McDowell Times

VOLUME 16. NEGRO LAWYER ON BOARD OF McDOWE GOV. CORNWELL RECOMMEN FROE, PRESIDENT MADE A Dr. R. C. Harrison Appointed ical Examiner for Both Dra McDowell Times Man Pre Dowell Negro's Case to CORRESPONDENCE ON S NEGRO LAWYER ON LEGAL BOARD OF MCDOWELL CO GOV. CORNWELL RECOMMENDS HON. A. G. FROE, PRESIDENT MADE APPOINTMENT Dr. R. C. Harrison Appointed Assistant Medical Examiner for Both Draft Boards---- McDowell Times Man Presents McDowell Negro's Case to Governor CORRESPONDENCE ON SUBJECT per cent of the coal miners in the greatest coal producing county in the state. There are several capable Negro lawyers in McDowell county. We will mention only Arthur G. Froe, of Welch, and Harry J. Capheart, of Keystone, both honorable men who rank with the best in the profession in the county. They are men of honor, integrity and ability. Among the doctors are also able men, well versed in medicine and who are highly esteemed by their fellows. We name the following: Dr. R C. Harrison, of Kimball; Dr. G. N. Marshal J. E. Bown, of Keystone, and Dr. J. E. Hereford, of Northfork. All are thoroughly qualified men. The men mentioned above of both professions have the respect and confidence of both the white and colored people of the county, and we feel that you would make no mistake in selecting one for each of the boards to be formed in the county. The loyalty and patriotism of the Negro can no more be doubted or questioned in this struggle than it could in any of the wars in which this county has been engaged. We are doing cheerfully whatever the government demands of us and we want the United States to win the war as quickly as possible, and whatever we can do to help to accomplish that, we want to be counted in, but we appeal to you as the head of the State government in the language of President Wilson, to give us "not merely grudging justice but justice with liberality." We trust you will see your way clear to grant our humble request, and on behalf of 30,000 loyal Negroes of McDowell county, we assure you that we will serve faithfully and uncomplainingly wherever our service is most needed, in the trenches of France, building railroads to get supplies to the boys who are there, or in the mines of West Virginia. GOVERNOR CORNWELL'S REPLY "REQUEST IS REASONABLE November, 17, 1917. Mr. T. Edward Hill, The McDowell Times, Keystone, W. Va. My dear Sir: I have your letter of the 16th instant. In accordance with the order received from the Provost Marshall General, a list of members of the legal boards of the various counties was made up and submitted to me yesterday by a committee of gentlemen whose names you will find on the copy of the letter hereto attached, which explains itself. Your request is, in my judgment, entirely reasonable and proper and you will see, from the copy of the letter hereto attached, that I have taken the responsibility of changing the list submitted to me for McDowell County, substituting Mr. Arthur Froe who will, I am quite sure, be appointed by the President as a member of the board for your county. THE NEGRO'S PART IN THE WORLD WAR The Springfield Republican makes a very pertinent observation when it says, "That in this great world conflict that the United States must its entire citizenship within the prescribed ages. It needs Negro as well as whites to defend the rights of the United States, and under the colors all officers have the rights of their rank. In civil life people must command respect by deserving it, and it is for all white men to learn to give the Negro fair play in this test." This is all the Negro soldiers want—to be put entirely upon his merit; he doesn't want any special favor, neither does he ask any—he simply wants a man's chance. If he is an officer he wants 1 McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, ixcellent Schools, high w ges VOLUME 16. The State Department of Military Census and Enrollment has announced the appointment of the Legal Boards for the 55 counties of the State. The McDowell County Board is composed of Judge I. C. Herndon, Attorneys A. G. Free and Graham Sale, all of Welch. These boards were made up by the leaders of the West Virginia Bar Association and submitted to Governor Cornwell who made the recommendation to President Wilson and the President made the appointments. In the case of McDowell county, the committee of lawyers of the Bar Association did not recommend Mr. Free, but after T. Edward Hill, Business Manager of the McDowell Times, called the attention of Governor Cornell to conditions in McDowell county, the Governor took the responsibility of changing the list made up by the Committee and placed the name of Hon. Arthur G. Free, the able Negro lawyer of Welch, on the list. The Governor also directed the appointment of Dr. R. O. Harrison, of Kimball, as Assistant Medical Examiner of both of the Draft Boards of McDowell county, thus giving the Negress representation on the machinery which must pass upon the hundreds of the members of the race who will be called by the Government to fight the battles of the country. The correspondence which passed between the Governor and T. Edward Hill follows: THE McDOWELL TIMES, Whittico & Hill, Publishers, Keystone, W. Va., Nov. 15, 1917. His Excellency, The Goxerror of W. Va. Hon. John J. Cornwell, Charleston, W. Va. Dear Governor: In behalf of the Negroes of McDowell County, I most earnestly request you in making up your Legal and Medical Boards for McDowell County under the new draft regulations to place upon those boards a Negro lawyer and doctor. In making this request I submit the following: Of the 785 men which make up the first quota from McDowell County, 330 are Negroes and have already gone to Camp Lee, which shows that the Negroes of that County must furnish nearly 50 per cent of the drafted men. The appointment of a Negro on each of the Boards mentioned will inspire in the Negroes greater confidence in the justice and fairness of the Government. It will create a better understanding, more frank and hearty cooperation between the two races and consequently more harmonious work to accomplish the desired end. The mass of Negroes in McDowell County have confidence in professional men of their race. There is that intimate touch of sympathy which few white men, however liberal and just, can appreciate, and these Negro professionals will get results, and the people will feel that every thing possible was done to protect their interest because a member of their race was at court. We do not doubt or question the fairness, justice or impartiality of the men appointed by you on the various draft boards of McDowell county. They were splendid men who filled difficult positions with a degree of fairness that we did not expect, and we believe the men you will call to serve under the new regulations will be of the same type, but since we are such an important part of the material with which they will deal and are as vitally concerned as any part of the citizenship in the work they will do, that it is a matter of justice and right that we should have representation on these important boards, since we have men capable of performing the duties fairly and efficiently as any other race. We do not make this request in an effort to no barrage you or the government. This is not the time for little questions to interfere with the great work of wining the war, but we urge it because it will inspire 30,000 of the people of McDwell county to greater efforts to render every possible service to the Government during this war. We are making an effort to get the miners to work regularly and load more coal, to somewhat make up for the loss of the services of nearly 400 coal miners, and by appointing a member of the Negro race on the boards mentioned you will encourage more than 50 State of West Virginia Executive Department Charleston (Continued From Page One.) KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 1917 same recognition and honor that white soldiers would want, occupying the same position. No more and no less. But that is just what the rank and file of the white soldiers refuse to do, because of his race and color. When they get on the firing line in Europe, will it be askel-whether he is a black man or white man? Will his bravery and daring be measured by his race and color or what he does? His value and worth to the army and to his country will be the mighty part he will play in invigilating the enemy. Color will have absolutely nothing to do with it. The Independent has no hesitation in saying, judging from the brilliant record of Negro soldiers from Revolutionary times, when Crispus Attacks fell and spit the first blood for American independence, in the war of 1812, when more than 12,000 Negroes fought so gallantly at New Orleans, in the Civil War when 200,000 brave men fought for their own freedom and the union of dissoluble states, and in the late Spanish-American War at San Juan Hill and finally at Carrizal, Mexico--that he will reflect credit and do a man's part in upholding the flag of his country. It was only recently that Col. Roosevelt, in speaking at the camp situated in New York for Negro soldiers, declared that he was proud of the Negro soldier and knew that they would do their "bit" in the great world conflict. He knew whereof he spoke, for he had tried them in Uba and they acted well their part and will do it again. Why should he not be saluted as an officer? The Springfield Republican also observes: "When Negroes wear the uniform they are servants of the government, and entitled to all the consideration that goes with the service. An officer is an office, whether white or black, and must be so regarded and treated." We agree with the Springfield, Republican when it says: "It may well be that our participation in the world war is to help the American people to understand more clearly that men are to be judged by what they are and do, and not by their skins or descent." Good! That is all the black man wants. That is all he has ever contended for—to be measured by his merit and not by his skin or descent. But it must be a limited that in so-called free America, the color and the skin have been the test. Black skin was regarded as a badge of inferiority and white skin as a badge of superiority, but intelligent people are beginning to learn better; that underneath black skin there as as much ability, worth and character as there is in any other skin, and when this great war is over the world will be convinced that black men have the same stuff in them as men of other races. If this war shall teach this, bloody and sanguinary as it may be, it will not have been in vain. In order to make the word safe for democracy, the world must learn that character and worth is not clad in the habilitment of any particular race or color, but in the man who measures up to the world's standard, whether he be a white man, yellow man or black man—Atlanta Independent. EMANCIPATION ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED BY WHEELING NEGROES: CHATER ISSUED CHARLESTON, W. Va., Nov. 26. Secretary of State Houston G. Young is issued a charter on the 21st inst. to the Emancipation Association of Wheeling, W. Va. This is to be a beneficial association without capital stock and is to be conducted for the mutual benefit and welfare of the colored people. It proposes to celebrate the 22nd day of September as Emancipation Day and after the payment of all legitimate expenses all profits are to be donated to worthy charities among colored people. Mr E. J. Graham, Jr., the well known colored lawyer of Wheeling, is one of the in corporators, the others being George Becker, E. G. C. cliffman, Juno H. Jordan of Wheeling and Geo. Williams of Martina Ferry, Ohio. Subscribers For the Times to be Sent to a Friend at Camp Lee, Virginia. Friday, last week, Mr. J. C. Boyd, of Gary, former student of Knoxville College, Tennessee, but who is now holding an excellent position at Gary, making at least $4 per day, was in the city and subscribed not only for the McDowell Times for himself but ordered the paper to his friend, Thomas G. Bailey at Campus Lee, Va. He was very frank to say, "While I am doing this, yet I am satisfied that in a few days I shall there too." Mr. Boyd will be a member of the Metropolitan Cooper No. 1444 at the trays in L. Church. WHAT THY WERE MADE FOR Young men were made to be soldiers, Lishman were made to be cooks; Sauerkraut was made for the Germans; Spaghetti was made for the wives. Fish were made to drink water, Bums were made to drink boze; Banks were made to take money, Money was made for the Jews. DR. L. N. BUNDY ASKS CHANGE OF VENUE Denies Making Confession and Declares he is Innocent. WHITE FRIENDS AND NEGROES RAISE FUNDS FOR DEFENSE Murder Charge a "Frame Up" by Political Conspirators and Rioters to Make Bundy the Scape-Goat. The St. Louis (Mo.) Clarion. Application for a change of venue was filed last Tuesday, November 20th, by Dr. Leroy N. Bundy, in the Circuit court of St Clair county, Illinois, through his attorneys. Tom Webb, Webb & Zerwick and Homer G. Phillips. Dr Bundy, who was the leading colored mentist of East St. Louis for the last eight years, is facing a murder charge on account of his alleged complicity in the killing of Police Surgeons Coppedge and Woodley on the mbt of July 1, which act it is alleged precipitated the rise which followed, in which nearly 10 colored men, women and children were outhlessly shot, beaten, banged and burned to death. Bundy's application for a change of revenue is based upon more than 500 affidavits sworn out by citizens of all classes residing in all parts of St. Clair county, declaring it to be their belief that he cannot get a fair and impartial trial in that county, on account of the prejudice against him among the inhabitants of the county. Owing to the fact that the court is still engaged in the hearing $3\%$ of other riot cases, which will probably continue another week, the consideration of Dr. Bundy's application was deferred for ten days, by Judge Crow. BUNDY DENIES MAKING CON FESION Dr. Bundy was very anxious when he learned that a report had been circulated to the effect that he had confessed to having participated in the attack on the police officers. He denied in a most emphatic manner that he had made any confession "I have done nothing to confess. I am innocent of any participation in the rioting and was doing everything in my power to prove my innocence and acquittal, and such reports of me a great injustice," he said, when seen Tuesday, by a representative of the St. Louis Clarion, in the county jail, a Belleville. G. W. Middiekauff, Assistant Attorney General of Illinois who has charge of the riot trials also denied that Dr. Bundy had made any confession touching the riot of July 2. BUNDY TO MAKE HARD FIGHT. Bundy has a host of friends among the most influential citizens of the county and state, both white and colored, and the prosecution realizes that it is facing what promises to be the bigg at legal battle in the history of the county. Because of the fact that Dr. Bundy has been a bold, fearless and aggressive leader of the Negro race in East St. Louis for a number of years, in every movement for the benefit of the interests of his race, and initiated many reforms, which he forced to successful accomplishment, by the use of his political power, he has made many enemies among the class of white people who are opposed to equal rights for Negroes, who have sound to rid the community of the fearless champion of the Nerosa' rights, by framing up a false charge against him, alleging that he led the attack on Coppedge and Wesley, and that he instigated the act that resulted in their death, thus placing upon him the blame for all the rioting that followed. "FUNDY CHARGES A "FRAME UP" That Dr. Bandy was a leader among people, and that he had a large and devoted following among them, no one will attempt to deny. He is a born leader of men, but his powers were used in civil manner and so successful was he all his undertakings that he won for himself the admiration and high celebration of many of the best and most famous white citizens of East St. Louis, whose families constituted eighty per- cent of his lucrative practice as a dentist, which was second to none in the city. With a practice that is estimated at $60,000 a year, and a political fluence in the city and county that was paramount, Dr Bundy's wonderful success also won for him the envy and jealousy of his less popular professional rivals, who betrayed their feelings by frequently commenting on his ownership of two automobiles, when they were unable to BUNDY AS A POLITICAL LEADER Bundy's entry into politics in East St. Louis was the beginning of a new era for the Negroes of East St. Louis, distinctly remarkable for the many political reforms which recognized the rights of the Negro voters. His first achievement was the election of 23 Negro supervisors out of the 51 members of the County Board of Supervisors in 1999. With this backing in the board of supervisors he obtained the appointment of a Negro county physician at a salary of $600, which he later had raised to 1000. He secured the appointment of Negro deputy coroners in East St. Louis and Brooklyn and had the salary of the colored State's attorney increased from $80 to $100 per month. Both of these offices have been abolished since the July riots. Before Emily became the active leader in East St. Louis, no Negroes had ever been placed on the blind pension list or on the outside paper list. His aggressive fight for the rights of the Negro discovered these neglected rights, which he hastened to remedy and all worthy Negro pampers and many Negro blind were made county pensioners. He also insisted upon the right of Negro orphans to be inmates in an orphan home that was being maintained by county funds, and sent three Negro children to the home, who were refused admittance. Bunyok took a firm stand against the use of public funds in Illinois for the support of a public home where such discrimination was practiced and the county's support from the home, which went out of existence within 60 days. The matron of this asylum, Mrs. Jane Law, is said to have written a very bitter letter to Governor Cox, of Ohio, when Bundy was fighting extradition, denouncing him as a Negro who thought all Negroes were white. The conspiracy that is at work among the Negro-hating element of East St. Louis, which includes the rokers who scaped detection and prosecution, will fail in their purpose to shift the blame or the root on the Negroes and make Dr. Bundy the chief scape-goat for the murders, most of whom are likely to escape just punishment for their crimes, in the belief of many prominent and influential white men in St. Clair county, who are doing all in their power to aid in the defense of Dr. Bundy, whom they are convinced is innocent, of the crime with which he is charged. Many white friends of Dr. Bundy have contributed money to aid in securing able council and others will go in the witness stand when his trial is held to testify to some of the most important facts, upon which the defense relies for his acquittal. NEGROES RAIISING LARGE FUND Funds amounting to several thousand dollars have already been raised by Dr. Bundy's colored friends throughout the country, under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and by individuals and other societies. In Brooklyn, the Negro Fellowship League, headset by Dr. Earl Williams, is working hard for the defense of Dr. Bundy, added by branches of the league in East St. Louis, Madison and other East Side Towns. Dr. Williams made a rousing address last Sunday at a public meeting in which he defended the character and praised the splendid leadership of Dr. Bundy and denounced the dastardly conspiracy against his life and liberty by the rotters whose hands are still red with innocent Negro blood. SOLDIER BOY WRITES FROM CAMP LEE Co. B, 500 Service Battalion, Camp Lee, Va., Nov. 19, '17 Editor M. T. Whitton I am taking liberty to thank you in behalf of the boys from "Old McDowell" for sending us the "Times" prompt every week. The boys are as eager to see the paper as they are to get to the mess ball at moon for their dinner and believe me they are always ready to eat. We are getting fine, getting plenty of work, sleep, exercise and food and the only thing we need is amusement, and we want your help, also the good people both white and colored from McDowell! I know you will do your "bit" We are trying to raise money for our company funds to purchase some amusements, etc., and we will certainly appreciate your service in helping us by seeing how many friends we have, and they will certainly show same if they will "liven up" with a few of their dollars. We will be leaving for France soon, and are expecting to spend Christmas there and would like to purchase what we would need in the line of amusement before we leave. We will count on you or rather we have already, and you can make remittance to our Captain, Edw. W. Robinson, Co. B, 500 Service Bat. Give our regards to all of the people and tell them that we will be leaving for "Somewhere in France" soon to pave the way for the National Army. I am yours for U. S. A. G. F. HILL, Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. KILLING OF COLORED MAN AT BERWIMD BY DEPUTY SHERIFF INVESTIGATED No Eye Witness to Tragedy Except Tinsley and God. Officer Admits Killing Negro But in Self Defense---Says he is Very Sorry---Conditions Very Much Unsettled, Diversity of Opinions Prevail. Pursuant to our promise in last week's issue, Monday of this week we made a personal investigation of the recent killing of a colored man in jail at Berwind by Deputy Sheriff Tinley. We interviewed both white and colored men. We ask women what they knew. We talk with the officials of the operation and to the best of our ability, made an elaborate enquiry of the deputy sheriff as to how the unfortunate killing of the man occurred. We talked with every man we could and sought impartially and without as much prejudice as possible to get the truth, the whole truth and nothing out the truth. The facts are these A white lady school teacher met a colored and white man on the railroad. She was alone. The men were going toward Berwind and she was going from Berwind. Neither spoke to her it seems, and neither did she to them. She became suddenly uneasy, so she says, and decided to return. Several minutes had elapsed since she met the men before she decided to return. She sees the white man turning a curve a considerable distance a head but doesn't see the colored man. She passes some coal cars, the last one of which is where she says the colored man ran from behind toward her. She was already frightened and runs with all haste; the colored man running after her, so she says. He never overtakes her. She reaches a sexton oresman's home, and the colored man doesn't come any further. This news becomes noad abroad, that a "Negro orrule" had tried to assault a white lady, as was stated in two of our white Republican papers. Some colored man was afterward arrested sitting on the railroad so the story goes, by a white and colored man and delivered to Deputy Sheriff Finsley who placed him in jail. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDewell Coun-ty-Business Openings. NUMBER 37 DOLORED MAN GIVEN BY DEPUTY INVESTIGATED access to Tragedy ley and God. A Negro But in Self De- ery Sorry---Conditions titled, Diversity of Prevail. my heart. I have always tried to be friendly to both white and colored people and wouldn't have had this to happen for anything." I asked other men, especially colored men, not one man saw this affair. But most a colored man on the operation believes just the opposite of what the deputy sheriff says. In fact most of the colored people and some few white people think and say they think the white lady was just mistaken as to the colored man's motives. Whether he was innocent or not, impression went out and increased in intensity that the colored man meant mischief, for which a colored man was arrested. Threats to lynch the man are reported to have been heard by some while others didn't hear nor see any signs of it so they say. Finally, the colored man was killed by the deputy sheriff who does not deny it, but killed in self-defense, he says. Nobody saw it but the Deputy Sheriff Tinsley and God. God knows all about it. The people can only surmise. Some have one opinion and some another. Some think the officer did it purposely—could have kept from it, and that he ought not have gone into the jail alone, and quite a number feel very much wrought up over it and as a result several families have left the operation. The answer is that it is not because of any dislike to the management of the operation but solely on the ground they "feel" but can't "prove" that something has been done wrong. The company expressed their great regret over such an unfortunate occurrence. Some colored men to whom we went and with whom we talked said they preferred not to give any opinion at all since they didn't know. We stated to the officer and Mr. Barrett, each of whom invited a thorough investigation, that nobody could reasonably complain over the "testing" existing among men of the race as a result of such an untimely, regretful and beclouded affair. It was unfortunate in that there is no time for real antipathy - racial discord. But it can't be helped. Colored fellows wouldn't even help bury the man. Y. M. C. A. COUNCIL FOR W. VA. THANKS PEOPEL OF MCGOWELL COUNTY Mr. Graham Sales, Chairman of McDowell county y of the recent Y. M. O. A. Work Campaign, is in receipt of the following letter from Mr. George L. (goodwin, of Charleston, who was State Campaign Director: Charleston, W. Va. My dear Mr. Sale: Your letter of the 22nd inst. just received. To try to express the joy and satisfaction we have in response to such things as your letter tells us of is entirely impossible. McDowell county is certainly responding to this appeal in a most glorious fashion and I am sure your committee of loyal workers must be gratified at the abundant success which has come from their efforts. I wish I had some way of expressing to the generous people of your county the feelings I have in this matter and the gratitude that is due them from our brave soldier boys and our allies. It begins to look, due to such response as McDowell county has given, that our grand total for the state will run close to $300,000 which is in line with what other states have done in accomplishing our new and necessary goal of $50,000,000. Mr. Sale has also received a letter from Mr. Norman C. Schlicter, one of the Inter-National secretaries who addressed the mass-meeting at Weich, in which he expresses the appreciation of the Inter-National Committee of the Y. M. C. A. for the work that was done and results accomplished in McDowell county. WILL THE WELCH CORRESPONDENT AND REPUBLICAN PAPERS BE MORE CHARI TABLE TO THE RACE HEREAFTER--NOT ALL ARE "NEGRO BRUTES." The Welch Correspondent seems delighted to always vilify and write reflective articles about the colored man in this county and state. And we fear our good white Republican daily and weekly newspapers are giving encouragement to the same. We are not opposed to exposing the wrongs in our race any more than that of any other, but do resent the practice of trying to humiliate the race for what an individual at times does. The recent reference to the colored man at Berwind, charged—and alone charged with attempted assault, as being a "Negro brute" this, and a "Negro brute" that, without calling a specific man's name, to us, is the outgrowth of a deep seated spirit of prejudice and racial hate on the part of the white man who does it. The correspondent at Welch needs not the race's friendship and we don't give a baby for his. But we do hope hereafter, that our white Republican newspapers will scrutinize some what such brandishing art leans about a race that has always been loyal, friendly, true and willing to remain at least on speaking terms with the general public. Again, the colored man referred to was a hard working man, was not convicted of any crime, had not committed any actual rape and according to the lady's word herself, had not put his hands on her. This same man charged of being a "Negro brute" by the Welch correspondent isn't here to take his part. The officer who took charge of him at no times supports the published charge that he was "a Negro brute." Because Deputy Sheriff Tinsley himself, said he didn't give much credence to the wildcat charges or accusation against the poor, semi-demented colored man of at tempted assault. Yet, without trial, before a trial, before any investigation and certainly before any conviction, the Negro race has got to be branded as a race of "brutes." Are all the white men who run after colored women due to be called "white brutes?" We don't mean that they must be killed and these vilifying statements must be heaped against them as extenuating excuses. We are ready to continue reading and paying for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and the McDowell Recorder, but do hope each good man, and we like you both, will have feeling enough for the race, to at least know whereof you speak hereafter when making a sweeping indictment against the race. So far as the correspondent is concerned and what his reasons are for such unwarranted, unsupported and unkind attacks on the race, we are at a loss to know. SUBSCRIPTION RATES WILL THE WELCH CORRESPONDENT AND TABLE TO THE RACE HEREAFTER. The Welch Correspondent said and write reflective articles about and state. And we fear our weekly newspapers are giving e-mail not opposed to exposing the that of any other, but do resent the race for what an individual attence to the colored man at Berwick with attempted assault, as being "Negro brute" that, without call is the outgrowth of a deep seated on the part of the white man who Welch needs not the race's friend for his. But we do hope here newspapers will scrutinize some about a race that has always been to remain at least on speaking Again, the colored man referred to not convicted of any crime had not according to the lady's word her her. This same man charged of Welch correspondent isn't here to took charge of him at no times su he was "a Negro brute." Because self, said he didn't give much creep accusation against the poor, sem tempted assault. Yet, without the investigation and certainly before has got to be branded as a race of men who run after colored women. We don't mean that they must be heaps must be heaped against the are ready to continue reading and Telegraph and the McDowell Re man, and we like you both, will h to at least know whereof you s sweeping indictment against the ent is concerned and what his re unsupported and unkind attacks o know. CO GRESS TO CONVENE MONDAY. Next Monday, December 3rd, the long session of Congress will begin. Much will be expected and much will have to be done to perfect satisfactory arrangements for a complete and successful prosecution of the present war. We know our Republican repreentatives will do as they have always been doing, and that is to be American first, but they certainly do not need to forget that next year we are to elect all Republicans to office. There will be no doubt and but little trouble about it. The race thanks the Governor for his recognition of the race in his recent recommendation and appointment of Attorney A. G. Froe and Dr. R. C. Harrison. We will always be found trying to merit any honors conferred upon our people whether it come from the hands of Democrats or Republicans. We are loyal Americans though whether we receive office or not. Colored men, stay together. It will pay. We have troubles enough of our own without falling out, fighting and dividing over white folks troubles. They take a delight in splitting us up, while they get together over night, make up and lay plans to cut your throats "politically." No time for radical politics. Be cool-headed, conservative and stick to the men who stick to you. NEGRO LAWYER ON LEGAL BOARD (Continued from Page One.) GOVERNOR'S LETTER TO COMMITTEE. TAKES RESPONSIBILITY OF SUB- STITUTING A. G. FROE. Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 17, 1917. Hon. E. T. England, Charleston, Hon. Wells Goodhopele, Williamson, Hon. F. N. Alderson, Richwood. Gentlemen: Late yesterday evening I received a letter from T. Edward Hill, of the firm I Whittico and Hill, publishers of The --- FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 1917 seems delighted to always vilify it the colored man in this county and white Republican daily and encouragement to the same. We wrongs in our race any more than the practice of trying to humiliate times does. The recent refferend, charged—and alone charged in a "Negro brute" this, and a being a specific man's name, to us, spirit of prejudice and racial hate does it. The correspondent at ship and we don't give a babiefter, that our white Republican what such brandishing arri les loyal, friendly, true and willing terms with the general public so was a hard working man, was not committed any actual rape and self, had not put his hands on being a "Negro brute" by the take his part. The officer who supports the published charge that the Deputy Sheriff Tinsley hindence to the wildcat charges or demented colored man of atrial, before a trial, before any any conviction, the Negro race "brutes." Are all the white due to be called "white brutes?" skilled and these vilifying statement as extinguating excuses. We paying for the Bluefield Daily corder, but do hope each good have feeling enough for the race, speak hereafter when making a race. So far as the correspondents are for such unwarranted, on the race, we are at a loss to McDowell Times, a Negro paper published at Keystone, McDowell County. This letter was addressed to me and was couched in dignified and patriotic language and pointed out the fact of the 785 men which made up the first quotes from McDowell County, 390 were Negroes, and it very respectfully asks that a Negro lawyer be made a member of the legal board to be created in that County and suggests the names of Arthur G. Froe, of 'Welch, and Harry J. Capehart, of Keystone. It also requests and suggests the appointment of a colored Doctor on the medical board. The writer expresses the opinion that this recognition would be appreciated by the thirty thousand loyal, patriotic Negroes of McDowell county. I am under the impression that if your gentlemen had read the letter you would have concurred in the suggestion, and would have named a colored lawyer as a member of the legal board in that country and for that reason. I have taken the responsibility of placing the name of Arthur G. Free, of Welch, on the list as a member of the board, believing that the request was an entirely reasonable and proper one. I am making this explanation to you of the change which I have made and trust it will meet your concurrence. HILL'S LETTER OF THANKS November 11, 1927. His Excellency, the Hon. J. J. Cornwell, Governor of West Virginia, Charleston. My dear Governor: Please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation for taking the responsibility of recommending to the President the app pointment of Mr. Arthur G. Froe to membership on the Legal Board of Mc Dowell county, after the committee had reported to you other names. I am sure that Mr. Froe will fill the position honestly, fairly and impartially, and that you will have no cause to reg regret your action. We assure you that the Negroes of McDowell county appreciate the recognition thus accorded them and will rally to the support of the government in its effort to win the war, make as comfortable as possible the soldiers in trenches and camps and all other worthy movement for the advancement of the cause in which we are all now engaged with a renewed and greater determination. When our Mr. Whittico, Vice Chairman of the Committee in charge of the Y. M C. A. Campaign in McDowell county, makes his final report, you will see that the black boys of our county stood shoulder to shoulder with their white brothers in that worthy effort. Again thanking you personally and on behalf of my people, I have the honor to remain, Very respectfully, T. EDWARD HILL. So much interest has been manifested in The McDowell Times campaign to keep up and increase the output of coal by both miners and operators that we have decided to conduct a coal loading and coke pulling contest on a wide scale and running from the 14th day of December until the first day of April, 1918, open to all miners and coke drawers in McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh and Mingo counties. Prizes are to be given by the coal companies acting together through The Times to the men loading the most coal, pulling the most coke and working the highest number of shifts from the opening of the contest until it closes. The number and value of the prizes will be decided upon by a committee representing the coal companies and the Times and will be published in this paper as soon as decided upon. The names of all miners and coke drawers participating will be published, and the names of the coal companies contributing to the prizes will be published. All miners and coke drawers who desire to enter the contest will fill out the blank below and mail to the McDowell Times at once; your name must be in not later than the 12th day of December so that the names of the contestants can appear in the issue of the 14th. Those who enter the contest must report each week to the McDowell Times on the blank below. These blanks will be filed and the standing of the contestants determined from them, but before the standing of the contestant is published or awards made the director of this contest will have the company for which the contestant is working to verify the weekly reports. Standing of the contestants will be published from time to time. At the close of the contest, miner, coke drawer, coal operator and the editor of this paper will decide the winners. A write up and the cut of the winners will be published. Get in this contest at once and make more money by loading more coal and pulling more coke, then, you may be a prize winner. If you don't care to get in the contest do not let that keep you from signing the pledge to load more coal or draw more coke and work more regular in order that you may help your brother in the camps and trenches fighting your battles and undergoing greater dangers and hardships every day than you have undergone during your whole experience in the mines. It is your duty to work every day possible and do as much work as possible. You owe it to your country for your liberty, you owe it to your family because you have the opportunity to earn in pre now than ever before in your life—to buy that little home on the millside and to educate your children—to be me independent. Now is the time of your life, opportunity is knocking at your door at this minute. GET BUSY, HUSTLE, WORK, MAKE MONEY NOW. SIGN UP AND SEND IN YOUR BLANK TODAY. PLEDGE TO LOAD MORE COAL OR DRAW MORE COKE. I hereby promise to load at least one car of coal or draw one more oven of coke more each day than I loaded before my brothers left the mines for the Army, and I promise to take off only half as much time when I am permitted to work as I did before. I further promise to co-operate with my employer in every effort to increase the production of coal and help the nation win this war. I do this not only out of love for my county and to make more money but as a tribute to the boys who formally worked with me and to hasten the day when those who live to return, may do so. N. B. If a coke puller, make line through matter relating to coal. Fill out and mail to the McDowell Times, Keystone, W. Va. GOVERNOR'S LETTER ON MEDICAL BOARD. DIRECTED APPOINTMENT OF DR. HARRISON. Charleston, November 19, 1917. Mr. T. Edward Hill. The McDowell Tiree. Referring again to your letter, Dr. Cannady, of this city, who is an officer in the Medical Reserve Corps, has just returned from Washington and called to see me relative to the creation of the Medical Boards and the appointment of medical advisory boards throughout the State. He has been directed by the Provost Marshall General to make nominations to me for these advisory boards. The State has been divided into eelven districts grouped around hospitals, the medical advisors to be selected from physicians in the locality so as to obviate traveling expenses. He has put Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming into a district and will locate the board, he advises me, at Bluefield so as to obtain hospital facilities. These advisory boards, you probably know, will examine men only where appeals are taken or where there is some dispute as to their physical qualifications. In view of this situation and my desire to extend to your people recognition, I have directed Mr. Jones, Chief of the Department of Military Census and Enrollment, to appoint Dr. R. C. Harrison, of Kimball, as assistant medical examiner of the McDowell County Board. Very truly yours, J. J. CORNWELL, Governor. SOME MORE THANKS. November 24, 1917. His Excellency, Hon. J. J. Cornwell, Governor of West Virginia. Again I have the honor to express to you the gratitude of the Negroes of McDowell county for your generous recognition of the part they are now playing and I believe are destined to play in this crisis in our country's history. When I first addressed you, I was under the impression that the Medical Boards to be formed would deal with all the selectixes and that there would be a board in each county, but a few days later I noted the information contained in your letter of the 19th instant. Your selection of Dr R. C. Harrison, as Assistant Medical Examiner to the Draft Board of McDowell county, is entirely satisfactory to my people, because he will be of far more service than if he was on the District Board which you say will only handle appeals and doubtful case, for I am glad to note that only a few Negroes appeal from the decision of the lower boards. The leading men of my race in McDowell county join me in thanking you, and again I assure you that the Negroes will do their best for their country now as ever in the past, and will willingly serve where their service is most needed. RED CROSS REPORT Report of Gary, West Virginia, Colored Branch of Gary Chapter, American Red Cross from time of organization, May 20, 1917, until November 1, 1917. No. New Members, Army of New York. Amt. of Money Raised. May..... 24 $24 00 June..... 159 $29.35 July..... 7 9.25 Aug..... 10 20 00 Sept..... 3 4.05 Oct..... 0 29.75 Total..... 203 $316 40 Amt. deposited in bank $ 282 60. 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Editor Melbock Times: Please allow us to move in your paper to let these who know a Atheist who don't know that the A. M. E. church has made a start at this place that shall not be stopped through the "gates of hades open they shall not prevail against it." For many years the town has needed a place to worship and those that wanted to hear and attend services were compelled to go to Weyanoke on Plains, but God sent Rev. Barrett into this town that has been passed by others and today marks an epoch in the history of Giatto that shall not be forgotten for years to come. We are buying property and will shortly begin building a church, the only owned entirely by the colored people and it will be an A. M. E. church. On the 18th, we began a three day's Rev. J. W. Barrett, pastor, preached at 11 o'clock. He took for his text, Luke 15:13; subject, "A tour to hell and return." The text was well applied and seemed to have touched the heart of each hearer. At 3 p. m, Rev C. F. Reed was to have proached, but on account of some hindrance he did not arrive. But instead, we listened to a splendid discourse by Rev. F. Marion Faulkerson, whose text was Gen. 1:1. The Reverend was equal to the occasion. Also at 8 p. m., Rev Faulkerson was present and gave us another most excellent sermon from Roman 2:1. He seemed to exert himself in a usual way. Monday night, we listened to a most excellent sermon by Rev. G. H. Jenkins, of Bluefield. All that heard him seemed to have enjoyed his most excellent manner of delivery of the message. Tuesday was the closing day. At 3 p.m., Reva Barrett, Jenkins and Faulkerson, Prof. Davis and Miss Hale were invited to dinner by Mrs. B. S. Eskridge. After enjoying the most excellent repeat, they were entained by Mr. and Mrs. Eskridge and Mrs. George until time for services. At 3 p.m., Rev Jenkins preached a powerful sermon. He seemed to have carried us into that region of happiness to which we are seldom escorted by the average minister. After services, a banquet was served by the Ladies Willing Workers Club, composed of some of the most earnest church workers we know among whom are Meedames Calla Tatum, L. B. Gray and G. B. Reed. During the rally, several gave liberally and our total collection was $44.32. We thank those that gave of their earthly possession. May God bless you. Names of contributors: J. E. Hicks $ 10 00 H. M. Grgy 2 00 E. Triplett 75 Rev F. M. Faulkerson 50 F. Spears 2 00 Henry Hophins 25 Clarence Tatum 50 Chas Ellis 50 J. H. Tatum 1 25 Calla Tatum 75 Thos. Payne 50 Ada Vie 50 Sueie Ellis 50 Wm. Borden 2 00 Wm. Akers 25 Dr. W. B. Gray 2 00 H. Y. Osborne 2 00 G. B. Reid 1 00 Laura Ford 25 Mrs. Eskridge 1 00 B. S. Faskridge 1 00 Mr. Oobb 1 00 Pierce Houndshell 30 Chas. Thee 1 00 Samuel Wnite 25 N. G. Osborne 50 Names of those that contributed for the banquet: Dr. D. Warren 35 John Tatum 75 Robert Ford 25 Mrs. Robert Ford 25 H. Y. Osborne 25 C. M. Brown 50 L. B. Gray 50 P. I. Gaines 50 We desire the cooperation of each and every colored person that stands for the uplift of humanity. "Let heaven alone, Humanity needs more and heaven less from thee, for man kind looks around thee, help them to rise and heaven is found." THE A. M. E. CHURCH. WELCH The Home Missionary Society of St. James Baptist Church donated $5 to Rev. J. J Carter, who is sick in bed, with a wife and six children and no one to help them. God bless those who help him. Sister Emma Wade is President of the Society and Sister Annie Witcher is Secretary. The St. James Baptist church gave a concert on the 23rd. A nice program was rendered. Miss Georgia Johnson recited "The Noble Sons of Ham," in a pleasing manner. Messrs. Lacy Wells and Walker Simpson delivered splendid addresses. The affair was a success. T. L. PAYNE. How's This? We offer One Hundred $Dollars Reservoir or any case of Catarrh that cannot be beaten. 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On Sunday, the close of the meeting, the famous Algoma choir rendered music. The people gave Rev. Turner $10 to go to the next place. GOVE TO HOSPITAL IN HUNTINGTON. Mrs. Elmira Young, of Eckman, one of the teachers in the Keystone Eckman graded school left last Saturday night on No. 3 for Huntington where she underwent an operation at the Kessler Hospital under the expert surgical skill of Dr. H. D. Hatfield Reports has reached this office that the operation was a success and that the patient is doing fine. Misses Mae V. Harris and I. G. Maynard were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmes of Eckman on Sunday last. Rheumatism So Bad He Could Not Dress Himself Tried All Kinds of Remedies But Found a Few Drops of Iron in Water Each Day Brought Relief. Says Acid Iron Mineral Is Cheaper. Better Way. "Rheumatism, rheumatism and then some more rheumatism seemed to be my lot in life. It would attack me at unexpected times and almost knock me out for good and all" says L. W. Sours, of Luray, Va. "For two years I wasn't able to do anything and couldn't even dress myself, and at night I simply tossed and rolled in agony, and due to kidney trouble I reckon, my dreams were fiful and bad and very often I would wake up in the middle of the night and when I would try to turn over I couldn't. I would struggle and the pain would become almost unbearable. I was very difficult. Apone who has suffered as I did can appreciate my gratitude towards Acid Iron Mineral. I thought it might help me and used a 50c bottle and two dollar bottle before I could see much change, but on the third dollar bottle I felt like a new man and can do a good day's work and rest well at nights "I urge people to take this iron medicine wherever I go because it helped me where a great many other remedies failed and after trying 4—and continued to get worse, I gave up being treated and found relief in A-I M. I want to call to you that I should not stop to the fact that when they take A-I-M they take one bottle but be sure to continue and you will get relief, for I know what it will do," declared L. W. Sours, Luray, Va. R. F. D. No. 4. Rheumatism, when it grips the system, chases around through the veins sometimes in one spot and then in another. It must be removed from the blood. It means the help of iron to enrich iron and cleanse the blood and iron-pyrophilic and highly concentrated formed, testing over 100 specific gravity, makes the ideal remedy. All drugists have it. Sold in Keystone by Bridgeford Pharmacy and good stores everywhere TWO GOOD PRINTERS WANTED AT ONCE Permanent Employment Guaranteed to right men. Good pay. Money every Saturday. Former print- ers gone to war. Write or come prepared to begin work. McDOWELL TIMES Keystone, W. Va. ChurchDirectory CALWOOD BAPIST CHURCH. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings. Rev. W. C. Clements, D. D. pastor. :0: PILGRIM BAPT. CHURCH, Crystal. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Preaching 1st and 3rd Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings. Rev. W. C. Clements, D. D. pastor. WILCOE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 morning, 12 o'clock in the lunary meeting at 3 o'clock every 2nd Sunday, R. K. Henry, pastor, John Webster, clerk. MERCY SEAT BAPTI=T CHURCH, Powhatn Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching lst and 3rd Sundays at 11:30 a. m. and s. m. Missionary meeting every first at 6 p. m. Red Cross each Tuesday even- ning. Wednesday evening. Rev. R. K. Henry, pastor. H. O. Vanckhoff, r. c. The First National Bank at Keystone, in the State of West Virginia, at the Close of Business on December 20, 1917. Loans and discounts Overdrafts, unsecured U. S. bonds deposited to secure circulation (par value) Stocks, other than Federal Reserve Bank stock Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 percent of subscription) Value of banking house Furniture and fixtures Lewful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank Cash in vault and net amounts due from national banks Net amounts due from banks, bankers and trust companies Capital stock paid in Surplos fund Unpaid per unit Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid Interest and discount collected but not earned (approx.) Cyclating notes outstanding Net amounts due to banks, bankers and trust companies I, L. C. Fowkes, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of November, 1917. R. E. DOYLE, Notary Public Report of the Condition of The First National Bank At Northfork, in State of West Virginia, at the Close ot Business on November 20th, 1917. Loans and Discounts ..... $ 557,680 29 Total loans ..... 557,680 29 U.S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness pledged to secure postal savings deposits Total of Items 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18..... Checks on banks outside of city or town of report- ting bank and other cash items. Redeption fund with U. S. Treasurer and due from U. S. Treasurer. Interest earned but not collected (approximated)..... Other assets, if any. Certain deposits less than 30 days (other than for money borrowed) Certified checks Gasher's checks outstanding Dividends unpaid Total demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject to Reserve, Items 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Postal savings deposits Other time deposits Total of time deposits subject to reserve War loan deposit account I, W, A. Creager, Gacher of the above named bank, do solemnly sweat that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of November, 1917. A S. ADAMS, Notary Public. My commission expires Dec. 6, 1919 RESOURCES My commission expires January 7, 1924 Report of the Condition The First Nation At Northfork, in State of West V of Business on November RESOURCES Loans and Discounts ... Total loans Foreign Bills at Exchange or Drafts sold with ment of this bank Overdrafts, unsecured U.S. bonds deposited to secure circulation (par w U.S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness pledge cured U.S. deposits U.S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness pledge cure postal savings deposits U.S. bonds and certificates of indebtedness borne Total U.S. bonds (other than Liberty and certificates of indebtedness Liberty Loan Bonds, unpledged, 3 1-2 per cent per cent. Liberty Loan Bonds, pledged to secure U.S. an- deposits, 3 1-2 per cent and 1 per cent. Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent of subse- ture of banking house Equity in banking house Furniture and Fixtures Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank Cash in vault and net amount due from national Net amounts due from banks and bankers and tra- panies other than included in Items 13, 14. Checks on other banks in the same city or town in cities Total of Items 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. Checks on banks located outside of city or town, porting bank and other cash items Redeption fund with U.S. Treasurer and due from Treasurer Interest earned but not collected (approximated) Other assets, if any Total RESOURCES LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in ..... Surplus fund ..... Undivided profits ..... Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid Interest and discount collected not not earned (ap Circulating notes outstanding Net amounts due to National banks ..... Total of Items 31 and 32 ..... Individual deposits subject to check Certificates of deposit due in less than 30 days (other for money borrowed) ..... Certified checks ..... Nasher's checks outstanding ..... Dividends unpaid Total demand deposits (other than bank deposits) to Reserve, Items 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, Postal savings deposits Other time deposits. Total of time deposits subject to reserve War loan deposit account ..... Total ..... State of West Virginia, County of McDowell, Correct-Attest C. S. LESE J. J. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th A My com EDITOR OF THE TIMES GIVEN THANKSGIVING TURKEY. Tuesday of this week, Hon. B. Hampton Gray, of the eminent law firm of Litz and Harman, of Welch, complimented the Editor of this paper with the gift of a fine Thanksgiving turkey. By Jove' how happy and grateful Whittico was and here takes delight in publicly acknowledging same with the hope that this big firm of talented lawyers and that hustling young business man, Mr. Gray, may live a long and successful life with an abundance of friends and success. CERVA The Worlds Best Beverage A delicious health drink. Non-intoxicating. Pure. Get a case for home use. At grocers', at druggists', in fact at all places where good drinks are sold. LEMP, Manufacturers ST. LOUIS McDowell Supply Co Distributor, Welch, W. Va. C. S. ANGEL Lester G. TONEY J. J. HIDDELSTON Directors. this 27th day of November, 1917. A. S. ADAMS, Notary Public. My commission expires Dec. 6, 1919. MR. AND MRS. WM. DOWNS GIVE REV. R. P. JOHNSON One of the happiest men seen this year was Rev. R. P. Johnson whose heart was made to beat with joy and gladness in the gift of a fine Thanksgiving turkey by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Downs, of Keystone Mr. Downs is our popular policeman and is a most reliable citizen, a thorough going race man and a strong contributor to churches and charitable institutions. Prof. and Mrs. D. O. Coleman, of Yukon, property owners and successful teachers of the Excelsior and Yukon Graded School, made a social trip to Tazewell, Va., last Saturday, where they met with Mr. and Mrs. Fleming, of Cleveland, Ohio, their brother-in-law and sister. They spent the day most pleasantly with the old folks, relatives and friends at the old homestead. Prof. and Mrs. Coleman are most happily domiciled in their new and cozy home and no one can enter this home without feeling comfortable and happy, because Mrs. Coleman is just a bundle of human kindness, and the word hospitality does not more than half express her manner of treating her guest. At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in November, 1917. Mary Kelium. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do apply Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered A copy. Teste: W. BURRIDGE PAYNE, Olerk. S. E. Moom, F. Q OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF MCDOWELL COUNTY CIRCULIP COURT: (Eighth Judicial Circuit) Counties of Mc Dowell, Mercer and Monroe. Hon. Isaiah C. Herndon, Judge Welch; W. Burbridge Payn Clerk. Terms of Court Second Tuesday in February June and September. CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jas French Strother, Judge; W. B Payne, Clerk. Terms of Court Second Monday in January, April, July and October. COUNTY COURT: Dr. R. K Bragonier, President, Keystone, Col. Jas. Elwood Jones, and Howard N Esvenson. Commissioners W. W. Whyte, clerk, Welch. Terms of Court. First Monday in January, April, August and October. License Term, first Monday in June COUNTY OFFICERS : Sheriff, S. A. Daniels., Wech Prosecuting Attorney G. L. Countz, Welch. Assistant Pros. Attorney, Samuel Solins. Clerk Circutand Crim. Courts. Burbidge Payne Clerk County Court, W. W. Whyte County Surveyor, w C Morgan Vivian Supt. Free Schools, W Cassius Cook, Welch Assessor, W. J Hatfield, Welch. County Road Engineer, W. J McClaren County Health Officer and cor- oner, Dr. H. G. Camper Commissioner School Lands C E Rusmisell, McDowell Members House of Delegates: Harvey Haggerman, E. Howard Harper, J. Buel Swope, Floyd Waldron. State Senators, Sixth Senatei nal district (counties of McDowell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W Luther, Welch; Wells Goodykootz, Williamson. TYPEWRITERS ALL MAKES--ALL PRICES Factory rebuilt and second hand, sold, rented and repaired; three months rent free if purchased. Every machine guaranteed. Ask for price list and special offer on UNDERWOODS & OLIVERS TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE, 212 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, O. ReStaurant Meals at all hours in First Class Style at Reasonable Prices. Eat here and yo'll not know that high cost of living is higher. Hair Straightened. Hair Dyed. MADAM EANES —BEAUTY CULTURE— "You are no older than your hair looks" Manicuring and Scalp Treatment a Specialty EXCELSIOR, W. VA. Returned throughout. Steam Heat, Electric Lights and Call Rells. Under New Management. The owners, Meers, Jas. T. Hutches, T. C. Cooper, C. L. Andrews and Albert Evans, have spared neither time nor money in making this hotel what it should be. The sale is in charge of Mr. P. W. Wade, who is ready to give high class service from that department. Private dining open up stairs for the tables. Rates: $1.00 PER DAY and UPWARDS A. S. BROOKS, Manager OFFICE PHONE 362 RESIDENCE PHONE 388 OFFICE HOURS: 8 A. M. TO 8 P. M DR. A. S. ADAMS, Dentist Over Colored Barber Shop NORTHFORK, W. VA I have equipped my office at a cost of more than $2,500 for the benefit of my people. If you care to see a modern equipped Negro Dental Office you should visit mine. I do all classes of dental work satisfactorily. I administer gas for the extraction of teeth and any other work where necessary. If you come to Northfork, come up and look me over. REALESTATE For SALE 200 Lots in and around Lester, W. Va., for Colored People Only. Good Locetion for Homes and surrounded by works. For particulars write or apply to --- --- Hurrah! Hurrah HUNTINGTON Building Clear of B Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by orders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association illustration of what can be done by concentration action. It is indeed a splendid achievement a life, new hope and new inspiration to every stock member of the order and race. Let no one hesitate for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Association—for in due time it is sure to pay on the money invested. HU Building THIS Handsome str holders of the Py fine illustration of and united action. It give new life, new hope every member of the or subscribe for stock in the Investment Association- nividends on the money THIS Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the stock- holders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of short and united action. It is indeed a splendid achievement and should give new life, new hope and new inspiration to every stockholder and every member of the order and race. Let no one hesitate longer to subscribe for stock in this great corporation—The Pythian Mutual Investment Association—for in due time it is sure to pay handsome dividends on the money invested. $10 Is The Price Per Share Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association Pythian Mutual Investment Association SON, Presleat CHARLEST VERSIDE I Catlettsburg, Kentucky. AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN PLAN Either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask the agent in your locality about it or write to this office. The Pythiau Mutual Investment Association L. O WILSON, President CHARLESTON W. VA RIVEL Catlett AMERICAN RIVERSIDE INN Catlettsburg, Kentucky. AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN PLAN Restaurant and Lodging Finest accom everything sa 2 minutes wa Best cook in three state aC finest accommodation to be foundlanywhere everything sanitary. Street Cars] stop at minutes walk from station. Polite serve best cook in state. Located on the line. three state aOhio, Kentucky and West V Finest accommodation to be found anywhere everything sanitary. Street Cars stop at door 2 minutes walk from station. Polite service Best cook in state. Located on the line of three state aOhio, Kentucky and West Virginia. MISS ANNIE CLAYTON, Proprietress My Clients Are Always First MY FRIENDS ARE NEVER, BUT PW NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST B MENT NOR ASK FOR THE CO TION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. The National Jail Robe --- The National Jail Phone 38. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA ety First! Insure your Household nose and Live Stock Lock Box 54. Phone 38. Safety The South Fire Insu Safety First! Insure your Houses, Household Goods, nces and Live Stock, Etc., in The Southwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Inc., of Bluefield, W. Va. F. G. BEOKER, Press. RICHARD R. WATKINS, Pres. AGENTS WANTED P. O. Box 2, A. J. RODGERS LESTER, WEST VIRGINIA. Take Stock Right Now! INGTON Clear of Deb is now owned absolutely by the stock- mutual Investment Association and is a can be done by concentration of effort a splendid achievement and should inspiration to every stockholder and race. Let no one hesitate longer to enter corporation—True Pythian Mutual due time it is sure to pay handsome ed. Investment Association CHARLESTON, W. VA. SIDE INN burg, Kentucky. R EUROPEAN PLAN tion to be found anywhere v. Street Cars] stop at door m station. Polite service Located on the line of Kentucky and West Virginia LAYTON, Proprietress MY FRIENDS ARE NEET, BUT P. WILL NOT PRESS FOR AN UNJUST JUDGE MENT NOR ASK FOR THE CONVICTION OF AN INNOCENT MAN. National Jail Robber KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA. Insure your House, Household Goods, noes and Live Stock, Etc., in rst! Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, Anawalt, W. Va. Cinci. O. WHIP NEGROES WHO BUY AUTOS Night Riders in Two Counties of Geergia Face Inquiry by Grand Juries. SAVANN4H, Ga., Nov. 24.—"Night Riders" in Houston and Crawford counties are conducting a campaign of terror against regress who are buying automobiles with the proceeds of their cotton crop. The situation has become so serious that Judge Mathews, of the Circuit court, at Macon has instructed the grand juries in the two counties to make investigations. Negroes have appealed to Governor Dorsey for protection. One white man, Jack Ong, of Macon, who was captured when a band of night riders, wearing masks, attempted to whip Jack Thomas, a negro living near Byron, in Houston county, is now out under bond. WHIPPED BY RIDERS. The reign of terror began when a negro, who had purchased an automobile, was waited on by the night riders and whipped. Indictments of Minus Hardison and H. Lewis Hardison, of Houston county followed. Another negro, "Doc" Anderson, who had purchased an auto, was whipped and warned to dispose of it. He followed this advice. The latest occurrence, which resulted in the arrest of Ong, took place when Jack Thompson, who recently purchased a car, was called from his home at night and a sack was thrown over his head. He called for help and the night rideried. Later Ong was found lying in the grass nearby with a shotgun under him. Practically every dealer in Savannah has sold this fall to thrifty negro farmers. In the majority of instances the machines were paid for in cash. It is no unusual thing to see half dozen cars standing in front of a little negro church. NEGROES REAPING MONEY Cotton is selling for more than at any time in its history, and the Georgia farmers are reaping the benefit. Negroes as well as whites have more money in their possession than ever before. White people of the two counties have begun to work in concert for the protection of the negroes who are being terrorized by the night riders. Big Educational Rally at Tazewell, Va., Next Sunday--Speaking at Christian Church. At Tazwell, Va., next Sunday, Dec 2nd, at 3 o'clock, there will be an edu- cational rally and speaking at the Christian church for the purpose of raising more money to finish buying and paying for a nice plot of land on which the board of education agree to erect a large, com- motioned and up-to-date school house for the colored people. Now this will not be any strict denominational school but one for the general educational uplift of the race. Every colored man, woman and child will be on hand to help. The good white people are ready, willing and offering to help the race if the race will only help itself. They will be present. A speaker of reputation, a strong race man, a public defender and champion of all that tends to better mankind's condition will be the orator of this great rally. M. T. Whittock, editor of the McDowell Times has also agreed to be present and will lift the collection. You can't afford to stay away. Everybody come! Stained Her Body KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 24 --In order that she might pass as a mulatto and cause no suspicion when she chose the company of Negroes, Gladys Smead, a white girl of 18 years from Hutchinson, Kas., arrested here, resorted to "camo-flage." She passed as a Negro girl in Hutchison by dying her skin from head to foot with walnut juice, and went to the extremity of "kinking" her black hair with a curling iron. When the girl was arrested here with two Negroes she was found hidden upstairs with a number of young Negro women. She was fined $100 in police court and the Negro men sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for stealing motor cars. A Report of the Condition of The Clark National Bank At Northfork, in State of West Virginia, at the Close of Business on November 20th, 1917. Walter Impregned Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50 per cent of subscription) Furniture and Fixtures Real estate owned other than banking house Lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank Cash in vault and net amount due from national banks Net amounts due from banks and bankers and trust companies other than included in Items 13, 14 and 15 Total of Items 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Total ...... LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in ...... Surplus fund ...... Undivided profits ...... Less current expenses, interest and taxes paid Interest and discount collected but not earned (approxim Circulating notes outstanding ...... Net amounts due to National banks Total of Items 31 and 32 ...... Individual deposits subject to check Certified checks ...... Cashier's checks outstanding Total demand deposits (other than bank deposits) subject to Reserve, Items 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Certificates of deposits (other than for money borrowed) Other time deposits Total of time deposits subject to reserve War loan deposit account Liabilities other than those above stated Total ...... State of West Virginia, County of McDowell, ss: I, J. H. Bane, Cashier of the above named bank, the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge I. J. H. Bane, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. H. BANE, Cashier. Correct—Attest L. H. CLAKE, A. CATZEN, L. C. AUSTIN, Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of November, 1917. LOUIS SCHWARTZ, Notary Public. My commission expires April 15, 1924. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 27th day of November, 1917. LOUIS SCHWARTZ, Notary Public. My commission expires April 15, 1924. A MOTHER'S PRAYER. Weary of thought And burdened with care Tonight, dear Lord, I kneel To pray, with faith, Born of love for Thee, For my boy, our boys, At the battle front. Let them sleep, my Lord, In safety tonight; Awake them with morning's dawn That with strength and courage They might enter in On the duties That war exacts. When the rain And the storm Beats down on their camp, Give them comfort And warmth, dear Lord. And when to battle They're called, O God, Hold them up By Thy strong right arm. Give them victory With honor, our Father, God. That right, with wisdom, Might rule the land. Father, bless every mother Who is kneeling in prayer For her boy tonight. May each son feel Her parting kiss And the clasp Of her farewell hand. She has given her treasure To her country, O God! Sustain her by Thy Grace That with courage and joy She might continue to work For country and home And her boy. May my prayer be answered, Amen. No Slackers at Gary and Wilcoe Gary, W. V., Nov. 19, 1917. McDowell Times: It is the desire of the colored ladies of Gary and Wilcoe to answer the article of our General Superintendent who generous nature and largeness of heart have enabled us to receive so much material assistance, encouragement and recognition, accusing us of being "slackers", the most hated of approbrium, when we so much desire to show by our every effort that our hearts are at the front in J LIITIES $ 25,000 00 5,000 00 $ 5,681 72 2,991 19 2,600 53 800 00 24,000 00 3,902 42 143,944 57 41 37 858 63 deposits) subject 357, 38, 39, 40 $144,806 57 money (borrowed) 6,997 91 71,255 59 78,253 50 30,000 00 3,040 00 $ 318,066 02 well, m: he named bank, do solemnly swear that my knowledge and belief. J. H. BANE, Cashier. L. H. CLAKK, A. CATZEN, L. C. AUSTIN, Directors. this 27th day of November, 1917. LOUIS SCHWARTZ, Notary Public. ly commission expires April 15, 1924. the trenches with our boys and our hands are ever ready to perform any duty assigned to us. We fully realize the importance and necessity of the Red Cross work and did not consider our duty done when we became members, but on the contrary just begun, as we joined for service and not for the privilege of wearing a pin. But Colonel Edward O'Toole, we colored ladies can not always have some one at the rooms at the theatre which are as convenient for our purpose on account of location, etc., and in consequence we must have days for meeting our President and plan and execute and receive work for home and deliver and perform necessary duties and transact necessary businss, but we are sorry to have to say, if we had a representative colored President who would notify all instead of a honored few, who was large, liberal and capable of instructing and representing us, we could accomplish wonders, but Mr. O'Toole the most of us are not able to get any information from our present President, Mrs. Annie Hale, who will not allow us to know the time of meeting, let alone work or consignments, Please help us to get a President who will help, not hinder, who can and will instruct and not snub, or at least do not condemn us unheard. There are plenty who are capable, for instance Mrs. Jas. Brown, of Wilcoe, Mrs. Dr. Cardwell, Mrs. Wm. Jones and others. Respectfully, LADIES COLORED AUXILIARY, GARY, W. VA. FORMER PRESSMAN FOR TIMES WRITES LETTER Co. M, 36rd Reg. Stevedore, Camp Hill, Newport News. McDowell Times Force, K. I take great pleasure in writing you and the rest of my friends these few lines. I am enjoying myself here and like fine. We have good tents to sleep in and plenty cover, good warm clothes to wear, so you might know that our Uncle Samuel is looking after his nephews. We will be in France sometime soon, can't say how soon. Some of the boys have gone over there and men are coming in every day. I have been mad-clerk here in the Sergeant's office and am kept very busy. Well I haven't time to write much. Give my regards to all my friends and tell them I am going to France soon. We want you to see iebman RESOURCES LIABILITIES At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in November, 1917, Mary Carver. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINCULO MATRONIL. And it appearing from the midwifery now on file with the paper's cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the court of the court house of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. H. J. CAPPANEL, P. O. Order of Publication WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County on the first Monday in Nov., 1917. Josie McMillan, Plaintiff vs. In Chancery Glaud McMillan, Defendant The object of this suit is to obtain from the defender by the plaintiff a divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONII And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defender is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defender do appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some news paper in McDewell County, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDewell County for twenty days before decree be rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk H. J. Capehart, P. Q. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County on the first Monday in Nov., 1917. Henry Hoganbath. The object of this suit is to obtain deendant by the plaintiff's divorce. A VINCULO MATRIMONI And it appearing from an affiliation now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is a non-resident of the state of West Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the said defendant do appear at the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McDowell county within one month from the date of the first publication of this case, what is necessary to protect her inheritance. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowel county, and that a copy of the same be posted at the front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. S. B. Moon, P. Q. 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New York City. the latest there is in $15 $18 $20 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 Old Fellows corner of St. 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 Brown, the company's manager, expressed an abiding faith in an ultimate and magnificent success of their endeavors from the secretary's report showing the true importance of the company was the message of Mr. Brown who had just arrived from the mines. Mr. Brown is known for his sterling worth and high integrity and ethical his conservation, and when he says anything there is no one who would gainay the truth thereof. Manager Make Report That Absolutely 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 Legion mine at 122 feet and exhibited the ore. Thus one 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 a very reason to believe that this great ore body of shipable ore will rapidly increase. To show the confidence of the stockholders present hundreds of shares were purchased that the work of its extraction and shipping may be speedily arranged are to be made at once for the same. New Directors Elected The following directs the enstering year. George W. Shields, J. W. Lewis, L. K. Koilercomb, Howard Folk, W. Andrew Hayman. Mr. N. G. Pitts, who in this great effort and past seven years, am not asked that he be relieved vice could ever be dependent, and that he will visory capacity. J. H. Y health, could not serve coming year. (Report of annual Eagle in their issue of S. Annual Statement of Mieing Company Los Angeles, C. Ending June 30, Sta In only sale stock included Net returns on 2.10 Personal loans from direct holders wing directors were elected year. V. Shields, Joseph J. Bunch L. K. Roberts, S. J. Brown Folk, Walter Perry, Will man. Pitts, who has been one of officers and served as its pres- sident, and one of its taxi, he w ere relieved of the police but or be depended on in bedside at he will continue to serve. J. H. Young also on a not serve on the directorate of annual meeting from the issue of September 1, 1917. Remount of the Eldorado ing Company, 255 Wil- Angeles, California, for June 30, 1917. The following directors were elected to serve for the ensuing year: George W. Shields, Joseph L. Hamm, G. P. Isaages, J. W. Lewis, L. K. Roberts, J. Brown, U. G Dunscomb, Howard Folk, Walter Poery, Willis Stors 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, am one of that he would have to ask that he be relieved of that office, but that his service could ever be depended on in behalf of the company, and that he would continue 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 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. Total to be accounted for 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 Statement Disbursements Cash on hand TO WHON IT MAY CONCERN: - 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 poned until the mine is put on a paying basis. By HOWARD POLKE, Secretary. Annual Statement of Eldorado Gold Mining Company, 255 Wilson Building, Los Angeles, California, for Year Ending Sept. 15, 1917. Assets Ore on dumps and property reasonably worth $200,000.00 [Above figures approximately only one-fifth of actual value.] Engineers estimate of increase of value of property and ore on dumps by reason of advance in price of alliner since June 30 29,183.89 Gas engines, milling machinery, ore bins, tools, etc., including cars, and mill house 17,000.00 $246,183.89 Liabilities Borrowed Money $ 1,800.00 due on salary 171.08 Unpaid balance purchase price on real estate mines 15,600.00 Balance due on machinery 1,500.00 Accrued interest due 112.81 $ 19,183.89 Capital stock outstanding $ 51,214.01 Surplus over all liabilities 175,756.99 $246,183.89 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 accounts. 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 poned until the mine is put on a paying basis. By HOWARD, KY. Annual Statement of Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company, 255 Wilson Building, Los Angeles, California, for Year Ending Sept. 15, 1917. Ore on dumps and property reasonably worth $200,000.00 [Above figures approximately only one one- fifth of actual value.] Engineers estimate of increase of value of property and ore on dumps by reason of as a result in price of silner since June 30 29,183.89 G is engines, mulling machinery, ore bin, tools, etc., including ears, and mill house 17,000.00 Liabilities Borrowed Money $ 1,800.00 due on salary 171.08 Unpaid balance purchase price on real estate mines 15,600.00 Balance due on machinery 1,500.00 Accrued interest due 112.81 $ 16,183.89 Capital stock outstanding $ 51,211.01 Surplus over all liabilities 175,756.00 $246,183.89 Because of the advance in the price of silver this enterprise is especially in excess of that of June 30th, 1917 and therefore takes the precedence of all former stamps. By HOWARD FOLKE, Secretary. Dispensation In order to take care of the expense accounts daily warning, the Board of Directors ordered a depensation, 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 Mc- Dowell Times office, Keystone, W. Va. Dispensation In order to take care of the expense accounts daily aarning, the Board of Directors ordered a deposit, 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, Kerstone, W. Va. in Every State in the Union oyes More Than 8,000 Agents A Claim Every Eight Minutes ARRIS, Special Agent Keystone, West Virginia Free Pressing