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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
STILL UMSOLvEO

One cannot but comment on
the trend of the Negro 10 the
NORTH. where better industrial
conditions are offered him. Un-
occasionally his competing in
the great labor markets have
been the root of some OF. The re.
cent rsce disturbances, but q
Birmingham. Alabama, man say
that Negroes come North be
cause they are iynthed in the
South without preteuse of mere
or justice il they refuse u work
which the Birmingham mar
thinks Is q su fiicient reason.
The Gsllipolis Tribune ais
has something TO say on the sub.
1ect about IS follows:
The only use the South has
for q colored man is to have him
do his hard work for the loves
possible wages. The North take
care of him and feeds his famii.
even when he is q confirmed
loafer, whence it seems tina
neither North nor S )uth treats
him exactly as be should =,
treated"
The whole q uestion is one u
difficult to solve. and surely tn.
South Is not going about the .
luton in the right way. IL
trouble is that ate mpts are mac
to treat all colored men arr
women as q race, when. in fac,
more devotion should be paid I
the individual.
When thinking about the ques
ton one cannot but recall tn
lines OF Paul Lawrence Dunba,
the colored poet, who, struggIin
to peck his way through the she
OF environment and the circuu
stances OF birth. occasionall
left out a sob Of intense grie'
TEN pered. however with opt
mism. Who can forget H.
lines from the gifted hand of thi
colored boy, (for he was only
boy) long gone?
Who, faithless. faltering thu
the road is steep.
Now raiseth up his drear insist
ent cry:
Who stoopeth here to spen,
awhile in sleep
Or curseth that the storm OIL
scures the sky?
Heed not the darkness roun,
you dull and deep;
The clouds grow thickest whel
the SUBMITS nigh
Charleston Gazette.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
MRS. JULIA E. FRANKLIN DEAD

Mrs. Julia + Franklin, mothe
of n. II. Franklin, of Cincinnati
secretary and treasurer of tn
Houston Coal and Coke Co, an.
M. G. Franklin, of Roanoke, die
Tuesday Afternoon at her HON
in Roanoke. death being due 1.
Inhrmities of age. She was 6
years old. a native of Bedfor
county, Va, and had been a re,
ident Of Roanoke for the ia.
thirty years. Besides her son.
N. n. and NJ. G.. Franklin, she j
survived oy one other son. job
Franklin, of Roanoke county, an
five daughters-Mrs. G. /. 3ecf
ley, Mrs. Henry Adams ar
Mrs. w. q. Stouffer. all of Roa,
okt; Mrs. e. G. Lud wig and Mis-
Laura Franklin, OF Washington
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
TOO HEAVY
TO SOLDIER
Mcdowell Assistant Prosecutor
Examined By Army Ssrsees.

In the Washington correspond
ence of Charles Brooks Smith
the following interesting item
appears:
SAT uel Srlins. assistant pros
ecutiug attorney of Mcdowell
county. is also q mem Der Of the
local exemption board at WEIGH.
A lso, he is twenty seven years
Of age and was nraftad. Nov
neither Mr.. Solins nor the othe .
mem bers Of the board appreci
ated the duty of passing upon
Mr.. Solins' qualifications for
military service. 1t was em bar
RAISING to all concerned %
viously the Mcdowell prosecute
was too weighty for soldering
whatever other things may O,
may not have been against hls
entering the service But IL,
board had reason to believe tina
il thew examined Mr.. Solips an,
tempted hun. there would be
lot of critters % for the reason o.
Mr.. Solins' me mbership and ps
htical activity Of some year
which has accumulated for hin
the usual number of pOlitica
nemies. 1t was an embarrass
nent which caused the member
OF the board no little though
but finally it was decided To hav
Mr.. Solins come to Washingto,
with a letter of request that b
be examined here by one OF tn
local boards. So Mr.. Solins cam
with his letter. and enlisted tn
aid and company of Congress
man Edward Cooper. The pal
visited various army officials
he war department before the
inally got the affair straighter
ed out The case was withop
precedent, and a case withou
precedent finds few officials will
ing To take the chance OF estat
fishing one. Finally. it was dc
cided that Mr.. Solins should pre-
cent himself before one OF tn,
local boards. That was salts
factory to Mr.. Solins as far as
went. but he wanted it to z
further. He wanted to be passe,
m by a regularly commissioned
army surgeon. So that was fir
ally arranged, too. He was ex
ahmed by both the civilian boart
and by an army surgeon AM
given documents to show it. ii
was exempted by both. To-
TAT, was the main part of tn,
verdict in his case. to fat" q
regards his feet, eyesight no
what it should be, but otherwis
able to sit up and take nourish
ment. Mr.. Solins will continu,
to assist the regular prosecute
Of Mcdowell county while To
war goes Oh.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
Telegraphers for
u. S. Signal Corp:

Charleston, W. Va, Sept. IL
Colleges. the public schools am
the I. NJ. G. A. IN West Virgini,
will cooperate to tram youp.
men throughout the state 10
telegraphers for service in tb,
Signal Corps of the u. s army
according to advices received b,
the State Council of Defense IL
response TO suggestions made f,
week ago.
From the headquarters OF tb,
central department at Chicag,
Il was announced by 1t. Col. T.
ID. Wledmsn. signal officer. tba
West Virginis's qoota Of wal
telegraphers ~ Ie ecuref
through the educational inst,tn
tons Of the state would ne 30.
and the suggestion mxde tha,
the telegraphers be recruite d
from young men who will he IN
'luded in the second aud late,
calls under the draft.
Favorable responses have bcen
made ny the public schools OF
Blueheld. the Huntington pub
Inc schools, Davis and EIkins
College, the Charleston public
schools. the Y. NJ. G. A. of Elk
ms, the Y. NJ. G. A. of Fairmont.
Bethany College and the Park
ersburg public schools.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
SUGAR INDUSTRY UNDER
GOVERNMENT CONTROL
Licensing system is Expected "a
Prevent Hosrdins and Insure
q Stabilized Price.

Washington ~.-pt. ~ -The ertir.
American -ugar industry wifl ~ ,iscsi
nnsier government cnutrol O,ts,l.~r
the fool Standardization sbncurc a r..
night, by the iDstituting ~ iiesn-ins
system n 'nelnde Manufacture. rr6nirg
and imports. The step rss dscbie,I upon
With the approval 81 President Wilson o.
prevent speculative prices and u assure
equitable distribution.
Institution ~ licensing system oil
prevent boarding and ~iIl insnre . stst,il-
lied price, according n food sdministr.-
ton officials. Within short time the
food administration will announce price
% which wholesale sng.r should be de-
iivered 70 all the consuming centres.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
the nE6R0 Must GET IN THE fight
BEFORE THE ALLIES CA WIN

On two occs sions we have no
ticed that the War Department
In sending out orders to tbl
Draft Boards that no Negroes
were to be selected in the 5 per
cent or 40 per cent call for the
general army for America. /
Is remarkably strange that thi,
country, lighting for free de.
mocfacZ" for the world, shoule
thus discriminate against som.
OF it's citlzens the Negro, an,
then If one is found who happen
ed not to register last June
be 10 rushed to the Fedora
Grand jury to await Inc action o.
the court. Why this diff renee
IL it that that awful monste
OF race prejudice will not dow.
even when the Negro is willing
and waiting to give his blood or
the oattlefelds of Europe for 3
cause which 10 herald as tn.
common cause of all the world
ls this government. this Demo
cratic government of the people
for the people and by the people
sincere in its declarationss Tb,
writer would like to know. Blu
as In all other conflicts, from tn,
Boston commons to the sand,
shores of Mexico, the Negro ha-
played bis part and has playes
1t well and il the allies will
America as their hope win thu
world war. the Negro has got I,
get into it, not IS buffers ant
porters, but as soldiers on tn,
battlefield. 1t was the Negr,
who fastened the end of the wa
of 'ee and it will be the cou rage
Gus and fearless Negro to bel,
win the day in Europe.
The Negro 10 Q true and trieo
soldier and his willingness to di,
Tor the cause Of right should not
be treated with contempt by the
powers that be. Let Us in, Uncle
Sam.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14

The schools OF the country ar
on in full blast and there Is ever,
reason to believe that this year
Will De 9 successful one. But
let rs add here that it is TO bs
hoped that the teachers viii
make themselves known and
felt in the uplft of the comm.
nifty aside from the classroom
The teacher should be az activ.
factor IN Sunday school, church
and social growth Of the people
Let not the uninforned be spurn
ed or unkindly treated. Teach
ers, let your day pupil SCI 700
at Sunday school and church.
Tell them on Friday to meet you
IN some Sunday school on Sun.
day.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
CUNNING.

I'D rather lose than play tn. cheat.
Id rather isil than live a lie.
I'D rather snfIer ia defeat
Than fear 10 meet another eye.
q rather never win a prize
Than gain the topnos, rung Of gIor,
And know J must myself despise
Until death ends my sorry story.
What II a0other never knew
That bad tricked my wap u fame.
And all unseen my hand could d.
The cunning little deeds of shame
The stolen prize would not he sweet.
la pride could not ever show IL.
Men might not know me for cheat.
But should ever after know II.
There - no JOY ia tricky wsy-,
Who does not Justly earn his goal
The price TOR such a victory pays.
Shall tortue long his SOU.
What ~ could. by cunning claim
The victOr's share Of fame and E.elf.
And hide from all the world nv shame
could not hide il from myself.
I'D rather fail in every test
Than win succe-s by bs-e deceit:
I'd rather stand upon my be-t,
BE what u may, than play the cheat
Id rather never vim mems praise
Nor share the SictOr's sum Of lsngft.r
Than trade my self respert for bsy-.
And hste myself forever after.
-hdgar 1ne-t. IN the american Boy.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
NO COLOR LINE IN
ASSIGNMENT OF TROOPS

Washington, sept. J.--fiow color line
have been ignored in tlfe assignment @
Negro troops in tile drafted section G
the national army r. revealed in genera
'rders issued yesterday showing the wa
iepsrtment's intention to apportion th
Negro troops evenly where possible D,
all cantonments
The order provides that IN every can
topment there shall he one Negro inisn
Try regiment where sufficient persoDne
10 available.
Protests have been made against quar-
tering Negro troops IN certain part- q
he south, nut no modification has bse
made.
The order r. taken ss an indication .
what the war department will do In 4
posing Of similar regiments IA nation.
guard CAMPS
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14

5ubscribeS Changing their Post OfEice
sddrees must Mostly the publisher or else
bic subscription viii be collected just III.
came - il hs had NOT.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14

Don't set up the howl now
about the high cost OF living be-
csuse your coal bin 10 en- pity and
winter time 10 just around the
corner. What did you do with
the money you made this sum-
mery A nice bank account would
look mighty well against that
biz time.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14

IL pork sOes much higher ham sand.
sich will 10 a very acceptable we.id,ns
gift. Dallas News.
Old King Coal may bes merry old
soni, but nobody seems % he Laughing
i.esrtily at his aviation stunu.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
EDITOR N vIRcInIL

Editor NJ. T. Whittico is !,
Virginia where his sister was
buried ard is in no way respon
sible for these broken lines. To.
devil" grabbed up the q uill and
began writing.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14

FOR SALE:-A good house and la q,
Ans~slt. W. Va, st q bargain. 80 i
McNEELEY, Ans~sis, w. We.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-14
winding Gull
Winding Gulf. w. Va,

Winding Gulf. w. Va,
April l., 1917.
We. the undersigned. hereby agree
pay the amounts set opposite our name
towards building the Collins Chap.
Union Church, TO be built at windin.
Calf, W. Va.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

J. E. Hayes and Geo. Clossen
went to DenVer Tuesday even
ing to see Governor Gunter in
in regard to our credits in the en-
lis,ments, we should have credit
for % enIistments from this Co.
whereas we only have credit for
one.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

NJ. C. Knox and son Robert. of
Speed, Kansas al old time friend
OF the ecitor and family of this
place. stopped in Ch. yenne Wells
Saturday on his way no ne from
the mountain Where he and his
son had been on months vaca-
ton. Gail again Marion.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mrs. L. V. Hudsoa and child
rem returned HON Tuesday even
ing from Gala ian, where she has
been visiting for a few weeks.
Now the smile on Huds face looks
like the headlight of an engine
on the L. P. ..
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

STRAYED-Dark red COW,
clear white face, cropped ears.
Was purchased in winter and
could see no brand. Should have
calf. Any one finding same please
notify Inez Massner, Arapahoe,
Colo. 16 tt
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mrs. Joeiia Jackson Of Clinton,
Kentucky, has 1e,urneI to Chcy-
enne Wells for an indefinite visit
among friends. She has suffered
greaty from rheumatism and
hopes that the climate will be of
benefit to her. Her general health
has already begun to improve.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02
N U IC E

We have in Cheyenne Wells a
new high grade piano for sale.
A bargain if taken at once. Ad-
dress. Dyer & Briggs. Aroya. Col
Representative for Baldwin Piano
Company. Is 4t
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

On account of Carl O. Sears.
being under the draft age and
also on account of his being draft
ed he has re signed his position
on the exemption board in favor
of J. H. Nelson.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mrs. A. Killion and daughters,
were social callers at this Office
Wednesday, Miss Mable is max
ing preparations to attend high
school in Cheyenne Welle this
winter.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

C. A. Parker AMI family. and
Mrs. P. A. Jones, who went to
Oberlin. last week returned home
S .turday evening. They rep ort
the we ather as being very warm
there. ..... ..-.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mrs. Hahn wife of the Tele-
phone managers at this place ar
rived in Cheynne Wells Tuesday
evening. and now the world wags
merrily on for Mr.. Hahn.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Roland Goodnight and wife re-
turned home Tuesday evening
from the big doings at Cheyenne
Wyoming. They report as hav-
ing had a big time on their trip
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

WANTED-Horses to pasture,
l have more than one section
fenced. good grass and plenty Of
water J. V. EANEY,
IL IF Cheyenne Wells, Colo
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

will buy your fat hogs up to
Aug. IL. L. V. Hudson, Chey-
enne Wells, Colo.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

STRAYED-2 year old grey
filley, brande 8 s 2 black year
lings, l mare and l horse colt,
left my range some time in April
Please notify, Ed. Beeson, STRAIT
ton, Colo. 1Stf
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02
FOR SALE

Sixty head. one and two year
old heifers. Some with calves
by their sides. BEN TIGHT
4 miles southwest of Cheyenne
Wells, Colo. 13tf
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

BORN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Delos
Sawyer on Saturday July 2l 1917
a baby girl. Louisa Cordona.
All parties doing nicely. and Del
is happy now as he has pair of
girls.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

STRAYED-One black 2yr old
filley. white strip in forehead,
white hind foot; strawberry
roam yearling filley, rather leggy,
Please notify Oscar Lohof.
Is If Towner, Colo.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

The Farmers Union are putting
cement floors in their coal bins
this week.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Notice-All oils gas tires and
accessories are strictly cash and
all repair work must be settled
for the first of each month.
Overland Garage.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Peter Eiby and wife returned
last Thursday evening from their
western trip. They report hav-
ing q delightful time.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Louis Hollenbaugh made an
overland trip to Larimie, Wyo.
last week. He return, d hone
Tuesday evening.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Guy F. Chase, Of the Arapahoe
country, was a Cheyenne Wells
visitor Saturday.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

FOR RENTING room now oc-
cupied by the Pool Hall Inquire
of Fred Dutton Cheyenne Wells
Colorado. 15tf.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Quite a number of our citizens
have been on the sick list this
past week. e"
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mrs. Arterburn left last Sun
day for lingo to attend the teach
xers institute which is being held
There this year.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mrs. Bert Woodfin was a pleas
ant caller at the Bogert home
Monday.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mrs. Garahm, of; Arapahoe.
was a Cheyenne Wells visitor
last Saturday.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mrs. J. X. Daniels and child
rem returned home to Cheyenne
Wells Saturday evening after be-
ing absent for some time in Iowa
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

J. N. Hollenhaugh made besi-
ness trip to Denver Monday even
ing.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Jim O'Donell of Brandon is
moving a bunch of his cattle over
on the Big Sandy this week.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. E.. r. Johnson,
of. Arapahoe. were social visitor s
at this office Tuesday.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Revs. Mcleod and Marks were
social callers at this Office last
Saturday.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

G. H. Schneider. of Sheidan
Lake. who had his foot 50 badly
mashed some time ago, was in
Cheyenne Wells last Saturday on
crutches. He is getting along
nicely.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

We are plea sed to state that
Mr.. Geo. Forker who has been
quite i'll recently is able to be up
and around again.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

M, R. Skinner, of the Arapa-
hoe country, was a social visitor
at this office last Saturday.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

$5 meal tickets at the
Royal Cafe for 81 SO
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

J, P. Cahill left on the Satur-
day evening passenger train for
Denver on business.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mr.. Terwill;ger has SO far recov-
cred as to be able to talk some
and also move his hands this
week.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

N. A. Peugh. of the Arapahoe
country was in Cheyenne Wells
Tuesday.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Smith took
Sunday dinner with tn cir daugh-
ter and family Mrs. T. Hollender
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Read the official list of those
who have been drafted in this
issue.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02
phone No. Al when you want
he Record Office

Dance at E. Flemings Aug. II.
Every body invited.
Cheyenne record., 1917-08-02

Try our soft Fountain
drinks at the Royal Cafe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-17
MISTAKEN FOR CELEBRATION.
German U-Boat Ducked to Escape
U. S. Golfers Fire,

AN ATLANTIC PORT. July 1.-THE
bombardment of st. Michaels, Azores.
July 4. by German submarine was at
first thought to a Fourth of July cele-
bration by American naval ships in
port. said the captain of a British
steamship from Lisbon and st, Michaels
which arrived here today. The firing
began early in the morning, he said.
but as the shells commenced to ex-
plode over the city the Illusion that it
WAS part OF an Independence day pro-
gram was quickly dispelled.
An American collier in port returned
the submarines fire with such preci-
sion and volume that the undersea
craft soon submerged. The British
steamship captain, who was an eye
witness Of the fight, said the U-boat
was 800 feet long and carried two
guns. One girl and q man were killed
in st. Michaels by German shells.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-17
TO SEND AGENTS TO EUROPE.
Y. W. c. A. to Help Rehabilitate
France and England After War.

The Y. w. c. A. is planning to send
a representative Of it's organization to
France and another to England to aid
in the work of rehabilitation 1t al
ready has two women engaged now in
similar work in Russia
This work is being planned at the
request of an advance agent who has
been Investigating conditions in the
war field and the opportunity for the
Services Of the Y. w. c. A. The work
is to be done under the direction of the
war service committee OF the Y. w. c. A,
This organization has never been
through war. and while eager to do
all it can Of patriotic or hamanitarian
service, it feels it should necessarily go
slowly. it was explained by Y. w. c. A.
officials here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-17
Jury TO TAKE UP 4
MINE DISORDERS
Summoned for Monday to
Probe Expulsion of Foreign
ers From Flat River. I.


FLAT RIVER. Mo-, July IA special
grand jury to inquire into the expulsion
last week of foreigners from the lead
belt of southeastern Missouri has been
summoned to meet Monday. and prose-
cutting officials have announced that a
rigid Investigation of the disorders 10
to be made.
Although there were no disturbances
about the lead belt was increased to-
day. Maj. Stepp. commanding the state
troops here. advised Gov. Gardner that
he Is confident sufficient number of
guardsmen to prevent renewal OF the
trouble is on the ground.
Nothing regarding settlement of the
differences between the American-born
miners and the companies has been
done, the companies making 1t clear
that a settlement could not be made
until all possibility of mob law has been
eliminated.
Four men were arrested last night.
one of them for distributing iniamma-
tory handbills calling on the American
expelling the foreigners. The other
three were taken in charge as a re-
suit of information that they had
threatened a native resident who gave
shelter to a foreign family.
Bisbee Nearly Normal.
BIsBEE. Arz. July. 17...Except for
the occasional deportation Of an Indus
trial Worker Of the World member or
sympathizer who found his way past the
guards stationed along tho roads enter
ing Warren copper mining district or
eluded the roundup last Thursday. when
more than LOO were deported.
conditions apparently were approaching
normal in Bisbee today.
The copper mine operators expressed
themselves satisfied at the number of
new men applying for employment and
said they expected full crews at work
before the week was over. Although
there has been no disorder since the
the force of civilian guards
remain on duty until the final dispose
ton of the exiIes in the camp at Coz
lumbus, N. NJ. is determined upon by
the federal government
Butte Miners Protest.
BUTTE. Mont, July 1.-THE Butte
Mine Workers Union at a meeting last
night passed resolutions condemninE
the International Union of Mine, Mill
and Smelter Workers. of which c. II.
Meyer is the president. The resolutions
opposed to the interests of the work
.ngmen and ask the American Fedora
ton of Labor to revoke the charter OF
the Meyer local.
telegram was authorized to Miss
Jeanette Rankin, representative in
Congress from Montana, asking her to
use her influence to have Federal Me-
ground that he would not assist the
miners in their efforts to obtain In
creased pay and changed working con-
ditions.