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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! Our Paper and These Four Standard Magazines ALL FIVE ONE YEAR, ONLY ```markdown ``` MOTTO : "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY " Sixty-fourth Annual Session of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association Thursday morning Sept. 10th the Association proper opened its 64th annual session The Moderator Rev. D. Paarish, D. D., called the meeting to order. After devotional exercises conducted by Elders G. W. Butler and Thos Turner. The moderator read the 13, chapter of the First Oor. Singing by the congregation the meeting was stated opened for business. The various committees were appointed. The topic "Bible deacon" was discussed. Dr. H. H. Wallace, (white) pastor of the Metropolis Baptist church was introduced and delivered a strong address which was inspiring. At 11:00 Rev. H. Allison, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church Centralia, preached the Introductory sermon, text, Eza. 7:10 Prayer by Rev. C. W. Norment. A strong instructive sermon was preached by the speaker. Rev Allison, is one of the best pastor in the district and is doing more for the church at Centralia than any of his predecessors, and from the many sermons that were preached it was hard to decide which was the best sermon delivered. The meeting stood adjourned until 1:30 p. m. AFTERNOON. At 1:30 devotionals for 30 minutes conducted by deacon W. A. Saxton. The morning journal was read. Topic—An Ideal Ministry" was discussed. Rev. I. W. Winston opened the topic. Rev. J. H. Knowles, the missionary, and G. W. Butler ascend the stand. Rev. read the scripture, Luke 10:1-11 and offered prayer. Music by the choir, Miss Carrie Urquhert, organist. Then Rev. Knowles, was introduced and preached a strong ser'n, from Matt. 28:19. Dr. Knowles, is a veteran of the civil war, but is a strong gospel minister doing much for the Baptists and his race. A strong prayer was offered by Rev. W. P Washington. Music NIGHT SESSION. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 and devotionals conducted by Bro. W. A. Saxton of Cairo. The welcome address was delivered by Edgar S. McCrary which was well prepared and ably delivered to the extreme delight of all present. Rev. E. Holmes, Duquoin, responded to the address on behalf of the association. The moderato, then delivered his annual address. Music by choir, Rev. A. S. Webb, of Ullin offered prayer and read the 51, Psalm. Rev. Wm. Young, was introduced and selected for a text John 18:36 Subject—Christ on trial before Pilate." It goes without saying that he did justice to the subject and the occasion. The congregationwas swayed at will by his sledge hammet blows. He is one of the best evangelistic ministers in the state. Rev. S. H. Pruett, of Boonville, Ind., offered a fervent prayer. Collection and dismission. FRIDAY MORNING At 8:30 devotional service for 30 minutes was conducted by Bro. Thos. Harmon of Metropolis, Bro Whit Blackwell, read the 4th chapter of Eph. The moderator declared the meeting opened for business. After the regular routine of business, the following persons were introduced Prof. J. D. Alston, W. C. Chambers, Ulin Rev. S. H. Pruett, Boonville, Ind., A. S Webb, Uilin, and Dr. H. H. Wallace, (white) pastor of Baptist church, short addresses were given, and Dr. Wallace, brought greetings from the Baptist state Association, who acted as proxy for Dr. Throgmorton. They were given a hearty welcome and seated within the bar. A letter was received Rev. James Richardson Mound, A. Roberts Unity, C C. Phillips, H. E. McWilliams the two latter being in Philadelphia attending the National Baptist Convention. AFTERNOON Devotional service from 1:30 to 2:00 conducted by Rev J. D. Crossland, Rev. John Taborn of Carrier Mills, pastor of the Galilee and Mt. Zion Baptist churches respectively which were represented this year. There were two new churches this year and one old church, the Mt. Zion returned back after being out several yeas and were given a warm welcome through their pastors, Revs. Wm. Bell, Mounds, Crossland, Grand Chain, and Taborn, Carrier Mills. A communication was received asking for an endorsement of an orthordox Baptist Association, a vote was taken and was almost unanimously adopted and the recording secretary was authorized to have printed and circulated to every church in the state giving notice of the time, place and intention of meeting which is to be held on Thursday before the 3rd Lord's day in Oct. 1914 with the Corrinthian Baptist church, Mt. Vernon, Ill., 75c per day will be charged at this meeting. So you are welcome. FRIDAY NIGHT The usual devotional service was conducted for 30 minutes by Wm Bell. At 8:00 Rev. J. W. Davies pastor of First Baptist church, read the 11t chapter of 2nd Tim. Music. Mrs. M. J. Blake, president of the Woman's Educational and Mission Convention read her address, which was a strong document. Then the following program was rendered: Welcome address Miss Ollie Buchanan. Rev. C. W. Norment of Carbondale, was introduced and preached a very appropriate sermon to the women from Exodus 3:2. Rev. Norment is a strong man and is doing a great work in Carbondale. Rev S. J. Hunt, preached one of the best sermons delivered at the association, the people said. SATURDAY MORNING. At 8:30 devotional service was conducted for 30 minutes by Bros. Wrice, of Sparta and James Townley of Metropolis. The meeting was declared ready for business After roll call and reading of minutes' The committees made their report. The missionary Rev. J. H. Knowles, made a splendid report, showing in main the district was in very a wholesome condition. His report was heartily commended and ordered published in the minutes. AFTERNOON After devotionals from 1 to 2 o'clock, the morning journal was read. The assistant missionary made his report which was brief but showed that he had covered much of the field since his appointment in March. He also spoke of the financial straits in which he found the St. St. John church, St. John, Ill. and he together with Drs. E. Holmes and I. W. Winston, urged the association to assist the church financially if within their power. Revs. J. H. Knowles, S. J. Hunt, and E. Holmes were appointed as a committee to inuire into the condition of the church and to report to the Executive Board. At this point all unfinished business was turned over to the Executive Board and then the delegation visited the Livingston Institute. SATURDAY NIGHT At 7:30 devotion for 30 minutes conducted by Bros. George Adams and W. H. Donaldson. Music by the choir. The moderator introduced Rev. Davie, who read the 2nd Psalm. Prayer by Rev. Holmes Music, then Dr. H. H Wallace was presented to the audience and delivered a strong sermon. He spoke very encouragingly of the work of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. The ministers and congregation were highly edified by this strong address. Prayer by Rev. F. Bomar of Cairo. The officers of the Woman's Educational and Mission Convention was installed by Rev. J. W. Davies. SUNDAY MORNING. At 9:30 Sunday School, and at 11:00 devotional service conducted by Rev. Bell, then Rev. I. W. Winston read the 22nd chap. of Matt. Rev. S. H. Pruett was introduced and preached a splendid sermon from 1st Epistle of Peter 3:19. Theme "Christ the Preacher," Rev. C. W. Norment offered prayer. AFTERNOON. Memorial services were conducted by Revs. J. B. McCrary, and I. W Winston at 3:00 in memory of the 31 souls who had passed from time into reward. Rev. McCrary, read a part of the 15 chapter of 1st Cor and offered prayer. Music by choir then I. W. Winston was introduced and spoke for a short time who was followed by Rev. S. J. Hunt in a short address. Prayer by Rev. R. Earl. SUNDAY NIGHT After usual devotionals at 8:00 Rev. S J. Hunt read 87 Psalm. Prayer by Rev. H. Allisor. Music rendered by the choir, ```markdown ``` "Somebody is praying for me." Rev. D. Parrish, of Md City was introduced and took for a text Rev. 12:2 and delivered a gospel sermon. Prayer by Rev. Hunt. The final resolution were read by Rev. J. B McCrary. The report of the treasurer of Trustee Board, Bro T. C. Yancy was made and received, also the report of the secretary of Trustee Board Rev. J. B McCrary was made and the reports were referred to the auditing committee. Total amount of money by the W. E. & M. Convention $55 00 Association $166.25 Grand total raised $221.25 The association adjourned to meet with St. John Baptist church Mounds, Tuesday before the 2nd Sunday in Sept. 1914. Rev. D. 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When it gains its promised stature and becomes "one of the largest in the world" it will have a capacity of 2,133,000 bushels. At the mention, of grain elevators the twin ports at the head of the lakes prick up their ears and take notice. The name of Lloyd-George at a Tory garden party, or of President Wilson at a bankers' convention catches attention no quicker than the word "elevator" in the hearing of a Port Arthur-Fort William man. Toronto prides itself on its churches; Pittsburgh specializes on millionaires; Chicago has its pork and Boston its pork and beans—as for us, we rise to fame on the bins of our elevators, and he who says "one of the largest" about any old two-million-bushel outfit in Missouri must withdraw the statement or name the place and weapons. If the Evening Post had said "one of the largest in Missouri," or in the general but expressive American phrase had said "some elevator," we wouldn't have minded it so much, but when it describes this stunted Missouri receptacle as "one of the largest grain elevators in the world" then it is time to kick. Why, two-million-bushel elevators are so common hereabouts that the secretary of the board of trade does not point them out to distinguished visitors. Nothing could show clearer than that what we think of two-million-bushel elevators. When we have pointed to the 9,500,000-bushel C. N. R. elevator and the 7,800,000-bushel C. P. R. elevator and the 6,500,000-bushel G. T. P. elevator; then to the 3,500,000-bushel Domilhon Government elevator which is only the first unit of what is to be a 30-million-bushel plant, by that time the air is so full of millions that the listener would be annoyed if we bothered him with mention of a mere two-million-bushel affair. So we just lump the balance together and describe the grand total of 45-million-bushel capacity already standing at the head of the lakes. Upon the basis upon which Kansas City got five inches of space in the Evening Post we claim a complimentary writeup of at least three columns and in the article we would state that in one respect we are like Kansas City—when it is a question of big elevators we also are from Missouri. "Did you call for the police?" asked the officer as he came up out of breath. "Yep," replied Farmer Corntossel. "How be ye?" "What's the idea? Is anything wrong?" "Not a thing. I've read so much about you folks in the paper that I thought I'd like to see how one of you really looks." Obsolete Platform "So you defy me? Did you not promise to love, honor, and obey?" "I was married on that platform," admitted the wife, "but conditions have altered and I shall have to repudiate some of its planks."—Seattle Post-Intelligencer. SISTER'S TRICK How a sister played a trick that brought rosy health to a coffee fiend is an interesting tale: "I was a coffee fiend—a trembling, nervous, physical wreck, yet clinging to the poison that stole away my strength. I mocked at Postum and would have none of it. "One day my sister substituted a cup of piping hot Postum for my morning cup of coffee but did not tell me what it was. I noticed the richness of it and remarked that the 'coffee' tasted fine but my sister did not tell me I was drinking Postum for fear I might not take any more. "She kept the secret and kept giving me Postum instead of coffee until I grew stronger, more tireless, got a better color in my sallow cheeks and a clearness to my eyes, then she told me of the health-giving, nerve-strengthening life-saver she had given me in place of my morning coffee. "From that time I became a disciple of Postum and no words can do justice in telling the good this cereal drink did me. I will not try to tell it, for only after having used it can one be convinced of its merits." Ten days' trial shows Postum's power to rebuild what coffee has destroyed. 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 instantly. 30c and 50c tins. The cost per cup of both kinds is about the same. "There's a Reason" for Postum. —sold by Grocers AFRO-AMERICAN CULLINGS Since the Southern Baptist convention adjourned, the joint committees of the Southern Baptist convention and the National Baptist convention have held two meetings, both at Memphis, Tenn. Of these meetings, Dr. T. J. Searcy, of the Metropolitan Baptist church, and representing the committee of the National Baptist convention, has been the chairman; and Dr. O. L. Halley of Corsicana, Tex., representing the Southern Baptist convention, has been secretary. Our last session was held on July 8. There were present from the Southern Baptist convention committee: Dr. E. Y. Mullins, Dr. O. L. Halley, Dr. B. F. Riley, Dr. Ben Cox and Hon. W. E. Atkinson. From the National Baptist convention there were present of their committee: Dr. T. J. Searcy, the chairman; Dr. E. C. Morris, president of the convention; Dr. Sutton E. Griggs, the corresponding secretary of their educational board; Dr. J. H. Henderson and Dr. J. D. Greenshaw. Wm Haynes held proxy for Dr. E. J. Fisher, E. C. Morris for Booker T. Washington and S. E. Griggs for J. W. Bailey. So we had a good representation from both conventions. Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans and Little Rock were represented in applications for the location of the negro theological seminary*. New Orleans was not directly asking for it, but honored brethren who are interested presented a request that we consider it. Little Rock would have made a more definite offer, perhaps, if other cities had not been specially named. Louisville and Birmingham had no specific propositions. Both Nashville and Memphis made good offers, and through their representatives indicated their several advantages. Dr. Rufus W. Weaver came to speak for Nashville, and Dr. T. O. Fuller for Memphis. Other brethren freely discussed the two places and their several strong features. The committee sought carefully to give each place proper consideration. But we unanimously decided in favor of Memphis, Tenn. They had made an offer which was in matter of financial inducements, the equal of Nashville. The principle upon which we decided to locate the seminary, "Where it could do the greatest good to the largest number," led the committee to decide in favor of Memphis. Then the committee from the Southern Baptist convention, to whom was committed the whole question of raising the $50,000 for the seminary, decided to ask Dr. B. F. Riley of Birmingham, Ala., to do that. And he has agreed to undertake the matter. We authorize him to fix the amount at $60,000 so as to cover the whole expense of raising the money, and provide for any failure on the part of subscribers. Dr. Riley will acquaint the denomination with his plans. And we earnestly bespeak the most cordial reception and hearty co-operation in the undertaking. E. Y. MULLINS, Chairman. O. L. HAILEY, Secretary. For the Southern Baptist convention committee. Old rules still obtain in the British navy, among them that which forbids the health of the king to be drunk aboard ship while standing up. They always drink the health of the king sitting in the British navy and are very proud of the difference between them and their comrades of the land service. Throughout their course at Hampton institute, negro and Indian girl are taught the elements of arithmetic, English, agriculture, history, as well as scientific housekeeping, physiology, cooking and sewing, and the principles of teaching. Almost eight thousand young men and women, including 1,200 Indians, have already gone from Hampton institute into the South and West, equipped in body, mind and heart to help their races get land, build better homes, schools and churches, and improve social and economic conditions. Many of the Hampton students have literally reconstructed in many places the existing community life and have brought prosperity to men and women by helping them increase their earning power, and showing them how to use to the best advantage the resources at their doors. For 45 years under the efficient leadership of Gen. Sampel C. Armstrong and Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, Hampton institute has been training boys and girls for safe and sane leadership in business, in home-making, in improving church, home and school life throughout the South and West. A shipbuilding slip is maintained in connection with the high school in San Pedro, Cal., where, under the practical instruction of a nautical architect, the students learn how to build a boat, make and place the engine and launch and run the craft. W. F. Passett, who has done more than any other man to make the dahlia one of New Jersey's most extensive and profitable crops, has been raising this flower for more than seventy years. He is now eighty-eight years old. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. IL. "The ballot is placed in the hands of an American citizen for the protection of his rights, and the negro as a citizen must contend for everything that is given him, but he will find that he has many friends," were the words of Prof. William Pickens, in addressing the national convention of Congregational church workers at Washington. The convention opened with song and prayer service and a short talk by President A. Lawless, Jr., of New Orleans. A short business session was held, in which the amended constitution and by-laws were adopted. Rev. H. H. Dunn of New Orleans, La., followed with a discussion on "Superintendency." He called attention to the growing work in the southern states, and declared that it was necessary to have a competent and well-prepared man to superintend it. Judge Robert Terrell addressed the convention and called attention to the necessity of the negro turning attention to his own interest in this country. At the close of his address Rev. Dr. Garner of Plymouth Congregational church introduced a resolution, which passed, appointing a committee consisting of Revs. De Berry of Springfield, Mass.; H. H. Proctor of Atlanta, Ga., and Eugene Lawrence of Chicago, to draft a memorial to the senate asking for the confirmation of Judge Terrell. Revs. B. F. Watson, secretary of the Church Extension society of the A. M. E. church, and I. N. Ross, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. church, Washington, made short addresses, as did Prof. T. S. Inborden, Brick Normal and Industrial college, Enfield, N. C.; Zeph P. Moore, Washington; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn.; F. F. Sims, Beaufort, N. C.; A. C. Garner, Washington; George W. Moore, Nashville, Tenn.; Harold M. Kingsley, secretary college extension department, Austin, Tex. It was decided to hold biennial sessions in the future. Liberia, its alms and prospects were toasted at a banquet given at New York in honor of Hon. John Lewis Morris, secretary of the treasury for Liberia. The function was arranged by a committee of prominent colored citizens, headed by Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks, and was given in St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church. The affair was largely attended. Dr. Booker T. Washington, who has shown a deep interest in the welfare of the little West African republic, was unable to be present and sent a letter of regret. Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue for the Wall street district, was toastmaster. Among those who responded to toasts were Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age and former American minister to Liberia; Dr. Ernest Lyon of Baltimore, the Liberian consul general to the United States; Dr. John H. Reed, principal of the Caroline Donovan institute, Liberia, and Rev. Dr. Brooks. Secretary Morris, in responding to the many good things said about his country, praised the colored people for the progress they are making and declared that he was grateful for the way in which he had been received here. Large deposits of radium ore have been discovered in the Ferghana district of Russian Turkestan. Three hundred men and women attended the eighth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Modern Wood Chopers, at Houston, Tex. "If the negro would climb, or mount to anything, he must help himself," declared the sovereign commander. Prof. W. E. Johnson of Bonham, "and he must not expect others to do for him what he should do for himself. We are opposed to idlers, grumblers, fault-finders, but we are holding up the men who are willing to do something and who will do something; all others must get out of the way. "We have here today men and women who are not ashamed to work. Men and women who stand for Christian manhood and womanhood, and those who believe in the possibilities of the South. We are willing that we should go to the farm if we can only find protection of life and property there, and good schools for the education of our children. We are no longer willing to permit our children to grow up in ignorance." Of the seventeen serious accidents to submarines in the last ten years 11 have occurred to British vessels. The meteorological service of Russia finds itself in the position, rare in the experience of European scientific institutions, of having ample funds for its present needs and future development, thanks to a liberal increase in its budget recently authorized by the government. The mileage of railways operated in India was 32,520 in 1912 and 33,509 in 1913, showing an increase of 989 miles. The public service of France utilizes 155,028 women in various capacities. Tires at Before-War Prices Goodyear Prices It is Folly Today to Pay More 30 x 3 Plain Tread $11.70 30 x 3½ " " 15.75 34 x 4 " " 24.35 36 x 4½ " " 35.00 37 x 5 " " 41.95 There exists now a new, compelling reason for buying Goodyear tires. It results from War conditions. These leading tires—built of extra-fine rubber, in the same way as always—are selling today at June prices. You will find today a very wide difference between most tire prices and Goodyears. There exists now a new, compelling reason for buying Goodyear tires. It results from War conditions. These leading tires—built of extra-fine rubber, in the same way as always—are selling today at June prices. You will find today a very wide difference between most tire prices and Goodyears. There exists now a new, compelling reason for buying Goodyear tires. It results from War conditions. These leading tires—built of extra-fine rubber, in the same way as always—are selling today at June prices. You will find today a very wide difference between most tire prices and Goodyears. Due to Quick Action Early in August—when the world's rubber markets seem Rubber prices doubled almost Men could see no way to abroad, and no way to bring others—in that panic—were prices. But we have since got we charged before the war, we did it: We had men in London and the war broke out. The last world's rubber supply come. We cabled them to buy up the ber. They bought—before the 000 pounds of the finest rubber. Nearly all this is now on And it means practically all a rubber obtainable abroad. Today we have our own Singapore and Para. Those chief sources of rubber. So we assured of a constant supply, the best that's produced. Early in August—when war began—the world's rubber markets seemed closed to us. Rubber prices doubled almost over night. Men could see no way to pay for rubber abroad, and no way to bring it in. We, like others—in that panic—were forced to higher prices. But we have since gone back to prices we charged before the war, and this is how we did it: We had men in London and Singapore when the war broke out. The larger part of the world's rubber supply comes through there. We cabled them to buy up the pick of the rubber. They bought—before the advance—1,500,000 pounds of the finest rubber there. Nearly all this is now on the way to us. And it means practically all of the extra-grade rubber obtainable abroad. Today we have our own men in Colombo, Singapore and Para. Those are the world's chief sources of rubber. So we are pretty well assured of a constant supply, and our pick of the best that's produced. Early in August—when war began—the world's rubber markets seemed closed to us. Rubber prices doubled almost over night. Men could see no way to pay for rubber abroad, and no way to bring it in. We, like others—in that panic—were forced to higher prices. But we have since gone back to prices we charged before the war, and this is how we did it: We had men in London and Singapore when the war broke out. The larger part of the world's rubber supply comes through there. We cabled them to buy up the pick of the rubber. They bought—before the advance—1,500,000 pounds of the finest rubber there. Nearly all this is now on the way to us. And it means practically all of the extra-grade rubber obtainable abroad. Today we have our own men in Colombo, Singapore and Para. Those are the world's chief sources of rubber. So we are pretty well assured of a constant supply, and our pick of the best that's produced. We were first on the ground. We were quickest in action. As a result, we shall soon have in REWARDS OF VALOR Crosses of Honor Will Be Won in the European War.~ England, France and Germany Beijing These Testimonial of Roads By EDWARD B. CLARK. Washington.—Some of the soldiers of England, France and Germany in the present war unquestionably will win the crosses of honor which are the most coveted decorations which governments give for acts of conspicuous personal gallantry in the face of the enemy. To Americans perhaps the French Cross of the Legion of Honor and the Victoria Cross of England are more familiarly known than are the decorations given by Germany. In the United States we have the Congressional Medal of Honor which is give BATTLE Photograph of Belgian cavalry during BATTLE-TORN STA ograph of Belgian cavalry during the fighting abo BATTLE-TURN STANDARDS OF BELGIANS Photograph of Belgian cavalry during the fighting about Liege, showing standards torn to ribbons by the Germans. BEYOND THE ORIENTAL MIND A feature of the London season is the revival in dancing; people are now interested not only in watching the professional stage dancer of either sex but in dancing themselves. Indians and Japanese alike express their astonishment at the European practice of rushing about in ballrooms. --- as always—are wide difference and Goodyears. Action Be In Goodyears tire as always. A years the top place in the world. it in. 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In the armies of all three nations officer and private, peasant and prince, have equal chances of wearing that which nothing but attested bravery can buy. The first Victoria Cross granted for bravery in the South African war was given to Col. Ian Hamilton of the Gordon Highlanders for conspicuous gallantry at the battle of Elandsaagte. A perusal of the Gazette list which tells something of the deeds for which the Victoria Cross has been awarded shows that fully one-half of the most striking exhibitions of heroism have -TORN STANDARDS OF g the fighting about Liege, showing sta To the Oriental mind dancing is something that should be done professionally, to amuse the host and guests looking on. They cannot comprehend men and women dancing together as partners, except as a scheme for flirting. The Japanese artist Yoshio Markino recounts that he was frankly amazed when his host, who was "an old man of about sixty," told him that he was going to a ball, and that he was going because he loved dancing. "And with whom do you dance," the storage an almost record supply of this extra grade of rubber. And we paid about June prices. Now Inferior Grades Cost Double About the only crude rubber available now for many makers is inferior. In ordinary times, the best tire makers refuse it. Much of it had been rejected. But that "off rubber" now sells for much more than we paid for the best. About the only crude rubber available now for many makers is inferior. In ordinary times, the best tire makers refuse it. Much of it had been rejected. But that "off rubber" now sells for much more than we paid for the best. The results are these: Tire prices in general are far in advance of Goodyears. And many tire makers, short of supplies, will be forced to use second-grade rubber. 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Prominent Philadelphiaans Profess to See Act of Honor in Their Forefathers' Opposition to Washington and Independence. The only known society in the world of descendants of traitors is in process of formation in Philadelphia, the cradle of liberty. Prominent people of Colonial lineage, whose ancestors were tories or sympathizers with King George during the revolutionary war, are being urged to join an organization, as yet unnamed, which will have for its object the glorification of so-called loyalists who were found guilty of high treason against the infant American republic. The fact that their ancestors mixed ground glass in flour sold to "Washington's army at Germantown or refused to send provisions to his starving and freezing army at Valley Forge does not detract from the enthusiasm evinced by the organizers. The idea of the formation of the society originated with the recent discovery of an ancient document known as the tory blacklist, published by the attorney general of Pennsylvania after the war. This list contains the names of many prominent men in the affairs of Pennsylvania in those days—men who frowned upon the continental congress, who entertained the British during their occupation of Philadelphia, and who openly scuffed at the Declaration of Independence. A movement was started after the war to prosecute them for treason, but it never resulted in action. Although the seat of the patriot government and the cradle of liberty, Philadelphia in revolutionary times was still the hotbed of loyaltyism. The Quaker element, opposed to war and violence, passively supported the British crown and refused aid to the struggling continentals. The fashionable element of what was then the leading city of the colonies, likewise was tory. No season was ever so brilliant as that of the winter of 1777-78, when the British army occupied the city, while Washington's tattered forces froze and starved at Valley Forge, a few miles away. The families whose descendants are still among the leaders of fashion in the city royally entertained the redcoat invaders. It is among these social leaders that the society is being formed. They are taking it seriously, too. They see no joke in the fact that their organization will be based on a list of men who were once threatened with prosecution for a grave crime. Eligibility to membership in the society, in fact, will be determined by the blacklist issued by the attorney general. A self-appointed committee of these descendants is now engaged in a canvass for other members, and in the near future a meeting will be held for the purpose of effecting a permanent organization. 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I thought I would go and find out whether the bridegroom was the young man whom I had introduced to the young lady, and as soon as I entered the house, the mother of the bride, to my agreeable surprise, informed me that it was I who had first brought the young couple together, and both the bride and the bridegroom heartily thanked me for my good offices."—Youth's Companion. ECZEMA SPREAD OVER HANDS 101 S. Boots St., Marlon, Ind.—"First the eczema started on my fingers, then spread all over my hands. It broke out in tiny blisters, then would get dry and crack and swell so I could not have my hands in warm water they hurt me so badly. I could not do all my work. The itching and burning were terrible. The more I scratched my hands the worse it made them. They were so bad I could not help scratching them and would walk the floor they annoyed me so. I could not sleep, lost many nights of rest on account of the eczema. 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ESTER inds of Hunting. of any one special class, but of all woods, the plains, or the mountains Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. MHS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY 18. SEPT. 1914 Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Entered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.McCRARY, Box 107 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. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$1 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. Persons who owe the Gazette would greatly lesson the financial burden of the publishers by remitting at once. Ordination Licentiate license blanks at the Gazette office. STAFF OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO LUCAS COUNTY, S. S. LUCAS COUNTY. S. S. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. 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. Sworn to before me and subcribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. 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, 750. Take Hall's Family Pills lor Consti-pation. The Blackwell girls of Belgrade Sundayed in the city. Rev. J. M. Blake, was at his church Sunday. Prof. McClelland Smith took up school at Belgrade Monday. There is a Carnival going on here this week. George and Lurena Martin returned home from Marion last week where they visited their Grandfather. Mrs. Katie Blackwell who has been confined to her bed and under the care of a physician is able to be up. Why N. W. L. got angry because his friend had other company at church last week? Why did the Rose Miss A. B. look so downhearted at church Sunday night? Mrs. Rose Lyons and children who have been visiting their parents during the vacation months at Mound City, came home Saturday night. The Prof. is all smiles. Mrs. Delia Brown of Belgrade visited her aunt Mrs. Wm Fossie Sunday. Dr Staples of Paducah, Ky., visited his patients, here Saturday. Miss Georgia B. Ray, of Paducah, is in the city visiting Mrs Eva Stalls. I wonder who hung that crope on Debert Moore's door Sunday night with the inscription "Debert went down like Titanic Sunday Sept. 13 Peace to his ashes? See the novelty department at the Fair. and general repairs will add materially been completed as the contracting Qite a number of Joppa people a tended church here Sunday night Clarence Winmon of Paducah, Ky, visited his mother and sister Sunday N. W. Long, was a Paducah, visitor Sunday Miss Minnie Lashley returned home from East Saint Louis, last week, where she has been visiting her uncle Horace Thomas. Mrs. Mable Routen who has been working at Anna, Ill., is at home for a few days. Frank Martin and Edd Lyons attended the Marion Fair last week. Mrs. Ollie Cummings and little girl of Carbondale, together with their pastor Rev. C W. Norment returned home Monday after attending the Mt. Olive Association. The Paducah base ball team was defeated here Sunday at Neville's Park by the fast Metropolis team. The score was 5 to 2. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Maxwell of Brookport Sundayed in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Donlow of Brookport were in the city Sunday. Quite a number of the Metropolis people attended the Smart Set Company in Paducah, Thursday evening at the Kentucky Theatre. John Jenkins and family of East St. Louis are in the city the guest of Mr. Jenkins mother. Mesdames Emma Farrow and Nellie Starkes. of Cairo, visited in Belgrade Sunday night and Monday the guest of Mrs. George Long and family. They returned home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Edna Jones, of St. Louis, Mo., returned to her home Sunday after spending several weeks in the city visiting relatives and friends. Miss Beatrice Edmonds of Unionville, attended the Mount Olive Baptist Association Sunday in company with the Long sisters. "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 Mrs. Harriett Jefferson, and grand-son Joe Glover of East St. Louis, are in the city the guest of the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Mingo Long and other relatives. Misses Mossie and Annie Roberts, teachers of Brookporr and Unionville, respectively were in the city Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Turner was called to Paducah, last Tuesday to attend the funeral of her sister who departed this life Monday night with heart disease. Mrs. Angeline Cowper is having her house raised, a new room built and general repairs made which will add materially to the place when completed. Geo. W. Murray is the contractor. The nominees on the republican ticket have been named, now it is up to the party to elect in November. There will be no time for standing around as the fight is on. There is not a more progressive set of Colored people any-where than the people in Metropolis. Elders J. H. Starkes, J. J. Totten, Cairo; C. C, Phillips, Golconda, and H. E. McWilliams State Missionary attended the National Baptist Convention held in Philadelphia, Pa. If the Negroes want to vote for a man who is fair to the race to represent them in Congress, Thos. S. Williams is the man. He mixes with the masses and is the one to defeat Congressman Fowler. An Up-To-Date Cafe And Restaurant. The Metropolitan Cafe, conducted on the corner of 7th and Broadway, is the most up-to-date and cleanest places in the State for Colored people. Something that is very desirable in this part of the State. It is being largely patronized by the citizen and traveling public. If you want a square meal, lunch or anything kept in a first class restaurant or Cafe. Call at the Metropolitan, you will receive courteous treatment. Proprietors are:—Blaine Alston, Edgar Orrington, Henry Wiley and Quincy Martin. A Partial List of Delegates Elders J. H. Knowles, J. M. Blake, E. Holmes, I. W. Winston, A. Divine, A. S. Webb, J. D. Crossland, H. Ailison, G. W. Rowlett, G. W. Long, W. C. Chambers, Thos. Turner, W. H. Donaldson, Wm. Bell, Wm. Young, C. W. Norment, F. Bosar, Chas. D. Street, G. Brown, G. W. Butler, J. B. McCrary, Jno. Taborn, and J. W. Davie. D. Parrish, W. P. Washington. Bro. S. I. Richard, Benj. Allen W. A. Sackson, James Cannon, Whit Blackwell, G. Adams, Lewis Dabbs, J. M. Brown, V. E. Shannon, E. C. Crider, M. C. Rice. Sis. H. Edwards, Elizabeth Lassiter, Perrine Phillips, J. E. Webb, Emma Farrow, Nellie Starkes, and M. J. Blake. Notice. Notice is here-by given that the Baptist Churches, with their Pastors and Ministers of Illinois are invited to meet in Mt. Vernon, Ill., Thursday before the 3rd. Sunday in Oct. with Corrinthian Baptist Church, for the purpose of organizing an orthodox Baptist Association, per circular letters sent out by the East Mt. Olive and Mt. Olive Baptist Associations A CARD OF THANKS. I take this method of expressing my sincere thanks to you who so loyally supported me in the recent primary. I feel that I owe much to you for the position in which you have plaed me, even though defeated. Again, I thank you one and all and assure you that you will long be remembered as true friends. Buy all your magazines of us. We can give you four magazines one year with The Gazette for only 18c extra. was under the head of the following caption. "Read, wonder and ponder." We gave the article to the columns of the Gazette that the real Missionary Baptist may see just how their business is being run. When any man or men reaches the giddy height of assumption and thereby act as the churches have no rights that should be respected, it is time the Baptist were sounding the alarm with no uncertain sound. The Baptist of the state two years ago had the profoundest regard for Dr. Fisher, pastor of Olivet Baptist church Chicago, made him the standard bearer of the state of Illinois Regardless of the personal conflicts that have gone on from time to time between himself and the brethren in Chicago. No one so far as we know, ever accused him of being inspired by a tainted motive when it comes to the work of the denomination of which he loudly boast, that he is so proud of. But in asmuch as men are to be judged by what they say and do, we are willing for the Baptist to set in judgement upon Dr. Fisher's sayings and doings. We shall not comment on his conduct in the State Convention held in Carbondale last June, nor since the convention. But just call attention to the conduct and the baptist of the state may take the case and say whether or not Dr. Fisher has borne the banner with honor that was committed to his trust during the State Convention which was held in Aurora June 1912. First Dr. Fisher unsurped the authority of the state convention by adding the Alien immersion and Open commuation to the executive which strictly forbid the alien immersion and open communion and those recognizing freewill ordination and church federation. Second, He thrust these brethren on the convention which was clearly demonstrated by the convention which had to scrummish and scrap thru out the day to vote to re-affirm the declarations that were adopted and heartily endorsed by the convention at Aurora. Dr. Fisher baffled the Convention on the subject until 10:30 o'clock that night. Third. He declared himself elected under the constitution which provided that officers elected should hold the office for two years. Realizing the fact that he and the remainder of the staff were elected under the old constitution which provided that the incumbents hold the office for one year only. Fourth, Eld. H. E. McWilliam State Missionary was the only officer elected under the new constitution. Fifth, Dr. Fisher assumed the authority of the whole state convention by calling a few men together to declare the office of the state missionary vacant. Mark you these men were not members of the Board. It is said by a member of the so-called Board remonstrated against the attempt of removing the State Missionary of whom the convention had elected and heartily commended his report as one that had surpassed all other's reports made to the Convention, upon this Dr. Fisher replied I'll declare him out and he must vacate the office. Of course Dr. McWilliams did not recognize this bogus move. Livingston Institute Second Session Opens Monday October 6th This school is well graded and equipped Department. All work is well organized tall and able Instructors, selected for Speech work Special Courses in Music, Booke and Type Writin and in Theology. Entrance Fee $2.00 a Session Tuition Rates: Tuition. Theology per month..... Tuition, Normal and English courses per month..... Tuition, Instrumental music (including rem ...... Tuition Typewriting (including rent) per m Tuition Plain Sewing per month..... Tuition, Vocal music..... Tuition Printing..... Industrial Departments Domes nery and per month. Printing Free Board and Rooms Board and roo in private fam ble rate. In every case, 4 weeks will be counted. All charges must be paid in advance. For and Prospectus Address J. B. McGRARY. Supt. and Box 107 October 6th 1913 and equipped Grammar School organized under Department need for Special Departmenta Music, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Type Writing, Bible Study A Session on. Theological Department month..... $1.00 soureses per month each " 1.00 including rent of instrument)..... ..... " 2.50 rent) per month..... " 1.50 h..... " 1.00 Free Free Domestic Science, Milli- nery and Dressmaking $2 board and rooms can be secured in private families at a reasona- l will be counted for a school month advance. For any information Supt. and Sec'y. Metropolis, Ill. This school is well graded and equipped Grammar School Department. All work is well organized under Departmental and able Instructors, selected for Special Departmental work Special Courses in Music, Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Type Writing, Bible Study and in Theology. 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 And of course I can not help entertaining a feeling of gratitude to you for your efforts to make my existence here as pleasant as possible. This leave me in my usual health and I sincerely trust it may find you enjoying health and prosperity. Kindly remember me to Mr. McCrary and to all friends in Metropolis who may be kind enough to remember me. Will be pleased to receive a line from you whenever convenient to write. In the meantime I beg to remain with thanks and best wish- 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 leg. 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 is hereby given that we cannot print a list of names contributing to churches unless $1 accompanies same. Letter Heads and Envelopes can be had for the asking at this office. We print them. Tell your neighbors about our big offer. They surely would like to get The Gazette and four magazines, all one year for only $1.18. --- ```markdown ``` Sixth, Dr. Fisher declined the co-operation of the State Baptist Association because they refused to send the money to the board. But the readers can see who Dr. Fisher regards as being the board. Seventh, Dr. Fisher endeavored to have the State Convention co-operate with him on this wise question but they said no nominate your man and if he meets our approval we will pay so much on his salary. This is what Dr. Brand the Supt. of Missions put to Dr. Fisher and his self appointed board. Eighth, Dr. Fisher wrote Dr. W. P. Throgmorton their cooperation (pay the money to the board) and get his church of 3800 members, and yet they only gave four dollars for the state work last year. Ninth, He demanded the white Baptist women of Chicago, who graduated a prominent colored lady in religious training whom they employed to do Mis on work in the city to pay the salary to the custodians of his school. They ignored his request and when his school went to the wall they continued her service and the school went on in another building just the same. Rev C. C. Phillips. Sept. 6, 1914. Dear Friend: was received through the kinkness of our esteemed friend Mrs. McCallister and I am glad to take advantage of this opportunity to send an appreciation of your kindness and many courtesies extended. I gave Mrs. McCallister the $1.00 to be applied on my subscription to your valuable paper as per your request and trust you have received it ere this. I must say that the Gazette has been a source of great encouragement and inspiration to me during the years of my confinement, the perusal of its interesting pages offering a happy relief from the monotony of prison Cordially yours, Willis Belle. Register Number 792.