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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
SUFFRAGE N THE SOUTH

Mrs Helena Hill Weed, research
hartman Of the Congressional Union 10,
w man Snfirsgr 10 reported in despstrl
from Washington - Offering for Pres
dent Wilson's information statictics h
how that the msint~nancs of white on
'rsmsry in the south 10 depsndent OF
the enfrsnchissment oi ~ uthern women
Says Mrs Weed:
All TO a the white women OF the
South outnumb~r the Negro women
10y more than 6.Vp,vD and the To-
tai Negro population by 2.eD, ,OOO or
more. Ii 10 idle, therefore, to argue
that the Negro problem is reason
for opposing the Federal amendment.
The only answer needed is to show
the census figures. They dispel all
Useless fear
These figures were submitted by Mrs
Weed IN answer To statement which
President Wilson 10 reported tn hav.
nsde 10 group of D~mocrstic wofnrr
sho called on him recently 1t the Whit
ious~ o. the effect that IL xa- not th.
1ne~tion Of States rights, hut the Negr.
problem that kept him from declaring
or Federal woman suffrage New York
,ge.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01

Of GrrsrBfStsin i'm v aging war. at q time
when. Briti~h manhood. loyalty and re-
J SS4FH, ,Ss pfed ~ their utmost capaci-
kRfk8S ffefs empst is lighting for
HI efiP$tft Btsa~se of British su-
krtmfctio& &}keS;sissess. because Britain
kp1 sfaJ fufSf o. %aves Sir Rogers plane
RfEefd{rseTr4 md his conspiracy dis
fel<3t{fT fTh( sdibSship carrying the
o$n4 zbsnd of wlr ka. sunk and her
crew captured. Tax sbfD sixty wit
nesses in Germany that Would testify to
his innocence. Why not thousand? This
testimony was properly excluded accord
ing TO the rules Of evidence a. il could
have been nothing more than cumulative
The writer go~s on 70 say. that il Wa
the British foolishne-s and shortsightrd
pcl cy q q. caused her To loose her
Fien American colonies. Evidently the
gentleman has foryotteu the immortal
words Of the great Pitt. in the House of
Pariiment on this occasion and this was
the kind of sentiment eminating from
most Brltains, 50 II MAS not what the
writer chsracterizes a. foolishness and
short-sigtedness, that caused her to looee
the American colonies, but il WAS simply
'n the nature OF things.
In regard To the British rule in Ireland.
tue writer, in my opinion, is not sufici-
~ntly acquainted with the facts to war
rant his Discussing inteligently this stste
of sffsi,-, or ID denounce British policy
in ireland. Moreover, to say that il ar
EngIishmsn had committed the said OF
fence under the same circumstances by
which Sir Roger was found guilty, would
have met the applause of Britains, is ~
untrue a. II IL impertinent, and all fair
minded men who know the character OF
Britsins will judgr a. to the truithfulne--
4 such a statement Whether or not
this execution will have the desired ef-
lsct. time will t-ar testimony, and any
.ther statement il premature and specu
lstive.
The topic of momentnus Importance
engaging the m nd- OF all gooi citizen.
Il this great and glorious republic q
'urs. is this sort "f hyphenated citizen
ship Of to-day, dangerous and trescier
ns ali 'Diti'- As far feeling and sym
sarhy go, there are tho-e who feel ~
io, that this sentence might have beri
,"mrnuted. hut To call il All unpardon-
,bls blnnder No British justice isswifi
that's all.
CECIL. III. RILEY.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
Negroe: For Jury Duty
Petition to fayette County Court
to Disregard Uuwritten law
Presented.

A PETITION has iecn presented n the
Fsyette county CONT by J. " Elli-. IT,
behslf OF the coiored citizens asking that
the court and jury commissioners plsct
the name Of the colored voters and tax
payers on the Lists Of grand and petit
} irors made MP for criminal court duty.
IL has te~n an nBvrtten. nnbroken
sw IN the county with county courts.
and jnry commissioners 70 draw no c"l-
ored BeB for jury -ervice.
The issue ~a- rai-sd few years ago
by q certain candidate who pleixeI tlss
coiored voters that be wouii give them
jnry representation II elected but the
matter wss never pressed after election
ws- over.
The county court makes up the grand
jury l'sts and the jury commissioners the
petit jury li-t Montgomery News.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
A Word Of Praise.

How much . little word Of prsi@ will
Keep . fellow going
How much . little compliment will kseo
the sunlight ho~inx.
word Of cheer ~iII Do ~. too
20, isiIowensn:snd woman.
Lets try TO-DAY along the wsy
To he little human,
nov much . comforting r..msrk will do
N keep one steady
hov sweet the heart responds with -opg
and always up aud rr.iy,
A word Of praise. q word "t chs~r
They have . mighty ,wer
To lifs the spirit ont OF gom
The same - any flower.
How much . man can 10 when he !.
told he's doing tiueiy,
10 much it makes She world . world
hs learns 70 love dsvinelyi
The hiebsss and the lowest like
The ssndsr word and humsn:
And - 10 b vish men u =
n - vsy vi1h v,aanl
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01

he hes undessaksn. He bsaievss thss Z
beterr Ohr'ssian spirit. . larger svanesl.
'c.i harvcss and Rr~ssly-nesdsd econ
osny in the business management of the
church vili erow ous Of union Of forrss
AZ 10 the dispositisn II the SOO, 100 col.
orsd member. Bishops Cransson has no,
reached any dsanise conclussou. He in
dictates that there 10 . strong srnsimen,
in the church 10 have them 70 ont and
organize them~slvss - On iudspsuden,
unit. carrying their church and srhool
properties with them, and dirscsine sheiu
Affairs through their own o63csrs. Anosh.
or element of the church sssus 70 be oI
the opinion that the colorsd nombership
shonid continue nader the care OF che
general church for some tims 70 come
With autonomy - an ultimaos rupult
The Bishop counts n total of 2.OO. .OOO
colored Methodists in the country and !,
10 nos difficult 10 read between the line
Of recent intrrview with him, thai he
would regard an organic unioa Of eli shs
ooiored hethosiiss into . single combius
- the happisss solution Of the entire
problem Of colorsd Methodism.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
Resolutions Of Teaehers
of Mercer and Ad.
joining Counties

Where's, Ne the tssrhsrs Of hsrce.
and adjoining counties have snIoysd Z
profitable institute srssion, hs Il resolved
That Ne hsrsbv sxprsss our thanks e
the state Superinssut and HE depart.
ment for sincsrs and courtsous consider.
alton In our educational sGaiss; and q
our county superinssndsns, who hss man.
l'e~ts~d interest 10 our progrsn.
That We sntsnd our appreciation tc
Prof w. w. sander, Of Charleston. and
10 Mis. Ida q. Piummer. Of wsshipe.
ton, ID o., our instructor, Tor their ef.
icient and unuring services With ne.
That We give . vote Of thanks 20 Prof
X. =. slime and his associates for their
cheerful hospitality 10 us during our
mesting.
That We are Rrassful 70 Principal A
s. Peal OF the Blusdsid City schools and
70 the genera. public bscauss Of their II.
fort 10 make the meeting . succes.
We heartily endorss the movement for
teaching thrift through the School ssv
'nrs Bank. Boys and Girls' canning
subs and srhool pasdas. loosiae for
ward % the time wbsn the colorsd youtl.
may have the benehts OF vccssisuai higi,
~hools in various sections of the state.
We plesige ourselves 70 do all within
nr power towards besssr tsachins. bette,
'onditions and . wider spread Of the sen
timent for public education.
We favor
State extension WORK.
That experience and successful record
n teachers 10 considered in their rating
and salary. .. we'll - the certificate in
hand.
Vocational high schools.
More ehectiye working Of compulsory
-chool law.
6rester reading circle activity.
Minimum Of eight months for rural
schools.
teschsrs pension Law.
More district supervision.
A plan for us for . permanent, district
summer institute embracing upon . far
Dasis adjoining COUNTIES.
Joint educational msssings within the
district during the yssr.
We offer thsse resolutions to the Local
prss-, The Mcdowell Times and Tribune
Tor publication.
O"mmittee' A. =. Spencer. Ohm.
Mr.. l.. Is. Gray. Sec.
r.. A. Wood,
Mrs. X Patterson.
ADOPTED Aug. -. 1916. Bluefeld, W. Va
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
Esssnneaf Tstals I'll, 10 Being
Wsoes and Seventy -ese
Men Teachers.
Meets in Court House
This 10 Said to be the Largest institute
Ever Held in Mcdowell Co.---Much
Interest 10 Being Manifested and ths
INSTRUCTOR Are Well Qualified.

The tsachers' institute met at 10 o. clock
Monday morning in the court house o,
WEIGH, and was called to order by th4
County Superintendent w. q. Cook
The instructor are T. j. Humphrey
principal, Washington scbool, Wheeling
and II. X. Bonner, assistant state super
iueendent. Charleston. Miss Ida Ed
wards is musical director Devotiona
exsscisss were conducted by the Rev.
Theo- Smyie, pastor OF the Presby teriaI
church.
r. Moore Dodrill, superintendent OF
Big Greek distriet, read the annual mes
sage IL State Superintendent Shswkey.
Coubty Superintendent Cook intro
d"c~d Mr. Humphreys. who addressed
the Institute. outlining the plans for tn,
week, and calling on the teachers in =
general wey 20 prepare we'll for then
work befor presenting II: TO introiuc
e~ woik - . specific need srises, ant
10 ssudy well the individual peculisritiss
of the child.
The county superintendent announce,
the names OF officers and named c-m
mittees ss follows: Secretary, Bess
Watson; committee on resolutions, III
h. Barb~, district superintendent fcr
Browns Greek, W. ID. Johnson and inc
Adair; committee on local entertai, mens
white, Cisdys Hall and Lula Daniel !;
eSlossd, Rev. Rttard. nshszs o. A
Murphy and A. ID. Robertson.
Adjournment.
The afternoon session of the first day
convened at O'Clock.
Sup-rintendent Cook introduc~d II
K Bonner, who discnss<d tie srblect Oi
Attention as Applied to Supervised
Study Nh. Bonner made "A very strong
sddress. He lkebesi the fixing Of fb.
attention to the action II an sutomatis
hammer which strikes with b throbtnng
pulsatipg blow. Mr.. Bonner emphssizrr
the point that to hold the attention of
ehrid it Was necessary n provide subjec
matter that was interesting.
Institute n cs ssed for three minutas
Mr. Humphreys sddres~ed the instifu''
on the subject II sympathy He toI,
the story OF Hsfd Ben Hsfid in an inter
esting way, and pleaded for -ympsth
based on judemrut and know led e Of
childhood - opposed to gush ami npr
sentiment
The enrolment totals 27I, Of which ~
arp women, while II are men.
The meetings OF each day mp To thi
writing have been both well sttendeO
aud successful from the standpoint oi
real practical instruction. The lecture,
on the whole have been good and the
closest attention Wa. shown by ever,
teacher Many have been the visitors
who have attended thIs county institute
Mr.. W. @. Cook. Sups is TO be con
eratuiat~d on his timely selection of abh
instructors. No teacher can return Z
his and her post Of duty without beiDr
greatly bebeftted a. q resnlt Of the rich
instruction that has come To them
freely and plentfully.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
WEST virginia LABOR

The West Virginia iab,rer 10 hey nc
QUESTION b~tter paid than Iabor~rs in All,
other state Of the Union. In this stat
there are no strikes. while the dem ane
I ~ men exceeds the supply. Yet AN
-cinpulous labor agents are at work in
lncing foolish men away from good al q
ornament jpbs, by promise Of fabuIon
saers in other states In the Cabin
Cresk district such Agents sre us worh,
taking Advantage OF local condition
The cioudburst that visited this section
hree weeks ago. left many victims, soms
iomeiess, many without jobs But for
-very man without Q job there are -
} It's To be found within the state.
That the rosy pictures used Dy vensl
agents ~ mislead iaborers are fixment.
4 the brain, the following press dispatel
clearly attests:
''Six hundred section men on the Del
eware and Hudson lines between Nineveh
and WiIkrsbarre, Pa, went on strike 10
lay. Ii IL expected that the strike vii
spread To the Auburn division.
The men demand ST. - per day. They
are receivine $3.50 per day"
Let the laborer consider the above re
yort, and stay st home where he 10 want
ed, Is we'll paid for his labor. and treated
as human being should he treated.
~ = long and rocky stretch from New
York or PenDsylvanis and walking i,
not very good. Observer.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
HkS Ask COURTS TO
EEJ0|M Nteao ORDER


fhilsd-iphis, Pa, Ang. 23.-Federsl
court wss ssked yesterday IN enj"in. .
c"l"red organization from using the name
Improved Benevolent and Prosective
Order OF Elks Of the World" suit 20
this end ~as filed by the Benevolent and
States. which informed the court it has
a memh~r-hip of -. .s42 in Psunsylvanis
and i5S. SID throughout the country.
Ia 10 pointed out that the "Elks of the
World' have no connection whatever
with the regular order IL 10 complained
that the description the cnlored organ
ization gives itsrlf. the fact that its offi.
GERS are known by the same titles ~
those Of the w~ll-known order and the
practice Of the members in wearing Elk
badges. tend to deceive the public int
believing It ls the regular Elk orsanixa-
tion.
The argument is made that the appro-
priation of the word "Elks" 10 an in
iringrnent on the name of the recoe
n'zet organiz alton. and it is ssserted tina,
the courts of Ohio and New York havs
restrained the eol red organization from
using the word in its title.
Ii is explained that no race ques-
ton Is involved in the suit. ''Were the
u,embers oi the defendant organiz alton
white persons," said counsel for the COM
pl sinsnts, ''the SUIT would have been
br 'uyht inst the same. TIE issne at stake e
Is the infringement oi the name 'Elks. ~"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
GREAT PICNIC HELD
At BOSSEvMnE
Fssr Ss.aay Schsels Je;. Hands
b Nike nsrry This Great
0ccasies.

The Mariiouia Baptist church Sundss
srhool st Bosevsine under the PASTORAL
charge Of Rev. j. W. Crockett Was Join.
ed by the Laurel Greek. the Baptist and
Methodist church sunday schools OF Po.
cahontss. Va, Thursday ol Last wesk
and on one OF the most beautiful wood.
land parks ever witnessed there the
children, mothers and fathers numbering
near sN people. enjoyed themselves for
the day n the fullest extent. Basket.
laden With Ill the modern edibl~s wers
plentiful anil when eating time came sl.
most IN are of land wss covered with
spreads On which was laid everything
good =" eat. Children. gay. Joyous. jolly
and full III fun RAthersi around thess
spreated tables Of comfort and there each
We'd with each other at ~~~ing which
could eat the more. Rev. Lee. of Para.
hontas anil Rrv. Washington, of Graha am,
male short sddre~se~. also the Methodisl
minlster from Purahontas made q talk
This was . great day. because the minis
fers all showed friendly feeling toward
each other and the favorable effect. o
this union-like meeting will bs long felt
Rev. Crockett 10 To ~ congratulated for
calling together such . large crowd ol
sunday srhool workers and the fact tina,
he shows the Lord is and has no respec,
Persons and that he cares for little
'hildren is . great honor. Ia 10 . his
sign that selfishnsss 10 bani.hing AND
that the real fatherhood OF God and the
brotherhood Of man 10 taking its plscs
'n the world for good.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01

shortsee became still greater.
American born labor has graduated
from the crude tasks long since. ~ has
tie once abundant Irish labor. then tb.
ltalisn labor. and finally the Polish lab.
or. The Hungsrisns and other SIsvs
-'th sprinkling Of Italians were sup
plying the need 1t the close Of immigrs-
tion.
When manufacturer has his de-L full
OF orders and his plant hsrne--e.I with
tContinued on Page 80
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
BISHOP CRAMSTON


Bishop Earl Crsnston, ~ho vss retired
from episcopsl service ~ the Methcaiss
Episcopal Church in Nay, 10 10 devote
the r~msinins dsys of he life 10 the vovk
Of reunisins the northern and southern
wings Of the VI. y. connection, which
parcel - yes, seo on account of differ
sncs over The quesssoe ot slavery. The
Bisbsp b 20 ysnD ef -. bss = hals s.d
hssFsy, md , oshssiesis - - g.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01

Mr.. J. W Crcckett, Of Pesrisburg.
hes been visiting friends throughout this
ssction Of the coal field and especially
those more Immediately connected with
and close by the work Of her husband.
Rev. .. W. Crcckett. The people Al
S~itchbsck and Bos~evsine we're very
kind and generally ples-.nt o. her. They
sii were sisd 10 have ner presence. She
r~turned b her bo"e Tuesday sccom-
panied With her husband. They visited
Mn Hvirs smith e. Rosrvilss snd he'd
. pns0ns sosy-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-09-01
COLORED AND
MEXICAN LABOR

When the var shut OF the loo, ,OOO
immigrants, OF whom st least 81. .OoO
we're available for the manufacturer. the
labor market ielt the pinch. With in
cres-ins industrial sctivity the labor
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-10-13
SAN OVAL
Republican County Ticket

The Republican county convention
was held at Bcrnalillo last Satur.
day. 1t was largely attended and
complete harmony prevailed, state
Secretary ]. D, Sena and several OF
the state candidates were IN atteh-
dance.
The following ticket was nominat-
Scuator-Emiliano Lopez.
County Commissioners-AGustin
F;schwald; Cr|cccncio Garcia and
Miguel {. de Bata.
Nsscssor-Avclino Lucero.
Sheriff E,quipula Baca.
Superintendent OF SchooIs-ReycS
Secretary Alfredo Montoya.
Trcasurcr-Moscs AbuSclman.
Probate Judge IhcdoN'o Mon
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-10-13
A Fatal Accident

4. dcplorable accident occurred last
Sunday when Ray Malcolm, chaui-
fer for Fred Mister, was instantly
killed bv the accidental discharged
of 4 shotgun in the hands OF Harry
BENSON. Early Sunday morning an
auto party consisting OF II. Q. Cas-
sidy. Harry Benson. T. \. Robinson
Frank Harris, and Ray Malcolm
driver OF the car. left to spend the
dav at Elephant Butte. When rhey
reached the river flats they stop
ped the car to shoot RABBITS. Ben
son. who was in the back seat, shot
a rabbit from the car and, turned
TO shoot at a rabbit on the other
side Of the car. his gun was, IN some
accidentally discharged. the
entire charge striking Malcolm, in
the back of the neck. causing instant
death. The party proceeded to Las
Pa'omas where an inquest was held
and A verdict of accidental shoot
ing returned. Mr.. Mister took the
remains to Deming where they were
cmbalmed and shipped to his par
at Conway, Mo. Ray Malcolm
had been in the employ of the Mis-
ter garage for more than two years;
his integrity. ability and genial dis
positon made hm one of the most
popular young men n the county
and his sad death is deeply regrett-
ed by all. Benson and Malcolm
we're very warm friends and it is
needless to say Benson is heart
broken over the sad affair.-Hills-
horo Advocate.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-10-13
Co, Your Birds Ready

The farmers and poultry ianc'ers
of Roosevelt county should COM
.mcnce to get their birds in shape to
exhibit at the poultry show that Will
bc held at Portalcs. There is con-
siderable money Offered in prizes for
which only Roosevelt county pou,,,
try NAV compete. and it will be well
worth your time to make a try Tor
some OF this money. Professor
Thompson has been designated as
the Judge and his expenses here VIII
be paid by the government. ms
will mean each bird will have to
stand on it's merits and that no
iavoritism will be shown.-Portales
Valley News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-10-13
Defendants,

To The Unknown Heirs of Pedro Romero,
deceased, and all Unknown Claimants OF
interests in the premises adverse to the
Plaintiff: You and each of you are hereby
notified that the above entitled cause where.
in Mary Aileen Baehrens is plaintiff and
Vicenta Dominguez de Romero. Benigna
de Romero, The Unknown Heirs of Pedro
Romero, deceased, and all Unknown Claim
ants OF interests in the premises adverse
to the Plaintiff, are defendants, has been
District Court OF Santa Fe County, New
Mexico; the object OF said cause being to
quiet the title OF the plaintiff in and to the
following described real estate and pre-
misses, to.wit:
All of that certain tract Of land and real
estate situate in Precinct No. 2, Rio de
Tesuque, County OF Santa Fe, State of New
Mexico, lying and being southeTly from the
now owned by Mrs. NJ. J. O'Brien, which
tract OF land and real estate was formerly
known as the Faye tie property, and which IS
bounded on the east by the Cuchilla de la
issued to Pedro Romero, northerly by the
property of Mrs. NJ. J. O'Bryan, and south
erly by lands within the patent issued to
Pedro Romero, a more particular descrip-
ton of which is as follows: Beginning at
the southeast corner, a granite stone l9x
l7x4 ms. marked PC -S.E.Cor., in a mound
Of stones, thence along the east boundary N.
$50 80 W. 6,32 chains to the northeast cor:
ner, A granite stone l4xllx4 ms. marked
P.C-N.E.Cor. in a mound OF stones, thence
along north boundary S. s." 49, W. 3.58
chains to the northwest corner. a granite
stone 16xl;x5 ms. marked Pen.
in a mound of stones, thence along west
boundary s. 200 as East, OIL chains to the
southwest corner. a granite stone l9x15x5
stones, thence along south boundary N. SO
as f.. 2S.3S chains to southeast corner, the
place OF beginning, containing lIlg acres;
Tor a more complete description OF which
reference is had to the Field Notes, Book of
Surveys, Small Holding Claims Is. Y and Is
N. K. 10 E., Contract No. 2S4, John H:
Walker, approved by the Surveyor General
March 3Oth, 1905, Tract No. /, File No. 646,
Carlota 6. Fayette, United States Surveyor
Generals Office, Santa Fe, New Mexico,
with all water rights and asement appur-
tenant to the said property.
And you are further notified that unless
you enter or cause to be entered your APP
pearance in said cause on or before the 31st
day of October, A.. D.. 1916, judgment by de-
fault will .be taken against you and decree
pro c%onfesso entered in said cause. J. ].
Ecnncy. whose postoffice address is Santa
Fe. New Mexico, is attorney for plaintiff in
said cause.
(SeaD M. A. ORTIZ.
Clerk
By FRANK M'KANE,
Deputy
LIST Pub. Sept. p, 1916.
I net Pub Oct IA 1o16
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-10-13
EDDY

The 5o-cailed dream of Stephen 3.
Elkins. when over thirty years ago
he represented that in time New
Mexico would be a great cotton pro-
ducing state, is being realized.
A number Of people are now max
ing a success of cotton raising in the
Pecos Valley and the quality of the
product is OF the best. Henry &
Son, of Carlsbad, have recently made
a shipment to John NJ. Parker COM
pany, of New Orleans, which the
latter informs them is worth &c per
pound and has made them an ad-
vance of 15c and freight pending re-
ceipt of the shipment, when they
advise, the balance will be forth
coming