McDowell Times

THE NEGRO'S PART IN THE WORLD'S GREATEST WAR In the March of Progress the Black Man is Playing His Part--White Folks Know the Negro to be the Most Loyal Creature on Earth McDowell County Offers Good Opportunities for Negroes, Excellent Schools, high wages. VOLUME 16. THE NEGRO'S WORLD'S In the March of Man is Playing Folks Know the Most Loyal Crea When one reads the curious remarks and comments made by many of the newspapers in this country, especially in the South, he wonders what it is all about. They speak as if they are surprised at the loyalty and patriotism displayed by black men. They comment upon it as if it is something new under the sun. They could not talk differently if this had been the first time the Negro had been called to arms and displayed for the first time his gallantry and love of country. Even in 1863, when the 54th Massachusetts responded to the call of arms by Abraham Lincoln to fight for country and his own emancipation, even that was no strange phenomenon. In the French and Indian War the Negro was there willingly doing his part; in the war of Independence they proved valuable aids to George Washington, the father of his country; in the war of 1812 General Andrew Jackson attests to the loyalty and bravery of black soldiers in the battle of New Orleans against the British. During the Civil War Negroes were true and loyal, both on the Union and Confederate sides. He has never been known to be a quitter; he has always been known to be a fighter, and yet these strange and surprising remarks are made as though it is something new under the sun that he displays such rare qualities of patriotism and gallantry in the present world conflict. It makes us tired to hear it, and it is no compliment, because whenever the Negro has been called to duty and arms he has come up to the very highest standard. Nobody knows this better than white folks, but it is always strange and surprising, although he has been displaying these qualities of fidelity, patriotism and gallantry ever since he landed on the shores of America in 1618. We suppose that this arises from the fact that our white fellow citizens are conscious that no other race under similar circumstances, treated and buffeted about like the Negro, deprived of many of the commonest rights due to American citizens, discriminated against in nearly everything that pertains to public institutions and utilities, humiliated beyond language to portray, would be so willing to sacrifice and even to lay down their lives for country in the face of such harsh and inhuman treatment. For the dirtiest and fittest foreign vagabond is treated better than the most intelligent, law-binding and respectable Negro citizen. In traveling over the country he cannot even get a decent birth in which to sleep; many times he is jerked up in the middle of the night and made to go back into some filthy Jim crow car, set aside as they say, for "niggers." Our women are humiliated in more ways than it is possible to tell here. Their ambition to measure up to the high standard of intelligence and decency is looked down upon by their white neighbors. They are often humiliated and embarrassed by being called "Auntie or Jane or Sookie" without the slightest acquaintance with them whatever. And these same black men who are fighting for their country against the Central Powers, no matter what rank they hold in the army, are never called anything but Jim, John or Bill; in fact, everything is done to remind you that you are a "nigger" and an inferior. They always refer to the most eminent black man or woman as though they were kids or children, and when they are praised it is as one would praise a good old horse or cow. And they are always holding up the old darkey, who lived in slavery time as an example for the young to follow, because they knew nothing else but to obey their masters and mistresses, and they hold this up as an example for the young Negro to follow. Our white neighbors seem to forget that men, as well as things, change in obedience to the laws of evolution; that men and races do not stand still, but they either go forward or backward. In the long run they go toward. The new Negro can no more be like the antebellum Negro than the white man of today can be like his ancestors in the middle ages. The antebellum Negro had no will of his own; he knew nothing but to oey his master. The doors of knowledge was closed against him and it was a crime for him to learn to read and write. The Negro of today has access to some of the best schools and colleges in the country, and trained and taught in the best things handed down to civilization. Everything, by day and by night, teaches him that he is made in the image of God, and that he is master of his fate and possessor of his own soul, and it is as much impossible to conquer that spirit in him as it is to turn the Mississippi river up stream. The Negro of today is keeping pace --- The McDowell Times. with other progressive peoples of the world. He is self-respecting, and learning decency and loyalty like other people. In the steady march of progress he is playing his part; he is an integral part of the world's civilization, and shall do his duty as a man and as a patriot and shall expect the reward of duty well performed. He yields to no other race in devotion to country, and is perfectly willing to do his part in making the world safe for all peoples. He believes thoroughly in the doctrine of the Bible, that "One of one blood made all men to dwell upon the face of the earth;" that men are to be judged, not by their color, for there are good and bad in all races, but upon their merit. By this he is willing to stand or fall, for he feels abundantly able to take care of himself or report to God the reason why. — Atlanta Independent. PROMINENT RACE LEADERS SEE PRES. WOODROW WILSON WASHINGTON, March 16 - A committee of Negro leaders representing the A. M. E church were ushered into the special chamber of the White House where President Wilson received them a few days ago, and were given perhaps the most cordial reception ever given a committee of Negroes in the history of the country. Old White House attendants say: "You were received with greater decorum, than any Negro committees since their time spent at the White House." In fact no committee has ever been received better. Bishop Chappelle was introduced to the President by Dr. John R. Hawkins, financial secretary of the A. M.E. chrchb Bishop Chappelle then in turn introduce each member of the committee to the President. Bishop Chappelle then made a brief statement, and said: "Mr. President, our memorial will be read to you by Dr. J. G. Robinson, who is our secretary" Dr. Robinson, in a very earnest and distinct manner read the paper. The President then made a lengthy statement and closed with the remarks: "Gentlemen, of what you complain of is true, and nothing that you ask is out of harmony with right. I shall from this day set mosel to the task to help righten these wrongs. Your approach was in that manner that will urge me on as never before. When I review this history of the country I must agree with you that our nation has no more loyal and patriotic citizens and soldiers than the Negro. You, and the country will hear from me later on in a way that will be pleasing to your people." Many other things he said which sent the entire committee away well pleased, and feeling a great work had been accomplished. We were guarded and urged by the President to not give out the things which I refer to, but which will come to us through the channels that all will know of in the not far distant future. TUBERCULOSIS SANITARIUM Why Delay Selecting Site and Start ing Building? Appropriation Liable to Revert to Treasury. Three Months Left The regular session of the Legislature, 1917, provided for the establishment of a state colored tuberculosis sanitarium and the second extraordinary session of the Legislature, 1917, appropriated for "lands, building and shelter, $15,000." Section 2 of Chapter 38, of the acts of the Legislature, regular session 1917 provided as follows: "The State Board of Control and committee of three colored physicians, citizens of West Virginia, an KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1918 pointed by the Governor, shall jointly select a suitable site for such sanitarium and provide plans for the necessary buildings as soon after July 1, 1917 as practicable." Governor Cornwell did not delay but early in his administration appointed the committee of colored physicians. They are Dra Critchlow of Charleston, Harrison of Kimball and Clay of Lewisburg. This committee has met with the Board of Control and inspect-d several sites but after nine months no site has been selected and nothing definite has been accomplished toward erecting this much needed institution. Only three months are left in which this appropriation is available because under the law if it is not used by July 1, 1918 it reverts to the state treasury and another legislature must meet and another appropriation be made before anything can be done It is the wish of the Negroes of the state who are informed on the subject that during the remaining three months that the Board of Control and the committee of colored physicians select a site and use this money for the purpose for which it was appropriated. It may appear an easy matter to the uninitiated to secure another appropriation, even a larger one for such an institution, so vital to the welfare of all the people, but those who think so should spend a few weeks in Charleston in the interest of a bill carrying an appropriation, even a bill unopposed like the colored tuberculosis sanitarium measure and they will change their minds. The writer followed the colored state tuberculosis sanitarium bill from its introduction by Senator R. L. Gregory on the second day of the session to its passage in the House during the fifth week of the session and the passage of the appropriation at the extra session in May. With a committee of several colored men the writer appeared before the committee on medicine and sanitation of the senate in the interest of the measure and after its passage by the senate, with W. W. Sanders, C. E. Mitchell and on a few occasions other colored men, he appeared before four committees of the House of Delegates in an effort to keep this measure that the Governor and every legislator of both parties favored from being "pigeon holed" or getting lost. In the senate this measure went through the committees on medicine and sanitation and finance, in the house it went through the committees on judiciary, taxation and finance, medicine and sanitation, humane institutions and public buildings, and in the course of its travel it got entirely lost and it took Messrs. Sanders, Mitchell and the writer four days to get it located. Prof Sanders finally succeeded in locating it in the breast pocket of a member of one of the committees. In the senate the bill creating the sanitarium carried the appropriation also. The house cut the appropriation out of the bill creating the sanitarium and placed it in the appropriation bill, so when the appropriation bill failed of passage in the regular and the first extra sessions its "pushers" had to be on the watch during the second extra session to keep it from being lost or dropped during the shuffle and party fight over the appropriation bill. The above is recited in order that those who may be under the impression that if the present appropriation (which is really too small) reverts to the treasury it will be an easy matter to secure another appropriation at the next session will quit kidding themselves. The writer has been the representative of The McDowell Times at four legislatve (regular and special) sessions and he has never seen an appropriation for any Negro institution "slide through." They must be pushed by interested Negroes all of the way and then they very frequently get lost in the shuffle. It the present appropriation for the colored State Tuberculosis Sanitarium is not used it may be years before we can get another. We sound a warning to the committee and the Negroes of the entire state and urge them to GET BUSY. Peace and World Democracy Will Come When Common Brotherhood is Recognized, Says Dr. W. E. B DuBois. That the world war is the result of the effort of a few men to rule the masses, and that there can be no permanent peace or world democracy unless the white man recognizes the brothel od of the darkerars, were the salient points of the scholarly address delivered by Dr. W. E. B DuBois, to a large- and enthusious audience at the central Y. M. C. A. amuitorium, in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. DuBois is a champion of human rights in general and of the Negro race particularly. He is a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and is the editor of the society's organ, "The Crisis." Mr. T. N. Lewis, of Kimball, one of the most substantial citizens of the county, was in Keystone Monday of this week. BIG RALLY At Colonial Theatre, Sunday, March 31, under auspices of the Presbyterian Church EVERYBODY INVITED ```markdown ``` JOHN JOHNSON SAFE IN BOSTON U. S. Commissioner Refuses to Grant W. Virginia's Request Prisoner Discharged From Custody of Law---Great Victory For Attorney Lewis and The Equal Rights League. The great victory of Attorney Wm. Lewis, senior counsel, and the National Equal Rights League, which began and fathered the whole fight, and all the rest on Thursday of this week was permanently chronicled Friday morning by the Boston Post as follows: "John Johnson will not be surrendered to the federal authorities of West Virginia. "The Negro, whom Governor McCall last November refused to extradite or the demand of Governor Cornwell, has won a second victory. In a crowded courtroom at the Federal building United States Commissioner Hayes declared that 'probable cause' to believe that Johnson had violated the Mann white slave act had not been shown, and he was forthwith ordered released. This waiver modified and, pending the appeal by the government to the District court on one ruling by Commissioner Hayes during the hearing, Johnson will remain on his present bail of $2000. But federal officials themselves practically admit that the case is ended." William H. Lewis was Johnson's attorney, assisted by B. R. Wilson of the N. A. A. C. P., J. W. Schenck, C. L. Raysor of the Equal Rights League with ex-U. S. Commissioner R. W. Hale, volunteer in charge. The National Equal Rights League instituted the fight. COMMISSIONER HAYES' DECISION In announcing his decision, Commissioner Hayes said: "I have examined the evidence. I have examined the law. This decision is a responsibility placed upon me by law, and the question is whether or not by this evidence I find the defendant guilty. "There has been introduced into this case testimony as to what took place in Charleston immediately prior to the indictment. That does not affect me; and upon the evidence I do not find that the defendant is guilty. The defen lant is discharged." Just at the point when the commissioner was making the decision, and had called on Johnson to stand up, the courtroom, filled with colored people, broke into loud syllabus, which was suppressed by the court officer and the commissioner. The first to shake Johnson's hand was Editor Trotter who sat on one side of him, the second Miss Lathon Clayton Jewett who sat on the other side of him. Following the final decision of the case, there was a general handshaking and congratulations were showered on Johnson and his wife, who has been a constant attendant at the long drawn out hearings. Johnson was arrested in a restaurant in October, 1907, on complaint of the pelice of Charleston, W. Va., that he was a fugitive from justice. The most prominent witness in behalf of Johnson was O. A. Petty, sergeant-at-arms of the West Virginia senate and a former mayor of Charleston, who testified to the defendant having been confined to his bed at the time, in November, 1916, when the offense charged was alleged to have been committed. - Boston Guardian. NEGRO BOYS FIRST TO ENROLL IN BOYS' WORKING RESERVE IN STATE Students of Garnet School; "Displays Full Measure of Patriotism" Says Director Young. CHARLESTON, W. Va., March 23.—Twenty-five Charleston colored boys --- manging in age from 15 to 19 years, were the first to enroll in the United States Boys' Working Reserve during the campaign being waged this week by Secretary of State Houston G. Young, state director of the reserve, for farm help. The patriotic boys are students at the Garnett school and the elder boys are students in the Garnett high school, and their applications were forwarded to the secretary of state last night by C. W. Boyd, principal, the list giving the name, age, address and parent or guardian of each boy. The United States Boys' Working Reserve is organized in each state of the Union under the United States Department of Labor for the purpose of enrolling young men between the ages of 16 and 21 for farm and factory service. The principals of high schools and county superintendents were designated as enrolling officers. The first of the state schools to report was the Garnett school. "By enlisting in the Boys' Working Reserve these young men from the Garnett schools have displayed a full measure of patriotism," said Secretary of State Young. "They are willing to assist in the production of foodstuffs that are so vitally necessary to the maintenance of our armies and our population. I congratulate them on being the first to enroll in the present campaign. The patriotic youths who have enrolled are Wylie Furguene, Wm. A. Courtner, Frank Miller, Ernest Campbell, Francis Flagg, D. P. Campbell, Frazier Myers, Joseph Woods, L. onard Rickett, Herbert Cain, Perey Smith, Theodore Parker, Bruce Brown, Poay Edwards, Clarence Bowles, William Banks, John Boyd, Car Warner, John Woods, Julius Gardner, Howard McLeonow, Wm. Morris, Those Mitchell, Andrew Torrence and Earl Fuck. NEGRO ADVISORY COUNCIL OF DEFENCE Leading Men and Women of Race Appointed--Secretary Maintain Office in Capitol--Organize Negroes to Help Win War. CHARLESTON, W. Va., March 25.—The Executive State Council of Dicece, composed of the Governor and all of the elective state officers at a special meeting held Thursday, March 21, by special resolutions created an Auxiliary Advisory State Council of Defence composed of prominent Negroes throughout the state. The resolution creating this body was drawn up and introduced by Attorney General E. T. England and set out its purpose and duties as follows: "To cause a complete and thorough organization of the Negroes of the state so that they may be a more potent factor in our national defence in the way of conserving food, buying thrift stamps, war stamps and Liberty Bonds, and giving their labor in occupations so essential to a successful prosecution of the war. In short, this Negro organization is created in order to bring about a greater efficiency in the race in the things necessary to make them a greater factor in this war." The only member of this auxiliary council who will receive pay is the secretary. John C. Gilmer of this city, former editor of "The Advocate" and state librarian under the Glasscock administration was elected by the Executive State Council of Detence as secretary of the Auxiliary Advisory Council of Detence. Under the resolution he will maintain an office in the capital. The names of the Auxiliary Advisory State Council of Defence are as follows: J. Frank Briscoe, business man, Martinsburg; Rev. vico, E. Fountain, editor "Fountain's Digest," Parkersburg; Rev. J. Gibbons, A. M. E. pastor, Clarksville; Rev. Ed Howard, Omar, Logan county; Rev. I. V. Bryant, pastor First Baptist church, Huntington; Dr. W L. Jones, Charleston; E. L. Morton, teacher, Beckley; D. C. Coleman, teacher, Executor, McDowell county; Dr. A. S. Adams, dentist, Northfork, McDowell county; Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, state missionary, Huntington; Charles Williams, employee postoffice, Wheeling; John Hunt, business man, Morgantown; P. A. Goins, secretary colored R. R. Y. M. C. A., Bluefield, Dr. W. C. Lawrence, Montgomery; J. C. Gilmner, Charleston. Representatives of fraternal and religious organizations: Rev. C. H. Harris, president, State Baptist convention, Alderson; Rev. C. H. McGhee, presiding elder, A. M. E. church, Clarksburg; Rev. F. H. Brown, M. e. church, Harper Ferry; Rev. R. P. Johnson, Presbyterian church, Kimball; John S. Niel, Grand Master (kld) M'DOWELL COUNTY NEEDS HOME FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN The Law of West Virginia Provides For Same--Let the People Wake up and Vote For it CHAPTER 70, HOUSE BILL. NO. 199. Fellows, Montgomery; Prof. J. W. Robinson, Grand Anchorage, K. P., Northtark; Chas B. Anderson, Grand Sachem, Red Mie, Mt. Hope, B. D. Dalton, True Reformer, Smithers; Rev. W. M. Johnson, First Baptist church, Charleston, Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Womens State Baptist convention, Red Star; Mrs. Hattie C. A. Washington, Pres. State Federation Womens clubs, Hill Top; Miss H. M. Jones, House Hold of Ruth, Montgomery; Miss Grace Seme, C. of C., Parkersburg; Miss Ethel Brown, Daughters of Pocahontas, Montgomery; Mrs. Lillian B. Gray, Episcopal Diocese, Giatto. AN AOT relating to children now or may hereafter become neglected or delinquent; to county authorities to establish a detention home for the care and custody of dependent or neglected children; and collect a tax to pay the establishment and maintenance (Passed February 20, 1915 ninety days from passage. A the Governor February 26, 1916 Sec. 44. The county county in the state, shall have authority to locate, purchase, lease, or otherwise provide aid and also to support and more. Secretary Gilmer opened the office of the Auxiliary Advisory Council Friday, in the suite of rooms on the second floor of the State House occupied by Jee V. Sallivan, secretary of the Advisory State Council of Defence. W. D. CATUS McDowell Times Representative Thanks Houston C. and C. Co. Fer Courtesis I take this method of thanking the good people of Houston Coal and Coke Company for their courtesy and liberal patronage to The McBowell Times while making my canvass at that place. After meeting Mr Chas, Houston, the efficient manager who gave me an order to the mine foreman, I entered the mine to be met by that highly respected, energetic and loyal race representative, Squire Floyd Ross who took pleasure in laying aside his tools to conduct me through the mines. Sq Ross, known as he is among his fellow workmen to be a man who has the success and prosperity of his race at heart and a strong advocate of anything that tends to promote them to the higher type of civilization, did not surprise the men as he entered their places. We canvassed the entire mines and the result was we had a nice bunch of subscribers for the Times. We feel indebted grateful to the Houston C. & C. Co., to Sq. Ross and his good people and shall do all in our power to make them rejoice over having given us their names. W. D. CATUS. Agent for the McDowell Times. Pythian Anniversary Ceremonies Held Everywhere With Great Success McDowell County Pythians Strong Numerically and All Exempli- ty Great Hope For the Future Success. Much Patriotism Manifested and Strong Signs of Willingness to Pay Off Last Dollar on Pythian Debt Encoura- ging to Every Loyal Knight--Big Collection, With Friendship, Charity and Benevolence as the Guiding Star. The annual Pythian Thanksgiving ceremonies authorized by the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias of the world with a timely program arranged by S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor, for the year 1918 was generally celebrated all over the country last Sunday and from reports everywhere indications are that this fraternal organization is in its very glory. The numerical strength as well as financial conditions are all strongly encouraging and the enthusiasm, manifesting hopes for greater growth all go far toward electrifying brother Pythians to renewed activity, zeal and labor. In McDowell county, the lodges met in their castle halls at the usual hour, formed lines of march and proceeded to the places where religious services were to be conducted. The Lilly of the Vally, C. H. Rice and Lodge No. 87 of Keystone, turned out in (Continued on Page Two.) --- Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun-ty-Business Openings. TY NEEDS HOME NDENT CHILDREN Virginia Prov'des the People Wake Vote For it USE BILL. NO. 199. AN AOT relating to children who are now or may hereafter become dependent, neglected or delinquent; to authorize county authorities to establish and maintain a detention home for the temporary care and custody of dependent, delinquent or neglected children; and to levy and collect a tax to pay the cost of its establishment and maintenance. (Passed February 20, 1915. In effect ninety days from passage. Approved by the Governor February 26, 1915.) Sec. 44. The county court in any county in the state, shall have the power and authority to locate, purchase, erect, lease, or otherwise provide and establish and also to support and maintain a detention home for the temporary care and custody of dependent, delinquent or truant children, and to levy and collect a tax to pay the cost of its establishment and maintenance in accordance with the terms and provisions of this act; provision, the section of this act relating to the establishment and maintenance of such a detention home be adopted by the legal voters of such county as hereinafter provided. Sec. 48. POWER TO TAX FORSUPPORT AND ESTABLISHMENT OFHOME.—The county court of any county shall have the power and authority, in addition to taxes levied and collected for other county purposes in each county, to levy and collect annually a tax not exceeding one mill on the dollar valuation upon all property within the county for the purpose of purchasing, erecting, leasing or otherwise providing, establishing, supporting and maintaining such detention home; provided, the sections of this act relating to the establishment and maintenance of county detention homes, shall be adopted and the levy and collection of such tax authorized by the legal voters of the county in the manner provided by section 45 of this act. Sec. 49. HOW ADOPTED—The electors of any county may adopt this act in the following manner. Whenever the legal voters of such county to the number of fifteen per cent of the votes cast at the last general election shall petition the county court of such county not less than thirty days before any general election in such county to submit the proposition whether or not the electors will adopt the sections of this act relating to the establishment and maintenance of county detention homes, it shall be the duty of the county court to submit such proposition at the next general election. The proposition so to be voted for shall be on a separate ballot in plain, prominent type, and be prepared and provided for that purpose in the manner as other ballots. For adoption of the act to authorize county authorities to establish and maintain a detention home. Yes, for dependent, delinquent or tru-ant children, and to levy and collect a tax not to exceed one mill on the dollar valuation, to No. pay the cost of its establishment and of its maintenance. If the majority of the votes cast for and against such proposition shall be for such proposition, the act shall be adopted, and the county court shall enter of record an order declaring this act in force in such county, and the tax provided for in the act shall thereafter be annually levied and collected in such county for the purposes specified in this act, until such time as the legal voters of the county shall abandon this act in the manner provided in section 46 thereof. COLORED "SAMMIES" LAUDED LYONS, France. - The Fifteenth (Colored) Regiment of New York, one of the units of the American army now in France, was recently in Lyons. No regiment received a greater welcome than did this crack regiment. The entire city turned out to greet it, the officials of the city extending the welcome. When its band under the leadership of a colored man, James Europe, swung down the streets followed by the regiment, the people of Lyons were treated to music that simply charmed them, and all Lyons now declare that it is the greatest band that ever visited here. DEATH OF JACK JOHNSON'S MOTHER. CHICAGO, March 16.—The neath of Mrs. Tiny Johnson, mother of Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion of the world, occurred at her home last week at the age of 74 years. Johnson is thought to be in Beuons Ayree at this time. Read all the advertisements in this issue. It will pay you. LET REPUBLICAN LEADERS AND PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES GET TOGETHER-AGREE NOT TO HAVE ANOTHER BEAR FIGHT. There is much talk about candidates for the United States senatorship these days. The names of several candidates are frequently being mentioned and flashed upon the political checker board. West Virginia, the only state in the Union so far as Republicanism is concerned and the only state south of the Mason and Dixon Line not yet disgraced by the enactment of iniquitous laws reflecting upon the great principles of Republicanism as enunciated by the immortal Abraham Lincoln, the father of the Republican party, is big enough to have a great big man, a statesman and a political leader in the United States Senate. And at this time, with a world wide war of universal blood shed, carnage and human slaughter facing American people every day, together with the further fact that Republicans (2) themselves are responsible for the state of West Virginia being in the hands of other than a Republican executive, it does seem common and common sense, that the leaders and at least the prospective candidates of the party would get together, and if for none other reason than for the sake of the party agree not to disagree upon who shall be the generally accepted nominees of the Republican party. For this to be done it means that there must come from behind the scene of Democratic treachery and Republican hypocrym men whose political policies are so baptized in the real, unadulterated principles of Republicanism till he would not dare destroy but would make the hope and success of the party his first concern. Men must put aside their inordinate desire for personal political promotion and save the party. Old sores which became intensely raw during the last family row must be healed. The remembrance of harsh and ugly charges and counter charges made against each other of the same political family must be forgotten, overlooked and for the hope of a re-united party, the dethronement of the Democratic misfits in both the state and national governments, the leaders (3) of the Republican party are wanted to get together, have an understanding and with statesmanlike ideals, select the best of the good men to go before the people with whom we may safely and easily defeat the common enemy, the Democratic hungry office seeker. Colored men are always regular and can afford to be quiet, easy and contented to look on and see whether you are more interested in yourselves than you are in the party's success at the polls. The primary election law means to bring to the door of every voter the right to choose for himself from among the candidates the man of the voter's choice and that without any tool of intimation, threat or what not and this time, we predict that there will be more independent voting by Negroes than have ever been seen in this state. Now it will look very good and nice to see the leaders or the prospective candidates get together, but if they can't, it will be all O.K. to the voters. Trot out your candidates and let as many candidates as want to trot on the political race track and let the voters look them over. Just so they are Republicans. We will take our choice and wage our dollar but whoever wins in August we, like loyal Republicans, and without malace will vote for the winner in November against his Democratic opponent. No more time for Republican bear fights. HOME FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN NEEDED IN M'DOWELL COUNTY He who stops long enough to consider and weigh conditions in this county relative to the dependent, neglected and delinquent children that are to be found all over this and other counties of the state, can't help from thanking the lawmaking body for putting on the statue books the law ordering or empowering county courts to provide and maintain a home for unfortunate children going to the dogs every day. On the first page of this paper will be found the law in part which ought not only be read but ought to be supported and we believe every liberty-loving voter will give his endorsement and support to this law becoming operative in McDowell-co. at the next election. Children that are without help, without the proper protection, and are thrown on the mercy of the public ought to have thrown around them the great and strong arm of the state of West Va. as is provided by law and instead of these children still being allowed to go astray, to jails and to the haunts of vice, let the County of McDowell throw around them its great arm of moral protection and educational safeguards. Do this by getting busy, everybody, and from now on let everybody keep talking about voting for a home for dependent children in McDowell county. This county is wealthy enough to have and maintain such an home. The saving of ten boys and girls from disgrace, shame and the gallows will amply pay for such a home. This is no childs play. It is a proposition that is staring the home, church and society in the face. Talk about it friends and let the preachers preach it from the pulpit. Teachers ought to be the strongest vouchers for this measure and no parent ought to be content till a home has been built in this county for these unfortunate children. Reform schools are and ought to be the last resort to which children should be sent. We are pleased to know that Judge Jas. French Strother and the Prosecuting Attorney, who represent the juvenile court in this county are heartily in favor of this plan of improvement. In fact, we learn that each member of the county court would welcome the knowledge that the voters had approved same at next election. CONGRESSMAN COOPER DECIDES NOT TO BE CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE Congressman Cooper puts party and winning of the war above petty and personal ambitions to be United States senator with a scramble. He decides to not enter the race for United States senator and thanks his host of friends for their friendship and expressions of good will for him in this matter. He takes high ground and such as all other true, honest, loyal and unbegrudging Republicans must take to save the party by saying nothing ugly about or against any of the candidates but promises support to the successful man in November. Hurrah for our Congressman. Big Republican. Opinions of statesmanship rather than cheap personal political honors. He has friends and no few of them. He is opposed to a bitter primary fight like the one of two years ago and MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAN SEEM TO BE M. T. WHITTIOO, Editor. T. EDWARD HILL, Business Mgr. Articles or more than ten lines will be charged 10 cents per line. Publicenoe every Friday in the interest of the Negro Race----His Civil and Political Rights. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST Special rates to churches, schools and colleges. Subscribers changing their Post Office address must notify the publishers or else his subscription will be collected just the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1918 Of the McDowell Times, published weekly at Keyitone, West Virginia, for Oct. 1, 1917. DO YOU WANT TO LIVE State of West Virginia, County of McDowell, ss. Before me, a Notary Public in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared M. T. Whitney, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the editor of the McDowell Times and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, Postal Laws and Regulations, toit: in the heart of one of the greatest coal fields in West Virginia? If so, go to 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, and business manager are: Beckley, W. Va. Publishers, Whittico & Hill, Keystone, W. Va. Business Manager, T. Edward Hill Charleston, W. Va That the known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: None. 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 M. T. WHITTICO. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day March, 1918. R. E. DOYLE, Notary Public. My commission expires January 7, 1926. Central Addition to Beckley We just placed it on the market to be sold to colored people divises against it in the strongest and most forceful terms. His decision not to be a candidate seems to be more for party harmony than for anything else especially since few men could have stood a better chance for the nomination than our able and eminent Congressman Cooper. 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. YOU PAY NOTAXES OR INTEREST. Hon. L. C. Fowlkes, cashier of the First National Bank of this city who is agent for this section representing the department against explosives without proper license, is very active and means business every day. Read his notice and govern yourselves accordingly. 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. THOMAS CURRY Member Board of Education in Elkhorn Dist., Inspect Schools and Finds Conditions Very Favorable. During the last ten days Mr. Thos. Curry, member Board of Education for the Elkhorn District has been visiting and inspecting schools and the work throughout his district. He says after thorough and impartial investigation he is glad to report conditions to have been found to be most favorable. Mr. Curry says he teachers show strong sign of personal interest in every thing that tends to better conditions and go far toward strong thening us all. 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 Raleigh County Bank and D. P. Gadd, the manager, will show you the CENTRAL ADDITION. 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. REV. J. P. HUBBARD DOING THINGS IN CLARKSBURG. Olarsburg, W. Va., March 18, 1918. McDowell Times. You will find here a short excerpt from our work. We have been on this field now just five months. Since the call and during this time, we have bought a paragonage, which is a handsome building and is entirely modern, at a cost of $3200, and one hundred have been added to the membership. Don't Pospone This Matter But Go To Beckley And Go Now The 17th, we closed a most successful meeting. We had for the first week that assist us that splendid young giant from Washington, Pa., in the person of Rev. H. G. Hoose. He is indeed a strong preacher and the people turned out in battle array and rallied the forces. Rev. A. D. Lewis, of Huntington, assisted the pastor the second week, and we can now say too much for this strong gospel preacher and great man of character. Mt. Zion has probably witnessed the greatest awakening that has come to her in history. We closed with seventy added to the church, of these thirty-three baptism. 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 anp explain our proposition fully. The Lord be praised for the work that we are are accomplishing with the cooperation of the people. We can see plainer day God's plan in sending us to Clarkesburg. Pray for us that God may continue to bless the field and the laborers. Collection for the day, $72.06. Main Office Princeton, W.Va. Branch Office Beckley, W.Va. PATENTS Get your patent in affiliation's fingerprint by permitting your date - March 17 JERRY A. MATHEWS Patent Courtesy of the Patent Office Patent Application No. 626,000,000 Patent Number No. 626,000,000 Abraham Lincoln Said:= Young man invest your money near a growing city and wait for the development of this wonderful country of ours to make you the master of your own fortune." Therefore where could there be a more safe, a more sure, a more sound investment than near CHARLESTON, W. VA.. where the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT is spending more than one hundred million dollars in the erection of 3 large factories The Government Powder Plant is the laogest factory every erected in the world at one time and will employ thirty thousand men, think of it. Our property is less than one mile from the GoVernment Powder Plant and joins Saint Albans on the West, only a short distance from the Armor Plate and Projectile Plant, and immediately adjrining the Roessler and Hasslacher Chemical Plant costing sevenmillion dollars and employing four thousand men. Act now. 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 Pythian Anniversary Ceremonies (Continued From Page One.) large numbers and the ladies of Rose of the Vally Court were there in most flattering numbers, all looking good. Under the direction of C. H. Rice, Grand District Deputy who was made master of ceremonies by the Chancellor Commander, J. E. Haskins of Lilly of the Valley Lodge No. 18, the regular order of service was carried in pomp and splendor and to the hearty appreciation of everybody present. Mrs. Trulia Bringeford was called to the assistant's place by Chancellor Commander Haskins to help in conducting the services for the Courts which she did with credit to herself and the Order. Master of Ceremonies Rice, as usual, played a most excellent part. Mrs. Ida E. Whittico responded to the welcome address made by Mrs. W. O. Moore, both of which was superb and evoked great and applause. Prof. J. W. Robinson, was present and being on the program made an able speech on the subject of Pythianism. The sermon was preahed by Rev. R. P. Johnson, pastor of the Ebenezer Presbytran Church of Kimball and Keystone, and it has been generally conceded by everybody who heard him that he made one of the best Pythian speeches it has been the pleasure of any one to hear. Other men representing every phase of the organizations of the Orders, took active parts in making this a grand success. The collection amounted to $72, while there was an alter collection of $12.30 for the church, making a total of $44.30. AT ELKHORN. The McKinley Memorial Lodge, No. 33, turned out in the morning and conducted a most interesting service. Chancellor Commander Clark invited Sq Floyd Ross to act as master of ceremonies which he did and to perfection, because, if there is one man interested in Pythianism and knows the work, it is Ross. The Elkhorn Cornet Band furnished music. A nice parade preceded the services. Order of services at the church was as follows: Proclamation read by Brother Edmondson; welcome address by little Miss Viola Fitzgerald, with beautiful music by the Upland choir; a short but interesting address on Pythianism was delivered by the Editor of the McDowell Times; the sermon was preached by Rev Tyrell, principal of the public schools of Bluefield, who made a most interesting talk. Collections were good and every seemed to be proud of their relation-with the Order. In the afternoon, services at Crozer Baptist Temple were conducted in behalf of Good Hope Lodge, No. 9, K. of P., under the direction of Sq. Floyd Ross and others. The meeting is reported to have been one of the best in the history as the Order. Harmony prevails throughout the entire member of this Order and conditions are very good from every angle. Now it is to be regretted to hear men and women, some of whom are subribers to the McDowell, say they don't receive their papers regularly and very 一 often it is true that they go to the same office and are sold bundles of papers with many copies of the McDowell Times therein of dates antedating back as far as three and four weeks. They say the nines have been oftimes pulled off the top of these papers and when too thy (subscribers) call frequently for their papers and the postmaster or miss tells them that there is no paper their for them. What is the trouble? Why should this be? The government says these papers have got to be delivered. Th. McDowell Times office and the force of men are making special notice of the papers of the papers being sent not only to this office but to other offices where there are occasional complaints and we we will be compelled to expose somebody if this irregularity continues to exist. We are glad to say there are but few places now that such irregularity exists, and we hope to find there is no special reason for such complaints as being attributable to carelessness or willful neglect on the part of postoffice authorities NEW RESIDENCE GOING UP. Our old friend, Mr. Thomas Payne, of Welch, one of the real first class citizen of the town, is having under way of erection a fine residence, the vault of which will be at least $2000. This a brick structure and when completed will be among the most substantial in that section of the town, better known as Woodmont, near the brick school house, built under the direction of our celored member of the Beacon, Attorney A. G. Freec Rev. W. E. McMillan Installed at Ashland. The Mt. Carmel Baptist church at Ashland held its installation services three days. Sermons were preached by Revs. D. F. Turner, W. D. Chisholm, L. Dabney, J. B. Evans, J. W. Coger. The brethren preached soul stirring sermons and we replaced. Music was furnished by Algoma and Arlington choirs. Mean Fire Water Detroved. Wednesday Deputy Sheriffs A. C. Hufford, E. T. Growder, S. H. Hunt and S. McFarland made a raid on a blockade still up Burke hollow where they destroyed at least 250 gallons of sweet mash. The still was not to be found although they captured the worm. Only a small quantity of whiskey was found. But the cheap, mean, low down rot gut whiskey such as these officers found would justify sending the man handing, selling or making such stuff to jail for his natural life. State of Ocala, City of Toledo, Lucas County, na. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney of Toledo, County and State af- sold, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for Cattail County. Cheney cannot be cured by the use of HALS. CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY S sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, D. 1886. A. W. GLEASON, Seal Noted Fobbie Hall's Catarrh Core is taken internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Ballie's family is a familiy for constation. And You now have the opportunity of securing a few lots at first cost. Uncle Sam Selected Charleston Why Not You? West Albans Land Co. 1210 Union Trust Building CHARLESTON, W. VA. Still Captured "NATIONAL JAIL ROBBER," JAS. KNOX SMITH, OF KEYSTONE Wins Celebrated Case Over Ex Assistant U. S. District Attorney Ross, of Bluefield In the case of Sherman Joice, plaintiff, vs. W. C Willis and Rev. J. B. Evans, defendants, all of Bluefield, in which Attorney Jas. Knox Smith, better known as "National Jail Robber", represented the plaintiff against United States Assistant District Attorney Ross, of Bluefield, representing the defendants, in which a legal battle of some considerable moment was fought in Bluefield, before that eminent and worthy justice, W. W. McNea, each of whom contested every inch of the ground and fought heroically for victory, resulted in a complete legal victory for the Jail Robber, representing Mr. Sherman Joice. Some of the facts in the case are these: It seems as if Sherman Joice had bought a three or four room cottage from one Mr. J. S. Hail, a wealthy white man, of Bluefield, Bluefield, in 1913, and made payments on said money to the amount of nearly $300 Joice moved out of the house to have repairs made on it. The evidence seemed to disclose the fact that W. C. Willis and Rev. J. B. Evans went to Joice's house, broke it open and sold the same to the preacher for $450 Counsel for the plaintiff, Attorney J. K. Smith, contended that Mr. Jice had bought the property of J. S. Hail, had been in possession of it for more than for years, and that he was told Mr. Hail that subsequent payments could be in most any reasonable denominations and at such intervals as was within his power till the $500 was paid and that he, Mr. Hail, would make a general warranty deed to the property. The defense tried to prove that Joice had no title to the property, but so thoroughly and completely were outgeneraled and their contentions so successfully broken down with legal proof at every angle of the game till Justice McNeal, that man of fairness and ability, gave Joice, the plaintiff, order for possession of the house and lot and assessed his damages at $61. An appeal is not likely be taken, especially when it is so generally considered that a judgement rendered by this able and scholarly Justice of the Peace is seldom ever reversed and that being so generally known till it is hardly probable that the defense would dare try and carry a case like this further. Atty, Jas Smith who said he had been practicing law for the past 40 years and that his faith in the merits of cases and decisions gave him additional consolation that the opinion of a big hearted, broadminded and conservative jurist as is Justice W. W. McNeal, a man who practically hides himself behind the law and who knows no man because of color or condition, will stand as long as time lasts Mr. Charles Starling, of Gary, an old friend of the AcDowell Times, and one of Gary's best citizens, a worker in the church and a defender of society, subscribed to the Times last Friday night to be sent to M. M, Murrell at Whitmeil, Va., which we heartily appreciate and we we hope they will enjoy the paper. NOTICE! The Woman's Presstorial Society of Presbytery of Southern Virginia will hold its annual meeting with the Presbytery in Grace Presbyterian church, Martinsville, Va. April 9-12 Each local society is asked to try to represent by delegate and send their annual assessment of 10 cents per member. MRS. M. S. KENDCOK, Pres. MRS. S. S. H. DILLARD, Cor- Sec'y. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENT--U. S. SENATE We are authorized to announce Davis Elkins, of Morgantown, Monongahela county, for nomination by the Republican party for the United States senate from West Virginia, subject to all the rules of the party, and the laws of the state governing the primary election to be held August, 1918. For Board of Education Big Creek District To the Voters of Big Creek District: To the Voters of Big Greek District: Gentlemen: I have decided to become a candidate for President of Board of Education for Big Greek District, subject to the rules and regulations of the Republican party and the laws of the State governing Primary elections to be held in August, 1918. O. C. TIGE, Yukon, W. Va. After carefully considering the school situation, I have concluded to become a candidate for member of the Board of Education of the Big Creek District, subject to the rules and laws governing the Republican primary to be held in August, 1918, promising if nominated and elected to faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability and belief. I solicit your support. A. M. HARMAN. War, W. Va. o: To the Voters of Big Greek District: Having been waited on by a number of personal friends requesting me to become a came for member of Board of Education for the above named district and feeling that nominated and elected I might be satisfied. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination for member of the Board of Education for Big Greek District subject to the Republican primary to be held in August, promising to give my best service if successful. I solicit your support. M. M. KING. Cosiwood, W. Va. EVER HAVE DIZZY, NERVOUS SPELLS? Most Likely Your Stomach Is Out of Order---Should Be Attended To Immediately Or More Serious Ailment May Devolop. A GOOD TONIC SHOULD BE TAKEN BY TAKEN BY ALL SO TROUBLED. Ever have dizzy, nervous spells, especially after eating a heavy meal? Those spells are often caused by the food you Must Have License Parkerburg - Everybody handling explosives or the ingredients that enter into the makeup of explosives must have a license, unless the amount handled or sold is infinitesimal or in other words so small as to bepeak absolutely no danger to life and property. A miner or laborer, however, "using explosives" working under the direction of a foreman "who is licensed" is not required to have a licenseer Respectfully, E. M. YEIKESON, Explosive Inspector for W. Va eat ying in the stomach unligested, which ferments and causes foul gasses, billions of pains in the stomach, nervousness, sick headaches, etc. People so troubled often become weak, anemic and sickly looking, complexion is bad, are underweight t, appetite is poor and they feel run down in general. What the system needs is a good tonic, one that will rid the system of waste matter and strengthen the digestive organs and build up the system generally. Such a tonic is Hype-Cod, the great fish builder. This splendid tonic cleanses the digestive matter, strengthens the digestive organ, enables them to extract the most nourishing food you eat, creates a hearty appetite helps make rich, pure blood, brings color to the skin and a bloom to the cheeks, increases weight, steadies and strengthens the nerves and increases the strength wonderfully in a little. Hypo-Cod gives results because it contains such valuable and medicinal properties that are of known value in the above mention ailments, for instance, iron, malt, the very valuable medicinal extractives from fresh cod livers, lime, quinine, hyp-poisonates, manganese, wild cherry berry and other well known medicinal properties, with a dash of sherry wine, making a powerful yet harmless general tonic that is unequalled for producing strength and health, is used regularly. It is one medicine that you can give to weak, sickly, slow developing children with the assurance that it will not injure their delicate system. On the other hand it moulds them up and helps them develop into strong, healthy and happy youngsters, ful of life and vigor. No dangerous or habit forming drug is contained in Hypo-Cod—just the valuable and efficient ingredients named above go into its making. The formula is printed on every package and bottle, under the Hypo-Cod trade mark. Look for it on the orange colored package—it is your protection and guarantee of a pure and very beneficial general tonic Sold at the best druggists. $1.20 for a large size bottle which contains enough of this spendid tonic to treat the average family for weeks. Get a bottle today. Aypo-Cod is sold here by the Spector Drug Co.; in Welch by the Welch Drug Co.; in Kimball by Kimball Drug Co. 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. S. W. SHANKS, Agent, Kimball, W. Va. TAYLOR'S PRESSING SHOP $500 FIFTH SUNDAY DAY AT KEYSTONE, CO. Rev. L. A. WATKINS To Preach His Choir ta Sing. DR. LAFAYETTE KING To Preach Juvenile Choir of Kimb White and colored people are The first and only Rally for a Let everybody come out and P. Johnson, the pastor, will will make everybody welcome this Great Religious Occasion BETTERMENT of MAKIND The Presbyterian church a church are agreed to try and brighter as a home where e come, worship and do business town. So come and see an mind and heart. Don't forget Presbyterian Rally. All who believe in Education development are invited to be p to denominations, race, color business proposition. Help a WE MEAN YOU WHITE FOL LOCALS 700 RALLY TH SUNDAY IN MARCH, 1918 KEYSTONE, COLONIAL THEATRE WATKINS To Preach at 11 O'clock A. M. Choir ta Sing. ETTE KING To Preach at Night. Senile Choir of Kimball to Sing. And colored people all are invited to be present, and only Rally for and by this church this year. Body come out and take an active part. Rev. it. The pastor, will be designed to see you and everybody welcome. No one can afford to miss Righteous Occasion which hits for its object the ENT OF MAKIND. Boyterian church and the Mt. Chapel Baptist agreed to try and make Keystone better and a home where everybody would delight to ship and do business as they would in any other home and see an united people. All of one heart. Don't forget, the Fifth Sunday in March, in Rally. Believe in Educational Uplift and Spiritual De- are invited to be present. No discrimination as actions, race, color or condition. Just purely a proposition. Help as the Lord has helped you. YOU WHITE FOLKS AS WELL AS COLORED FIFTH SUNDAY IN MARCH, 1918 AT KEYSTONE, COLONIAL THEATRE Rev. L. A. WATKINS To Preach at 11 O'clock A. M. His Choir ta Sing. DR. LAFAYETTE KING To Preach at Night. Juvenile Choir of Kimball to Sing. White and colored people all are invited to be present. The first and only Rally for and by this church this year. Let everybody come out and take an active part. Rev. K. P. Johnson, the pastor, will be delighted to see you and will make everybody welcome. No one can afford to miss this Great Religious Occasion which his for its object the BETTERMENT of MAKIND. The Presbyterian church and the Mt. Chapel Baptist church are agreed to try and make Keystone better and brighter as a home where everybody would delight to come, worship and do business as they would in any other town. So come and see an united people. All of one mind and heart. Don't forget, the Fifth Sunday in March, Presbyterian Rally. All who believe in Educational Uplift and Spiritual Development are invited to be present. No discrimination as to denominations, race, color or condition. Just purely a business proposition. Help as the Lord has helped you. WE MEAN YOU WHITE FOLKS AS WELL AS COLORED Mrs. Edna Lemons, of Gary, made a social trip to Columbus, Ohio, a few days ago, where she was the guest of Mr. A. W. Taylor, formerly of Wheeling. Missie Gertleman Miles, Gussie Grady and Susie Law, of Elbert, were shopping in the city Wednesday. Mr. L. W. Jackswol, of Premier, was in Keystone having some dental work done at Dr. Colson's office this week. Mr. F. C. Coles, of Six Coalwood, was in the city this week attending the meeting of the Keystone Lodge, No. 21, A. F. and A. M. He is one of the substantial citizens of the county. Constable Henry Richards, of Kimball, who took two desters from Welch back to Camp Lee, returned this week telling us that he found conditions very good there. He is chairman of the Committee on Entertainment for the 9th of April celebration to take place in this city. Mrs. Lucy A. Preston, of Martinsville, Va., sister to Dr. Marshall, spent several days with and other relatives here and in Kimball last and this week. She returned Tuesday morning Mr. Alex Persei died Sunday morning in Burke. Mr. Albert Johnson died Wednesday on Keystone Coal Company's operation after several weeks' illness. Mr. V. O. Bradley, of Gilliam, who made a trip to Washington, D. O., where he took he took his wife the Freedsmen's hospital for operation, returned last Friday evening and feels very grateful to Attorney Henry Heath who so kindly and patiently took care of him and his wife. He spared no pains nor expense to make them comfortable. He is well fixed and lives in the finest section of the city. Mr. Bradley takes this method of thanking Lawyer Heath for his great help. NOTICE! To whom it may concern: Henry Collins who is nyw confined in the penitentiary, having been convicted of the crime of murder, will after the 26th of April, 1918, apply to the Governor for a pardon. WANTED.—A good barber, one who knows his business, is not too lazy to make money. Good pay and nice place to live. For further particulars, call to see or write R. B. Scott, Gary, W. Va. Want Ads Pay. Try it