McDowell Times

Registration Day Next Thursday, September 12 All men who have reached 18 years of age and have not yet reached 46 MUST REGISTER. Don't be Slackers, march up and Register like the boys Over There marching to the Front Our Service Flag J. W. Grey, F. E. Alexander VOLUME 17. Regist All men who Don't be Sla NEGROES OF FAYETTE COUNTY Petition For Members of Race on Jury FAYETTE CO. LEAGUE SEND RESOLUTIONS TO COURT Cite Reasons Why Request Should be Granted. The Fayette County League, an organization of Negroes representing every district in Fayette county, has adopted resolutions petitioning the county court of Fayette county to place the names of Negroes of Fayette county in the jury box and summon members of the race to serve on grand juries. The resolutions poin out that one of the functions of democratic government is that all citizens without regard to race be permitted to participate in the government, that the Negroes of Fayette county are contributing their share to the winning of the war and are free holders and tax payers and are justly entitled to representation on juries. The resolutions follow: To the Honorable County Court, Fayette County, West Virginia: On behalf of the Fayette County League we beg leave to submit the following petition: Whereas, Two hundred thousand of the flower of Negro manhood are now offering their lives for the preservation of the ideals of democracy, and; Whereas, Hundreds of thousands more stand ready to do and die "that government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from earth," and; Whereas, The theory of democracy is incompatible with discrimination on account of race, creed or color, and; Whereas, we stultify ourselves in attempting to carry the ideals of democracy across the rhine when they do not obtain on the banks of the New and the Great Kanawa, and; Whereas, democracy comprehends universal participation in the function of government in all its ramifications, and; Whereas, Jury service is such a function, and; Whereas, the right to try and be tried by one's peers is one of the most sacred rights known to free men, and; Whereas, there is nothing either in the letter or the spirit of the laws of West Virginia denying to any citizen this right because of race or color, the statute declaring that, all male persons who are twenty-one years of age, and not over sixty, and who are citizens of this state, shall be liable to serve as jurors, and; Whereas, There are many citizens of color throughout Fayette county who are freeholders and qualified in every other respect for jury service according to the statute in such cases made and provided, and; Whereas, it is the duty of the County Court to select persons for jury service at the levy term of said court each year, and; Whereas, this court has persistently discriminated against persons of color in this behalf. Therefore, We, the Fayette County League, assembled at Thurmond on this the 13th day of July, A. D. 1918, and representing more than 2,000 voters, respectively pray that this Honorable Court will cease the discrimination aforesaid and will place some freeholders of color in the jury box as is your right and duty, to act and serve as grand jurors. And jour petitioners will ever pary etc. Respectfully Submitte. FAYETTE COUNTY LEAGUE. J. S. Oaul, President; J. H. Love, Secretay. Presented by J. M. Ellis, T. L. Sweeney and J. E. Bowman. Maine's True Sister. After four years of opportunity to shake off the choking coals of the liquor habit West Virginia seems to be about as far along on the road to ultimate prohibition as Maine. There's something in the state's motto about mountaineers being ever free, and her upland residents ap- pear to be applying this doctrine literally to the production of that strongest of strong water, "moonshine" whisky. It is against both the Federal and state laws to produce the stuff, but what are prohibitory warnings to those who dwell with the eagles? Just now comes the intelligence from Lincoln county—named after the great emancipator and liberator—that a detachment of Federal and state officials has discovered and destroyed two large distilleries, which were operating in a free and independent manner. The raid is described as arduous and exciting, and it is noted that one arrest was made. Sad to relate, the raiding officials are quite sure that there are other stills in the fastnesses. They are also discovering that the farmers who delight in the anodyny of alcoholic indulgence are making "old hen," a beverage constituted of cornmeal, yeast and other ingredients which, left like a sitting gallinaceous female, transforms itself into a soothing emollient of the craving for something with a kick in it. There are tales, too, of fair to middling drinks born of canned berries and of certain fruit wines being made in defiance of the constitution of West Virginia, meanwhile the daring bootlegger dashes across the borders, inward bound with his burden of half-pint bottles, and the stealthy skiff crosses from Ohio and Pennsylvania with its cargo of quarts. Upon the first and fifteenth days of each month the numerous state prohibition officers draw their salaries and are promptly imitated by the hired reformers attached to the private association which collects thousands annually to enforce a law adopted by 90,000 majority. All's well in the dry mountain state—Cincinnati Inquirer. SUNDAY AUTO BAN HITS JOY RIDING ONLY Reasonable Use of Gasoline Driven Vehicles Not Intended to Be Prohibited by the Fuel Board Order. WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.—The ban on the use of gasoline on Sundays for motor vehicles and boats only to pleasure riding, Fuel Administrator Garfield announced. He says reasonable use of gasoline driven vehicles for necessary purposes is not intended to be prohibited. A statement issued by the administration says. "The request made by the Fuel Administration that pleasure riding be discontinued on Sundays for the present in order to conserve our supply of gasoline for war needs was not intended to prohibit reasonable use of gasoline-driven vehicles as a means of necessary transportation where no other means are available." VE SONS GONE; SIXTH GOES SOON VE SONS GONE; SIXTH GOES SOON Huntington Evening Journal. For good and sufficient reason Mr. and Mrs. James Jones, colored, Artisan avenue and Seventeenth street, are deeply interested in the progress of the war. They have six sons, and five of them are in the military service of their country. The sixth boy will be 18 in October, so he too, may be called into service in a new month. But even this great and worthy contribution does not quite satisfy Mr. Jones, because he frequently declares he feels as if he should be in the thick of the fray. As it is he is doing his bit as a section laborer, and he is likely too old to be accepted for service as a fighter. "And if my man goes, I'll try to go, too," says Mrs. Jones, "and believe me, I can do Red Cross work or any other old kind of work. I want to see this fracta come to a stop with Uncle Sam and my boys and all these other boys on top. I pray every night for victory, and the good Lord will provide for his own." Ralph Jones is in France and writes most encouraging letters to his devoted parents. James and Henry are at Camp Lee, David is at Camp Sherman and Herbert, the youngest, is at home. Is there another family in Huntington that has contributed so much man-power to the cause of liberty? Five out of eight now in service, and the remaining three not eligible for military service but doing their part in necessary work in an unostentious way. Facts About Camp Merritt Race Riot The facts regarding the race riot at Camp Merritt, N. J., of August 17, in which it was reported that several men were killed and wounded, were ascertained last week in an interview with Col. J. A. Mormon, commanding officer of the camp, by Walter F. White, assistant secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The papers of August 20 stated that the camp was closed to newspaper reporters and others seeking information regarding the disturbance, but the Association, in keeping with its policy of aiding the government in allaying suspicion and preventing friction between the races, sent Jr. W. to obtain the facts in the case. These were given to him freely by Col. Marmon. "On the night when the trouble occurred two colored soldiers were ejected from Y. M. C. A. 2 by two Southern white soldiers, when their presence was resented by the Southern white men, although there is no discrimination allowed in any of the Y. M. C. A. buildings, and the colored soldiers had a perfect right to be there. As they left the building a chair was thrown at them. Previous to this incident there had been one or two minor clashes between soldiers of both races who were quartered in adjacent sections of the camp, which necessitated both using the same general street. The white soldiers involved were from Mississippi while the colored were from Camps Dodge, Taylor, Grant and Sherman. About half an hour after the ejection of the two soldiers from Y. M. C. A. 2, a white soldier was cut by a colored soldier. Contrary to press accounts, he was not badly cut nor has he died." Col. Marmon stated that his wounds were so trivial that it has been unnecessary for the wounded man to apply at a hospital for treatment. "Shortly after this occurrence, groups of soldiers of both races gathered in one of the camp streets and threats were passed. Fearing trouble, the guard was called out and orders were given to the men to disperse. The guard consisted of between thirty and forty men in charge of a sergeant. Standing at a short distance from the guard, officers of both the white and colored troops conferred as to the best method of preventing further trouble. A group of the colored troops were moving away in obedience to the command of the guard when suddenly, without a command being given, shots rang out and five of the colored fell. The sergant in command of the guard rushed in at once and knocked up the guns to prevent further firing. One colored soldier was killed and four wounded. The most seriously wounded of the four has a bullet wound in his groin and one of the fingers of his left hand is shot off, evidently by the same bullet. The man killed was shot in the back. "The guns of the guards were immediately examined after the shooting and thirteen of them were found to have been fired. The thirteen men to whom these guns belonged were immediately arrested and placed in the guard house." Col. Marmon stated that these men would be tried for firing without orders and punished. LABOR DAY CELEBRATED IN THE POCAHONTAS AND TUG RIVER FIELDS BY LARGE OUTPUT OF COAL. Hon. R. D. Patterson, Production Manager for the Fuel Administration in the Pocahontas and Tug River fields reports that his request to the operators and miners that Labor Day be observed in these fields by a bumper output of coal was carried out to the letter and that the mines throughout the Pocahontas and Tug River fields worked all day Monday and there was a large output of coal. Mr. Patterson commends both the miners and operators for their loyalty and patriotism in thus forging the pleasure of a national holiday set apart for the laborers of the nation. German soldiers have a way of greeting allied tanks with a chorus of "Kam erad." An Appeal to Colored America to Rise to Duty And to An Extraordinary Opportunity---Sue for a "Place Under the Sun." Every race in our American make-up which suffered from race prejudice has internal organizations on a wide scale to combat and break down discrimination in public matters. Every such group presents a protest through that race backed by an organization of that race, which the public find will combat discrimination retaliate and work against those who are prejudiced against them. This independent self-reliance compel respect. When Moorfield Storey, member of the race which made itself free and independent, being interested that our race should get its rights, was inspired to send word on the Colored Liberty Congress—"Who would be free himself must strike the blow,"—he was acting on the knowledge that no proscribed race has ever gotten a permanent grip on equality and citizenship until that race showed to the oppressor that it had developed the ability to make a fight, until the dominant race saw that it had created an internal organization for its rights and could conduct a fight through its own generosity. If others helped they did so under the leadership of the race, or they acted as allies. The deciding point has been that the people who were in power realized that the people proscribed resented the discrimination deeply enough to fight it themselves, not needing to be put up to doing so by members of the don’t want race; and realized also that the proscribed race had developed sufficient strength to be able to conduct an organized campaign for equal rights. When the oppressors see that a great race really feels discrimination, without having to be spurred up, and that it has the spirit and ability to make an organized resistance, the oppressors begin to fear and respect and to pay heed to their protest. The cooperation of friends who have all their own rights is helpful. Philanthropists are beneficial as allies. Combinations of philanthropists with the oppressed do a great deal of good. The apothegm, "Who would be free himself must strike the blow," however, requires absolutely that, whatever other aids there may be, self-made and self-conducted race organization against proscription must exist. In the words of another member of the dominant race, Richard W. Hale, one of counsel in the John Johnson extradition case, the way to "get justice irrespective of race" is for colored Americans in contending for rights to learn to "stand on their own legs." Having a racial organization for racial protection does not mean opposition to any other form of organization. The world finds room for various religions, civic or fraternal organizations. So do persons belonging to more than one social, civic or fraternal organization. Persons denied justice have a community of interest, a peculiar interest, have their own fate at stake which makes it logical to have an internal self-protecting body anyway. Its absence means lack of self reliance, means dependence upon the more fortunate, means inferiority to other classes or races. The self-organized fight is therefore indispensable to standing and respect. The race that can speak for itself as organized stands higher and will be heard with more respect. Now is a most remarkable time in this respect. Every weaker race or class has a chance for redress in the new order to come from a gigantic world-war for democracy. It is the one great chance for our race, now the most proscribed. Every other weaker race or class can show a self-organized representative body to deal for it, looking out for itself independently, through its own appointed delegation. Shall we be the one exception? It is up to us now. Hence the National Equal Rights League gives the race the chance to get ready to represent itself as a racially mature group in the negotiations incident to this world war. The League invites and urges colored people in every community to organize an Equal Rights Democracy League or Committee to send a delegate to the 11th An- Camp Dixe 6,000 Camp Dodge 3,000 Camp Funston 6,000 Camp Gordon 8,000 Camp Grant 3,000 Camp Jackson 6,000 Camp Lee 6,000 Camp Meade 6,000 Camp Pike 4,000 Camp Sherman 6,000 Camp Taylor 6,000 Camp Travis 9,000 Camp Shelby 2,000 Camp Beanregard 2,000 Tuskegee 570 Howard University 453 Atlanta University 129 Florida A. and M. 128 Georg a State Industrial College 200 South Carolina College A. & M. 247 Wilberforce University 180 Wendell Phillips 175 national Meeting of the League in Chicago, September 17-19, where the paramount issue will be the national organizing of colored Americans to enforce their claims to world-democracy. It is the only way for our race to get on a par with the many other races which have come to our country. It is the only way for our race to be in a position to negotiate for terms at the Council Table of the Nations. We must as a race begin to get into shape at once. As the summer of 1918 is closing let us gird up our loins and get ready to sue for a "please under the sun." Bring back the days of Eliot, Smalls, Garnett, Langton and Donglass for the great opportunity! You're with a message growing out of 20 years of work, thought, experience and sacrifice for equal rights and respect for my race. WM. MONROE TROTTER. Boston, Mass., August 28, 1918. NEW PRINGIPAL The Board of Education of Browns Creek District has appointed Prof. F. S. Coleman principal of the Browns Creek District High School at Kimball and he has begun work with every prospect of being the right man in the right place and having a successful year. Prof. Coleman was born in Tennessee, his early schooling being in rural district of his native state. He took his English, normal and scientific college courses at Walden University, formerly Central Tennessee College, Nashville, Tennessee. He taught for a number of years in the public schools of his native state, later entering the government service as a clerk in the navy yard at Norfolk, *L*, where he served two years and six months, when he resigned and went to Kentucky where he resumed educational work as principal of the normal department of Bowling Green Academy. From there he went to the city public school as head of the Science Department where he worked for seven years, resigning more than a year ago to take rest after twenty-six years continuous public service. Prof. Coleman was doing government work in Chicago when offered the principalship of the Kimball High School. He comes to his new field of labor with the training and experience necessary for the successful establishment of a first class high school. Registration Day, September 12, Declared a Holiday PROCLAMATION. Whereas, Section 5 of the Act of Congress approved May 18, 1917, as amended by the Act of Congress approved August 31, 1918, provides that all male persons between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, both inclusive, shall be subject to registration in accordance with regulations to be prescribed by the President, and, Whereas, the President of the United States has prescribed regulations in accordance therewith by virtue of which all male persons who shall have attained their eighteenth birthday and shall not have attained their forty-sixth birthday on or before the 12th of September, 1918. shall register, except persons who have heretofore registered under terms of the Act approved May 18, 1917, and such other persons as are in the military or naval service of the United States, and, Whereas, the President of the United States by proclamation has set apart the 12th of September, 1918, as the day of registration of all persons hereinafter referred to and has directed the Governors of all states to supervise the execution of registration in their respective states. Therefore, I, John J. Cornwell, Governor of the State of West Virginia, do hereby proclaim the said 12th day of September, 1918, as registration day and declare the same to be a legal holiday within the State of West Virginia and direct that all male persons who have attained their eighteenth birthday and have not attained their forty sixth birthday, within said state, to repair to their respective voting places and there to register as required by the Act of Congress and the regulations prescribed by the President in accordance therewith. Each Local Board will appoint a Registrar or Registrars for each registration place within its jurisdiction. The Mayors of the several cities and towns within the state and the County Olerks of their respective counties are required to have posted a list of the places of registration as required by the President's regulations and shall forward to the proper local board registration cards transmitted to them by absentees. Prosecuting Attorneys and City Attorneys are required to cooperate with members of the Local Advisory Boards, aiding and advising in all matters touching the registration and the newspapers of the state are required to give publicity touching this matter, as provided in Paragraph 15 of the regulations. All police officers, sheriffs and constables, and election officers are required to render whatever assistance may be necessary in preserving order and bringing about a complete registration. The Warden of the Penitentiary and the jailers in the several counties are required to register the male inmates of their institutions, subject to registration. All other persons and private citizens are expected to offer such service and material as they can afford in this patriotic duty. In witness whereof I have heretounto my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affirmed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Charleston this the 1st day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen and in the fifty sixth year of the State. JOHN J. CORKWELL, Governor By the Governor: HOUSTON G. YOUNG, Secretary of State. EDICT ISSUED BY MCADOO ORDERING RAILROAD EMPLOYE EES TO KEEP OUT OF POLITICS. Declares There Are No Longer Private Interests to Serve--Definite Policy Announced. WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, — Director General McAdoo today ordered all railroad men, officials and employees alike, to keep out of politics. "Under government control," says the announcement, "there is no inducement to officers and employees to engage in politics. On the contrary they owe a high duty to the public scrupulously to abstain therefrom." As a definite policy of the Railroad Administration, Mr. McAdoo announced that no railroad officer, attorney or employee may do any of the following things: Be an officer or member of any political committee or organization that solicits funds for political purposes. Be a delegate, a chairman or any officer in any political convention. Solicit or receive funds for any political fund collected by an official or employee of any railroad, or any official or employee of the United States or state. Assume the conduct of any political campaign. Attempt to coerce or intimidate another officer or employee in his vote. (Violation of this rule, Mr. McAdoo says, will result in immediate dismissal.) Become a candidate for any political office. Those who desire to run for of Minera, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tv-Business Openings. NUMBER 23 ber 12 T REGISTER. to the Front NEGRO ROUTS 20 GERMANS KILLS 4 AND WOUNDS OFFICER IN RESCUING FOUR OF HIS COMRADES. Wins Cross of War Was An Elevator Chauffeur In New York Before He Began Chasing The Huns. "Somewhere in France," Aug. 24.—When Sargent, William Butler of a New York colored contingent saw one of his officers and four of his comrades in the hands of Bush Germane, he decided it was time to stage an individual onslaught and despite the overwhelming odds against him Butler staked his life and won. Alone and without any support he charged the the Huns with such good effect that he liberated his steutenant and four American privates from the clutches of the foe and killed at least four of the enemy, badly wounded a Prussian officer, who later died, and put to ignominious flight over a score of Huns. Butler concluded his "private" war by pursuing the Bochez right up to their own lines and soundlessly towing hand cremains in their dugouts, though at the time their barrage was biting the earth all around him. Butler's exploit won him the French Croix de Ouestre and adds to the number of heroic Negroes who are now wearing this much-coveted medal. The New York World speaking of Butler's exploit says: "The engagement in which Butler played so splendid a role took place in the early morning of August 18 in the regimental sector near Maisons de Chamagne, northeast of Stemienboul. Following a sharp artillery preparation, the enemy had launched a strong raiding party, which cutting in front two sides, managed, with the aid of a cage barrage, to isolate four of our front line combat posts. In one of them, Lieut. G.R. Jones, stepping over to light a starshell, was "jumped" by five Boches. He and four of his men were dragged out of the trench and showed toward the German lines, along a disused communication trench on no man's land. On the way the raiders' with their prisoners ahead of them, passed within fifty yards of a little advanced post in which Butler crouched with two privates. "Don't fire, Butler!" Lieut. Jones cried out. "Not yet, sir, but soon' the sergeant sang out. "The Germans were so flustered by this colony, which seemed to them to indicate an ambushade, that they wheeled about toward Butler's hiding place. Lieut. Jones immediately signalled his four men to follow him and clambered up the side of the trench. As the five started back toward the American lines the Lieutenant cried: 'Now let 'em have it, Sir Georg.' "Butler shrieked his warning to the 'bush' Germans and stumbled through the darkness to a point from which he could enflame the trench they were in and cut loose with his automatic. The Boes 'made up a train,' as the Negro troops say, and without loss of time they skiddled homeward at top speed, leaving their officer wounded, and four privates killed in the trench. "Butler chased them to within their own wire, and doubtless slew some more with hand grenades. He rambled all over the sector in search of gray-green prey, returning to the combat post only when he was completely exhausted." office or engage in politics must immediately serve their connections with the United States railroad service. Membership on a local school or park board will not be construed a political officer. Calling on all the railroad men to carry out the spirit of the policy so announced, the Director General says: "Let us demonstrate to the American people that under Federal control railroad officers, attorneys and employees cannot be made part of any political machine nor be used for any organized partisan or selfish purpose. Let us set such a high standard of public duty and service that it will be worthy of general emulation." REPUBLIGAN HARMONY PREVAILS IN WEST VIRGINIA ONCE MORE. Politically, the rough places in the county and State, so far as the Republican party is concerned, seem to have been smoothed up again. All past political factions that had so much todo with disrupting and disorganizing the Republican party two years agc ‘are done away with. The lions and lambs have ali isid down to gether. There are strong signs that the entire Republican party will put their shoulders to the wheel this fall and notoniy elect Major Davis Elkins but the whole Republican ticket. Goodykoontz must and will be elected to Congress. A strong Republican legis- lature must asd will be placed in charge of the government of this State. Old McDowell county will send the strorgest set of Re publican thinkers and workers to the legislature this year it ha ever bad cccasion to send—men who know what this Stat needs. They are men who believe not in taking backward steps but on the other band they wi!l stand for the greatand growing development of the imbeded resources of this little rich mountair state. They believe not in class legislation, but they will stan for a better and more friendly feeling and understanding betweer capital and labor. TOO MANY CHILDREN STILL OUT OF SCHOOL While it is very gratifying to know that the first week of schoo shows a large attendance, it is nevertheless deplorable to see a many children yet on the streets idling away their time, many of whot without a single excuse. Mothers and fathers, now is you: time to prove to the world that you are against igno.ance, super stition folly. Send your children to school, The state is offering you the opportunity of your life to educate your children. ‘The government is calling for men who know how to do things. hers is no excuse for darn fools today. The War Dopartment is encour aging young men to go to school. The State of West Virginia en. dorses a compulsory system of education which means that th great lawmaking body of our state recognized that there wer some cheap scape goats, bonelead igncrameouses among us whi needed tobe made todotheir duty. Thus itisthereare som men and women who, without any reason other than darn righ meanness, who will not send their children to school. Sech men tal and moral cowards ought to be forced to do it. Taney ought t be arrested, put in juil and furced to work on the road who are # mean as to rob the child of an opporturity to become educated. Let every parent in the community make bim and herself a com mittee to help see to it thateach child in the community goes to ‘school. Ghe McBowell Fimes. MEMBER ae pancrenhetesadionsss AT ON SOCIATION ' ASSOCIATION BE. RATHER THAM SEEM TO BE WITTICO &.4"! eee M.T. WHITTIOO, Editor. ‘T. EDWARD HILL, Basiness Mgr. Articles o: wore than ten lines will be barged 10 cents per line. Publishea every Friday in the interest of the Race---] i mare. Hie Civil and Po- SUBSORIPTION RATES. COAL MINERS PUT W GLASS ED CHARLESTON, W. Va., Sept. 4.—The southern district appea’ board, in session here today, adopted a general order affecting the clasification of coal miners, declaring them “skilled labor- ere” and entitled toclass 11 D. The order follows: “The exigencies of the coal in- dustry, the vital necessity of maintaining and increasing the Output of bituminous coal, and labor conditions in such inaustry Ss accentuated by the draft, have caused the district boped for the southern district of West Virginia to further broaden and Still more liberally constrae the regulations as to classification o! “akilied Isborers” engaged in cl production. For the pres ent, and for the immediate fu. ture, this board will classify cos! mine workers, properly prover to be ‘skilled Iaborers’ in ‘neces. say industry’ in class 11-D."" It is explaiced that this change in raling is pplicavie tothe fu are only, and does notin any way affect miners heretofore classified without deferment whe have been inducted into the mil- itary service. ‘The Keystone-Eckman school @pened Sept. 8rd with an enroll ment of 165 students, and stii) many more are come. Prot. H. V. Taylor, A. M., the former principal isin charge, with Pro J. W. Holly, ee ‘mae year in edvance.............-.92.00 ‘ix months in advance _ seeeee 18 Three months in advance......-... 78 ‘One month m sdvance ..... - ingle COPY .eeeeeeeeeere ieee 08 ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST ‘Special rates to charches, schools Soa colleges. Sabecribers caanging their Post Offic a a a a bia eabeeription wil be collected jae the same as if he had not. Entered as Second Clam Matter Maret ‘22, 1904, at the Post Office a W. Ve, ander act of Congress, March 3 FRIDAY SEPT. 6, is Jessie Hill, Mrs. Ida Whittico Mrs. Clara Abbott-Smith, Miss Mae Harris, Miss Myrtie Jones. and Miss Lucy Maynard as his associates. With this strong corps of teachers, and the hear ty co-operation of the parents, there ought tobea successful year’s work accomplished CARDINAL GIBBONS’ APPEAL FOR BIGGER Expressing the hope that the clergy would do all in their pow- er w urge mine workers to their highest efforts in the production of coal, His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons has written the follow- ing letter to U. S. Fuel Admin- istrator, H. A. Gartield Deal Beach, N. J., August 23, 1918 Mr. Harry A. Garfield, U.S, Fuel Administrator, Washington, D. C. My dear Mr. Gartield: Ihave read with grest pleas ure the proclamation of the Pres ident of the United States with regard to the fuel situation. Like & creat many other Americans I tae been very much alarmed at the outlook for next winter. I, is to be hoped that those whos business itis to get coalout of the earth will see how much de- pends upon their labor, snd what a patriotic work they per form in providing that which is really atthe present time the sinews of war. The very fact that we baw conscription puts a responsibil ity on every man in the country either to fightor work, as the Government may think most necessary for the public good. The very fact that certain kinds Of workers are put ina deferred Classification isto my mind an indication to them that their real duty ig to do that particular kind of work, because through th” particular kind of work which ‘bey van perform the country will be more greatly helped and the war more easily wor. But just as itis the duty of those who are called to fight, to fight bravely and to allow their patri- otism to be the informing princi wie Of Xuoir courage, so is it necessary that those who work ‘should work in the same stren- ous and patriotic manner. There are, I think, two classes of people who can belp very much in this regard. The first class ‘gs comaposed of the families and neighbors of tne men who are put into adeferred classification. The other clase which I think could be of very great assistance at this time is the clergy, and 1 sincerely hope thatevery minis ver of religion, especially in th- mining districts, will put betore bis congregation the great prin ciple that patriotism ie devotion to country; that those who love their country mustserve their country inthe most acceptable way, and must give their servi- cs, not where they would choose but where the government thinks they could be most useful; and that those who do stay behind to work must remember that they sre working for their country and are holding up the hands of their countrymen now fighting ‘across the seas, and that there fore they must pat every ovnc: of energy and manhood into the work which they are asked tw do. I hope for the very best eff cis from the President's prociama- tion. With hind regards, Iam, my dear Mr. Garfield, Yours very sincerely, a J. CARD, GIBBONS, e Lilly Land Co. LOIN HOLDING OUT AN OPPORTUNITY For the COLORED PEOPLE IN THE CITY OF Beckley, W.Va. ee If you rem amber, it has only been about four months since welplaced on the market about 220 Lots known as the Central Addition Tothe City of Beckley, w. Va. We have sold all the lots, But have just closed a deal for 2OO more choice LOTS adjoining the Central Addition, which we have just placed on the market at a special low price for a short time in order to start the sale off at a rapid rate,_ These Lots Range in Prise trom $50 to aoe OT 1 Se Buy a $200 LOT for $10 down and $5 per month. You pay no interest or taxes until the lot is paid for and in case of your death, we then deed the lot to whoever you name as your beneficiary without any further payment, ATTORNEY FROE RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE; HAD MOST SUCCESSFUL TRIP Lawyer A.G Froe, member of the Board of Education, one of the legal advisory members on the Draft Buard and tbe wealthiest colored manin Mec Dowell county, has just returr- ed from ® month’s vacation He attended the Supreme Grand Lodge of the I. B. P.O. of Elks of the World who held their bi: ennial session in the city of Bal- timore. We discovered at » glance that our efficientand dis tinguished friend had = most enjyable as well as profitable trip. He returns to old McDow ell rested mach from hie past two years of business activities. The race is to be congratulated at having a man of so much men- ‘al capabilities to represent it on so many important business matters. —_— = _ i _ \--\\[\[\:\: Remember the lots on the CENTRAL ADDI TION are located near the heart of the city of BECKLEY, a city that is absolutely surrourded by coal mins and other enterprises. In fact you can live in CENTRAL ADDITION and walk to aa! from 1a 1 work at from 15 to 20 different coal operations. BECKLEY is als> an up to-date city in every respect, where you have the advantage of good schools, churches and Practically all the modern conveniences it takes to make a desirable city ia which to live. SSS Now if you want one of these lots, you had better not delay the matter, but go to Beckley and go now as the sooner you get on the ground the more lots you will have to select from, and when you go to Beckley, call at our Branch Office lozated over th: Raleigh County Bank and post office and D. P. GADD, th: min ager of this offic2, will show you the lots on the CENTRAL ADDITION. _—_—X—<—«—————— We are very anxious for you to see this Property and we will pay your car fare to Backley aad return by giving you a Receipt for your first montly installment, in case you buy ‘one or more lots from us; Fare not to exceed $7. eee a Now we would advise that if you are interested to not delay the matter fur two or three months. “If you do. the only thing we will be able to do for you will be to tell you that the lots are all sold. The reason we sell lots so fast is because we buy good property and something peopje can afford to buy from us. oOo eee If you want further information bi ore ging to Beckley, write us at Princeton, W. Va., and we will have one of our agents call on you and explain our Proposition fully SSS LIBERTY BONDS ACCEPTED AS CASH PAYMENT ON PROPERTY MAIN OFFICE BRANCH OFFICE PRINCETON, W. VA. BECKLEY, W. VA. -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-0-000000000000005644 444A ee NEW ORLEANS, La.—According to the records, there are 541 more colored draftees in caznps from the state of Louis- jana than white draftees. Out of $2,820 white men registered un- der the drait law in Louisiana ia 1917, there were 40,254 pat in Clase One. Ont of thie 40,245 im Olas One, 19,58 have been sent to camp and 20,656 remain. Out of 6,714 colored men registered under the draft law in Louisiane in 1917, there were 47.718 put in Olam One. Out of the 47,718 im Olam One, 20,130 have been sent to camp snd 27,088 remain. There are 541 more colored men in camps from Louisiana than white men, sithongh there are 22,106 more white men than colored men registare!. There are 42,486 white in Olas Four and 22,- (7 Negroee in Olam Four. WELL KNOWN CITIZEN KILLED BY FALL OF SLATE George Taylor, one of the best known Sd most highly respected citizen o Northfork hollow while working in the moines st Algoma met with « fatal sec dent oy fall of slate Saturday abou 9:00 o'clock «. m. Death resulted al most instantaneous. Mr. Taylor was s member of Diousysiens Loder, K. of P. and Bishop Seott Lodge, Odd Fellows. He wee married and leaves « widow and two children. The faneral services were in charge of the lodere of which be was © member in the Pocshonter Baptist church, the sermon wae preached hy Rev. L. E. Watkins, pastor Mt. Ohape Bapsiat church, thie city. More then 8) members of hie lodges and trends attended {the fanersi. Interment took place at Johneon-Pettis cemetery, Poce- hontas, Va, Sunday afteraoon. Mrs. W. A. Pittard, of Welch, accompanied by her two daogh- ters, Mrs. Tremelia Jobnson and Mise Clementine Pittard, were in the city Wednesday — some dental work done. WANTED AT ONCE!! Men To Do Grading WAGES: 35c per Hour APPLY TO The Keystone Coal and Coke Co. or The McDowell Times KEYSTONE, W. VA. Business Men and What They Are Doing. In any city in the country, there is one street noted for the rush and push of the colored people in business. You haven't been to Roanoke unless you visit Henry Street. On the corner of Henry and High streets, you find the old reliable Cooper Drug Co., still drawing the crowd with their up-to-date, latest improved soda lountain. They do about the largest business in this line in the state and their prescription department, in charge of a most efficient pharmacist, is doing as large as any. The building is owned by the senior member of the firm, Mr. A. F. Brooks, who is one Roanoke's weiesthist men of the race, a thorough business man, a race lover and a thorough Next door is the Hampton Theatre, Inc., one of the prettiest play houses in the South, owned and controlled by colored men. They show the best and highest priced pictures to be had; also playing road shows, stock companies and vaudevilles. The officers are: C. Tiffney Toliver, President; Green Penn, Vice-President; Dr. E. D. Downing, Secretary; A. F. Brooks, Treasurer, and W. B. F. Crowell, Manager. These men should be proud of their house and business, as it is one of the best among our people in the South. Just across the street is found Hotel Hampton, formerly Hotel Pierce, now owned by Jas. I. Hughes and Thos. C. Cooper, under the management of A. M. Poindexter. This hotel has been refurbished throughout and is a credit to any city, catering only to the best people. Mr. Poindexter is always on the job, with a smile, to greet the strangers and see that they receive the very best attention. Just up in the next block is found the Lynn-Haven Cafe, in a new building, with everything first class and up-to-date in every way. This place would do credit to New York City, as it is one of the most beautiful places of its kind to be found for our people- Mr. Hillard, the manager, is a steward of the first water and knows just how to cater to the public. They are doing a fine business which they deserve, and they should be encouraged for the effort they are making to put Roanoke in the time light for service and efficiency. When in Roanoke, don't fail to visit the place of Hardy and Grawford. These are only a few of the many places of business doing their bit to keep Roanoke before the people. There are many men in other walks of life who are making good in this hustling city, called "Magic". Several doctors, all doing fine, three lawyers, all busy, and a set of the best ministers who ever filled the many pulpits in the many churches in the city, with many insurance men, barbers, bricklayers, carpenters, merchants and shop men, all working together in peace and harmony, go make the Magic City of Virginia one of best to be found in the South. Among Ronoke's progressive men are A. F. Brooki, Green Penn, Dr. Claytor, H. C. Johnson, Dr. J. S. Cooper, C. Tiffey Toliver, Dr. L. C. Downing, W. F Hughes, Thos. C. Cooper, Dr. E. D. Dawning, Dr. E. R. Downing, Keva, Kicks, Taylor, Hicks, Le and Beane with many others who are assets to the whirl of the Magic City. Rev. Lee, formerly of Pocahontas, is making good at his new post, the High Street Baptist church, where he is speaking to large crowds every Sunday. He is a strong race man and we only expect success from his efforts. The people are learning the benefits of being united. They have three lodges of Masons, two of Odd Fellows, four of K. of P.s. and many councils of the St. Lukes, all doing well with bank accounts for the relief of their sick and distress, widows and orphans. The relationship between the white and colored citizens of this progressive city is the most friendly to be found in any city in the entire Southland. They always agree on things that are helpful to each other and may be counted on at all times to come to the rescue of the other at any time when needed. The Fegro population of the city is our 15,000, with a property valuation in the neighborhood of $1,000,000. They have won the planite of the state and the country at large in their willing support of the Red Oasis, Y. M. C. A. and the purchase of Thrift and War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds, showing in every way their loyalty to the country. The one thing they easily stand indoof is an organ through which to express their views to the world at large. MRS.MALINDA COBBS SPEAKS. Officers and Members of the Several Subordinate Councils of the I. O. of St. Luke: Greeting: Please permit me so call your attention to the importance and urgent demand that we start anew as it were on an aggressive campaign in the interest of our work by the way of enlarging its membership, its financial resources and on general principles to create more enthusiasm in the individual members, strangers and the public in general and the work in particular. I want to say to you that I have, myself, added more than 60 new members to the order during the last two months, showing that if each member would agree to bring just one member per month hereafter, we could thereby keep our state well in the lead and Make West Virginia the banner state of the 25 states now organized with this great Order. Let us ask the Lord to lead, guide and help us in this great and growing traternal work for racial uplift. I have recently re-instated the council at Gary with more 35 members, have a nice club started at Wilcoe and one at Filbert soon to be set up in full strength. At Stone, Ky., I organized a new council and the outlook is most encouraging with favorable prospect of more than 50 new members to be added to this work. Brother Zack Anderson has been appointed leader of the work at Gary, Sister Emily Pean, tee organizer, Sister Marie Justice is the leader at Stone, Ky., and through these efficient leaders we hope to accomplish much good. Very respectfully, MRS. MALINDA COBBS, State Grand Deputy L. O of St Luke MARTINSVILLE On last Thursday, a great storm covered the city. Lightning struck a tree in the year of Wm. H. Hairston and a nearby telegraph post, but no one in the family was hurt. It also struck the residence of E. F. Holley on church street and knocked out a good bit of plastering near the telephone. The mother of Mrs. Holley was burned as she was sitting near the window. The storm lasted nearly an hour. Wm. Drewry was in town last week on account of the illness of his brother, Wiley Drewry. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, of Kimball, W. Va., are the guest of Mrs. Pattie Penn and daughter Mrs. Witcher has also been a guest at the Penn. Samuel Hairston and daughter, of Mayheury, W. Va., have been visiting his sister, Mrs. Rachel Hairston. Two bricklayers from South Carolina, Messrs. Spencer and Reese, are in town and will go to work at Fielddale. Mrs. Vinia Baldwin has gone to Apex, N C, to visit her husband's people. Mat Drewry and his sister, Miss Lucy, left last week for West Virginia. They had been to see their sick father. Those on sick list are Mrs. G, P. Watkins, little Elizabeth Hairaton, Allen Fountain, Wiley Drewry and Miss Mary Mills. Mrs. W. Marshall and child are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Smith. Mrs. J. L. Law's sister and her son, of Roanoke, are in town. This to wn, the county seat of Henry, the oldest in the county with a population of about 700, is a strong tobacco manufacturing center. Tobacco is being old for more today than for 20 years. The farmers are, perhaps, in the best shape of any business men throughout the county of Henry. Their products are always in great demand and it is complimentary to them to state that the best crops are the rewards of their labor this year that have been witnessed in 115 years. The CityPressing Club whose special duty it is to look after cleaning, pressing and dyeing, under Wm. R. Shultz and Jas. Hodge, is a very successful business place. Mrs. Pattie Penn attended the Piedmont Christian Convention in Rosnoke last week. She says the Convention was largely attended. Mrs. Fannie Woolridge, of Danville, was the guest of Mrs. Penn for several days. Prof. L. F. Flood and Wm. Shuitz are the two leading insurance men. Our old friend, Thos. Hoyle, the barber, is "Johnnie on the spot", as usual. Medam Hotley attended the convention in Danville last week. H. M. Hairston, one of the leading merchants of the town of Martinsville, a strong property owner, a heavy tax paper, despite the least that he contained a total loss in 1916, yet by his thrift, energy, push and economy, he has merited the high ideal standing of not only being a successful business man, but has the distinction of living in one of the most and most economically built residences in the town of Martinsville. His home and store are the town talk of the people because of their neatness and convenience. Strict business methods are his policies and his motto at all times is a square deal to every man. Prof. J. H. Thomas, principal of the P. C. I., an educator of no mean ability, is now undergoing the erection and completion of one of the finest residences in the town of Martinsville. It is located on Fayette street in a popular and sanitary section of the city. When completed, few, if any, will have any more beautiful home. It is of the finest press brick. He is king in the production of potatoes. Rev. G. W. Watkins, pastor of the Grace Presbyterian church, the leading undertaker and the man who has the finest home in town of colored, a strong and successful educator whose wife cooperates with him in conducting a Parochial School in connection with his church work, has won the popular applause of both white and colored as no other man in the city. The rally at the High Street Baptist church resulted in a collection of $241 67 all of which was raised for winter supplies. Mrs. Amelia Hairston, accompanied by her two daughters, visited James Jameson and family at Ridgeway Tuesday. R. D. Spencer, one of the real men, one of Martinsville's best men and citizens, a former educator of much standing, a high tone christian gentleman, a big property owner, is doing a most excellent business. He is a strong raceman, patronizes race institutions and is a veritable believer in fraternal organizations. His hall is used for school purposes since the Board of Education has never built a school house for the colored children since the town has been incorporated. And while this hall by no means meets with the ideal of a place to educate children, it is the best to be bad under the present circumstances. Peter Angin, the who is known by every school boy and girl, so popular is he, is doing a fine business. His word is a synonym for hisesty and general friendship to everybody. W. H. HARRIS PRAISED BY HIS COMPANY Mr. W. H. Harris, Special Agent, Keystone, W. Va. My dear sir: We want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your great work for the first six months of this year. It was indeed a great pleasure to us to see you take second and fourth place respectively, during the months of April, May and June on new issued business, besides the splendid increase of over 50 per cent in gross collections, reported over the same period in January, 1918. This is certainly great work and indicates the future success you are bound to make with our company—the oldest and greatest company on earth engaged in this class of business. Now that we are well advanced into the second section of 1918, I hope you will leave no stone unturned to again be at the head of the winners' list at the close of the year. With very best wishes for your continued success. I am PROF. BARBE ON THE JOB Prof. H. K. Barbe, district superintendent of schools in Browns Creek district, a man who has the highest ideals of education and who is putting himself on record as one of the most aggressive and successful school men in this state, was in the city Monday and took an active part in the perfection of a strong organization of the teachers of the Keystone-Eckman Graded School. He is opposed to teaching on Saturdays or legal holidays. He thinks and urges the teachers to go to their work with their whole hearts and in good friendship with each other, having as their highest ambition a successful school year measured by the amount of good accomplished with the children. He thinks there ought to be but little courting among the unmarried teachers. J. W. Keyfogger, of Gary, has just returned from Camp Dix. Philadelphia, Baltimore and other eastern cities. SIX SOLDIERS TO BE EXECUETD Death Sentence of Ten Other Negroes Commuted. WASHINGTON, September 4. — Death sentences of ten Negro soldiers who participated in the riot at Houston, Texas, August 23, 1917, have been commited to life imprisonment by President Wilson. In six other cases the President affirmed the death sentences, because the condemned men had been found guilty of having deliberately and with cruelty, murdered civilians THE PUBLIC COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CAPITOL BUILDING, CHARLESTON A Meeting of THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA, held on the 10th day of August, A. D. 1918 CASE NO. 779 APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, Application for authority to change electric light, heat and power rates Whereas, application has this day been filed by the Appalachian Power Company for authority to change its electric light, heat and power rates, it is ordered that leave be granted to any one interceded to file objection thereto before the Commission at any time on or before the 6th day of September, 1918; and this matter be set down for hearing at a meeting of the Commission to be held at its offices in the Capitol Building in the city of Charleston on the said 6th day of September, 1918, at two o'clock p.m. at which time any one may appear and make such objection as may be deemed proper. It further ordered that the applicant publish a copy of this order once each week for *for successive* weeks in two newspapers of opposite politics, if such there be, and of general circulation in the county or counties affected by the change in rates; and said applicant, in the case where serve on each of its consumers affected by the propose change in rates, at least fifteen days prior to the said 10th day of September, 1918, a written notice in the form prescribed by the Commission, showing that it has applied to the Public Service Commission for authority to change its rates for electric light, heat and power, the time and place of such hearing, and the rates proposed to be charged by its publisher in this order Commission of its publication of service of notice on its said consumers on or before the day of hearing A Copy. Teste: (Signed) R. E. BERNHEIM. Secretary. Miss Julia Hankal, of Johnson City, Tenn., has been visiting friends and relatives in this section for several days. Mrs. J. W. Shellcroft and Miss Alberta McClung, of Parkersburg, are visiting friends in Kimball and Keystone. They are specially the guests of Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Harrison. They spent Monday evening of this week in the city of Keystone accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. Harrison who took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Whittico. Dr. Clarence A. Rodgers, accompanied by Dr. Cortez V. Hamlin of Raleigh, N. C., were visitors in our city for a few hours last week. Mrs. Judith King, of Ridgeway, Va., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lucy Starling, at Gary. Mrs. Frank Woods, of Berwind, is at her old homehead, Holins, Va., where she is looking after the shipping of produce and fruit home for the winter. Robert Harris, of Bluefield, student at the W. V. O. I., was in Keystone Monday the guest of his consins, Mr. T. Edward and Miss Jessie B. Hill. Attorney S. B. Moon is now principal of the Gary graded school which is one of the best schools in the county. The building is, perhaps, the best in the county. Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Brown and their daughter, Anna Mae, returned from an extended visit to his folks in Rahway, N. J., Thursday. The Doctor is much refreshed by the trip and is ready to serve the public as in other days. OUICK LUNCH First Class MRS. MARY HANCOCK Next Door to Barber Shop Powhatan, W. Va. LIBEKTY BONDS BOUGHT AND SOLD We strongly advise against their sale, but if you must have money, send your bonds and we will loan you $70.00 on each $10.00 bond, at 4 per cent interest, payable annually; loan to run as long as you like. Liberty Bonds will surely sell much higher after the war and should by all means be retained. Corres- pondence invited ALEXANDER & COMPANY Investment Brokers Kanawha Banking & Trust Bldg. CHARLESTON, W. VA. The Man From Africa The Man From Africa With Remedies, moves from your path Conjure, Bad Luck Troubles. Information free THOMAS SUPPLY COMPANY. Matsanoa, West Virginia. Mrs. Panzy Lord Mme. C. J. 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The teachers of McDowell have gone forth to their work with a new spirit of enthusiasm and a reconsecration as the result of inspiration and clearer vision gathered in their institute held at Welch last week. Dr. James S. Thomas, of the University of Alabama and Inspector for the High schools of that state, and also Prof. E. L. Lively, of the Fairmont State Normal, were the instructors who brought messages of new thought and methods of attack for the problems that confront the teacher in working out the attitude of the teacher and the school toward the new civilization that must grow out of the present crisis. In the course of his great series of lectures, Dr. Thomas dealt with the subject of education and its modern tendencies with an intelligence that was truly enlightening and inspiring to those who heard him. Dr. Thomas is a man of magnificent intellectual attainments, a man to whom the state of Alabama owes much for its present intellectual awakening and literary renaissance. He explained in some detail how Alabama has in recent years addressed herself to the task of reorganizing her educational system, standardizing colleges, normal and high school and revamping her entire educational system so as to make the entire scheme of things more efficient, more economical and, therefore, more profitable to the state. Many of the reforms that the distinguished educator pointed out as recent developments in the Southern state could be profitably applied in our state and, therefore, Dr. Thomas' narration of there evolution of things educational in his state was not without practical value as well as interesting to the teachers of West Virginia. While he dealt with the subject of education in all of ramifications with the skill and genius of a master, Dr. Thomas was at no time more interesting than in his talk on the attitude of Alabama towards the education of her colored people. He cited facts and figures to show that the Southern state is by no means derelict or remix in her attitude towards Negro education. The Doctor made it clear that he is a stern advocate of an efficient and thorough going system of education for the Negro, not from the viewpoint of philanthropic sentimentist but from the more fundamental principle of education for the Negro as a wise investment for the state whereby handsome diviends in citizenship will be the result. Dr. Thomas spoke in highest terms of the magnificent contribution of Tuskegee to the education of the colored people of Alabama and was ardent in his praise of the past and present leaders of this colossal institution. Prof. Lively, of the Fairmont State Normal, is no stranger to the teachers of McDowell. He devoted much time to discussing features of the proposed new School Code and pointing out some of the merits and advantages of proposed new measures. Mr. Lively also dealt with the subject of agricultural possibilities of even rugged sections of the state and how the schools can work out many agricultural experiments and enterprises that would be both instructive and profitable to the community where located. We were again favored with the presence of Prof. J. Henry Francis, of Charleston Public Schools, who comes to us as the music master with symphony melody and rhapody that relieves what would otherwise be a monotoneous program. Mr. Francis, together with his excellent musical organization, was especially entertaining. A military strain ran through the musical program which served to quicken the spirit of patriotism which is always first in the heart of the schools. Other outstanding features of the ses- Honest Tailoring Before buying your fall and winter suit or overcoat, see LIEBMAN BROTHERS, the Tailors from the Cradle. We annouce our fall and winter opening, with the largest and highest grade up-to-date woolens. The most beautiful, assorted patterns of the finest quality. We have fine blue and black serges, gray, brown and green worsted; also high grade doeskins, and heavy overcoating of all kinds. You can find these qualities in any of our stores. NORTHFORK, GARY, KIMBALL and ANAWALT, W. VA. Remember, we have no agents, you make the agents' profit by coming to our stores. We GUARANTEE ALL WORK in All Our Stores, and Press Your Clothes FREE!! Dr. Gray Takes Issue With Reporter Giatto, W. Va., Sept. 2, 1918. Mr. M. T. Whittico, Keystone, W. Va. Dear Editor: We have noticed several articles headed Giatto News. Evidently your reporter has personal grievances against certain certain of the town or he fails to dig down into the truth of his statements. In his last writen in Giatto, the reported attempted to discuss the Knocker and the Community Kitcken. We wish to state without any hesitancy, we have the most loyal set of toks in the town of Giatto, of any town in the State. The town is largely settled by colored people, and we feel that our people are not getting a fair representation. He doubtless expected to gain notoriety by such notorious articles. In this he was disappointed. We barely noticed the more reference in a corner of the paper. Some writer has said, "A little learning is a dangerous thing"; so drink deep at the fountain of knowledge. Let us a race get down to business; get our facts together and know what we are doing and talking about, especially in this critical time and blood shed. I wish to emphasize that this community has been wide awake in helping to win the war in every way possible. The first Community Council of Defense was organized here, and the various branches have been working faithfully. We have not a word of comment as to the fitness and ability of Miss Gertrude Cain as an agent of the Department of Agriculture, or the slightest objection to her appointment by the Department, but I do feel that the Reporter failed to ascertain the facts as to any in Giatto being a knocker, and if the Reporter has such information, he would be a traitor to his country, if he does not report same to the Government. We have nothing but praise and admiration for Commissoner James H. Stewart and his great, noble work of conserving food and stimulating work among our people, which is so much needed. We hope that hereafter the Reporter will get the facts before attempting to write further news of our loyal citizens. EDITOR'S NOTE: - We carefully read the article of the Giatto Reporter, published in last week's issue and have reread it since receiving the above letter and for the life of us we can not see anything therein to justify the above communication. The McDowell Times is not concerned in the grievances of any citizen of Giatto or elsewhere against another. We merely seek to publish the news and we try to obtain reliable reporter in each community who will give the news unbiased and without attack or reflection upon any one. We know the article referred to neither attacked or reflected up on any one. As to the facts, we are not in position to know and must rely upon the honor of the Reporter. sion were the visit and talk of our old friend, of the Wheeling schools, Red Cross lecture by a representative of the National organization, having headquarters at Washington, and a lecture on canning, illustrated with demonstrations by a young colored woman, representing the State Department of Agriculture. Local talent was much in evidence on the musical program. Mr. Dodrill, Supervisor of Elkhorn district, delivered a learned disqusition on "Supervised Study." Our old friend, Mr. Barbe, Supervisor Extraordinary and dean of school men of McDowell, discussed features of the proposed new school code. The Institute was well attended through out. A compulsory school law may be necessary in some sections to compel the attendance of school children, but none is necessary to compel the teachers of McCowell to attend the County Institute. They are proud of their excellent organization. The fine spirit of loyalty and professional pride that is found among the teachers of this county is but a befitting tribute to the high esteem in which the County Superintendent, Hon. F. C. Cook, the prince of school men, is held. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PARDON Notice is hereby given that, on or about the 1st day of September, 1918, I will make application for Executive censure. I was convicted of violation of the prohibition law at the January, 1917, term of the criminal court of McDowell County and sentenced to pay a fine and serve a term on the county road. TO THE PEOPLE OF VICINITY Before be the Crad date wood black se all kinds BERWIND Our rally program on the fourth Sunday in August was carried out to the letter. Two able sermons were preached by Rev. L. J: Gammon. At 8 p.m. we listened to an able sermon by the pastor. On Monday night, Rev. Wm. Rawlings delivered a soul stirring sermon. On Wednesday night, the rally closed with the rally closed with the report of the tribes. The tribe of Joseph, Miss Amanda Elise, captain, reported $28.25; the tribe of Benjamin, Miss Sarah Coleman, captain, $28; the tribe of Aas, Miss Bertha Watkins, captain, $28.90. Below is a list of those who gave: Emmit Dunn ..... $ 2 50 R. A. Glen ..... 2 25 W. H. Jones ..... 2 25 O. W. Washington ..... 2 75 Wm. Coles ..... 2 00 W. F. Watkins ..... 1 25 Mra. Sizier ..... 1 00 H. R. Rhodes ..... 1 00 Rosa Coles ..... 1 00 Wiley Brice ..... 1 00 Alberta Farmer ..... 1 00 Wm. Farmer ..... 1 00 Mattie Clagg ..... 1 50 Ora Jones ..... 1 00 A. Wooden ..... 2 00 Lizzie Jennings ..... 1 00 Margaret Dunn ..... 1 00 Lillie B. Fitch ..... 1 00 Wm. High ..... 1 00 T. H. Ramsey ..... 1 00 Everett Crystal ..... 1 00 Isaiah Jones ..... 1 00 A. M. Ellis ..... 1 50 L. C. Watkins ..... 50 Rosa Christian ..... 50 Willie Jenkins ..... 30 Adam Jenkins ..... 50 Cora Hairton ..... 50 Frances Austin ..... 50 P. A. Austin ..... 50 Josie Nicholas ..... 50 David Woodson ..... 50 Elijah Hutchison ..... 50 Mary F. Washington ..... 80 M. J. Ellis ..... 75 Mary Toney ..... 50 Rev. L. J. Gammon ..... 50 Henry Spillman ..... 50 Walter Toney ..... 50 Amanda Woodson ..... 50 N. A. Holcomb ..... 50 Nannie Coleman ..... 50 Charles Coleman ..... 50 N. C. Brown ..... 50 Sallie Hampton ..... 50 Susie Smith ..... 50 Dallas Warren ..... 50 Kenova Warren ..... 50 Total amount raised $154.50. W. thank all who contributed in the rally. CRYSTAL (By Mabel Carter.) The first Sunday in this month was our pastor's, Rev. W. C. Clemente, regular prescribing day here. 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