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Our Service.Flag J. W. Grey, F. E. Alexauder HON. WELLS GOOD CANDIDATE Sprang from Soil- People--Vo HON. WELLS GOODYKOONTZ CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS Sprang from Soil--Of and For The People--Vote For Him X (By B. Randolph Bias.) The Republican party, from the Fifth District, is proud to present to the voters, as a candidate for Congress, Senator Wells Glyckoontz, of Williamson. He has served in the House, as well as in the Senate. During his first two years in the Senate he was the majority floor leader of his party. During his second two years he was President of the Senate. He presided with such fairness as that he bears the distinction of being the only president of the West Virginia State Senate from whose rulings and decisions an appeal was never taken. This compliment came to him not only from members of his own party, but from the Democratic members as well. He has been president of a National Bank since its organization, fifteen years ago. His standing as a lawyer has been confirmed by his election to the office of President of the West Virginia Bar Association, and by his selection as Chairman of the Central Committee of lawyers for the State, having to do with directing the Bar of the State in respect to filling out questionnaires and giving advice to soldiers, their families and dependents. Springing from the soil, his sympathy for the farming and laboring classes remains unimpaired. While as a legislator, he did no act to impair the equities of business interests, and the stability of property rights, yet it was not until he went to the State Senate that the laboring people of West Virginia were able to secure the passage of measures promotive of their interests. Every laboring man, without regard to his party alignment, should remember the legislative record of Senator Welis Goodykountz: Two pay-days a month; Workmen's Compensation; Electric Headlight Bill; Bonding Bill for Telegraphers and Agents; the Enlargement of the Bureau of Labor. As so his war record; as President of the State Senate; he acted in harmony with the Governor in the passage of needful legislation. It is rarely the case that the people have the opportunity of sending to Congress a man of such business, legal and legislative experience, breadth of vision, and clear understanding of political, economic and social problems, in which our country is now and soon will be involved, as is possessed by Senator Goodykoontz. Since the beginning of the war, Senator Goodykkoontz has given up much of his time to make public addresses on the various phases of the war. He firmly believes in the principle that the war must be fought to a decisive defeat of the German army; and that when the Germans are finally and completely vanquished (as soon they will be), then that such measures as will be taken as will put them in place where they can never repeat their post outrages; and in addition to that, he believes that when the war is ended a tariff wall must be erected as a strong barrier to protect labor, of which there are now in the armies several millions of men, and in the war industries several millions more; and moreover, that the laws restricting immigration must be strengthened—all this --- VOLUME 17. The McDowell Times. in the interest of the laboring man, well as the capital engaged in our industries. He feels that the coal and farming industries of West Virginia have been discriminated against by the Democratic party in Congress, for the reason that whilst Congress has regulated the price of coal, wheat and other commodities produced in the North, and especially in West Virginia, it has allowed to go unrestricted and unrestrained the cotton and rice planters of the south. West Virginia has paid $50,000,000 in war taxes, has bought $88,000,000 of Liberty Bonds whereas, the amount contributed by several of the southern states, in comparison with this, is almost as nothing. Senator Goodykoontz believes that the affairs of the nation should be controlled by the whole people, and not by one section of the country alone. He believes that under the present regime the South is rapidly becoming rich at the expense of the North, and that a group of southern politicians has been running Congress in the interest of the South and to the disadvantage of the North long enough. He does not believe in sectionalism, nor in discriminating against the North, but that laws should be enacted dealing fairly with all sections. He believes in a system of good roads and Federal aid in supporting them; that instead of making appropriations for the roadless systems of the West, the dams, the improvement of harbors, rivers and the like exclusively, the Government should appropriate large sums of money for the improvement of the public highways; that this is made necessary in large measures by reason of the development $M$ motor driven vehicles. He believes in the protection of the coal industry. Coal is mined in eight of the nine counties in the district. The prosperity of the district depends in large measure upon the success of the coal industry. If elected, Senator Gordykoontz will regard it as his special duty to protect the rights of that industry. Word comes from "Over There" that our American soldiers are regarded as finest-looking ever seen in Europe. And just about the greatest fighters, at that These are the $80-a-month boys, working day and night. From all over the United States, during the last few months, word has come of strikes in munition plants, in shipyards, and in the mines by union labor drawing fabulous wages, but wanting more pay for less work Almost every demand calls for fewer hours, a restriction of output and more pay. Profitteering? The mine operator has to pay back to the Government a large percentage of his profits. The man who gets his wages raised and his working hours reduced, does he pay anything more? Not a simple cent; he blows it in. Way, $100 a week is nothing to one KEYSTONE, WEST VIRGINIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1918 employees today! "Oh, but we have bought Liberty Bonds and Savings Stamps," cry the organizers. Now, isn't that patriotic? Children have bought Savings Stamps. Every man who could possibly afford it and mary who could not afford it have bought Liberty Bonds. That's no gift. It is an investment, and no one deserves any credit for it, unless great sacrifices were made to do it. "MY union first! To hell with THE Union"—What kind a patriot is he? West Virginia Mining News. NEGRO TROOPS ARE WELL LIKED Americans Make Favorable Impression In France. With the American Armies in France Oct. 3—Negro troops from America already have established themselves in Europe as being cool and reliable fighters in the front line. Both American and French commands say so, and if the Germans ever discovered who it was the field that part of the line thus Argonne Forest when the boches failed to get thru some time ago, the German command has a decidedly high respect for America a colored infantry. Up and down the line, after the test of a year's service, you hear no doubts expressed regarding the colored infantry. They have proved themselves cool and brave soldiers in the trenches, and gentlemen when back at rest in French towns. WANTED TO FIGHT Down in a little town some miles back of Verdun the United Press correspondent encountered a large unit of these colored chaps, all from Chicago or thereabouts. They had just come back to rest, after a long period in the Argonne Forest trenches. Unlike the New York Negroes, these Chicago boys had encountered no big fighting, and they were disappointed at being taken from the trenches before doing big fighting. Finally the French general of the army came down to review the Negro outfit. Down by the creek they went then some of the snappiest exercises ever seen, and the French general was delighted. When the review as it had been planned was finished the general turned to the American colonel: If I were an American general, what would I do now?" asked the Frenchman. "Most anything," replied the colonel. "These boys will do anything you wish." "Well, suppose the Germans were across the creek," replied the general. "I'd like to have this nearest company attack them." SHOW THEIR CLASS The captain of the nearest company was given the order, and he marched bis men across the meadow, where they suddenly disappeared. Pretty soon a whistle sounded, and the company was up and running toward the creek. Only a minute, and then they dropped, waiting, then running, always skirmishing on the latest approved French fashion. After a bit of flank movement by a couple of platoons, the supposed German positions along the creek were stormed and taken. The French general was delighted beyond words for a moment. Finally he said: "My oldest veterans could do it no better, even if they were warned it was on the program, and your boys did that extemporaneously." The general remembered the review, and a few days later these colored chaps from Chicago received a fine letter from him, congratulating them on their esprit de corps and their work. POLITICAL DUTY BY WILL H. HAYN Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Remember that we are fighting in France so make certain forever that men shall have the right to govern themselves. Remember, too, that here where we have that privilege we propose to exer cise it now and always. It is passing strange that it is necesa ry to urge men to exercise the real basi right of their sovereign cit zenship,—the right to help govern themselves. The fact is, however, that such is always the case, and if those interested in the Republican party's success and the consequent great good for the nation, do not direct their attention in a preferred manner to Republican success, we will not have that initiated and faithful execution on which such success depends. This is always true, and this campaign is no exception. No one denies the importance of this campaign. No unprejudiced, thinking man will minimize the value of Republican victory for the good of the country. Well wishers of good government, re- Major Davis Elkins HONOR THE NATION West Virginia cannot honor her individual soldier sons fight to at this time. But she can and do show to them that she is proud of one of their number for the has to bestow upon the foremenship. She will, next week, en in the United States Senate and ward her brave boys now doing their country overseas. That we here that more honors of such a others of their number who safe follow this great conflict. M. B. HONOR THE NATION'S DEFENDERS West Virginia cannot honor personally and worthily each of her individual soldier sons fighting in France as she would like to at this time. But she can and will seize the first opportunity to show to them that she is proud of and grateful to them by selecting one of their number for one of the highest rewards that she has to bestow upon the forenost representatives of her citizenship. She will, next week, elect Major Davis Elkins to a seat in the United States Senate and by that act show her attitude toward her brave boys now doing such gallant and heroic work for their country overseas. That will be a notice to all of them over here that more honors of such a character are to be bestowed upon others of their number who safely return, in the years of peace to follow this great conflict. gardless of past party affiliations, will tolerated by the United States Government all they reasonably can to make this certain. Most certainly the Fuel Administration will not permit exemption from military duties of men not conforming Remember, we have a tremendous load to bail in this country, both in war effort and in the reconstruction to follow. The Republicans must continually that we should bitch up both great political horses to pull this load, each striving to see which can pull the hardest. To make our success certain is the responsibility of the Republican party workers, and on the shoulders of the precise committeeman and his helpers the largest burden falls. This election cannot be won by your state committee; your county chairman cannot bring the results, as important as his work is; the candidates carrying the banners cannot do this, labor as they may. Success can be attained only by the efforts of the committeemen and their helpers. The labor is theirs, the victory will be theirs; the credit will be theirs. Interest your neighbors in the political situation; see that they have the real acts in your precinct, and they will join you as a matter of patriotism. We cannot get into operation the great Republican principles and purposes making for the foulest war efficiency, and preparedness for the problems of peace, for war economy and permanent prosperity, except by the election of Republican candidates. The election is only five days off, and I most earnestly urge the cooperation and aid of Republican workers from now until the evening of November 5th. Every action of the Republican party in state and nation has been determined solely by how we can contribute most to the sum total of war good. And to that purpose again we urge let's hitch up BOTH the great political horses Quack Doctors, Medicine Peddlers and Other Slaekers Must Find Ligitimate Employment. The attention of Production Manager R. D. Patterson of the U. S. Fuel Administration has frequently been called, of late, to the fact that there are a number of able-bodied men throughout his district, who are devoting their time to non-essential employments. Some of these are men who formerly were coal diggers, and who have been exempted from military service on that account. As an instance several have been reported to Mr. Patterson as traveling through the coal field pelding medicine. Not being inclined to have labor go to waste, Mr. Patterson has addressed letters to some of those reported to him, seating very plainly that their business is in the mines, and that absent-eism from essential employment will not be --- 一 NION'S DEFENDERS personally and worthily each of ing in France as she would like to will seize the first opportunity and of and grateful to them by se- one of the highest rewards that most representatives of her citi- ect Major Davis Elkins to a seat by that act show her attitude to such gallant and heroic work for will be a notice to all of them over character are to be bestowed upon ly return, in the years of peace to tolerated by the United States Government. Most certainly the Fuel Administration will not permit exemption from military duties of men not conforming themselves to the business of digging coal. THE WAR WORK CAMPAIGN TO GO ON IN SPITE OF FLU HUNTINGTON, W. Va., Oct. 28 — Reports received at stat headquarters of the United War Work Campaign indicate that there is general approval of the decision that the drive will not be postponed on account of influenza. John B. Stevenson, state chairman, was asked regarding the wisdom of such action, by John R. Mott, national campaign director, and Mr. Stevenson's judgment and that of chairmen of other states was that it was best to put the campaign through as originally planned. The campaign will extend from November 11 to 18. The state chairmen of various states reported to nationa' headquarters that the people were on their toes for this drive and Mr. Stevenson reported that the epidemic of influenza had not kept the Fourth Liberty Loan from going over and could hardly be expected to interfere with this drive. Moreover, a cablegram from Manila to national headquarters announced that the campaign organization for the Philippine Islands had been effected and that the Philippine quota of $250,000 would be largely oversubscribed. The cablegram further reports that the most cordial working arrangements have been effected with the Archbishop of Manil and that all religious elements in the Islands are co-operating in the finest spirit to make the United War Work Campaign an unqualified success in Uncle Sam's Pacific Territories. George L. Goodwin, state director for the West Virginia campaign, is expected to be able to return to his desk this week. He was taken ill with influenza when the disease first broke out at Huntington, and has been at his home in Washington for the period of convalescence. NEGRO EMPLOYEES AIDED BY CARNEGIE STEEL CO The Carnegie Steel Co., of Pittsburgh, is trying to better the living as well as recreational conditions under which their Negro employees have been forced to live. They have hired Negro welfare workers in two of their mill centers and are new planning to extend this type of work to the other mill districts. At the Homestead Steel Works there has been developed a plan for a Negro club house which will contain dormitories, gymnasiums, public baths, community lockers, recreation rooms and special classrooms for educational work. An Editorial (NOT by Melville Davisson Post.) On any day the barbarian an- And immediately the whole business the upheaval of a gigantic recourse Thousands of acres of machinery ple will be released from employ- new ones will be undetermined country, alike, will be unsteady than any other state will be shaken her hope of emerging from this and prosperous will depend on United States Senate. If that m interests in affairs grows out of a fluence to a wider zone and who use of his army uniform in adve- what the chance of undirected a representative is a man who by his grasp of conditions, his will the business affairs of the world in two wars, his matchless record the brief period of twenty three on protection to home industries, i native State, has equipped him for there will be no industrial debat- And whatever may happen to other lutionary thing will happen to u (Vote for Major Elkins On any day the barbarian assault on the world may go to pieces. And immediately the whole business of the United States will be in the upheaval of a gigantic reconstruction. War production will cease. Thousands of acres of machinery will be scraped. Millions of people will be released from employment. Old conditions will be gone, new ones will be undetermined. And the capital and the labor of the country, alike, will be unsteady and bewildered. West Virginia more than any other state will be shaken. And more than any other state her hope of emerging from this chaos, with her varied business sound and prosperous will depend on the man who stands for her in the United States Senate. If that man is a mere selfish person whose interests in affairs grows out of the wish to extend his personal influence to a wider zone and whose leadership in the party follows the use of his army uniform in advertising his candidacy, we must receive what the chance of undirected affairs may assign to us. But if that representative is a man who by his individual efforts, his sound sense, his grasp of conditions, his will make to West Virginia a factor in the business affairs of the world, his splendid service to his country in two wars, his matchless record in the United States Senate in the brief period of twenty three days, his known and recognized views on protection to home industries, his successful business career in his native State, has equipped him for national leadership—then, for us, there will be no industrial debacle nor any other kind of a debacle. And whatever may happen to other states, no strange, disturbing, revolutionary thing will happen to us. (Vote for Major Elkins for United States Senate.) SPLENDID RECORD OF MAJOR DAVIS ELKINS IN THE U. S. SENATE In the Senate Twenty-Three Days, Attained a Record of 100 Per Cent Efficiency, Succeeding in Passing All the Bills He Introduced—Proven Friend of the Soldier and of Soldier's Widows—Also Succeeded in Having Passed Numerous Bills That Had Been Introduced by His Father, Senator Stephen B. Elkins. Those Democratic newspapers of the state that are turning their exertions toward bringing about the belief among the voters that Major Davis Elkins is without experience in legislative matters, and without ability to represent his state in the highest law making body of the country, forget, or deliberately ignore, the splendid record that he made in the twenty three days he served in the Senate when appointed by Governor Glasscoock to succeed Senator Stephen B. Elkins, the father of David Elkins, following the death of the Senator. Senator Davis Elkins made a record in that brief period of 100 per cent efficiency. He had every bill he introduced in that time passed by both Senate and House and approved by the President a record seldom, if ever attained by any other man, or equaled in the Senate. In addition to the bills he introduced and had passed, Major Elkins undertook to push through the Senate several bills which had been introduced by his father, niding worthy West Virginia, with the result that he succeeded in passing thirteen of them through the Senate, of which eleven became laws. He had five bills introduced by his father in settlement of claims against the government, referred by the Senate to the Court of Claims, a procedure necessary before settlement could be made by Congress. He appeared several times before the Senate Committee on Commerce to urge the passage of the River and Harbor Bill, carrying appropriations of more than five million dollars for work on the Ohio river, and had the satisfaction of seeing that bad become a law, the appropriations not being cut down a dollar. Few other senators, no matter how old in the service, can show a record that will equal it. The record of bills introduced by Major Elkins during his twenty-three days of service is as follows: Granting an increase of pension to Jasper England; passed both Houses and was approved by the President, becoming a law. To authorize the Secretary of War to grant a right of way through lands of the United States to the Buckhannon & Northern Railroad Company; passed both Houses, approved by the President and became a law. Bills introduced in the Senate by Senator Stephen B. Elkins, whose passage was strongly urged and eventually brought about by Senator Davis Elkins, with their final disposition, were as follows: Granting a pension to Albert L. Graves; became a law. Granting a pension to George N. Holden; became a law. Granting an increase in pension to General L. Boso; became a law. Granting an increase in pension to William Carpenter; became a law. Granting an increase in pension to Jas. F. Cross; became a law. Granting an increase in pension to Clark Jaco; became a law. Granting an increase in pension to Davis Reil; became a law. Granting an increase in pension to Jno. F. Turner; became a law. Granting an increase in pension to Jas. W. Ward; became a law. For the relief of Elizabeth Mubleman, passed the Senate but not the House. For the relief of Samuel A. Mubleman; passed the Senate but not the House. For the relief of Mrs. C. A. Grouse; pursued to Court of Chains. It seems that peace is now in sight. Miners, Coke Men and Laborers wanted all over McDowell Coun- tvy-Business Openings. d assault on the world may go to pieces. Less of the United States will be in instruction. War production will cease. Will be sequestration. Millions of payment. Old conditions will be gone. And the capital and the labor of the and bewildered. West Virginia more. And more than any other state shown, with her varied business sound the man who stands for her in the man is a mere selfish person whose the wish to extend his personal in- leadership in ... party follows the rising his candidacy, we must receive faits may assign to us. But if that his individual efforts, his sound sense, make to West Virginia a factor in his splendid service to his country in the United States Senate in states, his known and recognized views his successful business career in his national leadership—then, for us, he nor any other kind of a debacle, states, no strange, disturbing, reve- (for United States Senate.) For the relief of J. R. Clifford, re- ferred to Court of Claims. For the relief of Abraham Currency; referred to Court of Claims. For the relief of Thos J. Lloyd, re- ferred to Court of Claims. For the relief of Frederick Kimmelting; referred to Court of Chinas. It will be seen by the above that Senator Davis Eikins lost but little time in the twenty three days of his service in the Senate in looking after the interests of veterans and their widows. He was extremely anxious that the relief bills that had been introduced by his father should have final settlement in that session of Congress, and the splendid service he performed should be and doubtless will be an incentive to the veteran of the Civil and Spanish-American wars to return him to the United States Senate. With Major Davis Eikins in the Senate, West Virginia will have at all times earnest endeavor, uniting energy, unquestionable intelligence at work in her behalf. The state will have a representative of whom it will be proud. Senator Davis Elkins amply illustrated in twenty three short days what he could do in the United States Senate. Give him a six-year term, and he will more forebly illustrate what he can and will do, for West Virginia; for the protection of our industry against foreign competition—for the relief of the soldier and their families—for National prohibition—for National women's suffrage—for labor—for the upbuilding of our merchant marine for conservation and preservation of our natural resources, waterpower, mineral and timber wealth, development and use of our great waterways for construction of permanent highways for party harmony and party success, and for a greater United States following the close of the war in which he is now actively engaged. When Democratic newspapers say that Major Eikins is not equipped for the high position he will assume after next March 4th, they know they are deceiving their readers. Major Eikins whole life, his instruction from his distinguished father throughout the many years he served in the Senate, his education, environment—all especially fitted him for senatorial duties. Added to all this is the indisputable fact that in his twenty-three days' service in the Senate he proved his ability, proved it in a manner that attracted the favorable attention and the hearty compliments of men who had been serving in the Senate for years, and who expressed the desire that Davis Eikins would be returned to the Senate for a full term. These things the voter should carefully consider on November 5th, when he goes to deposit his ballot. These are the things that should count in making a selection for the Senate. They are the things that ensure efficiency in service. JOHN HUNT DRAWS $214 FOR TEN DAYS LOADING COAL ON O'TOOLE OPERATION Last Saturday, October 10th, at the window of the E. O'Toole Company Store, at Anawatt, John Hunt, colored, received his envelope containing $214 in United States currency for ten days work loading coal. This coal was not loaded by anybody but John Hunt. He had no "helper," but with those hands and muscles of his own and with that determination to answer the crying needs and urgent call of Production Manager, R. D. Patterson for two million tons of coal, John Hunt went after it and like a man delivered the goods. Out of this money he paid ten dollars on his Liberty Bond. Hon. H. T. Graham, that ever wide awake, hostling and businesslike man is superintendent of this operation. The fact that his kind appeals to his men and his generous treatment of them is so pronounced has much and in fact all to do with the willingness on the part of his men to work and to work with a will. He is also a strong Republican and the fact that his work is his bond makes him one of the strongest and most influential men in the county today. Vote for Elkins and Goodykoontg next Tuesday. NUMBER 30 REPUBLICAN TICKET MAJOR DAVIS ELKINS, For United States Senator WELLS GO DYKOONTZ, For Congre s, Fifth District. WILLIAM YORK, State Senator McDOWELL COUNTY JAMES FRENCH STROTHER, Judge Criminal Court J. FRANK JOHNSON, Commissioner County Court W. C. COOK, Superintendent of Schools. House of Delegates L C. ANDERSON HARRY J. CAPEHART C.C. HALE W. J. McCLAREN 7 Vote it Straight Appeal to American Manhood. We appeal to the voters of West Virginia, especially the Negro citizens, to Arise! Awake! Act! Tuesday is election day and you are called upon to elect a United States Senator. Congressmen. State Senators, members of the House of Delegates acd a few other officers. This election is of vital importance to you. It will determine whether the people still rule this country or whether one man shall rule and Congress merely register his will. It will determine whether you remain FREE American citizens with ALL of your manhood rights or whether you become servile tools with your most sacred rights taken away. It will determine whether the great Republican party—the party of Freedom, Equality, Justice; the party of Progress, Pros- perity and Plenty sha!! still live. It is up to you, every one of you, Particularly you black men, to answer this great question. You cannot answer it to your interest and remain at home on election day.- It is more important aow than ever before since the Negro received the right of suffrage t» vote, and vote the REPUBLICAN TICKET. GET BUSY NOW. Do not allow infiuenzs, work or anything save death to keep you away fzom the polls next Tuesday. If you remain away this time you may never have the oppor- tunity of voting again, Democratic leaders and henchmen have appealed to you to votethe Democratic ticket “this one time.” They did the same thing in Virginia, North Carolina and Alabama yearsago. Many Republicans, white and colored, followed their advice and thousands of men, white men as wellas black men, have never voted since. In this Democratic appeal, you ace in sulted ard your intelligence is retiscted upon. Are you like cow- ards going to stand for such an insult and ri flection without show- ing your resentment? If you are men you will not. You'll goto the polls early and resent their hypocritical appeal by voting th: Repubhcan ticket and séeing that every man in your preciact does the same thing. YOUR RIGHTS are at stake, itis YOUY DUTY to save them and pass them unimpaired on to your children. Mothers, wives, daughters and sweethearts we appeal to you, the guardians of all that is grandest, most novle and worth while in any people to see that your men do their duty on election day You dear colored women who suffer most the horrors of the South, do not permit the men of your race in this state because they are making big money, enjoying splendid privileges or for any other Treason to become careless and negligent of their right to vote Do not allow them by such criminal carelessness to bring such con ditions upon you and your children here ae exist in other southern states. Now is the time toact. Your country, the great tepublican party, your old mother and father, sisters and brothers in the southland are staking their all on you voting the Repubiican tick- ¢t, returning the Republican party to power, saving them, the country and West Virginia from shawe. DO NOT DISAPPOINT THEM. Vote sue Republican ticket. GOODYKOONTZ THE MAN. Fifth district who wa who bas the ability t oit that they go to tl ‘z. A man whom the ted president of their to be abie to offer a b , sterling character t bv his profession and Wells Good ykoontz | nt duties of s represe By his election ne will continue to no Cooper, in his four ys hing ton. ‘The people of the Fifth district who want to be represented in Washington by a man who bas the ability to satisfactorily repre sent them should see to it that they go to the polls and vote for Hon. Wells Goodykoontz. A man whom the lawyers of West Vir- @inia unenimousiy elected president of their association, certainly could not be expected to be abie to offer a better recommendation for professioval ability, sterling character and Personal qualities. By his education, by his profession and by his experience in legis'ative bodies, Hon Wells Goodykoontz is abundantly equipped to assume the important duties of a representative in the halle of the national Congress. 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Entered as Secoud Class Matter March 2 19, ab the Post, Office at Keyetone, W. Ve. onder act of Congress, March 3, sv, FRIDAY Nov. 1, 10s Serene I Coal and Coke C a) Unit tates Coal and Coke Co. . a GARY, WEST VIRGINIA | * WEEKLY BULLETIN - - NUMBER 4 WORKS | (©099000000090902303999200029929922299322992290929929922222292329223929292222909922299922299909 * SAFETY THE FIRST CONSIDER ATION We Must Crush the Huns Completely--To do This we Must Have Millions of Tons of Pocahontas Coal 7 ‘ : ‘ : 4 au 09900099902020999300209090993223232222999232222992922299999922222299229029900099900200900000 Eor each man in the army we mast have tweaty mea working at home mining ¥ SERVICE FLAG coal, in the steel mills and in musition factories. Think of it. We need millions of 8 3 tous more coal with which to make steel shells to hurl at the Huss, coal to make ma- : 8 nitions, coal to make more steel battleships, coal te make depth bombs with which 0 $ sink the Kaiser's submarines. Every poued of coal from the mises of the United States 8 8 Coal & Coke Co. goes directly into the manufacture of musitions, depth bombs, shell * Boooc000000000000008 steel, ship plates, and big guns. BUI--we mest get more cosl to the steel mills if we UNITED STATES C. & C. CO, want to winthe war--AND--we are going to do it. Men from the farms who - have B4], Cocccccc000cc00c00000000000 stthered their crops, and completed their fall work. are returning to the mines to de List of employees from this ‘Beit bit, THEY ARE GOING T9 DIG COAL and help lick the Kaiser and his band Operation now in the United States murderers. WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Army and fighting the Huns. We At Gary, W. Va., we bave fine schools, and churches, for both colored and whi mast back them up. and hundreds of up to-date miners’ houses. In addition to this we are now baildi @eeccce0000c000c000000000 ONE MILLION DOLLARS WORTH of houses of the latest design for oar employees. ‘Roman Slequeski, Polish miner, made $77.00 loading coal last week, working 6 WHITE days. Jae. Ohrintian Jno. Logany, Italian, coke puller, made $79.05 pulling coke and worked six Rete Harrie Spee Restina oe ee ‘ tine Stevo Gordon Moss, colored, driver, made $43.20 driving and worked six days last week eeibaae, Frank Wallington, colored, machine runner, made $67.98 culting cosl last week, Thomas Beit working six days. John Breeclen : Arthur Rratcber 90000000000 1. 8 Gaur Clint Olark Joseph Dinkios Karl’ Dancy Boyd Dalton =. OTHERS are DOING their BIT Warped are er James Oslioway tery Meise” ee WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Clarence Ustueai e Bad Scales / Holbert Saith \ taken" io - 900000006 20000000909020000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Arthur Watkins Charice Weguer WHAT AREYOU DOING??? Youcan help save the lives of our boys in the treaches by working in the mines of this Company at Gary, W. Va. Serve your coua- try and at the same time b= well paid for your work. What are you going to do???7?? 990000000000000000000000000030000000000000000002000000000000000000" 20000000000000000000000000, __ GENERAL PERSHING must have more shells, big guns, locomotives, steel rails, ammunition and depth bombs. We are going to get these things to him, but to do s0 we must mine more coal and still more coal. General Pershing is bound for Ber- lin oa a through train without hesitating, but to get there without making local stops we must get him mors 7ocahontas coal. He needs it and it is our duty to our country and our boys in France to see that he gets it. The paramount questionbefore us today is “AMUNITION VERSUS LIVES” We must either farnish more coal or lose more men. WHICH SHALL IT BE? MORE COAL, of course That is the Answer of Fvery True ‘American. Then Rally to the Cause, boys, by mining more Coal. General Crowder says he will get the men necessary to do the fighting and furthermore “mine workers yeu ere ex pected to accept industrial exemption until further notice, You are needed im the mines. The miners of the UNITED STATES COAL AND COKE COMPANY are trulyindustrial soldiers of our country and are to be commended for their patriotism They are responding admirably to the call of our country by miaing coal. Boys, it takes coal to win the war. Comeny must sur tender waconditionally.—to bring her to this Me must mine more coa! with which to make her do it. ‘The Huns are ronping we must keep them so, but it tekes Pocahontas caal to do it. What are youdoiag? If you have finished geibering your <roPs of are ont of work, and want to come to Gary, W. Va., and help win the war by mining coal cr’ pulling ccke, write Us and we will send you a ticket. REMEMBER we must so wosk at heme that when our boys come beck we cop keck them straight in the eye with ihe feeling that we have also done our duty and are to share in the glory of having helped deliver the knockout blow to Ksiseriem and Autocracy. We must call the Keiser’s peace bluff by Delivering the Krockout Flew --to do this it will take more Pocahontas coal --WE MUST GET IT OUT NOW. WHAT ARE YOU GOING To DO? EE —— 8S Eee IN Mal a a a = Vote for Detention Home There will be a sepa- rate bailot at theelection ‘ruesday to be voted for the Detention Home fon homeless, wayward and delinguent children. Vote for levy tor De tention Home and save the children. ee ——- REMEMBER WAR WORK CAMPAIGN. The Unwed War Work Cam paign will begin onthe 11ch o! November as cheduled reger '- leas of influenza or anything «ler. Tt must bea saccess West Virginia wast do her sbare and the Negroes of the state will dc as they have done in every great campaign tor funds to help prox ecute the war, they will go over the top. Special arrangements ave been made for keeping a veparate a%count of the money contributed by Negroes in order that they will get fair credit for what they do. Every person will be expected to give the money earned one day to this great cause. There will be no slackers among thr working people, they will re spond with awill Every dolls ‘aised in this drive goes for the heneiit of the suldiers and ssi ors who are fighting forus I will be used for their help, car: and comfort in order that con ditions for the brave laddies may ve a little less bard to bear. Save now for this campaign. itis worthy of your greatest wenerosity. THE WEED OF WATSON. “Wilson Needs Watson.” Do s her He seems to be getting along very well with the help of Col. House and Joe Tumulty, who comprise the audience that listens first to bis notes and messages. He expressed no “need”’ of the belp of Col. Wat- ‘son when the latter was contest ing with former Senator Chiltor for the nomination. As betweer them, be sent a letter that show ed that he not only needed, but wanted Chilton. It is not so much what the President needs or wants ina political way, in West Virginia, anyway, it is what the voters in the state need and want. Just now, itis apparen: that an overwbelming pomber of them want the next Congress controlled by the Republican party. Vote for Davis Elkins. County Court Authorizes Election For Detention Home. The County Court by unanimous vote has snbunisted to the people of MeDowell county tbe question oj @ levy for the erection and maintenance of « detention home tor weyward, delinquent snd howelevs children The need of such « home iu thie coun- ty has been evident to the Probation Of- ticers, school teachers and social workers for many years. Boys and girls are reported homeless, wayward or delinga- ent, the facte and circumstances surroand- ing the case must be investigated, no body wante the child in bie home, ih poor pitiful creature bee commi ted ve offense thas would justify bim being placed in jail and they should not be Placed there with hardened criminals od adult violators of the law. There is 0 otber place to put them Every man who hes served as Probe- tion Otficer in thie county bes encounter- ed just thet condition, so Editor M. T. Whitsico, who ie ope of the Probetion Ofticers. seeing the aeolote necessity uf such an inetitition, circulated « petitior seking iat as elertion be beld authorix- ‘levy for that purpore. More than « handred freehol fers mgned the petition aod many hundred other citizens and when the petiton was presented wo the County Court by Editor Whittero, thi honorable body of able men readily au thorized « ballot to be printed aud th Citizens givea an opportanity to vole ox he question next Tuesday. The law dows not permit the laying o # levy of mote than one mill on the dol lar whieh ie small that no one will fee it and will know that they heve don something that will save to the Stete anc county many hundreds of dollars and t society many hamen lives VOTE OR THE DETENTION HOME NEXT TUESDAY. SE EELLL LLL DLE SOOO 0000-00 SH 9O%0000000000-696 6066666 : VOTE THE STRAIGHT REPUBLICAN TICKET : LINCOLN, GRANT, HAYES, GARFIELD, HARRISON, McKINLEY ROOSEVELT, TAFT The Repubiican Party---The Party of of those Illustrous Figures in Our ; Nation’s History --Stands for 1 Vigorous and Efficient Prosecation of the War 2 A Victorious and Conclusive Peace 3 Sane Preparation for Problems of Peace Sons ———_— After this War is Over, America Will Need a Protective Tariff More Than Ever Before a a 4 MAJO2 DAVIS ELKINS ¢ welts GooBYRONTY And the Whole ¢ og wictian x Republican Ticket = @ ¢ DO YOUR DUTY! g Want Ads Pay. Try it WANTED ONCE!! Men To Do Grading WAGES: 35c Per Hour APPLY TO The Keystone Coal and Coke Co. or The McDowell Times KEYSTONE, W. VA. PLAN FOR ORGANIZING COL- ORED AMERICANS TO SEFK WORLD DEMOCRACY. A National Colored Equal Rights Representative Congress at Washington to Elect Race Petitioners to be Sent to Intercede For Full Democracy For Colored Americans in the World Peace Adjustment. Adopted at the 11th Annual Meeting of Equal Rights League in Chicago, Sept. 19, 1918, and Offered to the Colored American People. The time having come in the dispensation of Almighty God when by and through a terrible world war of blood and devastation the doctrine of world democracy has begun the slogan and avowed policy of Allied Nations in two hemispheres, and Colored Americans being still the victims of caste discriminations of the most drastic kind with regard to civil and political rights and even the right to life itself, an historic and imperative call has come to Colored America to exhaust every people means to bring to pass the end of the undemortal condition in which they alone, of all citizens, live in the country which is the moral leader and military savior of the Allied Nations. Hence the National Equal Rights League to carry out the vote of this body to have the cause for enjoyment of full democracy by Colored Americans presented at the world peace negotiations and that such representatives may be chosen delegates of Colored America, shall call a National Equal Rights Repentative Congress at the National Capitol on or after January 1, 1919, to elect such peace petitioners for this, the only group denied democracy in the U.S. A. Delegates to this Representative Congress shall be elected on the following basis: Every community is hereby invited and authorized to send delegates through the organization of Equal Rights League. Every such league already or bereften organized shall be entitled to send one delegate to this representative assembly and an additional delegate for each 50 members over the first 50. Every local religious, labor, civic, fraternal organization of the race may on request to the corresponding secretary of the league become officially an affiliated member and send delegates to this assembly, one for every 50 members. Every national organization for the rights of Colored Americans shall be entitled and invited to send two delegates at large, each such delegate to be entitled to one vote. The executive officers of this league the president, secretary, treasurer, chair- man of executive committee of the Dis- trict of Columbia branch and the Nati- onal Executive Committee shall issue the and make the arrangements for this contemporary assembly. The registration fee for delegates shall be dollar. The representative shall elect the race for the errand to the seat of legislations for full democracy in Americans. Free-loyal citizens are eligible Righes Leagues and noti- tions. W. Monroe Trotter, 34 Mass. A. Burns, Ga., See'y. B. M. Graham, Tenn. C. Powell, N. Y. D. Stewart, D. of C. E. Prince, Ill. F. Little, Miss. G. Howard, S. C. H.manau, Mo. P. Maddox, Ill. P. Blor, Miss. Corrie, Mass. D. Gordon, Cal. E. B. Baker, Mich. Brown, Ky. Richardson, Ohio. E. W. Mooye, Obio. E. D. Prowd, Cal. ORNEY-AT-LAW in all the Courts Phone 61 EYSTONE, W. VA. An impressive funeral service for Ernest L. Brown was held yesterday afternoon at 2.1 o'clock at his late home, 115 East Milton avenue. The Rev. Alfred Wright pastor of the Second Baptist church, which Mr. Brown had been deacon officiated, assisted by Rev. Mr. Tate, of Madinchen. A delegation from the Uniform Kanks Knights of Pythias, of Elizabetht, attended in a body and acted as palebearers. Mr. Brown had also been connected with the colored Masons and Old Fellows. Fortunately the three sons who are in military service, as well as other members of the family, were able to be present. The sons in service are Lieutenant Joseph E. Brown, of Keystone, W. Va., of the Medical Corps; Scott Brown, of Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass; and Ernest L. Brown, Jr., of the U. S. Navy. There was a great profusion of floral tributes including besides those from the family, relatives and friends several fine pieces from the Wheatena employees, Knights of Pythias, Ladies Morning Star Chapter, Steel Equipment Company and other organ zombies. Mrs. Brown will leave the week for her son's home in West Virginia to make an extended stay. Thomas Brown and family will move from Main street to the Brown residence in East Milton avenue....The Rahway Record, Tuesday, October 22. AN UPRIGHT LIFE. Tribute to the Exemplary Character of Ernest L. Brown. To those who knew him the death of Ernest L. Brown comes as a sad blow. His life was an example of devotion to duty—no matter what the cost to himself. Cleverly he met every obstacle (and they were many; courageously he overcame them all. He permitted nothing, not even serious physical disability, to curb his indomitable spirit. His great ambition was to own his home and there rear a family that would be a credit to himself and community. That ambition was gratified, though it entailed many a real sacrifice on his part. When this Government called for aid, he gave up willingly many things so that he might subscribe liberally to every Liberty Loan. Cleverly he sent forth three sons to serve their country and though there must have been many a heartache and though the sacrifices were hard to bear, he uttered no word of complaint. He was a good citizen, an industrious and efficient employee and faithful friend. Humbly but uprightly he walked in the sight of God and man. Loyal and devoted to the very end he was a true Christian and the world is better for his life. During the summer he 'endured a long and painful illness. With fortitude he lived the end and without fear he fell asleep. 'For down the west still glows the light, though elsewhere it is night. The fields are quiet as the stars. Save someone at the bars, Wose full heart, quivering to the brim, Flows over in a hymn. I sends its strugely solemn tide Of Hallelujahs, wide--- Across the fields, and up as far As to the farther star, Tall all the Southern night's in bloom With Song and Star-sown gloom--- And Fancy bears the Advent roll Through that brave singer's soul!' Editorial printed in the Rahway, N. J., Record, praising the life of Mr. Ernest L. Brown, father of Dr. Joseph E. Brown, of this city. Negro Preacher Has 12 Sons in Service RAYVILLE, LA., Oct. 26 ---Twelve sons in active service is the record of R. H. Winslow, a Negro preserver, of this parish. Eight sons enlisted before the enactment of the selective service law and the other four are in the National Army. Two of the soldiers are twins, the last three triplets. Because of the remarkable record, pans are under way for a public demonstration for Mr. Winslow. He already has a congratulatory letter from President Wilson. Mrs. Winslow conducts a Red Cross auxiliary. WANTED:--A good colored butcher. Good wages, no booze knocker or cig. sucker need apply. Address Box 595 or come to Kimball, W. Va., ready forork. 10-18-18. --- Operators Supporting the Republi can Ticket. REPUBLICAN CONGRESS NEEDED If They Are In Danger, We Are In Greater Danger. Most of the leading coal operators of this county are actively supporting the Republican ticket and are in every possible way cooperating with Hon. McGinnis Hatfield, the chairman, and the Campaign Committee in their effort to get out the largest vote in the history of the county. Among the coal men who are active in support of the Republican ticket and who feel that the salvation of this country and of the coal business depends upon the election of a Republican Senate and House of Representatives may be mentioned the following: Messrs. T. E. Houston, E. O'Toole, James Ellwood Jones, Nick H Franklin, J. J. Lincoln, Floyd E. Cunningham, N. W. and George Patterson, Chas. Broadman, William Leckie, George Wolfe, Henry Harman, Joseph Huddleston, William Barrick, A. D. Rice, N. D. Ord. — Attwater, A. J. Stewart. When these men representing millions of dollars worth of invested capital, employing of men, producing millions of tons of the best coal in the world--coal that is in such demand by the Government, are united on one political issue, THE NEXT CONGRESS SHALL BE REPUBLICAN, it is time for you who are dependent upon the prosperity of the coal industry to get busy. If they are afraid of a Democratic congress, men of means who would not under any circumstances face starvation, we who dread the "empty dinner pair", who must live by our day's work, should be so badly frightened that we would get busy and work every minute from now until the sun goes down on election day to get every man with whom we are acquainted to VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET. Republican Landslide "Wilson Did It," Says Nease Hon. Stanley E. Nease, of the Stat- Tax Commissioner's Office, member of the McDowell County Republican Exe- cute Committee from Brown's Creek District, says, "We have met the enemy and they are ours. Right now it looks like a Republican landslide for the whole Republican ticket. President Wilson has done the Republican cause a great service Hold the Republican fort and restore the Constitution." JENKIN JONES (By Willie Mae Haalip.) The men here are doing their bit to help win the war. They go to the mines every day and many are making extra shifts. The Morning Star Baptist church is also doing its part to win the war, for it has for a pastor, Rev. J. W. Ooger and he knows how to take care of his people. The church loves him. The Descort Board met recently and after giving the pastor a $60 suit of clothes, they took out $250 worth of Liberty Bonds. So the church is doing its bit under the leader-ship of Rev. J. W. Ooger. The Influenza has had us shut down for a few days, but we are still praying at the Lord may take care us. We have several cases of Influenza but no deaths. Mrs. Hattie Thomas Restaurant and Lodging House In Frank Smart's Old Stand Best of Service Guaranteed. LESTER . W. VA. Democratic Negro Swatted by Secretary of Statee. We Ignore Him Here--T. Edward Hill Makes Statement. Charleston, W. Va , Oct. 30, 1918 McDowell Times Keystone, W. Va. There has come my attention a pamphlet, published by one J. E. Meadows, in which he states that to take the place of T. Edward Hill, of McDowell county, who was a clerk in my office, I have appointed a white man. The truth of the matter is that Mr. Meadows himself, since Mr. Hill left the office, has attempted on two or three occasions tried to pump my ears full as to the standing of Mr. Hill with the colored people of the State. If I were to believe what he tells me, I would give employment to no colored man in the office except some one like himself. While claiming to have voted for me, he openly admits that he voted for Governor Cornwell in 1916, and who at this time is openly engaged for the election of Senator Watson. It has not been necessary for me to make any public statement as to the position of Mr. Hill with this office. He is away from the office on leave of absence because of conditions all acting his own business brought about by the war and is at liberty to return to this office any time he desires. His place has not been filled but is still open for him. The further truth of the matter is that I have been unable to even fill temporarily in position which he holds in the office except for about one month, since he left. I hope this will suffice to put Mr. Meadows in his true light. His business is to stir up antagonism against Republicans now in office and so far as I am concerned the public may judge for itself after having the facts as stated above. T. EDWARD HILL MAKES A STATEMENT. The McDowell Times regrets that Hon Houston G. Young, the able and brilliant Secretary of State, found it necessary to reply to Moss Meadows. If we had been unfortunate enough to get one of lying circulars, we could have given it the reply it deserves. We know Moss Meadows, know him for what he is. The people in this end of the State know him for which reason he sent none of his dope down here. Meadows has been a political turncoat for 20 years. He is opposed to any member of his race receiving political honors. Negroes who know him have neither confidence in him or respect for him. He was practically run out of this county and he could not make it in Mercer. He is now trying new territory and in a short while that will become too hot for him. His efforts to sell his race along with himself are too well known by the Negroes of this State for them to pay attention to his attacks. **meadows' political attacks onone help rather than hinders.** Mr. Young has been fair to the Negro race in West Virginia. He gave it a position of honor and in his office, when they had been clamoring for representation in the Secretary of States Office for 16 years. He with his entire office force was kind, courteous and considerate to me during my 14 months employment there. I received leave of absence at my own request and told Mr. Young that if he could get a desirable colored man, it would be entirely satisfactory to me if he made the appointment permanent. To my knowledge, he offered the place to two colored men, both of whom declined. Since that time, the place has been filled as stated by dr. Young. It is to be regretted that public officials must be called upon to defend themselves from scurrious attacks made by such as Moss Meadows who has haunted the State House for nearly two years begging Democratic officials from janitor to Governor to give him a job and to date he is as jobless as he has been for 16 years. Splendid Young Man Passes Away Mr. Samuel Bank, the son of Mr. W. Bank, one of the leading property owners of this city, died at the home of his father on Bridge street. Tuesday night. Mr. Bank had not been confined continually to his bed. He had been a patient sufferer for many years, but his death was sudden. He was 27 years of age and was well like by all who knew him. He leaves a father, stepmother, a sister and three brothers. Vote for Elkins and Goodykoontz next Tuesday. 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Davis taking a rest from her school on account of the Influenza. GRAHAM The influenza has caused much sorrow here on account of the church and the schools being closed. The disease is staging the whites, but it does not seem to be bothering Ham's children much. I think one of the preachers are learning to work since the churches have been closed. Samuel Bogie, of this town, had both arms broken while working in the mines at Cooper's. He is now in Edwards Hospital in Blencock. J. E. Tucker is on the sick list. V. O. Bradley, of Gilliam, spent the week end the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E Tucker. He spent Sunday in Tip Top with friends and returned home Sunday night. Mrs. Annie Tucker spent Sunday in Bluefield the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blake. Stop that Helicopter AUTOMOBILE TIRE AND TUBES VULCANIZED Work guaranteed to be or money refounded. 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. 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This school is owned by the A.M.E.Zion Church and is supported by the church and donation from generous and philanthropic white and colored people throughout the country. Rev. W. E.Woodyard, A.B., is the principal of this splendid institution. Bishop G. L.Blackwell, D.D., LL.D., one of the great leaders in the A.M.E.Zion Church, is President of the Board of Trustees, and Rev. W. Leander Lane, D.D., is General Financial Secretary. These men are not only great leaders and workers for the upfit of the race but are educators of high standing. Dinwiddie Normal and Industrial Institute is doing a wonderful work for the educational and industrial advancement of the Negro race and has the endorsement of such white men as P. M. Pollard, cashier of the Petersburg Savings and Insurance Co.; C. O. Robertson, leading furniture and carpet dealer of Petersburg; A. E. Richardson, great lumber manufacturer of Dinwiddie; A. M. Orgain, clerk of the Circuit Court of Dinwiddie county, and many other leading men of both races. The Richmond Virginian, one of the leading white daily papers of Richmond, Va., recently made the following editorial comment on the school: "Dinwiddie Industrial Institute at Dinwiddie, Va., one of the progressive and efficient schools of Virginia for the education of colored children. The management is in efficient and progressive hands and the institutions promises to become one of the most popular schools of its kind in the country." It is reported that Dr. Lane, the General Financial Secretary, will be in McDowell and Mercer county in the very near future to explain the work of this institution to the money men of this section. The McDowell Times knows of the great work of this school for the race and wishes for the success of Dr. Lane in his mission of interesting philanthropist in his splendid institution. THEY WON'T OWN UP! 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Webb left Satu day for Kentucky where he will visit his sister who is very ill. Mrs. Lula Washington has returned from Montgomery on business. She, Mrs. Hooper and C. H. Johnson h ve been ill but are better. Mrs. Belle Harvey has been sick but is better. M. A. Cooper, of Minden, was visiting his friends here this week. G. W. Rush was in our town last week on business. One farmer died here this week with Influenza and five others are very ill. PRUDENCE Mrs. S. Brooks has returned from Alabama where she made a long visit to here relatives and friends and reports everything nice there. Mrs. C. Brooks was visiting John Trayham and wife at Redstar Sunday. Rev. Wm. Saunders is writing for the McDowell Times this week. He says, if you want the news, take the Times Elder W. H. Bassett Dies. Winston-Salem, N. C., Oct. 21. --- Elder W. H. Basset, of this city but formerly of Martinsville, Va., died at Tarboro, N. C., October 6. He was stricken with paralysis Wednesday night, October 2, at church services and was taken to the home of Rev. Abraham Wooden. Two sons, G. W. and D. E. Bassett, were with him when the end came. Elden Bassett had gone down in the Eastern part of North Carolina to attend a Primitive Baptist Association. He was for many years pastor of the Primitive church known as Chestnut Knob, Henry County, Va., and was loved by all who knew him. His body was taken to Martinsville, Va., and buried in family grave yard at Chestnut Knob. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. D. Martin, of Winston-Salem. He is survived by his widow, one brother, Elder E. K. Turner, of Martinsville; one sister, Mrs. Amanda McGuillef, Henry City, Va., four sons, G. W., D. B. and T. R. Basset, of this city, and J. H. Basset, of Preston, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. W. R. Hairston, of Martinsville. Thacker Fields Making Good Colored and White Men Producing "the Coal." The efforts to product "more coal" for the uses of Uncle Sam are not confined to the Pocahontas and Tug River distri- cts, although a pretty swift pace has been set in these fields. Down in the Thackor field, record. g to a story brought to Bluefield last night, there are two miners who records for the first fifteen days of October, showed an average production of thirty-one tons per day. One is a white miner, named Steve Kiysoe, and the other is a Negro, named Frank Thomas. Both of them have employment with the Glen Alum Coal Co., of which Morris Watts is superintendent. Their average loadings before the war said to have been big, but since the Government has been calling for more coal, they have increased their efforts and have attained records that speak for themselves. Pigs for Sale! One sow and four pigs for sale. Young sow; pigs 5 weeks old. Good breed. See or write KELLY HAMPTON. Havico, J. W. V. 11-1-'18. TO THE PEOPLE OF VICINITY Before be the Crad date w black ser all kinds N Remember ANTEE A SAFETY FIRST CONSIDERATION! TRADE MARK REGISTERED DISTINGUISHED DIVINE PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE TO MAJOR DAVS ELKINS Bu. John Wesley Hill, chancellor of Macau Memorial University, New York, who has just completed a tour of Michigan in the interest of the Republican senatorial and congressional tickets, and who arrived in Fairmont one evening last week to address an audience there, but who was prevented by the guarantee that had been placed on all public gatherings during the prevalence of influenza, in the lobby of Hotel Fairmont talking with quite a large party of Fairmont citizens who had called to pay their respects, paid the following glowing tribute to Major Davis Eikins, candidate for the United States Senate. "Major Davis Ellins is like the globe," said Dr Hill. "He's biggest when the side turned toward you bulges. He's globular in his character. He's a real Republican, which means he's red-blooded, high grade and undidited 100 per cent American. He's today too busy fighting the kaiser to come home for the campaign. His is the creed of deeds rather than profession. It is not necessary for me to boost him. His character is like an elevator. "He's thoroughly democratic, simple, unaffected and approachable to everybody. He's candid, straight forward and unequivocal in his attitudes on every question. His name is a synonym of politeness. He's a man of honesty and honor. He's progressive in his ideas and will utilize his position as United States Senator in serving his state and country along progressive and constructive lines. "President Wilson needs him whether he has discovered him yet or not. It takes a little time for President Wilson to know just what he does want. He first thought he wanted peace, but later he discovered he wanted war, and he now knows, as we all know, he wanted it. A little while ago he thought he needed Henry Ford out in Michigan, but since those close to him, after philosophically and physiologically meditated concerning Ford and his rainbow chasing record, he's not sure but that he was mistaken when he thought that he wanted the man who launched the peace ark and announced that he intended to get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas "So that I am satisfied that when the President knows a little more about Mr. Elkins, as he surely will when Elkins takes his place as your United States Senator, he will discover that Elkins is another of those big blessings that developed so often during his administration in the face of unwillingness to accept them. "Major Elkins has always stood for social and industrial justice, for the safe-guarding of the interests of his employees, and among those who have been his employees—real workers rather than industrial jawmiths and troublemakers—he has been very popular, and there is no doubt but that he will largely command the labor vote in this election." Dr. Hill became acquainted with Davis Elkins while Dr. Hill was pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church, Harrisburg, Pa., making weekly trips to Washington, D.C. from Harrisburg. They are good friends, and in the above tribute Dr. Hill speaks from his heart. Dr. Hill is a personal friend also of Former President Rosevelt, who persuaded him to take a part in politics, and of Former President Taft. Dr. Hill said that on his way from Wheeling to Fairmont he had noticed many signs reading "Wilson Needs Watson." He said he did not know who Watson is, but he "hoped that Wilson needed Watson worse than he needs Champ Clark, Kitchen and others who failed to support the President in crucial times." Endowment Paid. The death endowment of Oatberine Smith, who was a member of the Juvenile Circle of Moore's Success Council, No. 1080, I. O. of St. Luke, whose death was chroned in these columns, was paid last week by Mrs. W. O. Moore, the matron, to her mother, Mrs. Peari Smith, through the First National Bank, of Ceyton. Mrs. Ross Paynell died at her home in Big Sandy. Saturday morning at 2 o'clock, following a stroke of Apoplexy. She had been a member of the New Bethel Baptist church for seven years. She leaves a husband, father, four sisters and a host of relatives and friends. Her body was shipped to Lexington for interment. TO THE VOTERS OF THE SIXTH SENATI For some weeks the disease, commonly known as Spanish Hepatitis has been and is now striking at the very foundation of public welfare my home and surrouding community, the seriousness of the malady being such as to kill or disable a large number of the local physicians, leaving only the more fortunate, among which I am thankful to be counted, to serve and care for the needs of our suffrutin and treasured people, and as time goes on it would appear that necessity for my services and presence at home increases rather than diminishes. I am, therefore, forced to choose between an abrupt departure from their sick beds and meet the people of my district before November 5 h, 1918, or remain at home and do my part to relieve their suffering, and for the sake of humanity have decided to remain with them. 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