Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 12 SEP 1914 M. Buy Your Books 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. Robinson's Cafe, Just opposite the Illinois Central Station Carbondale, Illinois Meals:-Hot and Cold Lunches on short order When in the city or enroute North or South give me a call. Ice Cream, Cold Soda of the purest and best make. James Robinson Proprietor. For Sale For Cash Or Easy Terms Two Houses and Lots, No. 7 and 8 in Block 99 Cor. 9th and Vienna Streets, Metropolis, Ill. See A. MCCRORY, or call at Gazette office. MUT TO : HEW TO THE LINE. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY Because he is a clean, christian gentleman who always stands for the right. Because both his public and private life are above suspicion. Because a vote for him is a VOTE FOR CLEAN POLITICS. Because he believes his mother, his sisters and his wife are his equals. Because he believes the people and not the bosses should rule. Because his own people have faith in him, having given him the largest majority received by ANY CANDIDATE ANY PARTY in his county in recent years. 7th Because County head of his tick same election. 8th Because and a man who believes the right of women citizens who desi cient officers can with the full as one whose qualifi requirements. Wayne County every woman to for Clerk of the Wayne County Republican Central Committee: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th DATE C X or County Supt. of Schools Luther L. Evers. In the article of the last issue of the Gazette under the caption of A Much Needed Fund either the editor or the compositor made some incongruous mistakes by using the word "obglect" (whatever that means) of the church when it should have been the neglect of the church. The word "prosperity" was used instead of perpetuity of the church. He also said that secret orders expect from 25 to 50 cents from their members per capita per annum when it should have said the secret orders exact from their members from 25 to 50 cents per month. Will say that I am not finding a grievous fault nor criticizing the Editor, but make these corrections in justice to myself and to relieve the article of the inconsistency and grotequeness. E, C. Phillips. P. S. Mr. Editor I note ap- pending my article the words "Thou has said well that do and thou shall have treasures in heaven." Editor. I modestly accept your compliment as the article seems to have met your approval and since your association Mt. Olive is to convene in Sept you can use your good office and influence in the interest of the initiative. A cup of cold water in charity given is remembered with joy in the sky, much more so than great gift made for personal aggrondizement, as it seemed to me was shown at the recent State Convention at Carbondale, where some men gave largely to foreign bodies and organizations and now are withholding the pitance of a few dollars contributed to institution in our own state. But the Mt. Olive Association has endured for forty years and more by the grace of God, and is not trying to seek a place of popularity in National Baptist Convention neither in the East Mt. Olive only so far as doing the work of the Master. Therefore the two organizations should, I think devise plans to raise funds and spend them where they can bring the most good. Ye men of Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive consider the Charity Fnud proposition. NOTICE VOTERS. "Equal Rights to all and Special Priviledges to none." is our motto: Vote for G. W. Hausman for County Commissioner. Vote for Geo. G. Schneeman for County Clerk. He is thoroughly competent and one who has been courteous and fair in his treatment of our people and has not shown any prejudice in his private life or his official dealings against the Negroes, 7th Because he is a RUNNER, having been re-elected County Clerk in 1910 by 818 majority when the head of his ticket only received a majority of 379 at the same election. 8th Because every man who wants a strong candidate and a staunch Republican nominated, every woman who believes that all public officials should recognize the right of women to have a voice in public affairs, and all citizens who desire the election of clean, upright and efficient officers can VOTE FOR CHARLES C. JOHNSON with the full assurance that in doing so they are voting for one whose qualifications in every way measure up to their requirements. Wayne County earnestly solicits every man and every woman to vote for CHARLES C. JOHNSON for Clerk of the Appellate Court. Committee: W. M. DAUBS, Chairman B. F. THOMAS, Secretary. neither has he ever been heard to say that he could not give a black man an equal break with a white man when he came before the bar of justice. He is fair minded and is the man for the place and our people will make no mistake by voting for him Sept. 9th. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Ministers and Deacons Union will meet on Tuesday before the 2nd Sunday in Sept. with the 1st Baptist church. It is earnestly urged that every minister both licentiate and ordained together with the deacons come fully prepared to take part in the work. Those who cannot be present send in your annual dues. Come singing and praying that we may have one grand meeting. Elder J. M. Blake, President. Elder J. B. McOry, Corresponding Sec'y. OBITUARY. Mr. Ed Buchanan, of this city who went to East St. Louis a few months ago to stay with his brother William and be treated by a prominent physician but at the time the mark of death was visibly painted on his face. All that medical skill could do failed to aise him and he succumbed to death Wednesday of last week in that city and was brought here for burial by his brother Friday. His funeral was held at the 1st Baptist church Saturday afternoon. Rev. J, W. Davie, officiating. He leaves one brother, one half brother, two sisters and a half sister. All were present. Besides these he leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Peace to his ashes. HARRISBURG. Gentlemen: Please allow me space in your paper to say: Ed Avery was put on trial here last Monday morning for the killing of Marion Earl, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty due to the good morals of Avery. Ollie Zimmerman was put on trial last Friday morning for the killing of Wm Black a white man and the jury found him guilty and sentenced him to the penitary for 35 years. The churches here are in very fair condition. There is one thing that I wish to call the attention of the brethren in the district. Is there any law in the Peudleton Manual by which an excluded member of our church can be admitted into another church in full membership. Reporter. Carnation Art Club. The Carnation Art Club met af the home of Sister Eva Stalls with the assistance of her two daughters Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Buchanan Monday Aug. 25th. Mr. Van Lyons donated 05c Sister Casey gave 05c. Total received for the evening $2 35. The Club has been organized one year this month and we have raised $204.95 in this time. Rev. Davy gave us some interesting remarks. After the meeting we were invited into the dining room where a two course luncheon was served. MENU. Chicken Sandwiches SECOND COURSE. Jelly Roll, Ice Cream. I. C R. R. Time Card NORTH BOUND. Train numbers. Arrives. Leaves. 302 10:10 a. m. 10:20 a. m. 374 2:45 p. m. 3:35 p. m. SOUTH BOUND. Train numbers Arrives. Leaves. 375 10:00 a. m. 10:10 a. m. 305 2:28 p. m. 2:35 p. m. CUTS OUT FLICKER New Invention May Revolutionize Moving Picture Business. Demonstration Recently Made In London Seems to Prove That Long-Sought-For Machine Has Made Its Appearance. Last week there was demonstrated in London a new projector which will in all probability revolutionize certain departments of the moving picture trade. The Vanascope, which is the name of the new machine, is so constructed that the continual flicker, often so tiresome, is entirely eliminated. The machine has no shutter, and each picture, by means of rotary and oscillating mirrors, is allowed to fade into the next, there being no mask line. Another advantage claimed for the new invention is that where an ordinary projector throws upon the screen a minimum of 16 pictures a second, the Vanascope only projects four. By this means only 300 feet of film is required to do the work that now requires a thousand, thus making the cost of production considerably less. The cost of lighting will also be considerably reduced, a saving of 25 per cent amperage being possible. In America orders for Vanascopes are pouring in thick and fast, and so highly do the critics on this side think of it that it is expected that the machine will shortly be installed in all the principal theaters in Great Britain and on the continent. Epigrama of Veteran Player. "Thomas Santschi says that he has been greatly helped in his career as a picture actor by the wise advice of his friend the late Kyrle Bellew. Some of the beloved player's epigrams are as follows: "Affectation is the chain that binds the average actor to mediocrity." "Stage tricks are fascinating weapons with which to fight for public approval, but they are boomerangs rather than sure shot rides." "An actor of inferior native talent will triumph over his clever colleagues if he develops with more regard for art than bluff." "Never should an actor convey to an audience the suggestion that he is either looking at himself or listening to his own voice with fondest appreciation." "The actor should carefully discriminate between two attitudes—conceit and dignity—the one is destructive, the other constructive." It would be an easy matter to name some screen actors who would do well to ponder the last two of these sayings. Mountaineer Life in Films. Another "Mary Pickford play" has been released. "The Eagle's Mate" is the title and it is by Anna Alice Chapin. As a novel it has been popular. The scenes are laid in the heart of the West Virginia Mountains, where some of the mountain folk are said to live by the rule that might is right, and that to the strong belong the spoils. In the midst of these primitive surroundings Anemone Breckenridge, a gentle, refined young girl, accustomed to all that wealth and culture can bestow, who has been kidnapped by one of the mountaineers, is suddenly confronted with life in its most brutal and savage form. At first she is appalled and disgusted as she sees the souls of men and women without the veneer which comes from the influence of civilization, but before long her admiration is won by the underlying courage and herolism of the people around her, and in time she struggles with herself to adopt their standards as her own. Real Humor in New Comedy. Real Humor in New Comedy. "Tango versus Poker" is a new photoplay comedy. It portrays that Jones' wife is tango mad, and when she decides to give a tango party he figures he is entitled to have a little poker game with his friends. After she leaves Jones' friends arrive. It being a dry town, Jones takes a baby carriage, in which to get the beer. Mr. Smith's maid takes the baby for an aling, and, meeting a policeman, leaves the carriage alone. While Jones is in a store a mischievous kid changes the carriages, and Jones wheels home what he supposes to be a dozen bottles of beer. Arriving home, Mrs. Smith's maid discovers, instead of the baby, 12 cold bottles, while Jones and his friends are amazed when they lift the carriage hood to find a crying infant. Popular Leading Lady. Miss Ethel Clayton received a notification from the Onyx club, which has branches throughout the Northwest, that she was awarded second prize in its photo play favorite contest, she having received 25,000 votes. This makes the fourth club contest in which the leading woman has competed and in all four she received first or second prize. Italian City Photoplay Center Turin, Italy, is one of the most important moving-picture film centers in the world. Eight manufacturers are located there and practically all the manufacturers are represented. The most popular films involve a love theme, or in Italian or cowboy incidents. Films of every make in the world are shown there AGAIN APPEARS ON THE STAGE Photoplay Star Profitably Dividing His Time Between the "Movies" and His Early Love. Paul Panzer is proving his popularity and at the same time coding it by personal appearances in theaters throughout the East. The star profits by adding to the drawing of his name an out-of-the-ordinary act that is well worth explaining in his own words: "In the first place," he says, "I haven't attempted to do anything I can't do. For instance, I don't try to tell an assortment of alleged funny stories, for I tell my audiences, they can probably tell me a good deal better and newer stories than I can. Then, again, I make apologies for any breaks in my English, for being born abroad and speaking several languages, it is natural that when excited I should slip occasionally. Paul Panzer. While on the While on the legitimate stage, Paul Panzer was for several seasons with Augustin Daly, and was stage manager for Mr. Daly when he felt the lure of the moving pictures. For a time Mr. Panzer was an independent producer until, three and a half years ago, he joined the stock company with which he has been ever since. Mr. Panzer was born at Wurzburg, Bavaria, the great university town, and studied pharmacy at the University of Wurzburg, in addition to a course in vocal music at the Conservatory of Wurzburg. When he left Germany he was a lieutenant of the artillery reserves. Successful Child Star Seldom does a child play a more important part in the lives of two men than that portrayed by Mimi Yvonne, the tiny screen star in "The Littlest Rebel." Her visualization of the character, "Virgie," the role made famous by Mary Minter on the "legitimate" stage, is a natural representation of a child's actions in happy and adverse circumstances. In her childish innocence she intermingles paths with humor, often relieving the tension in the gripping dramatic situations in which this photo play abounds. This little photo player, who is barely ten years old, plays the role assigned to her like a veteran star. She appears entirely unconscious of her surroundings. Unlike the stage presentation of "The Littlest Rebel," in which the Farnum brothers, Dustin and William, were co-stars, portraying northern and southern army officers, the screen version features the part characterizing the southerner, and E. K. Lincoln essays the role of Capt. Herbert Carey of the Confederate army. Fattering Remark. Maurice Costello, who is now appearing at New York, in "Mr. Barnes of New York," is the father of two charming daughters, Dolores, the elder, closely resembling the "movie" star, while Helen, the younger, is remarkably like Mrs. Costello in appearance. Dolores has been repeatedly told that it was good luck to look like her father, while nothing had been said to Helen about her resemblance to her mother. While the two children were playing with their dolls they upset a table, which completely smashed Helen's doll, while Dolores' doll escaped all injury. Of course Helen's little heart was nearly broken, and while Mr. Costello was vainly trying to appease the sobbing child Dolores edged over to Mr. Costello and said: "Say, papa, doesn't Helen look like mamma?" Play Has Strong Plot. The question of heredity is foremost in "The Weaker Strain." The film tells the story of a son who inherited his father's weakness, the father having deserted his wife before their child was born. The father becomes an officer in the army and the son, a weakling, enlists as a private. At a critical time the son deserts his post to go to his mother's deathbed and there he learns who is his father. He returns to camp to accept the punishment for desertion in time of war, refusing to reveal his identity. The father learns the deserter is his son and connives at his escape after a courtmartial has* sentenced him to death. Adopt Worthy Resolution. Motion picture exhibitors, in national convention at Dayton, adopted at least one resolution which will meet with almost universal approval. These men, who depend on public favor for their livelihood, voted to disapprove films which depict any form of cruelty to animals. Pauline Bush to Star. Pauline Bush is to be starred at the head of her own company. She's earned the right, for she's clever and conscientious as well as pretty. Joe De Grease will be her director and Joe Kink and Lon Chaney will support her. An Obvious Answer. What's the meaning of the political equality of the sexes?" "It means the same as domestic equality. What the women vote, goor." METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS As a race, perhaps, we are too prone to emphasize the evil some few of the whites do us, and too inconsiderate of the good that others of the same race do for us; too rebellious against the wrongs that some white men inflict upon us and too unappreciative of the benefits others of the white race bestow upon us; too hasty, at times, in our sweeping denunciations because of some discriminating statute some white legislator would have enacted, and too unmindful of the unostentious, forcible and unselfish service other white men are rendering us; too assiduous in our perusal of white antagonistic publications for bitter criticisms of the race and too lax in noting the splendid editorials and helpful articles other white publications are publishing on and for us; too apt to make a country-wide issue out of the dismissal of some $660 negro federal laborer, while overlooking the large contributions of efforts and money that white philanthropists are making for our uplift. In short, we augment the wrongs and minimize the good the whites do us. In the last 20 years white friends in this country have privately contributed to exceed $20,000,000 for the cause of negro education and to exceed $5,000,000 for our benevolent and religious institutions. Hampton and Tuskegee, the two greatest exclusive industrial educational institutions, white or black, in the country, especially established and maintained for the benefit of the negro, are endowed from the private purses of white friends, Fisk, Atlanta and Wilberforce colleges, types of so-called negro institutions for higher education, and every negro educational institution in all the southern states, except the negro denominational schools, were established, have been fostered and maintained from the private means of white friends. And many of the denominational schools have benefited from the private means of helpful white friends. We open our eyes, stand agast and denounce, with that volatile propensity characteristic of our own and the Latin races, the mere introduction of a restrictive legislative measure offered merely to appease a partisan sectional constituency, but too frequently fail to awake to and applaud the beneficent gifts made by philanthropic white friends to assist racial advancement. The gifts of a Roekekefeller to negro educational institutions and for colored Y. M. C. A. establishments are too soon forgotten in our zeal to denounce the antagonism of some Tillman. The splendidly large bequests of a Carnegie to help along race advancement are overlooked while we stop to anathemize some Vardaman for opposing the appointment of some negro to an inconsequential office—inconsequential in its influences in making up the sum total of race progress. We fail to congregate and publicly thank some Jewish philanthropist like Mr. Rosenwald for his muncilic gifts to negro education and colored Y. M. C. A. work while making haste to call mass meetings to protest against the cheap political antagonism of some man, who caters to a ribald hostility. "The city has been owing me 50 cents for almost half a century," said M. H. Scott, as he presented a yellow slip of paper, which was a check for 50 cents, signed by H. Bartling, mayor of Topeka, 40 years ago. It was cashed by City Treasurer Albert Hale. It is the fine optimism of Dr. Booker T. Washington that causes him to take no note of the intermittent shots fired by isolated race enemies, while he is pursuing a constructive program for race betterment and reciprocal feeling between the races. It is well, perhaps, that we note and voice respectful protest against any and all attempts to abridge or restrict our rights and privileges vouchsafed by the Constitution. It is also urgently necessary, as an evidence of grateful appreciation, that we note and voice publicly our approval of the splendid, helpful, vitalizing assistance of our good white friends. The silent, helpful white factors outside of legislative halls and executive offices, rather than the antagonistic minority within, are the ones who are actually helping to solve the race problem. Political and social freedom, except in a few instances, has always come through persuasion The good office and contributions of white friends alone incited the race to reduce its illiteracy to a point where we can boast that but 17 per cent of the 11,000,000 negroes of this country are illiterate. Oil fields in German New Guinea are to be developed, four large companies seeking concessions. It is announced from Berlin that the legislative budget carries $120,000 for geological studies in German New Guinea, prior to granting concessions. A submarine cable will carry electric power from Sweden to Denmark. The electricity will be generated by the fall of the Lagan river and the underwater cable will carry the power to the island of Zeeland, where it will be used in manufacturing. There is no effort or intention of European governments having possessions in West Africa, or of Europeans having business interests here, to colonize these possessions at present or in the future. Though thousands of Europeans are engaged in the service of the various governments and trading and mining companies, they do not intend to make West Africa their home. They are usually on contract with one of the governments or with trading or mining companies for one, two or three years, at the end of which periods they return to their European homes. Government officials claim that the country is being developed solely for the native, and that there is neither purpose nor hope to make it a "white man's" country. At present, at least, this appears to be the purpose of the various governments, excepting Liberia, the negro republic, which invites colonization of American negroes of financial means and education. Even Syrians and East Indians coming to West Africa to engage in trade return periodically to their Aslatic homes. Of the few American negroes who have found their way to West Africa to settle in Liberia, 99 per cent are unprepared to meet the economic conditions and express regret at having left America. These, excepting a few who cannot secure passage money, return to the United States. Some have been assisted by the consul in securing passage on sailing vessels returning to America. Few, other than well-educated American negroes, can accommodate themselves to the existing racial, religious and economic conditions, the natives always considering them foreigners. In sociologic symbolism, the "poverty line" and the "color line" must not be confused. The burden is not peculiar to this land; all the world over, people living under such conditions as those in which the bulk of our negro population is placed are affected by their environment, and react upon it, just as the American negro does. Poverty and ignorance are no respecters of social differentiation. But race consciousness is not merely inadecible, it is a desirable thing, it is a beneficial necessity: "Life does not develop toward uniformity but toward richness of variety in a unity of beauty and service. In the light of natural law and ultimate physical oneness of the human races becomes as chimerical as the disappearance of the rich diversity of winged forms in favor of an Ultimate Bird." Racial differences are not marks of superiority and inferiority. The white race needs to lose not its regard for racial purity and differentiation but its prejudice, and the black race needs to cherish its entity, with faith in its own fitness for some peculiar "service which it, and it alone, can render in richest measure to the great Brotherhood of Man." Although she does not say so, the author of "In Black and White," Mrs. L. H. Hammond, would probably indorse a motto for both black and white folks: True altruism begins at home. An explosion in a Michigan mine killed all the rats, and the miners refused to return to work until a fresh supply was obtained. They are regarded as a necessity in these mines, and are known as the miners' friends. They act as scavengers and give warning of impending danger, thus saving miners' lives. The conscience of humanity demanded and secured justice for Dreyfus the Jew in France; humane treatment for the blacks in the Congo and freedom for the mixed peoples in Cuba. Then, too, the conservation of cultural values can also be better secured through race sympathy than through race antipathy. The production of such values may depend upon particular races, not necessarily, however, their conservation. One race may raise the flower and give the seed to others. The more one race after another shares in the intellectual wealth of the world, the more humanity progresses. These very values are produced on the higher levels, and race antipathy belongs to lower levels. We must depend upon race sympathy for their conservation. Therefore, it seems clear that whatever good purpose race antipathy has hitherto served can now be better served by race sympathy. Not through race aversion, but through race appreciation; not through race antagonism, but through race co-operation; not through race separation, but through race fellowship lies the way to the richer, fuller life of humanity. More than 65,000,000 pounds of aluminum were consumed in various industries in the United States last year—a new high record. More than 45,000,000 bunches of bananas were imported into the United States last year, or about 40 bananas for each man, woman and child. The Servian government is supporting a plan to link all towns in the country not connected by railroads with automobile passenger and freight lines. OLD SHINTO RITE Fire Walking Practiced by Ancient Religious Sect Believed in Japan Ceremony Antedates Human Family, the Gods Having Observed It in Their Progress Toward "Perfect Purity." "Hiwatari," or the miracle of "fire walking," is one of the oldest religious rites of the Shinto sect, which they claim is indigenous to Japan. Buddhism was imported from India via China and Korea. The nation is not divided into two distinct sections, however, as the teachings are so thoroughly interfused that the number belonging exclusively to either is comparatively small. Every Japanese child at birth is placed by its parents under the protection of a Shinto deity. The Shinto religion is a compound of ancestor-worship and nature-worship, and does not give any ethical teachings beyond "obeying the decree of the emperor," and "following the natural impulse of right." "Shinto" is a Chinese word meaning the "way of the gods." There are gods and goddesses innumerable: Goddess of the sun, and god of the moon, god of the wind, fire and food, of the ocean, mountains, rivers, trees and temples. The rite of fire walking is believed to antedate the human family, the gods having observed it in their progress toward "perfect purity," which is the fulfillment of life. It is observed twice annually, and was witnessed by the writer on a recent visit to Japan at the Temple of Ontak, Kudan. On two sides of the temple court a platform was raised overlooking the court and seats reserved for the embassies and visitors to witness this most ancient and interesting ceremony. In the court, which is "holy ground," the pyre was built on strictly prescribed lines and of purest material. First a layer of straw which was covered with sand from the seashore carefully screened to insure purity, then logs or sticks of pine, and this was covered with charcoal about twenty inches deep. The bed was about seven feet wide and eighteen feet long. This was lighted in the early morning and was fanned continually with long-handled fans and whipped with thin boards until it was a glowing mass of live coal. The ceremony begins at dusk and is a prolonged affair. The temple priests dressed in white march around and around fanning the ash always to the center, and casting handfuls of salt, which they take in passing, from a large bowl placed conveniently near. At each end of the pyre a canvas mat is spread covered thickly with salt, on which the priests rub their bare feet. They breathe incantations with a peculiar swishing sound so foreign to our ears, and etop at frequent intervals to gesticulate, twist their fingers and spread their hands out over the fire, urging the evil spirits to depart. It was a weird scene, and one which claimed our closest attention. Finally the chief priest entered, dressed in a long loose robe with flowing sleeves and fastened at the wrist with a girdle. He walked devoutly to the end of the pire and, bowing his head low over his unclasped hands, dedicated the pire to the god and prayed him to descend on the bed. A prolonged pause ensued; then a priest struck a spark from flint on steel, and it was supposed the invitation was accepted. The chief priest walked with calm dignity across the bed, followed by the other priests, apparently oblivious of the tremendous heat which seemed unbearable to the spectators 30 feet away. The crowd pressed forward and participated, old and young, children being carried or led by their parents and the very aged carried on the shoulders of young men. It was certainly a most impressive ceremony, as they all seemed possessed with a certain religious fervor that made them unconscious of burns. As they walked so calmly, occasionally one would pick up his foot and hop along; then he would seem to remember it was an acknowledgment of impurity and he would place his foot firmly down and walk on. If they are pure in spirit, they are immune and can traverse the bed with perfect safety; and this rite is the test of perfect purity. While the procession was in progress the traveling companion of the writer, an American girl, slipped away unnoticed and appeared in the arena. Gathering her clothes closely about her, she walked on the bed of ccais fearlessly and absolutely without burning. When the audience realized it was a foreigner making the test they gave her a tremendous ovation. On inquiry if she found it hot, she replied that she did not linger long enough to test the degree of heat. The Japanese theory is that the spirit of water descends from the moon and drives the spirit of fire from the coals; and the lesson taught by the rite is that evil may be driven from the heart of man and only good survive. The only explanation of their being able to walk without burning to the normal mind is that the salt cools the surface of the bed. After the ceremony is over every priest prods it with long poles, stirring up the live coals from the bottom and dismissing the spirits of fire if any lingered through the ceremony. Backache Is a Warning Nature always gives fair warning whenever anything is going wrong inside the body. When an attack back or disordered urination, give the kidneys prompt help and avoid more serious troubles. 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WOULD MAKE A POLITICIAN Little Willie's Capacity for Sticking to One Idea Singularly Like Way of Rabid Partisan. "The late Adial E. Stevenson," said a Republican leader of Bloomington, "hadn't, after all much use for politics. He once explained to me why this was. "He said that party politicians believed their side to be always right, and the other side to be always wrong. Whatever the other side advocated, it was hostile and infernal; whatever their own side advocated was holy. "He said the partisan couldn't understand that you might arrive at the right thing by more ways than one—and thus the partisan was like the urchin whose teacher said: "Willie, what does six plus four make?" "Eleven." "No. Try again." "Thirteen.' "No, no, no. You're just guessing. But why couldn't you have guessed that six plus four makes ten?" "Because it don't make ten,' said Willie. 'Five and five makes ten—I remember that.'" Invitation and Answer Mr. F. C. Phillips in his book, "My Varied Life," tells how the late Sir George Honeyman, an infamous writer, sent down from the bench to a friend of his, a leading Q. C., a little note. Not able to make head nor tail of it, the barrister scribbled something equally undecipherable upon a half-sheet of note paper, and passed it up to the judge. Sir George looked annoyed, and when the court rose, said to his friend: "What do you mean by this? I asked you to "come and dine with me tonight." "Yes," said the barrister, "and I replied that I should be extremely glad to do so." Unreasonable. George Bernard Shaw is one of the few vegetarians who have remained true to the faith, and in a recent letter to a woman, reproaching her for her fight against the algrette when she still ate meat, Mr. Shaw said: "The lack of logic prevails everywhere! We call the tiger a ferocious and ravaging beast, but what would you ladies be called if, for example, the lamb chop had a voice?" DISAPPEARED It seems almost too good to be true, the way headache, nervousness, insomnia, and many other obscure troubles vanish when coffee is dismissed and Postum used as the regular table beverage. The reason is clear. Coffee contains a polsonous drug—caffeine—which causes the trouble, but Postum contains only the food elements in choice hard wheat with a little molasses. A Phila. man grew enthusiastic and wrote as follows: "Until 18 months ago I used coffee regularly every day and suffered from headache, bitter taste in my mouth, and indigestion; was gloomy and irritable, had variable or absent appetite, loss of flesh, depressed in spirits, etc. "I attribute these things to coffee, because since I quit it and have drank Postum I feel better than I had for 20 years, am less susceptible to cold. have gained 20 lbs. and the symptoms have disappeared—vanished before Postum." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Postum 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 instant. 50c and 50c tins. The cost of cup of both kinds is about the same. CAP and BELLS BARRED WIFE FROM KITCHEN Man of Sudden Riches Has Strong Objections to Better-Half Mingling With the Servants. The stout lady struggled with difficulty into the railway carriage. "Ab," she gasped, "that door might ha' been made by 'Old Sam.'" She paused for breath, and then proceeded to explain herself. "You see, 'Old Sam' was one of them chaps 'oo'd getten on. Went from a three-an six cottage to a big 'ouse. But 'is missis wasn't used to a big 'ouse, and spent all 'er time in kitchen wi' 'servants. Old Sam didn't like this, but 'e never argued wi' wimmen. Now, she was stout, liki me. So he takes her away to Blackpool, and while they was away he'd the kitchen door up up narrier, so the servants could get in and out, but not t'missis. That did 'er, that did." "E'd what I call tac!" said a man opposite. And all sat lost in admiration of the tactful; "Old Sam."—Manchester Guardian. Spraying. "Is your wife doing anything for the blight which is hurting her roses?" "She's spraying." "Praying! Does she expect the Lord to fool with insects when she could fix matters herself with some good spray?" "She is spraying." "Oh!" Information. Bacon-1 see a directory of the useful minerals of the United States, telling where each may be found, has been issued by the Geological Survey. Egbert-A directory, which would tell us where to do good fishing worms would be more useful. Great Age "What are you talking into that graphophone?" "My class speech." "Class speech." "I'm valedictorian of our correspondence school. This record will be sent in turn to every member of the class." Misunderstood. "I thought you said Blowhard talked very rapidly on the platform?" "No, I didn't." "Why, you said he talked like lightning; I heard you." "Yes, that's what I said, but I meant that he shocked everybody in the audience and stole several other lecturers' thunder." SURE THING P. R. Little Boy—Say, uncle, when you were traveling through the West did you scalp any Indians? Uncle Dick—No, but I scalped many a railroad ticket. Willie—Paw, what is a conceited man? Paw—A, conceited man is a fellow who keeps on gabbing about himself when you want to-talk about yourself, my son. Higher Things. "I can't go; to my bridge club in a hat that is three weeks out of style." "I can't buy you a new hat this month. Better join some culture club my dear." Misapplied. "You know the sweet little girl the Jingles call Angel?" "Yes." "Yesterday she broke six windows and set fire to the hencoop." YOUTHFUL DOCTOR GOT EVEN Lawyer With Hypothetical Questions Receives Unexpected Reply From Witness on Stand. "Not long ago," said a Washington lawyer, "I attended a trial in Baltimore, during the course of which there was summoned as witness a youthful physician. "It was natural, of course, that counsel for the other side should, in cross-examination, seize the occasion to utter certain sarcastic remarks touching the knowledge and skill of so young a doctor. "Are you," demanded the lawyer, "entirely familiar with the symptoms of concussion of the brain?" "Yes, sir." "Then," continued the lawyer, "I should like to ask your opinion of a hypothetical case. Were my learned friend, Mr. Reed, and myself to bang our heads together, should we get conclusion of the brain?" "Mr. Reed might," smiled the youthful physician—Atlanta Journal. Easily Classified. Hemmandhaw, who was writing a letter, looked up to inquire: "Is it permissible to apply gender to volcances?" "I don't know," Mrs. Hemmandhaw returned, "but if it is they are surely masculine?" "Why?" "Because they sputter, grumble and smoke." Sport and Coin. "Why didn't you get up before the referee counted ten?" asked the disappointed backer. "I was a little confused," confessed the vanquished puglist. "I thought he was counting up the gate receipts, and I was waiting for bigger figures." —Judge. Tommle—Say, maw, what's an "oath of office?" His Mamm—What a politician says when he loses his office. Technical Terms "You must pardon me!" exclaimed the golfer. "The trouble is that I have been so perplexed about naval matters that I got confused." "What's that got to do with the game?" "You didn't hear my warning. I said 'Aft' when I should have said 'Fore'!" "All things come to him who waits," sighed the waiter. "What's the matter now?" asked the chef. "Well," replied the waiter, "so far I've collected a Panama dime, a Canadian nickel, a Mexican quarter, an English sixpence and a counterfeit half bellar as my tips." Appreciates Her Open-Handedness. "Why did you tip the girl at the hat stand so lavishly?" inquired the city friend. "Who, me?" returned old Dad Bing, the cattle king of Rampage, Okla, who is in town for a few days. "Why, Lord, man, look at this hat she gimme in place of my old one." The Grand Promoter. "You ought to have some stock in my proposed rubber plantation." "What will it cost to sell it out?" "Won't cost anything. Another big idea. I am also organizing a school of forestry and shall charge boys $100 per year each for the privilege of planting trees." - Puck. An Eve to Effect. "You seem very much interested in the menu card?" "I am," replied Mr. Kollums. "Does the food appeal to you?" "No. It's the literary style. Outside of regular poetry that's the best typographical arrangement for killing off space that I have seen yet." Hopeless "I used to think I could make something out of that boy, but I've given it up. He's hopeless." "Is it really as bad as that?" "It's worse. He's started wearing a monocie." Plenty of it. "You can't fool all the people all of the time." "No. Still, the folks who get up the sucker list don't seem to have any trouble about securing material." Applicant—Would you like to see my letters of recommendation? Business Man—No. I've written a good many letters of recommendation myself. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. Because of those ugly, grizzly, gray haires. Use "LA CREOLE" HAIR DRESSING. PRICE, $1.00, retail. Throw away the washboard. Use RUB-NO-MORE CARBO NAPTHA SOAP. Save your back-save your temper-save your clothes-make washday playday. "Carbo" kills germs. "Naptha" cleans. Watch results. RUB-NO-MORE CARBO NAPTHA SOAP is harmless to the finest fabric and makes your wash sweet and sanitary. It does not need hot water. Carbo Disinfects RUB-NO-MORE Carbo Naptha Soap Carbo Disinfects Naptha Cleans RUB-NO-MORE RUB-NO-MORE Carbo Naptha Soap Washing Powder Five Cents—All Grocers The Rub-No-More Co., Ft. Wayne, Ind. WELL, HE MADE THEM LAUGH Speaker at Banquet Intended to Be Humorous, and Quite Uncon- sciously He Was. Henry returned from the dinner and faced his expectant wife with a proud and smiling face. "Yes, thank you, my dear," he said, in answer to her anxious inquiry. "The dinner was most pleasant, and my speech was the success of the evening." "What did you say, darling?" "Oh, well, I can't remember exactly, you know. But until I spoke all the speeches had fallen rather flat, so I thought I would give them a little humor. And I succeeded, too! I had hardly said more than six words when there was a pleased giggle round the huge table. In a few minutes I had them all rolling about with laughter, and when at last I sat down the applause was tremendous—tremendous!" At this point Henry removed his overcoat. "I am glad your speech was such a success, dear," answered his wife, dutifully. "But next time you have to speak in public would it not be better to put a waistcoat under your dresscoat, especially when you wear a dickey?" ERUPTION OVER CHILD'S BODY Route No. 3, Box 67, Little Falls, Minn.—"Our little boy was taken sick with a fever and after the fever he broke out with a sore eruption all over his body. We could get nothing to help him. The sores were large and red and bleeding. They started with blisters as if he were burned and when they broke they would bleed and they itched so that he could not sleep for some time. We had him all tied up with bandages and then we had to soak them off every day. "We bought a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment which soon gave him relief. Now he is as well as can be for in three weeks he was all healed by the Cuticura Soap and Ointment." (Signed) George Wolters, Jan. 29, 1914. Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Sample of each free, with 32 p. Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston."—Adv. In Demand A Louisville man tells of an incident during the sessions held in his city of a Sunday school convention with delegates from all the states. In answer to the roll-call of the states reports were verbally given by the various state chairmen. When Texas was called a big man stepped into the aisle and in stentorian tones exclaimed: "We represent the imperial state of Texas. The first white woman born in Texas is still living—she has now a population of over three million." Whereupon a voice from the gallery cried out in clarion tones: "Send that woman to Idaho—we need her." Whenever You Need a General Tomie Take Grove's The Old Standard Glove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents. Once Too Often. Parson Black (sternly)—Did you come by dat watch-melyn honestly, Bruddeh Bingy? The Melon Toter—Deed I did, pahson; eberry day fo' nigh on two weeks! Puck. FBRILINE is the trade-mark name given to an improved Quinine. It is a Tatessell Sugar, pleasant to take and does not disturb the stomach. It also does not have known it is Quinine. Also specially added to take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor cause nervousness nor ringing in the head. Try it the next time you need Quinine for any purpose. The name FBRILINE is blown in bottle, as cents In Siberia "Pleasure party?" asked the first Cossack. "You might say so," answered the other. "We're going for a knotting." UNION MIGHT BE POSTPONED Matter-of-Fact Serelda's Two Good Reasons for Heilating About Setting the Day. The Blanks' mald of all work was a practical young woman of about twenty-seven years. One day when her mistress was making some plans for the future the matter-of-fact Serelda said: "I don't know, ma'am. It might be that I won't be with you much longer, an' then mebbe I will. I ain't sure yet." Knowing that a young man had called a good many times to see Serelda, her mistress said: "Are you thinking of getting married. Serelda?" Without the least show of embarkment or enthusiasm Serelda said: "Well, yes, to tell the truth, I am. Then again I don't know if I will. I've got a good place here with good pay, and he's such a fool mebbe I'll stay on with you!" Good Eating. "Metchnikoff, the Metchnikoff of sour milk fame, is soon to celebrate in Paris," said a Paris correspondent on furlough in New York, "his seventieth birthday. "Since his sixtieth birthday, when he began his sour-milk regime, Metchnikoff has not aged. On the contrary, he has become reluvenated. "To the committee that has in charge the splendid honors of his birthday celebration, Metchnikoff gave some advice on the benefits of frugal eating—the benefits of taking no alcohol, very little meat, and an abundance of well cooked green vegetables. And he ended his lecture with this crystal of wisdom: "'Good eating makes more pessimists than bad luck.'" No Menace in Sanatorium. Dr. Edward L. Trudeau, who built the first tuberculosis sanatorium in the United States in 1885, says: "When I bought the first land on which the Adriodack Cottage sanitarium is built, I paid $25 an acre for it, but the price was then thought absurdly high. My last purchase of five acres cost me $5,000. To my knowledge, there has never been an employee who came to the sanitarium in sound health who developed tuberculosis while there; and a sanitarium can no more endanger the health of the neighborhood in which it is built, even if the residences are at its very gates, than it could if it were placed on top of a high mountain miles away from habitation." Teacher's Boast A teachers' meeting was in progress and it was decided that the more difficult subjects should come in the mornication later in the day. History was ing, and those that required less appllist on the list, and Miss Wheeler, the young teacher, protested. "But it certainly is easier than science or mathematics," the principal insisted. "As I teach it," replied the young teacher, "no subject could be more difficult and confusing."—Lippincott's Magazine. The Drawback. "I see where the women abroad are offering to fight at the front, but women will never make soldiers." "And why not?" "For one thing, each one would stop in a hot engagement to powder her nose." Not From the Burns Collection. "Where did golf originate, Sandy?" "It wass furrst spoken in Scotia, lad."—Philadelphia Public Ledger. Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure. The worst cases, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at the same time. 25c, 50c, $1.00. The Remedy. "What guttural notes that singer has!" "Then let's curb them." The young man who has been jilted thinks that all the trouble in the world wears petticoats. What is Castoria CASTORIA is a harmless substitute and Soothing Syrups. It is p. Morphine nor other Narcotic so destroys Worms and allays Feverish has been in constant use for the rel. Colic, all Teething Troubles and Di and Bowels, assimilates the Food, The Children's Panacea—The Mother. The Kind You Have Always Bought 30 years, has borne the signature of Cha his personal supervision since its infant. All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just trifle with and endanger the health of" Children—Experience against Experiencing Genuine Castoria always bears the s CASTORIA is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant. It contains neither Opium, and Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant. It contains neither Opium. Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. For more than thirty years it has been in constant use for the relief of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind Colic, all Teething Troubles and Diarrhoea. It regulates the Stomach and Bowels, assimilates the Food, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea—The Mother's Friend. The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision since its infancy. Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Children—Experience against Experiment. Bradford, England, is to have an electrical exposition in October. Only One "BROMO QUININE" To get the genuine, call for full name, LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of E. W. GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Stops cough and headache, and works off cold. 25c. Usually a lazy man is a dead loss to himself. Look Pre use ugly, grizzly, gray hairs. Use "L" Good Eating. The Drawback: The Remedy. 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. If you want a good low-priced Smokeless powder "load," Winchester Factory Loaded "Repeater" Shells will surely suit you. They are loaded with the standard brands of powder and shot, good wadding and with that same care and precision which have made the Winchester "Leader" the most popular and satisfactory high-grade shell upon the market. Some shooters insist that Winchester "Repeaters" are better than other makers' highest grade shells. A trial will tell the tale. Don't forget the name: Winchester "Repeater." THE YELLOW SHELL WITH THE CORRUGATED HEAD. A young man who last month received his diploma has been looking around successively for a position, employment and a job. Entering an office the other day he asked to see the manager, and while waiting for that gentleman to become disengaged he said to the office boy: "Do you suppose there is any opening here for a college graduate?" "Well, dere will be," was the reply, "if de boss don't raise me salary to tree dollars a week by termorre night."—Boston Evening Transcript. Might Be a New Drink. "Say, Bill, what's a mixed metaphor?" "Dat's a new one on me. Let's go over an ask de bartender." "How does Percy de Soft improve his time?" "He doesn't." YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU Try Marine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery Eyes and Grimace. Write for Book of the Eye by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago Fifteen hundred persons are killed and 5,000 are annually injured as a result of fires in the United States. Mute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Drops lessant. It contains neither Opium, substance. Its age is its guarantee. It mess. For more than thirty years it self of Constipation, Flatulency, Wind arrhœrea. It regulates the Stomach giving healthy and natural sleep. is Friend. t, and which has been in use for over s. H. Fletcher, and has been made under y. Allow no one to deceive you in this. it-as-good" are but Experiments that infantile and ment. Signature of Charles H. Fletcher. The supermarket of Cutter products is due to over 40 years of specializing in needles and arrest only. Insist on Gutter's. If unobtainable, order direct. The Cutter Laboratory, Berkeley, Cal., or Chicago. 111 PATENTS Watson K. Coleman, Washington, D.C. Books free. Highest references. Best results. maturely OREOLE" HAIR DRESSING. PRICE, $1.00 Possible Chance LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED by Cutter's Blackleg Pills. Low- dose, Western stockmen, because they protect their skin from the effects of forbidden foods and immuniza- tions. 10 doze pills. Blackleg Pills $1.00 Use any injector, but Cutter's best Use any injector, but Cutter's best On the Cape. Breathless Would-Be Passenger— Station-Master—You can go by any past five train leave? Station-Master—Five-thirty. Passenger—Well, the new church is 27 minutes past, the post office clock is 25 minutes past, and your clock is 32 minutes past. Now, in the name of goodness, what clock am I to go by? Station-Master—You can go by any clock you like, but you can't go by the train—it's gone. — Pearson's Weekly. Ought to Feel Tired. Bobbie—Don't you feel tired, Mr. Bibble? Guest—No, Bobbie. Why do you ask? Bobbie—Cause pa said he met you last night and you were carrying an awful load. AT LAST SELLER FOR AGENTS THE BEST has been found. The most marvellous invention of the age, and now positive necessity. Baltimore Free. BOX 301, SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA Fill SILO with DICK BLIZZARD your, ENILOSE Enailage Outlet to 40 lbs. 300 psi pr hour, requiring 100 lbs. ¢-Will ship on trial, if desired. We also sell STOVER GASOLINE ENGINE Weber Imp. & Auto Co. 1000 Locust St. St. Louis. Better Values Than New Cars At Same Prices Mitchell, 4 yr. 5 pass ... 450 Hamphopile, 4 yr. 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It is an ANTISEPTIC AND GERMICIDE (NON POISONOUB) Does not blister or remove the hair and horse can be worked. Pleasant to use. $2.00 a bottle, delivered. Describe your case for special instructions and Book 5 K free. ABSORBINE, JR., antiseptic inhalant for masked reduces strains. Painful Knead, Swollen Vita, Milla Lea, Goat. Concentrated...only a few drops required at an application. Price $1 per bottle at dealers or delivered. W.F.YOUNG, P.D.F. 310 Temple St., Springfield, Mass. W. N. U., ST. LOUIS, NO. 34-1914. ly Old CE, $1.00, retail. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS. . . ILL. MRS M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER FRIDAY SEPT. 4, 1914 Office 90th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. B. Address all communications to J. B.McBARY, Box 167 Metropolis, Illinois. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity each week. One Year.....81 00 ix Months.....75 Three Months.....40 Single Copy.....05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR CONGRESS We are authorized to announce the name of THOMAS S. WILLIAMS, of Clay County, as a candidate for Congress, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican primary Wednesday September 9th 1914. FOR STATE SENATOR We are authorized to announce the name of DR. SAM W. LATHAM, of Saline County, as a candidate for the State Senate, subject to the Republican primary election to be held September next. We are authorized to announce the name of CHARLES DURFEE, of Pope County as a candidate for the State Senate, subject to the Republican primary election to be held September 9th 1914. COUNTY JUDGE. We are authorized to announce the name of Judge W. F. SMITH, as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Judge, subject to the decision of voters in the Republican primary election, to be held in September 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of LANNES P. OAKES, as a candidate for County Judge, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday September 9th 1914. SHERIFF We are authorized to announce the name of David L. PARIS, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday, September 36, 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of U. E. SMITH, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday September 9th 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of OERO SHIRK, as a candidate for Sheriff of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday September, 9th 1914. 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. We are authorized to announce the name of LUTHER L. EVERS, as a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools of Massac County subject, to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday September, 9th 1914. FOR COUNTY CLERK. We are authorized to announce FRED RISINGER, as a candidate for County Clerk, of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday September 9th 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of J. N. WEAVER, as a candidate for County Clerk, of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday September 9th 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of GEORGE O. SCHNEEMAN, as a candidate for reelection to the office of County Clerk, of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary, Wednesday September 9th 1914. FOR ASSESSOR AND TREASURER. We are authorized to announce the name of O. S. ADKELS, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, subject to the voters of the Republican Primary Wednesday September 9th 1014. We are authorized to announce the name of LOREN SMITH, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters of the Republican Primary Wednesday September 9th 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of FRANK P. CHICK, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters of the Republican primary Wednesday Sept. 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. We are authorized to announce the name of W. E. LACEY, as a candidate for County Commissioner of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday, September 9, 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of S. J. DOUGLASS, as a candidate for County Commissioner of Massac County, subject to the will of the voters at the Republican Primary Wednesday, September 9th. FOR REPRESENTATIVE. We authorized to announce the name of ORAL P. TUTLE, of Hagrisburg, as a candidate for the office of Representative in the State Legislature, 51st District, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican primary, Sept. 9th 1914. We are authorized to announce the name of Jno. L. Vach, of Vienna, as a candidate for the office of Representative in the State Legislature, 51st District, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican primary Sept. 9th 1914. FOR REPRESENTATIVE We hereby announce the candidacy of ELWOOD BARKER, of McLeansboro, for member of the General Assembly for the 51st Senatorial District, subject to the Primary of Wednesday Sept. 9th, 1914. Don't forget that W. A. Spence is asking for your vote at the Primary Sept. 9th, for Supt. of Schools A Big political Speaking at Odd Fellows Hall (tnis Friday night) admission free, ladies and gentlemen. Vote for Geo. C. Schneeman for County Clerk. To those wishing to take a Normal course can do so at home thus saving rail road fare and board by attending the Livingston Institute in Metropolis which will open in Oct. Don't forget to go to the Primary Sept. 9th and vote for Emma Brainard for County Superintendent of Schools. Regular services at Belgrade Sunday. Let every member be present so as to arrange for association. Make W. A. Spence, the nominee for Supt. of Sbools Sept. 9th. James Reed will leave for Jefferson City, Mo. Sunday to attend school. Vote for Geo. C. Schneeman for County Clerk. Miss Lavada Martin returned from Murphysboro, Wednesday from a visit. Emma Brainard still solicits your vote in the primary on Sept. 9th. Prof. J. Thomas Lyons arrived in the city Friday to take up his school. Vote for Fred Risinger, for County Clerk. Mrs. Julia Anderson presented her husband with a fine baby girl Sunday. Mother and child are doing nicely. Please remember that Emma Brainard is still in the race for County Superintendent of Schools. Make her the nominee on Sept. 9th STAER OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO LUCAS COUNTY, S. S. Frank J. Chepeny makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Chepeny & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh cure FRANK J. CHENEY. Swooned to before me and subrrobed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. (SEAL) A. W. GLEASON, Notar, Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free. F. J. CHENEY, & CO., Toledo, O Sold by all druggists, 756. Take Hall's Family Pills for Consti- pation. W. A. Spence will appreciate your vote for Superintendent of Schools, Sept. 9th. Mrs. Emma Love of Indianopolis, Ind. is in the city visiting her sister Mrs. Maymie Upshaw. Vote for Fred Risinger, for County Clerk. Mrs. Ora Cork and son Willow returned to their home in Love Joy Ill., after spending several days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston. Vote for Geo. C. Scheeman for County Clerk. Miss Mary Jarrett of St. Louis, Mo, is visiting her grand-mother Mrs. Mary Robinson. Mr. Wm Buchanan and sister Mrs. Effie Rhodes, of East St. Louis, and Oak Park, Ill., respectively, returned to their homes Monday after attending the funeral of their brother Ed Buchanan who deparred this life Aug. 26, in East St. Louis, Ill. It will pay the voters of Massac county to vote for Thos. S. Williams for Congress, a man who is a friend of the masees, one who can be elected if nominated. Bainum is a man for the rich and never sees the poor white man or the negro. Williams can re-deem the district if nominated because he is a mixer. Miss Ollie Buchanan and little neice Avery Woods arrived in the city Saturday from Chicago, to attend the funeral of the former's brother. Mrs. Georgia Johnson is confined to her bed this week. Mrs. Arie Gatewood has returned home after spending several weeks in Gary, Ind. visiting her niece and other relatives. Grandma Harmon is very feeble at this writing. Alvin Parks returned home Friday alter visiting his brother in Chicago. Rev. P. Staples the Indian Doctor, of Paducah, Ky., was in the city last week. Mrs. Edna James and children of St. Louis, Mo., are in the city visiting relatives. For Groceries and cold drinks go the First or Last Chance Grocery on oth and Pearl Sts. Reader if a blue or red mark appears on the head of your paper marked with an [X] it is to notify you that you owe for the paper and must pay at once. If you want your skin to look pretty and soft, try a bottle of Dixie Liquid Bleach at McCrary & Sons I have a new supply of hair goods on hand. Call and see them. MRS. Z. A. VALLEE. Vote for Williams he is your friend. Prof. Geo. Masterson, of Atlanta, Ga., is principle of the Dunbar School this year, Psof. Hunnicdtt. having gone to Centralia. Phone us your order for the four-magazine bargain. M. B. A. C. Millspaugh A. C. Millspaugh, Clerk of Appellate Court, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Republican candidate for re-nomination. This Appellate Court District has always been democratic. Mr. Millspaugh is the First and Only Republican elected Clerk of this Court. His candidacy is endorsed by practically all the lawyers in the District. Experience in this office is valuable to both lawyers and litigants. No widow or orphan ever had to pay costs during the time Mr. Millspaugh has been Clerk of this Court. The Mt. Vernon Daily Register says "The lawyers of the District are unanimous in their verdict that Mr. Millspaugh has made the best Clerk the Court has ever had." The McLeansboro Leader says, "Mr. Millspaugh's record is unique in two particulars; First, because he is the first Republican to secure the election to the office of Clerk of the Appellate Court; second, it is admitted by the bar through out southern Illinois that he has made the best Clerk the Appellate Court has ever had." The voetrs of both men and women are respectfully solicited and will be appreciated. Vote for a man at the primary on Wednesday September 9th, who can be elected in November. ANDREW RUSSEL Republican Candidate for State Treasurer; Primary Election Sept. 9, 1914. M. Andrew Russel of Jacksonville, Illinois, who is seeking the Republican nomination for State Treasurer held that office in 1909-10. Along with other Republicans he was defeated in 1912. Mr. Russel has been in the banking business for forty years and is throughly familiar with the financial interests and needs of Illinois. Identified with the Republican party since young manhood, he has taken an active part in politics for years and is known in every county in Illinois. He is past president of Illinois Bankers' association; has five times been city treasurer of Jacksonville; served six years as member of State Board of Pardons; has for a long period been identified with the educational interests of his home city, and with passing years has met the responsibilities of various positions in a manner entitling him to public confidence. In the present campaign Mr. Russel stands upon his record in public and private life. The office of treasurer in his hands would be ably, efficiently and honestly managed. Livingston Institute Second Session Opens Monday This school is well graded Department. All work is well detailed and able Instructors, select work Special Courses in Medicine and Theology. Entrance Fee $2.00 per month. Tuition Rates: Tuition, Normal and English or Tuition, Instrumental music (including Tuition Typewriting (including Tuition Plain Sewing per month Tuition, Vocal music Tuition Printing Industrial Department per month. Printing Free Board and Roomsible rate. In every case, 4 weeks will All charges must be paid in advance Prospectus Address J. B. McGRARY, Box 107 PROCESS The Twenty-third Annual Session, Union of the Mt. Olive Asst. Baptist Church, Metropolis, Tuesday, TUESDAY MORNING 8:30 The Union called to order Blake. Devotionals for 30th century City messengers. 9:00 a. m. Roll call of officers, point of committee on Enrollment Report of enrollment commiter, Rev. J. W. Davie, R. 10:00 Introduction of visitors, Topics and other committees. 10:30 Topic for discussion. 11:00 Preaching by Rev. L. T. 12:00 Collection and adjournment AFTER 1:30 Devotional service by Ulla 2:00 Roll call; Rending of monies 2:15 Topic. 3:00 Preaching 4:00 Topic for discussion. 4:30 Collection and adjournment EVENING 8:30 Devotionals Polaski and L. 8:00 Preaching by Rev. S. J. Collection and adjournment WEDNESDAY MORNING 8:30 Devotionals led by deacons 9:00 Roll call, and reading every 9:00 Preaching Rev. Jno. Brush adjournment. AFTER 1:30 Devotionals Harrisburg 2:00 Roll call and morning journals 2:15 Address, The value of Mtr iet, Rev. J. W. Davie, M. 3:00 Praise meeting conducted 4:00 Query Box. 4:30 Collection and adjournment EVENING 7:30 Devoonals by Hodges Park 8:00 Preaching by Rev. Chas. adjournment. Opens Monday October 6th 1913 School is well graded and equipped Grammar Cent. All work is well organized under D stable Instructors, selected for Special De Real Courses in Music, Bookkeeping, S and Type Writing, Bible Theology. Prince Fee $2.00 a Session On Rates: Tuition. Theological D per month. Normal and English courses per month each instrumental music (including rent of instr typewriting (including rent) per month ..... Main Sewing per month..... Vocal music..... Printing Free Departments Domestic Science nery and Dresssi Printing Free and Rooms Board and rooms can be in private families at a Every case, 4 weeks will be counted for a sch es must be paid in advance. For any in ductus Address B. McGRARY, Supt. and Sec'T Metro This school is well graded and equipped Grammar School Department. All work is well organized under Departmental and able Instructors, selected for Special Departmenta work Special Courses in Music, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Type Writing, Bible Study Entrance Fee $2.00 a Session Tuition Rates: Tuition. Theological Department per month $1.00 Tuition, Normal and English courses per month each 1.00 Tuition, Instrumental music (including rent of instrument)... 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 J. B. McGRARY, Supt. and Sec'y. Box 107 Metropolis, Ill. PROGRAM Twenty-third Annual Session of the Ministers' Association of the Mt. Olive Association to be held with the Church, Metropolis, Tuesday sept. 8th 1914. TUESDAY MORNING SESSION. The Union called to order by the President. Rev.ake. Devotionals for 30 minutes by Mt. Moriah. City messengers. a. m. Roll call of officers, reading of the Constitution of committee on Enrollment and President's report of enrollment committee. Welcome address. r. Rev. J. W. Davie. Response by Rev. Wm. His Introduction of visitors, appointment of commics and other committees. Topic for discussion. Preaching by Rev. L. Thompson. Collection and adjournment. AFTEROON. Devotionals service by Ullin and Tamms, messengers. Roll call; Reading of morning journal. Topic. 3:00 Preaching by Rev. F. Bomar, Cairo. Topic for discussion. Collection and adjournment. EVENING SESSION. Devotionals Palaski and Mounds messengers. Preaching by Rev. S. J. Hunt, Cairo. Collection and adjournment. WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION. Devotionals by deacon Watson and Joppa me. Roll call, and reading evening journal. Preaching Rev. Jno. Bruen, Mt. Vernon. Collect journment. AFTERNOON. Devotionals Harrisburg and Colips messengers. Roll call and morning journal. Address, The value of M. and Deacons' Union in act, Rev. J. W. Davie, Metropolis. Praise meeting conducted by Rev. H. Allison. Query Box. Collection and adjournment. EVENING SESSION, Devoonals by Hodges Park and Villa Ridge messengers. Preaching by Rev. Chas. Street, Mounds. Collect journment. The Twenty-third Annual Session of the Ministers and Deacons, Union of the Mt. Olive Association to be held with the 1st Baptist Church, Metropolis, Tuesday sept. 8th 1914. TUESDAY, MORNING, SUGGION. 1:30 Devotionals Harrisburg and Colps messengers. 2:00 Roll call and morning journal 2:15 Address, The value of M. and Deacons' Union in the district, Rev. J. W. Davie, Metropolis. 8:00 Praise meeting conducted by Rev. H. Allison. 4:00 Query Box. 4:30 Collection and adjournment. EVENING SESSION, 7:30 Devoonals by Hodges Park and Villa Ridge messengers. 3:00 Preaching by Rev. Chas. Street, Mounds. Collection and adjournment. Fred Risinger for County Clerk Listen: If you want a partial to all classes, hon is capable of and will make Clerk, vote for Fred Rish hearted fair minded man after the peoples inten classes have a square and he will see that so f concerned there will be fair representation on th : If you want a man that is fair and able to all classes, honest and sober. On table of and will make a real good C vote for Fred Risinger. He is a great fair minded man. He is willing to the peoples interest. He will see that he have a square deal in the clerk's he will see that so far as the clerk's offomed there will be no complaint abl representation on the jury. Listen: If you want a man that is fair and impartial to all classes, honest and sober. One who is capable of and will make a real good County Clerk, vote for Fred Risinger. He is a great big hearted fair minded man. He is willing to look after the peoples interest. He will see that all classes have a square deal in the clerk's office and he will see that so far as the clerk's office is concerned there will be no complaint about a fair representation on the jury. Advertisement. --- Wanted—100 customers at the Last Chance grocery to buy 3 cans of best tomatoes and corn for 25c. ```markdown ``` October 6th 1913 and equipped Grammar School organized under Department used for Special Departmenta Music, Bookkeeping, Shorthand Type Writing, Bible Study A Session on. Theological Department month..... $1.00 Sources per month each ..... 1.00 (including rent of instrument) ..... ..... 2.50 (rent) per month ..... ..... 1.50 ..... ..... 1.00 Free Free Domestic Science, Milli- nery and Dressmaking $2 board and rooms can be secured private families at a reasona- be counted for a school month advance. For any information Supt. and Sec'y. Metropolis, Ill. GRAM Session of the Ministers and Dea- ociation to be held with the 1st day sept. 8th 1914. WARNING SESSION. by the President. Rev. J. M. minutes by Mt. Moriah and Fu- reading of the Constitution, ap- partment and President's remarks. wittee. Welcome address by pas- ponse by Rev. Wm. Hayes. appointment of committee on Hompson. ent. BOON. Inn and Tamms, messengers. ming journal. by Rev. F. Bomar, Cairo. ment. SESSION. Bounds messengers. Hunt, Cairo. WARNING SESSION. Watson and Joppa messenger. ming journal. in, Mt. Vernon. Collection and NOON. and Colps messengers. normal and Deacons' Union in the dis- metropolis. by Rev. H. Allison. SESSION, Bark and Villa Ridge messengers. Street, Mounds. Collection and man that is fair and im- est and ssber. One who like a real good County anger. He is a great big He is willing to look best. He will see that all ideal in the clerk's office as the clerk's office is no complaint about a jury. Advertisement. Notice is hereby given that we cannot print a list of names contributing to churches unless $1 accompanies same.