McDowell Times

VOLUME 16. To Issue McDowell County Colored Planning Big Harmony Meet 9---Boys Will Celebrate-- Glad Over--Positions the Club Membe To Issue Call (X) Dr. A. S. Adams, member Republican County Committee, Northfork. J. M. Pannell, member Republican County Committee, Elkhorn. (X) S. B Moon, member Republican County Committee, Adkin. (X) A. G. Froe, member County Legal Board. (H) Dr. R. C. Harrison, assistant medical examiner to Draft Boards and member Tuberculosis Sanitarium commission. All of the three latter positions are non-political and given by Governor Cornwell. (X) M. T. Whittico, Probation Officer, member Republican State Committee. W. W. Sanders, clerk Compensation Department Isaac Noel, field agent, Agricultural Department. The two men named above lost the positions they held under the former administration but were given positions by the heads of the departments in which they work. (X) T. Edward Hill, clerk in Secretary of State's office. R. W. White, clerk in Commissiner of Agriculture's office. Two other members are holding positions outside of the county but for fear of "giving aid and comfort to the enemy" we will say they are somewhere in West Virginia. (X) There are at least 20 members of the club special deputy sheriffs without salary. C. A. Robinson, night watchman, at the W. Va. Collegiate Institute. Keystone—Attorney H. J. Capehart and Editor M. T. Whittico, Councilmen; W. T. Mansfield, Street Commissioner; William Downs, Policeman. Kimball—Dr. R. C. Harrison, Health Officer; Constable Henry Richard, Policeman; Fayette Motley and Prof. E. M. Craghead, Councilmen. Northfork—Hon. Jas. George, Councilman. Clark—Charlie Turner and Wm. Tucker, Councilmen. (X) indicates places which members of the club received during 1916-'17. Every position marked is a net gain since April, 1916 and ere this article is published we expect to have at least one field agent for the West Virginia State Council of Defence. Call us together Mr. President, we have much to celebrate. Let the state see how close together we are and after the 1918 election, when the Congress and Senate goes Republican, we will send a few of the black boys of old McDowell to Washington to feed at Uelol Sam's pie counter where hungry Democrats are now making glutons of themselves HAMPTON WINS CHAMPIONSHIP--DEFEATS LINCOLN The basketball season of the colored schools of the East ended by Hampton institute defeating the strong Lincoln University team on Washington's Birthday. Hampton defeated Lincoln by a score of 34 to 24 and won the Eastern Collegiate championship. The Hampton machine is much lighter than ever before, but is also much faster. BOOSTER'S CLUB FOR WILLIAMSON A number of colored citizens met at Watte' Hall on E, 3rd avenue, Williamson, W. Va., on Monday night of last week and organized a Boosters Club. The organization begins with sixteen members, as follows: The objects of the club are to encourage thrift and efficiency and to improve the moral, social and intellectual development among colored people of Wil- --- McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Nuggets, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 16. With a primary only five months ahead and an election to follow of great importance to the people of West Virginia and especially to the Negroes every agency of the latter should be put to work in order that there may be harmony and united action. The Negroes of McDowell county are ever in the forefront of their race in West Virginia when it comes to promptness of action and unity of purpose in all things of interest to nation, state and race. For the uninformed who may encer at the foregoing statement as an idle boost, we have but to point to the fact that in answering to the call of the nation for man-power the Negroes of McDowell county responded with more than 450 selectives and volunteers, in Red Cross work six auxiliaries were organized and working in July, 1917, and there are more than a dozen now; and when the great Red Cross drive was launched Negroes responded with liberality. In the Y. M. O. A. campaign for funds McDowell county was assessed $15,000, she raised about $22,000, about $7,000 of which was contributed by Negroes of every walk of life. Of the fifteen hundred dollars allotted to McDowell county by the leaders of the Salvation Army the Negroes contributed near $500. They bought many Liberty Bonds and are now investing in War saving Stamps. They compose near one-third of the population of this great county but possess very little of the wealth except in brawn, loyalty and patriotism and a firm and unfaltering belief in the principles of the Republican party. Since we have removed the emerent from the faces of the critics of the "Free State of McDowell" we will proceed. The 1916 primary campaign was the bitterest in the history of the county. Negro leaders who had been working together for twenty years found themselves on opposite sides, making faces at each other and each calling the other names. This bitterness did not end with the primary but lasted beyond the election, but during the sessions of the legislature the men who were sore had occasion to watch the antics of the Democratic House and they viewed with alarm its efforts to cut out the appropriation for every position held by a Negro and curtail appropriations for Negro institutions which was followed by the loss of the state librarian at the hands of the Democratic Governor who gave the race notching in its stead. So after all a truce was declared between the warring factions and the truce was followed by a treaty of peace because the leaders of the race in McDowell saw that they "must stand together or hang separately," and now everybody is sweet and harmony prevails. LET US CELEBRATE. Just before the opening of another campaign the Negroes should celebrate their rare accomplishment of getting together with a great HARMONY MEETING of the McDowell County Colored Republican Club on the 9th of April and Samuel Crider, the veteran who bears the scars of 24 years of battle for the G. O. P., the "unbeaten and unbeatable" justice of the peace of Browns Creek district and president of the McDowell Co. Colored Republican Club has indicated that he thinks the time is ripe for a great love feast, reunion, gathering of the Republican clans from coal mine, lumber camp, coke oven, road camp, farm and every walk of life and celebrate the remarkable achievement of this great organization and show all leaders and would-be leaders of both Republican and Democratic parties that the black boy of old McDowell are together as never before and will be together when the polls are open in 1918. Public positions held by members of the club: Samuel Orider, justice of the peace, Browns Creek district. C. C. Froe, J. P., Adkin district. Floyd Ross, " Elkhorn " Ozs Donally " Northfork " Henry Richards, Constable, Browns Creek district. J. E. Whittie, Constable, Adkin Dist Cal Haines, " Elkhorn " John Claxton, " Northfork " A. G. Froe, member Board of Education, Browns Creek district. Thos. Curry, member Board of Education. Elkhorn district. H. B. Spicer, member Board of Education. Newbury district. tion, Northfork district. X)Dan (ole, alary deputy sheriff, Northfork district. (X) W. H. Brown, salary deputy sheriff, Elkhorn district. (X) R. H. Harper, member House of The McDowell Times. Delegates. By Wm. Everett Clark Hampton, 197; Opponents, 99. Hampton 38; Dunbar High School, 5 Hampton, 21; Howard, 18. Hampton, 34; Shaw, 18. Hampton, 48; Carlisle, 22. Hampton, 22; Howard, 12. Hampton, 34; Lincoln, 24 --- G. W. Foy, E. S Campbell, Thomas Edmons, Robert Anstet, F. W. Watta, Dr. H. E. Kingelow, R B. Hill, M. Young, C. H. Morris, Dr. R. G. Warren, John Holly, W. A. Vaughan, McKinley Cardwell, J. C. Walker, W. S. Speights, M. A. Morris. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1918 liamson, the ultimate effect of of which will be a better Williamson. The following officers were elected: G. W. Foy, chairman; E. S. Campbell, secretary. Program Committee—R. W. Austin, F. W. Watts, Dr. H. E. Kingelow, chairman. Receiving Committee—O. H. Morris, R. B. Hill. Refreshment Committee—J. J. Holly, W. S. Speights, F. W. Watts, chairman. The second meeting of the club was held Monday night March 4th, with the following program rendered: Song, America, led by O. H. Morris. Prayer, by R. B. Hill. Business of Olub. Address—Subject, “Efficiency,” by Dr. R. G Warren. Discussion on addresses limited to three minutes. Refreshments served during which time current news items were read and discussed. All men are cordially invited to attend these meetings. More Patriotic Gardens Organized by Field Agent Noel More Patriotic Gardens Organized by Field Agent Noel As a result of this week's efforts of Field Agent "Ike" Noel, other strife and substantial testimonials to the Patriotic Garden League proposition have been manifest. Men and women in large numbers are falling in line and unselfishly lending and promising to continue to lend all the aid possible toward making this the banner year in gardening. They have already learned that the only common sense proposition is to raise something to eat. The threatened starvation conditions are forcing men and women to activity as never before seen. On each one of the Pocahontas-Con- solidated Collieries Company under the management of Col. Jas. Ellwood Jones, Mr. Noel and the people have been assured that any aid wanted even to the giving of any and all ground, furnishing all manure needed and at the same time team and tools to plow and work the land, practically all at the company's expense. So men and women ought to get busy and make gardens and produce plenty of something to eat. On the following operations gardens were organized: Coalwood—B. J. Martin, chairman; Charles Conrad, secretary. Premier—Thomas Tuck, chairman; Jas. Pannell, secretary. Orozier—W. C. Morris, chairman; Thomas Perkins, secretary. Switchback—Will Lemon, chairman; George Dean, secretary. Any information that may be wanted by any one as to the extent, interest and activity of these organizations write the secretary as above named. UNITED SUPPLY COMPANY'S STORES Conduct Lively and Successful Ten Days Sale of Thrift and War Savings Stamps--Two Popular Ladies Win Prizes. The United Supply Company's Eight Stores at and near Gary, W. V.a., and Gary Drug Store under direction of Claude Boughn r. general superintendent, run a special ten day sale of Thrift and War Savings Stamps recently. Quite a rivalry shown by all the stores, each one trying to lead in sales. A report was received at the main office at Gary each day and then the daily standing of the clerks and stores was telephoned to and posted at each store. Also quite a rivalry existed between all clerks, as Mr. Boughner offered a prize of a filled Thrift Stamp book to the two clerks leading in sales. Total sales for ten days, $6,913.79 Average daily sale 691.00 Anawait store, the smallest store the company owes, was second in total sales. All the eight stores of the company will carry a stock of Thrift and War Savings Stamps for the convenience of their customers. Rayville, l.a., March 1.—Three Negroes, whose names were given as Jim Lewis, Jim Jones and Will Powell, were lynched by a mob of white men near Delhi, L.a., in an isolated section of Richland parish, last Tuesday, as the outgrowth of trouble, when a white farmer and a Negro were killed. COLORED SOLDIERS THANK GOVERNOR CORNWELL FOR SECURING TRANSFER --WRITES LETTER. CHARLESTON, W. V. a., Feb. 28.—Several colored soldiers who was training at Camp Lee desired to be transferred to Camp Meade and Gov. John J. Cornwell was interested in the matter and secured their transfer. In expressing their appreciations five of the men wrote the following letter: "Battery O, 351 F. A., Camp Meade, Md., February 14, 1918. Gov. John J. Cornwell, Charleston, W. Va. Our Dear Sir: We have been transferred to this camp and placed in the 351st F. A. Regiment, and will say that we are well pleased with this branch of the service and also with the general conditions in the camp. We want to thank you on the part of the West Virginia drattes for what you have done in the way of having us transferred here. We feel that it was done largely to your influence that we were able to secure a transfer. We have just seen an account stating that the West Virginia boys will be sent to Camp Meade. We are very proud to know that and feel that was through your efforts that the colored draftess will be sent here. Thanking you again for your very kind consideration. Very truly yours, Lyman Connor, Elliott Fairfax, Leonard Hughes, James R. Lipacomb, William Washington." Governor Cornwell replied as follows: "February 18, 1918. I have joins of the 14th instant signed by you and four other boys and am glad to know that you are satisfied with your present situation. It is very gratifying to me that I have been of some service to you. Yours very truly, JOHN J. CORNWELL, Governor." COLORED CITIZENS OF McDOWELL COUNTY Lending Their Financial Aid to the $30,000 State Allotment in the Million Dollar Salvation Army War Fund. ADDITIONAL AND CORRECTED REPORT Thomas Quarles and Robert Griggsby, subscription $50, paid $31.25 Misses Ollie Gilbert and Alphon- sa Simpson, teacher's fund raised at Kyle and Powhatan 7.00 R. H. Moore, Ennis 6.50 Prof. H. V. Taylor, principal Keystone-Eckman school 4.10 Thomas Curry, Grozier 7.00 Colored employees Houston Coal and Coke Company 71.15 (sent to Mr. Swope, cashier of 1st National Bank of Welch.) Rev. J. W. Robinson, First Bap. church, Kimball 1.75 Total $128.85 Previously reported 210.28 Total $339.13 Expenses 13.93 Expenses: Stamps $7.08 Stationery..... 4.75 'Phone..... 2.10 _____ $13.93 Check for $46.95 mailed to Mr. B O Swope, Treasurer, Welch, W. Va. HARRY J. CAPEHART. M. T. WHITTICO, Stationer BILLION A MONTH IS AMERICA'S WAR COST WASHINGTON, March 1.—The money cost of the war to the United States still is running near a billion dollars month. Despite official forecasts of steadily increasing expenditures from month to month, the government's outlay in February, according to a treasury statement, issued today, was slightly less than in either January or December, and would have been approximately the same if the month had been long as other months. Expenditures amounted to $1,000,876. --- 608, of which two-thirds, or $665,400,000, was for ordinary war expense, and $225,000,000 was in loans to allied governments. Corresponding expenditures were $1,680,000,000 in January, $1,105, 000,000 in December, and $682,000,000 in November. The net balance in the general fund was swetted today to $175,000,000, close the billion dollar mark for the first time since the middle of December, by the inflow of $522,000,000 from sale of certificates of indebtedness of the current $500,000,000 block, will close next Tuesday. More than four-fifths of this huge government working fund was distributed throughout the country in depositary bonds, so that there was no big accumulation of idle dollars in the treasury. The total cash assets of the government today were $4,927,919,548, which included $2,401,135,506 gold, $491,673,559 silver and the balance of the general fund. NEW YORK WORLD IN EDITORIAL ON JIM CROW DEMOCRACY The Jim-crow car laws of the Southern States requiring one car for white people and another for colored are in danger of being made inoperative if sections become effective. The following editorial from the New York World is one of the best staunch friend of justice and fair play it has ever published: A JIM CROW DEMOCRACY. "According to reports from Washington, various Democratic congressmen are dubious about the administration railroad bill, because they 'fear the proposed legislation with the Jim-crow laws of the South.'" That is about what might have been expected. "The Democracy of the South is largely a Jim-Crow Democracy. Nothing else matters much. To keep the Negro from voting, the Fifteenth Amendment has been nullified. To keep the Negro sober in order that he will work more steadily, the South proposes to fasten prohibition upon the rest of the country. To keep the Negro out of the white man's railroad cars is a subject that would naturally appeal to the average Southern Democrat. It represents the one political principle to which he consistently adears. If Jim-crowism is menaced in any way by the administration's railroad bill, Southern Democracy in Congress can be counted on to join hands with Old Guard Republicanism in the North to hold up the measure, whatever effect delay may have on winning the war. "Making the world safe for Democracy is not half so important as keeping the South safe for Jim-Crowism." GOVERNOR SPARES LIFE OF CONDEMNED SLAYER GOVERNOR SPARES LIFE OF CONDEMNED SLAYER CHARLESTON, W. Va., Feb. 28.—Herman Norvil, colored, under sentence to be hanged at the state penitentiary March 15 for the murder of Will James, of which he pleaded guilty and was sentenced by the criminal court of McDowell county in January, today was shown executive clemency by Governor Cornwell to the extent of receiving a commutation of his sentence to life imprisonment. Governor Cornwell's action in showing clemency in Norvil's case followed an examination into the sanity of the Negro by the governor's direction by the prison physician and Dr. John G. Pettit, of the Weston State Hospital for the insane, both physicians having reported that the condemned man is insane. COMPENSATION COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY REPORT CHARLESTON, W. Va., March 5. Forty-seven persons were killed in the industries of the state during the past month. The deaths were distributed among the following industries: Coal mining, 33 deaths; lumbering, 1; clay products, 1; metal working, 6; public utilities, 2; warehouses, 1; contractors, 1; explosives, 1. The number of injuries reported to the State Compensation Commissioner during the month were as follows: Coal mining, 773; lumbering, 77; mining, exclusive of coal 79; clay products, 37; metal working, 64; chemical plants, 30; textiles, 23; warehouse, 5; public utilities, 119; contractors, 102; printers, 10; food products, 7; miscellaneous, 7; total number of injuries reported for month 1,682. The number of application made for awards (Compensation and Medical) were 1,814. PRES. WILSON LISTENS; SURPRISED AT LYNCHING; CONSIDERING CLEMENCY NEW YORK.—President Wilson on the 19th, received a delegation of four members of the New York branch of the National Association for the Advancement for Colored People by special appointment. The delegation placed before the President a petition signed by twelve thousand citizens of New York in which the President was asked to extend executive clemency to the five Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry now under sentence of death by verdict of the court martial which tried the Houston riot case, and requesting the President to cause to be laid before him a review of the cases of the forty-one soldiers of the same regiment who were sentenced to life imprisonment by the first court martial. The delegation consisted of James Weldon Johnson, field secretary of the association; Rev. Geo. Frazier Miller, Rector of St. Augustine's church, Brooklyn; Rev. Frank Hyder, pastor of St. James Presbyterian church, New York branch. Mr. Johnson, who acted as spokesman of the delegation, said: "We come as a delegation from the New York branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, representing the twelve thousand signers of the petition which we have the honor to lay before you. And we come not only as the representatives of those who signed this petition, but we come representing the sentiments and aspirations and sorrows, too, of the great mass of the Negro publication of the United States. "We feel that the history of this quest and urge that you extend executive clemency to the five Negro soldiers of the Twenty-south Infantry now under sentence of death. And understanding that the cases of the men of the same regiment who were sentenced to life imprisonment are to be reviewed, we also request and urge that executive clemency is shown also to them. "We feel that the history of this particular regiment and the splendid record for bravery and loyalty of our Negro soldiers in every crisis of the nation give us the right to make this request. And we make it not only in the same name of their loyalty, but also in the name of the unquestioned loyalty to the nation of twelve million Negroes, a loyalty which today puts them side by side with the original American stocks that landed at Pymouth and Jamestown. "The hanging of thirteen men without the opportunity of appeal to the commander-in-chief, the President of the United States, was a punishment so drastic and so unusual in the history of the nation that the execution of additional members of the Twenty-fourth Infantry would to the colored people of the country savor of vengeance rather than justice. "We desire also respectfully to call your attention to the fact that there were mitigating circumstances for the action of these men of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. Not by any premeditated design and without cause did these men do what they did at Houston, but by a long series of humility culminating in the brutal assault on Corporal Baltimore, they were goaded to sudden and faenzied action. This is borne out by the long record for orderly and soldierly conduct on the part of the regiment throughout its whole history up to that time. Aged to the end that you extend the clemency which we ask, we lay before you this petition signed by white as well as colored citizens of New York; one of the signers being a white man, president of a New York bank, 72 years of age and a native of Lexington, Ky. "And now, Mr. President, we would not let this opportunity pass without mentioning the terrible outrages against our people that have taken place in the last three quarters of a year, outrages that are not only unspeakable wrongs against them, but blots upon the fair name of our common country. We mention the riots at East St. Louis, in which the colored people bore the brunt of both the cruelty of the mob and the processes of the law. And we especially mention the savage burnings that have taken The following disposition was made of claims: Less than one week, No awards, 291; non fatal claims, paid in full, 1,370; non-fatal claims, partial payments, 155; non-fatal claims, permanent disability, 49; fatal cases 43, making a total of 1, 908 cases disposed of during the month. During the week ending March 2, there were four hundred eighty-eight persons injured in the industries of the state and thirteen fatal injuries. Of the non-fatal injuries coal mining lead with 218 and metal working came next with 93. The other injuries were distributed among all the industries. Nine persons were killed in the coal mines of the state during the week and one each in the following industries: Clay products, metal working, contractors and public utilities. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- ty—Business Openings. I LISTENS; AT LYNCHING; ING CLEMENCY place in the single state of Tennessee within nine months, the burning at Memphis, Tenn., at Dyersburs, Tenn., and only last week at Estill Springs, Tenn., where a Negro charged with the killing of two men was tortured with red iron, then saturated with oil and burned to death before a crowd of American men, women and children. And we ask that you, who have spoken so nobly to the whole world for the cause of humanity, speak against these specific wrongs. We realize that your high position and the tremendous moral influence which you wield in the world will give a word from you greater force than could come from any other source." The President received the delegates very cordially and granted them an audience lasting half an hour. He assured them, in effect, that he would carefully examine the record in the case of the condemned men and would give the whole matter his sympathetic attention. A surprising incident of the interview was that the President declared that he had not heard anything about the Eatil Springs burning. He asked the committee to state the facts for him, which the committee did. The President expressed the opinion that he could hardly believe it true that such a thing had happened. THIS IS RAT KILLING WEEK Rodents Are More Menace to rood Conservation Than Unloyal Wastefulness. --- Beginning March 4 has been designated as "rat killing week" by the agricultural departments at Washington and Charleston and has been set aside as the week when every person of the whole country should at least strive to kill their pro-rata of the rats and mice of the country. It is estimated that nearly as many rats and mice exist in the United States as there are people, and the government gives the population of the country at 105,000,000, and beat it that half as many rats and mice exist, places the figure at 52,000,000. Now, these little animals are practically of no use at all to the human race, still they are being fed from the barns, storehouses and kitchens of the people of this country. Statistics show that one rat will consume about $6 worth of provisions during the year, and if there are 52,500,000 of them the astounding figure of $233,500,000 worth of food is as nearly consumed and nothing to show for it. JOHN JOHNSON IS STILL SAFE IN MASSACHUSETTS Federal Commissioner Refuses to Return Him to Charleston. Appeal Will be Eaken. BOSTON, Feb. 28. —The request of the federal authorities of West Virginia for the return to that state of John Johnson, colored, inflicted for violation of the Mann Act, was denied by Commissioner Hayes today. The government announced that the case would be appealed to the district court. Johnson was arrested once a month ago as a fugitive, charged with assault on a white girl at Charleston. Governor McCall, however, declined to honor a requisition asked for by Governor Cornwell of West Virginia and he was released. The federal indictment on which he was arrested later set forth that he had transported Keith Godby, white woman, from Charleston to Catlettsburg, Ky., for immoral purposes. The bond on which Johnson was released after his arrest would be continued, Commissioner Hayes announced pending the appeal, which is based on his refusal to receive affidavits from citizens of West Virginia. These related to Johnson's claims that he was in Charleston at the time the government charged he was in Kentucky with the Godby woman. Wives League Meet at Philpot Home. The Wives League met at the home of Mrs. Heurietta Philpott Thursday Feb. 18. At this meeting Mrs. Trulia Bridgeford was elected a delegate to represent the League at the State Federation of Colored Womens' Clubs which meets at Clarksburg, May 31st to June 1st. M. T. WHITTIO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Published every Friday in the interest of the Nero Race...Hir. Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. MAKE CHILDREN GO TO SCHOOL AND STORE CURSING—DISTRICT SUPT. BAR. Who is responsible may not be and fathers, there are too many out of school, playing "bad," simples, acting "smart," playing maries the jails and the devil. They are mostly have mothers and fathers, to do these things above mentioned ers and fathers who are afraid to repremand for fear of insults. If so, ask most any common sense educational interest of the children it is true. District Superintender pressed his hearty approval of and ents, teachers and town authori deplorable conditions. We must that the weather this winter has could expect large attendance at go to school or not, they certainly restraints as to find them unwilling in open insolent violation of and honesty in any community. Ellicks" not necessarily every day who are too wise to go to school, to dare even to go to school houses disturb public worship. Just to good men and women burn up with some boys under age who are now shooting pool. They as well as the put in jail every time such low deated. The district superintender our mind in his conference this these children who promiscuous largely from and of that class of to the financial department of the are to be educated. Heavy-taxes are regular in attendance at school. BEEN GO TO SCHOOL AND STOP THEM FROM SMOKING CIGARET, NURSING—DISTRICT SUPT. BARBE IN FAVOR OF MOVEMENT. Responsible may not be ours to say but listen, there are too many children on the street, school, playing "bad," smoking cigarettes, cursing, "smart," playing marbles and going right and the devil. They are somebody's children. The mothers and fathers. They meet and are all things above mentioned in the presence of our mothers who are afraid to say anything to them for fear of insults. Does any one doubt this most any common sense man or woman who is interested of the children at heart and they will District Superintendent H. K. Barbe, of the hearty approval of and invites the cooperators and town authorities to help put an end to conditions. We must all admit as he so welcomes this winter has been so inclement that large attendance at school. But whether or not, they certainly should be brought up as to find them unwilling, afraid and ashamed in insolent violation of every law of modesty in any community. But there are some necessarily every day school boys, but some to wise to go to school, too big to obey, who to go to school houses and threaten to whittle public worship. Just to mention this is sufficient and women burn up with madness. Again, under age who are now and then found in school. They as well as the pool room keepers, every time such low down meanness like the district superintendent brought another stunt in his conference this week and that was the women who promiscuously stay away from them and of that class of people who contribute to special department of the state from which they educated. Heavy taxpayers see to it that the men in attendance at school. MAKE CHILDREN GO TO SCHOOL AND STOP THEM FROM SMOKING CIGARETTS AND CURSING-DISTRICT SUPT. BARBE IN FAVOR OF MOVEMENT. Who is responsible may not be ours to say but listen mothers and fathers, there are too many children on the streets every day out of school, playing "bad," smoking cigarettes, cursing, telling lies, acting "smart," playing marbles and going right on to both the jails and the devil. They are somebody's children. They all mostly have mothers and fathers. They meet and are permitted to do these things above mentioned in the presence of other mothers and fathers who are afraid to say anything to them by way of repremand for fear of insults. Does any one doubt this statement if so, ask most any common sense man or woman who has the educational interest of the children at heart and they will tell you it is true. District Superintendent H. K. Barbe, of Welch, expressed his hearty approval of and invites the cooperation of parents, teachers and town authorities to help put an end to these deplorable conditions. We must all admit as he so wisely says, that the weather this winter has been so inclement till no one could expect large attendance at school. But whether children go to school or not, they certainly should be brought under such restraints as to find them unwilling, afraid and ashamed to be living in open insolent violation of every law of modesty, decency and honesty in any community. But there are some "Smart Elicks" not necessarily every day school boys, but some of them who are too wise to go to school, too big to obey, who sometimes dare even to go to school houses and threaten to whip teachers disturb public worship. Just to mention this is sufficient to make good men and women burn up with madness. Again there are some boys under age who are now and then found in pool rooms shooting pool. They as well as the pool room keepers ought to be put in jail every time such low down meanness like this is tolerated. The district superintendent brought another strong idea to our mind in his conference this week and that was the most of these children who promiscuously stay away from school are largely from and of that class of people who contribute but little to the financial department of the state from which their children are to be educated. Heavy taxpayers see to it that their children are regular in attendance at school. BETTER SERVICE NEEDED AT KEYSTONE POST OFFICE For some time there have been plains among business men about post office in this city. Not comp office because of the lack of politie when the occupants are therein. know why it is that arrangement that those who have boxes, paying to the post office at any time of night the mail that comes in on Nos. 1 next morning after No. 4 east be important certain mails might be west, needing an answer for No. that it can be had. Leave the poor benefit of those who have boxes as may need to be attended to. Of a rule of this town by all former post to that extent is no immediate crime more than to call attention to this venience. Why, the little town of dation than this. Open and leave well as in the day. Of course, if exhibit, we have nothing to say. DAVIS ELKINS AND CANDIDATE FRIENDS AT HEADQUARTERS WORD THAT HE WILL FOR THE We are authorized to announce Monongalia County, a candidate party for the United States Senate to all the rules of the Republican of West Virginia governing the August, 1918. A West Virginia (Morgant some time there have been complaints upon the long business men about the poor service received in this city. Not complaints against any one of the lack of politeness, courtesy- or public occupants are therein. But the people are not it is that arrangements can't be legitimately made who have boxes, paying for them every month, office at any time of night and get their mail that comes in on Nos. 16 can seldom be renting after No. 4 east bound mail is made up certain mails might be coming in on No. 16. An answer for No. 3 or No. 4, it is seldom be had. Leave the post office open at night those who have boxes and have business men to be attended to. Of course, this is and has been town by all former post masters and mistress is no immediate criticism upon the present to call attention to this sad and oftimes serious. Why, the little town of Kimball offers better in this. Open and leave open the post office on the day. Of course, if war conditions prevent have nothing to say. ELKINS ANNOUNCED AS CANDIDATE FOR U. S. S. DOS AT HEADQUARTERS PASS-WORD THAT HE WILL ENTER RIGHT FOR THE TOGA He authorized to announce Davis Elkins of Mesa County, a candidate for nomination by the United States Senate, from West Virginia, rules of the Republican party and the laws of Virginia governing the primary election to 1918. West Virginian for the Se For some time there have been complaints upon top of complaints among business men about the poor service received at our post office in this city. Not complaints against any one in the office because of the lack of politeness, courtesy or pains taken when the occupants are therein. But the people are wanting to know why it is that arrangements can't be legitimately made so that those who have boxes, paying for them every month, can't go to the post office at any time of night and get their mail. As it is the mail that comes in on Nos. 16 can seldom be received till next morning after No. 4 east bound mail is made up. However important certain mails might be coming in on No. 16 from the west, needing an answer for No. 3 or No. 4, it is seldom or never that it can be had. Leave the post office open at night for the benefit of those who have boxes and have business matters that may need to be attended to. Of course, this is and has been the rule of this town by all former post masters and mistresses and to that extent is no immediate criticism upon the present officers, more than to call attention to this sad and oftimes serious inconvenience. Why, the little town of Kimball offers better accommodation than this. Open and leave open the post office at night as well as in the day. Of course, if war conditions prevent or prohibit, we have nothing to say. We are authorized to announce Davis Elkins of Morgantown, Monongalia County, a candidate for nomination by the Republican party for the United States Senate, from West Virginia, subject to all the rules of the Republican party and the laws of the State of West Virginia governing the primary election to be held in August, 1918. (Morgantown Post In this paper, appears the formal announcement that Davis Elkins, of Morgantown, is a candidate for the United States Senate, to succeed Senator Goff, whose term expires. Some weeks ago a group of Mr. Elkins' friends announced that they had united to support him. While no statement was made at that time by Mr. Elkins, it was believed that he would enter the race, and the formal announcement today is a FRIDAY, MARCH x. 1918 WE THEM FROM SMOKING CIGARETTS AND BE IN FAVOR OF MOVEMENT. We ouret to say but listen mothers children on the streets every day smoking cigarettes, cursing, telling tales and going right on to both somebody's children. They all They meet and are permitted and in the presence of other moth-say anything to them by way ofoses any one doubt this statement of man or woman who has the at heart and they will tell you not H. K. Barbe, of Welch, exeI invites the cooperation of parties to help put an end to these all admit as he so wisely says he been so inclement till no one school. But whether children should be brought under such telling, afraid and ashamed to be every law of modesty, decency. But there are some "Smart school boys, but some of them too big to obey, who sometimes and threaten to whip teachers, mention this is sufficient to make madness. Again there are and then found in pool rooms the pool room keepers ought to be down meanness like this is tolerant brought another strong idea to week and that was the most of my stay away from school are people who contribute but little state from which their children eyes see to it that their children al. on complaints upon top of com- mit the poor service received at our claims against any one in the success, courtesy- or pains taken. But the people are wanting to can't be legitimately made so for them every month, can't go right and get their mail. As it is, 16 can seldom be received till round mail is made up. However, coming in on No. 16 from the 3 or No. 4, it is seldom or never post office open at night for the and have business matters that course, this is and has been the est masters and mistresses and ticism upon the present officers, sad and oftimes serious incon- Kimball offers better accommodation open the post office at night as war conditions prevent or pro- NOUNCED AS FOR U. S. SENATE QUARTERS PASS OUT WILL ENTER RACE BE TOGA Fice Davis Elkins of Morgantown, for nomination by the Republican state, from West Virginia, subject to party and the laws of the State primary election to be held in run for the Senate definite confirmation of the forecasts. His candidacy, of course is subject to the will of the people as it will be expressed in the primary to be held in August and to say that he is a candidate on the Republican ticket is not necessary in West Virginia. Other party affiliations or activities seem so foreign to the name in this state that the mention there of is merely a matter of form. Davis Elkins is pre-eminently WEST VINCINIAN. In this respect, of course he is not differentiated from thousands of others, but his birth, training, and activities have made him a real exponent of the true genius of the War Born Commonwealth. His distinguished father, with a vision, energy, and power, with which few men are equipped, had a part so large in the development of the state industrially and commercially, and with placing its influence at a high point in the councils of the nation, that a niche, high placed in the state's hall of fame is universally accorded to him. Davis Elkins at an early age, became the head of the family of West Virginia, the representative of the welfare of thousands of mer, women and children, attracted to the state by development of its resources. Likewise, early in life, he was called upon to serve his state, by appointment, as a member of the United States Senate, and there, among scores of men, older in years and experience, he earned the respect and esteem of his colleagues. It is not strange, therefore, that his party in West Virginia now turns to him when it becomes necessary to fill the place about to be vacated by Judge Goff, full of honors, and weary with service; and it would be especially appropriate that a man of the magnificent physical and mental vigor of Davis Elkins should take up the work of so distinguished a statesman as Senator Goff, whose service to his state and to the nation, ante-date the Civil War. Fifteen years ago, Davis Elkins became a resident of Morgantown. Since that time, Morgantown has been his home. While his business and political activities have frequently taken him away, his votes have been cast here, and when he had a period of relaxation, Morgantown was the place he sought. He has lived among Morgantown people, has fraternized with Morgantown organizations, and here have been his most direct and personal industrial operations and activities. He has formed acquaintance among our people, has known them, man to man, face to face, and in all, he has won the highest respect and esteem of our strongest business men, along with the feeling of comradship on the part of men in all walks of life. Morgantown people, without exception, respect Davis Elkins; more than this, they have a real personal regard for him. His candidacy for the senate will attract their united support. Davis Elkins has never failed his party in any crisis, and better than this, he has never refused any call for service to his community, state or nation. He was one of the youngest men who ever served in the senate of the United States, and he served with distinction; he has been active in every movement for the advancement of his state since early manhood; he has never refused a single call from this community since he elected to make it his home. When the time came, he offered his services to the government in the military capacity for which he was best fitted. He made one fight for the United States Senate, when the election of that office was in the hands of the legislature; and here in Morgantown, we believe that he won the fight; but he retired in the interest of party harmony. Just now, we believe that no man in the state can so nearly unite in a solid phalanx, the true republicans of the state as Davis Elkins. His nomination by the Republican party will mean a return to Republican supremacy, unquestioned. Bigger and better however, than the considerations of local pride and affection, and the healing of party differences, is the need of the nation. Davis Elkins, with his splendid business training and his habit of clear, concise thinking, and quick decision would be a real asset to the nation in the senate. America, in her great war crisis, needs the services of such men. Monongalia county takes pride in offering to the state Davis Elkins as a candidate for the United States Senate. DRUG CLERK WANTED:—Experience not necessary. Write Gray Drug Co., Glaston, W. Va., for particular. 2-15 M. Candidate for U. S. Senate, Sub. to Republican Primary IF YOU NEED FUNDS for your Red Cross unit or other club for charity, send 10c in coin for sample of song and selling plans and terms to agents and dealers. WE ANSWER NO CORREPENDENCE UNLESS you inclose either 10 for song, or self addressed stamped envelope for reply. LEONARD RANDOLPH. R. 3. Pulaski, Va. R. 3, Pulaski, Va. To Build Good Roads Through McDowell Co: Men from everywhere wanted GOOD WAGES PAID Work must be done. A good chance to any man with or without a job, wanting to make the best money ever paid for labor need only call and see Senreco REG. U.S. PAT. OFR. REG. CANADA use it regularly keeps the teeth clean and gums healthy four dentist knows ask him RIVERSIDE INN Catlettsburg, Kentucky. AMERICAN OR EUROPEAN PLAN Restaurant and Lodging 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 sOio, Kentucky and West Virginia MISS ANNIE CLAYTON, Proprietress Hotel ROAN Refurnished thru Bells. Under New M Hughes, T. O. Cooper, ed neither time nor mo The cafe is in charge of class service from that for the ladies. Hotel Hampton Formerly Hotel Pierce ROANOKE - VIRGINIA Refurnished throughout. Steam Heat, Electric Lights and Ovens. Under New Management. The owners, Mosara, Jas. T. Hughes, T. O. Cooper, C. L. Andrews and Albert Evans, have spared neither time nor money in making this hotel! what it should be a cafe is in charge of Mr. P. W. Wade, who is ready to give high service from that department. Private dining room up stairs the ladies. Returnished throughout. Steam Heat, Electric Lights and Call Bells. Under New Management. The owners, Moors, Jas. T. Hughes, T. C. Cooper, C. L. Andrews and Albert Evans, have spared neither time nor money in making this hotel! what it should be. The cafe is in charge of Mr. P. W. Wade, who is ready to give high class service from that department. Private dining room up stairs for the ladies. Rates: $1.00 PER DAY and UPWARDS A. S. BROOKS, Manager OFFICE PHONE 362 OFFICE DR. A. S. Over Colored Barber S. I have equipped my office my people. If you care to should visit mine. I do all classes of dental I administer gas for the necessary. If you come to Northfor --- Hurrah! Hurrah HU Building THIS Handsome structure is now owned absolutely by the stockholder of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association and is a fine illustration of what can be done by concentration of effort 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. Take Stock Right Now! ADDITIONAL EDITORIALS HEROES OF M'DOWELL TOGETHER WILL CELEBRATE 9TH OF APRIL On the front page of this issue appears a casual stance at the accomplishments of the Negroes of McDowell county attributed to the fact that there is a strong political organization in this county. And this fact ought to argue cause for a continuation of such an organization and for the further fact, that every man belonging to the Negro race ought to lay with personal difference and selfish political ambition for the further good and strength of the race at heart. We are satisfied our president will call a meeting for the 8th of April at which time, we hope, every black man in this great and growing county will lay aside his work and turn out and let us all have a big gala day of political rejoicing, handshaking, talking over old times and things and renew our mutual pledges to stand together for the best there is in man as it affects the race and not necessarily as it enhances any one individually. We have always been together and by that operation, we have been able to stay on the map and by the decree of right living, fair thinking and a spirit of will power for the best in the Republican party we will stay together through thick and thin. No time for cheap pop-cock politics but now is the time for us to begin to lay plans for the future that will or may result in our securing for our children better school facilities, better school buildings, more and better high schools, more and better representation in every department of our county and state wherein it is possible to do so. Get together and let us agree further, to not put up with pie-broken promises but that we "craves for sight," and that the man who may want our support and can vouch for the fact with some kind of proof at least that he will not shut the door against us after elected, that he need not expect our support, ought to be a common sense yledge on the part of the race who is willing to give life, money and every bit of influence in these great warlike upheavah for a safe democracy. ELKIN'S CANDIDACY This week, the McDowell Times has the honor of publishing the formal announcement of the candidacy of Major Davis Elkins who aspires to the high position as that of the United States senator to succeed Senator Goff whose term expires. His candidacy, as stated, is subject to the will of the people which will be expressed in a Republican primary. It is a compliment to the Republican party to have men of ability as he and the others recently mentioned, who, if nominated and elected, would bring strength and credit to the Republican party and dethrone once for the next decade the Democratic party. PASTOR REMEMBERED. Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Kimball, W. Va., March 4, 1918. Mr. Editor: Please allow space for an open letter of thanks to the, good members and friends of the above hamed church. On Feb. 26, we were assembled at the Mt. Nebo Baptist church to listen to a most excellent sermon by our beloved Moderator of the Flat Top Baptist Association. The church was packed from pulpit to the door and the spirit had its way. For one month onlylp had our member decided through a call by Deacan Ber- and Mrs. Rosa Berger, his loving wife, requesting some gift for the faithful service of the pastor, which would show their appreciation and love. No sooner than it was made known, all of the clube of the church lined up for service and performed their task well. On the night of Feb. 16, we saw Mr Rerger coming loaded down with cloth looking as solemn as though nothing would happen and quietly laying her burden aside. When we saw another lady, Madford Maupkins, coming laden with packages secretly hiding hers. At the close of the service, a collection was lifted for the payment of those thing, which were a suit of clothes, $40; a broadcloth overcoat, $40; 2 pair of shoes, $16; shirts, neck ties, handkerchiefs etc., total $101; PASTOR SPEAKS. I cannot find words whereby I can express to my dear members and friends, for these tokens of love and respect, my sincere thanks. One thing I can say my heart is satisfied. No gestor in West Virginia feels happier than I today. Five years ago, this work had lost its Christian influence. Coming into this field to labor for God, I cast my lot with six that were still clinging to the hope of building themselves a place of worship which they had begun. Our first collection was 30 cents. From this began to labor without any promised salary. God has prospered us, and today our present membership is 240. Our building is well worth $3000 and every cent is paid. Members and friends, I thank you once again, and shall ever remember you in my prayers, for the rendition of your faithful service to me and your church. I. J. HALL, Pastor. ROBT. BROWN, Clerk. - Madam Holly System Hair Dressing, Scalp and Hair Treatment, Massage of the Face and Neck. Manicuring. PREPARING WHOLESOME COSMETICS. Main Office West Church St. No. 53. Phone No. 292 P. O. Box No. 12 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA 44-17. J. W. Robinson, Principal. Miss Nakomis Boyd, Assistant.* Enrollment, 57. Per cent of attendance, 94. HONOR ROLL Third Year pupils:--Walter Froe, Carrie Page, Lena Watkins, Mary Satterfield, Nevater Satterfield, Lillie May Saunders. Second Year pupils:--Husky Wade, Vernard Howard, India Thomas, Griseldo Baxter, Addie Howard, Izetto Thomas, Lola Dillard, Gladys Jackson, Susie Carey, Nettie Robertson. First Year--George Stone, Blanche Bandy, Ethel Turner, Loris Washington, Mary Peters, Maceo Mooreman, Wm. Vanook. Second Grade, Hazel Enders, Frances Watkins, Pernell-Hurt, Wm. Burns, First Grade…Bessie Speneer, Mimmi Williams, Murvine Enders. Percent of attendance. 81 Fourth Grade:---Howard Law, Irene Rice, Virginius Wathins, Hosea Martin. Fifth Grades:---Ollis Enders, Issac Robinson, Helen Turner, Beatrice Watkins. Percent of attendance, Boys 96, girls 90; total 92. PETER OGDEN DAY CELEBRATED IN CROZER TEMP PLE AT ELKHORN. LARGE CROWD. ( BY MRS. PHOEBE WASHINGTON ) Last Sunday was gain day. at Crozer an around Elkhorn among the Odd Fel low brothers and members of the Household of Ruth. According to custom and following out a regularly arranged program, Sunday at the Crozer Temple Baptist church was one to be long remembered by the people at the above named place and those who came to witness the memorial services of Peter Olgen, the founder of the G. U. O. of O. F. in this country in 1843. Under the direction and leadership of Hon. Thos. Curry, member of the Board of Education of that district and Grand District Deputy for the Odd Fellows, a well prepared program was rendered with success and to the delight of everybody present. Sunday school preceded every thing and promptly at 11 oclock the general exercises began and were carried on as follows by Elkhorn Lodge, No. 3794, W. W. Brown Lodge, No. 3934, and the Household of Ruth: Singing by the Crozer choir. Reading of the 14th chapter of Job by Deacon O. S. Calloway, P. N. F. Prayer, Wilson Brown, P. N. F. Singing, "Asleep in Jesus," the Choir. Remarks by the Master of Ceremonies, Thos. Curry, D. S. Welcome Address, Editor M. T. Whittico. Reading of Deceased of 3794, R. H. Perdue, M. V. V. Reading of Deceased of 9348, George Washington, P. N. F. Reading of Deceased of Household of Ruth, Miss Ollie Gilbert, P. M. N. G. Memorial Sermon, Rev. R. H. McKoy, D. D. Each part on the program was well rendered and the music, under the direction of Proi. H. Fortner and Sq. Floyd Ross, was superb. The speech by Editor M. T. Whittico and the sermonby Dr. R. H. McKoy were considered and constantly commented upon as rare treats and each won for the speaks many compliments. At the close of the sermon, collection was lifted by Editor of the Times, who was given absolute authority to arrange to suit himself the manner of taking up this collection which was in the following manner: He had three tables arranged and called a lady and gentleman to each table. At the first one were placed Miss Ollie Gilbert and and Mr. Wm Miller; at the second were placed Miss Mary Page and Mr. J. H. Mooreman; at the third were Miss Green, one of the High School teachers at Kimball, and himself. He made his appeal in strong terms and repested that only ten minutes be taken for the collection. Each man and women at each table did all they could to see which could raise the most money. The collection resulted as follows: At the first table $14.21 was raised; at the second, $11.41; at the third, the one at which Miss Green am Editor M. T. Whitticol were, $21.50 showing as the Bible says, "A prophey is not without honor save in his own country." It was real languishable since each of the two tables were surprised by ladies and gentlemen of the same community, Misses Page and Gilbert both being; ne teachers of that place. The Master of Ceremonies was more than equal to the occasion and quitted himself nobly at every angle of the game. A very large crowd was present and was heard to say they so much appreciated the same. Mr. and Mrs. Grant, of Rolle, went to Bonsevain, Va., Friday to visit the public school of which Mrs. H. C. Woody is teacher. ANAWALT VISITED BY DEATH. Mrs. Ellen Barksdale Answers the Last Roll Call. DO YOU WANT TO LIVE Anawalt, W. Va., March 5, 1918. The Grim Monster has again been in our midst and taken a beloved Christian worker, wife and mother. Sister Barkas, daughter, rev. R. V. Barkas, sister of the First Baptist church, died Sunday morning after a short illness. We were loathe to give her up for to know her was to love her. She lived a consistent Christian. She was ever ready to help in the upbuilding of the community. As a wife, she was a mid-debilemeet; as a mother, she was in every respect devoted to her children and work ardently the home happy. But now her pain and the inside is vacant, her voice is hushed in death and her soul has gone to the God who gave it. The deceased was highly respected by by whistle and colored and a number of the best white citizens asked to see her remains. in the heart of one of the greatest coal fields in West Virginia? If so, go to A large funeral was conducted Monday morning at the church by Rev. Haley, pastor of the Methodist church. The remains were carried to Eskhorn where a funeral was to be conducted in Croze Temple of which the deceased was a memer. Interment to take place at Bramwell. After months of strenuous effort we bought a choice tract of land practically in the heart of the City of Beckley, W. Va. We sub-divided it into 220 choice lots and it is known as the Sister Barkstale leaves a husband and six children to mourn their loss We miss her; how we miss her. She has gone to the land of light, "Where the flowers bloom forever and the land is always bright. Central Addition to Beckley Death Claims Dal Booth at Kimball. We just placed it on the market to be sold to colored people. The CENTRAL ADDITION is practically level and the lots range in price from $75 to $300, and you can buy any of these lots up to $200 for $10 down and $5 per month, from $200 to $300 for $15 down and $7.50 per month. After some considerable illness, death visited the home of Mr. Dal Booch, of Kimball, last Sunday and took the head of the home away. The town, and community for years have borne the happy distinction of having a high tone christian gentlemen in the person of the deceased, Mr. Booth. But like many other good communities, they had to adhere the presence of death who knows no difference in one man over that of another. So at 7 o'clock, p. m. Sunday, the Grim Reaper summoned our friend and brother to report to Him who doeth all things well and who directs the destinies of men. He was 45 years of age, having married at the age of 21. He leaves to mourn their lost wife, eight children, a mother, father, seven sisters and four brothers as well as a host of real friends. He was a member in good standing with the First Baptist church and for five or six years was superintendent of the Sunday school. His funeral was preached by his pastor, Rev. J. W., Robinson. His remains were buried in the Norwood cemetery. He belonged to the Golden Rim Botheal and Endowment Association YOU PAY NOTAXES OR INTEREST. and in case of your death we deed the property to your beneficiary without further payment. These lots are on the market at a special, low price for a few days to start our sale at a rapid rate, so you see the advantage of going on the ground and buying your lot now. W. VA. MINISTER ENDORSES THIS Don't Think That The CENTRAL ADDITION Is Suburban Property. It is near the heart of the city and business center. It is not our intention to sell you lots from a map and to prove to you that we mean business we will pay your train fare both ways by giving you a receipt on your first monthly installment in case you buy from us--fare not to exceed $7.00. Go to beckley, call at our branch office over the Faleigh County Bank and D. P. Gadd, the manager, will show you the CENTRAL ADDITION. A Sufferer For Years Himself He fells of Great Remedy For Chronic Diarrhea CURED HIM, BUILT HIM UP FEELS LIKE A NEW MAN You will ask yourself why you should buy a lot in beckley. These are a few of the many reasons; FIRST: Because both C. & O. and Virginian trains run into Beckley; Second: Because Raleigh County is building mecadam roads into Beckley; Third: Because Beckley has good schools, good churches and you can raise your children to be intelligent men and women; Fourth: Because Beckley is surrouneed by one of the greatest coal fields in West Virginia and you can live on one of these lots and walk to and from and work at 15 to 20 coal operations; Fifth: Because there are many other enterprises too numerous to mention in this space. Down in Mississippi a farmer unearthened, one day, a deposit of peculiar looking gray mineral which turned strangely red when the air and rain struck it. He wacoor that day but became rich almost over night because, like the discoverer of radium, he had unearthed another natural phenomena. With almost unlimited facilities, great care, 90 year lease, the Ferrilline Chemical Corp. is working this medicine, extracting ore, pumuising it, compounding it and shipping in highly concentrated liquid form to its big plant in Arkansas, where it is t s ed, b t e s i n shipped all parts of the country and how wonderful its strange mineral is best told by users of it. Rev. E. J. Garten, of Talcott, W. Va. PREACHER PRAISES IT "I suffered from chronic diarrhea for close to fifteen years and tried many methods and medicines with our permanent relief. Several doctors failed to do anything for me but one day a friend told me about Acid Iron Mineral, and I want to day to day all who read this that it not only gave me tempary relief, but it cared me of chronic diarrhea of fifteen years and I tilt up my nery system in stucco like a new man. The very first bottle wizard rime. I can never say enough or this great medicine] which they are giving from a wonderful deposit which the Creator left, it seems, for the very purpose of curing our ailments. Don't Pospone This Matter But Go To Beckley And Go Now And we believe you will say this is the greatest opportunity that has been offered colored people it the way of home sites and investments in southern West Virginia and we will have one of our agents call on you and explain our proposition fully. The above Minister's enthusiasm over this great natural iron remedy has known no bounds and for a long time he has praised it. Hundreds and perhaps thousands of people have bought Acid Iron Mineral on his recommendation with splendid results. Most duggers in larger towns have it or a large twelve ounce bottle (thirty day treatment) will be sent paid on receipt of $1 by the Ferroline Chemical Corporation, Ramoke, Va. Send for a folder. Sold in Keystone by the Bridgeford Pharmacy and good stores everywhere. Mr. Joseph Barnett, of Weston, the aggressive young man who has been with the head management of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the State of West for the past eight years and who was a most intimate friend of the late Grand Chancellor, L. O. Wilson, arrived in Northfork Wednesday morning and will be wait Prof. J. W. Robinson, the present Grand Chancellor, for a while at least. The hope is that he will stay for an indefinite period, since he is so well informed as to the workings of the Order. Main Office Branch Office Princeton,W.Va. Beckley,W.Va. Rev. J. W. Barrett, pastor of the Shawnee Methodist church, Eckman, accompanied by Rev. S. S. Smith, of Annibal, was in the city Tuesday, they called in the Times office. :o: Mr. Gabe Mitchell, of Henry County, Va., but who has been working at Gary since the first of the year, left Saturday for home in Ridgeway on account of the illness of his father. He will most likely now stay and make a big crop especially since provisions are more valuable than money. Before he left, he paid the editor a visit. :o: Mr. E. W. Prisoark, of War, was looking after some business matters in this city this week. Rev. J. H. Adams, who recently became the fortunate heir to a ten thousand and dollar endowment by a rich white lady of New York, and a very strong race pride man, was in Keystone and Northfork Monday. He lectured at the Mt. Onapel Baptist church Monday night and right well did he entertain his audience. Rev. L. Epperson, of laeger, recently called to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church at Northfork, is making rapid strides to erecting the new church now under way. This too, despite a very unfortunate set back a few days ago in that the wind blew the church down causing considerable damage. Rev. Epperson will be installed as pastor at Havaco the third Sunday. The sermon will be preached by Rev. Dr. R. H. McKoy, followed by a series of sermons by able divines. Mr. Peter Marshall, of Kumball, brother to Dr. G. N. Marshall, had a second stroke of paralysis one night this week and only lived a short time from the same. He died Wednesday night of this week about 8 o'clock and will be buried today. Friday, in the Norwood cemetery, a full account of which will appear in next week's issue. QUICKLY RELIEVES CHRONIC COUGHS AND COLDS Without Using Greasy Salves and Ointments, In A Clean And Very Pleasant Manner A FEW DOSES OF HYPO-COD WILL DO THE WORK That hacking cough that may have been bothering you for months due to a cold skin in the head or chest can easily be relieved in a quick, simple and easy way without having to use any greasy salve, quickly ointments or bothers with lotions, many of which do more harm to the fine tissues of the nose and throat than good. Instead of taking chances with your health, simply take a tablespoonful of Hypo-Cod before meals and at bedtime for a few days and in a little while you'll be surprised at the change, it will work for you. Hypo-Cod gets rich down to the seat of the trouble and up roots it—powerful in its action, harmless in its use. The most sensitive stomach will readily assimilate Hypo-Cod. In fact, Hypo-Cod not only breaks up meals, coughs, etc., but it also aids digestion, creates moisture helps make rich, pure blood, decreases the acid (cause of rheumatism), and increases the strength greatly in a little while. For Hypo-Cod contains iron, the curative extract from fresh cod livers with the objectionable pute eliminated by a special process, manganese, malt, lime, wild cherry bark, quinine and other very valuable medicinal properties which taken as a whole add very greatly to the general health. As a general tonic for building up and giving strength to worn out, weak and run down people Hypo Cod is unqualified. It is one remedy that should be kept handy in every home and a preparation that no one should be ashamed to take. It costs but little when you take into consideration what it do will for you. Just get a bottle from your druggist today and note what a change it will work for you in a little while. You can get a large size bottle for only $1.20 which contains enough for the average family to use for weeks. Hypo-Cod is sold here by Spector Drug Co., in Welch by Welch Drug Co., in Kimball by Kimball Drug Co. I Liebman Our Specialty $15 $18 $20 Brothers Suits to Measure "TAILORS FROM THE CRADLE" Northfork, Gary, Kimball, Anawat, W. Va. Cinci. O. The Red Cross Society at Ashland is still progrising. The entertainment which was given Feb. 12, for this cause was a great success. $20.45 was realized. Everybody showed their appreciation and responded nicely. We had six persons to join us recently. They were Mrs. W. B. Thornton, Miss Fannie Coleman, Meurs, Edward Temple, Sr., John Holland, Sonnie Mitchell, Floyd Jones and Reuben Russell. MISS GERTRUDE HAWKINS, Ch. MRS. W. H. THORTON, Sec'y. MRS. HATTIE MICHELL, Treas. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County on the first Monday in March, 1978. 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 McBowell County within one month from the date of the first publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper in McBowell County, and that a copy be posted at the front door of the court house of McBowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Tests: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk J. K. Smith, P. Q. Order of Publication. WEST VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of McCowell County, on the first Monday in March, 1918. Linda Murphy. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINULO MATRIMONI 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 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 the 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. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Olerk. J. K. Smith, P. Q. Order of Publication At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in March, 1918, G. C. Cobras The object of this suit is to obtain from the dealer the following ivory: A VINCULO MATRIMONI INCUOIO MATRIMONII. And it appearing from an affidavit now on film the papers in this cause, that the defendant non-resident of the State of West Virginia, therefore ordered the said defendant to appear at the Olerk'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 her interest herein. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and 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. J. K. Smith, P. Q. Madam Penn Hair Culture and Scalp Treatment The Famous C. J. Walker System. GARY, WEST VIRGINIA 14-27-17. We want you to see the latest there is in TAILORING Rev Wm Sanders filled his stand here Sunday morning and night and prescid two soul stirring sermons. In the morning, his text was John 14:20, subject, "The Holy Ghost"; at night, Col. 3:2, subject, "All earthly things shall pass away." We can say for pastor, he is an excellent preacher as well as a great pulpit orator. Rev. We read the 3rd chapter of John and sang "Higher ground. The meeting was largely attended, and we can say for for our people of Redstar, they are spiritual as well as financial. The doors were opened for any one wishing to be connected with the A. M. E. church. Rev. Washington and wife, became members of the church. Sister Johnson is somewhat indisposed at this writing, but we hope for her a speedy recovery. A man was killed in the mines Saturday. We are indeed glad to see the weather seems to be opening us again. We are attempted to say that the ground hog did not see his shadow. Our pastor is expecting his son home soon on a vacation, and we hope to welcome him in our town. We are always glad to see our boys from Camp Lee. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County, on the first Monday in March, 1918. Ethel Keys. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VINOULO MATRIMONI 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 Virginia; it is therefore ordered that the 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 front door of the court house of McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk. J. K Smith, P. Q 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 March, 1918. The object of this suit is to obtain from the Defendant by the Tiftiff a divorce AVIKING AVIKING. And it appearing from an affidavit* on file with the papers in this cause, that the Defendant and the Defendant are in violation of the 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 of the date of the application of this order and do what is necessary to prepare his interest herein. It is further ordered that a copy of this order be published once a week for five weeks in some newspaper published in McDowell County, and that a copy of the same be published once a day of the Court House of McDowell County for twenty days before decree is rendered. A Copy. A Copy. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Clerk J. K. Smith. P. O. Order of Publication At Rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Cir- cum- county, on the first Monday in March, 1918. The object of this suit is to obtain from the defendant by the plaintiff a divorce A VIRGINIA NINI And it appearing from an affidavit now on file with the papers in this cause, that the defendant is the present holder of the State of West Virginia; it is therefore the present defendant to appear at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of McDowell County within one month from the date of the publication of this order, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. A it is further ordered that a copy of the order be published once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in Mecklenburg and that copy of the same be posted at the front door of the McDowell county for twenty days before decree is rendered. A copy. Teste: W. BURBNIDOE PAYNE, Clerk. Miss Rose B. Bridgeford Hair Culturist Madame C. J. Walker's Method Used DR. 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Send us a card and one of our agents will call on you, or, they may be found at the adpresses given below. J. W. SMITH, Agent, Northfork, W. Va. NORTHKORK HOTEL PROF. BARNETTS RESIGNS A PRINCIPAL OF THE GARY GRADED SCHOOL Prof. Arthur Barnett has resigned as Principal of the Gary Graded Schools and left Saturday morning for Toledo, Ohio, to accept a government clerkship there. Prof. Barnett came to Gary last fall fresh from Ohio University holding a Bachelor of Science diploma and took charge of the school, and under his principalship for the time he was here showed a marked improvement both in attendance and general cooperative work among parents, teachers and children. Gary regrets the loss of such a fine man whose willingness to work and bring about a last harmonious relation between school and community that will stand as a monument to his worth for years to come. The peculiar situation of the school demands that a man be principal, and while the Board of Education is locating a man to fill the place, Miss Phyllis W. Waters is very effectively carrying on the work. The best wishes of the people of Gary go with Prof. Barnett for success in his new work. $52.78 RAISED AT A FANCY WORK BAZAAR AT KIMBALL The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church at Kimball gave a Fancy Work Bazaar on Monday and Tuesday nights at the J. H. Page Tailoring Establishment. The place was beautifully decorated in red, white and blue. The Japanese Booth in which the fancy work articles were sold deserves special mention. It was presided over what appeared to be a real Japanese maiden who looked and acted the part perfectly. The articles sold were given by the members and friends of the church. A special feature was a silk quilt of 25 squares made by the ladies of the Society. We wish to thank the members and friends who so generously gave us their support. We had a delightful time and realized $52.78. MRS. R. O. HARRISON, Secretary of the Society. Church Reorganized at Besoco. Browco, W. Va., Feb. 28, 1918 A most interesting meeting was held here Feb. 7-17 inclusive. The revival services were conducted by Rev. Twyman, assisted by Rev. E. J. Woodard, of Charleston. Fourteen were added to the church. The church was reorganized, and Brow, Andrew Stubblefield, Ed Dogan and Will Hackett were appointed deacons. There seems to be no reasons why the church work this year should not be successful. The members and friends are loud in praise of the faithful work of Rev. Twyman and Woodard and hope for their speedy return. Read all the advertisements in this issue. In will pay you. --- 一 Golden Rule Pays Endowment at Kimball. The death claim of brother Emmitt Carter was paid to his mother, Mrs. Ida Carter, last Wednesday in Bottom Creek Baptist church by the General Secretary, G. S. Miller. Bro. Miller was introduced to the audience by Rev. Dr. J. E. Pryor who paid glowing tribute to the General Secretary, telling the anxious congregation that he has always known the Secretary to be a man to advocate race pride in particular. The Secretary made some very timely remarks concerning the race in general and then spoke of the Golden Rule and He advised, the members particularly to keep their dues paid up and work hard to build up their Association numerically. The work of the Golden Rule has never been better in the history of the organization. Applications are simply swarming the home office. In Bramwell last Tuesday night Unity Association, No. 1, decided to pitch a two weeks campaign and as a result the members brought twenty able bodied mep and women and laid them on the sacrificial alter of the Golden Rule Beneficial and Endowment Association. Among these new candidates were to be found four of our public school teachers whose hearts are big with race love and appreciation, so much so that they say that they know no better way to show it than to become identified with this grand and glorious organization and help to make it what it should be. Would to God that we had more such public school teachers. They are Profs. E. A. Boiling and E. A Wood; Misses Mamie D. Anthony and Luvena Fuller. Jenkinjones Red Cross Jenkinjones, W. Va., Feb. 27, 1918. Editor of the McDowell Times. Please allow me space in your valuable paper to say a few words concerning the Red Oros at this place. We have been organized for some considerable time, but have not been able to do much work. However, we hope to do more in the future to let the people know that we are a part of this government and are willing to do our part in this great crisis. We have, succeeded in organizing a Junior Red Oros which I believe will succeed with only a little encouragement. The Junior and Senior Red Oros gave an entertainment Monday night and realized $21. We wish to thank the many friends for their patronage and liberal donation. Chairman Senior Red Cross. MRS. BRANCH, Secretary. MRS. LUCY HAIRSTON, Chairman Junior Red Cross, MRS. MAURICE COURTS, Secretary. CECIL H. RILEY PRACTICES IN ALL THE COUTS Phone, Northfork 406 NORTHFORK, W. VA. And You now have the opportunity of securing a few lots at first cost. West Albans Land Co. 1210 Union Trust Building BIG INITIATION. --- MRS. J. W. COGER. EASTGULF Our Sunday school is progressing nicely. The contest between the class is very interesting. The primary classes are in the lead yet. Mr. Jona Claytor, the Superintendent was absent Sunday. He was visiting friends and relatives in Mcalphine. Mr. and Mrs. John Davis were visiting in Beckley Sunday and Monday. Mr. Caleb Freeman spent the week in Mcalphine. Rev. Owens from the Flat Top, was in Eastgulf last week. He spoke at the church Wednesday night. Church work is on the boom. The ladies gave a supper Friday night and raised about $12. They intend to build a church in the near future. Work is very good here now. The outlook is prosperous—plenty of cars, good places to work, convenient and comfortable houses, plenty of garden land around the homes, polite and obliging clerks, a fine place for the man who wants to work and do well. Several young men went to Beckley to be examined Monday and Tuesday. We learn that two of them were exempted. Among those examined was Mr. Otha Nowlin. STOTESBURY STOTESBURY Regular services were held by Rev. S. Davis at St. John Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Sowers delivered a very impressive sermon to alarge congregation at the morning services and Rev. Davis at the evening services. The Sunday school headed by Thos. Smith, Supt. had an excellent day, a large attendance being present The Home Mission Society met at 8 p.m., under the guidance of Mrs. Mollie Smith, President, and reports a very beneficial meeting. The new choir sang at the evening services and promises to rank among the best in the coalfields. Our band played at Sophia last Saturday night, which speaks well for it as they are now being asked to go all over the field. J. W. Sowers, Robert Michell, John Jackson, R L Patterson, and Mrs. Mattie Lawrence were initiated into the order of St. St. Luke during the week, while Mrs. Lula Mitchell, Mrs. Jackson, Jackson, Rev. Davis and Mrs. Minnie Divers reobligated themselves to the order at Tams. Mr. Divers is getting along nicely from the injury to his foot. Mr. George Vaughn and wife went to Beckley Monday. Rev. Palmer, of Crystal, was a pleasant visitor here Tuesday and was very much surprised when he was shown the planes of the new church, the foundation of which is new going up. He claimed in all his years he nexer saw such a layout for the worship of the Lord and congratulated the people for the privilege they have in working for the E. F. White Coal Company that does so much for its workers and more especially the colored people. Rev. Bain, of Mabscott, was the guest of Rev. Davin during the week. At the entertainment Friday night at McAlphine our band furnished music to the delight of the people. It Helps! There can be no doubt as to the merit of Cardul, the woman's tonic, in the treatment of many troubles peculiar to women. The thousands of women who have been helped by Cardul in the past 40 years, is conclusive proof that it is a good medicine for women who suffer. It should help you, too. Take CARDUI The Woman's Tonic Mrs. N. E. 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For information with reference to courses and expenses, write PRES. BYRD PRILLERMAN The West Virginia Collegiate Institute INSTITUTE, WEST VA. McDowell Investment Company B. Hampton Gray,Mgr,Welch,W.Va Real Estate Bought and Sold See us about our plan of buying a home with the rent you pay. We make a specialty of selling small farms in Patrick, Franklin and Heary Counties Virginia. Consult us about anything you want to buy or sell. CHICHESTER SPILLS DIAMOND BRAND Beware of Counterfeits. Refuse all Gadgetludes. LADIES Take your Drogues for CHI-CHEE-TER'S DIAMOND BRAND PILLS in Red and metallic bore, sealed with Blue Bibbon. Drogues and ask for CHI-CHEE-TER'S Drogues and ask for CHI-CHEE-TER'S Drogues and ask for CHI-CHEE-TER'S years regarded as Best, Safest, All- SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS TIME EVERYWHERE WORTH TESTED Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. 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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. Olemente, D. D., pastor. WILCOE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Missionary meeting at 3 o'clock every 2nd Sunday. Rev. R. K. Henry, pastor. John Webster, clerk. :0: MERCY SEAT BAPTIST CHURCH, Powhatan. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Preaching 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11:30 a. m. and 8 p. m. Missionary meetings every at 6 p. m. Red Cross each Tuesday preacher. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evenings. Rev. R. K. Henry, pastor. H. O. Vanhook, clerk Notice is hereby given that Iwill make application at the opening term of the circuit court of McDowell county, for license to carry a pistol. B. H. WADE, Special Officer, Northfork, W. Va. FOR SALE Four Room House and Lot, Extraordinary Size, for Sale at YUKON, W. VA. Good water, high and dry, good clothes. Anyone wanting good house to live in now is the time to buy. 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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 Spinks. Clerk Circuitand Crim. Courts, Burbridge 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 Landa 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 McDow ell, Mingo, wayne and wyoming John W. Luther, Welch; Wells Goodykoots, Williamson. Madam Penn Hair Culture and Scalp Treatment The Famous O. J. Walker3System. GARY, WEST VIRGINIA 4-27-17. THE GREATEST SENSATION OF THE YEAR In a Business WaY Among COLORED People The image provided is too blurry and pixelated to accurately recognize any text or content. It appears to be a grayscale background with no discernible features. Has been created because of the wonderful discovery of unusually high grade gold and silver "ore" on the properties owned and controlled by the Eldorado Gold Star Mining Company. An account of this great strike was printed in the McDowell Times a few weeks ago so that stock-holders and friends may know of the wonderful success that is being made. L. E. Guest, "Fiscal Agent," has just received a letter from the company stating that "white people are rushing to the mines by auto loads to witness the great strike made by Manager S. J. Brown, and they are confounded at the idea that Negroes own and control such rich holdings as our properties." A few weeks ago while sinking a shaft, at a depth of 40 feet, a six foot vain was encountered which gives actual value as follows: Two feet of the vain $45.02 per ton and four feet of the same vain $114.10 per ton and the vain is getting wider as the depth is attained. We are now about to begin shipments of this rich find which will enable us to secure the remainder of machinery that is needed for our mill and then you can NOT buy stock of this company. EN And WOMEN Three Story Concentrated Mill House---Material Corrugated iron---Cement Floors---Large Water Tank---Auto Truck, Etc. GOLORED MEN GOLORED MEN AND WOMEN If you really want to make money, the opportunity is now being offered to you by this Company. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a ship with a flag on a mast, set against a cloudy sky. There is only a small block of stock left to be sold at the old price of $1.00 per share and when that is gone you will have to pay any where from $2.00 to $5.00 per share and a little later you cant get it at any price. Will sell any amount from ten shares up, which gives the poorest of us a chance. Cash Payments are preferred. Will sell Shares as follows: 50 Shares, $ 5.00 down and $ 5.00 per month 100 Shares, 10.00 down and 10.00 per month 150 Shares, 15.00 down and 15.00 per month 200 Shares, 20.00 down aud 20.00 per month Hoist house with 15 horse powr engine and complete equipment for sinking to great depth. Frame work of main shaft of Silver Legion Mine and camp houses. L. E. GUEST, Fiscal Agent, "General Delivery," Keystone, West Virginia F. W. WATTS, 214 E. 3rd Avenue, Williamson, West Virginia Or, Home Office, 255 Wilson Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal.