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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23

= 49, - N's', naturally the Rlus.
held boys had hating rally which
proven disastrous for us We werethe iir-i
To score. hut the route OF nine innings
was t"o long Tor our little fellows to cover
successfully. t,cau~e the Bluefield lads
av~rdnPoisr Mas greater than ours. They
were >" great IN tonnage that they playr,l
waiting game and simply "swratei IN
in the finale.
The ss'ore resulted I'm - a. and that
Ism bad for Sehcol hoys-or children.
For n-tsnoc our catcher. John t;iIe-. j.
s'Arcely ; ieet tall and looks to l.c about
i5 years oi axe and connected with AN
ont shoot from the opposing heavy weight
Pit'hrr and made a two barvrr. Sop,
slugger. ehe
The Blueiicld team " a. evenly balanced
and played a splendid game. Prof. Hill
IDS the loitiest compliments of the writer
Tor his coaching eye and inside ball play
INK he has taught his la.i-. hut. though
our team lost. it- all hat- oft "a Prof
Ram for the ''goo,is'' hc has taught hi-
boys. and hig "h"o-ray' for that same
bunch Of little fellows Who showed them
SELVES game Z" the core. and also had the
nerve u wander -o far ir,m home. whrn.
perhaps. they would have looked morr
'n place by i'cing in the hou-.. 'cheuin.,
their mothrr's apron -tring-"
Unfortunately We did not grt the line
iP Of the Blueiield team. tor. a. W. went
np erI~cially Ia 'write-up' the game.
W. were called upon t. umpire. but. for-
lnnat'ly at the close. there was an auto
mobile present and We Iuml,,~l ia il m
'"nP~ny with Marccllus (Mup broadly.
trusted friend and guard. and ,--cat4.d
h"~ling crowd which. otherwise might
nave lett our bo'iy ios the care of AN un-
10th trans dad we'll. and nothing said
'ere L. in disr,-Psct u their manly am
'it'ons and meriJouou- playing.
Following u the lineup for the Key
tone Eckman l,oy-
Wesley Clay. III; Ceorgr Badgrtt. "a
i"l'ert Ferry. 81. IT Claire Moore. ~.
iiiiam Jackson, II; Joe Alien. cf. D,la-
'Are smith. IT; John JiI.-, 9; Walker
isg, y; LsiIl,es- S<ller, John MINIS Z
iunter johnson. utilities; Marcellus
'roady. ma-rot; =. l.. Ram. manager.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
AnAWALT AS A
SOCIAL CENTER

This little town on the Tus Fork branch
of the v. and w. and almost sf the en-
treme limit of this division, is holding its
own from the stsndpoint OF busine--, de-
spite the psrslytic conditions brought
about bJ Democratic misrule and mis-
management Affairs.
The social circles keeps something BE-
fore The public a an amusing nature and
life and tone iniccsed therein b5 the ed
ncsfional awakening that has come 10
De people Of this town and vicinity by
Ais viriis Cobbs y sdded proof Of The
importance of ths town % tie general
public
Ds. J. y. Hereford, the leading phy.i-
ciAn a this entire ssction, hss 20 Infused
hb practical personality inso the general
msksup of the real community life I'LL
- sood psopAs sss fvss snd psssd n
rrsivi,g esnr.nnAa1kas - ~ - ~
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
C0vlNGTON
Interesting News Items From A
Busy Little Virginia
City

Mrs. Maggie Lewis, Of Clifton Forrr.
left Saturday morning for Washington
where she expects 70 spend the summer.
Mrs Anne Hansborough. Of Clifton
Forge VA struck with paralysis last
week We are glad 10 know that her
condition j. not serious.
MrS. Jennie Morgan and xr. Georys
Oddie Of this place were quietly married
in the home II the bride Wedne-I.v
April ~, Rev. r. =. Jackson officiating.
Harry Giles wAs in town a few hour-
Thursday.
Mrs. Lizzie Pettis left Monday morn
ing for White sulphur Spring-. W. Va
where she expects 10 SPEND few dav.
with her husband. Mr.. Rolert Pe,ti. =,
that place.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wright. of Warm
Spring-, pas-el through here MONDAY
morning On route n Fsrnville.
Mis- Maoelia Mickens continue. VERY
so.
A number turned ont Friday night n
witne-- tie program given by Mr.. Msg.
gie jackson. president II the LITERARY
society. An interesting program "a.
rendered.
fire of an unknown origin DESTROYED
the restaurant Of Mrs. X. G. White n
Hot springs Saturday night. Mr.. Whit
was si'-ent from horne, being a. Whit
sulphur spring. attending her dsugt,e,
Mrs Annie Miller. Who has leen verv
III With rheumatism.
Mr. Jos ph CLARK, porter on the Ho,
springs branch of the @. and o. r.ilro.d
- indispo~ed At this writing.
Mrs. Mamie jackson va. c.Iled a.
Roanoke Tuesday morning b the l.,i.;,.
OF her sister, Mrs. Matilda Brown vho
y very ~.
Mis- L. l. Bibby vill leave ws,n-
day morning ior Grs-a-prinx,, .h~r, -.
ezpsrs so spend some tine vish fr,,a.,-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
PROMINENT WOMAN DIES
IN TNEMElL, VIRGINIA

Mrs. George VI. Dickerson, wife of
Rev. g. NJ. Dsckerson, pastor OF the
Christian ohsrch ss Ts.sxeu, Va, died
suddenly few days ago ct her home.
She had not been sick any length of time
but ON the other hand had borne the dis
tinction of good health. She was not
only very influential church workes but
was one of the foremost women ia Taze-
well, a woman who stood high for moral
reforms Sinkford and Warren, the
leading undsrtakers and embalmers took
charge Of the body and saw that il was
properly put away. The funeral was
preached BY Rev. J. K Lsuterback, pas
tor OF the Christian Church, Roanoke.
Va A very large crowd turned out to
pay their last respects 10 this most ami
able woman.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
ONE THOUSAND DEL.
EGATES EXPECTED
Charleston Ready For the State
Sunday School Convention
May l2-l3-l4.

Our Capitol City is ready to receive
the Thirty-third state Convention. The
one thousand delseAt- will lie entertain
al on the Harvard Plan, (Iodging and
breakfast free.)
Ten OF the most noted specialists in
America will assist with the program.
Thursday will he Rural Day and two
great Teen Age Conferences will he held
Credentials for delegates from Mellow
ell County may be secured from w. w.
Hughes OF Welch, Secretary of Mellow.
ell County sunday school Association.
SebsoIs and adult classes should elect
delegates immedistsly.
Among those who sill assist at the con-
yention are:
Profs- f. o. Excel of Chicago and
Alvin Roper Of Chicago, Music Leaders.
DIR Warren II. Wilson Of New York.
the greatest Rural Church expert in
America.
Miss Mamie Lee Frayser Of Louisville.
Elementary Specialist
Mr.. John l.. Alexander Of Chicago.
Boys Teen Age Specislist.
Miss Anna X. Binford Of Richmond.
Girls Teen Age Specialist.
Prof NJ A. Honlin of Dayton, Edu-
catiOnal Leader
Mrs r. L. Bledsoe. Bible study Lead
er
Prof i. W. shannon Of Delaware.
Character Building and Sex Instrnction.
DIR Homer &. Lyman Of Atlanta, Col
ored Work.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
Feagan and Justus
Busy in Keystone

Mr.. A. @. Fesg4n Of Williamson.
Superintendent Of the n. & w. division,
or rather the southern tier counties Of the
state tor the celebrated COnsolidated
Casualty Insurance Company, ably as
sisted hy Mr.. w. ID. Justus OF Northfork.
the efficient, popular, far, conservative
and energetic agent for the same com
psny were both seen hurridly answering
the many calls Of their large cIientiIe
in this city this week. Their every ef-
fort, insssesf md anxiety is 70 not only
give satisfaction 10 the company they 30
ably represent bat at the same time 70
give ssfisssrfion % every man who be-
comes insarsd st the hands Of this most
reliable copp>ay.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
School Boys
Play Great
Game Of Ball
tByN = Buhne.J

iby =. =. buhne.
A great ball game. la. ha' But ~
lost. on rshaw
Last saturday Prof. Ram took biz
pickei base ball nine from the Keystone
Eckman graded school y BlueGeld O.
cross bats with Prof. Hiir- boy- from the
graded -chool Of thst city and one swell
time ~As enjoyed ~ the youngsters. The
game was played on the beautiful dia-
nond cf the Bluefeld Colored institute.
and q large crowd from the city Wa- in
attendance. Owing D. the fact that Prof.
Sims, the very classical principal of the
b. {. T.. wished hrs students - witne--
q ''re@l championship ball game the
contest wss not called until about 3.I5
p. m. The ball grounds arr located in =
basin surrounded by green hill -lope-
which are surmounted BY Imposing school
buildings, and the bevy of pretty girls
Who occupied q long row Of sat, in tiers
deep, presented spectacle worthy the
sight of q King solomon.
The g.me v.s pitcher . duel for about
M inninr when our Key-sone lsd -iisht-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
The Interscholastic De.
bate at Blue6eld
Institute

Debstes OF Bluefeld Institute and
Ohristiansburx Normal and Industrial
Institute will meet in BIueheld Friday.
April 30. 500 y. m.
The proposition 10 be debated: The
Panama Canal should be Fortified. Tn 9
h question OF vital importance 20 n,
especially in the light Of the present great
war.
Be sure 70 hear this division Of the
Triangular Debating Lesgne composed
of storer College, Christisnsburg Insti-
sute and Bluefeld institute.
Admission fifteen cents.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23

tsnding them 20 each other over the sub
seantial proof. Of better timss.
This town wss specially and psculisrly
brought into prominence because of IN
elite birthday party st the beautiful home
Of Mr.. j. o. 8. Leftwitch who celebrated
his SIND anniversary in the presence of
. few Of his many friends- So elased
We brother Leftwitch over the fisttenng
compliments paid him by his friends and
the inexpressable proof OF divine favor,
until he opened widely his heart and un-
loosed the pure string Of his financial
earnings % those who became his guests
and st the aueenly hands OF lis efficient
wife with an unlimited bestowal of un-
stintsd hospitality his frien de were made
TO believe that surely there could be no
better town on earth in which 70 live
and neither WAS there to be found Q more
pleasant home in which happiness and
friendship replete with the best Of fellow
ship could be found and really seen than
in the home OF Mr.. and Mn. J. o. S.
Leftwitch. The most humble circum-
stances OF every guest's life was of inter-
est 20 them and they sought TO make
everybody pleasant and happy. The legs
OF the heavily laden table barely groaned
under the weight of the most sumpsuous
eatibles. and gladly Strengthened them
selves in gratitude when they 1.-THE Legal
heean 70 be relieved. Each tried hard
70 outdo his next door friend at the table
There was . strong rivalry on the part
OF bis guests 70 zee who could share the
most of his hospitality. But even in the
lace OF al there was an abundance to
spare Each tried hard 70 out eat the
other, and while the host and hostess
were minus of enough tn feed an ordinary
family for several months during these
Democratic hard times, they may well
feel complimented at the great amount
Of good things left Each person left
saying the words of Dunbar. "You ought
to have BEEN there, cause there amt no
use in talking, we just had one scrump-
tous time"
We trust that brother Leftwitch and
family will live long and be prosperous
at every turn of the road.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
The
Neu
Slate
fBy SAUNDERS b. MOOND

fBy SAUNDERS b. NOON
With the approaching demise of the
Democratic party in 1916, the certainty
OF impending great events becomes more
and more unquestionsble. The new
SLATE" that shall appear will not ~ the
product OF the politician nor yet OF his
better half, sometimes ferred "a a.
statesman. The European war has made
the possibilities of an "All American
Republic lose the tlImsy cast Of mere
alluring dr~ams- The prejudices Of the
people Of this country are too deeply
rooted for them ever to accept the names
that are q part Of the trappines of king
iy government; out as prejudices inva-
riably balk at shadows, while swallowing
the substance with smug delight. 80, too.
IN this instance will dreams Of emairr he
made splendid realities under the name
II "a greater republic" The Democrat
party is ell that now stands in the
ssy of the Inauguration of the movement
70 give the Monroe Doctrine" 4 blank
et Interpretation that will fall warm and
over the whole of th.~e two
which geographers call the
New World The Democratic party
loves little things and hates big ideas,
and at this hour every Democrat in the
land who is a member OF the charmed
circle, wherein Wilson looks wire and
Bryan smiles spprovingiy-ys, not even
eA cepting Prof. Hodges who recently won
the postmastership of Morgantown after
falling 10 De elected congressman-at-
large from West Virginia on the Dem
ocratic ticket is cursing the cruelty of a
late that refuses TO allow good Democrats
10 enjoy their Offices in peace, sweetened
with the hope Of four more years of fat
ness- The bis problems. both domestic
md foreign confronting the present gov
srnment st Washington cannot be solved
oy the littie heads ordained from the
foundation OF the world to adorn Dem |
,cratic shoulders IL is sad lines indeed |
or Democracy, when even the former
Mexican dictator, little General Vic
Hnerts comes all tie way from Spain to
yive out interviews reciting the errors OF |
he Wilson administration in dealing
With his people across the Rio Grande
This is the long delayed salute. not to
he American flag, but to the Damon
md Pythis Of Democrscy-Wilson and
Bryan, his satellite.
In obedience 20 the behests of the vo-
ers, the Democratic party will yield the
eins OF government to the Republican
'arty on the fourth day of March, 1917 |
lust about that time the European war
will be ending and a grand readjustment
II the worlds political divisions will be
about 70 be made a. result of that
struggle The war weakened nations will |
ind that tie colonists who were so loud |
n their proteststions OF loyalty in the
'arly days Of the war, have listened u
md needed the tempting voice Of free
iom. Hindu princes will make another.
md this time, . successful attempt To
rec their country from English rule.
)anada will sink gracefully and content
'dly into the inviting sru.s Of "Uncle
'am." while revolution torn Mexico and |
re fsctitious republics Of Central and
,outh America will do likewise after a
'rief season Of persuasion with the big
tick"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
Boxing Union Rules
Jess mot Champion -

Paris, April 1.-THE Temps declare,
that Jess Willard is not champion be.
csuse of his defeat of Jack Johnson. Pre-.
vious To the war the International Box.
ing Union decided that the championship
rested between johnson aud sam Lang.
ford, who were 20 have fought last Nov.
Lsngford, therefore. retains the righ,
To meet the winner Of the willard-John-
son tight, according to the derision of the
boxing union.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
Medical Society To
Meet In Huntington
Elaborate Preparations Being Made

Or. X. j.. jone-, of Charleston. W.
Va TIE ~ccrctary II the West Virginia
Medical >ociety j. expecting large
meeting for Huntington June 3 and 4.
The program will b. ont early next
month and scientific paoers on medicine.
surgery, dentistry and pharmacy will b.
discussed. The society has grown con-
sistently in the past eight years and now
enroll a majority OF the physicians Of
the stste. Surgical clinics are festnr.
"a the meetinzs.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23

hour. During the disturbance in the
theatre lobby and tor long time after
wards hundreds o, Negroes walked up
and down fremont street between files Of
police reserves or clustered on Boston
commons until dispersed.
Trotter came inso prominence recently
when he headed scommission of Negroes
who called upon President Wilson 10 pro-
test against segregation Of department
employees at Washington.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-04-23
DEMOCRAT
|C FAILURE
THE DAY OF RECK-
ONfNC HAS COME

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 22.-
The legislative history Of two years Of
Democratic rule va completed March
4. These two yean have been marked
By one of the most active psriods OF Law
making this country has ever seen. With
. House ready and able 70 execute his
DEGREES down 70 the lest word and with
. working majority in the Senate, Pres
dent Wilson took the oath Of Office march
4, 1913. With prophetic eaeerpess he
summoned Congress in extra ssssion .
month later. With the exception of ak
weeks Of respite last fall the party ma
chinery has been in operation ever since,
grinding out experimental laws that af-
:ect every phase of our social and CON-
mercial life.
WHAT DOES A STUDY OF THAT
RECORD SHOW?
Is discloses the fact that dunng that
time the Democratic Congress has enact
ed and the Democratic President has
signed more crude, Imperfect and nues-
tory laws than ever were written during
the same length of time By any American
Congrrss. IL furnishes an indictments OF
hasse and lack OF legislative intelligence
that il bound 70 be humiliating TO the
party responsible.
That there has beer tremendous quan-
tity Of legislation cannot be denied. More
than four hundred public laws have been
placed upon the statute books by the
Democrats since they came into power.
These are designated PUBLIC because
they appropriate money for general pur-
poses or affect general law. In addition
TO these. hundreds OF private bills have
been passed.
Those who have closely observed the
methods Of legislation used by the Dem
orr.sse maierity are nDt srrprised as the
fsulty results. The present sdminissrs-
sscn has been sdmlttsdly notable, even
notorious, for its steam roller short cuts
in enacting laws Every important bill
psssed has been put through with small
C'@1sseAc1 es<o1 DCJoAo snsb VI parry c4pc-
dience. As soon - the President pro-
posed . law, then the caucus approved
it, the majority rushed it through COM
mittees and back TO the President for
his signature-all with - little debate as
possible, and under iron clad special rules
that permitted no chance for intelligent
confederation or amendment
It is conceivable that . few bills might
he put through . Legislative body in this
way and emerge IN perfect form. But
% NE such methods indiscriminately, a.
the Democratic Congrers has done, is
practically 70 insure the enactment Of
laws which future congresses must either
repeal or spend many weeks TO amend.
Thus is the task which Democratic haste
and lustful use Of powerful majority has
created for future congress-
The Washington herald., 1915-02-23
PATRIOTISM OF PEACE
IS URGED BY WOMEN
Program and Progress of Peace Party
Discussed at George Washing
ton Celebration.

1T Is not for us to say today that war
is unnecessary. Our purpose is to preach
the desirability of peace" declared DIR.
Harvey W. Wiley, yesterday afternoon
in an address before the Washington
branch of the Woman's Peace Party in
the new Masonic Temple.
DR.. Wiley's Endorsement of the woman s
peace movement was received with an
ovation. The meeting was advertised as
patriotic entertainment. but its spirit
of patriotism was different from that
which prevailed at other public gather
ings in commemoration of Gen. Wash
ingtons birthday. Peace patriotism. not
war patriotism, was the theme Of the
meeting.
The party's platform was read by Mrs.
John N. Speel. chairman OF the meeting.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett discussed the
inception and progress Of the movement.
which has become international Miss
Janet Richards. first vice president of
the Washington branch of the party,
said II war IL unavoidable countries
would show their patriotism better by
preparing for a defensive struggle. not
an offensive conflict. in which case there
John Barrett. of the Pan-American I'm
ion. also spoke.
Interspersed through the program were
several musical features. The conclud-
ing number was the Sseries of tableaux
illustrating the various stages of war,
from preparation to peace declaration.
The tableaux were directed by Mrs.
Christian D. Hemmick.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-23
WORLDS NEVER SEEN
BY EYE ARE SHOWN
Photographs Of Distant Planets Ex-
hibited at Press Club by
B, r. Baumaardt.

Remarkable photographs of planets
that have never been seen by the human
eye. even through the most powerful
telescope, were thrown upon the screen
at the National Press Club last night by
b. r. Baumgardt, expert on Celestial
photography.
Members of the club and their friends
were lifted from their cosy seats in the
club and taken by the aid of the camera
into the interior Of those tiny pinheads
of light that fill the sky.
To show the wonderful progress that
has been made in the last twenty-five
years by means of Celestial photography.
the lecturer exhibited pictures of the va
rious planets taken in 1890. They resem-
bled mere reproduction of what is seen
with the naked eye. In striking COMPARE
son he threw upon the screen views re-
Gently taken by celestial photography,
and there on the screen were the clear
outlines of gigantic worlds which the
strongest of telescopes are unable to 10
cate.
The photographs were taken. Mr..
Baumgardt explained. by placing sensi-
tive Photographic plates between the
lenses of powerful telescopes in the OBJ
servatory on Mount Wilson, Alaska. and
leaving the plates exposed for three and
four nights at a time.
The lecturer characterized as a miracle
the wonders Of celestial photography. and
declared that with such a powerful IN
strument to work with in future men will
be able to penetrate the innermost
secrets Of the mysterious worlds
around us.
Tonight the siege of Antwerp and the
recent campaign in Belgium will be mar
rated by Hendrick w. Van Loon, a
war correspondent. just from the war
zone His talk will be illustrated with
free hand sketches.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-23
RELIEF FOR JOBLESS
FAR AWAY, IS FEAR
Conditions May Not Be Remedied in
This Generation. Say Monday
Evening Club Speakers.

Relief for unemployment conditions In
this country is far in the future-at least
a generation away-the members of the
Monday Evening Club were told last
night at their annual banquet at Rau.
schers.
This was the opinion expressed by all
the speakers. among &hom were John
Andrews, secretary of the American I'm
employment Association: Charles B.
Barnes. head Of the New York Employ
ment Bureau, and Commissioner Brown
low.
The key to the question lies in the in
auguration of systematic public labor
bureaus and of unemployment insurance.
in the opinion Of each of the SPEAKERS.
Mr.. Andrews explained the function of
the employment bureaus would be as
much to study the unemployment. prob
lem and furnish statistics as to put men
into jobs. Two other factors that would
act as supports for the mail requisites
to success are industrial education. VOC a
tional training. and the Repatriation
of industry, according TO Mr.. Andrews.
Mr. Andrews estimated the unemployed
of New York at $685. of Chicago ut
go 900. and the whole country at 1000. eco
Most of the public labor offices in
operation now are doing poor work.
Mr.. Ba rnes said. because they are moth
ing but political plums. and he laid the
blame for unemployment partially to
the system of education.
Commissioner Brownlow said the
people of Washington are apt to blame
Congress for the slowness with which
remedial legislation is passed. and
came to the defense of the legislators
arguing that they at least do as well
as most city councils"
Wickliffe Rose. of the Belgian re-
lief commission. told of industrial con-
ditions in Belgium. explaining that
whereas the United States has to deal
with unemployment among a certain
proportion of its population. there is
not a wheel turning in Belgium and
not Job" to give to a man out of
work.
Among the speakers was Superin-
tendent of Insurance Nesbit. DIR. W.
c. Woodward. District health officer.
was POSTMASTER.