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Our Service Flag J. W. Grey, F. E. Alexander VOLUME 17. GERMAN RULE IN AFRICAN COLONIES Means Brutal Treatment of Black Subjects HUN TREATIES WITH CHIEFS ARE "SCRAPS OF PAPER" Ruthless Cruelty Decimates Three Tribes--Women Are Mail-treated--"Extermination Order" Issued LONDON, September 12 - A report containing evidences of the brutal methods employed by Germany in the administration of her colonies in Africa, made public today by Edmond H. L. Georges Acting Secretary of the Interior, Unit of South Africa, constitutes the British Government's reply to Dr. W. S. Solf, the German Secretary of State for the Colonies, that Germany would demand the return of her colonies at the peace conference. The report is one of the most sensational ever issued in connection with German colonial methods and is considered an indictment of German fitness to rule the black natives of Afr ca. The evidences upon which the report is based are taken from official German documents at Windboek, from sworn statements by native chiefs and by European families with the country and from the writings of Governor Leutwein, who held office from 1894 to 1905; Dr. Paul Rohrback, Dr. Karl Dove and others. REFUTE HUN REPORT Altogether the report refutes—in detail Dr. Solf's recent claim that "Germany's pre-war humane treatment of the native races woe for her the moral right to be a great colonial Power." In view of the claim, the following statement by Acting Secretary Georges is interesting: "The native opinion here is unanimously against any idea of their ever being handed back to the tender mercies of Germany. Any suggestion of the possibility of an act of this kind on the part of Great Britain produces the utmost consternation." The report shows that the first 25 years of German rule in Southwest Africa was an unbroken record of official bad faith, private oppression, cruelty, barbarities and robberies, culminating in the Herero and Hottentot rebellions. During the first 17 years there was no law for the natives. Such protection as the law eventually provides indicated considerations of humanity, but the order to exploit the natives as laborers remained. When the Germans first arrived, says the report, they entered into arrangements with the native chiefs, but these became scraps of paper and the natives were fraudulently deprived of their best land. Traders and settlers robbed them of their cattle, which was their only wealth, and the law later prevented the natives from having possession of large herds of stock. TREATED LIKE SLAVES The natives were thus driven to work at ridiculously inadequate wages and of ten were never paired. They were treated like slaves and their women folk were habitually maltreated by the Germans, who took them into forced concubia. These were some of the things which guarded the natives into rebellion which were suppressed by ruthless cruelty resulting practically in the extermination of the three tribes involved. The Herero were reduced from 80,000 to 15,100, the Hottentots from 20,000 to 9,800 and the Berg-Damaras from 30,000 to 12,800. Thus 80 per cent of the Herero people disappeared, and more than half of the Hottentots and Berg-Damaras shares the same fate. How it was done was to superseize the lenient Governor Lutwein by the notorious Governor Trotha, free from Germany to East Africa, where he suppressed the Arab rebellion by a wholesale massacre. Governor Trotha issued an "extermination order," the terms of which provided that no Herero man, woman, child or babe was to receive mercy or quarter. "Kill every one of them; take no prisoners," he said in these orders. Evidence that the order was only to faithfully carried out is recorded in a story of Gov. Trotha's former groom, who described he once was ordered to kill a young Herero woman. He refused in disgust, whereupon a German soldier showed him how to do it, and then he held the dripping bayonet in his face. NO PRISONERS SPARED. Another reliable witness, who was with Governor Trotha for two years, testified that he knew of no instance of prisoners being spared. Even after the rebellion surviving natives fared not little better. One of the most significant documents in the report is a secret circular by Governor Heets in 1912, and addressed to The MacDowell Times. Magistrate, in which he refers to the desperate feeling becoming prevalent among the natives. "The reason," he states, "when unanimously is given for this fact is that the brutal exorcism of Europeans against natives are alarmingly increasing. It is regrettable that even police officers become guilty of such offenses in a few cases, and that such offenses are not punished by the courts of law in a way that they ought to be according to a sense of justice to the natives." From the records of German courts it is clear that native evidence was habitually disregarded and that the natives were not allowed to give evidence on oath. The natives thus were kept in a state of fear. No opportunity of redress was open to them and they dared not go to the police with complaint. STATEMENT When Senator Wm. E. Chilton, in his address to the Democratic State Committee, on September 9, as reported in the Democratic Sentinel, made the following statements, he stated not only what was false but absolutely indefensible and outrageous. He said: "It must be remembered that when the Republican ticket is voted it is a vote to kill your boy and my boy." This means that when you vote for a Republican for any office or vote the Republican ticket, you are an open 'enemy to your country!' It means, so far as the Senator is concerned, that every Republican should be interned for the duration of the war; that every Republican newspaper which advocates voting the Republican ticket should be suppressed! The statement is so infamous that it would be charitable to attribute it to a man of perverted intellect. It is an insult to every Republican, gross and inexcusable. It is an insult to the intelligence of all fair minded people. It is partisanship gone mad. It needs no reply, for it answers itself by its very spirit of vindictive hatred and outrage on indecency. We are mistaken if it does not do more to defeat the Democratic nominee in whose supposed interest it was uttered, than anything that will happen during the campaign. In 1864 the National Democratic party declared the war between the States a failure; in the Spanish-American war the Democratic party in Congress obstructed the prosecution of the war, and voted against bonds to carry it forward. It made the campaign in 1800 on the issue of Imperialism and denounced the married McKinley as a tyrant and a despot. The Republicans as a party are united and vigorous in supporting the government in the prosecution of this war. Their record as a party cannot be truthfully impeached, as a tower of strength to the Administration in all war measures. It is an intensely patriotic party and the insults of demagogues, who confuse partisanism and patriotism, are contemptible beyond words to express. OCTOBER DRAFT CALLS TAKE 1,190 WEST VIRGINIANS All States Have Quotas to Fill in Call for 181,838 Registrants. SOME WHO ENROLLED ON THURSDAY MAY BE MEEDED Negroes to Entrain in Two Groups Between September 25 and 27 and October 16. WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 - Draft call announced today by Provost Marshal General Crowder will send 181,888 men qualified for general military services to army campa by Oct. 16. All states have quotas to fill. Of the total 142,000 will be white registrants, who will entrain between October 7 and 11. The remainder will be Negroes who will move in two groups, 29,016 entraining between September 25 and 27 and 10,752 on Oct. 16. Men who registered last Thursday may be needed in a few districts to fill the new quotas, it was said at the provost marshal general's office, but in most localities, sufficient men remain in class one from the registrations on last June 5 and August 24 to meet the requirements. Included among the white registrants are the following: Kentucky, 6,483, Camp Sevier, S. C Ohio, 1,081, Camp McOlellan. Pennsylvania, 9,000, Camp Lee. Virginia, 1,343, Camp Humphreys W. Virginia, 1,190, Camp Humphreys Pennsylvania is called upon to send 1,500 colored registrants to Camp Upton October 16. Save some money and invest in a Lib- erty Loan. The drive begins Sept. 28. KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1918 OF FOUR MINUTE MEN APPOINTED McDOWELL COUNTY HAS 21 Hon. Thomas H. S. Curd, of Welch, chairman of McDowell county Four Minute Men, has appointed a committee of colored four minute men to speak in churches, lodges, theatres and other public places in the interest of movements for the successful prosecution of the war. Mr. Curd requested T. Edward Hill of The McDowell Times to recommend a number of colored men for this work and Mr Hill prepared a list and Mr. Curd made the appointments which were confirmed by Hon W. B. Mathews of Charleston, state director of Four Minute Men. T. Edward Hill was named assistant county chairman. The following named gentlemen will form the colored committee of four minute men for McDowell county: D. R. Hickman, Berwind; D. C. Coleman, Excelsior; Rev. J. H. Hamlet, Marytown; A. G. Froe, J. H. A. Cyrus, Welch; Rev. J. E. Pryor, B. E. Garter, Rev. R. L. Hyle, Kimball; S. E. Moon, Wilcoe; J. H. Jones, Gary; Rev. J. W. Ooger, Jenkinsjones; Rev. Milton S. Mastone, W. H. Harris, M. T. Whitico, Keystone; Rev. W. R. Burger, W. H. Drewry, Rev J. W. Robinson, Northtork; Rev. S. W. Cobb, Worth; Floyd Ross, Thomas Curry, Eikhorn. Mr. Hill has called these men to meet in this city for a conference when planfor aiding in the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign will be outlined. J. C. Gilmer, secretary of the West Virginia Auxiliary Advisory Council of Defense, started a movement to get greater recognition for the Negroes of West Virginia in the organization of four minute men. At that time Charleston was the only city in the state in which there were any colored four minute men, and upon the suggestion of Mr. Gilmer colored four minute men have been appointed in other counties as follows: Cabell, J. W. Scott and Dr. B. F. White; Wood, J. K. Jefferson and H. D. Haziewood; Harrison, J. W. Waters, Jr., and L. K. Jordan; Fayette, J. M. Ellis and Anderson F. Rotan; Kaleigh, E. L. Morton and Brown W. Payne; Menter, R. P. Sims and H. L. Dickson; Berkeley, Henry Hopewell, J. Frank Briscoe and F. K. Kamer. And he is now working on Ohio and Jefferson and expects to get similar action in both soon. FOOD DEMONSTRATORS AT GARY MAKING GOOD The State of West Virginia is meeting the long felt wants and demands of the Food Administration by establishing community canning kitchens in which the cold packed methods of canning vegetables is introduced and successfully taught by food demonstrators. The canning club at Gary, this county under the direction of Misses Amelia Wilcher and Mary L. Hairson has made an unprecedented record as well as a most flattering impression, having a membership of 55 women and girls with 1,006 pints of fruits and 1 vegetables cold packed during the short period of eleven days. And in mentioning this great work of practical usefulness, too much credit cannot be given to the popular and efficient District Supt. of schools of Adkun district, Prof. C. H. Archer, and that wide awake manager and director of the Gary Supply Company, Mr. C. W. Boughner who placed at the disposal of the community the well equipped canning kitchen in which this work was so successfully conducted END OF NEGROPHOBIA One of the most interesting results of the Southern primaries has passed with out editorial notice. In smashing the anti-patriotic movement in that section, the South likewise gave a blow—which one may hope will be mortal—to the anti-neuro propaganda. Blease, of South Carolina, and Vardaman, of Mississippi, were beaten because they opposed the nation's war on Kaiserism. But Blease and Vardaman never tired of prosecuting a home war of their own against their colored fellow citizen. They suffered from negrophobia in its most virulent form, and they did their best to spread the disease. For a long time it was their sole title to support, though Blease, to be sure, was forehanded enough to secure another constituency from the penitentiaries by pardoning all the convicts therem. There is good reason to hope that the defeat of these demagogues, though on a totally different issue, will end the systematic exploitation of race antagonism in the South as a political asset. It is a fact well worth noting that in South Carolina and Mississippi, as in Russia, those who oppose the war of liberation against Kaiserlam are champions of a class war at home Trotsky leading a crusade against the "bourgeoisie" and Vardaman trying to stir up mob sentiment against the Negro are birds of a feather, and carton birds at that.—Ohicago Journal (white): I. B. P. O. E. OF THE WORLD Hold Memoriable Session in Baltimore Greatest Parade Ever Witnessed. Patriotism and Loyalty to Government Greatly in Evidence. Columbian Lodge of Washington Wins Laurels BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 20--Baltimore witnessed the greatest fraternal spectacle in its history when the annual parade of the Improved, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World swept through the streets of the city. Fully fifty thousand persons viewed the daily bedecked marchers from every possible point of vantage; house-tops, windows, hanging from fences, on top of wagons and automobiles, and thousands who lined the sidewalks, in some places twelve deep, held their ground until the last feature had passed. WHITE SPECTATORS GALORE. Both white and colored people were spread out on the long line of march from Drum Hill avenue, "The Boulevard," to Dolphin street, to McMullen to Hoffman, through the Court of Honor, to Pennsylvania avenue, and thence over the principal downtown streets to Benkert's Park, on the Frederick Road where they disbanded. EVERYBODY CHEERED. No matter who they were, they were agreeably surprised. Cheers came from white throats as well as colored as thong line of marchers kept time to the air of the finest band music Baltimore was ever heard. "They're coming! They're coming!" the cry was raised, and every neck was craned to get a first view of the "Joy boys." And they did come—"they came, they saw, they conquered." They swept the city off its feet. First came Chief Marshal, Gen. L. E. Williams, and his staff on horeback, followed by aids in huge touring cars. The entertainment committee, headed by Mr. Law on Dufin, the Commonwealth Band, a local product, heading Baltimore's "Own" Monumental Lodge No. 1, who were "out of the barrel and on the ind," brought forth applause. Hon Emmitt J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War, was in fine he and Grand Exalted Ruler Armour N. Scott, in a huge touring car, led by the Grand Lodge officers and delegates, who, in fine autos, followed immediately the local lodge. Morning Star Lodge allowed, and it had "some band." The local medical committee, in a dozen or more automobiles, were here, headed by Dr. Harry S. Brown, superintendent of Provident Hospital. All of the prominent doctors and nurses were in line and looked extra-curious, good in rapid succession came G. Humble Lodge No. 65, of Washington 0, B. C. Day Star Lodge, No. 19, Irn City Lodge, No. 17, Pocahontas Temple, No. 60, Paul Lawrence Dumbar Lodge, No. 16, Capitol City Lodge; O. V. Catto Lodge, No. 2, of Philadelphia and then the famous Lady Band of that city. A big New York delegation, made up of Red Cross workers and others followed WOMEN PRESENT Great Southern Temple, the local Ladies' Auxiliary, led the long line of the woman's department and miscellaneous lodges. Loyalty and patriotism was a predominant feature of the parade. Service flags were galore. There were hundred of blue stars on the fields of white on the innumerable service flags carried by the lodges. Morning Star Lodge, No. 40, of Washington, carried a flag with seven stars. J. J. SCOTT DEAD Monday, of last week, at his home in Kimball, the life and light of one of McDowell county's oldest citizens passed into the mysterious great beyond. Mr. Scott was ill only a few days before the end came, due to blood poisoning. He leaves a wife and one child to mourn and miss their great loss. Mr. Scott had reached a ripe old age and had accumulated some very valuable property. He was a strong Mason and a worthy and active member of the First Baptist church. Get ready for the Liberty Loan Pond drive. It begins Sept. 28. WORKERS FROM ALL OVER STATE ABLE SPEECHES BY GREAT MEN Plans and Suggestions as to How Best to Aid the Country in Winning of the War. CHARLESTON, W. Va., Sept. 18.—The first State Wide War Convention held in West Virginia attracted prominent war-workers from all parts of the State and was composed of members of the State Council of Defense, members of the Advice Committee of that body, Chairmen of County Council of Defense, chairmen of the Fourth Liberty Loan county organizations, chairmen of Four Minute Men county organizations, members of the Executive Finance Committee of War Camp, Community Service in West Virginia and others prominent in war-work activities. Former Governor William A. McCorkis presided over the deliberations. The Convention attracted representatives of national organizations of a similar character and the committee on Public Information sent Lieutenant George Savage, a French soldier to give an idea of conditions now existing in France and the present relations of the allied people. The Convention was held in the court room of the federal building and two of the principal addresses were made by Governor John J. Cownwell and Ex Governor W. A. McCorkle, Chairman of the State Liberty Loan Committee. The first War Convention was held to perfect arrangements for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign, September 28th to October 19th and the War Relief Work campaign of November 18th to 18th when something like $700,000 will be assigned as a quota for West Virginia for the Y. M. O. A., National Catholic War Council, Jewish Welfare Board, Salvation Army, War Camp Community Service and the American Library Association. The women of the State are to be again active in Liberty Loan work and Mrs. Lavia S. Polffenbarger is once more in general charge over the State. The women expect to surpass the showing made in the Third Liberty Loan which will be a mighty accomplishment. Men 19 and 20 years old and 31 to 38 years old inclusive will be 6th called to the colors under the new draft of September 12. The vanguard of the new group may reach training camps late next month, when this group begins to approach exhaustion, the Government will call the military duty men from 37 to 45 years old inclusive and boys of 18. The first call for this deferred group can hardly be expected before early in 1999. It is thought that 2,000,000 men of the new draft will be called to the colors by next June. Classification of 19,36 men will be completed in West Virginia by Nov. 1, according to plans outlined as questionnaires go out at once. The men of the 18 year old class and 37,45 class will not receive questionnaires or be classified until the work of classifying the 19,36 class is completed nor will any of these two classes be called until the supply of 19,36 men has been exhausted. The 18,20 youths will be permitted to go to college to train as student soldiers at the West Virginia University, Davis Elkins, Wesleyan and other schools. J. Walter Barnes, Federal Fuel Administrator for West Virginia who wasere for the War Convention, being chairman of the Council of Defense of Marion county, is well pleased with the way the request for autoleaves Sundays is being heeded in West Virginia and is confident that offenders will be even fewer for the remaining Sundays that such conservation is necessary than in the three Sundays past. ODD FELLOWS DIVIDE UP Two Factions Hold Sessions in New York--B. M. C. Causes Much Friction--The Monarchy of Morris Protested Against. What was the Grand United Order of Old Fellows has drifted away from its unity after many years of solidity and its four hundred thousand members are now on the anxious seat wondering what will come next. It is due to the change of plans for the B. M. C. to meet in New York City during this week, such actions as calling it off by the subcommittee of management being taken exception to, and is said to be a violation of the law, so laid down in Washington two years ago. It was there in September, 1916, that the delegates voted to hold the next by annual moving convention to New York City, but through some special legislation by the sub committee management and, as some say, personal, they charged the plans and called the meeting off. This caused the lie of a large number of states, and the most active members to the end that fifteen or sixteen states were represented at the session held in Manhattan Osasio on Monday at the same place and on the same date, herefore decided upon, but another session was held in the meantime at Odd Fellows Hall on Fifth ave., presided over by Grand Master Edward H. Morris, and the main portion of "the old guard" present, and the report of which follows this of Manhattan Osasio, presided over by Attorney Perry Howard. In the last issue of The McDowell Times a report was published of the proceedings of the B. M. C. held in the Manhattan Casino at which Hon. John S. Noel of this state was elected Grand Master. As the same time the session was held at the Casino the Morris facction held a session in Old Fellows Hall, Fifth avenue and 132d street. The only business of special interest transacted was the election of officers and the adoption of a resolution pledging the support of the 500,000 members of the order, more than 5,000 of whom are in the military and naval service of the United States. The same grand officers were elected as follows: Grand Master, Edward H Morris, Chicago; Deputy Grand Master, Dr. L. L. Roberts, Boston; Grand Secretary, Jas. F. Nesheim, Philadelphia; Grand Treasurer, W. David Brown, New York; Five grand directors: B. V. Baranco, Baton Rouge, La.; J. H. Johnson, Salisbury, N. C.; George H Maye, Jacksonville, Fla.; James L. Nichols, Baltimore, M.D., and A. T. Shirley, Herndon, Va. James M. Miller, Newark, N. J., and D. O. Johnson, Aken, S. C., were elected grand auditors. The probable result of the controversy between the two factions will be a bitter saw suit, the final outcome of which cannot be determined. Mr. Morris is a very wealthy and very able man and has associated with him other able men with unlimited means. The Davis faction which elected Mr. Noel is also composed of some able and wealthy men and has the support of the Georgia District Grand Lodge with asate of more than one half million dollars, the richest in the order. The fight between these two great forces will be watched with interest not only by members of the order but by the race at large ALLEGED EXPENDITURES By Newberry, McCormick and Elkins Cause Talk of Inquiry. WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. -Charges that very large expenditures were made in behalf of Truman H. Newberry in his campaign for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate in Michigan have been filed with Senator Ponceene, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections, and a semiautoral investigation may be ordered. The charges against Newbery are especially striking, masmuch as several items of alleged expenditures many times exceed the $10,000 which is fixed by the corrupt practices act as the limit that may be expended in the election of a senatorial candidate. LEAVES $120,000 FOR COLORED HOSPITAL. Winston-Salem, N. C. —A donation of $240,000 for the erection of two hospital buildings—one for white people and one of colored people—each to cost $120,000, is made in an uncapable fied together on the last will and testament with codicil attached of the late K. J. Reynolds. The details as to the location of the buildings are left in the hands of Mrs. Reynolds and W. K. Reynolds. REPORT SUNDAY GASOLINE USERS. Graham Sale, our local Fuel Administrator, urgently requests all officers, of the state, county or towns, as well as all other patriotic citizens, to report to him the name and address of any one using gasoline motor vehicles of any kind on Sundays. If the name of the driver or owner can not be ascertained, he requests that you furnish him with the license number on the car. Mr. Sale says that he is very glad to note that this request of the Fuel Administration which is saving so much gasoline is being so generally complied with by the patriotic automobile owners and drivers of McDowell county, but he is advised that it is not being wholly observed in all sections of the county, and he wants to get the names or license numbers of those who are not observing it. Minara, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tv-Business Openings. NUMBER 25 5,758 AMERICAN SOLDIERS DIED WHILE FIGHTING Since the U. S. Troops Landed in France TOTAL CASUALTIES Suffered by Pershing's Host in France 30619. WALHINGTON, September 11.—The total casualties to date suffered by the American Expeditionary Force are. Killed 5,758 Died of wounds 1,764 Died of disease 1,734 Died of accidents 826 Wounded 10,575 Missing 3,982 Total 30,619 Yankee Negro Brings In a German Major PARIS, Sept. 7. - During the recent American advance out of Ohtatean Thierry a Red Cross captain was looking about for suitable hospital sites when he met an American Negro soldier marching along towards Ohtatean-Thierry, following closely behind a German major. The Negro had transferred his pack from his own back to the back of the German officer and had also transferred the German major's monocle to his own eye. Thus equipped, the black warrior was parading triumphantly down the road, as he passed the Red Cross captain, he called out. "I say, look here what this ogren done got." LANE HAS SCHEME To Idduce Returning Soldiers To Settle on Undeveloped Lands. Washington, September 9.—Franklin K. Lane has perfected an organization for placing American Soldiers who will return from Europe upon approximately 400,000,000 acres of land. It is a solution of one of the most difficult problems that confronts the American government. It has been assumed that the land solution which made the civilian rehabilitation of the soldier of the Civil War easy and which settled up the Western portion of the United States was impossible, that all the land had been taken. Secretary Lane has discovered there are approximately 400,000,000 acres of undeveloped land just as good as any in the United States, and it is upon this land that he is aiming to settle the soldiers who return from the European war and who may not care to settle to an indoor existence after their experience in the open. PRES. WILSON APPOINTS DR. JOHNSON TO LIBERIA. Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 9.—Dr. Joseph L. Johnson, for many years a prominent physician of this city, was appointed by President Wilson as minister resident and consul general at Liberia. Dr. Johnson has been a conspicuous figure in public affairs throughout the country. He was highly endorsed by political constituents for the post he has been designed by the executive of the nation, and his long intimate acquaintance with political and economic problems places him in the first rank as a diplomat. Five Negroes Executed For the Houston Riots. San Antonio, Tex., Sept. 17.—Five Negroes whose sentences to death were pronounced by court martial which tried them for participation in the Houston riot, August, 1917, and whose sentences approved by President Wilson, hanged at Fort Sam Houston at daybreak this morning. No civilians were allowed to witness the executions which were carried through with great secret. Those who paid the death penalty were all members of Company I of the 24th Infantry. They are: Private Babe Collier, Thomas McDonald, Joseph Smith, James Robinson and Albert D. Wright. The men were convicted at a court martial conducted in October, 1917, at which Brigadier General George K. Hunter was commander. 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STILL THEY LYNCH NEGROES—FREE Still they lynch Negroes in G Jim Crow them in all the states. most every Southern state despite complainingly giving his life blood fighting fearlessly for what the That's nothing. We can stand cheapest, the meanest, the lowest white folks would be guilty of such inhuman routes. Especially ing the Negro's superior and his are idle terms to the southern hide. But thank God there are some minded white folks, irrespective of these nefarious methods. WILL PRESIDENT WILSON SPEECH If President Wilson will just and forceful with declarations based on lynching by telling the country legislation sufficiently strong tests, or the hundreds of inhuman cases, or the mob violence, then heve and hope to see less loud and lynchings, burnings and other dations on the high ideals of Christ ed "white supremacy" in this cou man's part in this great world-wide war has been brought to her knees like she Negro soldier will have pride in only succeeding out of present Berlin. Nothing unpromising and unconditional victory will give the black man for his precious blood beaten and blood-drenched battlefields of the battles a losing fight. Germany must be. THEY LYNCH NEGROES—FREE DEMOCRACY MEANS By Lynch Negroes in Georgia. Still they are still in all the states. Still they disfurthem southern state despite the fact that they are giving his life blood upon every battlefield, easily for what the country calls freezing. We can stand it. Only cheap, lie the meanest, the lowest and most vicious would be guilty of taking life from a slave route. Especially when they so loudly it's superior and his friend. Free or so to the southern hide bound prejudiced and there are some big hearted, big souls, folks, irrespective of party lines who are using methods. PRESIDENT WILSON SPEAK FURTHER FOR THE Agent Wilson will just now come out strangely with declarations backing up his most telling the country he favors the pass sufficiently strong to punish every culprit, infrequently cowards who subversive mob violence, then we may have every reason to see less loud and bombastic headline warnings and other dastardly crimes which high ideals of Christian civilization and his preemacy" in this country. The black man's part in this great world-wide war is to see that Germany has been brought to her knees like she forced Belgium. The Negro soldier will have pride in only such victory as will make a cornfield out of present Berlin. Nothing less than absolute, uncompromising and unconditional victory without dishonor or will satisfy the black man for his precious blood being shed on the bloodstained and blood-drenched battlefields of France. The Negro never fights a losing fight. Germany must be defeated. STILL THEY LYNCH NEGROES--FREE DEMOGRACY MEANS NOTHING Still they lynch Negroes in Georgia. Still they segregate and Jim Crow them in all the states. Still they disfranchise them in most every Southern state despite the fact that the Negro is uncomplainingly giving his life blood upon every battlefield in France, fighting fearlessly for what the country calls free democracy. That's nothing. We can stand it. Only cheap, little and the cheapest, the meanest, the lowest and most vicious element of white folks would be guilty of taking life from a black man by such inhuman routes. Especially when they so loudly boast of being the Negro's superior and his friend. Free or safe democracy are idle terms to the southern hide bound prejudiced white man. But thank God there are some big hearted, big souled and broad minded white folks, irrespective of party lines who are opposed to these nefarious methods. WILL PRESIDENT WILSON SPEAK FURTHER FOR THE RACE? If President Wilson will just now come out strong, fearless and forceful with declarations backing up his most splendid note on lynching by telling the country he favors the passage of Federal legislation sufficiently strong to punish every culprit who lynchies, or the hundreds of inhuman cowards who subvert the very ends of justice, by mob violence, then we may have every reason to believe and hope to see less loud and bombastic headline displays of lynchings, burnings and other dastardly crimes which are reflections on the high ideals of Christian civilization and he much boasted "white supremacy" in this country. COLORED ORGANIZATION SHOULD MEET An early meeting of the colo very much needed and the hope and Secretary S. B. Moon will meeting so that every loyal, true chance to come, give his views, in to how each may help win a Repe November but may also help to a how the black boys may again Fourth Liberty Loan drive. Also county may leave nothing undo bring cruel and brutal Germany once. meeting of the colored Republican or needed and the hope is that President S. B. Moon will at once and without that every loyal, true, patriotic Republic one, give his views, ideas and suggestions may help win a Republican victory or it may help also help to arrange plans and that boys may again "go over the top" inerty Loan drive. Also that the Negroes leave nothing undone in their concert and brutal Germany to her knees. Call An early meeting of the colored Republican organization is very much needed and the hope is that President Samuel Crider and Secretary S. B. Moon will at once and without delay call a meeting so that every loyal, true, patriotic Republican may have a chance to come, give his views, ideas and suggestions not only as to how each may help win a Republican victory or the 5th day of November but may also help to arrange plans and methods about how the black boys may again "go over the top" in thus coming Fourth Liberty Loan drive. Also that the Negroes of McDowell county may leave nothing undone in their concerted efforts to bring cruel and brutal Germany to her knees. Call a meeting at once. KILL THE RATS AND SAVE FOOD Any good citizen who wants knows that rats destroy over three of food and feed every year, will every one of them. Get busy and these devil-dealing destroyers. You from hunger by killing rats and less pest destroys. DON'T I Its a saving money proposition more chickens and encourage coo fools about eating and wearing. they try to ape the rich. Live w and citizen who wants to help win this rats destroy over three hundred million need every year, will do what each man is them. Get busy and keep your home dealing destroyers. You help keep your city by killing rats and sending him the food troys. Any good citizen who wants to help win this war, and who knows that rats destroy over three hundred million dollars worth of food and feed every year, will do what each man can to destroy every one of them. Get busy and keep your homes free from these devil-dealing destroyers. You help keep your soldier brother from hunger by killing rats and sending him the food this worthless pest destroys. ing money proposition to raise chickens and encourage common sense economy eating and wearing. Poor people play to be the rich. Live within your means. It's a saving money proposition to raise chickens. Yes, raise more chickens and encourage common sense economy. Don't be fools about eating and wearing. Poor people play the fools when they try to ape the rich. Live within your means. CAPT. H. G. STEELE VISITS KEYSTONE Captain H. G. Steele, of the medical corps, U. S. A., stationed at Camp Sheridan, Ala., was in Keystone Monday visiting friends and attending to private business. Wuile in the city Captain Steele called at the Times office and talked freely of his work and army life generally. Captain Steele spent much of his life prior to five years ago in this city. He is the son of the late J. K. F. Steele, organizer and for many years manager of the Keystone Coal and Coke Co. Dr. Harry Steele (as the captain was known here) practiced his profession here from his graduation until five year ago when he removed to Bluefield and continued the practice of medicine until he entered in the Medical Reserve Corps of the U.S. Army soon after America entered into the conflict. He is connected with --- --- Entered as Second Class Matter March 22, 1904, at the Post Office at Keystone, W. Va., under act of Congress, March 3, 1879. FRIDAY SEPT. 20. 1918 world-wide war is to see so her knees like she forced Believe pride in only such victory as sent Berlin. Nothing less than abconditional victory without dishonor his precious blood being shed on armed battlefields of France. The Germany must be defeated. THE DEMOCRACY MEANS NOTHING. Georgia. Still they segregate and Still they disfranchise them in the fact that the Negro is united upon every battlefield in France. Country calls free democracy. Only cheap, little and the best and most vicious element of taking life from a black man by when they so loudly boast of best friend. Free or safe democracy be bound prejudiced white man hearted, big souled and broad of party lines who are opposed to INK FURTHER FOR THE RACE? Now come out strong, fearless taking up his most splendid note the favors the passage of Feder punish every culprit who lynch towards who subvert the very ends we may have every reason to bed bombastic headline displays of stardry crimes which are reflect an civilization and he much boast country. ered Republican organization is that President Samuel Crider that once and without delay call a patriotic Republican may have ideas and suggestions not only as publican victory or the 5th day of arrange plans and methods about "go over the top" in this coming so that the Negroes of McDowell one in their concerted efforts to to her knees. Call a meeting at it to help win this war, and who free hundred million dollars worth do what each man can to destroy keep your homes free from you help keep your soldier brother sending him the food this worth. E FOOLS. tion to raise chickens. Yes, raise common sense economy. Don't be Poor people play the fools wher thin your means. DON'T BE FOOLS the 45th Infantry, Medical Division and during the absence of officers of higher rank was the ranking officer and as such in command. Captain Steele owns valuable property both in Keystone and Bluefield and his many friends and acquaintances was glad to see him here. COLORED MASONS MEET The Most Worshipful Royal Craft Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Ancient York Massons (national compact) of West Virginia, met in its 25th grand annual communication with the Kimball Lodge No.5, Kin ball, W. Va., September 15, 16 and 17, 1918. The grand parade at 10:30 a.m Sunday consisted of more than one hundred members. The annual sermon was preached by Rev. J. Horace Jenkins of Bluefield. His sermon will be long remembered by all who heard it. Many delegates were present --- and much interest manifested. Amount raised including balance from 1917, $1,591.95. Great work has been none by the Craft under leadership of Dr. W. C. Mitchell, G. M., of Bluefield. Many new lodges have been set up and old ones re-instated all over the state. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Dr. W. C. Mitchell, G. M; Rev. J. D. McMahan, D. G. M; Rev. W. H. White, G. S. W; Wait Logan, G. J. W; A. E McClanahan, G. Sec.; J. C. Simpson, G. Treas.; A D. Wilson, G. Chap; W. M. Saddler G Lecturer; John Reddix, G. Tyler. Distinguished Guest Entertained at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Patterson in Columbus. A few days ago, several friends, while visiting in the city of Columbus, Ohio, were honored with an invitation to a simptomously spread dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Patterson, formerly of McDowell County, W. Va. The following persons were the recipients of united hospitality at the hands of the above named host and hostess Judge Robt. Terrell, of Washington, D. C.; Hon. Chas. E. Hall, Supervisor of Negro Economics of the United States Department of Labor, of Washington; Hon. S. A. Williams, prominent and successful undertaker, of Chilichet; B. Dillington, manager Hotel Lafitte; Percy Grady, assistant manager; Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goff; Ike Farley, Balliff of the city court and one of the most influential race representatives; J. M. Hodge, contractor in Zenith coal mines, Ashland, W. Va., and M. T. Whittico, Editor of the McDowell Times, Keystone. These people were most royally enter-tained and dined for two hours. The dinner was fit for a king. Mrs. Daisy Patterson displayed her expert skill in culinary arts. Everybody went away loud loud in his praise for this most flattering reception, wishing these good folks continued prosperity and a world of true friends. Refreshments of the season were the order of the day. It was singularly noteworthy and became a subject of comment that every one present expressed himself in favor of prohibition. The venerable Judge Terrel, the race's expert jurist and scholar, said he was ready at any minute to stump the country in the interest of nation wide prohibition. Moore's Success Council Doing Service. In its regular meeting, Monday evening of last week, Moore's Success Council, No, 1080, I. O. of St. Luke, presented Marcellus W. Broady, one of its members who was going to the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, a purse of some size and its best wishes for his success in school. In this same meeting, the Council made a handsome donation to Miss Rosa Belle Bridgeford, another member who been sick for the past several months and agreed to pound her on Friday night. As the nature of her illness would not permit a rush of the members at once to her home, a committee was appointed to receive and convey the greetings of the Council to Miss Bridgeford. In keeping with the plan and carrying out the object of the Grder, the Committee could be seen on Friday evening oaded down with packages of every description, including some cash, to this member's home to give testimony of the respect and best wishes of the other members of Moore's Success Council. Famous Ninth Cavalry To Fight in Russia Petrograd, Sept. 12. --The world famous United States Colored Ninth Cavalry has arrived here after being stationed in the Philippine Islands for sometime. The famous troop troop of colored soldiers was welcomed on all sides in grand style by French and American soldiers owing to the fact that the organizations represent the highest of Uncle Sam's mi litary Negro Sells Three Aerial Bombs to U. S. Government. COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 9 - Julius Hart, colored, chauffeur for Dr. W. L. Bullard, has invented three aerial bombs, which promise to net him a fortune. Two have already been accepted by the government, one of them at a price of $15,000, while the price for the other has not yet been announced. The bombs shoot in different directions, one fifty times before the chief explosion comes, another sixty times and a third 1,000 times before the final discharge. Hart, who is 25 years old, is a former resident of Union Point, Ga. He got some of his ideas from Lieutenant Bentley Chappell, who told him of various ingenious bombs used on the battle front MAIN OFFICE PRINCETON. W. VA. Mrs. J. E. Parsons went to Huntington Monday accompanying her two sons, Joseph and Watson, who will attend school there. She returned Wednesday. --- If you remember, it has only been about four months since we'placed on the market about 220 Lots known as the Central Addition To the City of Beckley, w. Va. We have sold all the lots, But have just closed a deal for 200 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. 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. Remember the lots on the CENTRAL ADDITION are located near the heart of the city of BECKLEY, a city that is absolutely surrounded by coal mines and other enterprises. In fact you can live in CENTRAL ADDITION and walk to and from and work at from 15 to 20 different coal operations. BECKLEY is also a 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 in which to live. 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 located over the Raleigh County Bank and post office and D. P. GADD, the manager of this office, will show you the lots on the CENTRAL ADDITION. We are very anxious for you to see this property and we will pay your car fare to Beckley and return by giving you a Receipt for your first monthly installment, in case you buy one or more lots from us; Fare not to exceed $7. Now we would advise that if you are interested to not delay the matter for 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 people can afford to buy from us. If you want further information before going to Beckley, write us at Princeton, W. Va., and we will have one of our agents call on you and explain our proposition fully. BRANCH OFFICE BECKLEY. W. VA. 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. MINERS Needed Here More Than In the Trenches That it is the patriotic duty of mine workers to apply for deferred classification was the keynote of a speech delivered at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Sunday, Sept. 15, by James B. Neale, Director of Production of the U. S. Fuel Administration. Mr. Neale spoke at an important meeting of the coal operators, mine superintendents and officials of the New River coals of West Virginia, a district which contributes the major share of the 35,000,000 tons of coal used by the Navy. Greetings to the meeting from Fuel Administrator Harry A. Garfield, who was unable to be present, were read. Addresses were made by Governor J. J. Cornwell, E. E. Whit-, and by P. B. Noyes, Director of Conservation of the Fuel Administration. The speeck of J. B. Neale commended the miners and officials for their patriotic efforts to produce more coal. He cited instances of mine officials working on Sundaf and congregations of churches working in the mines at night, contributing their earnings to the Red Cross. Backing his plea by quotations from the proclamation of President Wilson and from utterances by Cardinal Gibbons and other American leaders, Mr. Neal urged that it was as much an obligation for a true American miner to mine as it was to work in the trenches. He pointed out that all war material, munitions, gas and sheila depend on coal, and in the face of of the great need too much effort could not be expended in bringing coal production up to the requirements of the war needs of the nation. Speaking of our car supply, Mr. Neale said that operators should not ask for more cars than their mines could actually use on any give lay and explained that the new system of car rating inaugurated by the Railroad Administration would provide for each min receiving on, ly, but exactly, the number of cars which its actual performance in mining coal indicated it could from day to day. Speaking in high praise for what had been accomplished in the past, the Director of Production yet urged the mine workers and operators to still greater efforts and he pointed out that it has been the task of the Fuel Administration to encourage throughout the mining fields a patriotic spirit, the fruits of which should be exemplified in a spirit of fairness and courtesy to every one engaged in the coal industry. New Warden Appointed At Moundsville. Charleston, Sept. 17.—Governor Cornwell t today announced the appointment of Joseph Z. Terrell, of Keyser, to be warden of the West Virginia State Penitentiary, to succeed M. Z. White. Terrell will take charge October 1. The Governor also announced the appointment of J. B. Sommerville, of Wheeling, as judge of the First Judicial Circuit, to succeed Judge H. C. Hervey, who died recently. KYLE Sunday, we had a good Sunday school as usual, conducted by G. E. Dingue. At 11:30 o'clock, our pastor, Rev. E. R. Henry, preached. Miss Nettie Robertson has returned from Giatto where she has been visiting friends and relatives Misses India and Ressie Thomas have return from Princeton where they have been visiting friends They stopped in Bluefield on Monday at the fair, returning home on No. 1. Mrs. Kate Kent has returned from the Welch Hospital where she underwent an operation. She is doing nicely. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Tenex Tuller, a fine boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. Miss Addie Howard was a pleasant visitor at the home of Miss Nettie Robertson Sunday. George Davis and Mrs. Bettie Lawson were quietly married on Wednesday evening by Rev. R. R. Henry. Many witnessed the ceremony. Mrs. W. B | Laviscount, wao for the peast month has been visiting her dang- her in Columbus, has returned home. ITS DOINGS IN GENERAL---MEN MAKING MONEY. The city is in a good shape along most lines. A most friendly relation exists between the white and colored people of this city. The school and church work seems to be moving along most satisfactorily. The working men of every class are organizing for general protection. Henry Mishry, the only independent colored drayman in Williamson, is doing a fine business. Mrs. Nannie L. Whittico, the wife of First Lieutenant J M. Whittico, now in France, left Monday for the West Virginia Collegiate Institute where she expects to pursue a post college course. She will also make a specialty in music. Miss Kittie P. Warren, of Graham, Va., has been visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. R G. Warren. She has kindly consented to become the regular correspondent to the Times from that place. Thos. Quartee, of Yukon, a fearless republican worker, organizer and hustler, was a visitor in our city last Sunday. He was the guest of J. A. Bumgardner and a few other friends "Congressman" Wells Goodkoontz, President of the State Senate and President of the Bar Association, returned Sunday afternoon after an extended trip on business pertaining to his profession and incidentally a word or so on the "game" of politics. He feels good over the most flattering outlook for his election in November. MAKING $20 A DAY WITH WIL- LIAMSON COAL AND COKE COMPANY. J. A. Bumgardner, of this city, has credit of raising more vegetables, putting away more fruit and generally conserving more food than any other one colored man in the city. He also has the honor and credit of making more money mining coal than any other man in and around Williamson. He regularly makes as high as $20 each day and is working for the Williamson Coal and Coke Company of which Hon. R. L. Bailey, formerly of Keystone, is General Manager. Editor of the McDowell Times of Keys one was a social and business visitor in this city last Sunday. He was specially the guest of Dr. R. G. Warren and Mrs. J. M. Whittico He was seen and known to be talking a little politics with some prominent and influential politicians. He is very loud in his appeals to the race to do their best along the lines of patriotism, which can be shown and proven by buying Liberty Bond, Thrift and War Savings Stamps, giving to the Y. M. C. A., the Salvation Army and every other arm of the government that requests it in order that the Kaiser may be given his portion in due season. Dr. Kingalow, the newly married young man, a very successful man, one who is equal to every emergency, says that the city in many ways the coming city for the man who wants to make a decent living. LABOR ORGANIZATION. One hundred and twenty-five laboring men, representing practically all shades of labor, except the miner, composed of white, black and Italian laborers, have recently perfected what one can safely call a real, up-to-date, first class and unmatished, "Democratic" labor organization. This organization has at its head for President, a colored man, and a white man for Secretary. It is one in which the officers were selected purely upon the principles of real democracy, the eagle for which the American people, both black and white, are fighting in this great world war. This organization is composed of some of the best men in the state; and its perfection with such high ideals of protection in Williamson commends these gentlemen to other towns and cities of the states as no other organization within its borders. Fell Dead at Home. Wm. D. Keller, an old resident and good citizen of this city, a man who has been with the Keystone Coal and Coke Company for fourteen years, suddenly fell dead at his home in Burke las: Sunday. He leaves a wife, one daughter, mother, four brothers, many other relatives and quite a host of friends. He was always an industrious and painstaking man. Never was guilty of disturbances and in his death the community houses a most respectable and trustworthy citizen. The funeral service was held at his late residence Wednesday morning and was conducted by Rev. L. A. Watkins. Interment in Focahontse. LOCALS Attorney A. G. Froe, of Welch, who recently returned from Baltimore where he attended the meeting of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, reports having had a most enjoyable time and that the exerciser were the best in the history of the Order. He and his partner, Attorney H. J Capehart are kept exceedingly busy these days in the circuit court. :0: Hon. C. E. Harmon, commonly called "Red Fox" when referring to him politically, was in the city a few days last week looking alter some business matters and shaking hands with his host of friends. He says crops in Tazewell, Va., are very good and that the good people of that county are trying to whip the Kaiser by producing what the soldier must have and that is good food. Mrs. Walter Saunders, of Newark, N. J., now visiting Mrs. Idella Lovell, of Eckman, was in Keystone Wednesday. They both stopped in our office and gave an order for some calling cards. :0: Misses Margaret Louise and Cammie L. Faucett and Lillian E. Hereford, of Northlork, were visiting friends and relatives in Keystone Monday. They were accompanied by Dr. J. E. Hereford. The Misses Faucett, whose home is in Durham, N. C., are special guest of Mrs. Hereford, their sister. :0: The boys and girls, who expect to attend the West Virginia Collegiate Institute, left Sunday and Monday for the school. The hope of their parents and friends is that they will do well. N. B. Kash and Jas. Zungale returned Sunday from a trip through Kentucky and Ohio on business: :0: Mrs. Fannie Green, of New York, sister to Wm. James, and her mother, Mrs. Margaret James, of Ewington, Va., have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. James and other friends for several days. Mrs. Green returned to New York Tuesday, stopping by the old homestead in Virginia. :0: Miss Fozie Stovall, of Roseville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sallie Stovall Hill in this city. :0: Hons Warner and Harry Hurley, Washington, D. C., father and brother respectfully of Mrs. Harry J. Capehart, arrived in the city Tuesday and are the guest of Attorney and Mrs. Harry J. Capehart. STOTESBURY Our Sunday school is being well attended as well as the prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. Mrs. Jennie Divers, of Franklin County, Va., is visiting her son, Albert, here and we wish her a pleasant stay in our town. Mrs. Robert Patterson, who has been ill for some time, has been taken to Roanoke by her husband and is taking a medical treat under Dr. Pinkard. Miss Deamie Smith, of Washington, D. C., is visiting friends and relatives here Bane Belcher accidently stuck a pick in his foot last week, but is rapidly improving and will soon be able to load some coal again to make steel pills for Kaiser Bill and his bunch of murderers. The work on the new church is progressing nicely and we hope to conduct our services there regularly soon. The colored people of St.atesbury have responded nobly to the demand of increased production. You will have to go hunting to find a more patriotic lot of colored miners than we have at Statesbury. Willie Bush, who graduated from free school, left Sunday to complete his education a college. We regret to lose him from St.atesbury as he has been a loyal and faithful employee of the E. E. White Coal Company for a long time. DR. A. M. MOORE Physician and Surgeon (Four Years Experience) All Calls Answered Day or Night. WELCH, W. VA. Hotel Liberty at Welch MORTON AND LOWRY, PROPS. Welch may justly and proudly boast of the fact that for the first time in years the colored people have been favored with a nice and commodious place in the very heart of the town for hotel accommodation. This place is in the very heart of the city. opposite street from the celebrated and popular Lopinsky Department Store. This hotel is known as "Hotel Liberty." It is under the management and proprietorship of Morton and Lowry, two very industrious and creditable citizens. This hotel, so centrally located, has fine bed rooms, well lighted and always kept in a sanitary condition. The guests who visit this hotel are always assured and guaranteed to be properly protected. Mrs. Morton, formerly Mrs. Lettwich, of Anawait, and Mrs. Lowry are the two ladies who will always receive, we come and guarantee your protection and courteous treatment. They are always on the alert for the accommodation and comfort of strangers. This place of business is next to Barnes' barbershop and it is not two minutes' walk from the station. In fact, the passenger engine of most any train stop almost at the side door of this hotel. For accommodation, they guarantee satisfaction in that they keep the most experienced Virginia cooks that ever prepared or attempted to prepare a morsel of broth. Any man in ill health and want to be restored has only to call at Hotel Liberty, eat several good meals and drink that healthy and life sustaining water and be accommodated with that unstinted hospitality which is at your disposal when in the Hotel Liberty by the above named hosts and hostesses. When in the city at night and wanting a clean bed to sleep in with proper protection and safeguard thrown around your money, call for and ass to be shown in Hotel Liberty, Welch, W. V., no, two minutes walk from the station. NEW GOLDEN RULE LODGE IN KEYSTONE. On Thursday night, August 29, the General Secretary and Mrs. Willie O Moore set up a new Golden Kule Lodge in Keystone. The members manifested much interest in the work of the Order and it is our belief that Golden Kule in Keystone is to grow and blossom as a rose. The establishment of this lodge is due to the relentless and earnest efforts of Mrs. Moore, the efficient Field Agent of the Golden Beneficial and Endowment Association, who has already proven herself worthy and able to champion this good cause by having worked up five lodges and one nursery during the last four months. The Golden Kule needs more workers like Mrs. Moore. After the initiation and election of officers, the ladies prepared a table of good things and an elegant repast was enjoyed NOTICE. The Board of Ballot Commissioners of McDowell county will receive sealed bids for printing of official ballotlet sample ballots and cards of instructions up to October 14, 1918, for the general election. Nov 5, 1928. Bids to be sent to W. Burbridgq Payne, chairman of said Board, W. Va. W. BURBRIDGE PAYNE, Chairman. E. C. MARSHALL, J. N. HARMAN, Jr. Application for Pistol License Notice is hereby given that the undersigned whose residence is Keystone, in the county of McDowell and state of West Virginia, and who is mayor of the City of Keystone, will make application at the September, 1918, term of Circuit Court of said county, to judge there for a license to carry a pistol or revolver on or about his person according to law. W. E. STEWART How's This? We offer One Hundred $Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by the past thirty-five years, and has been down as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru the blood on the Mucous surfaces, expelling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions. 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Ambrosia Toilet Co. 12018 Woodland Ave. Cleveland, Ohio Music Grafonola We have many other Columbia Records that will please and thrill you—the newest popular and patriotic songs, instrumental and vocal selections by world-famous artists, a splendid variety of wood and orchestral music. T. J. EADS KIMBALL WEST VIRGINIA ```markdown ``` Of the Unity Association, No.1, G.R. Preached by Dr. R. H. McKoy at Bramwell the First Sunday in September. (By Mrs. W. E. Stewart.) The fourteenth annual Thanksgiving of Unity Association, No. 1, Golden Rue Benehimal and Eldowntown Association was preached at Bramwell the first Sunday in September. At an early hour that Sunday morning the whole family was busy going ready for the service. The Lodge met at the hall and prepared for marching and was conducted by the way. The Bristone baptist church by Wm. Tane and Robert Muse. Arriving at the church at 11 o'clock, we were greeted by a very large crowd of people from Benedict, Mora, Goodwill Goosevain and Coopers. It was almost impossible to seat the people. The faithful agent called the house to order. The junior choir rendered music. The President, Tyler Dudley, gave the opening remarks which were very timely. The Agent made a report of the work of the Association from its organization which reflects much credit upon the head of the General Association. At 11:45, the giant preacher of the coalfield was introduced to preach the Thanksgiving Sermon. Rev L. Dabney, D. D., came forth with all the qualities of a great preacher and delivered a wonderful sermon, from Revelation, "And he showed me an open," subject, "The door of oppportunity." He showed why we should enter them and use what we have. Every one was more than pleased with the sermon and it will live long with us. The collection was lifted by Joseph Walker, of Cooper, and a brother from Mora, to the amit of $90.30 The Nursery, under the Matron, Mrs Ruth Carson, was out in full trim. After enjoying a splendid service, we were dismissed to go to dinner which was served in the basement of the church. Everybody seemed to be filled and went a wry ride. We feel very proud of our Lodge. I was a most resene 150 in number. We have made 39 new members this year and hope to double that number before the year is out. MARTINSVILLE James Penn has remodeled his house which makes a great improvement. The rally at the High Street Baptist church last Sunday was a success. $25 was raised. The captains were Mcdames Lizzie Cooper, Lero K. Harper, L. Watkins, K. W. Finney, Augusta Slay, Annie Geter, S. Hairston, Belle Brown, Lucy Hairston, Susie Scales, Mary Holley, Viana Baldwin. Rev. R. R. Watts was called to Winston-Salem, N.C. to preach for Rev. J. H. Hamilton. Supt. G. W. Mitchell and Mrs. Mary Helley were the delegates from the High Street Baptist Sunday school to the Sunday school Convention which met in Danville. They returned with with a splendid report and stated they had a good time. Revs. Dallis and Harris were in town Saturday. Rev. G. P. Watkins has returned from his vacation and says that he had a fine time. Mrs. Susie Harper, of Pittsburg, is here visiting her father and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harper. Mrs. Parthena Welch, of Elkhorn, is visiting her daughter, Miss Mary P. Hairson, and other relatives and friends who are glad to have here at home again looking so well. Harrison Hayes is at home from West Virginia. The Ladies Aid Society of the High Street Baptist church met at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Gter. Last Mart noville, last Friday evening. Their daughter, Miss Annie, entertained it. The ladies motored down in James Staples' car. Mrs. Harper, of Pittsburg, was present and gave a splendid talk. At the business, the ladies were served refreshments. Miss Lero Harris left Thursday for Charleston, to attend the West Virginia Collegiate Ivistute. We are glad to say that there is no Honest Tailoring F NERVOUS, CAN'T SLEEP TAKE THIS LADY'S ADVICE Before buying your fall and winter suit or overcoat, see LIEBMAN BROTHERS, the Tailors from the Cradle. We announce 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. Remember, we have no agents, you make the agents' profit by coming to our stores. We GUAR ANTEE ALL WORK in All Our Stores, and Press Your Clothes FREE !! skress in our town at this writing. The Negro War Savings Society of this town meets today at Fayette Street Christian church. The Society is making good. Some of the members are holding $100 worth of Stamps. The Society has received its charter from the National Committee. J. L. Law, the President t, and P. W. Anglin, the Secretary, are planning a big drive between now and Christmas under the direction of the County Director, T. G. Bruce. We mean to wipe the Kaiser from the face of the earth forever. GRAHAM (By Annie L. Tucker.) Our pastor, Rev. J. B. Evans, was with the second Sunday and preached a wonderful sermon, Rev. J. Y. King preached at night. When the day had passed, many were heard to say, I was glad that I went to the house of the Lord. Our Sunday school is doing nicely. Mrs. Annie L. Tucker entertained the Missionary Society Thursday afternoon. All seemed to have enjoyed the meeting. Our public school opened Monday, the 9th, with Prof. Armstead, of Pocahontas, Mrs. Willie Anderson and Miss Josephine Loomax, teachers. A successful term is hoped for. Wm. Lewis, of Ranoke, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Crockett, of Maybury, were the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lewis. Rexfield Button is in Edwards' Hospital 'sullying with his foot that mashed while he was at work on the Bluefield yard. Mrs. C. Ward and family have returned from Lynchburg and report a pleasant trip. D. A. Long, of Borewind, was here Sunday the guest of his mother, Mrs. Lydia Long. Mrs. Mary Thompson, of Pagewell, is here on account of the illness of her grandaughter, Miss Bessie Painter. Sylvia The second Sunday was our regular breaching day. Our services were spiral and instructive. The Sunday school was fine. The Mission Society met Thursday at the home of sister Richardson. The work is doing nicely. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Parker, girl. Death claimed the daughter, but mother is doing well. Miss Maggie Brown has returned from a visit to her home in Martinsville, Va. Mrs. Dr. Hargrove and children left, hired by for their summer vacation. The Red Cress workers are doing mee. They give a lawn party on Tuesday evo- ing and realized $20. Music was furni- ished by the Spiva Star Band. Mrs. Anne Anderson has been on the sick list. Charles Harvey's two sisters of Phila- IF NERVOUS, TAKE THIS For Nerves Were So Bad Sleep Came By Fits And Starts--Had Lost Appetite Too. WAS ALL RUN DOWN AND READY TO GIVE UP "I was nervous night and day. I slept by fits and starts and lacked strength to go about my housework. I tired out so easily I could hardly walk a city block and my appetite had become so poor nothing tasted real good. Then I began reading about Hypo-Cod. I learned friends of ours were getting fine results and it has built me up and made me so much stronger in every way I cannot praise Hypo-Cod enough. My appetite improved at once and I have loads of amotion and that I think is remarkable for a woman who has gone through six abdominal operations," declared Mrs. Benj. Doyle, 144 Seventeenth Street, Wheeling, W. Va. TO THE PEOPLE OF VICTNITY Before b the Crad date wo black ser all kinds N Remember ANTEE A LIERM SAFETY FIRST CONSIDERATION! TRADE MARK REGISTERED PEACE AND THE A. E. F. They know deen in their dreams, Pesce and its ancient thrills— Peace by the singing stream, Peace in the lonely hills, But out from the battle hue, Here is their answer spun— "Not till the game is through, Not till the fight is won! From years that have gone before, But answering gun for gun, Here is the last call due — "Not till the game is won, Not till the fight is through!" On where the crosses groan, On where the last mates sleep, They drive where the waiting, On, where the night is deep, Out through the crash and din, Here is their answer spun — "Not till the score is in, Not the game is won!" They know where the home fire waits Far from the flaring light, They see in the grip of fate, Peace and the quiet night, Peace and dreams they know, Peace and the friendly sun — But not till the game is through, Not till the fight is won! But alas! Red is the flag of Germany, Red for the blood she spilled, White is the flag of Germany, White for the game shame she willed, Black is the flag of Germany, Black for the graves she filled! - C. O. WOODRUFF, Co. O, 500th Engineers, Base Section, No. 2, A. E. F. Somewhere in France. Gone Before. Catherine, the daughter of Mrs. Pearl Smith, passed into the great beyond last Friday morning after an illness of about ten days. She first contracted a cold and was then seized with spinal meningitis from which she could not rally. The funeral was held Sunday morning at the Mt Chapel Baptist church. The Juvenile Circle of Moore's Success Council, No 1080, I. O. of St. Luke, Mrs. W. O. Moore, matron, of which Catherine was a member, had charge of the service and performed the ceremony before the brief sermon which was preached by Rev. Milton S. M alone. The pastor, Rev. L. A. Watkins, made some touching remarks. J. H. Jones, superintendent of the S S. with other members of the church rendered assistance. The body was taken to Palaski, Va., on No. 2. J. O. Payne is having his home remodeled as is Mr. Marshall. CAN'T SLEEP LADY'S ADVICE "My husband had a chronic cough of long standing and neighbors said Hypo-Cod would cure it. He took some for the cough and sure enough it did the work. It built him up and gave him strength too, just as it did me," continued Mrs. Doyle. Hypo-Cod contains perhaps the greatest system strengtheners known—cod liver extractives, malt, iron, sherry wine, wild cherry bark, etc., surely will build one up, enrich their blood and relieve a chronic cough or cold. It helps regulate and improve the digestion and appetite also, and most any one may wisely take it occasionally. Keep a bottle at the office. Take a dose before going out to lunch or home to dinner. It will quickly bring you weight, new energy and greater strength to do your work. Your drugstreet has it. If he is out, urge him to get some for you from his jobber. Hypo-Cod is sold here by Spector Drug Co.; in Welch by the Welch Drug Co.; in Kinsa by the Kinsa Drug Co.; in Northwick by the Northwick Drug Co. SAFETY buying your fall and winter sale. We announce our fall and plans. The most beautiful, arges, gray, brown and green. You can find these quali NORTHFORK GARD Stop the Work guaranteed to be or money refunded We stop any and all holes on short notice. Call and have your work done here and save money W. F. OWENS East of C. P. North's Brick Building Keystone, West Virginia YOUNG'S Sarophone Orchestra PLAYS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. Wire or write W. J. YOUNG, Box 306 Gary, W. Va. Restaurant Meals at all hours in First Class Style at Reasonable Prices. Eat here and you'll not know that high cost of living is higher. Elder Simon King YUKON, W.VA. McDowell Investment Company B. Hampton Gray, Mgr, Welch, W.Va Real Estate Bought and Sold See us about our plan of buying a home with the rent you pay. We make a specialty of selling small farms in Patrick, Franklin and Henry James Virginia. Consult us about anything you want to buy or sell. Excelsior Hair Preparations The most complete line made in the State. Have no superiors on the American market. Excelsior Scalp Food, per box 50c Excelsior Hair Gloss, per box 35c Excelsior Sampoo, per box 50c Excelsior Tetter Salve, per box 50c Excelsior Temple Food, per box 35c Excelsior Special Temple Food 75c Although the price of ingredients has gone up, our prices remain the same to agente and public. We pay 50 per cent commission to agente, and are anxious to secure 50 agent in the State of West Virginia. Agents Wanted Everywhere For price list and further information address THE EXCELSIOR MFG. COMPANY No. 265 South Bland Street Bluefield, W. Va. FIRST C suit or overcoat, see LIEBW and winter opening, with th assorted patterns of the fi worsted; also high grade ties in any of our stores, Hotel Glover Hot and Cold Baths Dining Room Lunch Room Steam Table Steam Heat 50 ROOMS, 500 UP 15 E Street Northwest Phone Lincoln 4629 WASHINGTON, D. C. 1-18-18 tf. HANDS, ARMS, LIMBS ASLEEP And Was Run-Down, Weak and Nervous, Says Florida Lady. Five Bottles of Cardui Made Her Well. Kathleen, Fla.-Mrs. Dallas Prima, of this place, says: "After the birth of my last child...I got very much run-down and weakened, so much that I could hardly do anything at all. I was so hardly minded that I could scarcely endure the least notice. My condition was getting worse all the time... I knew I must have some relief or I would soon be in the bed and in a serious condition for I felt so badly and was so nervous and weak I could hardly live. My husband asked Dr. about my taking Cardul. He said, "It's a good medicine, and good for that trouble", so he got me 5 bottles...After about the second bottle I felt greatly improved...before taking it my limbs and hands and arms would go to sleep. After taking it, however, this poor circulation disappeared. My strength came back to me and I was soon on the road to health. After the use of about 5 bottles, I could do all my house-work and attend to my six children besides." You can feel safe in giving Cardul a thorough trial for your troubles. It contains no harmful or habit-forming drugs, but is composed of mild, vegetable, medicinal ingredients with no bad after-effects. Thousands of women have voluntarily written, telling of the good Cardul has done them. It should help you, too. Try it. W. T. 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