Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE For the next 15 days we will sell our books at these big reductions: Those worth $2.00 now $1.35 Those worth $1.50 now $1.00 Those worth $1.00 now .75 Children Baby's books, worth 50c for 35c All best authors and will make beautiful and valuable presents Call and look at them. Take no ones word; look for yourself. Do not send off for a book until you see ours. Mrs. Z. A. Vallee PROGRAM of the Mt. Olive Baptist Institute to be held with the Sunday School at 12th St. Baptist Cairn, Ill., June 24th 1914. 8:20 Wednesday morning, Institute called to order by President J. W. Corneal, of Centralia, Ill. Devotionals conducted by Sparta delegate. 9:00 Calling roll of officers, appointment of committee on Enrollment. 9:15 Welcome address by pastor Rev. J. H. Starks. Response, by Rev. J. B. McCrary, Metropolis. 6:20 Appointment of committees. Introduction of visitors, and Micellaneous business. 9:25 Paper by 12th Street delegate. 9:25 Social Evils Among Young Men and Women, and How to Avoid them.—Brother Dennis Farrow. 10:20 Solo, Sister Ollie Cummings, Carbondale. 10:25 Paper—Intellent Christian Family Government, The Curator Lawlessness and Crime, Miss Mumie Reddy, Mt. Vernon. 10:40 How May We Interest the Educated Young People, in Christian Work.—Rev. E. Holmes, Duquoin. 10:55 Song by Choir.' 11:00 Sermon by Rev. C. W. Norment, Carbondale. 11:50 Song, Collection Adjournment. Afternoon 1:30 Devotionals led by Rev. F. Bomar, Cairo. 2:00 Roll Call, Reading of Morning journal. 2:15 General Theme—What We as Teachers and Officers Can Do to Awaken a Greater Interest in the District Work of the Convention, Sister M. J. Blake, Metropolis. 2:30 Leadership Essential to Interest Membership, Rev. J. H. Hilly, Colpsville. 2:45 Vocal Solo, Brother Geo' Chavia, Cairo. 2:50 Election of Officers, Report of Various Committees. 2:10 President's Annual Address. 2:15 How Shall we Proceed to Give Better Financial Support to our Institution at Metropolis, Rev. J. H. Knowles, Cairo. 3:45 Paper, Miss Elmora Cook, Centralia. Miscellaneous Business. 4:00 Collection and Adjournment. 7:30 Devotionals, led by R. R. Jenkings, Duquoin. 8:00 Reading Afternoon journal, Calling the Roll. 8:10 Song by Choir, Annual Sermon, Rev. D. Parrish, Mounds. Collection, Installation of Officers, Adjournment. Institute to be Institut Cairo, Ill. J. Junning. Institute called Australia, Ill. by Sparta delega- tors, officers, appointment by pastor Rev. J. J. by Metropolis, committees. Intra- cture delegate. Young Men and Dennis Farrow. Cummings, Carbon Christian Family C Miss Mamie F Interest the Educa- tion E. Holmes, Duqoon C. W. Norment, C on Adjournment. Afternoon by Rev. F. Bomar, ing of morning Journ- What We as Teach Interest in the J. Blake, Metropol- cial to Interest Ma- ther Geo' Chavis, C Accers, Report of Var- ual Address. Proceed to Give Bett opolis, Rev. J. H. Mora Cook, Centralis- ness. Adjournment. by R. R. Jenkingsa moon journal, Calliga Annual Sermon, Re- servation of Officers, Adj Program. session of the B. Y. P. to order to by Pres pethel and Cairo dele Officers, Appointm nusiness. 12th St. B. Y. P. Program of the 34th Annual Session Of the 34th Annual Session of the Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Convention to be held with the 12th St. Baptist Church, Cairo, Ill. Friday Morning. The Baptist State Convention. The Baptist State Convention held in Carbondale, with Rock Hill and Hopewell Baptist churches was a great success in every respect. The churches metioned together with pastors Norment and Dorsey, coupled with the citizens cared for the large delegation royally. This was the best meeting in the history of its organization from every view point and spoke volumes of praise for the Negro Baptists of Illinois, which is second to none in the State, when it comes to the point scholarship, oratory and finance. Soundness of "Doctrine," was the rallying cry and One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism was uppermost in the mind of the messengers except a few who were rather inclined to be liberal in their vew. It was openly charged by Phillips, Thomas and McWilliams, that some of the pastors in the northern end of the state advocated "Open Communion, Alien Immersion, Freewill Ordination and Federation of Churches." Happily this was denied, but chaos reigned supreme almost to close of the convention over the much discussed question but, when the point of almost "Parting of the Way" was reached a resolution was offered by Revs. W. P. Washington and C. C. Phillips declaring for the New Testament teaching Vs. the teaching referred to above President Fisher, referred the resolution to the committee on resolutions over the protest of their advocates which caused a stormy scene for a while but when they were assured the resolutions would be reported out by the committee before final adjournment of the Convention, the dove of peace was again allowed to brood over the troubled waters. Just before the close of the Convention it was discovered that the chairman of the Resolution committee, had left the city without reporting on any of the matter placed into his hands or even leaving it with any member of said committee. The advocates of the resolution delared that the President had "Tricked" them and they would not stand for it, at this moment of demonstration the president took advantage of the situation and called for a verbal report of the committee which prevented further demonstration and hearing the report which endorsed the Resolution offered by Phillips and Washington, and the said committee report was unanimously adopted 'mid cheers and loud Amens. The men raised $328.50 and the women $192.00, making a total of $520.50 $500.00 was pledged by the ministers and the churches for the Livingston College at Metropolis, which was also endorsed by the Convention, Dr. Fisher pledged Olivet, Chicago, for $100. and $21. for himself. Dr. J. F. Thomas, ex-prudent of the Convention paid his $10.00. Dr. Fisher is behind his job and is a financier and is infusing new life into the convention. He is a man who does things. Many of the brethren showed their faith by putting down their money for the School on Education day (Friday.) A list will be published in th Gazette of the pledges as soon as furnished us by the secretary. Great questions of much moment were discussed loud and long by the Baptist lawyers and much oratory and talent were displayed by both the ministers and the laity. Harmony prevailed and every one left for home rejoicing over the fact, that they had really accomplished so much for the cause and the Baptists. The women had a splendid meeting. The next meeting will be in Rock Island, 1915. DR. LATHAM ANNOUNCES. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Dr. Sam W. Latham for the nomination for State Senator from the 51st Senatorial District on the Republican ticket before the primary election to be held September 9th 1914. Dr. Latham is a man who at all times and under all circumstances has stood for the fundamental principles of the Grand Old Party, always fighting until the polls are closed for the worthy standard-bearers are chosen by the party of his choice. He is a strong advocate of a protective tariff, believing in that therein lies the greatest measure of benefit and protection for the American laboring man and for the American farmer. He believes that the American Manufacturer cannot pay his laborers a sufficient stipend to enable them to live like the freeman they are, and at the same time compete with foreign manufacturer who is obliged to pay for his labor in many instances less than one-fourth the prevailing wage in this country. He believes that the American farmer cannot pay the the prices for land which prevail in the United States and compete with the foreigner who pays possibly one-fourth that same price and in the production of the necessities of life. He believes that, since the whole industrial system of the United States has been built upon the theory of a protective tariff, since wage scales have been made with that in view, the prices on all commodities have been quoted since this country was founded with that in view, since land values have been created on that theory, the repeal of that law must and will paralyze all business in this country, as is being demonstrated at this time. He believes that labor is entitled to consideration and respect in the industrial disputes which arise from time to time, and that the best and only way for it to this consideration and respect is by organization, and for this he has always been friendly toward union labor. While Mayor of Eldorado he was instrumental in having an ordinance passed by the city council of the city of Eldorada providing for the employment of union labor by the municipality, and at the union wage scale. He points with pride to his record in an official capacity, and invites the closet scrutiny of all his acts. CHAS. W. HAUSMAN. In the regular announcement column will be found the name of Charles W. Hausman as a candidate for County Commissioner of Massac county on the Republican ticket, subject to the Primary September 9th 1914. Mr. Hausman, is a man of more than ordinary ability and is worthy in every respect for the office of commissioner, having served in that capacity at one time and advocated the building of the first concrete bridge built in the county. His business qualifications enables him to look after the business end of the county's affairs, which is one of the essential feature most needed just now in Massac county. He believes in a fair deal to all citizens and will know no man on the account of his creed or color, one thing that has worked against the Negro of late years in this county and said office. We ask for him a fair show and due consideration, TAMMS. Dear Editor:—We are pleased to send you another report of cur city The C. M. E. church has organized and doing nicely. Rev. Melvin Hunt preached a heart felt sermon Sunday night. The Trinity Baptist Sunday S. is progressing rapidly. Mr. A. C Bolden has been suffering with his arm but is now able to return to his work. Rev. A. Lovelace of Murphy-boro, pastor of the Trinty Baptist church preached a good sermon Sunday night Mrs. Ethel Steeles has returned to her home having been on a visit to Martin, Tenu. Deacon Eddie Tisdale has bought a nice span of mules. Mr. Ed. Kelley has opened up a nice ice cream parlor. The Willing Workers will meet Thursday evening at Sister Mallinda Tisdells. They have been doing good work with Sister Ada Bowden as president. Johnie Smith son of Mr. Dennis Smith got his foot cut badly while at work in the woods. JOPPA. The annual sermon of Home Support was preached by Rev. B.C. Long, at the Presbyterian church. A strong sermon was delivered. Revs Thedford, the pastor and D. Parrish, responded President D. Shelton, and W. H. Hesben, organizer, made good addresses 233 persons were at the church The Dispensation is open for 60 days and all applications will be appreciated. Our S. S. is progressing nicely Sunday was our pastor's day and service was held at the Missionary Baptist church. Ethel Brown, confined to her bed with rheumatism. Henrietta Rhodes. You will find the name of W. A. Spence, in the announcement column this week as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Supt., of Schools. We will give a write-up next week. Brookport Ill., Nov. 26 '13 To whom this may concern. Greetings: This is to certify that I. A. C. Crider have been appointed Dist. Deputy, Grand Master of the 7th Dist. of F. & A. M. of Illinois. A. C. Crider Box 172 Jr. Miller'NineVille Lastware and MUA- CSM. WEA& KAOKS A. Drummond, ed. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Recently there has been organized in Nashville the only negro board of trade in the world, writes Michael Jones in a communication to the Washington Star. It serves as a beacon light and stands as an ideal example of what such an organization means to a community in which there are colored men engaged in business. J. C. Napier, exregister of the United States treasury, is president of the board, and through his master mind the policies are shaped and carried out. The young and unparalleled organization is demonstrating how indispensable such a body is to the fullest and broadest economic, religious and intellectual development of any town, city or country in which there are a goodly number of colored citizens. Dr. Booker T. Washington, whom the world honors and reveres, who has been invaluable to the progress of his race and who is an undisputed authority on negro life in America, tells us that there are owned, operated and controlled by negroes in America 100 insurance companies, 300 drug stores, 65 banks, 450 newspapers, magazines and periodicals and more than 20,000 other businesses of various kinds. These people are succeeding in business because they are doing what the world wants done. A review of these facts will bring "visions of a better future" to even the most pessimistic of the race. How vivid it is that the Afro-American's problem is one of persistence rather than one of existence—that nothing but success awaits him if he will but have faith, endure for a while and keep courage. It is imperative—and that soon—that he, in a much larger measure, ceases to be employee and becomes employer. Let there come from his midst satraps of trade, kings of finance, lords of industry, railroad wizards, steel czars and merchant princes. Ninety negro millionaires could solve about ninety per cent of the race problem. The American Genetic association foresees a solution of the so-called race problem in the natural increase of the two races as analyzed by Professor Wilcox of the census bureau. Mr. Wilcox says the Negro is steadily losing ground in the South both by immigration of whites and by their own declining birthrate. They are losing still more rapidly in the North. The more rapid increase of the whites is attributed not only to the influx of immigration, but to the fact that in the registration area where vital statistics are available, including three-fifths of the whites and one-fifth of the negroes, the negro death rate exceeds the white by about two-thirds. In the past 30 years the excess in the proportion of negro children has been falling until the present difference between the race is less than one-fourth that of 1880, and will, at the present rate, have disappeared when the next census is taken. This decline in the birthrate is ascribed largely to nepro emigration into the northern cities. The birthrate among negroes in the city is but two-thirds of city whites, whereas in the country it is above the country whites. Besides the fecundity of all races is lower in the North and the negro trend northward is constantly increasing. Most of the licorice root used in America comes from the marshy plains of Turkey and Russia. Discussing the condition of the colored Baptist churches in Chicago, the leading church paper, the Standard, says: "The need of leaders is fundamental. The negro has a social passion for organization. He wants to start something, or belong to something already started. There is scarcely a field of organization within his reach that he has not covered straightforwardly or surreptitiously. Many of these organizations, in the church and out of it, fall. Perhaps more fall than succeed. The failure, however, is not due to the lack of co-operation or interest, but rather to the lack of comprehension and intelligence in working it out. "They are willing to try approved methods, to copy successful organizations, to imitate successful efforts; but these are of little advantage unless they are helped to secure such trained leadership as will put them in possession of the agents and the assets which were the indispensable factors in securing this success. It seems obvious that we can be of real help in training the men and women who are to be, in time, the leaders in congregational life of these churches." The Saco (Me.) fire department has a mascot in a cat which, because of its markings, is called Mackerel. The cat was asleep on the pole of a hose wagon when an alarm rang in, and was forced to cling to its precarious perch until the fire was reached. It had a wild ride. and as soon as it had a chance got off and went back to the hosehouse. The heart of a standing man beats 21 times a minute, of a sitting one 71 times. When a man is lying down it beats are reduced to 66 a minute. Not only is it of vital interest to this whole municipality of Houston that its large negro population should acquire that reasonable intelligence which is the fruit of a good system of public schools and those useful habits of sustained labor which will make them invaluable in the growing industrial enterprises of Houston, but it is of equal interest that the negro population should live on sanitary streets and in sanitary yards and homes and that when stricken with disease they should have access to a well planned and well regulated hospital. Modern economists and statisticians have demonstrated that the financial losses due to preventable illness reach an astounding annual total among those employed in the industrial enterprises of the nation. These statistics apply with force to the colored population of the South where the negro is a large industrial factor. Hence this movement for negro hospital facilities is a timely step in the right direction—a step dictated by an enlightened scientific self interest on part of the good white people as well as by the more unselfish humanitarian and religious motives. To my own people here, I would say, "Seek to measure up to the opportunity presented you in this great city, along all lines, industrial, commercial, educational and religious. Let the colored ministers, physicians, teachers, merchants, lawyers and sturdy laboring people who are the backbone of the race join hands, heart and pocketbooks to help push this negro hospital movement to a successful conclusion. Do your utmost. Sacrifice something for the benefit of the race and the good white people will do their part."—Ed Blackshear, in the Houston Post. H. P. Ewing, a negro farmer of Wyandotte county, Kansas, has evolved a plan that promises well for the betterment of his race. A farmer himself, he believes in the "back to the soil" movement for his people. The outcome of his long cherished plan is the successful launching of the Kaw Valley Truck Farm company, incorporated under the laws of Kansas, with a capital stock of $5,000, divided into 500 shares of $10 value. The company has leased 105 acres just west of Armourdale, has it all under cultivation and is now preparing to market a crop of vegetables of all kinds that will show results of scientific and intensive farming. For 35 years Ewing has been raising crops in Wyandotte county, at one time having 1,000 acres of ground planted wholly to potatoes. From his years of experience he has evolved ideas that not only increase his yield, but enable him to market the best class of farm products. For example, he has found that turnips furnish the best fertilizer for potato ground. "I find for this climate and soil that the Red River Ohio potato is the best seed to plant," he said in describing his methods. "As soon as the crop is harvested I sow the ground to turnips. The best of these I harvest, the balance are plowed under, enriching the soil and resulting in a better grade of potatoes the following year. The best time to market potatoes here is in July and August. Prices are better, as we do not have to compete with the northern grown product." Austria has 74,267 miles of highway. In 1910 the government expended $5,568,290 on roadway maintenance. "Have faith in the white man. He is your friend." Booker T. Washington, the negro educator, offered this advice to members of his race in an address at Atlanta, Ga., before the annual negro Christian students' conference. He declared that notable progress in co-operation between the races had been made in the last decade. The speaker pleaded for the education of his race. "By right living, obeying the laws and showing due defence to every man, you will demonstrate to the world what education makes out of the negro," said Doctor Washington. A popular novelty recently introduced in France is a cup so made as to keep tea or coffee hot while the user is reading the morning paper between sips. This is accomplished by providing the cup with a double bottom into which a slip of heated metal can be placed. The liquid is kept hot for a period of about twenty minutes. Many speeches are historical only because, like history, they repeat themselves. The value of Hungary's agricultural returns does not depend on several large crops or on the products of certain specified branches of agriculture, but rather on the great diversity of its products, for there is probably no country in Europe in which so many branches of agriculture are carried on. China proper has less than 0.4 mile of open railway to every 100 square miles of territory, and, estimating the population at 227,000,000, there is 0.18 mile of line to every 10,000 inhabitants. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL AND THEN THEY UNDERSTOOD Locomotive Engineer Made Quite Plain What Had Caused Argument Between Travelers. Two commercial travelers while in a train got into an argument over the action of the vacuum brake. "It's the inflation of the tube that stops the train," declared the first traveler. "Wrong, wrong!" shouted the second. "It's the output of the exhaustion." Then when the train arrived at the station they agreed to submit the matter for settlement to the engineer. That gentleman, leaning condescendingly from his cab, listened with an attentive frown to the two travelers' statements of their argument. Then he smiled, shook his head and said: "Well, gents, ye're both wrong about the workin' of the vacuum brakes. Yet it's very simple and easy to understand. When we want to stop the train we just turn this valve and then we fill the pipe with vacuum!" SCALP ITCHED AND BURNED 833 South Scioto St., Circleville, Ohio. "My little girl's trouble first started on her head in a bunch of little pimples full of yellow-looking matter and they would spread in large places. In a short time they would open. Her scalp was awfully red and inflamed and the burning and itching were so intense that she would scratch and rub till it would leave ugly sores. The sores also appeared on her body, and her clothing irritated them so that I had to put real soft cloth next to her body. She would lie awake of nights and was very worrisome. At times she was tortured with itching and burning. "I tried different remedies with no benefit for months. I had given up all hope of her ever getting rid of it, then I concluded to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The second application gave relief. In a short time she was entirely cured." (Signed) Mrs. Alice Kirlin, Nov. 4, 1912. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Sample of each free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address postcard, "Cuticura, De L. Boston."—Adv. Dr. Eliot on Education. Dr. Eliot says: "The practise of England and America is literally centuries behind the precept of the best thinkers upon education." Is it not humiliating that an American is forced to make such an admission concerning our most vital American institution? What can be done? How can this wasteful school system be speedily remedied so that it fills its real function and sends out into the world boys and girls developed according to their individual talents as far as those talents permit? It is a big question, but in my next article, I propose to outline a rational, practical system of public education which will serve those ends.—Pictorial Review. "Hard Luck" Story A Washington clubman is firmly convinced that the fates are against him, especially with reference to his golf playing. "It's no use," he said to a friend, "I can't 'lift the hoodoo.' Nine times out of ten I miss the ball when driving off from the first tee at the Country club. And every one of those nine times I look around and find the veranda dined with people, all staring at me with eyes the size of porcelain plaques on a plate rail. The tenth time, however, I hit the ball; I knock it to a speck. Then I turn proudly around, my chest swelling with pride. And there's not a single soul on the veranda. Everybody has just gone in." HER MOTHER-IN-LAW Proved a Wise, Good Friend. A young woman out in la. found a wise, good friend in her mother-in-law, jokes notwithstanding. She writes: "I was greatly troubled with my stomach, complexion was blotchy and yellow. After meals I often suffered sharp pains and would have to lie down. My mother often told me it was the coffee I drank at meals. But when I'd quit coffee I'd have a severe headache. "While visiting my mother-in-law I remarked that she always made such good coffee, and asked her to tell me how. She laughed and told me it was easy to make good 'coffee' when you use Postum. "I began to use Postum as soon as I got home, and now we have the same good 'coffee' (Postum) every day, and I have no more trouble. Indigestion is a thing of the past, and my complexion has cleared up beautifully. "My grandmother suffered a great deal with her stomach. Her doctor told her to leave off coffee. She then took tea but that was just as bad. "She finally was induced to try Postum which she has used for over a year. She traveled during the winter over the greater part of Iowa, visiting, something she had not been able to do for years. She says she owes her present good health to Postum." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Postum now comes in two forms: Regular Postum—must, be well boiled: 15c and 25c packages. Instant Postum—is a soluble powder. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in a cup of hot water and, with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beverage instantly. 30c and 50c tins. The cost per cup of both kinds is about the same. "There's a Reason" for Postum. — sold by Grocers PENCILS OF TODAY Made of Graphite and Hardly a Century Old. Originally of Lead and Still So Called Popularly, They Are Manufactured by Machinery—Hard to Find There are people surviving even today who can remember when the lead pencil as we know it today was not. Like friction matches and pins, lead pencils have become such an everyday necessity, so cheap and in such constant requisition that little thought is given to them, to their origin or the process of manufacture. It was not until well near the middle of the nineteenth century that quill pens were succeeded by steel pens, and it was in comparatively recent times that the lead pencil of today, consisting of a vein of graphite inclosed within strips of wood, was invented, says the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The nineteenth century was well under way when the only lead pencils known were, in fact, pencils of lead, literally what the name implied. They took various forms, simply fragments of the common mineral lead, exactly such lead as we see today in the form of lead pipes and sheet lead, cut, rolled, or pounded into strips or pencils. If anyone will take a piece of ordinary lead, say from a lead pipe, with a knife scrape or cut away the little corrosion on the outer surface, and make a rounded point so that it will run smoothly, he will find that it serves very well as a pencil. The mark which it makes is lighter in color than that made by the graphite pencil, but it is perfectly legible and it is not so easily erased. In the district schools in the early part of the nineteenth century it was the custom of pupils to have these homemade lead pencils, as we have indicated, that were merely sticks or strips of lead sharpened to a point, and they were well nigh indestructible, for much use made little impression upon the point. The first graphite pencils were crude. They consisted simply of strips of naked graphite and they were uncoath, inconveniently modeled and unpopular because they soiled the hands. Finally, the lead pencil consisting of the graphite inclosed in wood came into being, and at first it was crude. Now, graphite is not lead, although it is a mineral, but from the fact, probably, that it succeeded the real lead pencil and made a clear black mark it was styled "black lead," by which name it continues to pass today. Graphite is mined in various parts of the world, in parts of Scandinavia, Germany, Russia, Austria, Wales and in several parts of the United States. It has been mined commercially on the north side of Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, but that was many years ago. The graphite as it comes from the mines is crude, and one might as well attempt to trace a line with a piece of rough graphite. It must first be refined, and refining is accomplished by grinding it, transforming it into powder, washing it and precipitating it in water until the pure graphite is left in the form of a residuum. This is placed in molds and kiln dried, resulting in the graphite as we have it in different kinds of pencils. As important as the graphite is the wood from which the pencils are made. This wood is clear. The wood for the manufacture of lead pencils should be straight-grained, and must be free from knots. A great deal of the wood for lead pencils made in this country comes from Florida, and considerable of it comes from other parts of the south. It is known as red cedar, although it is not, strictly speaking, cedar, although belonging to the same family. In the Drug Store. "No, but we have several varieties of rat poison, the latest improved electric crocheting needles and some select Siberian goldfish." "Haven't you any saddlery hardware?" "Not in our present cramped quarters, but I can show you a chinapainting outfit, some three-year-old shrubs, a rowing machine, sugar in five-pound cartons, or a bathing suit." "I did want to get a portable garage." "Hardly in our line, but you might glance at our special values in canned oranges, tarpon reels, self-feeding coffee mills, American flags, folding screwdrivers and oriental screens." "Not today, I think. But, now I come to think of it, I'd like to have a prescription filled." "Oh, all right. If you'll leave it and come back as late as you can we will try to have it for you an hour later. Please buy soda checks at the cashier's desk." Twenty Years Ago. Twenty years ago people thought it made them look cheap to carry two pounds of liver home. If caught at it they would explain that it was for the cat.—Toledo Blade. And it Convinces, Too. "I wonder why successful politicians so seldom are great talkers." "They must believe in the adage that money talks." A Man's Drink A Woman's Drink Everybody's Drink Coca-Cola Vigorously good --- and keenly delicious. Thirst-quenching and refreshing. The national beverage ---and yours. Demand the genuine by full name--- Nicknames encourage substitution. THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Atlanta, Ga. Whenever you see an Arrow think of Coca-Cola. Is Equally Valuable as a General Strengthening Tonic. Because it Acts on the Liver, Drives Out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds Up the Whole System. You know what you are taking when you take Grove's Tasteless chili Tonic, as the formula is printed on every label, showing that it contains the well-known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It has no equal for Malaria, Chills and Fever, Weakness, General Debility and Loss of Appetite. Gives life and vigor to Nursing Mothers and Pale, Sickly Children. A True Tonic and Sure Appetizer. For grown people and children. Guaranteed by your Druggist. We ucan it. 500 Does Away With the Comma. In his latest poem, "Narcissus," Robert Bridges, the English poet laureate, has banished the comma entirely, so that a procession of adjectives may be taken at the reader's option, as separate qualities, or as qualifying each other. Thus one may call his hero "almighty wondrous," or regard him as being both. Mr. Bridges' principles of punctuation are not obvious. He loves the exclamation mark, using it five times in the 28 lines of the poem, and sprinkles dashes about with prodigality. He adopts the colon and does not slight the interrogation mark, while using now and then a full stop. Dog Mothers Kittena Mike, a rat terrier owned by William Bailey of Georgetown, was discovered yesterday mothering a pair of kittens he had stolen from the home of a neighbor. Mike had gone to the house, picked the kittens up by the neck, and carried them to his own home, where he was discovered playing with them and making them comfortable in every way. When the two kittens were returned to their mother Mike was inconsolable, and has since refused to eat—Georgetown (Del) Dispatch to the Philadelphia Inquirer. For Real Spending. "Pop," said Inquisitive Ignatz, "how fast can a horse go?" "Well," replied father, "a mile in two minutes and four seconds is considered good speed. Why do you ask?" "Oh, I was just thinking," replied Ignatz, "what a shame it was that Paul Revere, Tam O'Shanter, and John Gilpin didn't have motorcycles." In the Shuffle. Magistrate—Officer, this prisoner says you have trumped up a charge against him. Officer—He must be a joker, your honor; I had to use my club on him as he came within an ace of escaping. Benefit of the Best Light. We should be as generous with a man as we are with a picture, which we always give the benefit of the best possible light—Ralph W. Emerson. "The doctor said to get ten cents worth of this." "Ten cents worth of that will cost about half a dollar at the drug store." The Usual Fate. "Did old Titepure leave anything behind htm?" "Yes, I believe he left all he had." "That's because it is from the East." Dove on Gun of Death Ship. While the Montana was steaming slowly northward through the fog a white dove, the omen of peace, blown apparently from the Virginia shore, alighted on a ten-inch gun on the deck of the cruiser. More than 100 blue-jackets on the Montana, their terms having expired, are glad to be home. A little yellow swallow, blown to sea near Cuba, remained on one of the cruisers all the way to Vera Cruz and is still on the deck of the warship.—New York Correspondence Philadelphia Times. Trade Secret. "Where do you get the plot for your stories?" "I have never had but one plot," declared the popular author, "and I swiped that from 'Romeo and Juliet.' All you have to do is to change the scenery and the dialect." The Irresponsible Adjective. "I see you have announced me as the world-renowned orator," said the gifted speaker. "Yes," replied the chairman. "We had to do something to make you seem important. Nobody around here ever heard of you." "Who is that man that always ac companies you to the ball games?" "He's a Scandinavian. When I want to speak slightlyly of the umpire I tell it to him and he translates it into his own tongue. Nobody understands him, so nobody can take offense." Miss Young—What in your opinion is the best time for a girl to marry? Miss Elder—Whenever the man is willing. DAISY FLY KILLER placed anywhere, attracts and kills all insects, beneficial, convenient, cheap. Lasts all metal, can't spill tip over, will not sell or damage, immanent effective. All dogs or cats are sold for $1.00. HAROLD SOMERK 150 DoKal DAISY FLY KILLER FLOWER GARDEN RARE AUTOMOBILE BARGAINS Rare bargains can sometimes be secured by pur- sely searching for them, and completely redissolved, so the car can freq- ently not be told from now, and yet a great sav- age manufacturer can be found. 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Paxtine A soluble Antiseptic Powder to be dissolved in water as needed. As a medicinal antiseptic for douches in treating catarrh, inflammation or ulceration of nose, throat, and that caused by feminine life it has no equal. For ten years the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. has recommended Paxtine in their private correspondence with women, which proves its superiority. Women who have been cured say it is "worth its weight in gold." At druggists, 50c. large box, or by mail The Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass GEOLOGICAL PUZZLE GEOLOGICAL PUZZLE South American "Water Stone" a Singular Phenomenon. Scientists Disagree as to Process of its Formation—Principal Constitu- ent is Silica—Is Found Embedded in Black Lava. There is found in Uruguay and the Argentine Republic a geological puz- zle known to the English-speaking people of those countries as "the Salsito water stone." In appearance the average water stone resembles a piece of clear glass that has been fused by heat. The stones vary in size from the bulk of a lark's egg to that of a goose, but larger specimens are sometimes found. They are not uniform in shape, are slightly flattened, and all are more or less contorted. It is thought that the principal constituent of the stone is silica. The rock in which it is found embedded is a dense black lava. Many stones contain no water, and the more or less imperfect stones seem to be numerous. These imperfect stones, however, serve, in a measure, to indicate how the water stone is formed. For example, the appearance of one stone clearly indicates that the first formation of the stone was abruptly stopped by some unknown cause. When observed from the concave side it presents somewhat the appearance of a conical seashell, displaying irregular concentric circles. In the center of these circles there is a rounded indentation which indicates with comparative certainty that the infiltration of water holding silica in solution is the cause of its formation. As already stated, the water stones are found embedded in black lava rock, which at one period was soft and pliant from volcanic heat. Silica in a molten state may have dripped on it, possibly failing from a great height; and as this dripping continued to bear on one point, the silica, which slightly broadened out, would be depressed in the center, thus causing the underside to become convex or pointed, and the continued augmentation of material would cause the silica gradually to sink in the lava. Molten silica in cooling possesses the property of remaining for some time in a soft, gelatinous condition, but in a heated atmosphere it would remain pliant infinitely longer. Thus as the silica continued to sink the internal pressure of the lava on the silica gradually brought its upper edges together, and by the continued dripping of the molten silica the close ultimately became hermetic. All this is theoretical, however, since scientists are not agreed upon the question. If the formation of the water stones is to be traced to the more direct action of molten silica, the water they contain must have found its way in by some means after the stone was formed. If this be the case, there seems to be only one rational solution of the problem—that the stone after completion must have been submerged in water for a long time, possibly warm water, the heat of which would have caused a slight expansion in the silica. This being united with pressure, in time the water may have filtered through to such an extent as finally to fill the cavity. Many hold that the water stone is a fraud, since, they assert, if it be left exposed for any length of time the water it contains will gradually evaporate and finally disappear. But, on the other hand, those who admit that various cases of this have occurred point out that the evaporation of the water in all these instances was probably due to a slight fracture in the stone, the result of carelessness or want of skill in the excavation. It is also pointed out that there are many water stones that have lain in museums and elsewhere from 12 to 15 years, and that during that comparatively long period the water in the stones has shown no perceptible diminution. This, it is contended, is sufficient proof that the water stone is not a fraud, but a very singular phenomenon. Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of the most beneficent forces in forming character. It begets cheerfulness, content, radiance of face and heartiness of human intercourse. The man who is bent on discharging his debt in the way of the recognition of the kindly services of which every day he is the beneficiary is sure to get a keener eye for the good about him, in others, and in the world. The more sunshine he gives away the sunnier will his own life become. Thanksgiving is one of these things of which it is true, that the more you give away the more you have remaining, and for two reasons—the giving is a self-replenishing, and the giver is more and more filled with the thanksgiving of others. Didn't Smell Like Friday. Little Rollo, five years old, had always observed that fish was the big dish at his home on Friday. And he had observed that the rule held in the neighboring households. Recently, little Rollo was sent out to visit his grandma in the country. And after a day or two he missed something. "Grandma," said he, "ain't it ever Friday in the country?" "What a question," she laughed "Of course, it is. Today is Fridav. dear." "Well," said Rollo. "It doesn't smell like Fridav." METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. If You're is fluttering or weak, use RENOVINE." Made by Van Vieat-Mansfield Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn. Price $1.00 GET AFTER SUMMER PESTS This is the Time to Wage War Against the Deadly Fly and the Anno- nying Mosquito. Let us bear in mind that one of the prime objects of a spring cleanup is to eliminate the fly and the mosquito. When we are exercising our muscles and our ingenuity ridding our dwellings and neighborhoods of dust and filth, it will be worth our while to give these twin winged pests serious attention. The first spring fly, of course, came some time ago, though she is still pleasantly modest and retiring. It is not reassuring, however, to reflect that the little insect is keeping carefully out of our sight and the reach of our swatters while she lays a few myriads of eggs, which presently will hatch out into a whole flying regiment of nuisances and disease-carriers. The shy and unobtrusive mosquito is making the best use of her time for the same purpose. When the open season on human beings arrives she hopes to have a whole army corps of her progeny to lead to the attack. Now is the time to get busy if we want to preserve ourselves from the pests a few months hence. The swatter and the kerosene can are fully as important household implements at this season as the broom and the scrubbing brush. AVOID SPREADING OF DISEASE Precautions That Should Be Observed by Those Afflicted With Tuberculosis. All persons who are intimately associated with cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis cannot be too cautious about the proper disposition of tubercular sputum. Such sputum should always be received in cups containing a five per cent solution of lysol or carbolic acid, or, in the absence of these, mmlk of lime. Paper cups, made especially for this purpose, may be used and subsequently burned. Soiled handkerchiefs and cloths should be immersed for one hour in lysol or carbolic acid (five per cent) and then bottled before they are handled. The patient should be provided with a eet of dishes for his exclusive use, and these should be kept by themselves and boiled thoroughly after each meal. Remember that tuberculosis is a preventable disease, but that its control can be accomplished only by the strictest observance of sanitary precautions. Oldest Welshman. The oldest Welshman in the world is Mr. Thomas Morris, who lives at Westernville, Neb. Although he is now an American citizen, he was born a subject of George III, at the little village of Berrow, Montgomeryshire, on January 15, 1794. He is therefore one hundred and twenty years old. His father was an agricultural laborer and died when the boy was three years old. Morris was apprenticed to a cobbler and followed his trade in this country until 1871, when, at the age of seventy-nine, he emigrated to America. The old man is very proud of the fact that he has lived in three centuries. He remembers the union of Great Britain and Ireland, the assassination of President Lincoln and the laying of the first Atlantic cable. Morris can still walk with the aid of a stick and see with the aid of spectacles, which he first purchased after passing his hundredth birthday. His hearing is good, and he enjoys a cup of tea or coffee with each meal.—Daily Express. Glad to See Them Go? Patience—I see a London railroad station has been equipped with penny-in-the-slot machines for the sale of tickets to persons who wish to accompany friends to the train platforms. Patrice—That's too cheap. I know I'd give more than a penny to see some of my friends leave the town. Important to Mothers Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Bears the Signature of In Use For Over 30 Years. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria Literary Talk. "My dear, there's the candlestick on top of the clock. Don't you think that sort of thing is really a little too previous?" "What on earth do you mean, William Henry?" Miss Brown—Do you think that Sally Collins believes in this "uplift" movement? Miss Jones—From the way in which she mounts a street car I have no doubt of it. LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Base, the Antistatic powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or now shoes feel easy. Just the thing for dancing. Refuse substitutes. For FREE trial package, address Allen S.Omsted, LeRoy, N.Y. Adv. "And she gives every man who kisses her a little of it as a souvenir." Let's Have a Porch Party with WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT It's the ideal offering to guests or family, especially after dinner. It's the hospitality gum—so perfectly packed that it stays perfectly fresh and clean. It costs almost nothing but people like it better than much more costly things. It relieves all "over-eaten" feelings—refreshes the mouth—cleanses the teeth beautifully. Chew it after every meal. EVERY PACKAGE TIGHTLY SEALED! Remember—the new seal is air-tight and dust-proof! It's the best gum in the best package. Be SURE it's WRIGLEY'S. Look for the spear. A Century Ago. One hundred years ago Dr. Thomas Sainshae Middleton was consecrated first bishop of Calcutta. The consecration took place in London, and soon afterward the new bishop sailed for India. In Calcutta, he laid the foundation for the Bishops' college in 1820, and established a consistory court in that city. While zealously engaged in his duties he was attacked with a fever, of which he died in 1822. For more than a century the efforts to spread the Christian faith in India have continued. Numerically the Christian population in the great eastern empire is still insignificant, amounting to only about one per cent of the population, but it is generally admitted to have an influence out of all proportion to its numbers. SUCCEEDS IN CANADA An interesting and successful American farmer, Lew Palmer, of Staveley, Alta., passed through the city today. Mr. Palmer came from Duluth, Minn., just ten years ago, and brought with him four cows and three horses—and that was his all. He homesteaded in the Staveley district, and today has 480 acres of land, $3,000 worth of implements, 34 Percheron horses, made $1,000 out of hogs last year, raised 7,000 bushels of wheat, 6,000 bushels of oats, 12 acres of potatoes, and 18 tons of onions. His farm and stock is worth $30,000, and he made it all in ten years.—Exchange.—Advertisement. Sometimes Faster. Patience—This paper says the heart of a man sitting down beats 71 times a minute. Patience—I suppose it all depends who he is sitting alongside of. She—Why does a hen cackle when she lays an egg? He—Because the egg can't, I guess. Oldest Bank in Missouri Our Certificates of Deposit are like a First Mortgage bond—they are Prior to the rights of stockholders. 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LOUIS 4137 OLAC St. St. Louis BARGAINS IN-USED AUTOMOBILES Stoddard Dayton, 5 Passenger ..... 875.00 Cadillac 5 Pass, Touring car ..... 875.00 Cadillac 5 Pass, Touring car ..... 875.00 Studebaker Foredeor Touring car ..... 875.00 Mirland "40" 5 Passenger ..... 760.00 Mitchell 5 Passenger 1911 Model ..... 760.00 Moon Passenger ..... 760.00 Victor "40" Touring car 5 Passenger ..... 760.00 Dessertland will allow payment and balance monthly. will accept cash payment and balance monthly. Weber Motor Car Co. 908-10 Chestnut St. Main 1988 - Central 38 St. Louis, Mo. on many farms in Western Canada in 1913, some yields better than as high as 60 bushels per acre. As high as 100 bushels were recorded in some districts for 50 bushels for barley and from 10 to 20 bus. for flax. J. Keys arrived in the country 5 years ago from Canada, means. He homesteaded, worked hard, is now the owner of 320 acres of land, 100 acres, which will realize him about $4,000. His wheat weighed 68 lbs. to the bushel and averaged over 85 bushels to the homesteaders in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The crop of 1913 was an abundance everywhere in Western Canada. Ask for descriptive literature and reduced railway rates. Apply to Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or A. COOK 125 W. 9th St. Kansas City, Mo., and C.J. Brompton, 113 M.L.L. Tollg. Chicago, Ill. Canadian Government Agent With Starter $120¢ $1050 Hupmobile The Car of the American Family Weber Implement and Auto Co., St. Louis GALVANIZED Steel Tanks Full Description and Prices on application. Weber Truck & Auto 1900 Locust St., St. Louis W. N. U., ST. LOUIS, NO. 23-1914. PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. OUTROPOLIS. ILL. MRS. M. J. MOCHAHY, MANAGER FRIDAY JUNE 19. 1914 Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B. McBARY, Box 107 Metropolis, Illinois. 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PARIS, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday, September 16, 1914. COUNTY SUPT., OF SCHOOLS. We are authorized to announce the name of Miss EMMA BRAINARD, as a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools, of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday, September 16, 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of W. A. SPENCE, as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Superintendent of Schools of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday September 9th, 1914. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. We are authorized to announce the name of CHARLES W. HAUSMAN, as a candidate for County Commissioner of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday, September 9, 1914. I. C. R. R. Time Card NORTH BOUND. Train numbers. Arrives. Leaves. 302 10:10 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 374 2:25 p.m. 3:35 p.m. SOUTH BOUND. Train numbers Arrives. Leaves. 375 10:00 a.m. 10:10 a.m. 395 2:28 p.m. 2:35 p.m. The only way to get the genuine New Home Sewing Machine is to buy the machine with the name NEW HOME, on the arm and in the legs. This machine is warranted for all times. No other like it No other as good For Sale by W. P. Baynes; Metropolis, Ill. as murcary, will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains no murcury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Cartarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheny & Co. Testimonials free. Sold by druggists. Price 75c. per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. The fact is, the four magazines we sell with The Gazette for 18c extra, represents the biggest reading value ever offered the public. Have you sent us your order? If not, send it or phone us today. The Gazette office for quick work. We want you to get our club of four big magazines. We sell the Gazette and four big magazines all for only $1.18. Send your order today by phone or mail. The Illinois Traction System sells tickets from Springfield to East St. Louis, every Saturday and Sunday at $1.50. If you haven't already subscribed to our club of four magazines do it now. You will enjoy reading these splendid magazines We will sell you the four magazines with the Gazette all one year for only 18c extra. 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I have a new supply of hair goods on hand. Call and see them. MRS. Z. A. VALLEE. Buy all your magazines of us. We can give you four magazines one year with The Gazette for only 18c extra. REV. J. H. KNOWLES. Rev. J H. Knowles, 2407 Poplar street Cairo, is the elected missionary for the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. He is also authorized to solicit money for the Livingston Normal. Theological Industrial Institute of Metropolis, Ill., Don't pay out money for magazines. We can give you four monthly magazines for 18 cents extraft you will subscribe to The Gazette for one year. You are cordially invited to come in and look at our Ladie's, MIsses and Children's trimmed hats and you will be convinced of their splendid value. Get ready for spring weather. MRS. VALLEE. Tell your neighbors about our big offer. They surely would like to get The Gazette and four magazines, all one year for only $1 18. Notice is hereby given that we cannot print a list of names contributing to churches unless $1 accompanies same. Persons who owe the Gazette woul greatly lesson the financial burden of the publishers by remitting at once. If you will subscribe to The Gazette for one year we will send you four monthly magazines for only 18 cents extra. Ordination Licentiate license blanks at the Gazette office. You can get four splendid magazines one year for 18 cents extra by renewing your subscription to The Gazette. Our trimmed hats for Ladies, Misses and Children are now ready for you. Come in and see the big values for little money. E C. Phillips, who is employed at Marshall, in a barbershop is home spending a few days with his his wife and relatives. He lectured in Golconda, his old home Sunday night. The Crescent Cafe, has put in a new line of Staple and Fancy groceries. Your patronage is solicited. What about the Chautaqua to be held in Metropolis in August? Let us get busy Bro E. C. Phillips, in arranging the program as we have some excellent talent that is equal to the occasion. The editor, and son Edgar will attend the S. S. convention at Cairo next week, also Misses Allie Barnard, Carrie Urbuhart, Mrs. M. J. Blake, Revs. J.J. M. Blake, J. W. Davie, Metropolis; Misses Myrtle and Jewel Long, and Netta Blackwell of Belgrade. Rev. A. H. Blake, of Chicago, pasto. at Aurora is in the city visiting his father. Rev. J. M. Blake. The young man is in poor health and we wish him a speedy recovery. John Schroder, (white) a deaf veteran of the civil war, was run over and killed by an engine June 15th. Go to the Crescent Cafe for your ice cold Soda. Mrs. Harmon Smith is critically ill. with slight chances for recovery. Mrs. Lizsie Collins, was operated on Tuesday. She is doing nicely at present. Rev. J. W. Davie paid the Gazette office a pleasant call Tuesday. Dewberries are very plentiful this year. The largest crop ever seen in this part of the state. Edward T. Hensley, arrived home Monday. Mrs. Lena Phillips, who has been teaching in Centralia, and from what we have been told by citizens has made good and has been re-employed, is spending her vacation at home in this city. We are pleased to have at home and to take a hand in our S. S. work, as she is extra fine when she wills. E. C. Phillips, is at home from Marshall, to spend a few days with his family. He paid The Gazette a call. Rev. C. C. Phillips, of Golconda, preached at Antioch Baptist church Wednesday night. The preliminary work on the bridge approach and site has begun and in a short time work will open up in full blast. Metropolis is to have another factory. Things begin to look very bright for the old city. We are pleased to congratulate the St. Paul Baptist church and its Sunday School not yet three months old and yet, on last Sunday which was Children's Day we had about 50 little children who made the South part of the city and the eyes of the public take notice of them marching 50 strong marching to the church where they sang like birds and made things look interesting, also we are glad to have such earnest christian women as Mrs. Fears to teach our little children who have not spared any time in arranging for them the program. After the program was over she had the children to sit down and with the aid of Mrs. Wm Hayes, and Mrs. Artis Williams who served the little people ice cream which they had in reserve for them. They raised $2.31. $1. 15 for Foreign Mission Mrs. Missouri Jackson should attend church more. Sister Katie Lee is a faithful member. Sister Hagwood says the children of St Paul Baptist are fine, they raise $2 every Sunday and they have always about $12. to $18. in the treasury. Mrs. Ada Harkings is the best church clerk in the city if she only had the chance. Mrs. A. Williams repeated one entire chapter on Children's Day. Bro. Harvey should take the paper and not have the reporter hold it for him. Mr. William Jenkins was overcome by heat and died. Age 50. Mr. Tom Jackson and wife have a fine neatly furnished home, fine garden, nice spring chickens. Residence at 1905 Prairie Ave. Mr. Jasper Oliver is very ill. There will be a union picnic by the Mt. Zion and the St. Paul Baptist churches June 25, and the public is invited. Plenty of refreshments. Baptizing the 4th Sunday by Rev. Wm. Hayes, pastor of the St. Paul Baptist church. Yours St Paul Baptist church. Rev. Wm. Hayes, Pastor. J. R. Anderson, Reporter. PEORIA. The people of Mt. Zion Baptist church enjoyed in the highest the two able sermons of Rev. J. B. McCrary of Metropolis, Ill., on Sunday May 31., Rev. McCrary, can find plenty of friends in Peoria, not all because of his kindly disposition and ability but also because he has two promising young sons (single yet) whom the Business League of Peoria is making every effort to make things favorable to their locating here in the drug and paper business. (Among the young girls there is great rejoicing.) Miss Lucille Kennedy of Henderson Ky., and Miss Mary B. Edwards are attendants of the summer session at Bradley Institute. The annual reception of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. orders were was given Tuesday Eve. Mr, R. A. Byrd, of Springfield, delivered the principle address. Was guest of honor. Rev. B. N. Murreil returned from Henderson Ky., Thursday evening. He reports a splendid trip. (Mrs.) B. N. Murrell, Reporter. Thanks for expressions of approval and my son and I will visit you after the Wood River S. S. convention at Champaign in July —Editor. Livingston Institute Second Session Opens Monday This school is well graded Department. All work is well tal and able Instructors, selec- work Special Courses in M and in Theology. Entrance Fee $2.00 Tuition Rates: Tuition, Tuition, Normal and English o Tuition, Instrumental music (i Tuition Typewriting (including Tuition Plain Sewing per month Tuition, Vocal music Tuition Printing Industrial Department per month. Printing Free Board and Rooms B ible rate. In every case, 4 weeks will All charges must be paid in a and Prospectus Address J. B. McGRARY. Box 107 Notice. This school is well graded and equipped Grammar School Department. All work is well organized under Departmental and able Instructors, selected for Special Departmental work Special Courses in Music, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Type Writing, Bible Study Entrance Fee $2.00 a Session In every case, 4 weeks will be counted for a school month All charges must be paid in advance. For any information and Prospectus Address The S. S. Convention of Mt. Olive Baptist Association will convene with 12th St. Baptist S. S. Cairo, June 24th. Our needs: — We need 2 Doz. small chairs for the Kindergarten department. 1-2 Doz. Wall lamps with reflectors for our night school. 200 chats in our chapel room, at once. Therefore we ask each church, Sunday School, W. E. & M, Society and Ministers also individuals who are interested in education to send us a donation at once. Due credit will be given you through these columns also in our quarterly report. Every minister should register and become a student of the Livingston college by sending $1 00 every month. If he is not able to attend the money can be used to adjantage and his name will increase the enrollment. Try it and let us make Livingston what it should be. Any good book will be thankful received for our library. For any information write Rev. J. B. McCrary, Supt. and Secy., Box 367 Metropolis, Ill. I wish to say through your paper to the churches of the Mt. Olive association to assist their B. Y. P. U. in making this the Banner year of the Convention, Dear Co-Workers, as Thursday before the 4th Sunday in June is set apart for the B. Y. P. U. day let us play our part in the great work of the convention which will convene at 12th St. Church, Cairo. Yours for Christ, F. Bomar, Pres. 231-29th St. ```markdown ``` Notice. Livingston Notes. 1 Doz: small scissors October 6th 1913 and equipped Grammar School organized under Department ated for Special Departmenta Music, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Type Writing, Bible Study A Session on. Theological Department month..... $1.00 oureses per month each " 1.00 (including rent of instrument)..... ..... " 2.50 rent) per month..... " 1.50 h..... " 1.00 Free Free ents Domestic Science, Milli- nery and Dressmaking $2 board and rooms can be secured in private families at a reasona- l will be counted for a school month advance. For any information Supt. and Sec'y. Metropolis, Ill. Notice. To the local W. E. & M. Societies of the Mt Olive Baptist Association: You are awate that we held no meeting with the Executive Board in March, being unable to attend myself, and the first meeting was financially poor. Each local is asked to send to the Sec. Sister Allie Barnard, of Metropolis, $1. to assist in the representation fee to the State convention as she will attend. It will meet in Carbondale, June 10. Hoping as many of the sisters and circles will represent in this meeting as can, also represent your circles in the Needle and Art work department. I. will be glad to correspond with some sister that can travel in the District Mission work and visit the churches. M. J. BLAKE, Pres. ALLIE BAKNARD, Sec. Mt. Vernon, Ill, 5-26, 1914. Notice is hereby given that the S. S. Convention of the Mount Olive Baptist Association has been changed from Sparta, and will convene with the 1st Baptist 12th St., Cairo, Ill., Wednesday before the 4th Sundaay in June 1914. Hoping that all of the schools will be fully represented this year. I am yours in the work, Nena R. Smallwood, Cor. Sec. of Teachers Institute and S. S. Convention. To the Officers and members of the East Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Convention. The Convention will convene with the Corrinthian Baptist church, Mt. Vernon, on Wednesday before the 4th Sunday in June. E. J. Jones. Pres. Dewmaine, Ill. Trustees of the Livingston Normal, Theological and Industrial Institute. J. H. Knowles, D. D., President J. B. McCrary, S. T. B., Secretary T. C. Yancy, Treasurer S. B. Kerr, Attorney Rev. J. M. Blake. Rev. H. Allison Rev. M. Hayes Rev. C. C. Phillips Rev. H. E. McWilliams ```markdown ``` Notice. Notice. Trustees