed by urging the miners to produce every ton of coal possible because coal will help win the war. GEN. O'TOOLE DONATES $100. Editor M. T. Whittie of the McDowell Times made a brief address assuring the boys that the men who were heading the great industries of the country were interested in them and would do everything possible to help them. He commented on a letter received by him from Gen. Edward O'Toole of Gary, general manager of the U. S. Coal and Coke Co. MORE DEATH CLAIMS PAID BY GOLDEN RULE On Wednesday night, the 24th inst., the death claim of Carlton Williamson was paid to his mother at Graham, Va. by Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D. Though the weather was inclement an appreciative crowd gathered to witness the payment of this claim and listen to the many good things which the doctor had to say about this grand and last growing organization. REPORTS. Reports from the various associations are still rolling in and the following is a list of some of them: Berkwund association No. 21, Cinderella No. 9, Living Light No. 58, Goodwill No. 6, Busy Bee No. 28. NURSERY DEPARTMENT. Hyacinth No. 11 and Pride of Living Light No. 28. Hon. h. T. Whittico, editor McDowell Time; Mr. George Brown, Kimbbl; Rev. William Sheffey, Maybury, and Mrs. Mary Preston of Bramwell. Dear co-workers, do not forget the "Golden Rale Bally," which has been on hand for some time. Remember that this rally does not end until the most annual meeting. Don't put off what you can do today for tomorrow—NOW in the time. Let your motto be "All-to-gather-pull." KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, NOV. 2. 1917 a subsidiary of the U. S. Steel Corporation, Gen. O'Toole's letter to Editor Whittejoe (transmitting a letter and a check to Lieut Charles J. Ferris at Camp Lee and the letter to Lieut. Ferris follows: LETTER TO THE EDITOR. Thomas Whittejoe, Editor. Enclosed you will find a letter which in self-explanatory, I wish you would read to the boy and wish you would ensure them o nearest in their welfare, stating that the people of the country will appreciate their loyalty to the flag and their obedience to their commanding orders. You can advise them that the uniform they will wear in the United States Army will cause them to be repaired in all communities, and all countries, wherever it may be their lot to go. You can assure them that they are a part of the greatest army the world has ever seen and fighting for the most noble cause the world has ever known; that will be cared for better than any other soldier has ever been cared for in the history of the world. That the American people will supply them with everything necessary, of the best quality and kind money can buy, or science can invent. Advise them that the Americans now in France, both soldiers and civilians, are building the depots at which the coastships will line, and the double-track railroad from there to the camps they will occupy; there will always be a 90 day supply maintained in those camps, irrespective of anything that may happen. The people of the United States will care for them as well as they need for their own children in their households. We believe they will be a credit to their country and return triumphant from the war, crowned with glory I am sorry it is impossible for me to manage over and make a little farewell talk to the boys, but I am too busy trying to get out coal to make steel to build the railroads that will supply them. You're truly, E O'TOOLE, General Superintendent. LETTER TO LIEUT. FERRIS. Edward O'Toole, Gary, W. Va. October 29, 1917. Lieut. Charles J. Ferris, 315 Regiment, Field Art, Camp Lee, Virginia. Dear sir: I mailed you a check this morning for $100 to help buy supplies for the West Virginia boys, and this evening I am informed that the colored boys from our own neighborhood are leaving for Camp Lee. Knowing the necessity of their having some enjoyment during their leisure hours, and not wishing to discriminate between the white boys who have gone ahead, and these colored boys, I herewith attach an additional check for $100 to be used for the same purpose, which I request you to endorse to the order of the heutenant or colonial who is in charge of these colored boys. As I have known, personally, a large number of these boys, both white and colored, from this district, a large number of them having been in my employ. I can recommend them to you as good honest, industrious young men, and I believe they will make first-class soldiers. They will be loyal to the "colore" and after training will follow the flag where ever it may be placed. The reading of Gen. O'Toole's letters evoked great applause and the committee of arrangements expressed deep appreciation for the kindly and generous interest manifested in the members of their race who will train to prepare to do battle for the nation by this big hearted, fair minded, liberal captain of industry SPECIAL TRAIN The selective left on a special train at 8 o'clock, running as the second section of No. 18 and the committee of arrangements knowing that it would be impossible for the regular trains to accommodate the immense crowds leaving Welch for their homes after the boys had gone as a cost of $100, which was raised among ten colored men in a less number of minutes, chartered a special train of 14 cars to take the people to their homes. EXPENSES PAID BY NEIGROES The expenses of the celebration including the gifts to the boys amounted to about $180, which was paid and a balance of $47 50 was left in the hands of Mon. A. G. Proe, treasurer of the patricia fund and will be need to cheer up other black boys who will shortly follow those who have gone. This money was contributed by Negroes all over the country so the committee declined to accept donations preffered by interested white citizens who wanted to help encourage the colored boys. The committee felt that they could better show the COLORED OFFICERS ARE ENTERTAINED Leading Business and Professional Men of the Race Honor Those Who Have Received Com missions in Army. CHARLESTON, W. VA., Oct. 27.—Wednesday night's scene at the K. P. Hall will undoubtedly be remembered by Charleston's colored citizens as a great event. Seventy of the leading business and professional men of the race assembled at a banquet to do honor to the sons of West Virginia, who having gone to Fort Desmoines, Iowa, for four months of intensive training, are now returned as commissioned officers in the New National Army. These officers, in a few days, must leave for various cantonments, where they are to become active in training scores of thousands of other young men of their race into soldier and men Mr. J. Colbert Campbell was teast master. The speakers were T. G. Natter, T. Edward Hill, W. W. R.urk, W. White and C. H. James. Each of the five officers who spoke impressively and ably represented the New Nation Army, and were Capt G. E. Ferguson First Lieut. J. T Jacks n. First Lieut F. Herman Gow, Second Lieut. Lafayette Campbell and R. N. C. Fairix. In the camp from which these young officers came, were 1235 other young men in training, and of that number 677 were commissioned as officers qualified to lead. Capt Ferguson, who passed the highest examination, averaging above 94, is a product of the Garnett, one of Charleston's public schools. At the West Virginia Collegiate Institute yesterday another celebration in honor of these men, and the drafted men was also held. Ten men were drafted from the Institute, and they and the officers named above were the guests of honor. Washington, Oct. 24 — Negro giver commissions as officers in the army after training in the seventeenth provisional training regiment at Fort Moinees, Iowa, announced today by Adjutant General McCain with the campe to which they were assigned, include: Captains, officers reserve corps—Garnett Gerguson, Dunbar, W. Va., to Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. First Lieutenant, officers reserve corps—Francis H. Gow and Joseph T. Jackson, both of Charleston, W. Va., both to Camp Grant. Second Lieutenant, officers reserve Lafayette Campbell, Union, W. Va., to Fort Grant. HON. W. O. S. HARRISON Hon. W. O. S. Harrison, treasurer of the celebrated Harrison Engineering and Construction Corporation that is today doing the most effective and substantial work toward road building on any concern in the state of West Virginia, was in the city of Keystone the week looking after the work that is in operation through its corporate limits. He was accompanied by his brother, the general manager and the real man who is on the ground helping to put McDowell on the map as one of the foremost counties of the state today. Both of these gentlemen are men of high minds and generous hearts. They believe in living and letting the other fellow live. And the county court has evinced the far-saving powers as men with wisdom to the interest of the people by putting in the hands of such able men in the work and contract of building "Good Roads" thus this county. Then again, they are patriotic and interested in the success of the present war for the United States to such an extent that they are giving of their means to that end. interest of the race in their own some and their loyalty in patriotism by not only giving the day but by paying the bills. CREDIT DUE REY, P. R. JOHNSON CREDIT DUE REV. R. P. JOHNSON Rev. R. P. Johnson of Kimbail, pearl of the colored Presbyterian church observes great credit for suggesting the celebration and so tirelessly working to make it successful. As chairman of the committee of arrangements he saw to it that there was no hitch and everything went off like clock work. Only one week was required to plan the demonstration, arrange the program and pull off the greatest patriotic demonstration in the presence of the largest gathering of people ever brought together for any occasion in McDowell county. All of the men associated with Rev. Johnson in working up the affair spared neither time, energy or expense to make it the occasion it was. ATTY S. SOLINS RE- PLIES TO SO. EDWARDS An artist's appeared in your paper last week signed by Justice Edwards purporting to give the facts in a case tried before him. The only purpose the justice can have is mind as I see it is to put himself as a "Myrtar in the case of begging" and hold me up before the people as the horrible example. I am satisfied that the vast majority of the colored people the same as the vast majority of the white people obey the law and approve of the actions of a public official in seeing that the law-breakers are published. In the Shumate case Squire Edwards deliberately disregards the law and at the same time criticizes me for trying to uphold the law. It is apparent that he is trying to make of himself a myrtail in a whiskey case and it an official will disregard the law in one case there is no assurance but what he will disregard the law in another case and consequently the good people can have no protection from the bad people. The justice stated that I had no authority to arrest Shumate and judging from the way he looked at the law in the trial of Shumate I don't think I would be safe to trust to his legal advice as he showed very little knowledge of the law and what's new he cared less about it. Shumate carries over three gallons of liquor in his case and the rattling of the glass jigs atracted my attention and not did I have the right but any other citizen had the right to arrest him and if I didn't arrest him I could have been impeached for failing to do my duty. Your readers that I am not a crank prohibition and on the other hand they and I realize that I must do my duty. I am not catering to the criminal element to support me in doing my duty and I am certain that both colored and white approve of my action in upholding the law. The law is very plain that the State in a prohibition case can elect to have an examination to see if there is enough evidence to go to the grand jury and arrest by a jury is allowed, until it gets to the criminal court, and that is when Judge Counts did, and Justice Edwards took the law into his own hands and refused Judge Counts' request, and in effect permitted what can be called a grand jury in his court. If Justice Edwards can do it in one case he would have the right to do it all times and there would be no need for courts and prosecuting attorneys. The situation would resolve itself into might roiling right. You're truly, SAMUEL SOLINS. ELK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL REPORT October report of Elk Ridge High School, Northfork District. J. W. Robinson, Prin , Miss Nakomie Boyd, Asst. Number of pupils enrolled first year 21; second year, 22; third year, 10. Total enrollment 55. Average attendance 48. Percentage of attendance 94. Honor roll: First year, Blanche Bandy, Mary Peters, Ethel Turner, Willie Donley, Mabel Webber, Lillian Hynes, Sumnatha Prunty, William Clemman second Year—Willie Taylor, Vernard Howard, Sarah Robinson, India Thomas, Bessie Thomas, Nettie Robertson, Lola Dilard, Addie Howard. Third year—Lilia May Sanders, Carrie Page. COLORED SOLDIERS Because of its geographical location this section of the state has a large Negro population, and, in the draft, merciless in its very tainess, many Negroes were drafted for service in the Nautilian Army. Announcement was made of the date of departure of these men for the training camps. They were sent forth with the best wishes of a people which, after a half century since the Negro was emancipated, now accepts a just one the verdict of the War of the Rebellion. The truth about El Oaney and Carrasal is an epic of the colored soldier's physical courage. It is just part of his day's work to go where he is told. It, as a race, he lacks some of the knowledge of really how to live it has never been denied that he makes no tussle if called upon to die. No Negro has ever been convicted of treason; none ever assassinated a president; and none have ever been convicted of deserting a flag. If, as a race, the Negro's process of re-oning is sometimes elemental, there is one advantage in this fact at this time, for his elemental logic permits of no argument against the no compromise. Such equipment pre-Union and primarily be will accept enrages splendid soldiers.—Charleston Gazette. Mr R L. Cook, of Berwind, passed through the city of Keysburg Monday of the week enroute to Iroquois, Wyoming county, where he expects to make his headquarters for the benefit of the Trust. Keystone and Northfork Given Rare Treat by Speoches From Our Popular and Eloquent Sorgeant Major, Joseph M. Crockett of Camp Lee, Virginia. The great campaign for the liberty loan which closed last Saturday night throughout the southern section of this state was a signal success. Five very prominent and eloquent speakers were sent out from 350th Regiment, Field Artillery at Camp Lee, Va., which is under command of Lieut. Charles J. Ferris. This regiment is made up absolutely of soldiers of the southern tier counties of the state numbering at least 1701 men at present. These men have already subscribed $100,000 to the liberty loan. The whole camp subscribed over one and a half million of dollars. There are about 35,000 soldiers at Camp Lee. The five men sent out to help in the recently closed campaign, who toured the counties of Mercer, McDowell, Raleigh, Wyoming and Mingo, were Lt. L. L. Rodgers, of Washington, D. C.; Lieut. Ralph Walters, of Baltimore, Md.; Lieut. Alfred B Van Houston, of Paterson, N. J., and our popular young lawyer and silver torpedo orator, Sergeant Maj. J. Joseph M. Crouett, the modern Demonstration, of Weich. Last Saturday night, the cities of Keystone and Northfork were favored with the presence of the two last named gentlemen whose speeches were practical, pointed, instructive and filled with enthusiasm. They met a happy response by the densely packed crowds who turned out out at both places in great numbers, first in the Coquinal theatre, Keystone, and at the New Grand theatre, Northfork. Sergeant Major Crockett coined himself with honors and so much gory till it is natural that he would be survived by any man who would be willing to pay any reasonable price to be possessed of such extraordinary powers of oratory and general ability to present the case of any proposition. His speech was intended to with breathless silence and was only interrupted by the outburst of applause. Men were moved as never before to subscribe for Liberty Loan Bonds at the First National Bank of Keystone where they were waited on with all the courtesy imaginable by Mr Fouks, Cashier, and Mr. Crews, the Assistant Cashier, till 12 o'clock a night. And at the First National Bank of Northfork and the Clark Nations Bank of Northfork the same thing held true. The 315th Regiment Field Artillery is both the heaviest and heartiest field artillery at the present time. The Colored Troops will be trained right next to Hopewell in Camp Lee, just at the end of the Horseshoe and the regiment of white troops from West Virginia are next to them. Camp Lee is built in the form of a horse shoe and is eight miles long. It is a most ideal place for training and making soldiers. W. V. C. I. DEFEATS HOWARS UNIVERSITY IN A CLOSE AND HOTLY CONTESTED GAME-SCORE 7 TO 6. BY A. O. ELLIS. For the second time in her existence, Howard University, Washington, D. C., was d feated on her own grounds Saturday, October 27. The West Virginia Collegiate Institute turned the trick with a 7 6 victory, and in winning this closely contested game, broke a 7-7 tie that was played by these two teams in Charleston last November. A number of teachers from Institute and friends from Charleston who accompanied the West Virginia team to Washington were well repaid for the time and expense by being permitted to see one of the most thrilling games that ever took place on Howard's campus. Hughes, star half back for Institute, was knocked unconscious twice and did not have an opportunity to show his wonderful speed and strength, to the Washingtonians. Hardy, however, gave the crowd a few points in line bucking and bewildered his opponents by ramming and battering their line to place all through the game, without showing a sign of weakening. Holland, bicing for West Virginia, booted the ball behind Howard's goal at each kickoff and easily captured the honors of the day in this department of the game. His punting and place kicking made the Howard亦裔 gear with encouragement and the appointment, then earning the extra points needed to bring victory to him. Minora, Cone Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell County—Business Openings. NUMBER 33 45 CENTS IN- CREASE IN COAL PRICE ALLOWED ESFECTIVE MONDAY MORNING AND AFFECES VIRTUALLY ALL BITUMINOUS MINES IN THE COUNTRY. SATISFACTORY PENALTY PROVISION IS REQUIRED Millions of Dollars of Cost to Consumers Involved in Presidential Order, Which is Based Upon Recommendations Made to Mr. Wilson by Fuel Administrator Garfield. WYSHINGTON, Oct. 27.—President Wilson tonight granted an increase of forty five cents a ton in the price of bituminous coal at virtually all mines in the country, effective at 7 o'clock Monday morning. The new price will absorb wage raises agreed upon between operators and miners in the central competitive and other fields. The order provides that the increase shall not apply in cases of existing contracts providing for an increase in price to cover any raise in miners' wages. Neither will it apply in districts where miners and operators can agree upon a miners' penalty provision satisfactory to the fuel administration. Millions of dollars of increased cost to consumers is involved in the order, which was based upon recommendations made to the president yesterday by Fuel Administrator Garfield. When operators and miners of the central fields agreed upon a wage scale here three weeks ago, Dr. Garfield made a careful survey of conditions in the various districts as a basis for his report to the president. The president's order follows: "The scale of price prescribed August 21, 1917, by the president of the United States for bituminous coal at the mines, as adjusted and modified, by order of the United States fuel administrator, to meet exceptional conditions in certain localities, is hereby amended by adding the sum of forty five cents to each of the prices so prescribed or so adjusted and modified subject, however, to the following expressed exceptions: (1) This increase in price shall not apply to any coal sold at the mine under an existing contract containing a provision for an increase in the price of coal thererein in case of an increase in wages paid to miners. (2) This increase in price shall not apply in any district in which the operators and miners fail to agree upon a penalty provision, satisfactory to the fuel administrator, for the automatic collection of fines in the spirit of the agreement entered into between the operators and miners at Washington Oct. 6, 1917. "This order shall become effective at 7 a.m. on October 26, 1917." The order refers specifically only to the wage agreement entered into at the conference in Washington October 6 between operators and miners in the central competitive field of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Pennsylvania, but wages throughout the country are largely based on those paid in the central district. In his letter to the president recommending the price increase Dr. Garfield said that the wage raises, aggregating fifty per cent to miners and seventy-eight per cent to the best laborers over wages of April 1, 1914, were not disproportionate to the advance in the cost of living. His understanding, he explained, was that in fixing prices for mine coal it was intended to allow a fair profit and that under the new wage scales existing prices would not admit of such a profit. Institute's line held like a stone wall, Morgan, Vaughn, Few and Brown shook if the mighty attacks without trouble. Hardy, on the other hand, went through Howard's line almost at will and for gains of from 3 to 7 yards. Cunninghad to leave the field at the end of the first quarter on account of a bad knee. The splendid line work of Institute this year is due to the supero coaching of Gideon E Smith who played a wonderful game of tackle on the team of the Michigan Agricultural College, when he was a student in that institution. Institute made a bad start. On receiving the sickock in the first quarter, she tumbled, and Howard recovered the ball. Howard immediately attempted a forward pass, but Institute secured the ball and Holland kicked out of danger. Nothing eventful occurred in this period and the first quarter ended with the score 0-0. Published every Friday in the interest o the Negro Race--His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. The recent patriotic and enthralled enthusiasm was evident amid that has been seen by any set or organ. The recent sinking of our A doubly entensified our people and the insult. The fact that there were native feeling between the white air to the greatness and enthusiasm headed by the celebrated Elkhorn airs, aided and supported by them with over 2000 people in line of Deputy Seriff L. E. Parson, Cons George Ex Squire Wm. Saddler, hold. This, within itself, was end men to acton. The whole air became Fight and the blood this y black prove their heroism against the O'Dent till one could almost feel the row or regret, the men wore count to save their country, and faces of There was not one man found er." Every man of the 390 was to obey and be counted. GENERAL O'TOOLE A BIG MAN, DOES BLANK HANDED RECOGNITION; M In the midst of the most unimportant, much of which was movements of interest, when a letter was $100 by General E. O'Poole to Lieof the 315th Regiment, Field A purpose of helping to buy supply white, and a similar donation for wishes not to discriminate between men and women seemed that the in the air, old women were heartless that good man," and other of their voices in words o' "Hur was fully five minutes before the The very tone of his expressions interest in both races and his eye he recognized that this war was cerned and its battles when fought with another. With such public at the time and under the circumstances estimated in words and cannot down in the very souls of the country to be erased, they will always knit trenches or wherever they may this act of kindness and respect thropist and with its rememorable face the enemy without fear of definition with victory for the Stars boys, who left Monday, will evenificance of the uniform of these are integral parts of the world's badge of authority to fight for "the happiest people the world has this is one of the many deeds of women of means in many other them and their people left behind throw around them the same con to make life worth living with who colored soldiers in the trenches, the home. The expressions by the United States will care for the of their own children in their house life so intimately in touch with face become discouraged. In short few words, and we dare say had depressing burden of mere leaving SUBJESTIC OVATION TENDERED ON BEVER SEEN—COLORED MEN GLAD OF COUNTRY AND FIGHT FOR FREE DEMON strictive and enthusiastic ovation of who left the great county of N has much to commend itself biggest crowd of colored people of turned out last Monday. Man being under the influence is not an ugly word heard, no it. More patriotism filled with his evident among the 6000 black by any set or race of people is ranking of our American trans- port our people and moved them to get that there was a happy acco- nent the white and colored people and enthusiasm of this occa- cident Elghorn band, playing sorted by the elegant Emp- pole in line o' march under M. Parson. Constable Henry Ri- win Saddler was the greatest outself, was enough to stir th whole air become filled with this y black boys eager to against the Germans, was s most feel the anxiety. Inst men wore countenances of easy and faces of absolute sober one man found who could be of the 390 was there and on hand. BIG MAN, DOES BIG ACT, WINS GREAT RECOGNITION; MAKES LIBERAL DON of the most unprecedented stu- which was moving men to the when a letter was read announc- O'Pole to Lieut. Charles J. F. ame it, Field Artillery, Camp to buy supplies for the Wee- war donation for the colored box criminate between the white s seemed that they would go wild men were heard to say "Thank man," and others were heard to words o' "Hurran, hurrah for autos before the reader could his expressions was evidence of faces and his even handed don t this war was one in which a battles when fought are the same with such public spirited deeds under the circumstances this day and cannot be described her souls of the colored boys and will always know, whether a never they may be, they will al- ways and respect from that bi- ts remembrance they will feel without fear of danger, hoping for the Stars and Stripes. Monday, will ever appreciate the uform of these United States, of the world's greatest army to fight for "free democracy like the world has ever seen. The many deeds of personal inten- tion many other walks of life of people left behind from starvation in the same comforts and convai- living with white people, ence- the trenches, cheer, comfort expressions by this good man to care for the soldiers as well in their households" means in touch with family life at home. In short this donation s deare say had more to do with of mere leaving than any other. BIGGEST AND MOST ENTHUSIastic OVATION TENDERED MIDDLE COUNTY'S COLORED SOLDIERS EVER SEEN—COLORED MEN GLAD OF CHANGE TO DEFEND COUNTRY AND FIGHT FOR FREE DEMOCRACY. The recent patriotic and enthusiastic ovation tendered the 390 colored soldiers who left the great county of McDowell Monday night of this week has much to commend itself to the people of this county. The biggest crowd of colored people that has ever been seen or heard of turned out last Monday. There was not the slightest sign of a man being under the influence of intoxicating liquors. There was not an ugly word heard, no fighting, but perfect order prevailed. More patriotism filled with real unadulterated enthusiasm was evident among the 6000 black men and women than has been seen by any set or race of people since this war began. The recent sinking of our American transport seems to have doubly intensified our people and moved them to a desire to average the insult. The fact that there was a happy accord and a cooperative feeling between the white and colored people added greatly to the greatness and enthusiasm of this occasion. The parade headed by the celebrated Elghorn band, playing those patriotic airs, aided and supported by the elegant Empire Cornet band with over 2000 people in line of march under the direction of Deputy Sheriff J. E. Parson. Constable Henry Richards, Hon. Jas George Ex Squire Win. Saddler was the greatest picture to behold. This, within itself, was enough to stir the very souls of men to action. The whole air became filled with the spirit of war. Fight and the blood this y black boys eager to get a chance to prove their heroism against the Germans, was so strong and evident till one could almost feel the anxiety. Instead of tears, sorrow or regret, the men wore countenances of earnestness, anxiety to save their country, and faces of absolute soberness. There was not one man found who could be classed a "slacker." Every man of the 390 was there and on hand ready to serve obey and be counted. GENERAL O'TOOLE A BIG MAN, DOES BIG ACT, WINS GREAT PRAISE BY EVEN HANDED RECOGNITION: MAKES LIBERAL DONATION In the midst of the most unprecedented stir and outbursts of oratory, much of which was moving men to the highest expressions of interest, when a letter was read announcing a donation of $100 by General E. O'Toole to Lieut. Charles J. Ferris in command of the 315th Regiment, Field Artillery, Camp Lee, Va., for the purpose of helping to buy supplies for the West Virginia boys, white, and a singular donation for the colored boys, expressing his wishes not to discriminate between the white and colored boys men and women seemed that they would go wild. Hats went up in the air, old women were heard to say "Thank God, and God bless that good man," and others were heard to hollow to the top of their voices in words of "Hurrah, hurrah for Mr. O'Toole." It was fully five minutes before the reader could resume reading. The very tone of his expressions was evidence of a big white man's interest in both races and his even handed donation showed that he recognized that this war was one in which all races are concerned and its battles when fought are the same with one race with another. With such public spirited deeds as these coming at the time and under the circumstances this did, will never be estimated in words and cannot be described here on paper. Deep down in the very souls of the colored boys and in a memory never to be erased, they will always know, whether at the front, in the trenches or wherever they may be, they will always hold sacred this act of kindness and respect from that big hearted philanthropist and with its remembrance they will feel it an honor to face the enemy without fear of danger, hoping to merit recognition with victory for the Stars and Stripes. Each of the 390 boys, who left Monday, will ever appreciate the far reaching significance of the uniform of these United States, and to know they are integral parts of the world's greatest army with the same badge of authority to fight for "free democracy" will make them the happiest people the world has ever seen. Then to learn that this is one of the many deeds of personal interest by men and women of means in many other walks of life to save and secure them and their people left behind from starvation and want and to throw around them the same comforts and conveniences that go to make life worth living with white people, encouragement to the colored soldiers in the trenches, cheer, comfort and satisfaction to the home. The expressions by this good man to the effect that "The United States will care for the soldiers as well as they care for their own children in their households" means to bring the soldier life so intimately in touch with family life at home till no one could become discouraged. In short this donation spoke volumes in a few words, and we dare say had more to do with lightening the depressing burden of mere leaving than any other could have done. M'DOWELL TIMES SHORT OF HELP Because of the loss of men in on account of the war claim, and once to take their place, The Mc cut out the two page insertion for again when sufficient help can be good printers and a pressman every Saturday. Permanent em of extra time to be made at one's men need not write but come at loss of men in our office, having war claim, and not being able to place, The McDowell Times have insertion for the presentient help can be secured. We a pressman. Pay good ww Permanent employment guards made at one's own discretion be but come at once and go to w Because of the loss of men in our office, having lost two largely on account of the war claim, and not being able to secure others at once to take their place, The McDowell Times has been forced to cut out the two page insertion for the present. But will continue again when sufficient help can be secured. We need two more good printers and a pressman. Pay good wages and pay up every Saturday. Permanent employment guaranteed with plenty of extra time to be made at one's own discretion. Right kind of men need not write but come at once and go to work. Hon. T. Edward Hill, of the Secretary of State's office, was present and took an active part in the exercises Monday in honor of the leave of the 390 soldiers from this county. He arrived Sunday morning and left Tuesday. He was here as a representative of the Council of Defense. --- FRIDAY, NOV. 2, 1917 ACTION TENDERED McDOWELL COUNTY'S SERVED MEN GLAD OF CHANGE TO DESTITUT FOR FREE DEMOCRACY. husiastic ovation tendered the great county of McDowell Monday commend itself to the people of colored people that has ever last Monday. There was not the older influence of intoxicating word heard, no fighting, but pernism filled with real unadultering the 6000 black men and women of people since this war be American transport seems to have removed them to a desire to avenge a happy accord and a cooperated colored people added greatly of this occasion. The parade band, playing those patriotic elegant Empire Cornet band march under the direction of table Henry Richards, Hon. Jas was the greatest picture to be brought to stir the very souls of some filled with the spirit of war boys eager to get a chance to Germans, was so strong and even anxiety. Instead of tears, sorrowances of earnestness, anxiety of absolute soberness. who could be classed a "slack here and on hand ready to serve, GIG ACT, WINS GREAT PRAISE BY EVEN-DAYS LIBERAL DONATION. precedented stir and outbursts of long men to the highest expresses read announcing a donation of at Charles J. Ferris in command, bottlery, Camp Lee, Va., for the boys for the West Virginia boys, the colored boys, expressing their white and colored boys would go wild. Hats went up to say "Thank God, and Gods were heard to hollow to the top, burrah for Mr. O'Toole." The reader could resume reading was evidence of a big white man's handed donation showed that one in which all races are common are the same with one race as spirited deeds as these coming instances this did, will never be described here on paper. Deep colored boys and in a memory never know, whether at the front, in the face, they will always hold sacred from that big hearted philanthropy since they will feel it an honor to anger, hoping to merit recognition and Stripes. Each of the 3900 appreciate the far reaching sign United States, and to know they greatest army with the same great democracy" will make them ever seen. Then to learn that of personal interest by men and walks of life to save and secure from starvation and want to efforts and conveniences that go its people, encouragement to the cheer, comfort and satisfaction that is good man to the effect that "The soldiers as well as they care for holds" means to bring the soldier's family life at home till no one could this donation spoke volumes in a more to do with lightening the big than any other could have done. our office, having lost two largely not being able to secure others at lowell Times has been forced to the present. But will continue secured. We need two more Pay good wages and pay up employment guaranteed with plenty own discretion. Right kind of once and go to work. Mr. J. H. Massey, an old veteran of the Spanish American war, who was in and bears the wounds he received in that decisive battle at San Yan, is anxious and ready to serve his country again. Mesdames R. C. Harrison and Ida E. Whittico visited Mrs. E. L. Youngue at Welch Tuesday. Prominent Young Man Leaves Keystone Mr. W. F. Sample of Greenwood, S. C., who for the past five years has been a successful business man in company with his partner G. F. Hill, now at Camp Lee, left a few days ago for his home where he will spend the winter with relatives and boyhood friends. Mr. Sample made a host of friends while in the state and merited a happy distinction of being in every way a very general yellow. He was very popular with the ladies and his leaving makes a very conspicuously vacant place. In his business dealings he won the name of being strictly honest. His health and the fact that his partner left were the only reasons for which he is a away. They were in the midst of their greatest degree of success and to leave at this time, when their business was in the very lap of success, noldount, concerned him-one. He carried with him the best wishes of a host of friends. ECEVEN PERSONS EMERSED IN BLUESTONE RIVER AT SIMMONS LAST SUNDAY BY REN. R. H. McKOY. D. D. Bramwell, W. V., (Oct. 30) Sunday was an ideal day and full of interest to the church going people of the community. At Bluestone Baptist church Sunday morning an interesting session of the Sunday school was held under the direction of Supt. Wm. Jefferson. At 10:30 a large number of the members of the church and the candidates for baptism assembled at the church and formed a procession led by the pastor and deacons and marched in an orderly manner down to Simmons where they entered Bimestone river, and amidst the shouts and songs of a very large congregation lined up on both sides of the river where seven happy converts put on Christ by baptism. Returning to the church, they were plain and practically instructed by the pastor in the doctrine of Christian baptism. The pastor and deacons visited the poor saints in the afternoon and administered to them the Lord's Supper. At 6:00 clock the B. Y. P. U. held an interesting session under the direction of Brother Engene Pegrim, its president. This is becoming an interesting part of our church work, especially for the young people. Sunday night the church was again packed. We tried to impress upon the new members the necessity of watchfulness, tell whipped about thirty and administered to them the Lord's Supper. All day we held up before the people the proclamation of the President to pray for the success of American arms. Then to back up our pray to some of our people bought Liberty Bonds, and four or five of our best young men of the town met Monday night with the other brave sons of West Virginia for Camp Lee to prove the truth of our statement when we say that there are no more loyal group of American citizens to be found than the Negro. Our distinguished townman Hon. Edward Cooper is at home and was a power in stirring up the people of Mercer county to by Liberty Bonds. Let us continue to be obedient to every call of our government and thereby help to win the victory which we all will enjoy more for having taken a part in it. Yours for the race and success. E. H. McKOY. KIMBALL TEACHERS READING CIRCLE MEETS WITH PROF. NATHAN WILEY. Last Thursday the Reading Circle met in its regular weekly meeting. Miss Marion Green, of the Kimball High school, read a very interesting and timely paper or oral and written composition, which was very much enjoyed. The discussions were practical and helpful being the product of varied experiences in the attempt to teach the subject. You are welcome to any of the meetings. How's This? We offer One Hundred*Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty years and become down as the most reliable remedy Catarrh. 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My Clients Are Always First HONOR ROLL ELKHORN GRADED SCHOOL. SECOND MONTH. Eighth and Seventh Grades, E. L. Rann, Teacher. Attendance--Bessie Williams, Lucie Drewery, Viola Fitzgerald, Geo. Hicks. Russell Hicks, Wm. Jones, Booker T. McClain. Department--Alverta Cole. General excellence in studies--Alverta Cole, Russell Hicks. Arithmetic--Geo. Hicks, Wm. Harris. Grammar--Cornelia Engleston, Russ sel Hicks. Physiology--Australia Moore. Fifth and Fourth Grades. Miss Melot Young, Teacher. Attendance--Wm. McClain, Granville Young. General excellence in studies--Vincent Hancock, Mamie Cole. Arithmetic--Evelyn Moore, Mamie Cole. Department--Josephine Washington, Evelyn Moorinan, Mamie Cole. Mrs. Wm. Drewery, Teacher. Attendance ---Beatrice Brown, Willie Hunt, Victoria Prouty. General excellence in studies ---Wm. Rosevelt. Attendance --Maggie Benton, Martha Hairston, Fannie Weed, Starling Martin. Department --Martha Hairston, Fannie Simpson, Fannie Webb, Arthur Reed, Eugene Sutherland, Beatrix Cola & Reading--Lucie Young, Frank Calloway, Mattee Hunt, Corrine Dennis, Lloyd Benton, Fannie Simpson. Arithmetic--Naim Jackson, Corrine Dennis, Frank Calloway, Arthur Reed, Maggie Benton. First Grade. Attendance---Ulay Hainston, Iris Lawson, Kosn Muse, Omay Mie Crawford. Departments---David Reed, Louise Watson, Iris Lawson, Louis Edwardus Harris, Adam Harris. General excellence---David Reed, Louise Harris, Adam Harris, Bertie Dennis, Charles Dys, Clay Hainston. Miss Kona A. McGlansham, Teacher. Attendance---Alverta Lawson, birdie Oatmeal, Everyn Younger, Otis Laason, James Fountexer, Stanley Kros. General excellence---Alberta Lawson, Helen Whitten, Daisy Mitchell, Stanley Kos. Reading---Alberta Lawson, Helen Whitten, Daisy Mitchell, Stanley Kos. Number work---Alberta Lawson, Helen Whitten, Winnie Snee Muse, Eva Eva Younger, Winn. Brown, Gilbert Botherland. Home Burned to The Ground. Defective Caused by Blasting the Cause of the Fire. Sunday morning about 3 o'clock, fire was discovered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Roan on the hill between Keystone and Northfork, near the Primitive Baptist church. The flames were so far under wad till nothing could be done toward saving the house or any of their household goods before they were destroyed by fire. Much excitement prevailed among all the people are. At one time, it was thought that the flames would reach across the public road and set fire to the rest of the houses, but Providence favored the people to the extent that the above named family was the only victim of the mercuries confaguration. Nothing was saved at all, not hardly any bed clothing. In fact, this was what one would reasonably say to be almost a total loss as carried but little insurance. Times' Press- man Enlists. J. Wesley Gray Grey, for ten years presman for the McDowell Times, was so disappointed because he was not drawn with the selectives that he went to Bluefield and enlisted in the regular army. He left for Huntington Monday and from there will assigned to the 9th cavalry at Newport News. Another McDowell Times employee, K. D. W. Dunagan, compositor, has gone to make an effort to enlist in the navy, so the Times is running short handed this week, because it seems to be impossible to secure men to fill the places made vacant. We are seriously hit by the war, but will do the best we can to give the public a good newy paper. Mrs. Helen M. James, who is teaching at East Guil, was at home Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Sarah Knight, of New Jersey, is visiting an old school friend, Mrs. W. L. Jones. She attended the Presbyterian church last Sunday and was the happy recipient of a nice donation for her home church. Rev. J. H. Adams, of Kimball, has begun his famous lecturing tour on the subjects:—Palestine, Jerusalem and Jamaica. The foot ball teams of Sumner High School, of Parkersburg, and the Garnett School played a very interesting game Friday afternoon. The wams were about equally matched and neither side was able to score. Miss Mary Preston will be hostess to the Paranagone Club this week. 9 The citizen of Charleston have planned a parade, an interesting program and a public reception in honor of the drafter men who leave for Camp Lee at Pit Rutney, Va., on Tuesday evening. A number of the clubs of the city have made or bought useful gifts for the boys to the with them to the Camp. A very delightful reception was tendered R-v. 1. N Patterson last Thursday night. W. V. C. I. foot ball team played Howard University in Washington Saturday. The score was 7-6 in favor of W. V. O. 1 The "Smoker" that was given in honor of Lieuts. Jackson and Gow and Capt. Jackson last Wednesday night was the most brilliant social event the men have had for a great while. Mr George Claire spent the week end with his family on Elizabeth Street. All persons who are interested in a systematic study of the Bible are requested to meet the Bible Training Class at Simpson Street M. E. Obchur every Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The members of this class represent all the churches of the city. ELKHORN Mr. Wm. Gilbert was taken to the Welch hospital Friday as a result of serious injuries in the Crozer mines. Missie Wattlington and Nowlin spent the week end at Ashland visiting friends. The many friends of Mesrs Jas Lee, Abraham Clemons, Arthur Miller, Jes. Watkins and Sam Wilson entertained in their honor Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ross. Music was furnished by Mesrs. Stephens, Simpson and Lee. A very delicous menu was served and quite a pleasant evening mingled with sadness was spent Mr. Walter Smith, of Fekman, spent Friday here visiting friends. Mr. Walter Smith, of this town, returned Saturday night after a very pleasant trip to Columbus and other points West. Mrs. Mattie Hairston has returned home from Martinsville, Va., where she spent a few days visiting friends. Miss Julia Washington, of Anawalt, was visiting Miss Evelyn F. Dalton last week. A Holloween Party was given by the Primary grade. LESTER SURPRISE PARTY. On the third Sunday, there was a Home Rally at the Friendship Baptist church. The pastor filled the stand in the morning and evening. Rev. J. R. Clark preached an interesting sermon at 8:30 p. m., on "Love." The Cedar Grove choir of Slabford rendered delightful music in the morning. Those who gave one dollar or more in the services were Gilbert Jones, $2; W. H. Pierson, 1; Hattie Thoms, 1; Alex Simmons, 1, Dr. Granderson, 1; Susan Smart, 4; Maggie Jones, 1; Anna Carroll, 1; 10; Frazier Mathews, 1. Quite a number, gave 75 and 50 cents. The day's collection was $44.87, and six members added to the church. A surprise party visited the bdne of pastor a fews ago and left the table ladened with all the groceries that he could wish for which we desire to express our many thanks. W. B. WOODSON Mr. Geo. Fulp Makes Extensive Business Trip Over Clynch Valley Fields--Finds Most Operations Short of Men. Mr George Folp, a very well known young and aggressive man, made a hasty trip in aid of keystone this weeen, enroute from a very extensive business trip over the Clinch Valley fields, where he had been for several days. He conducts a fine, first class ten room boarding house on the Fire Creek Smokelens-Fuel Company's operation, and being in need of a first class, all round cook, together with the sale of some very valuable real estate, he thought to look over the Clinch Valley fields Mr. Fulp told the reporter of this paper when learning that he had been out in the coalfields of West Virginia, that he found most all the coal operations short of men, many of whom had been taken away to the various camps where they are making preparations for the great European war. He said work on the operation at Lego was the best to be found in the state of West Virginia. What amusements and school facilities have you for colored people? inquired the correspondent. We have as fine and as complete as you find in the best theatres of our leading cities. Reading rooms, barber shops, pool parlars, soft drink stands, good school houses, churches and the best of everything ordinarily. --- Last Day of Grace Expires For War Taxes And Yo'll Pay 'Em For Movies, "&c., &c." Letters Will be 3 Cts, Postal Cards 2 Cents Cigars and Cigarettes Will Come Higher And It'll Cost More to Sleep in Pullman Car "Making" For Smokers Come Under Old "General Hi cost's" Edict, and Passes, Too, Are Assessed. Washington, Oct. 31.—This was the last day of grace for many new war taxes. With the exception of increased letter rates and tobacco taxes, which go into effect Friday, the special stamp taxes on documents, legal instruments and parcel post packages, which go into operation on December 1, all special taxes begin to apply at midnight. They include: One cent on each dime paid for amusement admissions. Three per cent on payments for freight transportation. Eight per cent on passenger fares. Ten per cent on payments for Pullman and similar accommodations. Five per cent on oil pipe-line transportation. One cent for each 29 cents, or fraction, paid for express packages Five cents on each telegraph, telephone or radio message costing 15 cents or more. Various taxes on cigars, cigarette, tobacco and products. Ten per cent on club dues. Eight cents on each $100 of new life insurance and one cent on each dollar of premium paid on fire, marine casualty and other insurance policy. 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? CARDUI Mrs. Mary J. Irvin, of Culletin, 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. 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Located on the line of three state sOhio, Kentucky and West Virginia MISSES ANNIE CLAYTON & MABEL GRADY, Proprietors Box 556 Satisfy you, if you will only let us because there is nothing too good for the sick Our Prescription Department is Complete We are in position to take care of you. Service is what you want. WE RENDER IT. Call us If it, we stock it, so readily let us our purpose is to do the right thing, way, and I we do things in the scien- ture see any one else we are living in the Twentieth Order, High Brown Hair Grower, and a Straightening Unit are the to live a "High Brown hair" e Instrument RIGHT PIANOS make, class & style plumes will be found in every gravature to satisfy the reason the music for a piano, write KENDRICK Bluefield, W. Va. TO CAFE New Brick Building Fresh to Eat Lunches At All Hours THE PALACE e Williamson, W. Va AL, ENTERTAINING Season Served with a Smile With Century Soda Fou tain c to Entertain You Your Inspection PEIGHT, Propietors The E. E. White Coal Co. Tenders the Colored Liberty Boys a Reception-Each One Given $10. ( BY J. B. WOODs. ) By special of General Manager E. E. White for the benefit of the following colored men, Messrs. James Burger, Befl Cox, Harry Harris, Eija Tuning, Bernard Jefferies, who have been called to serve their country, a free show was on at the theatre. After the show, Mr. White paid the highest tribute of respect to the boys. Mr. J. A. Blake, General Mine Foreman, praised them for their service. Chief Engineer Robt. L. Roth spoke to them on Military Training. Then Chief Clerk and Paymaster E. B. Wray came forward and presented each one of them a new ten dollar bill as a gift for faithfulness while in the service of the E. E. White Coal Co. A statement was then made by Mr. White that his daughter, Miss Julia White, who is at the head of the Red Cross at this place, would present one of these boys a good comfortable sweater after they were located. Rev. J. D. Coleman, being present, was introduced by General Manager E E. White. He came forward full of patriotism. This distinguished gentleman filled our very souls with joy, and we were made proud to know that we are this simon pure Negro blood that stands for everything good. Our great General Manager, Mr. E. E. White, stands for it. May God bless such men as Mr. White. He is ever ready to do the best for our interest. Mr. John Spears, of Affinity, has cast his lot with us again. Messrs. Wm. O. and James Wood are the guest of their father, J. B. Wood. Mr. Wm. Bradford left for Pocahontas, Na., where he was called to report to be transported to Camp Lee, Va. Rev. J. D. Coleman preached for us last Sunday. His text was Matt 11:28, and we learned from this instructive sermon the need of going to Christ for relief of the sinful burdens that become so heavy upon us. Our souls were made to rejoice in the God of our salvation. Mrs. Henry Stokes is seriously ill. Mr. O. A. Williams, of Charleston, was a business caller in town this week. Mr. Wm. Lock and family, of Pocahontas, have moved in House, No. 20. Mr. W. H. Pearson made a business trip to Beckley Monday. Mrs. Florence Stokes is visiting relatives in Charleston. Mr. Charles Robinson had the misfortune to have his hand smashed last we.k but is much improved. Mr. Mansel McKinney, of Montgomery, was a business caller in town last week. Mr. Courtney Morton made a business trip to Beckley last week. Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Langhorne, of Eccles, were the guest of Mr. R. T. Thornton Sunday. Excelsior Hair Preparations The most complete line made in the State. Have no superiors on the Emerian market. Excelsior Scalp Food, per box 50c Excelsior Hair Gloss, per box 35c Excelsior Sampoo, per box 60c 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. For price list and further information address - THE EXCELSIOR MFG. COMPANY No. 265 South Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va. Mrs. B. Conner AT EXCELSIOR, W. VA. is agent for the celebrated Mme. C. J Walker's Wonderful Hair Growing and Beautifying Preparation. Holds Credentials for Efficiency Agent also for Hair and Hair Goods EXCELSIOR, W. VA. Honest Tailoring The Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Operates in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Pays A Claim Every Eight Minutes W. H. HARRIS, Special Agent Fiebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, Anawalt, W. Va. Cinci. O. series of end runs and forward passes, worked the ball within scoring distance of Institute's goal, and then in a bewildering shift play that ended in an end run, carried the ball over for the first touchdown of the game. Howard failed to kick goal. Score at the end of first half, Howard 6. Institute 0. Institute went into the second half with a determination to at least tie the score and started off with a rush that carried the ball over before Hoard could realize the fierceness of this new attack. When Howard tried a forward pass, Hardy snatched the ball from the air and ran 65 yards for a touchdown. Holt and kicked goal easily. The remainder of the game was a see-saw from end of the field to the other, Howard attempting in vain to break down Institute's impregnable line and *Nest Virginia* failing to make any effective use of end runs and forward passes. When time was called the ball was within 4 yards of Institute's goal, with Howard determinedly trying to break through that line that had never wavered during the entire game. Final score: Institute 7; Howard 6. Institute's next game will be with Storer College at Clarkesburg, W. Va.. November 17. Graduates and friends of the two schools have been trying for years to get the best two teams in the state together for a contest and their success in making the necessary arrangements is expected to result in a very exciting and well played contest. Wilberforce University will play at Institute Thanksgiving Doy. MARTINSVILLE The Mite Society of the Fayette Street Obchurch church met at the home of Mrs Fannie Kinley Sunday, October 14, at 4:30 p. m. The meeting was opened by the President, Mrs. America Hayes. After scripture reading and prayer, the roll of members was called and dues collected which amounted to $12. Suggestions were made as to the best plan to raise money to install a farmhouse in the church. At the hour of six, the dining room doors were thrown open and we were into the spacious dining hall that glowed with the mellow light of many candles. The dining hall was artistically decorated with white and green. Covers were laid for fourteen and the table was a thing of beauty. The menu consisted of heavenly hash, Saratogo chipg, chicken salad, cheese sandwiches, pin wheel biscuits and cross bins, pineapple salad served with sada wafers, cream, cake and coffee. The preparing and serving of the supper was done by the hostess' daughters, Meadames Edna Eggleston and Hallie Flood and Miss Fannie Kinley. Those present were Measames America Hayes, Lucy Spencer, Pattie Penn, Jas, H. Thomas, Eliza Hairston, Dallie Law, Helen Walker, Lucy Hairston, Mattie Harris, Della Turner, Martha France, Hope Redd, Winnie Dandridge. Take your Drummond for CHI-CHEE-TER'S DAMOND BRAND PILLS in Red and Blue Ribbon. TAKE NO OTHER DRummond and ask for CHI-CHEE-TER'S DRummond and ask for CHI-CHEE-TER'S for twenty-five years regarded as Best, Safest, Aesthetic. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME EVERYWHERE WORTH TRIED TESTED MILL CREEK C. & C. CO. COOPER, WEST VA. Good Houses, Good terms. Good Schools, Good Pay. No Better Offered in the MONEY EVERY DAY TWO WEE LAZIEST MAN IS DISCOVERED Better Opportunity ffered in the State DONEY EVERY DAY WORK TWO WEEKS PAID No Better Opportunity Offered in the State For MONEY SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Oct. 29 — F. E. Butts general passenger agent at San Francisco for the Southern Pacific, has found the laziest man. The "l. m." lives in New York, where his wife raises canary birds. The wife works all day and far into the night. The husband's duty hitherto has been to sit in an arm chair and whistle to the birds, encouraging them to develop their vocal talerts. This finally became too strenuous and he now has a phonograph to do his whistling. THE BLUESTONE STAR RESTAURANT Up-to-Date Accommodation with Every- thing Sanitary and First Class GOOD THINGS TO EAT, SEPVED WHILE YOU WAIT ON TRAINS AT REASONABLE PRICES LODGING When You are at Bluestone, call see me Mrs. Julia B. Williams, Prop. Postoffice: Coopers, W. Va. Read all the advertisements in this issu It will pay you. Mutual Life Insurance Mutual Life Insurance Company ORGANIZED 1868 $36,000,000 PAID States in Every State in the Union Employes More Than 8,000 Agents Has A Claim Every Eight Minutes HARRIS, Special Agent ies in Every State in the Union oyes More Than 8,000 Agents A Claim Every Eight Minutes ARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia We want you to see th nt you to see the latest th ORGANIZED 1868 Opportunity the State For AY WORK EKS PAY KIMBALL Mrs. N. V. Watkins was in our town Sunday and organized a Missionary Society at Mt. Nebo Baptist church. She is the President of the Woman's District Convention and is doing much for the uplift of her people. There was a musical recital given at the First Baptist church. These present witnessed quite a treat. Mrs. J. E. Moss furnished music for us. The Entertaining Club met the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wallon Thursday night. Among those present were Mrs. I. J. Hall, and Mrs. Wim Bullock, Mrs Samuel Elliott. Any one who has gone around with this Club and was at Mrs Wallon's Thursday night will say that life is worth living. The table was heavy laden and was wel robbed when her guess left. The evening was spent in games. Mrs. Samuel Crider will entertain next. PATENTS Get your part in the country's prosperity by protecting your ideas - BROWN! JERRY A. MATHEWS Patent Colorado Buildings, Washington, Pa. Patents, Copyrights, Trade Marks, Squares use Company $36,000,000 PAID IN CLAIM Union agents minutes 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 Ensuing Year On Tuesday, August 28, 1917, the large hall of the Odd 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 hearing 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 fact that their prior realization for success had failed, they after hearing the report of the secretary and of Mr. S. J. Brown, the company's manager, expressed faith in an ultimate and magnificent success of their work from the secretary's report showing the true condition of the company was the message of Mr. Brown that he joined from the mines. Mr. Brown is well known for his sterling worth and high integrity and with his conservation, and when he says anything there is no one who would gainay the truth thereof. Manager Make Report That Abso'tutely 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 1 of the latest discovery of high grade ore in great quantities at the second level in the Silver Legion 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 s areas to double in value, hence the shareholders of the Eldorado company feel assured of their permanent success as in reality since their last discovery as the work proceeds there is every reason that this great ore body of shipable ore will stealthily incarnate the confidence of the stockholders present hundreds of shares were pure ashes th at the work of its extraction and shipping may go speedily on, arrangements are to be made at once for the same. New Directors Elected The following directors were elected to serve for the ensuing year: George W. Shields, Joseph J. Bunch, G. P. Isaacs, J. W. Lewis, L. K. Roberts, S. J. Brown, C. G. Dunscomb, Howard Folk, Walter Peery, Willis Storre and Andrew Hayman. Mr. N. G. Pitts, who has been one of the pioneers in this great effort and served as its president for the past seven years, and one that he would have to ask that he no relieve of that office, but that his service could ever be depended on in behalf of the company, and that he will contrive to serve in an advisory capacity. J. H. Young, also on account of his health, did 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 43,148.01 Net returns on 27 cons are smaller 645.84 Personal loans from directors and stock- holders 1,800.00 The following directs the ensuing year: George W. Shields, J. W. Lewis, L. K. Obecomb, Howard Folk, W. Andrew Hayman. Mr. N. G. Pitts, who has in this great effort and seen past seven years, and an ask that he will relieve his vice could ever be dependent, and that he will visibly capacity. J. H. Y. health, could not serve coming year. (Report of annual Eagle in their issue of So. Annual Statement of Missing Company Los Angeles, C Ending June 30, Sta Income, sale stock included Net returns on 27 consor Personal loans from direct holders Total to be accounted for Office rent, phone bills and incidentals $ 300.00 Interest on notes 183.19 Salary to Secretary 728.92 Open act, to Searchlight. Nev., merchants 1,467.24 Labor account, misers etc. 1,913.92 Attorney费 83.25 Payment on notes 362.00 Commission, cash 364.55 Tax account 188.66 Special telegrams 7.35 $5,523.05 Cash on hand 70.80 $5,593.85 TO WHON IT MAY CONCERN: Directors and Stockholders who have made personal loans to the company, they have already invested largely in the stock, and are exercising the most implicit confidence in the ultimate success of the enterprise, and therefore are seeking to that the progress of the workers not hindered for lack of funds. As a proof of their sincerity and firm faith in the proposition, payments on loans by agreement are poned until the mine is put on a paying basis. BY HOWARD FOLKE, Secretary. Annual Statement of Elderado Gold Star Mining Company, 185 Wilson Building, Los Angeles, California, for Year Ending Sept. 15, 1917. Ore on dumps and property reasonably worth $200,000.00 [Above, acquire approximately only one one- million square feet.] 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. In order to take care of the expense accounts daily accruing, the Board of Directors ordered a dispensation, to last a short period only, during which time the shares, which are worth $2 each, may be bought for $1 a share. Don't fail to see our agent, L. E Guest, who will explain all details, or write the home office at once. Cash payment preferred; will sell fifty shares, $5 down; $5 per month: 100 shares, $10 down, $10 per month. Write or see L. E. Guest, fiscal agent, at the McDowell Times office, Kerrsville, W. Va. Statement Assets Free Pressing