The Messenger from Beckley, West Virginia • Page 4

VW jflfi BJECKLEY lESSENIEt BYXBT TOMDAT K. ti! ELLISON Killtor and Mgr. PUCE fl PBt TEAS AdTtftiainf totm on Application The Beekley Messenger will be ilis- at'the time to- which the subscription lias been paid. Renewals should roach this office before the date of expiration in order that tlio paper be" received regularly. When sending in notice of ehaiige of posfoffico address, always (jive flie name of the postoltu'e from wliii-li yon have moved and your present post-office address.

TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1916. THE JUNE PRIMARY. One week 1'roin today the first primary election in the state of West Virginia will be liclil under a primary election law or what purports to be a primary law. It "isTiTTIaet, than rt distVancliiseiiieiit net, a travesty, a legalized theft of freedom. It does not lie in the province of any political party to fix the political creeds or belief of West Virginians any more than it does to dictate people's religious opinion.

Even though an election is to be liekl June 6th some 30,000 American citizens, under the primary act, will bo debarred and disqualified from if some insurrection should occur in the state and these same 30,000 persons would refuse to assist in subduing it they would be classed as unpatriotic and undesirable citizens. -Should the. state need theii and they refuse to aid tlie state force would no doubt be resorted to in order to compel them to enlist and fight for the when it comes to the small matter of having a voice in namiug the officers of the state they are forbidden the privilege. Is it right? No! The doors will be thrown open and these, restrictions withdrawn and 'every American citizen who contributes to the maintenance of the government of Virginia will be given 11 voice in its government. 1 This throttling process will bo discarded and Hatfieldism will be relegated.

Montani Lilii-ri will be perpetuated. It is becoming more and more evident, that T. K. stands for "To Bun." Our living expenses would not. be what they arc if I he high cost of legislating was not so excessive.

Villa may not be dead, but it is quite probable that be will be before the. Americans succeed in finding him. you man don't, employ him; and if you employ him don't suspect him. Ghureh Dedicated. Sunday quite a crowd attended the services at Stover, whore the new Christian church was dedicated to the worship of the prcme Kuler of the universe.

Rev. Roberts, of Illinois, was in charge of the service and after preaching in the morning basket dinner was served on the grounds. Many people from this city attended and all report a most enjoyable time. BRILLIANT BANQUET Seniors, Juniors and Faculty Honor Retiring Principal. banquet given by the Seniors, Juniors and faculty at, the "Beekley" Saturday evening, last, at 8:30 o'clock, honoring Prof, and Mrs.

Raymond Smith. who will soon make their home in Ihe south, was a brilliant, affair and reflected the sentiment of affection and esteem in which these. the prieipal of the Beekley Institute Hnd his wife, arc held by the members of the institution. The class colors, orange and black, were tiled in prbftuc and tasteful in the large diu- ing hall of the columns and chandeliers, with their clinging draperies, reflecting in golden hue an added touch of brilliance to the festive scene. "Trte grand march marked the entrance of the banqueters as they assembled to the inspiring music played by Miss Burns and the entire chorus singing "Orange mid Black," the college song of international fame.

Place cards of dainty yellow butterflies tinted by Miss "Winnie Cook, and yellow azolcas of vases beautified in the color scheme the tables at which were seated the faculty and class mates of 19IC of the 1." of Beekley. The six- course dinner was then sewed. Fruit Cocktail Consomme, a la Royal Hearts of Celery Stuffed Olives Broiled Spanish Mackerel Mnitre Julienne Potatoes Bnked Young Chicken, Giblo.t Siutee Snon-flake Potatoes New String Beans Asparagus Tips, Hollaiidiiise Lettuce and Tomato, Mayonnaise Dressing Nnpolitiiiiie Ice Crciim Assorted Cakes New York Cream Cheese and Salted- Wafers Salted Almonds Coffee. Prof, llowell presided as the following "toasters" whose responses were -with- the- sadness of the adios soon to be spoken, or sparkling with wit, reflecting the mood and temperament, of the speakers, who wore: Prof. AV.

AVhitnoy. P. M. Foote, Rev. George Thomas, Misses Mao Baker, Lyda Clay, Cbas.

Biike.r. Harry Kilgorc, Frank Barnes. Prof, and Mrs. Smith. In his toast as president of the senior class.

Chas. Baker facetiously remarked "that the 'Smiths' have degrees of excellence and prominence; two are in the AVhitc House, one is in the court house, two are in tin; school house, and Heaven only know how many are in the poor house." Lyda Clay closed her appropriate toast with the linos of a poem, and reflecting the sentiment of all his classmates FnmU Barnes spoke of a reunion in "the better land" at the end of the journey of life. Mrs. Smith iv- courtesies and kindnesses of the Beekley friends, saying that three of the happiest years of her life had been spent in Beekley and through life the memories of their stay with us would remain. The guests of the evening we.ro: Miss Williamson, J.

Chas'. Bailor. Miss Aaron. Mr. and Mrs.

Ferguson, Miss TCthor Ogdon. Rev. Geo. Thomas. Miss Lyda Clay, John Omnpbell, Miss Warper, P.

M. Ella Wren. Harvey KilgoiT, Miss Putty Lilly, Ross Daniels, Miss Mao Baker, Prof. 1-Towell. Prof.

Raymond Smith. Mi's. Smith. Miss Baleman, Luni Ilayuos Martin. Prof.

AVhil- oy. Miss "Winnie Cook. Virgil Sue.ad. Mary Nau MeGinuis, Ros- llollaiidsworih. Miss Brentz, Miss Elizabeth Smith, -lasper Miss Carrie Burns.

Mr. Miss Fast, Miss Annie Shu- inato. Miss Tholma Smith and Burns. Advertised Letters. A list of letters ro- Hining in the postoffice at Beekley, AV.

thiit, will bo sent, to the (load letter office a1 AVasliing- fon. P. if not called for by June nth. Ifllfi: R. Anderson, AY.

P. Byrd, Roye Bostic. George Kns- George M.cGowii, AVm. R. Reed; V.

P. Saunders. Rev. R. N.

Bush. Mack Bunisido, Alexander Cox, (i. Martin, C. E. Pearson.

I'. R. Siirhiiugh. F. B.

Smith. Charlie AVenzele. Lucy Goodo. Wllen Cninkshaw, E. G.

Switzor. Hattie Shoan, Rose E. AVinston. Nane.y Phillips, -Icssie Ryan, Sallie Smith. Albert.

AVick; Misses Uuth Hill, Kate Marshall, Katie Morgan, Annie Mambly, Miss Itockwell, Mable Garbott, Henderson, AVillie Lime, Cloo Mejidows, Dotty Martin, Stella The Shows. The now Rex continues to draw large crowds each night and the price of admission of 5c is ing with, popular fa'vor. Mr. Rucker, the genial manager, is a unique advertiser and likewise believes in the pulling power of printer's ink. Beginning on -June 2nd.

the Midway will put: on the now famous "Red Circle." one of Patbe's productions, and this reel has met with great deal of favor in the past. The movie fans of Bockloy and suburbs are assured of a treat when this picture is thrown on the screen. Shamblin, Wlten calling for any of the above letters, please say "adver- Respectfully, M. J. Meadows, P.

II. Every American points to Abraham Lincoln as ideal officer, lie -was honest, patriotic, sober and efficient, and a lover of liberty. A vote for Harvey Cook for sheriff voices the policy practiced by Honest Abe. Lincoln. (Political Advertisements) abandoned thenafwtt place on the operator had pointed out all the meritorious features of the location of the magazine the deputy linked him: Do you favor Hutfleld for thc'U.

8. senate brought down the house and was roundly Byrne's address was pointed and hit the mark each time. Beekley's 14 piece orchestra furnished excellent music for the occasion jiiid was the recipient of numerous encores. LARGE CROWDS GREET HOGG (Continued from First e.ratic speech. He began by saying that it, did not require much effort to make a democratic speech this year.

That a 10-yoar-old hoy would not bo given much credit, for making a good democratic speech. That the democratic par-1 ty had proven to lie the party of I prosperity and full dinner That every panic this country had hail come under a republican tariff law. etc. He abruptly stopped liis discourse for a few minutes and then said: Tt may look as though 1 was exerting myself to make speech but I am not. After dealing with national issues for a short time he swung into the llatfield administration and dealt with machine polities in the stnto.

He spoke of the department, of mines being used to e.iroulate the governor's Charleston Post and how one of the, deputies had accosted an operator when a powder magaxine had been constructed in an old Hatfield on the Stump. Notwithstanding the campaign managers of Judge Robinson have him already nominated by 50,000 majority, Governor llatfiejd has taken the stump to plead for more votes for him. If he has talked to few people he has not overlooked the importance of having ubh. press agents to spread his message over the, state through the medium of the machine organs. Neither has he overlooked the im portance of II.

D. Hatfield. Just to how ho hates himself the governor said: "When Abo Lilly assails mo he attacks the republican party." Tt will be recalled that Lilly was elected by a plurality of 17.649, while Ilatfiold running on the same ticket got only 8,770. less than half the Lilly plurality. But, that fact does not cloud the title of Hatfield.

Ke know he- not the republican party because he admits it. The governor's method of gain. T' ing support tor Kournson is by attacking the character and fitness of his opponent. "My opposition to Abe Lilly," he is quoted as saying, dates back to the A'irginia debt case when he was in Connecticut, and other eastern states at the expense of the taxpayers, with litigation involving more than twenty millions of dollars of your money hanging in tile balance." The'Governor charges that tlie attorney general was squandering his time and flic people's "in riotous debauchery." when he have been looking after the interests of West Virginia in the debt, suit. That, was when his opposition to Abe Lilly started, and that was why it, started.

The Register knows nothing about, the truth or falsity of Governor Ilatfiold's very accusation against tlie republican attorney jjennral. But if lie was guilty of misbehavior in Connecticut, and other eastern states, and of wilful neglect of duty, the Governor ought to explain certain things in his message to the legislature of February 1915. which A Square Deal to AU GEORGE H. MELLEN Republican Candidate for ASSESSOR of Raleigh County Subject to Primary election June 6th Your and Influence Solicited troiitical are at with he now The flrit reference in the to the appearance of counsel before the supreme court wag on April 13, 1914. Abe Lilly could not have been cutting-up in Connecticut then, as the Governor wrote: "West.

Virginia was represented by Attorney General A. A. Lilly and his associate counsel," etc. The next reference to counsel for West Virginia was in arguments before the master in New York December 12, 1914. Lilly could not JiaVc been playing the devil in the "eastern states" then, for the Governor wrote: "The cause was argued by the Honorable A.

A. Lilly, attorney general of AVest Virginia, and his associate counsel, "etc. Governor Hatfield's message to the legislature contains no men tion of the appearance of counsel for AVest Virginia in which the name of -Abe Lilly does not appear. AVhen the message was written, which was long after the Governor's "opposition to Abe Lilly started," and long after Lilly was guilty of the alleged misbehavior upon which that opposition was based, the Governor appears to have had a very different impression of Lilly's services. "Neither should I omit to say before concluding," he wrote, "that your attorney general, the Honorable A.

as well as his associate counsel, Dr. Charles E. Hogg, A B. Archer and John H. Holt, has each performed well his 1 it-torney general negligent, not sqiian during bis time and the people's money, attorney general has been attentive and effective." AVhen was tlie Governor telling the truth about Abe Lilly; when he wrote his message to the legislature, or when he blackened bis reputation last, week to gain votes for Judge Register.

STATEMENT TO THE VOTERS OF RALEIGH COUNTY. The recent primary election law and corrupt practices act passed by the Legislature -are very stringent in their provisions looking toward a fair and equitable selection of officials. It is my intention to investigate all alleged violations of these acts and I hope the good citizens of Raleigh county will aid me by reporting all violations of which they have knowledge. The law protects those informing even though they may be parties to acts that constitute violations of the election laws. Respectfully your servant, JNO.

Q. HUTCHINSON, Prosecuting Att'y. POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Political Advertisements) FOR GOVERNOR Announcement is hereby made of the of A. A. Lilly for tlie re- nomination for no vonl tlic stnte of West Virginia at the primary election to be helil June fith, 1916.

FOE GOVERNOR D. B. French, of Bluefield, Mercer county, is hereby announced as .1 candidate for governor, subject to the action of the democratic voters on June (itli, 191(5. HOUSE OF DELEGATES We are :nit.horix.eil to announce the candidacy of Bernard Chambers, of Dnmcron, for member of the House of Dolomites from Haleigh connlv, subject the ratification of his nomination liy (lie democratic party June fith, HOUSE OF DELEGATES We arc authorized to announce the candidacy of W. 0.

Tliurinnn for Member of House of Delegates from Kalcigli subject to the action of the democratic voters.June fith, .1016. SHERIFF RALEIGH COUNTY Wo nre authorised to annonncn (lie candidacy. of V. Oottle for Sheriff of Itnloigh county on the democratic tic.knt, to the action of the iloin- ocnitic voters 8th, 1MO. FOB I hereby announce' myself cundi- fer flkorif of eifh will of prlmiry to on tbe'AjIt dny of June, 1014.

W. GRIFFITH. FOB noocurnro ATTOBNXT TO THE VOTERS OF BALEIGH herebyAnnounce myself candidate for the republican nomination to the office of Proieciiting Attorney of Raleigh county, lubject to action of the primary election to be held oo the 6th day of June, 1916. I promise that, if nominated and elected, I will fairly, equally, impartially and justly execute my duties, such official, to the best of my ability and as directed by my conscience, regardless of political affiliation, race, color or creed. will deeply appreciate any aid or assistance rendered me by any one.

With kindest regards, I beg to remain, Yours respectfully, MARTIN LUTHER PAINTER. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I hereby announce my candidacy for the cutiug Attorney of Haleigb county, subject to the primary election June 6th, 1916. KYLE D. HARPER. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the democratic nomination for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Raleigh county, West Virginia, subject to the.

action of the 'democratic voters at the primary election June 6th, 1916. HERBERT STANSBURY. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE I hereby announce my candidacy for Justice of tlie Peace of Town to the action of the democratic voters in the primary election June 6th, J91G. In event of my nomination and election I shall endeavor to conduct duties incumberifcVupon me in a and efficient manner. I rrcpottfuiip-solicit vonr support.

G. W. WARDEN. Beekley, FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO THE VOTERS OP BALEIGH take this method of announcing my candidacy for Member of County Court of Raleigh county, subject to the action of the republican primary on June (ith, Ifllfi. Jf 1 aiu nominated and elected, I will endeavor to givo to the people of my county an honest and business adinin- istration of the county's affairs and es- pcciiilly to the great question of lifting Raleigh county out of the mud.

Yours very truly, GEORGE WOLFE. Winding Gulf, W. Va. FOE STATE SENATE We arc authorixed to announce! Atty. J.

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