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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
OUR POSITION-PaST, PRESENT, FUTURE.

The McDowell Time. for the past D.
year.. has stood for thu. i-..t Interests ,f
the race o the fuilt - rA tsslt oi it, Ip,rer
We have tonight the black mans battle
when h~ least appreciated TO- We have
endorsed every legitimate racr enter2ri-.
We have recommended that tin leaier-
81 the raee become -pD.i friani- AMI T.,
have q -aie under-tanJi among them
-eive- over questions OIL 90 greatly ole /,
the standing ~ tils. rscc ". have r.
fused 20 e -ai,-i l.le-l o. g.
become the TOD Of any man. patty. or
ganIzation. church Or cia-- of en a. th,
extent that II might jropariil. orr ind.
PENDENT gospel preachei f.r racial uiliff
-'cial refinement and material pregre--
We have opinions 81 orr oan and apg.re.
crate the fact that fis tr,af principle
Of American citizenship ar.1 the con-ti
tutIonai r.giit- justify u- 90 Tunes in a.
serting th--e rights ~ifh ,Dt lear. w
have reofea-bri the yo-,-i preached i,,
the ministers. vs. hase tired o. create
feeling Of friendly accord between th,
employer and employee We hae.
sSugtt 10 br'ak down the great wall %.
p 81 ''' o. g'sl.I. race-
We have tried o. merit tlie SACRED con
hdence Of the people. We have b.
rounced wrong ord wrong d.cr- AMI
will ever DO -. We have fought an
pleaded Tor higher ami stronger pr,.t.,.
ton % and a better safeguard a. b.
thr)~n around our women We have
never feared b. -feak for our friei.d- and
Ne never measure friendship ~ r,er-ona.
fsvors but by deeds 81 kindness that A.
fect the life and growth 81 the Negr,
race. And now ~ tie Cd year pass.
ont, We thank thos. uho have at.p-esl.
sted and supported ~ in these our hum
bic efforts and tho Of you Who NAY ~.
ne and have no, lived up o. your oi,liga
tons We wish for a newly converted -pir
70 o. honor, duty End right rnd that ~.
New Year viii End Jon 10Th in a r,-i
ton % come scro~- aud before you L.,
uhis letter aside. please write a cheek
money order or send o. n- p reg.-trr,,
letter covering all you owe. May a.,
good Lord bies- Jon. prosper you and
make you worthy IN sll Jon do
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
KEYSTONE Scene.
OF BIG FIR
Ten Families Made Homeless a.,
Loss Estimated at $1,000
Partly Covered BY In
surance---Eirnea
Active.

twelve thon-anI .i,..ar iir.. .a .4.
'h- .m.'-t cong .-tri dI~tri-t. I'd. sf.-r.t.
Startling about " .'clrck ~lpi., .4-a..
'rrats'i c,u-ii -rai,,s an >...', a.a .r-.p-,,
r;y h'i'ier- ~ .i'u m,r- ;as1 3D. l..t ..
ION l'!.ar~ invested in h4Hi... .,,.
% i.,pl~dy
III iir. originated ir uhaf .. ku.v
- Helrhrr'- i.pv a -,ripo i...--t .-,
ipur rnpn hu .l.ng-. in,.arI 4. ,,. O..
''ank- oi Eikhorn cr,,.s. iu.m-i. &C.,.
back "i Main street. '~tvrrn fii. w.
hridsr- cpnnccting "Blrkc" aud ke.
stone proper.
When the lire wa~ iir-t Discovered car.
onl"oker- predicted a cnnh israripu r.fI.
IN results 10 the almost c,mp'ct- d...fri,
ton al Burke. SOM ten year. uaN
ever. active work by ia. we'll. prgalil
volunteer lire department. pat q qu.rt4
upon their prediction AMI . Two hpn
battle with the flames J,pt them out .
commission. Four bni'din.- fn uhla.
tao cplorrri ant t~o Whit families r
-ide'i were completely a,.troy..i aisr.
With ther contents pfher nearby lliI,f
i"g- were stripped Of their c,,f. 4, iurni-',
'ng-. only % bc almost ,p'ny.ci ig rIin.-
in their removal brick dn ding nr
''li.ie'i Unity 10y H. ". Naxn,li. - \,r
f,lk and Western brakcsnsu. ami, Mr.
summons. foreman ia the D. .snar
~ound 'hou-e. ~ --prciis.i cons. a .rsl,.,
and the loss by water VA .rrsrti,a- ,
csmpiete.
All ut the property invfr-i i-.il1-.
=" ]. J.. ~hor. a ma1 wholly p.r-.-f..f.-
ha- accumulated fortune lar -lr,a--.
that Of anyone Who ha- ever ca-t h.- I.
among the pep ie If K~y-ton- i,r
time the hand-pm, rc-i,ienrc OF sir -.
and the BAPTIST church -,..tnel d,..u.
hut prompt artiOn by tlir frr .i...tr.
fnent in Getting several -frram- oI . $500.
sGng -oon got "a under c,nf-, $780,
~hor hal c,n-i,lrrsi,les ,iafni-. d ,a,. f
furniture 10y mD,ing IL
The four families who lo., ri.r s
~ers taken care of aud tn liflr'ri.iLlrrf
II the unfortunatc- we're enisgiur t.-a.
-e'vc- int A. d the flame bal not -.,.,.,.
their parents
At first u WaS REPORTED that tt.,f is
had piled their trail -.ir-e..fn' - ...
that hundreds of doll r. worth Dol. pol.
h0u-eho'd furnishings anil re.. It
'~-rn carriei ~. l'1t thi- proved fs l..
mistake. aithou2 10 - cou-ertatir.fs .-
timatei that ~ east dity thou-and @ D.
ars worth Of valuahle- were banked r
ne streets almost without protect .r
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

mental concerns. believe that no
more taxes should be levied than will
meet the actual necessities of govern
mont. economically administered. Tax
alton has come 10 be- serious burden
q" the people \ larger percentage OF
%" income from property - being paid
for maintaining government than Is
generally supDc. cd
There H. 20 be- con Sidered the pros
poet that federal taxation will be vast
is increased under the plans for IA
tion~l defense 10 be considered by the
present Congress. as Nell as provisions
Tor an inexcusable Democratic extrav-
aeance There H. the additional pros
pct Thar provision will have To be
madr o. dispose 81 the finding AGAINST
the STATE Of West Virginia by the Su
prem" Court - the United States In
The Virginia Debt Case Municipal.
count, aud district taxation Is stead
Us 'ncref-'re while fhc IL ~ ri. 2
counter fact appears that The mans
." pay has not Increased correspon =
inris win fhr ae'panGs rat are beir :
mode upon the people for more tax
money
There should l'c Tho hiche.i 7. .sii
stale 81 ef'c -ncy in the naa.semert
Of Dur Institutions and tho best pos. .
10 service srt forr ~ sf w. 81, ren-
dcrcd fO those a. pending upon them.
The HepIbliean party ~ com ted -
an eoonDriesl administration - 4 .
state affairs. and ~ g. nv nrm inten-
ton. 81 elected Governor. 10 exerci.
iul diligence and care in secking for
TIE discovery ~ W hatever clements -
waste. cNtravagsucc or over-emplov-
fnent That DOW exists. 90 the end that
strict economy NAV De- prActiccd in ali
Of orr Institutions and governmental
aEcncics OF what-oever Mind and char.
scfer
material saving in revenues can
De- accomplished by a careful pruning
q thc pay rolls Of the various Inst.
irtions and governmental agencie~.
end more general Observance %
economy ~ he conduit ~ the depa--.
nents. aud u IL ny solemn purposs
l.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

o. rirrfon. " Va. dec Il Accom-
nalIra ith 3D. declaration OF principles.
COVER variety OF subjects I'm uhich
fr' 'lY'r ~ West Virginia are inter
''.l. Attorney a A Lilly
'n'-a. radr has formal entry into tn.
ftc" Cor me Republican nomination
for Governor.
The lorna. announcement OF the At
iorncf.1 General was made after he had
carOiaiiy reviewed the political situa-
zion ln the state and followed weeks
~ NN.rfsation and activity during
h.rh Do" has visited practically every
.or ~ the state and conferred with
.arf. workers..
fa" c." IS cast" said General Lillv
Ia moluire Il am ina the race for
iHD nomination for Governor and ex.
f'rf f" Win. The encouragement !
A-te rsceised 10 become al active
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

.'ndidate for The covernorship comes
r'm an sections ~ the state and from
I'D elements within the party The
fia'form upon which I announce nv
1nfidacy covers my views on matters
lnr'f.ne the welfare OF the people Of
ic -tafe~
Tn his declaration OF principles. Cen
raj Lilly makes the paramount Issue
nc qu' tion Of taxation. economy and
frenchment in public expenditures
To- declares Tor lessening Of the tax
arden for unrestricted rights for all
oii'ical parties under the primary
ava. Tho overthrow OF the Williamson
Ntr' p. ~ permanent highway I'm
't 'Irrrf. free text books in the pub
rN OBS where necessary: the pro
''.N 'l asficuiture: new deals" and
faces" In the State Depart.
ihe development OF the water
"-'r under safe regulation: the
riri9traiiou 81 the Work
r,~rrnsstiOn Fund. rural cred
e rom the compensation
- judicial procedure
tUt. nfsrement OF legitimate bust
ard int try. and freedom ~ tho
'f'ure iY.I executive control.
tftsucy ..tfal Lilly Was born I'm
nm'r. County In iS7s. grew 20 man
- County graduated
r- state Normal school.
rt lfe course Of the South
tnisersity IN Tennes-o
.c 90 Lls a. Beckicy. vas elected
ffe West virginia I.cgi~ia-
brood '.H Pro-ccutlnr Attorney %
'''.f tlIrft .n fsnf Republican
fI.l .lector in 1905 lie vas
e. Attorney General in
TO- 90 opposition. and with the
sr or fhe Republican state
frifmphanfly elected. 70
q humber Of votes
f. n1 fhe state ticket
tnrrfer. cnt follows.
If.r l1r The Republican
'r Governor II West Vir
10y claims 90 the pri
lH Do held in June nexi
myself as a candidate !
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
FRIDAY DC "a. 1913
TREaEN YEAR

The hu'k oi years t,st- of ttr ii.re.
rnent 81 l"i- w.t.. n. .il-i.rissnre pi o..
placidity 1he ueu ycar ls.s ret- a.
efusive welcome. sui iu the hearts CO.
fssn esd hopcs ar- -rriys,i. n-e ~ f.v-
tations are horn. arI n.., rDsi lines ~.
marked ont on thc hr o. OF actic.t,
whereon NJ strive Tire 'ure OF the in
ture Is A. strong upon ~ ~ ~ cr''s- tie
threshold otl"ie - II was on the fir
new year. lay mat fs1rI g~ Did enou-l,
Ito put away childish thins- To
highway Of the past. much married tiiougi
II be with piie- of rr-o'r-. cannot 10y O.
prodiga. yield OF oi-.-irln- ll-t. din thr
CLINT OF former ipy- showcases AMI m
umph- M matters within thr boundary
llne- Of orr endearor- The sheen o..
recollection tarrie- not long n unp.e.,-
ant part~. else th- world nai bong A.
heen det'opulatsi hy universal -u.cl,l,-
hope l. immortal
II the habit OF Interrogation na- grown
upon Us a. w. have srpWn. thea the new
year will ind ms less dl-r,-,l than B..
our wont, - sand nag our lrirnd- al a..
command of 81 ii,iiuc-- or jealousy. an,
W. shall lind huA fll T. fite .imf,en.a
tior that l. gained by r-po-e upon tir
couch of fOriearaf,-- ,,lrnsete,i With .
Tolerance HAT D. warm ai..i comforting
while 40 masked batteris.. "i our p'arf
ing will bomhari those 81, bonn nr ,pa,
I'll
IN ambush. We shall lind Sanctuary u
the open, and IN bu-ine-- politics all,
wherever iins~ Of liir make q crossing
our polisies, platforms and ail of ou
dealings will be % not guilty of thecoW
ardice Of carrying ''concealed weapons.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
P0lEueA; ADvERTlSElaEIn

Of yow 49, tnss ! de~ply spprecsss
the ence.selQDsns give" ~ IN my socisl
~ort s1p93 - prisoDess Of ths county.
is h0 - - psiviIsRs 70 s~is phssr
OF ve>e y pyPA seasss sad he eondi-
6ons up6R ghich sbsss unfnvsunsse
menhpo q eeDissy I've nd vork bsrr
ere - 1ppob,s - shsir Rsssusns
, sAesUbU hnosns. M s0eials Of
the eegpU - hss ehssss a 49,
~ ~ - ~ hunaa hsaro 81
- eDDosofD - - - - -
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

concer-'-x rhicr f-~e 60
% NAL c. vie'',Bs But - ?
rs-r'sr ., slon ~ he 80 ..
pi. css the mater OF settl Ne
cDa ..rom'se In q - n IS a.. -
Sonn-issior. ~ftn ~h-S1 I ~
cislly x->C. 'teF and a
settle 'uen' TO. A. -
and in process ~ acin t.c-; = ~
commission anf ;he- =
Commission. Il would nst b. 90.
for me. NJ this t;ne 70 -. 80 -
statement in this r.. ara. :sc-
commission should h.. : a
embarrassed freedom or ac: Oh sa q
premisea
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
Excellent Dinner


'''ntinn~d from Page Dnl.
bone OF VI. AMI NJ Ta-. n...
The guests arrived %; 9 o'rl.rt aaf .
invited o. n table lalen a.t. e..ft ....
OF Tire -ra-rn. ~ttenty-Hse f.'.r4
-ai' estimate "i t1r co-t pi ih- Hn
space vii Mt ALLOW Record .l n
n'enu. rhirty-ise people were -.-
Nth plenty AMI cnou2h VS. hr
many m'rc. TO- io.l0Niny sr. -.f.. .
me gnest pre-rnt Ir. aui Er-. AMI
rev Jane. Dr. >. w. Hereford sni lam
ny. Dr. A. : Adams AMI family. d.,
l.. A. Watkins and family. Mr.. IT. u
Brown. Mrs.. Ammon Jone~. Mr.. MARI
Peoples. Mrs. Charley Flippin-. W.
A'onza farrei and wife Mr.. Edward A..
en-, Mr.. Ch4s. Alexander and wife Nj
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
DEVELOPMENT OF WATER
POWER.

srsy would. II seientihclily r.
and properly utilized. under iGi 4.
wise supervision. yield enor.s~f- rr
"nn-s- which would lit. 10 a su.s "a
ti-i extent. the burden % i.-Na.i.n. p.
Nell a. provide the deNeIapt t..t
Industries within the -'si. I b.''...
I'm the development OF oGr Aat. ps.
er energy in nay THAI acu!I inv.
capital aud at The sam fff q. a.
such supervision and Safe
served i'm the state a. go "a az
times insure saf.tv. and hove d..
gard for both pubic aad p.l..
rights
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
WOMAN SUrFot~-

The Legislator Of our state. a~ti-
under the authority conferred ,.as
oy the Constitution. and 4, ie.-.
Nth the intelligent thou.r' o.
times. at its last rea,rls, ss-.ian
mitted 10 the voter~ OF fh. >..t.
Ratification or rejection. an ame,,
ment TO the constitution. havirg 10
It's object the enfranchi~e-ser. ..
women This puts the ie-.e -.
up 4" the .'o9ie for : az
position Is tA~t the pecp'.. l..
been given tho opportunity 20 n..
upon THIS question. aud TIL. same De-.
pure, non-psrt:san i'm it, nature .i...
candidates should rot make u.s.. of f'
issue. by bringing il ia Ia tho rnr
OF partisan politics. for ihe ,nr.
OF fnrthering their own political amb:
tiohs
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
POll n a All A6jv Isi Il, iiaS

> I" SUMMERS. FRED stuart. J. ~.
George. :. A. Adams. : y. Hereford. :.
A Daniels. Y. G. Harrison. !. n.
Brown. samuel Cnder. James Brow
y. J. offy. J. J. Parson. NJ. 7. Whit
100 I. Edward II'il. W. ,. Hatfield. q.
4. Fro. J. r. White. Elwsrd Hrr-ton.
4. Z. Htliea-. Mrs Nancy Bristol.
John Cr' c.ef. Jessie Webster. :. A.
1rulh. VIII Garter. Nose Hymsn. J.
" French, }. ". galley. j. y. Nelson
a A. Miller, O. l.. Tinsiey, Rev. r.
sbst.ey. W. ,. McCiaren, Mr.. Gs,puy.
bsi Evms.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
Reform OF JUDICIAL
PROCEDURE.

Th's suhjeci b. one that addresses
fs~f largely 10 the legislative branch
OF 'sefhfrenf. and rr-f Do 20
pr"a''~i viih seriou~ though rrtf
her' b0uid BE- sone reform Instituted
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

rhe Mcdowell Time- j. in rececip, o..
ne 6rse issae Of the r. G. 1. Rorkett. q
publication Of the students Of the Blue-
I'D Cosorpd Institute. This j. one Of
- noss er~f'tsbie sheet i-~ued BY q
mhsd - ~ sssse sod spesks vel for
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
the eject % which win - - nako
the processes OF Law less cumbersc0o

the erect % which Win - - Rako
the processes OF Law less eumbsrscne
- - ~ % svau then
selves OF the use OF the courts with
To delay and cost than now attends
court proc-sdiny,i s generally agreed
The lawyers Of the state are. OF course.
best prepared TO deal with this subject
and upon them We must chiefly DE-
pe-d. a. private citizens. members OF
ihc Lr-is 'a,ufe and Judges OF the
Courts. AIDED by the concerted move
n.snt II the bar Association. to devise
tie means ~ bringing about this re-
for.a. II must be a concerted move
aht shall take pleasure in devotinx
M snerres and attention TO the de-
Veic2neut Of rhls much needed reform.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT


"e"o~'s OF society.
Onnstmss, every man in the threc
prison CAM in the county. eighty in
number. rece.ved = prr~ent For thsse
men. i wish 10 thank the donor-. vho
rave the money with which The presents
were bought. the men Who assisted in
soliciting the money and those assisted
N the distribution Confirm tsrs
n. K. Babe, W. q. Cook, r. G. Co,k
n >. Ospshsrt, ,. X smith, r. N.
- L q Hwndoa, T. W. Collsns.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
AND WoRkMeN'S COM
PeNSATfON.

the Public Service Commission orr
NorLm~n's Compensation departmen.
Were established bN the -I4.isf.t.,~.
o. 1919. during Governor Glass-o,l,.-
administration. and are. therefore. /,
their infancy as govern mental ,oc.
rle> IN this state. They are both sorry
ing useful purposes. and thu wisdom
OF The Legislature in inaugurati-. s
them is TO De commended The -vs
TEN under which those fepar.,,an.-
are operating H. not. Of necessity nor
'ccted as Vet. and ia order that fhex
Nav be brought 10 their highest 80
ciehcy ~ IL Nee s~ary thar our hact
thought and most INTELLIGENT cor.is
GRAFTON should be- devoted tLa~....,
The WOrhn-u'S Compcnsa nor, den.
ment. ia particular. CONES v.r.- c,,.,
Ia those eDs3sed in toll In arr s-a.a
u provides their Insurance and -er,e-
a. protection aud help 10 d.p.nd
eht~ or those who make their bread
on' of tie sweat az their fac..~ A. .
sacred trust that the state has f,n.
c'F'%Aen is administration -roul,s
80 10 wise he haMp.red. Th. stat.
should see 10 IT that its bcnenciaries
a. We'll a. those Who support u AZ.
protected TO the last degree a. 90,
tf"b- " u '-ss'nt,al that thu. o.. o,r.
hi~hi HAL be- administered with p
busii'-s s-likr economy. lis fund. con
tinuousiy conserved and the ATTENDING
cost upon operation kept a low =
safely Hsy -
ont or The compensation money
there u ~ aSilc SSy.6Js. go nor v...,,
To Tas tn cost ~ adrtii-ii gi.., o..
'und The charge j. made thar a arr.
pAr' OF ms sum IS u~ed 10 p1v en-
p'"S""s whose services ar" not needed
pi"ds" myself TO 500 To il thai any
such practice shall be stopped aud
That every dollar OF fhe fund shall nc
paid over 10 tho injured and IL. =.
prnd"ni widow and orphans of do
c~s~'d employees. except so much -
NAV no absolutely required for th.
Necessary expen SOS Of administrator,
MURAL CREDIT FOR FARMERS.
Already quite a large surplus ha~
sccrnulsted in The Workme,,'~ con.
per SION Fand which. A. firn. me-.
~i' :" all probability run into million s
OF d"ilars. Under The presfrf law.
f"verr'nr this fund 10 ran only h.
Invested In Tho purchase OF COMMIT,
ditr1ct and municipal bonds Bonds
OF tn's character are usually sold in
the fnoaey markets az a rate Of five
per cent Interest or leSS There f. No
better security Than that afforded fv
our farm land. but ten II i- With
" Guilty. ." arcpunf 90 their rom. .fe
ness from money c-nfcrs aud for 9th
er reason. that farmers ar able IN
secure loans even whom OFFERING shu,.
isFJ security, except ~ usurious and
DurrenSoWe Safe 81 interest and add
81 ~xp"n~es. A. boon To- tn. fsrrrer
"h'"h would directly aud indirecffv
cement the whole citizenship Of The
state. this money might be- loaned ON
arm property in sums not cxcecdirr
me hall Of The actual cash vaiuo ~
rate 90 So yer cent Interest. or lone
lime loans o. five years or moro ff o.
,oSsible TO administer these loans ~
cost az less than one per cent thin.
Ilo~ing the fund an esrhing cssae.f,
u To exceed Ave pr cent Der anr-,-r
of course. be Legislature must .ur
round this plan 9TH all necessary safe.
guards
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

deem II fair 10 give expression 10 m,
views upon the main issues now befoi
the people for their consideration an
on account Of which they will mai
their selection OF candidates
Ia The hrst place. desire 10 -
That | am lifelong Republican. AL
ieel pride in the traditions and hi.
tory Of my party Recognizing IL
glorious achievements i'm the past.
have an abiding faith in a long co,
tihuation of ITS usefulness 10 the pc
pie. its patriotism and honesty OF pui
pose. and | unhesitatingly pledge m,
self u stand firmly upon the priI
cipieS that hive made IL great in boil
-tate and nation
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
TAXATION.

On the matter OF TAXATION. which "a
one OF the most vital OF our govern
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

Subscribers s.angiug thelr Post Diiir,
address must notify tiie p,il'.i-her- or FL
his subscription oili boz eol .e,;ei MT -
came a. II he ha' nof
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

Ts IL pstser TO which have
given tbs fpssi serious tbsught and
devoted ~snscief tlous service sur,ne
The past gre pears. sst IL 10 . sss-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

Entered A. Second Cla-- Matter Narcl
-, 1914. at the Post piiIce 40 hry-tnns .
W. Va. rnd-r act col Cpnrre-. March 81.
$40.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31
Economy and Fair Play L
Promised by Lilly
Candidate for G. o. p Nomination as Coverno,
Makes Taxation the Paramount Issue
SUBMITS HIS DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES IN A CONCISE
LAX MANNER FAVORiNC UNRESTRICTED RIGHTS
FOR ALL POLITICAL PARTIES UNDER THE PRIMARY

Sy ~" Is Opposed TIC the Williamson Charter But Stand. Fo
fefranen; Highway Improv Text Book. Wher.
Necessary; the Promotion of Agriculture; "New Deals"
And New Faces In the State Departments; Rural
Credit For Farmers and Other Important Les.-
lation-Prmary In June
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-12-31

" IN - ~ aim IN provide the
y ost see3es& hels In the ecsdscf Of
is Reontes tu-ss>s~. The state De-
,artS>sls 10 - rsn vim the sans
,hteet q eesAns results ~ zay ether
ousp>sS tesecrs. $50 there shsula
'x'st ~ 49, terms Of employ neat
- ses 0DeGpsd II ssecessfsl bssisss-
nsthufht> II private character. II
80 % NJ furpe-e. N Governor. %
hsvs nee deal and "ne~ faces. .
n ~ Rss~isie. Keeping IN sirs
Of ceuxsa excienf gervice IN tLe s,s,.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-09
Big Damage Caused
Annually by Floods
BvD.. Maurice F. Do,y, Chicago, III.

days of sterns barrels forests lakes and mud streets the
stayed while where they fell With modern drainage and
forests heavy rain is on its way downstream
At the head Of most streams lakes and along the low
lands which, small expense for embanen and water gates could
damaging the shores
know Of place the Mississippi where roadway built
marsh dividing Every spring the river backed through
this lake mile three miles
and abort feet could have held
this for weeks prevented damage without interfering with
the regular the marsh.
Since efforts being made farm lands by Destroy
draining lakes the question
states responsibility for causing increasing food which damages
property elsewhere
If practicable for flood be held back temporarily the
should
requiring each regulate the flow of its food another
With such regulation the Mississippi would probably chan
chd and navigabe for
of profitable size
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-09-09
WEST vIRGINIA's BAD ROADS
Farmers Lose Immense Sums Each
Year Through Their inability to
Get Products to Market.

bad roads in West Virginia cost
the state $50,0o0,0O0 a year." declared
A. D. Williams of Morgantown, state
road engineer, to Washington Post
representative the other day. Il mean
by this that at least that much money
is wasted every year by reason of the
inability of the farmers to get their
products to market. Thousands Of
tons of apples and other fruit, garden
truck and food supplies are allowed
to rot in the orchards and gardens
because the roads are too bad to haul
it to market. Just to illustrate, Joe
Swope, editor of county paper, noted
that he was paying one dollar bush
ell for apples. A neighbor in an adj
joining county, sixteen miles away
wrote the editor and said he would