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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE STA6K 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 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. Two Houses and Lots, No. 7 and 8 in Block 99 Cor. 9th and Vienna Streets, Metropolis, Ill. See A. MCCRORY, for call at Gazette office. HOME LIFE All Five for About the Price of in this part of the state—and the Four Magazines of national prominence shown above, sample copies of which may be seen at our office. We have never sold our paper alone at less than a dollar a year. But on account of the splendid contract we have made with these big publications we are able to give our readers the four magazines with our paper, all one year for only $1.18—just 18 cents more than the regular price of our paper alone. Send us your orders right away, give them to our representative or call and see us when you are in town. As soon as you see these clean, beautiful, interesting magazines you will want them sent to your own home for a year. $1.18 JUST THINK WHAT IT MEANS! $1.18 Our Paper and These Four Standard Magazines ALL FIVE ONE YEAR, ONLY MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE. LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." Negro Patriotism. In the concluding remarks of the speech of The Hon. Martin B. Madden, of Illinois, in his defense of the Negro, read and reflect: "Give this people the chance for existence to which they their patriotism and valor entitles them; encourage them in the race for success; let them realize that they are a desirable part of our citizenship; spread the doctrine of liberty among them; sow seeds of patriotism in their hearts and in time of need the nation can be certain of reaping a harvest of gratitude and devotion." —Martin B. Madden. Could any nobler sentiments have fallen from the lips of man? Could any greater gospel truths be uttered by mortals? Let every paper paper edited by a Negro reproduce these sentiments as having been uttered by a man who believes in equality of citizenship. All that the Negro asks is a chance. He is the only loyal citizen in this country upon whom this nation may depend in the hour of need. There are no traitors among us. All hail the American Demosthenes, Martin B. Madden.—The Bee, Washington, D. C. Obituary. It is our painful duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. Stella Lust of St. Louis' Mo., who died in our city Saturday night Sept 5, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Georgia Ann Martin of Pearl St., after a long illness of lung trouble She was reared in Metropolis, but for several years she has lived in St. Louis. She leaves one child, a boy and several relatives in this city. Her funeral was held at the A. M. E. church Monday afternoon at 2:30' conducted by Rev. J. H. Smith, pastor. The remains were interred in the Masonic Cemetery. The Sixty-Fourth Annual Session of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association convened with the 1st Baptist church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. The first two days were occupied by the Ministers' and Deacons' Union with Rev. J M. Blake, president in the chair. The devotional service was conducted by Rev. S. J. Hunt, of Cairo, who read the 73rd division of the Psalms. Prayer by Moderator Rev. D. Parrish. The meeting was declared opened for business. The committee on enrollment presented a partial report. Then after much business Rev. Wm Bell, of Md City was appointed to preach at 11:00 and Rev. I. Turner, of Metropolis alternate who read the 22 chapter of Gen. and offered prayer Rev. Bell, selected for a text Gen, 22.8 at the conclusion of the sermon Rev S. J. Hunt, offered prayer. Music by the choir. Collection and Benediction. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. The Union re-assembled at 1: 30 Devotional services were conducted by Bro. W. H. Donaldson of Pulaski. The president declared the meeting opened for business. Roll call and absen- tees noted. After the regular business discussion of Topic, How to better the condition of the union financially and Spiritually—Opened by Rev. Chas. Street. Rev. Chas, Street read 2 chap. ter Eph, and offered prayer, Music by the choir, Then Rev. G. W. Butler, of Cairo, was introduced and took for a text, St. ohn 1:14. NIGHT SESSION. At 7:30 o'clock the meeting was opened by 30 minutes devotional exercises conducted by Bro. S I. Richard, of Harrisburg. The welcome address was given by Rev J. B. McCrary, response by Rev. Dr E. Holmes, of Du-Quoin At 8 o'clock music by choir. Then Rev D. Parrish, Moderator Md City read the 23 Proverb, Prayer Rev. H. Allison, Centralia, Rev. S. J. Hunt, was introduced and took for a text. At the close of a strong gospel sermon Rev. D. Parrish offered prayer. Music by the choir. Collection. WEDNESDAY MORNING. Devotional services for 30 minutes by Bro. James Cannon of Centralia and Bro. Geo. Adams of Joppa. The meeting was declared opened for business. The committees made their reports. Time for preaching having arrived Rev. W. C. Chambers of Ullin and Rev. Webb as alternate ascended the altar. Rev. Webb, read the 3rd chapter of John and offered prayer. Music by choir, Rev. Chambers was introduced and selected for a text. St. John 3:14. Collection and benediction by the speaker. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. The meeting was opened at 1:30. Bro. S. I. Richard and Rev. A. Devine conducted the devine service for 30 minutes. At 3:00 Rev. C. W. Norment of Carbondale. read a scripture lesson and Rev. Wm Young, of Harrisburg, offered prayer. Music by the choir. Rev. W. P. Washington, of Mt. Vernon, moderator was introduced and took for a text, Heb. 8:2. Devotional service conducted by Bro. Whit Blackwell and Rev. Geo. Brown Music by the choir, at 8 o'clock Rev. Bell read the 1st chapter of St John and offered prayer. Rev. Chas. Street of Mounds, was introduced and took for a text, Matt. 25:34. Prayer by Pruett, of Indiana. Collection. Installation. CAIRO. Dear Editor: If you will allow me a little space in your valuable paper. I will tell you of a Great meeting held near Lacenter, Ky. A few weeks ago Rev. I. N. Smith called on your humble servant to come to Hinkleville and conduct a series of meetings for his church and as I was not particularly engaged at that time we readily responded to his request arriving there on the 12th of August night we at once open d fire on Satan's camp. And notwithstanding the army of satan was well entrenched we drew our gospel bow and God directed the arrow and in less than ten days we captured the fort and nine of his men some of whom had been very hard sinners indeed. On Sunday Aug. 23rd at Mr. Pool's pond five of this number was buried with Christ by baptism in the presence of about 500 spectators. It was indeed grantflying to note that this entire community white and colored appeared to be interested in the meeting from start to finish. Rev. Smith has a splendid church and people and they know how to treat a pastor. On my departure they loaded your humble servant well with chicken and fruits, besides a very liberal contribution. In conclusion I will say that I am not pastoring any more and I will again resume my former work as Evangelist and any church or pastor needing services in this spear of religious work and will give us a week or ten days notice and we will be pleased to give them consideration. Thanking the Gazette in advance for time and space. I beg to remain yours in the Master's cause. P. McEarland 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. McCrary, Corresponding Sec'y. Livingston Notes. Our needs: — We need 2 Doz. small chairs for the Kindergarten department. 1 Doz. small scissors One large Bible 1-2 Doz. Wall lamps with reflectors for our night school. One Wall clock. One Piano. 200 chairs 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. Any good book will be thankfully received for our library. The school is now open and students are accepted at any time. For any information write Rev. J. B. McCrary, Supt. and Secy., Box 367 Metropolis, Ill. ```markdown ``` 1. FREE FREE Memoirs of Napoleon In Three Volumes This man caused the last general European war. His personal memoirs, written by his secretary, Baron De Meneval, are full of the most absorbing incidents, especially in view of the present great European struggle. 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The public is hereby warned not to give any money for the benefit of said above named church, unless said persons are clothed with the proper authority from Pastor and Officers of said church. Those who may come to you with plans for Speakings, for said church, disregard them unless they have the proper authority from the church to make such arrangements. Signed in behalf of said church. Rev. W. H. Cole Pastor. Anderson Bryant Daniel Rodgers, Geo. C. Childres. 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. 365 2:28 p.m. 2:35 p.m. Invite it. If you want opportunity to knock it your door tomorrow you've got to make a bid for it today. SHADOW OF A MAN Adventurer's Ancient Vigor, Incited by a Glimpse of Heaven, Seeks Its Lost Might. It was a strange thing. It was a strange thing. Jonas Flint was coming home from work, and the old, familiar trees cast their familiar shadows far ahead of blim, and the birds sang the same songs, and the breeze fanned his forehead in the same comforting way, and there was the same little house at the end of the path, and the same smiling face to meet him. Yet there was something altogether different, and when he came to consider earnestly what it was, he found that, curiously, he was not himself; that he was outside of himself, and regarding himself from a distance, and a very great distance, too. This realization disturbed Jonas very much, and he strove to recover possession of himself, as it were, but could not. The effort caused him confusion and indistinctness of vision, so he desisted, and contented himself with watching this man who was, and yet who was not, himself. Thus resting, he was enabled to come closer, and, if not to regain his identity, at least to enter into some of the thoughts and feelings of his double. Jonas was a well set-up man, somewhere around thirty. He had clean-cut features and a square jaw, and was dressed in the garb of the better class of American workmen. As he approached the house a pretty face appeared in the window and as quickly disappeared, and his wife, who had been the sweetheart of his school-days, stood in the door. "What do you think?" she began, and then her lips were checked by the wifely greeting that made Jonas Flint's heart beat faster. "What do you think? See here." She led him through the house—a short enough passage it was—and out through the back door; and there were a dozen fluffy little chickens presided over by an important, jealous-eyed old hen. "They just hatched this afternoon. Aren't they cute?" They were cute, but far more attractive to Flint's eyes was the lithe figure of his young wife. "But you must be hungry," she said, "and tired. And supper ready." And supper was ready—the finest supper spread on a tea-table just big enough for two in a pretty little dining-room just big enough for the teabable. Jonas, sitting with his wife across the board, felt that he was the happiest man in all the world. "I was tired. But I couldn't stay tired here. Nelly, this is home." "You like this place better than other places, then?" she inquired naively, knowing his answer before-hand. "Other places! Let me forget them. Here, in this house, with you, it is Heaven. I have wandered for years, Nelly, but I never really knew a happy hour. No, nor a happy moment." Supper over, they sat on the porch, she sewing, he blowing great rings of smoke into the air. He grew drowsy, his head fell forward, his eyes closed, then opened, then closed again. He was asleep. He woke. The sun was shining fiercely in through the hole in the wall that served as a window for the miserable little room in which he had slept. His cars were vexed by the jabbering of the native women. Through the half-open door he could see them pass and re-pass. They were almost black, their features were those of negroes; they were dressed in horrible deshabilile. There was an indescribably dirty odor in the air. So vivid had been his dream that he could not for the moment realize that it had been a dream, and that this was reality. When he did, he rose, cursing volubly. He took a long draft from an evil-smelling vessel and made his short toilet. Dressed in white trousers and the thinnest of undershirts, he left the room, and, in company with half a dozen people, one negro, one "chino" woman, and the rest natives, he ate breakfast. Dried fish and pol composed the meal. It was served in half-clean dishes; still, he ate heartily. Years of usage accustom one to anything, and a dream is but a dream. After breakfast, he went down-town, as was his usual custom. He had not had the feeling for years, but when he walked through the rows of squall shacks that formed the quarter in which he lived, all dirty, dilapidated, and suggestive of nameless things, disgust filled him. He strove to quiet his memories, but could not. His old home in the States, Indian summer, the walks with Nelly in the quiet, sweet-smelling lane, the—kiss. A virgin kiss he had known it to be, filled with the matchless splendor of a young girl's first love. The next day he had left her. He had awakened a great love, and then left it to die. And so, wronging her, he had ruined himself. He saw it now—quite plainly. He thought of the dream again—or, was it a dream? He had not lived for years in the East for nothing. "So that was what I might have been!" He stumbled blindly over a naked child, who cried shrill-toned crises after him. "Another chance!" And at that moment, so strange in this world, he saw her. He was just on the margin of the Chinese business district, and the carriage in which she was seated. In company with another and older woman, passed swiftly in front of him, across the street, and was gone. But he recognized her in that glance. True, she, had changed much. When he had seen her last she was a girl of nineteen, now she was a woman of twenty-five. She had developed with the years, grown more beautiful. That was to have been expected, but what surprised him was this, that, though she was not the Nelly of his remembrance, she was so unmistakably the Nelly of his dream. Then—it may have been a hallucination—there appeared in front of him the image of the man of whom he had dreamed. The figure—his own—approached rapidly. Its eyes were fixed on Flint's. They searched his soul, they questioned, they pleaded. The Thing seemed to make an effort to speak. It spread out its hands with an imploring gesture, and then passed on. When Jonas turned to look at it, it was gone. "It wasn't a man," he said half aloud. "The shadow of a man—of myself? No, it wasn't even that. I imagined it. That was all." But he couldn't make himself believe that. The dream, the unexpected glimpse of Nelly, and the apparition seemed all too closely connected for any one to be lightly explained away. An explanation flashed upon him. He had prayed for another chance. Was he to have it? Had the dream been meant to show him, not what might have been but what might still be? He straightened himself, and his step quickened. Then he relapsed into his old, slouching gait. Then the roused white that still remained in him asserted itself. His jaw set firmly, and there came a light into his eyes that had not been there for years. He saw Ah Poo, a wealthy Chinaman who owned a large macaroni factory, approaching. The Oriental was about to pass with a bland nod of recognition; but Flint acting upon the spur of the moment, stopped. "Nice day." "Belly nice." "Ah Poo, I want job. Understand? I want trabajar. Sabe? You give me job?" The Chinaman's smile grew more bland, even cheerful. He recalled several friendly little games he had had with Flint in which Chinese duplicity had not availed against white shrewdness. "Wantee work? You bloke? Boosted, eh?" He passed on, every feature expressing his enjoyment of the situation. Flint glared after the slipshod figure, but after a moment turned to go on his way. But a white man, who had overheard the conversation, stopped him. "Hey, there; wait a minute. I heard what you asked of that heathen. What can you do?" "Well, it's a hard graft, working with these gugus. But a white man for me every time, if I can get one. My name is Hawkins. I run the Honolulu steel mills. Come down tomorrow morning at seven o'clock, and I'll give you a job, if I have to fire a dozen Kanakas. You know where it is?" "Yes, sir." Jonas Flint walked on unseeing. All that day he struggled with himself. Was it worth while? he asked a thousand times. But he slept in a strange bed that night, and at seven reported to the mills for work. When the quitting hour came, he asked for and received his pay—two dollars for the day's work. He walked out of the mills as though he were escaping from an inferno. Work is the real test of a man. "Why, Flint, where's you been? And what've you been doing? You sure look done up. Come, let's have a drink." Flint drank once. Then he drank again and again. Then, arm in arm with his friend, he started homeward, toward unwashed Palama. A couple of women were walking ahead. Passing on the outside, Flint brushed against one of them, and, leaning over, leered drunkenly at her. She shrank away with a frightened face, and the leer froze upon his features, for it was Nelly. There was a noise behind him, and a vigorous fist knocked him from the sidewalk into the ditch. Lying flat on his back, he met the frate eyes of his late employer. "You puppy!" Hawkins cried. Then he turned to the two ladies. "Let us go on," said he. "This dog isn't worth noticing." Another and younger man, who had come up with Hawkins, gave Nelly his arm, and the two couples walked off. Jonas Flint got up—his companion had vanished—and toothed up the street alone. The mixed crowd that had gathered round jeered him in all languages, but he did not hear it. The shadow of a man—or himself—floated before him. For the moment it seemed as if it were the real man—he, the shadow, the remnant, the ruin—and he understood. He tried to avoid its burning eyes, but he could not. "Murderer," it whispered; then that which might have been disappeared forever. But that night he drank heavily of "swiper," and by morning had forgotten. METROPOLIS WEEKLY, GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL REFUSED BIG OFFER Robert Hilliard Not to Appear in Motion Pictures. Actor Put Honeymoon Before Opportunity to Add a Comfortable Sum It isn't every actor who is financially able to refuse signing a contract calling for his appearance before the camera, at a salary to be named by himself, relates Popular Mechanics. But this was the recent experience of Robert Hilliard, the well-known star of "The Argyle Case," Director Ince asked Hilliard whether he would consider "The Argyle Case" and "A Fool There Was" before the camera. Any other actor in the world would have jumped at the opportunity—but not so with our friend Hilliard. He explained to Director Ince that he had been married but three weeks previous in Denver, and was anxious to join his wife in a real honeymoon. Otherwise, he explained, the engagement would have been gladly accepted, for the work greatly appealed to Hilliard, while the remuneration, of course, was beyond reproach. DESTINED FOR HIGH PLACE Webster Campbell Already One of the Leading Actors of the Photoplaye. Webster Campbell, the good-looking young actor depicted here, takes leads under contract with three of the leading motion picture companies. A graduate of the University of Michigan and a thorough student, Mr. Campbell is one of the best educated actors in motion pictures. Before entering the picture game he obtained considerable experience in the best school of all—stock companies. Possessed of good looks, tempera tract with three of the leading motion picture companies. A graduate of the University of Michigan and a thorough student, Mr. Campbell is one of the best educated actors in motion pictures. Before entering the picture game he obtained considerable experience in the best school of all-stock companies. Possessed of good looks, tempera ment and ability. Webster Campbell is rising fast in his chosen profession. Price of Moving Pictures. In Europe moving picture theaters are charging as much as $1.50 a seat and it is predicted that the price of admission to the better class of American moving picture shows will be increased. It is to be hoped there will be no attempt to establish European prices here. While it is true that moving picture audiences are constantly demanding more elaborate productions, the initial cost of the picture play is also the final cost. There are no actors' salaries to pay and no continuing expenditures. The great benefit of the moving picture entertainment has been its universal appeal—an appeal that has not been measured by the wealth or poverty of its patrons. It would be a calamity if the time should ever come when high class moving picture entertainments would be beyond the financial means of the humblest of our citizens. What Spain Enjoys. Moving pictures are popular in Madrid, but it is interesting to read in a consular report that the films in favor are those made up from historical novels and American war, cowboy, detective and intrigue films. The only American films in great favor are those showing western scenes, with cowboys and particularly Indians. The Spanish children are extremely fond of Indian scenes. They do not care for educational films, but they want thrilling, the more thrilling the better. That may be because bull fighting is the national pastime of Spain, and the Indian warfare and cowboy scenes come next to bull fighting. Ethel Barrymore a Convert. Only a few years ago there were numerous legitimate players who failed to realize that an occasional appearance in films was a good test of their versatility, and, incidentally, a good form of advertisement. Now nearly all of them have become wiser. One of the most recent converts is Ethel Barrymore, who has forgotten her conservative spirit and will shortly appear in a film version of one of her recent stage successes. The title of the play selected has not yet been announced. Augustus Thomas will direct the production. Didn't Know Shakespeare. Little Raymond Hackett, now playing in the "movies," who played the long and difficult role of David in "The Awakening of Helena Ritchie," was sitting on Margaret Anglin's lap. "What do you know about Shakespeare, Raymond?" Miss Anglin asked. Raymond thought a minute. "I don't know nuffin 'bout Shakes-beer," he said slowly, "but I have drunk root beer." Winnifred Greenwood Recovering. Winnifred Greenwood is now well on the road to complete recovery, following her injury in an accident nearly two weeks ago. POPULAR CHILD ACTRESS C. Child actors are frequently very much spoiled. "Baby" Lillian Wade seems to be an attractive exception. Dogs Love the Villain. Dogs love the Vilain. That characters in photoplays are sometimes entirely different in real life is exemplified by Carl Stockdale. Mr. Stockdale is usually cast for the role of the villain and when he is an actor there probably is no meaner villain in the world, and when he is either hanged or shot at the conclusion of the photoplay audience always give a sigh of satisfaction. Mr. Stockdale, however, in real life is one of the kindiest of men. He has a horse and a number of dogs that want to follow him wherever he goes. Whenever he sees a sick or wounded dog he always takes it home and cares for it. All of which goes to show that you cannot pick a villain by his make-up. Actress Motion Picture "Fan." Miss Ruth Stonehouse, whose fame as a motion picture actress is worldwide, is herself a "film fan." Miss Stonehouse was talking to some friends the other day, when one of them said: "I should think that you would get so dead tired of motion pictures that you would hate to pass a theater." "No, you're wrong," said Miss Stonehouse, "and, in fact, I am probably one of the greatest motion picture fans in the world. There is hardly a night passes that I do not go down to our neighborhood theater and watch the entire bill. Every character in the picture interests me. I watch closely everything they do." Successful Scenario Writer. Successful Scenario Writer. Elaine Serne, winner of the Evening Sun $1,000 scenario prize, is a New York girl, and though she has only been writing photoplays barely nine months, she has managed to win for herself a wide success in this field. She was educated in New York, and having always in mind an ambition to write, took up special courses at Columbia in English and English literature. She gained her knowledge of photo-play technique by a close study of the plays as presented on the screen. Writing, she believes, is a "stick-to-it-ive" game, in which one must sacrifice much to accomplish anything. Actrese Has Right Idea. Marion Leonard, one of the few picture actresses to own her own studio and have her special company, is now starting to make pictures along rather original lines. In the first place, each picture will be long enough for an entertainment, but, more important than that, the picture will not be, as is now the case with all others, of an arbitrary length. Every play or story will be presented for what it is worth. This will do away with the pruning and padding which hurt so many pictures. Actor In Convict Garb. For one of the realistic scenes in "The Toll of Mammon," it was necessary to secure views of convicts at their daily toll. Director Harry Handworth was fortunate enough to get permission for the use of one of New York's greatest prisons and some very unusual pictures were taken. Gordon de Maine, leading man, was forced to become a convict for the time being, and lat. laughingly declared that he had made several friends among the inmates. "Secret Service" In the Films. "Secret Service In the Prime. William Gillette will soon appear in a film version of "Secret Service." Ever since we observed that the principal piece of furniture in the library of his North Carolina bungalow was a case of ammonia bottles we have been prepared for surprises. Hard-Working Players. Ben Wilson and a company of players have sailed for a several weeks' sojourn in Bermuda to take pictures. The stuff the players hand out about how hard they work is sort of hard to swallow, in the face of facts like the above. Traveled Ear for Scene Richard Tucker traveled from Florida to New York for one scene, which required a large studio. The scene has not yet been taken, as a fire at the plant took place only a few hours after his arrival. "Broncho Billy's" Thriller "Broncho Billy" Anderson's last exploit was a leap from a racing pony to a stage coach traveling as fast as its horses could pull it. Jesse James had nothing on "Billy." SOFT DRINK IS OLD Ancient Physician Believed in Efficacy of Pure Water. If One Disliked the Taste of Water It Could Be Flavored With the Essence of Flowers, Barks and Roots. The soft drink is no new diversion, and the inference from this fact might be drawn that not all dwellers in the dim, remote past were hard drinkers of hard stuff, a fact which would seem to contravene much literature descriptive of the habits and thirst of our ancestors. A suggestion, or perhaps a taste, of some of these very old soft drinks and innocuous tipples may be had by reference to the advice given his patients by a venerable physician who lived when our present business forms and social customs, which many are pleased to call civilization, were young, or perhaps unborn. The name of that physician is now of no special importance, but if the reader insists upon having it, why here it is: His name was Sangrado, and he was a Spaniard. No doubt there are old chronicles which will give more information than that relating to him. He was a great believer in the efficacy of pure water as a potion or potation, and he wrote this: "Health consists in the suppleness and humectation of the parts. Drink water in great abundance; it is a universal menstruum that dissolves all kinds of salts. But if thou feelest in thyself any reluctance to the simple element, there are innocent aids in plenty that will support thy stomach against the insipid taste of water. Sage, for example, and balm will give it an admirable flavor, and an infusion of cornpoppy, gillyflower and rosemary will render it still more delicious." Before the virtues and the vices of the grape were suspected, before headaches, quarrels and goodfellowship were distilled from the peach or cherry, and long centuries before the intoxicating possibilities of barley, rye and corn were recognized, a home and homely tipple was made of honey and water. It satisfied the same kind of a thirst which many old-fashioned children of a recent age slaked with sugar and water—sweetened water—nothing else. Honey water goes back to the youth of the human family, for honey as a sweet and as a "dulcifer" long antedated the sugar of cane. Water flavored with the essences of flowers, barks and roots were common family preparations. To them were ascribed medicinal qualities, but it was easy to confer this repute upon things grateful to the taste. It was good for the palate and therefore good for the rest of the body. Today men ascribe curative properties to certain liquids, while other men and women cry them down as poison. Perhaps there was a very widespread belief that these palatable preparations were remedial for many of the ills of flesh, but they were copiously drunk because they were wet and agreeable. Sage tea was an old beverage and sassafras tea had a great vogue, a vogue which lingers to some extent among us. It is drunk as a spring medicine, but it is undeniably fragrant and even to some up-to-date palates has a pleasing flavor. One of the things which impressed the earliest white settlers in this part of the country and of which they glowingly wrote as one of the charms and appealing features of the new world was the abundance of sassafras. Mead was a temperance drink in early Europe before it was perverted, or improved, according to the point of view, by fermentation. It was honey and water and spices, and later ground malt with fermentation transformed it into a potent liquid. Among early Americans mead was a gentle and harmless drink of sweetened water and flavoring matter, usually sarsaparilla. When the art or practice of distillation came to be understood by a few select spirits many herbs were changed into ardent waters. A very early recipe for making one of these distillations, cordials or herb tonics gives the following ingredients, with their needful proportions: "Juniper berries, enula campana roots, calamus aramattius, gallingall wormwod, speire mint, red mint, caraway and angelica seeds and saffron." Victim of Insane Patient. A terrible tragedy of madness occurred near Draguignan, France, a few days ago. Doctor Porre was hastily summoned to attend a peasant named Ghio, an Italian by birth, who was giving unmistakable signs of insanity. The doctor, who had been talking with his patient, turned his back for a moment, whereupon Ghio, who had concealed a razor up his sleeve, sprang upon him from behind and cut his throat, death being instantaneous. The man was overpowered and taken to the gendarmerie. Here he attempted to strangle a gendarme, whereupon another gendarme, in order to save his companion, drew his revolver and shot the madman dead. "Why is it that your husband never attends church with you?" asked the good pastor, who was noted for his lengthy sermons. "He is afraid to," replied Mrs. Jones. "He is a somnambulist." Oldest Bank in Missouri Our Certificates of Deposit are a simple and Safe Investment. Issued in sums of $50.00 and up bearing interest at the rate of 3% for 6 months 4% for 12 months CAPITAL and SURPLUS $3,000,000 Renewed Automobiles it is better to buy a renewed Cadillac than any new car as the same price. It is better to buy a new car than a depreciates less, costs less to maintain and always looks good. We sell used cars at our dealership. We sell $00 and upward. Write for our monthly bulletin of renewed cars. It is free. CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE CO. of ST. LOUIS 4187 Olive St. St. Louis "DORRIS" Rebuilt Pleasure Car bargains and Delivery Wagon Chassis, guaranteed. Also bargains in other makes of used Pleasure Cars and Trucks. Write for prices and description. 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"All right now?" said the neighbor cheerily. "Right! I'd forgotten that 'I'd turned the gas off at the meter—and now we've two hours and a half to wait for the next train." Lord Mersey, head of the Empress of Ireland-Storstad investigation board, said to a New York reporter the other day: "Much is still left to be desired, but ships are safer than they used to be." With a smile the veteran jurist added: "We no longer hear of skippers offering such excuses for slow passages as the one offered by the skipper of the collier, who said: "Well, gentlemen, no wonder we're late. Pumped the whole Atlantic three times through that ship coming across." Another Meanest Man. Robinson—Mean? He's capable of going into a barber shop for a shave and then getting his hair cut just to kkeep other people waiting. The Result. "Did the doctor limit you to 'any particular diet'?" "No, but his bill did." It's when it is too hotheaded khat love is apt to grow cold. Summer Days Call for a dainty, wholesome food—such as Post Toasties with cream There's little work, and much satisfaction in every package of these crisp bits of perfectly cooked and toasted Indian Corn. Appetizing flavour, substantial nourishment and convenience of serving are all found in Post Toasties. Sold by Grocers --- AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Fifty years of neglect have engendered conditions which the new-born zeal of southern whites, armed with all the wisdom which modern social science can furnish, will be hard put to combat. And alas! the south had first to forge her own weapons, nay, even to build the forge. In all the south there was no training school for social workers, few social experts, few libraries of social science. The single library of Columbia university contains more valuable books than are owned by all the colleges of the south put together. So the first thing was to train leaders, all the way from district nurses to sanitary engineers. The new south is daring. It not only contemplated a school for social workers whose faculty of white experts, should teach in a negro department as well as in classes of their own people, but it dreamed of rallying seven religious denominations to the support of the training school. The dream has come true. The American interchurch College for Religious and Social Workers opens its doors on the 14th of January. The negro department, opened on the fifteenth anniversary of the proclamation of emancipation, has been in operation almost a year. The school has astutely sat itself down in the shadow of Vanderbilt university and Peabody college (training school for normal teachers) in order to establish a co-operative triad, no one of the colleges duplicating the advantages of the other two, students of one passing freely to lectures in the others. Since the negro department is situated at a little distance (and also because negro students in the south do not go to a white college), professors and social experts from the north will repeat their addresses at Nashville Institute for Negro Christian Workers. Economy is achieved by this happy arrangement. Each of the seven cooperating denominations will eventually have its own training-school on the campus, building and owning their own hall and giving at their own expense all instruction in denominational doctrine, polity and methods, while the Interchurch college provides a faculty to give all courses which can be taken in common by all the students. This amounts to about four-fifths of the whole curriculum. The social service library, already opened, will be at the command of all, and a chapel, gymnasium and administration building for common use. No such audacious system of church co-operation has yet been launched in America, nor do I know its parallel anywhere. It is estimated that the maintenance of seven distinct denominational schools with seven distinct faculties would require an annual outlay of $105,000. Yet the seven, together with the training schools maintained by the Y. M. C. A, and Y. W. C. A can be handled co-operatively for $70,000 a year. The saving is actual, too, for the demand for social workers of every sort is so strong throughout the south that the denominations would be compelled to build independently had it not been for the Interchurch college. The south is full of the raw material for social work, college men and women who want only expert training to make the finest kind of instruments. The south needs not imported northern experts, but home-bred workers who know their ground—Mary Brongen Hartt in Washington (D. C.) Star. In these days of great achievements it is possible to reach heights before 5 unknown by short cuts. The Japanese have assimilated western civilization in about a half century from the time, in 1853, when Commodore Perry of the United States navy first entered the harbor of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and forced the Japanese to give up their policy of isolation and nonintercourse with foreign nations. There is no question that the colored people have assimilated American civilization in 300 years of contact and are today the equals of the other varieties which make up cosmopolitan America. The difference between the literacy of the white and colored peoples is not so great as the census would seem to indicate. The dense mass of ignorance is in the South, and the difference between the literacy of the southern colored man and the southern white man is very small. In Chicago, owing to the large foreign population and the fact that all native citizens have had equal advantages, there is probably less illiteracy among the colored people than among the whites. Russia has 57,612 miles of navigable inland waterways; Germany, 11,293; France, 7,862; England, 3,906; Holland, 3,250; Sweden, 3,187; and Belgium, 1,440. The value of gold produced in the Gold Coast and Ashanti during 1912, was $2,045,465, the largest production on record. There are 1,237 British gas companies in England and Wales, 260 in Scotland, 110 in Ireland, 161 in Australia and 72 in other British possessions. Some twenty thousand persons are attracted usually to Hampton institute, the pioneer industrial and agricultural training school for negro and Indian youth, founded in 1888 by Gen. Samuel C. Armstrong at Hampton, Va. These visitors from all parts of the world, are attracted by the unique and effective educational methods which Hampton institute has been successfully employing for over forty-five years in training negroes and Indians for unselfish and efficient service in the home, on the farm, in the shop, and in the kitchen. Hampton institute is an industrial village with some 1,200 or 1,300 students, 200 teachers and workers, 140 buildings, and an instruction farm of some 600 acres. Whatever work the Hampton school needs to have done, the students are usually prepared to do. Farming, home-making, teaching and the common industries form vital parts in the training of Hampton institute boys and girls. Blacksmithing, brick-laying and plastering, carpentry and cabinetmaking, machine work, painting, printing, shoe-making, steamfitting and plumbing, tailoring, tinsmithing, upholstering and wheelwrighting, are the trades which are offered by the Hampton Institute Trade school. In the busy shops, on the scaffoldings of new structures, in odd nooks and corners of the Hampton grounds, negro and Indian carpenters have for many years been daily mastering the building art and have been preparing themselves for life's emergencies by learning how to make the best possible use of their resources—time, tools, skill and moral qualities. Today the construction of the Hampton institute buildings and the necessary repairs are being satisfactorily done by student tradesmen. When it was necessary to remodel the principal's home, one of the oldest buildings on the Hampton campus, negro and Indian tradesmen did the necessary tearing down and building up. These operations were no easy tasks. The bulk of the work had to be done in hot and trying weather. The boys labored with a will. They were happy to have an opportunity of doing well what professional builders considered a difficult piece of work. The College of Missions, which is in the charge of the Flanner House settlement, has bought three adjoining vacant lots in Colton street, Indianapolis, which will be converted into a playground. The Flanner house owns four pieces of property and four lots. Plans are being made for an extension of the work. The free cooking school, which is being conducted this summer under the supervision of Mrs. Marion Colefisher, has met with the heartiest response, especially from the mothers in the neighborhood. The work is in the charge of two young women from the College of Missions, one of whom is neighborhood nurse. The main building has been remodeled and things will be in readiness for a resident worker this fall. Rev. H. G. Derthick, who has the supervision of the social settlement work being conducted in the city under the auspices of the College of Missions, is outlining plans to create larger interest in the children's department and to increase the force of volunteer family visitors. The play hour, which is conducted each Saturday during the school year, will be developed into a larger feature this year. An illustration of the value of effective training in the industrial arts is furnished in the graduates of Tuskegee, Booker T. Washington's school. There are more than one hundred of these trained young men and women in Chicago, according to Fannie Barrier Williams. A recent investigation shows that none of them is out of employment. The following is a partial list of the occupations in which they are engaged in this city: Two are practicing law, two are veterinary surgeons at the Union stock yards, three are undertakers, three are plumbers and steam-fitters, five are merchant tailors, two are shoemakers, three are dressmakers, two are electricians, one an assistant meat inspector at the stock yards, there are three trained nurses, three carpenters, ten clerks in the post office, one editor and publisher. Wireless telephoning between Paris and a suburb of Brussels recently was accomplished. Out of a total coinage of $62,800,000 produced by the mint last year, $47,200,000 was in gold. To encourage boring for oil the government of South Australia has offered a large bonus to the first person or corporation producing 100,000 gallons of crude 30 per cent petroleum from a well. George Sanford of Bath, Me., has an old-fashioned mortar and pestle standing 14 inches in height, which has been in his family for 150 years. The United States mints made 126,621,871 coins, worth $37,496,530, last year. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL. Death Lurks In A Weak Heart MOTHER OF SCHOOL GIRL Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restored Her Daughter's Health. Plover, Iowa.—"From a small child my 13 year old daughter had female weakness. I spoke to three doctors about it and they did not help her any. Lydia E. 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If you are ill do not drag along and continue to suffer day in and day out but at once take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, a woman's remedy for woman's ills. If you want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidential) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence. OLD SORES Since 1839 ALLEN'S ULCERINE SALVE has healed more old sores than all other salves combined. Is it the most powerful salve known and based on the wisdom, drawing out the poles. By mail 65 cents. Book free. J. P. ALLEN MEDICINE CO., Dept. 824, ST. PAUL, MINN. Confident an Enemy Will Appear. The Irish people are managing to get some old-fashioned fun out of the menacing situation in Ulster. The London Chronicle (which is for home rule) says that at the moment when both bands of volunteers were swarming through an Ulster town a volunteer of some kind, in full panoply of war, was met in the street by a friend. "So you are going to fight?" said the friend. "Yes." "Who are you going to fight, the Nationalists?" "No, we are not going to fight the Nationalists." "Are you going to fight the police?" "No, I do not think we are going to fight the police." "Are you going to fight the English soldiers?" "No, I don't think we shall fight the English soldiers." "Then who are you going to fight?" "The Lord will provide." All Right With Him. An applicant for appointment to the position of deputy marshal for one of the counties of southwest Virginia asked a citizen of that county to indorse his recommendation. The man took the paper, glanced over it, then wrote something and handed it back. The applicant read: "Walving the language of the indorsement above, I will say that if the appointeive board sees fit to appoint Mr. Blank as deputy marshal for this county it will be perfectly agreeable with me—I'm going to locate in Kentucky." "National Food Magazine. Easily Classified. Hemmandhaw, who was writing a letter, looked up to inquire: "Is it ever permissible to apply gender to volcanies?" "I don't know," Mrs. Hemmandhaw returned, "but if it is they are surely masculine." "Why?" "Because they sputter, grumble and smoke." In With the Trusts. "Did I understand you to say that Senator Flubb came up from the people?" "Yes, and he's going back on them now." Hopeless Case. Whyte—I am afraid Jobson will never make a good gek player. Browne—No. I am giving him advice all the time, but he won't follow it. How To Give Quinine To Children FEBRILINE is the trade-mark name given to an improved Quinine. It is a Tasteless Syrup, please ant to take and, does not distract the stomach Children take it and never know it in Quinine. Also especially adapted to adults who cannot cause nervousness nor tinging in the head. Try it the next time you need Quinine for any purpose. Ask for a z-ounce original package. The name FEBRILINE is blown in bottle, as cecum. Many a man who thinks he knows it all, don't even know, why a hen lays an egg instead of standing it on end. EARTH'S MOST LONELY SPOTS Islands Where Communication With the Great World is at Rare Intervals—Tristan da Cunha. Though scientific progress has made it possible to do a double journey between England and America in a fortnight, there remain many islands with which it takes years to communicate. Off the Scottish coast are the groups of islands known as the Hebrides, Orkneys and Shetlands. Of these the most isolated island is St. Kilda, some three miles long and two miles broad. The inhabitants lead lives of great loneliness, for it takes a month to get to the next island, and the sea often makes any communication with St. Kilda impossible for months. The group of eight Phoenix islands in the Pacific has a total population of only 158, while another little bit of the British empire is Fanning island. This is a landing place for the Pacific submarine cable, and usually there are about one hundred people in the place. The loneliest of all parts of British territory is the Island of Tristan Da Cunha in the South Atlantic, which is also the smallest inhabited island in the empire. It is 1,800 miles from land, has a population of 74 Scottish Americans, and the inhabitants get news of the outer world usually once every two years. A Good Shot A San Franciscan, who had been hunting in the vicinity of Lake Tahoe without bagging any game, came upon a mountaineer who was feeding a caged wildcat he had caught the day before. "How much will you take for that beast?" he asked. The captor said $5, and the money was paid over. "Now," said the Nimrod, "the one end of a strong cord to that tree and another to the cat's neck, and then open the door of the cage." This was finally accomplished and the fierce animal stood straining at its tether. The sportsman, who was watching the exercises from the interior of the cabin, leveled his rifle across the window sill, took careful aim and blazed away. The wildcat gave a joyful yell and disappeared in the forest. The bullet had cut the rope. One Too Many. The 'bus was rolling up Fifth avenue in a heavy groundswell, on a murky night. Perhaps it was only that the chauffeur and conductor were both sleepy, or maybe it was only the mug-giness that deceived them. On the corner at Thirty-fifth street stood, waiting to cross, a belated delivery boy, holding erect by the waist a dressmaker's dress form. The chauffeur thought he detected a fare, and slowed his craft in to the curb. The conductor looked out through the fog, shook his head, and rang the bell to go ahead. "Room for one only," he said, and the 'bus rolled on—New York Evening Post. Different Meaning: One of the principal owners of a prominent gold mine was expatriating on its merits to a capitalist and prospective investor. He described the vein in which the miners were working, showed him specimens of the ore, and backed up his statements with the written opinions of experts. "Well," admitted the capitalist, "it looks as if it might be a good investment. As my old Uncle Hiram would say, it has 'p'ints.'" "Pints!" exclaimed the owner, carried away perhaps by his over-anxiety; "why, sir, we're in quartz right now!" Fly Screens. A teacher in the third grade recently introduced the word "veil" to the attention of her pupils. "What does veil mean?" she asked. There was no response. "Ladies wear them," she explained. Then a small boy spoke up. "Please, teacher," he said, "it is a black cloth which dose ladies wear over der faces when de flies is biting." The Usual Process. "They are going to put your resolution on the table." "I'm not surprised. I expected it to be dished." 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TOO FREE WITH HIS COMMENT Little Incident May Explain Why Automobiles So Often Fail to Proffer a "Lift." "I noticed in a paper the other day," said the man at the wheel, "that somebody calls automobilists to account for not being more willing to offer pedestrians a lift. I gave a pedestrian—an entire stranger—a lift the other day and he certainly did make the most of it. The first thing he said was: 'Why don't you use a tire that lasts? They tell me there's nothing like Poppleton's Gumelastic. And, say, I see you are using a Pliker cyclometer. Friend of mine says he wouldn't take it for a gift. He has a Hickenlooper.'" "Blamed if the fellow didn't go on in that strain all the way down town. And what do you think? When he got out he said: 'Why don't you get a good car?' "—Cleveland Leader. FACE FULL OF PIMPLES 4240 So. California Ave., Chicago, Ill. —"About a year ago my face was full of pimples and red spots. To sleep one night without itching was almost impossible. Some of the pimples would get big and red and if I touched them they would pain, while others would get white heads on them and when they broke open some matter came out. They would burn and itch and I scratched them so that sometimes they would break and bleed. That always caused them to be worse. "I bought all kinds of salves and creams and I found out that they did me no good. I noticed the Cuticura Soap and Ointment advertisement and I sent for a free sample. I went to the drug store and bought a cake of Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura Ointment and I found the pimples were drying out. In two months I was well." (Signed) Chas. J. Peck, May 7, 1914. Cuticure Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Sample of each free, with 32-p, Skin Book. Address postcard "Cuticure, Dept. L, Boston."—Adv. Not to Blame "What shall we do, John," said the farmer's wife, who had retained much of her sentiment through 25 years of married life, "what shall we do to celebrate our silver wedding?" "Reckon up where all the silver's gone to in bringing up our family," grumbled he. "Oh, no, John, it must be something real good and out of the ordinary." I tell you what. Let us kill the fattest pig and give a banquet." "Maria," said the husband solemnly, "I don't see how the unfortunate animal is to blame for what happened 25 years ago." Uncertain. The secretary of one of the college classes at Princeton, in sending out each year a list of questions to be answered by members of the class, in order that the results may be duly tabulated and set forth in the university annual, is said always to include in his list this question: "Are you engaged?" It would seem that one of the members was cursed with doubt in this respect, for 'in the blank space given over to the query mentioned he made his return as follows: "Do not know. Am awaiting letter." A Loyal Friend. A section foreman on a southern railway heard the following conversation between two of his dusky laborers: "Jim, you bettah come here an he'p me. I'm talkin' up fer you." "How's dat?" "Wy, dis here man say you ain't fit for de dawgs, an' ah tole him yes you is!-" "Everybody's magazine." Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Your drugstist will refund, money if PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure any case of Iching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days. The first application gives Ease and Magazine. 50a. Occasionally you meet a man who is so chivalrous toward women that he is actually polite to his own wife. If it is necessary to make enemies, choose lazy men. Husband Dashed Home in Response to Telephone Call to Find His Worst Fears Were Groundless. Smithson said a thunderstorm always reminded him of this absurd incident in his early married life. He said it happened when their first baby was only two months old, so he might be pardoned if his solicitude exceeded his sober judgment. He was at his office one afternoon when a terrific thunderstorm broke which crashed enough to frighten anyone, so when the 'phone rang and his wife's voice tremulously asked: "George, dear, can you come home right away?" he said, "yes," quickly, nor paused to question, but frantic with misgivings, grabbed his hat and almost ran through town to his home. Arriving all breathless, he found his wife awaiting him on the porch, he face the very picture of distress. Rushing up to her he said anxiously: "Why, darling, what's the matter?" Much to his surprise came this reply: "Oh, George, dear, we have moths!"—Kansas City Star. A Piece of Flictibn. "Is this the bookkeeper?" "Yes, sir." "I'm the head of the firm. I came in to ask you if you would accept an increase in your salary." "No sir! I'm getting too much as it is. You could get any number of men to fill my place for half the money." "But our profits are so great we don't know what to do with them." "Sorry; but to encourage me in that sort of thing would only result in disaster. Besides, if I got more money my family of nine children might get enough to eat. And if the practice should spread, the whole civic fabric would be upset." "But I really feel—" "Go away, sir! I won't listen to you! Discharge me if you must, but raise my salary—never!"—Life. 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 Care for Flotter's Castoria. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria "How's your boy getting on in college?" "Not well. They batted him out of the box in the third inning the other day." It is possible to be a man of many parts by trying to be all the different kinds of fool at once. Every man has a circle of acquaintances, but they are not always square. 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Mrs. J. D. Alston, has been quite sick for a few days. 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. 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. 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. If you will subscribe to The Gazette or renew your subscription, we will include four standard magazines all one year, for only 18c extra. WRITE OR PHONE. See the novelty department at the Fair. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lewis, of Paducah, Ky. attended the funeral of Ms. Stla Lust. James Reed, let Sunday for Jefferson City, w he will attend school Mrs. Mary Reed, who has been working on The Negro Citizen of Paducah is at her home visiting her mother. Dime Rumor has it that Editor F. A. Trousdale, of the journal Republican has purchased the old Thomas outfit at Prokport, will probably remove it to Metropolis and in the near future be on the firing line for the democratic party in this county, and assist in landing Congressman Fowler, as there is not a democrat in all the district more loyal than he. He is so rooted and grounded in democracy that he is compelled to return to his first love He will likely be given the Post Office and publish his paper and tell us what a dear old party he has, how they have reduced the price on high cost of living? Well, we will wait and see. Rooms to Rent. We have 3 rooms to rent. See MRS. HARRIET McCRARY. For 18 cents extra you can get four magazines and The Gazette for one "Col. Bill" Scott, of the Leader will sit up and take notice, that the nominees on the Republican ticket are strong men of repute and ability, especially is this true in the person of Thomas S. Williams, who will knock congressman Fowler, off the perch. If you want to save your man "Friday" Mr. Fowler you will have to bring your democratic negro Legion of which you boast to work in this district. Miss Carrie Urquhart and sister Iola were Paducah, shoppers last Saturday. For Groceries and cold drinks go the First or Last Chance Grocery on 9th 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. Trustees Rev. C. C. Phillips, Financial Agt. Rev. H. E. McWilliams Do you know that you can get four magazines in combination with The Gazette by paying only 18c extra? Send your order by mail or phone us. T try it, McCray and sons. See our fine line of china ware, at McCray & sons. When renewing your subscription to The Gazette don't forget to remind us of the magazine offer. Buy all your magazines of us. We can give you four magazines one year with The Gazette for only 18c extra. The Athelete Club met at the residence of Miss Garnette Winnon on the corner of 7th and Pearl St. A program was rendered, and was very interesting. The critic brought forth some very good criticisms. The hostess served the members with cream. The club adjourned until next meeting at the residence of Miss E M Jones on Broadway STATAR OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO LUCAS COUNTY, S. S. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of P. J. Cheney & 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. Swoorn to before me and subcribed in my presence, this 6th day of Decem- ber 1886. Hall's Caferrh 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, 750. Take Hall's Family Pills lor Consti pation. Notice. Mr. Editor: please allow space to say to the public that the Mt. Olive Baptist Association will convene with the African Baptist church at Metropolis, Tuesday before the Second Sunday in Sept. Every church in the district is expected to represent by delegate or by letter. Please be prepared to work for the Master's Cause. Churches send all the money you can for our Paper and the School. Please elect your delegates and send in the names, we want to make this a banner year for Christ's cause. Please send in your 20c per member for the Missionary as he seems to be so faithful. Let every pastor and church come up to the help of the Lord. I ask that letter blanks be sent to every church in time to make out their letters. I trust and pray God blessing may continue with us. Rev, D. Parrish, NOTICE. To the Pastors and Local W. E, & W. Societies composing the convention auxiliary of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association of Southern Ill will convene with the Association on Friday before the Second Lords day in Sept. 1914. Each local is asked to represent by delegate or letter and pastor is asked to co operate with the women and see to it that each Church in this District be represented in the Educational work. Sisters come praying. Let us have a great meeting both financially and spiritually. Let each President collect as many pieces as you can for the Bazaar. Sis. J. E. Webb is chairman of the needle work department Sister Ollie Buchanan of Metropolis will assist her. M. J. Blake. If your subscription to The Gazette is due, better pay up now and get four big magazines, all one year, for only 18 cents extra. Letter Heads and Envelopes can be had for the asking at this office. We print them. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Chaney for the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made his firm. Mr. Gibbs and sister and Miss Wiggins of Nashville. Tenn. are in the city visiting relatives and friends. Quite a few of our citizens attended Labor Day celebration at Paducah, Ky. 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 time. No other like it No other as good The New Home Sewing Machine Company, ORANGE, MASS. Box 172 For Sale by W. P. Baynes, Metropolis, Ill. NOTICE. NOTICE. 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. I will visit all lodges in my district this year. 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., As the World Advances. The luxury of yesterday is the common commodity of today and the necessity of tomorrow. Enough Said. Irastible Old Gent (to schoolgirl who has collided with him) —"When you run into people like that you should say, 'I beg your pardon.'" Girl —"There won't no need. I heard what you said." —Sydney Bullitt. Secret of Influence Force, servor, intensity—these are the qualities which have given their power to great leaders in all the movements by which the world has been swayed. Sometimes they have been present in men who left so little written memorial or whose efforts were folled by adverse circumstances that we can note only the fact that they must have been remarkable because their contemporaries admired and followed them. They possessed the secret of influence, though we can not tell how they manifested it. They are among the riddles of history—Chambers' Journal. Only One. Little Jack's mother showed him a letter from a "new aunt," who had attained to this relationship by marrying Jack's favorite uncle. "Mamma," said Jack innocently, as he laboriously spelled out the signature, "Belle Paine," "does sunny pronounce her front name in two syllables?"—Lippincott's. Conversation. "In conversation the perfect virtues are to listen well and to reply well."-La Rochefoucauld. Examine Your Own Prejudice Every one is forward to complain of the prejudices that mislead other men or parties, as if he were free, and had none of his own. This being objected on all sides, it is agreed that it is a fault and a hindrance to knowledge. What now is the cure? No other but this, that every man should let alone others' prejudices and examine his own. The only way to remove this great cause of ignorance and error out of the world is for every one impartially to examine himself.-Locke. Origin of Christening Shina The ceremony of christening ships is a survival of a barbaric custom when sacrifices were made to the gods, and some living victim or offering was held up and its throat cut so that the blood flowed over the prow of the ship being launched. The vessel was baptized in warm blood. Now sprinkling wine or pure water is used, and the change has many advantages, though the symbolism remains. 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